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Prom dress prompts 'cultural appropriation' row

A US student's decision to wear traditional Chinese dress for prom has drawn criticism and support online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FsCDYR

Syria war: Missile strikes on military sites 'kill pro-Assad fighters'

Unconfirmed reports say the attacks in Hama and Aleppo provinces killed a number of Iranians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9jEhp

Trump attacks 'filthy' Michelle Wolf over White House dinner act

He lashes out at Michelle Wolf's blistering 'roasts' at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vZRl9Z

Barnier warns of no Brexit deal without border backstop

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier urges rapid agreement by June on the thorny Irish border issue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HC2bZj

Logan Paul ends daily YouTube vlog series

The popular video creator says he will no longer post daily updates after 536 uploads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9LoSo

Twin Peaks: Teresa Banks actress Pamela Gidley dies, aged 52

The US actress, best-known for her role as Teresa Banks, has died aged 52, her family confirm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jj2gTa

Trump Indicates Willingness to Meet North Korean Leader in the DMZ

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By MARK LANDLER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2r9FHoa

Westworld: What Was the Deal With William and Dolores Again?

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By JENNIFER VINEYARD from NYT Watching https://ift.tt/2r9Go0F

Why All the New Terms of Service?

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By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KomO93

'I Saw the Wave and It's Full of Faces': A Last Days Vision of a 'Tsunami' Revival - and How We Can Prepare

Many Christian leaders are predicting the greatest harvest of souls in history is upon us, or will soon be. Some say this next revival will be like a huge wave that washes over the whole world. Among them is John Arnott, who saw a vision of a wave so big, he called it a tsunami... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2raN51J

U.S. Embassy Officer in Pakistan Is Charged With Obstruction

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By SALMAN MASOOD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HWBJsT

A Trump Nobel Peace Prize? South Korea’s Leader Likes the Idea

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By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HEA5wA

California Today: Can San Diego Ditch the Power Company?

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By IVAN PENN and MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2rfmVLB

Who is Sajid Javid?

The second-generation immigrant son of a bus driver who is now in charge of the UK's immigration policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JCNSA7

Behind T-Mobile-Sprint Merger, a Race to Keep Up With China in 5G

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vTHhiO

Trump vs. Justice

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By DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2r9dEo4

Sophia Peters: Father gets life for strangling daughter with dressing gown cord

Robert Peters was ordered to spend at least 24 years in prison for murdering seven-year-old Sophia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I1xPPe

Ruaridh Brown: Father saves baby son's life with CPR

Just weeks after taking a first aid course, Alec Brown had to put his new skills into practice on his son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JG1vyP

Caravan migrants stuck at US-Mexico border

They are seeking asylum in the US, but have been told the border crossing near San Diego is full. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HClDFr

Mystery over unused Euro 96 tickets found in suitcase

The tickets for all 31 matches at Euro 96 had a face value of £1,680 - but were never used. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9RLF3

DealBook Briefing: T-Mobile and Sprint Are Trying to Win Over Washington. Will They Succeed?

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By Unknown Author from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2HCSO7x

China Prepares a Hard-Line Stance on Trump’s Trade Demands

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By KEITH BRADSHER from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2HIgKqh

Asian Restaurant Named Yellow Fever Sets Off a Debate About Language and Race

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2vYhN3L

Teaching Activities for: ‘Kim Prepared to Cede Nuclear Weapons if U.S. Pledges Not to Invade’

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By SHANNON DOYNE from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2jiKgby

Do You Gamify Your Life?

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By SHANNON DOYNE from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2HAZZBb

Word + Quiz: vagabond

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2HZ2vke

Mike Pompeo Expresses Support for Israeli Response to Gaza Protests

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By GARDINER HARRIS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KnvEUw

Sajid Javid to be new home secretary after Rudd resigns

The son of a Pakistani bus driver replaces Amber Rudd after she quits amid the Windrush scandal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HDgL2E

Katrice Lee: German riverbank to be dug up in missing child search

A riverbank site in Germany close to where Katrice Lee disappeared is to be excavated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2raeu49

Kirsty Maxwell death: Friends in Benidorm to mark anniversary

The friends of a woman who died after falling from a balcony in Benidorm have gone back there to mark the one-year anniversary of her death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HB57Wb

Police Scotland chief tried to 'suppress' conduct report

Secret police documents leaked to the BBC show attempts were made to suppress a critical report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KpVIhS

In pictures: Remembering photographer killed in Kabul

A selection of photographs by Shah Marai who has been killed in a bombing in Kabul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2w0qn20

An Advance Directive for Patients With Dementia

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By JANE E. BRODY from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2jhis7p

On Being an Orphan, Frequently

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By PERRI KLASS, M.D. from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2jgrW2I

Listen to ‘The Daily’: A Family Divided by the Korean War

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By MICHAEL BARBARO from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/2FtA6gS

New York Today: The Officers Checking Your Trash

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By JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2HD7YK2

How Much Do You Know About Canada?

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By Compiled by MICHAEL GONCHAR from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2FrYfEF

Sex and Shame: What Incels and Jihadists Have in Common

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By SIMON COTTEE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2rc4gjx

Nature Is Risky. That’s Why Students Need It.

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By HEATHER E. HEYING from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HZidM5

Happy Birthday, Karl Marx. You Were Right!

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By JASON BARKER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2vW5u8n

What’s Going On in This Picture? | April 30, 2018

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By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2vTmPi2

North Korea, Sprint, Michelle Wolf: Your Monday Briefing

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By CHRIS STANFORD from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2jfPwMZ

Syria Missile Strikes Reportedly Kill at Least 16

By BEN HUBBARD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2vY6d8N

Celebrate! 9 European Festivals Worth Traveling For

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By Unknown Author from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2rbRUYy

#GorsuchStyle Garners a Gusher of Groans. But Is His Writing Really That Bad?

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By ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2HJ2Rb6

They Survived a Massacre. Then the Lawyers Started Calling.

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By JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2HAM5iy

Worried About Risky Teenage Behavior? Make School Tougher

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By AUSTIN FRAKT from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/2rbu3sh

Anonymous Owner, L.L.C.: Why It Has Become So Easy to Hide in the Housing Market

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By EMILY BADGER from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/2rbZhzl

See the Sights in the Southwest and California Like a Rock Star

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By ELAINE GLUSAC from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2I0c8yX

A Book of Emails Women Love to Hate

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By JESSICA M. GOLDSTEIN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2HGB1N0

When the Downstairs Neighbors Become Best Friends

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By KIM VELSEY from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2FtwmvD

The Duplass Brothers: The First Time We Got Cable TV

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By MARK DUPLASS and JAY DUPLASS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2r9J51E

How Would a T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Affect Your Cellphone Bill?

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By CECILIA KANG and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2jjnHDJ

The First Lady of the Confederacy Considers Her Painful Past

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By BRENDA WINEAPPLE from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2I3bEIC

America’s Most Famous Street

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By CLYDE HABERMAN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2HZ7jWR

Rent costs full-time workers every penny earned until May

A year's rent takes every penny earned by full-time workers until the first week of May, study shows. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KjL1gR

Fearing Death, and Photographing the Rituals That Surround It

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By JOHN OTIS from NYT Lens https://ift.tt/2rbnRR3

Amber Rudd resigns as home secretary

"I inadvertently misled" MPs over illegal immigrant removals targets, says Ms Rudd in her letter to the PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HUyBOb

Sainsbury's confirms tie-up with Asda

The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kkf6N7

Weather: Rain and wind warnings for parts of UK

Some areas could see a month's rainfall and Monday's rush hour is expected to be disrupted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9cFVL

Royal wedding: TV licence waived for community parties

Street parties can screen the wedding live without having to buy a licence, the BBC says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FpW8kt

Barnier 'doesn't understand' unionist stance, says DUP

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is visiting Ireland amid tensions over its border with the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vXmgUj

A Gym Thing: The play with weighty issues

A Gym Thing is a play, set during an hour-long workout, which tackles the body-image disorder "bigorexia". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r8wTyc

Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead

At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HzMpxT

Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ra5jQT

North Korea: Chinese foreign minister to visit Pyongyang after historic talks

The visit is part of a diplomatic flurry between Friday's historic summit and Trump-Kim talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9qwKS

Glasgow Clydeside Expressway bus crash: One critically hurt

The crash, close to the Clyde Tunnel, has left several other people injured, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r7oI5h

Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r8GvZM

Rudd explains why she resigned

Ms Rudd admits to the prime minister she "inadvertently misled the Home Affairs Select Committee". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JCccSF

Papers on Rudd's resignation

Amber Rudd's resignation from the Home Office over the Windrush scandal dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vSafj4

From rising star to resigning as home secretary

Amber Rudd's resignation is a huge change in fortunes for one of the Conservatives' rising stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HAOwlf

Amber Rudd: Why has the home secretary resigned?

The home secretary has resigned, saying she "inadvertently misled" MPs over targets for removing illegal immigrants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9Qoqa

News Daily: Amber Rudd resigns and Labour's pledge on loans

Your morning briefing for 30 April 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I2TSoS

Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?

Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r4yc10

Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r9k7zj

Caravans making a comeback

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vSckeS

Detroit Was Crumbling. Here’s How It’s Reviving.

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By MONICA DAVEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JGLfh0

South Korea to End Propaganda Broadcasts Along Border With North

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By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KnDRYY

Twin Bombings in Kabul Kill or Wound Dozens at Rush Hour

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By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HEDaZz

A Week Inside a Soccer Club When the Money Runs Out

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By RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2r9jaYN

A Polyglot N.B.A. Swears by One Thing: That Call Was #@!&

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By SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2rafy8E

Capitals Hold On to Early Lead, Tying Series With the Penguins

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2FqQZJd

Gary Sanchez’s Homer Gives Yankees a 9th Straight Win

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2JFNIb9

A Numbers Guy Left the Front Office to Coach Prospects. Here’s What He Learned.

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By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2rbG0xQ

The Profound Normalcy of a Day at the Movies in Saudi Arabia

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By HAIFAA AL MANSOUR from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2JFM8pT

After Chaos, Port Authority Sets Storm Rules for Planes to Kennedy

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By PATRICK McGEEHAN from NYT N.Y. / Region https://ift.tt/2r9pDSy

What’s on TV Monday: ‘James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction’ and ‘Elementary’

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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2vXyXPj