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On eve of debate, Senator Warren rips Trump on Iran

On the eve of the first Democratic presidential debate, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, rising in public opinion polls, slammed President Donald’s Trump’s posture toward Iran at a raucous town hall on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2X6eeWH

Robert Mueller agrees to testify before joint House panel July 17 after subpoena, Nadler and Schiff announce

Robert Mueller agrees to testify before joint House panel July 17 after subpoena, Nadler and Schiff announce Special Counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees on July 17 after they subpoenaed the special counsel Tuesday, according to the committees' chairmen, Reps. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif.

San Francisco becomes 1st major US city to ban e-cigarettes

San Francisco becomes 1st major US city to ban e-cigarettes San Francisco became the first major U.S. city Tuesday to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes that have not undergone the required Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review.

U.S. aims to restart China trade talks, will not accept conditions on tariff use

The United States hopes to re-launch trade talks with China after President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping meet in Japan on Saturday, but Washington will not accept any conditions around the U.S. use of tariffs in the dispute, a senior administration official said on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LjCIUX

Japan to hold election for upper house on July 21: government

Japan will hold an election for the upper house on July 21, the government said on Wednesday, effectively kicking off campaigning for half the seats in the less powerful of parliament's two chambers. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ILFeSp

Trump-Xi meet, Iran tension to overshadow G20 summit in Japan

Concerns over trade, conflict and oil will dominate a summit of the Group of 20 major economies in Japan this weekend, with attention focused on a meeting between the leaders of the United States and China, embroiled in a lengthy trade war. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Rz1t0N

Pro-China groups step up offensive to win over Taiwan

When Taiwanese businessman Jhang Yun-nan wanted to find buyers for his company's new cleaning products in China, he turned to an unconventional channel: A Taiwanese party that advocates the unification of China with the self-ruled, democratic island. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2LijVcO

'Fast & Furious 9' begins filming, cast members share photos from set: 'First day completed!'

'Fast & Furious 9' begins filming, cast members share photos from set: 'First day completed!' The much-anticipated new entry into the "Fast & Furious" saga will soon be upon us.

Fox News beats MSNBC, CNN combined for 5th straight week during primetime

Fox News beats MSNBC, CNN combined for 5th straight week during primetime Fox News Channel has now attracted more primetime viewers than MSNBC and struggling CNN combined for five straight weeks with another ratings victory, hammering the liberal networks for the week of June 17-23. 

Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman starring in 'The Prom' movie musical adaptation for Netflix: report

Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman starring in 'The Prom' movie musical adaptation for Netflix: report Another big Broadway musical will soon grace your television.

Sept. 11 first responders call sit-down with McConnell 'one of the best meetings we've had'

Sept. 11 first responders call sit-down with McConnell 'one of the best meetings we've had' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., met with 9/11 first responders on Tuesday after comedian and advocate Jon Stewart accused McConnell of having used the victim's compensation fund as a "political football."

Police release 'last known footage' of missing University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck

Police release 'last known footage' of missing University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck Salt Lake City Police released “the last known footage” of Mackenzie Lueck, the University of Utah student who disappeared after ordering a Lyft and was dropped off at a Utah park more than one week ago.

Brazil's Vale says conducted blasts near Brumadinho dam after burst

Brazilian iron ore miner Vale said on Tuesday that it had conducted two planned explosions near its upstream tailings dam whose collapse killed nearly 250 people in January, but only after the dam burst. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Fy3aqa

Nicaragua arrests four men suspected of ties to Islamic State

Four men with suspected ties to the Islamic State militant group were captured on Tuesday by members of the Nicaraguan armed forces after entering the country illegally from Costa Rica, Nicaraguan police said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YeogRM

Sen. John Kennedy: AOC's 'hypocrisy is breathtaking,' slams Dem for opposing border funding bill

Sen. John Kennedy: AOC's 'hypocrisy is breathtaking,' slams Dem for opposing border funding bill Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is harming the effort to solve the border crisis and is being hypocritical in her criticism of federal agents, according to Sen. John Kennedy, R-La.

9/11 first responder chokes up while mentioning terminally ill friend after McConnell meeting

9/11 first responder chokes up while mentioning terminally ill friend after McConnell meeting John Feal, a 9/11 first responder, said that while he wasn't "happy" after meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., he was satisfied with his decision to hold a vote on funding for 9/11 first responders who encountered health complications after risking their lives to rescue others.

Cardi B pleads not guilty to new charges stemming from strip club brawl

Cardi B pleads not guilty to new charges stemming from strip club brawl Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B was arraigned on Tuesday in a New York Supreme Court on new felony charges in connection with a fight last year at a strip club.

Kate Middleton's brother James opens up about battle with 'crippling' depression and living a public life

Kate Middleton's brother James opens up about battle with 'crippling' depression and living a public life James Middleton, younger brother to Kate Middleton and Pippa Middleton, is continuing to open up about his battle with mental health.

'The Hills' star Audrina Patridge discusses painful divorce: 'It took a lot of weight off of my shoulders'

'The Hills' star Audrina Patridge discusses painful divorce: 'It took a lot of weight off of my shoulders' MTV reality hit "The Hills" returned to television this week after nine years off the air, and one star is opening up about her personal experiences away from the spotlight.

Washington Post columnist speculates Trump's 'faux machismo,' 'gangsta' attitude won him support of black men

Washington Post columnist speculates Trump's 'faux machismo,' 'gangsta' attitude won him support of black men Wasington Post columnist Eugene Robinson suggested on Tuesday that despite President Trump's "birther claims," he was able to win support among black males because of his "bling" and "gangsta" attitude.