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Trump: Russia likely poisoned ex-spy, 'based on all the evidence'

US President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that he believes the British government's theory that Russia was likely responsible for the nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter in England earlier this month.

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Alexa Wants to Be Your New Co-worker

Alexa isn't content being a stay-at-home voice assistant. It wants to join the workforce. Amazon has been working with businesses and developers to bring Alexa into the office. The company launched Alexa for Business in November. It's already being used in some offices, including WeWork's co-working spaces.

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House Intelligence Committee to Announce They Are Done with Russia Probe Interviews

The House Intelligence Committee has concluded its interviews for the investigation into possible collusion between President Donald Trump's campaign operation and Russia, a move that signals the beginning of the end for the panel's Russia probe, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Elizabeth Warren Says She Isn't Running for President. Don't Believe Her.

Elizabeth Warren isn't running for president! "I am not running for president in 2020," the Massachusetts Democrat told CNN's Jim Acosta on Sunday. Done and done. (Crosses Warren off super, duper long list of 2020 Democratic hopefuls.)

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Eastern Ghouta: Syrian Regime Forces Cut Rebel-held Enclave in Three

The Syrian regime and its allies have splintered the rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta into three parts after the army intensified its onslaught in the region over the weekend, an activist on the ground and state media said.

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When a School Walkout Made a Huge Difference

On May 3, 1963, more than 800 black children in Birmingham, Alabama, skipped school. That morning, local DJ "Shelley the Playboy" Stewart served up some coded patter, confirming that the plan was on as scheduled. "Kids, there's gonna be a party at the park," he said. "Bring your toothbrushes because lunch will be served."

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DeVos Struggles to Answer Basic Questions About Schools in Her Home State

Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos stumbled her way through a tense interview on CBS's "60 Minutes" Sunday night, struggling to answer some basic questions about schools in her home state of Michigan and admitting that she does not "intentionally" visit underperforming schools.

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After Bruno Mars Is Accused of Cultural Appropriation, Black Celebrities Come to His Defense

Bruno Mars found himself caught in a heated debate about cultural appropriation over the weekend after an activist accused the "24K Magic" star of being a culture vulture profiting off of traditionally black music.

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Why Anti-opioid Protesters Littered a Legendary New York Art Space with Pill Bottles

On Saturday, orange and white pill bottles floated by the hundreds in the reflecting pool in front of the iconic Temple of Dendur in New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Know Who's Afraid of the NRA? Donald Trump.

Less than two weeks ago, President Donald Trump was mocking Republican Sen. Pat Toomey for being "afraid of the NRA" due to the fact that his bipartisan gun control proposal didn't include a provision to raise the the age to certain types of guns from 18 to 21.

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A White Photographer Commercialized And Capitalized Off A Fake Black Model He Created Himself

Instagram model Shudu Gram has over 43 thousand followers on Instagram, skyrocketing into fame after Fenty Beauty reposted a photo of her modeling the Saw-C lipstick color.

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Memphis Makes it’s Way to Houston Audiences with an All –Too Familiar Narrative

Written by Joe DiPietro and David Bryan and directed by Dan Knechtges, the story of Memphis begins in musically–rich Memphis during the 1950’s south where Rock and Roll was born. It tells a story of a white radio DJ named Huey Calhoun who becomes obsessed with the taboo music of Blacks. Lured into a jute-joint by the sound of Rhythm & Blues, he starts to regularly visit a local nightclub for Blacks only and develops a crush on the nightclub’s star singer, the beautiful and talented Felicia Farrell.

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Let’s Have An Honest Conversation About the #MeToo Movement

As a man, I’ve been hesitant to write about the #MeToo movement because what I’ve seen a lot of is instant generalizing. If you don’t automatically condemn any man that’s accused then you’re for sexual harassment and rape.

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Breast-feed Now, Avoid Diabetes Later

Breastfeeding has been known to come along with an over-supply of benefits for the mother. From weight-loss, speedy after-birth healing, decreasing breast and ovarian cancer risks, healthy hormone releases and now a source for prevention to Type 2 Diabetes.

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5 Things for March 9: Kim Jong Un, tariffs, abortion, Colombia, Playa del Carmen

Want to make sure you're never late again? Try this $35,000 watch. Seriously. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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US Tariffs and North Korea; Jobs Report; Fresh Earnings

Investors have two significant geopolitical moves to consider on Friday. Both involve President Donald Trump.

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Wisecracks, Cold Noodles and Soju: Is This What Trump Could Expect From a Kim Summit?

Kim Jong Un's meeting with South Korean officials in Pyongyang earlier this week has given a rare insight into the North Korean leader's style and hospitality.

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White House Staffers Say the Place Is Filled with Division, Friction and Backbiting

A sense of uncertainty has engulfed the West Wing alongside a rash of recent staff departures, with many officials questioning who President Donald Trump will choose to fill key roles as his administration enters its second year.

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Documents Detail Confusion in Police Response to Parkland Shooting

As a gunman killed petrified students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month, officers outside could not immediately work together to locate the gunfire or the shooter.

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Trump's Decision to Meet with Kim Jong Un 'no surprise,' Tillerson Say

US President Donald Trump's decision to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "was not a surprise in any way," US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Friday, as the bombshell news was met with cautious optimism by China and US allies in the region.