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FOX NEWS: Conspirator to be sentenced in massive health fraud scheme

Conspirator to be sentenced in massive health fraud scheme One of the principal figures in a large-scale health care fraud scheme is scheduled to be sentenced in New Jersey.

FOX NEWS: 2nd person arrested in alleged MS-13 gang killing of teen

2nd person arrested in alleged MS-13 gang killing of teen A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged MS-13 gang killing of a New York teenager.

FOX NEWS: Why drug cartels love states where pot is legal

Why drug cartels love states where pot is legal Does letting people legally grow marijuana attract the cartel? Marijuana Policy Project's Mason Tvert weighs in on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

FOX NEWS: Florida cop charged for threatening to kill woman for her nude photos, authorities say

Florida cop charged for threatening to kill woman for her nude photos, authorities say Authorities in Florida said they arrested a police officer on Tuesday who allegedly sent “threatening messages” in order to obtain "nude photographs" from a woman in Georgia.

FOX NEWS: South Carolina baby girl found dead in diaper box, police say; mom who reported kidnapping is in custody

South Carolina baby girl found dead in diaper box, police say; mom who reported kidnapping is in custody A South Carolina woman has been taken into custody after police say her 11-month-old daughter, whom her mother reported as kidnapped, was found dead on Tuesday.

Trump and Mexican president spar over border wall again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Mexico of doing "nothing" to stop illegal immigrants crossing into the United States, and repeated his election campaign pledge that Mexico would pay for his planned border wall. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2kwInsi

Top North Korean envoy boards flight for talks in U.S.: Yonhap

SEOUL (Reuters) - A top North Korean official boarded a flight in Beijing on Wednesday bound for New York and talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, South Korea's Yonhap reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IX7BuA

Prominent Russian journalist who criticized Kremlin shot dead in Kiev

KIEV (Reuters) - A prominent Russian journalist and critic of President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in Ukraine where he had fled into exile following threats, police said on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LGkZFk

Italy may return to polls in July, sources say, amid market rout

ROME (Reuters) - Italy may hold repeat elections as early as July after the man asked to be prime minister failed to secure support from major political parties for even a stop-gap government, sources said on Tuesday, as markets tumbled on the growing political turmoil. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JeDP80

Hamas says groups agree to Gaza ceasefire if Israel reciprocates

GAZA (Reuters) - Gaza’s dominant Islamist Hamas movement said on Wednesday that Palestinian armed groups in Gaza have agreed to a ceasefire as long as Israel also ceases fire, after the most intense flare-up of fighting since a 2014 war. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GZyZGl

U.S. to shorten length of visas for some Chinese citizens: White House

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) - The U.S. government plans to shorten the length of visas issued to some Chinese citizens as part of a strategy to prevent intellectual property theft by U.S. rivals, a White House official said on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2L7iQRA

Mexico tycoon warns of 'populist' risk in dig at election front-runner

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - One of Mexico's richest men has warned his staff of the risk of a "populist" winning the July 1 presidential election, the latest swipe by big business against leftist front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xw77Kq

FOX NEWS: 'Active Shooter' video game pulled after huge backlash

'Active Shooter' video game pulled after huge backlash A game developer and digital distribution company has announced, after facing harsh criticism, that it will pull a video game that allows players to simulate a school shooter.

FOX NEWS: Golden State killer case raises ethics concerns on DNA tech

Golden State killer case raises ethics concerns on DNA tech CeCe Moore, leader of the Parabon New Genetic Genealogy Research Unit, share her insight on the use of DNA testing websites in criminal cases.

FOX NEWS: Facebook mistakenly directs 'Westworld' fans to chat 'random' Kentucky woman instead of bot

Facebook mistakenly directs 'Westworld' fans to chat 'random' Kentucky woman instead of bot A Kentucky woman was scratching her head Tuesday morning after her Facebook inbox was flooded with messages from "Westworld" fans.

FOX NEWS: Drone slayer: Polaris MRZR ATVs, Chevy trucks, armed with new anti-drone weapon

Drone slayer: Polaris MRZR ATVs, Chevy trucks, armed with new anti-drone weapon Souped-up military MRZR ATVs armed with powerful drone slayers could be the answer to defeating drone attacks in the future.

FOX NEWS: Can an app curb school violence?

Can an app curb school violence? Bark app for your smartphone monitors e-mail and social media, alerting parents and educators to potential problems.

FOX NEWS: Pandora launches $15 monthly family plan

Pandora launches $15 monthly family plan Pandora has quietly launched a new Premium Family plan.

FOX NEWS: String of New York taxi driver suicides raise concerns as Uber, Lyft proliferate

String of New York taxi driver suicides raise concerns as Uber, Lyft proliferate New York City’s cab industry has been dramatically transformed by the influx of around 70,000 Uber and Lyft cars over the last six years.

FOX NEWS: FBI: Reboot your home and office routers

FBI: Reboot your home and office routers Justice Department seeks to thwart VPNFilter, a malware program that's linked to Russia.

FOX NEWS: Is your router vulnerable to VPNFilter malware?

Is your router vulnerable to VPNFilter malware? The Justice Department last week urged everyone with a small office home office (SOHO) or NAS device to reboot their gadgets immediately in order to thwart VPNFilter, a new strain of malware that can brick your router.

FOX NEWS: Leader of failed MH370 wreckage hunt hopes to search again

Leader of failed MH370 wreckage hunt hopes to search again KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The head of a U.S. technology company that scoured the Indian Ocean seabed for more than three months looking for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 said on Tuesday he was disappointed the hunt failed to find any wreckage and hoped to take part in a future search.

The Danger That Italy’s Political Crisis Poses for the Global Economy

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Myanmar lawyer says evidence from Reuters reporters' phones may be 'tainted'

YANGON (Reuters) - Evidence Myanmar police say they obtained from the mobile phones of two Reuters reporters accused of possessing secret documents might be "tainted", a defense lawyer said on Tuesday, because at least one phone was used after it was confiscated. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LHbkhE

Italy poll shows support for right-wing League up, 5-Star steady

ROME (Reuters) - An Italian opinion poll published on Wednesday showed support for the right-wing League party up eight percent to 25.4 percent compared to is result at the March 4 elections. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2H14nV2