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Carrie Underwood performs on ‘American Idol’ while wearing 158-carat ring

Carrie Underwood performs on ‘American Idol’ while wearing 158-carat ring Carrie Underwood isn’t afraid of a little splurge. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2EnX0IS

Panic strikes as school children get stuck near top of roller coaster

Panic strikes as school children get stuck near top of roller coaster A group of children was trapped on a roller coaster in Amarillo, TX, when the car became stuck in the middle of the track. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YDxQ0p

Justin Bieber announces natural deodorant launch

Justin Bieber announces natural deodorant launch The Biebs is getting into the beauty business. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2wbk1dk

Calvin Klein responds to backlash over Bella Hadid, female robot kiss

Calvin Klein responds to backlash over Bella Hadid, female robot kiss Calvin Klein has issued an apology after an advertisement featuring supermodel Bella Hadid and internet-famous female robot Lil Miquela kissing and embracing. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/30BXaFR

Lingerie, swimwear retailers concerned about Instagram algorithm designed to filter 'inappropriate' posts

Lingerie, swimwear retailers concerned about Instagram algorithm designed to filter 'inappropriate' posts A couple of lingerie and swimwear retailers say they’re feeling the heat from Instagram via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Qed0BW

Instagram butt model admits that trendy 'belfie' pose is hard work

Instagram butt model admits that trendy 'belfie' pose is hard work What would you do to make your butt look good in a photo? via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WXjWWs

Coffee shop barista accused of 'womb bothering' a pregnant woman for ordering caffeinated drink

Coffee shop barista accused of 'womb bothering' a pregnant woman for ordering caffeinated drink A U.K. comedian claims she watched it all go down at a Starbucks at a highway rest area in Northamptonshire, England. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YF7Odi

PrettyLittleThing 'poolside posing' bikini declared 'laughable' over claims of leaking dye

PrettyLittleThing 'poolside posing' bikini declared 'laughable' over claims of leaking dye The garment reportedly stained one woman's body blue when she got it wet. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/30zI83t

Dog walker caught naked in client's home: 'It got hot'

Dog walker caught naked in client's home: 'It got hot' A dog owner from California caught her pet sitter walking around her apartment naked, and that's not the worst of it. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Wjeyji

Bride kicks sister out of wedding because she cut her hair

Bride kicks sister out of wedding because she cut her hair A bridesmaid is in hot water after getting her haircut and donating it less than two weeks before the wedding. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JybJoK

Mark Levin: Media questioned Trump's mental health, why not Pelosi's?

Mark Levin: Media questioned Trump's mental health, why not Pelosi's? 'Life, Liberty & Levin' host Mark Levin discusses anti-Trump media bias on 'Hannity.' via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/30DISV8

Jessica M. Vaughan: Carson is right to favor US citizens in public housing

Jessica M. Vaughan: Carson is right to favor US citizens in public housing American citizens shouldn't be denied public housing that goes to illegal immigrants instead. HUD Secretary Ben Carson has a proposal to benefit US citizens. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2QiwyoH

Gutfeld on socialism’s deadly appeal

Gutfeld on socialism’s deadly appeal A new Gallup Poll says four in 10 Americans embrace some form of socialism. We should gasp at this, but I'm surprised it’s not higher. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WXz9Hh

Gutfeld on socialism's deadly appeal

Gutfeld on socialism's deadly appeal The greatest trick the devil pulled was convincing the world that socialism didn't happen. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2JUcMi3

Doug Schoen: Impeach Trump? It would be a profound mistake for Democrats to be goaded into it

Doug Schoen: Impeach Trump? It would be a profound mistake for Democrats to be goaded into it Democrats should focus on defeating President Trump in 2020 based on his poor performance in office, not on trying to impeach him. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WhhHAm

Howard Kurtz: Trump is the ‘everywhere’ president. but is that a good thing?

Howard Kurtz: Trump is the ‘everywhere’ president. but is that a good thing? 'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on President Trump's ability to comment on anything and everything via tweet or during his rallies. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2YJwXDH

Ned Ryun: Democrats wrong to fail to condemn anti-Semitism within their ranks

Ned Ryun: Democrats wrong to fail to condemn anti-Semitism within their ranks Anti-Semitism is alive and growing inside the Democratic Party and it almost feels like it’s becoming the official policy. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2EpaN1X

James Carafano: John Walker Lindh release -- Don't ask, 'now what,' ask 'so what?'

James Carafano: John Walker Lindh release -- Don't ask, 'now what,' ask 'so what?' John Walker Lindh, the former “American Taliban,” is almost back on the streets. Captured on the battlefield in Afghanistan in 2002, he was convicted of providing material support to terrorism and has been in prison ever since. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WSDWK4

Reps. Cunningham, Spanberger, Sherrill, Torres Small: Rural Americans need high-speed internet, too

Reps. Cunningham, Spanberger, Sherrill, Torres Small: Rural Americans need high-speed internet, too It has been more than 10 years since the collapse of Lehman Brothers, which began a global financial crisis and an economic recession – a period of time that fundamentally changed the American economy. Although the data today shows that the country overall has seen economic improvement, the reality is that rural America hasn’t seen the same benefits as urban areas. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2QeNj46

Jason Nichols: I am a progressive who is opposed to Trump. But here's why he's right to resist war with Iran

Jason Nichols: I am a progressive who is opposed to Trump. But here's why he's right to resist war with Iran A war with Iran should not be taken lightly.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JvGQBh

Blood & Treasure Hunt Begins, Kids Are Alright Ends, The Voice Names Winner, NCIS and Other Finales - TVLine

Blood & Treasure Hunt Begins, Kids Are Alright Ends, The Voice Names Winner, NCIS and Other Finales    TVLine 'NCIS': Cote de Pablo Returning as Ziva in Season 17    TVLine 'NCIS': Is Cote de Pablo's Ziva Really Back For Good?    The Cheat Sheet Spoiler alert: 'NCIS' closes Season 16 with huge guest shocker    USA TODAY ‘NCIS’ Season 16 Finale: Fan Favorite Makes Surprise Return    Deadline View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/30A13eI

NBA Top 5 Plays of the Night | May 21, 2019 - NBA

NBA Top 5 Plays of the Night | May 21, 2019    NBA Bucks vs Raptors NBA betting picks and predictions: Bucks rolling on the road    Covers.com Kawhi Shows Giannis Who The Real MVP Is In Game 3    BBALLBREAKDOWN Why Fred VanVleet needs to stay in the Toronto Raptors playoff rotation    Raptors Rapture How Kawhi and the Raptors can compete in a must-win Game 4    ESPN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IJwoD0pD9E

Iguodala doubles down on opinion about Curry's all-time rank - NBCSports.com

Iguodala doubles down on opinion about Curry's all-time rank    NBCSports.com Kawakami: The Warriors' headliners are earning every dollar — and, yes, ownership can afford it    The Athletic Peak Stephen Curry was unleashed in the Western Conference finals    ESPN Golden State Warriors rally again to win Game 4 and sweep the Blazers in the Western Conference finals    OregonLive Is it good enough for the Portland Trail Blazers to just not be good enough?    Yahoo Sports View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2EodaSu

O.J. Simpson On Bills Giving Away His #32 Jersey, 'Fine With Me' - TMZ

O.J. Simpson On Bills Giving Away His #32 Jersey, 'Fine With Me'    TMZ Bills allow player to wear No. 32 jersey for first time since O.J. Simpson wore it    Yahoo Sports Bills give 32 to Senorise Perry    NBC Sports Bills hand out O.J. Simpson's number for the first time in 42 years and here's who got it    CBS Sports Bills give O.J. Simpson's number to a player for the first time since 1977    Daily Mail View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2YKnLPx

Julian Edelman contract extension: Tom Brady has to be next, right? - WEEI

Julian Edelman contract extension: Tom Brady has to be next, right?    WEEI New contract extension just the latest chapter in Julian Edelman’s incredible story    Pats Pulpit Source - Patriots, Edelman reach 2-year extension    ESPN 10 Quarterbacks that can be the New Tom Brady When He Retires    ClutchPoints Patriots giving Julian Edelman two-year extension, could it hint at Tom Brady retirement timeline?    CBS Sports View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Qcl0TQ

Angels lose 8-3 to Twins as bullpen falters again

For a while Tuesday night, in a game against one of baseball’s hottest-hitting teams, the Angels acquitted themselves well despite long seeming doomed to lose without Andrelton Simmons in the lineup, diagnosed with a grade-3 sprain of his left ankle. Mike Trout hit his 11th home run of the season... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-twins-20190521-story.html>

Wild police chase of stolen RV ends with three people injured and woman — and her dogs — in custody

A woman in a stolen recreational vehicle took off on a wild chase Tuesday evening in northern Los Angeles, smashing into a palm tree and several cars as parts of the camper came flying off. Three people, including the driver, were taken to a hospital with minor injuries, according to a post on... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-rv-police-chase-20190521-story.html>

Protesters clash with police after Joko Widodo is reelected as Indonesia’s president

Supporters of an unsuccessful presidential candidate clashed with security forces in the Indonesian capital on Wednesday, burning vehicles and throwing rocks at police, who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. The protesters tried to force their way into the downtown offices of the election... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-indonesia-joko-widodo-wins-election-20190521-story.html>

Beverly Hills votes to ban tobacco sales, but exempts Schwarzenegger’s favorite cigar club

The city of Beverly Hills cleared the last hurdle to enact what officials say is the most stringent tobacco ban in the country Tuesday night, eliminating the sale of virtually all recreational nicotine products — with one very Beverly Hills exception. For an elite group of aficionados, hundreds... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-beverly-hills-tobacco-ban-except-cigars-schwarzenegger-20190521-story.html>

Goldberg joins L.A. Unified school board, immediately challenges aid to charter schools

Jackie Goldberg took a seat on the Los Angeles school board Tuesday and immediately signaled change to come, shifting the discussion to whether charter schools were getting unfair advantages over district-run public schools. Not long ago, the seven-member Board of Education — with one different... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-edu-goldberg-joins-lausd-board-20190521-story.html>

Dodgers defeat Rays, but reliever Pedro Baez leaves with knee injury

A clash in baseball strategy took place at Tropicana Field on Tuesday. On one side, the Tampa Bay Rays , a club always on the cutting edge in an attempt to compensate for its weak revenue steam, had Hunter Wood start the game as an opener scheduled for two innings. On the other side, the Dodgers ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-defeat-rays-but-pedro-baez-leaves-injured-20190521-story.html>

NBA playoffs: Raptors defeat Bucks to tie Eastern Conference finals at 2-2

On the first Monday in March, the Milwaukee Bucks let one of the worst teams in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns, beat them. It’s the kind of loss every great NBA team has that time of year. The 72-win Chicago Bulls lost to a Toronto team that won 51 fewer games than them in March of 1996. The miserable... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/nba/la-sp-buck-raptors-game-4-20190521-story.html>

How should Dodgers fans respond when Julio Urias takes the mound?

With Julio Urias returning to the Dodgers, the team’s fans had to ask themselves a particularly uncomfortable question Tuesday. Could they in good conscience continue cheering for Urias? The answer is as unsettling as the question. We don’t know. We don’t know because of the uncertainty that remains... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-julio-urias-dodgers-fans-trust-domestic-battery-20190521-story.html>

What's on TV Wednesday: 'Chicago PD' on NBC

SERIES The Amazing Race Teams take a leap of faith when choosing which detour to follow in the first of two new episodes of the unscripted globetrotting series. 8 and 9 p.m. CBS Chicago Med Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt) and his ex-wife (recurring guest star Paula Newsome), move forward with major... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0522-whats-on-tv-wednesday-20190522-story.html>

Andrelton Simmons' ankle injury is a big blow to the Angels

The sound of crutches clicking up the back hallway of the clubhouse at Angel Stadium on Tuesday gave Andrelton Simmons away before he emerged to face reporters for the first time since hurting himself trying to beat out a groundball he hit some 18 hours earlier. The Angels’ Gold Glove shortstop... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-andrelton-simmons-injured-list-ankle-sprain-20190521-story.html>

Grand jury indicts man on murder charges in Nipsey Hussle death

A grand jury has indicted the man suspected of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle during an attack in South Los Angeles on March 31. Eric Holder, 29, was indicted on one count of murder, two counts each of attempted murder and assault with a firearm, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon,... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-nipsey-hussle-suspect-indicted-20190521-story.html>

Two LAPD officers violated policy in fatal Van Nuys hostage standoff, panel finds

Last summer, Los Angeles police released dramatic video of a violent encounter that unfolded near a Van Nuys church: A man in a standoff with police suddenly grabbed a bystander and held a knife to her throat. Three officers then unleashed a volley of gunfire that fatally wounded them both. On... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-hostage-shooting-lapd-van-nuys-out-of-policy-20190521-story.html>

Jury awards $8.6 million in LAPD K-9 unit whistleblower retaliation suit

For months, the two Los Angeles Police Department bloodhound handlers saw their supervisor harass their female colleague. Over and over, they saw him try to massage her shoulders, unsolicited, and heard him make suggestive comments about her body. The supervisor often showed up to her calls, something... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-doghandler-lawsuit-20190521-story.html>

High school baseball: City playoff results and updated pairings

CITY OPEN DIVISION Semifinals, Thursday at USC #3 Palisades vs. #2 El Camino Real, 4 p.m. #8 Birmingham vs. #4 Sun Valley Poly, 7 p.m. Note: Championship, May 25, 1 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. DIVISION I Semifinals, Wednesday at USC #5 Bell vs. #1 Narbonne, 4 p.m. #3 Wilmington Banning vs. #2 Los Angeles... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vti-high-school-baseball-city-playoff-results-pairings-20190521-story.html>

Julio Urias rejoins Dodgers, says he cooperated with MLB probe

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was reinstated by Major League Baseball and rejoined the club Tuesday, a week and a day after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery in Los Angeles. It is the first time MLB reinstated a player on seven-day paid administrative leave without extending the leave... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-julio-urias-reinstatement-domestic-battery-andrew-freidman-20190521-story.html>

San Francisco police chief defends controversial search of reporter’s home

Facing a firestorm of public criticism, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said Tuesday the raid of a journalist’s home earlier this month was prompted by the suspicion that the reporter was a co-conspirator in a criminal investigation, adding that his alleged conduct “crossed the line.” Scott... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-brian-carmody-san-francisco-reporter-arrest-police-chief-20190521-story.html>

Thousands gather at abortion-rights rallies across U.S. in opposition to antiabortion laws

Thousands of abortion-rights activists rallied across the nation Tuesday in opposition to a recently approved ban on the procedure in Alabama and other legislative efforts seen as challenges to Roe vs. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. Organizers behind... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-abortion-ban-rallies-20190521-story.html>

Washington state legalizes ‘human composting’

Washington has become the first state to legalize “ human composting ,” an alternative to conventional burial and cremation that produces topsoil suitable for gardening. Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Tuesday permitting the practice, described by proponents as an eco-friendly form of final disposition.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-human-composting-inslee-20190521-story.html>

COMMENTARY: 5 Lies About the Pro-Life Agenda

America is waking up to the horror that is abortion -- and her anger is manifested in state legislation banning abortions well beyond the precedent set in Roe v. Wade. The pro-life generation (and more experience-in-age generations) are attempting to rescind the 1973 legal decision.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VHvqfk

15 European Pop Acts You Might Not Know, but Should

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Qfk9BT

No Policies? No Problem. The Patchwork Brexit Party Is Crushing Its Opponents.

By BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WZBXDx

Anita Hill Worries Female 2020 Candidates Are ‘Not Being Taken Seriously’

By KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/30A4W3c

Yankees Continue to Pummel Orioles Pitching

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2JxugS4

Want to Save Europe? Learn From Poland

By KAROLINA WIGURA and JAROSLAW KUISZ from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2EokcGG

Learning With: ‘Chinese Railroad Workers Were Almost Written Out of History. Now They’re Getting Their Due.’

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2YAGAEy

Gender Expectations

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2w8V7eD

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘A Tale of Two Kitchens’ and ‘The Wrestlers’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2VXgzlZ

Who Is Sophie Turner Without Sansa Stark? We’re About to Find Out.

By JEREMY EGNER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2LXGyVQ

Las principales noticias del miércoles

By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2LY7tRq

Xi Jinping Warns of New ‘Long March’ as Trade War Intensifies

By ALEXANDRA STEVENSON from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2HJ2Wgw

Attacks on Girls’ Schools on the Rise as Taliban Make Gains

By NAJIM RAHIM and DAVID ZUCCHINO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2Em9fpq

Trump Shifts Gears on Infrastructure, Demanding Trade Come First

By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VFixm5

Nationwide Injunctions Speak to Judiciary’s Growing Power, Barr Says

By KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2YJUkNr

The Third Comeback Was the Charm as Mets Beat Nationals

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

Blues Rout the Sharks to Reach the Stanley Cup Finals

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

Brexit, Germany, Macron: Your Wednesday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2HvQ66g

Washington state legalizes ‘human composting’

Washington has become the first state to legalize “ human composting ,” an alternative to conventional burial and cremation that produces topsoil suitable for gardening. Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Tuesday permitting the practice, described by proponents as an eco-friendly form of final disposition.... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-human-composting-inslee-20190521-story.html>

Magic Johnson continues to tarnish the Lakers' and his legacy

A common theme was repeated by devastated Lakers insiders Monday in the wake of Magic Johnson’s franchise-leveling rant on national television. “Who’s the backstabber now?” The rhetorical question struck to the heart of a truth that must be addressed if the Lakers have any chance at fixing their... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-magic-johnson-20190521-story.html>

Watchdog group wants Sheriff Alex Villanueva to further separate his department from ICE

A watchdog group voted Tuesday to urge Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva to do more to distance his department from the work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying the sheriff’s policies still allow for federal immigration contractors to take custody of inmates from inside... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-sheriff-villanueva-ice-jails-20190521-story.html>

Cars are killing bobcats at an alarming rate in Southern California, biologists say

At least six bobcats have been struck and killed by vehicles in the Santa Monica Mountains in the past three months, including one that had been captured and collared by wildlife officials shortly before the Woolsey fire, the National Park Service said. The collared bobcat, known as B-361, roamed... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-bobcat-deaths-20190521-story.html>

What’s the Lakers’ next move? Rob Pelinka must make some deals

LeBron James sat in a barber’s chair on his HBO show “The Shop” and declared that he longed for Magic Johnson to call him, even if to simply say, “Kiss my … .” That call after Johnson’s abrupt departure from the franchise never got made — though Magic did one better than that by going on television... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-whats-next-20190521-story.html>

Margo Price, nine months pregnant, has a message for male Alabama lawmakers

Singer-songwriter Margo Price could hardly be more engaged with issues of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood. She’s due to deliver her third child any day now — she noted with pride that her due date is Friday, May 24, or as she put it, “Bob Dylan’s birthday.” All of which places her in a position... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-margo-price-john-prine-alabama-abortion-protest-20190521-story.html>

Logan Loya goes from one powerful offense to another with move to St. John Bosco

Logan Loya is living a wide receiver’s dream life. He’s traded in one dynamic offense for another that’s even more potent. Loya played in an offense last season that threw the ball 35 times a game and featured a quarterback who was an Elite 11 finalist and multiple three- and four-star receiving... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/la-sp-logan-loya-st-john-bosco-high-school-recruiting-20190521-story.html>