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Special counsel Robert Mueller made his first public statement on the Russia investigation, announcing Wednesday that he has concluded the investigation. He is now closing the special counsel's office and returning to private life. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XdUufz

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg went head-to-head against fellow Justice Clarence Thomas over the issue of abortion in an opinion released Tuesday.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2wsUFI8

A Tennessee jury deliberated less than two hours Tuesday before sentencing the man who shot up a Nashville church in 2017 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WBQ1Xf

Pete DuPré's performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the harmonica at a Women's National Team Soccer Match over Memorial Day weekend is going viral.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Wrlb3n

Missouri's only abortion clinic says it expects to be shut down this week.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2MbOset

Megachurches across the country are catching a vision to reach prison and jail inmates for Christ. The latest example comes from Indiana where a church is reaching out to people who are incarcerated or struggling with addiction by opening "micro-site" campuses run by volunteers. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2I7taJJ

Lawmakers in Illinois have advanced what could be the nation's most liberal abortion law. Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court is upholding an Indiana law that requires abortion providers to dispose of aborted fetuses in the same way as human remains.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2wpIOdU

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a case Tuesday concerning a Pennsylvania school district's policy that allows transgender students to use locker rooms and restrooms matching their gender identity, disregarding other students' bodily privacy rights. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WaLKdB

The Whittier Narrows Dam is just one of seven hundred dams nationwide that the Army Corps oversees. These giant public works protect millions of Americans from flooding – and if they fail, the results can be catastrophic.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VRVR28

Kasey Turcol has just 75 minutes to explain to her high school students the importance of D-Day — and if this wasn’t the 75th anniversary of the turning point in World War II, she wouldn’t devote that much time to it. D-Day is not part of the required curriculum in North Carolina — or in many other states. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Wj1CLu

Once committed to the LGBT lifestyle, now free in Christ. This is the message of the Freedom March. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ExQNtZ

A rapid-fire line of apparent tornadoes tore across Indiana and Ohio overnight, packed so closely together that one crossed the path carved by another. The storms strew debris so thick that at one point, highway crews had to use snowplows to clear an interstate. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Mezx31

The Wall Street Journal reports that the New York Police Department (NYPD) has seen a shocking increase in hate crimes, especially against the city's Jewish population.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WqpQTb

Alabamians adopted a record number of foster children in their state during the 2018 fiscal year, AL.com reports.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2MaOAuL

Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Strict Abortion Limit, Dem. Governor Says He Will Sign it    NPR Louisiana passes fetal heartbeat abortion ban, Democratic governor says he will sign into law    NBC News Louisiana passed an abortion ban. Its Democratic governor plans to defy his party and sign it.    The Washington Post Louisiana becomes SEVENTH US state to pass abortion ban including in cases of rape and incest    The Sun Louisiana lawmakers passes restrictive abortion bill    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2XdwVDR

Benjamin Netanyahu faces another election after he fails to form government    Washington Examiner Israel will hold new elections after Netanyahu fails to form coalition    Vox.com In Defeat for Netanyahu, Israel Moves to Hold New Election    The New York Times Netanyahu’s Wife Agrees to Plead Guilty in Catering Case    The Wall Street Journal Avigdor Lieberman is right about Israeli Orthodox conscription    Washington Examiner View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://washex.am/2X9R9OC

Ethiopian pilot pleaded for training after Lion Air Boeing 737 Max crash    USA TODAY Boeing CEO says he would put his family in a 737 Max    CBS Evening News Boeing 737 Max could be grounded for months, says airline body    BBC News FAA Weakness Exacerbated Boeing 737 Max Situation    Wall Street Journal Boeing CEO says he would put his family in a 737 Max "without any hesitation" [exclusive]    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2JHJR1q

California Assembly passes rent-cap bill    The Mercury News Gig economy: California bill granting employee status passes assembly    The Guardian ‘The time to do something is today:’ California police use-of-force bill wins bipartisan backing    Sacramento Bee California police use-of-force bill advances after Black Lives Matter, families drop support    Los Angeles Times California plan to prevent big rent hikes advances, but only after it’s limited to three years    Los Angeles Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://bayareane.ws/2W2b2Wu

Crash Kills 4 Members of Church Choir en Route to Revival Meeting    The New York Times Virginia church van crash leaves 4 dead, 8 more injured, police say    Fox News 4 dead, 8 hurt in church van crash in Virginia    The Associated Press Former town councilwoman among those killed in Virginia church van crash    WTVR CBS 6 News What we know about the victims in the church van crash in Dinwiddie    8News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2I4w8i2

‘It’s honestly amazing’: Foiled by ‘knoll,’ a 7-year-old looks ahead to next year’s Spelling Bee    Washington Post Nilla Rajan at the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee    cleveland.com What you should know about this year's National Spelling Bee    CNN Now you can pay to play at the National Spelling Bee    The Washington Post How much money the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee earns    CNBC View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://wapo.st/2JNIsqi

Jailers shut off water to Terrill Thomas' cell, and he died of dehydration. His family now has $6.75 million    CNN Terrill Thomas death: Family to receive $6.75m settlement    BBC News Family of man killed in US jail after being given no water for a week awarded $6.75m    The Independent Family of Abused Milwaukee Inmate Will Receive $6.75 Million    The New York Times Family of man who died in jail run by Sheriff David Clarke reaches nearly $7 million settlement | TheHill    The Hill View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2XcT1q3

Missing girl's body recovered just 1/2 block from her home    KSL.com Body found in search for Utah girl, 5, after uncle gives map to remains, police say    Fox News Body believed to be missing 5-year-old Utah girl found hours after uncle is charged with murder: Police    Yahoo News Uncle of missing 5-year-old Utah girl charged with aggravated murder, police say    WGHP FOX 8 Greensboro Body believed to be missing Utah girl is found    KSN-TV View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Ww6kVc

Sightseeing boat sinks in Budapest's Danube River; at least 7 confirmed dead    Fox News 7 dead, 19 missing after tourist boat carrying many South Koreans sinks in Budapest    CNN Hungary: Seven dead and many missing after boat capsizes in Budapest    BBC News Girl, 6, among seven tourists dead and 21 missing as river cruise boat crashes and sinks in Budapest    Daily Mail Boat Sinks in Danube, Killing at Least 7 on Tour of Budapest    The New York Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2MhtdrP

Jordan's King tells Kushner Palestinians must have a state    CNN Jared Kushner aims to build support for 'deal of the century' with Mideast trip    NBC News Jordan's king tells Kushner the Israel-Palestinian conflict requires two-state solution    Los Angeles Times Trump Sells Progress as the New Palestinian Dream    Bloomberg The U.S. gives Israel billions in aid. Of course we should care about the Palestinians    Los Angeles Times View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2YWU3H8

'Revenge Is For The Weak': Kurdish Courts In Northeastern Syria Take On ISIS Cases    NPR Kurdish Syrian authorities have tried 7000 ISIS suspects in a justice system that bans torture and the death penalty. Some of the judges are women, which ... from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2EGUXjg

Former Tehran mayor confesses to killing his wife, sips tea on Iranian state TV    The Washington Post Former Tehran mayor confesses to killing wife, hands himself into police    Fox News Former high-profile Iranian official admits to murdering wife    Al Jazeera English Ex-Tehran mayor confesses to killing his wife | TheHill    The Hill Iran ex-vice president Mohammad Ali Najafi arrested in murder of wife Mitra Najafi, Iranian state media say today    CBS News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://wapo.st/2EHtlup

Wall Street's Darkening Trade-War Gloom Means Tossing Old Advice    Bloomberg More than three weeks have passed since President Donald Trump's tweets fanned the tariff fire. Now, Wall Street is coming to terms with a trade war that is here ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://bloom.bg/2I5duGH

Fiat Merger With Renault: The Rewards, Risks and Unknowns    The New York Times It's Going to Happen, Isn't It?    Jalopnik FCA-Renault merger: "Renault is sending a message to Nissan"    FRANCE 24 English Fiat and Renault Is Hardly a Merger of Equals    Bloomberg Renault Proposal Is Put to the Test in France    The Wall Street Journal View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2HKdddq

Fears of prolonged trade war weigh on Asia stocks; bonds rally    Investing.com TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks tracked Wall Street losses on Thursday as the latest exchanges between Beijing and Washington signaled the heightened risk ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2EL2SMy

Stocks Have Had Enough Of The Bond Rally    Seeking Alpha Dalio Sees a 'Risky Time' Ahead in U.S.-China Trade Conflict    Bloomberg Ray Dalio warns China restricting rare earth metals would be 'major escalation' of trade war    CNBC Ray Dalio says brinksmanship is pushing U.S.-China conflict to a ‘risky’ level    MarketWatch Dalio Sees Risky Times, China Below 6%, U.S. Warns EU: Eco Day    Bloomberg View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2MgTRRC

EA Reveals EA Play 2019 Livestream Schedule    IGN EA announces E3 livestream schedule and 'Anthem' isn't on it    Engadget EA Play 2019 livestream schedule: Apex season 2, Star Wars, more    Polygon E3 2019: EA Play Stream Schedule Features Star Wars, Apex Legends, And More    GameSpot EA Play livestream schedule leads with Jedi: Fallen Order    PC Gamer View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2I5TUKH

Death Stranding Pre-Orders Coming Soon According To A PlayStation Store Leak    Siliconera Death Stranding Cast Revealed, Includes Lots Of Big Names    GameSpot Death Stranding – Release Date Reveal Trailer | PS4    PlayStation Death Stranding Will Be Out In November    Kotaku Sony Creating Death Stranding Album Filled with Original Music    Push Square View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VUtBMd

Amazon adds delete commands for Alexa    Washington Post Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display coming in June for $90    CNET Amazon Attempts to Improve Alexa Privacy, Hilariously Fails    Gizmodo Now you can order Alexa to forget what you just said    CNN Amazon adds ‘Alexa, delete what I said today’ command    TechCrunch View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://wapo.st/2KbcymV

Disney CEO threatens to pull productions in Georgia following abortion ban    The Verge Disney May Pull Out of Georgia If New Abortion Law Enacted    Hollywood Reporter Disney says it'll probably bail on Georgia, too, if the state's anti-abortion law goes into effect    The A.V. Club Disney May Stop Filming In Georgia If Abortion Law Takes Effect    GameSpot Disney joins Netflix in considering Georgia exit over abortion law    The Detroit News View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2MgU8E8

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Review: An Incredible Experience    /FILM Rewatch Disneyland's Star Wars land Galaxy's Edge dedication ceremony    CNET First look: Living, breathing, eating Star Wars in Disney's new theme park land    CNN Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run review: Star Wars Land’s ride wows    Polygon Disney's Star Wars land review: Galaxy's Edge up close    CNET View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2YVGure

Big Littles Lies Season 2 Premiere: See Every Look as the Stars Arrive | E! News    E! NEWS The One Thing Meryl Streep Isn’t Good At? Bowling, Says Reese Witherspoon    PEOPLE.com "Big Little Lies" Star Nicole Kidman Defended The Decision To Return For A Second Season    BuzzFeed News 'GMA' Hot List: Reese Witherspoon gushes over working with Meryl Streep    Good Morning America Meryl Streep touts complex new season of 'Big Little Lies'    CNN View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://eonli.ne/2wqZ8Ll

MTV revokes Jason Mitchell award nomination in light of misconduct allegations    The A.V. Club MTV Removes Jason Mitchell’s Movie & TV Awards Nomination in Light of Alleged Misconduct (EXCLUSIVE)    Variety 'Everyone Was Well Aware' of Jason Mitchell's Behavior on The Chi, Says Showrunner    Jezebel 'The Chi' Showrunner Says 'I Did Everything I Could’ To Call Out Jason Mitchell's Sexual Misconduct    Essence Jason Mitchell's MTV Movie & TV Awards nomination is revoked amid multiple misconduct allegations    Daily Mail View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2IaXQtH

BenFred: 7 numbers that could determine Blues' fate in best-of-seven Final    STLtoday.com 05/29/19 Cup Final, Gm2: Blues @ Bruins    NHL Belichick draws roars waving Bruins 'fan banner'    ESPN Bruce Cassidy offers insight into the Bruins' method of in-game adjustment    98.5 The Sports Hub Blues vs Bruins NHL betting picks and predictions: Aggressive D should have bettors looking at total    Covers.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2WbgMSJ

Anderson on winning RBI: 'Payback' after beaning    ESPN Presenting what is undoubtedly one of the worst (or greatest) first pitches in baseball history    The Washington Post White Sox employee's ceremonial first pitch goes hilariously awry    Today Show Torrential rains keeping Chicago White Sox groundskeeper Bossard busy    Chicago Daily Herald WATCH: White Sox employee's wild first pitch plunks photographer's cam    WSB Radio View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2KdkX9x

Drake, in his heartfelt and passionate defence of the Raptors and all things Toronto, perfectly mirrors the city itself    The Globe and Mail NBA Finals: Danny Green says Toronto 'went crazy' after Raptors won Eastern Conference Finals    Global News The true story of Steph Curry’s championship season ... at a Toronto middle school    Yahoo Sports We didn't talk about Kawhi Leonard: Steve Kerr explains Gregg Popovich dinner | The Jump    ESPN Carrie Underwood Postpones Toronto Date Due to NBA Finals    Billboard View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://tgam.ca/2JKX1dY

'White-collar sweatshop': Google Assistant contractors slam tech giant Google's use of artificial intelligence to power many of its products, including its Google Assistant, inspires awe and praise. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2KcZ3Dg

Businesses balk at FCC bid to block robocalls Some businesses are pushing back against a regulatory proposal that would allow phone companies to block unwanted robocalls. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VYBj89

Fake accounts pose as candidates, reporters to push pro-Iran agenda A propaganda effort possibly out of Iran has been using Facebook and Twitter to try and impersonate real Americans, including a handful of US congressional candidates, according to new research. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2X8O29E

Facebook's average US user spent 38 minutes per day on the platform, a drop from 2017, but Instagram usage increased Are Americans spending less time on Facebook? via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Mj7OhM

Air Force surges toward first B-21 stealth bomber test aircraft The Air Force now appears to be testing components and building initial models of its new, highly-secret B-21 stealth bomber, a platform intended to hold any target at risk, anywhere in the world, at any time, for decades to come. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WvMxW3

Trump campaign checking out Twitter alternative amid censorship fears Could this alternative social media network become a Twitter for Trump fans? Social media strategist Kris Ruby explains. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/2Qzpzbg

The victims on the Danube in Budapest are all South Korean, with another 19 of their group missing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EHj9lw

Lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament after Prime Minister Netanyahu fails to form a coalition. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wtH03K

Three more Democratic presidential hopefuls join chorus calling for President Trump's impeachment. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HNCMdP

A former finance minister takes the reins after weeks of upheaval in the South Pacific nation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wrS29x

The country's political crisis is resulting in power cuts and blackouts - is it sabotage, or something simpler? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I5VvA1

Terrill Thomas died in a Milwaukee jail after officers turned off his water supply for a week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2JNv8Ci

Department of Energy announces plan to spread "molecules of US freedom" throughout the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I5xSaS

A child is taken to hospital after she was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr at the Houston Astros' stadium, leaving the player in tears. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VX5OLz

Eight years after the disaster at the Japanese nuclear power station, the clean-up is continuing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2YWYykG

National Security Adviser John Bolton blames Iran for attacks off the UAE, but provides no evidence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XgsdFe

Moscow is likely testing low-yield nuclear weapons in the Arctic, a US intelligence official says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XabKT6

The schoolgirl was set on fire after filing a sexual harassment complaint against her principal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/30OnLjn

Dennis Muilenburg gives his first interview since the two 737 Max crashes that killed more than 300 people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W9pykh

BBC Africa Eye identified who killed a group of women and children last year, but what happened next? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2wuXHeU

A photo of this year's finalists has placed them at the centre of a storm over skin colour. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wgg6vx

The Oscar winner on why she hopes horror film MA, her first lead role, can change Hollywood for black actresses. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I7JA4G

What do Washington's latest moves against Huawei mean for any US-China trade deal? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WbszjS

Wooden cutouts of famous cartoon characters and memes are popping up all over the city in Oregon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2I5SuzR

Attacks on Christians by armed groups in Burkina Faso signals a worrying new shift, experts say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WaQbVY

The US Special Counsel spoke publicly for the first time since publishing the results of the Russia inquiry from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QzQaVE

Formula 1 stars including Lewis Hamilton and other celebrities in Vienna as Lauda's body lay in state at St Stephen's Cathedral. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QvxPsN

Moving earth is messy - but new technology means we can dig with an accuracy of a few centimetres. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2K7sLcV

Boeing CEO says he’d put family on 737 Max ‘without hesitation’ Boeing’s CEO on Wednesday said he is so confident with the company’s upgrades to its 737 Max planes that he’d be willing to put his own family on them. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2wCFLPT

Zip line turns Eiffel Tower into thrill ride For a limited time, a zip line has been set up at the Eiffel Tower. The Perrier beverage company event marks the beginning of France’s Grand Slam tennis championship, the French Open. via FOX NEWS http://bit.ly/30RVnwF

TSA reports that nearly $1 million was left in US airports in 2018 Now that’s a pretty penny! via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WuAatq

JD Power ranks JetBlue, Southwest as best in 2019 Airline Satisfaction Study The 15th annual J.D. Power North America Airline Satisfaction Study has ranked JetBlue, Southwest and Alaska Airlines as best in overall satisfaction. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2QtCviC

Zip line set up at Eiffel Tower for thrill-seekers This is a view of France not many will have. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2wsBvCk

British Airways flight targeted by green laser upon descent into Dulles, FAA confirms The British Airways flight landed without incident. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2wtiVKc

Florida airport janitor accused of stashing guns, ammunition in terminal The man's attorney alleges that his client simply “panicked” after realizing he had brought the guns with him to work in his luggage ahead of his May 21 flight out of the country. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2IbnI8u

Woman sues Disney World, claims she suffered severe injuries caused by attacking bird “If there’s a company that’s well-versed in safety, it should be Disney,” the woman's lawyer said. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2YSGY1p

The 'Towelkini' might be summer's most unusual beachwear trend We get it, packing for a long day at the beach or the pool can be tough. After all, you need to remember to pack sunscreen, a bathing suit , snacks, sunglasses, and a towel. While we can’t really help you with your entire list, one new company is hoping to help you never forget your towel again. And their doing it by making the towel your entire outfit. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2KaYo5b

GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Delta passenger suing over alleged attack by emotional support dog on flight A Delta Air Lines passenger who was allegedly attacked by a fellow passenger’s emotional support dog in 2017 is now suing the airline after dealing with injuries to his face and upper body, according to a report. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2VY70hG

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