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President Trump took aim at Amazon on Twitter, claiming the company pays “little or no taxes” (Amazon pays local and federal taxes) and hurts small businesses. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2uCJ6jA via Yahoo

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It follows a March 27 Mega Millions drawing that was the twenty-third in a row without a jackpot-winning ticket. Friday’s 11 pm ET (0300 GMT) jackpot drawing will be for the tenth largest prize ever offered in the United States. The Mega Millions record is $656 million won in 2012. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2pSSeuG via Yahoo

Tonight, students are calling for Howard University’s President to resign after it was discovered that the school fired six employees last year for “gross misconduct” after an auditors’ investigation found they misappropriated financial aid funds. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E87gBY via Yahoo

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile, the country's military said Friday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E64DAE via Yahoo

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has spoken with President Trump about the potential use of military funds for a border wall with Mexico, the Pentagon said on Thursday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E8D8GG via Yahoo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. ― Hundreds of mourners gathered in California's capital on from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GCFaEp via Yahoo

A fundraising campaign to cover the legal bills of sacked former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe has smashed its target to hit $370,000 (£260,000) in just 14 hours. The page set up by the “Friends of Andrew McCabe” has already received more than 8,700 donations including some as high as $3,000. Mr McCabe was fired by Donald Trump’s attorney general Jeff Sessions less than two days before his expected retirement after more than 20 years service. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Gp9DCv via Yahoo

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David Hogg said Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham should quit as he rejected her apology for accusing him of “whining” over being rejected by four colleges. Ms Ingraham had apologised to Mr Hogg for her controversial tweet after seven companies took Mr Hogg up on his suggestion that they pull their advertising from her show. Nikolas Cruz has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder for the 14 teenagers and three adults who died at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on Valentine’s Day. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GkuomB via Yahoo

Tonight, students are calling for Howard University’s President to resign after it was discovered that the school fired six employees last year for “gross misconduct” after an auditors’ investigation found they misappropriated financial aid funds. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E87gBY via Yahoo

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has successfully tested its latest intercontinental ballistic missile, the country's military said Friday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E64DAE via Yahoo

Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg on Friday pilloried Fox News host Laura from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2pSedlK via Yahoo

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A deported U.S. Army veteran has been granted U.S. citizenship, a move made possible by California Gov. Jerry Brown's pardon of a criminal offense last year. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2pQpqUA via Yahoo

Sgt. Bret Barnum and the now-missing teen shared a tearful embrace back in 2014. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IcbXgD via Yahoo

The two Koreas have set a date for a rare inter-Korean summit, following a high-level meeting that was held days after the nuclear-armed North's leader Kim Jong Un made his international debut with a surprise trip to China. "According to the will of both leaders, the South and North agreed to hold the '2018 South-North summit' on April 27 at the South's Peace House in Panmunjom," said a joint press statement, read out in turn by both delegations' leaders on Thursday. The meeting between Kim Jong Un, leader of nuclear-armed North Korea, and the South's President Moon Jae-in will be only the third of its kind, and will be followed by landmark talks with US President Donald Trump, which could come as early as May. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IiZdVg via Yahoo

President Trump selected his White House doctor, Ronny Jackson, to replace Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin. If confirmed, Jackson would lead the government’s second largest agency. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GX9Iyn via Yahoo

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off Friday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California carrying 10 more Iridium NEXT communications satellites into orbit. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2H2ISVH via Yahoo

A Texas megachurch pastor stands accused of using his influence to lure from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IihAtw via Yahoo

Rachel Maddow shares new reporting that Robert Mueller's investigation includes looking at Jeff Sessions contacts with Russians, while at the same time, Sessions is sending investigators to look at the conduct of the Trump Russia investigation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Gk4dN0 via Yahoo

As Christian around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged young people not to be silent and let their voices be heard, even in the face of corrupt or silent elders. Here are some of the images from Holy Week.  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Gfj1wj via Yahoo

David Hogg discusses Laura Ingraham's latest actions involving her attacks against him and her subsequent apology. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Glw67r via Yahoo

A man allegedly killed his wife and then was fatally shot by officers outside his son's high school from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2J3v261 via Yahoo

MOSCOW (AP) — The latest on the nerve agent attack on an Russian ex-spy in Britain (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2H09iHy via Yahoo

A Texas megachurch pastor stands accused of using his influence to lure from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IihAtw via Yahoo

An unannounced visit boosted both Beijing’s and Pyongyang’s leverage in negotiations, but Washington still seems to have no plan. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E8fRoo via Yahoo

Former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin wrote a New York Times op-ed reflecting on his service in President Trump's administration. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GlPJbf via Yahoo

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An unannounced visit boosted both Beijing’s and Pyongyang’s leverage in negotiations, but Washington still seems to have no plan. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E8fRoo via Yahoo

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Accident-reconstruction investigators are trying to figure out what caused an SUV carrying a family to plunge off a California cliff in a deadly wreck that happened shortly after child-welfare authorities went to their home to investigate possible abuse. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GYtt8G via Yahoo

Roseanne, in praise of Trump, says president has 'freed so many children held in bondage to pimps' Roseanne Barr offered some words of praise for President Trump on Twitter Friday night, touting his record of freeing “so many children held in bondage to pimps all over this world.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2E8zcph

Martha Stewart's 'smoking hot' throwback sets Instagram abuzz Martha Stewart was clearly reliving her glory days this week when she posted a steamy "Throwback Thursday" picture of herself donning a black strapless dress, sheer tights and high heels. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2pTkPjy

ABC spin machine goes all in on 'Roseanne' pro-Trump success story ABC’s PR machine went into high gear on Thursday after the news that its pro-Trump revival of “Roseanne” scored monster ratings -- with ABC executives claiming they brilliantly came up with a populist programming strategy following the November 2016 election. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2pSW3Ad

Stephen Colbert 'apologizes' to Trump, calls out CNN for 'lies' Stephen Colbert has been known to throw punches President Trump's way with his nightly monologues and headline skits, but Thursday night the “Late Show” host did something he hasn't done before: apologize. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GZkLXJ

Respected professor blasts 'once-proud' CNN in scathing op-ed: 'CNN lost its way' Respected DePauw University professor Jeffrey McCall accused CNN of doubling down on sexual escapades in a piece that will surely draw the ire the network’s president, Jeff Zucker. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2pRZKqF

Andie MacDowell talks first nude scene and #MeToo movement, says country isn't progressive enough Andie MacDowell has opened up about her first on-camera nude scene, getting older and working amidst a #MeToo driven industry in a new interview. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ig799T

Cameron Diaz says she is 'actually retired' from acting "Charlie's Angels" actress Cameron Diaz has confirmed the rumors that she is retired from acting. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GGODKM

'Smallville' star Kristin Kreuk denies recruiting 'sex slaves' to controversial cult NXIVM “Smallville” star Kristin Kreuk has broken her silence on her involvement in the controversial cult NXIVM and denied she helped recruit women as “sex slaves” into the group. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2uDvqEO

Gracie Phillips explains why she kept the identity of her father Lou Diamond Phillips under wraps Gracie Phillips didn’t experience your typical childhood. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2pQgFsQ

When Disney stars grow up Disney's roster of juvenile talent has always had an unusual knack for getting into trouble. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2pOd1R8

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has spoken with President Trump about the potential use of military funds for a border wall with Mexico, the Pentagon said on Thursday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2E8D8GG via Yahoo

Tesla Inc said on Friday that a Tesla Model X involved a fatal crash in California last week had activated its Autopilot system, raising new questions about the semi-autonomous system that handles some driving tasks. Tesla also said vehicle logs from the accident showed no action had been taken by the driver soon before the crash and that he had received earlier warnings to put his hands on the wheel. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2uAqBwi via Yahoo

Rachel Maddow shares new reporting that Robert Mueller's investigation includes looking at Jeff Sessions contacts with Russians, while at the same time, Sessions is sending investigators to look at the conduct of the Trump Russia investigation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Gk4dN0 via Yahoo

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Eight years after he was last deported to Mexico, a US army veteran is returning to California. A pardon last year from Governor Jerry Brown cleared the way for Hector Barajas, who was living in Tijuana, to secure citizenship. “Oh my god, this is great”, Mr Barajas said in a Facebook video during which he opened a document confirming the decision while wearing a uniform bristling with medals. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2uvi1i4 via Yahoo

As Christian around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Pope Francis on Palm Sunday urged young people not to be silent and let their voices be heard, even in the face of corrupt or silent elders. Here are some of the images from Holy Week.  from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Gfj1wj via Yahoo

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judge Stephen Reinhardt, a liberal stalwart on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for nearly four decades, died Thursday in Southern California. He was 87. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2pTiHZ9 via Yahoo

President Trump selected his White House doctor, Ronny Jackson, to replace Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin. If confirmed, Jackson would lead the government’s second largest agency. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GX9Iyn via Yahoo