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Gunfire, hostages taken in Bangladesh diplomatic area, reports say

The U.S. State Department reported Friday a

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Harry the new Horse!

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Ken Paxton loses another round in criminal case

A state appeals court Thursday rejected Attorney General Ken Paxton’s motion to reconsider its June 1 ruling that upheld criminal charges against him.

Things aren’t looking so great for Paxton. 

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Cinemark Is Going After The Aurora Movie Theater Shooting Victims For Legal Fees

Movie theater chains seeks legal fees after being cleared of wrongdoing during the Aurora, Colorado Shooting.

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Do you think this is right? 

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Nancy Grace leaving HLN

Nancy Grace is leaving HLN after 12 years on the air.

No more Nancy Grace on HLN. 

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Journalists tells the horrifying story of coming face-to-face with Istanbul attackers

Iraqi journalist Steven Nabil was grabbing food at a Sbarro’s inside Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport when he heard the initial gunshots from Tuesday’s attack. Nail had been preparing for a flight home from his honeymoon with his new wife. Instead, he suddenly found himself in the midst of a war zone. Over several tweets he told the harrowing story of hiding in a closet. 

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Through social media, he told the world. 

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Bernie Sanders Doppelgänger Spotted Wearing "I Am Not Bernie" Shirts

At least one Bernie Sanders doppelgänger has been spotted.

You can now own your own “I Am Not Bernie” shirt. 

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‘Supergirl’ Casts ‘Wonder Woman’ Star Lynda Carter to Play President

Lynda Carter, who starred in the ’70s “Wonder Woman” television series, has been cast in a recurring role in the upcoming season of the CW’s “Supergirl.” Carter …

Can you think of a better actress to play Madame President than freaking Wonder Woman?

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We think that’s a great call-back to the 70′s Wonder Woman movie!

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The House From 'The Amityville Horror' Is Up For Sale If You’re Crazy Enough To Want To Purchase It

108 Ocean Avenue, now known as 112 Ocean Avenue, is a mint-condition home that happens to also be the place six people were murdered.

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You can now buy the Amityville Horror House! The 11,850 square-foot lot has 5 beds, 3.5 baths, and is listed at $850,000.

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St. David's Foundation donates $3.1M to Texas State

Texas State University has received a $3.1 million donation in support of the St. David’s School of Nursing at the university’s Round Rock campus.

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Matthew McConaughey returns to UT to teach once-in-a-lifetime class

Alright, alright, alright! Thursday morning, University of Texas casually announced a surprising new instructor for fall 2016. Meet Professor McConaughey — yes, Matthew McConaughey — who will teach an advanced filmmaking class in ...

Alright, Alright, Alright! Matthew McConaughey is coming back to UT AUSTIN to teach fellow RTF students!

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Researchers Uncover Long-Lost Tunnel Used By Jews To Escape Extermination Pits

They have provided physical evidence to a famous story of heroism during the Holocaust — known before only through the testimony of the 11 Jews who escaped a Lithuanian massacre site.

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The Estimated Population Of Transgender People In The U.S. Has Doubled To 1.4 Million (x)

Where is that image with the graffiti that reads “Trans People Are Everywhere”? This would be the time for it. 

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Transgender People Will Be Allowed to Serve Openly in Military

Defense Secretary Aston B. Carter moved forward in lifting the Pentagon’s ban despite resistance from high-ranking military officials.

The Trans community are now able to join the military for the first time.

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Apple patents technology to block your phone camera

Apple is working on a technology that can disable phones' photo and video recording capabilities using an infrared signal.

Yikes. Apple tends to block phone camera where photos and videos are not prohibited.

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Video: President Obama Demonstrates 5 Things That Are Harder Than Registering to Vote

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Well played, Mr. President.   

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Apple’s latest approved patent could disable your camera

The iPhone of the future might be one where you’re blocked from filming police or anyone who doesn’t want a camera on them.

Apple’s most recent patent could prevent people from using their iPhone cameras at concerts.  However, another possible use could be law enforcement to prevent arrest videos.  Is this welcomed technology?