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Six Philadelphia police officers shot in hours-long standoff
US news 2 minutes ago
Philadelphia police were engaged in an hours-long standoff with a shooting suspect who injured six police officers.
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The 'Storm Area 51' event is now a music festival called Alien Stock 👽
Weird 4 hours ago
Things are about to get weird(er) in Nevada. The masterminds behind the viral "Storm Area 51" event turned the joke into an actual alien-themed music festival, which they say will take place September 19-22 and will celebrate "Aliens and the Unknown."
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South Korea eyes unified 'One Korea' by 2045
World news 1 hour ago
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Thursday that North Korea and the US are at the "most critical juncture" in the denuclearization process and that he envisions a unified Korean Peninsula by 2045. He also addressed the escalating tensions between Japan and South Korea by saying he will "gladly join hands" if Japan chooses dialogue and cooperation.
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Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam Ghislaine Maxwell found living in Massachusetts
US news This afternoon
According to the Daily Mail, the UK socialite, who is facing renewed scrutiny for her alleged role in the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking scandal, is staying at the mansion of CEO Scott Borgerson in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Borgerson denied the report. Maxwell hasn't been seen publicly in three years, and was recently sued by an alleged victim, who accused Maxwell of procuring underage victims for Epstein.
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People are reporting that their Amazon Prime accounts are down
Technology 3 hours ago
Amazon Prime subscribers are reporting that their Music and Video accounts are not working. Bots that detect down websites are confirming connection issues.
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A 90s Russian clip for Pizza Hut is blowing people's minds again
Haha This afternoon
The unusual commercial, featuring Russians fighting over the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, who oversaw reforms before the collapse of the Soviet Union, resurfaced this week. It originally aired in 1997.
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Mediation over equal pay between US Soccer Federation and USWNT breaks down
US Soccer 4 hours ago
The new development comes after all 28 players in the World Cup-winning team filed a lawsuit against the US Soccer Federation in March alleging gender discrimination. A USSF spokesperson said they were "continuing to work to find a resolution."
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Ben Shapiro says it's a 'you problem' if people have to work more than two jobs
US news This afternoon
In a recent video, the political commentator said people that had to work multiple jobs to have a decent home and food on the table "probably shouldn't have taken the job that's not paying you enough. That'd be a you problem."
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Three years have passed since Colin Kaepernick first protested systematic oppression
US news 5 hours ago
The former NFL quarterback released a video on the three-year anniversary of his first protest, adding that he will "continue to work and stand with the people in our fight for liberation, despite those who are trying to erase the movement!"
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The Masked Singer Season 2 promo showcases outrageous new costumes
Television 4 hours ago
Hosted by Nick Cannon, the music competition that features celebrity contestants in disguises returns in September on Fox.
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Rep. Steve King questions whether families would exist without rape and incest
US news 3 hours ago
Calls for King's resignation grew after the congressman made the controversial statement while defending a recent bill banning abortion even in cases of rape and incest. This year, the former top Republican was removed from committee assignments for racist remarks.
A first date asking for read receipts elicits strong reactions
Today Earlier today
Red flag or fair play?
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Scientists say plastic is falling over the Rocky Mountains and the Arctic
Science Earlier today
According to two separate recently-published studies, microscopic particles of plastic are raining down in the Rockies, a Canadian-American mountain range, and snowing down over the Arctic. Scientists believe the plastic particles are being carried by winds and mixing with precipitation.
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Emiliano Sala was exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide before he died, investigators say
World news This morning
The Air Accident Investigation Branch say that footballer Emiliano Sala and his pilot David Ibbotson had been exposed to harmful levels of carbon monoxide before their plane crashed in the English Channel on January 21.
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A$AP Rocky found guilty of assault in Sweden
World news This morning
Following three days of testimony, the rapper was found guilty of assault and has been given a suspended sentence. A$AP Rocky was arrested in Stockholm in early July and was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm in connection with a street brawl.
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Model Ashley Graham announces she's pregnant with her first child
Celebrity This morning
Graham and husband Justin Ervin made the announcement on their nine-year wedding anniversary.
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Thousands sign petition to rename street outside Trump Tower after Obama
US news Earlier today
A petition seeking to rename the portion of Fifth Avenue in front of the Trump Tower in Manhattan after former President Obama has been signed by over thousands of people.
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Arizona Senator Martha McSally wants to make domestic terrorism a federal crime
Politics This afternoon
The GOP senator drafted a bill to make domestic terrorism a punishable crime in the wake of the El Paso and Dayton shootings. "As someone who fought terrorism overseas, I understand the importance of calling out terrorism wherever it is -- especially when it's in our backyard," she Tweeted.
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John Kerry may or may not have an uncanny resemblance to the Patriots logo
Sports Earlier today
When it comes to NFL logo similarities, the former Massachusetts senator's New England connection runs deep.
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Trump touts strong economy as recession fears increase
Finance 4 hours ago
Fears of an impending recession grew louder after the Dow suffered its biggest single-day drop of the year, with some pinning their blame on the president and other factors. Trump and his administration rejected this notion, saying the US economy is “strong, unlike others."
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