Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Sources: Egyptian court sentences to death 8 militants, including Islamist Adel Habara, for January 2014 attack on soldiers - @Reuters

Sources: Egyptian court sentences to death 8 militants, including Islamist Adel Habara, for January 2014 attack on soldiers – @Reuters
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Rocket sirens and 2 explosions were heard in southern Israel, not far from the Gaza Strip - @haaretzcom

Rocket sirens and 2 explosions were heard in southern Israel, not far from the Gaza Strip – @haaretzcom
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Charter Communications CEO says Southern California subscribers will soon get Dodgers TV channel, ending year-long impasse - @latimes

Charter Communications CEO says Southern California subscribers will soon get Dodgers TV channel, ending year-long impasse – @latimes
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Photo: Homeowner empties water from living room, bucket by bucket, after storms and flooding hit the Houston area; 'This is horrible' - @imkevinquinn

Photo: Homeowner empties water from living room, bucket by bucket, after storms and flooding hit the Houston area; ‘This is horrible’ – @imkevinquinn
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Sources: Italian police have recovered 3 frescoes stolen from the ancient archeological area of Pompei in the 1950s - ansa_english

Sources: Italian police have recovered 3 frescoes stolen from the ancient archeological area of Pompei in the 1950s – ansa_english
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US State Department spokesman: Closed trial of Washington Post reporter in Iran 'adds to our concerns' about transparency, lack of due process - @Reuters

US State Department spokesman: Closed trial of Washington Post reporter in Iran ‘adds to our concerns’ about transparency, lack of due process – @Reuters
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'We know they can perform very well on the battlefield,' says White House press secretary of Iraqi forces - @markknoller

‘We know they can perform very well on the battlefield,’ says White House press secretary of Iraqi forces – @markknoller
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Yemen shelling kills 2 in Saudi border region - @AFP

Yemen shelling kills 2 in Saudi border region – @AFP
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Video: The scene inside the US Capitol after visitors were told to evacuate and then told not to - @MEPFuller

Video: The scene inside the US Capitol after visitors were told to evacuate and then told not to – @MEPFuller
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Photo: Kiki Mladenovic celebrates after knocking out 2014 semi-finalist Genie Bouchard at the French Open - @WTA

Photo: Kiki Mladenovic celebrates after knocking out 2014 semi-finalist Genie Bouchard at the French Open – @WTA
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The Conference Board: Index of consumer confidence increased to 95.4 from a revised 94.3 in April - @WSJ

The Conference Board: Index of consumer confidence increased to 95.4 from a revised 94.3 in April – @WSJ
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LMVH says in statement it is in exclusive negotiations with Amaury Group to buy French daily newspaper Le Parisien - @Reuters

LMVH says in statement it is in exclusive negotiations with Amaury Group to buy French daily newspaper Le Parisien – @Reuters
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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., working on memoir, plans to meet with publishers this summer - @AP_Politics

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., working on memoir, plans to meet with publishers this summer – @AP_Politics
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The dollar hit highest level in nearly 8 years against the yen, reaches 1-month high against the euro - @WSJ

The dollar hit highest level in nearly 8 years against the yen, reaches 1-month high against the euro – @WSJ
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Photo: Firefighters battling fire at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Yonkers, NY - @NaveenDhaliwal

Photo: Firefighters battling fire at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Yonkers, NY – @NaveenDhaliwal
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Suspect on the loose after 3 people shot in 2 incidents on northwest side of Indianapolis - @FOX59

Suspect on the loose after 3 people shot in 2 incidents on northwest side of Indianapolis – @FOX59
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Update: At least 3 dead in Houston-area flooding - @KHOU

Update: At least 3 dead in Houston-area flooding – @KHOU
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Taco Bell and Pizza Hut announce they're getting rid of artificial ingredients - @NBCNews

Taco Bell and Pizza Hut announce they’re getting rid of artificial ingredients – @NBCNews
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US new-home sales rose 6.8% in April; increased demand pushing median prices near $300,000 - @AP

US new-home sales rose 6.8% in April; increased demand pushing median prices near $ 300,000 – @AP
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Photo: Galleria mall in Houston, Texas, lower parking level is full of water - @DougDelonyKHOU

Photo: Galleria mall in Houston, Texas, lower parking level is full of water – @DougDelonyKHOU
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Houston Office of Emergency Management confirms 1 person was killed in overnight floods - @abc13houston

Houston Office of Emergency Management confirms 1 person was killed in overnight floods – @abc13houston
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Probe launched after Air France jet flies near Mount Cameroon in Africa - @Reuters

Probe launched after Air France jet flies near Mount Cameroon in Africa – @Reuters
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US home prices rose at steady pace in March from year ago - @AP

US home prices rose at steady pace in March from year ago – @AP
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FAA reporting departure delays at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport because of a reported sinkhole on runway 18-L; runway is closed - @CBSDFW

FAA reporting departure delays at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport because of a reported sinkhole on runway 18-L; runway is closed – @CBSDFW
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Orders to US factories for durable goods slip 0.5%, but investment category shows gain - @AP

Orders to US factories for durable goods slip 0.5%, but investment category shows gain – @AP
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Video: Fire at a parking garage next to Meguro railway station in Japan's capital Tokyo - tkmr_tys on Instagram

Video: Fire at a parking garage next to Meguro railway station in Japan’s capital Tokyo – tkmr_tys on Instagram
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Video: Drone footage of flooding and weather damage across Texas on Memorial Day - @JCBaileyTX

Video: Drone footage of flooding and weather damage across Texas on Memorial Day – @JCBaileyTX
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Photo: Flooding on the Allen Parkway in Houston following heavy rain - @mrsraee

Photo: Flooding on the Allen Parkway in Houston following heavy rain – @mrsraee
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City of Houston activates Emergency Operations Center to Level 1, delays city services and non-essential employee start time by 2 hours - @HoustonOEM

City of Houston activates Emergency Operations Center to Level 1, delays city services and non-essential employee start time by 2 hours – @HoustonOEM
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More: Police-involved shooting in East New York, Brooklyn, may be related to Queens casino shooting - @ABC7NY

More: Police-involved shooting in East New York, Brooklyn, may be related to Queens casino shooting – @ABC7NY
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Possible tornado in Kenner, La., demolished 1 building and damaged 2 others - @RVargasAdvocate

Possible tornado in Kenner, La., demolished 1 building and damaged 2 others – @RVargasAdvocate
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2 people shot dead at a Wal-Mart store in Grand Forks, ND., police confirm - @790KFGO

2 people shot dead at a Wal-Mart store in Grand Forks, ND., police confirm – @790KFGO
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President Putin says Russia should not bar itself from foreign investments and technologies - @Reuters

President Putin says Russia should not bar itself from foreign investments and technologies – @Reuters
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Monday, May 25, 2015

No immediate reports of injuries from fire burning at Port Richmond, Philadelphia, scrapyard - @6abc

No immediate reports of injuries from fire burning at Port Richmond, Philadelphia, scrapyard – @6abc
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Venezuela denies that opposition leader Leopold Lopez is on hunger strike or in solitary confinement - @AFP

Venezuela denies that opposition leader Leopold Lopez is on hunger strike or in solitary confinement – @AFP
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Photo: Smoke seen rising from fire at Lushan County, China, nursing home; 38 killed - @cctvnews

Photo: Smoke seen rising from fire at Lushan County, China, nursing home; 38 killed – @cctvnews
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Firefighters evacuate dozens of residents in Oklahoma City neighborhood as flooding threatens homes - @News9

Firefighters evacuate dozens of residents in Oklahoma City neighborhood as flooding threatens homes – @News9
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Tornado watch lifted for Dallas and Fort Worth as storms move east; damage reported in northeast Texas - @weatherchannel

Tornado watch lifted for Dallas and Fort Worth as storms move east; damage reported in northeast Texas – @weatherchannel
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Photo: People gather on the street to watch end of police pursuit through Los Angeles - @NBCLA

Photo: People gather on the street to watch end of police pursuit through Los Angeles – @NBCLA
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Photo: Streets in Austin, Texas, seen flooded amid severe storms - @Sandra_Diesel

Photo: Streets in Austin, Texas, seen flooded amid severe storms – @Sandra_Diesel
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Radar suggests dangerous tornado moving near Albion, Okla. - @stormchaser4850

Radar suggests dangerous tornado moving near Albion, Okla. – @stormchaser4850
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Tornado warning issued for Henderson and Navarro Counties in Texas until 5:45 pm CT - @TWCBreaking

Tornado warning issued for Henderson and Navarro Counties in Texas until 5:45 pm CT – @TWCBreaking
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Police investigating after 2 people shot in Indianapolis' Eastside - @indystar

Police investigating after 2 people shot in Indianapolis’ Eastside – @indystar
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Photo: SUV is towed from flooded parking lot in Austin, Texas - @melanietorre

Photo: SUV is towed from flooded parking lot in Austin, Texas – @melanietorre
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Continuing to see a significant tornado threat for Milam County near Ben Arnold - @NWSFortWorth

Continuing to see a significant tornado threat for Milam County near Ben Arnold – @NWSFortWorth
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Swift-water rescues ongoing in Dallas County, Texas; a new flash-flood warning until 6pm CT - @weatherchannel

Swift-water rescues ongoing in Dallas County, Texas; a new flash-flood warning until 6pm CT – @weatherchannel
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Death toll in tornado strike on Mexican town reaches 13; 88 injured - @Reuters

Death toll in tornado strike on Mexican town reaches 13; 88 injured – @Reuters
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Video: Torrential rain falling right now in Plano, Texas - @jdmiles11

Video: Torrential rain falling right now in Plano, Texas – @jdmiles11
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A tornado with history of producing damage was reported near Blue, Okla. - @stormchaser4850

A tornado with history of producing damage was reported near Blue, Okla. – @stormchaser4850
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A tornado watch issued for Anderson, Delta, Fannin, Freestone, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Leon, Rains, Van Zandt counties until 10pm Ct - @NBCDFW

A tornado watch issued for Anderson, Delta, Fannin, Freestone, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Leon, Rains, Van Zandt counties until 10pm Ct – @NBCDFW
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Tree debris falling from sky in Denison, Texas, area from a tornado - @AmandaNBC5

Tree debris falling from sky in Denison, Texas, area from a tornado – @AmandaNBC5
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Sources: Cleveland reaches a settlement with DOJ over what authorities said was a pattern of unconstitutional policing and excessive use of force - @nytimes

Sources: Cleveland reaches a settlement with DOJ over what authorities said was a pattern of unconstitutional policing and excessive use of force – @nytimes
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Several children reportedly injured in Volusia County, Fla., crash - @WESH

Several children reportedly injured in Volusia County, Fla., crash – @WESH
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Editor's note: Much of North Texas, including Dallas, is under a tornado watch until 6pm CT. 'Unfortunately that potential for tornadoes does exist,” Ted Ryan at the National Weather Service told the Dallas Morning News. “And pretty much everything else.' - Tom

Editor’s note: Much of North Texas, including Dallas, is under a tornado watch until 6pm CT. ‘Unfortunately that potential for tornadoes does exist,” Ted Ryan at the National Weather Service told the Dallas Morning News. “And pretty much everything else.’ – Tom
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Vintage plane slides off runway at Centennial, Colo., airport - @DenverChannel

Vintage plane slides off runway at Centennial, Colo., airport – @DenverChannel
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Photo: Andy Murray, the No. 3 ranked player in the world, after an opening round victory at the French Open - @rolandgarros

Photo: Andy Murray, the No. 3 ranked player in the world, after an opening round victory at the French Open – @rolandgarros
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Editor's note: The New York Times report on a possible purchase of Time Warner Cable by Charter Communications notes that talks were continuing. A pact, the paper reports, could be announced as soon as Tuesday, 'though this person cautioned that talks were continuing and might still fall apart.' - Tom

Editor’s note: The New York Times report on a possible purchase of Time Warner Cable by Charter Communications notes that talks were continuing. A pact, the paper reports, could be announced as soon as Tuesday, ‘though this person cautioned that talks were continuing and might still fall apart.’ – Tom
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Afghan official: 19 police officers, 7 soldiers killed in ongoing Taliban siege in Kandahar - @AP

Afghan official: 19 police officers, 7 soldiers killed in ongoing Taliban siege in Kandahar – @AP
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Sources: Bangladesh Islamic State suspect worked for Coca-Cola unit - @Reuters

Sources: Bangladesh Islamic State suspect worked for Coca-Cola unit – @Reuters
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Photo: A car fire raffic slows on I-280 in San Jose, Calif. - @nbcbayarea

Photo: A car fire raffic slows on I-280 in San Jose, Calif. – @nbcbayarea
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White House: Vice President Joe Biden 'spoke with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today to reaffirm US support for the Iraqi government's fight against ISIL' - @Acosta

White House: Vice President Joe Biden ‘spoke with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today to reaffirm US support for the Iraqi government’s fight against ISIL’ – @Acosta
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Switzerland begins making public names of Indians, other foreigners being probed in their countries for tax evasion - @htTweets

Switzerland begins making public names of Indians, other foreigners being probed in their countries for tax evasion – @htTweets
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Law enforcement sources: 2 incoming flights at Newark International to be screened after 1 reported bomb threat and chemical weapons threat - @LisaEvers

Law enforcement sources: 2 incoming flights at Newark International to be screened after 1 reported bomb threat and chemical weapons threat – @LisaEvers
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Norwich City are promoted to the Premier League after 2-0 win over Middlesbrough - @guardian_sport

Norwich City are promoted to the Premier League after 2-0 win over Middlesbrough – @guardian_sport
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Official presidential results in Poland: conservative challenger Andrzej Duda wins - @AP, @Reuters

Official presidential results in Poland: conservative challenger Andrzej Duda wins – @AP, @Reuters
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares a state of disaster in an additional 24 counties after weekend storm damage - @NBCDFW

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares a state of disaster in an additional 24 counties after weekend storm damage – @NBCDFW
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Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and longtime assistant Kay Webber were married in a private family ceremony in Gulfport - @samrhall

Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., and longtime assistant Kay Webber were married in a private family ceremony in Gulfport – @samrhall
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Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has received an 8-game suspension for having a foreign substance on his arm during Saturday night's game at Miami - @MLB_PR

Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has received an 8-game suspension for having a foreign substance on his arm during Saturday night’s game at Miami – @MLB_PR
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Photo: President Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery - @jeffmason1

Photo: President Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery – @jeffmason1
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Photo: The aftermath of a tornado that struck Ciudad Acuna, Mexico - @tapirofoto

Photo: The aftermath of a tornado that struck Ciudad Acuna, Mexico – @tapirofoto
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Air France flight is escorted to JFK Airport after anonymous threat - @ABC7NY

Air France flight is escorted to JFK Airport after anonymous threat – @ABC7NY
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Map: A tornado watch has been issued for all of South Central Texas until 4pm CT. - @NWSSanAntonio

Map: A tornado watch has been issued for all of South Central Texas until 4pm CT. – @NWSSanAntonio
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US, allies conduct air strikes in Syrian and Iraq against Islamic State militants, says US military - @Reuters

US, allies conduct air strikes in Syrian and Iraq against Islamic State militants, says US military – @Reuters
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slams starving migrants as 'mentally sick' - @smh

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slams starving migrants as ‘mentally sick’ – @smh
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9 dead, at least 32 injured in Chicago area in Memorial Day weekend shootings - @nbcchicago

9 dead, at least 32 injured in Chicago area in Memorial Day weekend shootings – @nbcchicago
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More than 430 people die in heatwave sweeping India, temperatures reach 118F (48C) in some areas - @BBCNews

More than 430 people die in heatwave sweeping India, temperatures reach 118F (48C) in some areas – @BBCNews
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Demonstrator shot dead as fresh protest erupts in Burundi - @AFP

Demonstrator shot dead as fresh protest erupts in Burundi – @AFP
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Sudan seizes Monday print runs of 9 newspapers, editors and an NGO say - @AFP

Sudan seizes Monday print runs of 9 newspapers, editors and an NGO say – @AFP
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Tunisia defense minister says 7 soldiers killed in Tunis barracks shooting, 10 others injured - @AP

Tunisia defense minister says 7 soldiers killed in Tunis barracks shooting, 10 others injured – @AP
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Tanzania to elect new president and parliament on October 25, officials say - @Reuters

Tanzania to elect new president and parliament on October 25, officials say – @Reuters
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Tunis gunman killed 3 other soldiers, wounded 15, hospital spokesman says - @BBCNews

Tunis gunman killed 3 other soldiers, wounded 15, hospital spokesman says – @BBCNews
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Sudanese government denies supporting rebels in South Sudan threatenening its oil fields - @Reuters

Sudanese government denies supporting rebels in South Sudan threatenening its oil fields – @Reuters
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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Tornado watch in effect for portions of Eastern Iowa, Western, Central and Northern Illinois, and far Northeast Missouri until 1 am CT - @NWSQuadCities

Tornado watch in effect for portions of Eastern Iowa, Western, Central and Northern Illinois, and far Northeast Missouri until 1 am CT – @NWSQuadCities
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Crews have recovered 450-500 barrels of oil from the Refugio Oil Spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif.; estimated size of spill downgraded to 2,400 barrels at most - @countyofsb

Crews have recovered 450-500 barrels of oil from the Refugio Oil Spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif.; estimated size of spill downgraded to 2,400 barrels at most – @countyofsb
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2 dead in Albuquerque cherry picker fall, local media reports - @CalebJamesKOB

2 dead in Albuquerque cherry picker fall, local media reports – @CalebJamesKOB
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2 shot, including 7-year-old child in Dorchester area of Boston, police say - @fox25news

2 shot, including 7-year-old child in Dorchester area of Boston, police say – @fox25news
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2 dead in Albuquerque cherry picker fall, local media reports - @CalebJamesKOB

2 dead in Albuquerque cherry picker fall, local media reports – @CalebJamesKOB
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Photo: Large carp found in field in Little Axe, Okla., following heavy flooding - 'Dina' via @kfor

Photo: Large carp found in field in Little Axe, Okla., following heavy flooding – ‘Dina’ via @kfor
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City of San Marcos, Texas, reports 1st fatality in flood event; no word on man's identity - @CityofSanMarcos

City of San Marcos, Texas, reports 1st fatality in flood event; no word on man’s identity – @CityofSanMarcos
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Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski concedes defeat after exit poll shows him trailing - @AP

Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski concedes defeat after exit poll shows him trailing – @AP
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An estimated 300 homes flooded in San Marcos, Texas, after record rainfall, official says - @cnnbrk

An estimated 300 homes flooded in San Marcos, Texas, after record rainfall, official says – @cnnbrk
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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon commutes life sentence of man serving time for marijuana - @HuffPostPol

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon commutes life sentence of man serving time for marijuana – @HuffPostPol
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Juan Pablo Montoya has won the Indianapolis 500 for 2nd time - @WISH_TV

Juan Pablo Montoya has won the Indianapolis 500 for 2nd time – @WISH_TV
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Photo: Cows stuck in the middle of San Marcos river flooding in Texas - @LeAnn_Wallace

Photo: Cows stuck in the middle of San Marcos river flooding in Texas – @LeAnn_Wallace
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Actress, comedian Anne Meara, mom of Ben Stiller, dies at 85 - @AP

Actress, comedian Anne Meara, mom of Ben Stiller, dies at 85 – @AP
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Burkina Faso to exhume body of slain ex-leader Thomas Sankara - @AFPAfrica

Burkina Faso to exhume body of slain ex-leader Thomas Sankara – @AFPAfrica
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Update: Suspect in custody, located in 1500 block of 38th in Everett without incident after Snohomish County, Wash,, courthouse was evacuated - @SnoCoSheriff

Update: Suspect in custody, located in 1500 block of 38th in Everett without incident after Snohomish County, Wash,, courthouse was evacuated – @SnoCoSheriff
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Polish electoral committee says it prolongs election blackout until 8:30 am GMT - @Reuters

Polish electoral committee says it prolongs election blackout until 8:30 am GMT – @Reuters
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Photo: Flood waters have completely submerged the bridge at Scull Road outside of Martindale, Texas - @thrilcox

Photo: Flood waters have completely submerged the bridge at Scull Road outside of Martindale, Texas – @thrilcox
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Tornado confirmed in southwest Houston, Texas; EF-1 with 100 mph winds - @abc13houston

Tornado confirmed in southwest Houston, Texas; EF-1 with 100 mph winds – @abc13houston
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Exit poll finds Spain's ruing People's Party losing Madrid city election for 1st time since 1991 - @Reuters

Exit poll finds Spain’s ruing People’s Party losing Madrid city election for 1st time since 1991 – @Reuters
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Video: Flood waters remain after historic rainfall in Norman, Okla - @breakingweather

Video: Flood waters remain after historic rainfall in Norman, Okla – @breakingweather
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Update: A floor-by-floor search is underway at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Wash., for an armed man - @Q13FOX

Update: A floor-by-floor search is underway at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Wash., for an armed man – @Q13FOX
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Curfew beginning tonight at 9 pm and ending at 7 am for San Marcos, Wimberley and Unincorporated Hays County in Texas because of weather - @CityofSanMarcos

Curfew beginning tonight at 9 pm and ending at 7 am for San Marcos, Wimberley and Unincorporated Hays County in Texas because of weather – @CityofSanMarcos
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Snohomish County, Wash., courthouse evacuating due to intruder armed with knife and crowbar forced entry; multiple law enforcement officers on scene - @SnoCoSheriff

Snohomish County, Wash., courthouse evacuating due to intruder armed with knife and crowbar forced entry; multiple law enforcement officers on scene – @SnoCoSheriff
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Estimates of at least 400 homes damaged or destroyed in flood in Hays County, Texas - @stormchaser4850

Estimates of at least 400 homes damaged or destroyed in flood in Hays County, Texas – @stormchaser4850
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US, allies conduct 17 airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq - @Reuters

US, allies conduct 17 airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq – @Reuters
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135 children killed, 260 injured since March in Yemen, says UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake - @UNICEFmedia

135 children killed, 260 injured since March in Yemen, says UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake – @UNICEFmedia
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Photo: Abandoned vehicle from last night's flood event in Norman, Okla. - @reedtimmerTVN

Photo: Abandoned vehicle from last night’s flood event in Norman, Okla. – @reedtimmerTVN
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Fort Smith, Ark., has set a new all-time record for the wettest month in its history - @weatherchannel

Fort Smith, Ark., has set a new all-time record for the wettest month in its history – @weatherchannel
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Russell Crowe, who portrayed John Nash in 'A Beautiful Mind,' tweeted that he was 'stunned' by Nash's death - @AP

Russell Crowe, who portrayed John Nash in ‘A Beautiful Mind,’ tweeted that he was ‘stunned’ by Nash’s death – @AP
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No charges expected in NJ Turnpike crash that killed John Nash, prosecutor's spokesman says - @noahyc

No charges expected in NJ Turnpike crash that killed John Nash, prosecutor’s spokesman says – @noahyc
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Photo: Water levels in grand Prairie, Texas, getting close to homes - @GrandPrairiePD

Photo: Water levels in grand Prairie, Texas, getting close to homes – @GrandPrairiePD
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Magnitude 6.7 quake strikes north-northwest of Nuku'alofa, Tonga - USGS

Magnitude 6.7 quake strikes north-northwest of Nuku’alofa, Tonga – USGS
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Event to honor fallen heroes in Fort Smith, Ark., cancelled due to flooding - @4029news

Event to honor fallen heroes in Fort Smith, Ark., cancelled due to flooding – @4029news
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HANO officer found shot to death in Central City, police say - @wdsu

HANO officer found shot to death in Central City, police say – @wdsu
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Libyan government warplanes attack ship near port, air force commander says - @Reuters

Libyan government warplanes attack ship near port, air force commander says – @Reuters
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More: Cleveland police says charges in 71 arrests were mainly obstruction of justice and aggravated rioting - @NBCNews

More: Cleveland police says charges in 71 arrests were mainly obstruction of justice and aggravated rioting – @NBCNews
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the Islamic State's takeover of Ramadi is evidence that Iraqi forces do not have the 'will to fight' - @AP

Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the Islamic State’s takeover of Ramadi is evidence that Iraqi forces do not have the ‘will to fight’ – @AP
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'A Beautiful Mind' mathematician John Nash and his wife killed in New Jersey Turnpike crash, police say - @njdotcom

‘A Beautiful Mind’ mathematician John Nash and his wife killed in New Jersey Turnpike crash, police say – @njdotcom
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Photo: Smoke rises across Detroit's skyline from tanker fire on Interstate 375 ramp - @shargreaves

Photo: Smoke rises across Detroit’s skyline from tanker fire on Interstate 375 ramp – @shargreaves
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Iran agrees to 'managed' inspections to military sites for nuclear deal - FARS via @XHNews

Iran agrees to ‘managed’ inspections to military sites for nuclear deal – FARS via @XHNews
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Photo: National Guard responding to help in San Marcos, Texas - @PhotogPaul

Photo: National Guard responding to help in San Marcos, Texas – @PhotogPaul
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Burundi opposition parties end talks with government to protest assassination of opposition leader Zedi Feruzi - @cnnbrk

Burundi opposition parties end talks with government to protest assassination of opposition leader Zedi Feruzi – @cnnbrk
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Didier Drogba has announced that today will be his last game for Chelsea - @BBCSport

Didier Drogba has announced that today will be his last game for Chelsea – @BBCSport
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About 4,000 still without power in the Austin, Texas, area after severe storms - @statesman

About 4,000 still without power in the Austin, Texas, area after severe storms – @statesman
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Tornado warning for Harris County, Texas, issued until 7:00 AM CDT - @WeatherChannel

Tornado warning for Harris County, Texas, issued until 7:00 AM CDT – @WeatherChannel
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Greece will not make a debt repayment to the IMF due next month as it does not have the money, interior minister says - @Reuters

Greece will not make a debt repayment to the IMF due next month as it does not have the money, interior minister says – @Reuters
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Police probing deaths of man, woman and girl in Oxfordshire appeal for help in finding a man called Jed Allen - @BBCBreaking

Police probing deaths of man, woman and girl in Oxfordshire appeal for help in finding a man called Jed Allen – @BBCBreaking
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Syrian state TV says military helicopter crashed at northern air base, killing all its crew - @AP

Syrian state TV says military helicopter crashed at northern air base, killing all its crew – @AP
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Texas: Flash flood warnings issued for Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant County - @CBSDFW

Texas: Flash flood warnings issued for Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant County – @CBSDFW
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Person wounded by police in East Austin, Texas, shooting - @statesman

Person wounded by police in East Austin, Texas, shooting – @statesman
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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Photo: 3-alarm brush fire in hills of San Jose, Calif.; firefighters responding to scene - @nbcbayarea

Photo: 3-alarm brush fire in hills of San Jose, Calif.; firefighters responding to scene – @nbcbayarea
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1 dead, several injured after being hit by motorcycle in Hyattsville, Md., fire official says - @fox5newsdc

1 dead, several injured after being hit by motorcycle in Hyattsville, Md., fire official says – @fox5newsdc
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Editor's note: Police in Arlington, Va., have begun clearing the scene at the Pentagon City Mall. No hazard or danger to public, police say. Patrons are re-entering the evacuated portion - @ArlingtonVaPD - Jimmy

Editor’s note: Police in Arlington, Va., have begun clearing the scene at the Pentagon City Mall. No hazard or danger to public, police say. Patrons are re-entering the evacuated portion – @ArlingtonVaPD – Jimmy
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Editor's note: We're seeing reports indicating some stores at the Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Va., are being evacuated due to a suspicious package. We'll continue to monitor the situation and update accordingly. - Jimmy

Editor’s note: We’re seeing reports indicating some stores at the Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Va., are being evacuated due to a suspicious package. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and update accordingly. – Jimmy
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2-alarm fire burning in Hoboken, NJ, building; flames visible from across Hudson River - @ABC7NY

2-alarm fire burning in Hoboken, NJ, building; flames visible from across Hudson River – @ABC7NY
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Cuyahoga County, Ohio, judge says decision to announce Michael Brelo trial verdict over holiday weekend 'not made lightly'; 'prime consideration was to not delay the reading of the verdict any longer than necessary' - @clevelanddotcom

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, judge says decision to announce Michael Brelo trial verdict over holiday weekend ‘not made lightly'; ‘prime consideration was to not delay the reading of the verdict any longer than necessary’ – @clevelanddotcom
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Photo: Most demonstrators at Cleveland's Cudell Recreation Center, where Tamir Rice was shot by an officer, are leaving - @BlackwellTweets

Photo: Most demonstrators at Cleveland’s Cudell Recreation Center, where Tamir Rice was shot by an officer, are leaving – @BlackwellTweets
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Interstate 40 near Foss, Okla., closed due to flooding, law enforcement reports - @breakingweather

Interstate 40 near Foss, Okla., closed due to flooding, law enforcement reports – @breakingweather
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National Weather Service: Storms with heavy rainfall will likely worsen ongoing flooding in Amarillo, Texas, through 5 pm CT - @NWSAmarillo

National Weather Service: Storms with heavy rainfall will likely worsen ongoing flooding in Amarillo, Texas, through 5 pm CT – @NWSAmarillo
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Cleveland police chief asks residents to keep kids close this weekend; says they will keep traffic moving downtown, will not tolerate violence following Michael Brelo verdict - @SarahBuduson

Cleveland police chief asks residents to keep kids close this weekend; says they will keep traffic moving downtown, will not tolerate violence following Michael Brelo verdict – @SarahBuduson
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Photo: Protesters March against Monsanto and for labeling of genetically modified food in Oklahoma City - @KylenMills

Photo: Protesters March against Monsanto and for labeling of genetically modified food in Oklahoma City – @KylenMills
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UK Prime Minister David Cameron: 'Congratulations to the people of Ireland, after voting for same-sex marriage, making clear you are equal if you are straight or gay' - @David_Cameron

UK Prime Minister David Cameron: ‘Congratulations to the people of Ireland, after voting for same-sex marriage, making clear you are equal if you are straight or gay’ – @David_Cameron
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Live video: March in Cleveland following Michael Brelo verdict, 6-month anniversary of Tamir Rice shooting - @WesleyLowery on Periscope

Live video: March in Cleveland following Michael Brelo verdict, 6-month anniversary of Tamir Rice shooting – @WesleyLowery on Periscope
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At least 4 people injured at Sasquatch! Music Festival after drive drives through campground, Grant County, Wash., sheriff's office says; all injuries appear to be non-life threatening, driver in custody - @KHQLocalNews

At least 4 people injured at Sasquatch! Music Festival after drive drives through campground, Grant County, Wash., sheriff’s office says; all injuries appear to be non-life threatening, driver in custody – @KHQLocalNews
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tweets, 'Well done, Ireland' after gay marriage referendum approved - @HillaryClinton

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tweets, ‘Well done, Ireland’ after gay marriage referendum approved – @HillaryClinton
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Photo: Barcelona fans honor Xavi Hernandez with large banner in his final game at Camp Nou - @SportsCenter

Photo: Barcelona fans honor Xavi Hernandez with large banner in his final game at Camp Nou – @SportsCenter
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Tornado watch issued until 7 pm CT for parts of Texas and Oklahoma, including Wichita Falls, Lubbock and Amarillo - @weatherchannel

Tornado watch issued until 7 pm CT for parts of Texas and Oklahoma, including Wichita Falls, Lubbock and Amarillo – @weatherchannel
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Sedalia, Mo., police confirm double homicide suspect James Horn shot, killed in shootout - @41ActionNews

Sedalia, Mo., police confirm double homicide suspect James Horn shot, killed in shootout – @41ActionNews
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No reports of injuries or damages after 3.3-magnitude earthquake felt in Los Angeles - @KTLA

No reports of injuries or damages after 3.3-magnitude earthquake felt in Los Angeles – @KTLA
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Ohio Gov. John Kasich: Even in the middle of the strong feelings many have today we can't lose sight of how Ohio has begun to successfully come together - @WEWS

Ohio Gov. John Kasich: Even in the middle of the strong feelings many have today we can’t lose sight of how Ohio has begun to successfully come together – @WEWS
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Photo: Casket with Tamir Rice's photo left outside Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Prosecutor Tim McGinty's home - @evanmac3

Photo: Casket with Tamir Rice’s photo left outside Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Prosecutor Tim McGinty’s home – @evanmac3
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Cleveland police chief: Officer Michael Brelo and others involved in 2012 shooting will face administrative hearings if they violated police policy - @CityofCleveland

Cleveland police chief: Officer Michael Brelo and others involved in 2012 shooting will face administrative hearings if they violated police policy – @CityofCleveland
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Justice Department's Civil Rights Division says it will review Cleveland officer Michael Brelo case - statement

Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division says it will review Cleveland officer Michael Brelo case – statement
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Catholic archbishop murdered during El Salvador civil war, Oscar Romero, has been beatified - @BBCBreaking

Catholic archbishop murdered during El Salvador civil war, Oscar Romero, has been beatified – @BBCBreaking
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Cuyahoga County, Ohio, prosecutor on officer Michael Brelo case: Accepts verdict, believes case will prevent future deaths in Cleveland

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, prosecutor on officer Michael Brelo case: Accepts verdict, believes case will prevent future deaths in Cleveland
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Rep Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, on Michael Brelo verdict: 'This is a stunning setback on the road to justice for Timothy Russell, Malissa Williams, and the people of Cleveland'; 'We need sweeping, systemic changes in how our law enforcement works and interacts with the community' - @RepMarciaFudge

Rep Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, on Michael Brelo verdict: ‘This is a stunning setback on the road to justice for Timothy Russell, Malissa Williams, and the people of Cleveland'; ‘We need sweeping, systemic changes in how our law enforcement works and interacts with the community’ – @RepMarciaFudge
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Photo: Demonstrators holding mock funeral for Tamir Rice at Cleveland's Impett Park - @evanmac3

Photo: Demonstrators holding mock funeral for Tamir Rice at Cleveland’s Impett Park – @evanmac3
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Photo: Protesters holding hands, chanting outside Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Justice Center after Cleveland officer found not guilty in fatal shooting of 2 unarmed suspects - @HomaBash

Photo: Protesters holding hands, chanting outside Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Justice Center after Cleveland officer found not guilty in fatal shooting of 2 unarmed suspects – @HomaBash
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Somali military official says Islamic extremists attack 2 rural towns, 18 people killed - @AP

Somali military official says Islamic extremists attack 2 rural towns, 18 people killed – @AP
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Cleveland Councilman Jeff Johnson says officer Michael Brelo should lose badge, gun; says internal review will now follow to determine discipline, if any, from police department - @PhilTrexler

Cleveland Councilman Jeff Johnson says officer Michael Brelo should lose badge, gun; says internal review will now follow to determine discipline, if any, from police department – @PhilTrexler
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Judge finds Cleveland officer Michael Brelo not guilty of voluntary manslaughter in shooting of 2 unarmed suspects - @clevelanddotcom

Judge finds Cleveland officer Michael Brelo not guilty of voluntary manslaughter in shooting of 2 unarmed suspects – @clevelanddotcom
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Of votes tallied so far, Ireland gay marriage referendum Yes vote running at 62.6%; official counting continues - @guardian

Of votes tallied so far, Ireland gay marriage referendum Yes vote running at 62.6%; official counting continues – @guardian
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Update: Judge says Cleveland officer Michael Brelo caused at least 1 fatal wound, if not 5 to Malissa Williams, but that other officers also fired fatal shots - @Ida_in_Cle

Update: Judge says Cleveland officer Michael Brelo caused at least 1 fatal wound, if not 5 to Malissa Williams, but that other officers also fired fatal shots – @Ida_in_Cle
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1st official result in Irish gay marriage referendum declared in Sligo/North Leitrim with 53.6% yes, 46.4% no - @rtenews

1st official result in Irish gay marriage referendum declared in Sligo/North Leitrim with 53.6% yes, 46.4% no – @rtenews
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Photo: Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo and attorneys back in the courtroom ahead of verdict in voluntary manslaughter case - @Ida_in_Cle

Photo: Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo and attorneys back in the courtroom ahead of verdict in voluntary manslaughter case – @Ida_in_Cle
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National Weather Service: High risk of excessive rainfall for deep southern Texas with moderate risk extending into Kansas - @NWSWPC

National Weather Service: High risk of excessive rainfall for deep southern Texas with moderate risk extending into Kansas – @NWSWPC
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Slight risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas; large hail, tornadoes, damaging winds possible - @NWSSPC

Slight risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas; large hail, tornadoes, damaging winds possible – @NWSSPC
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Video: Thunderstorms seen over Mexico from International Space Station - @AstroTerry

Video: Thunderstorms seen over Mexico from International Space Station – @AstroTerry
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UN officials in Djibouti say they have taken charge of aid supplies carried by Iranian boat headed for Yemen - @AFP

UN officials in Djibouti say they have taken charge of aid supplies carried by Iranian boat headed for Yemen – @AFP
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Flash flood warnings in effect for Amarillo and most of Deaf Smith County, Texas, through 11 am CT - @NWSAmarillo

Flash flood warnings in effect for Amarillo and most of Deaf Smith County, Texas, through 11 am CT – @NWSAmarillo
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Final tally for Dublin Central constituency passes same-sex marriage by 72%; votes continue to be counted across Ireland - @Independent_ie

Final tally for Dublin Central constituency passes same-sex marriage by 72%; votes continue to be counted across Ireland – @Independent_ie
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US and allies staged 22 air strikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq, 5 in Syria during most recent 24-hour reporting period, joint command says - @Reuters

US and allies staged 22 air strikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq, 5 in Syria during most recent 24-hour reporting period, joint command says – @Reuters
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Greek PM Alexis Tsipras says negotiations with international lenders on a cash-for-reforms deal are in final stretch, will not involve further pension cuts and harsh austerity - @Reuters

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras says negotiations with international lenders on a cash-for-reforms deal are in final stretch, will not involve further pension cuts and harsh austerity – @Reuters
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Photo: People gather at Dublin Castle ahead of the reading of results in Ireland's referendum to legalize same-sex marriage - @MartinaFitzg

Photo: People gather at Dublin Castle ahead of the reading of results in Ireland’s referendum to legalize same-sex marriage – @MartinaFitzg
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Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny says same-sex marriage referendum likely to pass, vote shows Ireland's 'pioneering leadership' to the world - @independent.ie

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny says same-sex marriage referendum likely to pass, vote shows Ireland’s ‘pioneering leadership’ to the world – @independent.ie
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Editor's note: We are seeing reports on social media of a possible earthquake near Acapulco, Mexico, and will report further if there is confirmation. - Tricia

Editor’s note: We are seeing reports on social media of a possible earthquake near Acapulco, Mexico, and will report further if there is confirmation. – Tricia
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Photo: An Edinburgh memorial service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Quintishill rail disaster, in which more than 200 people were killed, mainly Scottish soldiers - @BBCScotlandNews

Photo: An Edinburgh memorial service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Quintishill rail disaster, in which more than 200 people were killed, mainly Scottish soldiers – @BBCScotlandNews
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65-year-old German woman gives birth to quadruplets in Ukraine, RTL television reports - @AFP

65-year-old German woman gives birth to quadruplets in Ukraine, RTL television reports – @AFP
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Photo: Witnesses say the principal of this Pakistani school was taken into custody by police after the roof collapsed Saturday, severely injuring 9 students - @livenewspakcom

Photo: Witnesses say the principal of this Pakistani school was taken into custody by police after the roof collapsed Saturday, severely injuring 9 students – @livenewspakcom
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European Central Bank President Mario Draghi tells Rome conference that indebted countries must act quickly on recommended reforms, as, 'The current situation in the euro area demonstrates that this delay could be dangerous' - @ReutersBiz

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi tells Rome conference that indebted countries must act quickly on recommended reforms, as, ‘The current situation in the euro area demonstrates that this delay could be dangerous’ – @ReutersBiz
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Friday, May 22, 2015

Report: Brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un is spotted in London at Eric Clapton concert - @SkyNews

Report: Brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un is spotted in London at Eric Clapton concert – @SkyNews
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Las Vegas highway ramps 'remain structurally sound and safe for travel' after Friday's earthquake, says state Department of Transportation - @8NewsNow

Las Vegas highway ramps ‘remain structurally sound and safe for travel’ after Friday’s earthquake, says state Department of Transportation – @8NewsNow
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Crews battle fully-involved house fire in Ware, Mass - @WMassNews

Crews battle fully-involved house fire in Ware, Mass – @WMassNews
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Influential bassist Louis Johnson, of the funk and R&B duo the Brothers Johnson, dies at age 60 - @@1alivenews

Influential bassist Louis Johnson, of the funk and R&B duo the Brothers Johnson, dies at age 60 – @@1alivenews
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Los Angeles district attorney declines to press charges against Jean Kasem for elder abuse or neglect of her husband Casey Kasem - @ABC7Courts

Los Angeles district attorney declines to press charges against Jean Kasem for elder abuse or neglect of her husband Casey Kasem – @ABC7Courts
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Brush fire in Brevard County, Fla., now burning structures in addition to shutting down part of I-95 - @MSaltWFTV

Brush fire in Brevard County, Fla., now burning structures in addition to shutting down part of I-95 – @MSaltWFTV
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Video: Friends and relatives of victims of bus crash with FedEx truck in Orland, Calif., listen to California Highway Patrol announce investigation results - @ABC7Carlos

Video: Friends and relatives of victims of bus crash with FedEx truck in Orland, Calif., listen to California Highway Patrol announce investigation results – @ABC7Carlos
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US prosecutors agree to new trial for man convicted of 2001 slaying of intern Chandra Levy - @mcclatchydc

US prosecutors agree to new trial for man convicted of 2001 slaying of intern Chandra Levy – @mcclatchydc
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American Airlines flight 202 has landed safely at LAX airport after reporting earlier problem - @NBCNews

American Airlines flight 202 has landed safely at LAX airport after reporting earlier problem – @NBCNews
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91 reservoirs in India said to be at only 28% capacity before onset of monsoon season - @timesofindia

91 reservoirs in India said to be at only 28% capacity before onset of monsoon season – @timesofindia
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Wal-Mart announces new position on issues of animal welfare and the use of antibiotics in farm animals - @CNBC

Wal-Mart announces new position on issues of animal welfare and the use of antibiotics in farm animals – @CNBC
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Authorities arrest 14 in week-long human trafficking operation in Tennessee - @WSMV

Authorities arrest 14 in week-long human trafficking operation in Tennessee – @WSMV
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Mexican official: About 40 dead in shootout in Michoacán state cartel stronghold - @AP

Mexican official: About 40 dead in shootout in Michoacán state cartel stronghold – @AP
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US stocks traded mixed as investors eyed inflation data and Fed Chair Janet Yellen's speech; Dow closes off about 53 - @CNBC

US stocks traded mixed as investors eyed inflation data and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s speech; Dow closes off about 53 – @CNBC
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Spokesman: Arkansas police destroyed a record outlining a nearly decade-old investigation into reality TV star Josh Duggar - @AP

Spokesman: Arkansas police destroyed a record outlining a nearly decade-old investigation into reality TV star Josh Duggar – @AP
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Image: Email to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2012 shows federal officials asked Google and YouTube to block anti-Muslim film that sparked violence - @jamiedupree

Image: Email to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2012 shows federal officials asked Google and YouTube to block anti-Muslim film that sparked violence – @jamiedupree
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Editor's note: The U.S. Senate has several high-profile bills to work on before leaving for a week-long Memorial Day recess. Senators need to finish work on "fast-track" trade legislation, expiring provisions of the Patriot Act and an extension of the Highway Trust Fund, The Hill reports. Senators are currently working on a deal to allow for more amendment votes on the trade promotion authority bill. There is also still no agreement on a House-passed NSA reform bill that would also deal with provisions of the Patriot Act before they expire on June. 1. It's unclear if a "clean" extension of the NSA's power or if the House version would pass the Senate. - Stephanie

Editor’s note: The U.S. Senate has several high-profile bills to work on before leaving for a week-long Memorial Day recess. Senators need to finish work on “fast-track” trade legislation, expiring provisions of the Patriot Act and an extension of the Highway Trust Fund, The Hill reports. Senators are currently working on a deal to allow for more amendment votes on the trade promotion authority bill. There is also still no agreement on a House-passed NSA reform bill that would also deal with provisions of the Patriot Act before they expire on June. 1. It’s unclear if a “clean” extension of the NSA’s power or if the House version would pass the Senate. – Stephanie
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Adult FriendFinder says no evidence any financial information or passwords compromised in 'potential data security incident' - @adultfriendfind

Adult FriendFinder says no evidence any financial information or passwords compromised in ‘potential data security incident’ – @adultfriendfind
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Editor's note: A news site in Mexico is reporting that a gun battle in Michoacan state has left as many as 43 civilians and 3 soldiers dead. That estimate, published by Quadratín Michoacán, is higher than the death toll, attributed to a government official, cited by Reuters. - Tom

Editor’s note: A news site in Mexico is reporting that a gun battle in Michoacan state has left as many as 43 civilians and 3 soldiers dead. That estimate, published by Quadratín Michoacán, is higher than the death toll, attributed to a government official, cited by Reuters. – Tom
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3 killed by two grenades in Burundi capital, police say - @AFP

3 killed by two grenades in Burundi capital, police say – @AFP
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Study: Rape on US university campuses reaches 'epidemic' levels; more than 15% of respondents at unnamed New York university disclosed rape or attempted rape in 2 semesters - @Reuters

Study: Rape on US university campuses reaches ‘epidemic’ levels; more than 15% of respondents at unnamed New York university disclosed rape or attempted rape in 2 semesters – @Reuters
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IMF: The Bank of Japan, government are overly optimistic about Japan's economic prospects - @Reuters

IMF: The Bank of Japan, government are overly optimistic about Japan’s economic prospects – @Reuters
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Brewers pitcher Will Smith gets 8-game suspension for having prohibited substance on his arm during Thursday's game - @MLB_PR

Brewers pitcher Will Smith gets 8-game suspension for having prohibited substance on his arm during Thursday’s game – @MLB_PR
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US and its allies conducted 20 airstrikes in Iraq and Syria over most recent 24-hour reporting period - Combined Joint Task Force statement

US and its allies conducted 20 airstrikes in Iraq and Syria over most recent 24-hour reporting period – Combined Joint Task Force statement
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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen: Rate hike appropriate this year if economy improves - @CNBCnow

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen: Rate hike appropriate this year if economy improves – @CNBCnow
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Drought level downgraded after rains soak Southeast Colorado farms - @denverpost

Drought level downgraded after rains soak Southeast Colorado farms – @denverpost
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Driver shot by Georgia State Patrol officer during traffic stop on Interstate 75; condition not known - @cbs46

Driver shot by Georgia State Patrol officer during traffic stop on Interstate 75; condition not known – @cbs46
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Department of Transportation issues corrective action order against pipeline owner over oil spill near Santa Barbara, safety agency says - @Reuters

Department of Transportation issues corrective action order against pipeline owner over oil spill near Santa Barbara, safety agency says – @Reuters
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More: US State Department says former Secretary Hillary Clinton emails don't change essential facts or understanding of Benghazi review findings - @justinsink

More: US State Department says former Secretary Hillary Clinton emails don’t change essential facts or understanding of Benghazi review findings – @justinsink
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Report: Senior House GOP source says NSA programs will lapse if Senate doesn't pass House bill; If Senate OKs something different, House won't return - @ChadPergram

Report: Senior House GOP source says NSA programs will lapse if Senate doesn’t pass House bill; If Senate OKs something different, House won’t return – @ChadPergram
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Photo: With a Torah at his side, President Obama concludes his speech from the pulpit of Adas Israel synagogue in Washington, DC - @markknoller

Photo: With a Torah at his side, President Obama concludes his speech from the pulpit of Adas Israel synagogue in Washington, DC – @markknoller
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At Congregation Adas Israel in DC, President Obama reiterates support for a Palestinian state, but says, 'that's not easy - the Palestinians are not the easiest of partners' - @IsaacDovere

At Congregation Adas Israel in DC, President Obama reiterates support for a Palestinian state, but says, ‘that’s not easy – the Palestinians are not the easiest of partners’ – @IsaacDovere
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Wal-Mart urges thousands of US suppliers to curb use of antibiotics in farm animals, improve treatment - @AP

Wal-Mart urges thousands of US suppliers to curb use of antibiotics in farm animals, improve treatment – @AP
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Photo: A sign in favor of same-sex marriage is seen on a Dublin street; voters are going to the polls Friday to decide on a referendum on the issue - Instagram user nimas_nimenos

Photo: A sign in favor of same-sex marriage is seen on a Dublin street; voters are going to the polls Friday to decide on a referendum on the issue – Instagram user nimas_nimenos
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Photo: Crews work to bring down an unclothed man who climbed atop a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., bridge - @nbc6

Photo: Crews work to bring down an unclothed man who climbed atop a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., bridge – @nbc6
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Ex Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael to 'decline' ministerial severance payment over role in leaking controversial memo - @BBCBreaking

Ex Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael to ‘decline’ ministerial severance payment over role in leaking controversial memo – @BBCBreaking
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Condition improves from critical to serious for Bryson Chaplain, 1 of 2 men shot by Olympia, Wash., police officer - @Q13FOX

Condition improves from critical to serious for Bryson Chaplain, 1 of 2 men shot by Olympia, Wash., police officer – @Q13FOX
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Photo: Crews work to contain a cow found running loose near Interstate 295 in Mercer County, NJ - @matt_odonnell

Photo: Crews work to contain a cow found running loose near Interstate 295 in Mercer County, NJ – @matt_odonnell
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Dutch government suggests IPO for ABM AMRO bank; could begin trading by 4th quarter 2015 - @Reuters

Dutch government suggests IPO for ABM AMRO bank; could begin trading by 4th quarter 2015 – @Reuters
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Photo: Police block off the lower level of NYC's Grand Central Terminal as part of an unspecified investigation - @maxine_builder

Photo: Police block off the lower level of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal as part of an unspecified investigation – @maxine_builder
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Police activity at NYC's Grand Central Terminal is causing delays of 15 to 20 minutes for trains in both directions - @MetroNorth

Police activity at NYC’s Grand Central Terminal is causing delays of 15 to 20 minutes for trains in both directions – @MetroNorth
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Dutch government decides bank ABN Amro, which was nationalized in a state bail-out, will be returned to market in stages - @Reuters

Dutch government decides bank ABN Amro, which was nationalized in a state bail-out, will be returned to market in stages – @Reuters
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Consumer prices rose 0.1% in April as inflation remains tame - @USATODAY

Consumer prices rose 0.1% in April as inflation remains tame – @USATODAY
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EU President Jean-Claude Juncker to visit UK on Monday for talks on EU reform, UK official says - @Reuters

EU President Jean-Claude Juncker to visit UK on Monday for talks on EU reform, UK official says – @Reuters
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Saudi interior ministry says bomb targeted mosque in the village of al-Qadeeh in eastern Saudi Arabia - @AlArabiya_Eng

Saudi interior ministry says bomb targeted mosque in the village of al-Qadeeh in eastern Saudi Arabia – @AlArabiya_Eng
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Bomb explodes at Shi'ite Houthi mosque Sana'a, injuring 13 people, Yemen security official says - @Reuters

Bomb explodes at Shi’ite Houthi mosque Sana’a, injuring 13 people, Yemen security official says – @Reuters
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German airline Lufthansa considering randomized medical checks for pilots following deadly Germanwings crash - @BBCNews

German airline Lufthansa considering randomized medical checks for pilots following deadly Germanwings crash – @BBCNews
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Suicide bomber hits Shi'ite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia during Friday prayers, killing, wounding several people - @Reuters

Suicide bomber hits Shi’ite mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia during Friday prayers, killing, wounding several people – @Reuters
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UK bombmaker Anis Sardar sentenced to minimum of 38 years for killing US soldier in Iraq - @BBCBreaking

UK bombmaker Anis Sardar sentenced to minimum of 38 years for killing US soldier in Iraq – @BBCBreaking
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Photo: Damage seen after earlier reported tornado in Columbus County, NC - @wectnews

Photo: Damage seen after earlier reported tornado in Columbus County, NC – @wectnews
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Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., reiterates Senate will finish trade bill before leaving for recess; says NSA reform and highway bill still on docket - @ChadPergram

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., reiterates Senate will finish trade bill before leaving for recess; says NSA reform and highway bill still on docket – @ChadPergram
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Pentagon: Lockheed Martin wins $735.5 million contract to maintain and operate several US military secure communications satellites - @Reuters

Pentagon: Lockheed Martin wins $ 735.5 million contract to maintain and operate several US military secure communications satellites – @Reuters
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Omaha police say suspect was asked to stop and fired 3 shots at officer on first confrontation - @LeAnneMorman6

Omaha police say suspect was asked to stop and fired 3 shots at officer on first confrontation – @LeAnneMorman6
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FriendFinder Networks says it is aware of report that dating website Adult FriendFider was hacked; 'We have already begun working closely with law enforcement and have launched a comprehensive investigation' - @BBCNews

FriendFinder Networks says it is aware of report that dating website Adult FriendFider was hacked; ‘We have already begun working closely with law enforcement and have launched a comprehensive investigation’ – @BBCNews
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More: Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby says some charges against 6 officers in Freddie Gray case were revised in grand jury indictment - @justin_fenton

More: Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby says some charges against 6 officers in Freddie Gray case were revised in grand jury indictment – @justin_fenton
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Linda Pawlik, estranged wife of 'Star Trek: Voyager' actor Robert Picardo, charged as accessory in Los Angeles murder, police say - @NYDailyNews

Linda Pawlik, estranged wife of ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ actor Robert Picardo, charged as accessory in Los Angeles murder, police say – @NYDailyNews
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More: Joint Task Force commander says 'We regret the unintentional loss of lives' after announcing 2 children were likely killed in US airstrike in Syria - @NBCNews

More: Joint Task Force commander says ‘We regret the unintentional loss of lives’ after announcing 2 children were likely killed in US airstrike in Syria – @NBCNews
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Update: Police say 24-year-old man shot, killed by officers in Hackensack, NJ; unclear what sparked shooting - @njdotcom

Update: Police say 24-year-old man shot, killed by officers in Hackensack, NJ; unclear what sparked shooting – @njdotcom
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State's Attorney for Baltimore says there will be a 4:30 pm ET press conference on Freddie Gray investigation - @BaltimoreSAO

State’s Attorney for Baltimore says there will be a 4:30 pm ET press conference on Freddie Gray investigation – @BaltimoreSAO
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Court delays sex change surgery of transgender California inmate after board approves parole - @AP

Court delays sex change surgery of transgender California inmate after board approves parole – @AP
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70-year-old woman barricaded in Topanga, Calif., mobile home; police say situation started with medical call this morning - @ABC7

70-year-old woman barricaded in Topanga, Calif., mobile home; police say situation started with medical call this morning – @ABC7
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Washington Environmental Council: Shell lost its appeal of a Skagit County, Wash., decision to require an EIS for their proposed oil train facility - @SAWohlfeil

Washington Environmental Council: Shell lost its appeal of a Skagit County, Wash., decision to require an EIS for their proposed oil train facility – @SAWohlfeil
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US Justice Department: Hinds County, Miss., 'fails to protect prisoners from harm'; alleges county holds prisoners beyond release dates - @WLBT

US Justice Department: Hinds County, Miss., ‘fails to protect prisoners from harm'; alleges county holds prisoners beyond release dates – @WLBT
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Photo: Cuban journalists covering US-Cuba talks pose for photo at White House lectern - Jeff Goldman via @markknoller

Photo: Cuban journalists covering US-Cuba talks pose for photo at White House lectern – Jeff Goldman via @markknoller
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Dr. Oz jumps over railing to help woman who reportedly collapsed at Jacksonville, Fla., during his tour - @wjxt4

Dr. Oz jumps over railing to help woman who reportedly collapsed at Jacksonville, Fla., during his tour – @wjxt4
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Video: Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils new 'Terminator Genisys' trailer - @Schwarzenegger

Video: Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils new ‘Terminator Genisys’ trailer – @Schwarzenegger
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House Speaker Boehner, R-Ohio, says he wants new Obama administration strategy to fight Islamic State; State Department's Marie Harf says they have a strategy they believe is the right 1 - @ChadPergram

House Speaker Boehner, R-Ohio, says he wants new Obama administration strategy to fight Islamic State; State Department’s Marie Harf says they have a strategy they believe is the right 1 – @ChadPergram
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Law enforcement sources tell @NBCNewYork that US Marshals and NYPD picked up Daron Dylon Wint's girlfriend at her apartment in Brooklyn; she is talking to police in 69th Precinct, not under arrest

Law enforcement sources tell @NBCNewYork that US Marshals and NYPD picked up Daron Dylon Wint’s girlfriend at her apartment in Brooklyn; she is talking to police in 69th Precinct, not under arrest
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Photo: Little activity at standoff scene in Charleston, SC; authorities will talk when situation over - @RobMalliaWCIV4

Photo: Little activity at standoff scene in Charleston, SC; authorities will talk when situation over – @RobMalliaWCIV4
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Olympia, Wash., police chief says 2 men shot by officer were unarmed; says he doesn't have all the details of 'confrontation,' adds that many objects can be considered potentially deadly weapons - @drewmikk

Olympia, Wash., police chief says 2 men shot by officer were unarmed; says he doesn’t have all the details of ‘confrontation,’ adds that many objects can be considered potentially deadly weapons – @drewmikk
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Law enforcement official tells @CNN that NYPD and US Marshals went to a home in Brooklyn, NY, looking for Daron Dylon Wint earlier today - @vplus

Law enforcement official tells @CNN that NYPD and US Marshals went to a home in Brooklyn, NY, looking for Daron Dylon Wint earlier today – @vplus
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Video: Police still monitoring standoff scene in Charleston, SC - @KRBolster

Video: Police still monitoring standoff scene in Charleston, SC – @KRBolster
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Police Chief Cathy Lanier: Daron Wint is believed to connected to the family 'through the business'; Wint worked for American Iron Works - @MoriahBee

Police Chief Cathy Lanier: Daron Wint is believed to connected to the family ‘through the business'; Wint worked for American Iron Works – @MoriahBee
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Sen. Rand Paul's, R-Ky., 10-hour anti-Patriot Act speech: 'I hate to tell you this, but I missed the whole thing'; says it wasn't a true filibuster - @ChadPergram

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Sen. Rand Paul’s, R-Ky., 10-hour anti-Patriot Act speech: ‘I hate to tell you this, but I missed the whole thing'; says it wasn’t a true filibuster – @ChadPergram
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Senate Appropriations Committee passes $163.7 billion spending plan for Veterans Affairs 2016 spending, largely along party lines and $800 million less than White House request - @LeoShane

Senate Appropriations Committee passes $ 163.7 billion spending plan for Veterans Affairs 2016 spending, largely along party lines and $ 800 million less than White House request – @LeoShane
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Reports of shots fired in Charleston, SC, near standoff scene - @MatthewGladwell, @ABCnews4jbruce

Reports of shots fired in Charleston, SC, near standoff scene – @MatthewGladwell, @ABCnews4jbruce
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David Letterman's final 'Late Show' averages 9.3 local rating, highest score since 2005; full ratings available later Thursday - @THR

David Letterman’s final ‘Late Show’ averages 9.3 local rating, highest score since 2005; full ratings available later Thursday – @THR
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More: 12 Democratic senators voted to end debate on the 'fast-track' trade legislation, which Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., oppose - @thehill

More: 12 Democratic senators voted to end debate on the ‘fast-track’ trade legislation, which Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., oppose – @thehill
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Editor's note: After voting to end debate on the "fast-track" trade bill, the U.S. Senate will now vote on amendments before a final vote on the bill, which is likely Friday, The New York Times says. Amendments include an effort to demand any deals address currency manipulation. - Stephanie

Editor’s note: After voting to end debate on the “fast-track” trade bill, the U.S. Senate will now vote on amendments before a final vote on the bill, which is likely Friday, The New York Times says. Amendments include an effort to demand any deals address currency manipulation. – Stephanie
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Federal officials give tentative nod to Medicaid funds key to Florida budget battle - @orlandosentinel

Federal officials give tentative nod to Medicaid funds key to Florida budget battle – @orlandosentinel
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1st Libor defendant, Tom Hayes, faces jury trial in London next Tuesday - @Reuters

1st Libor defendant, Tom Hayes, faces jury trial in London next Tuesday – @Reuters
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West Africa's health systems need urgent rebuilding post-Ebola, WHO says - @Reuters

West Africa’s health systems need urgent rebuilding post-Ebola, WHO says – @Reuters
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eBay to roll out new method of free express shipping and returns - @FoxBusiness

eBay to roll out new method of free express shipping and returns – @FoxBusiness
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Unions suspend planned Bank Holiday UK rail strike - @itvnews

Unions suspend planned Bank Holiday UK rail strike – @itvnews
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More: Thurston County Critical Incident Team is investigating the Olympia, Wash., officer-involved shooting, officer is on administrative leave, police say - @Q13FOX

More: Thurston County Critical Incident Team is investigating the Olympia, Wash., officer-involved shooting, officer is on administrative leave, police say – @Q13FOX
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Turkish intelligence helped ship arms to Syrian Islamist rebel areas in late 2013 and early 2014, according to court documents - @Reuters

Turkish intelligence helped ship arms to Syrian Islamist rebel areas in late 2013 and early 2014, according to court documents – @Reuters
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Russian Foreign Minster Lavrov, before meeting of President Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi, says Moscow ready to supply weapons to Iraq - @Reuters

Russian Foreign Minster Lavrov, before meeting of President Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi, says Moscow ready to supply weapons to Iraq – @Reuters
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Lumber Liquidators falls in pre-market trading after CEO's surprise resignation - @markets

Lumber Liquidators falls in pre-market trading after CEO’s surprise resignation – @markets
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Applications for US unemployment benefits rose last week yet remain at historically low levels - @AP

Applications for US unemployment benefits rose last week yet remain at historically low levels – @AP
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Olympia, Wash., police officer has shot 2 people near Capital High School suspected of shoplifting and assault - @MarkWrightKING5

Olympia, Wash., police officer has shot 2 people near Capital High School suspected of shoplifting and assault – @MarkWrightKING5
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5 Minnesota men accused of conspiring to go to Syria to join Islamic State plead not guilty - @AP

5 Minnesota men accused of conspiring to go to Syria to join Islamic State plead not guilty – @AP
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Man dies after fire breaks out at homeless encampment in West Hollywood - @KTLA

Man dies after fire breaks out at homeless encampment in West Hollywood – @KTLA
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Photo: Suspect in Berkeley County, SC, sheriff deputy shooting located, standoff underway - @Live5News

Photo: Suspect in Berkeley County, SC, sheriff deputy shooting located, standoff underway – @Live5News
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CVS Health to buy Omnicare for $98 per share - @CNBCnow

CVS Health to buy Omnicare for $ 98 per share – @CNBCnow
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Britain's Royal Mail reports rise in profits, up 6% to £740 million - @pressassoc

Britain’s Royal Mail reports rise in profits, up 6% to £740 million – @pressassoc
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Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee bows out of Iowa Straw Poll - @bpolitics

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee bows out of Iowa Straw Poll – @bpolitics
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Police say suspect in standoff in Charleston, SC, is suspect wanted for last week's shooting of Berkeley County Sheriff Lt. Will Rogers - @ChaunteLive5

Police say suspect in standoff in Charleston, SC, is suspect wanted for last week’s shooting of Berkeley County Sheriff Lt. Will Rogers – @ChaunteLive5
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UK Prime Minister David Cameron says 'controlling immigration is in no way contrary to our beliefs of a diverse Britain' - @SkyNews

UK Prime Minister David Cameron says ‘controlling immigration is in no way contrary to our beliefs of a diverse Britain’ – @SkyNews
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1 Ukrainian serviceman killed, 8 wounded in past 24 hours, in restive eastern Ukraine, military says - @Reuters

1 Ukrainian serviceman killed, 8 wounded in past 24 hours, in restive eastern Ukraine, military says – @Reuters
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Omaha Police confirm 7-year veteran officer, identified as Kerrie Orozco, has died after being shot in line of duty - @JoeChiodo

Omaha Police confirm 7-year veteran officer, identified as Kerrie Orozco, has died after being shot in line of duty – @JoeChiodo
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Omnicare shares pop nearly 3% in post-market trading after report that CVS is in advanced talks to buy company - @CNBCnow

Omnicare shares pop nearly 3% in post-market trading after report that CVS is in advanced talks to buy company – @CNBCnow
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Photo: Heavy police president at Omaha hospital where officer taken after shooting; press conference expected soon - @LenaTIllett

Photo: Heavy police president at Omaha hospital where officer taken after shooting; press conference expected soon – @LenaTIllett
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former Houston man files lawsuit against Blue Bell, claiming listeria infection - @KVUE

former Houston man files lawsuit against Blue Bell, claiming listeria infection – @KVUE
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Sinai Province militants call for attacks on Egypt's judges, according to audio statement - @Reuters

Sinai Province militants call for attacks on Egypt’s judges, according to audio statement – @Reuters
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Update: Woman detained after making bomb threat at federal building in downtown Los Angeles - @latimes

Update: Woman detained after making bomb threat at federal building in downtown Los Angeles – @latimes
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Michael Brown memorial in Ferguson, Mo., removed, will be replaced by plaque and statue, Mayor James Knowles and Michael Brown Sr. announce - @stltoday

Michael Brown memorial in Ferguson, Mo., removed, will be replaced by plaque and statue, Mayor James Knowles and Michael Brown Sr. announce – @stltoday
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Pilot Doug Hughes, who landed gyrocopter at US Capitol, indicted on 6 charges, including violating national defense airspace; faces 9.5 years in prison - @MacFarlaneNews, @AP

Pilot Doug Hughes, who landed gyrocopter at US Capitol, indicted on 6 charges, including violating national defense airspace; faces 9.5 years in prison – @MacFarlaneNews, @AP
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Los Angeles SWAT robot delivers phone to woman who made bomb threat at Federal Building - @tarawallis

Los Angeles SWAT robot delivers phone to woman who made bomb threat at Federal Building – @tarawallis
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Halliburton says it has resolved remaining issues with BP over Deepwater Horizon spill. - @CNBCnow

Halliburton says it has resolved remaining issues with BP over Deepwater Horizon spill. – @CNBCnow
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Exxon Mobil: The discovery of oil off disputed area of Guyana is 'significant' - @AP

Exxon Mobil: The discovery of oil off disputed area of Guyana is ‘significant’ – @AP
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US probe of Takata air bag defects linked to 6 deaths is being handled by the US Attorney's Office in Detroit and prosecutors in Washington - @detroitnews

US probe of Takata air bag defects linked to 6 deaths is being handled by the US Attorney’s Office in Detroit and prosecutors in Washington – @detroitnews
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Police searching for a possible 2nd suspect in shooting of Omaha task force officer - @WOWT6News

Police searching for a possible 2nd suspect in shooting of Omaha task force officer – @WOWT6News
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More: NTSB says no anomalies, malfunctions in signal systems at site of Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia - @NTSB

More: NTSB says no anomalies, malfunctions in signal systems at site of Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia – @NTSB
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Photo: Police activity shuts down the street outside the federal building in downtown LA - @toddbecraft

Photo: Police activity shuts down the street outside the federal building in downtown LA – @toddbecraft
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Officials: 140 people charged in Arkansas in prescription drug raids; includes doctors, nurses, pharmacists

Officials: 140 people charged in Arkansas in prescription drug raids; includes doctors, nurses, pharmacists
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Photo: Oil spill clean up underway at Refugio Beach in Goleta, Calif. - @knxpete

Photo: Oil spill clean up underway at Refugio Beach in Goleta, Calif. – @knxpete
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Our damage survey team confirms EF-1 tornado damage in Mineral Wells, Texas - @NWSFortWorth

Our damage survey team confirms EF-1 tornado damage in Mineral Wells, Texas – @NWSFortWorth
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Viacom announces 21% increase in quarterly dividend to 40 cents per share from 33 cents - @CNBCnow

Viacom announces 21% increase in quarterly dividend to 40 cents per share from 33 cents – @CNBCnow
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Belgian prosecutors investigate alleged intimidation of Uber drivers - @Reuters

Belgian prosecutors investigate alleged intimidation of Uber drivers – @Reuters
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Ben Lawsky, superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, to step down in June, start legal and consulting firm - @CNBCnow

Ben Lawsky, superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, to step down in June, start legal and consulting firm – @CNBCnow
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Stranded cruise ship Norwegian Dawn to depart Bermuda at 3 pm, resume trip to Boston - @PetesWire

Stranded cruise ship Norwegian Dawn to depart Bermuda at 3 pm, resume trip to Boston – @PetesWire
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US-led coalition has carried out fresh air strikes on Islamic State-held city of Ramadi, senior State Department official says - @Reuters

US-led coalition has carried out fresh air strikes on Islamic State-held city of Ramadi, senior State Department official says – @Reuters
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Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., called cops on wife for allegedly using his credit card - @politico

Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., called cops on wife for allegedly using his credit card – @politico
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Nebraska Legislature votes to repeal the death penalty, 32-15; Gov. Ricketts has promised a veto - @Veejay7

Nebraska Legislature votes to repeal the death penalty, 32-15; Gov. Ricketts has promised a veto – @Veejay7
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Chelsea Clinton pens kids' book to inform children on 'issues like poverty, homelessness and climate change' - @thehill

Chelsea Clinton pens kids’ book to inform children on ‘issues like poverty, homelessness and climate change’ – @thehill
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Photo: President Obama speaks at Coast Guard commencement. - @DavidNakamura

Photo: President Obama speaks at Coast Guard commencement. – @DavidNakamura
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Florida-based Stonegate Bank opens account for Cuban government - @CNBC

Florida-based Stonegate Bank opens account for Cuban government – @CNBC
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37 alleged MS-13 gang members charged with racketeering, conspiracy in Charlotte, NC - @FOX46News

37 alleged MS-13 gang members charged with racketeering, conspiracy in Charlotte, NC – @FOX46News
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Germany's finance minister says he can't repeat 2012 assurance Greece won't default - @WSJbreakingnews

Germany’s finance minister says he can’t repeat 2012 assurance Greece won’t default – @WSJbreakingnews
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Bank of America also fined $205 million for poor practices in foreign exchange market - @theobserver

Bank of America also fined $ 205 million for poor practices in foreign exchange market – @theobserver
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Photo: A few of the question on an al-Qaida job application, found in documents obtained during 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden's compound - @bradheath

Photo: A few of the question on an al-Qaida job application, found in documents obtained during 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound – @bradheath
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Video: ODNI highlights some of the notebooks, featuring Osama bin Laden's handwriting, that were found in the 2011 raid - @ODNIgov

Video: ODNI highlights some of the notebooks, featuring Osama bin Laden’s handwriting, that were found in the 2011 raid – @ODNIgov
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4 banks admit traders used chat rooms, coded language to manipulate global exchange rates from 2007 to 2013 - @NBCNews

4 banks admit traders used chat rooms, coded language to manipulate global exchange rates from 2007 to 2013 – @NBCNews
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NC judge temporarily orders state to not issue fracking permits, pending review - @AP

NC judge temporarily orders state to not issue fracking permits, pending review – @AP
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New strain of rabies discovered in New Mexico, 1st new strain found in US in years - @CBSNews

New strain of rabies discovered in New Mexico, 1st new strain found in US in years – @CBSNews
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Texas hunter shoots endangered Namibian rhino for $350,000 - @AFP

Texas hunter shoots endangered Namibian rhino for $ 350,000 – @AFP
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UBS pays $545 million for market rigging claims, admits 'unsafe and unsound' business practices - @CNNMoney

UBS pays $ 545 million for market rigging claims, admits ‘unsafe and unsound’ business practices – @CNNMoney
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US SEC fines BHP Billiton $25 million over 2008 Olympics dealings, says it improperly sponsored attendance of foreign government officials - @Reuters

US SEC fines BHP Billiton $ 25 million over 2008 Olympics dealings, says it improperly sponsored attendance of foreign government officials – @Reuters
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Thailand joins Malaysia and Indonesia in saying it will no longer push back boats carrying stranded migrants - @BBCBreaking

Thailand joins Malaysia and Indonesia in saying it will no longer push back boats carrying stranded migrants – @BBCBreaking
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Target beats 1st-quarter earnings estimates after revamping product lineup - @markets

Target beats 1st-quarter earnings estimates after revamping product lineup – @markets
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Cellphone video shows Freddie Gray at police van stop at Mount and Baker streets in Baltimore - @baltimoresun

Cellphone video shows Freddie Gray at police van stop at Mount and Baker streets in Baltimore – @baltimoresun
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Dozens trapped as trains collide near King William's Town, South Africa; extent of injuries, fatalities not yet known - @Dispatch_DD

Dozens trapped as trains collide near King William’s Town, South Africa; extent of injuries, fatalities not yet known – @Dispatch_DD
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Islamic State fighters seize 1/3 of ancient Syrian city of Palmyra after battles with government forces, group monitoring Syria's war says - @Reuters

Islamic State fighters seize 1/3 of ancient Syrian city of Palmyra after battles with government forces, group monitoring Syria’s war says – @Reuters
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French telecom group Altice agrees to buy US cable company Suddenlink in $9.1 billion deal - @WSJbreakingnews

French telecom group Altice agrees to buy US cable company Suddenlink in $ 9.1 billion deal – @WSJbreakingnews
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Mercedes agrees to new 3-year contract with Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton - @Reuters

Mercedes agrees to new 3-year contract with Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton – @Reuters
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London 'flash crash' trader Navinder Singh Sarao has application to vary bail refused by UK court - @duncangolestani

London ‘flash crash’ trader Navinder Singh Sarao has application to vary bail refused by UK court – @duncangolestani
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MH370 searchers say they've widened their ocean floor search to a larger zone; don't know where else to focus if jet can't be found there - @NBCNews

MH370 searchers say they’ve widened their ocean floor search to a larger zone; don’t know where else to focus if jet can’t be found there – @NBCNews
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Soldier shot and killed by a police officer amid protests in Burundi - @ArchieHenry2

Soldier shot and killed by a police officer amid protests in Burundi – @ArchieHenry2
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Italian police name man arrested in connection with Tunisia museum attack as Touil Abdel Majeed from Morroco - @NBCNews

Italian police name man arrested in connection with Tunisia museum attack as Touil Abdel Majeed from Morroco – @NBCNews
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Tornado warning issued for Cotton, Jefferson and Stephens counties in Oklahoma until 6:15 pm CT - @weatherchannel

Tornado warning issued for Cotton, Jefferson and Stephens counties in Oklahoma until 6:15 pm CT – @weatherchannel
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Waco, Texas, police say no mistake was made when 3 bikers were released on lower bond after shooting melee.

Waco, Texas, police say no mistake was made when 3 bikers were released on lower bond after shooting melee.
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'Online banking fraud' uncovered in northern China - @SCMP_News

‘Online banking fraud’ uncovered in northern China – @SCMP_News
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Coast Guard crews are responding to a reported unknown sheen at the Refugio Beach in Santa Barbara County, Calif., - @USCGLosAngeles

Coast Guard crews are responding to a reported unknown sheen at the Refugio Beach in Santa Barbara County, Calif., – @USCGLosAngeles
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Polyurethane foam makers agree to pay $275 million to end price-fixing lawsuits - @Reuters

Polyurethane foam makers agree to pay $ 275 million to end price-fixing lawsuits – @Reuters
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Photo: 30-foot gray whale washed ashore in Half Moon Bay, Calif. - @nbcbayarea

Photo: 30-foot gray whale washed ashore in Half Moon Bay, Calif. – @nbcbayarea
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Wednesday is David Letterman Day in Indianapolis, Mayor Greg Ballard says; 'If you celebrate with a "stupid human trick," please be safe' - @MayorBallard

Wednesday is David Letterman Day in Indianapolis, Mayor Greg Ballard says; ‘If you celebrate with a “stupid human trick,” please be safe’ – @MayorBallard
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NFL Players Association files motion to hold NFL, commissioner in contempt of court in Adrian Peterson case - @NFLPA

NFL Players Association files motion to hold NFL, commissioner in contempt of court in Adrian Peterson case – @NFLPA
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Etsy reports unexpected loss in 1st earnings as public company; shares down 8% - @MarketWatch

Etsy reports unexpected loss in 1st earnings as public company; shares down 8% – @MarketWatch
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Tornado warning issued for Purcell, Okla. - @NewsOK

Tornado warning issued for Purcell, Okla. – @NewsOK
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Department of Justice expected to announce bank currency manipulation settlement with some major banks on Wednesday - @CNBC

Department of Justice expected to announce bank currency manipulation settlement with some major banks on Wednesday – @CNBC
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Secretary of the Interior releases plan to address wildfire threat to sage grouse habitats - @Interior

Secretary of the Interior releases plan to address wildfire threat to sage grouse habitats – @Interior
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Iranian media: A delegation from the Afghan Taliban's Qatar-based political office is in Tehran for talks - @AFP

Iranian media: A delegation from the Afghan Taliban’s Qatar-based political office is in Tehran for talks – @AFP
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Three-time MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal has announced his retirement. He had signed a minor league contract with the Royals in Spring Training. - @Royals

Three-time MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal has announced his retirement. He had signed a minor league contract with the Royals in Spring Training. – @Royals
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Tunisia: Can't confirm killing of journalists in Libya - @AP

Tunisia: Can’t confirm killing of journalists in Libya – @AP
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Photo: Officials say the driver of this school bus died, and 1 male passenger was injured in this head-on collision in Gold Hill, Ore.; officials say there were no children on the bus - @KOBITV

Photo: Officials say the driver of this school bus died, and 1 male passenger was injured in this head-on collision in Gold Hill, Ore.; officials say there were no children on the bus – @KOBITV
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Google returns real-time Tweets to search results - @google

Google returns real-time Tweets to search results – @google
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Louisiana's religious freedom bill is defeated in committee - @NOLAnews

Louisiana’s religious freedom bill is defeated in committee – @NOLAnews
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Weak tornado believed to have touched down in Giddings, Texas - @NWSSanAntonio

Weak tornado believed to have touched down in Giddings, Texas – @NWSSanAntonio
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4 Ukrainian servicemen killed, 2 wounded in fighting with Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine - @Reuters

4 Ukrainian servicemen killed, 2 wounded in fighting with Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine – @Reuters
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B.B. King's streams on Spotify saw an almost 10,000% increase after his death - @Forbes

B.B. King’s streams on Spotify saw an almost 10,000% increase after his death – @Forbes
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Illinois Supreme Court set to hear arguments on $10.1 billion class action verdict against Philip Morris - @chibreakingbiz

Illinois Supreme Court set to hear arguments on $ 10.1 billion class action verdict against Philip Morris – @chibreakingbiz
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Train service between the capitals of Russia and Estonia has been suspended for the 1st time in 65 years, due to declining demand - @AP

Train service between the capitals of Russia and Estonia has been suspended for the 1st time in 65 years, due to declining demand – @AP
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Federal judge certifies class-action suit accusing JC Penney of marking up prices to trick shoppers into believing sales were good deals - @Reuters

Federal judge certifies class-action suit accusing JC Penney of marking up prices to trick shoppers into believing sales were good deals – @Reuters
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Pentagon says its monitoring Iranian ships 'every step of the way' - @Reuters

Pentagon says its monitoring Iranian ships ‘every step of the way’ – @Reuters
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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., says will fight any effort to delete his human trafficking amendment from fast-track trade bill - @Reuters

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., says will fight any effort to delete his human trafficking amendment from fast-track trade bill – @Reuters
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French prosecutor says all victims of Germanwings crash have been identified, bodies can be sent to families abroad - @Reuters

French prosecutor says all victims of Germanwings crash have been identified, bodies can be sent to families abroad – @Reuters
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Shooter accused of May 11 shooting attempt had 'fixation' on George Zimmerman, history of mental illness, police report says - @AP

Shooter accused of May 11 shooting attempt had ‘fixation’ on George Zimmerman, history of mental illness, police report says – @AP
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UN Refugee Agency: 4,000 from Myanmar, Bangladesh stranded at sea; those who landed say fellow migrants beaten by crew, starved, died - @SominiSengupta

UN Refugee Agency: 4,000 from Myanmar, Bangladesh stranded at sea; those who landed say fellow migrants beaten by crew, starved, died – @SominiSengupta
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New Hampshire GOP committee declines to ask Rep. Frank Guinta, R-N.H., to resign amid campaign donation questions - @AP_Politics

New Hampshire GOP committee declines to ask Rep. Frank Guinta, R-N.H., to resign amid campaign donation questions – @AP_Politics
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US official: Real name of Islamic State leader killed in Saturday's ground operation in Syria is Fathi ben Awn ben Jildi Murad - @AP

US official: Real name of Islamic State leader killed in Saturday’s ground operation in Syria is Fathi ben Awn ben Jildi Murad – @AP
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Authorities say seizure of 70 kilograms of heroin in Bronx, NY, is 4th largest in US history - @ABC7NY

Authorities say seizure of 70 kilograms of heroin in Bronx, NY, is 4th largest in US history – @ABC7NY
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UPS agrees to pay $25 million to settle case involving alleged false claims to the government - @CNBCnow

UPS agrees to pay $ 25 million to settle case involving alleged false claims to the government – @CNBCnow
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Taliban claims responsibility for bomb attack that killed at least 5 people outside Afghanistan's Justice Ministry - @Reuters

Taliban claims responsibility for bomb attack that killed at least 5 people outside Afghanistan’s Justice Ministry – @Reuters
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Shell vows to explore Arctic despite Seattle protests, CEO Ben van Beurden says - @Reuters

Shell vows to explore Arctic despite Seattle protests, CEO Ben van Beurden says – @Reuters
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Update: Service restored on N, Q lines after track fire prompts suspensions between Manhattan, Queens. - @NBCNewYork

Update: Service restored on N, Q lines after track fire prompts suspensions between Manhattan, Queens. – @NBCNewYork
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UKIP MEP Patrick O'Flynn steps down as party's economics spokesman, apologizes to Nigel Farage for calling him 'aggressive' - @pressassoc

UKIP MEP Patrick O’Flynn steps down as party’s economics spokesman, apologizes to Nigel Farage for calling him ‘aggressive’ – @pressassoc
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Insurgents seize Syrian army base in Idlib province, monitoring group says - @Reuters

Insurgents seize Syrian army base in Idlib province, monitoring group says – @Reuters
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FTC, states file complaint against Knoxville-based charity Cancer Fund of America - @knoxnews

FTC, states file complaint against Knoxville-based charity Cancer Fund of America – @knoxnews
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ICE launches NYSE Bitcoin Index, 1st exchange-calculated and disseminated index for bitcoin; real-time price based on Coinbase exchange - @BobPisani

ICE launches NYSE Bitcoin Index, 1st exchange-calculated and disseminated index for bitcoin; real-time price based on Coinbase exchange – @BobPisani
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Report: Eyewitness says at least 5 killed in Kabul explosion - @pajhwok

Report: Eyewitness says at least 5 killed in Kabul explosion – @pajhwok
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Photo: Heavy rain and high water at Denver's Confluence Park - @jimhooley

Photo: Heavy rain and high water at Denver’s Confluence Park – @jimhooley
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NYSE to announce new index to value bitcoin, will be available on Global Index Feed - @mashable

NYSE to announce new index to value bitcoin, will be available on Global Index Feed – @mashable
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