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Washington state could become first state to allow human composting

Washington state could become first state to allow human composting Washington state lawmakers on Friday passed a bill that would allow residents take part in “natural organic reduction” of human remains, citing in part research that said careful composted human remains could be safe for use in a household garden, reports said.

Ben Carson explains benefits of investing in 'Opportunity Zones' for areas facing economic challenges

Ben Carson explains benefits of investing in 'Opportunity Zones' for areas facing economic challenges Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson spoke on “The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton” in an interview that aired Sunday about proposed new regulations aimed at making it easier for investors to take advantage of tax breaks for investing in “Opportunity Zones” in low-income areas.

Tulsi Gabbard: Mueller report found 'no collusion took place,' Dems shouldn't push to impeach Trump

Tulsi Gabbard: Mueller report found 'no collusion took place,' Dems shouldn't push to impeach Trump Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a 2020 candidate for president, told Fox News on Sunday that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election found "no collusion" between President Trump and Russia -- and that it's time for the country to focus on the issues that matter most to Americans.

BuzzFeed News editor takes heat for suggesting Trump would be more outraged if Sri Lanka victims were white

BuzzFeed News editor takes heat for suggesting Trump would be more outraged if Sri Lanka victims were white A BuzzFeed News world editor faced backlash Sunday for taking a swipe at President Trump while tweeting an article about the attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter.

Dershowitz gives media an 'F,' says CNN chose Avenatti over him

Dershowitz gives media an 'F,' says CNN chose Avenatti over him Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Sunday that CNN kept him off the network due to his analysis of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, and claimed that the channel once booted him from appearing on air in favor of troubled lawyer Michael Avenatti.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez targeted by mystery multimillionaire donor

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez targeted by mystery multimillionaire donor Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surging national profile has inspired a trio of Republican opponents from her home district — along with a multimillionaire mystery donor who could help close the gap in her foes’ long-shot race against her.

Sri Lanka Photos: Grief and Questions Amid the Carnage

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2INfWDM

Sri Lanka Bombings Live Updates: Police Arrest 24 as Death Toll Nears 300

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2UNH7ph

What Is National Thowheeth Jama’ath? Suspicion Falls on Sri Lanka Islamic Group

By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2IxshN3

Michael Conforto Emerging as Homegrown Leader for Retooled Mets

By KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2IyQNgZ

For Kenyan Runners, Winning Can Be a Road to Ruin

By JONATHAN W. ROSEN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2W7dRpW

Why Having a Gun in New Jersey Could Soon Cost 20 Times as Much

By NICK CORASANITI from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2XDietz

‘He Nodded, Apparently Took the Sign Literally and Rushed up the Steps’

By Unknown Author from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2IwTM9z

The Giants at the Heart of the Opioid Crisis

By DANNY HAKIM, WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM and RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2XyShLk

Japanese Prosecutors Bring New Charge Against Carlos Ghosn

By BEN DOOLEY from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Guhrny

What’s on TV Monday: ‘Gentleman Jack’ and ‘Charm City’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2UwbSdi

U.S. to Clamp Down on Iranian Oil Sales, Risking Rise in Gasoline Prices

By EDWARD WONG and CLIFFORD KRAUSS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GxKgRb

Why ‘Find Your Passion’ Is Such Terrible Advice

By STEPHANIE LEE from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/2Pq3xqD

The Tragic Familiarity of the Sri Lanka Bombings

By RANDY BOYAGODA from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2IKWYxz

Your Monday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC and ANDREA KANNAPELL from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2KTJ4Mw

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 2 Recap: The Things We Do for Love

By JEREMY EGNER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Zss9Uc

‘Game of Thrones’: Florence and the Machine’s Frontwoman on That Haunting Closing Song

By JENNIFER VINEYARD from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2GrdfoC

‘Billions’ Season 4, Episode 6: Beat or Be Beaten

By SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Uw3quA

Fight involving up to 300 teenagers breaks out at Worlds of Fun amusement park

Fight involving up to 300 teenagers breaks out at Worlds of Fun amusement park Authorities were called to Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday night.

13 American Airlines passengers hospitalized after flight to Boston

13 American Airlines passengers hospitalized after flight to Boston The flight landed safely at Logan airport.

United Airlines is giving away free sandwiches on popular flight to Hawaii

United Airlines is giving away free sandwiches on popular flight to Hawaii The carrier is toying with the concept of taking plane food to new heights.

Image-obsessed people are faking vacations with professional photo editing

Image-obsessed people are faking vacations with professional photo editing Well, that's one way to get "likes."

'Disgusting' passenger shamed for shaving his head during flight

'Disgusting' passenger shamed for shaving his head during flight "You gotta be kidding me."

New cruise line Blue World Voyages selling luxury residences aboard the ship

New cruise line Blue World Voyages selling luxury residences aboard the ship Talk about feeling at home on vacation.

Airline passengers open emergency exit on Utair flight after seeing flames coming from engine

Airline passengers open emergency exit on Utair flight after seeing flames coming from engine The flight, operated by Utair and bound for Makhachkala, in Dagestan, Russia, was taxiing across the tarmac at Vnukovo when the passengers claimed the people in the cabin began panicking.

Pilot killed in plane crash at Southern California airport: report

Pilot killed in plane crash at Southern California airport: report A twin-engine airplane crashed shortly after taking off the runway of a small municipal airport in southern California Thursday evening, according to reports.

Family from viral Notre Dame Cathedral photo found, dad chooses to stay anonymous

Family from viral Notre Dame Cathedral photo found, dad chooses to stay anonymous The mission has been accomplished thanks to the "magic" of social media.

Wedding guest shamed for lengthy list of 'rules' for bridal party to follow

Wedding guest shamed for lengthy list of 'rules' for bridal party to follow This woman's email turned her into a wedding guest-zilla.

Ben & Jerrys push Congress to expunge prior marijuana convictions

Ben & Jerrys push Congress to expunge prior marijuana convictions The famous Vermont ice cream company Ben and Jerry's has created a petition, calling on Congress to expunge prior marijuana convictions and provide pardons/amnesty to anyone whose only crime was possession of the drug.

Student shares hilarious dress fail: 'When I finally got it on it was completely see-through'

Student shares hilarious dress fail: 'When I finally got it on it was completely see-through' Jodie Howard, 18, from Dublin, recorded her hilarious reaction to the baffling delivery.

Zookeeper recovering after mauling by Sumatran tiger at Kansas zoo

Zookeeper recovering after mauling by Sumatran tiger at Kansas zoo A zookeeper who was mauled by a Sumatran tiger at the Topeka Zoo in northeastern Kansas on Saturday was in stable condition following surgery, a local newspaper reported.

Dog owners are four times more likely to lead an active lifestyle, study claims

Dog owners are four times more likely to lead an active lifestyle, study claims The results come from a University of Liverpool report.

Tennessee county holds ‘beeping’ Easter egg hunt for the visually impaired

Tennessee county holds ‘beeping’ Easter egg hunt for the visually impaired Officials in Shelby County, Tennessee hosted an Easter egg hunt for those who are visually impaired.

Illinois police officer drives man to job interview after pulling him over, man lands the role

Illinois police officer drives man to job interview after pulling him over, man lands the role “Job well done Officer Gemolus and congrats to the young man for getting the job!"

The Daily Spike: How to train your dog to like being groomed

The Daily Spike: How to train your dog to like being groomed Spike used to love the water, and didn't mind getting his nails clipped. But that all changed last fall.

Get the Look: Meghan Markle's signature messy bun

Get the Look: Meghan Markle's signature messy bun The real-life royal Meghan Markle has made the look officially fit for a princess

Tiger Woods superfan wins bet with pregnant wife to name baby 'Tiger' following Masters Tournament win

Tiger Woods superfan wins bet with pregnant wife to name baby 'Tiger' following Masters Tournament win Congrats! It's a Tiger!

Jimmy Kimmel wishes son happy birthday on Instagram, thanks hospitals that saved him

Jimmy Kimmel wishes son happy birthday on Instagram, thanks hospitals that saved him Late night host Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday took to Instagram to wish his son Billy a happy birthday and thanked Los Angeles hospitals that “saved his life.”

Recap: 'Game of Thrones,' Season 8, Episode 2 – Winterfell prepares for an epic battle

Recap: 'Game of Thrones,' Season 8, Episode 2 – Winterfell prepares for an epic battle In the follow-up to the highly anticipated premiere of the last season of "Game of Thrones," we rejoin the families in Winterfell as they prepare to combat the Night King and his army of the dead.

MTV contest winner reveals details of wild weekend with Van Halen in 1984

MTV contest winner reveals details of wild weekend with Van Halen in 1984 In 1984, MTV gave contest winner Kurt Jefferis a chance to party all weekend with his heroes: the notoriously depraved band Van Halen.

Kanye West brings Sunday service to Coachella for Easter

Kanye West brings Sunday service to Coachella for Easter As promised, Kanye West brought his “Sunday Service” to Coachella on Easter morning, as dozens of musicians, singers and dancers performed a set of spiritual songs, covers and songs by the rapper himself — including a new one called “Water” — for an audience of thousands from a hilltop on the festival grounds in Indio, California.

Miley Cyrus, Emily Ratajkowski strip down for Easter

Miley Cyrus, Emily Ratajkowski strip down for Easter Miley Cyrus posted a nude snap on her Instagram stories to celebrate Easter, while model Emily Ratajkowski covered up just slightly more.