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Video shows devastating damage drones can inflict on planes A video produced by the University of Dayton Research Institute shows in alarming detail what happens when a drone collides with a plane.

Army veteran wages war on social-media disinformation Kris Goldsmith’s campaign to get Facebook Inc. to close fake accounts targeting U.S. veterans started with a simple search.

Twitter's release of 10 million Russian, Iranian influence campaign tweets shows US vulnerability Twitter released on Wednesday an archive of more than 10 million tweets originating in Russia and Iran, demonstrating efforts to capitalize on existing American vulnerabilities by targeting both ends of the political spectrum and sowing division. 

Facebook posts may reveal your depression, study says Facebook is able to predict whether users are suffering from depression based on their status updates, according to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Apple reveals secret iPhone security tricks you never knew existed Apple has updated its privacy page, revealing all the secret ways your iPhone protects your privacy.

Facebook to ban voting misinformation as midterm elections approach Facebook is cracking down on efforts to prevent voter suppression with the midterms less than a month away. 

YouTube down for more than an hour, cause unknown YouTube was temporarily down Tuesday and restored after about an hour and the company said it is investigating the cause.

Suspect made off with 5 cases of Bud Light in 'textbook' beer theft, cops say A Texas man was caught on video stealing five cases of beer on Wednesday in what authorities called a "textbook definition of a beer run."

Texas judge rips killer who beat girl, 4, to death: 'You should die in a locked closet' A Texas judge on Monday tore into a man who was convicted of beating a 4-year-old daughter to death, telling him: “You should die in a locked closet.”

Ohio mom allegedly used 3-year-old daughter to make child porn An Ohio woman has been arrested and returned to Pennsylvania to face charges she created pornographic images of her 3-year-old daughter.

Vietnam War hero sentenced to 7 years for decades-old rifle purchase: report A decorated Vietnam veteran and firearms collector was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Wednesday for a decades-old purchase of a rifle.

Tennessee children killed in apparent murder-suicide asked to live with mom: report Four children who were found dead with their mother in their Tennessee home Monday evening in a likely murder-suicide, had requested to continue living with her over their estranged father, court records indicate.

Owl ensnared in California kite string rescued, ‘grumpily flies off’ A great horned owl in California found itself tied up on Monday when the tip of its wing became tangled in a kite string, leaving the bird dangling in a potentially deadly situation.

Avocados might not be 'vegan' due to migratory beekeeping Vegans could be avoiding avocados because of the migratory beekeeping used to pollinate avocado crops, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report.

Mountain lion cub that walked into California bakery euthanized A mountain lion cub in poor health was euthanized this week after it wandered inside a California bakery, authorities said.

Texas groom carries bride on his back down muddy aisle A Texas couple didn't let a flooded, muddy field ruin their big day.

Groom carries bride across muddy aisle Groom doesn't let soggy field dampen wedding day in Texas.

Amsterdam politician moves to ban 'drunk, puking bachelor parties' from visiting city The fun may soon be over for merrymakers celebrating one last fling before the ring.

Amsterdam moves to ban bachelor parties An Amsterdam politician is aiming to combat ‘drunk, puking’ bachelor parties by banning them.

Jon Bon Jovi set to headline two Norwegian cruises Jon Bon Jovi fans can now sail the seas with their favorite rocker courtesy of Norwegian's new cruise.

Jon Bon Jovi to headline two Norwegian cruises You'll be saying Jon Bon Voyage.

Why this Madrid neighborhood was recently voted the 'coolest' in the world Is a neighborhood cool because it attracts trendy people, or is it cool because of its food scene?

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May is open to the idea of extending the transition period "for a few months", BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg said on Twitter. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2pZ6Eu0

Air Force IDs American pilot killed in Ukrainian fighter jet crash

Washington Post publishes Jamal Khashoggi's 'last' column before his disappearance The Washington Post on Wednesday night published the most recently-written opinion piece from Jamal Khashoggi, the activist who vanished two weeks ago during a visit to the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

Miller: Trump desperately trying to buy time with Khashoggi Gruesome new details emerge about alleged murder of journalist. On 'The Story,' Pulitzer Prize winning reporter says the Khashoggi case is a 'huge problem' for the U.S.-Saudi relationship.

Canada legalizes recreational marijuana Canadians can legally use recreational marijuana, raising new questions about how the policy will affect the U.S.; correspondent Bryan LLenas reports from Montreal.

Suspects in Khashoggi case linked to Saudi crown prince Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been praised as a reformer but also faced criticism from the West; State Department correspondent Rich Edson reports

Mohammed bin Salman at center of Khashoggi mystery Before columnist Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was making headlines as reformer; Trace Gallagher reports from Los Angeles.

Woman kills herself, children after husband fakes his death A woman thought her husband's fake death was real and reacted by killing herself and her two children.

Canada starts legal sale of marijuana Canada is now the second country in the world to legalize marijuana nationally. Bryan Llenas has the story

Most wanted drug trafficker turns himself in after taunting police in music video One of Spain’s most wanted drug lords turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday after he appeared in a music video seemingly taunting police.

Gen. Keane urges FBI investigate Khashoggi's disappearance The FBI would lend needed credibility to the investigation into missing Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi's whereabouts, says retired Gen. Jack Keane, Fox News senior strategic analyst and chairman at the Institute for the Study of War.

Bride-to-be slammed for giving friends itemized bill after party: report A woman shared the breakdown of a bill she received from a penny-pinching bride-to-be for attending her bachelorette party, including 24 cents for a soft drink, according to a report.

Emily Ratajkowski's eBay holiday wish list totals more than $200,000 Ratajkowski has expensive taste.

Mom "very scared" of Halloween offering $65 an hour for someone to take her kids trick-or-treating Apparently it's her last resort.

Texas woman holds wedding giveaway after calling off engagement, wants to 'see some good come out of this' Kolbie Sanders, of Tyler, Texas, says she was 'overwhelmed' by the responses to her offer.

'Rich Kids of Mexico City' flaunt wealth on Instagram account The images it features contrast starkly with the realities of life in Mexico where corruption and organized crime fuels intense poverty.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he did not want to abandon ally Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of a Saudi journalist and has asked for audio recordings Turkish sources say indicate he was killed by Saudi agents. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2pYIwaT

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire added his name to a growing list of government ministers and prominent business executives cancelling their attendance at a Saudi Arabia investment conference over the fate of a Saudi journalist. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2J27i2f