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Photographer finds Times Square tourists in viral image through 'power of social media'

Photographer finds Times Square tourists in viral image through 'power of social media' "You’ll take the picture and we’ll find it someday."

Instagram couple defends 'stupid' photo on moving train: 'We would never risk our lives'

Instagram couple defends 'stupid' photo on moving train: 'We would never risk our lives' The couple claims the snap was not dangerous.

Instagram model blasted for vandalizing historic statute

Instagram model blasted for vandalizing historic statute She knocked the nose off of an angel statue in a Warsaw park.

Boeing says MAX 8 software fix complete, awaiting FAA approval

Boeing says MAX 8 software fix complete, awaiting FAA approval Boeing said Thursday it has completed a software fix on the beleaguered 737 MAX 8 model and is awaiting approval and requests for additional information from the FAA, according to a statement. The company added it has flown the new software for 360 flight hours.

6 Disney-themed vacation ideas that go beyond the theme parks

6 Disney-themed vacation ideas that go beyond the theme parks Enjoy Disney but looking for something different than a theme park vacation?

Chemical plant fire closes Pulaski Skyway near New York City: reports

Chemical plant fire closes Pulaski Skyway near New York City: reports Traffic on a major roadway near New York City was closed in both directions Friday night after fire at a chlorine plant in New Jersey send a huge plume of dark smoke into the sky.

Crashed F-16's live ammunition safely detonated, officials say

Crashed F-16's live ammunition safely detonated, officials say Unexploded weaponry aboard an F-16 fighter jet that crashed into the roof of a commercial building in Riverside County, Calif., on Thursday was safely detonated near the crash site Friday, military officials said.

Prosecutor: Mom plotted to kill pregnant woman, steal baby

Prosecutor: Mom plotted to kill pregnant woman, steal baby A prosecutor says a pregnant Chicago teen who was killed and whose baby was cut from her womb was strangled while being shown a photo album of the late son and brother of her attackers.

College Board CEO defends SAT 'adversity score,' tells underprivileged students, 'We can see you'

College Board CEO defends SAT 'adversity score,' tells underprivileged students, 'We can see you' College Board CEO David Coleman defended the SAT “adversity score” on Fox News' “America’s Newsroom” on Friday, saying  the messaging behind the new criteria is to say “we can see you” to students from low-income or “demanding circumstances.”

Ex-Oregon football star stops armed student at Oregon school

Ex-Oregon football star stops armed student at Oregon school A former college football standout at the University of Oregon was credited Friday with tackling an armed student at a Portland, Oregon, high school before anyone was injured.

Mark Levin: Freedom of the press belongs to the people

Mark Levin: Freedom of the press belongs to the people 'Life, Liberty & Levin' host Mark Levin discusses the history and importance of the press in America on 'Hannity.'

Holocaust survivor meets American soldier who helped liberate her from concentration camp

Holocaust survivor meets American soldier who helped liberate her from concentration camp Holocaust survivor Sophie Tajch Klisman on meeting the man who played a role in liberating the concentration camp she was imprisoned in.

Catholic bishop challenges Dallas police affidavit accuracy

Catholic bishop challenges Dallas police affidavit accuracy The Roman Catholic bishop of the Dallas diocese has challenged the accuracy of a Dallas police affidavit's allegations that the diocese had "thwarted" its investigation of past sexual misconduct by priests.

NYPD officer arrested in connection with plot to hire hitman to kill estranged husband and boyfriend's daughter

NYPD officer arrested in connection with plot to hire hitman to kill estranged husband and boyfriend's daughter A New York City police officer was arrested Friday on suspicion of trying to get her boyfriend to kill her estranged husband, police officials said.

Lara Trump on cracking down on puppy mills

Lara Trump on cracking down on puppy mills Trump 2020 campaign senior adviser Lara Trump discusses her fight against puppy mills on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

Austrian government teeters after video of far-right leader

Austria's coalition government teetered on the brink of collapse on Saturday after video footage published by German newspapers apparently showed Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache discussing state contracts with a potential Russian backer in return for political support. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EicbmZ

Chef temporarily lost hearing after eating spicy meal

Chef temporarily lost hearing after eating spicy meal Medical Mysteries and Marvels: YouTube chef Ben Sumadiwiria, founder and main personality of the Awesome Eats YouTube channel, temporarily lost his hearing after consuming a dish called 'deadly noodles.' The dish consisted of 100 birds' eye chilis crushed and slathered into noodles topped with a fried egg. The pepper and noodle combination had taken its toll and caused Sumadiwiria to go deaf for several minutes.

Teen diagnosed with early menopause says she won't ever 'come to terms' with devastating diagnosis

Teen diagnosed with early menopause says she won't ever 'come to terms' with devastating diagnosis A teenager going through early menopause at age 15 is finding support with a group of girls who were diagnosed with similar conditions.

Mom contracts sepsis from medical swab left inside her after giving birth

Mom contracts sepsis from medical swab left inside her after giving birth Paige Balding, 20, was diagnosed with sepsis after she gave birth to her son Hunter Jae July last year.

Texas woman taken off life support against family's wishes – then a pro-life group stepped in

Texas woman taken off life support against family's wishes – then a pro-life group stepped in A Texas woman was taken off life-support Monday, against her family's wishes, after the hospital invoked a law allowing them to deny further care. But a pro-life group stepped in.

Exclusive: U.S. drug czar to travel to China to press government to stop fentanyl trafficking

Exclusive: U.S. drug czar to travel to China to press government to stop fentanyl trafficking U.S. drug czar James Carroll says he will be traveling to China by year's end to inspect their efforts to crack down on fentanyl manufacturers and press them to do more.

'Growing Pains' co-star and pediatric cardiologist share how their friendship grew through faith

'Growing Pains' co-star and pediatric cardiologist share how their friendship grew through faith Jeremy Miller and Dr. Brandon Lane Phillips share their story in their new book 'When I Wished upon a Star.'

Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade?

Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade? Dr. Nicole Saphier says extremism on both sides of the abortion argument is not the solution.

Many women don't have a plan for their health after pregnancy

Many women don't have a plan for their health after pregnancy A poll found that although nearly two-thirds of the 873 mothers were as concerned for their own well-being as their baby’s, 26 percent didn’t have a plan for managing their health over the period known as the “fourth trimester.”

Hospital staff find themselves on the front lines of war on human trafficking

Hospital staff find themselves on the front lines of war on human trafficking Delaware hospitals are joining forces to combat human trafficking.

New study suggests that certain diets lower risk of death from breast cancer

New study suggests that certain diets lower risk of death from breast cancer Low-fat, plant-based diets may reduce the risk for women of dying from breast cancer, a new study shows.

To Many Chinese, America Was Like ‘Heaven.’ Now They’re Not So Sure.

By AMY QIN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QiQurL

Protests at the Whitney Over a Board Member Whose Company Sells Tear Gas

By COLIN MOYNIHAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2HpyDMD

The Week in Arts: Renée Zellweger as aTemptress; Tilda Swinton and her Daughter as Co-Stars

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Q8REWF

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘S.N.L.’ and ‘Fleabag’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2w3W3AO

Trump Administration Flying Migrants Out of Texas to Ease Overcrowding at Border

By ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS and PATRICIA MAZZEI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Q8OkuA

For Tiger Woods, the Love Is as Big as Ever

By KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Ej6ViN

N.H.L. Playoffs: Blues Even Series as Jordan Binnington Stymies Sharks

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2VyCzyC

N.B.A. Playoffs: Bucks Never Trail in a Rout of the Raptors

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2YDuydH

Marlins Beat Mets as Dormant Bats Wake Up Against Jacob deGrom

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2LTFjab

Horse Deaths at Santa Anita and Pimlico: Same Day, Same Track Owner

By JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2LPnIQN

As the Blues Seek the Stanley Cup, a Hockey Hub Grows in St. Louis

By BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2W5up5a

Women May Be Voting in Record Numbers in India. These 7 Say Why.

By SUHASINI RAJ and JEFFREY GETTLEMAN from NYT Reader Center https://nyti.ms/2WPpceN

Does Anyone Actually Want Joe Biden to Be President?

By JILL FILIPOVIC from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/30uHCUg

Reflections on the Graduation of My Daughter

By ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2JLMqyU

Citrus Farmers Facing Deadly Bacteria Turn to Antibiotics, Alarming Health Officials

By ANDREW JACOBS and MICHAEL ADNO from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2HqdjH5

Hard Core

By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2EdkbW8

Corroded Well Lining Caused Aliso Canyon Gas Leak That Displaced Thousands, Report Says

By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2VxtBBw

Apollo 10 Launches Into History on May 18, 1969

When Apollo 10 launched on May 18, 1969, it was the fifth launch of the Saturn V. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2WO33xp