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Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through    New York Times Comedian claims he prank called President Trump    ABC News Dem lawmaker calls prank phone call on Trump 'chilling'    The Hill (blog) The Stuttering John Podcast: The Stuttering John Podcast    The Stuttering John Podcast Comedian claims to have successfully prank called Trump    CNN Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2yVXA07

How 'Abolish ICE' Went From Social Media to Progressive Candidates' Rallying Cry    New York Times ICE chief to protesters: We're not the ones separating families    The Hill (blog) Abolish ICE? Not So Fast, Says Congressional Hispanic Caucus in New Talking Points.    Daily Beast Officer breaking immigration lawyer's foot makes ICE look as heartless as advertised    Kansas City Star Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2lK5aSg

US assessing cost of keeping troops in Germany as Trump battles with Europe    Chicago Tribune Trump, ahead of NATO summit, repeats complaints on Germany, other Europeans    Reuters President Trump's war on western world order    The Times Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Mx3GG6

Mother charged with murder, torture in death of 10-year-old son    NBCNews.com Lancaster mother, boyfriend charged with murdering her 10-year-old son    KABC-TV Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2yWLTWX

Obama in Bay Area for Atherton fundraiser where tickets go up to $237300    The Mercury News Obama Told Trump How to Fix Health Care: Just Name It Something Else and Take Credit for It    The Root Why are Dems scared to ask 'Who is the next Obama?'    The Boston Globe Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2N8G4IZ

Neighbors who call police on 12-year-old mowing lawn increase his business, customer says    ABC News Maple Heights 12-year-old lawn service business takes off after neighbors call police for cutting grass    cleveland.com Black 12-year-old boy mowing lawns for the summer has the POLICE called on him by a customer's neighbor    Daily Mail Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ky6diM

The Democratic Socialists of America show their muscle in New York congressional upset    Yahoo News Democrats can kiss swing voters goodbye with progressive ballot    The Hill Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explains democratic socialism on the "Late Show"    CBS News Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Message to the Democratic Party    The New Yorker Is This the Year Women Break the Rules and Win?    New York Times Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2IE0dn0

Judge Strikes Down Kentucky's Medicaid Work Rules    New York Times Kentucky's requirement that Medicaid recipients must work is blocked by a federal judge    Washington Post Judge Blocks Kentucky's Plan for Work Requirements on Medicaid    Wall Street Journal Trump Administration Will Let States Require People To Work For Medicaid    NPR Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2tSlynj

Cal Poly Pomona security officer killed, suspect fatally shot on campus    Los Angeles Times 'Lot of Blood': Cal Poly Pomona Parking Officer Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Killed in Police Shooting    NBC Southern California Police: Cal State Poly Pomona officer killed in stabbing, suspect fatally shot    CBS News Cal Poly Pomona safety officer stabbed to death, suspect killed in officer-involved shooting    OCRegister Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2MAlwYS

DeAndre Jordan turns sights toward Mavericks after opting out of Clippers deal    ESPN Report: Dallas Mavericks set to chase DeAndre Jordan after opt out    NBA.com Clippers center DeAndre Jordan opts out of contract. He's expected to join the Mavericks    Los Angeles Times Best Landing Spots for DeAndre Jordan in Free Agency    Bleacher Report Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2tRX9Or

Chicago Weather: Forecast calls for near-record heat    WLS-TV July 4 preview: Hot and oppressively humid with a small chance of storms    Washington Post Temperatures to creep close to 100 during heat wave    Tribune-Review Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2lKx6VQ

Trump Leaves Door Open to US Recognizing Russia's Crimea Grab    Bloomberg Trump, and Us, in the World    National Review Will Trump speak truth to Putin? We have our doubts    Los Angeles Times Trump hopes he and Putin will get along. Russia experts worry they will.    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Kyw5y4

Thai cave rescue: A country in prayer    BBC News Top Asian News 6:08 am GMT    Yahoo News Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Kkt45s

LeBron James declines option as summer sweepstakes set to begin    ESPN Examining the Ripple Effects of LeBron James Forgoing Player Option    Yahoo Sports LeBron, Kawhi and chaos: Four key questions that will alter NBA landscape    Sporting News Options limited for LeBron James after opting out of Cavaliers contract    Toronto Star 2018 NBA Free Agency: What LeBron James opting out means for the Lakers, Cavs, Rockets and Sixers    CBSSports.com Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2tDXe9m

California bans local soda taxes    Los Angeles Times California Shields Big Soda From Local Taxes    Wall Street Journal California Passes Strict Internet Privacy Law With Implications For The Country    NPR Why Gov. Brown signed a California ban on soda taxes that he called an 'abomination'    The San Diego Union-Tribune Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Nc0RLJ

Safety organizations, police urge caution on roads and waterways as Fourth of July approaches    Chicago Tribune Where to watch fireworks in Maryland this 4th of July    WJLA Firework Facts: Americans Incinerate $1 Billion in July Fourth Fireworks Every Year    Fortune Time for San Diego to bring back fireworks?    The San Diego Union-Tribune Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2KwOpbc

Chi Braley shares her story of rape and sex trafficking, and how she finally got free. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2tAQo4e

Faith leaders are reacting to the announcement by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he's retiring after serving on the high court for three decades. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KwgqzA

A single shooter killed five people Thursday and wounded others at a newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, and police said a suspect was in custody. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KukAry

The First Lady plans to highlight the suffering of families detained at the border with a second visit--this time without a controversial wardrobe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KyUTq4

Justice Kennedy advanced both gay rights and abortion rights during his 30 years on the Supreme Court. Both conservatives and liberal agree--the president's nominee to replace Kennedy will shape the court for years to come. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N5eIn6

Churches and non-profit organizations are calling for repeal of a provision in the GOP's tax cuts law that would force ministries to file federal tax returns, and in some cases pay taxes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N9u8Xx

The US president has five people in mind, including two women, and will name his choice on 9 July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yUJ6xr

The UK's biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tFD0fk

James Melville is the latest senior US diplomat to resign in protest at controversial Trump policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mzanr9

Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHjuE8

The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IDKAfb

Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lGo0JP

A deal to curb irregular migration was reached at a gruelling summit but leaders interpret it differently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ID36o9

A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lIaeWX

Some $300m allegedly stolen by ex-military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjrccX

Eren Erdem is jailed pending trial just days after losing his parliamentary seat in elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHle08

US police say a 32-year-old man handed himself into police after his secret camera exploded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MwWARX

One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yXAA0M

Rescuers have been searching for a group of boys who went to explore a cave with their football coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KySVpi

Also this week - why Cristiano Ronaldo needs his sleep and a football-loving kangaroo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tQ5MJC

The story of a deaf dance star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lFMNOe

Carmen's husband was killed six weeks before Mexico's election - now she's running for office herself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mvrb2h

Dramatic footage shows a man calling police - from on top of a speeding car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lI2kNk

The two ex-England players had slightly different welcomes, with Rooney heading to a beer garden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yTkO72

A gunman opened fire on the Capital Gazette newspaper building, killing at least five people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KeMdFP

Germany's BND spy agency acknowledges it hired Nazi Heinrich Himmler's daughter during the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MBvGIX

Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N9McAP

A lost stork has left a Polish environmental charity with a hefty bill to pay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N34h3k

Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tRYncH

Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lHky1B

A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICDyrb

The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march - despite homosexuality being illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tMKvjK

The deal's convoluted language reflects continuing splits on the issue, writes Laurence Peter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kh8kLD

Five employees were killed after a gunman opened fire at a local Maryland newspaper. Who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kt6F51

The full list of 229 US products targeted by Canada's retaliatory tariffs    Quartz Canada announces new reciprocal surtaxes on US steel, aluminum    SooToday.com BC restaurants feel the squeeze as Pepsi raises prices due to trade war tariffs    Globalnews.ca Donald Trump can still prevent a trade war with Canada but he needs to act fast    USA TODAY Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tR3eL1

Comcast says most services restored after widespread outage    KOMO News Comcast Suffers Nationwide Cable TV And Broadband Outage – Update    Deadline Comcast services restored following nationwide outage    Tribune-Review Comcast outage or service down? Current problems and outages | Down Detector    Down Detector Comcast says cut fibers triggered nationwide outage and may impact other providers    CNBC Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2N6DBip

Man accused of threatening to kill FCC chairman's family    Washington Post Man arrested for threatening to murder FCC chair's family    The Hill Man charged with threatening to kill FCC chairman's family over net neutrality    CNN Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tEdJSC

In farewell to US shoppers, Toys 'R' Us urges 'Play on!'    Reuters This Picture of Geoffrey the Giraffe Waving Goodbye Is Upsetting Lots of Toys 'R' Us Kids    TIME This sendoff from Toys 'R' Us will break your inner child's heart    Mashable Toys 'R' Us will close for good this week    CNNMoney Goodbye to Toys R Us and childhood as we knew it    Orlando Sentinel Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tO5ran

Evergreen artist wants Elon Musk to puff up payment for using farting unicorn design    The Denver Post Farting unicorn draws Elon Musk and artist together, before pulling them apart    KFDA Elon Musk tweets about features for a new Tesla pickup truck — and he's taking suggestions    Yahoo News Elon Musk Is a Farting Unicorn Fan, but Blew Off Creator Tom Edwards    Westword Elon Musk's troubled love of a magical unicorn    Washington Post Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tH4Ac5

This week in Trumponomics: A smackdown with HOG    Yahoo Finance Another Motorcycle Maker Considers Moving Output Overseas    U.S. News & World Report Harley-Davidson's problems go much deeper than Trump's trade war    Business Insider Trump is clueless about the global market    CNN What Trump-supporting Harley owners say about the president's fight with the company    seattlepi.com Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2IDLFDI

Passengers kicked off plane over dispute about cellphone's airplane mode    USA TODAY Delta passenger claims flight attendant threw her, others off plane over her phone's 'airplane mode'    Fox News Delta Passenger Kicked Off Flight After Airplane Mode Dispute    Fortune Delta passenger kicked off flight over argument about phone's "airplane mode"    CBS46 News Atlanta Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tMxIht

Pot businesses urge California to delay strict testing rules    8News 'Weed Apocalypse' dawns for California pot dealers on Sunday    Nasdaq Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2yUVb5L

Citi Avoids CFPB Fine for Overcharging Cardholders $335 Million    Bloomberg Have a Citi credit card? You may be getting some money back    MarketWatch Citibank Settles With Regulator Over Credit-Card Interest Rates    Wall Street Journal Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2IEDYNM

Amazon's Pharmacy Deal Threatens Retail Drugstores    Wall Street Journal Amazon could radically change how you get prescriptions    CNNMoney Should Amazon's PillPack Acquisition Frighten Pharmacies?    Motley Fool Five Questions About Amazon's Play for the $300 Billion Pharmacy Market    Bloomberg Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tVcwpI

Anonymous Toys R Us shopper buys up $1 million in toys from closing store to donate    Atlanta Journal Constitution Somebody bought $1 million worth of toys for local kids as Toys 'R' Us closed for good    Mashable Mystery buyer snaps up $1M of toys at Toys "R" Us to donate    10TV On the last day at NC Toys 'R' Us, $1M of toys will go to kids, thanks to an anonymous donor    News & Observer Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tFAequ

Want to start an Amazon delivery business? What to know    Washington Post Amazon plans startup delivery services for its own packages    SFGate FedEx: Buying For The Long Haul Into The Negative Newsflow    Seeking Alpha The future of 'entrepreneurship'? Working for Amazon and Uber    VentureBeat Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2IC4FCL

Tesla to start turning a profit this year: Analyst    CNBC Time's up! Will Tesla hit its Model 3 goal?    The Mercury News Tesla requiring $2500 for Model 3 orders is nothing new    CNET After eight years as a public company, Tesla still has teething problems    MarketWatch Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tF4GRA

Tesla races to fulfill its Model 3 promise    CNNMoney Tesla Reaches Moment of Truth in Mad Dash to Make 5000 Cars Per Week    Bloomberg Tesla is asking Model 3 reservation holders for another $2500 to order their cars    CNBC What Tesla's Model 3 Price Cuts Tells Us About Its Margins    Seeking Alpha Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2MzC3fD

Madison Square Garden To Explore Spin-Off Of Its Sports Businesses    Forbes Madison Square Garden Co. Stock Soars on Talk of Split    Multichannel News Madison Square Garden shares rise after company mulls spinoff    Yahoo Finance Madison Square Garden Hits Record High on Split News    Barron's Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tNsgLf

US Stocks Tick Higher, but Trade Worries Stop an Early Rally    U.S. News & World Report Wall Street ekes out gain as Nike surges    Reuters Stocks Edge Higher During Momentary Pause in Trade Tensions    Wall Street Journal Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tFA1Ue

Comcast Should Buy Sky While Disney Takes Rest of Fox Assets, Says Moody's    Variety Some M&A Deals Entertain, Others Make You Eat Your Vegetables    Motley Fool Who will buy Fox Sports Detroit from Disney?    Crain's Detroit Business Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2NaaJFT

AT&T's low-cost TV streaming service WatchTV goes live    TechCrunch AT&T's $15 streaming service is now live, but is it worth it?    BGR AT&T's ultra-affordable new WatchTV streaming service is now available    Digital Trends Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2tQQdB8

The Week in Tech: Amazon Continues Its Quest for World Domination    New York Times North Face and Nike Prime Day deals are online early    WKYC.com Surprise! Amazon Prime Day In The Mainstream With Envy-Inducing Deals    Dazeinfo Full coverage from Business - Google News https://ift.tt/2z0r5xE

Capital Gazette shooting suspect held without bond on 5 counts of murder    Washington Post Police called suspect in newsroom rampage no threat in 2013    Yahoo News Annapolis paper dropped '13 harassment complaint against shooting suspect    NBCNews.com Capital Gazette shooting suspect denied bail; 5 killed, 2 injured in Annapolis incident    WBAL Baltimore New York lawmakers should learn from the Capital Gazette shooting    New York Post Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2KlyDjO

Trump Says He Will Announce Supreme Court Pick on July 9    New York Times Manchin warns Trump against picking court nominee who will overturn Roe v. Wade    The Hill The Bubble: Kennedy ensured legacy by retiring before midterms, conservatives say    USA TODAY Begala: Democrats are about to fight like crazy    CNN White House moving quickly to nominate another conservative to fill Supreme Court seat    Los Angeles Times Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2KjLSle

Immigrant children: Federal judge orders families separated at border be reunited within 30 days    USA TODAY Migrant separations: US judge orders family reunifications    BBC News Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2Mrnjj3

Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through    New York Times Comedian claims he prank called President Trump    ABC News Dem lawmaker calls prank phone call on Trump 'chilling'    The Hill (blog) The Stuttering John Podcast: The Stuttering John Podcast    The Stuttering John Podcast Comedian claims to have successfully prank called Trump    CNN Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2yVXA07

Neighbors who call police on 12-year-old mowing lawn increase his business, customer says    ABC News Maple Heights 12-year-old lawn service business takes off after neighbors call police for cutting grass    cleveland.com Ohio boy's lawn care business goes viral after 'ridiculous' neighbor calls cops on him    Fox News Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ky6diM

Judge Strikes Down Kentucky's Medicaid Work Rules    New York Times Kentucky's requirement that Medicaid recipients must work is blocked by a federal judge    Washington Post Judge Blocks Kentucky's Plan for Work Requirements on Medicaid    Wall Street Journal Trump Administration Will Let States Require People To Work For Medicaid    NPR Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2tSlynj

Obama in Bay Area for Atherton fundraiser where tickets go up to $237300    The Mercury News 'This Is a Moment of Great Urgency.' Former President Barack Obama Tries to Mobilize Democrats at Fundraiser Event    TIME Obama to Democrats: "Do not wait for the perfect message" or "tingle in your spine" to vote    CBS News Why are Dems scared to ask 'Who is the next Obama?'    The Boston Globe Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2N8G4IZ

How 'Abolish ICE' Went From Social Media to Progressive Candidates' Rallying Cry    New York Times New rallying call for 2020 Democrats: 'Abolish ICE'    Sacramento Bee Abolish ICE? Not So Fast, Says Congressional Hispanic Caucus in New Talking Points.    Daily Beast Officer breaking immigration lawyer's foot makes ICE look as heartless as advertised    Kansas City Star Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2lK5aSg

Mother charged with murder, torture in death of 10-year-old son    NBCNews.com Mother of 10-Year-Old Who Came Out as Gay Weeks Before Death Charged with His Murder and Torture    PEOPLE.com California mother, boyfriend charged with murder of her son    Fox News Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2yWLTWX

Special counsel's team pushes back on Paul Manafort leak claims    Washington Post Paul Manafort fights use of financial records at trial    Los Angeles Times Manafort assistant gave FBI access to storage locker: testimony    Yahoo News Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2lFRXtm

The Democratic Socialists of America show their muscle in New York congressional upset    Yahoo News Democrats can kiss swing voters goodbye with progressive ballot    The Hill Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explains democratic socialism on the "Late Show"    CBS News Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Message to the Democratic Party    The New Yorker Is This the Year Women Break the Rules and Win?    New York Times Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2IE0dn0

Reporter resigns after false tweet that Maryland shooting suspect had MAGA hat    Fox News Reporter out after tweeting Annapolis attacker was Trump fan    The Mercury News Massachusetts reporter resigns after tweet about Maryland newspaper shooter    Boston.com Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2yY8JgW

California bans local soda taxes    Los Angeles Times California Passes Strict Internet Privacy Law With Implications For The Country    NPR California Shields Big Soda From Local Taxes    Wall Street Journal The Cybersecurity 202: Why California could be the bellwether for the privacy movement    Washington Post Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2Nc0RLJ

Cal Poly Pomona security officer killed, suspect fatally shot on campus    Los Angeles Times 'Lot of Blood': Cal Poly Pomona Parking Officer Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Killed in Police Shooting    NBC Southern California Parking officer killed on Cal Poly Pomona campus    10News Cal Poly Pomona safety officer stabbed to death, suspect killed in officer-involved shooting    OCRegister Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2MAlwYS

Video of man tased from behind as he sat on curb sparks 'great concern,' mayor says    Yahoo News 'This is not OK': Those at Lancaster rally object to use of Taser by city police    PennLive.com Good storm coverage expected Saturday    WESH Orlando More than 200 rally to protest Lancaster police Taser use    LancasterOnline Full coverage from U.S. - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ky6pyt