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Somalia's security forces on Saturday ended an overnight attack by the al Shabaab Islamist militant group on a hotel in the southern port city of Kismayu that killed at least 13, a police officer said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Lljmj6

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Prosecutors claim Jeffrey Epstein sent $350,000 to two suspected co-conspirators late last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2l6VNyH

Some schools do not allow children to bring in sun cream and teachers are told not to apply it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JuISQV

The UK government is reportedly launching new guidelines to help you live longer and to save NHS funds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YPi6rG

Virginia Beach employee fired, charged after saying supervisor was the type that inspired mass shooting A Virginia Beach city employee was fired and charged with disturbing the peace after telling a manager that supervisors like her were likely what prompted a gunman to open fire inside a municipal building in May. 

China's manned space lab Tiangong-2 has finished experiments and will re-enter Earth's atmosphere on July 19, authorities said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Shc6FF

Trey Gowdy: Unless Mueller 'fumbles,' not much will be learned from testimony There's little chance that former Special Counsel Robert Mueller will reveal any significant new information about his Russia investigation when he testifies on Capitol Hill later this month, former U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy said Friday.

Ken Starr: Mueller testimony presents 'golden opportunity' to Republicans House Republicans on the Judiciary and Intelligence committees will have a unique opportunity to question former Special Counsel Robert Mueller after Democrats pressed to have him come and testify, according to former independent counsel Ken Starr.

Deal struck for Mueller to appear, give extended testimony before Congress on July 24 Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller will give extended testimony as part of a deal for him to appear before congressional lawmakers later this month, Democratic Party officials said Friday. 

Buck Sexton: Dems' objection to planned ICE raids a step toward 'mass nullification of immigration law' Democrats are inching closer to effectively opposing any law governing immigration, according to radio host and former CIA analyst Buck Sexton.

The cricket correspondent will tell passengers to "hold on to their hats" at St John's Wood station. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y3vlrF

Trump DOJ scores rare win on sanctuary city crackdown in appeals court President Trump notched a win on Friday in a federal appeals court, which upheld a Department of Justice method for cracking down on sanctuary cities. 

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck north of Japan's islands of Okinawa on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XNrcUs

Michael Knowles: Piece calling 'Lion King' fascist 'the stupidest article I've ever read in The Washington Post' Conservatives, moderates and some Democrats have been painted as fascistic, and now animated children's tales have joined their ranks, Knowles asserted Friday on "The Story."

Ted Cruz leads backlash after Tennessee gov signs proclamation honoring early KKK leader Tennesse Gov. Bill Lee was under fire from Republicans and Democrats alike Friday after signing a proclamation designating Saturday, July 13 as Nathan Bedford Forrest Day, a state "day of special observance" honoring a Confederate general and early leader of the Klu Klux Klan.

Louisiana governor says storm named Barry is 'going to be a tough one' Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards voiced concerns Friday on "The Story with Martha MacCallum" that residents would not take Tropical Storm Barry seriously, even though it is expected to become a full-blown hurricane by the time it hits the Louisiana coast on Saturday morning.

Robert Bluey: Trump’s social media summit spotlights widespread anti-conservative bias by tech giants What I saw at the social media summit were freedom-loving Americans who believe deeply in the principles articulated in the First Amendment.

The R&B star gives a transcendent performance at her only UK show this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2jDHjWV

Chip and Joanna Gaines share a sneak peek at their new cable network The "Fixer Upper" stars' new cable network will replace Discovery's DIY Network and be unveiled in the summer of 2020.

Brazil's lower house of Congress may not vote on a landmark pension reform bill until August, leaders said on Friday, as intense negotiation over amendments delayed the process and reduced savings derived from the overhaul. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2jHb1Ky

Detroit man charged with first-degree murder, other felonies in LGBTQ killing A 26-year-old man was charged with numerous felonies, including first-degree murder and four firearm counts, for allegedly assaulting two gay men in Detroit, one of whom died. 

Gibraltar police said on Friday that all four crew members of the Iranian Grace 1 tanker have been released on bail without charge after it was detained last week on suspicion of breaking European sanctions by taking oil to Syria. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2l7dG0u