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US Is Poised to Impose Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on European Union - New York Times

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New York Times US Is Poised to Impose Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on European Union New York Times The United States has threatened to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from allies like the European Union, Canada and Mexico. German steel from a mill like this one in Duisburg could be hit with a 25 percent tariff as soon as Friday ... US Plans to Hit EU With Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Wall Street Journal Trump readies to hit US allies with steel, aluminum tariffs Politico EU Braces for Trump Broadside as Deadline for Steel Tariff Looms Bloomberg BBC News  - The Guardian  - The Hill all 111 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2sjtsWK

McCabe memo: Trump asked Rosenstein to mention Russia in Comey firing - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY McCabe memo: Trump asked Rosenstein to mention Russia in Comey firing USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe authored a memo claiming that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said President Trump asked him to refer to the Russia investigation as a reason for recommending the dismissal of FBI ... Andrew McCabe turned over his memo on Comey's firing to Robert Mueller CNN Ex-FBI official McCabe gives memo on Comey firing to Mueller - New York Times Reuters Former FBI deputy director wrote memo detailing discussion with deputy attorney general: Source ABC News Daily Beast all 56 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2J3Chdz

Trump Responds to Fury Over 'Roseanne,' but Not Her Racist Remarks - New York Times

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New York Times Trump Responds to Fury Over 'Roseanne,' but Not Her Racist Remarks New York Times WASHINGTON — It was not the racist comment that made the president angry. It was the apology from ABC. Wading into a public outcry over remarks by the comedian Roseanne Barr, President Trump did not condemn the Twitter post about a black former ... Roseanne Barr's Ex Tom Arnold Says His Former Wife 'Wanted' Cancellation 'to Happen' PEOPLE.com John Goodman finally speaks, Roseanne Barr again tweets, in latest 'Roseanne' comments USA TODAY Tom Arnold says he knew 'Roseanne' reboot 'would not end well' CNN Los Angeles Times  - Slate Magazine  - Hollywood Reporter  - HuffPost all 1,697 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2sjc8Rw

Judge Suggests Review of Cohen Documents Is Moving Too Slowly - New York Times

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New York Times Judge Suggests Review of Cohen Documents Is Moving Too Slowly New York Times Lawyers for Michael D. Cohen have been given a June 15 deadline to complete their review of materials seized by the F.B.I.CreditSpencer Platt/Getty Images. By Alan Feuer and Benjamin Weiser. May 30, 2018. A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday ... Michael Avenatti Withdraws Bid To Appear Before Judge in Cohen Probe Wall Street Journal Where Avenatti's winning streak comes to an end CNN Michael Cohen's lawyers accuse Avenatti of 'reckless and improper' behavior Politico New York Daily News  - U.S. News & World Report  - Bloomberg  - Wall Street Journal all 184 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2J4d2Ij

After Trump was elected, Obama questioned whether his own presidency had come '10 or 20 years too early' - Business Insider

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Business Insider After Trump was elected, Obama questioned whether his own presidency had come '10 or 20 years too early' Business Insider President Barack Obama, in the days following the November 2016 election, began to question his own legacy. The aftershock of Donald Trump's surprise victory over Hillary Clinton had shaken Obama, as it did many others. At one point, America's first ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2slso4N

Woman arrested, manhunt continues in Tenn. deputy's slaying - CBS News

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CBS News Woman arrested, manhunt continues in Tenn. deputy's slaying CBS News Authorities arrested a woman in connection with the death Wedneaday morning of a Tennessee sheriff's deputy who was shot while responding to a call by a resident about a suspicious car. In a statement Wednesday night, the Tennessee Bureau of ... Woman arrested after shooting of Tennessee deputy, but manhunt continues for 2nd suspect CNN Suspect charged in death of Tennessee deputy; search for alleged gunman continues Fox News Manhunt Underway For Suspect Who Shot, Killed Dickson Co. Deputy NewsChannel5.com The Tennessean  - TN.gov all 149 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2J5VawB

A 13-year-old journalist asked Sarah Huckabee Sanders about school shootings. Here's what she said. - Washington Post

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Washington Post A 13-year-old journalist asked Sarah Huckabee Sanders about school shootings. Here's what she said. Washington Post In the middle of Thursday's White House press briefing, where grown-up reporters were asking questions about NAFTA and North Korea, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders pointed toward the rear of the briefing room and called on “the young ... Boy Whose School Shooting Question Left Sarah Sanders Choking Back Tears Says 'I'm Glad I Did It' PEOPLE.com Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders Whitehouse.gov (press release) Sarah Sanders Gets Emotional in Press Briefing While Answering California Student's Question on School Shootings KTLA USA TODAY all 122 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2sjc8B0

Trump, fast-food lover and exercise avoider, tells nation about importance of fitness - Washington Post

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Washington Post Trump, fast-food lover and exercise avoider, tells nation about importance of fitness Washington Post It is Sports and Fitness Day at the White House. That meant President Trump — a man who has spoken out on the dangers of exercising and devours McDonald's, KFC chicken, chocolate cake and double scoops of vanilla ice cream — spent his afternoon ... Melania Trump is not missing, but Twitter thinks otherwise USA TODAY I Wonder Who Wrote That Melania Trump Tweet HuffPost First lady slams the media for 'speculating' on where she is after surgery The Hill (blog) BBC News  - PEOPLE.com  - Whitehouse.gov (press release)  - TIME all 233 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2J14Ic9

World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR

The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L8vvnz

School shooting game Active Shooter pulled by Steam

Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JgoOlT

Google launches solar power service in UK

An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2aYjP

Tesla hit parked police car 'while using Autopilot'

The driver said her Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2srr3IG

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB

UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions

The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXtm1q

Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch

A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1FE4W

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2siEWd0

GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'

Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2Z3m5

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn

Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrvk4D

Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack

Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LEvb0K

Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'

The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IXH5kD

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xprQjg

Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail

A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4gcwg

Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists

A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LHd2PS

YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sgLqt6

Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'

A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xwLREK

YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos

YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it to take down. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J0Wj8D

Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LJMZrl

Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London

London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xrOnfn

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LGJNgp

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xsPGuk

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xnTM6U

YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7AVIt

Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

Talks on preparing a summit with the US are under way in New York, Singapore and on the Korean border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LMYDBR

Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine condemned for faking journalist's murder

Ukraine says it acted to foil a Russian plot to assassinate journalist Arkady Babchenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sju3Yw

Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

"Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family," a tweet posted on her account says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JkrG1h

Australian minister Greg Hunt accused of misogyny

Greg Hunt has not responded to that assertion, but apologises for swearing at a town mayor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZSa4U

US military renames Pacific Command

It will now be called the US Indo-Pacific Command to mark the growing importance of the Indian Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbPW39

Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson

The star meets the president on behalf of a 63-year-old woman jailed for a first-time drug offence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LJ4yI0

Trump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium

The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H31QJT

Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship

More than 20 people are arrested over the haul, which was hidden in boxes marked "halal meat". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skUdtL

White House comes out fighting on Roseanne racism row

President Trump weighed in after ABC cancelled Roseanne's show over the tweet about an ex-Obama aide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3jteH

Roxana Hernandez: Anger over transgender migrant's death in US

Roxana Hernandez, 33, was being held by immigration authorities in New Mexico when she fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kDheEg

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB

Liege shootings: Gunman 'had killed day before attack'

A man shot dead by police after a murder spree is also suspected of killing a man he met in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srvkvX

Arkady Babchenko: Russian journalist 'back from the dead'

Ukraine staged Arkady Babchenko's murder in Kiev on Tuesday to "foil a Russian assassination plot". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LLM4a0

The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYarUh

Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

This photographer has been on a 10-year mission to teach people that pigeons are beautiful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF0gBH

Liège shooting: Belgium gunman caught on camera

Footage of the man who shot dead two police officers and a civilian in Liège shows him with two guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J01Pbz

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H1DOza

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISl7Ua

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H29p3F

Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

The long-running soap will air Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka's nuptials in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xpDr1y

Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2stRP3s

Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srGq3N

Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xqYvVr

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHpdwj

Why Ghanaians are so slow to bury their dead

Bodies are not buried for months, sometimes years, in Ghana as families bicker over funeral arrangements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ssWORA

Chile transgender: 'Growing up here is torture'

Why members of Chile's transgender community are lobbying for a change in the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2slCemY

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF

How Sweden is preparing for Russia to hack its election

Will a "Facebook hotline" and propaganda lessons keep polls free and fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6xOoK

The story of Pakistan's 'disappeared' Shias

Activists say they are detained without due process over suspected links to a secretive militia in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqPgQv

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L8yjRA

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Suspect charged in death of Tennessee sheriff's deputy 05/30/18 11:21 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Harvey Weinstein indicted by NY grand jury on rape, criminal sexual act charges, DA says 05/30/18 5:44 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump signs 'Right to Try' bill into law 05/30/18 12:56 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Tennessee sheriff's deputy shot and killed, reports say 05/30/18 10:55 AM

U.S., North Korea enter second day of nuclear talks

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and high-ranking North Korean official Kim Yong Chol enter a second day of meetings in New York on Thursday as they try to settle nuclear weapons disagreements and set the stage for an historic summit between their two leaders. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2sjE5Zx

The man sent by North Korean leader to U.S. for high-level talks

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WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - Kim Yong Chol landed in New York on Wednesday as the most senior North Korean envoy to hold talks with American officials on U.S. soil in 18 years. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2J2SD6n

Korean Air HQ raided by prosecutors over suspected embezzlement by owning family: Yonhap

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SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of Korean Air Lines Co Ltd over suspected embezzlement and breach of trust by members of its owning family, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2J0982W

Ivanka Trump Abruptly Leaves Call After Question About China Trademarks

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2soLyFV

The Pyramids of Giza Are Near a Pizza Hut, and Other Sites That May Disappoint You

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By MAYA SALAM from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2J4gH90

The Baptist Apocalypse

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By ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2L2nHU8

The ‘Sex Cult’ That Preached Empowerment

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By VANESSA GRIGORIADIS from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2H06yIw

Big Banks to Get a Break From Limits on Risky Trading

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By EMILY FLITTER and ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2xslm31

Roseanne Barr, Back on Twitter, Has More to Say

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By JACLYN PEISER from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2H2HY9L

Roseanne Barr’s Ambien Defense Is Disputed: ‘Racism Is Not a Known Side Effect’

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By CHRISTINE HAUSER from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2IV05nY

Smears of George Soros Resurface in Roseanne’s Twitter Tantrum

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By NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2shIw7r

‘Roseanne’ Is Gone, but the Culture That Gave Her a Show Isn’t

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By ROXANE GAY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2xoEfUC

Sounding Code Red: Electing the Trump Resistance

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By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2JeGtdT

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Suspect charged in death of Tennessee sheriff's deputy 05/30/18 11:21 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Harvey Weinstein indicted by NY grand jury on rape, criminal sexual act charges, DA says 05/30/18 5:44 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump signs 'Right to Try' bill into law 05/30/18 12:56 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Tennessee sheriff's deputy shot and killed, reports say 05/30/18 10:55 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Anti-Kremlin journalist’s death faked to thwart murder plot, officials say 05/30/18 10:52 AM

Kremlin critic turns up alive at televised briefing about his 'murder'

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KIEV/MOSCOW (Reuters) - A dissident Russian journalist reported murdered in Kiev on Tuesday dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday during a televised briefing by Ukrainian state security about the killing, which they then said they had faked. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2L8pnM4

Assad says U.S. will leave Syria, vows to retake SDF-held areas

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BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad said he would recover areas of Syria held by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and that U.S. forces should learn the lesson of Iraq and leave the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2suj65L

Exclusive: Mexico front-runner's lead widens a month before vote - poll

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(Reuters) - Mexican presidential front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has extended his lead well beyond his nearest rivals with just a month to go before the July 1 election, an opinion poll showed on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2smnTXz