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NASA photos show crash site of Israel's Beresheet moon lander

The photos show a dark smudge where the spacecraft struck the lunar surface at a speed of more than 2,000 miles an hour.

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Trump signs executive order against foreign tech threats

Trump signs Executive Order to protect US computer networks from 'foreign threats'

16/05/2019

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Dem, GOP senators say they have a fix for surprise medical bills

Four out of 10 Americans, according to a recent poll, said they have received surprise medical bills in the past year. Some of the bills cost thousands.

16/05/2019

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U.S. military to build 6 tent cities near border for migrants

The tents will likely not be on military bases, and ICE, not the military, will be responsible for migrant detention and custodial support.

16/05/2019

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Kamala Harris disputes Joe Biden's claims about 1994 crime bill

Biden has said the crime bill he supported "did not generate mass incarceration." Harris said she "disagreed, sadly."

15/05/2019

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Jeff Bezos foresees a trillion people living in millions of space colonies. Here's what he's doing to get the ball rolling.

The billionaire tycoon's ideas draw from the vision of physicist Gerard K. O'Neill, who pioneered concepts for space settlements in the 1970s.

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"Did you bring your handcuffs?" AG Barr ribs Pelosi about contempt finding

The Attorney General joked about the House Judiciary Committee finding that he should be held in contempt of Congress.

15/05/2019

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White House says it won't sign international agreement to combat online extremism

The White House said it supports the goals of the call to action in the name of Christchurch, but would not sign on because of freedom of speech concerns.

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The feds need to up their game against domestic extremists, say critics

Law enforcement doesn't have the same tool kit to fight domestic terror that it can use to fight international terror, say legal experts and ex-FBI agents.

15/05/2019

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White House rejects Congress' demands, says investigations amount to 'unauthorized do-over' of Mueller probe

"Unfortunately, it appears that you have already decided to press ahead with a duplicative investigation," White House counsel Pat Cipollone wrote.

15/05/2019

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Senators demand answers from Trump administration on Iran threat

Democrats accuse the Trump administration of taking reckless steps that could lead to war with Iran.

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Mnuchin: Courts will resolve Trump tax return fight

"I take great comfort that there's a third branch of government to deal with this important issue," Mnuchin said of the congressional subpoena for the documents.

15/05/2019

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Graham unveils plan to stop 'humanitarian crisis' at border

His proposal would mandate that asylum claims be applied for at U.S. consulates and would extend the allowable detention time for families with unaccompanied minors.

15/05/2019

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UK talk show cancelled after man outed as cheating on girlfriend dies

The death of Steven Dymond, who had taken part in a lie detector test in an episode, has raised questions about broadcasters' responsibility.

15/05/2019

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TSA identifies 200 agents, including air marshals, who can be sent to Mexican border

A TSA official said the DHS has not yet approved the list of 200 employees , but it would not include frontline personnel who deal with airport travelers.

15/05/2019

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O'Rourke, seeking a reset, reaches out to national Democrats

Recent moves suggest the candidates knows he has to talk to party primary voters across the country if he is to compete for the Democratic nomination.

15/05/2019

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Monet's 'Meules' painting sells for record-breaking nearly €1 million

Monet's oil canvas "Meules" sold at the Sotheby's Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale for around €98,881,566.

15/05/2019

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Republicans seize on culture debates, but sometimes it backfires

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

15/05/2019

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Scientology cruise ship passengers cleared of measles risk, the church says

"All passengers and crew (100%) of the Freewinds have been fully cleared of any possible risk of being infected by the measles or infecting others," the Church of Scientology said.

15/05/2019

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College students robbed at gunpoint while visiting preschool in South Africa

The 19 students, professor and staff member from the University of Florida were robbed of their laptops, cellphones, cameras, passports and bags.

15/05/2019

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Trump revolving door creates 'unprecedented' vacancy mess in government

The White House hasn't made nominations for 132 key posts, and those who have been put forward may get stuck in limbo.

15/05/2019

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Watch: Kurt Cobain's cardigan and Tupac's poetry up for auction

The Nirvana frontman's cardigan, worn for an In Utero photo shoot, is expected to fetch $120,000.

15/05/2019

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Millennials create own political parties as 373 million Europeans prepare to vote

The European Parliament makes laws that impact the daily lives of around 508 million people in 28 countries.

15/05/2019

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Facebook to restrict livestream feature after Christchurch attack

The company said it would prevent users who violate "our most serious policies" from using Facebook Live for "set periods of time — for example 30 days — starting on their first offense."

15/05/2019

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Alabama lawmakers pass sweeping abortion ban

The bill's sponsor in the Alabama House says it's specifically designed to get the US Supreme Court to "revisit their decision on Roe vs. Wade."

15/05/2019

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White House attempts to unify Republicans on immigration

Trump advisers Stephen Miller and Jared Kushner briefed Senate Republicans Tuesday on the broad outlines of an immigration plan.

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