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Kamala Harris to propose federal oversight of state and local abortion laws

Wading into the abortion rights debate that has seized the national political spotlight, Sen. Kamala Harris will propose giving the federal government more oversight over state abortion laws. Her proposal would give the Department of Justice final say over abortion laws passed by states or localities... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-kamala-harris-abortion-rights-20190528-story.html>

Clippers, who will target Kawhi Leonard, feel their young guards are keepers

Last summer, it was expected that talk linking Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers would dominate discussions a year later. Leonard, a product of Southern California long before he became an NBA star , had just been traded from San Antonio to the NBA’s northernmost outpost in Toronto. His contract allowed... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-rebuild-rookie-guards-20190528-story.html>

What's on TV Wednesday: ‘Jane the Virgin’ on the CW

SERIES The Amazing Race The teams travel to Switzerland, where they free-fall 400 feet into the Gletscherschlucht glacier gorge in this new episode. 8 p.m. CBS American Ninja Warrior Zuri Hall joins this unscripted competition as a sideline reporter in the eighth season premiere. Hosts Matt Iseman... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-0529-whats-on-tv-wednesday-20190529-story.html>

With Missouri’s last abortion clinic targeted, Illinois braces for influx of patients

A Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis may be forced to stop performing abortions as soon as Saturday, leaving Missouri as the only state without a place for women to legally have the procedure. The facility’s annual license to provide abortions is set to expire this month, and Missouri's health... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-missouri-planned-parenthood-abortion-clinic-20190528-story.html>

No word on when Rams might offer Marcus Peters a contract extension

During a trip to Hawaii this month to conduct a free youth football camp, Rams cornerback Marcus Peters made a guest appearance as a weatherman for a local television newscast. “We got big waves over here, little waves over here … little tiny sharks down here,” Peters said as he pointed to various... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-marcus-peters-rams-20190528-story.html>

Lakers’ story just gets crazier with new details, and harder to sell to free agents

For most of the last two years, the question facing the NBA’s most glamorous franchise for the summer of 2019 was clear. Which superstar is going to sign with the Lakers ? Yet, in recent months, as gaping cracks have appeared in the organization’s credibility, the question has dramatically changed. ... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/la-sp-lakers-magic-johnson-rob-pelinka-dysfunction-20190528-story.html>

Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz fight could be at Staples Center, with Anthony Joshua next

On the heels of Deontay Wilder’s first-round knockout of Dominic Breazeale, and with Anthony Joshua set to make his U.S. debut Saturday at Madison Square Garden, the question remains: When will the unbeaten heavyweight champions fight? For now, we’ll have to keep waiting. On Tuesday night, Wilder... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-deontay-wilder-luis-ortiz-anthony-joshua-heavyweight-championship-staples-center-20190528-story.html>

Honus Wagner baseball card sells for $1.2 million

A Honus Wagner baseball card has been sold privately for $1.2 million. SCP Auctions in Southern California says the 1909-11 T206 card was graded in Good 2 condition on a scale of 1 to 10 by Professional Sports Authenticator. The auction house said this example of the Wagner card sold twice before... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/mlb/la-sp-baseball-notes-20190528-story.html>

Top Angels prospect Jo Adell ecstatic to be healthy and playing again

There were times during the 10 weeks he was on the injured list that Angels outfield prospect Jo Adell wanted to rush. He wanted to breeze through his rehabilitation at the Angels’ spring-training complex in Arizona, push against the methodical recommendations from team doctors and rejoin his double-A... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-jo-adell-injury-rehab-inland-empire-20190528-story.html>

Zack Cozart’s nightmare Angels season now includes injured list stint

The start of veteran infielder Zack Cozart’s career with the Angels was marred by a left shoulder injury that required surgery. The torn labrum ended his 2018 season in June, but the repair was supposed to put him back on track in time for the Angels to extract some value from the three-year, $38-million... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/la-sp-angels-zack-cozart-elbow-injury-slump-20190528-story.html>

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly's season-long funk finds a new low

Dave Roberts summoned Joe Kelly to start the eighth inning Monday night, thinking it was a good low-leverage situation for the struggling reliever to shake some rust after a three-day stint on the bereavement list. The Dodgers had an 8-3 lead over the New York Mets and closer Kenley Jansen available... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-joe-kelly-struggles-continue-bereavement-leave-20190528-story.html>

LAUSD sued by girl for alleged sex abuse by teacher and inaction by school

A lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Unified School District on behalf of a 14-year-old alleges molestation by an elementary school teacher in the city of Bell. The suit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court by the guardian of the plaintiff known as Jane V.L. Doe, said Jane Doe’s teacher... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-edu-lausd-suit-abuse-20190528-story.html>

Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug fuel Bruins’ Stanley Cup hopes with size and tenacity

The long and the short of it is the Boston Bruins wouldn’t be three victories away from claiming the Stanley Cup without the smarts and steadiness of 6-foot-9 defenseman Zdeno Chara, the NHL’s biggest player and among its oldest at age 42, or without the tenacity of 5-9 defenseman Torey Krug, whose... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/la-sp-blues-bruins-torey-krug-zdeno-chara-20190528-story.html>

Brazil authorities transfer inmates after prison violence kills 55

Brazilian officials said Tuesday that as many as 29 inmates blamed for killing rampages in several prisons would be transferred to stricter federal facilities, after two days of unrest left 55 prisoners dead and authorities rushing to prevent the violence from spreading. Fighting between inmates... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-brazil-inmates-prison-riot-20190528-story.html>

Chargers counting on Travis Benjamin’s speed and ‘big-play potential’

The challenge was issued and accepted and, at least according to Travis Benjamin , then went strangely silent. Longtime NFL wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr . appeared on Bleacher Report’s “ The Lefkoe Show ” this month and offered to race anyone for $10,000. “I will accept it, man,” Benjamin said Tuesday... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-travis-benjamin-chargers-20190528-story.html>

Can my baby get the measles vaccine early? How to protect your family and more

Federal health officials announced Monday that 940 people have come down with measles this year, the highest number of cases in more than two decades. The resurgence of measles has inflamed debates about mandatory vaccinations and who is allowed to opt out of them . The outbreak, which now spans... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-ln-measles-qa-20190419-story.html>

Pope says Argentine bishop is being tried at Vatican on sex abuse charges

An Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis is now on trial at the Vatican, accused of sexually abusing seminarians. Francis revealed the development in an interview with Mexico's Televisa on Tuesday. He said he received the results of a preliminary investigation into Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta two... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-vatican-abuse-argentine-bishop-pope-francis-20190528-story.html>

Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to Galaxy, but Jonathan dos Santos isn’t 100%

The Galaxy will welcome leading scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic back from a two-game suspension Wednesday in Kansas City but they’ll be without three starting defenders and might not be able to count on a full game from midfielder Jonathan dos Santos, who limped away from the team’s two most recent games... from latimes.com - Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-galaxy-zlatan-dos-santos-20190528-story.html>

The Trump-Biden fight benefits both, until it doesn't - CNN

The Trump-Biden fight benefits both, until it doesn't    CNN Trump takes bipartisan heat for backing Kim Jong Un    CNN Top Dem blasts Trump as 'fake leader of the free world' | TheHill    The Hill Is Biden the New Hillary?    National Review Where in the world is Joe Biden?    The Washington Post View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2MeBJaK

UPDATE: Saline and seven other counties in our area in tornado watch until 10 pm Tuesday - Salina Post

UPDATE: Saline and seven other counties in our area in tornado watch until 10 pm Tuesday    Salina Post Tornado emergency declared in Kansas City as dangerous storm moves in    CBS News Tornado on ground in Kansas City area    The Associated Press Tornado hammers town in Kansas. Dozens of homes 'all gone'    CNN Tornadoes touched down around Kansas City area    KCTV Kansas City View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2wmU8rl

Not for Obama, but OK for Trump. McConnell says he'd confirm Supreme Court justice in election year - NBC News

Not for Obama, but OK for Trump. McConnell says he'd confirm Supreme Court justice in election year    NBC News In reversal from 2016, McConnell says he would fill a potential Supreme Court vacancy in 2020    CNN McConnell says Republicans would fill 2020 Supreme Court vacancy | TheHill    The Hill McConnell confirms he would help Trump fill another Supreme Court vacancy in 2020    The Washington Post McConnell Says He’d Confirm an Election-Year Trump Supreme Court Nominee Because He’s a Republican and Obama Wasn’t    Slate View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2W0yXG1

Shares of rare earth miners skyrocket after Beijing threatens to cut off the minerals - CNBC

Shares of rare earth miners skyrocket after Beijing threatens to cut off the minerals    CNBC China steps up threat to deprive US of rare earths    Daily Mail Are rare earth minerals China's trump card in its trade war with US?    BBC News China appears to make veiled threat about rare earth minerals crucial to US technology industry    CNBC China Gears Up to Weaponize Rare Earths in Trade War    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnb.cx/2YSVrdK

The Boeing 737 Max crisis could mark a seismic shift for the aviation industry. Here are the other disasters that have changed the way we fly. - Business Insider

The Boeing 737 Max crisis could mark a seismic shift for the aviation industry. Here are the other disasters that have changed the way we fly.    Business Insider The aftermath of two fatal crashes involving Boeing's 737 Max planes has shaken the US aviation industry, prompting new reflection on how planes get made ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Wb3Fkz

White House Insider Account Has Feel of an Outside View, and Prompts a Mueller Denial - The New York Times

White House Insider Account Has Feel of an Outside View, and Prompts a Mueller Denial    The New York Times Mueller's office shoots down key claim in Michael Wolff's new book 'Siege'    Fox News Mueller drew up obstruction indictment against Trump, Michael Wolff book says    The Guardian Michael Wolff's new book tease is at least believable this time    Washington Examiner Mueller's office denies inflammatory allegation in Wolff's new book    Fox News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2MdpF9S

Clarence Thomas Pens Screed Comparing Women Who Obtain Abortions to Eugenicists - Slate

Clarence Thomas Pens Screed Comparing Women Who Obtain Abortions to Eugenicists    Slate Supreme Court leaves intact block on Indiana abortion restriction, but allows fetal burial to go into effect    CNN Thomas, Ginsburg draw battle lines for future abortion cases    CNN Clarence Thomas Tries and Fails to Start a Climactic Abortion Fight    Bloomberg We just got the first Supreme Court abortion opinion of the Kavanaugh era    ThinkProgress View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Kc7YVE

Extreme weather spans coast-to-coast with multiple tornadoes and severe storms plaguing the country - NBC News

Extreme weather spans coast-to-coast with multiple tornadoes and severe storms plaguing the country    NBC News N.J. weather: Tornado watch issued for 10 counties as dangerous thunderstorms sweep through state    NJ.com Central Pennsylvania forecast: Active weather pattern for next few days    wgaltv Tornado watch in effect for most of the Western Pa. area until 10 p.m. Tuesday    WTAE Pittsburgh Tornado leaves path of destruction in Morgantown, Pa.    WPVI-TV View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2KabPCE

Hannity: 'Deep State in full panic mode' - Fox News

Hannity: 'Deep State in full panic mode'    Fox News Hillary Clinton Initially Cheered When Trump Fired Comey, New Book Reports    The Daily Beast James Comey has 'no one to blame but himself' if he's concerned about new Barr probe, Trey Gowdy says    Fox News James Comey: No ‘treason.’ No coup. Just lies — and dumb lies at that.    The Washington Post Jennifer Rubin: The press must do better - The    Salt Lake Tribune View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2YSAmzZ

Divisions among leaders as EU's 'Game of Thrones' begins - Al Jazeera English

Divisions among leaders as EU's 'Game of Thrones' begins    Al Jazeera English EU Commission: France and Germany differ on Brussels' top job    BBC News Sure, the Populists Gained, but the Real Winners May Be for Europe    The New York Times Merkel and Macron Can't Pick the Top EU Jobs Themselves    Bloomberg The Guardian view on Europe: change, not decay    The Guardian View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JJFnaE

Mexico Charges Former Oil Official With Bribery in Anticorruption Drive - The New York Times

Mexico Charges Former Oil Official With Bribery in Anticorruption Drive    The New York Times Mexico Seeks to Arrest Ex-Pemex CEO Amid Corruption Probe    Bloomberg Mexico issues arrest warrant for former head of Pemex    The Washington Post Steel Executive Seized in Spain in Mexican Corruption Case Tied to Pemex    The Wall Street Journal View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2MoGkHo

Transgender people are not mentally ill, the WHO decrees - CNN

Transgender people are not mentally ill, the WHO decrees    CNN World Health Organization: Being transgender is not a 'mental disorder'    Washington Examiner The WHO Will Stop Classifying Transgender People As Having A 'Mental Disorder' | TIME    TIME Gender identity disorder: World Health Organization removes gender dysphoria from list of mental illnesses, a win for transgender rights    CBS News The World Health Organization Will Stop Classifying Transgender People as Having a 'Mental Disorder'    TIME View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2K9b50h

Huawei Ramps Up U.S. Legal Challenge, With the Media in Mind - The New York Times

Huawei Ramps Up U.S. Legal Challenge, With the Media in Mind    The New York Times Huawei asks U.S. court to declare defense bill 'unconstitutional'    Reuters Huawei files new legal action as it tries for a swift end to its lawsuit against the US government    CNBC Huawei reassesses FedEx relationship over ‘misrouted’ packages    TechCrunch Huawei files motion to expedite lawsuit against US: report | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2EBTXwI

Where are oil prices headed after last week's steep decline? - ETF Daily News

Where are oil prices headed after last week's steep decline?    ETF Daily News The Tale Of Two Oil Markets - Global Tightness Will Take U.S. Crude Storage Down    Seeking Alpha Oil drops as trade war concerns outweigh supply disruptions    CNBC Oil prices drop as trade war worries outweigh supply disruptions    Yahoo Finance Oil prices fall as economic concerns outweigh supply risks    Reuters View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2XdiMWY

Leaked doc: Google has more temporary and contract workers than full-time staff, raising concerns about its growing reliance on them - Fast Company

Leaked doc: Google has more temporary and contract workers than full-time staff, raising concerns about its growing reliance on them    Fast Company Google barred contractors from communicating with full-time Googlers on some internal Groups forums, and makes temps wear red badges that add to a 'sense of shame'    Business Insider Google has more contractors than full-time workers, report says    CNET Report: Google's Full-Time Workers Outnumbered by 'Shadow Work Force' of Temps    Breitbart Google 'shadowforce' temps now outnumber full-time workers    The Telegraph View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JKjZC2

China Is Receiving An Enhanced Version Of Pokémon Quest - Nintendo Life

China Is Receiving An Enhanced Version Of Pokémon Quest    Nintendo Life New Pokemon Games, Hardware & Services Announced    Kotaku Pokemon Sleep is Pokemon GO but for sleeping    CNET The Pokémon Company goes Poké-crazy for mobile: Here are the announcements    Android Authority Pokemon Home Announced for Nintendo Switch and Smartphones    IGN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2KadVCd

Intel's gaming laptop prototype is a dual-screen PC with a point - Engadget

Intel's gaming laptop prototype is a dual-screen PC with a point    Engadget Exclusive: Intel’s vision for dual screen gaming laptops    The Verge Hands-On With Intel’s Dual-Screen Honeycomb Glacier Gaming Prototype    Tom's Hardware Intel's beautiful dual-screen concepts show what laptops could be in 2 years    CNET Twin River is Intel’s attempt to build a dual-screen laptop out of fabric    The Verge View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://engt.co/2XenBzk

If You're a Zillionaire Neat Freak, iRobot's New Roomba and Mop Bot Are a Dream Come True - Gizmodo

If You're a Zillionaire Neat Freak, iRobot's New Roomba and Mop Bot Are a Dream Come True    Gizmodo iRobot's new Roomba and Bravaa mop can clean together automatically    Engadget The Rise Of Roomba And iRobot    CNBC iRobot’s newest mop and vacuum talk to each other to better clean up    TechCrunch iRobot 2.0: How the company set itself up for its next-gen robots    ZDNet View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2wpfhB1

Samsung Galaxy Fold launch likely to be delayed again - The Korea Herald

Samsung Galaxy Fold launch likely to be delayed again    The Korea Herald Samsung Galaxy Fold gets delayed once more, may arrive in July    TechRadar One of the Galaxy Note 10’s biggest design changes just leaked    BGR Galaxy S10 Faces An Awkward Problem    Forbes Note 10 Might Not Innovate In Design Suggests Alleged Leak    Wccftech View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JMq011

'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch' Documentary Facts, Spoilers, Takeaways - Cosmopolitan.com

'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch' Documentary Facts, Spoilers, Takeaways    Cosmopolitan.com Kit Harington, Jon Snow from Game of Thrones, has reportedly checked into a Connecticut rehab facility.    Slate Kit Harington checked into luxury rehab for stress and alcohol    Page Six Kit Harington's emotional reaction to Jon Snow-Daenerys scene has 'Game of Thrones' fans bawling    Yahoo Entertainment Kit Harington Has Checked Into A Wellness Retreat In The Wake Of The “Game Of Thrones” Finale    BuzzFeed News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Xg1BnO

Blind, autistic singer earns season's first golden buzzer on America's Got Talent - NBC4i.com

Blind, autistic singer earns season's first golden buzzer on America's Got Talent    NBC4i.com 'America's Got Talent': Soulful singer with autism draws cheers, tears and a golden buzzer    USA TODAY Golden Buzzer: Kodi Lee Defeats Autism And Blindness With Music! - America's Got Talent 2019    America's Got Talent Blind and Autistic 'AGT' Contestant Kodi Lee Wins Golden Buzzer With Emotional Performance: Watch    Billboard Gabrielle Union 'Bawled' After Giving AGT Golden Buzzer to 22-Year-Old Blind Singer with Autism    PEOPLE.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JKnoRj

Nine Takeaways From BottleRock 2019 - SFist

Nine Takeaways From BottleRock 2019    SFist Neil Young & Promise Of The Real Set Cut Short At BottleRock    JamBase The 10 Best Bites at Napa’s BottleRock Festival    Eater SF Neil Young Gets Plug Pulled On Set at BottleRock, Keeps Playing Anyway    SPIN Man tampers with music festival port-a-potty to assault woman inside, Calif. cops say    Sacramento Bee View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2KaATJF

Jessa Duggar Gives Birth to Baby No. 3 With Husband Ben Seewald - Entertainment Tonight

Jessa Duggar Gives Birth to Baby No. 3 With Husband Ben Seewald    Entertainment Tonight The Duggar clan keeps growing! Jessa Duggar and husband Ben Seewald welcomed their third child together, a baby girl named Ivy Jane Seewald, on Sunday. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://et.tv/2I7FZ6P

R.J. Hampton skipping college basketball for the pros in New Zealand is the right move - SB Nation

R.J. Hampton skipping college basketball for the pros in New Zealand is the right move    SB Nation Hampton skips college for New Zealand pro team    ESPN Why are hoops prospects like R.J. Hampton skipping college? 'These guys don't want to be in school'    Yahoo Sports Opinion: RJ Hampton passing on college basketball is what NCAA wants, but won't start trend    USA TODAY No. 5 prospect RJ Hampton skips college, elects to play pro-ball in Australia | Get Up!    ESPN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JJMj7z

Durant travels with Warriors to Toronto ahead of Finals - NBA.com

Durant travels with Warriors to Toronto ahead of Finals    NBA.com Kawhi Leonard 'is the most like Jordan that we've seen' - Doc Rivers | SportsCenter    ESPN Patrick McCaw finally explains his bizarre Warriors departure    SF Gate Toronto Raptors: Kawhi Leonard’s playoff run is one of the greatest of all-time    FanSided Matt Barnes talks Warriors confidence, Lakers dysfunction & praises Giannis' talent | NBA | THE HERD    The Herd with Colin Cowherd View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://on.nba.com/2wskMz3

WR Brown on bond with Carr - Making 'deposits' - ESPN

WR Brown on bond with Carr - Making 'deposits'    ESPN AB makes it look easy while other Raiders shine at OTAs    NBCSports.com Antonio Brown’s talent stands out in OTA’s, his energy ‘contagious’ for Raiders teammates    Silver And Black Pride Antonio Brown talks building camaraderie and a sound foundation during OTAs    Raiders.com Incognito's signing and Brown's contagious work ethic give the Raiders a jolt at OTAs    The Athletic View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2KbuuxC

Parler CEO: Social media is supposed to be a community forum

Parler CEO: Social media is supposed to be a community forum Parler CEO John Matze discusses social media's war on free speech and the rise of censorship. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2KdjVdx

Facebook removes Iran-linked accounts as analysts tie some to disinformation campaign

Facebook removes Iran-linked accounts as analysts tie some to disinformation campaign Facebook on Tuesday removed 51 user accounts, 36 pages and seven groups and three Instagram accounts that originated in Iran and engaged in "inauthentic behavior" on social media. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JMOAiu

US soccer app brings fans closer to the action, players

US soccer app brings fans closer to the action, players The U.S. soccer organization has launched its first-ever mobile app to rally up fans from across the nation and bring greater visibility to this winning team. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2KanyRs

Apple rejects Google CEO's criticism over privacy being a 'luxury good'

Apple rejects Google CEO's criticism over privacy being a 'luxury good' A senior Apple executive dismissed Google CEO Sundar Pichai's claim that Apple is only able to focus on privacy because it charges a premium for its products. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VYxxLP

MacKenzie Bezos pledges half of $35B fortune to charity

MacKenzie Bezos pledges half of $35B fortune to charity MacKenzie Bezos said on Tuesday that she would pledge half of her enormous fortune to charity, something her ex-husband, Jeff, has been criticized for not doing.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WtXiIr

Amazon is eyeing a return to New York City

Amazon is eyeing a return to New York City “We don’t comment on rumors or speculation,” an Amazon spokeswoman said. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2I0tf1G

All 3 Navy Zumwalts now 'in the water' – how can a destroyer be stealthy?

All 3 Navy Zumwalts now 'in the water' – how can a destroyer be stealthy? Eluding radar, quietly sailing into enemy territory and launching long-range precision attacks from less-detectable positions all begin to paint the picture of how a “stealthy” offensive surface destroyers could transform modern maritime warfare. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Wa7WEQ

IBM warns of increased cyber threats while traveling

IBM warns of increased cyber threats while traveling Cell phone charging stations targeted by hackers; Mark Meredith reports. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Qtlaqa

Company creates the country's first fully autonomous farm where robots do the heavy lifting

Company creates the country's first fully autonomous farm where robots do the heavy lifting Iron Ox creates a farm where physically demanding jobs like seeding, planting, transplanting and harvesting are performed by robots in an industrial warehouse. Claudia Cowan reports from San Carlos, California. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2VPKLKR

Snapchat employees abused data access, spied on users: report

Snapchat employees abused data access, spied on users: report Snapchat employees have been using internal tools — which offer them privileged access to user data — to spy on people’s pages, a report says. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YO0Ken

David Whitley, Texas Secretary of State, Resigns After Questioning Voters’ Citizenship

By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2wA0fZz

San Diego Tops Yankees With a Bullpen Parade

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

The Leader Who Was ‘Trump Before Trump’

By KOICHI NAKANO from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2XeKgf4

Huawei Ramps Up U.S. Legal Challenge, With the Media in Mind

By PAUL MOZUR from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2EH24YO

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Archer’ and ‘The InBetween’

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

Las principales noticias del miércoles

By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2Wu3yzS

Trump and Biden Campaign Trade Jabs Over North Korea’s Remarks

By KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Kb9fvY

Justin Amash, Under Attack for Impeachment Talk, Finds Mixed Support at Home

By EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2K7u2R0

Joe Biden Debuts Education Plan, Then Touts It to Teachers’ Union

By KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2QysEs6

Metta World Peace Is Ready for His Close-Up. Again.

By SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Kb673l

You Accomplished Something Great. So Now What?

By A.C. SHILTON from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/2MdWqnf

Should You Be Able to Disinherit Your Child?

By PAMELA DRUCKERMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2QuMK6m

Tornado Warning and Storms Jolt New York Region

By AZI PAYBARAH and DEREK M. NORMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2JN7LZw

‘Godzilla, King of the Monsters’ Review: For Once, the Title Says It All

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2I7W8cg

European Elections, Germany, Japan: Your Wednesday Briefing

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