| Trump overruled Mattis on Congress vote on Syria strikes: NYT Posted: 17 Apr 2018 01:54 PM PDT  Rachel Maddow shares breaking news from the New York Times that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis wanted Donald Trump to get congressional approval before military strikes on Syria but was overruled by Trump.
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| NYC Removes Statue Honoring 19th Century Surgeon Who Experimented On Female Slaves Posted: 17 Apr 2018 08:01 AM PDT  New York City workers removed a Central Park statue on Tuesday commemorating
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| Unarmed Black Man Killed In 'Mind-Boggling,' Unjustified Barrage Of Police Gunfire: Lawyer Posted: 18 Apr 2018 09:07 AM PDT  A lawyer representing relatives of an unarmed black man killed in a hail of
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| Trump squirming over Russia sanctions ties White House in knots Posted: 17 Apr 2018 01:20 PM PDT  Carol Leonnig, national investigative reporter for The Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's panicked concern about appearing to sanction Russia more than other countries and turning back his own.
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| New York Daily News Scorches Sean Hannity With New Cover Posted: 17 Apr 2018 02:43 AM PDT  The New York Daily News took aim at Fox News host Sean Hannity in its Tuesday
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| New York governor to allow 35,000 paroled felons to vote Posted: 18 Apr 2018 12:46 PM PDT  New York State plans to restore voting rights to about 35,000 New York felons on parole who previously were barred from casting a ballot until they completed their parole, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday. Cuomo will issue an executive order to restore voting rights to those felons already on parole as well as those who enter the parole system each month, a spokesman said. Most convicted felons in the United States face hurdles and roadblocks to voting, which vary by state.
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| The Latest: 25 people airlifted out of Hawaii state park Posted: 17 Apr 2018 05:58 PM PDT  HONOLULU (AP) — The Latest on relief efforts after heavy rains battered the Hawaiian island in Kauai leaving hundreds stranded (all times local):
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| Passenger Killed On Southwest Flight Is the First U.S. Commercial Airline Fatality In 9 Years Posted: 17 Apr 2018 01:58 PM PDT  The flight made an emergency landing in Philadelphia due to engine failure
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| Sinclair Broadcast Boss Donated To GOP Rep Who Assaulted Reporter Posted: 18 Apr 2018 05:05 AM PDT  One of the brothers who runs local TV news giant Sinclair Broadcast Group
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| Baboons Work Together To Escape From Biomedical Testing Facility Posted: 17 Apr 2018 01:16 PM PDT  Four baboons held at a Texas biomedical research facility briefly escaped on
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| Car, 4 family members' bodies accounted for after deadly Mendocino Co. cliff crash Posted: 17 Apr 2018 04:15 AM PDT  Search crews in Mendocino County Monday were finally able to locate and extract the Honda Pilot that was carrying a family of four before it fell from Highway 101 into the Eel River near Leggett a week and a half ago.
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| Starbucks to close 8,000 branches for afternoon of racial bias training after discrimination row Posted: 17 Apr 2018 11:13 AM PDT  Starbucks will close more than 8,000 US stores for an afternoon of racial bias training after the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia branch triggered claims of discrimination. Almost 175,000 workers will go through training on May 29, the company announced on Tuesday after footage of the arrest made headlines. Kevin Johnson, the Starbucks CEO, said the move was just "one step" in the company's "journey" to improve and understand "what we did wrong". Footage of the arrest taken by other customers had gone viral in recent days and prompted a slew of negative headlines for the company. The two black men had been waiting for a friend when they were asked to leave by staff. There are reports one or both of the men asked to use the restroom without buying anything. An employee called the police before the men's friend arrived and argued with officers as they applied handcuffs, saying: "You can't discriminate." Other customers are heard criticising the police. The pair were arrested and held for eight hours before being released with no charge, according to their attorney. The incident triggered protests, with critics holding posters saying "shame on you Starbucks" and "too little too latté". Protestors demonstrate inside a Center City Starbucks, where two black men were arrested, in Philadelphia Credit: REUTERS/Mark Makela Mr Johnson gave interviews saying he wanted to "personally apologise" over the arrests and also met the two men to say sorry face-to-face. He told ABC News: "The circumstances surrounding the incident and the outcome in our store on Thursday were reprehensible... they were wrong." On Tuesday, Mr Johnson said in a statement: "I've spent the last few days in Philadelphia with my leadership team listening to the community, learning what we did wrong and the steps we need to take to fix it. Starbucks's US stores will close on May 29 Credit: AP Photo/Lisa Poole "While this is not limited to Starbucks, we're committed to being a part of the solution. Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one step in a journey that requires dedication from every level of our company and partnerships in our local communities." The training on May 29 will "address implicit bias, promote conscious inclusion, prevent discrimination and ensure everyone inside a Starbucks store feels safe and welcome". Starbucks has more than 8,000 company-owned stores in the United States which are all closing.
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| Israel marks 70 years as a nation as new and old challenges lurk Posted: 18 Apr 2018 12:15 PM PDT  Israel celebrated 70 years since the country's foundation on Wednesday, lauding its improbable economic success and military prowess, but facing a range of political and security challenges. The anniversary of the proclamation of the state of Israel by founding father David Ben-Gurion began at sundown on Wednesday under the Hebrew calendar, but falls on May 14 according to the Western calendar. At the traditional Jerusalem torch-lighting ceremony kicking off what Israelis call Independence Day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed what he called "real seeds of peace" he said were beginning to sprout among some of Israel's Arab neighbours.
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| Most Expensive 2018 Ford Mustang: We Welcome Our One-Month Loaner Posted: 18 Apr 2018 07:42 AM PDT  Ford asked us what sort of Mustang we'd like, so we ticked every box.
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| Who Is Kimba Wood? Meet the Federal Judge Overseeing the Michael Cohen Case Posted: 17 Apr 2018 10:58 AM PDT  The mounting legal case against President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen has brought another name into the news: Kimba Wood.
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| Bill to protect special counsel is scuttled by McConnell Posted: 17 Apr 2018 09:27 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has thwarted a bipartisan effort to protect special counsel Robert Mueller's job, saying he will not hold a floor vote on the legislation even if it is approved next week in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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| Listen to how Tammie Jo Shults, hero pilot of Southwest 1380, kept calm and saved her passengers Posted: 18 Apr 2018 03:35 AM PDT  Audio of the Southwest Airlines incident has emerged, showing how pilot Tammie Jo Shults remained completely calm after an engine exploded and a woman passenger was nearly sucked out of the plane. It is believed that one woman, Jennifer Riordan, died in the initial engine explosion, which sent shrapnel smashing into the Boeing 737-700, but Ms Shults, whose experience includes being one of the first female fighter pilots in the US Navy, was able to get all the other passengers to safety.
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| Heartsick Boy Asks If Atheist Dad Is In Heaven. Pope Francis Reveals The Answer With A Hug. Posted: 17 Apr 2018 12:33 PM PDT  A tearful little boy grappling with big existential questions after the death
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| Body of last missing family member found in California river Posted: 16 Apr 2018 09:25 PM PDT  LEGGETT, Calif. (AP) — Searchers on Monday found the body of a 12-year-old boy in a Northern California river — the last of four family members who perished when their sport utility vehicle plunged into the rain-swollen torrent.
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| Chemical arms experts due in Douma Wednesday, Russians say Posted: 16 Apr 2018 07:07 PM PDT  Chemical weapons experts are due to arrive in Douma on Wednesday to probe an alleged poison gas attack, Russian officials said, as the US voiced fears Moscow may already have "tampered with" evidence at the site. Following weekend missile strikes on Syria by the US, France and Britain, Russia traded accusations with Western nations on Monday, dismissing as "a blatant lie" accusations that Moscow was hindering the investigation in Douma.
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| White House cyber czar to leave, return to NSA Posted: 16 Apr 2018 06:13 PM PDT  By Dustin Volz SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - White House cyber security coordinator Rob Joyce will leave his post and return to the National Security Agency, a White House official said on Monday. "Joyce is three months past his detail of a year and is deciding to return to NSA," the official said. Another senior U.S. official said Joyce was leaving the White House of his own volition and not being forced out by President Donald Trump's new national security adviser, John Bolton, or other personnel.
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| On Family, Giving and Life in Politics: Here Are Some of Barbara Bush's Most Memorable Quotes Posted: 17 Apr 2018 11:40 PM PDT  The beloved former First Lady was widely known for her down-to earth wit and remarkable dedication to family
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| In medical 1st, man gets 2nd face transplant Posted: 17 Apr 2018 11:59 PM PDT  In a medical first, a French surgeon performed a second face transplant on the same patient, after his first face was rejected.
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| McConnell says he will not allow vote on bill protecting Mueller from firing Posted: 17 Apr 2018 06:32 PM PDT  Mitch McConnell's remarks came shortly before the Senate judiciary committee is expected to weigh a bipartisan bill addressing who can fire a special counsel. The Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, has said he will not allow a vote on a bill that would protect the special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired by Donald Trump, despite bipartisan concern that the president will act on an impulse to end the Russia investigation.
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| School shooting survivor calls for investment firm boycott Posted: 18 Apr 2018 10:59 AM PDT ![School shooting survivor calls for investment firm boycott]( "School shooting survivor calls for investment firm boycott") MIAMI (AP) — A survivor of a mass shooting that killed 17 at a Florida high school in February is calling for a boycott of two of what he says are the biggest investors in gun manufacturers: BlackRock and The Vanguard Group.
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| ‘Unarmed’ black man killed in Walmart parking lot by police officers firing 'dozens of bullets' into packed car Posted: 17 Apr 2018 07:55 AM PDT  Police have shot and killed a 26-year-old black man in a packed car outside of a Walmart in what his family say was an overly aggressive police response that led to an unnecessary death. Police in Barstow, California killed Diante Yarber, a father of three, earlier this month after attempting to stop the vehicle he was in. A report from Barstow police says that Mr Yarber was "wanted for questioning" in a stolen vehicle case, and that he struck two patrol cars before an officer opened fire.
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| Amazon launches new app feature targeting international shoppers Posted: 18 Apr 2018 09:58 AM PDT  International shipping is already an option on many orders from Amazon's U.S. website but the new services are aimed at easing the process. The feature, which was announced late on Tuesday, will display pricing, shipping costs and import duty estimates, with Amazon managing courier services and customs clearance. In a statement, Amazon said customers using the new function will be able to shop in five languages - English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, German, and Brazilian Portuguese - and will be able to make purchases in 25 currencies.
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| Woman Killed In Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing Was a Wells Fargo Executive and Mom of 2 Posted: 17 Apr 2018 05:16 PM PDT  She was a bank executive
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| The Latest: Russia clashes again with US, allies over Syria Posted: 17 Apr 2018 07:37 PM PDT  BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on developments in Syria (all times local):
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| Republicans Are Scrambling To Save An Arizona House Seat In GOP Territory Posted: 16 Apr 2018 07:39 PM PDT  Democrats have launched a serious bid to win an April 24 special election for
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| The Latest: Colorado Springs Airport to reopen after fire Posted: 17 Apr 2018 03:01 PM PDT  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Latest on a fire that damaged the terminal at Colorado Springs Airport (all times local):
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| Iraq sentences French woman to life in jail for joining IS Posted: 17 Apr 2018 07:23 AM PDT  Iraq on Tuesday sentenced a French woman to life in prison for belonging to the Islamic State group, raising to more than 180 the number of such convictions of foreign women since the country's defeat of IS. Djamila Boutoutaou, a 29-year-old of Algerian origin, told a Baghdad court that she left France with her husband, a rapper. Boutoutaou, who appeared in court wearing a brown headscarf, said she and her two children had been forced to live in a "cave".
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| Take A Look Inside The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury Posted: 18 Apr 2018 07:45 AM PDT  The concept is expected to preview a Maybach-branded GLS being prepared for the SUV's next generation.
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| Meghan Markle Makes A Statement In One Of Her Sharpest Looks Yet Posted: 18 Apr 2018 06:59 AM PDT  Meghan Markle isn't afraid to make a statement ― especially a fashion
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| Intruders storm Nigerian parliament and snatch mace: Senate spokesman Posted: 18 Apr 2018 07:21 AM PDT  By Camillus Eboh ABUJA (Reuters) - Three men burst into Nigeria's Senate on Wednesday and snatched the legislature's ceremonial mace, in an incident the body's spokesman blamed on a lawmaker who had been suspended. Decisions taken in the Senate cannot be approved without the mace, an ornamental staff symbolising the authority of the legislature. "Today, some hoodlums led by suspended senator Ovie Omo-Agege walked into the Senate plenary and seized the symbol of authority of the upper legislative chamber, the mace," Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, spokesman for the upper house, said in a statement.
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| Google Is Digitally Preserving Historic Sites Like Teotihuacán And Pompeii For Future Generations Posted: 18 Apr 2018 11:25 AM PDT |
| 'Can you speak for Alfie' father of terminally ill toddler asks Pope Posted: 18 Apr 2018 08:00 AM PDT  The father of terminally ill toddler Alfie Evans appealed for Pope Francis' help at the Vatican after losing an appeal to continue his treatment in the UK and Italy. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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| Syria envoy says UN security team visits alleged attack site Posted: 17 Apr 2018 05:30 PM PDT  DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian media said international chemical weapons inspectors on Tuesday entered the town of Douma, where an alleged poison gas attack was carried out earlier this month, but a Syrian diplomat said later that only a U.N. security team visited the Damascus suburb.
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| Top GOP Senator Hopes Macron And Merkel Convince Trump To Save Iran Deal Posted: 18 Apr 2018 10:25 AM PDT  WASHINGTON ― With weeks to go before President Donald Trump is expected to
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| Southwest Emergency: Passengers Thought They'd Be Next After Engine Explosion Killed Mother of 2 Posted: 18 Apr 2018 05:37 AM PDT  Jennifer Riordan of New Mexico was killed after a Southwest Airlines jet engine exploded.
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| Lawyer: El Chapo's mental health is deteriorating Posted: 17 Apr 2018 12:32 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Notorious Mexican drug lord and escape artist Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is having psychological problems that could hinder his ability to fight U.S. drug-trafficking charges, his lawyer and wife said Tuesday.
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| Imagine A Chevy Camaro EV SUV To Take On Ford's Mustang Crossover Posted: 18 Apr 2018 12:02 PM PDT  Chevy did tell dealers it's working on a performance-electric car.
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