Thursday, January 31, 2019

Frida Kahlo Was a Painter, a Brand Builder, a Survivor. And So Much More.


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Gurley beats Gronk in 'Madden' Super Bowl matchup


Gurley beats Gronk in 'Madden' Super Bowl matchup



First came the "Madden" simulation, which has the Los Angeles Rams edging the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII by a score of 30-27. Now, two of the game's actual stars, Todd Gurley and Rob Gronkowski, provided the same result.

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Navy plans test raids on its futuristic Littoral Combat Ship


Navy plans test raids on its futuristic Littoral Combat Ship



The Navy plans to launch small boat attack craft raids against its futuristic Littoral Combat Ships to prepare a suite of integrated weapons systems and sensors for major ocean warfare - including missiles, guns, drones and inflatable boats.

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Will the Patriots lose the Super Bowl? Ominous 'Madden' simulation has Rams winning close game


Will the Patriots lose the Super Bowl? Ominous 'Madden' simulation has Rams winning close game



If "Madden NFL 19" is any indication, the New Patriots are going to lose the Super Bowl to the Los Angeles Rams in nail-biting fashion.

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Facebook slammed for 'patchy' attitude on disinformation by lawmakers


Facebook slammed for 'patchy' attitude on disinformation by lawmakers



Facebook was accused of taking a "patchy, opaque and self-selecting" approach to clamping down on misinformation by the European officials as the EU published its first progress report on fake news.

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Apple rips Facebook for phone app it says is 'clear breach' of agreement


Apple rips Facebook for phone app it says is 'clear breach' of agreement



Facebook has been paying people to install an app that allows it to hoover up data on exactly how they use their smartphones.

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Robocalls reach ridiculous level, as people are afraid to even answer their phones


Robocalls reach ridiculous level, as people are afraid to even answer their phones



If you're fed up with robocalls, you're not alone. 

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Super Bowl LIII fans will be targeted by hackers both at the game and while watching on TV, experts say


Super Bowl LIII fans will be targeted by hackers both at the game and while watching on TV, experts say



There’s nothing like a major sporting event to bring out the hackers.

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University of Iowa student dies during polar vortex; 7 other deaths linked to wintry blast


University of Iowa student dies during polar vortex; 7 other deaths linked to wintry blast



A University of Iowa student has died after being found unresponsive on campus grounds early Wednesday as a polar vortex  gripped the Midwest in arctic temperatures that have been linked to at least seven other deaths.

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ICE officials force-feed 6 immigrants on hunger strike at Texas detention center


ICE officials force-feed 6 immigrants on hunger strike at Texas detention center



Six immigrants at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement center in El Paso, Texas, are being force-fed through plastic nasal tubes after taking part in a hunger strike that spanned for a month, leaving some detainees so weak that they are unable to speak or stand, a report on Wednesday said.

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Manson ‘family’ member Leslie Van Houten recommended for parole again


Manson ‘family’ member Leslie Van Houten recommended for parole again



Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten was recommended again for parole on Wednesday after serving more than four decades of a life sentence for her role in the cult’s grisly murders in 1969, marking newly inaugurated California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first chance to decide her fate.

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Historic New Jersey paper plant destroyed in massive blaze amid frigid temperatures


Historic New Jersey paper plant destroyed in massive blaze amid frigid temperatures



Hundreds of New Jersey firefighters were battling a warehouse blaze in below-freezing temperatures Wednesday that caused the destruction of a historic paper plant and the red sign that sat atop the structure, reports said.

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Standoff in Montana ends with suspect's surrender after 10 hours: reports


Standoff in Montana ends with suspect's surrender after 10 hours: reports



Authorities in Butte, Mont. said a standoff involving a man believed to be armed with an explosive device and a firearm was still underway after more than 10 hours Wednesday night after the last hostage was released.

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Former Maine governor on what liberalism does to our country


Former Maine governor on what liberalism does to our country



Wall Street Journal reports Portland, Maine is overrun with asylum seekers; former Maine Gov. Paul LePage weighs in.

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Texas executes inmate, 61, who killed police officer in adult-bookstore robbery


Texas executes inmate, 61, who killed police officer in adult-bookstore robbery



A Texas man convicted of shooting and killing a Houston police officer in 1988 during a failed robbery at an adult bookstore was executed Wednesday, officials said.

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Arizona nurse indicted for allegedly raping incapacitated woman


Arizona nurse indicted for allegedly raping incapacitated woman



The Arizona nurse who allegedly impregnated an incapacitated state was indicted on charges of sexual assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult.

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NTSB to investigate deadly Florida church van crash


NTSB to investigate deadly Florida church van crash



The federal agency responsible for investigating major crashes and accidents is sending an eight-member team to Florida to investigate a fiery crash that killed two semitrailer drivers and five children riding in a church van.

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Small plane crashes at California airport with nobody inside


Small plane crashes at California airport with nobody inside



A single-engine plane crashed at Modesto Airport in Northern California with no one on board, officials said Wednesday.

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Learning With: ‘A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest’


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Philippines vows to 'destroy' Islamist extremism. Here's why that won't be so easy

Less than two years after victory was declared over ISIS-aligned militants in Marawi, the threat of extremism has returned to the southern Philippines.

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Even some Republicans balk as Trump targets US spy chiefs



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Denuclearization talks with North Korea 'got nowhere': sources

As President Donald Trump hails "progress being made," a source familiar with details of the high-profile visit of North Korea's top negotiator this month says those discussions -- at both the State Department level and with the White House -- "got nowhere" on denuclearization. A second source agreed with that assessment.

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Pro-Russian Twitter account posted court docs to try to discredit Mueller probe

A pro-Russian Twitter account used information from a criminal case that Robert Mueller's team brought against a Russian social media company as part of a disinformation campaign, according to a new filing from the Justice Department.

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Foxconn may drop plans to build flat screens in Wisconsin

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn may drop plans to build flat screen panels at a Wisconsin plant for which it was promised $4 billion in state and local tax dollars.

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When it's this cold, Chicago sets its train tracks on fire

Chicago residents are a hearty bunch. They know how to keep things moving when the weather turns cold.

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Tesla shares sink after its CFO becomes the latest top exec to leave

Tesla rattled investors on Wednesday by reporting profit that fell short of expectations and revealing that its chief financial officer is leaving — the latest senior executive to exit the electric car company.

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US deep freeze threatens 'instant frostbite'

Even for the hardiest, cold-tested Americans, the deep freeze sweeping over the Midwest will be brutal.

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See extreme weather across the globe

The US and Australia are experiencing opposite and record-breaking weather conditions.

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Authorities: Filipina domestic worker executed in Saudi Arabia

A Filipina domestic worker has been executed in Saudi Arabia, according to the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

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Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido says country must unite to end Maduro regime

Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido has claimed that he has secretly met with some members of the country's armed forces, as the political crisis surrounding his challenge of incumbent Nicolas Maduro intensifies.

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This cave sheltered some of the first known humans 300,000 years ago

In the foothills of Siberia's Altai Mountains lies a cave that contains some of the keys to understanding the earliest humans to walk the Earth. Denisova Cave is the only place in the world where fossils have been found that belong to mysterious ancient humans called Denisovans.

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Bangkok deploying drones to ease toxic air that forced school closures

Thailand's Ministry of Education have ordered all schools in Bangkok and some surrounding provinces to close for the remainder of the week amid concerns over dangerous levels of air pollution.

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Trump's talk sounds like this movie

President Donald Trump continues to use unproven talking points to make his case for a US-Mexico border wall. CNN's Miguel Marquez notes the similarities between Trump's talking points and the movie, "Sicario."

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Undocumented worker fired from Trump's Bedminster club invited to State of the Union

An undocumented worker fired from President Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club will be in attendance at Trump's State of the Union address next week after being invited by a Democratic congresswoman.

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The community where women rule and men are banned



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Brazil dam was certified 'stable' weeks before it collapsed

In just over three years, two dams have collapsed in the same Brazilian state, leaving thousands of families in mourning. This time, some Brazilians say they fear that the country's monitoring system is deeply flawed.

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Palace asks social media firms for help with rising Meghan-Kate abuse

Kensington Palace has asked social media firms for help in combating a boom in abuse aimed at the British Duchesses Kate and Meghan.

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The scientist creating test tube penguins

African penguins are among the smaller breeds, known for their irregular markings and loud voices.

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Super Bowl player surprises janitor with tickets

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks surprised the team janitor with tickets to the Super Bowl.

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iPhone sales dip as Apple's growth in China slows

Apple reported holiday quarter earnings of $84.3 billion. That's down 5% from last year and driven by a drop in iPhone sales.

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CĂ©line Dion on criticism she's too thin: 'Leave me alone'

CĂ©line Dion doesn't much care if you think she's lost too much weight.

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Paltrow's rep disputes skiing hit-and-run lawsuit

Gwyneth Paltrow is firing back at a lawsuit that alleges she crashed into a skier and abandoned him on a Utah mountain.

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96-day church service saves asylum seekers from deportation

After holding religious services around the clock for 2,327 hours, a Dutch church declared victory Wednesday in its bid to prevent a family from being deported.

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A sinkhole turned out be an underground tunnel to a bank

Public works employees in Florida stumbled upon something they don't see every day: a small "claustrophobic " tunnel leading to a Chase bank, according to the FBI.

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Can e-cigarettes help you quit smoking?

A new study out of the UK shows e-cigarettes worked twice as well as other nicotine replacements in helping adults kick their smoking habit, but experts are concerned the results don't apply to the United States.

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Exotic dancer-turned-pharma executive gave doctor lap dance for prescription

Jurors heard the testimony on the second day of the closely watched federal trial in Boston against Insys Therapeutics founder John Kapoor and four other former executives.

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Who wants Trump to be president? God does, says White House

“I think God calls all of us to fill different roles at different times and I think that he wanted Donald Trump to become president,” Sarah Sanders says in an interview to be aired by the Christian Broadcasting Network.

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US switches to new H-1B system that favours foreigners in American colleges

The US announced that starting April 1, it will switch to a new system for processing H-1B petitions that will give priority to foreign workers with advanced degrees from an American institution of higher education, over those hired abroad, in India, China and other countries.

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‘Shovel-ready' plot of land in Bel Air hits market for $150 million, house not included


‘Shovel-ready' plot of land in Bel Air hits market for $150 million, house not included



Have an extra $150 million lying around?

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Johnny Cash's former Tennessee property selling for $3.95 million


Johnny Cash's former Tennessee property selling for $3.95 million



A couple of lucky Johnny Cash fans might soon have the chance to walk the line — the property line — on a parcel of land once owned by the late music legend.

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Trump Says He’ll Leave Decision of Whether to Release Special Counsel’s Report to Justice Dept.


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On Politics: Trump Calls His Own Intelligence Officials ‘NaĂŻve’


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Another Go for Charles and Di, This Time With Music


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A Black Legacy, Wrapped Up in Fur


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Rescue Pets


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How Much Do You Know About Your Family’s History?


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Word + Quiz: upstage


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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘30 for 30’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’


By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2FVZlgo

After Death on Subway Stairs, New Yorkers Lament Accessibility Issues


By YOUSUR AL-HLOU, ROBIN LINDSAY and NATE SCHWEBER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2BbTfVb

Las principales noticias del jueves


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St. Louis Prosecutor Accuses Police of Obstructing Inquiry Into Killing of Officer


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An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials


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Jury Awards Rand Paul Over $580,000 in Damages From Attack


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Undocumented Immigrant Who Worked at a Trump Golf Club Will Attend State of the Union


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Quotation of the Day: A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest


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Mavericks Thump Knicks as Dirk Nowitzki Comes Alive at the Garden


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Corrections: January 31, 2019


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Palindromic Number


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Samsung Forecasts Earnings Weakness Throughout 2019


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China, Venezuela, Climate Change: Your Thursday Briefing


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New world news from Time: Mike Pompeo Is Sending a Team to Asia to Arrange a Second U.S.-North Korea Summit

New world news from Time: A Dutch Church’s 24/7 Vigil to Protect Refugees Ended With a Government Deal

New world news from Time: Canada Will Cut More Diplomats From Its Embassy in Cuba Following Another Mysterious Illness

New world news from Time: ‘Do Not Let Him Escape Responsibility.’ Prosecutors End Closing Arguments in El Chapo Trial With a Plea

New world news from Time: Venezuela’s Maduro Says He Is Willing to Negotiate With the Opposition

New world news from Time: The Quick Read on Venezuela’s Political Crisis

New world news from Time: EU Leaders Agree Theresa May’s Brexit Divorce Deal ‘Will Not Be Renegotiated’

New world news from Time: India’s Main Opposition Party Is Promising a Basic Income for the Poor. Can It Work?

New world news from Time: 28 Bodies of Migrants Were Found After Two Boats Capsized off the Coast of Djibouti

Bangladesh to sue Philippine bank over involvement in $81 million cyber heist

Hackers stole $81 million from the Bangladesh central bank’s account with the US Federal Reserve in New York in February 2016. The money was then transferred to a Manila branch of Rizal Commercial Banking Corp, swiftly withdrawn and laundered through local casinos.

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UK PM Theresa May faces uphill task to secure changes in Brexit deal

Faced with no-negotiation stand from EU, British Prime Minister Theresa May insisted she could secure changes that will allay concerns on the so-called ‘backstop’ and ensure its endorsement by Parliament.

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30 bodies of migrants found after two boats capsize off Djibouti

Thirty bodies have been found after some 130 migrants went missing off Djibouti when two boats capsized in rough waters, the United Nations migration agency said on Wednesday.

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12 killed, 170 injured in Saudi Arabia floods

Saudi Arabia says 12 people have died and more than 170 injured this week due to flooding from heavy rain. The Civil Defence said 10 people died in the area of Tabuk, one in Medina and another in the Northern Borders region.

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Colder than Antarctica: Brutal deep freeze grips US Midwest

The National Weather service said the temperature in Chicago dropped on Wednesday morning to minus 19 degrees, breaking the previous record low for the day set in 1966.

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'They should go back to school', Trump says about 'naive' intel chiefs

US president Donald Trump went after his own intelligence community leaders calling them “naive” and “passive” on Iran, and suggesting they need to go back to school.

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Biryani in a wrap: Refashioned Mughal dish raises a storm in Britain

Foodies and connoisseurs may shudder at the thought of confining biryani inside a roti, but a prominent food retailer in Britain has done just that — offering biryani in a wrap.

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Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro accuses Donald Trump of ordering his murder

In an interview with Russia’s RIA agency, Maduro rejected calls for an early election, said an order to arrest his rival Juan Guaido had not yet been given, and promised Caracas would honour debts to Russia and China.

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Mexico confirms ending fast-track visa program for Central American caravan


Mexico confirms ending fast-track visa program for Central American caravan



Mexico’s Institute of National Migration confirmed with Fox News that the temporary asylum visa fast-track program is suspended, and no more visas will be given at the moment. 

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Kurdish forces worry about US troop withdrawal from Syria


Kurdish forces worry about US troop withdrawal from Syria



Kurds rely on support from U.S. troops to eliminate ISIS; Benjamin Hall reports from Bahguz, Syria.

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Report: Trump and Putin met at G20 without staff present


Report: Trump and Putin met at G20 without staff present



President Trump had previously canceled a formal meeting with the Russian president.

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Captured militant remains defiant, defends decision to join ISIS


Captured militant remains defiant, defends decision to join ISIS



Unrepentant ISIS fighter from Trinidad, caught fleeing the battlefield in Syria, is now in the custody of Kurdish forces; Benjamin Hall reports.

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Demonstrators in Venezuela take to the streets to show support for opposition leader Guaido


Demonstrators in Venezuela take to the streets to show support for opposition leader Guaido



Supporters of Juan Guaido demand Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's resignation; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela.

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Why Russia, China are fighting US push against Venezuela's Maduro


Why Russia, China are fighting US push against Venezuela's Maduro



The United States continues to squeeze and isolate the Venezuelan regime led by Nicolas Maduro with even more sanctions and prominent support for opposition leader Juan Guaido. But more than a week after protests erupted through the streets of the embattled nation, Maduro remains steadfast – with the hand of Russia and China working in and out of the shadows, complicating US efforts for change.

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Russian authorities arrest lawmaker in connection with 2 contract killings


Russian authorities arrest lawmaker in connection with 2 contract killings



Russian law enforcement authorities arrested a lawmaker, Senator Rauf Arashukov, Wednesday in the midst of a parliamentary session in connection with two contract murders.

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White House: Trump congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in phone call


White House: Trump congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido in phone call



Guaido encourages Venezuelans to leave their homes and jobs for two hours of protest to demand that President Maduro resign; Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela.

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Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say


Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say



An elderly man who opened fire on pedestrians on the French island of Corsica, killing one person and injuring six others, has committed suicide, officials said late Wednesday.

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