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White House now rejects Putin's suggestion that it hand over ex-ambassador
Politics 3 hours ago
After the White House said it was "looking into" Putin's proposal to question former US ambassador Michael McFaul, a Putin critic who left Russia in 2014, and UK entrepreneur Bill Browder, it walked back its suggestion on Thursday. The Senate rebuked the White House in a 98-0 vote.
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Spider-Man becomes a target in the new trailer for his upcoming game
Gaming 2 hours ago
The latest teaser for Insomniac's upcoming game was revealed at Comic-Con and it features Spider-Man on the run from classic Marvel villains.
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Olympic medal-winning ice skater stabbed to death
In memoriam This morning
Denis Ten, 25, was stabbed to death in Kazakhstan. He won a bronze medal in men's figure skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia. Russian news media has reported that two men had been trying to steal mirrors from his car.
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Trump knew of Russian meddling before inauguration, New York Times reports
Politics 47 minutes ago
According to the report, POTUS received intelligence about Putin's cyber attacks and attempts to sway the election two weeks before his inauguration but has maintained a cloudy position on the issue since.
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Trevor Noah's comment about 'African-ness' of French World Cup team stirs identity debate
Television This morning
After the French ambassador wrote a letter taking issue with Noah characterizing the French World Cup team's victory as an "African" win, the late night show host raised questions about identity and inclusion.
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Happy birthday, Shane Dawson! 🎂
Pop culture 4 hours ago
Friends, fans and fellow YouTubers are sending birthday love to the digital creator as he turns 30.
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Trump asked NSA John Bolton to invite Vladimir Putin to Washington in the fall
US news 3 hours ago
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed that Trump asked his national security adviser to invite Putin to visit Washington, D.C., in the fall. When a reporter asked Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats about it in an interview, he joked that it would be "special."
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Miami Dolphins enact new policy that punishes players who kneel in protest
NFL 2 hours ago
The "Proper Anthem Conduct" policy is aimed at keeping players from kneeling during the national anthem ceremony before NFL games. According to the AP, if a Dolphins player kneels to protest social causes during the anthem, he will be subject to fines and suspension.
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Radiohead return to Toronto six years after fatal stage collapse
Music 3 hours ago
On June 16, 2012, Radiohead drum technician Scott Johnson was killed when an outdoor stage at Downsview Park in Toronto collapsed before the concert began. Questions about responsibility linger as the band returns to the city for the first time since the accident.
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The iconic Brady Bunch house is up for sale
Pop culture 4 hours ago
The house that once belonged to the Brady Bunch family is now on the market, priced at nearly $1.9 million in Los Angeles, California. The property initially sold for $61,000 in 1973.
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The Browns channel their inner Dunder-Mifflin
NFL This morning
Cleveland already has their first win of the season with this Office intro parody.
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Why Burberry burned bags, clothes and perfume worth millions
Business This morning
British fashion label Burberry destroyed unsold clothes, accessories and perfume worth millions last year. The company said it disposed of the items in a "responsible manner".
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Steam pipe explosion in New York City prompts evacuations and closures
US news 5 hours ago
A steam pipe exploded in Manhattan's Flatiron district early Thursday morning, sending a billow of steam in the air and leaving a crater in the middle of the street. No immediate injuries were reported, but some buildings were evacuated.
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'Men have been getting on my nerves lately': Obama on calling for more female leadership
US news This morning
At a town hall meeting in Johannesburg, the former president urged women to get more involved in politics, saying it would lead to "better policies.”
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New proposal would roll back Endangered Species Act's wildlife protections
Politics 1 hour ago
The Department of the Interior announced on Thursday that the government plans to change the Endangered Species Act, signed in 1973. The proposal foresees phasing out automatic protections for threatened wildlife and plants and ending habitat protections for endangered species.
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The plane that looks like a whale 🐋
World news 5 hours ago
The Beluga XL aircraft from Airbus, nicknamed the "whale in the sky", has taken off for the first time from Toulouse Airport in France. It's named after the beluga whale because of its shape and distinctive appearance.
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What did you think when you were 18? 🤔
The world is your oyster! Or is it??? #WhatIThoughtWhenIWas18 courtesy of @PowerpuffTag on @HashtagRoundup.
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Pat McGrath Labs' is now a billion-dollar company surpassing Kylie Cosmetics
Style This morning
Makeup artist McGrath (@patmcgrathreal) launched her brand in 2016. Two-years later the company has reached an estimated $1 billion valuation.
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Carmelo Anthony traded to Hawks but will likely be waived and hit the open market
NBA 2 hours ago
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Melo is on his way out of Oklahoma City. In a complicated three-team deal, the Thunder traded Melo and a protected pick to Atlanta in exchange for point guard Dennis Schröder. Melo is expected to be waived by the Hawks, at which point he will sign with a team of his choosing.
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Robin doesn't really want to talk about Batman in DC's first Titans trailer
Pop culture This morning
The DC show debuted its first trailer at San Diego Comic-Con Thursday, and one line in particular stood out.
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