| Trump aide Stephen Miller, meet your great-grandfather, who flunked his naturalization test Posted: 20 Jun 2018 01:34 PM PDT  White House aide Stephen Miller, who is behind Trump's harsh position on immigration, had immigrant great-grandparents, including one who flunked his naturalization test on his first try.
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| Israeli Prime Minister's Wife, Sara Netanyahu, Indicted For Fraud Posted: 21 Jun 2018 05:22 AM PDT  Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was on
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| Trump July Europe trip to include Putin meeting: Bloomberg Posted: 20 Jun 2018 02:43 PM PDT  Rachel Maddow shares news from Bloomberg that Donald Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin next month around the time that he is schedule to travel to Europe.
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| ABC News Apologizes After Huge Mistake On Chyron About Paul Manafort Posted: 20 Jun 2018 07:16 PM PDT  ABC News apologized on Wednesday for briefly airing an erroneous graphic
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| Foster mother describes trauma of migrant children separated from their parents Posted: 20 Jun 2018 03:10 AM PDT  Christine, a foster mother in Michigan who has been taking in unaccompanied migrant children since 2016, shares her experiences taking care of children who are being separated from their parents at the border.
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| Airlines Tell Trump Administration Not To Use Their Flights To Separate Families Posted: 20 Jun 2018 12:07 PM PDT  Several major airlines have asked the government to stop using their flights
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| Remains of Civil War soldiers found in pit of severed limbs Posted: 20 Jun 2018 01:39 PM PDT  McLEAN, Va. (AP) — Researchers have discovered the remains of two Civil War soldiers buried among a batch of severed limbs on a northern Virginia battlefield.
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| South Sudan president Kiir departs for Ethiopia ahead of peace talks Posted: 20 Jun 2018 04:28 AM PDT  South Sudan President Salva Kiir left the capital on Wednesday and headed to Ethiopia ahead of a planned meeting with his rival and rebel leader Riek Machar ahead of planned talks to try to negotiate an end to a five-year-old civil war, an official said. "IGAD has decided to call face-to-face dialogue between our president and Riek Machar on outstanding issues," Awut Deng, a senior member of Kiir's delegation, said before departing, referring to the regional East African bloc.
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| Detaining children in tent cities costs more than double than keeping them with their families, reveals report Posted: 20 Jun 2018 08:44 AM PDT  It costs more than double the amount to detain children separated from their families at the US-Mexico border in tent cities than keeping the whole family together, a new report has revealed. It costs $775 (£586) per night, per child, to be detained in the new tent cities facilities, NBC News reported, citing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officials. The higher costs for the newly-separated children are due to new construction of these tent cities, air conditioning for the facilities, certified medical workers, labour for the facilities, food, water, and other supplies which had to be procured quickly.
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| An Italian Official Is Calling for a Census of the Roma Minority. Critics Warn It Reeks of Fascism Posted: 19 Jun 2018 08:36 PM PDT  Italy's new interior minister, Matteo Salvini, has pledged to conduct a census of the nomadic Roma people and drive out those lacking valid residence permits, escalating the anti-immigrant attitude he rode to power.
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| Obama: 'Are we a nation that accepts the cruelty of ripping children from their parents' arms?' Posted: 20 Jun 2018 12:17 PM PDT  Former President Barack Obama weighed in Wednesday on the Trump administration's controversial "zero-tolerance" immigration policy that has resulted in thousands of children being separated from their families at the U.S. southern border.
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| Black Texas Teenager Brutalized In 2015 Finally Gets Her Pool Party Posted: 20 Jun 2018 12:13 PM PDT  For Dajerria Becton, Saturday will mark the end of a terrible period in her
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| Mother of 'Little Jacob' Dumped His Body at the Beach Because He 'Liked The Water': Affidavit Posted: 21 Jun 2018 10:42 AM PDT  The 4-year-old boy's mother and her girlfriend have been charged in connection with his murder.
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| Giuliani says that after probe, things might get cleaned up with presidential pardons Posted: 20 Jun 2018 06:43 AM PDT  After a judge sends Fmr. Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to jail over witness tampering allegations, Giuliani tells the NY Daily News that once the Mueller probe has ended, things might get cleaned up with presidential pardons.
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| Killing dogs for meat illegal, rules S. Korean court Posted: 20 Jun 2018 11:45 PM PDT  A South Korean court has ruled the killing of dogs for meat is illegal, in a landmark decision that animal rights activists said Thursday could pave the way to outlawing eating canines. Despite no specific ban, authorities have invoked hygiene regulations or animal protection laws that ban cruel slaughter methods to crack down on dog farms and restaurants ahead of international events such as the Pyeongchang Olympics. Animal rights group Care last year filed complaints against a dog farm operator in Bucheon, accusing him of "killing animals without proper reasons" and violating building and hygiene regulations, and prosecutors later charged him.
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| West Virginia Supreme Court justice charged with fraud Posted: 20 Jun 2018 11:56 AM PDT ![West Virginia Supreme Court justice charged with fraud]( "West Virginia Supreme Court justice charged with fraud") Loughry, 47, who was elected in 2012, was charged with using a government vehicle and credit card on personal trips, submitting mileage claims for reimbursement for a government vehicle he used and making unlawful personal use of a historically significant desk, U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart said in a statement issued by his office in Charleston. The indictment also accused him of trying to obstruct the grand jury investigation by seeking to influence the testimony of a Supreme Court employee.
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| Summer solstice 2018: Everything you need to know about the longest day of the year Posted: 21 Jun 2018 04:13 AM PDT  It may feel like summer arrived weeks ago: deckchairs are already out in parks, holidays are booked, barbecues have been fired up and – in true British fashion – we've no idea what to wear to our air-conditioned offices. But technically speaking astronomical summer didn't begin until today, when Britain enjoys the longest day of 2018. Read on below to find everything you need to know about summer, the solstice, traditions, the significance of Stonehenge – and how to celebrate it. When is the longest day of the year? In the northern hemisphere, summer solstice, or longest day of the year, takes place between June 20 and 22 each year. This year it falls today - Thursday, June 21 - when the UK will enjoy 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight. The sun rose at 4.43am and will set at 9.31pm, according to weather.com. The crowd cheers as the sun rises through the stones on the longest day of the year. Happy #SummerSolstice! pic.twitter.com/sNhNKEGExR— English Heritage (@EnglishHeritage) June 21, 2018 The solstice officially marks the beginning of astronomical summer which ends when the autumn equinox falls on September 23. Day and night will be at almost equal length on this day, as the sun crosses the celestial equator and moves southward into the northern hemisphere. Read about how Stonehenge builders used Pythagoras' theorem 2,000 years before Greek philosopher was born What happens during the summer solstice? There are two solstices each year - one in the winter and one in the summer. The summer solstice occurs when the when the tilt of Earth's axis is most inclined towards the sun and is directly above the Tropic of Cancer. Traditionally, the summer solstice period fell between the planting and harvesting of crops, leaving people who worked the land time to relax. This is why June became the traditional month for weddings. It might seem like a day to celebrate, but it actually signals the moment the sun's path stops moving northward in the sky, and the start of days becoming steadily shorter as the slow march towards winter begins. However, we won't notice the days becoming shorter for a while. The shortest day of the year isn't until Thursday, December 21, known as the winter solstice; it lasts for 7 hours 49 minutes and 41 seconds in Britain, which is 8 hours, 49 minutes shorter than the June solstice. Summer solstice 2018 gallery At the winter solstice, the Earth's axis is tilted furthest away from the sun directly over the Tropic of Capricorn bringing only a few hours of daylight. In the southern hemisphere the dates of the two solstices are reversed. The winter solstice occurs on the same day in June and the summer solstice the same day in December. The term 'solstice' derives from the Latin word 'solstitium', meaning 'sun standing still'. Some prefer the more teutonic term 'sunturn' to describe the event. Astrologers say the sun seems to 'stand still' at the point on the horizon where it appears to rise and set, before moving off in the reverse direction. Equinox and solstice explainer graphic Summer solstice traditions: why is Stonehenge so significant? Stonehenge in Avebury, Wiltshire is the most popular place for Pagans to celebrate the longest day because it famously aligns to the solstices. The rising sun only reaches the middle of the stones one day of the year when it shines on the central altar. Built in three phases between 3,000 B.C. and 1,600 B.C Stonehenge's exact purpose still remains a mystery. The stones were brought from very long distances – the bluestones from the Preseli Hills more than 150 miles away, and the sarsens probably from the Marlborough Downs, 19 miles to the north. Britain's most mysterious stone circles The day marks the ancient middle of summer. It has significance for pagans who have always believed that midsummer day holds a special power. Midsummer's eve was believed to be a time when the veil between this world and the next is at its thinnest, and when fairies were though to be at their most powerful. Night sky: how and where to see noctilucent clouds Over the centuries, the June solstice has inspired many festivals and midsummer celebrations involving bonfires, picnics, singing, watching the sun rise and Maypole dancing. Many towns and villages across Britain still mark the day. One ritual was the lighting of fires, heralding the start of shorter days, although this doesn't really happen anymore. The idea was that flames would keep the dark away. Revellers at the Summer Solstice Sunrise at Stonehenge, earlier today Credit: Geoff Pugh for the Telegraph Where can I celebrate the summer solstice? Stonehenge always welcomes an influx of garland-wearing hippies, druids and curious tourists who head to the mysterious stone circles and wait for the sun to appear. Crowds of around 20,000 greet the moment dawn breaks with a mixture of cheers and silent meditation, and the strawberry moon added extra excitement this year. The solstice car park opened on Wednesday at 7pm ahead of the sunset at 9:26pm. Crowds cheered the rise of the sun at Stonehenge as thousands gathered to celebrate the summer solstice. Dawn is breaking over Stonehenge at #SummerSolsticepic.twitter.com/OXyLhHcffX— English Heritage (@EnglishHeritage) June 21, 2018 Those who observed the spectacle at the neolithic Wiltshire monument were blessed with clear skies as the sun glinted over the horizon at 4.52am. The sunrise over Stonehenge this morning Credit: Geoff Pugh for the Telegraph It's slightly quieter at the Avebury stone circle, Britain's second greatest prehistoric site, about 20 miles from Stonehenge. In Penzance, the Golowan Festival celebrates the summer solstice from June 23 to 28. If you're in London, watching the sunrise from Parliament Hill will give you great views of the capital.
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| Lewandowski won't apologize for 'womp womp' reaction to story of girl separated from mother Posted: 20 Jun 2018 08:46 AM PDT  President Trump's former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is refusing to apologize for his reaction to the story of a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome who was reportedly separated from her mother after crossing the border illegally.
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| Police: Bear that mauled searcher likely killed Alaska hiker Posted: 20 Jun 2018 05:47 PM PDT  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Authorities in Alaska's largest city said they believe the same brown bear killed a hiker who had gone missing and attacked a volunteer who was looking for him Wednesday.
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| Stephen Colbert Ruthlessly Rebukes Sarah Huckabee Sanders Amid Family Separations Posted: 19 Jun 2018 07:11 PM PDT  Stephen Colbert ripped White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on
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| U.S. passengers file suit against Southwest over fatal engine explosion Posted: 21 Jun 2018 12:08 PM PDT  Eight passengers have sued Southwest Airlines Co over a catastrophic engine blowout in April that killed a passenger and injured several others. The plaintiffs, eight passengers from Flight 1380 on April 17 and one passenger's husband, filed suit on Tuesday in the Supreme Court of the State of New York County of New York. Passengers Cindy Candy Arenas, Jaky Alyssa Arena, Jiny Alexa Arenas, Elhadji Cisse, Donald Kirkland, Beverly Kirkland, Connor Brown, and Cassandra Adams, and Cindy Arenas' husband, Joe Leos Arenas, allege that Southwest acted negligently in its responsibilities to maintain and repair its aircraft and aircraft components.
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| Tensions Run High For Republicans As House Heads To Doomed Immigration Votes Posted: 20 Jun 2018 04:20 PM PDT  WASHINGTON ― House Republicans are either about to break a policy jam on
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| How to Fight Off an Attacker While Jogging Posted: 20 Jun 2018 10:53 AM PDT  Security expert Steve Kardian gave Inside Edition some tips on how to stay safe while out for a run.
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| Torture case: 911 audio reveals harrowing details of alleged child abuse Posted: 21 Jun 2018 03:37 AM PDT  A 17-year-old girl, one of the 13 children held captive and tortured by her parents in California, told a 911 operator about the horrors she experienced. ABC News' Diane Macedo reports.
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| Johnson warned Comey on Trump volatility before dossier briefing Posted: 20 Jun 2018 02:10 PM PDT  Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security, tells Rachel Maddow about concerns he raised with James Comey about how Donald Trump would react to news of the Christopher Steele dossier.
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| Johnny Depp Reveals He Acts With An Earpiece And Other Bizarre Secrets Posted: 21 Jun 2018 09:51 AM PDT  If Johnny Depp was ever concerned his new Rolling Stone profile might make him
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| Nevada sets 1st execution since 2006 after fight over drugs Posted: 20 Jun 2018 04:32 PM PDT  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada plans to carry out its first execution in 12 years using a never-before-tried combination of drugs that drew a court challenge over concerns that a convicted murderer could suffer during the lethal injection.
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| Yemen pro-govt forces seize Hodeida airport from rebels: coalition Posted: 20 Jun 2018 12:36 AM PDT  Emirati-backed Yemeni government forces seized Hodeida airport from Huthi rebels on Wednesday, the coalition said, in a major step towards retaking the key Red Sea port city. "The airport was completely cleared, Thank God, and is under control," coalition commander for the Red Sea coast, Abdul Salaam al-Shehi, said in a video posted by the United Arab Emirates' official WAM news agency. Last Wednesday, government forces launched an offensive to clear Hodeida of rebel fighters who have held it since 2014, raising UN concerns for vital aid shipments and commercial food imports through the city's docks.
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| Samantha Bee Reveals The Withheld 'Recording' From Stephen Miller's NYT Interview Posted: 19 Jun 2018 07:36 PM PDT  > We figured out why @mikiebarb and @nytimes couldn't run the Stephen Miller
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| Militants' rockets, Israeli air strikes heat up Gaza border Posted: 20 Jun 2018 08:34 AM PDT  By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ori Lewis GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Several dozen rockets and mortar bombs launched at Israel by Palestinians in Gaza, and Israeli air strikes on the enclave's dominant Hamas militant group, raised the heat along the border on Wednesday. "I don't intend to detail the actions we plan on Gaza," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech to graduating military officers that was aired on national radio.
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| Baby Boy, 1, With Rare Skin Condition Has to Bathe in Bleach: 'It Is Something I Dread' Posted: 20 Jun 2018 07:27 AM PDT  He has defied the odds for his condition.
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| Born in the U.S.A.: 2019 Volvo S60 Revealed! Posted: 20 Jun 2018 08:20 AM PDT  Volvo's new mid-size sedan is stylish and packed full of tech.
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| Obama cyber chief confirms 'stand down' order against Russian cyberattacks in summer 2016 Posted: 20 Jun 2018 01:49 PM PDT  Michael Daniel, Obama White House's chief cyber official testified that proposals he was developing to counter Russia's attack on the U.S. presidential election were put on a "back burner" after he was ordered to "stand down" his efforts in the summer of 2016.
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| 'Star Wars' Director Cheers Fan Campaign To Remake His 'Last Jedi' Film Posted: 21 Jun 2018 03:18 PM PDT  There is a sour group of "Star Wars" fans who really want us to forget about
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| Convicted Car Thief Arrested in XXXTentacion Murder Investigation Posted: 21 Jun 2018 08:07 AM PDT  The arrest came about 48 hours after the rapper was shot and killed
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| GOP senator defends EPA chief, calls ethics allegations lies Posted: 20 Jun 2018 06:30 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican senator who had expressed concerns about Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt mounted an outspoken defense of him Wednesday after a face-to-face meeting, calling ethics allegations against Pruitt "outrageous lies."
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| BMW M4 GTS Spied Testing With Extreme Aero Kit [UPDATE] Posted: 21 Jun 2018 04:51 AM PDT ![BMW M4 GTS Spied Testing With Extreme Aero Kit [UPDATE]](http://l2.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/f5t3GtPMyJhXv0stSoWV8A--/YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b247aD04Njt3PTEzMDs-/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/motor1_us_477/236e78c53267acd45039f9f6d760d8b3 "BMW M4 GTS Spied Testing With Extreme Aero Kit [UPDATE]") Because the GTS isn't already hardcore enough...
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| China says it regrets U.S. quitting U.N. rights council Posted: 20 Jun 2018 01:52 AM PDT  China expressed regret on Wednesday over a U.S. decision to withdraw from the U.N. Human Rights Council, with state media saying the image of the United States as a defender of rights was "on the verge of collapse". U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced the decision to pull out of the council on Tuesday over what she said was chronic bias against Israel and a lack of reform. Rights group have criticized the decision as sending a message that the United States was turning a blind eye to abuses across the world.
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| Five scenarios for Turkey's finely-balanced polls Posted: 19 Jun 2018 07:52 PM PDT  The outcome is far from certain in Turkey's elections Sunday, seen as the biggest test for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the ballot box in his one-and-a-half decades in power. Parliamentary and presidential polls are being held on the same day for the first time in Turkey's history, under a new constitution that also grants the incoming president greater powers. The key focus will be on whether Erdogan can win the presidency in the first round and if his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) keeps its majority in parliament.
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| Woman fights off attempted abduction Posted: 20 Jun 2018 03:20 AM PDT  A Massachusetts woman recounts the terrifying moments when an alleged abductor attacked her while she was jogging. ABC News' Diane Macedo reports.
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| House Republicans Gear Up For Failure On Immigration Posted: 21 Jun 2018 11:16 AM PDT  WASHINGTON ― Despite President Donald Trump's stated ― albeit, at times,
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