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Thai appeals court dismisses case against British activist A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/05/31/thai-appeals-court-dismisses-case-against-british-activist.html

Wife of detained Chinese lawyer barred from travelling The wife of a detained Chinese human rights lawyer says she has been prevented from leaving her neighborhood in the latest apparent case of extra-legal harassment of those who fall afoul of the ruling Communist Party. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/05/31/wife-detained-chinese-lawyer-barred-from-travelling.html

Russia foreign minister arrives for talks in North Korea Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in North Korea on Thursday for talks with senior officials. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/05/31/russia-foreign-minister-arrives-for-talks-in-north-korea.html

Puerto Rico grid 'teetering' despite $3.8 billion repair job After months of darkness and stifling heat, Noe Pagan was overjoyed when power-line workers arrived to restore electricity to his home deep in the lush green mountains of western Puerto Rico. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/05/31/puerto-rico-grid-teetering-despite-3-8-billion-repair-job.html

Australian says China uses different tone in private talks An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its "tinted glasses" and take "concrete actions" to improve bilateral ties. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/05/30/australian-says-china-uses-different-tone-in-private-talks.html

Melissa McCarthy's R-rated puppet movie wins lawsuit against 'Sesame Street' Comedian Melissa McCarthy’s upcoming R-rated movie co-starring fouled-mouthed Muppet-like characters draws a clear line between itself and “Sesame Street,” despite contrary claims by the makers of the educational children’s program, a judge ruled in New York Wednesday. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/05/31/melissa-mccarthys-r-rated-puppet-movie-wins-lawsuit-against-sesame-street.html

John Goodman gives first reaction to 'Roseanne' cancellation Actor John Goodman opened up about the Roseanne Barr controversy -- by saying he'd like to stay silent. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/05/31/john-goodman-gives-first-reaction-to-roseanne-cancellation.html

Michael Jackson's estate sues ABC, Disney over 'Last Days' TV special The estate of Michael Jackson sued ABC and parent company Disney on Wednesday, saying a recent documentary on the singer's last days improperly used his songs, music videos and movie clips. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/05/30/michael-jacksons-estate-sues-abc-disney-over-last-days-tv-special.html

Morgan Freeman's team accuses CNN of defamation Morgan Freeman's team is seeking a retraction from CNN over a sexual harassment report; Raymond Arroyo breaks down 'seen and unseen' stories for 'The Ingraham Angle.' via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5791630791001

Kim Kardashian West arrives at White House for prison reform talk Kim Kardashian West arrived at the White House Wednesday afternoon, where she reportedly discussed prison reform and the possible pardon for a great-grandmother who is serving a drug-related life prison sentence. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/05/30/kim-kardashian-west-arrives-at-white-house-for-prison-reform-talk.html

Harvey Weinstein indicted by NY grand jury on rape, criminal sexual act charges, DA says Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday on charges of rape in the first and third degrees and criminal sexual act in the first degree, according to a statement from Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/05/30/harvey-weinstein-indicted-by-ny-grand-jury-on-rape-criminal-sexual-act-charges-da-says.html

Liberals blame Trump for Roseanne tweet 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' reaches new heights as liberals say President Trump created the environment that encourages racist behavior like Roseanne Barr's tweets. #Tucker via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5791592730001

Tucker: Roseanne uproar shows libs live in Hypocrisyland Tucker: The upside to the Roseanne tweet controversy is the Left is now on the record opposing racism. Attacking people on the basis of their race is immoral, they’re telling us. For now, American liberals are still living in that strange, irony-free world where it’s possible to denounce racism even as you commit it. #Tucker via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5791594231001

Wardrobe whoopsies: On purpose, or an accident? Sometimes stars want to cringe with embarrassment. Other times, they just want attention. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/entertainment/slideshow/2018/05/31/wardrobe-whoopsies-on-purpose-or-accident.html

Best and worst celebrity beach bodies (okay mostly best) It is very hard to find stars with bad bodies who frequent beaches. But we still try. Kind of. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/entertainment/slideshow/2018/05/31/best-and-worst-celebrity-beach-bodies-okay-mostly-best.html

Trial begins for ex-CIA man accused of spying for China A former CIA officer betrayed the U.S. by giving a Chinese spy information about human assets and other top-secret information in exchange for $25,000, prosecutors say. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/31/trial-begins-for-ex-cia-man-accused-spying-for-china.html

Ex-USC med school dean linked to drugs, prostitutes shouldn't lose license, attorney argues The attorney for a former medical school dean at the University of Southern California argued Wednesday that his client should be allowed to continue practicing medicine, despite acknowledging that he used hard drugs during his tenure at USC. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/31/ex-usc-med-school-dean-linked-to-drugs-prostitutes-shouldnt-lose-license-attorney-argues.html

Day of US-NKorea meetings to salvage summit on tap in NYC Top American and North Korean officials plan a full day of meetings in New York aimed at deciding whether a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can be salvaged. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/31/day-us-nkorea-meetings-to-salvage-summit-on-tap-in-nyc.html

'Armed and dangerous' suspect wanted in deputy's killing A Tennessee sheriff's deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop early Wednesday and police were offering a $12,500 reward to help them find the suspect, a man charged the day before with hitting a woman and stealing her car. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/31/armed-and-dangerous-suspect-wanted-in-deputys-killing.html

Current lava flows are hottest, fastest of latest eruption Hawaii officials are advising more residents of a rural Big Island district to evacuate because of approaching lava from Kilauea volcano. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/30/more-evacuations-advised-as-hawaii-lava-approaches.html

The Latest: Woman charged in connection to deputy's death The Latest on the fatal shooting of a Tennessee sheriff's deputy (all times local): 12:10 p.m. Tennessee authorities are offering a monetary reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Tennessee sheriff's deputy. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/30/latest-reward-for-suspects-arrest-in-deputy-shooting.html

Southwest flight diverted because of smoking passenger: report A passenger smoking in a lavatory forced a Southwest Airlines flight to make an emergency landing in Northern California on Wednesday, the airline said. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/31/southwest-flight-diverted-because-smoking-passenger-report.html

Confessed killer who wants freed after 20 years due in court A man who confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now wants to be released from an Ohio prison is due back in court. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/31/confessed-killer-who-wants-freed-after-20-years-due-in-court.html

Statue of inventor Thomas Edison unveiled in Oho hometown The Ohio hometown of Thomas Edison now has two statues honoring the inventor. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/31/statue-inventor-thomas-edison-unveiled-in-oho-hometown.html

Suspect charged in death of Tennessee deputy; search for alleged gunman continues A woman was arrested and charged late Wednesday in connection with the shooting death of a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy as the manhunt for the alleged gunman continued, officials said. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/us/2018/05/31/suspect-charged-in-death-tennessee-deputy-search-for-alleged-gunman-continues.html

Washington Post Kim Kardashian West goes to the White House to talk pardon Washington Post WASHINGTON — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West paid a visit to the White House Wednesday to make a star-powered case to President Donald Trump and his staff on behalf of a woman serving a life sentence for drug offenses. Kardashian West has ... Donald Trump Says He Had a 'Great Meeting' with Kim Kardashian as They Pose in Oval Office PEOPLE.com Trump Meets With Kim. Kim Kardashian West, That Is. New York Times Kim Kardashian meets with Trump to discuss prison reform CNN HuffPost  - Quartz  - CBS News  - USA TODAY all 452 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGfGFXFw2KiWThrSnAodB_l9uDotw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779914456211&ei=lKMPW8jMMoKW3wG1gqDACw&url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/kim-kardashian-west-goes-to-the-white-h...

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A photo of a Dallas police officer holding a three-month-old baby in his arms, giving comfort after surviving a rollover crash has gone viral. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/may/image-of-dallas-police-officer-comforting-three-month-old-goes-viral

A group of former homosexuals and ministry leaders rallied on the steps of a California courthouse Tuesday to protest a bill that threatens to ban Christian books and resources which address issues of homosexuality and gender identity. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/may/ab2943-violates-my-right-to-choose-rsquo-former-homosexuals-outraged-over-ca-bill-that-could-ban-the-bible

As the 2018 hurricane season approaches, a new study reveals that more may have died in the aftermath of 2017's Hurricane Maria than previously thought.  Ministries in hard-hit Puerto Rico say the study could generate more attention and help an island that still has not recovered. from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2018/may/as-hurricane-season-looms-ministries-see-huge-puerto-rico-death-toll-as-call-to-action

The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44308154

Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44302146

An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44303881

The driver said her Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44300952

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44300961

Washington Post Trump, fast-food lover and exercise avoider, tells nation about importance of fitness Washington Post It is Sports and Fitness Day at the White House. That meant President Trump — a man who has spoken out on the dangers of exercising and devours McDonald's, KFC chicken, chocolate cake and double scoops of vanilla ice cream — spent his afternoon ... Melania Trump is not missing, but Twitter thinks otherwise USA TODAY I Wonder Who Wrote That Melania Trump Tweet HuffPost First lady slams the media for 'speculating' on where she is after surgery The Hill (blog) BBC News  - PEOPLE.com  - Whitehouse.gov (press release)  - TIME all 233 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEMVCFn0o_F4NM4ahWUudwdh0zNNA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779915666700&ei=jqAPW-D0IsSH3wH3o4HgDQ&url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/...

What is Ambien? A closer look into the prescription drug Roseanne Barr and many others have claimed that the prescription drug Ambien was the cause of their bizarre behavior. via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5791504315001

‘Toblerone tunnel’ is a new trend sweeping across England ‘Toblerone tunnel’ refers to the triangular space that develops beneath an extra-toned butt and thighs. Critics are bashing the trend saying it is just another unrealistic — and problematic — body goal for women to aspire to. via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5791431580001

Roseanne Barr not first celeb to claim Ambien led to bizarre behavior: What is the insomnia drug? Roseanne Barr appeared to blame Ambien, a prescription sleeping pill, for the racist tweet that ultimately led to her popular ABC show “Roseanne” to be canceled on Tuesday by ABC. via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/health/2018/05/30/roseanne-barr-not-first-celeb-to-claim-ambien-led-to-bizarre-behavior-what-is-insomnia-drug.html

Report: Purdue Pharma knew of opioid abuse Panel reacts to DOJ report on opioid abuse. via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5791311178001

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