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US warns American shipping that Iran may target commercial vessels    CNN The US Maritime Administration issued an advisory on Thursday warning commercial shipping vessels that Iran or its proxies could be targeting commercial ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2YjJqxy

London mayor says Trump not worthy of a state visit    Washington Examiner London mayor on state visit: UK 'shouldn't be rolling out the red carpet' for Trump | TheHill    The Hill London’s mayor says Trump ‘not in same class’ as Obama and Bush, not worthy of U.K. state visit    The Washington Post London Mayor: We Shouldn't Be 'Rolling Out the Red Carpet' for Trump During State Visit    The Daily Beast Trump 'Not in Same Class' as Barack Obama & George W. Bush, Says London Mayor Ahead of State Visit    PEOPLE.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2VhNQmG

The US is sending another warship and more missiles to the Middle East amid Iran tensions    CNBC Pentagon says it'll send ship, missile battery to Middle East to deter Iran    Fox News Pentagon deploying Patriot battery to Middle East to further deter Iranian threat    ABC News U.S. B-52 bombers reach Middle East in message to Iran    Reuters Pentagon deploys warship, Patriot missile battery to Middle East    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnb.cx/2ViYREB

Not just balloons. Helium shortage may deflate MRIs, airbags and research    USA TODAY Party City is facing a helium shortage. It's also closing 45 stores    CNN Party City to shutter 45 stores amid worldwide helium shortage    Fox Business Party City shuts down stores, partly blames helium shortages    USA TODAY Helium shortage deflating Party City's business    Boing Boing View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Hgiic4

Sure, Uber didn't leave any money on the table, but its IPO was nothing to celebrate and it could haunt the company and its execs for years to come    Business Insider Uber Ready to Trade Today After Raising $8.1 Billion in IPO    Bloomberg Markets and Finance Some Uber employees probably won't see the huge payday they were dreaming about after the company's wildly anticipated IPO    Business Insider Uber Employees May Not Be in a Partying Mood    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2vRch01

Boston Beer Gains on Merger Plan as Stocks React Calmly to Trade Tariffs    Barron's S&P 500 posts worst week of 2019 amid trade tensions    Yahoo Finance U.S. stocks rise, dollar pares losses on trade talk hopes    Yahoo Finance Stock Market News For May 9, 2019    Yahoo Finance View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2WzHlxh

Monster Hunter World is free to try on PS4 until May 20    GamesRadar Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Gets Release Date, New Gameplay Explained    GameSpot Monster Hunter World: Iceborne - Gameplay Reveal Trailer    Xbox State of Play: Final Fantasy 7 Remake, MediEvil, Monster Hunter World and more    TrustedReviews Complete Guide to Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Preorder Bonuses    IGN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2E1OAGW

Report: 2019 iPhone XR to be available in two new colors, replacing coral and blue    9to5Mac iPhone XR Successor Could Replace Coral and Blue Options With Green and Lavender    Mac Rumors Apple Rumored to Launch iPhone XR Successor in Six Colors; Few Options Might Get Tweaked to Attract More Customers    Wccftech View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2WDHUG6

Always-Updated List of Phones That Will Get Android 10    Gadget Hacks Google I/O showed that the future is less Android, more Assistant    Android Authority Google creates 53 gender-neutral emojis    Android Police Google Pixel 3a won’t be eligible for Android Q Beta Program until June    9to5Google Google Is Releasing More Than 50 New Gender-Inclusive Emoji    Gizmodo View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VXgRZp

Hollywood Production Companies' Georgia Boycott Over New Pro-Life Law Might Be Backfiring    Faithwire New Georgia abortion law draws Hollywood backlash    Yahoo News Why Hollywood's boycott of Georgia over the 'heartbeat' bill is already fizzling    Washington Examiner J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele Condemn Georgia Abortion Law, Will Donate Show Proceeds to Fight It    Hollywood Reporter Georgia abortion law: These companies, celebs vow not to work in the state    Los Angeles Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2PYvNkH

Detective Pikachu film review: This is how you adapt a video game for theaters    Ars Technica Mr. Mime almost didn’t make it into Detective Pikachu, says writers    Polygon Pokémon Detective Pikachu's Biggest WTF Questions    IGN Ryan Reynolds Didn’t Immediately Say 'Yes' to Detective Pikachu    Gizmodo Review: 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu' Feels Like A Corporate Cash Grab    Forbes View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2LAV5qt

Ayesha Curry responds to critics on social media on feeling 'insecure'    KGO-TV Stephen Curry Defends Ayesha After Backlash Over RTT Remarks    E! NEWS Stephen Curry Defends Ayesha Curry After Backlash From Recent Remarks    Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM Stephen Curry backs Ayesha after her comments about 'male attention' draw criticism    SF Gate WATCH: Stephen Curry backs wife Ayesha after viral video sparked backlash    For The Win View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://abc7ne.ws/2VvTo1O

Liverpool's Klopp and Spurs' Pochettino hit out at rocketing Champions League final costs    ESPN Champions League final: How to watch Liverpool vs. Tottenham without cable    CNET Lucas Moura cries after being shown footage of his match-winning goal    Guardian Football Often hailed the world's best, England's Premier League has earned that title this season    Yahoo Sports Never say never with Klopp at the helm    Gulf News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2HeeObh

UFC 237: Weigh-In Recap    UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship Namajunas vs. Andrade a battle of emotions against intimidation    ESPN Diggin’ Deep on UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade - Main card preview    Bloody Elbow Top 5 Knockouts from UFC 237 Fighters    UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 237 weigh-in results: One fighter heavy, another bout scratched    MMAjunkie View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7XL2ZuVhE0

The Lakers Protest: An Investigative Report    The Ringer Lakers protester - 'Nepotism shouldn't be involved'    ESPN Kurt Rambis anger, calls for Rob Pelinka firing: Lakers' blame game gets ugly    New York Post Los Angeles Lakers: Chaos is truly what is in charge    LA Sports Hub Disgruntled Lakers fans stage underwhelming 'protest' outside Staples Center    Yahoo Sports View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2LAwh1N

Heavy downpours slip through Minute Maid Park roof    KTRK-TV Texas Rangers lineup for May 10, 2019 v Houston Astros Lynn v Verlander    Lone Star Ball Houston Astros fans brave torrential downpour even with stadium roof closed    Fox News Friday night flamethrower: Verlander K's 8 in win    MLB.com Astros top Rangers as rain pours inside Minute Maid Park    Yahoo Sports View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://abc13.co/2WCDm2S

Hundreds of pro-lifers came here Friday to protest a Pennsylvania state representative's recent verbal attacks against pro-life sidewalk counselors outside a Philadelphia abortion clinic. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/30aBpNk

A 31-year-old woman from Louisville has been charged with second-degree assault after she allegedly shoved an elderly pro-life activist to the ground outside Kentucky’s only abortion clinic. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WFWP2Q

A growing number of states in the US are stepping up the fight against pornography. Here's why. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Jg3SvJ

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes says its time to "break up" the social media giant and hold Mark Zuckerberg accountable.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Hd1ouN

With a growing number of Americans turning from religion, one young Christian evangelist offers his solution to win over skeptics: showing truth and love. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2W3c9cN

Pro-life activists rallied in Philadelphia Friday morning in response to a viral video of a Pennsylvania state representative harassing pro-life teens and women. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HaIPsd

A CNN interview this week raised some powerful questions about the humanity of the unborn, taking the abortion debate straight to the most central question. But the arguments made by CNN's host and contributor are stunning. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2JuRlUI

Yet another tragic and senseless school shooting has occurred, leaving many grief-stricken and in shock. If you are a parent, you likely started thinking about how your children may have been impacted by the news. Here's what to do next. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DWMvw0

The student who police say tackled a gunman during Tuesday's school shooting in Colorado is being remembered as a hero. Kendrick Castillo died protecting his classmates, leaping from his desk and charging the two school shooters to give other students a chance to escape. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Juwa52

California approved controversial new sex education guidelines Wednesday that encourage teachers to discuss gender identity with kindergartners and advise LGBTQ teenagers about relationships and safe sex. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PWDpE1

More Florida teachers will be eligible to carry guns in the classroom under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Wednesday that immediately implements recommendations from a commission formed after the Parkland high school mass shooting. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VVC2eh

Voters narrowly made Denver the first U.S. city to decriminalize psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in "magic mushrooms." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2JaUVno

Alarming video showing Muslim children standing together as a group saying they would sacrifice themselves and kill as members of the "army of Allah" has emerged from an Islamic center located in Philadelphia, PA.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2YeqIY7

A group of Planned Parenthood supporters recently commandeered a Students for Life display at the University of Texas at San Antonio shouting phrases in a chorus like: "Stop, hey what's that sound? All the fetuses are in the ground!" and "When I say aborted, you say fetuses!" from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Jbpee2

More states are passing laws involving abortion than ever before.  Many of these laws severely restrict the practice while others seek to make it legal right up to birth. It appears there's a full-on sprint underway, heading right to the US Supreme Court. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PZ2AWM

Two suspects are in custody following the deadly school shooting at a charter school near Denver.  Police say 18-year-old Devon Erickson and a juvenile opened fire at the STEM school Highlands Ranch Tuesday just after lunch.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2LvLFwm

Pro-life activists will rally in Philadelphia Friday in response to a viral video of state Rep. Brian Sims (D-PA) harassing and threatening to dox teenagers and elderly women who were silently praying outside of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VorxRo

The move toward a totally cashless society is running into some roadblocks in the US and abroad.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VIcxx9

Two high school students shot and killed a classmate and injured eight others at a charter school in a Colorado community that marked the 20th anniversary of one of the nation's worst school shootings just weeks ago. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Lwkod5

The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) announced Tuesday that a Bible study for elderly residents of the Veterans Home of California has been restored. The facility is owned and operated by the California Department of Veterans Affairs. (CalVet) from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WpWilg

One year ago, First Lady Melania Trump announced the creation of Be Best, an awareness campaign dedicated to the children of this country and all over the world. On Tuesday, Mrs. Trump celebrated the first anniversary of the formation of "Be Best" in the White House Rose Garden.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WuLPVN

The Pentagon says the military deployments are in response to threats to US forces from Iran. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HiVGrp

Survivors say the boat left Libya on Thursday and ran into trouble during strong waves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VehbhV

The network accuses South Korean firm Rankwave of using "at least 30" apps to unlawfully scrape data. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VAjEbK

The country has just one psychiatric hospital for a population of 38 million. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vNFQQf

Ties between and within families helped a small number of die-hard radicals plan the Easter bombings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vSMXGW

The Russian president was in the midst of a victory lap when he tripped and fell. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HbzVuA

Two French citizens are among four foreigners freed in the operation, in which two French soldiers die. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2E1H5j6

A founding member of hip-hop group The Fugees is alleged to have made illegal contributions in 2012. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Hfqv03

A Norwegian woman is thought to have been infected by a stray while on holiday in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VTfhaV

Online sports betting is worth billions of pounds – but it's being described as a "curse" for some young Kenyans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YiypfX

A teacher battling breast cancer has to pay $200 a day for her own substitute under California law. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2E2oKm7

The case of fake heiress Anna Sorokin has inspired T-shirts, make-up looks, and two potential TV series. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vPluG3

Twenty million objects were thought to have been lost in a devastating fire. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YhOena

New reports say organised criminals helped push Vancouver's real estate market over the edge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VvBwUM

Plummeting voter turnout and big gains for fringe parties are signs of a maturing democracy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VsQD1p

The anniversary has been marked by a re-enactment of the moment the two railways were connected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JxtJ1J

The Travis d’Arnaud era in Los Angeles is over. Five days after the catcher signed with the team he grew up cheering for in Long Beach, the Dodgers shipped him to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. The Dodgers recalled catcher Rocky Gale from triple-A Oklahoma City to replace d’Arnaud on the roster. ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-travis-d-arnaud-trade-20190510-story.html>

SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday Open Division: Irvine University 10, Harvard-Westlake 8 Division 1: Sage Hill 13, Beckman 5 Division 2: Calabasas 13, Pasadena Poly 5 Division 3: San Juan Hills 10, Mater Dei 7 Division 4: Flintridge Prep 10, Maranatha 8 Division 5: Sultana 9, Oak Hills 9 (Sultana... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-southern-section-tennis-championships-20190510-story.html>

Capsule reviews are by Philip Brandes (P.B.), Charles McNulty (C.M.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). Openings MOMentum Place Annual Mother’s Day celebration features aerialists, circus performers, dancers and musicians. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Sun.,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-ca-lists-0512-theater-pippin-invisible-tango-billie-holiday-20190512-story.html>

Dance, Artifacts and Jazz Company members from Clairobscur Dance perform in this fundraiser. Mimoda Studio Theater, 5774 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. Thu., 7 p.m. $35. (559) 860-9145. clairobscurdance.org 1 to 3 Ate9 dance company explores its creative process in this intimate new salon series. The Ruby... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/theater/la-ca-lists-0512-dance-20190512-story.html>

Pierre-Laurent Aimard The pianist performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Sun., 7:30 p.m. $20-$114. (323) 850-2000. laphil.com Camerata Pacifica All-Beethoven program with the Calder String Quartet and others. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-ca-lists-0512-classical-20190512-story.html>

Openings Eleanor Antin: Time’s Arrow Includes two new works by the conceptual artist (opens Sun.; ends July 7). Also on display: “Between the Lines: Typography in LACMA’s Collection” (opens Sun.) Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Closed Wed. $10-$25; 17 and under, free.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/museums/la-ca-lists-0512-museums-20190512-story.html>

He led his team to victory at Indiana State with a performance impressive enough that he was named “Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Week.” On Friday, barely 3½ years removed from his first collegiate start for North Dakota State, Easton Stick was manning the position usually... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-easton-stick-chargers-rookie-camp-20190510-story.html>

Johnny Juzang of Harvard-Westlake announced on Friday that he’s headed to Kentucky. He signed a letter of intent. Juzang was supposed to be a senior this coming season, but he announced he is reclassifying to graduate early and will join Kentucky this fall. The 6-foot-7 Juzang averaged 23.0 points... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-johnny-juzang-20190510-story.html>

The issue of race has followed Chris Darden through two of the most high-profile cases of his career. In 1995, some called the black lawyer a traitor for prosecuting the murder case against O.J. Simpson. Now, he said, his brief stint defending a black man accused of gunning down the beloved rapper... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-nipsey-hussle-chris-darden-20190510-story.html>

The Solai dam in Kenya collapsed a year ago, but many local people face daily battles. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WCpDcq

Lightning appears to strike the same spot 11 times in a row during intense storms in Houston, Texas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30eJgtp

Indian potato farmers want "compensation for harassment and intimidation" from US giant PepsiCo. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VagINT

Ten-year-old Nadia from Mombasa, Kenya talks about what Ramadan means to her. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VQyxpB

Could meat-free foods that 'bleed' take the place of traditional burgers and sausages? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PVf6Xe

A farmer registers 15 sheep at the school in Crêts-en-Belledonne, including Baa-bete and Dolly. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VUYIeA

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Giuliani cancels Ukraine trip, says he'd be 'walking into a group of people that are enemies of the US' Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's personal attorney, said Friday on "Fox News @ Night" that he will not be traveling to Ukraine as previously announced. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/3096m4q

Giuliani: I didn't go to Ukraine to start an investigation, there already was one Work of Biden's son emerges as potential 2020 pitfall; President Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani on pushing Ukraine over Biden investigation. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2JwwpfT

Kayleigh McEnany: The notion of impeachment is laughable Fox News contributor Rachel Campos-Duffy and Trump 2020 campaign national press secretary Kayleigh McEnany react to Democrats' selective moral outrage. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2JsiyYa

Are Democrats being hypocritical by holding Barr in contempt? Democrats blasted Republicans for holding then-AG Holder in contempt of Congress; panel reaction and analysis on 'Hannity.' via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2YjVpv5

Concha: Some press covering Trump's leaked tax returns showing 'the worst kind of bias' Media reporter Joe Concha said Friday that many of those in the media who are covering the contents of President Trump's 1985-1994 tax returns are exhibiting "the worst kind of bias." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Wzhmpn

Bongino: Joe Biden has found a money fairy Biden says US should provide health care to illegal immigrants; Dan Bongino wraps up the most explosive news stories of the week on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.' via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2HeyP1i

Concha: Trump's old taxes are recycled news CNN delights in reporting Trump's old tax information; reaction from The Hill media reporter Joe Concha. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2VYlYIS

Ocasio-Cortez says she was ‘astonished’ when man left sign outside her office in support of both her and Trump Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said a man left a sign outside her office on Friday that expressed support for both her and President Trump, a concept she said left her feeling “pretty astonished.” via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2E1nRtQ

Tucker: Left applauding government abuse of power Former FBI director James Comey claims spying on Trump's campaign is 'totally normal.' via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2JvvlJj

Comey: 'Sure looks like' Trump obstructed justice Comey slams AG Barr, Trump over Mueller report; reaction from DNC communications director Xochitl Hinojosa and Fox News contributor Karl Rove. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Q002Yn

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