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Officials: Afghan intel chief makes surprise visit Islamabad

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Officials: Afghan intel chief makes surprise visit Islamabad Afghanistan's intelligence chief and foreign minister have made a surprise visit to Pakistan's capital following a recent spate of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.

Trump’s State of the Union in 90 Seconds

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By NATALIE RENEAU from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2DMwC93

These Dreamlike Portraits Explore L.G.B.T.Q. Identity in India

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By JAKE NAUGHTON and SOUMYA SANKAR BOSE from NYT Lens http://ift.tt/2BHl7xS

Teaching Activities for: ‘Medieval Times Goes Modern, Replacing Its Kings With Queens’

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By CAROLINE CROSSON GILPIN from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2GxfAha

Bar introduces gruesome 'black margarita' with feral pig eye

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Bar introduces gruesome 'black margarita' with feral pig eye Here’s looking at you, pig.

Man who robbed Pizza Hut delivery driver mocked by sheriffs after getting arrested

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Man who robbed Pizza Hut delivery driver mocked by sheriffs after getting arrested "If you are going to rob a pizza driver at gunpoint and you want to get arrested," here's what to do.

Salt Bae's NYC steakhouse might be violating New York health codes

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Salt Bae's NYC steakhouse might be violating New York health codes Eater NY claims that Salt Bae's salt-sprinking and meat-caressing wouldn't be cool with the city's Department of Health.

Thieves steal 48.5 tons of chocolate from German industrial park

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Thieves steal 48.5 tons of chocolate from German industrial park The haul is worth almost $500,000.

South Carolina restaurant won't show Super Bowl, any NFL games until league stops 'showing disrespect' to veterans

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South Carolina restaurant won't show Super Bowl, any NFL games until league stops 'showing disrespect' to veterans The owner of a restaurant in South Carolina says he isn’t planning on airing the Super Bowl like other sports bars in the area, but he IS planning an “Honor Bowl” as a show of support to veterans and active military members.

Guy Fieri's Times Square eatery closed because it couldn't keep up with rent, report says

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Guy Fieri's Times Square eatery closed because it couldn't keep up with rent, report says Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant shuttered at the end of 2017.

Couple from viral potpie video parodied in hilarious SNL skit

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Couple from viral potpie video parodied in hilarious SNL skit Will Ferrell and Kate McKinnon impersonated the 2012 viral video sensations in a hilarious four-minute spoof.

Funeral home offering pizza to people who pre-plan their funerals

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Funeral home offering pizza to people who pre-plan their funerals Well that's one incentive...

Panera Bread recalls cream cheese over listeria concerns, sparks panic among consumers

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Panera Bread recalls cream cheese over listeria concerns, sparks panic among consumers Panera Bread announced on Sunday it was recalling packets of cream cheese after some samples were found to contain listeria, causing panic among fans of the fast food chain.

Stormy Daniels coy about whether she really signed denial statement on Trump affair

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Stormy Daniels coy about whether she really signed denial statement on Trump affair Adult film star Stormy Daniels stoked more controversy Tuesday night, suggesting that maybe it wasn't her signature on a statement denying she had an affair with Donald Trump prior to the 2016 election.

Trump’s Speech vs. Trump’s Tweets

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By DREW JORDAN and DAVE HORN from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2rOM5UC

Stephen Colbert rips Trump after State of the Union speech

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Stephen Colbert rips Trump after State of the Union speech Stephen Colbert, host of “The Late Show” on CBS, was live Tuesday night when he blasted President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.

Sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ' will be biggest film in history: actor

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Sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ' will be biggest film in history: actor A sequel to Mel Gibson’s 2004 film The Passion of the Christ is reportedly in the works, USA Today reported.

In abundant Democratic responses to State of the Union, a media contradicting itself

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In abundant Democratic responses to State of the Union, a media contradicting itself At least six Democrats will offer responses to President Trump’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday night,. But will that be dubbed a sign of internal problems for the party, as it was when the GOP mounted 2 responses to an Obama address in 2011?

NBC News slammed for talking Russia probe as Trump kicked off State of the Union

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NBC News slammed for talking Russia probe as Trump kicked off State of the Union NBC News’ coverage of President Trump’s first State of the Union address got off to a rocky start when Savannah Guthrie and Tom Brokaw seemed to disrespect the president by spewing comments about the Russian probe as Trump was at the podium preparing to speak.

Porn star Stormy Daniels denies affair with Donald Trump

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Porn star Stormy Daniels denies affair with Donald Trump Stormy Daniels, the adult film star whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, is again denying her reported affair with President Donald Trump more than a decade before he was elected to the White House.

Wendy Williams criticizes Kim Kardashian after nude photos release

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Wendy Williams criticizes Kim Kardashian after nude photos release Wendy Williams threw some major shade at Kim Kardashian for her most recent naked Instagram spree.

Harvey Weinstein makes rare statement to denounce Rose McGowan's 'performance'

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Harvey Weinstein makes rare statement to denounce Rose McGowan's 'performance' In a rare break from his silence on the matter, Harvey Weinstein is commenting on recently detailed allegations from actress Rose McGowan, who claims the now-disgraced movie mogul raped her in 1997.

ESPN star Max Kellerman calls for Notre Dame to drop 'Fighting Irish' nickname, leprechaun mascot

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ESPN star Max Kellerman calls for Notre Dame to drop 'Fighting Irish' nickname, leprechaun mascot Now that the Cleveland Indians have dropped their controversial "Chief Wahoo" logo, should Notre Dame's athletic teams cease to be called the Fighting Irish and abandon the Leprechaun mascot?

Stars without the warpaint

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Stars without the warpaint See what your favorite celebrities look like before they hit the makeup chair... and after.

The roles that got away

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The roles that got away Some of the most famous onscreen performances could have gone a totally different direction.

Watching Trump’s Speech: They Cheered. They Groaned. They Ate a Cake.

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2E303Hy

Ex-Mississippi gov says he 'forgot' gun seized at airport

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Ex-Mississippi gov says he 'forgot' gun seized at airport Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says it was "nobody's fault but mine" that he took a loaded handgun in his briefcase through an airport security checkpoint in early January.

Group accused of smuggling gold in airplane toilet

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Group accused of smuggling gold in airplane toilet Police have arrested six people in connection with an elaborate plot to smuggle gold into Japan to avoid paying taxes.

Man claims he was punched and bound on Emirates Airlines flight to Chicago

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Man claims he was punched and bound on Emirates Airlines flight to Chicago The man alleges the confrontation happened over a seat disagreement.

Fox on runway at Manchester Airport allegedly halts operations

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Fox on runway at Manchester Airport allegedly halts operations He was caught on video runway down the tarmac and across the grass.

Norwegian Air flight carrying 85 plumbers forced to turn around due to broken toilet

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Norwegian Air flight carrying 85 plumbers forced to turn around due to broken toilet Well that's ironic...

Major airport announces it will now accept bitcoin

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Major airport announces it will now accept bitcoin Who needs cash when you've got cryptocurrency...?

Woman doing yoga on plane sparks debate: 'Nobody needs to see people flailing about on planes'

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Woman doing yoga on plane sparks debate: 'Nobody needs to see people flailing about on planes' Not everyone was supportive of her stretching routine.

Woman denied emotional support peacock on United flight

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Woman denied emotional support peacock on United flight Birds of a feather may flock together, but the airline recently shot down one traveler’s request.

Mexico launches frequent traveler program for pets

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Mexico launches frequent traveler program for pets It makes things whole lot easier for Fluffy and Fido.

How to make homemade microwave popcorn in a paper bag

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How to make homemade microwave popcorn in a paper bag Make yourself a batch of popcorn that will neither leave your tongue filmy or give you "popcorn lung."

Trump overheard saying he is '100 percent' behind releasing surveillance memo

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Trump overheard saying he is '100 percent' behind releasing surveillance memo President Donald Trump was overheard telling a GOP lawmaker Tuesday night that he’s “100 percent” behind releasing a classified Republican intelligence memo detailing alleged surveillance abuses.

Chaffetz disgusted by Dems' behavior at State of the Union

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Chaffetz disgusted by Dems' behavior at State of the Union Fox News contributor and former Republican congressman blasts some Democrats' refusal to salute the American heroes acknowledged by President Trump.

Stirewalt on SOTU address: Can Trump deliver on big agenda?

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Stirewalt on SOTU address: Can Trump deliver on big agenda? Fox News politics editor praises President Trump's State of the Union address, but notes 'what matters is tomorrow.'

Trump assures Rep. Duncan that the GOP memo will be release

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Trump assures Rep. Duncan that the GOP memo will be release Rep. Jeff Duncan urges President Trump to 'release the memo' as he exits the House chamber following the State of the Union address.

Trump’s 2018 State of the Union in four minutes

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Trump’s 2018 State of the Union in four minutes A look at the major highlights from President Donald Trump’s 2018 State of the Union which addressed the economy, immigration, infrastructure, Guantanamo Bay, North Korea and more.

Party divided: Do Democrats have unified response to Trump?

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Party divided: Do Democrats have unified response to Trump? Democrats deliver five disjointed State of the Union responses.

Did President Trump use State of the Union to turn a corner?

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Did President Trump use State of the Union to turn a corner? Trump touts economic growth, calls for strength and national unity at first State of the Union address; reaction and analysis from Corey Lewandowski, Philippe Reines, Charlie Hurt and Byron York.

Part 1 of President Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address

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Part 1 of President Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address President Trump salutes the heroism of America's first responders, calls upon lawmakers to deliver for the American people and touts the strength of the U.S. economy.

Part 2 of President Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address

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Part 2 of President Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address President Trump says his administration is protecting religious liberty, making sure veterans are being taken care of, ending the war on clean coal and working to reduce the price of prescription drugs, rewrite bad trade deals and permanently fix the nation's infrastructure.

Part 3 of President Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address

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Part 3 of President Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address President Trump calls on Congress to close immigration loopholes, support ICE and Border Patrol agents, secure the border, end the visa lottery and end chain migration.

Banana Republic customers threaten to boycott after discounted orders are canceled

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Banana Republic customers threaten to boycott after discounted orders are canceled More than a few Banana Republic’s shoppers are angry with the retailer after the store failed to honor a $50-off promotion on Monday morning.

LuLaRoe under fire for defending retailer's video mocking disabled people

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LuLaRoe under fire for defending retailer's video mocking disabled people LuLaRoe has defended an independent retailer who mocked people with disabilities, sparking a backlash with the public and severing a partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society.

Kate Middleton donated seven inches of hair for pediatric cancer wigs, says charity

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Kate Middleton donated seven inches of hair for pediatric cancer wigs, says charity Her most recent chop went straight to a good cause.

Swedish teen 'in shock' after being bloodied at nightclub after rejecting man who groped her

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Swedish teen 'in shock' after being bloodied at nightclub after rejecting man who groped her He allegedly punched her in the face and hit her over the head with a bottle.