| Yahoo News Explains: The biggest ballot initiatives in the midterms Posted: 06 Nov 2018 10:13 AM PST  Climate change may be the biggest issue on state ballots Tuesday, but rules about abortion and marijuana will also be voted on.
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| Networks pull Trump ad on migrants — even Fox News Posted: 05 Nov 2018 10:49 AM PST  The cable network joins NBC in pulling the ad that has been decried by Republicans and Democrats alike.
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| Florida Teen Allegedly Strangled His Mom Over Bad Grade: 'A Soulless Individual' Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:22 AM PST  Greg Ramos called two school friends who allegedly helped him bury his mom's body.
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| Six far-Right activists arrested for suspected 'violent' plot against Macron Posted: 06 Nov 2018 05:49 AM PST  Six people, linked to the far-Right, were detained on Tuesday in connection with a "violent" plot against Emmanuel Macron, the French President, officials said. The six, who were not identified, were picked up by anti-terrorism units in the eastern French regions of Moselle and Isere and the northern region of Ile-et-Vilaine, officials added. The arrests followed reports of a possible plot involving "violent action" aimed at the president, a source close to the investigation said. Prosecutors have launched an investigation into a "criminal terrorist association", a judicial source said. "This investigation is looking into a plot, vague and ill-defined at this stage, involving violent action against the president of the republic," another official said. In July 2017, a 23-year-old far-right extremist was charged with plotting to assassinate Mr Macron at France's Bastille Day military parade which the French leader attended with Donald Trump, the US president. The man, arrested at home, told investigators he wanted to kill Mr Macron at the July 14 national day parade in Paris, along with "Muslims, Jews, blacks and homosexuals." Three kitchen knives were found in his car and analysis of his computer found that he had conducted internet searches as part of his plot.
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| Iowa winner claims huge Powerball jackpot Posted: 05 Nov 2018 05:47 PM PST  CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — After hearing someone from Iowa had won half of a nearly $700 million Powerball jackpot, Lerynne West couldn't find the ticket she'd bought the day before so asked her sister to check her pickup truck.
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| Mac Miller Died From Accidental Overdose Of Fentanyl And Cocaine, Autopsy Finds Posted: 05 Nov 2018 01:39 PM PST  Rapper Mac Miller died in early September from "mixed drug toxicity" ― an
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| Abrams rips Kemp for handling of vulnerabilities in Georgia voter system Posted: 05 Nov 2018 12:04 PM PST  Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for Georgia governor in Tuesday's elections, lashed out Monday morning at Republican Brian Kemp over his handling of a report to his office overseeing the election about vulnerabilities in the state's voter system. Abrams noted that she does not use such rhetoric lightly.
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| Utah's mayor widow: 'Fitting' that husband's remains returned to US on Election Day Posted: 06 Nov 2018 08:00 AM PST  Maj. Brent Taylor, a Utah National Guardsman who was also the mayor of North Ogden, Utah, was slain in an insider attack in Afghanistan this past weekend.
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| Driver 'huffing' before killing Girl Scouts in Wisconsin hit-and-run Posted: 05 Nov 2018 02:42 PM PST ![Driver 'huffing' before killing Girl Scouts in Wisconsin hit-and-run]( "Driver 'huffing' before killing Girl Scouts in Wisconsin hit-and-run") Another girl was critically injured in the collision near Lake Hallie, around 90 miles (145 km) east of Minneapolis. The woman killed was the mother of one of the girls killed, Lake Hallie Police Department said in a statement. The suspect, Colten Treu, sped off after the crash but turned himself in later after police tracked leaking vehicle fluids from his black Ford F-150 pickup to a home about 2 miles (3.2 km) from the incident, police said.
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| Jimmy Kimmel Catches People Lying About Already Voting In The Midterms Posted: 06 Nov 2018 03:37 AM PST  People gave bizarrely detailed descriptions about what it was like voting in
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| Fiery rhetoric marks Trump’s final rally before Election Day Posted: 05 Nov 2018 10:07 PM PST  President Trump delivered an hour and 20-minute speech touching on all his familiar themes before a packed house on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
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| Midterms 2018: When will the polls close and when will we know the winners? Posted: 06 Nov 2018 01:10 PM PST  2018's midterm elections are breaking polling records across the country, but there's still time to get more votes in. When do the polls close?
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| Rep. Steve King Makes Bigoted Joke About Supreme Court Justices Kagan And Sotomayor Posted: 05 Nov 2018 05:53 PM PST  Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) on Monday said he hoped Supreme Court justices Elena
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| UAE ups oil and gas output as Iran sanctions hit Posted: 04 Nov 2018 10:50 PM PST  UAE oil company ADNOC has announced the discovery of new oil and gas resources, with an eye on full self-sufficiency as US sanctions on Iran go into effect. State-run ADNOC, based in the oil-rich capital Abu Dhabi, said Sunday it had discovered new gas fields, totalling 15 trillion standard cubic feet, and another billion barrels of oil. The company also announced plans to boost output to four million barrels per day by 2020 and five million bpd by 2030 -- a plan UAE officials said was aimed at making the country entirely self-sufficient.
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| On eve of midterms, polls give Democrats edge on generic ballots Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:24 AM PST  If the final round of major national polls is to be believed, Democrats are poised to win control of the U.S. House of Representatives, while Republicans are set to maintain control of the Senate.
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| Amazon plans to split second headquarters in two cities: sources Posted: 05 Nov 2018 08:40 PM PST  Dallas, Long Island City in New York and Arlington near Washington, D.C. are all among the finalists with which Amazon is holding advanced talks, one of the people said on condition of anonymity. Amazon declined to comment on the news, first reported by the Wall Street Journal. One of the major reasons for the decision was for Amazon, which has satellite operations around the world, to recruit top talent.
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| Kellyanne Conway Calls Hillary Clinton 'The Queen Of Abortion' On 'Fox & Friends' Posted: 05 Nov 2018 08:52 AM PST  Kellyanne Conway dubbed former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton the
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| Candidates cast their ballots (presumably for themselves) Posted: 06 Nov 2018 10:52 AM PST ![Candidates cast their ballots (presumably for themselves)]( "Candidates cast their ballots (presumably for themselves)") It's Election Day in America, and voters will deliver their first verdict on President Trump's tumultuous tenure in midterm elections that are expected to draw historic numbers to the polls. Across the country, people are talking about this election as one of the most momentous in their lifetimes — a fight for the very soul of America. Here's a look at candidates, politicians and the political elite as they vote on Election Day.
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| Man on Delta Flight Says He Was Forced to Sit in Seat Dripping With Dog Feces Posted: 06 Nov 2018 11:55 AM PST  Delta Air Lines has apologized for the feces-covered seats on an Atlanta to Miami flight.
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| Fox News' Brian Kilmeade: Obama Says The 'Same Thing' As Trump, Just 'More Eloquently' Posted: 05 Nov 2018 07:47 AM PST  "Fox & Friends" host Brian Kilmeade on Monday said former President Barack
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| Cuban president meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang Posted: 05 Nov 2018 03:25 AM PST  PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel — both hoping to get out from under U.S. economic sanctions — have agreed to expand and strengthen their strategic relations, North Korea's state media reported Monday.
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| Las Vegas Union Registered More Than 10,000 Voters For The Midterm Elections Posted: 05 Nov 2018 02:37 PM PST  The Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas is known as a kingmaker in Nevada
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| These Powerful Photos Show Voters Making Their Voices Heard Across The Country Posted: 06 Nov 2018 09:03 AM PST  Today's the day.
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| California Teacher Repeatedly Punches Student in Shocking Classroom Video Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:41 AM PST  The disturbing video was taken in a Los Angeles classroom in front of stunned students.
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| Woman Steps in for Cousin's Proposal Photo Because She's the One With the Fresh Manicure Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:07 AM PST  A cousin's work is never done
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| Saudi team must have acted on orders in Khashoggi case, says Turkey Posted: 06 Nov 2018 01:21 AM PST  Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Mevlut Cavusoglu added that it was Saudi Arabia's responsibility to tell Turkey what happened to the Khashoggi's body, according to Anadolu news agency. Saudi officials initially insisted Khashoggi had left the consulate, then said he died in an unplanned "rogue operation". Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who has repeatedly demanded more information from Saudi Arabia, has also asked Saudi officials to say who in Riyadh sent a 15-strong team which is suspected of involvement in the killing.
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| 1990s petrol classics may be banned from German cities Posted: 05 Nov 2018 08:51 AM PST  It's not just diesel cars being targeted, petrol powered classics may be banned from German city centres and put to the scrap heap
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| Republicans’ core message to Georgia voters: Be afraid of Stacey Abrams Posted: 05 Nov 2018 07:40 PM PST  There is a core Republican message regarding Democrat Stacey Abrams in Georgia's gubernatorial election: Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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| Netanyahu calls start of new Iran sanctions a 'historic day' Posted: 05 Nov 2018 06:01 AM PST  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called the start of new US sanctions against his country's main enemy Iran a "historic day" that will reduce Tehran's "aggression" in the region. "Today is a historic day," Netanyahu told lawmakers from his Likud party, according to his office. Earlier Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman called the new sanctions a "critical" blow to Iran's actions in the region.
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| Save over $420 on this 14-piece set of pots and pans by Cuisinart at Macy's, plus get a free gift Posted: 06 Nov 2018 08:21 AM PST  The holidays usually mean two things: shopping and cooking. If your pots and pans aren't up to the task this year, then we'd recommend jumping on this sale so you can save some serious cash. Macy's isn't waiting for Black Friday to launch some amazing deals for the kitchen, which we've written about here. But we almost did a spit take when we saw that this 14-piece cookware set by Cuisinart was on sale for just $118.99 with code EVENT — that's $421 off, you guys. (Picks up jaw off the floor.) The set includes everything you could need to dominate the holiday meal, with two skillets, a stock pot, a sauté pan, three saucepans, a steamer insert, and a strainer. It also comes with a 3-piece nonstick bakeware set, which is valued at $85 and will make cookie duty a breeze. And the best news of all: the sale doesn't end until Nov. 26, so if you really love your set, you can gift one to everyone on your list. Image: Cuisinart Cuisinart 14-piece cookware set — $118.99 (with code EVENT) See Details
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| Scenes from the Texas Senate race Posted: 05 Nov 2018 06:22 AM PST ![Scenes from the Texas Senate race]( "Scenes from the Texas Senate race") When Beto O'Rourke announced his longshot bid to unseat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz well over a year ago, no one would have predicted the race would emerge as one of the most closely watched elections in the country. In theory, the race is still Cruz's to lose. Texas is a deeply red state that has moved further and further to the right since George W. Bush defeated Ann Richards, the sitting Democratic governor in a stunning upset that put Republicans firmly in control of the Lone Star state 24 years ago.
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| Fox News Stumps For Trump! Posted: 06 Nov 2018 06:29 AM PST  Some of Fox News' biggest personalities shunned any pretense at impartiality and stumped for the president ahead of the midterms.
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| Caravan migrants rest in Mexico City, some deterred by U.S. hostility Posted: 06 Nov 2018 03:38 PM PST  Officials estimated 4,500 migrants were camped in a Mexico City sports stadium, dirty and exhausted after a journey through the violence-plagued state of Veracruz this week. While most in the caravan are still planning to reach the United States, several in the crowd told Reuters they were now considering alternative destinations. The caravan has incurred Trump's wrath ahead of Tuesday's U.S. congressional elections.
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| 1 day until the midterm elections: Where things stand Posted: 04 Nov 2018 09:01 PM PST  The National Republican Congressional Committee and corporate donors have pulled their support from Iowa Rep. Steve King's reelection campaign against Democratic candidate J.D. Scholten. The recent controversy over King's history of making racist statements has made it difficult for him to secure endorsements from others in his own party. Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams defended herself against Trump's assertion that she is not qualified to be governor "by any stretch of the imagination" and that the state would "be in big, big trouble very quickly" if she's elected.
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| Turkish envoy calls US sanctions on Iran unwise, dangerous Posted: 05 Nov 2018 10:33 PM PST  TOKYO (AP) — Turkey's top diplomat on Tuesday criticized the U.S. resumption of sanctions on Iran as unilateral, not wise and dangerous, calling for a dialogue and engagement instead.
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| Best gifts for your girlfriend: Gift ideas for your number one girl Posted: 06 Nov 2018 02:00 AM PST  Getting your girlfriend a gift that she really loves is an awesome feeling. (Nothing like seeing your girl's face light up when she finds out what you got her, amirite?) But the process of figuring out what gift to get can be a tricky one. You want to end up with a gift that shows your girlfriend how much you care. Duh. But there are *so* many factors that go into picking the right gift, which can sometimes get overwhelming. For example, the length of time you've been together is definitely going to play a role in what gift you get (you don't want to go with something too fancy for someone you've only been seeing a few weeks, but you'll probably want to step it up for someone you've been seeing for a long time.) There's also the originality factor. You want to avoid getting her something generic, but you also want to make sure you get her something she actually likes. (Just because she's a cat person does not mean she wants that cat onesie you saw online. Or maybe she does — in that case, go here.) Don't fret. To make your decision process a *whole* lot easier, we've compiled a list of the best gifts for girlfriends that are sure to help you nail the gifting game no matter what.
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| Watch the moment a Russian jet appears to fly 'dangerously' close to US aircraft Posted: 06 Nov 2018 01:05 AM PST  The United States has said a Russian jet flew dangerously close to an American military plane over the Black Sea on Monday, putting its crew at risk. A US navy EP-3 reconnaissance plane based in Greece was flying in international airspace on Monday when a SU-27 overtook and passed directly in front of it, creating turbulence for the slower turboprop aircraft. About 25 minutes later, the SU-27 made another close-quarters pass and then banked away while applying the afterburner in its twin engines, which sent vibrations through the EP-3. The US navy said its plane had not provoked these actions and called on Russia to follow international standards to avoid crashes. "This interaction was irresponsible," it said in a statement. "Unsafe actions increase the risk of miscalculation and potential for midair collisions." Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon said the encounter put the US pilots and crew at risk. The two aircraft did not communicate although the navy plane had its transponder on, he said. A Russian SU-27 comes within a few feet of a US reconnaissance jet over the Baltic Sea in June 2017 Credit: Master Sgt. Charles Larkin Sr /US EUROPEAN COMMAND The Russian defence ministry said it had scrambled the SU-27 to intercept an "unknown air target" approaching its borders, but denied that any risky behaviour. "The fighter jet reported the identification of the American signals intelligence plane and accompanied it, not allowing it to violate the borders of Russian Federation airspace while following all necessary safety measures," it said. Tensions have been running high as Nato holds its largest military exercises since the Cold War in northern Europe, manoeuvres that were largely meant as a response to Russia's own record-setting military exercises with China in September. Monday's encounter was the latest in a string of Russian intercepts that United States called unprofessional. SU-27s flew within five feet of an EP-3 in January and within 20 feet of a P-8 surveillance plane in May. A SU-27 came "within several feet" of another US reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea in June 2017. A British soldier fires a machine gun in Norway last week as part of the Nato Trident Juncture exercises Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Close encounters between the West and Russia skyrocketed in 2014 amid tensions over Moscow's annexation of Crimea and support for separatists in eastern Ukraine. A report by a London think tank counted 39 military encounters in eight months that year, warning that "more aggressive Russian posturing and the readiness of Western forces to show resolve increases the risk of unintended escalation and the danger of losing control over events". In the most hair-raising incident, a Russian reconnaissance aircraft that had reportedly failed to transmit its position nearly collided with an SAS 737 passenger airliner taking off from Copenhagen. An American EP-3 had to make an emergency landing in Hainan in 2001 after a Chinese J-8 fighter jet crashed into it during an intercept, causing an international dispute. The Chinese jet broke apart and the pilot was killed.
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