| The Latest: Japan confirms 1 fatality in Sri Lanka blasts Posted: 21 Apr 2019 06:17 PM PDT  COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Latest on explosions in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday (all times local):
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| Ukrainian TV Comic Scores Landslide Win to Clinch Presidency Posted: 22 Apr 2019 03:24 AM PDT  Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a 41-year-old TV comic who's tapped into fury at the political class, got 73 percent of ballots after almost 99 percent of votes were counted. Incumbent Petro Poroshenko, who conceded defeat after exit polls showed his loss, garnered 25 percent as of Monday morning. Zelenskiy's triumph owes a lot to his newcomer status and comes despite a campaign that's been heavy on style with only a sprinkling of policy proposals.
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| Two more defendants agree to plead guilty in college admissions bribery case Posted: 23 Apr 2019 11:10 AM PDT  A former women's soccer assistant coach at USC and another parent have agreed to plead guilty in the nation's college admissions bribery case.
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| Democrats subpoena ex-White House counsel Don McGahn in wake of Mueller report findings Posted: 22 Apr 2019 03:22 PM PDT  The chairman of the House judiciary committee has subpoenaed former White House counsel Don McGahn to force him to publicly testify next month, in the latest fallout following the release of the Mueller report.Representative Jerry Nadler, described Mr McGahn as "a critical witness to many of the alleged instances of obstruction of justice and other misconduct described in the special counsel's report".Several other top allies to Donald Trump are expected to be subpoenaed to testify before Congress in addition to Mr McGahn, who stepped down from his post in October."The special counsel's report, even in redacted form, outlines substantial evidence that President Trump engaged in obstruction and other abuses," Mr Nadler said.He continued: "It now falls to Congress to determine for itself the full scope of the misconduct and to decide what steps to take in the exercise of our duties of oversight, legislation and constitutional accountability."Mr Nadler's subpoena requests that Mr McGahn appear before the committee on 21 May, with a deadline of 7 May to provide documents to the judiciary committee related to Mr Mueller's investigation.The subpoena comes as Democrats have wrestled with the fallout of the Mueller report, and whether they should pursue impeachment against the president in light of the multiple concerning details in the report.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is among those in the Democratic caucus who have urged patience in the process, and on Monday wrote to fellow Democrats, suggesting they allow investigations in Congress to establish a factual basis for impeachment before they begin talking on the subject.Mr McGahn's "testimony will help shed further light on the President's attacks on the rule of law, and his attempts to cover up those actions by lying to the American people and requesting others do the same", Mr Nadler said.
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| Google, Facebook, Twitter have to do more to fight fake news: EU Posted: 23 Apr 2019 03:13 AM PDT  The monthly reports follow a pledge made by the tech giants and advertising trade bodies in October last year to combat the spread of fake news and avoid more heavy-handed regulations. The EU has warned of foreign interference during campaigning for the European Parliament elections and national elections in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Poland, Portugal and Ukraine in recent and coming months. "Further technical improvements as well as sharing of methodology and data sets for fake accounts are necessary to allow third-party experts, fact-checkers and researchers to carry out independent evaluation," the EU executive said.
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| Saudi Arabia Executes 37 People For Terrorism-Related Crimes Posted: 23 Apr 2019 12:02 PM PDT  Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says 37 Saudi citizens were beheaded on Tuesday, all accused of terrorism.
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| Father of 11-year-old American boy Kieran Shafritz de Zoysa killed in Sri Lanka attacks mourns 'what the world lost' Posted: 23 Apr 2019 07:51 AM PDT  "The terrorists didn't know who they were killing. But we should know what the world lost," Alex Arrow said about the death of his son.
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| Iranian parliament labels entire US military as terrorist Posted: 23 Apr 2019 03:26 AM PDT  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that labels all U.S. military forces as terrorist, state TV reported, a day after Washington ratcheted up pressure on Tehran by announcing that no country would any longer be exempt from U.S. sanctions if it continues to buy Iranian oil.
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| Warren unveils $640 billion college debt forgiveness plan Posted: 22 Apr 2019 05:38 AM PDT  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrat Elizabeth Warren is proposing the elimination of existing student loan debt for millions of Americans, part of a sweeping set of education funding proposals announced as she and other presidential candidates seek to differentiate themselves in a sprawling field.
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| Iran and Pakistan to form rapid reaction force at border: Rouhani Posted: 22 Apr 2019 09:11 AM PDT  Iran and Pakistan will form a joint quick reaction force to combat militant activity on their shared border, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday during a televised news conference with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan arrived in Iran on Sunday to discuss security and regional issues, Iranian state TV reported, a day after Islamabad urged Tehran to act against militants behind killings in Pakistan's Baluchistan province.
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| Trump 'not even a little bit' worried about impeachment. Should he be? Posted: 22 Apr 2019 10:02 AM PDT  President Trump says he's "not even a little bit" worried about being impeached. But the history of the presidency suggests his unconcern might be premature.
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| For Sri Lanka grave digger, a grim parade Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:48 AM PDT  Piyasri Gunasena rarely digs more than one grave a day at the Madampitiya cemetery in Sri Lanka's capital. "Police have not released all the remains yet but I think we will be busy for a while," he said as he dug his tenth grave of the day. "Every time I dig a grave for a child I think of my own granddaughter and I feel like crying," the 48-year-old told AFP, as sweat soaked his grimy t-shirt and tattered shorts.
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| Delphi murders: Here's what we know about unsolved killings of two teen girls in Indiana Posted: 23 Apr 2019 02:16 PM PDT  It's been more than two years since the Delphi murders. Here's what we know now about the unsolved killings of Abigail Williams and Liberty Germany.
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| Fast charge your iPhone to 80% in under an hour for $29 Posted: 22 Apr 2019 08:44 AM PDT  Want to fast charge your iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max with accessories from Apple? You'll pay $29 for an 18W wall adapter and another $19 for a USB-C to Lightning cable, for a grand total of $48. That's a lot of money to spend when you've already spent as much as $1,499 on your iPhone. If you're looking for a way to charge your iPhone just as quickly but you don't want to cough up another $50 to Apple, there are two sales right now on Amazon that you should definitely check out. The iClever 18W USB C Power Delivery Charger is down to $14 plus another 5% off courtesy of an on-site coupon, dropping the final price to $13.29. Then you can pick up an Anker USB C to Lightning Cable for $13.99 with the coupon code ANKERCTL. That brings your total to only $27.28, and you'll be able to fast charge your iPhone from 0% to 50% in about 30 minutes, or from 0% to 80% in less than an hour! iClever 18W USB C Power Delivery Charger * Universal Power Delivery USB-C Port: It doesn't matter if it's a phone, a tablet, a power bank, or something in between--if it's a USB-C device, the iClever 18w USB-C Compact Wall Charger can do it all at full speed. Just insert your USB-C cord * Lightning-fast Charging: Bring your devices back to life in record time. This small but mighty adapter pumps 18W of power into your devices for quick, effortless charging. It's ideal for high-powered devices like iPhone XS/XS Max/XR/X/8 Plus/8, Google Pixel 2/2 XL, a variety of Huawei models, and so much more * Safe and Reliable: Worried about device damage? Don't be! We've built in a variety of safeguards to protect your devices from harm. This USB-C PD charger prevents short circuits, over-current, over-voltage, overheating * Compact and Travel Ready: There are few things more annoying than a dead phone in the middle of the day. The travel-friendly iClever wall plug will keep you * What's in My Order? Each order includes iClever 18W Wall Charger and a handy user manual. You'll also get a 30-day money back guarantee, an 18 month replacement warranty, and a lifetime of friendly customer service Anker USB C to Lightning Cable * Power Delivery: Use this cable with your USB-C Power Delivery charger (including Apple 29W, 30W, 61W, or 87W USB-C Power Adapter) to charge your iOS device, and access fast-charging for iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR, XS Max, and later models. * Charge and Sync: Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac and iPad Pro to seamlessly sync & charge. * Ultimate Durability: Lasts 12× longer than other cables and proven to withstand over 12000 bends in strict laboratory tests. * MFi: MFi certification and strict quality testing ensure your Apple devices are charged safely, at their fastest possible speed.. * A Cable for Life: We're so confident about Powerline II's long-lasting performance that we gave it a hassle-free, lifetime warranty.
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| The Latest: UK intercepts total of 36 migrants in Channel Posted: 22 Apr 2019 08:16 AM PDT  THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — The Latest on the flow of migrants in Europe (all times local):
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| Johnson & Johnson Heirs List Hudson Valley Estate with Helipad for $13 Million Posted: 22 Apr 2019 02:12 PM PDT  The property is a subdivision of the family's 600-acre estate called Lightning Tree Farm
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| US STOCKS-Futures pull back ahead of earnings; oil stocks jump Posted: 22 Apr 2019 04:56 AM PDT ![US STOCKS-Futures pull back ahead of earnings; oil stocks jump]( "US STOCKS-Futures pull back ahead of earnings; oil stocks jump") U.S. stock index futures dipped on Monday as investors returned from their Easter break and took a cautious stance at the beginning of what is expected to be the busiest week of the first-quarter earnings season. The S&P 500 closed slightly lower last week, ending its three-week winning streak, but hovered about 1% away from a record high hit in September on U.S.-China trade hopes and a largely upbeat earnings season. More than a third of the S&P 500 companies, including Boeing Co, Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc, will report this week determining whether investors should be concerned about the start of an earnings recession or whether back-to-back quarters of negative growth can be avoided.
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| Libya PM Says Foreigners Are Arming Strongman’s Tripoli Push Posted: 22 Apr 2019 10:14 PM PDT ![Libya PM Says Foreigners Are Arming Strongman's Tripoli Push]( "Libya PM Says Foreigners Are Arming Strongman's Tripoli Push") Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj declined to identify the countries. Sarraj says he won't negotiate until Haftar withdraws his forces, and that he's disappointed by the muted international reaction to the assault. U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to Haftar last week, recognizing his role in combating terrorism, as Washington and Russia stymied a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire.
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| How Does the Geely Geometry A Measure Up to the Tesla Model 3? Posted: 23 Apr 2019 07:40 AM PDT  Is the Chinese automaker capable of making a Tesla Model 3 fighter? We do the math.
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| Turkish police hold ruling party member, five others after opposition chief attack Posted: 22 Apr 2019 09:52 AM PDT  Turkish police on Monday were holding six people, including a member of the ruling AKP party, after a mob attack on opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu that sparked widespread criticism. Kilicdaroglu, 70, of the Republican People's Party (CHP) was assaulted on Sunday in a crowd as he attended a funeral in Ankara for a soldier killed fighting Kurdish militants in the southeast. The attack came days after the opposition CHP won Ankara and Istanbul from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AKP in March 31 local elections, seen as a major setback for the ruling party after a decade-and-a-half in power.
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| Police Say Mother of Missing Illinois Boy Continues to be `Uncooperative` Posted: 22 Apr 2019 02:32 PM PDT  The search continues for Andrew "AJ" Freund, a 5-year-old boy reported missing last week, as Crystal Lake police say say there are no updates, arrests, or new developments in the case on Monday.
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| April freebies: Your monthly guide to food specials, meal deals and more Posted: 22 Apr 2019 03:00 AM PDT  April brings big freebie and deal days including Earth Day and National Pretzel Day. Plus, find ongoing offers.
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| Huawei says launches 'world's first' 5G communications hardware for autos Posted: 22 Apr 2019 02:33 AM PDT  China's Huawei Technologies launched on Monday what it said was the world's first 5G communications hardware for the automotive industry, in a sign of its growing ambitions to become a key supplier to the sector for self-driving technology. "Based on this chip, Huawei has developed the world's first 5G car module with high speed and high quality," it said. "As an important communication product for future intelligent car transportation, this 5G car module will promote the automotive industry to move towards the 5G era," Huawei said.
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| House chairman issues subpoena to former White House lawyer Posted: 23 Apr 2019 12:43 AM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — A House chairman subpoenaed former White House counsel Don McGahn as Democratic leaders moved to deepen their investigation of President Donald Trump while bottling up talk among their rank-and-file of impeaching him.
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| Investigation underway in plane crash that killed 2 people near Austin Posted: 21 Apr 2019 05:43 PM PDT  According to DPS, the plane crashed and caught fire at a private air strip near Austin.
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| Neo-Nazi linked to group who said Prince Harry was a race traitor for marrying Meghan pleads guilty Posted: 23 Apr 2019 12:41 PM PDT  Two teenage neo-Nazis, linked to a group that called Prince Harry a "race traitor" for marrying Mehgan Markle, are facing jail after admitting terror charges. Polish national, Michal Szewczuk, 19, admitted two counts of encouraging terrorism and five of possessing documents that could be useful to a terrorist, when he appeared at the Old Bailey. His co-defendant, Oskar Dunn-Koczorowski, 18, had previously pleaded guilty to encouraging terrorism. The charges relate to a neo-Nazi group called the Sonnenkrieg Division, which posted extreme racist material on the GAB social media platform. In one post, a picture of the Duke of Sussex was set against a swastika with a gun pointing at his head and the slogan: "See ya later, race traitor!" The group is an off shoot of the American Atomwaffen Division, which encourages terrorism and worships Adolf Hitler and Charles Manson. Szewczuk, who used an online pseudonym, posted comments that called for the "systematic slaughter" of women. He also pleaded guilty to five charges relating to the possession of bomb making documents and other extremist terrorist material. At an earlier hearing, prosecutor Jessica Hart described how Szewczuk and Dunn-Koczorowski had shared the Sonnenkrieg Gab account, with both posting from the same account at different times. Judge Rebecca Poulet QC warned both teenagers they could face custody when they return to court for sentencing on 17 June.
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| Sri Lanka bombings were 'in retaliation' for Christchurch attack, defense minister says Posted: 23 Apr 2019 02:29 AM PDT  Seven members of the radical Muslim group National Thowfeek Jamaath killed at least 290 people on Easter Sunday, Sri Lankan officials said.
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| NASA probe records first likely 'marsquake' detected on red planet Posted: 23 Apr 2019 02:31 PM PDT  NASA's robotic probe InSight has detected and measured what scientists believe to be a "marsquake," marking the first time a likely seismological tremor has been recorded on another planet, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California reported on Tuesday. The breakthrough came five months after InSight, the first spacecraft designed specifically to study the deep interior of a distant world, touched down on the surface of Mars to begin its two-year seismological mission on the red planet. The faint rumble characterized by JPL scientists as a likely marsquake was recorded on April 6, the lander's 128th Martian day, or sol.
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| Samsung is delaying its Galaxy Fold launch so people don’t end up with $2,000 paperweights Posted: 22 Apr 2019 08:21 AM PDT  Samsung's foldable smartphone has been making lots of headlines over the past week, and for all the wrong reasons. After several prominent technology blogs revealed that their review units broke within days (and sometimes hours) of use, it quickly became clear that the nearly $2,000 phone isn't ready for prime time just yet. Now, a new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests Samsung is poised to delay the phone's launch for at least another month.The outlet cites unnamed sources within Samsung who claim that the high-profile device failures have forced the company to rethink its launch plans. Most of the reviews have been decidedly lukewarm, especially when considering the phone's incredibly high price point, and very few reviewers are recommending that anyone even consider taking the leap.One particular point of emphasis is on the device's built-in screen protector that is not designed to be removed, but which several early reviewers attempted to pull off anyway. Many smartphones come with a removable layer of film on the display which is typically removed within seconds of opening the box. The Fold is different, and the plastic layer is apparently a vital component of the display.Some of the journalists who spoke openly about their broken devices admitted that they removed that plastic without knowing what it was, while others claim they never touched it but that their phone screens died within days anyway.Samsung devotees have been quick to rush to the company's defense, noting that this is a low-production device and essentially a first-run attempt at an entirely new type of smartphone. That's true, but it's also $2,000 and probably shouldn't die within two days. It's clear that Samsung will need to do something to mitigate the number of device failures within days of launch.This report of a planned launch delay comes just hours after Samsung began cancelling launch events in China and elsewhere, citing issues with the venues rather than a problem with the device or a delay that may be in the works. Samsung has yet to confirm the delay, and sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal did not reveal a potential alternative launch date.
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| Modi among tens of millions to vote in India's 'Super Tuesday' polls Posted: 23 Apr 2019 09:06 AM PDT  Tens of millions of Indians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, voted on India's "Super Tuesday" in the latest round of polls when the biggest number of seats are decided in the country's marathon election. Nearly 190 million voters were eligible to vote on 117 seats spread across 15 Indian states, stretching from the Himalayas to the Indian ocean, in the third of the seven phases of the mega polls. Heavy security has been put in place, with violent clashes erupting between rival groups in eastern India's West Bengal state, killing one political worker.
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| Maisie Williams could show 'as much or as little' as she wanted in shocking 'Game of Thrones' sex scene Posted: 22 Apr 2019 12:45 PM PDT  Spoiler alert! Maisie Williams, who has portrayed Arya on "Game of Thrones" since she was a young girl, opened up about appearing in her first sex scene in Season 8, Episode 2 of the series.
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| Experts Warn Latest Trump Administration Move on Iran Could Backfire Posted: 22 Apr 2019 11:50 AM PDT  Officials within the U.S. State Department, Defense and intelligence warn that the latest move against Iran could backfire.
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| Google self-driving unit Waymo picks Detroit factory site Posted: 23 Apr 2019 09:28 AM PDT  DETROIT (AP) — Google's self-driving car spinoff Waymo says it will reopen an axle plant in Detroit to convert conventional vehicles so they can drive autonomously.
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| Factbox: Elon Musk on Tesla's self-driving capabilities Posted: 22 Apr 2019 03:43 PM PDT  Musk has touted the electric car maker's self-driving capabilities over the years, highlighting its semi-autonomous Autopilot system. Tesla began offering a feature described as "Full Self-Driving Capability" in 2016. April 22 - Musk predicts that Tesla will have autonomous robotaxis without drivers in some U.S. markets in 2020.
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| Armed border group's leader said to have assassination plans Posted: 22 Apr 2019 04:14 PM PDT  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — The leader of an armed group that has been detaining asylum-seeking families from Central America near the Mexican border said two years ago that he was training supporters to assassinate Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and billionaire Democratic supporter George Soros, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday.
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| Today’s top deals: $15 Wi-Fi extender, $8 wireless charger, $20 128GB microSD, $10 Philips Hue bulbs, more Posted: 23 Apr 2019 07:12 AM PDT  Today's roundup of the best daily deals we could find has some truly outstanding deals, but perhaps none are quite as good as the one-day sale that gets you Amazon's best-selling Wi-Fi range extender for just $14.99 after a discount and a $5 coupon you can clip. It works with any router, it has more than 20,000 5-star ratings, and it has never been anywhere close to this price! Other top daily deals on Tuesday include a terrific fast wireless charger for just $7.99, a SanDisk 128GB microSD card for $19.99, Philips Hue white LED bulbs for an all-time low of $10 a piece when you buy a 4-pack, another all-time low price for Philips Dusk-to-Dawn LED light bulbs that automatically turn on at night and off in the morning, $40 off the best-selling 8-quart Instant Pot, a $140 stand mixer that's just as good as a KitchenAid, a blazing-fast internal SSD with 120GB of capacity for under $26, Avengers: Infinity War for just $9.99, Netgear's most popular Orbi mesh Wi-Fi bundle at an all-time low price of just $159.99, and plenty more. See all of today's best deals below.
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