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11 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead

11 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead Police in Virginia Beach say a shooting at a municipal center has left multiple people wounded.

Family of missing Connecticut mom releases statement thanking investigators and community for support

Family of missing Connecticut mom releases statement thanking investigators and community for support 50-year-old Jennifer Dulos was last seen dropping kids off at school; Laura Ingle reports from New Canaan, Connecticut.

From politicos and celebs, Va. shooting brings reactions solemn to angry

From politicos and celebs, Va. shooting brings reactions solemn to angry An outpouring of love and support followed the tragic shooting in Virginia Beach on Friday that killed at least 11 people and injured six more. 

Prominent Vegas businessman accused of DUI after fatal crash

Prominent Vegas businessman accused of DUI after fatal crash A judge set bail at $250,000 on Friday for a 53-year-old Nevada businessman and grandson of a former Las Vegas mayor facing multiple felony charges of driving under the influence in a high-speed crash that killed one person and injured two.

The Latest: Group of 116 Africans arrested at border

The Latest: Group of 116 Africans arrested at border The Latest on the large numbers of immigrants at the southern border(all times local): 6:40 p.m. Border officials in Texas say a group of 116 Africans was arrested Thursday after wading through the Rio Grande to enter the United States.

Man pleads not guilty to California terrorist bombing plot

Man pleads not guilty to California terrorist bombing plot An Army combat veteran charged with plotting to bomb a white supremacist rally in Southern California has pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges.

Meryl Streep calls toxic masculinity offensive to men, not real

Meryl Streep calls toxic masculinity offensive to men, not real The Hill media reporter Joe Concha reacts to Streep's comments on toxic masculinity on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

North Korea's Kim visits factories linked to missile launches

The factories have innocuous names, but analysts say several ostensibly civilian facilities visited by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently are also used to build ballistic missile launchers and other weapons. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QEa55J

ASOS crop, tube tops for men ridiculed on social media: ‘I'm done’

ASOS crop, tube tops for men ridiculed on social media: ‘I'm done’ The crop top is making another run as the summer’s hottest trend and this season ASOS is bringing men into the mix.

In swipe at China, U.S. defense chief warns of Asia instability

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan suggested on Saturday that China was responsible for a range of destabilizing activities in Asia, stirring already heightened tensions between the world's two largest economies. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Xh1tUV

Robert Pattinson officially set to star in 'The Batman': reports

Robert Pattinson officially set to star in 'The Batman': reports Robert Pattinson is officially set to star in Warner Bros. upcoming film "The Batman," according to multiple reports. 

U.S. tariff threat backs Mexican president into corner, facing Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to slap punitive tariffs on all Mexican trade if Mexico does not stop illegal immigration has punched a gaping hole in his Mexican counterpart's hands-off approach to diplomacy, with potentially ruinous consequences. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QFfwl0

Saudi king says attacks by Iran-backed groups threaten global oil

Saudi Arabia's King Salman said on Saturday that attacks on Saudi oil assets last month by Iran-backed groups are a threat to global oil supplies and regional security. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I9JLwu

Isaac Hempstead Wright says Bran's ending on 'Game of Thrones' was George R.R. Martin's idea

Isaac Hempstead Wright says Bran's ending on 'Game of Thrones' was George R.R. Martin's idea Love it or hate it, the finale of "Game of Thrones" had millions of people talking.

Kevin Spacey lawyer says actor’s accuser deleted ‘exculpatory’ messages

Kevin Spacey lawyer says actor’s accuser deleted ‘exculpatory’ messages The man who accused Kevin Spacey of groping him at a bar in 2016 deleted text messages that would support Spacey's claims of innocence, the actor's lawyer said in court documents filed Friday.

Jennifer Aniston describes emergency plane landing, reveals Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious response

Jennifer Aniston describes emergency plane landing, reveals Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious response Jennifer Aniston has revealed more details about her plane’s emergency landing in February -- including the hilarious text Jimmy Kimmel sent to his wife during the ordeal.

Honey Boo Boo tells Mama June Shannon she’s ‘scared’ to live with her after drug arrest

Honey Boo Boo tells Mama June Shannon she’s ‘scared’ to live with her after drug arrest Honey Boo Boo broke down while confronting her mother, Mama June, amid allegations that the 39-year-old reality star is a drug addict.

Authorities Subpoena Information on Andrew Gillum’s 2018 Campaign

By STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WdcYAk

Review: ‘Frankie and Johnny’ Were Lovers. Then Came Morning.

By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/30VnB9Q

Fresh Faces Surge to Top at the U.S. Women’s Open

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2ELl74j

Hank Haney Is Suspended From His Radio Show Over Remarks About Women’s Golf

By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Qy4gqo

Tariffs, Mr. Trump’s Miracle Cure

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2VZqsLf

Head of Lettuce

By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2KfqHQ7

Hungary, Trump Tariffs, Merkel: Your Friday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2wtM1t1

Documents Suggest Prosecutors Quickly Changed Mind on Jussie Smollett Case

By JULIA JACOBS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2wqywdF

Baltimore's mayor blames NSA for ransomware attack that cripple city's computer networks

Baltimore's mayor blames NSA for ransomware attack that cripple city's computer networks Mayor Jack Young says the ransomware is a spinoff of a cyberweapon that hackers stole it from the NSA in a 2017 breach; Gillian Turner reports from Baltimore.

New app tracks data trackers on your mobile device

New app tracks data trackers on your mobile device It may come as a surprise that there are dozens of trackers running on your iPhone, delivering the data they gather throughout the day and night.

Navy wants 350 billion social media posts for epic research project

Navy wants 350 billion social media posts for epic research project The U.S. Navy wants to amass 350 billion social media posts for a massive data archive that will provide new insight into how people communicate online.

Baltimore seeks federal aid to pay for damage caused by crippling ransomware attack

Baltimore seeks federal aid to pay for damage caused by crippling ransomware attack Residents are still unable to pay city water bills, tickets, taxes and close real estate deals online, prompting city employees to work 12-hour shifts in order to conduct all day-to-day city business; Gillian Turner reports from Baltimore.

US military building ‘missile-killing’ lasers that it will mount onto jets

US military building ‘missile-killing’ lasers that it will mount onto jets Anti-missile lasers could soon be attached to U.S. fighter jets after a successful ground test.

Military sealift may need more help to get combat vehicles to Europe

Military sealift may need more help to get combat vehicles to Europe As the Pentagon accelerates its pivot toward great power competition and moves beyond 15 years of counterinsurgency, the US military continues to build up forces, increase training and conduct exercises with regional allies in both the European and Pacific theaters.  

Facebook ignores Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi amid growing backlash over doctored video

Facebook ignores Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi amid growing backlash over doctored video Facebook is standing by its refusal to take down a doctored video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi amid a growing backlash from Democrats. 

'White-collar sweatshop': Google Assistant contractors slam tech giant

'White-collar sweatshop': Google Assistant contractors slam tech giant Google's use of artificial intelligence to power many of its products, including its Google Assistant, inspires awe and praise.

Businesses balk at FCC bid to block robocalls

Businesses balk at FCC bid to block robocalls Some businesses are pushing back against a regulatory proposal that would allow phone companies to block unwanted robocalls.

Fake accounts pose as candidates, reporters to push pro-Iran agenda

Fake accounts pose as candidates, reporters to push pro-Iran agenda A propaganda effort possibly out of Iran has been using Facebook and Twitter to try and impersonate real Americans, including a handful of US congressional candidates, according to new research.