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Crashed Lion Air jet possibly found off Indonesia

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Crashed Lion Air jet possibly found off Indonesia Indonesian military officials say the Lion Air jet that crashed Monday minutes after takeoff may have been found in the Java Sea. 

Who is funding the migrant caravans from Central America?

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Who is funding the migrant caravans from Central America? Guatemalan Secretary of Strategic Intelligence Mario Duarte believes the caravans are receiving funds from leftist countries in Latin America.

Adventurer digs out of New Zealand avalanche; 2 guides die

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Adventurer digs out of New Zealand avalanche; 2 guides die A well-known adventurer dug herself out of an avalanche on a New Zealand mountain Wednesday morning, while two guides climbing with her died.

Clyburn to appear with Democratic hopeful who admitted to domestic abuse

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Clyburn to appear with Democratic hopeful who admitted to domestic abuse Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., will host an "election eve fish fry" with Democratic congressional candidate Archie Parnell despite distancing himself from the candidate earlier this year when Parnell admitted to assaulting his ex-wife in the 70s.

Trump's birthright citizenship interview sparks the media reaction he wanted

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Trump's birthright citizenship interview sparks the media reaction he wanted It’s no accident that one week before the midterms, President Trump says he wants to revoke birthright citizenship.

City council candidate facing heat for allegedly dropping off mom, 86, to panhandle

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City council candidate facing heat for allegedly dropping off mom, 86, to panhandle An Orange County resident running for Irvine City Council has come under increased attention for his decade-long routine of dropping off his wheelchair-bound mother to panhandle.

Dems blast Trump's 'birthright citizenship' plan, call it midterm election gimmick

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Dems blast Trump's 'birthright citizenship' plan, call it midterm election gimmick In seeking to limit the legality of birthright citizenship ahead of the midterm elections, some Democrats are accusing President Trump of pandering to his base just days before the midterm elections.

Mitt Romney goes door-to-door as he canvasses Salt Lake City

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Mitt Romney goes door-to-door as he canvasses Salt Lake City Senate hopeful and former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney campaigns for fellow Republicans in Utah.

President Trump ignites birthright citizenship battle

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President Trump ignites birthright citizenship battle As a caravan of migrants approaches the U.S. border, President Trump sets his sights on birthright citizenship; reaction and analysis from the 'Fox News @ Night' Power Panel.

Is birthright citizenship in the Constitution?

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Is birthright citizenship in the Constitution? Is the 14th Amendment clear on birthright citizenship? Insight from Dr. John Eastman, senior fellow of the Claremont Institute and constitutional law professor at Chapman University, and Andy McCarthy, contributing editor at The National Review and a Fox News contributor.

Biden, stumping for Dems, says he's 'sick and tired' of Trump White House

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Biden, stumping for Dems, says he's 'sick and tired' of Trump White House Former Vice President Joe Biden said he is “sick and tired” of the Trump administration during a fiery speech Tuesday stumping for Democratic Party candidates in Wisconsin one week ahead of the midterm elections.

Graham: Kavanaugh and the caravan have united Republicans

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Graham: Kavanaugh and the caravan have united Republicans With the midterms looming, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Mike DeWine discuss the top issues for GOP voters.

New Jersey legislature votes to investigate after Gov. Murphy hired staffer despite rape claim

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New Jersey legislature votes to investigate after Gov. Murphy hired staffer despite rape claim Both houses of New Jersey's state legislature on Monday voted to commence a special commission to look into why a campaign aide to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy scored a plum job in his administration despite an accusation he raped a woman in an apartment last year.

High tech spin on bicycle accessories

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High tech spin on bicycle accessories A look at the hottest high tech bike accessories for your next roadside adventure, including the Tattico Bluetooth Mini-Pump, Linka Smart Bike Lock, Bontrager Velocis MIPS Road Bike Helmet and the Cycliq FLY12 CE HD Bike Camera and Front Light.

Apple unveiling new products ahead of holiday season

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Apple unveiling new products ahead of holiday season Long-awaited updates coming to iPads, MacBook Airs and Mac minis; Brett Larson reports from the launch event in Brooklyn, New York.

Did 280-characters make Twitter more civil?

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Did 280-characters make Twitter more civil? Even with Twitter's 280-character limit, brevity is still the soul of wit, but could that extra space be making the platform's 330 million monthly active users a bit more civil?

Apple shows off new Macs, iPads in massive new update

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Apple shows off new Macs, iPads in massive new update Apple unveiled new versions of its iPad Pro and refreshed its Mac lineup in time for the busy holiday shopping season, as it looks to capture more of consumers' technology budgets.

Apple’s iPad, Mac event: What to expect

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Apple’s iPad, Mac event: What to expect All eyes will be on the Brooklyn Academy of Music Tuesday when Apple unveils its latest products.

Google employees plan walkout after apparent cover-up of sexual harassment claims: reports

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Google employees plan walkout after apparent cover-up of sexual harassment claims: reports Hundreds of Google employees reportedly plan to walk out of the company this week in protest of the company CEO's response to a report Google allegedly protected executives accused of sexual misconduct.

After the Buzz: Google paid off sexual harassers

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After the Buzz: Google paid off sexual harassers Stunning expose by New York Times.

Disney’s 2020 cruise from New Orleans sells out in one hour

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Disney’s 2020 cruise from New Orleans sells out in one hour Looks like Mickey Mouse was onto something.

Couple's $7,000 Bali honeymoon ruined after dog chews passport

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Couple's $7,000 Bali honeymoon ruined after dog chews passport “Is that what all the fuss was about?”

Mexico vote cancels partly built $13 billion airport

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Mexico vote cancels partly built $13 billion airport It is unclear what will be done with the enormous foundations already built on the site, a former lake bed known as Texcoco.

'Unknown substance' reported on Southwest aircraft turns out to be tissue box fibers

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'Unknown substance' reported on Southwest aircraft turns out to be tissue box fibers Southwest Airlines confirmed to Fox News that the plane was “cleared to return to service.”

You Can Stay at Harry and Meghan's Fiji Hotel for $150 a Night

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You Can Stay at Harry and Meghan's Fiji Hotel for $150 a Night Travel like a royal.

Trump is right – ending birthright citizenship is constitutional

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Trump is right – ending birthright citizenship is constitutional The president has the authority to end birthright citizenship, as he says he wants to do.

Trump is wrong to want to end birthright citizenship – conservatives should preserve it

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Trump is wrong to want to end birthright citizenship – conservatives should preserve it Conservatives should reject Trump's call to end birthright citizenship.

Don't blame Trump, hypocritical Democrats started dragging us into the political gutter long ago

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Don't blame Trump, hypocritical Democrats started dragging us into the political gutter long ago Now Democrats are doing exactly what they condemned, blaming President Trump's divisive rhetoric for the recent spate of mail bomb attacks and the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue.

British family puts up Christmas decorations, multiple trees in early October; snow machine and more trees to come

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British family puts up Christmas decorations, multiple trees in early October; snow machine and more trees to come Lee and Kerry Whitehead began their three-month long Christmas extravaganza on October 5.

Kate Moss and Johnny Depp's '90s love nest for rent in NYC

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Kate Moss and Johnny Depp's '90s love nest for rent in NYC Kate Moss lived in a charming and dramatic Greenwich Village carriage house in the 1990s.

KFC gives huge prize to couple who name daughter after Colonel Sanders

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KFC gives huge prize to couple who name daughter after Colonel Sanders One infant's college fund will be $11,000 richer after her parents decided to name her after KFC's Colonel Sanders, as part of a baby-naming contest to bump up use of the old-timey moniker.

US troops drink Iceland capital’s entire beer supply in one weekend

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US troops drink Iceland capital’s entire beer supply in one weekend These were some thirsty soldiers.

Reese's installing candy-replacing vending machine that swaps out bad Halloween treats

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Reese's installing candy-replacing vending machine that swaps out bad Halloween treats So long, candy buttons.

Man eats soup directly from supermarket hot bar, enrages Twitter: 'Who does that?'

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Man eats soup directly from supermarket hot bar, enrages Twitter: 'Who does that?' You may want to rethink dinner plans if they involve soup.

North Carolina city 'bans' unpopular candy ahead of Halloween: 'No one likes them'

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North Carolina city 'bans' unpopular candy ahead of Halloween: 'No one likes them' Locals received ample notice to avoid purchasing the old-school sweet.

Ohio Olive Garden employee goes to hospital to support 8-year-old customer after brain surgery

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Ohio Olive Garden employee goes to hospital to support 8-year-old customer after brain surgery “This kid showed me how to be strong and handle the [adversity] life throws at you."

McDonald’s testing 'Ultimate Chicken' items, each made to order, at Washington state restaurants

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McDonald’s testing 'Ultimate Chicken' items, each made to order, at Washington state restaurants McDonald’s is testing a new concept at restaurants in Washington State.

Halloween candy heist? Majority of parents admit to stealing sweets from trick-or-treating kids

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Halloween candy heist? Majority of parents admit to stealing sweets from trick-or-treating kids Eighty-six percent of parents shamelessly steal candy from their children’s Halloween haul, new research reveals.

Trump's visit to Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue shows he is dedicated to fighting anti-Semitism

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Trump's visit to Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue shows he is dedicated to fighting anti-Semitism I’m sure that many Americans Jews felt, as I felt, that the visit by President Trump and members of his family to Pittsburgh was deeply heartening and an acknowledgment that the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history cried out for the presence of our nation’s leader to show that hatred of Jews has no place in our country and is un-American. 

Ingraham: When birthright goes wrong

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Ingraham: When birthright goes wrong The annual cost to the U.S. taxpayers of children born to illegal aliens is a staggering $2.4 billion.

Assistant to President Trump: What I learned from my visit to the Tree of Life Synagogue

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Assistant to President Trump: What I learned from my visit to the Tree of Life Synagogue People have asked me what I’ve learned by being in Pittsburgh. They asked me what message I would bring home to my community and my family. Here's my answer.

Tucker: Election Day becoming referendum on immigration

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Tucker: Election Day becoming referendum on immigration We've moved past Russian Facebook ads, Stormy Daniels and other childish diversions designed to prevent you from thinking clearly. This is a core debate.

Can President Trump restrict birthright citizenship?

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Can President Trump restrict birthright citizenship? Trump targets birthright citizenship by executive order; reaction from the 'Special Report' All-Star panel.

Gutfeld on the media’s divisive coverage of Brett Kavanaugh

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Gutfeld on the media’s divisive coverage of Brett Kavanaugh As Halloween approaches, media clowns are out in full costume of hypocritical outrage, accusing everyone else of ginning up anger. How dare you, be so coarse, they cry. My response: cram it you jerks -- let’s rewind two months.

Halloween’s trick-or-treat dilemma: When Christians start judging and stop smiling

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Halloween’s trick-or-treat dilemma: When Christians start judging and stop smiling I distinctly remember the look on my husband’s face when I told him how I celebrated Halloween growing up. I was the kid who went to the “fall festival” at my church and my only options for costumes were women in the Bible. “Should I be Mary or Martha? Ruth or Esther?”

Gutfeld on the media's divisive coverage of Brett Kavanaugh

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Gutfeld on the media's divisive coverage of Brett Kavanaugh As Halloween approaches, media clowns are out in full costume of hypocritical outrage, accusing everyone else of ginning up anger.

Kurtz: President, like Obama, vows executive order on immigration

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Kurtz: President, like Obama, vows executive order on immigration 'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on how Trump's birthright citizenship interview is sparking exactly the media reaction he was hoping for.

My family's Halloween tradition is sweeter than any candy ever could be

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My family's Halloween tradition is sweeter than any candy ever could be For the past several years, I’ve waited in anticipation for the end of the night on Halloween. This isn’t because I wish for the holiday to end – quite the contrary. I find Halloween to be a holiday full of creativity, peanut butter cups, ghost stories, and plenty of joy and fun for my family.

India Unveils World’s Tallest Statue, Twice the Size of Lady Liberty

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New on SI: Steelers's Mike Tomlin, Ben Roethlisberger and Team Attend Funeral Service for Two Tree of Life Victims

Coach Mike Tomlin, a member of the Squirrel Hill community, was one of 100 members of the Steelers organization in attendance as the first funeral's began on Tuesday for Tree of Life victims.

New on SI: NFL Trade Deadline 2018: Winners, Losers and Everything in Between

As the NFL trade deadline passes, the Texans and the Broncos walk away winners, and the Browns, who didn't make any moves, emerge appropriately as losers.

New on SI: Bills QB Nathan Peterman is Expected to Start Sunday vs. Bears

Peterman will fill in for Derek Anderson, who was knocked out of Monday's game with a concussion. 

New on SI: NFL Week 9 Expert Best Bets: Value Aplenty With AFC West Teams

Three of our experts' four best bets this week will steer you toward the AFC West, including one underdog and one small home favorite. 

New on SI: Report: Redskins Acquire Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix From Packers

The Packers drafted Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with the No. 21 pick in 2014.

New on SI: Report: Jaguars Trade 2015 First-Round Pick Dante Fowler to Rams

Dante Fowler was taken by the Jaguars with the No. 3 pick in 2015.

New on SI: Report: Packers RB Ty Montgomery Traded to Ravens for 2020 Draft Pick

Ty Montgomery is headed to Baltimore after he botched a kickoff return on Sunday.

New on SI: How Demaryius Thomas Will Fit In With the Texans

Slotting in for the injured Will Fuller, Thomas is a conventional receiver who will keep the offense on a traditional schemic path, taking pressure off No. 1 man DeAndre Hopkins.

New on SI: Eagles Acquire Wide Receiver Golden Tate From Lions

Golden Tate has 44 catches for 517 yards and three touchdowns this season.

New on SI: 2018 NFL Trade Deadline: Fantasy Football Impact

Some big deals on trade deadline day will have impact on the fantasy value of players across the league.

New on SI: Former Giants Exec on Benching Eli Manning: 'You Have to Move on If You Want to Win'

In order to start winning, Marc Ross thinks the Giants have to move on.

New on SI: Broncos Trade WR Demaryius Thomas to Texans for Draft Pick

The Broncos reportedly received a fourth-round pick in exchange for Thomas.

New on SI: Report: Seahawks' Mychal Kendricks's Suspension for Insider Trading Set to Eight Games

Mychal Kendricks was suspended indefinitely by the NFL at the start of the month.

New on SI: 2018 NFL Trade Deadline: Grading the Big Moves

The 4 p.m. trade deadline has come and gone, and a number of teams got into the action. What’s the initial reaction? We’re grading the biggest moves.

New on SI: Giants Quarterback Kyle Lauletta Arrested in Traffic Incident

Giants Quarterback Kyle Lauletta was arrested in a traffic incident.

New on SI: Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Retires After 11 Years in the NFL

Oakland Raider cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons.

New on SI: Why NFL Trades Are Becoming Commonplace—and Two Ways to Really Heat Things Up

Five reasons why we’re seeing more big-name deals, both at the deadline and in the offseason

New on SI: Report: Aaron Hernandez's Drug Use While in Prison Was Hidden From Investigators

A new report from The Boston Globe found the Department of Correction did not disclose all of an inmate interview after Aaron Hernandez's suicide.  

New on SI: Week 9 Fantasy Football Streaming Options: Riding with Joe Flacco

Andy Dalton, Andrew Luck and Carson Wentz are all on bye in Week 9. Fantasy owners looking for help can turn to Joe Flacco, who faces the Steelers on Sunday. The Baltimore quarterback tops our look at the week's best streamers.

New on SI: Brady vs. Rodgers: The Unlikely Rises of Two Unrivaled Stars

As the new millennium began, one was a sixth-round pick sitting behind a veteran who had just signed a record contract, and the other was a high schooler who would fail to get a single scholarship offer. As they prepare for their second—and perhaps final—head-to-head matchup, a look at the parallel rises of two all time greats

New Mexico teenager praised for ‘perfect’ tired mom costume

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New Mexico teenager praised for ‘perfect’ tired mom costume A 13-year-old in Rio Rancho, N.M., is going viral for her spot-in interpretation of a “tired mom” costume.