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US, UK say Russia targets internet hardware for espionage

U.S. and U.K. intelligence agencies said the main targets include "government and private-sector organizations," as well as "critical infrastructure" providers.

Apr 17, 2018

By Associated Press

Comey says it possible Russians have leverage over Trump

Former director of FBI James Comey was speaking during an interview on the night of April 15.

Apr 16, 2018

By Associated Press

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Backpage.com CEO pleads guilty, will testify against others

The classifieds website was accused of money laundering and for being an illegal platform for sex trafficking.

Apr 13, 2018

By Associated Press

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TV host threatened to sexually assault Parkland survivor with 'hot poker'

Conservative TV host Jamie Allman resigns after Parkland survivor threat

Apr 11, 2018

By Associated Press

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Donald Trump issues astonishing threat to Putin over Syria gas attack as Moscow vows retaliation

'Get ready, Russia': US President denounces Assad as 'gas killing animal' after Kremlin vows to shoot down US missiles.

Apr 11, 2018

By Associated Press

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Trump Compliments Ivanka, Barely Mentions Tiffany During Rare Moment With Both Daughters

US China trade war: Chinese vow to fight back if Donald Trump raises tariffs

Beijing said it would tax $50 billion in American products, including soybeans and small aircraft.

Apr 6, 2018

By Associated Press

U.S. employers added over 100,000 jobs in March, down on February figures

Hiring in the country remains strong and the economy on solid footing

Apr 6, 2018

By Associated Press

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Trump turns on Russia and expels dozens of diplomats over UK spy poisoning

Warning of an "unacceptably high" number of Russian spies in the U.S., the Trump administration said 60 diplomats would be expelled

Mar 26, 2018

By Associated Press

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The Donald v Crazy Joe: Who would win in the septuagenarian brawl between Trump and Biden?

President Donald Trump reckons the former vice president would "go down fast and hard".

Mar 22, 2018

By Associated Press

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Austin bombing suspect blows himself up as SWAT moves in

A law enforcement official identified the dead man as Mark Anthony Conditt.

Mar 21, 2018

By Associated Press

Donald Trump keeps up attacks on escalating Russia 'WITCH HUNT!'

President Trump has unleashed a barrage of fury on Tweeter as Mueller probe takes aim at his business dealings with Russia.

Mar 19, 2018

By Associated Press

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National Geographic admits to past 'racist coverage' showing natives as 'savages and happy hunters'

US magazine National Geographic admits to past "racist coverage" which depicted Aboriginals and native Americans as "savages and happy hunters."

Mar 13, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Fake news spreads significantly faster than the truth - but don't blame Russian bots

An MIT report shows how false news spreads "faster and deeper" than real news items on Twitter.

Mar 9, 2018

By Neil Murphy

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Donald Trump 'will meet Kim Jong Un by May' after North Korean invitation

The North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un will meet US president, Donald Trump in May, South Korea's national security adviser has told reporters.

Mar 9, 2018

By Brendan Cole

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Manhunt underway after headless body found near survivalist bunker

The decapitated body of Katherine Cunningham, 26, was found near a survivalist bunker that was packed with guns and ammunition in Washington with police hunting Jacob Gonzales.

Mar 8, 2018

By William Watkinson

Boy, 14, 'impersonated police officer in fake police car making traffic stops and house calls'

A 14-year-old boy from Victorville, California, was arrested by police on Tuesday (6 March) whilst driving a white Ford Explorer with flashing lights.

Mar 8, 2018

By William Watkinson

California

Are Americans in favour of armed teachers? Now we know the answer

An NBC poll shows 56% of Americans are against guns in the classroom - but there's a deep split between Democrats and Republicans.

Mar 8, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Florida

Nursery workers could face jail for sedating toddlers with melatonin gummy bears to 'calm them for nap time'

Ashley Helfenbein, Jessica Heyse and Kristen Lauletta of Niles facing charges of endangering the life or health of a child and battery.

Mar 8, 2018

By Toyin Owoseje

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