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FOX NEWS: Chris Jacobs: Dems’ single-payer health care bill raises these serious questions

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Chris Jacobs: Dems’ single-payer health care bill raises these serious questions On Tuesday, the House’s Democratic majority will hold its first formal proceedings on single payer health care legislation. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/chris-jacobs-dems-single-payer-health-care-bill-raises-these-serious-questions

Victims of Seattle crane accident are identified and remembered - NBC News

Victims of Seattle crane accident are identified and remembered    NBC News The victims of the construction crane accident in Seattle over the weekend were identified Monday as a college freshman who wanted to be a nurse, a retired city ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/victims-seattle-crane-accident-are-identified-remembered-n999931

Kate Middleton and Prince William roasted for celebrating their anniversary amid cheating rumors - AOL

Kate Middleton and Prince William roasted for celebrating their anniversary amid cheating rumors    AOL Prince William and Kate Middleton Celebrate Their 8 Year Anniversary Despite Those Cheating Rumors    The Cheat Sheet Kate Middleton Just Received a Special Honor from Queen Elizabeth on Her Wedding Anniversary    PEOPLE.com Why Kate Middleton Will Make a Good Queen    The Cheat Sheet William And Kate Celebrate Their 8-Year Wedding Anniversary    Vogue.co.uk View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2019/04/29/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-celebrate-anniversary-amid-cheating-rumors-and-twitter-has-jokes-too-soon/23718856/

Larry King in 'good spirits,' did not go into cardiac arrest, rep says - Page Six

Larry King in 'good spirits,' did not go into cardiac arrest, rep says    Page Six Larry King Suffers Another Heart Attack and Goes Into Cardiac Arrest    TMZ Larry King: No Heart Attack, No Cardiac Arrest    The Blast Larry King reportedly had heart attack after going into cardiac arrest, TMZ reports    WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland Larry King Recovering In Hospital After Undergoing Heart Surgery    HuffPost View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://pagesix.com/2019/04/29/larry-king-in-good-spirits-did-not-go-into-cardiac-arrest-rep-says/

The 76ers reset their defense to steal home-court away from Raptors - ESPN

The 76ers reset their defense to steal home-court away from Raptors    ESPN After failing to contain Kawhi Leonard in Game 1, the Sixers responded with stifling defense Monday night to even the series. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26636931/the-76ers-reset-their-defense-steal-home-court-away-raptors

FOX NEWS: The Latest: Japanese people mark end of Heisei era

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The Latest: Japanese people mark end of Heisei era The Latest on Emperor Akihito's abdication (all times local): 3:45 p.m. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/the-latest-japanese-people-mark-end-of-heisei-era

FOX NEWS: New Zealand police arrest man, find suspected bomb in Christchurch

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New Zealand police arrest man, find suspected bomb in Christchurch New Zealand police say they've arrested a 33-year-old man after they found ammunition and a package containing a suspected explosive device at a vacant property in Christchurch. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/new-zealand-police-arrest-man-find-suspected-bomb-in-christchurch

FOX NEWS: New Zealand police arrest man after finding suspected bomb

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New Zealand police arrest man after finding suspected bomb New Zealand police say they've arrested a 33-year-old man after they found ammunition and a package containing a suspected explosive device at a vacant property in Christchurch. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/new-zealand-police-arrest-man-after-finding-suspected-bomb

FOX NEWS: Sri Lanka lifts social media ban imposed after Easter blasts

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Sri Lanka lifts social media ban imposed after Easter blasts Sri Lanka's president has lifted a nationwide social media ban that was imposed after Easter suicide bomb attacks that killed 253 people. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/sri-lanka-lifts-social-media-ban-imposed-after-easter-blasts

FOX NEWS: Memory center takes visitors through 4 decades of Afghan war

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Memory center takes visitors through 4 decades of Afghan war An Afghan rights group has launched a "memory center" that seeks to salvage, protect and share memories and stories of civilian victims of the country's four decades of wars. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/memory-center-takes-visitors-through-4-decades-of-afghan-war

FOX NEWS: Australian quits anti-Muslim party over strip club video

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Australian quits anti-Muslim party over strip club video A candidate in Australia's upcoming general election has quit his anti-Muslim political party after video of him groping and propositioning dancers in a U.S. strip club was broadcast on national television. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/australian-quits-anti-muslim-party-over-strip-club-video

FOX NEWS: Indian Army claims it found ‘abominable snowman’ footprint

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Indian Army claims it found ‘abominable snowman’ footprint The Indian Army on Monday claimed it had sighted the footprints of Yeti, more commonly known as the “abominable snowman,” earlier this month at a Nepalese base camp. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/indian-army-claims-it-found-abominable-snowman-footprints

FOX NEWS: Trump sends regards to Japan’s Emperor Akihito ahead of abdication

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Trump sends regards to Japan’s Emperor Akihito ahead of abdication President Trump sent his regards to the Emperor of Japan ahead of his abdication from the throne, acknowledging the “close relationship” that the U.S. has with Japan. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/president-trump-sends-regards-to-japans-emperor-akihito-ahead-of-abdication

FOX NEWS: UN aid chief: No progress so Rohingya can return to Myanmar

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UN aid chief: No progress so Rohingya can return to Myanmar The U.N. humanitarian chief says there has been "no progress" in dealing with the reasons why more than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fled to Bangladesh from western Myanmar's Rakhine state. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/un-aid-chief-no-progress-so-rohingya-can-return-to-myanmar

FOX NEWS: Philippines' Duterte threatens to dump trash on Canada's beaches following promises of war declaration

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Philippines' Duterte threatens to dump trash on Canada's beaches following promises of war declaration A week after he warned Canada to take back garbage it shipped to the Philippines years ago, Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte is threatening to dump the tons of trash on the North American country's beaches. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/duterte-philippines-canada-trash-beaches

Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48097150

FOX NEWS: Tech recruiting firm apologizes for job ad seeking 'preferably Caucasian' employee

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Tech recruiting firm apologizes for job ad seeking 'preferably Caucasian' employee A tech recruiting company apologized on Sunday after a job opportunity posted online said white people were preferred for the position. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/tech/cynet-systems-apologizes-preferably-caucasian

FOX NEWS: Emiliano Sala morgue photo: Police arrest two people after sick image surfaces on Twitter

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Emiliano Sala morgue photo: Police arrest two people after sick image surfaces on Twitter U.K. police have arrested two people after a mortuary photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala was posted on Twitter after his death in a plane crash. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/tech/emiliano-sala-morgue-photo-arrest

FOX NEWS: Sick morgue photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala surfaces on Twitter, sparks outrage

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Sick morgue photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala surfaces on Twitter, sparks outrage A sick photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala taken after his death in a plane crash surfaced on Twitter, sparking outrage and a U.K. police investigation. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/tech/photo-emiliano-sala-twitter-outrage

FOX NEWS: Facebook will be overrun by dead people within 50 years, researchers say

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Facebook will be overrun by dead people within 50 years, researchers say Facebook has a grave problem. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/tech/facebook-overrun-by-dead-people

FOX NEWS: Whale with mysterious harness may be Russian military 'spy,' experts say

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Whale with mysterious harness may be Russian military 'spy,' experts say Russia’s military may have an unusual new recruit – a white beluga whale that has been spotted in the waters of the Norwegian Arctic. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/tech/whale-mysterious-harness-russian-military-spy

FOX NEWS: Air Force calls for new 'Vanguard' weapons program with hypersonics, lasers and networked missiles

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Air Force calls for new 'Vanguard' weapons program with hypersonics, lasers and networked missiles Aggressive pursuit of hypersonics, lasers, networked cruise missiles, artificial intelligence, smart bombs and cyberwar inform the conceptual and technical basis for the Air Force’s new “Vanguard” programs, new Air Force strategic efforts to synthesize science and technology with prototyping and emerging weapons systems. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/tech/air-force-calls-for-new-weapons-program

FOX NEWS: Mark Zuckerberg built a glowing ‘sleep box’ to help his wife snooze

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Mark Zuckerberg built a glowing ‘sleep box’ to help his wife snooze Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he’s built a glowing wooden box that helps his wife sleep through the night, as she cares for their children. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/tech/mark-zuckerberg-built-a-glowing-sleep-box-to-help-his-wife-snooze

Rod Rosenstein hands in resignation letter Monday - CBS News

Rod Rosenstein hands in resignation letter Monday    CBS News Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein submits resignation    Fox News Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns    CNN Rod Rosenstein resigning: Deputy attorney general submits resignation letter, will leave May 11    CBS News Rod Rosenstein resigning: Deputy attorney general submits resignation letter, will leave May 11    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW2jCYukkRg

Gold Prices Gain on Weak China PMI Data - Investing.com

Gold Prices Gain on Weak China PMI Data    Investing.com China April factory growth unexpectedly slows as economy struggles for traction    Reuters Chinese factory activity grew slower than expected, widely watched indicators show    CNBC Australian Dollar Wilts As China Manufacturing PMI Misses Forecasts    DailyFX Dollar marks time, Aussie eases on China data miss    CNBC View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/gold-prices-gain-on-weak-china-pmi-data-1850176

FOX NEWS: Long Island track worker logs more than $255G in overtime hours: report

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Long Island track worker logs more than $255G in overtime hours: report A Long Island Rail Road track worker brought home more than $255,000 last year by working what officials say was a dangerous amount of overtime hours on top of his base pay.   via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/lirr-worker-logs-more-than-255k-by-working-overtime-hours-report

FOX NEWS: Chase yanks tweet offering advice on how to save money

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Chase yanks tweet offering advice on how to save money Chase bank was blasted on Twitter Monday following a #MotivationalMonday tweet that offered simple suggestions on how those struggling to make ends meet could save money: make your coffee at home, eat food in the fridge and take a cab when you can. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/elizabeth-warren-slams-chase-for-telling-account-holders-to-just-make-coffee-at-home-to-save-money

FOX NEWS: Men face trial for fatal California warehouse fire

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Men face trial for fatal California warehouse fire More than two years after 36 concert-goers died in a fire at a Northern California warehouse, two men will face trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/men-face-trial-for-fatal-california-warehouse-fire

FOX NEWS: Deliberations to resume in case of officer who killed woman

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Deliberations to resume in case of officer who killed woman Jurors will resume deliberations Tuesday in the trial of a Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed woman who had called 911 to report a possible rape in the alley behind her home. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/deliberations-to-resume-in-case-of-officer-who-killed-woman

FOX NEWS: 'Everyone was her sister': Woman killed at synagogue honored

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'Everyone was her sister': Woman killed at synagogue honored Family and friends remembered a woman killed in a shooting at a Southern California synagogue as a generous person dedicated to spreading kindness, with her daughter telling the crowd Monday that she knows her mother would forgive the man who took her life as she worshipped. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/everyone-was-her-sister-woman-killed-at-synagogue-honored

FOX NEWS: Judge signs off on homeless shelter on 'Billionaires' Row' in New York City

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Judge signs off on homeless shelter on 'Billionaires' Row' in New York City via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/homeless-shelter-new-york-billionaires-row

FOX NEWS: Trump wants to charge asylum-seekers to apply

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Trump wants to charge asylum-seekers to apply President Donald Trump is proposing charging asylum-seekers a fee to process their applications as he continues to crack down on the surge of migrants crossing into the U.S. In a presidential memorandum signed Monday, Trump is directing his attorney general and acting homeland security secretary to take additional measures to overhaul the asylum system, which he insists is "in crisis." via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/trump-wants-to-charge-asylum-seekers-to-apply

FOX NEWS: Autopsy report shows cause of death for Texas teen allegedly kicked in the head on way home from school

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Autopsy report shows cause of death for Texas teen allegedly kicked in the head on way home from school A 13-year-old Texas girl who died five days after she was allegedly kicked in the head by classmates during a walk home from school died from complications of a brain tumor that discovered while she was hospitalized, officials said. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/texas-seventh-grader-kicked-head-classmates-died-brain-tumor

FOX NEWS: Prosecutors oppose drug lord El Chapo's new trial bid

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Prosecutors oppose drug lord El Chapo's new trial bid U.S. prosecutors are opposing a longshot bid for a new trial by the convicted Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/prosecutors-oppose-drug-lord-el-chapos-new-trial-bid

FOX NEWS: 'Affluenza' teen's mom back in jail after bond revoked

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'Affluenza' teen's mom back in jail after bond revoked The mother of a Texas teenager who used an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck is back in jail. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/us/affluenza-teens-mom-back-in-jail-after-bond-revoked

FOX NEWS: Ban on banana-based artwork at Polish museum fuels banana-based protests

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Ban on banana-based artwork at Polish museum fuels banana-based protests The head of the museum, who was appointed by the government in November, said Monday he appreciated the role of both artists in Poland's culture, but the gallery's limited space requires "creative changes" to the exhibition. He denied pressure from the country's Ministry of Culture. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/food-drink/ban-banana-artwork-polish-museum-protests

FOX NEWS: Oregon high school responds to 'blackface chocolate' cake

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Oregon high school responds to 'blackface chocolate' cake A high school in Portland, Ore., is responding to parents and students after a series of racist incidents took place on campus last week. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/food-drink/oregon-high-school-responds-to-blackface-chocolate-cake

FOX NEWS: 'Hamburglar' steals thousands of dollars of food through McDonald's app

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'Hamburglar' steals thousands of dollars of food through McDonald's app Someone in Canada is apparently “lovin’ it” using other people’s money. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/food-drink/hamburglar-steals-thousands-of-dollars-of-food-through-mcdonalds-app

FOX NEWS: Truck explodes in Burger King drive-thru

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Truck explodes in Burger King drive-thru A sharp-eyed Burger King employee may have saved a customer from getting flame grilled. via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/food-drink/truck-explodes-in-burger-king-drive-thru

Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48092151

Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48091843

Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48099862

Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-47969165

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48053200

Abdication of Japan’s Emperor, Who Put a Human Face on the Monarchy

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/world/asia/emperor-akihito-abdication.html?partner=IFTTT

On Politics: Rod Rosenstein to Step Down

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/us/politics/rod-rosenstein-step-down.html?partner=IFTTT

Aaron Judge Is Everywhere for the Yankees, Except on the Field

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By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/sports/yankees-aaron-judge.html?partner=IFTTT

Chronicles of the Rings: What Trees Tell Us

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By JIM ROBBINS from NYT Science https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/science/tree-rings-climate.html?partner=IFTTT

New York City’s Quirkiest Bus: 1 Bridge, 3 Stops

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By WINNIE HU from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/nyregion/mta-b39-bus.html?partner=IFTTT

Movie Theaters

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/learning/movie-theaters.html?partner=IFTTT

Word + Quiz: gravitas

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/learning/30WODLN.html?partner=IFTTT

Tesla Looks to Regain Its Luster in Solar Energy by Slashing Prices

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By IVAN PENN and PETER EAVIS from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/business/energy-environment/tesla-solar-energy.html?partner=IFTTT

Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio Tops the List of Hedge Fund Manager Compensation

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By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/business/dealbook/ray-dalio-rich-list.html?partner=IFTTT

What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us’ and ‘The Last Survivors’

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By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/arts/television/whats-on-tv-tuesday-on-tour-with-aspergers-are-us-and-the-last-survivors.html?partner=IFTTT

ためらう花嫁

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/ja/2019/04/29/world/asia/abdication-prince-naruhito-japanese-translation.html?partner=IFTTT

Las principales noticias del martes

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By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://www.nytimes.com/es/2019/04/29/universal/es/el-times-noticias-martes.html?partner=IFTTT

A Princess in a Cage

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/world/asia/japan-abdication-princess-masako.html?partner=IFTTT

The Suitor With the Shaggy Hair

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/world/asia/japan-abdication-princess-mako.html?partner=IFTTT

The Long Shadows of a Failed War

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By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/world/asia/japan-abdication-prince-akihito.html?partner=IFTTT

Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and DAVID ENRICH from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/us/politics/trump-lawsuit-deutsche-bank.html?partner=IFTTT

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Step Down in May

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By KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/us/politics/rod-rosenstein-resigns.html?partner=IFTTT

Man Charged With Killing 5 in Annapolis Newsroom Uses Insanity Defense

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By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/us/capital-gazette-shooting-suspect.html?partner=IFTTT