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Mom thanks grocery cashier for special moment with young daughter in viral video

Mom thanks grocery cashier for special moment with young daughter in viral video Though the gesture may seem small, the Pennsylvania woman said that the employee's kindness meant so much.

Virginia brewery apologizes for 'highly insensitive' beer that shared name with Hindu god

Virginia brewery apologizes for 'highly insensitive' beer that shared name with Hindu god A Virginia brewing company apologized for a beer that shares the same name as a Hindu deity after some in the religion protested it as "high insensitive."

DC doughnut shop wants Bryce Harper back with Washington Nationals, offers him free doughnuts for life

DC doughnut shop wants Bryce Harper back with Washington Nationals, offers him free doughnuts for life A doughnut shop in D.C. is hoping to convince an MLB player to remain with the Washington Nationals by extending him a pretty sweet deal.

$18 supermarket Scotch wins first-round category at World Whiskies Awards

$18 supermarket Scotch wins first-round category at World Whiskies Awards The Scotch, which is sold at the Germany-based chain Lidl, bested competitors in its category including Johnnie Walker Black Label and Islay Mist.

Fast food has gotten more unhealthy over the last three decades, study says

Fast food has gotten more unhealthy over the last three decades, study says The overall options at fast-food restaurants are bigger, and filled with more calories and sodium than in years past, the study claims.

Cadbury hiring chocolate taste-taster to work for $14 per hour

Cadbury hiring chocolate taste-taster to work for $14 per hour The job interview process reportedly involves “choco-challenges” where applicants will be tested on their ability to detect taste differences among the different chocolates.

Two arrested in brawl over crab legs at Alabama buffet: report

Two arrested in brawl over crab legs at Alabama buffet: report Customers at an Alabama buffet were boiling mad while waiting in line for crab legs and took to using tongs as weapons during a brawl at the eatery, police said.

McDonald’s is offering a goat cheese burger, but only at this one restaurant

McDonald’s is offering a goat cheese burger, but only at this one restaurant The restaurant is currently offering dishes from Spain, Canada, France, Japan and the UK

Tennessee man accused of dipping testicles in customer's salsa

Tennessee man accused of dipping testicles in customer's salsa A Tennessee man is accused of dipping something other than chips into a customer's salsa.

'Pizza pocket' hoodie debuts for pizza lovers on the go

'Pizza pocket' hoodie debuts for pizza lovers on the go True pizza lovers will reluctantly admit that the divine dish is not the easiest food to eat on the go, making a new “pizza pocket” hoodie all the more clever of an invention.

Tristan O’Tierney, co-founder of Square Inc., dead at 35

Tristan O’Tierney, co-founder of Square Inc., dead at 35 Tristan O’Tierney, 35, a co-founder of Square Inc. and a former director at Voteraide, a network called “the LinkedIn for politics,” has died, according to his family.

GOP Councilman Joe Borelli on push to bring Amazon back to New York City

GOP Councilman Joe Borelli on push to bring Amazon back to New York City NYC civic leaders send an open letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in attempt to restart Long Island City HQ project.

Find out the real value of your house, for free

Find out the real value of your house, for free What is your house worth? Many people go for years without questioning the stated value of their home. This mistake could mean you’re paying too much in property taxes and how much you could make (or lose) if you decide to sell.

YouTube disables comments on millions of videos with children in them

YouTube disables comments on millions of videos with children in them The video-sharing giant makes the move after accusations that pedophiles were posting inappropriate messages; Jonathan Hunt reports from Los Angeles.

'ToeJam & Earl' sequel brings a blast from the past to older gamers

'ToeJam & Earl' sequel brings a blast from the past to older gamers HumaNature Studios goes retro for its next high-profile release.

Students accused of hacking into school system to change grades

Students accused of hacking into school system to change grades Jersey City police arrest four students for using software to access the school district computer system to change their grades.

'ToeJam & Earl' sequel brings a blast from the past to older gamers

'ToeJam & Earl' sequel brings a blast from the past to older gamers HumaNature Studios goes retro for its next high-profile release.

Developers promise augment reality will change how Americans live and work

Developers promise augment reality will change how Americans live and work The smartphone technology behind 'Pokemon Go' and Snapchat filters blends objects in the real world with computer-generated images.

Creepy 'Momo suicide challenge' hoax resurfaces: What you need to know

Creepy 'Momo suicide challenge' hoax resurfaces: What you need to know The so-called "Momo suicide challenge” is back in the spotlight, despite being widely branded as an elaborate hoax.

Fake Amazon reviews lands business in FTC crosshairs for 1st time

Fake Amazon reviews lands business in FTC crosshairs for 1st time For the first time ever, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a U.S. Amazon seller to court after the owner allegedly purchased fake reviews to promote a product.

U.S.-backed force expects 'decisive battle' against Islamic State

The U.S.-backed Syrian force closing in on Islamic State's last territorial bastion near the Iraqi border expects a "decisive battle" on Sunday after advancing slowly, a spokesman said overnight. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VwHlwP

Record Australian heat brings fire to a scorched land

Firefighters battled 25 blazes across the Australian state of Victoria on Sunday as a record-breaking heatwave delivered the hottest start to March on record for the southern third of the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SDaIMb

Migrant parents separated from children return to U.S., plead to be reunited

A large group of Central American migrants who U.S. authorities separated from their children last year when they crossed the Mexican border entered the United States again on Saturday asking for refuge and to be reunited with their kids. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2EK5nPt

Father of Argentina's president, Franco Macri, dies at 88

Franco Macri, the father of Argentine President Mauricio Macri, died late on Saturday at his home in Buenos Aires at 88, Mauricio Macri's government said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Vr7QE2

North Korea has no economic future if it has nuclear weapons: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that North Korea does not have any economic future with nuclear weapons as the Pentagon confirmed the United States and South Korea had agreed to end joint large scale spring military exercises. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UhEZBR

Malaysia's ruling coalition loses seat in state by-election

Malaysia's ruling coalition lost a state constituency in a by-election on Saturday, in a sign of waning popularity of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's alliance. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VwmObK

Venezuela's Guaido says he will return home after Ecuador visit

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Saturday he would return home after a visit to Ecuador and called for new protests next week against President Nicolas Maduro, whose government had banned him from traveling abroad. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Toy8JI

Estonian PM eyes new term with far-right gains to cloud coalition-building

Estonians head to the polls on Sunday with incumbent center-left Prime Minister Juri Ratas the frontrunner, although he would face a difficult task forging a parliament majority due to expected far-right gains. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XyaPMO