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Turkey detains 39 on suspected Gulen links: Anadolu

Turkish authorities detained 33 soldiers and six others for suspected links to the network of the U.S.-based cleric Ankara says orchestrated the 2016 attempted coup, state-run Anadolu news agency said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QWgeKe

German conservatives' new floor leader downplays blow to Merkel

The new parliamentary leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives has downplayed his surprise election, which dealt an unexpected blow to the authority of the center-right leader. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OVA8nq

FOX NEWS: 'Friday the 13th' slasher statue lifted from bottom of Arizona lake

'Friday the 13th' slasher statue lifted from bottom of Arizona lake Video of a statue of Jason Voorhees, buried at the bottom of an Arizona lake, has gone viral after the parks department has deemed it "litter."

FOX NEWS: Google uses AI to improve Google Images, video search and AMP Stories

Google uses AI to improve Google Images, video search and AMP Stories Google, which already uses artificial intelligence to power its search, video and news offerings, unveiled three new AI-enhanced offerings at a Monday event, commemorating its twentieth anniversary.

FOX NEWS: Backlash over plan for first 'robot sex brothel' in the US

Backlash over plan for first 'robot sex brothel' in the US The first so-called 'robot sex brothel' in the U.S. slated to open in the Houston area, has prompted a massive backlash from residents and activists who say it will ruin the neighborhood.

FOX NEWS: 400-year-old shipwreck thrills experts

400-year-old shipwreck thrills experts How a shipwreck discovery in Portugal is leading archaeologists to new clues about the legendary spice trade.

FOX NEWS: Google faces privacy backlash over Chrome's 'forced login' policy

Google faces privacy backlash over Chrome's 'forced login' policy A tweak to the Chrome browser is prompting concern that Google is angling to suck up everyone's browser histories.

FOX NEWS: Instagram co-founders to step down from Facebook

Instagram co-founders to step down from Facebook The two co-founders of Facebook Inc.’s popular Instagram app are stepping down, a move marking continued tumult at the social-networking giant.

FOX NEWS: Former Facebook employee sues for PTSD

Former Facebook employee sues for PTSD Fox & Trends with Carley Shimkus.

FOX NEWS: Country's first 'robot sex brothel' set to open in Texas prompts backlash: report

Country's first 'robot sex brothel' set to open in Texas prompts backlash: report The first "robot sex brothel" in the United States reportedly slated to open in the Houston, Texas area this month, which allows customers to purchase and rent life-sized dolls “warm and ready to play,” is prompting backlash from residents and activists.

FOX NEWS: Ex-Facebook content moderator claims disturbing images gave her PTSD; sues

Ex-Facebook content moderator claims disturbing images gave her PTSD; sues A former contract employee for Facebook alleges in a lawsuit filed on Friday that her time there as a content manager left her with post-traumatic stress disorder, triggered at times when she touches a computer mouse.

FOX NEWS: Twitter urges users to #BeAVoter

Twitter urges users to #BeAVoter Not yet registered to vote?

FOX NEWS: Airport proposal: Man shocks future bride in baggage claim

Airport proposal: Man shocks future bride in baggage claim Check out this viral video of a soon-to-be-groom as he took over Southwest Airline’s baggage claim to pop the question to his future bride.

FOX NEWS: Danish tourist slammed by wildlife official for jumping on crocodile

Danish tourist slammed by wildlife official for jumping on crocodile He may face a "hefty fine."

FOX NEWS: Thomas Cook airline allegedly threatened to remove passenger from flight for strawberry allergy

Thomas Cook airline allegedly threatened to remove passenger from flight for strawberry allergy The 19-year-old then claims she was told to figure out her own way home.

FOX NEWS: Tourist’s crocodile stunt angers Australian officials

Tourist’s crocodile stunt angers Australian officials Danish tourist slammed by Australian officials for mounting a crocodile after baiting it with a dead wallaby.

FOX NEWS: Cottage in France made entirely of chocolate available to book for a limited time

Cottage in France made entirely of chocolate available to book for a limited time Sweet!

FOX NEWS: Delta flight blows tires during emergency landing at JFK airport

Delta flight blows tires during emergency landing at JFK airport The plane “landed heavy.”

FOX NEWS: Disney World offering new flexible pricing plan starting in October

Disney World offering new flexible pricing plan starting in October Because who doesn't want to do Disney at a discount?

FOX NEWS: Bali considering banning bikini-clad tourists from taking photos at holy sites

Bali considering banning bikini-clad tourists from taking photos at holy sites Authorities in the popular vacation destination say the quality of tourists has declined. And a new ban might fix the problem.

FOX NEWS: GoAir passenger and first-time flier tries to open emergency exit door thinking it was the bathroom

GoAir passenger and first-time flier tries to open emergency exit door thinking it was the bathroom Authorities say he sparked "pandemonium."

FOX NEWS: Texas man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting passenger on Southwest flight

Texas man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting passenger on Southwest flight The woman said she was frozen in fear during the incident, but alerted flight crew soon after.

FOX NEWS: National forecast for Tuesday, September 25

National forecast for Tuesday, September 25 Adam Klotz has your FoxCast.

FOX NEWS: National forecast for Friday, September 21

National forecast for Friday, September 21 Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

Mexican Authorities Disarm Acapulco Police Amid Corruption Inquiry

By ELISABETH MALKIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Q6BnjC

Who Is Rachel Mitchell, the Prosecutor Set to Question Christine Blasey Ford?

By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OO0Aze

On Politics: Trump Accuses Democrats of a ‘Con Game’

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q6wR4u

India’s Top Court Limits a Sweeping Biometric ID Program

By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ORIEUq

M.L.B. Playoff Races: Houston Astros on Brink of Division Title

By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2QYVO3i

Francesco Molinari Steamrolls Into the Ryder Cup

By GRAHAM PARKER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2zuilhM

To Spur Interest, Golf Courses Go Small in France

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2xzlDPp

Braves Jump on Mets’ Bullpen for Sixth Straight Win

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OM7MM6

Weddings

By MICHAEL GONCHAR from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2xRxGXG

E.P.A. Places the Head of Its Office of Children’s Health on Leave

By CORAL DAVENPORT and RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2IfX1zl

Your Wednesday News Briefing: The U.N., Sweden, Roman Abramovich

By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2IfY0zw

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Single Parents’ and ‘Empire’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2QWYIpb

Kavanaugh’s Assertions About His Past Face Scrutiny

By ROBIN LINDSAY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Dx45sA

Saving Scotland’s Heritage From the Rising Seas

By JIM DWYER and JOSH HANER from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2NGXcts

A Marine’s Son Takes On U.S. Military Bases in Okinawa

By MOTOKO RICH from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Q8L5SB

Review: What’s a Woman’s Role? All of ’Em, ‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’ Argues

By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2QYEtYb

Gary Sanchez Pops Out of a Funk and Carries the Yankees

By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Q7oJRk

Loll

By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2N4ZxsO

Richard Parsons Is Named Interim Chairman at CBS

By MATT STEVENS from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2OOVXVq