Sunday, April 30, 2017

"Pre-existing conditions are in the bill": Trump

"We really have a good (healthcare) bill. I think they could have voted on Friday," says U.S. President Donald Trump on CBS News' Face the Nation program. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump says 'eventually' North Korea will have 'good missiles'

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses North Korea's missiles on CBS' Face the Nation, saying "Perhaps they're just not very good missiles but eventually he'll have good missiles... if that happens, we can't allow it to happen." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iranian TV mogul shot dead in Istanbul

Owner and founder of Iran satellite TV Saeed Karimian shot dead in Istanbul, private Dogan news agency reports. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Turkey's Erdogan says will ask Trump about U.S.-YPG cooperation in Syria

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the United States must stop cooperating with the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia. Rough cut. No reporter narration.

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Tornadoes kill at least five people in Texas

At least five people were killed and about 50 people injured when tornadoes tore through Van Zandt County, some 60 miles east of Dallas. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Trump supporters, protesters meet in Pennsylvania

At least one arrest was reported when supporters and opponents of U.S. President Donald Trump gathered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania close to where the president held a rally touting his initial achievements. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Madeleine McCann's parents talk of 'stolen' time 10 years after disappearance

A decade after three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished on a family holiday in Portugal, her parents Kate and Gerry speak about their difficulties over the years and the pain of marking the anniversary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Joshua stops Klitschko in 11th-round

Anthony Joshua delivered one of the great nights in British boxing annals by stopping Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round to be crowned IBF, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger receives Legion of Honour for environmental work

Actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger receives France's highest honour. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump rips media while touting 100 days

At a rally in Pennsylvania, U.S. President Donald Trump is letting it be known that he's not missing out at all on the annual White House press dinner in Washington, D.C. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Saturday, April 29, 2017

Stars arrive for Trump-less White House press dinner

Journalists, politicians, and celebrities have arrived for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, but there's one person missing: the one who occupies the White House, President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump trolls White House press dinner during Pennsylvania rally

U.S. President Donald Trump mocks members of the media attending the White House Correspondents' Association dinner back in Washington, D.C. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Chileans demand government to accept more Syrian refugees

Chileans are marching through the streets of Santiago urging President Michelle Bachelet to welcome more Syrian refugees and accelerate the visa process. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Russians, in peaceful protest, call for Putin to quit

Russians lining up in cities around the country Saturday urging President Vladimir Putin to quit.

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Friendly fire may have killed U.S. troops in Afghanistan: Pentagon

The bodies of U.S. Army Rangers Joshua Rodgers and Cameron Thomas, who were killed during a raid on an ISIS compound in Afghanistan, arrived at Dover Air Force Base on Friday. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Climate protesters march through Washington as Trump marks milestone

Protesters marched in Washington on a second consecutive Saturday to challenge President Donald Trump's stance on the environment and call on him to stand by policies to stop climate change championed by his predecessor.

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Climate protesters march through Washington

The Peoples Climate Marches in dozens of cities including the U.S. capital brought tens of thousands of protesters out to voice concern over climate change, and marking the 100th day of Donald Trump's presidency. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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France's Macron visits farm, says Le Pen project is "dangerous"

French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron criticises his opponent Marine Le Pen, calling her plans for France 'dangerous.' Rough cut, no reporter narration.

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EU leaders agree to a tough stance on Brexit

EU leaders meet for the first time since British Prime Minister Theresa May formally triggered a two-year countdown to Brexit to finalise divorce guidelines. Pascale Davies reports.

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Trump touts 'successful' 100 days

U.S. President Donald Trump says his first 100 days have been "about the most successful in our country's history," during his weekly address to the nation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope celebrates Mass in Cairo, urges unity

Pope Francis calls for tolerance and blesses Egypt as one of the earliest nations to embrace Christianity, as he leads mass in Cairo's Air Defence Stadium. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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First Britain-China direct freight train arrives back in China

First freight train linking Britain with China arrives in the city of Yiwu in eastern China. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tusk says EU's unity in Brexit talks is in Britain's interest

Tusk says that the 27 remaining countries in the EU want a "close and strong future relationship" with London, but also solid guarantees for the roughly five million Brexit affected citizens. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Islamic State claims car bombing in Baghdad, 4 police killed

Security forces say four policemen were killed in suicide car bombing in Iraq. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Thousands cheer pope, arriving to conduct mass in Cairo

Pope Francis arrives at Egypt's Air Defence Stadium to conduct mass for thousands of worshippers on the second day of his visit to Egypt. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Nationwide strike hobbles Brazil

A nationwide strike is underway in Brazil, where protesters are fighting against the president's austerity measures. Nathan Frandino reports.

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ASEAN Leaders' Summit kicks off in Manila

ASEAN leaders sit down for talks in Manila, South China Sea, trade and North Korea on agenda. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, April 28, 2017

Soft GDP data weighs on Wall Street

Weak data on economic growth and consumer sentiment dragged stocks lower on the final trading day of April. But the major indexes notched weekly gains, as Fred Katayama reports.

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Congress sidesteps shutdown - for at least a week

The House and Senate both voted for a one-week extension of government funding Friday, just hours before a possible government shutdown to mark President Donald Trump's 100th day in office.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs calls his Tribeca moment 'surreal'

The rapper hosts a mini Bad Boy reunion at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his new documentary, "Can't Stop Won't Stop: The Bad Boy Story." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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GM profit soars 33 percent

GM's dominance in trucks and sport utilities helped drive profit higher. Fred Katayama reports.

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Le Pen's replacement turns down party role amid Holocaust controversy

The man due to temporarily replace French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen as head of the far-right National Front party refuses the job over allegations he made questionable comments about the Holocaust. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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U.S. House passes bill to avert government shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday overwhelmingly passed stopgap legislation to avert a government shutdown at midnight and buy time on reaching a deal on federal spending through the end of the fiscal year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pope Francis denounces barbarity during Egypt visit

Pope Francis, making a two-day visit to Egypt, urges Muslim leaders to unite in renouncing religious extremism at a time when Islamist militants are targeting ancient Christian communities across the Middle East.

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Trump expands offshore drilling with executive order

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling to areas currently off limits, reversing the Obama administration's 'Arctic-leasing ban.' Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Humanoid robot aims to be affordable home help

Roboticists from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) say their R1 robot is an affordable domestic helper able to perform simple service tasks around the home. Matthew Stock reports.

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Trump's 100 days: a European business view

As President Trump completes his first 100 days in office, Sara Hemrajani reports on the view from European markets and business analysts on the U.S. leader's policies.

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Spicer says 'need to do everything to deter' North Korea

During an interview with Reuters, White House Spokesman Sean Spicer says Americans should not be worried about a possible escalation of tension with North Korea but adds "we need to do everything to deter them." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Spicer calls Trump's 100 Days an 'artificial deadline'

White House Spokesman Sean Spicer tells Reuters that U.S. President Donald Trump has made "a lot of headway" but says the idea of the 'First 100 Days' is an "artificial deadline." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Republicans step back from healthcare vote

U.S. House leaders have decided against holding a vote on a reworked healthcare system overhaul this week after failing to find the necessary support.

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Humanoid robot aims to be affordable home help

Roboticists from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) say their R1 robot is an affordable domestic helper able to perform simple service tasks around the home. Matthew Stock reports.

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The tech race to combat social media violence

After a string of violent crimes shown live on social media, companies around the world are racing to improve artificial intelligence so software can automatically spot and block undesirable videos. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Scientists storing solar energy for future use

Researchers in Sweden work on how to efficiently store solar energy in a chemical liquid which can be transported and then released as heat whenever needed. Francis Maguire reports.

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Syria, N. Korea test Trump's 'America First' pledge

100 days into his presidency, Donald Trump is learning his pledge to stay focused on the needs of Americans at home is harder to keep in office than it was when using it to whip up crowds on the campaign trail.

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Ready for a fight, conservatives host tame free speech rally

Police at the University of California at Berkeley braced for civil unrest in the aftermath of a canceled speech by conservative commentator Ann Coulter, but the campus remained tranquil through the day while hundreds of her supporters rallied nearby.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Exclusive: Trump says "major conflict" with N.Korea possible

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.

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Trump: "Major, major" conflict with N.Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Museum of Ice Cream serves up sweet art

The pop-up installation 'Museum of Ice Cream' merges art and dessert. Bob Mezan reports.

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Protesters converge on Berkeley in support of Ann Coulter

Police at the University of California at Berkeley are bracing for potential civil unrest stemming from a now-canceled speaking engagement by conservative commentator Ann Coulter. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Activism begins at home for women resisting Trump

Wine, politics and change - women resist the agenda of President Donald Trump with a new kind of political activism. Jane Ross reports.

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Trump signs whistleblower protection order at Veterans Affairs

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that creates a new whistleblower protection office at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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United Airlines settles with Dr. David Dao - CNBC

United Airlines settled will its passanger who was yanked from his seat to make room for airline crew members. Separately, the airline offered up to $10,000 for forfeiting seats on overbooked flights. Fred Katayama reports.

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Ryan: Obamacare repeal is back on track

House Speaker Paul Ryan tells reporters a new amendment to the American Health Care Act by moderate Republican Tom MacArthur allowing states to opt in or out of certain Obamacare mandates is breathing new life into the push to repeal and replace the law. But a vote will wait.

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Spicer: Flynn's clearance last reissued by Obama administration

White House Spokesman Sean Spicer says President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who is being investigated for possible wrongdoing in connection with a trip he took to Russia, had his security clearance last reissued by the Obama administration in 2016. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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British Prime Minister comments on Westminster arrest

The British prime minister, Theresa May, commended police and security services on Thursday (April 27) after the arrest of a man on terror charges just yards away from her Westminster office. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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White House covering up for Flynn: Cummings

Rep. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, slams the White House for refusing to comply with a bipartisan request to produce documents relating to President Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Collision with cargo ship sinks Russian navy vessel

A Russian naval intelligence ship was evacuated and sank off the coast of Turkey after colliding with a vessel carrying livestock, according to Turkish officials, in a dense fog. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Buoyant boutiques

With Lazard joining Evercore and Moelis in reporting strong earnings, Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle discuss how smaller investment banks are cleaning up on the rise in M&A activity.

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Germany: economy growing but so is inequality

For all its economic success, Germany has a growing problem with inequality and poverty. As Sonia Legg reports, it even has a greater proportion of working poor than Britain, France, Hungary and Cyprus.

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Police arrest man with knives near British PM's residence

A man carrying knives has been arrested in central London. No one has been injured.

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Taiwan "looking forward to communicating directly with Trump" - President Tsai

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says she looks forward to a more open dialogue with the U.S. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Death toll from Venezuela anti-government unrest hits 29.

The wave of protests since early April against socialist President Nicolas Maduro has sparked Venezuela's worst violence since 2014.

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Migrants fleeing U.S. may not find Canada a haven

Migrants who applied for asylum in the United States but then fled north, fearing they would be swept up in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, may have miscalculated in viewing Canada as a safe haven.

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'Tremendous' Trump impersonator wins Los Angeles contest

A professional impressionist from Las Vegas took home first prize in a contest impersonating Donald Trump, earning a role hosting an online fake news comedy show.

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ASEAN to go easy on Beijing over South China Sea

There'll be a softer than usual tone about South China Sea disputes at the ASEAN leaders' summit in Manila this weekend, at the same time as China is showing support for finalizing a code of conduct. Though some remain unconvinced of Beijing's sincerity.

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Trump tells Canada, Mexico, he won't terminate NAFTA treaty yet

U.S. President Donald Trump told the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Wednesday that he will not terminate the NAFTA treaty at this stage, but will move quickly to begin renegotiating it with them, the White House said.

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British still have "illusions" about Brexit - Merkel

Germany's Merkel says expects strong signal of unity from EU27 at weekend summit on Brexit, adding negotiations in 2-year window will be demanding for both sides. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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100 days: U.S. Muslims still wary

Among those most affected by Donald Trump's presidency have been America's 3.3 million Muslims. As Trump nears the 100th day of his administration, Muslim Americans in Paterson, New Jersey say they are fearful that he "might do something overnight that we wouldn't expect."

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Opposition struggles to maintain peace in Venezuela protests

The opposition's so-far unsuccessful struggle to contain its violent factions has helped President Nicolas Maduro depict it as a group of thugs plotting to overthrow him.

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100 days: World leaders meet Trump's presidency

A hundred days of Donald Trump's presidency has reverberated on the world stage, complicating ties with some global leaders but it may also be healing other relationships.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

'Silence of the Lambs'' Jonathan Demme dies aged 73

Jonathan Demme, the eclectic movie director whose work ranged from thrillers like "The Silence of the Lambs" to documentaries on leading musicians, died on Wednesday of cancer, his publicist said. (Rollo Ross reports)

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White tiger cubs born in Austrian zoo

Four white Bengal tiger cubs presented to the public at the White Zoo in Austria. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wall Street dips on tax uncertainty

U.S. stocks ticked lower on uncertainty over the feasibility of President Donald Trump's tax cuts. Roselle Chen reports.

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Los Angeles mayor declares April 25 'La La Land Day'

Brightly-dressed dancers abseil down Los Angeles City Hall as Mayor Eric Garcetti declares April 25 to be 'La La Land Day,' in honor of the Oscar-winning film. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump plan slashes business taxes

The Trump Administration billed its plan as one of the biggest tax cuts in American history. But as Fred Katayama reports, critics fear revenue losses could add to the federal deficit.

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Trump orders rollback of 'federal power grab' in education

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order that requires Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to review whether federal regulations 'obstruct' education in K-12 schools. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House unveils 'biggest tax cut' in U.S. history

The White House unveils U.S. President Donald Trump's tax plan which would slash the U.S. tax rate on business profits to 15 percent, while also offering tax cuts to average Americans. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Jessica Biel goes 'deep within' for her new role

The actress shares details about her character in the new television series, "The Sinner," at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Fox News slapped with new racial discrimination lawsuit

Eleven current and former Fox employees, including news anchor Kelly Wright, filed an amended lawsuit on Tuesday claiming they were demeaned, humiliated and paid less than their white coworkers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Breakingviews TV: Twitter's challenge

The human newswire's user growth rose in the first quarter, but revenue declined. Jennifer Saba and Rob Cox discuss why advertisers are shying away from Twitter.

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Trump signs order requiring review of national monuments

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to identify national monuments whose designation can be rescinded or area resized - part of a push to open up more federal lands to drilling, mining and other development. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Cashless society getting closer, survey finds

A new survey by ING reveals that more than a third of European and American consumers would be happy to go cashless and use electronic forms of payment. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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"Getting really close" to funding deal: Ryan

House Speaker Paul Ryan says negotiators are close to reaching a deal to fund the U.S. government through October as Congress faces a Friday deadline to pass a spending bill. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Higher prices boost PepsiCo revenue

Demand for healthier snacks and beverage drove quartelry revenue higher at PepsiCo. But, as Fred Katayama reports, analysts were cautious about its results.

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Alitalia in crisis after rescue plan rejected

Alitalia is preparing for special administration proceedings after workers rejected its latest rescue plan. As Sara Hemrajani reports, this makes it impossible for the loss-making Italian airline to secure funds to keep its aircraft flying.

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'Pope Francis' Laundry' opens in Rome

Pope Francis has launched a laundromat for the poor, where homeless and impoverished people can come and wash their clothes for free. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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May and Corbyn face off in last PMQs before British election

Prime Minister Theresa May and Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn clash in the final Prime Minister's Questions in parliament before Britain's general election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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The schoolchildren trained in cyber warfare

A new generation of school-aged cyber defenders have competed in a cyber security championship organised by defence giant Northrop Grumman, as the industry looks to youth to fill a worrying skills gap. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Better times for Europe's banks?

Credit Suisse will raise around $4 billion from its shareholders to try to close the gap in financial strength with rivals. David Pollard reports on their results and some of their rivals.

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Trump tax plan will slash corporate tax rates

U.S. President Donald Trump is proposing to slash the corporate income tax rate and offer multinational businesses a steep tax break on overseas profits brought into the United States, officials said late on Tuesday.

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Serena says pregnant selfie share was accidental

Serena Williams had no intention of sharing her pregnancy with the world last week but spilled the beans when she accidentally uploaded the '20 weeks' photo of herself on Snapchat, the world number one said on Tuesday.

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China unveils its first home-built aircraft carrier

China celebrates the launch of its first domestically built aircraft carrier, which will join an existing one bought second-hand, amid rising tensions over North Korea and worries about Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea. As Michael Martina reports, its a sign of the ever growing significance of China's navy.

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100 Days: Trump's victories dimmed by misfires

President Donald Trump has racked up notable successes in his first 100 Days - chief among them the arrival of Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court, but the wins have been outnumbered by setbacks and stumbles. Andy Sullivan reports.

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French election is a big win for pollsters

Pollsters accurately predicted the two candidates to make it into next month's French presidential election run-off, going some way to restoring their reputation before other important votes across Europe.

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NASA's Super Pressure Balloon lifts off in New Zealand

A stadium-sized super pressure balloon, designed by NASA, takes flight in New Zealand. No reporter narration.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Romanian child pulled from well after 12 hour rescure operation

A two-year-old boy is pulled alive from a well in Romania after a 12 hour rescue operation by the emergency services. No reporter narration.

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One dead, 10 injured in fiery Los Angeles crash

One person is killed and ten others injured in a crash involving a big rig in Los Angeles. No reporter narration.

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Schumer calls Flynn allegations 'troubling'

U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says allegations that former national security adviser Michael Flynn may have broke the law when he received payments from Russia are "troubling." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Family ties test 'The Guardians of the Galaxy'

The unconventional group of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' who became a family in the first film are back for the sequel with many of the characters now dealing with their blood families. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Earnings power Wall Street

Nasdaq hit a record high, while the Dow and S&P 500 brushed against recent peaks as strong earnings underscored the health of corporate America. Roselle Chen reports.

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Wells Fargo board gets black eye in shareholder vote

Wells Fargo shareholders showed displeasure with the scandal-hit bank's board on Tuesday, offering scant support for a dozen directors, including Chairman Stephen Sanger, in a vote capping a contentious annual meeting.

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Trump: 'The wall is gonna get built'

U.S. President Donald Trump says the border wall with Mexico will get built. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Spicer: 'Ridiculous' to ask White House to produce Flynn documents

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says a request from the House of Representatives oversight panel to release documents regarding former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn is unwieldy and concerns actions that took place before President Trump took office. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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United passenger was 'combative': police report

One of the police officers who forcibly removed a passenger from a United Airlines flight said "minimal but necessary force" was used in the incident after the passenger became 'combative' according to a report released by the city. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Canada is not 'a good neighbor': Commerce Secretary Ross

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says Canada is a close ally, but says that by 'dumping' lumber, is 'not a good neighbor'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Retired NYPD cops, ex-prosecutor charged in gun bribery scheme

U.S. officials announce the arrest of three retired New York City police officers and a former Brooklyn prosecutor involved in an alleged corruption scheme involving gun licenses. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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VERBATIM: Ivanka Trump hears groans at women's summit

Ivanka Trump joined some of the world's most powerful women - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and IMF Chief Christine Lagarde among them - for a panel discussion at Berlin's Women20 Summit, but heard jeers as she tried to defend her father President Trump's position on women's equality and empowerment.

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GOP's Chaffetz believes Flynn 'did not seek permission' for foreign payments

Republican Jason Chaffetz said on Tuesday that President Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn 'appears' to have 'failed' to seek permission to receive foreign payments. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Flooding swamps North Carolina

Heavy rains cause major flooding in Raleigh, North Carolina prompting closures and rescues. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Ann Coulter vows to speak at Berkeley

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter says threats of violence won't stop her from speaking at the University of California at Berkeley on Thursday. Linda So reports.

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A Thai man murders his baby on Facebook Live

Thai police arrive at an abandoned building in Thailand to retrive bodies of a Thai man and his 11-month-old daughter. The man filmed himself killing his 11-month-old daughter in two video clips posted on Facebook before committing suicide. Pascale Davies reports.

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Injured manatee back in the wild after rehab

An injured manatee is released into the sea after spending eight months in rehabilitation at the Miami Seaquarium.

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Ivanka Trump defends her father at women's summit

Ivanka Trump was invited to speak at a G20 women's conference in Berlin by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, but found herself defending her father against reports of bias and misogyny. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Chicago residents say bars and bullets don't mix

A proposed new zoning law that would allow the construction of a gun range with bar service, has residents in suburban Chicago fired up. Nathan Frandino reports.

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"Guardians" cast on joining next "Avengers" movie

The cast of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" talk about the ever expanding Marvel universe at the film's European premiere. Sara Hemrajani reports.

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Zoe Saldana on filming "Avatar" sequels

Actress Zoe Saldana says she doesn't want to "get too old" to film "Avatar 2", which is slated for release in December 2020. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Special Report: Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown

Reuters Myanmar Bureau Chief Antoni Slodkowski leads a special investigation into the bloody crackdown on Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority that took place in the country's lawless northeast at the end of 2016.

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Trump may delay push for wall to avert shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated an openness to delaying his push to secure funds for his promised border wall with Mexico, potentially eliminating a sticking point as lawmakers worked to avoid a looming shutdown of the federal government.

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Special Report: Myanmar's Rohingya crackdown

Reuters Myanmar Bureau Chief Antoni Slodkowski leads a special investigation into the bloody crackdown on Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim minority that took place in the country's lawless northeast at the end of 2016.

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100 days, Trump hits high note in middle America

Ohio voters, who helped U.S. President Donald Trump win the White House, says he has accomplished more in his first 100 days in office than any other president in history.

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102nd anniversary of Gallipoli landing marked in Turkey

A dawn service is held at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli to mark the 102nd anniversary of the day Australian and New Zealand troops landed during World War I. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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North Korea holds artillery drill as tension spikes

North Korea puts on a massive live-fire artillery drill as a U.S. submarine docks in the South amid growing concern over Pyongyang's nuclear program. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Chile's coast

Residents on alert after a magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off the coast of Chile. No reporter narration.

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Le Pen steps aside as National Front leader

Presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says she is temporarily stepping aside from the leadership of her party to "unite" the French people. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Heath Ledger's artistic side is celebrated in a new documentary

The life and career of the later actor is highlighted in the new documentary "I Am Heath Ledger." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Wall Street rallies on French vote

U.S. stocks shot up after centrist candidate and markets favorite Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election. Roselle Chen reports.

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Burt Reynolds brings his star power to the Tribeca Film Festival

The veteran actor, Kobe Bryant, Tracy Morgan and others premiere films at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Armenians march in L.A. to commemorate 1915 killings

Thousands of Armenians and Armenian-Americans march through Los Angeles to commemorate victims of the 1915 mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S slaps sanctions on 271 Syrian govt. employees: Mnuchin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the U.S. put sanctions on employees of a Syrian research center that develops chemical weapons. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Panera to add 10,000 jobs

Panera Bread will add more than 10,000 new delivery jobs by the end of the year, as it expands the service to as much as forty percent of its restaurants. Alicia Powell reports.

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Trump challenges U.N. Security Council on N. Korea

At a White House meeting with United Nations ambassadors, President Trump says the 'status quo' in North Korea is 'unacceptable' and that the Council 'failed again' to respond to Syria's use of chemical weapons. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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German business morale defies political risks

German business morale brightens more than expected in April, hitting its highest in nearly six years. As Ivor Bennett reports, the IFO survey suggests company executives are more upbeat about the current state of Europe's largest economy.

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Dolls, teddy bears return to eastern Mosul after Islamic State

Toy shops are thriving in eastern Mosul, with Iraqi children once again able to buy dolls, teddy bears or action figures after the Islamic State was driven out of the area.

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Breakingviews TV: $24 bln of needles and tubes

Robert Cyran and Richard Beales discuss the rationale for Becton Dickinson's agreed purchase of U.S. medical-devices rival C.R. Bard given the weakness of the financial logic.

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Muddy drama in Thai tractor race

Thai farmers hop on their modified tractors in an annual competition held during off-seasons while waiting for the next farming period. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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In Afghanistan, Mattis sees 'another tough year' ahead in fight

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says he sees 2017 as "another tough year for the valiant Afghan security forces and the international troops." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Why markets see Macron as next Obama or Trudeau

Euro zone money markets have priced in a higher chance of a rise in ECB interest rates after Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election. But as Sonia Legg reports, investors are still bracing for the next round and what could follow even if the former banker and economy minister is elected in two weeks.

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Generation Maker: To survive, a bookbinder sheds its skin

In a town where “scale” is worshipped, San Francisco’s DODOcase has stayed small to build a new future making custom leather products for the digital age.

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Tesla bets big on Model 3 production gamble

Tesla's Elon Musk is making a bold move to shorten production times for the highly anticipated Model 3 electric car, which could help Tesla meet demand and finally start making money.

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High density dwelling helping oysters reproduce

A research programme hopes to restore the overfished population of oysters off the south coast of England with high density dwelling to encourage the mollusc to make babies. Stuart McDill reports.

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North Korea's Air Koryo branches out as sanctions loom

North Korea's national carrier expands into everything from cigarettes and cola to gas stations and taxis as the United States weighs up more sanctions on Pyongyang. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Indian chief cooks for 53 hours straight to set world record

A chef in India's Nagpur city finishes off a marathon session of cooking to try to set a new Guiness World Record. No reporter narration.

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Trump condemns anti-Semitism on Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day

President Donald Trump said anti-Semitism should be defeated and called the Holocaust the "darkest chapter of human history" in a video address on Sunday, following two recent bungles by him and his administration regarding Jews and their treatment during World War II. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Sunday, April 23, 2017

Elvis Presley's old home charred from fire

Officials are working to determine the extent of the damages to Elvis Presley's first owned home after a fire broke out. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Fire kills five in Queens, New York

Fire officials say three children were among the five people who died when a fire quickly spread through a Queens Village home. Mayor Bill de Blasio says it is "a devastation of a family we rarely, rarely see." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Clashes in Paris as election results announced

Demonstrators at Paris' Place de la Bastille clash with police as the results of the first round in the French presidential election are announced. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Projections say Macron, Le Pen in French vote runoff

Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are set to face each other in a May 7 runoff for the French presidency after coming first and second in Sunday's first round of voting, early projections indicated. Mia Womersley reports.

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North Korea says ready to sink U.S. aircraft carrier

North Korea said on Sunday it was ready to sink a U.S. aircraft carrier to demonstrate its military might, as two Japanese navy ships joined a U.S. carrier group for exercises in the western Pacific.

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Florida residents return home to destroyed belongings from wildfire

As firefighters contain the more than one hundred wildfires in Florida, residents in central and southwestern parts of the state who are able to return home struggle with the aftermath. Colette Luke reports.

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Mulvaney says budget deal may be close

Mick Mulvaney, the director of the office of Management and Budget, tells FOX News that negotiations to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the week are ongoing, but a deal could come any time.

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Pence gets friendly with Aussie wildlife, visits Sydney Harbour

Vice President Mike Pence and his family were introduced to a variety of native Australian animals during the final leg of his 10-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Candidates vote in French election

French presidential candidates cast their votes as France goes to the polls in the first round of what could be a country-changing election. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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British royals cheer London marathon runners

Runners in the London Marathon on Sunday were cheered on by Britain's young royals. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Shi'ite pilgrims in Baghdad mark death of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim

Hundreds of thousands of Shi'ite pilgrims converge on a golden-domed Shi'ite shrine in Baghdad for ceremonies marking the eighth-century death of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Candidates vote in French election

French presidential candidates cast their votes as France goes to the polls in the first round of what could be a country-changing election. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Far-left presidential candidate Melenchon votes in Paris

Hard-left presidential challenger Jean-Luc Melenchon casts his vote in the first round of France's presidential election. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Macron casts his vote in Le Touquet

Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron casts his vote in Le Touquet, where his family home is. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Conservative candidate Fillon casts vote in French election

French conservative candidate and former Prime Minister Francois Fillon casts his vote in Paris on Sunday. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Voting underway in France's presidential election

People in France are voting in the first round of presidential elections amid tight security. Annabel Reid reports.

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Mad scientists protest from coast to coast

Thousands of people turn out in cities across the U.S. for a collective 'March for Science', standing up to what organizers say is a growing disregard for evidence-based knowledge in Washington. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Trump presents Purple Heart to injured Army soldier

U.S. President Donald Trump awards Army Sergeant First Class Alvaro Barrientos the Purple Heart, the medal given to members of the U.S. military wounded or killed in battle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. scientists rally to protest on Earth Day

U.S. scientists are staging a March for Science rally in Washington, D.C., in outcry over steep cuts President Donald Trump has proposed for science and research budgets.

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'Handmaid's Tale's familiar dystopia premieres at Tribeca

The upcoming Hulu TV series, based on Canadian author Margaret Atwood's bleak portrait of a totalitarian near future where women are forced into sexual servitude, is seen as having new relevance at a time when many American women feel their reproductive rights are under threat.

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Florida wildfires force evacuations, destroy homes

A wildfire is burning in drought-stricken parts of southwestern Florida on Saturday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Unions, activists protest ahead of first round of French presidential election

Hundreds of people demonstrate in Paris, calling for social change ahead of the first round of France's presidential election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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France prepares to elect new president

French citizens prepare to vote in unpredictable presidential election, where centrist Emmanuel Macron and far right candidate Marine Le Pen are front-runners. France's overseas territories, such as Guiana, starting voting in the first round on Saturday. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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U.S. scientists rally in Washington to protest Trump policies on Earth Day

U.S. scientists are staging a March for Science rally in Washington, D.C., in outcry over steep cuts President Donald Trump has proposed for science and research budgets. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Voters uncertain 24 hours before first round of French presidential election

With some 24 hours left to pick their candidate in the first round of the French presidential election, voters in Paris say many issues will be difficult to solve regardless of who wins the tight race. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Voters uncertain 24 hours before first round of French presidential election

With some 24 hours left to pick their candidate in the first round of the French presidential election, voters in Paris say many issues will be difficult to solve regardless of who wins the tight race. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Pence talks immigration deal in Australia

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump administration would honour a controversial refugee deal with Australia in a joint press conference with the country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Afghan army base death toll at 140 - officials

As many 140 Afghan soldiers were killed on Friday by Taliban attackers apparently disguised in military uniforms in what would be the deadliest attack ever on an Afghan military base, officials said. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.

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Cologne police brace for riots at anti-immigration AfD party meeting

German authorities brace for riots as the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party meets for a congress, with leftist organisations calling for disruptions. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Cologne police brace for riots at anti-immigration AfD party meeting

German authorities brace for riots as the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party meets for a congress, with leftist organisations calling for disruptions. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence talks immigration deal in Australia

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump administration would honour a controversial refugee deal with Australia in a joint press conference with the country's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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TV series 'The Handmaid's Tale' premieres at Tribeca

Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes hit the red carpet for Hulu's new television series "The Handmaid's Tale" at its Tribeca Film Festival premiere. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, April 21, 2017

San Francisco power outage caused by failed circuit breaker: PG&E

PG&E's Vice President of Electric Distribution Barry Anderson apologized for the power outage that happened Friday morning affecting 88,000 customers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Passenger dragging costs United CEO future chairman job

United Airlines Chief Executive Oscar Munoz will not chair the company's board in 2018, according to a regulatory filing on Friday, following a high-profile incident in which an elderly passenger was dragged from a flight.

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Family affair as Chris Pratt gets star

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris get emotional as the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' leading man gets his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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Florida governor says 'all resources' will fight brush fires

Florida Governor Rick Scott says "we're sending the resources, all the resources that are necessary" to control two brush fires in Naples that have forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bebe to shut all its stores

Struggling apparel retailer Bebe Stores said on Friday it would close all its stores by the end of May, another casualty of the rise of retail giant Amazon and fast-fashion brands.

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Bebe to shut all its stores

Struggling apparel retailer Bebe Stores said on Friday it would close all its stores by the end of May, another casualty of the rise of retail giant Amazon and fast-fashion brands.

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Deadly riots break out in Venezuela

Eight people are electrocuted to death during a looting incident in Caracas amid violent protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by opponents accusing him of seeking to create a dictatorship.

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Powerful women unite

Variety magazine honors Jessica Chastain, Blake Lively and others at its annual Power of Women: New York luncheon. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Wall Street slips ahead of French election

U.S. stocks dipped on as investors are cautious ahead of the first round of the closely-contested French presidential election. Roselle Chen reports.

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Four-legged fugitive in Vegas police chase

A mysterious, four-legged fugitive gambled and lost in Las Vegas Thursday when it was caught after leading police on a wild chase. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Einstein TV series 'Genius' premieres at Tribeca

Stars of the National Geographic television series "Genius," based on the life of Albert Einstein, hit the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Volkswagen put on probation, hit with criminal fine

A federal judge in Detroit on Friday sentenced Volkswagen to three years of probation and ordered the automaker to pay a $2.8 billion criminal fine tied to the emissions cheating scandal, which it settled earlier this year.

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Trump welcomes released Egyptian-American woman home

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes to the White House Aya Hijazi, the Egyptian-American woman detained in Egypt for nearly three years on human trafficking charges, who was flown back to the United States this week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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What a whiskey cocktail tells us about Virtual Reality

An upscale hotel bar in London is serving whiskey cocktails with a virtual reality tour of the drink's origin, as decreasing costs for the tech make it more accessible to smaller organisations.

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Chileans, Mexicans urge marijuana legalization on 'weed day'

Marijuana users hold 'smoke outs' in Mexico City and Santiago as part of international 4/20 events for cannabis legalization.

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Miami dealership's electric opportunity in Cuba

A Miami car dealership seeks to make inroads into Cuba's car market with electric vehicles amidst a gasoline shortage on the Caribbean island. Ciara Lee reports.

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School board president arrested for child porn in California

Authorities in Los Angeles have arrested a school board president suspected of trafficking child pornography. Nathan Frandino reports.

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UK sales post biggest quarterly fall since 2010

British retail sales posted the biggest quarterly fall in seven years during the first three months of 2017, as rising prices since last year's Brexit vote started to pressure consumers. David Pollard reports.

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Trump budget cuts could increase lead hazards

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan focused national attention on the dangers of lead exposure, and over the past year Reuters has found more than 3,400 neighborhoods across the United States where childhood lead poisoning rates are at least twice as high as Flint’s. Now President Trump is pushing for steep budget cuts that experts say could cause more children, not fewer, to suffer the lifelong effects of lead exposure.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis meets Israeli Prime MInister Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes shift in U.S. policy, ahead of a private meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Chinese car brand 'Trumpchi' weighs a name change

When they first launched their flagship car the 'Trumpchi', executives at Chinese automaker GAC didn't even know who Donald Trump was. Now that they do, they're considering a re-brand. Jake Spring reports from the Shanghai Auto Show.

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Paris shooting disrupts French election

News of Thursday's gunman attack in Paris reached French presidential candidates during a televised debate, just days before Sunday's election. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Chinese car brand 'Trumpchi' weighs a name change

When they first launched their flagship car the 'Trumpchi', executives at Chinese automaker GAC didn't even know who Donald Trump was. Now that they do, they're considering a re-brand. Jake Spring reports from the Shanghai Auto Show.

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Police hunt for second suspect in Paris shooting

French police are hunting for a second suspect after the deadly shoot out on the Champs-Élysées on Thursday night, which left a policeman and the attacker dead.

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France investigates police killing claimed by ISIS

French authorities say the dead suspect of Thursday's Islamic State-claimed shooting has been identified, while the Champs-Élysées remains on lockdown.

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Head to head: Which duel for the French presidency?

On Sunday France will head to the polls for the first round of the presidential election. With the margins between the four leading candidates ever smaller, Reuters looks at the various possible outcomes.

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Eyewitness to Paris shooting describes hiding in shop

An eyewitness who saw an attacker open fire on police on the Champs-Elysees says he hid from the incident in a nearby shop. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Media rides 'Trump Bump' to reach viewers, readers

The Trump administration's combative view of the traditional news media as the "opposition party" and "fake news" has turned out to be good news for the media. Roselle Chen reports.

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Robots and chefs hope to bring lion fish to a restaurant near you

A newly developed unmanned robot capable of hunting and catching invasive lionfish is being tested in Bermuda where celebrity chefs have gathered for a cooking competition aimed at raising awareness to the threats the marine eco-system killing predator poses. Ben Gruber reports.

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Lauren Hutton strips down for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign

Director Sophia Coppola calls on the veteran model and others for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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California "nuns" respond to a higher calling

Self-described 'weed nuns' grown and harvest their own healing cannabis. Angela Moore reports.

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Lauren Hutton strips down for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign

Director Sophia Coppola calls on the veteran model and others for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Wall Street rallies on earnings

U.S. stocks rallied, with the Nasdaq closing at a record, as a round of solid earnings led by American Express pushed equities higher. Roselle Chen reports.

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Verizon loses subscribers

Verizon reported quarterly results that missed estimates and said it lost subscribers despite re-launching unlimited data plans. Alicia Powell reports.

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'Shot Spotter' a key technology in Fresno arrest

Fresno Police Chief, Jerry Dyer, says his department's 'Shot Spotter' technology detected gunfire on Tuesday that led to the quick apprehension of Kori Ali Muhammad, accused of fatally shooting three men. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Famous explorer’s descendant drives car across Antarctic

The great grandson of famous explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton drives a car across the Antarctic to retrace his forebear's footsteps. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Conservative pundit Coulter defiant after Berkeley speech cancellation

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter says she will still speak, as planned, at the University of California's Berkeley campus despite officials canceling her appearance due to safety concerns. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Buffett likely backed Wells Fargo's board

Wells Fargo's largest investor, Warren Buffett, has likely already voted his shares to support the bank's board ahead of its annual shareholder meeting next week, a source told Reuters. Roselle Chen reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Verizon's M&A call

The U.S. wireless giant lost customers and its profit fell, perhaps helping explain CEO Lowell McAdam's recent remarks about mergers. Jennifer Saba and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss.

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France, markets on election alert

With just four days to go, investors are bracing for the first round of the presidential election in France. With just a few points separating the top four candidates, including two who oppose the euro, Paris bankers and brokers will be on call, ready to scoot to the office as results of the first round start to dribble in this Sunday night. David Pollard reports.

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IMF can cooperate with Trump on trade - Lagarde

World finance leaders are gathering on U.S. President Donald Trump's home turf to try to nudge his still-evolving policies away from protectionism and show broad support for open trade and global integration. David Pollard reports.

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Inflation gives Unilever sales a surprise lift

Consumer goods maker Unilever has reported a surprise acceleration in quarterly sales, helped by price increases. But, as Ivor Bennett reports, its Swiss rival Nestle hasn't yet felt the benefit from inflation - it's been hit by weak consumer demand for packaged foods in North America and weaker prices in western Europe.

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Steel towns test mettle of French candidates

The popularity of the National Front has made the French election a big political risk for markets. As Sonia Legg reports, many say the weakness of the French economy has led voters to favour more extreme politicians.

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Bodies suggest extrajudicial killings in Iraq

Unidentified bodies found in areas of Iraq seized from Islamic State suggest a wave of extrajudicial revenge killings are being orchestrated against captured militants or their suspected sympathizers.

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Bid to annul Turkish referendum rejected

Protesters take to the streets in Turkey for a third night after a bid to overturn Sunday's referendum is rejected. Pascale Davies reports.

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Scientists take quantum leap with computer blueprint

An international team of scientists believe their blueprint for a quantum computer will prove as disruptive a technology as the personal computer. Jim Drury has more.

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Calls for suspended jail term for Jakarta governor

Indonesian prosecutors call for a suspended jail term for Jakarta's governor, as a Muslim scholar takes a decisive lead in the race for the top job, according to pollsters.

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Arkansas court blocks multiple executions

Arkansas has said it will appeal a court ruling that bars the U.S. state's use of a lethal injection drug and effectively puts a stop to its plans to execute eight prisoners in 11 days.

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Volume 2 of Marvel space romp kicks off in Hollywood

Chris Pratt launches the second installment of Marvel's surprise hit 'Guardians of the Galaxy' at the world premiere in the heart of Hollywood. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Beijing wants an electric car boom, buyers want SUVs

Electric cars are the main event at this year's Shanghai auto show, but Chinese consumers really want to buy gasoline-fueled SUVs. Reuters' Joseph White looks at why car makers are so keen to go electric in the world's largest auto market.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Fresno gunman is a 'racist' not a terrorist: police

Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said shooting suspect, Kori Ali Muhammad, told police that he did not like white men and that he was not affiliated with a terrorist group. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Patriots' Gronkowski interrupts Spicer at White House briefing

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski asks White House Spokesman Sean Spicer, 'You need some help?'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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An 'unchecked Iran' could follow same path as North Korea: Tillerson

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the Iran nuclear deal ignores the other serious threats posed by Tehran and that, if it continues, Iran may go down the "same path" as North Korea. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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O'Reilly is out at Fox

Fox News parts ways with star host Bill O'Reilly following allegations of sexual harassment. Roselle Chen reports.

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Violence erupts in 'Mother of all marches' in Venezuela

Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators staged what they billed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, and a student caught up in a clash died after being shot in the head.

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Trump honors Super Bowl champions

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fox News fires Bill O'Reilly over sex harassment allegations

Fox News let go of its top anchor Bill O'Reilly Wednesday following a review of sexual harassment claims. Conway G. Gittens reports.

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'Mother of all marches' turns deadly in Venezuela

Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas as demonstrators staged what they billed as the "mother of all marches" against President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, and a student caught up in a clash died after being shot in the head. Havovi Cooper reports.

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Exclusive: Russian think tank hatched plot to tilt '16 elections

Officials tell Reuters a Russian think tank, controlled by Vladimir Putin, conceived the plot to tilt the U.S. election to Donald Trump.

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Tennis star Serena Williams may be pregnant

Tennis superstar Serena Williams on Wednesday appeared to reveal she was pregnant, posting a photo of herself with the caption, '20 weeks.'

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UK ponders pound after May's election day alert

Inflation ate further into the budgets of British households last month, according to a survey of consumers, adding to signs that households will be feeling under pressure in the run-up to the June snap election planned by Prime Minister Theresa May. David Pollard reports.

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Chaffetz announces retirement

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, abruptly announces he will not run for reelection Wednesday.

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Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Houston

Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush has been readmitted to a Houston hospital for treatment of a mild case of pneumonia, his second bout of that respiratory illness in three months, but "is going to be fine," his spokesman said on Tuesday.

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Breakingviews TV: Morgan beats Goldman

Morgan Stanley hit its return target with $1.8 bln in first-quarter earnings. Antony Currie and Tom Buerkle discuss how the strong showing put traditional rival Goldman Sachs in the shade.

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Paint maker & takeover target plans to split firm

Akzo Nobel, the Dutch paint maker trying to fend off a 24.6 billion euro takeover by U.S. rival PPG Industries Inc, outline an alternative plan to separate its chemicals business and pay shareholders 1.6 billion euros in extra dividends this year. Ivor Bennett reports.

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North Korea mock-up video shows 'attack' on U.S.

North Korea put on a musical show to mark the birthday of founding father Kim Il Sung, ending with a mock-up video of missiles engulfing the United States in flames.

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Runoff to settle much-watched U.S. congressional race

A novice Democratic candidate weathered attacks from President Donald Trump and finished well ahead of his Republican rivals in a much-watched Georgia congressional race on Tuesday, but appeared to fall short of the majority he needed to win outright. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Thriller genre gets feminine twist in 'Unforgettable'

A mainly female cast and crew come together to make new romantic, revenge thriller "Unforgettable". George Sargent reports.

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Ex-NFL star Hernandez commits suicide in jail: officials

Former U.S. football star Aaron Hernandez was found dead inside his prison cell in an apparent suicide on Wednesday, according to the Massachusetts state Department of Corrections. Erica Ferrari reports.

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Indonesians vote in Jakarta governor election

Residents of the Indonesian capital cast their votes in a religiously divisive election for the governor's office.

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Georgia race heads to runoff, to Trump's joy

A novice Democratic candidate weathered attacks from President Donald Trump and finished well ahead of his Republican rivals in a much-watched Georgia congressional race on Tuesday, but appeared to fall short of the majority he needed to win outright.

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Ex-NFL star Hernandez commits suicide in prison: officials

Former U.S. football star Aaron Hernandez was found dead inside his prison cell in an apparent suicide on Wednesday, according to the Massachusetts state Department of Corrections.

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U.S. 'armada' was far from North Korea during tension

When Donald Trump boasted he'd ordered an 'armada' as a warning to deter North Korea. the naval strike group was sailing in the opposite direction. Reuters' Tim Kelly explains where it went instead.

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UV-blocking algae could be nature's own sunscreen

Growing algae to harvest nature's own sunscreen could replace synthetic varieties, sometimes blamed for adverse effects on human skin. Matthew Stock reports.

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Three killed in Fresno shooting spree, suspect arrested

Police say Kori Ali Muhammad shot and killed three people in downtown Fresno, California before he was taken into custody while shouting "Allahu Akhbar." Colette Luke reports.

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Why Hungary's mortgage market is taking off

The Hungarian mortgage market takes off after years in doldrums with some developers expecting "the big leap in 2018 and 2019". As Laura Frykberg reports, it's mainly down to the country's low interest rates.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Drug overdose deaths in U.S. peaked in 2015: DHS Secretary

Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly says transnational criminal organizations smuggle in a vast amount of marijuana and hard drugs in the U.S. and in 2015, there were over 50,000 deaths caused by drug overdose. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Bill O'Reilly's fate at Fox News in doubt

Million dollar legal settlements, protesters, advertiser defections, and another sexual harassment allegation may not be enough alone to force out Fox News star Bill O'Reilly, but a risk to Rupert Murdoch $14 billion plan to buy the Sky TV network might be.

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Kevin Spacey to host Broadway's Tony awards

The actor will host the New York based award show for the first time. Alicia Powell reports.

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Trump looks at tightening H-1B visa program

President Donald Trump says a new executive order will ensure that federal agencies enforce rules to end abuse of the H-1B visa program used to bring high-skilled foreign workers to the United States. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.N. says Aleppo bus attack likely war crime

The bomb attack on a crowded bus convoy outside Aleppo on Saturday likely amounts to a war crime, U.N. Human Rights spokesman Rupert Colville said.

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Boeing to lay off hundreds more engineers - source

Boeing plans another round of involuntary layoffs affecting hundreds of engineers at its commercial airplanes unit, according to a source and a memo seen by Reuters. Roselle Chen reports.

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Zuckerberg vows to help prevent repeat of Cleveland murder posting

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will keep 'doing all we can to prevent tragedies' like the Cleveland murder posting from happening. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Facebook murder suspect kills himself: Police

Officials say Steve Stephens, suspected of killing a Cleveland man and posting a video of the murder on Facebook, fatally shot himself after a "brief pursuit" by Pennsylvania State Police officers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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UK's Labour welcomes snap vote but feels pressure

The UK's Labour Party has welcomed the Prime Minister's call for an early election in Britain, but will now feel the pressure over the next seven weeks in the lead up to the June 8 vote.

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Goldman Sachs profit misses

Goldman Sachs reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit as gains in investment banking were offset by weak trading revenue. Roselle Chen reports.

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Sterling soars as traders hail UK election

Sterling soars as traders bet a UK election could leader to a softer kind of Brexit.

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UK's May shocks markets, nation with election date

Sterling surges against the dollar but UK shares slip to a two per cent loss after British Prime Minister Theresa May calls a snap general election to strengthen her hand in Brexit negotiations. David Pollard reports.

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Uncertainty prevails ahead of French election

France heads to the polls on Sunday, the first round of its most unpredictable presidential election.

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UK's Labour welcomes call for snap vote

The UK's Labour Party has welcomed the Prime Minister's call for an early election in Britain, but will now feel the pressure in the lead up to the June 8 vote with opinion polls showing the Conservatives 20 points ahead.

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Arkansas to pursue executions despite court stay

Arkansas' attorney general and governor are vowing to pursue a series of executions scheduled over the next two weeks even after the state's Supreme Court halted the first two lethal injections hours before they were to take place.

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Arkansas vows to pursue executions despite court stay

Arkansas' attorney general and governor are vowing to pursue a series of executions scheduled over the next two weeks even after the state's Supreme Court halted the first two lethal injections hours before they were to take place. Zachary Goelman reports.

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Rich mining legacy is poisonous future in parts of South Africa

Waste from South African mines dug more than a century ago, stretching along one of the world's largest gold deposits, has left communities exposed to radiation, contaminated dust and water that can contribute to life threatening health conditions like TB and cancer. Stuart McDill reports.

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Mystery of mosquito flight solved

A new study sheds light on how mosquitoes manage to fly breaking all the norms of flapping wings, and could inspire future aerodynamic innovations, including micro-scale flying tech. As Stuart McDill reports.

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British PM calls early election to strengthen Brexit hand

Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an election on June 8, saying Britain's opposition parties risked worsening her negotiating hand in divorce talks with the European Union by opposing her Brexit plan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hardline Hindu youth call the shots in India's north

Hardline Hindu militias are running the streets of India’s most populous state, after the firebrand cleric Yogi Adityanath was promoted to chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state. Rupam Jain reports from the region.

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Pence says U.S. will work with Japan for North Korea solution

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says the United States will work with Japan and its allies to find a peaceful solution to North Korea. No reporter narration.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Gorsuch quick out of the gate on Day 1

President Donald Trump's appointee Neil Gorsuch on Monday made his mark with energetic questioning during U.S. Supreme Court arguments in his first day hearing cases as a justice, at one point even apologizing for talking too much.

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The Chainsmokers top Billboard charts

The Chainsmokers top the Billboard album chart with 'Memories... Do Not Open', while Harry Styles debuts at number one on the digital chart with 'Sign of the Times'. Rollo Ross reports.

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Wall Street rallies

U.S. stocks bounced back in a broad rally led by bank and technology shares. Roselle Chen reports.

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'The Fate of the Furious' sets a worldwide record

'The Fate of the Furious' roared to a record-setting global debut over Easter weekend, making $532 million. Roselle Chen reports.

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Drawing red lines 'hasn't really worked': Spicer

In response to a reporter's question about North Korea's missile tests, White House Spokesman Sean Spicer says President Trump will not be 'telegraphing' how he responds to any military situation going forward and says "drawing red lines hasn't worked in the past." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Shipper holds Venezuela oil cargo ransom in Caribbean

Venezuela’s political allies such as Russia are running out of patience with non-payment by Venezuela’s state run oil company PDVSA, whose obsolete and debt-ridden tankers are struggling to export oil and even to supply fuel to the domestic market.

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North Korea is 'ready to react' to war: DPRK Ambassador to U.N.

North Korea's Ambassador to the United Nations Kim In Ryong said DPRK is 'ready to react to any mode of war' desired by the U.S. and accuses the U.S. of using 'gangster-like' logic. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Opioids found in Prince's home, some in bodyguard's name

Court documents reveal "numerous narcotic controlled substance pills" were found in the singer's home following his untimely death in 2016. Alicia Powell reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Grabbing MoneyGram

Jeff Goldfarb and Antony Currie explain why Euronet might be better off hoping regulators kill Ant Financial’s increased $1.2 bln bid for the payments firm rather than offering more money.

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World's largest number of people dressed as Charlie Chaplin's "The Tramp" gather in Switzerland

Hundreds of people gather together to break the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Charlie Chaplin's "The Tramp". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Generation Maker: Weeds be wary, these robots are gunning for you

Blue River Technology's robot machines lets big farms target and destroy weeds with precision, saving crops and cash along the way.

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Airplane crash in Portugal kills five people

Five people have died after a private airplane crashed near a supermarket in Tires in Portugal on Monday.

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World's largest number of people dressed as Chaplin's "The Tramp" gather in Switzerland

In a world record breaking attempt, the world's largest number of people dressed as The Tramp gather in Switzerland. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Oil prices force Riyadh to cut billions in spending

Saudi Arabia's government is ordering its ministries and agencies to review billions of dollars' worth of unfinished infrastructure and economic development projects with a view to shelving or restructuring them.

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Videos inflame tensions in Indian Kashmir

Violence spikes in the disputed region as a series of videos circulated on social media inflame tensions.

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Erdogan greeted by supporters day after referendum victory

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is greeted by cheering supporters in Istanbul a day after winning a historic referendum that gives him sweeping powers. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Manhunt in Cleveland after killing on Facebook

Cleveland police urged a suspect who they said posted video of himself on Facebook killing an elderly man on Sunday to turn himself in to authorities.

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Cambodians remember the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge 42 years ago

Cambodia's opposition party members and survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime attend prayers at the Choeung Ek Killing Fields on the 42nd anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Pence meets South Korean acting President

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence meets South Korean acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn in Seoul. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Cleveland police seek man who broadcast killing on Facebook

Cleveland police were searching for a suspect they said broadcast video of himself on Facebook killing a person on Sunday and who also claimed that he had murdered others. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence meets South Korean acting President

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence meets South Korean acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn in Seoul. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Sunday, April 16, 2017

Massachusetts police arrest suspect in jogger's murder

Massachusetts police have arrested a man in connection with the August killing of a woman who had been out jogging in the woods. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Mexicans burn a Trump effigy on Easter

Easter revelers in Mexico City take their president, and the president to their north to task during the traditional burning of Judas. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Polls close and counting begins in Turkey

Polls close inTurkey and counting begins in a historic referendum. Report by Pascale Davies.

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Thousands join rainbow-coloured race in Paris

Thousands take part in a 5km 'Color Run' along the banks of the Seine, a race that sees participants dusted in colourful powders before partying in front of the Eiffel Tower. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Pope leads Easter mass in St. Peter's Square

On Easter, Pope denounces "oppressive regimes" but urges restraint and condemns Aleppo bus convoy attack after leading mass in St. Peter's Square. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Vote counting begins in Turkey's referendum

Vote counting begins in nationwide Turkish referendum as polls close. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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April the giraffe has calf as millions watch

April the giraffe gives birth to a baby boy in a New York zoo, as millions tune in by a live webcam stream in anticipation of the event.

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Turks head to the polls for crucial referendum

President Erdogan casts his vote alongside millions of Turkish people in a referendum which could change the face of politics in the country. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

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Orthodox Christians hold Easter Sunday procession in Jerusalem

Christians attend Orthodox Easter Sunday mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's old city. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump supporters, opponents clash in California park

A melee erupted on Saturday in a Berkeley, California park where supporters and opponents of President Donald Trump were holding competing rallies, resulting in numerous arrests and injuries. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Voting begins in Turkey's referendum on expanding Erdogan's power

Voting begins in Turkey for changes in the constitution that will dramatically change the country's political landscape and give President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping powers. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Saturday, April 15, 2017

Thousands rally across U.S. demanding Trump release tax returns

Tens of thousands of people marched in dozens of U.S. cities on Saturday to demand that President Donald Trump release his tax returns, and to dispute his claim that the public does not care about the issue. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trump supporters, protesters clash in Berkeley

Supporters of President Donald Trump and protesters clash in Berkeley, California, during the Patriots Day Free Speech Rally. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thousands rally across U.S. demanding Trump release tax returns

Tens of thousands of people marched in dozens of U.S. cities on Saturday to demand that President Donald Trump release his tax returns, and to dispute his claim that the public does not care about the issue. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Former NFL player Heap kills daughter in accident in Arizona: media

A former NFL star is mourning the death of his 3-year-old daughter after she was hit and killed by her father's truck on Friday, according to media reports. Nathan Frandino reports.

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U.S. judge halts multiple Arkansas executions

A U.S. judge in Little Rock on Saturday temporarily blocked plans by Arkansas to hold a rapid series of executions this month, after the inmates argued the state's rush to the death chamber was unconstitutional and reckless.

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Final rallies in Turkey ahead of referendum

Turkey's Erdogan - and his opposers - make final push ahead of Sunday's referendum, which could see the president gain sweeping powers. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Syrians stuck in and near Aleppo as evacuation deal halts

Syrians wait by buses on the outskirts of Aleppo as an evacuation deal stalls. Pascale Davies reports.

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Syrians stuck in and near Aleppo as evacuation deal halts

Syrians wait by buses on the outskirts of Aleppo as an evacuation deal stalls. Rough cut. No reporter narration.

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North Korea holds massive military parade

North Korea holds massive military parade showcasing some new weapons, as tensions on the peninsula mount. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Fatalities in Sri Lanka after garbage dump collapses

A garbage dump landslide in Colombo, Sri Lanks has killed at least 12 people, according to reports. Rescue workers are rushing to find people who may still be trapped under the rubbish which slammed into nearby houses. Rough cut. No reporter narration.

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North Korea holds massive military parade

North Korea holds massive military parade showcasing some new weapons, as tensions on the peninsula mount. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Fatalities in Sri Lanka after garbage dump collapses

A garbage dump landslide in Colombo, Sri Lanks has killed at least 12 people, according to reports. Rescue workers are rushing to find people who may still be trapped under the rubbish which slammed into nearby houses. Rough cut. No reporter narration.

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'New weapons' on show at N. Korean military parade

North Korea shows off what are thought to be a new ballistic missiles, and issues a grave warning to the United States, as it celebrates the 105th anniversary of the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung.

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Pope presides at Colosseum's Good Friday service

Pope Francis speaks of shame for Church and humanity as he marks Good Friday with the traditional Via Crucis or "Way of the Cross" procession around the Colosseum. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez found not guilty

Former New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez was found not guilty of murdering two men outside a Boston nightclub in 2012. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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White House says it won't release visitor logs

The Trump administration will not make public White House visitor logs, the records that detail who has visited President Donald Trump and his staff on official business, his office confirmed, in a departure from a practice that was established under former President Barack Obama.

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Georgia officers fired after assault video surfaces

Two police officers have been fired after video surfaced showing them punching and stomping a man during an arrest in Georgia. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Apple receives permit in California to test self-driving cars

Apple has secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California, the state Department of Motor Vehicles said on Friday. It joins a growing list of traditional carmakers, technology companies, and small start ups to test drive cars in California - all vying to be the first to bring self-driving cars to the masses.

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Trump offers Passover, Easter greetings

In his weekly address, President Trump recognizes Passover and Easter while condemning the Islamic State attack at a church in Egypt on Palm Sunday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Apple may join Foxconn in bid for Toshiba's chips

Apple Inc is considering teaming up with its supplier Foxconn to bid for Toshiba Corp's semiconductor business, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday - the latest twist in the sale of the world's second-biggest flash memory chipmaker.

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Environment, politics and 'The Godfather' on Tribeca film fest menu

After a roller-coaster start to President Donald Trump's administration, this year's Tribeca film festival comes with a dose of politics. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Alleged manifesto fugitive arrested in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin man accused of stealing an arsenal of weapons from a gun shop and sending an anti-government manifesto to President Donald Trump has been arrested after a massive manhunt, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office said on Friday.

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'Right time' to use huge bomb in Afghanistan: U.S. general

The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan said on Friday that the decision to deploy one of the largest conventional bombs ever used in combat was purely tactical, and made as part of the campaign against Islamic State-linked fighters.

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Alleged manifesto fugitive arrested in Wisconsin

A Wisconsin man accused of stealing an arsenal of weapons from a gun shop and sending an anti-government manifesto to President Donald Trump has been arrested after a massive manhunt, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office said on Friday.

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Palestinian fatally stabs British woman on Jerusalem train - Israeli police

A Palestinian man fatally stabbed a British woman on Jerusalem's transit network on Friday, Israeli police said, as Christians marked Good Friday and Muslims held prayers at respective holy sites nearby. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"Star Wars" anniversary celebration kicks off

George Lucas, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill launch "Star Wars" 40th anniversary celebration in Orlando. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Filipino Catholics crucify themselves at Easter

Filipino Catholics in the northern province of Pampanga re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Fire breaks out at Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in the retail area of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas on Thursday night. No injuries were reported. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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36 killed in 'Mother Of All Bombs' blast in Afghanistan

Officials say 36 ISIS militants and no civilians were killed in Thursday's ‘MOAB’ blast in Afghanistan. Graham Mackay reports.

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Video shows 'mother of all bombs' explosion in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense has released video showing the moment the "mother of all bombs" strikes the Achin district of the eastern province of Nangarhar bordering Pakistan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Turks to head to polls for government referendum

A vote on April 16 in Turkey will decide on the biggest change in the country's system of governance since the modern republic's foundation almost a century ago, potentially replacing its parliamentary system with an executive presidency. Current president Erdogan has previously been criticised for being too authoritarian. Jacob Greaves reports.

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Rebel fighters and civilians evacuated from villages of Kefraya and al-Foua

Footage shows people being evacuated from villages of Kefraya and al-Foua after after an agreement was reached between rebels and Syria's army at insurgent-held al-Rashideen, Aleppo province, Syria. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Dhaka residents celebrate Bengali New Year

Dhaka residents get their face painted and dance to celebrate the traditional Bengali New Year. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Turks to head to polls for government referendum

A vote on April 16 in Turkey will decide on the biggest change in the country's system of governance since the modern republic's foundation almost a century ago, potentially replacing its parliamentary system with an executive presidency. Current president Erdogan has previously been criticised for being too authoritarian. Jacob Greaves reports.

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Disney announce girl power Star Wars spin-offs

Disney expand the Star Wars universe by creating all-female animated shorts and a new line of toys aimed at a female audience. Rollo Ross reports

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Parrot named Gary could advance drone flight capability

Researchers at Stanford University study 3D replications of a bird's flight with the hopes of improving drone aerodynamics. Ben Gruber reports.

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Police suspect suicide in death of trailblazing judge

New York police are investigating the death of the United States' first female Muslim judge as a possible suicide, but lack important clues about how her body ended up in the Hudson River, a police source said on Thursday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Kate del Castillo says she doesn't regret her meeting with "El Chapo"

The actress says her experience with drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman prepared her for her starring role in "Ingobernable." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Tour the Titanic

Expeditions to the world's most famous shipwreck are set to begin. Angela Moore reports.

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Trump wants more defense spending, despite faulty accounting

President Donald J. Trump is planning to increase U.S. defense spending by $54 billion next year. But a series of recent reports by the Defense Department Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office say that Pentagon accounting systems will struggle to track how the money is spent.

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Fishy food violations found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

Undercooled meat, potentially dangerous raw fish and broken coolers were among 13 violations found by restaurant inspectors at Mar-a-Lago, the exclusive Florida resort owned by President Donald Trump, during visits in late January, state officials said on Thursday.

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SUVs take over New York auto show

Automakers unveil a massive number of new sport utility vehicles at the New York International Auto Show, boosted by low fuel prices and increasing demand for big autos with luxurious designs. Fred Katayama reports.

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U.S. drops 'mother of all bombs' in Afghanistan

The United States dropped a massive GBU-43 bomb, also known as the "mother of all bombs," in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday against a series of caves used by Islamic State militants, the military said.

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Lansing City Council rescinds sanctuary city vote

The Lansing City Council has reversed course on immigration, voting to rescind a previous vote that declared Lansing a sanctuary city. Nathan Frandino reports.

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GOP faces new round of town halls

During a two-week break from Washington, GOP members are facing a new round of town halls, where constituents are sending mixed messages about the way forward for President Trump's health care overhaul.

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United passenger suffered concussion, broken nose: lawyer

The lawyer for David Dao, who will likely sue United Airlines, says his client suffered "a significant concussion" a "serious broken nose, injury to sinuses and he is going to be undergoing shortly reconstructive surgery." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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United passenger suffered concussion, broken nose: lawyer

The lawyer for David Dao, who will likely sue United Airlines, says his client suffered "a significant concussion" a "serious broken nose, injury to sinuses and he is going to be undergoing shortly reconstructive surgery." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kidman in Cannes spotlight as lineup unveiled

Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux unveils the official selection of 18 films for the 70th edition of the event, which opens on May 17. Francis Maguire reports.

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Brazil's Temer: 'business as usual' despite probe

Brazil's President Michel Temer urges lawmakers to push ahead with business as usual, a day after a Supreme Court justice ordered corruption probes into 98 politicians, including leading legislators and a third of his cabinet. But, with such pressure at the top, can the economy carry on with business as usual? Laura Frykberg reports.

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Bubble-like water bottle you can eat

Ooho is an edible jelly-like sphere filled with drinkable liquid and made of natural, biodegradable materials that the makers hope could one day replace plastic bottles. Matthew Stock reports.

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Christian Bale and Kardashians attend premiere of "The Promise"

Celebrities attending the Hollywood premiere of period drama "The Promise" say the film, which centers around the massacre of Christian Armenians during WWI, offers lessons from the past. Edward Baran reports.

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Filipino Catholics self-flagellate for Lent

Filipino Catholics in the northern province of Pampanga flagellate themselves as part of religious rites for Lent. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tesla's Musk tells disgruntled shareholders: Buy Ford

A group of Tesla investors has urged the luxury electric car maker to add two new independent directors to its board, without ties to Chief Executive Elon Musk, to "provide a critical check on possible dysfunctional group dynamics."

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Giant pandas the new stars at Dutch zoo

The Netherlands welcomed its first giant pandas at a zoo fitted out with a pagoda-style enclosure as its new centerpiece, crowning 16 years of hard lobbying by Dutch animal lovers.

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