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Iraqi who threw shoes at President Bush runs for Iraqi parliament
Almost a decade after sparking an international diplomatic incident by throwing his shoes at former US President George W. Bush in Baghdad, Muntadhar al-Zaidi is planning a political career of his own.
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Zinke and Alexander: How to protect America's 'best idea'
In 2017, over 330 million visitors traveled to see the memorials and monuments across our great nation. Every American should be able to enjoy our treasured parks, but heavy traffic and aging infrastructure are taking a toll on America's system of 417 National Park Service sites. Bluntly, our parks are being loved to death and it's time to invest in restoring and preserving them for future generations.
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Kanye West explains what exactly he likes about Trump
Kanye West likes only half of what President Trump does. The half he likes? "The ability to do what no one said you can do, to do the impossible," he told T.I. when asked, in a video about the rappers' recent collaboration.
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Where Luxury meets Performance
In an industry monopolized by the big corporate names, eyewear is overdue for a fresh vision. Italian brand Alexander Martin was born from the need for a contemporary sunglass label that fuses simplicity, modernity and pure innovation. It’s a new look at eyewear for the quality conscious, without forfeiting the classics.
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5 things for May 1: Russia probe, Uber, N. Korea, Iran-Israel, Cardinal George Pell
The Terrus Museum in southern France has a little bit of a problem. Half of the paintings in its collection are fakes. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Vichy Has You Covered This May
Summer is coming! This May — Skin Cancer Awareness Month — Vichy’s variety of Capital Soleil products have you covered (literally) without the chalky, thick, stickiness we all hate, giving you no excuse to not grant your skin the protection it deserves!
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BBC reporter and famed photographer among 31 killed in Afghanistan
Ten journalists were among 31 people killed in a series of attacks in Afghanistan on Monday, including a BBC reporter and a well-known photographer who had written of the dangers of reporting in the Afghan capital.
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5 things for April 30: Migrant caravan, T-Mobile and Sprint, Michelle Wolf
We've known for some time that the Great Barrier Reef's in serious trouble. But all hope is not lost. Australia's pledging millions to save it. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Bill Cosby: A big legacy, forever tarnished
The guilty verdict against Bill Cosby represents a moment of vindication for a legal system that has often seemed to tip the scales in favor of celebrities -- including a previous hung jury in this case, despite a mountain of testimonials against the star.
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No new 'Game of Thrones' book this year
Sorry "Game of Thrones" fans, but winter is not coming this year.
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Suspect in Golden State Killer case was a recluse, neighbors say
For decades, a masked gunman nicknamed the Golden State Killer roamed through communities in California, raping dozens of women in a campaign of terror that left 12 people dead.
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US, South Korean presidents likely to meet before Trump-Kim summit
US President Donald Trump and his South Korean counterpart, Moon Jae-in, will likely hold their own summit ahead of Trump's historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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5 things for April 25: White House, Ronny Jackson, immigration, Toronto, Yemen
The news has been downright awful. But in a few recent cases, real-life heroes emerged. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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India's top tech company is worth $100 billion
India's biggest tech company has broken the $100 billion barrier. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) saw its market capitalization cross the milestone for the first time on Monday, the first Indian company to do so in at least a decade and only the second ever.
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Noodle diplomacy: What do leaders eat after making history?
Pyongyang's cold noodles are the most famous on the Korean peninsula. They're so good, that the North is dispatching its top chef to the border, along with a noodle-making machine, to recreate it for dinner after Friday's historic inter-Korea summit.
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5 things for April 24: Toronto, George H.W. Bush, White House, Nashville, Armenia
- A somber moment of silence became a moment of unity as the Toronto Maple Leafs paused last night before their NHL playoff game to honor those lost in yesterday's van attack. We have more on that, plus everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Armenian Prime Minister resigns after protests
The Prime Minister of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, has stepped down following days of mass demonstrations in the streets of the capital Yerevan over what was seen as an unconstitutional power grab by the former president.
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Ivana Trump doesn't think Donald should run for re-election
Ivana Trump says she doesn't think it's necessary for her ex-husband, Donald Trump, to run for re-election in 2020, according to an interview with Page Six.
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Guadeloupe: These tiny islands are the French Caribbean's greatest secret
Seen from above, the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe look like the emerald wings of a butterfly.
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Toys 'R' Us liquidation kills Hasbro sales
It may be time to draw a tear on the detachable eyes of Hasbro's Mr. Potato Head. Hasbro reported a 16% drop in sales for the first quarter. The toymaker's earnings missed forecasts mostly because Toys "R" Us is closing.

