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Daughter of ex-Mao secretary boycotts Communist-led memorial The daughter of a Chinese Communist Party veteran who became a vocal critic of the regime has boycotted her father's funeral.

Possible peace declaration looms large over Kim-Trump summit With their second summit fast approaching, speculation is growing that President Donald Trump may try to persuade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to commit to denuclearization by giving him something he wants more than almost anything else: an announcement of peace and an end to the Korean War.

Deadly crackdown stokes fear among protesters in Venezuela Jhonny Godoy had taken to Twitter to proclaim his opposition to President Nicolas Maduro, posting a video that showed him running through the streets waving the national flag as protests erupted across Venezuela's capital.

Piers Morgan on why the US and UK shouldn't allow ISIS brides to return home Media outlets have painted a sympathetic picture of these captured terror brides now yearning for their homelands; reaction from Piers Morgan, editor-at-large for DailyMail.com and co-host of 'Good Morning Britain.'

China closes Tibet to foreigners for sensitive anniversaries China is keeping foreign travelers out of Tibet during sensitive political anniversaries.

Retired Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor warns against regime change in Venezuela Military intervention in Venezuela would be a 'enormous money pit', warns retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor, author of 'Margin of Victory.'

Pope Francis to host summit to tackle clergy abuse Vatican hopes global clergy abuse meeting will be 'turning point' and help repair the reputation of the Catholic Church.

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Tucker Carlson presses ex-Bush attorney how Trump would be removed under 25th Amendment: by force, firearms, nets? Move over First and Second amendments, the 25th Amendment is getting its chance in the sun.

Move over Millennials, Oregon lawmakers introduce bill to lower voter age to 16 Oregon lawmakers are floating a bill that would ask voters to amend the state’s constitution to lower the voting age from 18 to 16-years-old under a plan unveiled Monday.

McCabe tells 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert he remains suspicious of President Trump Continuing to promote his new book, former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe made an appearance Tuesday night on CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

Amb. Grenell leads global initiative to decriminalize homosexuality A spokesperson for the U.S. embassy in Berlin tells Fox News that Ambassador Rick Grenell hosted a meeting with 11 LGBTQ activists from various European countries; Ellison Barber reports.

Andrew McCabe believes 'it's possible' President Trump is a Russia asset Former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe makes sensational new claim on his book tour; reaction from former National Security Council spokesman Michael Anton and Isaac Wright, partner at Forward Solution Strategy Group.

McCabe says ‘it’s possible’ Trump’s a Russian asset Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said in an interview Tuesday that he believes it is possible that President Trump is a Russian asset and thinks “that’s why we started our investigation.”

Gowdy challenges McCabe's claim congressional leaders didn't object to Russia counterintelligence probe Former congressman and Fox News contributor Trey Gowdy disputed former acting FBI director Andrew McCabe’s claim Tuesday that congressional leaders didn't object to the bureau's counterintelligence investigation over President Trump's Russia ties.

Former Bush ethics attorney wants President Trump removed from office using the 25th Amendment University of Minnesota law professor Richard Painter endorses the idea of having the Cabinet invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump.

Trump, Giuliani deny president tried obstructing Michael Cohen investigation President Trump's attorney, Rudolph Giuliani, denied a New York Times report that Trump asked then-Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker whether U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, an ally of Trump's, could be put in charge of the investigation into alleged wrongdoing by the president's onetime personal attorney, Michael Cohen.

Lara Trump: Americans need to take the dangers of socialism very seriously Self-described Democratic socialists like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pushing the Democratic agenda further and further to the left; reaction from senior adviser for Trump 2020 Lara Trump.

Video of boy in wheelchair bouncing on trampoline goes viral A video showing a young boy with spina bifida bouncing on a trampoline has gone viral.

FDA warns against 'young blood' transfusions The FDA is warning against so-called “vampire” treatments or procedures that involve injecting plasma from young blood donors in an effort to treat a variety of age-related diseases.

TV drug ads will soon include prices: Will it help consumers? You don’t have to watch television long before an ad for a prescription drug comes on the screen.

Grandma battling brain cancer gets surprise message from grandkids too young to visit A grandmother batting brain cancer knows she has the love and support of her “magnificent seven” grandkids, even though they don’t meet the hospital’s age requirement to pay her a visit.

2-year-old’s 'miracle' healing sparked worship anthem: ‘We believe in the power of praise’ A California 2-year-old's miraculous healing from a deadly disease sparked a worship anthem for Bethel Music.

Rare Rembrandt exhibit can be terminally ill patients' final stop thanks to charity A charity is preparing to grant the final wishes for terminally ill patients who want to see a new display featuring hundreds of pieces by the Dutch artist Rembrandt.

KFC sickens 247 in Mongolia as inspectors reportedly find E. coli in soda, bacteria in water Nearly 250 customers reported diarrhea and vomiting after dining at a KFC restaurant in Mongolia last week, where health authorities reportedly said they found bacteria in the drinking water and E. coli in the soda as well as other serious health violations.

Children's museum heart display tips grandpa off to potentially life-threatening condition A trip to the museum with his grandson may have saved one North Carolina man from tragedy after a display in the “Listen to Your Heart” exhibit tipped him off to a potentially life-threatening health issue.

Burberry apologizes for 'insensitive' noose accessory at London Fashion Week Burberry is apologizing after one of its fashion accessories — a hoodie with strings tied into the shape of an apparent noose — was displayed on the runway during London Fashion Week and stoked outrage.

Hunting enthusiast proposes to girlfriend with custom target at shooting range Shoot your shot.

Mom called ‘disturbing’ for breastfeeding 4-year-old autistic son, defends it as ‘one thing that comforts him’ Strangers have accused Yakaly Di Roma, 31, from Wales, for breastfeeding her four-year-old.

Sperm prints were the hot trend at London Fashion Week Let’s talk about sex, baby!

Chanel names Karl Lagerfeld’s successor: Virginie Viard The fashion house describes Viard as Lagerfeld's "closest collaborator for more than 30 years."

Identical twin sisters who married identical twin brothers reveal question they get asked most often The two new Mr. and Mrs. Salyers say it's a "double fairy tale" come true.

PETA defends response to Karl Lagerfeld's death following criticism for 'incredibly disrespectful' comments PETA is getting called out on social media for its anti-fur response to fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

Miranda Lambert's wedding dress details revealed Though many of the details surrounding the ultra-private nuptials remain mum, Lela Rose has been revealed as the designer of the country star's bridal gown.

Karl Lagerfeld's passing: Models, celebs and friends pay tribute to 'genius' fashion designer The fashion world is mourning the loss of Karl Lagerfeld, the longtime creative director of Chanel and a fixture in the fashion industry for the last five decades.

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies at 85 Karl Lagerfeld, the creative director of Chanel and Fendi, has died, according to French media. He was 85.

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The head of the Southern Baptist Convention is calling for a season of lament for what he describes as decades of inaction on the issue of sexual abuse. He's also calling for no-tolerance for churches that try to cover it up. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Ipb9d5

Billy Graham's grandson brought his evangelistic celebration to the Philippines during a time of great political unrest. National and local elections are scheduled for May and there has already been politically motivated violence and deadly bombing attacks in the south. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IqeBEz

"We seek a peaceful transition of power, but all options are open," President Trump warned Venezuela's military. "If you choose this path you will find no safe harbor, no easy exit and no way out. You will lose everything." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2TYkAS6

Riots in the capital of Haiti have continued as the demand for President Jovenel Moise's resignation increases. The country has seen continual violent protests since early February. Hundreds of rioters are protesting the country's growing inflation and government corruption. Moise is accused of several embezzlement cases and other economic mismanagement problems.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TaS9U9

A former Muslim and mother of four was recently beaten, raped, and threatened with death for her conversion to Christianity. The Somali native moved to Kenya's Ifo refugee camp after being sent by her husband in 2016. The woman and her four children converted to Christianity after a year.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2InvnnC

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Do AirPods make you look rich? These millennials think so Fueled by internet memes, the explosion of expensive-yet-attainable AirPod headphones as the luxury item of the moment for millennials shows no signs of stopping.

Navy makes next 2 Ford-class aircraft carriers 'more lethal' The Navy is making lethality enhancing “modifications” to its next several new Ford-class aircraft carriers, to include integrated “digital shipbuilding” and weapons-oriented adjustments intended to further increase overall aircraft carrier combat effectiveness.

Amazon sets 'shipment zero' goal for lower emissions The bigger the scale a company works at, the more of an impact even the smallest change can have.

Apple planning a 16-Inch MacBook Pro, report says As we progress further into 2019, the speculation as to what Apple will do with its device refreshes grows.

A merger between Sainsbury's and Asda could push up prices and cut choice, warns the competition watchdog. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2E1lM0y

Shamima Begum, who joined the Islamic State group in Syria in 2015, is to lose her UK citizenship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ng6Uzj

Joan Ryan says she cannot remain in a party which tolerates a "culture of anti-Jewish racism". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SQrZGD

An LGBT sports group severs links with the tennis legend over remarks about male-to-female athletes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EhU94o

The pay gap has widened at one in four firms that have revealed their figures ahead of the deadline. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EidFh7

It is the biggest jackpot ever claimed by a ticket holder on the island. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2NcDMsX

The fashion brand apologises for a hoodie with a noose around the neck shown at London Fashion Week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DU8rXD

Theresa May will meet Jean-Claude Juncker for further talks over her Brexit deal. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Iomryq

The UK lags behind other wealthy nations across a number of health indicators, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2tCOSyx

Hiker Ryan Osmun was rescued after his leg got stuck in quicksand for more than 12 hours in Utah. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SdTswF

The victim says she felt "powerless" to stop the attack and is trying to "pretend he's not there". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SaLd4x

Shamima Begum makes the front pages again after losing her UK citizenship, while there are tributes to Karl Lagerfeld. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GQvju9

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If your personalised number plate simply isn't enough - why not just add an emoji to the mix? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xg2Tzo

The day seven blind trekkers reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DWO1gM

Passengers on Birmingham's Number 11 route tell us how they feel about Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TUWzve

The Wight Crystals have to travel by ferry to practise on ice since the local rink was closed down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EjxQLV

Gosa Taffese has a beehive in his front room and the insects follow him on his travels as well. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GCuANY

An 86-year-old's thank you note, shared on social media, spurs similar stories of kindness from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SK7ziI

Here are five things you might not know about the iconic fashion designer. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ttfhOY

A statue depicting the famous kiss between a US sailor and a nurse at the end of World War Two has been defaced with '#MeToo'. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IpF0lX

Epic Games says it has filed a claim in London's High Court against Exciting Events. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SINCZz

Store these for your next pub quiz. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2T4sKLA

How will the Pope confront the culture of abuse that has beset the Roman Catholic Church? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2T4WmIP

Hannah Powell lost her sight and had kidney failure after drinking vodka mixed with methanol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EjfASQ

International study from OECD suggests that cutting class sizes often means lower pay for teachers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SJUrdj

The German-born designer's creative flair and business acumen made him a worldwide icon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NhzO1X

More than 40,000 jihadists from 110 countries are thought to have travelled to Syria and Iraq. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T1RzI6

India's government is under pressure to respond to the attack on its forces in Kashmir. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V5Zguk

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