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Ken Starr Predicts Indictments Over Russia Probe

The former special counsel involved in investigating Watergate has said he believes there will be indictments over the probe into Russia’s alleged interference in the U.S. presidential election. Speaking about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, Ken Starr told CNN’s Smerconish on Saturday that he would expect there to be indictments in the case, suggesting Trump’s […]

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Las Vegas shooter’s note contained calculations to maximize kills: CBS

A note discovered in the hotel room of Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock featured hand-written calculations on where he needed to aim to increase his accuracy and number of kills, US network CBS reported Saturday. The piece of paper was found by police officers who stormed Paddock’s room after he launched his attack from the

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Harvey Weinstein loses key supporters in wake of sex harassment allegations

LOS ANGELES — Harvey Weinstein continued to lose key support over the weekend from people within his close circle of associates and in the larger media industry as the disgraced film executive moved to contain the fallout from his sexual harassment scandal. Two important members of his crisis team quit Saturday, including Los Angeles attorney

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Trump again says he’s open to a health care deal with Democrats; Senate leader balks

WASHINGTON �� With Republicans having failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that he has again asked Democrats to make a deal. They remain wary, at best. “I called Chuck Schumer yesterday to see if the Dems want to do a great HealthCare Bill,” Trump said Saturday in a Twitter

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Hurricane Nate claims lives in Central America, heads for New Orleans

Preparations for Hurricane Nate are being made along America’s south-eastern coast, and there are fears New Orleans, ravaged by Hurricane Katrina 12 years ago, could be in for another battering. Residents are stocking up before the storm. Others in high-risk areas are being told to leave. “It was so painful, I cried.” He survived Katrina.

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Republicans Are Kicking People Off Food Stamps

The budget resolution passed by the House on Thursday will push millions of already struggling people off food stamps, leaving the neediest Americans—children and the elderly among them—without food. The $4.1-trillion budget will take over $150 billion away from several poverty programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income people keep food

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Western society suffers chronic sleep deprivation, Jewish Nobel winner says

A Jewish American neuroscientist who this week won the Nobel Prize for Medicine has said Western society suffers from a permanent case of sleep deprivation. “It’s been overlooked for a long time as a real public health problem,” Michael Rosbash of Brandeis University told the Guardian, days after being awarded the prize along with two

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International, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Trump hosts Hispanic Heritage event as his administration begins phasing out DACA protections for young immigrants

WASHINGTON — On the same day his administration stopped accepting applications from so-called Dreamers for protection from deportation, President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed Latino American leaders to the White House to honor their cultural heritage in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. In rambling remarks, Trump said the United States remains “a beacon” to people

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Omaha schools nix Palestinian talk amid concern Jewish students bullied

OMAHA, Nebraska — Officials in a Nebraska school district have canceled scheduled talks at two high schools by a Palestinian Christian speaker due to concerns that Jewish students at one of the schools were being harassed ahead of her visit. Nora Carmi is a Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) activist from Jerusalem who’s holding

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Costco is taking on Amazon with big changes to its delivery service

After e-commerce giant Amazon purchased Whole Foods Market and promised to lower prices, Costco Wholesale is making moves to strengthen its own grocery business, specifically with delivery. The membership-only warehouse club has rolled out two grocery delivery services to compete with Amazon and Walmart. RELATED: 9 items that will pay for your Costco membership Costco

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