| Obama sparked a tidal wave of change in Cuba. Trump’s new policy misses the point. Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:12 PM PDT  Two years of Obama's engagement did more to pry Cuba out of its shell than anything else. Engagement worked exactly because the Castro dictatorship gives no one their rights.
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| Police Officer Who Shot Philando Castile Found Not Guilty Posted: 16 Jun 2017 08:31 AM PDT  A jury acquitted Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting death of Philando Castile, whose girlfriend captured his death on Facebook Live.
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| 2 Georgia Escaped Prisoners Captured and Back Behind Bars Posted: 15 Jun 2017 09:00 PM PDT  Two elderly Tennessee homeowners were tied up but managed to break free and call police, which led to fugitives 43-year-old Donny Rowe and 24- year-old Ricky Dubose being caught.
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| Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies at 87 Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:38 PM PDT ![Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies at 87]( "Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl dies at 87") Helmut Kohl, the physically imposing German chancellor whose reunification of a nation divided by the Cold War put Germany at the heart of a united Europe, died Friday at his home in Ludwigshafen. He was 87.
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| Health Care Declassified: Behind the Senate’s secrecy Posted: 16 Jun 2017 01:43 PM PDT  The words on everyone's lips in Washington in recent weeks have been health care, as congressional Republicans work to craft a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act. Enter Yahoo News' Health Care Declassified, where we will attempt to take you inside this often complicated debate, dispelling myths and giving you the facts about how Congress will affect your health care coverage. Following in the footsteps of their House colleagues, who passed the Affordable Health Care Act, Republicans in the Senate are carefully guarding the drafting process and expect to offer Americans affected by the law little opportunity to learn what the new bill will mean for their coverage.
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| Search continues for US sailors after ship crash off Japan Posted: 17 Jun 2017 05:17 PM PDT  YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — The U.S. Navy said Sunday that the search is continuing for seven missing American sailors in the sea off Japan, after a huge cargo ship collided with a Navy destroyer.
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| Donald Trump's Lawyer Lawyers up Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:20 PM PDT  Donald Trump's lawyer now has a lawyer for the Russia investigation – as Trump himself hires another attorney: this one, a high-profile criminal attorney, as the special counsel appears to expands his probe.
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| Sandy Hook families’ law firm to NBC: Don’t air Megyn Kelly’s Alex Jones interview Posted: 16 Jun 2017 08:36 AM PDT  A letter to NBC from the families of Sandy Hook victims urged the network to considering the "ethical and legal ramifications" of airing Megyn Kelly's interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Obtained by Politico's Hadas Gold, the letter from a law firm representing several families who lost loved ones in the 2012 Newtown, Conn., attack implies that by airing the controversial interview, NBC would open itself up to possible legal action. "We urge you to consider the ethical and legal ramifications of broadcasting this interview to millions of Americans," the letter read.
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| 10-Month-Old Shot Dead in Dad's Arms After They're Confronted By 3 Men: Cops Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:30 AM PDT  Messiah Marshall died at the scene.
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| Trump's Tweets Destroying His Presidency Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:10 PM PDT  Donald Trump's Twitter feed is interfering with his presidency, and his Twitter attack on his Deputy AG is just the latest in a series of harmful online tirades likely setting back his legislative agenda
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| Boeing, Airbus take dogfight to Paris Air Show Posted: 16 Jun 2017 08:53 PM PDT  The aircraft industry descends on Paris Monday for the world's biggest airshow, a prime battleground for bitter rivals Boeing and Airbus, but also a chance for new kids on the block to snap at the heels of the two giants. Single-aisle planes for short and medium distances are the hottest ticket in the world's civil aviation industry, with airline demand for models in the Airbus A320 family giving the European company an edge, for now, over its American opponent which is racing to return in force to the mid-range segment. Boeing, meanwhile, is to showcase the 737 Max 9 model as its anti-Airbus weapon in a market segment where the capacity to squeeze a few more seats into a narrow-body cabin while eking out increased fuel efficiency over greater ranges is key.
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| America Not Our Enemy, Putin Says Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:00 AM PDT  Putin said Moscow and Washington could cooperate to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and pool efforts to tackle the North Korean nuclear and missile problem.
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| Germany opens its first liberal mosque in Berlin Posted: 16 Jun 2017 09:29 AM PDT  BERLIN (AP) — Seyran Ates' vision of a liberal mosque where all Muslims can pray together — women and men, Sunni and Shiite, straight and gay — turned into reality Friday as dozens of people came together in Berlin to inaugurate a new house of prayer.
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| The Note: Trump makes it about him Posted: 16 Jun 2017 03:34 AM PDT  Trump heads to Miami to announce new Cuba policy and a new report says Jared Kushner's business dealings are being looked at by the special counsel.
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| Northwest Yellowstone area sees earthquake swarm Posted: 16 Jun 2017 08:07 AM PDT ![Northwest Yellowstone area sees earthquake swarm]( "Northwest Yellowstone area sees earthquake swarm") MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — A swarm of earthquakes in the northwestern part of Yellowstone National Park this week continued into Friday and was punctuated with a magnitude 4.4 quake Thursday evening.
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| Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:05 AM PDT ![Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods]( "Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods") Amazon announced on Friday morning that it's buying Whole Foods for just under $14 billion, the retailer's largest acquisition ever. The purchase holds implications for the future of groceries, the entire food industry, and—as hyperbolic as this might sound—the future of shopping for just about anything.
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| Trump names son’s wedding planner to lead federal housing office Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:53 AM PDT  President Trump has named Lynne Patton, senior adviser during his presidential campaign and former vice president of the Eric Trump Foundation, as the head of federal housing programs in New York.
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| US moves to seize another $540 mn in Malaysia's 1MDB scandal Posted: 15 Jun 2017 11:24 PM PDT  The US has acted to seize another $540 million in assets, including a luxury yacht, allegedly bought with money stolen from Malaysia's multibillion-dollar 1MDB fund, a move Kuala Lumpur slammed on Friday as headline-seeking. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is battling allegations that huge sums were looted from the state fund he founded, in complex overseas deals that are being investigated by authorities in several countries. The latest move by US federal prosecutors compounds court cases launched last year in which Washington sought to confiscate more than $1 billion allegedly embezzled by businessmen with political connections in Malaysia -- bringing the total amount US officials say was stolen to $4.5 billion.
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| Two-Headed Conjoined Porpoises Hauled Up from the Deep Posted: 17 Jun 2017 05:53 AM PDT  Two-headed conjoined porpoises were recently hauled up by a fishing boat in the North Sea, not far off the coast of the Netherlands. It's not clear exactly why the porpoises died, but the double-headed creatures likely could not swim, said Erwin Kompanje, a researcher at the Natural History Museum and the Erasmus MC University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, who recently wrote up the case in the June 7 issue of the journal Deinsea. Conjoined twins are a rarity for humans, but they're also extremely rare for harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena), Kompanje said.
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| Seven US soldiers wounded in Afghan 'insider attack' Posted: 17 Jun 2017 08:47 AM PDT  Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan) (AFP) - Seven American troops were wounded Saturday in an insider attack by an Afghan soldier at a military base, as the US appears set to boost its troop presence in the country. The shootout at Camp Shaheen near northern Mazar-i-Sharif city is the second "green-on-blue" attack -- where Afghan soldiers turn their weapons on international forces assisting them -- reported this week.
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| Abandoned Sukhumi massacre site Posted: 17 Jun 2017 04:00 AM PDT ![Abandoned Sukhumi massacre site]( "Abandoned Sukhumi massacre site") Eerie photographs reveal the abandoned burned-down parliament building where hundreds were killed in the Sukhumi massacre. More than two decades since the conflict, the site remains a visual scar and a reminder of Abkhazia's battle for independence from Georgia.
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| US Breaks Record In Wind And Solar Power Energy Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:34 AM PDT  Here's how much electricity in the U.S. wind and solar power generated in March.
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| Amazon is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:30 AM PDT 
You know how Jeff Bezos is looking for new ideas related to philanthropy? Well, he might be a bit too busy to read everyone's suggestions for the next few days since Amazon just announced a deal to acquire Whole Foods for close to $14 billion. It's a surprising business move that has undoubtedly been in the works for quite some time, but it was just announced on Friday.
Under the terms of the deal, which is pending regulatory approval, Amazon will pay $42 per share to acquire Whole Foods in an all-cash transaction that's valued at $13.7 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of the year. Why is Amazon buying the massive grocery chain? Probably for the great food, considering the quote Bezos gave: Millions of people love Whole Foods Market because they offer the best natural and organic foods, and they make it fun to eat healthy. Whole Foods Market has been satisfying, delighting and nourishing customers for nearly four decades – they're doing an amazing job and we want that to continue.
As part of the deal, Whole Foods co-founder and CEO John Mackey will stay on the job, and the company will continue to operate stores under the Whole Foods Market brand. The company's headquarters will stay in Austin, Texas, the press release says — and you can see the entire press release at this link. It's unclear at this time whether Amazon Prime subscribers will get anything out of the deal, and whether Whole Foods products will also be available via Amazon once the deal is finalized.
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| Teen found guilty in texting suicide case Posted: 16 Jun 2017 09:53 AM PDT  A Massachusetts judge found Michelle Carter guilty of involuntary manslaughter for sending text messages urging her boyfriend, Conrad Roy, to commit suicide back in 2014.
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| Meet Rachel Brand, the Justice Department official who could inherit the Russia probe Posted: 16 Jun 2017 11:52 AM PDT  If President Trump fires Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, Rachel Brand would take over special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe and reported investigation into obstruction of justice.
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| The First US-Bound Civic Type R Is Up For Auction Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:10 AM PDT  Honda donated Civic Type R #01 to charity. Now, it can be yours.
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| US official's 'quiet diplomacy' led to Warmbier's release Posted: 16 Jun 2017 12:35 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — It took months of "quiet diplomacy," a change in U.S. presidents and an American diplomat's extraordinary, secret visit to Pyongyang to bring Otto Warmbier home.
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| New Alloy Material May Make Solar Panels More Efficient, Reduce Cost Posted: 16 Jun 2017 11:30 AM PDT  Researchers say a new alloy could help make solar panels twice as efficient and far less expensive.
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| 7 US Navy members unaccounted for after collision off Japan's coast Posted: 17 Jun 2017 06:48 AM PDT  Seven Navy sailors were missing and at least two, including the captain, were injured after a U.S. destroyer collided with a merchant ship off the coast of Japan before dawn Saturday, the U.S. Navy and Japanese coast guard reported.
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| Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market for $13.7 bn Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:43 AM PDT  Amazon will acquire upscale US grocer Whole Foods Market, known for its pricey organic options, for $13.7 billion, the companies announced Friday, in a deal that underscores the online retailer's growing influence. Under the all-cash deal, Amazon will acquire the Texas-based champion of organic and specialty food for $42 a share. Whole Foods, which has faced pressure from activist investors, will continue to operate stores under its brand and will be led by co-founder and chief executive John Mackey, the companies said.
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| Ex-Trump adviser Roger Stone: White House should scrap ‘draconian’ drug laws Posted: 16 Jun 2017 01:48 PM PDT  Roger Stone, a longtime informal adviser to President Trump, vowed to continue to urge Trump to allow states to legalize marijuana use without enforcing federal drug laws.
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| Colleagues, police at loss to find reason for UPS shooting Posted: 15 Jun 2017 06:31 PM PDT  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Colleagues and investigators were at a loss Thursday to explain what drove a San Francisco UPS driver to pull out an assault weapon at work and kill three co-workers who police suspect he targeted.
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| The Lexus CT200h gets sportier for 2018 Posted: 16 Jun 2017 01:53 AM PDT  Lexus has given the CT, its only current hatchback model, what could be its final ever refresh. Despite being classified as a minor-change model, the car is more emotional and sporty than before, making it the ideal premium hybrid compact for younger customers who enjoy spirited driving, but still care about the environment," said Chika Kako, the car's Chief Engineer.
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| New Quantum-Entanglement Record Could Spur Hack-Proof Communications Posted: 16 Jun 2017 08:12 AM PDT  A Chinese satellite has split pairs of "entangled photons" and transmitted them to separate ground stations 745 miles (1,200 kilometers) apart, smashing the previous distance record for such a feat and opening new possibilities in quantum communication. In quantum physics, when particles interact with each other in certain ways they become "entangled." This essentially means they remain connected even when separated by large distances, so that an action performed on one affects the other. In a new study published online today (June 15) in the journal Science, researchers report the successful distribution of entangled photon pairs to two locations on Earth separated by 747.5 miles (1,203 km).
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| Uncertainty over Islamic State leader's fate after airstrike Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:52 AM PDT  BEIRUT (AP) — Uncertainty and confusion surrounded the fate of the head of the Islamic State group Friday as Russia announced it may have killed him in an airstrike targeting a meeting of IS leaders just outside the group's self-declared capital in Syria, but U.S. officials said there was no definitive proof of his death.
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| US student suffered 'extensive' brain damage in N. Korea Posted: 15 Jun 2017 06:39 PM PDT  Doctors treating Otto Warmbier, the US student released by North Korea in a coma this week, said Thursday the 22-year-old had suffered severe brain damage, as his father lashed out at the reclusive regime. Warmbier experienced extensive tissue loss in all regions of the brain, doctors said, but he showed no signs of physical trauma and medical tests offered no conclusive evidence as to the cause of his neurological injuries.
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| Climate Change Halts Climate Change Study Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:07 AM PDT  A research mission to the Canadian Arctic was delayed by Arctic ice that had drifted too far south.
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| 'Breatharian' Couple Eliminates Food From Diet Posted: 16 Jun 2017 01:05 PM PDT  A 'breatharian' purposefully chooses not to eat as they survive off of the world's energy.
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| Donald Trump announces new Cuba restrictions: 'We will not be silenced in the face of communist oppression' Posted: 16 Jun 2017 10:29 AM PDT  President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will be tightening regulations on Cuba in order to help the Cuban people, calling former President Barack Obama's deal to thaw relations with the country's government "terrible". "We will not be silenced in the face of communist oppression any longer", Mr Trump said in front of an excited crowd in the Little Havana neighbourhood of Miami, Florida. The President pledged to help the people of Cuba, and to ensure that American money spent in Cuba will go to the Cuban people instead of the Cuban government.
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| Family: Suspect in 4 slayings talked about killing for fun Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:04 PM PDT  ABIQUIU, N.M. (AP) — A man accused of killing his stepfather, brother and two strangers in a shooting rampage spanning nearly 200 miles across New Mexico had made troubling statements to family members about his intentions to kill or hurt people for fun, court documents said Friday.
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| Woman Disguises Dog as a Baby to Sneak Into Hospital as She Visits Her Grandmother Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:59 AM PDT  "Nobody would have stopped me to see my baby," the 21-year-old vet tech said.
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| Amazon’s rare sale on Sonos speakers is almost over Posted: 17 Jun 2017 07:30 AM PDT 
Look, we've told you about Amazon's killer sale on Sonos speakers multiple times now. Why? Because Sonos speakers are outstanding, and opportunities to save money on them are rare. One such opportunity has presented itself though, and it only lasts until the end of the day tomorrow. Until then you can save $50 on a 2-pack of Sonos Play:1 speakers, and $100 off the price of the Sonos SUB. Hurry! Sonos PLAY:1 2-Room Bundle - Save $50 on 2 PLAY:1s. Offer valid June 4 – June 18, or while supplies last.
- Fill two separate rooms with different music, or link them together to hear the same song in both. Great surround speakers for your Sonos home theater, too.
- Versatile, compact fit. Place them wherever you want and enjoy rich, room-filling sound.
- Streams all your favorite music services like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music and more.
- Easy 10-minute wi-fi set up. No Bluetooth pairing problems or interruptions. Connects wirelessly to Sonos speakers in other rooms so you can expand your Home Sound System when you're ready.
Sonos SUB Wireless Subwoofer - Save $100 on SUB. Offer valid June 4 - June 18, or while supplies last.
- Adds dramatically deeper base to any Sonos wireless speaker. Hear parts of the music you've never heard before.
- Connect wirelessly to PLAYBAR, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, and CONNECT AMP
- Two force-cancelling speaker drivers positioned face-to-face offer deep sound with zero cabinet buzz or rattle.
- Simple one button set-up
- Display it or hide it. This slim subwoofer sounds great standing up or on it's side. Even place it under a couch. Available in black or white.
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