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Thursday, 13 June 2019

Pataki calls on Cuomo to intervene in parole board’s decision to release 16-year-old girl's convicted killer

A former New York governor on Tuesday demanded his successor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, intervene in the controversial decision by the state parole board to release a man convicted of brutally killing a 16-year-old girl decades ago.

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Man arrested in deaths of Dallas transgender woman, 2 others

Dallas police have arrested a 33-year-old man in the slayings of three women, including a transgender woman.

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The Latest: Deputy shooting suspect eyed in other crimes

The Latest on the arrest of a Utah man accused of shooting an off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy and killing another man (all times local): 4:50 p.m. Police in San Diego County are investigating whether the man who allegedly shot an off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy and killed another man an hour earlier may have also committed five armed robberies there earlier this month.

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First person sentenced in college admissions scam gets no prison time

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Lawmakers target Trump's plan to change Air Force One's color scheme

President Donald Trump has been personally involved in conversations about changing the color scheme of Air Force One but congressional lawmakers are working to limit his options for a redesign of the iconic aircraft.

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Ex-defense secretary: Why I couldn't work for President Trump

Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter says that he could not serve under President Trump, despite serving for five other US presidents, because of Trump's impulses.

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Mira Sorvino reveals she is a rape survivor

Actress Mira Sorvino, who has been one of the most vocal voices in the #MeToo movement, says she is a survivor of rape.

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Tapper on Trump's answer: Do you have any idea what he's saying?

CNN's Jake Tapper and Guardian reporter Sabrina Siddiqui react to President Donald Trump's confusing statements about spying on North Korea.

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A 14-year-old collapsed and died during football practice at a Florida high school

A 14-year-old collapsed and died during football practice at a Florida high school Tuesday.

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Former business partner won't say whether Trump lies

In an interview with CNN's Cristina Alesci, former executive vice president of the Trump Organization George Sorial, gave insight into Trump as a businessman.

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Gas prices could fall below $2

Here's some good news for drivers in the United States: Gasoline could fall below $2 a gallon for many Americans later this year.

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Arnold backs Matildas to block out 'noise' from Stajcic debate

Graham Arnold has visited the Matildas in camp in France and declared there was nothing in their attitude to suggest they won't beat Brazil.

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Arnold backs Matildas to block out 'noise' from Stajcic debate

'Very severe' Cyclone Vayu to hit Gujarat today; 2.5 lakh evacuated

Gujarat mounted a herculean rescue effort, shifting nearly 2.5 lakh people in 500 coastal villages to safer locations, as the "very severe" cyclonic storm, Vayu, headed for landfall over Saurashtra coast on Thursday afternoon . The cyclone is expected to pack wind speeds of 155-165kmph, gusting up to 180 kmph, and is moving at a speed of 16 kmph. It is projected to make landfall by 3pm.

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Distance swimmer to make world first swim through 'garbage island'

Long distance swimmer Ben Lecomte is set to wade through kilometres of the world’s most populated stretch of water to raise awareness about the overuse of plastics.

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'Disappointing to the extreme': NSW CFMMEU president backs Setka

The NSW CFMMEU president has shed light on what happened in the confidential meeting where John Setka was accused of deriding domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty.

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Spies use AI-aided faces on LinkedIn to connect with targets: experts

Experts: Spy used AI-generated face to connect with targets

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Distance swimmer to make world first swim through 'garbage island'

'Disappointing to the extreme': NSW CFMMEU president backs Setka

Spies use AI-aided faces on LinkedIn to connect with targets: experts

Experts: Spy used AI-generated face to connect with targets

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Distance swimmer to make world first swim through 'garbage island'

'Disappointing to the extreme': NSW CFMMEU president backs Setka

Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Waratahs rest five Wallabies and ring changes for Highlanders match

The Waratahs need a bonus point against the Highlanders to have any chance of playing finals but won't have five of their best players.

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The End of the Rape and Incest Exception

Republicans are abandoning language that has long been standard in abortion bans. Why?

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Take the Iowa Caucuses. Please.

This is no way to pick a presidential nominee.

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Connect the Dots to See Where Trump’s Taking Us

The direction and results are obvious.

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The Papers: Will Remainer plot thwart 'PM in waiting' Boris?

The papers focus on the Tory leadership campaign as the bookmakers' favourite enters the race.

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Does the extradition law really spell the death of Hong Kong? Some businesses say yes

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Why Hong Kong protesters are outraged by extradition bill

On June 9, 2019, organizers say that more than 1 million protesters in Hong Kong -- which would be nearly one in seven people in the city -- voiced their opposition to an extradition bill that would allow fugitives to be transferred to mainland China. Speaking to the Hong Kong Free Press, demonstrator and retired civil servant HK Lau said that the passage of the bill would mean the end of the "One Country, Two Systems" principle under which the city had been governed since the resumption of Chinese rule in 1997.

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Why Joe Biden's 2020 message is so radical

Speaking to a group of donors and lobbyists in Washington on Monday night, Joe Biden said this of the Republican Party post-Donald Trump:

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A deepfake video of Mark Zuckerberg presents a new challenge for Facebook

Facebook refused to remove a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last month, but this week the company faces a new quandary: Will it remove a fake video of its own CEO, Mark Zuckerberg?

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Millions in Northwest India face tropical cyclone threat

A month after powerful Tropical Cyclone Fani slammed into India's northeastern coastline, the country faces the threat of another strong storm, this time on its west coast.

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Martin Feldstein, one of the most influential economists of his generation, has died

Martin Feldstein, one of the most influential economists of his generation and adviser to presidents of both political parties, died Tuesday at the age of 79.

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Elon Musk says 'there is not a demand problem' with the Model 3

Tesla hosted its annual shareholder meeting Tuesday. A lot — a whole lot — happened since the last time CEO Elon Musk faced stockholders in this formal setting a year ago.

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Not out: Makers of Zing bails 'stumped' by World Cup drama

The boss of Zing bails says he is "stumped" by the spate of bails failing to dislodge in the World Cup and has revealed modifications were made several years ago.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Dan Crenshaw fact checks NYT writer who wrongly accused him of not supporting 9/11 victims fund

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Tex, had a sharp response to a New York Times writer who accused him of not supporting the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, urging the liberal journalist to "check his facts.

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Montana man suing cryonics company for $1 million and return of father's frozen head

A Montana man is suing a cryonics company for $1 million and demanding his father's frozen head be returned after the company cremated the rest of his body.

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Southern Baptists meet; endorse steps against sex abuse

The Southern Baptist Convention has opened a national meeting that will be dominated by discussion of a large-scale sex-abuse crisis .

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Not out: Makers of Zing bails 'stumped' by World Cup drama

Tablet interactive: Markets Live

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Not out: Makers of Zing bails 'stumped' by World Cup drama

Tablet interactive: Markets Live

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Apple's iPhone backup plan if the China trade war gets out of control

Apple's most important manufacturing partner is ready to move if the trade war gets more grim.

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As 2020 Candidates Struggle to Be Heard, Their Grumbling Gets Louder

There’s only so much room in the spotlight in the Democratic presidential race, leaving some candidates feeling left out. “It’s a ‘Hunger Games’ situation,” one said.

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Tuesday, 11 June 2019

22 caught in Michigan sting targeting child sex solicitation

Authorities in Michigan say they've arrested 22 people as part of an online child sex sting targeting suspects who are accused of soliciting sex with children.

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Top cop Stuart Bateson vows to fight leaking charges

The top cop charged with leaking sensitive information has vowed to fight the charges brought against him by anti-corruption investigators.

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Two boys charged over violent Sydney car park mugging

Police allege the boys kicked a woman multiple times in the chest and back before grabbing her bag.

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Mexico court rules minors can't be held at migrant center

A Mexican court has ruled that authorities must stop detaining minors at a migrant center in Mexico City following the death of a 10-year-old Guatemalan girl there.

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Mexico opening memorials to 'dirty war' torture, killings

The first in a series of memorials to victims of Mexico's "dirty war" against dissidents and guerrillas during nearly 20 years of violence was opened Monday.

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Top cop Stuart Bateson vows to fight leaking charges

Two boys charged over violent Sydney car park mugging

Police allege the boys kicked a woman multiple times in the chest and back before grabbing her bag.

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Minister backs 'bedrock principle' of press freedom ahead of ABC meeting

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher is open to an examination of the laws governing press freedom.

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Photos of travellers to US hacked in data breach

The agency processes more than a million passengers and pedestrians crossing the US border on an average day, including more than 690,000 incoming travellers.

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Cash for cliches: The ten things people in finance should never say

When it comes to talking money, it is very easy to lapse into laziness.

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Rescued trio 'clung to bucket' after boat 'took on water'

A boy, his father and the man's friend clung to a bucket for 6½ hours after their boat sank, according to the rescue helicopter involved. The has awoken from a coma.

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Minister backs 'bedrock principle' of press freedom ahead of ABC meeting

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher is open to an examination of the laws governing press freedom.

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Alec Baldwin calls Sarah Huckabee Sanders a 'mouthpiece for facism' during nasty feud with father

Alec Baldwin attacked White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders during a heated exchange with her father, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, calling her a "mouthpiece for fascism."

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Geoff Shepard: Desperate House Dems trot out John Dean to criticize another Republican White House

Dean’s appearance was all show and no substance. And not surprisingly, while casting aspersions on President Trump, he somehow managed to omit specific descriptions of any of his own criminal acts.

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Photos of travellers to US hacked in data breach

Cash for cliches: The ten things people in finance should never say

When it comes to talking money, it is very easy to lapse into laziness.

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Rescued trio 'clung to bucket' after boat 'took on water'

Photos of travellers to US hacked in data breach

Cash for cliches: The ten things people in finance should never say

When it comes to talking money, it is very easy to lapse into laziness.

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Rescued trio 'clung to bucket' after boat 'took on water'

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav admitted to Gurgaon hospital

Yadav was admitted to Medanta Hospital after being flown from Lucknow, the SP spokesperson said.

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Monday, 10 June 2019

Brisbane dig to continue for several days in search for missing woman

It is part of the search for the remains of missing US woman Priscilla Brooten, 46, who disappeared in July last year.

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Brisbane dig to continue for several days in search for missing woman

It is part of the search for the remains of missing US woman Priscilla Brooten, 46, who disappeared in July last year.

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Iran closes hundreds of restaurants for 'illegal music and debauchery,' other violations of 'Islamic principles'

Iranian police shut down more than 500 restaurants and cafes in Tehran for not observing “Islamic principles” including modesty, the capital city's police chief announced Saturday.

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Brisbane dig to continue for several days in search for missing woman

It is part of the search for the remains of missing US woman Priscilla Brooten, 46, who disappeared in July last year.

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Grenfell survivors and relatives open US legal battle

Grenfell survivors are taking legal action in the US against three firms they blame for the fire.

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Latest health guidance missing from alcohol labels

Clare almost died from drinking too much alcohol and thinks labelling should be clearer.

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CPS could face court challenge over rape cases

Campaigners accuse the CPS of secretly changing its decision-making on rape cases in England and Wales.

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Ed Sheeran tops radio's most-played songs of 2018

Ed Sheeran tops airplay charts for the third time in four years - but another act had the most-played song.

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Night owls: Simple sleep tweaks boost wellbeing

Simple steps can shift the body clock and improve people's mental health, say researchers.

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Scientists close in on hidden Scottish meteorite crater

Evidence points to a 1.2bn-year-old impact structure lying hidden off Scotland's north-west coast.

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The village where hairstyles are a dating code

Women in Yay Pote Gyi village in central Myanmar use their hairstyles to signal if they are married or ready to date.

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Russian artists changing face of protest

How a new breed of protest artists in Russia are finding new ways to get their message out.

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Four things to expect from the week ahead

The race to replace the UK PM heats up and a court will decide where 2,000 precious artefacts belong.

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I was told to be 'less young and girly' to progress

Amy Golding talks about the challenges of being a young business leader for the CEO Secrets series.

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How plastic bottles are paying for lessons in Nigeria

A school in Nigeria is accepting empty plastic bottles in exchange for payment of school fees.

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‘Help Us!’ The Panic at D.C. Pride

We live in a country where revelers cannot even celebrate a group, cause or artist without the fear of a mass shooting.

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How Facial Recognition Makes You Safer

Used properly, the software effectively identifies crime suspects without violating rights.

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The Untapped Power of Rural Voters

They hold enormous potential for progressives.

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Albany Can Make History for Tenants

The Legislature and governor can restore rent regulations that have been eroded for years.

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Beer, steak and golf: How Barty is celebrating her French Open win

Newly crowned French Open champion Ashleigh Barty will put away her racquets and pick up the golf clubs as she recovers from her Roland Garros success.

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Beer, steak and golf: How Barty is celebrating her French Open win

Sunday, 9 June 2019

Third candidate for British prime minister reveals past drug use

Michael Gove has been forced to admit his cocaine use ahead of the publication of a book that includes the revelation.

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Ricciardo thrilled with P4 for Canadian Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo has qualified fourth fastest for the Canadian Grand Prix, his best performance for Renault, in a huge boost for the Australian star's flagging season.

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Ricciardo thrilled with P4 for Canadian Grand Prix

Third candidate for British prime minister reveals past drug use

Michael Gove has been forced to admit his cocaine use ahead of the publication of a book that includes the revelation.

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'I hope they find her, for closure': Police continue dig for US woman's remains in Brisbane's north

The daughter of missing US woman Priscilla Brooten said it did not come as a surprise the investigation turned into a homicide case.

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'I hope they find her, for closure': Police continue dig for US woman's remains in Brisbane's north

The daughter of missing US woman Priscilla Brooten said it did not come as a surprise the investigation turned into a homicide case.

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Third candidate for British prime minister reveals past drug use

Michael Gove has been forced to admit his cocaine use ahead of the publication of a book that includes the revelation.

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'I hope they find her, for closure': Police continue dig for US woman's remains in Brisbane's north

The daughter of missing US woman Priscilla Brooten said it did not come as a surprise the investigation turned into a homicide case.

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'India’s role vital for peace in Indian Ocean'

As PM Narendra Modi landed in Male on Saturday, Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid told TOI that India had a key role to play in the maintenance of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean, and in turn the development and security of the Maldives.

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