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Mortar bombs crashed down on a suburb of Tripoli on Thursday, almost hitting a clinic and adding to people's suffering after two weeks of an offensive by eastern troops on the Libyan capital, which is held by an internationally recognized government. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2KOeNhO

The United States and Russia both said on Thursday they could not support a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Libya at this time, diplomats said, as mortar bombs crashed down on a suburb of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2ZkArh1

Huge crowds formed outside Sudan's defense ministry on Thursday, joining a sit-in protest to demand that the country's transitional military council hand power to civilians. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IFrOaV

The U.S. State Department on Thursday called on Sudan's military to step aside and make way for a peaceful civilian-led transition, as protesters in Khartoum kept up demands for the country's transitional military council to hand over power to civilians. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IFL5cd

Mali's prime minister and his whole government resigned on Thursday, four weeks after a massacre of some 160 Fulani herders by an ethnic vigilante group shocked the nation. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VRPXyV

Islamic State (IS) has recorded 69 casualties from the Nigerian Army and troops from an African anti-militant force in attacks over the past week, the Jihadist group said in its weekly paper on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Gln6wh

Three renowned professional alpinists are missing and presumed dead after an avalanche in Canada's Rocky Mountains, Parks Canada said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2PjTzaa

Pennsylvania is rolling the dice with a casino in the heart of Amish Country Amish Country in Pennsylvania is known for rolling farms, and the occasionally horse and buggy sighting, but how about a casino? Plans to build one in this conservative part of the state have locals up in arms.

Man called out for wanting to propose with engagement ring customized for ex-girlfriend: ‘Hell no’ This bride-to-be wasn’t expecting her “something old” to be her wedding ring.

Mom of YouTube star, 15, admits that her daughter’s Las Vegas wedding was fake for 'clickbait' “Middle schoolers after a week of dating,” one commenter joked.

Ralph Lauren debuts Polo shirts made from recycled plastic bottles Earth, meet Polo.

Taylor Swift sports $7G in clothing, accessories for Time honor Everything’s coming up rosy for the Grammy winner.

Social media likens Balenciaga dress to 'couch cushion,' compares restrictive sleeves to 'prison' for arms The dress is currently selling online for over $4,800.

Duct-tape bikini trend invades Coachella, receives mixed feedback from festivalgoers Festivalgoers are known for making daring fashion decisions — but the new craze taking over Coachella may be the riskiest yet.

Dad disses father-daughter dances as 'creepy' on Reddit, sparking backlash and debate Commenters had a whole lot to say.

Bride-to-be nixes engagement shoot, takes photos with terminally ill father instead Better break out the tissues, because you’re going to need them.

Dad sheds 92 pounds so he can keep up with kids This isn’t your standard dad bod. A Montana father-of-three says he was spurred to shred nearly 100 pounds when he noticed he couldn’t keep up with his kids.

Durant shuts down Clippers in Warriors' 132-105 win Published on April 19, 2019 at 11:43AM by By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 38 points, Stephen Curry added 21 playing with five fouls, and the Golden State Warriors dominated from the opening tip to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 132-105 Thursday night and take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. The Warriors began the game on a 22-9 tear and went on to shoot 73% from the floor in the first, taking the crowd out of it early. Durant was perfect, making all five of his field goals and both free throws for 12 points. He and Curry picked up two fouls each, but the Warriors still built a 19-point lead. Kevon Looney, again filling in for injured DeMarcus Cousins, shot 4 for 4 in the first, dunking three times in a row. Game 4 is Sunday at Staples Center. The Clippers won Game 2 on the road after trailing by 31 points in the third quarter, stunning the Warriors with the largest come

'A pest': KD-Beverley animosity continues in Game 3 Published on April 19, 2019 at 08:38AM by Eric Ting Kevin Durant and Patrick Beverley picked up right where they left off in Game 3.

Sharks star who thought 'I lost my testicle' has another bad day Published on April 19, 2019 at 09:38AM by Eric Ting San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture is not having a good time this postseason.

April is “The Month of the Military Child,” and serves as a reminder that military children serve our country alongside their parents and face challenges that most other students don’t think about, let alone experience themselves. Each military child deserves the chance to flourish in an education environment that best leverages their unique learning style from ED News http://bit.ly/2UvqSs8

A dozen named groups and individuals will be purged from the social network, it said. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2IGMsYa

The humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2XpVLQy

The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new users for almost three years, it says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Gj73in

The rising cost and sophistication of veterinary treatments is pushing up the size of claims. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XqIebj

The tabloid has been embroiled in recent high-profile scandals involving Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IGmjsE

He says it is "time to move on" following the takeover of the struggling retailer by its lenders. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KQ5Jcz

Shares in the online scrapbook company surge 28% on its first day on the New York Stock Exchange. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DliW6Z

The oil and gas giant sells its North Sea assets to private equity-based Chrysaor for £2bn. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XpVEEj

Sales grew well ahead of expectations last month, hitting the fastest annual pace since October 2016. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZiFlLr

The social network was grabbing email contacts of some new users for almost three years, it says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Gj73in

The partial retreat from China comes as the US tech giant battles tough competition from local rivals. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Xg7LUu

Electric truck maker Rivian attracts attention on social media, from investors and even celebrities. But at the New York Auto Show the boss says the firm's about more than hype. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Dn1gYz

The prominent Indian airline has run out of cash and suspended all its flights. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2KO2zpL

The long-awaited report clears President Trump of collusion but his opponents keep the heat up. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Is8NJL

The three, from the US and Europe, are believed to have died scaling a mountain in the Rockies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gn2NP7

Lucy the rat went missing in downtown Sydney, sparking a social media search and emotional reunion. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ivj73N

Fayez al-Serraj, whose troops face an insurgency, feels "abandoned" by his international allies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2II4KZg

The government has been under pressure after a massacre of herders in the centre of the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Xnr9yV

The Indian man says he cut off his finger after voting for the "wrong" party by mistake. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UpRcns

The tabloid has been embroiled in recent high-profile scandals involving Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IGmjsE

The country does not want to give itself a bad name in a sport which is rapidly gaining popularity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vcVZ1a

A wooden structure could be built outside the front of the fire-ravaged cathedral in Paris. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VS7WoR

Walter Onnoghen is convicted of not declaring his assets and is banned from public office for 10 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GuCt6L

President Emmanuel Macron presents the controversial writer with the Légion d'honneur. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2v839nx

The boy had been sleeping inside a campervan when a dingo came and dragged him away. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ivp5kZ

Twenty years on from the school shooting that shocked the US, those who survived are still deeply impacted. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2KPzNVt

Don't have time to read 448 pages? We challenged the BBC's Jane O'Brien to summarise it for you. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPnE7S

Could we see mixed synchronised swimming at the Olympics? Russian Aleksandr Maltsev is fighting for gender equality in the sport. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UJndMi

Peter Tabichi from Kenya, who was named World's Best Teacher, shares what makes him stand out and what he hopes for teachers in Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UIX93N

Paulette was threatened with deportation to Jamaica despite living in the UK for 50 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Pe2x9b

A team of conservators are working to breathe new life into a collection of Buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GswGP7

Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno tells the BBC why his government revoked Julian Assange's asylum. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V9jhUa

The bones of the huge creature belong to a new species which roamed east Africa 20 million years ago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IAtzpU

The humanoid, named Alex, causes a stir as he makes his debut on state news channel Rossiya 24. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XpVLQy

A reference to the Soviet dictator in a line of dialogue was changed to Adolf Hitler. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DiKYQs

A Chinese school's family cars exhibition has triggered a fierce debate online about class discrimination in the education system. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PdnMrC

A Russian Orthodox priest has been posted to a remote village as punishment for his wife's participation in a beauty pageant. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V4pDUO

The inquiry paints a picture of the president's conduct that is both suspicious and exculpatory. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PfY2eh

Reality Check looks at misinformation that continues to be shared even when it's wrong. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gk4bC0

The likely winner of Sunday's presidential election once played the Ukrainian president in a TV show. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GmQLFg

Twenty-one Australian nurses died at Bangka Island, but a historian says there's more to the story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ir4CxP

The Swiss psychologist's theories of ego, persona and the psyche underpin the band's latest lyrics. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XtjSOj

India's top court has ruled that consensual sex can be rape if a man breaches his promise to marry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7Khnk

NYC measles outbreak: First vaccination fines, 4 more schools shut down New York City’s Board of Health is issuing civil summonses for three people who didn’t comply with the mandatory measles vaccination order.

Genetic test predicts middle-aged obesity risk, study finds Can a genetic test identify newborns at risk of becoming severely obese by middle age?

Girl, 7, dies after severe allergic reaction to toothpaste ingredient, family says A heartbroken California mother is stressing the importance of reading ingredient labels after her 7-year-old daughter suffered a fatal allergic reaction allegedly triggered by a new prescription toothpaste.

3-year-old born with 'backward' legs takes first steps after pioneering surgery A "one-in-a-million" 3-year-old born with both legs bent backward has walked for the first time after the public helped raise $234G for "miracle" surgery.

St. Jude doctors claim cure for 'bubble boy' disease Relying on the trickery used by the AIDS virus to infect people, doctors at two medical centers say they have cured 10 infants of so-called bubble boy disease, a genetic defect that leaves children, typically boys, without an immune system.

Doctors warn against new 'shell on' Snapchat challenge Teens are daring each other to eat plastic packaging, cardboard boxes and fruit peels — and posting videos of themselves doing it to Snapchat — in a bizarre new social media trend called “shell on.”

Mom says toddler nearly died after accidentally eating laundry pod: ‘We got very lucky’ A Rhode Island toddler who still suffers from breathing issues nearly two years after he accidentally swallowed a laundry pod is lucky to be alive, his mother said, after he spent three days on life support on the hospital.

Google worker infected with measles visited California campus A worker infected with measles visited Google’s Northern California campus earlier this month, according to a report.

Mother of Texas man who contracted deadly brain-eating amoeba sues surf park The mother of a New Jersey man who died last year after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba is suing the Texas water park where health officials say he caught the infection.  

Oxytocin nasal spray could help treat alcoholism, study finds Scientists believe an oxytocin nasal spray could help treat alcoholism, according to a new study released Tuesday.

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