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Romanian candidate for EU prosecutor subpoenaed by local agency targeting magistrates

Laura Codruta Kovesi, Romania's former chief anti-corruption prosecutor, could see her bid to win the role of European Union public prosecutor damaged by a widely-criticised agency tasked with investigating magistrates, she said late on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2SRwJLp

Canada legislators reject probe into government officials over ethics woes

A Canadian parliamentary committee on Wednesday rejected an opposition bid to question senior officials about allegations of political interference involving a construction company that are becoming a problem for Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2DEosRz

U.S. senators to try again to pass Russia sanctions bill

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill on Wednesday that would impose stiff new sanctions on Russia over its meddling in U.S. elections and aggression against Ukraine, the latest congressional effort to push President Donald Trump to ratchet up Washington's response to Moscow. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GHhyxU

Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital and heads to Brasilia

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left the hospital in Sao Paulo on Wednesday early afternoon and is returning to Brasilia to resume his duties, his spokesman said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2E7ZAD6

FOX NEWS: Michelle Obama's mom sends endearing message after Grammys, asks if she met any 'real stars'

Michelle Obama's mom sends endearing message after Grammys, asks if she met any 'real stars' Michelle Obama received an endearing message from her mom following the former first lady’s appearance on Sunday night’s Grammy Awards show.

FOX NEWS: CNN’s Don Lemon bashes Wisconsin GOP for leaving Kaepernick off Black History resolution

CNN’s Don Lemon bashes Wisconsin GOP for leaving Kaepernick off Black History resolution CNN’s Don Lemon on Wednesday bashed Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin for stripping Colin Kaepernick’s name from a Black History Month resolution, calling the decision “B.S.”

FOX NEWS: Tim Tebow previews new faith-based film 'Run the Race' on 'Hannity'

Tim Tebow previews new faith-based film 'Run the Race' on 'Hannity' Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow sat down with Fox News' Sean Hannity Wednesday night to discuss his new faith-based film and the powerful impact Christianity has made on his life.

FOX NEWS: Tim Tebow adds movie producer to his list of talents with 'Run the Race'

Tim Tebow adds movie producer to his list of talents with 'Run the Race' Tim Tebow talks his journey from football to baseball to executive producer, all while keeping his Christian faith.

FOX NEWS: 50 Cent mocks Gucci fan Floyd Mayweather with Instagram post

50 Cent mocks Gucci fan Floyd Mayweather with Instagram post 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather are back at it again.

FOX NEWS: Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid's fame didn't 'hit' son Jack until their divorce: ‘I saw a People magazine’ cover

Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid's fame didn't 'hit' son Jack until their divorce: ‘I saw a People magazine’ cover Jack Quaid may be the son of Hollywood A-listers Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, but the actor didn't realize just how famous his parents were until they called it quits on their marriage.

FOX NEWS: Ryan Adams, ex of Mandy Moore, accused by several women of manipulative behavior, emotional abuse: reports

Ryan Adams, ex of Mandy Moore, accused by several women of manipulative behavior, emotional abuse: reports At least seven women have reportedly accused singer Ryan Adams, the ex-husband of Mandy Moore, of sexual misconduct and allegedly teased women with career opportunities as he tried to pursue them for sex.

FOX NEWS: Spike Lee says Christopher Columbus was a 'terrorist' who 'sailed the ocean blue'

Spike Lee says Christopher Columbus was a 'terrorist' who 'sailed the ocean blue' “BlacKkKlansman” director Spike Lee made reference to explorer Christopher Columbus during an interview Wednesday morning by describing him as a “terrorist” and saying that he thinks the United States needs to be truthful about the country’s past.

FOX NEWS: Why Cardi B left Instagram

Why Cardi B left Instagram Top Talkers: Rapper Cardi B deactivates her Instagram account after receiving criticism for her Grammy win.

FOX NEWS: Shannen Doherty details how she nearly gave up hope during grueling cancer battle: ‘I was done’

Shannen Doherty details how she nearly gave up hope during grueling cancer battle: ‘I was done’ Shannen Doherty is showing people she has a lot to live for after winning her bout with breast cancer.

FOX NEWS: Twitter users react to $1,600-per-month Manhattan studio listing: 'This is literally a hallway'

Twitter users react to $1,600-per-month Manhattan studio listing: 'This is literally a hallway' Prepare to empty your wallet and "Marie Kondo" your belongings.

FOX NEWS: Life's been good: Rocker Joe Walsh selling horse ranch in California for $2.8 million

Life's been good: Rocker Joe Walsh selling horse ranch in California for $2.8 million It's definitely not in the city! Eagles guitarist and solo artist Joe Walsh is selling his equestrian property in Encinitas, CA, for nearly $3 million.

FOX NEWS: Is it love? Nope. Romance scams proliferate online, now the largest consumer fraud reported, FTC says

Is it love? Nope. Romance scams proliferate online, now the largest consumer fraud reported, FTC says The FTC says romance-related scams have surged and generated more losses than any other consumer fraud reported last year.

FOX NEWS: Google announces plans for major expansion of data centers and offices in Middle America

Google announces plans for major expansion of data centers and offices in Middle America Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai announced a major investment in U.S. data centers and offices, which will include locations in Nebraska, Georgia, Texas and Ohio, among others.

FOX NEWS: Trump installed room-sized ‘golf simulator’ in the White House

Trump installed room-sized ‘golf simulator’ in the White House President Trump recently had a room-sized “golf simulator” game installed at the White House — a gizmo that will let him play virtual rounds at courses spanning the globe by hitting a ball into a large video screen, The Washington Post reported.

FOX NEWS: Google makes massive $13 billion push into Middle America, plans construction boom

Google makes massive $13 billion push into Middle America, plans construction boom Google is making a huge push into Middle America with a $13 billion investment in data centers and offices across 14 different states. 

FOX NEWS: Where stealth begins: Inside the F-35 factory

Where stealth begins: Inside the F-35 factory Warrior Maven Kris Osborn gives an inside look into the Lockheed Martin F-35 construction facility in Ft. Worth, Texas. Kris shares a first-hand account of what goes into producing some of the most advanced stealth fighters in the U.S. militaty arsenal. Breaking down the differences between the F-35 A, B and C, and taking a closer look at the specialized construction techniques that play a part in the stealth engineering of each craft.

FOX NEWS: A crucial step for averting artificial intelligence disasters

A crucial step for averting artificial intelligence disasters Artificial intelligence isn’t always intelligent enough at the office.

FOX NEWS: Apple ‘to reveal huge news on March 25’ – but tipsters say it’s not a new gadget

Apple ‘to reveal huge news on March 25’ – but tipsters say it’s not a new gadget Apple is preparing to make a major announcement next month, according to a new report.

FOX NEWS: VA partners with Apple to streamline veterans' access to their health records

VA partners with Apple to streamline veterans' access to their health records Veterans who receive care through V.A. hospitals will be able to view their personal health records on their iPhones and other Apple devices starting this summer; Jonathan Serrie reports from Atlanta.

FOX NEWS: Ex-Facebook executive slams Amazon, says there's 'no limit' to Alexa storing and listening to private conversations

Ex-Facebook executive slams Amazon, says there's 'no limit' to Alexa storing and listening to private conversations The founding president of Facebook suggested that Amazon is a bigger threat to privacy than its Silicon Valley rivals. 

FOX NEWS: Pentagon says China, Russia developing satellite-killing lasers

Pentagon says China, Russia developing satellite-killing lasers China and Russia are likely building high-powered lasers that can shoot down US satellites, according to a new Pentagon report.

FOX NEWS: Kim Kardashian says Kanye West is 'really opinionated sometimes' about her makeup

Kim Kardashian says Kanye West is 'really opinionated sometimes' about her makeup Kanye West: A rapper, songwriter, fashion designer and… makeup critique? Apparently so, says wife Kim Kardashian.

FOX NEWS: Beagle raising baby possum after losing her litter

Beagle raising baby possum after losing her litter (Pause to grab tissue.)

FOX NEWS: Indiana school district returns purse, note from admirer to former student who lost it in 1950s

Indiana school district returns purse, note from admirer to former student who lost it in 1950s The Greater Clark County Schools has returned a purse to a former student who lost it when they were enrolled at the school in the 1950s.

FOX NEWS: New dad tricks family with gender reveal prank  

New dad tricks family with gender reveal prank   "I just wanted to play a little trick on our families. I knew once they saw a blue or pink shirt they would know right away if it was a boy or girl, so I figured, why not trick them a little?”

FOX NEWS: 'Shark Tank' star says Katy Perry Collection shoes are 'not blackface,' claims Gucci knew what it was doing, too

'Shark Tank' star says Katy Perry Collection shoes are 'not blackface,' claims Gucci knew what it was doing, too “Shark Tank” star and FUBU founder Daymond John weighed in on the controversies to TMZ.

FOX NEWS: Fitness influencer under fire for allegedly scamming clients

Fitness influencer under fire for allegedly scamming clients One Instagram fitness influencer is being vilified by thousands of real-life clients who claim that the Texas woman scammed them out of hundreds of dollars through her online fitness program, failing to deliver the promised product.

FOX NEWS: Motorcycle passenger spotted shaving legs while in traffic

Motorcycle passenger spotted shaving legs while in traffic Busy American lifestyles often mean cramming in daily chores whenever you can. For a woman spotted in Florida traffic recently, that apparently means shaving her legs while riding on the back of a motorcycle.

FOX NEWS: Alapaca farm in England offering alpaca yoga, alpaca picnics, alpaca 'connection' packages

Alapaca farm in England offering alpaca yoga, alpaca picnics, alpaca 'connection' packages “We want our land to be an inviting place for others to come and enjoy," explained the owners.

Sweden Investigates Its Envoy to China After Report of Secret Talks to Free Publisher

By CHRIS BUCKLEY and CHRISTINA ANDERSON from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2S3RQFU

Brushing Beagle

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2SQQvXn

Dan Mallory, 2 Starkly Similar Novels and the Puzzle of Plagiarism

By ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2DxTCcY

FOX NEWS: Video shows nurse tech in Nashville singing ‘Amazing Grace’ to patient, 71

Video shows nurse tech in Nashville singing ‘Amazing Grace’ to patient, 71 A viral Facebook video shows Mikea Braden, a nurse technician of St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, singing “Amazing Grace” last Saturday to Patsy Tate, a 71-year-old woman whose heart has been out of rhythm.