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Alabama's aborted execution was 'botched and bloody,' lawyer says

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A federal judge has ordered Alabama prison officials to preserve all evidence related to an aborted execution, including the clothing the inmate wore, following an unsuccessful lethal injection attempt that the convict's attorney described as "botched and bloody." http://ift.tt/fJo911 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2CpfBVn http://ift.tt/2rT39Jl

Hyundai Kona Electric: All the details you need to know - Roadshow

With its larger, optional battery, the Kona Electric has an estimated range of 292 miles. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2oujekC

Man killed while streaming on Facebook

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A North Carolina man was shot and killed while streaming on Facebook Live shortly after he left a police station where he reported a stolen cell phone. http://ift.tt/fJo911 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2FFaFuF http://ift.tt/2rT39Jl

MWC 2018: All the phones and gadgets announced so far - CNET

Need a TL;DR for the biggest mobile industry conference going on right now? Here are all the top gadgets from Barcelona. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2otGrDl

2018 Geneva Motor Show preview: Something for everyone - Roadshow

The hills are alive with new EVs, crossovers and sports cars this year. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2GRrJwP

Minority Report 🇨🇳

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China Is Said To Be Using A Database To Identify And Detain People As Potential Threats View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2ozR6vB

A Teenage Boy Pleaded With Triple 000 For Help After Finding His Relative's Dead Body

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Kirralee Paepaerei was 37 and pregnant when she was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner in 2015. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2CLJAmk

People Are Laughing At This Girl's Boyfriend Struggling To Buy Her Leggings

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"I fail to understand the need for eight thousand different types of black leggings." View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2ovkIem

A "Rehab Mogul" Has Been Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Patients At His Treatment Centers

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Christopher Bathum, a self-proclaimed "rehab mogul" with no background in healthcare, was found guilty of sexually abusing seven female patients in California drug treatment facilities he owned. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2Cqd8dA

A Mother Says A Daycare Center Waxed Her Daughter's Eyebrows

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"I didn't take my daughter there for them to alter the way she looks because she is absolutely beautiful the way she is." View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2FdkH8a

Sorry Millennials, Only Gen Z'ers Are Passing This Quiz

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Generation Z, this one's for you! View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2F174WD

This Guy Made A Boyfriend Out Of Boxes Of Wine And People Love It

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We've all been there. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2HReA80

Cancel Some Plans And We'll Tell You The Exact Number Of Enemies You Have

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Got enemies? Got a lot of enemies? View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2oAIFQp

A Man Posing As A Rideshare Driver Allegedly Raped Seven Women

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The 44-year-old man is accused of raping the women across Los Angeles over a 15-month span. And police think there could be others. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2CpLqNP

24 Twitter Jokes From This Month That Broke The 50K Retweet Barrier

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"If your Snapchat story is just one straight minute of you driving and singing along to a song, I’m showing your insurance company because honestly I’m tired of it." View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2t5461Q

Have You Heard Of These Hollywood Conspiracy Theories?

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A little ~unscientific~ research. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2EWq24p

Buy A New Outfit At Urban Outfitters And If You Spend Under $250, You Win

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Don't get carried away! View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2CMu6OX

Ryan Seacrest Speaks Out After The Woman Who Accused Him Of Sexual Harassment Goes Public

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E! is standing by Seacrest after a woman came forward publicly Monday to allege that the longtime TV host sexually harassed her. He's denied the claims, and the network says it found "insufficient evidence." View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2F7cRgC

Here's What's Actually Inside The Bags Being Handed To Abortion Clinic Patients By Religious Picketers

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Abortion does not cause breast cancer. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2HSJgpI

Have You And Your Sibling(s) Neville Longbottomed?

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Get those family portraits out. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2EYwQig

15 People Who Are Living In 3018 While We're Stuck In 2018

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LOL @ the kid using chopsticks to avoid Cheetos fingers. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2GO7znb

This Spicy Drama About Facebook CPMs Has People Like "Wahh?" And "Whoaaa"

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First we were like WHOA, and then we were like OH WAIT WHOAAAAA, then like, OH DAMN! View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2CMVLiV

What's The Craziest Fast Food Item In Your State?

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Soooo much food! View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2GPpzxs

Literally Just 16 Photos Of Animals Having The Time Of Their Lives In The Snow

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Will you just look at how happy they are? View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed - Latest http://ift.tt/2CMWsbC

Czech court releases Salih Muslim, preventing Turkey extradition

Turkey requested extradition of Salih Muslim, a former leader of Syria's Kurdish PYD, after he was arrested in Prague. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2ozXtPp

Second Russia truce attempt in Eastern Ghouta comes into effect

As attacks in the Syrian enclave continued during first truce attempt, a second try to evacuate the injured begins. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2GQk027

Eastern Ghouta: What is happening and why

from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2osOnEZ

Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre reopens: 'This is a victory'

Palestinian Christians, pilgrims, celebrate church reopening after three days of closure in protest of Israeli policy. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2F6nctd

Rights groups accuse Bangladesh army of covering up sex assault

Protests highlight Chittagong Hill Tracts' Chakma population's anger at alleged sexual assault of two teenaged sisters. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2t3jxHx

Power to the People: Left-wing party challenges 'racist logic'

Led by young people keen to help migrants, new Italian movement aims to fill gap in leftist politics as fascism rises. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2t1YrJM

Taliban: Doha office remains vital for talks

Comments come amid reports in Kabul news media of efforts by Afghan government to shut down armed group's Doha office. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2F7wMvI

Pakistan musicians fill silence in former Taliban stronghold

South Waziristan musicians are leading a cultural revolution in the conservative province after years of Taliban rule. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2oAf4Xq

Winter Olympics, Hubo and future of robots in South Korea

South Korea displayed 85 robots at the 2018 Winter Olympics. But how useful were they and what does the future hold? from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2CouQhv

Are Christians being targeted in Jerusalem?

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre closed its doors as a proposed law threatened to scrap centuries of precedent. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2t0dR0W

Israel suspends taxation legislation for Jerusalem's churches

Following protests and international pressure, Israeli PM Netanyahu has suspended tax procedures on Jerusalem churches. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2oxKIF0

Colombia's 'fake' peace in tatters

As the FARC is forced to fight for a place in mainstream politics, Colombia's hard-earned peace is under threat. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2CNELZv

Syria's war: Eastern Ghouta ceasefire violations kill four

Residents of rebel-held Damascus suburb say Syrian government jets continue attacks on several areas, despite truce. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2BVbPCr

Mobile World Congress: Future of smart devices in focus

It is estimated that by 2025 there will be 25 billion devices connected to the web, which is one of the main technology talking points at this year's Mobile World Congress - the Internet of Things. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2HSKh12

Colombia: Ex-rebels' launch of TV network stumbles

'New Colombia News' aims to offer a different post-conflict alternative to traditional media. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2GP7uQr

Climate change blamed for severe winter storm in Europe

Large parts of Europe have been hit by a freak winter storm, bringing rare snow and plummeting temperatures on much of the continent. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2CPcJ04

UK's May confirms Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit

Britain says 'terror', Yemen war, Iraq and Syria to be discussed as activists raise alarm over kingdom's rights record. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2EY2fgE

Necmettin Erbakan: Why Turkey honors him today

from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2t1XtNp

Mosque vandalized in Ampara

from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2CKxIRz

Turkey reconnects FSA-held Idlib with Azaz

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Nigeria: 1,130 hostages freed from Boko Haram

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A 'system of control': Child detention in the occupied West Bank

The arrests of Fawzi Al-Junaidi and Ahed Tamimi shed light on Israel's conduct towards Palestinian minors. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2EVKfYf

Wreck of Japanese destroyer used in Pearl Harbor attack discovered

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An Imperial Japanese Navy vessel that took part in the attack on the US Navy base at Pearl Harbor during World War II was found submerged off the coast of Japan. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2F8B06d

Kim Jong-un's secret Brazilian passport discovered (PHOTOS)

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Brazilian passports, which were used by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his father in an attempt to get foreign embassies to issue them travel permits, have been revealed for the first time. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2EWenTw

Angolan army dance in Siberian city on Russian national holiday (VIDEO)

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What are the odds that African soldiers will march through a Siberian city on a freezing mid-winter holiday? Higher than you might think. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2BULog4

Pentagon admits zero evidence of E. Ghouta chem attack – but blames Russia all the same

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The Pentagon admits it used NGO reports on alleged recent chemical attacks in Syria and cannot confirm if they even took place. The lack of evidence, however, did not get in the way of the latest Russia blame game galore. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2CO231p

‘You have to call it by name’: Merkel publicly admits ‘no-go areas’ in Germany

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“No-go areas” do exist in Germany, Angela Merkel admitted in an interview, adding that the arrival of “so many refugees” in the country “has raised multiple questions.” Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2CLKGyj

Saudi Arabia fires top military brass amid deadlock in Yemen

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Riyadh has replaced senior military commanders, including the chief of staff, in an abrupt reshuffle. The move, apparently aimed at shaking up the armed forces, came amid the stalled Saudi-led campaign against Houthis in Yemen. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2F1zEHr

Clubs, stones & Molotovs: 13 officers injured in clashes with protesters in Kiev (VIDEO)

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Over a dozen police officers suffered fractured noses, jaws and collarbones in a massive brawl that broke out after protestors armed with wooden clubs, stones and Molotov cocktails tried to break into the Ukrainian Parliament. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2BVc8wX

Shootout in Russia's Kazan ends with 1 policeman dead, gunman detained (VIDEO)

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A shootout in the Russian city of Kazan has ended in the death of a policeman after a disgruntled man tried to break into his ex-wife's apartment with a gun. Special police were called to the scene, resulting in a tense stand-off. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2CKFAT7

4G in space: Telecom giants to set up mobile internet on the Moon

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Future astronauts will be able to watch movies in ultra-high-definition after Vodafone and Nokia announced they will be bringing a 4G mobile network to the Moon next year. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2HMjzH7

What’s wrong with this picture? Putin scrutinizes scale model and...

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When the Russian defense minister showed President Vladimir Putin the army’s future technopolis scale model, some eagle-eyed Russians pointed out an anomaly as it apparently features a billboard with the president’s election ad. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2Co7KYk

Half-naked hero: Brave Russian blitzes thief to foil parking lot robbery (VIDEO)

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A Russian man fears neither criminals nor sub-zero weather. That’s the major takeaway from bizarre CCTV footage showing a half-naked hero deliver justice in a freezing cold parking lot during the night. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2CLZ2yA

E. Ghouta militants disrupted 1st day of ceasefire & went on offensive – Reconciliation Center

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The first five-hour ceasefire in Syria’s eastern Ghouta was sabotaged by armed groups holed up there, which shelled the humanitarian corridor and prevented civilians from leaving, the Russian Center for Reconciliation said. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2GRiQ6h

‘Proof doesn't matter to West regarding Syria chemical weapons-use allegations… as usual’

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It’s no coincidence the US is warning against chemical weapons use by Damascus, while the most likely source of an attack would be rebels, to trigger a response against the Syrian government, says former US diplomat Jim Jatras. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2FzEjRM

High-tech enabler? Robotic waiter will take your order & fetch beer from fridge (VIDEO)

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The pain of rising from a comfortable couch to get a beer from the fridge is one we all know. Yet, as with a growing number of modern inconveniences, artificial intelligence may be coming to the rescue. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2BVpMAj

Posters of armed militants on European streets gain traction on social media

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A series of posters showing armed militants on the streets of European cities is gaining traction on social media. The pictures are apparently intended to cast doubt on media coverage of the Syrian war. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2GJPSVV

Seriously injured 15yo cousin of Ahed Tamimi arrested by Israeli soldiers (VIDEO)

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A teenage cousin of jailed Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi was reportedly arrested by Israeli soldiers in a pre-dawn raid Monday. The 15 year old had part of his skull removed after being shot by an Israeli soldier in December. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2BSOnWc

Killing of Slovak investigative journalist raises concerns over press freedom in EU

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An investigative journalist, known for reporting on the tax fraud and shady deals of Slovakia’s elite, was shot dead on Sunday. The killing resonated among the EU’s public, raising concerns over press freedom in the EU. Read Full Article at RT.com from RT World News http://ift.tt/2F83gG3

Crashes and stranded drivers as snow grips UK

Almost 4,000 gritters are ready to take on the freezing weather and drivers are urged to ask themselves if their journeys are "really necessary" as the UK prepares for another bitterly cold day. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2oCxGGd

Johnson pledges to release NI border letter

Boris Johnson has defended a letter he wrote on the Northern Irish border obtained by Sky News as "very positive", pledging to publish it himself. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2EXoOWD

Downing Street slaps down Boris over hard Irish border

Number 10 has insisted the government wants to make sure there is no hard border in Ireland. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2FAneXS

Most cannabis in UK 'is super-strength skunk'

Experts are warning of potential mental health risks after they found most of the cannabis consumed in the UK is super-strength sinsemilla - or skunk. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2Cp9BMw

North Korean leaders 'used Brazilian passports'

Kim Jong Un and his father Kim Jong Il - who died in 2011 - used fraudulently obtained Brazilian passports to apply for visas to visit countries in the West in the 1990s, according to five senior European security sources. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2CLr2Te

Streisand clones 'beloved' dead dog twice

American singer Barbra Streisand has revealed she had her 14-year-old dog Samantha cloned after her death last year and now has two new puppies. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2FB4d7K

Harry and Meghan consider their charitable future

Sky news understands that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are looking closely at issues around youth violence as they decide what charitable interests they will focus on as a married couple. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2F68H8L

Trump's son-in-law loses access to US secrets

Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner has lost his top-level security clearence, which gave him access to America's most closely guarded secrets, according to US sources. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2EX68q1

PM: Internet enables 'barbaric' modern slavery

Theresa May is stepping up her drive to stop internet companies fuelling "barbaric crimes" of modern slavery, by hosting a major summit in 10 Downing Street. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2CLRP1B

James Bond and Shirley Valentine director dies

Lewis Gilbert, who directed three James Bond films including The Spy Who Loved Me, has died aged 97. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2GOmnlN

China's hypersonic aircraft would fly from Beijing to New York in two hours

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China's hypersonic aircraft would fly from Beijing to New York in two hours The double-wing plane just aced wind tunnel tests at speeds of nearly 5,600 miles per hour. February 26, 2018 at 03:17PM via Digg http://ift.tt/2oySGxF

Why Lisa Simpson Matters

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Why Lisa Simpson Matters An ode to the beating heart of "The Simpsons," a role model to a generation of women — and to Yeardley Smith, who's been bringing Lisa to life for 30 years. February 26, 2018 at 12:17PM via Digg http://ift.tt/2BROtgI