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Prenups for pets, or 'pet-nups,' becoming increasingly common among couples Divorces have gone to the dogs.

Daughter shares dad's epic email in response to her interest in buying a Peloton bike A father’s email blasting boutique stationary bike company Peloton has gone viral after he compared the exercise trend to “the use of cocaine.”

Teen called a 'Disney princess' after making, painting her own 'gorgeous' graduation gown “The fashion industry needs someone like you."

Carnival cruise ships face possible ban from US ports for allegedly violating probation A federal judge moved to ban Carnival Corp. from docking its ships at U.S. ports, accusing the company of violating probation by prepping ships before audits, falsifying records, dumping plastic into the ocean and illegally discharging gray water at a national park.

Police figures suggest sex assaults in which victims meet attackers on online dating sites is rising. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GbseDe

The plane, developed by Stratolaunch, is designed as an airborne launch pad for satellites. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2X8vcyX

Tens of millions of Indonesians will vote in presidential and parliamentary elections this week after campaigns focused on the economy, but with political Islam looming ever larger in the world's biggest Muslim-majority nation. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Itd1zU

Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi could suffer mass defections from his Forza Italia group if it performs badly in next month's EU elections, putting the very future of the group at risk, party politicians said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Uyehcm

A drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in the Australian city of Melbourne inflicted "horrific injuries" that killed a security guard and wounded three men, police said on Sunday, but there was no suggestion yet that the attack was terror-related. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IsOUBu

Two months ago, Indonesian farmer Tama harvested several tonnes of shallots from a small plot of land he had rented in the village of Grinting in central Java. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IvHBcn

When Indonesian President Joko Widodo was elected five years ago, the former furniture salesman seemed to offer a clean break from the military and political elite that had clung to power since the fall of strongman ruler Suharto in 1998. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2KC20ir

Eastern Libyan forces will pursue their advance on the capital Tripoli, the head of the eastern parliament in the divided country said on Saturday, despite international calls for a halt in an offensive that risks causing many civilian casualties. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2v00v32

At a recent election rally, former Indonesian general Prabowo Subianto repeatedly banged his hand on a podium while urging the boisterous crowd to defend the country against foreign interests. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2DdpyUS

On a recent weekend night, the dance floor at one of the hottest clubs in Seoul's swanky Gangnam district held only a few dozen people surrounded by mostly empty tables. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GlDtdj

Three dozen Australian journalists and publishers are to face court on Monday over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell's trial for child sex abuse, with prosecutors seeking fines and jail terms over accusations of breached gag orders in the case. Prosecutors in the southeastern state of Victoria have accused the 23 journalists and 13 news outlets of aiding and abetting contempt of court by overseas media and breaching suppression orders. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GlvWex

A bombing damaged a section of Colombia's Trasandino pipeline, state-run company Ecopetrol said on Saturday, and the company was investigating a crude spillage from the Cano Limon pipeline to determine if it was also caused by an attack. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2v2vTOn

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'Game of Thrones' Season 8: What people are searching for As "Game of Thrones" gets set to premiere its eighth and final season this Sunday on HBO, internet users are turning to Google to get their fill. According to data compiled by Google Trends, the most searched characters overall are Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Arya Stark, Gregor Clegane and Sansa Stark. 

Dangerous Android malware comes to the iPhone An insidious variety of Android spyware has finally made its way to the iPhone.

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Representative Ilhan Omar says she won't be silenced after coming under attack from Republicans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UgFPOt

The plane, developed by Stratolaunch, is designed as an airborne launch pad for satellites. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X8vcyX

Marvin Hajos, 75, died after he was attacked by a cassowary bird he owned, police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ivoa3f

The new leader of the military council pledges to restructure the country as protests continue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uzfe4l

House Democrats give revenue officials until 23 April to hand over the president's tax returns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Iwd2TH

Members of the Hazara community demand better security after a bombing in Quetta kills 24 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ii4Jvo

The 64 African migrants will be redistributed among four countries after being stranded at sea. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KvLdNV

North Korea's leader says a third summit with President Trump is possible if the US changes tack. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2URDyO5

A centre-left party is predicted to win but an anti-immigrant party is likely to make gains too. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v2zEDx

Police say four men were shot outside a venue in Melbourne from a car. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vcc2wt

They will be allowed to reunite with their parents living under protected status, a court has ruled. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X7kGIn

Thais celebrate Songkran, a Buddhist festival often called the biggest water fight in the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UzVDAX

Ceremonies have taken place to mark 100 years since British troops shot hundreds of civilians dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZaK3Li

It has a wingspan the length of an American football field, and could launch satellites into orbit. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gd513u

In Chile, a few brave people told their story of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and started an extraordinary chain of events. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G7NEky

LGBT correspondent Ben Hunte explains what new rules mean for trans people serving in the US military. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2X6U61T

As soaring inflation in Venezuela creates a shortage of cash, people are turning to bartering. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IBnzxh

Mulunesh Bejiga provides food, drinks and support for mourning families of the ET302 crash. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G8lcPr

A new Cantonese opera inspired by the US president has opened in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UYanc2

French regulators told the couple to suspend an online quiz offering a chance to win a guest house. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UP1sdc

Florida resident Gloria Mackenzie says her money was put into bad investments, costing her millions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VI0exA

Four people who were once cult members explain the dangers of life under someone's influence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GlVNDa

Rebecca Henschke's life as a correspondent in Indonesia was only possible, she says, thanks to four patient women who helped raise her children. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IwsPSy

Has the northern state of Zamfara seen an upsurge in violence this year? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VM1vna

Sibylle will next week become a Swiss organ donor, in a country with the lowest donor rates in Europe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UYXcHZ

On the fifth anniversary of the schoolgirls' kidnapping, more than 100 are still missing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UBqNba

The new Royal Family member will take on its mother's US citizenship and need to file US tax returns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Dg5qS6

Woman left with 'four eyebrows' after botched microblading procedure “I would never wish this on my worst enemy."