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Bronx woman whose body was found in plastic bags in NYC is ID'd, 2 in custody Two people are in custody hours after police released the identity belonging to the human remains found in plastic bags this week at two New York City parks.

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Facebook staffers challenge 'intolerant' liberal culture Dozens of Facebook employees challenge the social media giant's 'intolerant' liberal culture by forming a group advocating for political diversity. The employees say they are fed up with the way co-workers who don't toe the liberal line are treated.

Army robot can get itself up after it falls down Robotics experts have developed a software to ensure that if military robots fall, they will be able to get themselves up again.

Instagram verified? How to get that coveted blue check mark Social media users looking to become the envy of their friends may enjoy Instagram's latest update: the ability to apply for verification.

Google Maps mistakenly shows 'McCain Senate Office Building' Google Maps isn't waiting for the Senate.

Google pressured by human rights groups to abandon censored search in China Google is facing scrutiny from a number of human rights groups to abandon its Project Dragonfly initiative, which would see the search giant launch a censored search engine in China, nearly eight years after it left the country.

Dozens of Facebook employees challenge 'intolerant' liberal culture A senior Facebook engineer called out what he termed the company’s “political monoculture” in an internal message board post, prompting over 100 fellow employees to join a group advocating for political diversity.

Marine Corps 3D print 500-square-foot concrete barrack The Marine Corps, Army and Navy Seabees teamed up to 3D print a concrete barrack in just 40 hours.

Marines 3D-print concrete barracks in just 40 hours Marines have used a specialized 3D concrete printer to print a 500-square-foot barracks room in just 40 hours.

Google launches new search tool to help veterans get civilian jobs In an effort to help soldiers transition from the battlefield to the boardroom, Google announced a new search tool specifically to help service members get civilian jobs.

Millennials love smartphones, but I'm not sure why I've never complained about this to any extent, but there is indeed a technology gap between young and old.

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov discussed options for a peace settlement in Syria with Syrian opposition leader Nasra al-Hariri, the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NBo6yU

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Texas nurse fired after allegedly posting about toddler's measles diagnosis on anti-vax page A nurse in Texas was fired after she allegedly posted to an anti-vaccination Facebook page about a young patient who may have the measles, officials with the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston said this week.

Salmonella outbreak linked to kosher chicken sickens 17, kills 1, CDC says At least 17 people were sickened and one person has died as a result of eating chicken that was possibly contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday.

Man has his arm amputated after sushi dish leads to flesh-rotting ulcers A 71-year-old South Korean man developed large blisters and a fever as a result of a bacterial infection caught from eating raw seafood in a sushi dish. 25 days after eating the meal, the man had to have his left hand and forearm amputated to stop the spread of rotting tissue.

Son who donated kidney to his police chief dad becomes cop The son of Chicago’s police chief has been sworn-in as a rookie officer, a year after donating a kidney to his dad.

FDA approving drugs at a record pace FDA is approving prescription drugs at a record pace in a push to increase competition and lower costs. Garrett Tenney reports.

Man loses left arm after contracting flesh-eating bacteria infection from sushi A 71-year-old man in South Korea had his left forearm amputated after he developed a fever and excruciating pain in his hand hours after eating raw fish.

British mom dies after 'Brazilian butt lift' procedure in Turkey, reports say A British mother of three died shortly after she underwent a “Brazilian butt lift” procedure in Turkey, reports said Wednesday.

Botched procedure by woman accused of posing as dentist allegedly sent patient to hospital A Georgia woman who was arrested last week stands accused for a second time of operating on patients and performing dental procedures without actually having a license to practice.

Cargill recalls 25,000 pounds of possibly contaminated beef A Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Colorado is recalling more than 25,000 pounds (11,300 kg) of ground beef that could be contaminated with E. Coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

West Nile virus victim's family calls for more mosquito control The grieving family of a Tennessee veteran is calling for more awareness and more preventative measures in their county after their father tested positive for West Nile virus before his death.

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Scotland's first minister says she was upset but sexual misconduct claims must not be ignored. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2C0mdKz

The UN rights chief says she could have returned to house arrest instead of endorsing the military. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pfo5Rw

Sarah Cripps is not entitled to bereavement benefits because she was not married to her partner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2oihFpk

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Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NuuXtD

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Plans are unveiled for a 10-mile test track in Wiltshire to test the electric vehicle being developed by Dyson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N0RvFC

A lack of of specialists in maths and science is worse in poorer areas of England, a study claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nz3qaN

An undercover investigation that led to Sam Allardyce's departure as England boss was in the public interest, a report finds - but it upholds three complaints by Allardyce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LDcKIQ

In a series of tweets, Mr Trump also said the US should not spend on war games with South Korea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pdjb7m

Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy join fellow stars at the opening ceremony of the 75th Venice Film Festival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BYzQKs

The government's proposed ban on high-sugar, high-caffeine drinks for children features in many papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wvldIj

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Met Police officers set up a bike scheme to try to improve relations with young people in west London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wBfOjg

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Officials in New Zealand say it will protect the local eco-system, but the plan is controversial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2C0uiPw

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China has launched a platform, which includes a mobile app, that lets the public report "online rumors" and even uses artificial intelligence to identify reports that are false, as Beijing cracks down on what it views as socially destabilizing content. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MF61Di