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Taiwan detains developer of building where quake killed 14 Prosecutors in eastern Taiwan have detained the developer of a building complex that collapsed in an earthquake earlier this month, killing 14 people. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/28/taiwan-detains-developer-building-where-quake-killed-14.html

Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens post Jerusalem tax spat The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has reopened after Israeli officials suspended a plan to impose taxes on church properties in the holy city. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/28/church-holy-sepulchre-reopens-post-jerusalem-tax-spat.html

Afghan president calls on Taliban to join in peace talks Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is calling on the Taliban to take part in peace talks to "save the country." via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/28/afghan-president-calls-on-taliban-to-join-in-peace-talks.html

Thousands of well-armed rebel fighters are in Syria's Ghouta The Syrian government's battle to recapture the rebel-held eastern suburbs of Damascus is likely to be a long and bloody fight because of the presence of thousands of battle-hardened fighters who have had years to prepare. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/28/thousands-well-armed-rebel-fighters-are-in-syrias-ghouta.html

Indian in UAE helped famed actress Sridevi's body come home When famed Indian actress Sridevi died in the United Arab Emirates, a local compatriot helped get her body back home. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/28/indian-in-uae-helped-famed-actress-sridevis-body-come-home.html

Lioness fatally mauls woman at game lodge in South Africa A 22-year-old woman died after she was brutally mauled by a female lion on Tuesday at a game lodge north of Pretoria in South Africa. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/28/lioness-fatally-mauls-woman-at-game-lodge-in-south-africa.html

Military takeover in Rio sparks fears of police brutality One by one, three black Brazilian men matter-of-factly give tips for interacting with police that sound very much like "the talk" that many black Americans have with their sons. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/28/military-takeover-in-rio-sparks-fears-police-brutality.html

Brazilian arms dealer indicted in the US for illegal exports One of Brazil's top arms dealers has been charged in the United States with illegally exporting firearms, accessories and ammunition. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/27/brazilian-arms-dealer-indicted-in-us-for-illegal-exports.html

Philippine chief justice expects to be impeached, win trial A spokesman for the chief justice on the Philippine Supreme Court says she expects to be impeached by the House of Representatives next month and will go on indefinite leave to prepare for the trial. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/02/27/philippine-chief-justice-expects-to-be-impeached-win-trial.html

California town bans plastic cutlery, straws to protect environment Only paper, wood or bamboo items will be allowed. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/california-town-bans-plastic-cutlery-straws-to-protect-environment.html

Couple gets married at Whole Foods The reception was held in the café area. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/couple-gets-married-at-whole-foods.html

McDonald's worker shot in the face with paintball gun over broken drink machine The employee said the paintball gun looked like a real handgun. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/mcdonalds-worker-shot-in-face-with-paintball-gun-over-broken-drink-machine.html

Bellagio chef arrested for stealing close to $2G worth of lobster tails, police say A chef at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing close to $2,000 worth of lobster tails. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/bellagio-chef-arrested-for-stealing-close-to-2g-worth-lobster-tails-police-say.html

1 in 20 diners has left a restaurant without paying, study finds If you’ve ever dined and dashed, you’re not alone. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/1-in-20-diners-has-left-restaurant-without-paying-study-finds.html

McDonald's Szechuan Sauce might not be worth the hype, according to latest reviews McDonald’s may have been wise to limit its previous releases of Szechuan dipping sauce. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/mcdonalds-szechuan-sauce-might-not-be-worth-hype-according-to-latest-reviews.html

Beef industry fighting back against 'fake meat' They're arguing for stricter regulations when it comes to labeling this increasingly popular product. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/beef-industry-fighting-back-against-fake-meat.html

13 US meat plants slammed with thousands of hygiene violations, documents say Uh oh. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/13-us-meat-plants-slammed-with-thousands-hygiene-violations-documents-say.html

Bobby Flay on controversial 'Iron Chef' stunt: 'The network was not thrilled' Bobby Flay thought his abrupt departure from “Iron Chef” — which he announced unexpectedly during filming — would make for "good TV." via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/02/27/bobby-flay-on-controversial-iron-chef-stunt-network-was-not-thrilled.html

Wall Street Journal UN Report Links North Korea to Syrian Chemical Weapons Wall Street Journal North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting his country's Chemical Material Institute in Pyongyang, in a photo released in August. Photo: KCNA/REUTERS. By. Ian Talley. Ian Talley. The Wall Street Journal. BiographyIan Talley · @iantalley · Ian.Talley@wsj ... N Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories' BBC News No aid or evacuation for Eastern Ghouta as Syrian bombardments continue Washington Post Will the Syria Conflict Continue to Escalate? Yahoo News Voice of America  - TIME  - CBS News  - wtvr.com all 518 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHPJZVX3CoRnSzlOgsmEnl__aenEw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779814495202&ei=f2WWWtDwM5DfpweGtpaoCA&url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-n-report-links-north-korea-to-syrian-chemical-weapons...

New York Times White House Has Given No Orders to Counter Russian Meddling, NSA Chief Says New York Times WASHINGTON — Faced with unrelenting interference in its election systems, the United States has not forced Russia to pay enough of a price to persuade President Vladimir V. Putin to stop meddling, a senior American intelligence official said on ... The Russians will meddle in our elections again CNN NSA Chief: US Response 'Hasn't Changed The Calculus' Of Russian Interference NPR NSA director Mike Rogers's remarkable comments about Trump's Russia efforts — or lack thereof Washington Post Wall Street Journal  - ABC News  - Vanity Fair  - CBS News all 309 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHx69ozVGsQpQp1lN-kbCABcfczXA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779815003408&ei=f2WWWtDwM5DfpweGtpaoCA&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/27/us/politics...

Mennonite investigator jailed after refusing to testify A defense investigator in a Colorado death penalty case is behind bars after refusing to testify for prosecutors, saying that helping their effort to execute a defendant would violate her religious beliefs. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/02/28/mennonite-investigator-jailed-after-refusing-to-testify.html

California police K-9 recovers from surgery after losing teeth in suspect take-down A California police K-9 was recovering from surgery Tuesday, a day after he knocked out most of his teeth apprehending an alleged carjacking and assault suspect. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/02/28/california-police-k-9-recovers-from-surgery-after-losing-teeth-in-suspect-take-down.html

Police launch probe into mysterious death of Northwestern University student Authorities in Illinois launched an investigation Tuesday into the mysterious death of a Northwestern University student. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/02/28/police-launch-probe-into-mysterious-death-northwestern-university-student.html

Mexican national arrested at border linked to 1982 Chicago murder, authorities say A Mexican man arrested by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Arizona on Monday night is a fugitive who has been wanted in connection with a 1982 murder case in Chicago, authorities said. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/02/28/mexican-national-arrested-at-border-linked-to-1982-chicago-murder-authorities-say.html

Milkman accused of sneaking drugs, phones into Ohio prison A milk deliveryman is accused of hiding marijuana, tobacco and cellphones inside milk cartons and smuggling them into an Ohio prison. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/02/28/milkman-accused-sneaking-drugs-phones-into-ohio-prison.html

US Supreme Court won't hear appeal of condemned woman The U.S. Supreme Court says it won't hear an appeal by Ohio's only condemned female killer. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/02/28/us-supreme-court-wont-hear-appeal-condemned-woman.html

Pennsylvania-based church to host ceremony featuring AR-15s A Pennsylvania-based religious group is scheduled to host a blessing ceremony for couples that will feature their AR-15 rifles. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/02/28/pennsylvania-based-church-to-host-ceremony-featuring-ar-15s.html

Geraldo, Bongino and Gorka on failures of Parkland response Did law enforcement fail the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School? The debate continues on 'Hannity.' via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5741887639001

Mother, daughter use handgun to fight off armed robber Heart-stopping moments at the Forest Acres Liquor store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5741884713001

New study shows schools are safer now than in the 1990s Report says mass school shootings are actually extremely rare; Ellison Barber reports. via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5741874033001

In yet another ruling against Christians with deeply-held beliefs attempting to run their own business, a Hawaii appeals court has sided against the owners of a bed and breakfast who denied renting a lesbian couple a room in their own home. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/hawaii-appeals-court-sides-with-lesbian-couple-denied-renting-a-room-in-a-christian-home

The U.S. House of Representatives honored the life and legacy of famed evangelist Billy Graham Tuesday evening after he passed away last week at age 99.  from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/billy-graham-was-a-lion-of-the-christian-faith-congress-honors-grahams-legacy

From those in the public eye to people living more quiet lives, the Rev. Billy Graham's ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ had a profound ripple effect of lives changed around the world, in all walks of life. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/the-amazing-ripple-effect-of-billy-grahams-ministry-around-the-world-here-at-home

Numerous firefighters and paramedics have responded to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va. for a hazmat situation. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/envelope-with-substance-forces-evacuation-at-marine-corps-base-in-virginia

An ex-convict wrestled a firearm away from a gunman during a church service in Amarillo, Texas, saving numerous lives -- and then was mistakenly shot by police. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2018/february/the-good-guys-shot-me-ex-con-disarms-gunman-in-texas-church-and-mistakenly-shot-by-police

The House Intelligence Committee on Saturday released a Democratic memo in redacted form that seeks to undercut Republican claims of FBI surveillance abuses. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/dems-rebuttal-to-gop-fisa-memo-continues

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Tuesday the creation of a new opioid task force to target drug manufacturers and distributors who are fueling the prescription painkiller epidemic. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/attorney-general-new-opioid-task-force-to-target-drug-makers

A federal judge cleared the way Tuesday to build a wall along the southern border, dealing a major win to the Trump administration. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/a-judge-once-labeled-anti-trump-now-rules-in-favor-of-presidents-border-wall

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers are preparing to receive the casket of the late Rev. Billy Graham, who will lay in honor in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. Graham is the fourth civilian ever to be honored in this way. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/leaders-say-it-was-an-easy-decision-to-honor-rev-graham-in-capitol-this-is-obviously-something-we-should-do

The Satanic Temple of Arizona is suing the city of Scottsdale after being prohibited from giving the invocation at one of the city council meetings in 2016. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/satanists-sues-city-for-not-being-allowed-to-pray-at-council-meeting

Countless people around the world are mourning the death of late evangelist Billy Graham. Anne Graham Lotz says she hopes her father's death is a "wake-up call" for the church. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/anne-graham-lotz-prays-her-fathers-passing-will-spark-revival-in-the-church

Former President Bill Clinton paid his respects to late Rev. Billy Graham at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina Tuesday.   from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/profoundly-good-man-former-president-bill-clinton-shares-on-close-friendship-with-rev-billy-graham

An Illinois girl's basketball team chose to share the Gospel during their competition at the state tournament last week.  from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/illinois-girls-basketball-team-shares-gospel-at-state-tournament

A Supreme Court decision blocks a March 5th ending date for the DACA program which provides temporary permits for Dreamer immigrants to study and work in the U.S. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/february/supreme-court-buys-time-for-dreamers-hoping-to-stay-in-us

New York Times Jared Kushner's Security Clearance Downgraded New York Times WASHINGTON — Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, has been stripped of his top-secret security clearance after months of delays in completing his background check, and will now be limited in his ability to view highly ... Kushner, Russia bombshells rock the White House CNN Jared Kushner loses access to top-level security briefings BBC News Reports: Kushner Security Clearance Downgraded Following White House Scandal NPR ABC News  - Los Angeles Times  - USA TODAY  - HuffPost all 359 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEU83nWq4oOEYk-Z52YhK9yXBm0Bg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779811183537&ei=v2KWWsCKO4LnqgLE0Z3IDA&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/27/us/politics/jared-kushner-security-clearance-trump.html

Chicago Tribune ICE arrests more than 150 in northern California raids, slams Oakland mayor for early warning Chicago Tribune Federal immigration agents arrested more than 150 people in California in the days after Oakland's mayor gave early warning of the raids, it was announced Tuesday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced that agents made the ... More than 150 ICE arrests reported in Northern California since Sunday KTVU San Francisco ICE arrests 150 in immigrant raids, blasts Schaaf over warning The Mercury News ICE begins deportation raids in Northern California, as federal officials blame Oakland mayor Washington Post CBS News  - KQED  - Los Angeles Times all 77 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEuPm0oMaEA0Gt3svClqQ4o1aiquA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779814843677&ei=v2KWWsCKO4LnqgLE0Z3IDA&url=http://www.chica...

CNN Mueller team asks about Trump's Russian business dealings as he weighed a run for president CNN (CNN) Investigators for special counsel Robert Mueller have recently been asking witnesses about Donald Trump's business activities in Russia prior to the 2016 presidential campaign as he considered a run for president, according to three people ... Wednesday briefing: Ex-Trump aide makes plea deal in Russia inquiry The Guardian Mueller is reportedly interested in Trump's Russia business dealings before his presidential run Vox Mueller probing Trump's pre-election financial ties to Russia New York Post Daily Mail  - The Root  - Washington Post  - Twitter all 134 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG4gn5FVmV3GMhycjAIPayRWMaKig&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779815519903&ei=v2KWWsCKO4LnqgLE0Z3IDA&url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/27/politics/tru...

NBCNews.com US intel: Russia compromised seven states prior to 2016 election NBCNews.com The U.S. intelligence community developed substantial evidence that state websites or voter registration systems in seven states were compromised by Russian-backed covert operatives prior to the 2016 election — but never told the states involved ... Russians Reportedly 'Compromised' Systems In 7 States Before 2016 Election HuffPost NBC News: Russia compromised 7 states prior to 2016 election, US intel sources say KING5.com all 23 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEduBI1P4Iyx3gOVISFee8AqmtJeA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779815097500&ei=v2KWWsCKO4LnqgLE0Z3IDA&url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/u-s-intel-russia-compromised-seven-states-prior-2016-election-n850296

CNN Trump's attacks on Judge Curiel are still jarring to read CNN (CNN) The strange collective reality show the country continues to live in during the Trump administration took an unexpected and odd turn Tuesday. The Indiana-born federal judge who President Donald Trump once said could not be impartial because he ... Federal Judge Who Was Disparaged By Trump Greenlights Border Wall Project NPR Trump once called Judge Curiel a 'hater,' but jurist now sides with him in border wall ruling Los Angeles Times Judge whom Trump called biased for Mexican heritage sides with president in border wall case Washington Post Reuters  - Bloomberg  - BBC News  - The Hill all 82 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHE814VNN5HIxM4F6r2_WaDzI5jcw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779814845170&ei=v2KWWsCKO4LnqgLE0Z3IDA&url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/27/politics/j...

CNN 11 ill after suspicious letter arrives at military base CNN Washington (CNN) Eleven people fell ill after a suspicious letter was opened in an administrative building at Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday, according to the Arlington County Fire Department. A law enforcement ... 11 people sickened after hazmat incident at Fort Myer in Arlington Washington Post 11 Marines affected in hazmat incident at Ft. Myer near Pentagon ABC News Letter opened at Virginia's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall triggers hazmat situation; 11 feel ill Fox News CBS News  - NBCNews.com  - USA TODAY  - New York Times all 91 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGZF0GCdo0jId1s-RqD4cbJSonYLA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779815097658&ei=v2KWWsCKO4LnqgLE0Z3IDA&url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/27/politics/joint-base-myer-suspicious-...

New York Post Alleged school shooter's mom paid $50K to adopt him from 'drug addict' New York Post Mom Lynda Cruz paid $50,000 to adopt alleged school shooter Nikolas Cruz from his “drug addict” biological mother when he was just 3 days old, and then dropped another $15,000 on his younger half-brother, Zachary, when she found out the troubled mom ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGgfNvLreA4_yAlXgwBGQZ7TvTbUg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779815502516&ei=v2KWWsCKO4LnqgLE0Z3IDA&url=https://nypost.com/2018/02/27/alleged-school-shooters-mom-paid-50k-to-adopt-him-from-drug-addict/

ABC News HUD spent $31000 on new dining set for Ben Carson's office suite ABC News The Department of Housing and Urban Development spent more than $31,000 on a new table and chairs for the dining room adjacent to Secretary Ben Carson's office — revelations that came just months after an official that warned against high expenses was ... 'I do like 3 meetings a day on that': HUD official complained about effort to redecorate Carson's office Washington Post Ben Carson's HUD, Planning Cuts, Spends $31000 on Dining Set for His Office New York Times HUD spends $31561 on a dining room set for Secretary Ben Carson's office CNBC CBS Denver  - CNN  - The Guardian  - U.S. News & World Report all 56 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHTERrDiB-h2ebxpP2p6ReuZ1KHQQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779814516099&ei=v2KWWsCKO4LnqgLE0Z3IDA&url=h...

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