| Trump's media bias survey sparks online battle between fans and critics Posted: 17 Feb 2017 07:05 AM PST  A survey from President Trump's campaign team meant to gather antimedia answers has turned into an online proxy war between those who support the president and those against him. On Thursday, moments after he completed an hour-plus press conference, in which much of the time was spent attacking reporters and "fake news," Trump's team emailed out a survey to all his supporters imploring them to help fight the mainstream media.
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| ‘We are not thugs’: Rep. Correa defends Hispanic Caucus after dismissal from ICE meeting Posted: 17 Feb 2017 08:22 AM PST  Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) were outraged after they were barred from a meeting with Thomas Homan, the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Thursday, at the request of House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., the speaker's staffers asked CHC members to leave the meeting, which was about the execution of President Trump's controversial immigration policy.
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| Malaysia arrests North Korean man as row over Kim Jong Nam's death escalates Posted: 18 Feb 2017 04:43 AM PST  By Emily Chow and Liz Lee KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian police said on Saturday they had arrested a North Korean man in connection with the murder of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as a diplomatic spat over his body escalated. Kim Jong Nam died this week after being assaulted at Kuala Lumpur International Airport with what was thought to be a fast-acting poison. South Korean and U.S. officials have said he was assassinated by North Korean agents.
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| Philippine Church in 'show of force' against drug killings Posted: 18 Feb 2017 05:21 AM PST  Thousands of Catholic faithful gathered in the Philippine capital on Saturday for a "show of force" in the biggest rally yet to stop extrajudicial killings in President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war. More than 6,000 people have died since Duterte took office seven months ago and ordered an unprecedented crime war that has drawn global criticism for alleged human rights abuses, but is popular with many in the mainly Catholic country. Members of one of the nation's oldest and most powerful institutions chanted prayers and sang hymns as they marched to condemn a "spreading culture of violence".
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| Michel, GOP leader skilled at deal-making, dies at age 93 Posted: 17 Feb 2017 05:38 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Bob Michel, an affable Illinois congressman who served as leader of the Republican House minority for 14 years and was skilled at seeking compromise critical in getting many initiatives of two Republican presidents through Congress, died Friday. He was 93.
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| China Completes Training Drills In South China Sea Posted: 17 Feb 2017 04:22 AM PST  Three Chinese warships that included a destroyer started the exercises last Friday.
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| Now I Get It: The role of the national security adviser Posted: 17 Feb 2017 05:25 AM PST  In the wake of Michael Flynn's resignation as President Trump's national security adviser and the coming announcement of his replacement, Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric takes a look at what that job entails and how some in history, from Henry Kissinger to Brent Scowcroft, have handled the role differently.
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| House committee probes Russia payment to Flynn Posted: 17 Feb 2017 01:01 PM PST  Citing a Yahoo News interview with retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn last July, a House committee has opened an investigation into whether President Trump's recently resigned national security adviser received an improper payment from the Russian government for a trip to Moscow in December 2015.
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| Outdoor trade show leaving Utah over public lands stance Posted: 16 Feb 2017 06:57 PM PST  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A lucrative outdoor trade show that's been staged in Salt Lake City for two decades announced Thursday it will be leaving Utah over the latest disagreement with state leaders about their stance on public lands.
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| Besieged Trump lashes out at mainstream media: ‘The enemy of the American People!’ Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:24 PM PST  "The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!" he declared from South Florida, where he is staying for the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People! Trump's latest attack against the press came after Thursday's feisty marathon press conference, in which the president aired a host of grievances over how the media has been covering his White House.
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| Powerful storm pounds Southern and Central California Posted: 18 Feb 2017 04:41 AM PST ![Powerful storm pounds Southern and Central California]( "Powerful storm pounds Southern and Central California") A powerful Pacific storm blew into Southern and Central California on Friday with wind-driven heavy rains that downed power lines and electrocuted a man, killed a motorist in a submerged car and disrupted hundreds of flights at airports. With the storm feeding on an atmospheric river of moisture stretching far out into the Pacific, precautionary evacuations of homes in some neighborhoods were requested due to the potential for mudslides and debris flows. More than 300 arriving and departing flights were delayed or canceled at Los Angeles International Airport. (AP) See more news-related photo galleries and follow us on Yahoo News Photo Tumblr
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| U.S.' Tillerson calms allies on Syria ahead of Geneva talks Posted: 17 Feb 2017 05:00 AM PST ![U.S.' Tillerson calms allies on Syria ahead of Geneva talks]( "U.S.' Tillerson calms allies on Syria ahead of Geneva talks") By John Irish and Sabine Siebold BONN, Germany (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, trying to reassure allies that Washington was not tilting towards Moscow over the Syrian conflict, told them on Friday that the United States backed U.N. efforts to broker a political solution to the war, officials and diplomats said. Tillerson also said military ties with Russia hinged on its stance towards rebels fighting the government of President Bashar al-Assad, who Russia backs.
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| One dead, 27 hurt in Belgium train derailment Posted: 18 Feb 2017 03:07 PM PST  One person died and 27 others were injured -- three of them seriously -- when a train derailed Saturday shortly after leaving a station east of Brussels, officials said. The train carrying 85 passengers derailed four minutes after leaving Louvain bound for the North Sea coast via the Belgian capital, the SNCB railway authority said. "Rescue workers confirm the death of one person, three seriously injured and 24 others hurt," a Belgian official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
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| Brewery gives employees 'puppy parental leave' and everyone else major job envy Posted: 17 Feb 2017 11:50 AM PST  How does spending an entire week playing with a puppy and getting paid for it sound to you? Too good to be true? We're here to inform you that there is a company which allows their employees to do that. Yes, that exists. Companies all over the world have stepped up their game to ensure a high quality of life for their employees by offering all sorts of competitive perks and benefits. But we have found the one company that has every other place beat, hands down, no question. BrewDog, a brewery based in Scotland, announced on Monday that it would be instituting "Puppy Parental Leave" across their company. SEE ALSO: Gather round and be blessed by this precious puppy's 'newborn' photoshoot "We know only too well that having a new arrival – whether a mewling pup or unsettled rescue dog – can be stressful for human and hound both," BrewDog stated on its website. "So we are becoming the first in our industry to give our staff a working week's leave on us to help settle a new furry family member into their home." If it were possible to give an entire company a hug, we would be doing it to BrewDog right now. Their announcement also came with this adorable video explaining the policy. As you may have guessed by the brewery's name, dogs are an essential part of the identity of BrewDog. Indeed, the brewery was founded by two men and a dog. "Ever since Bracken, the original Brew Dog, first watched James and Martin mash in batch number one of Punk IPA back in 2007 dogs have been central to our way of life," the brewery mentions on its site. BrewDog also encourages its employees to bring their dogs to work. Their main office in Scotland boasts 50 "office dogs." How does anyone get any work done there? BrewDog collars, back by popular demand!* *Dog not included with purchase. bit.ly/brewdogcollar #brewdog #craftbeer #dogsofinsta #brewpix #dogcollars #puppiesofinstagram A post shared by BrewDog (@brewdogofficial) on Nov 4, 2016 at 11:19am PDT While the brewery is headquartered in Scotland, they are planning on opening up another brewery in Columbus, Ohio. And just a reminder, the puppy paid leave policy extends to all employees anywhere. We'll just leave their careers page here for you for easy access. BONUS: Meet the dog who's basically a saint
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| McCain slams Trump in Munich speech without using his name Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:53 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. John McCain delivered a withering critique of President Donald Trump in a speech Friday that highlighted fractures within the GOP as the new administration struggles to overcome a chaotic start.
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| Impeached Brazil leader Rousseff eyes political return Posted: 18 Feb 2017 11:54 AM PST  Brasília (AFP) - Six months after her humiliating departure from Brazil's presidency following an impeachment trial, Dilma Rousseff is contemplating her political future. Lula faces trial over alleged involvement in the Petrobras affair, which he denies.
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| Indiana Teen Charged In Mother’s Stabbing Death Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:00 AM PST  Chastinea Reeves, who has been charged with murder, was initially believed to be in "extreme danger," as authorities were concerned that she may have been kidnapped by those responsible for her mother's death.
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| Deadly Baghdad car bomb claimed by Islamic State Posted: 17 Feb 2017 07:57 AM PST ![Deadly Baghdad car bomb claimed by Islamic State]( "Deadly Baghdad car bomb claimed by Islamic State") The death toll from a car bomb attack in a southern Baghdad neighborhood has reached 59 with 66 others injured, a police officer and medical sources said Friday. Authorities initially said the Thursday attack at an auto dealership in the al-Bayaa neighborhood killed at least 55 and wounded more than 60. The Islamic State group claimed credit for the bombing. IS, in a statement early Friday, said its fighters detonated bombs in a parked car among a gathering of Shiites in the Fifth Police district Thursday.
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| The Most Beautiful Chart In the World, According To Bill Gates Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:26 PM PST  The Microsoft founder tweeted a chart showing a more than 50 percent reduction in childhood deaths since 1990.
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| Turkey 'no' voters demonised as tight referendum looms Posted: 17 Feb 2017 07:26 AM PST  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his supporters are increasingly demonising voters thinking of rejecting a plan to grant him greater powers in an April referendum, raising fears of a further polarisation of society. Turkey will on April 16 vote in a referendum on constitutional changes to create a presidential system which Erdogan argues is needed for better governance but critics fear will lead to one man rule. Polls are indicating a tight race with approval for the plan by no means a foregone conclusion, opening the way for the kind of no-holds-barred campaign in which Erdogan revels.
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| U.S. shuts high-security labs over concerns about air hose safety Posted: 17 Feb 2017 03:07 PM PST ![U.S. shuts high-security labs over concerns about air hose safety]( "U.S. shuts high-security labs over concerns about air hose safety") "We have no evidence that anybody has suffered ill health effects from breathing air that came through these hoses," Stephan Monroe, associate director for laboratory science and safety at the CDC, told Reuters. Monroe said he was confident scientists were not exposed to pathogens because the air they breathed passed through HEPA filters. The suits they wear also use positive air pressure to prevent pathogens from entering the suit.
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| 680 Cubans returned home since end of 'wet foot, dry foot' Posted: 17 Feb 2017 07:43 PM PST ![680 Cubans returned home since end of 'wet foot, dry foot']( "680 Cubans returned home since end of 'wet foot, dry foot'") HAVANA (AP) — About 680 Cubans have been returned to the island from various countries since then-President Barack Obama ended a longstanding immigration policy that allowed any Cuban who made it to U.S. soil to stay and become a legal resident, state television reported Friday.
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| Powers push for ceasefire, weapons withdrawal in eastern Ukraine Posted: 18 Feb 2017 10:56 AM PST ![Powers push for ceasefire, weapons withdrawal in eastern Ukraine]( "Powers push for ceasefire, weapons withdrawal in eastern Ukraine") By John Irish and Andrea Shalal MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine agreed on Saturday to use their influence to implement a ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons from Monday in eastern Ukraine. Fighting has recently escalated between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists in the region, refocusing global attention on a simmering conflict that has strained relations between Russia and the West. "On Feb. 20 the ceasefire regime will start and withdrawal of heavy military hardware will also start ... We have actively supported this decision and obviously expressed a conviction that this time, failure should not be allowed to take place," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after talks with his Ukrainian, German and French counterparts in Munich.
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| Trump supporters cheer his combative stance with the media Posted: 17 Feb 2017 12:45 AM PST  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Critics of President Donald Trump saw in his news conference a combative, thin-skinned chief executive who continues to blame the media for the controversies roiling his administration.
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| Hitler's 'destructive' wartime phone up for auction Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:47 PM PST  Adolf Hitler's personal telephone, which the Fuehrer used to dictate many of his deadly World War II commands, will hit the auction block this weekend, the US house selling it announced. Originally a black Bakelite phone that was later painted crimson and engraved with Hitler's name, the relic was found in the Nazi leader's Berlin bunker in 1945 following the regime's defeat. Auction house Alexander Historical Auctions estimates its worth between $200,000 and $300,000.
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| Boy, 5, Left In Critical Condition After Being Mauled by Pit Bull Posted: 18 Feb 2017 12:13 PM PST  The family reportedly owned the dogs.
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| Worldwide Internet Access is Closer Than we Think Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:43 PM PST  Google and a scientific research team, X has made another breakthrough in providing internet access to every part of the world.
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| Questions raised about Leanna Taylor's behavior after son's death: Part 3 Posted: 17 Feb 2017 05:36 PM PST  Authorities claimed Taylor seemed unemotional after learning her son had died, but Taylor says she was trying to process what happened.
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| Nine people flee U.S. border patrol to seek asylum in Canada Posted: 17 Feb 2017 03:02 PM PST ![Nine people flee U.S. border patrol to seek asylum in Canada]( "Nine people flee U.S. border patrol to seek asylum in Canada") Nine asylum-seekers, including four children, barely made it across the Canadian border on Friday as a U.S. border patrol officer tried to stop them and a Reuters photographer captured the scene. As a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer seized their passports and questioned a man in the front passenger seat of a taxi that had pulled up to the border in Champlain, New York, four adults and four young children fled the cab and ran to Royal Canadian Mounted Police on the other side. RCMP officers watching from the other side helped them up, lifting the younger children and asking a woman, who leaned on her fellow passenger as she walked, if she needed medical care.
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| Protesters in Barcelona urge Spain to take in more refugees Posted: 18 Feb 2017 11:21 AM PST  BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — At least 160,000 protesters marched Saturday in Barcelona to demand that Spain's conservative-led government increase its efforts to take in refugees from war-torn countries like Syria.
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| Climate doubter Pruitt takes EPA reins as Trump targets regulations Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:05 PM PST ![Climate doubter Pruitt takes EPA reins as Trump targets regulations]( "Climate doubter Pruitt takes EPA reins as Trump targets regulations") By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to run the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday over the objections of Democrats and environmentalists worried he will gut the agency, as the administration readies executive orders to ease regulation on drillers and miners. The installation of Scott Pruitt, who sued the agency he intends to lead more than a dozen times as Oklahoma attorney general, reinforces expectations on both sides of the political divide that America will cede its position as a leader in the global fight on climate change. Senators voted 52-46 to approve Pruitt, who was to be sworn in later on Friday afternoon at the White House.
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| 8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today Posted: 17 Feb 2017 08:48 AM PST 
Happy Friday, Apple fans. We've got one more list for you this week that covers the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free. There are still a few freebies to be found in Thursday's post, but many of those deals have ended. You'll find eight fresh options on today's list though, so be sure to grab them while you can. These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their developers. There is no way to tell how long they will be free. These sales could end an hour from now or a week from now — obviously, the only thing we can guarantee is that they were free at the time this post was written. If you click on a link and see a price listed next to an app instead of the word "get," it is no longer free. The sale has ended. If you download the app, you will be charged. Green Riding Hood 
Normally $2.99. iPad App of the Year 2015 (Best of App Store, Russia);
"Free App of the Week" in 2017. "Green Riding Hood" is a new masterpiece app for kids. Enjoy its beautiful graphics, cute characters, bright story and excellent narration by Alistair Findlay — the voice of Nighty Night apps series that is loved by kids all around the world! Here you will find a beautifully drawn and animated story about a little girl, her Grandma, their animal friends and a hungry Wolf. But don't be afraid. In this spinoff of the famous classic fairy tale by Charles Perrault and Brothers Grimm the Wolf won't have to eat anyone.
Want to know why? Then download the Green Riding Hood right now and have fun with your kids playing mini-games and studying Grandma's cooking recipes! The app features: * CUTE CHARACTERS that will make your family have a hearty laugh! * BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS made by an award winning illustrator Andrey Gordeev whose portfolio includes Cannes Lion and ADC Global awards. * GREAT ANIMATIONS to whisk you away to a magic world! * FUN MINIGAMES that will cheer up and entertain kids and adults alike. * GRANDMA'S COOKING BOOK with plenty of recipes for a healthy and balanced diet. * EXCELLENT VOICEOVER recorded by Alistair Findlay — a Scottish actor whose filmography includes such classical movies as "Highlander" and "In the Name of the Father". Children's apps fans know him for his narration in the acclaimed Nighty Night HD apps series. Green Riding Hood is a beautiful interactive book for iOS that introduces children to a healthy lifestyle in a playful form. It is a cheerful fairy tale about friendship, yoga and the idea of living healthily. Green Riding Hood is a pop up tale in your device. Play it, read it and listen to it with your children as a lullaby before you tell them "Nighty night!" No more need to be scared of the grey wolf!
Download Green Riding Hood RainFace 
Normally $0.99. A simple but powerful complication to see if it will rain today at home or at work... in just one glance of your watch face! Simply set up your home and work locations and RainFace will check to see what the chance of rain is so you can grab your umbrella on your way out the door. Download now and never get caught out by the rain again!
Download RainFace Cool Fonts Keyboard Pro 
Normally $0.99. WANT COOL FONTS?! THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO GET MORE FONTS! Show everyone how you REALLY Feel in style! Want more cool fonts that work EVERYWHERE?? Get all the new fonts and backgrounds you've always wanted now! Tons of backgrounds and fonts, and now with over 90+ Fonts PLUS over 90+ Backgrounds, with new ones in each update! Customize your device with tons of awesome and unique fonts that work in EVERY app. Works in Email, iMessage, Line, WhatsApp, Snapchat, WeChat, Kik, QQ, Instagram, Youtube, and any font keyboard you can type in! • ċȗṡṭọṃıẓє ƴǫųŗ proғιlə αηδ вισ ση S҉O҉C҉I҉A҉L҉ ΠΣTШΩRҜS!!
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Download Cool Fonts Keyboard Pro MORPH 
Normally $0.99. From the ominous dangers of a dark square world, MORPH an adorable little creature is propelled by adept chooses into the light, finding his way from world to world in this extremely astute puzzle game. Careful thought is necessary to avoid treacherous obstacles which would lead to a certain horrible death and find the hidden path to the portal leading to the light a symbol of your growing enlightenment.
Download MORPH LITMUS 
Normally $0.99. Ever experienced a moment and wished you could share it with someone? Even the simplest of moments define our existence and make life all the more interesting. If you have one, why not note it on LITMUS? • Simple Note
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Download LITMUS Dead On Sight 
Normally $0.99. "Dead on Sight is a solid zombie sniper game. The action and gameplay are great." - toucharcade.com "Dead On Sight Could Be The Best Zombie Sniper Game For iOS" 4.5 Stars - appadvice.com Blow zombies to bits and rescue the residents of the town of Resurrection in this original touch controlled sniper game. The population in the town of Resurrection have got problems: the dead have risen from their graves and are now eating the locals. Armed with a sniper rifle you have to fight off the undead and give the people a chance to escape. They will try to escape by running, climbing up ladders and hiding in buildings. The undead will be in hot pursuit and you must stop them before they make a meal out of them. You will travel through the town, stationed at a number of sniper positions. From your vantage point use your sniper rifle scope to stop the zombie hoards. Finally, cover the people that you managed to rescue with your rifle while they take the only road out of town. Features • Unique touch control system using both hands
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Download Dead On Sight Earth Lists 
Normally $4.99. Earth Lists is a simple and delightful way to keep all your lists and tasks. The app is simple to use while offering a compelling way to get things done.
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Download Earth Lists Easy Spending Expense Tracker Lite 
Normally $0.99. *** Over a Million satisfied users of our apps *** See where your money goes and take control of where to spend your money effectively using the simple and yet powerful money management App on iOS. Easy Spending Expense Tracker LITE, a simple and convenient finance tracker App is the most powerful and convenient daily money management App on the GO for iPhone and iPad, that neatly tracks all your cash flow between different accounts that you can budget. It is now all the more secure, with the addition of Automatic Backup Service as part of its In-App purchase. With this feature you never have to worry about losing valuable financial data, either through accidental deletion or change of device. You can restore it anywhere. Easy Spending helps you SAVE money by tracking expenses and letting you know the TOP Expense categories at any time. Comes with easy gestures with convenient layout and clutter free interface, with large fonts, well spaced layouts for easy viewing and readability. You can quickly add an expense even while checking out at the grocery store or while at the gas station. Great for maintaining monthly recurring bills with reminders, it has the convenience of an Expense Tracker and BILL reminders at one place. **** HIGHLIGHTS ****
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| Zimbabwe protest pastor Mawarire says may stand against Mugabe Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:07 AM PST  A Zimbabwean pastor who led a popular protest movement last year against strongman President Robert Mugabe said Friday that he might stand in the 2018 general election. Evan Mawarire was publicly threatened by Mugabe, 92, after starting the "This Flag" internet campaign that triggered the largest surge of anti-government street protests in many years. Mugabe has vowed to run again and has already been chosen as the candidate for the ruling ZANU-PF party, which has been involved in brutal violence and vote-rigging in past elections.
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| Joyful 92-year-old woman serves as bridesmaid at her granddaughter's wedding Posted: 18 Feb 2017 08:00 AM PST  For every terrible story on the news, there is also a heartwarming one unfolding somewhere in the world. This is one of the heartwarming ones. SEE ALSO: Heartwarming video shows boy with Down syndrome dancing to 'Born This Way' Redditor rachelamandamay made the entire internet melt when she shared this photo from her wedding. "I say 92 years young because she swims one mile/week, line dances and still owns and maintains her own home," she stated in the comments of the post. This beautiful bride has a very close relationship with her grandmother. She also shared in a comment how she took her grandmother out on Valentine's Day to celebrate what would have been 67 years with her grandfather. What a fantastic, beautiful moment. The world needs more of these right now. Mashable have reached out to the bride for comment. BONUS: Tom Hanks photobombed a wedding photoshoot in gym shorts
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| Red blooms and warm glows at Pyongyang' Kimjongilia flower show Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:12 AM PST  It is, according to North Korean orthodoxy, the mountainside birthplace of Kim Jong-Il, who inherited power from his father and passed it in turn to his son, current leader Kim Jong-Un. The image of the Day of the Shining Star, as the occasion is known, is a recurring motif at the Kimjongilia flower festival in Pyongyang, appearing in mosaics and models surrounded by the eponymous red blooms. "The great leader general Kim Jong-Il was born in a secret camp on Mount Paektu," she said -– a volcano straddling the Chinese-Korean border seen as the spiritual birthplace of the Korean nation.
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| Why Exercise Is Not Enough to Prevent Weight Gain Posted: 16 Feb 2017 10:54 PM PST  Exercise on its own — without also following a healthy diet — isn't enough to help people lose or even just maintain their weight, a recent study suggests. The new results run counter to the idea that the obesity epidemic in the U.S. is caused by a lack of physical activity, said lead study author Lara Dugas, an assistant professor of public health sciences at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. When it comes to figuring out the causes of obesity, "what we really need to look at is what people are eating," Dugas told Live Science.
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| Upcoming HTC Phones For 2017 Won't Be Cheap Posted: 16 Feb 2017 08:09 PM PST  HTC said during a conference call that it wants to drop low-costs phones because there's a slim chance of generating profit from such products.
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| Amtrak officer charged with killing unarmed man in Chicago Posted: 17 Feb 2017 02:40 PM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — An Amtrak police officer charged in the shooting death of an unarmed Minneapolis man outside Chicago's Union Station was ordered held on $250,000 bail Friday.
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| 12 of the World’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls Posted: 17 Feb 2017 11:05 AM PST  From Niagara Falls to Iguazu Falls, check out the most beautiful waterfalls around the world.
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| Turkey sets out Raqqa operation plans to U.S.: report Posted: 18 Feb 2017 07:44 AM PST ![Turkey sets out Raqqa operation plans to U.S.: report]( "Turkey sets out Raqqa operation plans to U.S.: report") By Humeyra Pamuk ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey has presented two proposals to the United States for how to carry out a joint military operation to drive Islamic State from its stronghold in the Syrian city of Raqqa, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported on Saturday. Ankara has said repeatedly that the planned operation should be conducted by local Arab forces, possibly with support from Turkish troops, as opposed to the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Force (SDF) -- an alliance dominated by Kurdish YPG militia.
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| Allies claim Tillerson backing for political solution in Syria Posted: 17 Feb 2017 10:28 AM PST  US allies won assurances Friday from new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that Washington backed a UN-brokered political solution to the Syria conflict, the latest sign the Trump administration will keep to existing policy. Tillerson used a G20 gathering in Germany to hold a series of meetings with his global peers, reviewing crises from North Korea to Ukraine at a time of great uncertainty over President Donald Trump's "America First" strategy. On the sidelines of the event, Washington's top diplomat joined a group of countries who support the Syrian opposition for talks on a way to end the nearly six-year war.
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| Ferrari No Longer Sells a Car Designed by Pininfarina Posted: 17 Feb 2017 09:20 AM PST  With the 812 Superfast replacing the F12, the last Pininfarina-designed Ferrari has been discontinued.
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| Mourning the presidency: A mock funeral for Presidents’ Day Posted: 18 Feb 2017 12:00 PM PST ![Mourning the presidency: A mock funeral for Presidents' Day]( "Mourning the presidency: A mock funeral for Presidents' Day") A New Orleans-style funeral in New York's Washington Square Park hosted by Rise and Resist and GAG Is Watching on Saturday gave young New Yorkers the chance to grieve, march, sing, wail and ultimately "demand the rebirth of a presidency dedicated to the service of all peoples."
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