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Trump blames media, 'the true Enemy of the People,' for inspiring hate

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President Trump lashed out at the press Monday for criticism of his response to the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue and the mail bomb plot targeting Democrats. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JtquGI via IFTTT

FedEx Ends NRA Discount Program, Citing Low Shipping Volume

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FedEx has used the slogan "The World on Time" in varying capacities since from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2P3or1R via IFTTT

White woman fired after video of her harassing her black neighbor goes viral

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A white woman was fired from her North Carolina job after a video of her from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Svdi81 via IFTTT

Doctor Who Treated HIV-Positive Patients Honored After Dying In Pittsburgh Synagogue

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Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz once helped a man get through the "most terrifying and from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2qenMvA via IFTTT

The synagogue massacre was actually in Mister Rogers's neighborhood. What would he say?

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Karen Struble Myers of the Fred Rogers Center reflected on what Rogers's message for America would be in the aftermath of the shooting in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh, where lived in and filmed his famous TV show. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Jqe7Lo via IFTTT

Butler High School Classes Resumed After Shooting For Safety Reasons, Superintendent Says

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A high school in Matthews, North Carolina, resumed classes on Monday after one from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2qimcJd via IFTTT

WikiLeaks' Assange says Ecuador seeking to end his asylum

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During the hearing, Assange said the new rules were a sign Ecuador was trying to push him out, and said Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno had already decided to end his asylum but had not yet officially given the order. "If Mr. Assange wants to stay and he follows the rules ... he can stay at the embassy as long as he wants," said Attorney General Inigo Salvador, adding that Assange's stay had cost the country $6 million. Foreign Minister Jose Valencia declined to comment on Assange's assertion that Ecuador sought to hand him over to the United States. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Ps1G7e via IFTTT

Protests greet world's biggest statue in remote corner of India

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Angry local communities have warned India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stay away from the inauguration on Wednesday of the world's biggest statue, a 182 metre (600 feet) high tribute to an independence hero. The Statue of Unity, which is twice the size of the Statue of Liberty, has been built in a remote corner of Gujarat state as a flagship project of conservative leader Modi who is to open it on Wednesday. Posters of Modi with Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani in a town near the statue were torn down or had the faces blackened at the weekend. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OepPcL via IFTTT

With racial tension high in Florida race, Trump calls Gillum a 'thief'

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The president portrayed the choice in the race as between a Republican with an Ivy League pedigree and a Democrat he sees as a criminal. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2COXcRp via IFTTT

Suspicious Package Bound For CNN Intercepted In Atlanta, CNN Reports

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A suspicious package addressed to CNN was intercepted Monday morning at an from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2z8uRC6 via IFTTT

Top 10 pet Halloween costumes sold on eBay

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Picking the perfect Halloween costume for yourself is already a lot of work -- from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2AyEWdk via IFTTT

Cory Booker After Synagogue Shooting: 'We Need To Understand That Words Matter'

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Sen. Cory Booker implored fellow officials to be "mindful of what we're from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ESX2ep via IFTTT

Who is Gab founder Andrew Torba?

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The murder of 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday has brought new attention to Gab, the social media service created by Andrew Torba that bills itself as pro-free speech and serves as a gathering place for white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other extremist figures online, and counted among its users suspected gunman Robert Bowers. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Odiz0J via IFTTT

Rabbi cites Jesus in prayer for synagogue victims with Pence

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A rabbi invited to pray at a Michigan campaign stop with Vice President Mike Pence for the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre referenced "Jesus the Messiah" at the event. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zecQT4 via IFTTT

Trump blames 'Fake News Media' for 'division and hatred'

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The president called for capital punishment for Pittsburgh shooting suspect. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JokL4I via IFTTT

GOP State Senate Contender Accused Of Sending Anti-Semitic Mailer

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A Connecticut Republican running for a seat in the state Senate faced charges from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JrJHbx via IFTTT

What It’s Worth: $250,000

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Whether you’re in the biggest city or smallest suburban town, every map dot in from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2CSekpd via IFTTT

Rick Scott’s Halloween party is a Trump rally

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On Halloween this Wednesday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott will dress up as a candidate who wants to appear with President Trump on the campaign trail. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ABYs9b via IFTTT

FBI warns potential targets that suspicious packages may still be in the mail

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Mail bombing suspect makes first appearance in court. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q7EiJh via IFTTT

Turkey presses Saudi to say who sent Khashoggi killers: Erdogan

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Saudi prosecutor Saud Al Mojeb held talks with Istanbul's prosecutor on Monday and Tuesday about Khashoggi's death in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, which has escalated into a crisis for the world's top oil exporter. Riyadh at first denied any knowledge of, or role in, his disappearance four weeks ago but Mojeb has contradicted those statements, saying the killing of Khashoggi, a critic of de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was premeditated. The case has put into focus the West's close relationship with Saudi Arabia - a major arms buyer and lynchpin of Washington's regional plans to contain Iran - given the widespread scepticism over its initial response. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2CQfqBW via IFTTT

Global wildlife populations fall 60 per cent as WWF declares state of emergency for natural world

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Conservationists have issued a demand for urgent international action after a major report uncovered an unprecedented crisis in nature that threatens to devastate the world economy and imperil humanity itself. Only a global pact on the scale of the Paris Agreement on climate change will save the natural world from irreversible collapse, the World Wide Fund for Nature said after publishing a report showing a cataclysmic decline in global wildlife populations. Global vertebrate populations have fallen by 60 per cent since 1970 as human activity destroys their natural habitats in grasslands, forests, waterways and oceans, the organisation said. Until the turn of the 20th century, humanity’s consumption of the world’s natural resources was smaller than Earth’s ability to replenish itself. But over the past 50 years expanding agricultural activity and the over-exploitation of natural resources to feed a growing world population, particularly its booming middle class, has pushed many ecosyst...

After years of fighting insurgencies, the Army pivots to training for a major war

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After 17 years of fighting grinding counterinsurgencies in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army is shifting its gaze. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zerpGe via IFTTT

Correction: Shooting-Synagogue-The Latest story

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — In a story Oct. 29 about developments in the aftermath of the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, The Associated Press erroneously reported the professional position of Cecil and David Rosenthal's sister. She is state Rep. Dan Frankel's former chief of staff, not his current chief of staff. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2SqkN0c via IFTTT

10 Things to Know for Today

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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OdweFc via IFTTT

Democrats Are Going Bland To Beat Scott Walker — And It Might Just Work

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MILWAUKEE -- On back-to-back days last week, some of the most exciting from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zerWI4 via IFTTT

Tesla Includes Model 3 Performance Upgrade as Standard on Top Version

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It's a $5000 gift from Elon Musk to buyers of the Dual Motor Performance Model 3. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DbOX2Y via IFTTT

Kellyanne Conway’s Husband Shreds Trump Proposal To End Birthright Citizenship

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George Conway, the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, co- from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2F1mmPE via IFTTT

UN rights chief wants 'international experts' to help probe Khashoggi hit

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The UN rights chief called Tuesday for "international experts" to help investigate the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and called on Riyadh to reveal the whereabouts of his body. "For an investigation to be carried out free of any appearance of political considerations, the involvement of international experts, with full access to evidence and witnesses, would be highly desirable," Michelle Bachelet said in a statement. Khashoggi, a 59-year-old Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributor, was killed after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2 to obtain paperwork ahead of his upcoming wedding. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2DchBRk via IFTTT

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue to pay respects to victims of massacre 10/30/18 2:23 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Whitey Bulger, infamous Boston mob boss, killed in prison, multiple reports say 10/30/18 9:56 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump, in interview, says he plans to sign executive order ending birthright citizenship for babies of non-citizens 10/30/18 4:29 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Trump sits down for wide-ranging interview on 'The Ingraham Angle,' 10 pm ET 10/29/18 6:51 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump embraces 'nationalist' label, rejects blame for explosive packages sent by 'insane' suspect in Fox News interview 10/29/18 5:35 PM

Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OY3Bkt

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests

The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPqPo7

What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AwUkac

Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od1l3G

Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PyzmjI

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PA3BGM

Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'

Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yGlJW2

Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands

The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JshEZE

Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music

"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yBO67C

Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town

A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od9jtv

Is the Amazon facing new dangers?

Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPWNRa

Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft

A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zpcZ6j

Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ABVbq9

Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history

The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6xr2V

Dutch language besieged by English

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ABTn0d

North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace

How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CPZ7VN

Clampdown on violence against NHS staff

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will introduce new measures to help protect NHS staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DdwC5h via IFTTT

Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row

Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ET1qKz via IFTTT

George Osborne 'regrets' mistakes that led to Brexit vote

Ex-chancellor says Tories were wrong over immigration - which helped lose the 2016 referendum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zbmqG0 via IFTTT

Suzy Lamplugh: Sutton Coldfield search enters day three

Police have been interested in an area to the rear of a semi-detached home in north Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yJdt7B via IFTTT

What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AwUkac via IFTTT

Maori ceremony for duke and duchess as royal tour ends

The couple's 16-day overseas tour ends with a visit to a kiwi hatchery and tree walk in New Zealand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rrdrs2 via IFTTT

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zezDy6 via IFTTT

Boys arrested after toddler hurt in Leigh van chase

Leo Durrington, 3, is critically ill after being struck by a van which was being followed by police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3vIyH via IFTTT

Being wrong weight 'cuts four years off life'

People who are overweight or underweight could live shorter lives than those with a healthy BMI, a study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3j573 via IFTTT

Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qm7GjS via IFTTT

University stops making unconditional offers

Unconditional offers are being halted at one university to preserve its entry standards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ABUHR5 via IFTTT

Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qk65La via IFTTT

The Great British Bake Off: 2018 winner revealed

After 10 weeks of biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries, one contestant emerges from the tent triumphant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DeecS7 via IFTTT

The Papers: Brexit impact and 'Suzy cop's blunders'

Brexit continues to attract headlines with front page stories focusing on the economy and the rush for Irish passports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JqpsLi via IFTTT

News Daily: Osborne 'regrets' Brexit vote mistakes and NHS violence clampdown

Your morning briefing for 31 October 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rw1rWj via IFTTT

From Syria to Cambridge University

Studying with a mobile phone instead of textbooks in Syria, Abdullah Kattineh got into Cambridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P1G3uW via IFTTT

Meeting my long-lost Jamaican family

Keith from Lichfield thought he was an only child for his entire life, that is until a few months ago when he discovered that he is in fact, one of 10 siblings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zf5Y7H via IFTTT

Bitcoin: The first ten years

Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dep9mK via IFTTT

Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PyzmjI via IFTTT

The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q4mcb7 via IFTTT

DIY Generation: How to be your own boss aged 25

Young entrepreneurs give advice on how to get started in business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qkJ2QI via IFTTT

What should I do with my broken kettle?

Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OXz2vk via IFTTT

The black history you might not learn at school

As Black History Month draws to a close, BBC News celebrates four lesser-known historical figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jq7VDf via IFTTT

Dutch language besieged by English at the unis

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ABTn0d via IFTTT

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw via IFTTT

Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?

Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SwQ41l via IFTTT

Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner

Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DdNTvl via IFTTT

Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'

Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CPSq6c via IFTTT

Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'

Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2St8LDm via IFTTT

The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections

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By K.K. REBECCA LAI, DENISE LU, LISA LERER and TROY GRIGGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ACgWpO

On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2PtGVrY

A Weekend at Witch Camp

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By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2DdNbhM

Word + Quiz: jamboree

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2CR7iBg

Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing

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By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2qlL0QG

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

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By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2PBa30a

Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth

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By NIKITA STEWART and GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2Oh27g6

Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OiBwPT

Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines

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By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Oh9Cn2

Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response

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By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SvUNk1

In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q7znYV

Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2OYHuu9

Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized

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By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2zfHgEh

Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’

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By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2JvF3JS

Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JsBLqq

Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2P1tTSM

Corrections: October 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2CRHiG0

36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation

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By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2PrIyq3

Resting Place

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2qjT6JH

Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums

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By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2CUzYcP

Some good news: Doughnut the 28-pound cat has a new home

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Move over Bruno: Another thicc cat's found his happy home. The enormous 28-pound cat's name is Doughnut, and the internet fell in love with him on Friday when the Jacksonville Humane Society posted photos of him on Facebook.  OH LAWD HE COMIN! #chonk pic.twitter.com/ZeZc0iI9A3 — Jax Humane Society (@jaxhumane) October 26, 2018 According to the original post showing off all of Doughnut's curves, one requirement for his new home was "an owner who is willing to keep him on his strict diet." They acknowledged that while many of us might like a chunky cat, it's really not very healthy for Doughnut to be that overweight.  "His new family will need to work with a vet to get him to the right weight at the right pace," the post stressed. But all is well, according to a recent Facebook update sharing that Doughnut is now in a happy home with a new owner. The Jacksonville Humane Society Facebook page said that pictures of the cat in his new home will be posted ...

8 days until the midterm elections: Where things stand

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Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., has one big advantage over his opponent, Democratic challenger Kathy Manning: The 13th District’s map was intentionally drawn to privilege Republicans. Budd defended gerrymandering, saying that unless the Supreme Court says otherwise, “it is constitutional to politically gerrymander.” Gerrymandering, which has helped Democrats in the past, is more likely to help Republicans this time because the GOP controlled the redistricting process in more states after the 2010 census. Two-term Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is spending much of her reelection campaign’s final stretch stumping in and around heavily Republican Webster County, which President Trump won by nearly 80 percent of the vote two years ago. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2JoxPXU via IFTTT