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VP Pence Visits South Korea

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Vice President Mike Pence says all options are on the table in dealing with North Korea.  Pence made the remarks during a surprise visit Monday morning to the Korean Demilitarized Zone.   Pence visits Korean demilitarised zone Via www.bbc.co.uk

Canada Moves to Legalize Marijuana

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Canada officially moved to legalize recreational marijuana on Thursday when the government introduced legislation allowing the possession of small amounts of cannabis. The new law also sets regulations for the sale, growth, and purchase of the plant. Canada unveils plans to

Nintendo is Discontinues the NES Classic

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Remember the NES Classic?  Most likely not, because you could never seem to find one in a store anywhere.  Well, Nintendo for some reason is now cancelling the ultra-popular device. Nintendo Discontinues NES Classic Edition Via www.pcmag.com

Trump Now Approves of NATO

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President Trump reversed his campaign statements about NATO, stating during a joint press conference with chairman Jens Stoltenberg that it is “no longer obsolete.” Trump changes mind over Nato Via www.bbc.co.uk 04/12/2017 4:28 PM  

Comedian Charlie Murphy Dies at 57

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Charlie Murphy, the older brother of Eddie Murphy, has died at the age of 57. He died from an ongoing battle with leukemia Wednesday morning in a NYC hospital. US comedian Charlie Murphy dies of leukaemia aged

Sean Spicer Apologizes for Hitler Comparison

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Spicer created a tremendous backlash when he suggested that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had committed atrocities worse than Hitler’s. “I mistakenly used an inappropriate, insensitive reference to the Holocaust,” Spice said. “I apologize. It was a mistake

US Launches Missiles At Syrian Airfields

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In response to the deadly chemical weapons attack against civilians, the US has launched upwards of 50 missiles at a Syrian airstrip held by the Assad government. Syria war: US launches missile strikes in response to ‘chemical

Pepsi Pulls Ad Featuring Kendall Jenner

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After intense criticism, Pepsi has pulled the advertisement featuring Kendall Jenner. In a statement released on its official site, the company apologized for the advertisement and stated that future rollout of the campaign would be halted. Pepsi

Advertisers Running Away From O’Reilly

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A dozen major advertisers, ranging from automakers Hyundai and BMW, to financial firm T. Rowe Price, insurer Allstate and drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, have pulled their ads from “The O’Reilly Factor.” Mercedes, BMW and Hyundai dump O’Reilly Factor amid

UPS Now Delivers on Saturdays

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UPS has announced plans to start delivering on Saturdays. The decision is set to add about 6,000 new jobs by the end of next year. Saturday deliveries officially begin later this spring.  UPS unveils Saturday delivery —

First Lady’s Official Portrait Revealed

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The White House on Monday released its first official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump.The photograph was taken in the West Sitting Hall of the White House private residence, CNN confirmed. First Lady Melania Trump’s official portrait

Global EpiPen Recall Now Includes US

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The U.S. has joined the list of countries covered by a voluntary recall of EpiPen auto-injectors. The recall was triggered by a defective part that may result in the device failing to inject a potentially life-saving dose

Horrific Crash in Texas Leaves 13 Dead

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A shuttle bus carrying Texas church members collided head-on with a pickup truck, killing 13 people and injuring two others Wednesday on a two-lane highway in Texas, officials said. Texas church bus crash: 13 killed, 2 injured

Climate Policies Reset Under Trump Order

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President Donald Trump’s executive order rolling back Obama’s signature global warming measure, which was a core part of the U.S. commitment to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 26 to 28 percent below their 2005 levels by the

Coast Guard Nabs 16 Tons Of Cocaine

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U.S. Coast Guard officials conducted a massive drug bust netting 16 tons of cocaine, which has an estimated value of $420 million. It is reported that the drugs have a street value of over $1 billion. Coast

Uber Revs Up Self Driving After Crash

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Uber said Monday it had restarted autonomous testing that day following a collision involving one of its test vehicles and another driver. Uber resumes self-driving program in Tempe, Pittsburgh after crash Via feeds.reuters.com 03/27/2017 11:29 AM  

Shooting on Vegas Strip Leaves One Dead

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After a shooting yesterday on the Las Vegas Strip, one person had been killed and that another has been transported to the hospital. The suspect peacefully surrendered around 6 p.m., according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police