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U.S. Airstrikes Continue to Hit ISIS Oil Targets

BEIRUT — U.S.-led coalition warplanes bombed oil installations and other facilities in territory controlled by Islamic State militants in eastern Syria on Friday, taking aim for a second consecutive day at a key source of financing that has swelled the … Continue reading

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One Direction Fans Wage Hashtag War Against ‘The Daily Show’

Angry sports fans are the least of The Daily Show‘s concerns today — the show has angered the mighty One Direction fandom. The in-Zayn dispute started Tuesday with a segment about the United States’ involvement in the Middle East, in … Continue reading

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Fired Employee Beheads Coworker at Oklahoma Plant, Police Say

OKLAHOMA CITY — A man fired from an Oklahoma food processing plant beheaded a woman with a knife and was attacking another worker when he was shot and wounded by a company official, police said Friday. Moore Police Sgt. Jeremy … Continue reading

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Documentary ‘Print the Legend’ Goes Inside the World of 3D Printing

The genesis of and challenges to the 3D-printing revolution are subjects that take center stage in a new documentary called Print the Legend From directors Clay Tweel and Luis Lopez (Freakonomics), the film sets out to act as a “‘time … Continue reading

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How Ukraine Lost the War with Russia

DONETSK, Ukraine – “Read between the lines: This is now a frozen conflict.” That’s how a senior Ukrainian official described the result of a recent cease-fire agreement between Kiev and Moscow See also: The Woman Running Supplies to the Ukraine … Continue reading

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How Ukraine Lost the Conflict Against Russia

DONETSK, Ukraine – “Read between the lines: This is now a frozen conflict.” That’s how a senior Ukrainian official described the result of a recent cease-fire agreement between Kiev and Moscow-backed separatists, a move endorsed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. … Continue reading

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Kim Jong-un Has Been AWOL for 23 Days, North Korean Media Says He’s Sick

For the past 23 days, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un — usually a ubiquitous presence in state media — has gone AWOL, prompting speculation about his health. After Kim failed to show up to a session of North Korea’s rubber-stamp … Continue reading

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Cyberthriller Trailer Packs in Explosions and Data Hacking

Universal and Legendary Pictures have released their first trailer for upcoming hacker vs. the world film, Blackhat. Set in a world of interconnectivity and vulnerability, the film follows chaos that is caused by a series of cyber-crimes committed by a … Continue reading

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iPhone 6 Now Available in More Than 20 Countries

Apple has expanded sales of the iPhone 6 and its larger twin sibling, the iPhone 6 Plus, to more than 20 additional countries on Friday. The iPhone 6 is now available in these countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Isle … Continue reading

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Alex Is Meredith’s New Person on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ – And We Kinda Love It

A lot happened in the Grey’s Anatomy Season 11 premiere. Derek decided not to go to Washington. Callie and Arizona debated about getting a surrogate. Bailey fought for her seat on the board. Maggie struggled to get along with Meredith, … Continue reading