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Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt

Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V0Ln4O

Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vy5oPL

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPvYzk

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuJrlT

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHmAIp

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRqujS

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7z1In

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LqmVWr

The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcVvE9

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsjIui

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfDjtM

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW

Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lbt7kS

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMgIDr

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcXFTf

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPH2rc

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J1c9CZ

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRp6hm

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PzLLBw

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J31asB

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vxuj6a

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UT7bL2

Jennifer Rubin: Pelosi is right. People don't want Trump impeached. They just want him gone    Salt Lake Tribune Donald Trump sues Deutsche Bank, Capital One in attempt to block congressional subpoenas    USA TODAY Trump team sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One to keep them from turning over financial records to Congress    CNN Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas    The New York Times Let’s impeach Trump for being such a great president    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GR4CW0

Army Vet Plotted To Commit Terrorist Attack In Los Angeles Area    NPR Army veteran charged with plotting terror attacks in California    CNN Afghanistan war vet plotted to bomb Long Beach white nationalist rally, feds say    Fox News L.A. terror plot thwarted: Army vet planned ‘mass casualties,’ FBI says    Los Angeles Times 'Martyrdom, bro:' California man busted in domestic terror plot    NBC News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2W9r1D0

Her best friend died at Chabad, but she's determined to keep her message alive.    CNN 'Hero' congregant honored after San Diego synagogue shooting    New York Post Synagogue shooting "an affront to humanity," Poway mayor says    CBS News California synagogue shooting: Doctor performed CPR on dying wife    Daily Mail Lori Gilbert Kaye, killed in synagogue shooting, is remembered as a teacher of 'radical empathy'    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEGCG-5R5AI

Trump orders asylum overhaul, including new fee for applicants and faster adjudications, amid 'severe' bord...    Fox News Trump introduces sweeping changes to asylum in memo    CNN Asylum Seekers Face New Restraints Under Latest Trump Orders    The New York Times White House Orders New Restrictions on Asylum Seekers at Southern Border    The Wall Street Journal Trump calls for tightening restrictions on asylum-seekers in new memo | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2Vyy8rE

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Step Down in May    The New York Times Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns    CNN Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein submits resignation    Fox News Rod Rosenstein resigning: Deputy attorney general submits resignation letter, will leave May 11    CBS News Rod Rosenstein resigning: Deputy attorney general submits resignation letter, will leave May 11    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2UTihja

Beto O'Rourke's campaign for climate socialism is deeply unserious    Washington Examiner Beto: We only have ’10 years’ left on Earth if we don’t address climate change    Fox News O'Rourke releases plan to fight climate change with $5 trillion investment and net-zero emissions by 2050    CNN Beto’s Green New Deal? Flagging in polls, O’Rourke unveils $5T climate change plan    Fox News Beto O’Rourke has a new climate plan. Here’s the right reason to dislike it.    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2DFG7ZE

Trump sends regards to Japan’s Emperor Akihito ahead of abdication    Fox News Japan's emperor is abdicating. Here's what you need to know.    The Washington Post Japan Will Enthrone a New Emperor. His Wife Won’t Be Allowed to Watch.    The New York Times Japan’s emperor is abdicating. He leaves behind a powerful legacy.    The Washington Post Japan police: Man put knives on desk of emperor's grandson    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2DGniWg

Exclusive: Blackwater founder’s latest sales pitch - mercenaries for Venezuela    Reuters Pompeo: Maduro loyalists looking for 'golden ticket' out of regime    Washington Examiner Pompeo says Maduro's inner circle looking for exit strategy in Venezuela | TheHill    The Hill U.S. Threatens Maduro Supporters After Russia and China Blast Plans to Overthrow Venezuelan President    Newsweek Venezuela’s National Assembly leader Juan Guaido denounces Russia’s “intervention” in Venezuela    Miami Herald View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://reut.rs/2ZJk5ib

Decoding ISIS leader's new video    Washington Examiner Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Of ISIS Apparently Releases Rare Video    NPR ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi Appears In Video For First Time In 5 Years | TIME    TIME ISIS leader al-Baghdadi pictured for first time since 2014, intel group says    Fox News Though Isis leader al-Baghdadi is alive, this poor strategist may not be a huge threat    The Independent View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2WdiBuz

UN boss raises Xinjiang Uyghurs during his trip to China    CNN U.N. chief raises issue of Xinjiang's Uighurs during China visit    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2UQW4Cl

Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch By Investing.com    Investing.com Cramer: Be wary of stocks that rally into earnings reports, like Google-parent Alphabet did    CNBC Alphabet stock drops after earnings show disappointing Google sales growth    MarketWatch Google Reminds Investors Rapid Growth Isn’t Guaranteed    Bloomberg Alphabet's first-quarter sales fall short of expectations    Yahoo Finance View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XSpXnr

Airline outages: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue experience IT issues    CBS News Major US airlines hit with systemwide ticketing outages    CNBC Several US airlines hit by brief computer-related outage    Star Tribune American, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines hit by brief computer outage — again    USA TODAY Computer systems restored after 'technical issue' causes outages at airports across the country    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cbsn.ws/2GSBn59

Spotify Has 100 Million Paid Subscribers - Thurrott.com    Thurrott.com Spotify now has 100M paying subscribers, but it’s still losing money    BGR Spotify has 100 million Premium users    Engadget Spotify Reaches 100 Million Subscribers, but Not Without Some Dissonance    The New York Times Spotify now has 100M paid subscribers, double Apple Music’s last reported number    9to5Mac View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZS6THY

Western Digital stocks declines as earnings miss Street view    MarketWatch Western Digital Shares Tank After Company Misses Earnings Badly    TheStreet.com Western Digital fiscal Q3 clocked by inventory writedown    ZDNet View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.mktw.net/2GN6KN2

Apple nicked Intel's modem lead    Fudzilla The man who predicted Antennagate is no longer at Apple    The Verge Apple engineer in charge of 5G efforts exits following Intel hire, Qualcomm settlement    9to5Mac Apple's 5G modem project lead Ruben Caballero has left the company    AppleInsider Who will be the king of the 5G chip market?    Gizchina.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2DAGJzF

Samsung's latest patent shows phone with wraparound display    TechRadar Samsung imagines a wraparound smartphone display    Engadget Samsung Patents Wraparound Display That Aids in Photos and Selfies    PetaPixel Samsung's Wraparound Phone Design Is the Anti Galaxy Fold    Tom's Guide Samsung might be working on a new phone with a wrap-around display    BGR View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Lc9XLG

Simplified Start Menu on Windows 10 May 2019 Update doesn't completely skip the bloatware    OnMSFT 10 truly helpful Windows 10 tools you might not know about    PCWorld Windows 10 will require PCs to have at least 32 GB storage    SlashGear Microsoft is working on an “open design” philosophy, but there's still a long way to go    OnMSFT How Microsoft learned from the past to redesign its future    The Verge View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2UPtNvM

‘Snowfall’: Filming On John Singleton’s FX Drama Series Continues As Cast & Crew Honor His Memory    Deadline 'Boyz N the Hood' director John Singleton dies after suffering major stroke    ABC News 'Boyz n the Hood' director John Singleton dead at 51    Fox News How John Singleton's 'Boyz n the Hood' shaped the life of one boy from the hood    Los Angeles Times How John Singleton’s ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Steered Hollywood in a New Direction    Variety View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V5XsFQ

Prince William and Kate Middleton Celebrate Their 8 Year Anniversary Despite Those Cheating Rumors    The Cheat Sheet The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated eight years of wedded bliss and pointedly ignored the cheating rumors. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2V2nQQY

Woodstock 50 Has Been Canceled    erienewsnow.com Woodstock 50 Organizers ‘Committed’ to Festival After Losing Financial Backing    Rolling Stone Woodstock 50 Canceled By Its Investors    NPR Woodstock Organizers Cancel 50th Anniversary Festival    Billboard Woodstock 50 canceled? Organizers say festival will be a 'blast'    Poughkeepsie Journal View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2IPpsHp

Khloe Kardashian Says She'd Be 'Insecure' If She Was Sofia Richie After Scott Disick Discovers His 'Soulmate'    Entertainment Tonight On the latest episode of 'KUWTK,' a spiritual healer tells exes Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick that they are 'soulmates.' View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://et.tv/2XY2gub

NFL Draft: Taking a look back at the weekend that was from an entertainment point of view    Niners Nation 2019 NFL draft -- Biggest post-draft questions for all 32 teams    ESPN Opinion: One pressing post-draft question for each of the 32 NFL teams    USA TODAY Kyler Murray, A Black Man, Was The #1 NFL Draft Pick, Trump Congratulated The #2 Pick Instead | TIME    TIME Steve Keim: I’m not scared to make a mistake    NBC Sports View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2vuohVb

Western Conference's Best Assists of the First Round | 2019 Playoffs    NBA It's Time To Remember Al Horford Again    Deadspin NBA Playoffs best bets and prop predictions: Sixers need strong start in Game 2    Covers.com Eastern Conference's Best Assists of the First Round | 2019 NBA Playoffs    NBA Monday Morning Media Roundup: April 29th, 2019    Brew Hoop View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f92HUkz4tmQ

2019 Dynasty fantasy football rookie rankings    NFL.com With the NFL Draft in the books, it's officially time to start gearing up for 2019 fantasy football leagues. This exciting time begins with a look at the incoming rookie ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Y1R0Nt

Switch to Barclays Center not reason for Islanders' second-round hole    New York Post Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily - Hurricanes rally to stun Islanders    ESPN The Islanders' Best Hope Against The Hurricanes Is A War Of Attrition    Deadspin Herrmann: Lehner knows series is far from over    Newsday New York Islanders Need to Leave Panic Button Alone    FanSided View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyp.st/2LqPTp9

Utah Senator Mike Lee has written several books about the United States Constitution in an effort to help every American understand the importance of our founding documents. He's back with a new book about what he calls our "lost" Declaration of Independence. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2J0Fiy8

Oliver North has announced that he will not serve a second term as president of the National Rifle Association. He made it clear that he was forced out of the leadership of the organization, and there are claims that it's because he tried to oust longtime NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IYDdCW

The family of the young boy who was thrown from the third fall of the Mall of America balcony is praising God after news that their son's condition has improved.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2USGpm0

In honor of its annual diversity conference, Harvard University's faculty of arts & sciences invited an anti-Christian activist to speak at its "Decade of Dialogue" event. Tim Wise, known for his hatred of Christians, pushed the racial divide and condemned Christian belief in his remarks. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UN5dvt

Southern California is grieving after this weekend's deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego. On Sunday night, hundreds gathered for a vigil where the rabbi described the attack and the heroism of his congregants.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GQX8Cb

Tech recruiting firm apologizes for job ad seeking 'preferably Caucasian' employee A tech recruiting company apologized on Sunday after a job opportunity posted online said white people were preferred for the position. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZJZeez

Emiliano Sala morgue photo: Police arrest two people after sick image surfaces on Twitter U.K. police have arrested two people after a mortuary photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala was posted on Twitter after his death in a plane crash. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2V2ueba

Sick morgue photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala surfaces on Twitter, sparks outrage A sick photo of Argentinian soccer player Emiliano Sala taken after his death in a plane crash surfaced on Twitter, sparking outrage and a U.K. police investigation. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZK9vaP

Facebook will be overrun by dead people within 50 years, researchers say Facebook has a grave problem. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2XZd4s1

Whale with mysterious harness may be Russian military 'spy,' experts say Russia’s military may have an unusual new recruit – a white beluga whale that has been spotted in the waters of the Norwegian Arctic. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2W7Eb3r

Air Force calls for new 'Vanguard' weapons program with hypersonics, lasers and networked missiles Aggressive pursuit of hypersonics, lasers, networked cruise missiles, artificial intelligence, smart bombs and cyberwar inform the conceptual and technical basis for the Air Force’s new “Vanguard” programs, new Air Force strategic efforts to synthesize science and technology with prototyping and emerging weapons systems. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Lclyul

Mark Zuckerberg built a glowing ‘sleep box’ to help his wife snooze Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he’s built a glowing wooden box that helps his wife sleep through the night, as she cares for their children. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZGUMgH

Los Angeles working to find missing seniors with help of ankle bracelets A new program out of Los Angeles helps find missing seniors with dementia or autism with the use of electronic monitoring bracelets. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GPoitm

New tool shows how Facebook and Google track you A new tool shows how the biggest social media companies track you, right down to your device’s battery level and email you’ve sent. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UZ3l7T

7 tools for fixing Windows problems Months go by, and Windows works. Then, out of nowhere, your computer slows down. Files don’t open right away. Programs freeze or shut down. Your system probably needs some TLC, but what should you do? via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UHBfco

Teen pays tribute to fallen Marines with prom dress design A high school student is honoring 25 fallen Marines with her prom dress – which reportedly took her two years to make. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2J2VFKv

Twitter reacts to video showing cat slide knife under bathroom door: 'Is that a threat!?' This seems like the beginning of a cat-astrophe. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2USOyqA

Dateless teen takes prom pictures with 'suave' grandfather: 'I knew he'd come through for me' One California teen’s prom pictures have taken social media by storm, for the handsome date that escorted her for the classic photo op. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2IFARJP

ASOS confuses customers with neon 'super crop top' that doesn't cover anything The new top is high-necked, long sleeved... and doesn't cover your bra. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Vr7ZuQ

Fireman surprises teacher girlfriend with a proposal during school fire drill Luckily this surprise proposal didn’t go up in flames. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2L9buSL

Glitter garters are sparkly new trend for festival season The daring look resembles sexy lingerie but is made out of gemstones and sparkles. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Lamzmn

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