| Official Dutch results confirm win for Liberals Posted: 21 Mar 2017 02:22 PM PDT  The Netherlands formally confirmed Tuesday the results of last week's general election won by ruling Prime Minister Mark Rutte's Liberals, as political horse-trading gathered pace to form a coalition government. The final tally from Wednesday's vote gave Rutte's People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) a total of 33 seats in parliament, followed by 20 for anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) in a distant second place. The progressive D66 and Christian Democrats (CDA) both garnered 19 seats, followed by the rising GroenLinks (GreenLeft) and Socialist Parties, both with 14.
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| White House won’t say whether Trump will present proof of wiretapping Posted: 21 Mar 2017 02:05 PM PDT  At his daily briefing on Tuesday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer declined to say when or whether President Trump will present evidence for the claim that he was wiretapped by his predecessor, Barack Obama. In an interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson on March 15, Trump promised "some very interesting items coming to the forefront over the next two weeks" when he was asked about the claim.
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| Police: 3-year-old twins die in Missouri pond accident Posted: 21 Mar 2017 01:47 PM PDT ![Police: 3-year-old twins die in Missouri pond accident]( "Police: 3-year-old twins die in Missouri pond accident") KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 3-year-old girl and her twin brother died in a "tragic accident" in a Missouri pond after they apparently wandered from home as their father slept, authorities said.
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| Nigeria's Buhari condemns spate of killings, orders investigation Posted: 21 Mar 2017 01:29 PM PDT ![Nigeria's Buhari condemns spate of killings, orders investigation]( "Nigeria's Buhari condemns spate of killings, orders investigation") Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari condemned a spate of killings in different parts of the country and ordered an investigation into a raid by gunmen that killed 17 people on Monday night. "The president condemns the wicked attack and directs security agencies to begin immediate investigation with a view to bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book," said Buhari's spokesman, Femi Adesina. "The president also condemns the wanton killings in other parts of the country." Buhari, a former military ruler, met the chief of the army and air force on Tuesday.
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| Tillerson no-show at NATO renews European disquiet about Trump Posted: 21 Mar 2017 01:11 PM PDT ![Tillerson no-show at NATO renews European disquiet about Trump]( "Tillerson no-show at NATO renews European disquiet about Trump") By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's decision to miss his first meeting with NATO foreign ministers has unsettled European allies who fear the no-show reopens questions about President Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance. Reuters exclusively reported on Monday that Tillerson would stay at home to attend Trump's expected April 6-7 talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Florida, skipping the April 5-6 NATO talks. U.S. officials also said Tillerson would visit Russia later in April.
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| Israeli army chief: Hezbollah leader killed by his own men Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:53 PM PDT  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has concluded that Hezbollah's top military commander was killed in Syria last year by rivals within the Shiite militant group, Israel's military chief said Tuesday.
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| Tillerson to skip NATO meeting next month Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:15 PM PDT  US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will skip a NATO meeting in April but travel to Russia the same month, officials said Tuesday, fuelling fears about Washington's commitment to the alliance. Tillerson will be replaced by his deputy at the Brussels meeting on April 5 and 6, despite Washington's efforts to quash questions about US President Donald Trump's support for NATO and quest for better ties with Moscow.
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| Man Burns Down Parents Home, Kills Three Pets While Trying To Exterminate Ants: Officials Posted: 21 Mar 2017 12:02 PM PDT  Devon Doucette, 21, was trying to incinerate the ants with wooden matches when one of them ignited combustible materials, investigators say.
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| Dylann Roof's friend gets over 2 years for lying to FBI Posted: 21 Mar 2017 11:21 AM PDT  CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The only person with whom Dylann Roof shared his racist plot to massacre parishioners at a historic black church was sentenced Tuesday to more than two years in prison for hampering the investigation and lying to the FBI.
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| This Is The Ingenious Chicken Tender Hack You've Never Thought Of Before Posted: 21 Mar 2017 11:04 AM PDT  The world makes sense now.
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| Apple unveils updated iPad with lowest-ever price Posted: 21 Mar 2017 10:45 AM PDT ![Apple unveils updated iPad with lowest-ever price]( "Apple unveils updated iPad with lowest-ever price") Apple Inc unveiled an updated version of its iPad tablet with a brighter screen on Tuesday, available to order from Friday and with a $329 starting price that is the lowest ever for a full-sized tablet from Apple. Apple also said its smaller iPhone SE model will be available in 32 and 128 gigabyte (GB) versions, replacing the 16 GB and 64 GB models. Apple is widely expected to unveil an update to its flagship iPhone this fall that might have new features such as wireless charging, 3-D facial recognition and a curved display.
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| Apple CEO visits China bike-sharing start-up ofo Posted: 21 Mar 2017 10:27 AM PDT ![Apple CEO visits China bike-sharing start-up ofo]( "Apple CEO visits China bike-sharing start-up ofo") By Sijia Jiang HONG KONG (Reuters) - Apple Inc chief executive Tim Cook paid a visit to Chinese bike-sharing company ofo on Tuesday, as the country's ride-sharing start-ups fight aggressively for investor dollars and market share. Cook visited the office of the Beijing-based start-up, known for its yellow bikes, and met with founding members including CEO Dai Wei, according to Cook's microblog and ofo. "Thanks for welcoming me today, ofo team! Great energy behind your mission to make commuting greener, more efficient and fun!" Cook said in his official Sina Weibo post, along with pictures of him riding an ofo bike.
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| Recapping day one of confirmation hearings for Neil Gorsuch Posted: 21 Mar 2017 10:11 AM PDT  ABC News' Amna Nawaz and Terry Moran break down day one of confirmation hearings for SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch.
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| Apple to release new 9.7-inch iPad and special edition red iPhone Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:51 AM PDT  Apple has released a new version of its iPad with updates that include a brighter 9.7-inch Retina display, and a new limited-edition iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in a blazing red finish.
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| Israel says 2016 killing of top Hezbollah commander was inside job Posted: 21 Mar 2017 09:32 AM PDT ![Israel says 2016 killing of top Hezbollah commander was inside job]( "Israel says 2016 killing of top Hezbollah commander was inside job") By Yuval Ben-David NETANYA, Israel (Reuters) - The chief of Israel's armed forces said on Tuesday the death last year of the top Hezbollah military commander was an assassination by the Iranian-backed Lebanese group itself. Hezbollah has maintained the commander, Mustafa Badreddine, was killed near Damascus by artillery fire from insurgent groups fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. "According to (media) reports, he was killed by his superiors, which points to the extent of the cruelty, complexity and tension between Hezbollah and its patron, Iran," Israeli Lieutenant-General Gadi Eisenkot said.
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| Thailand's coin-eating turtle dies of intestinal blockage Posted: 21 Mar 2017 08:59 AM PDT  BANGKOK (AP) — Tourists used to toss coins at a green sea turtle that lived in a pond in eastern Thailand, wishing for luck and longevity. But swallowing the shiny tidbits turned out to be a death sentence for the reptile.
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| Welcoming Spring: It's an international thing Posted: 21 Mar 2017 08:42 AM PDT ![Welcoming Spring: It's an international thing]( "Welcoming Spring: It's an international thing") Spring, marked by the Vernal Equinox on March 20 in the northern hemisphere, ushers in the start of longer days and a promise of warmer weather. Here's a look at how the arrival of the new season is celebrated around the world.
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| Macron seen winning French TV debate, clashes with Le Pen Posted: 21 Mar 2017 08:24 AM PDT ![Macron seen winning French TV debate, clashes with Le Pen]( "Macron seen winning French TV debate, clashes with Le Pen") By Ingrid Melander and Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) - Centrist Emmanuel Macron solidified his status as frontrunner in France's presidential election on Monday in a televised debate during which he clashed on immigration and Europe with his main rival, far-right leader Marine Le Pen. A snap opinion poll showed Macron, a former economy minister who has never run for public office before, was seen as the most convincing among the top five contenders in a marathon debate of nearly three and a half hours that delivered no knock-outs. "You are failing (voters) by twisting the truth," Macron told Le Pen when she talked about a rise of radical Islam in France and said he was in favor of the burkini, a full-body swimsuit worn by some Muslim women that stirred much controversy in France last summer.
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| AP Exclusive: Orly video shows attacker rushing soldier Posted: 21 Mar 2017 08:08 AM PDT  PARIS (AP) — Video of a suspected Islamic extremist at Paris' Orly Airport shows a soldier caught by surprise when an attacker drops a shopping bag and grabs her from behind.
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| Apple Unveils Gorgeous Product (RED) iPhone 7 Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:49 AM PDT  If you don't want to wait for the iPhone 8 and you're looking for an iPhone that stands out in the crowd, Apple has unveiled the Special Edition (RED) iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.The Product (RED) iPhone 7 is the most stunning color yet. Credit: Apple
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| Ghana shuts tourist site where 20 died in freak tree accident Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:31 AM PDT  Ghanaian authorities have closed the popular tourist destination of Kintampo Falls after 20 people died in a tree fall tragedy, officials said Monday. A group of high school and university students were swimming on Sunday afternoon at the picturesque waterfalls in the Brong-Ahafo region, some 450 kilometres (281 miles) by road from the capital Accra, when a massive tree crashed into the water, crushing some to death and injuries scores of others. "The National Disaster Management Organisation and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture have in consultation with the Brong Ahafo Regional Security Council ordered the indefinite closure of the Kintampo waterfalls," tourism minister spokesman Frank Siaw-Otu said in a statement.
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| FBI head confirms Russia election probe, says Moscow backed Trump Posted: 21 Mar 2017 07:12 AM PDT ![FBI head confirms Russia election probe, says Moscow backed Trump]( "FBI head confirms Russia election probe, says Moscow backed Trump") By Patricia Zengerle and Warren Strobel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FBI Director James Comey on Monday confirmed for the first time that the bureau is investigating possible ties between Republican Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia as Moscow sought to influence the 2016 U.S. election. Comey and Admiral Mike Rogers, the director of the National Security Agency, made clear that their investigation of Moscow and November's U.S. elections could last for months. Appearing before a congressional panel, Comey also publicly challenged Trump's claim that former President Barack Obama wiretapped his 2016 campaign headquarters in Manhattan's Trump Tower.
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| Emirates says U.S. electronics restrictions to last months Posted: 21 Mar 2017 06:52 AM PDT ![Emirates says U.S. electronics restrictions to last months]( "Emirates says U.S. electronics restrictions to last months") New restrictions on passengers carrying electronics on U.S. flights will be in place for nearly seven months, an Emirates spokeswoman said on Tuesday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will require passengers travelling from 10 Middle East airports, including Emirates' Dubai hub, to stow electronic devices larger than a mobile phone with their checked baggage on all flights to the U.S. from the end of the week.
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| Ford and Magna team up on prototype carbon fiber subframe Posted: 21 Mar 2017 06:36 AM PDT  Carbon fiber is becoming more commonplace than ever, and in the name of weight savings, the material may be making its way into more and more components in more and more common cars. One of those components is future Ford subframes. A collaborative effort between Ford and the German automotive supplier Magna Inernational has yielded a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe, which reduces mass by 34 percent compared to an equivalent steel subframe.
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| Wiretapping Allegation 'Patently False,' Rep. Schiff Says Posted: 21 Mar 2017 06:17 AM PDT  House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes says there was no physical wiretap at Trump Tower.
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