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Posted on December 21, 2017 · Apple is responding to owners of older phones who have increasingly said they notice slower performance after they upgrade their device's software

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Posted on December 12, 2017 · Prosecutors say Akayed Ullah posted an update to his Facebook account on Monday that stated, "Trump you failed to protect your nation."

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November Jobs Report: Economy Adds 228,000 Jobs; Unemployment Steady

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Posted on December 8, 2017 · U.S. jobs growth has averaged 174,000 per month so far in 2017, compared to an average monthly gain of 187,000 in 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

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Posted on December 7, 2017 · Driven by fierce Santa Ana winds, four intense fires near Los Angeles grew to engulf more than 115,000 acres Thursday, and officials say residents should be prepared for even more strong winds through Friday

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Posted on December 6, 2017 · It created a wave of awareness and brave confrontations over sexual harassment and assault, taking down powerful men in the process.

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World’s Largest Battery Is Turned On In Australia As Tesla Ties Into Power Grid

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Posted on December 2, 2017 · "This is history in the making," South Australia Premier Jay Weatherill said of the battery, which sits next to a wind farm. It was tapped early to support the power grid during a heat wave.

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Fired ‘Today’ Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises ‘Soul-Searching’

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Posted on November 30, 2017 · NBC fired Matt Lauer as Variety was preparing a story in which several women detailed their allegations against the powerful TV host.

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Bitcoin Soars Toward Another Benchmark: $10,000

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Posted on November 27, 2017 · In early October, a single bitcoin cost less than $5,000 on currency exchange sites. A year ago, one could be had for around $730

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Supreme Court Takes On Case About Free Speech And Abortion

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Posted on November 13, 2017 · Does a California law violate the Constitution by requiring anti-abortion pregnancy centers to inform clients about free or low-cost abortion and contraception services?

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UPDATE: Iran’s Death Toll From Earthquake Rises To 445

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Posted on November 13, 2017 · Officials say at least 445 people have been killed in both countries and more than 6,000 have been injured

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Posted on November 6, 2017 · U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Queen Elizabeth and a key ally to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are among the rich and powerful whose offshore financial dealings are being scrutinized

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Sen. Rand Paul Recovering From 5 Broken Ribs After Assault

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Posted on November 6, 2017 · Paul's senior adviser Doug Stafford said the 54-year-old Kentucky senator "has five rib fractures, including three displaced fractures." His alleged attacker is a doctor who's also Paul's neighbor

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Honolulu’s ‘Distracted Walking’ Law Takes Effect, Targeting Phone Users

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Posted on October 25, 2017 · Under the new law, the only legal reason for a pedestrian to look at a cellphone while crossing a street would be to call 911. For repeat offenders, fines could run up to nearly $100

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Court Puts A Hold On Order That Approved Undocumented Teen’s Abortion In Texas

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Posted on October 19, 2017 · The minor, who's being referred to as Jane Doe, has obtained a judge's permission to have an abortion. But the Department of Health and Human Services has refused to allow her to visit a clinic

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Houston Reservoirs Have Finally Discharged All Of Hurricane Harvey’s Floodwater

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Posted on October 18, 2017 · In late August, Hurricane Harvey brought record rainfall to Houston. In mid-October, the city's two large federal reservoirs are finally back to empty.

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