| 'I’ll put a bullet in her': Trump supporter charged with threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar Posted: 07 Apr 2019 02:20 PM PDT  Patrick Carlineo, a supporter of President Donald Trump from New York, was charged with threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar and saying, "Why are you working for her, she's an (expletive) terrorist. I'll put a bullet in her (expletive) skull."
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| Russia blocks UN Libya statement singling out Haftar's forces Posted: 07 Apr 2019 03:01 PM PDT  Russia on Sunday blocked a UN Security Council statement that would have called on forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar to halt their advance on Tripoli, diplomats said. Moscow insisted that the formal statement urge all Libyan forces to stop fighting, but the proposed change was opposed by the United States, council diplomats said. After a closed-door meeting on Friday, the council called on Haftar's self-proclaimed Libyan National Army to "halt its military activity" in an agreed statement to the press.
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| Nielsen Out at DHS as Trump's Frustration Over Border Boils Over Posted: 07 Apr 2019 05:08 PM PDT  Kevin McAleenan, Customs and Border Protection commissioner, will become acting secretary, Trump said. Trump met with Nielsen early Sunday evening and she was asked to resign, according to four people familiar with the matter.
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| Divorce or break-up? How to consciously uncouple your digital life Posted: 07 Apr 2019 09:12 AM PDT  These days, former sweethearts find themselves tangled up in gadgets, passwords, and online accounts. Here are tips to separate your digital assets.
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| Timmothy Pitzen: Ex-convict charged with pretending to be long-missing boy Posted: 06 Apr 2019 07:49 AM PDT  A former convict accused of pulling a cruel hoax by pretending pretended to be a missing boy from Illinois has been charged with making false statements.Brian Rini, 23, had claimed he was 14-year-old Timmothy Pitzen, who went missing in 2011 after his mother killed herself when he was six-years-old. He said he had escaped from an eight-year ordeal at the hands of sex traffickers.But Mr Rini's claims were debunked earlier this week after DNA tests confirmed he was not the long-lost boy.The FBI said Mr Rini had made false claims twice before, also portraying himself as a juvenile sex-trafficking victim."Law enforcement confronted him with the DNA results, and at that point the person immediately stated that he was not Timmothy Pitzen, and of course law enforcement knew by virtue of the DNA analysis that he was in fact Brian Rini," said US attorney Benjamin Glassman.The charge should send a message about the damage such false claims can do, he said, adding: "It's not okay to do it because of the harm that it causes, the pain, for the family of that missing child."After confessing he was not Mr Pitzen, Mr Rini told federal agents he had heard about the missing boy's case on the ABC television program 20/20 and wanted to get away from his own family, according to court documents."When questioned further, Rini stated that he wished he had a father like Timmothy's because if he went missing, his father would just keep drinking," FBI agent Mary Braun wrote. Mr Rini is being held without bail until his detention hearing on Tuesday after a brief appearance in federal court. He faces up to eight years in prison if found guilty, Mr Glassman said.Mr Pitzen's case has stumped authorities since May 2011. The boy was last seen with his mother, who pulled him out of school and took him on a trip to a zoo and a water park, then took her own life in a motel room, leaving behind a cryptic note about her son's whereabouts."Tim is somewhere safe with people who love him and will care for him," she wrote in the note. "You will never find him."
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| Jussie Smollett update: Lawyer for 'Empire' actor responds to Chicago's civil suit threat, says he will depose Mayor Rahm Emanuel Posted: 05 Apr 2019 07:55 PM PDT  A lawyer for actor Jussie Smollett has issued a response to the city of Chicago's threat to sue the actor.
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| Try this $19 Crock-Pot before you buy a $100 slow cooker Posted: 06 Apr 2019 10:22 AM PDT ![Try this $19 Crock-Pot before you buy a $100 slow cooker]( "Try this $19 Crock-Pot before you buy a $100 slow cooker") Multi-cookers like the ones made by Instant Pot are fantastic, but they're also definitely overkill if you only plan to use them as slow cookers. So many people do that, and it's a huge waste of money! Check out the Crock-Pot 6-Quart Cook & Carry Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker instead. It's a fantastic 6-quart Crock-Pot that has amassed hundreds of 5-star ratings on Amazon, and it's on sale right now for just $19 and change!Here are the key details from the product page: * 6-quart portable slow cooker serves 7+ people * Handles make it easy to carry and lid-mounted locking system * High/Low/Warm settings * Removable, dishwasher-safe stoneware insert, and dishwasher-safe locking glass lid * Stylish red exterior with black accents and plastic handles
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| Florida man arrested for burglarizing cars in jail parking lot moments after being released Posted: 07 Apr 2019 02:10 PM PDT  Michael Lewis had just been released after being arrested on grand theft charges when he allegedly began stealing from cars in the jail parking lot.
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| Clashes rage in Libya despite UN truce call Posted: 07 Apr 2019 12:27 PM PDT  Fighting raged south of Libya's capital Sunday despite a UN call for a two-hour ceasefire, as forces of strongman Khalifa Haftar and the internationally recognised government exchanged air strikes. The unity government said the fighting had killed 21 people, while the United Nations said there had been "no truce" despite calls for a two-hour pause in fighting for civilians and the wounded to flee. Oil-rich Libya has been riven by chaos since the NATO-backed uprising in 2011 that killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi, as rival administrations and armed groups have battled for power.
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| UPDATE 1-U.S. President Trump says has not read Mueller report Posted: 06 Apr 2019 08:37 AM PDT ![UPDATE 1-U.S. President Trump says has not read Mueller report]( "UPDATE 1-U.S. President Trump says has not read Mueller report") U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had not read Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report investigating contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia that his Democratic opponents say should be released in full. "I have not read the Mueller Report yet, even though I have every right to do so," Trump wrote on Twitter. U.S. Attorney General William Barr has said he plans to make public a redacted copy of the nearly 400-page investigative report into Russian interference in the 2016 election by the middle of this month, if not sooner.
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| May Makes Fresh Appeal as Lawmaker Warns of Brexit Purgatory Posted: 07 Apr 2019 08:32 AM PDT  A long but flexible extension to the Brexit process proposed by the European Union was denounced as "like purgatory" by a leading U.K. lawmaker, as Prime Minister Theresa May appealed to both the public and politicians in search of support for a compromise departure plan. The government needs to move forward with leaving the trading bloc as soon as possible, the Conservative Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss told BBC radio on Sunday. While May will meet EU leaders Wednesday to make her case for a short extension to June 30, European Council President Donald Tusk is pushing for a delay of as long as a year to allow time to forge a new consensus, with an option to leave earlier once the withdrawal agreement is ratified by parliament.
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| Boeing to slow production of 737 Max as it continues working on software fix Posted: 05 Apr 2019 10:35 PM PDT  Boeing said that it will slow the production of its prized 737 Max jet as it works on the software update
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| When a Ferrari 488 Spider Becomes an Ambulance Posted: 06 Apr 2019 07:30 AM PDT  A crosstown adventure featuring a friend with peanut (and Ferrari) envy.
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| Chicago prosecutor Kim Foxx suggests race is involved in Jussie Smollett dismissal backlash Posted: 07 Apr 2019 05:56 PM PDT  Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said Jussie Smollett didn't receive special treatment when her office decided to drop all charges against him.
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| Philips Hue white LED bulbs are somehow down to $10 on Amazon, today only Posted: 06 Apr 2019 07:28 AM PDT  Have you been toying with the idea of a Philips Hue smart lighting setup in your home? Well today is definitely the day you should pull the trigger because Amazon is running a crazy one-day sale on all sorts of different refurbished Philips Hue LED bulbs. You'll find pretty much everything you might be looking for among Saturday's one-day deals, but the star of the show here has to be the Philips Hue White A19 LED Bulb 4-Pack for just $39.99 -- that's only $10 a bulb, which is unheard of! You can also get a $90 Philips Hue LightStrip Plus for just $60, a $140 Philips Hue 464479 60W Equivalent White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit for $81.75, and so much more.Shop the entire sale right here on Amazon's site, or check out some of our favorite Philips Hue deals below. Just remember that these are refurbs, so any or all of the deals could sell out long before the end of the day today.
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| Does North Korea Have Any Chance of Killing an F-35? Posted: 06 Apr 2019 04:45 AM PDT  With South Korea getting the F-35A this month it's time we ask the question.
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| Pakistan FM claims India planning military aggression Posted: 07 Apr 2019 10:54 AM PDT  Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday claimed his government had reliable intelligence that India was planning to carry out aggression against Pakistan later this month. Relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours nose-dived after a suicide bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir in February killed 40 Indian security personnel and was later claimed by a Pakistan-based militant group. Pakistan has denied any role in the attack and Prime Minister Imran Khan offered cooperation in the investigation if credible evidence was provided by India.
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| Wall St Week Ahead-RPT-Big banks to report Q1 results with lowered expectations Posted: 07 Apr 2019 04:00 AM PDT ![Wall St Week Ahead-RPT-Big banks to report Q1 results with lowered expectations]( "Wall St Week Ahead-RPT-Big banks to report Q1 results with lowered expectations") Citigroup Inc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc will report the following Monday, followed by Bank of America Corp and Morgan Stanley on Tuesday. In the wake of the Federal Reserve's cautious shift due to signs of softness in the U.S. economy and the subsequent drop in 10-year Treasury yields, S&P 500 banks are seen posting year-on-year first-quarter earnings growth of 2.3%, down from 8.2% forecast six months ago, according to Refinitiv data.
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| Democrats Know They'll Never See Trump's Taxes, Mulvaney Says Posted: 07 Apr 2019 07:50 AM PDT  Democratic Representative Dan Kildee, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee that is seeking six years of Trump's personal and business tax returns, said the president can't decide for Congress whether it exercises its legal authority to get the documents -- not with the intention to make them public, but to inform policy decisions by the panel's chairman and provide proper oversight. "We are looking very carefully right now as to whether or not the IRS is properly auditing and enforcing tax law on the president of the United States, and we're considering legislative changes toward that end,'' Kildee of Michigan said on ABC's "This Week'' on Sunday.
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| American Airlines extends Max 8 flight cancellations into June Posted: 07 Apr 2019 07:00 AM PDT  The airline says it will cancel 90 daily flights through June 5 due to the Max 8 grounding. The airline previously had canceled flights through April.
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| Dutchman ends 'world's longest electric car trip' in Australia Posted: 06 Apr 2019 11:57 PM PDT  A Dutchman completed an epic 95,000 kilometre (59,000 mile) journey by electric car in Sydney Sunday in a bid to prove the viability of such vehicles in tackling climate change. Wiebe Wakker drove his retrofitted station wagon nicknamed "The Blue Bandit" across 33 countries in what he said was the world's longest-ever journey by electric car. The trip from the Netherlands to Australia took just over three years and was funded by public donations from around the world, including electricity to charge the Bandit, food and a place to sleep.
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| 25 years after genocide, can Rwanda heal? 6 villages try Posted: 06 Apr 2019 08:27 AM PDT  MBYO, Rwanda (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, Tasian Nkundiye murdered his neighbor with a machete.
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| Lori Loughlin's daughter 'very frustrated with her parents' in wake of admissions scandal: Report Posted: 06 Apr 2019 10:23 AM PDT  Olivia Jade is blaming her parents for her bad PR as she works to rebuild her own brand, according to People magazine.
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| Intel scoffs at report that its 5G modems won’t be ready for Apple’s 2020 iPhone lineup Posted: 06 Apr 2019 05:17 PM PDT  The 5G revolution is slowly getting off the ground but Apple will be sitting on the sidelines for the time being. As is to be expected, and similar to its previous strategy with respect to 4G a few years back, Apple is planning to wait for broader nationwide coverage before joining the 5G party. So while 2019 will see any number of 5G enabled devices from Android hit the market, iPhone users will have to wait a bit. The only question, though, is how long that wait is going to be.Despite the widespread assumption that 5G enabled iPhones will hit store shelves in 2020, recent investor notes from analysts have raised the possibility that Intel -- Apple's chief 5G modem supplier -- will not be able to produce modems at the scale Apple needs. Meanwhile, Apple isn't liable to strike up a deal with Qualcomm given that the two companies are still battling it out over royalty payment issues in jurisdictions across the globe.As to Intel's alleged ongoing technical challenges, a Fast Company report from a few days back relayed the following:> The chip giant was to be the sole provider of the 5G modems in the 2020 iPhones, too, but it has been missing deadlines for the development of the chip, the XMM 8160 5G modem, a source with knowledge of the situation says.> > In order to deliver big numbers of those modems in time for a September 2020 iPhone launch, Intel needs to deliver sample parts to Apple by early summer of this year, and then deliver a finished modem design in early 2020.Not to despair, Intel was quick to squash any rumors that its 5G modem production might not be up to snuff. And though the company naturally didn't reference Apple by name, it's no secret what company it's referencing when discussing delivering 5G modems to partners.In a statement provided to Fast Company, an Intel spokesperson said the following: "As we said in November 2018, Intel plans to support customer device launches in 2020 with its XMM 8160 5G multimode modem."Of course, it goes without saying that missing the 5G boat in 2020 would represent a huge strategic blow for Apple. The good news, though, is that all of the rumors we've seen regarding an alleged 2021 launch window for 5G iPhones have come from analysts with far from perfect records with respect to Apple rumors.
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| Joe Biden fighting to keep presidential bid on track as interest surges in 'Mayor Pete' Buttigieg Posted: 07 Apr 2019 12:18 PM PDT  Joe Biden is fighting to keep his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination on track as interest surges in Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old mayor of the rustbelt city of South Bend, Indiana. Allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women have dealt a serious blow to the 76-year-old former vice-president who, even though he has still formally to declare his candidacy, is seen as Donald Trump's likeliest opponent. Mr Biden has apologised for his tactile approach, but he has found himself the butt of satire on Saturday Night Live. His handling of the issue – including making a joke about the controversy on Friday - attracted further criticism over the weekend. Colorado Senator Michael Bennet, who is considering entering the presidential race himself, condemned Mr Biden's flippant approach on State of the Union, a Sunday Morning political show. "I don't think anyone should make jokes about it," he said. US election 2020 | Democrats running for President According to the latest poll by Morning Consult, which spoke to 5,000 Democrat voters, Mr Biden is still the most popular choice for the nomination. However, the poll was taken before the allegations of inappropriate behaviour had gathered steam. The same poll also showed a dramatic surge of support for Mr Buttigieg, who is credited for reviving a city which had been in decline since the closure of the Studebaker car plant in the 1960s. Mr Buttigieg was languishing in seventh place among Democratic hopefuls, the poll also showed an 11 per cent rise in his favourability rating over the previous month. It is this momentum which has led to growing interest in his candidacy among leading commentators, such as Hugh Hewitt, a conservative radio host, who described Mr Buttigieg as a "rocket ship". Mr Buttigieg has avoided commenting on the Biden controversy, telling Fox News that it was not his place to say whether the allegations of inappropriate behaviour should disqualify the former vice president from running for the White House. Pete Buttigieg campaigning in /concord New Hampshire Credit: Mary Schwalm/Reuters "I do think it's important that he's addressing it and I'll leave the rest to him." There was further evidence of the "Mayor Pete" surge last Friday when organisers of a campaign event in Manchester, New Hampshire, had to find a larger venue. Even then dozens had to be turned away from the building, although Mr Buttigieg made a point of addressing them in the carpark. Significantly several attendees who had backed Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in 2016 told the Telegraph they intend to to back Mr Buttigieg in next year's primary. Appearing on Meet the Press, a fixture of Sunday morning political broadcasting for decades, Mr Buttigieg sought to cement his position as a politician from America's heartland. "I would stack my experience against anyone. I know it's not traditional, I have not been marinating in Washington for some time," he said. "You can see pretty clearly, I am as different from this president as it gets. "We have to change the channel from this mesmerizing horror show which is going on right now." Meanwhile, Tim Ryan, a congressman from Ohio, became the 17th Democrat to enter the race, with a pledge to revive manufacturing in rust belt states which are likely to be key battlegrounds in the election.
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| Obama warns progressives to avoid 'circular firing squad' as Democrats prepare for 2020 showdown Posted: 06 Apr 2019 12:57 PM PDT  Barack Obama has urged progressives in the US to avoid becoming part of a "circular firing squad" that takes aim at people who do not share all their views.In what will be interpreted as a comment about the nature of the rivalry between different factions within the Democratic Party, the former president stressed the need for compromise."The way we structure democracy requires you to take into account people who don't agree with you," he said at an event in Berlin hosted by the Obama Foundation. "And that, by definition, means you're not going to get 100 per cent of what you want."According to The Hill, he added: "One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States….is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I'm sorry, this is how it's going to be', and then we start sometimes creating what's called a "circular firing squad", where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues. "And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens."The 2016 Democratic presidential primary was marked by often bitter hostility between the camps of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Supporters of the Vermont senator considered her a Wall Street sell-out, while many of those backing the former secretary of state believed Mr Sanders was out of touch and campaigned for unrealistic policies.As Democrats prepare to select a challenger to Donald Trump for 2020 – congressman Tim Ryan announced on Saturday he was joining the already crowded field – different factions are already becoming clear. Progressives such as Elizabeth Warren and Mr Sanders support policies such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal.Others, such as Beto O'Rourke and Cory Booker have adopted a more centrist position. With perhaps as many as 20 Democratic candidates running in 2020, there is already a energetic fight underway for supporters and donations, something that will intensify as the contest progresses. At the same time, Mr Obama said it was important for candidates to know what they stood for. "You should take some time to think in your own mind and continually refine and reflect, 'What are my core principles'," he said. "Because the danger is if you don't know what your principles are, that's when you compromise your principles away."He added: "You can't set up a system in which you don't compromise on anything, but you also can't operate in a system where you compromise on everything."
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| Engie, Caisse to Buy Petrobras Pipe Unit for $8.6 Billion Posted: 06 Apr 2019 02:42 AM PDT  Engie and the Caisse prevailed after multiple rounds of bidding for the unit, known as TAG, beating out Macquarie Group Ltd. and a joint bid from EIG Global Energy Partners and Mubadala Development Co. It is the biggest-ever single asset sale for Petrobras, whose new chief executive officer has sought to speed divestitures that began years ago, when the state-run energy giant briefly became the world's most indebted oil company. Engie has been selling oil and coal assets in recent years to fund investment in wind and solar power, energy efficiency services, and gas and power networks, betting that they offer faster growth prospects and more predictable returns.
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| 'A gross abuse of power': Trump's lawyer blasts demand for tax returns, seeks delay Posted: 06 Apr 2019 07:38 AM PDT  A lawyer for President Donald Trump argues that it's clear Democrats are requesting this information to embarrass Trump and score political points.
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| Boeing 737 Max: How will airlines convince skittish passengers it's safe to fly again? Posted: 07 Apr 2019 08:32 AM PDT The air disasters of the Boeing Max 8 jets have created a disaster of another sort for airlines: namely, how can they convince the public to fly in the planes again?
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| Dozens of neglected animals evacuated from Gaza zoo Posted: 07 Apr 2019 08:37 AM PDT  GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Dozens of neglected animals were evacuated from a ramshackle Gaza zoo on Sunday in the fourth and largest such rescue mission in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.
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| Ecuador Rejects WikiLeaks Claims That It Plans to Expel Assange Posted: 06 Apr 2019 01:35 AM PDT  In a statement Friday evening, Ecuador's Foreign Ministry denied it has an agreement with the U.K. about Assange's arrest. WikiLeaks said earlier on Twitter that Ecuador was about to expel its founder within "hours to days," citing what it called a high level source within the Ecuadorian government.
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| This $65 case adds a backlit keyboard to your iPad Posted: 07 Apr 2019 08:13 AM PDT  Would you believe us if we told you that the iOS-powered MacBook of your dreams was only $65 away? Meet the Yekbee Backlit iPad Keyboard Case, an excellent and versatile case that's compatible with every regular sized iPad released in the past few years. It's a protective case that adds a full size QWERTY keyboard to your iPad. What's more, it has an awesome design that lets your iPad rotate 360 degrees so you can fold it against the top of the keyboard like a convertible Windows 10 laptop. If you have an iPad that you'd like to use for more than just light web browsing and watching Netflix, you've got to check it out.Here's more info from the product page: * ✅ 1 BEST SELLING KEYBOARD CASE ON AMAZON.COM: A stylish finish with grip-enhancing tech & smart business-grade protection make our high-quality hard clamshell case uniquely ideal for home work & travel. The quiet keyboard's spacious layout & 7 backlight colors provide the freedom to read browse & work anywhere at any time. The case is compatible with the latest 2018 iPad 6 (A1893-A1954) 2017 iPad 5 (A1822-A1823) iPad Pro 9.7 (A1675-A1674-A1673) iPad Air 2 (A1566-A1567) & Air (A1474-A1475). * ✅ 360 REASONS TO SMILE: Rotate the screen 360 degrees to effortlessly display your work presentation, watch your favorite show or read a new book while you enjoy your iPad a little more, even when you're out and about! Whether you're a blogger, writer, designer, professional or student, the Yekbee iPad keyboard case offers you a smart, stylish and practical solution to your everyday needs. The simple and elegant style makes it great for any accessory combo as well (stylus holder & more!). * ✅ SMART PROTECTION: Auto/sleep wake protects and conserves battery life while the durable polycarbonate shell with impact-resistant corners and reinforced aluminum hinge protects the rest. All 9.7 inches of your retina display are further protected by durable, 10,000,000 stroke-certified keys. The keyboard arrives in a premium hardshell, gift-ready box and includes an external USB charging cable and, our highly-praised product manual (with full-color photos!) that makes setup a breeze. * ✅ ULTRASLIM DESIGN: Combining our industry-leading keyboard design and adding more spacious chiclet keys means a more satisfying and tactile typing experience for you. With productivity maximized touch typists rejoice! The ultra-thin case is lightweight, portable, & guaranteed to get complements. * ✅ PLATINUM WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Lifetime technical support and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty can give you peace of mind about your purchase and assurance that a great team is ready to help every step of the way.
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| Erdogan's party to demand total recount of Istanbul ballots Posted: 07 Apr 2019 12:44 PM PDT  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's party said Sunday it had asked for a recount of all ballots cast in Istanbul, the country's economic capital, during last week's mayoral election after an opposition candidate claimed a slender win. The vice-president of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) Ali Ihsan Yavuz made the demand for a recount going beyond one already under way. The AKP won most votes nationwide in last Sunday's election, but results showed the ruling party lost Ankara and was also narrowly defeated in Istanbul in what would be one of their worst setbacks in a decade and a half in power.
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| College admission scandal is not a nationwide epidemic Posted: 07 Apr 2019 03:17 PM PDT  There's a big difference between NCAA Division I top schools and small college counterparts, writes Matthew Simms of the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association
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| UK's May says greater risk of no Brexit the longer it takes to find compromise Posted: 06 Apr 2019 02:59 PM PDT  May has so far failed to secure backing for her negotiated agreement with Brussels as some Conservative lawmakers and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, which props up her minority government, have voted it down. "The fact is that on Brexit there are areas where the two main parties agree: we both want to end free movement, we both want to leave with a good deal, and we both want to protect jobs," May said in comments released by her Downing Street office. "That is the basis for a compromise that can win a majority in Parliament and winning that majority is the only way to deliver Brexit." "The longer this takes, the greater the risk of the UK never leaving at all," she said. May has a plan to enshrine in law a customs arrangement with the EU to win over the Labour Party, and her aides have discussed offering the opposition a place in the British delegation to Wednesday's EU summit, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.
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| You Don’t Have To Go To War To Fire A Machine Gun From A Helicopter Anymore Posted: 06 Apr 2019 08:23 AM PDT  We have the video to prove it.
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| Joe Biden laments lack of personal connection in politics as he pledges to respect space Posted: 06 Apr 2019 05:22 AM PDT  Facing allegations by several women of unwanted touching, former vice president Joe Biden is bemoaning the lack of personal connections in politics.
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| E. coli outbreak sickens 72 people in 5 states Posted: 07 Apr 2019 09:30 AM PDT  Public health officials are trying to determine the source of a multi-state outbreak of E. coli.
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| Boeing's 'single point failure': Why was there no backup system on 737 Max jet? Posted: 07 Apr 2019 11:39 AM PDT Boeing has gone to extremes to add backup systems on previous models. Why not on the 737 Max?
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| Reuters People News Summary Posted: 06 Apr 2019 09:56 PM PDT ![Reuters People News Summary]( "Reuters People News Summary") Convicted sex offender Bill Cosby on Friday settled a federal defamation lawsuit brought by seven women who said the former actor and comedian sexually assaulted them and wrongly called them liars when they went public with their charges years later. The settlement ends a court fight that predates the 81-year-old's conviction a year ago for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand, a former Temple University administrator, in 2004. Cosby is currently serving a 3- to 10-year sentence for that crime, though his lawyers plan an appeal.
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| The biggest thing Apple needs to improve for the iPhone 11 to keep pace with Android Posted: 06 Apr 2019 06:01 AM PDT  No matter how you try to spin it, there's no getting around the fact that iPhone sales have been stagnant over the past few years. Despite some respectable upgrades over the past few years -- the introduction of Face ID and a brand new form factor with the iPhone X being two prime examples -- the simple reality is that consumers are holding onto their devices for longer. Suffice it to say, the 2-year upgrade cycle that helped transform Apple into the most profitable company on the planet is now nothing but a memory. Looking ahead, there is reason to believe that a monster refresh cycle -- which analysts have been anticipating for the last two years -- may be right around the corner. Most notably, the advent of 5G may prove to be just what Apple needs to inject a little bit of life into the iPhone line. Unfortunately, though, Apple will not be adopting 5G until 2020 at the absolute earliest. A recent analyst report even floated the idea that 5G iPhones may not see the light of day until 2021. So where does that leave Apple in the interim? Are iPhone sales doomed to take another dip in 2019? Not necessarily. One area where it'd be great to see a tremendous improvement in iPhone functionality involves the iPhone camera. While the camera on Apple's iPhone XS is best-in-class across certain categories, there's one category in particular where Apple needs to play a little bit of catch-up with its Android counterparts; low-light photography. If Apple wants the iPhone 11 release to make a huge splash and reinvigorate sales, a vast improvement in low-light photos is certainly one way to go. Now there's no disputing that the iPhone XS takes absolutely stunning photos in ideal lighting conditions, but there's also no denying that its low-light capabilities simply can't keep up with the Google Pixel 3 and the recently unveiled P30 Pro from Huawei. Originally introduced last year, Night Sight mode on Pixel devices is incredible and actually engenders excitement amongst new buyers. With Apple set to unveil its 2019 iPhone lineup in just about 5 months now, we can only hope that Apple will be able to match what Google managed to do with respect to low-light photography. And because a picture is worth a thousand words, Jeremy Burge a few weeks back posted some damning photos comparing low-light photos taken with a current iPhone and a 18 month old Google Pixel 2. The results speak for themselves. https://twitter.com/jeremyburge/status/1083689392722583553 https://twitter.com/jeremyburge/status/1084382858691706881 https://twitter.com/jeremyburge/status/1084386063861329920 https://twitter.com/jeremyburge/status/1085529309047967752 As impressive as that is, the P30 Pro takes things to an entirely new level. The quality of low-light photos taken with the P30 Pro borders on modern-day magic and even puts Google's Night Mode to shame. The following photo comparison is simply jaw-dropping. All that said, we should see some considerable camera improvements with Apple's iPhone 11 lineup later this year. Rumor has it that Apple's flagship -- the iPhone 11 Max -- will include a triple-lens camera scheme. Meanwhile, the entry-level iPhone 11 will reportedly include a dual-lens camera scheme a'la the iPhone X and XS models. That's all well and good, but if Apple wants consumers to truly get exited about its forthcoming iPhone models, it can't go wrong with improved low-light photography. Most consumers simply fall to sleep when you start talking about optical zoom and triple-lens cameras. But one thing that every smartphone user can immediately comprehend and appreciate is a gorgeous photo taken in less than stellar lighting conditions. Google and Huawei have recently set new bars for mobile photography. Hopefully, with the iPhone 11 release looming overhead, Apple will return the favor sooner rather than later.
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| India political rivals join hands in bid to top ruling party Posted: 07 Apr 2019 05:11 AM PDT  LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Political archrivals in India's most populous state rallied together Sunday, asking voters to support a new alliance created with the express purpose of defeating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
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| Venezuelans protest as Guaido declares 'greatest escalation of pressure' Posted: 06 Apr 2019 12:32 PM PDT  Opposition supporters thronged the streets of Caracas and other cities on Saturday to protest against President Nicolas Maduro's government, as massive blackouts and the collapse of water supplies further exacerbated a growing political crisis. The United States meanwhile has stiffened its economic sanctions against the government, and one top US official on Saturday warned Venezuela's military that it must protect the rights of peaceful protesters.
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| Bonds Seen as Last Man Standing as Rally Loses Steam: EM Survey Posted: 06 Apr 2019 05:00 PM PDT  (Bloomberg) -- As the recovery in emerging markets starts to abate, bonds are seen as the most resilient asset class amid a dovish Federal Reserve and the mounting prospect of slower global growth.
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| Iran will retaliate in kind if U.S. designates Guards as terrorists: MPs Posted: 07 Apr 2019 06:34 AM PDT  Iran will take reciprocal action against the United States if Washington designates the elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as terrorists, a majority of Iranian parliamentarians said on Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA. The United States is expected to designate the Revolutionary Guards a foreign terrorist organisation, three U.S. officials told Reuters, marking the first time Washington has formally labelled another country's military a terrorist group. "We will answer any action taken against this force with a reciprocal action," a statement issued by 255 out of the 290 Iranian lawmakers said, according to IRNA.
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| Barack Obama warns progressives to avoid 'circular firing squad' Posted: 06 Apr 2019 09:20 AM PDT  * Remarks come as Democrats battle for 2020 nomination * Former president was addressing young Europeans in GermanyBarack Obama addresses a town hall of young leaders from across Europe at an Obama Foundation event in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday. Photograph: Fabrizio Bensch/ReutersBarack Obama warned on Saturday that US progressives risk creating a "circular firing squad" at a time when prospective presidential candidates are competing fiercely against each other to run against Donald Trump.The former president was speaking in Berlin, at an Obama Foundation event."One of the things I do worry about sometimes among progressives in the United States," he said, "maybe it's true here as well, is a certain kind of rigidity where we say, 'Uh, I'm sorry, this is how it's going to be' and then we start sometimes creating what's called a 'circular firing squad', where you start shooting at your allies because one of them has strayed from purity on the issues."And when that happens, typically the overall effort and movement weakens."Sign up for the US morning briefingAmong Democrats, the field of prospective presidential nominees has swelled to nearly 20. All are eager to appeal to a party base pushed left in opposition to a hard-right president and motivated by success in the midterm elections.Championed by progressive luminaries including the Vermont senator Bernie Sanders and New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, policy ideas such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal have achieved rising prominence.On either side of the aisle, party primaries are traditionally brutal affairs in which candidates are tested against rivals from other wings or factions. The first debates of the 2020 Democratic contest are months away but fierce fire is already being directed towards some more centrist candidates.Obama's former vice-president, Joe Biden, for example, has not yet entered the race but has nonetheless attracted attacks on his record over close to 50 years in national life, including previous stances on racial issues and women's rights. He has also struggled to respond effectively to claims from a number of women that he made them physically uncomfortable.Among other candidates, the former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has been attacked over a voting record on issues such as the environment and immigration which indicates a willingness to engage with Republicans.Kamala Harris, the California senator, has attracted broadsides over her prosecutorial record before she entered national politics.Republicans are of course seeking to stoke the flames of controversy themselves. Sarah Dolan, executive director of the America Rising political action committee, told the Guardian this weekend the group's "mantra this cycle is really just to cause chaos, especially with how big the field is".Barack Obama's remarks in Berlin.In Germany, Obama also discussed the virtues and drawbacks of political compromise. He advised his audience of young Europeans to "take some time to think in your own mind and continually refine and reflect, 'What are my core principles?'"Because the danger is if you don't know what your principles are, that's when you compromise your principles away."He added: "You can't set up a system in which you don't compromise on anything, but you also can't operate in a system where you compromise on everything."Answering questions, Obama said progressives needed to think about remaining "true to our values and principles while recognising that in democracies … the only way we are going to be able to get things done is that we agree to a certain set of rules and part of those rules are that you never get 100% of what you want".He cited the Paris climate agreement as an example of an imperfect deal achieved under his presidency with the aim of building on it later. Trump has withdrawn the US from the deal.
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