Latest news for United States: March 2019

Sunday, March 31, 2019

Huawei Builds Mini-Europe in China to House R&D Arm

Huawei, which is in the eye of a global security storm, has built a new campus in China that looks like a cluster of European cities.

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Redmi Note 5 Pro Gets Android Pie-Based MIUI 10 9.3.28 Global Beta Update, Brings Many Fixes

Xiaomi has published links to update to the latest MIUI 10 9.3.28 Global Beta ROM version for Redmi Note 5 Pro users.

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On Politics: Biden Accused of Inappropriate Touching

A former Nevada legislator, Lucy Flores, said former Vice President Joe Biden inappropriately touched and kissed her during a campaign event in 2014.

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Past Tense: A Talking Dog, a Loch Ness Family: 15 Fantastical, Amusing Tales From the Times Archives

Ghosts! Billygoats! Lazy men and thirsty thieves! All these stories — and more like them — as they were dutifully reported in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle Is Fatally Shot in Los Angeles, Officials Say

Two others were injured in the shooting, which occurred in the Hyde Park neighborhood.

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Police Release Body Camera Videos of Willie McCoy Shooting

The footage shows that Mr. McCoy appeared to be asleep in his car outside of a Taco Bell and was shot about 10 seconds after he began to move.

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7 Takeaways From New York’s $175 Billion Budget

The budget takes up thousands of pages and billions of dollars, and will change the way New Yorkers vote, shop, commute and more. Here is a look at what’s included, what’s not and who is responsible.

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‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’: Finale Reveals New DNA Test Results

The HBO series made good on its promise to deliver big revelations about the 20-year-old murder case that “Serial” made famous.

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Motorola One Vision Listed on Google’s ARCore Website, Launch Appears Imminent

Motorola One Vision has been listed on Google Developer portal for ARCore. The listing indicates an impending launch.

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Oppo Reno Allegedly Spotted on AnTuTu With Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM in Tow

Oppo Reno has purportedly surfaced on AnTuTu database with model number PCAM00.

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LG K12+ With AI Camera, MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, 3GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

LG K12+ price in Brazil is set at BRL 1,199 (roughly Rs. 21,200). The LG K12+ ia a new variant of the LG K40.

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Huawei P30 Pro Starts Receiving First Software Update With Optimised Camera Performance: Report

Huawei P30 Pro update optimises camera performance and comes in 404MB of size.

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Sony to Cut Smartphone Workforce by Half by 2020: Report

The move could result in roughly 2,000 staffers either losing their jobs or getting shifted to a new department at Sony.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Korean Variant Specifications Surface Online With Slightly Different Dimensions: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G variant in South Korea is said to measure 162.2x77.1x7.8mm and weigh 208 grams.

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AirPower Is Officially Cancelled: Apple Pulls Plug on Wireless Charging Mat

AirPower announcement marks a rare event for Apple. Apple announced in 2017 it would begin selling the product the following year, going so far as to release marketing photos of the device, only to delay its launch.

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Teenager Fatally Shot After Knocking on Wrong Apartment Door in Atlanta, Police Say

Omarian Banks, 19, thought he was outside an apartment he shared with his girlfriend, but a man inside confronted him and opened fire, the police said.

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Automatic compensation for broadband users goes live

Five UK broadband and landline providers will now compensate users when services do not work.

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7 Takeaways From New York’s $175 Billion Budget

Joe Biden Scrambles to Stem Crisis After Lucy Flores’s Allegation

The former vice president’s attempt to rebut her story without dismissing it — or her — illustrated the #MeToo-era challenges that await a 76-year-old known his close physical contact with women.

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Teenager Fatally Shot After Knocking on Wrong Apartment Door in Atlanta, Police Say

Vivo V15 With Pop-Up Selfie Camera, Triple Rear Cameras Now Available in India: Price, Specifications

Vivo 15 price in India is set at Rs. 23,990 for the lone 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage model.

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Girls at North Carolina School Don’t Have to Wear Skirts, Judge Rules

A federal judge struck down a charter school policy that prohibited girls from wearing pants or shorts. “I hate wearing skirts,” a girl who opposed the rule wrote.

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Migrant Camp Under El Paso Bridge Has Been Cleared Out

Authorities appear to have moved families out of a makeshift enclosure under a bridge in El Paso, with much of the site cleared on Sunday.

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Who Is Lucy Flores, the Woman Accusing Joe Biden of Kissing Her?

Ms. Flores, 39, is a former Nevada state assemblywoman who lost campaigns to become the state’s lieutenant governor and to represent the Fourth District in Congress.

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Michael Avenatti’s Biggest Case Yet: His Own

The celebrity lawyer and Trump foil faces federal extortion and financial fraud charges. He seems to be trying the case in the court of public opinion.

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Trump Administration Defends Plan to Close the Border, Telling Democrats, ‘We Told You So’

The president and his aides have become emboldened as border crossings surge.

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Joe Biden Says He Did Not Act Inappropriately With Lucy Flores

The former vice president, accused by Ms. Flores, a Nevada Democrat, of kissing and touching her, did acknowledge ‘expressions of affection’ on campaign trail.

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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone.

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‘Breaches Everywhere’: Midwest Levees Burst, and Tough Questions Follow

Hundreds of miles of levees in the Midwest have been overwhelmed by the floods, leaving “Swiss cheese” infrastructure and reigniting a flood control debate.

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Why Elizabeth Warren, a Presumed Front-Runner, Trails Her Rivals in Fund-Raising

Money is a problem for the Democratic senator, who is likely to be substantially out-raised in the first quarter. And she’s not the fresh candidate anymore. But much time remains.

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Best Phone Under 20000: The Best Mobiles Under Rs. 20,000, April 2019 Edition

Poco F1 and Redmi Note 7 Pro lead our picks in the really competitive list of best mobile phones under Rs. 20,000.

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Saturday, March 30, 2019

Mi Notebook Air Refresh, WhatsApp Beta Updates, Samsung A70 Launch, and More News This Week

Mi Notebook lineup refresh, WhatsApp's brand new features, Samsung A70 launch, Apple services announcements, Huawei P30, Huawei P30 Pro, were the biggest tech news this week.

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College Student Is Found Dead After Getting Into a Car She Mistook for Her Uber, Police Say

Nathaniel D. Rowland, 24, was arrested in connection with the death of Samantha Josephson, 21, in South Carolina. The authorities did not disclose a motive or how she died.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Selfie Camera Offers Cropped View in Third Party Apps

Samsung Galaxy S10 selfie camera offers a cropped view in third-party apps and there is no fix for it yet.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy A70's 25W Charger Leaked, Galaxy A90 Support Also Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G was announced with a 25W charging support, and here we have our first photo of it.

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BlackBerry Posts Fourth-Quarter Profit on Licensing and IP Boost

BlackBerry reported a Q4 profit compared with a year-ago loss, benefiting from a 71 percent rise in its licensing and IP revenue as it filed for more patents for its technologies.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Price Reportedly Revealed Ahead of Sale Next Week

Samsung has partnered with LG Telecom to launch the Galaxy S10 5G in the South Korean market.

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Pixel Launcher to Get Digital Wellbeing Integration in Android Q: Report

Google is reportedly working on a way to integrate features from Digital Wellbeing directly into the Pixel Launcher.

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Samsung Galaxy S10e Review

Samsung Galaxy S10e has been touted as the best value offering amongst Samsung's new S10 trio. It's time to see if it live up to the hype in our Galaxy S10e review.

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Asus ZenFone 6 Purportedly Receives Wi-Fi Certification Ahead of May 16 Launch

Asus ZenFone 6 is rumoured to come with a bezel-less display.

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Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Receiving March Security Updates in India: Reports

Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, and Nokia 6.1 are reportedly receiving the March Android patch update in India.

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iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3 Public Beta 1 Released, Includes Updated Apple TV App

Apple has rolled out the first public beta version of the updated iOS and tvOS for the public. The iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 public betas include updated Apple TV app.

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e to Receive 25W Fast Charging Support via OTA Update Next Month: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is already supporting 25W fast charging, though the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e currently have 15W charging support.

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Oppo Reno TENAA Listing Tips Specifications, Video Details Periscope Camera Design

Oppo Reno is listed to sport a Snapdragon 710 processor, 6.4-inch display, and a 3,680mAh battery.

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Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2, Mi 2-in-1 USB Cable (30cm), Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones to Go on Sale in India on April 4

Xiaomi will start selling Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2, Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones, and Mi 2-in-1 USB Cable (30cm) in India beginning April 4.

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Google I/O 2019 Schedule Released, Sessions Include Android Q, Google Assistant, Stadia, AR, and More

Google has released the schedule for its Google I/O 2019 conference, which includes mentions of Android Q, Stadia, Google Assistant, augmented reality, and much more.

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Poco F1, Vivo V11 Pro, Realme 2 Pro, Others Get Discounts, Exchange Offers in Flipkart Qualcomm Snapdragon Days Sale

The Qualcomm Snapdragon Days sale is offering discounts on a wide range of smartphones such as the Poco F1, Realme 2 Pro, and the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 among others.

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Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2, Realme C1 Start Receiving Software Update With March Android Security Patch

Realme has started rolling out new ColorOS updates for Realme 2 Pro, Realme C1, and Realme 2 smartphones.

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iPhone XR Refresh's Purported Schematic Shows Triple Rear Cameras; Might Be Associated With iPhone 11

The leaked schematic of the iPhone XR refresh also shows parts such as the cutout for the SIM card tray and Lighting port.

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MIUI 11 to Pack Redesigned Icons, Monochrome Low Power Mode, and More

MIUI 11 will be coming with redesigned icons, monochrome low power mode, status bar optimisations, and more.

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Jio Acquiring Conversational AI Platform Haptik for Rs. 200 Crores: Report

Haptik's partners and clients include Coca-Cola, HDFC Life, Samsung, Edelweiss Tokio, Goibibo, Amazon Pay, ClubMahindra, ICICI Bank, and Tata Docomo.

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Oppo Reno Case Render Pops Up Online, VP Brian Shen Confirms Variant with Snapdragon 855 SoC

Oppo Reno case renders leak ahead of April 10 launch revealing design. Company VP mentions that the higher variant of the Reno will be powered by Snapdragon 855 and have liquid cooling.

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Oppo A1K Spotted on Thailand Certification Site, Launch Seems Imminent

Oppo A1K has also been spotted on several other certification sites, and has been reported to launch in India soon as well.

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Huawei Posts Record Smartphone Sales Despite US Pressure

The outlook for Huawei is clouded by US accusations that its telecoms network equipment could be used for spying by the Chinese government.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro May Be Able to Produce 100-Megapixel Images, VP Reportedly Hints

Lenovo Z6 Pro may be capable of producing 100-megapixels photos, a teaser by Lenovo VP has hinted.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro to Be Announced on March 27, VP Chang Cheng Reveals

Lenovo VP Chang Cheng announced on Weibo that the upcoming Lenovo Z6 Pro will be unveiled on March 27.

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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Georgia Is Latest State to Pass Fetal Heartbeat Bill as Part of Growing Trend

The American Civil Liberties Union vowed to sue if the bill is signed into law. The courts have blocked similar efforts in other states.

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Rolling Stones Postpone Tour, Citing Mick Jagger’s Health Problems

Jagger’s doctors said he required medical treatment but expected he would make a full recovery. “I really hate letting you down like this,” he told fans.

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Trump’s Order to Open Arctic Waters to Oil Drilling Was Unlawful, Federal Judge Finds

The decision has broad implications for Mr. Trump’s effort to push drilling across the American coastline and on public lands.

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Jussie Smollett Charges Were Dropped Because Conviction Was Uncertain, Prosecutor Says

In an op-ed, Kim Foxx, the Cook County state’s attorney, said she welcomed an “outside, nonpolitical review” of how her office handled the Jussie Smollett case.

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Reporter’s Notebook: Inside America’s Black Box: A Rare Look at the Violence of Incarceration

Would we fix our prisons if we could see what happens inside them?

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How Pain Tolerance and Anxiety Seem to Be Connected

An article about the case of a woman who feels little pain or anxiety raised many questions, such as: Do low-anxiety people seem to feel less pain?

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Trump’s Order to Open Arctic Waters to Drilling Was Unlawful, Federal Judge Finds

The decision has broad implications for Mr. Trump’s effort to push drilling across the American coastline and on public lands.

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Spring Brings Surge of Migrants, Stretching Border Facilities Far Beyond Capacity

Migration along the southern border typically increases in the spring, but authorities said the current numbers have reached “unmanageable” levels.

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Nevada Democrat Accuses Joe Biden of Touching and Kissing Her at 2014 Rally

Lucy Flores, a former Nevada state assemblywoman, wrote about the episode in an essay. A spokesman for Mr. Biden said the former vice president did not recall what she described.

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Beto O’Rourke Set to Kick Off Presidential Campaign in El Paso

Mr. O’Rourke was set to officially announce his campaign near the border with Mexico. The rally comes amid extraordinary discord over immigration.

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Matt Gaetz Is a Congressman Liberals Love to Loathe. It’s All Part of the Plan.

Mr. Gaetz came to Washington as the son of the Florida Senate president, with a reputation for deal making. His incendiary antics have put that rap behind him.

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Motorola One Vision Listed on Google’s ARCore Website, Launch Appears Imminent

Oppo Reno Allegedly Spotted on AnTuTu With Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM in Tow

Oppo Reno has purportedly surfaced on AnTuTu database with model number PCAM00.

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Oppo Reno Allegedly Spotted on AnTuTu With Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM in Tow

Oppo Reno has purportedly surfaced on AnTuTu database with model number PCAM00.

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D.E.A. Secretly Collected Bulk Records of Money-Counter Purchases

A redaction error in an inspector general report brought to light another bulk-collection program ended in the aftermath of Edward Snowden’s leaks.

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What Would Texas Be Without Buc-ee’s?

A convenience store chain is the through-line of America’s second-most sprawling state.

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LG K12+ With AI Camera, MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, 3GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

Woman Kept Dozens of Immigrants in Home, Forcing Some to Work, U.S. Says

The F.B.I. found 19 adults and 14 children from Guatemala living in a woman’s home outside of Chicago. The woman was charged with two counts of forced labor.

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Even Liberal Democrats Can’t Quit Wealthy Donors and Their Big Checks

Several 2020 presidential candidates are focused on attracting small donors to prove grass-roots appeal, but are also privately courting major donors whose money helps pay campaign bills.

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News Analysis: The Rapture and the Real World: Mike Pompeo Blends Beliefs and Policy

America’s top diplomat stands out in the Trump administration for brazenly inserting his evangelical Christian beliefs into discussions of foreign policy.

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50 Years of Affirmative Action: What Went Right, and What It Got Wrong

A look back through the decades shows the successes and challenges of a divisive social policy.

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A Timeline of Key Supreme Court Cases on Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court has weighed in on affirmative action several times. Here are some key cases through the decades.

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Huawei P30 Pro Starts Receiving First Software Update With Optimised Camera Performance: Report

Huawei P30 Pro update optimises camera performance and comes in 404MB of size.

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Sony to Cut Smartphone Workforce by Half by 2020: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Korean Variant Specifications Surface Online With Slightly Different Dimensions: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G variant in South Korea is said to measure 162.2x77.1x7.8mm and weigh 208 grams.

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Italy’s Deal With China Signals a Shift as U.S. Influence Recedes

Far from being isolated in Europe, the Italians say they are leading the expansion of new relations with China, and fully expect others to follow.

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‘In Afghanistan, We Laugh Differently’

For a handful of teenage girls, robotics offered a reprieve from their violent, patriarchal country. Now they are back home, with the Taliban poised to gain power.

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On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

It’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the stories you might have missed.

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Friday, March 29, 2019

AirPower Is Officially Cancelled: Apple Pulls Plug on Wireless Charging Mat

David Boren, Former University of Oklahoma President, Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A former university student said Mr. Boren, an ex-governor and United States senator, made unwanted sexual advances. Mr. Boren has denied the allegation.

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White House Blames Fed for Slowing Economic Growth

President Trump said the Fed had “mistakenly raised interest rates,” and his top economic adviser called on the central bank to cut rates.

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Trump’s 2020 Campaign: A Traditional Operation With a Wild-Card Candidate

As President Trump’s aides try to focus on his accomplishments in office and he denounces old enemies, the tension may build between the campaign and Mr. Trump, who trusts his gut above all else.

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Elite Colleges Announce Record Low Admission Rates in Wake of College Cheating Scandal

It is harder than ever to get into the nation’s most selective universities. The news was troubling for many as the federal cheating case continues.

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Huawei Mate 30 Confirmed to Already Be in Testing, Will Launch September or October

To recall, the predecessors Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro were launched in October last year, so the September-October timeline for the Mate 30 series seems ideal.

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Sony Xperia 2 Specifications Leaked, Tipped to Launch at IFA 2019

The Sony Xperia 2 is tipped to sport a Snapdragon 855 processor, a 6.2-inch display, and a 3,000mAh battery.

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Sony Chairman, Former CEO Kazuo Hirai to Retire in June

Hirai, together with his finance chief Kenichiro Yoshida, helped reinvent Sony as an entertainment company with stable revenue from music content and gaming.

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Huawei Rebuked by Britain for Security Failings, More Flaws Disclosed

Britain publicly chastised China's Huawei Technologies for failing to fix long-standing security flaws in its mobile network equipment.

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Vivo S1 With Triple Rear Cameras, 25-Megapixel Pop-Up Selfie Camera, 6GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo S1 will carry a price tag of CNY 2,298 (roughly Rs. 24,500) for the sole 6GB + 128GB storage model.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Can Withstand Up to 200,000 Folds, Early User Feedback Reveals New Details

Samsung Galaxy Fold has a display crease, but it’s hardly noticeable over 70 percent brightness, a user reports.

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Sony to Close Smartphone Plant in Beijing, Shift Production to Thailand

Sony will shift production to its plant in Thailand in a bid to halve costs and turn the smartphone business profitable in the year from April 2020

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Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) With 19.5:9 Display, MediaTek Helio A22 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) price in Pakistan has been set at PKR 21,499 (roughly Rs. 10,600).

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Tejshree Thapa, Defender of Human Rights in South Asia, Dies at 52

Her investigations sought to establish mass rape and sexual enslavement as crimes against humanity. She also spent time in the field with survivors.

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Migrant Girl’s Autopsy Shows She Would Have Been Visibly Sick for Hours, Doctors Say

The 7-year-old Guatemalan girl, who died in custody, was suffering from a severe bacterial infection that was very advanced, according to the autopsy report.

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Trump’s 2020 Campaign: A Traditional Operation With a Wild-Card Candidate

Trump Administration Approves Medicaid Work Requirements in Utah

The move came two days after a federal court blocked similar requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky and reaffirmed the administration’s conservative priorities.

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Fossil Site Reveals Day That Meteor Hit Earth and, Maybe, Wiped Out Dinosaurs

A jumble of entombed plants and creatures offers a vivid glimpse of the apocalypse that all but ended life 66 million years ago.

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Trump Administration Gives Family Planning Grant to Anti-Abortion Group

The grant, as much as $5.1 million, went to the Obria Group, a nonprofit that describes itself as being “led by God” and that aims to siphon patients — and money — away from Planned Parenthood.

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Mueller Report, Brexit, N.C.A.A.: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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After Trump Casts Blames for a Special Olympics Cut, Betsy DeVos Flashes Pique

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had dutifully defended the elimination of federal grants for the Special Olympics until President Trump blamed her for the proposal.

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Migrants Are Detained Under a Bridge in El Paso. What Happened?

Photos this week showed migrants held under a highway overpass. A special edition of the Crossing the Border newsletter explores why.

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With Guns Drawn, Officers Raided Home to Get Unvaccinated, Feverish Child

The police burst into an Arizona home to take custody of a sick toddler, raising questions about when parents can be stripped of control over their children’s health care.

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Barr Says Mueller Report Will Be Redacted and Made Public by mid-April

Law enforcement officials are working on redacting sensitive portions of the report, the attorney general said.

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Barr Says Mueller Report Will Be Made Public by mid-April

Law enforcement officials are working on redacting sensitive portions of the report, the attorney general said.

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How Alex Jones and Infowars Helped a Florida Man Stalk Sandy Hook Families

Mr. Jones and Infowars gave Wolfgang Halbig airtime, a camera crew and help raising money to harass Sandy Hook shooting victims’ parents.

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Alex Jones Lists His Sources for Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories

In a video deposition, the conspiracy theorist and Infowars host Alex Jones was questioned about the sources for his false claims that the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax.

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Linda McMahon, Small Business Administrator, to Resign From Cabinet

One of five women in the cabinet and the former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Ms. McMahon is expected to resign on Friday, sources familiar with her decision said.

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Goodbye, Women’s History Month. Here Are 15 Women We Shouldn’t Forget.

From an 80-year-old tiger trainer to the motorcycle queen of Miami, these are the stories of trailblazing women you likely didn’t learn about in school.

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Tech Tent: Apple, Lyft and feel-good tech

Lyft shares, Apple TV+, and those times when tech gets it right.

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The New Old Age: Where There’s Rarely a Doctor in the House: Assisted Living

As residents become older and more frail, some facilities are bringing in doctors and nurses instead of relying on 911.

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Former Trump Family Driver Has Been in ICE Custody for 8 Months

A chauffeur who for years drove President Trump’s family and staff in Florida has been detained under the president’s immigration crackdown.

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Plastic Bags, or Paper? Here’s What to Consider When You Hit the Grocery Store

Plastic and paper both have downsides. Here are a few broad lessons to keep in mind.

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Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums.

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At War: The Long War Will Continue

The five-year-old American intervention against ISIS is just another chapter of a seemingly endless conflict.

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Trump Threatens to Close Mexican Border Next Week Over Immigration

President Trump said it would be “so easy” for Mexico to stop all immigrants from illegally trying to enter the United States, “but they just take our money and ‘talk.’ ”

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Michael Lynne, a Key Figure at New Line Cinema, Dies at 77

He helped turn the small studio into a major player responsible for hits like the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. He was also known for his winemaking.

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Fact Check: Trump’s Inaccurate Claims on Mueller, Health Care and the Great Lakes

At a rally in Michigan, President Trump misstated the findings of the special counsel investigation, misleadingly promised to protect patients with pre-existing conditions and falsely described funding for a restoration program for the Great Lakes.

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in her words: Fasten Your Seatbelt and Keep Your Hands to Yourself

As more accounts of sexual violations on airplanes come to light, more women are sharing their experiences and taking action to make flights safer.

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Fact Check: Trump’s Inaccurate Claims on Mueller, Health Care and the Great Lakes

Samsung Galaxy S10 Selfie Camera Offers Cropped View in Third Party Apps

Samsung Galaxy S10 selfie camera offers a cropped view in third-party apps and there is no fix for it yet.

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California Today: California Today: Is Kamala Harris California’s Presidential Front-Runner?

Friday: Exploring a still-wide-open Democratic primary field; calls for Adam Schiff’s head rise; and getting into rhubarb for spring

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy A70's 25W Charger Leaked, Galaxy A90 Support Also Tipped

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G was announced with a 25W charging support, and here we have our first photo of it.

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Facebook begins new EU political ads rules

The new rules, are part of attempts by the social network to clamp down on election abuse.

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NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft

The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data.

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BlackBerry Posts Fourth-Quarter Profit on Licensing and IP Boost

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Price Reportedly Revealed Ahead of Sale Next Week

Samsung has partnered with LG Telecom to launch the Galaxy S10 5G in the South Korean market.

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Pixel Launcher to Get Digital Wellbeing Integration in Android Q: Report

Samsung Galaxy S10e Review

Facebook challenges Belgian tracking ban

The company faces a fine of 250,000 euros per day for not complying with a request to delete personal data.

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Asus ZenFone 6 Purportedly Receives Wi-Fi Certification Ahead of May 16 Launch

Asus ZenFone 6 is rumoured to come with a bezel-less display.

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Brexit, Lyft, College Basketball: Your Friday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

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iOS 12.3, tvOS 12.3 Public Beta 1 Released, Includes Updated Apple TV App

The Long Run: How Joe Biden Struggled with Abortion Rights for Decades

Mr. Biden voted to allow states to overturn Roe v. Wade in 1982, then later voted against it. His back-and-forth over abortion has been a hallmark of his career.

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Bernie Sanders Says ‘No’ to Incrementalism, Highlighting Divide Among Democrats

The Vermont senator’s stance underscores a debate among Democrats over the best way to reclaim power: big, bold change or incremental measures?

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They Let a Sick Inmate Die in a Van. Now They Won’t Pay His Family $650,000.

The prisoner transport business has a poor safety record. Here’s how one company has dodged responsibility in the death of an inmate.

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e to Receive 25W Fast Charging Support via OTA Update Next Month: Report

Oppo Reno TENAA Listing Tips Specifications, Video Details Periscope Camera Design

Oppo Reno is listed to sport a Snapdragon 710 processor, 6.4-inch display, and a 3,680mAh battery.

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Google I/O 2019 Schedule Released, Sessions Include Android Q, Google Assistant, Stadia, AR, and More

Poco F1, Vivo V11 Pro, Realme 2 Pro, Others Get Discounts, Exchange Offers in Flipkart Qualcomm Snapdragon Days Sale

L. Douglas Wilder, Ex-Governor of Virginia, Accused of Sexual Harassment by College Student

A 22-year-old woman accused Mr. Wilder, the country’s first elected African-American governor, of kissing her without her consent in 2017.

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On Politics: It’s Trump’s Economy

Between trade, taxes and the Federal Reserve, President Trump is getting what we wants in the economy. But it may not last.

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Dealing Another Blow to Trump, Federal Judge Strikes Down Rule Skirting Requirements of Health Act

The ruling was the second big defeat this week for the president’s health care agenda, as he has sought to use the courts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

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Supreme Court Stays Execution of Buddhist Inmate

Prison officials in Texas had rejected the inmate’s request that his spiritual adviser be present in the execution chamber, a decision his lawyers said violated the Constitution.

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Wisconsin School Bans Mock Cheerleading Awards After Harassment Accusations

Awards for “Big Booty” and ”Big Boobie” will no longer be given to high school cheerleaders after they were challenged by parents and the A.C.L.U.

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Trump: ‘The Collusion Delusion Is Over’

President Trump was celebratory in Grand Rapids, Mich., at his first rally since the release of the report by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III.

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Disaster Relief Bill at an Impasse Over Puerto Rico Aid

Senate Democrats may block legislation proposed by their Republican counterparts that would allocate billions of dollars across the country, citing a push for more aid for Puerto Rico’s recovery.

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Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2, Realme C1 Start Receiving Software Update With March Android Security Patch

Realme has started rolling out new ColorOS updates for Realme 2 Pro, Realme C1, and Realme 2 smartphones.

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iPhone XR Refresh's Purported Schematic Shows Triple Rear Cameras; Might Be Associated With iPhone 11

MIUI 11 to Pack Redesigned Icons, Monochrome Low Power Mode, and More

Jio Acquiring Conversational AI Platform Haptik for Rs. 200 Crores: Report

Huawei Posts Record Smartphone Sales Despite US Pressure

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Trump’s Pick for No. 3 Post at Justice Dept. Withdraws From Consideration

Jessie K. Liu is said to have faced opposition from the Senate Judiciary Committee because some members believed she was not a conservative enough choice.

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European Court Rules Against 9/11 Victims Seeking $1.6 Billion From Iran

At issue in the ruling is the post-World War II practice of keeping governments immune from lawsuits.

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Trump to Speak in Michigan at First Rally Since Mueller Report

Grand Rapids, where he will speak, holds special meaning for the president as the site of his final campaign rally before his upset victory in 2016. He won Michigan in 2016 by less than 11,000 votes.

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Lyft, President Trump, M.L.B.: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Buttigieg Boomlet

Many in the media have gone bananas for Mayor Pete Buttigieg. But are real people — i.e., voters — feeling the same? Plus, Wayne Messam enters the race.

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Stephen Moore’s Unpaid Taxes Underscore Trump’s Vetting Woes

The president’s pick for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors says a $75,000 tax lien is a “huge miscalculation.”

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Trump, in Abrupt Pivot, Says Funding for Special Olympics Will Continue

The president’s budget is highly unlikely to win approval in Congress, but the Special Olympics funding enjoys broad support among Republicans and Democrats.

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Border Officer’s Secret in Arizona: He Was Undocumented

Marco A. De La Garza Jr. was an officer with Customs and Border Protection from 2012 to 2018. But his Texas birth certificate was fraudulent.

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Black Lawyer Says He Was Detained on the Job and Accused of Being a Suspect

Rashad James, who works for Maryland Legal Aid, filed a complaint this week asking for the deputy who detained him to be investigated.

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Demands for Adam Schiff’s Head Highlight Chasm That Only Widened With Mueller’s Conclusion

Republicans on the Intelligence Committee called on its chairman, Representative Adam B. Schiff, to resign. He accused them of turning a blind eye to President Trump’s wrongdoing.

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N.S.A. Contractor Arrested in Biggest Breach of U.S. Secrets Pleads Guilty

The contractor, Harold Martin, was arrested in 2016, but investigators never found evidence that he had shared stolen classified information with anyone.

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Why Don’t More American Men Get Vasectomies?

It’s vasectomy season in the United States. But American women get sterilized at higher rates.

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14 Officers Indicted on Assault or Cover-Up Charges in Beating of Black Men

Twelve current and two former officers are accused of beating four black men after a barroom dispute in Springfield, Mass., or participating in a cover-up of the assault.

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Matter: The Plague Killing Frogs Everywhere Is Far Worse Than Scientists Thought

As a threat to wildlife, an amphibian fungus has become “the most deadly pathogen known to science.”

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Fifth Grader Dies After Fight at School in South Carolina, Officials Say

The student had gotten into a fight with another fifth grader at school and died two days later, officials in Colleton County said.

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The Jussie Smollett Case: Key Questions

The convoluted affair surrounding one of the stars of the television series “Empire” has taken many surprising turns. Though the charges against him have been dropped, the story is far from over.

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Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination With Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says

The Department of Housing and Urban Development sued the company for violating the federal Fair Housing Act by limiting who sees ads based on characteristics like race, religion and national origin.

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Weather Channel Is Sued Over Fatal Crash Involving Storm Chasers

Corbin Jaeger was killed in 2017 when two storm chasers ran a stop sign at about 70 miles per hour, the lawsuit says. All three died in the crash.

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In 2020 Southern Primaries, Victory for Democrats Begins with Black Women

Kamala Harris and Beto O’Rourke took different approaches, but they both reached out to black women in campaign swings through the South recently.

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Grindr Is Owned by a Chinese Firm, and the U.S. Is Trying to Force It to Sell

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is forcing a Chinese company to sell its stake in Grindr, a gay dating app, over national security concerns.

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Supreme Court Refuses to Block Ban on Bump Stocks

Challengers said the Trump administration exceeded its authority in banning the devices, which the Justice Department has said helps transform semiautomatic weapons into fully automatic machine guns.

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Chad - where social media has been cut for a year

Activists in Chad are demanding that the government restore access to social media after it was cut a year ago.

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R. Kelly Accuser Gives Her Account Publicly for First Time

Lanita Carter, one of the women the R&B singer is charged with abusing, told “CBS This Morning” that he demanded oral sex, then masturbated and spat on her face.

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At Age 71, She Has Never Felt Pain or Anxiety

Scientists discovered a previously unidentified genetic mutation in a Scottish woman. They hope it could lead to the development of new pain treatment.

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Pennsylvania Police Chief Charged in Child Rape Case

After a girl reported sexual abuse, it took seven years for criminal charges to be brought against two suspects, including the Weissport police chief.

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This is America. Do You Belong Here? Navigating the Checkpoints of the Southwest Border

In this week’s Crossing the Border newsletter, a Times reporter answers the question: “Are you an American citizen?” Again and again and again.

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Arizona Lawmaker Under Fire for Anti-Immigrant Remarks Resigns Amid Inquiry Into Old Sex Charges

The former state representative, David Stringer, faced an ethics committee investigation into reports that he was charged with sex crimes in the 1980s.

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Mueller Report Exceeds 300 Pages, Raising Questions About Four-Page Summary

The report submitted by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, was more than 300 pages, raising more questions about the four-page summary of the attorney general.

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Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination via Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says

David Bernhardt, Former Oil Lobbyist and Trump’s Pick to Lead Interior Dept., Faces Senate Panel

Lawmakers must decide whether Mr. Bernhardt, who has faced conflict-of-interest criticisms, is the right person to oversee some 500 million acres of public land as well as the nation’s coastal waters.

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Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination via Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says

Woman in R. Kelly Sex Case Gives Her Account Publicly for the First Time

Amy Klobuchar Proposes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

The first policy rollout of Ms. Klobuchar’s campaign for president would fix a wide range of the country’s infrastructure, from roads and bridges to water systems and internet access.

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News Analysis: Trump Owns the Economy Now, for Better or Worse

Economic growth in 2018 was revised down slightly to 3 percent from 3.1 percent. The slowing economy poses a test for the president’s policies.

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Trump’s Fed Pick Owes $75,000 in Unpaid Federal Taxes

Court records reveal a lien against Stephen Moore, an economic adviser whom the president said last week he would nominate to the Fed’s Board of Governors.

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To Barbara Bush, Donald Trump Represented ‘Greed, Selfishness’

A new biography of the former first lady also quotes a family insider confirming a long-lasting affair between former President George Bush and an aide.

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Boeing Faces Capitol’s Glare as It Presses to Fix the 737 Max

The changes would give pilots more control and make it less likely that faulty data can set off a reaction, two issues at the center of investigations into two crashes.

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California Today: It’s Opening Day. He Made Sure Oakland Coliseum Was Ready.

Thursday: An interview with the Athletics’ head of stadium operations; Kamala Harris’s first big policy rollout; and “Us”

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Woman in R. Kelly Sex Case Gives Her Account Publicly for the First Time

Russia ‘Has to Get Out’ of Venezuela, Trump Says

President Trump met with with Fabiana Rosales, the wife of Juan Guaidó, on Wednesday. The White House recognizes Mr. Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president and has warned the Russian government to stay out of Venezuela.

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Pennsylvania Police Chief Charged in Child Rape Case

Oppo Reno Case Render Leaked, VP Brian Shen Confirms Variant with Snapdragon 855 SoC

Oppo A1K Spotted on Thailand Certification Site, Launch Appears Imminent

Grindr 'up for sale on security grounds'

The app's Chinese owner, Kunlun Group, is reportedly seen as a security risk by US authorities.

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Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Receiving March Security Updates in India: Reports

Huawei Mate 30 Confirmed to Already Be in Testing, Will Launch September or October

Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2, Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones, Mi 2-in-1 USB Cable (30cm) to Go on Sale in India on April 4

Trump Criticizes Central American Nations a Day After U.S. Signed a Policing Agreement With Them

The Homeland Security chief said the agreement would confront the “root causes of the crisis on our border,” but Mr. Trump said the countries are doing “Nothing.”

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There’s No Afro Emoji. These Women Want to Change That.

“I want to create a space where we can bring that big-hair energy and celebrate our roots in digital spaces,” said one of the women behind a petition to add the emoji.

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Sony Xperia 2 Specifications Leaked, Tipped to Launch at IFA 2019

Salesforce.com sued over links to trafficking site

The software firm is accused of helping a site known to be involved in the trafficking of women.

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Trump Warns Russia to ‘Get Out’ of Venezuela

Russia, which landed two planes carrying military personnel in Caracas this week, has shown little sign of tamping down its involvement as the White House tries to oust President Nicolás Maduro.

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Sony Chairman, Former CEO Kazuo Hirai to Retire in June

Huawei Rebuked by Britain for Security Failings, More Flaws Disclosed

Amy Klobuchar Proposes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

Your Thursday Briefing

Theresa May, Betsy DeVos, Batman: Here’s what you need to know.

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Sony to Close Smartphone Plant in Beijing, Shift Production to Thailand

News Analysis: Trump Owns the Economy Now, for Better or Worse

If the president’s rosy predictions for economic growth fall short, he will get no help from Congress and has limited ability to blame the Fed.

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It’s ‘Boot-Edge-Edge.’ And He’s Making Waves in Democratic Presidential Race.

Pete Buttigieg may have a challenging last name and an unconventional résumé. But he’s drawing big crowds and has jumped to third place in a poll of Iowa voters.

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‘You Can’t Put It Behind You’: School Shootings Leave Long Trail of Trauma

Three apparent suicides in Parkland, Fla., and Newtown, Conn., have alarmed people still grappling with the mental trauma created by school shootings.

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At War: ‘Swat the Kaiser’, Stork Stands and Grenade Throws: The History of Army Physical Fitness

To some, the Army’s new fitness test represents a forward-thinking approach to physical training for soldiers. But the same has been said of past standards that in hindsight were greatly influenced by cultural fads.

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Generation Z: Who They Are, in Their Own Words

They’re the most diverse generation in American history, and they’re celebrating their untraditional views on gender and identity.

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Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

The social media firm is under pressure after the New Zealand mosque attack was live-streamed.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Can Withstands Up to 200,000 Folds, Early User Feedback Reveals New Details

Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) With 19.5:9 Display, MediaTek Helio A22 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Y6 Prime (2019) price in Pakistan has been set at PKR 21,499 (roughly Rs. 10,600).

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Huawei P30 Wireless Charging 10W Qi-Certified Case Launched

Huawei P30 Wireless Charging Case comes with 10W charging support, which is lesser than the Huawei P30 Pro’s 15W wireless charging.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Rumoured to Ditch Physical Buttons in Favour of Force-Touch

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is now rumoured to ditch physical buttons altogether for a more seamless look.

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Xiaomi's Double-Folding Smartphone Prototype Showcased in New Video

Xiaomi has shared yet another video of its prototype foldable smartphone on Weibo.

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OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5 Open Beta Updates Bring Improvements for Photo Editor, Weather App, More

OnePlus continues to offer new software features and improvements, with its four most recent smartphones getting new Open Beta software updates

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

ZTE Lost $1 Billion in 2018 Despite Last Quarter Rebound

ZTE had expected a first-quarter net profit of CNY 800 million to CNY 1.2 billion, against a net loss of CNY 5.4 billion a year earlier.

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OnePlus 7 Case Render Leak Tips Pop-Up Selfie Camera, Triple Rear Cameras

OnePlus 7 is slated to launch soon, and may be powered by the latest Snapdragon 855 processor, sport a pop-up selfie camera.

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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL to Offer 64GB Storage, Iris Colour Variant: Report

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are reportedly getting close to their official unveiling.

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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Detailed Specifications Surface, Official User Manual Live

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core with model number SM-A260F has surfaced online with detailed specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Detailed Specifications Surface, Official User Manual Live

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core with model number SM-A260F has surfaced online with detailed specifications.

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Arizona Lawmaker Under Fire for Anti-Immigrant Remarks Resigns Amid Inquiry Into Old Sex Charges

On Politics: Inside the White House Fight Over Obamacare

Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, spent years in Congress saying the health care law should be repealed. He brought that argument to the Oval Office.

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Overlooked No More: Bessie Blount, Nurse, Wartime Inventor and Handwriting Expert

Blount invented a feeding device and taught amputee veterans to write with their teeth and their feet. She later became a forensic handwriting analyst.

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Monsanto Ordered to Pay $80 Million in Roundup Cancer Case

The jury found that Monsanto should be held liable for the man’s cancer because it failed to warn him about the herbicide’s cancer risks.

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Trump’s Fed Pick Owes $75,000 in Unpaid Federal Taxes

To Barbara Bush, Donald Trump Represented ‘Greed, Selfishness’

Huawei P30, P30 Pro, Watch GT Elegant, Watch GT Active, and More Announced: Event Highlights

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro are all set to be unveiled at the Chinese telecom giant’s press event today in Paris. Huawei event will start at 2:00pm CET (6:30pm IST).

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Samsung Galaxy A60 Specifications Detailed on TENAA, Includes a 32-Megapixel Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A60 is expected to debut globally on April 10.

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Huawei Sees Little Impact on Sales From US Broadside: Chairman

Huawei chairman Eric Xu said the US campaign against the Chinese company is having little impact on the its sales.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Pre-Orders in Europe Start April 26, Sales Begin May 3

Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday that it plans to release its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, in Europe and the UK in early May.

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Huawei P30, P30 Pro Launch Today: How to Watch Live Stream, Event Time, Expected Price and Specifications

Huawei P30, Huawei P30 Pro, Huawei P30 Lite smartphones will be unveiled at an event in Paris today. Here’s how to watch the Huawei launch event live stream.

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Apple, Qualcomm Wave 5G Flag in Bid for US Help in Dispute

Apple and Qualcomm finally agree on something: the importance of 5G mobile phone technology for the US.

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Poco F1 Gets System-Wide Dark Mode With MIUI 9.3.25 Global Beta Update: Report

The Poco F1 has reportedly started receiving the MIUI 9.3.25 Global Beta Update, which finally brings the system-wide dark mode.

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Samsung Says Drop in Chip Prices Will Hit Its Q1 Earnings

Samsung last week had said slack global economic growth and softer demand for memory chips would weigh on operations in 2019.

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Samsung Galaxy A20e Receives Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Certifications, Launch Appears Imminent

Samsung Galaxy A20e is expected to debut at the April 10 launch event that is taking place in Bangkok, Milan, and Sao Paulo.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro Exclusive to India, China, Xiaomi Executive Confirms

Xiaomi's Regional Director for Southeast Asia, John Chen said that the Redmi Note 7 Pro won't launch outside China and India, due to 'product strategy'.

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AirPower Spotted on Apple's AirPods Wireless Charging Case Retail Box

Apple announced the AirPower wireless charging mat back in September 2017, but it hasn't announced its availability so far.

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Redmi Note 5 Pro Gets Android Pie-Based MIUI 10 Beta Update, Stable Update Imminent

In February, the company took registrations for testing the Android Pie beta update on the Redmi Note 5 Pro, and it is now finally rolling out the first update.

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Redmi Go to Go on Sale Again in India Today: Price, Specifications

Redmi Go price in India has been set at Rs. 4,499. It will be available from 2pm IST via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

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Boeing Faces Capitol’s Glare as It Presses to Fix the 737 Max

Trump Warns Russia to ‘Get Out’ of Venezuela

Realme U1 Update Brings March Security Patch, Nightscape Mode Coming With Android Pie Update

Realme will also be rolling out Android 9 Pie for a handful of its smartphones in the first half of 2019

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Lawmakers Rough Up Pompeo Over Proposed State Department Cuts

In congressional testimony, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tried to defend a cut of more than 23 percent to a requested budget for the United States diplomatic apparatus.

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The Measles Emergency: What Are Religious Exemptions?

The outbreak has raised questions about why most states allow religious exemptions to vaccines requirements.

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Charlottesville Attacker Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime Charges

James Fields Jr. was previously convicted of murder for killing Heather Heyer when he drove into a crowd protesting a white nationalist rally in 2017.

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Why Did Mueller Bypass a Call on Obstruction? What We Know and Don’t

It is still unclear why the special counsel’s office did not render a judgment on whether President Trump illegally obstructed the Russia inquiry.

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Judge Blocks Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients in Arkansas and Kentucky

The ruling is a blow to the Trump administration, which has approved work requirements in eight states and is reviewing applications from eight others.

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Why Did Mueller Bypass a Call on Obstruction? What We Know and Don’t

It is still unclear why the special counsel’s office did not render a judgment on whether President Trump illegally obstructed the Russia inquiry.

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White House Memo: Trump Thrives in a Bubble That Made Other Presidents Feel Trapped

President Trump’s calendars show a clear pattern. He travels to states he won in 2016, speaks to crowds that are predisposed to like him and relies on Twitter for personal connection.

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Brexit, Boeing, Baseball: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Judge Blocks Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients in Arkansas and Kentucky

Janet Lieberman, 97, a Force in Community College Education, Dies

From its inception she was a guiding spirit at LaGuardia Community College in Queens with national influence in helping underserved students.

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On Washington: Frustrated Democrats Intensify Demand for Big Institutional Changes

Liberal activists are calling for ending the Senate filibuster and expanding the Supreme Court, but others in the Democratic Party are urging caution.

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Charlottesville Attacker Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes Charges

Governor of Puerto Rico Signs Executive Order Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Minors

The decision came after Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives refused to vote on a bill to prohibit the practice.

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In Divided White House, Trump Sided With Mulvaney in Push for Nullifying Obamacare

The decision by the Trump administration to push for a court-ordered demolition of the Affordable Care Act came after President Trump sided with his chief of staff over his lawyers.

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Jussie Smollett Case Unspools in Bizarre Narrative, With Chicago as the Backdrop

Chicago, a city riven by race, class, violence and secrecy, was the ideal setting for the saga surrounding the actor.

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Here’s What Jussie Smollett’s Community Service Looked Like

In explaining why they dropped charges against the “Empire” actor, prosecutors noted his record of volunteer work, including two recent days at Jesse Jackson’s organization.

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Jake Patterson Pleads Guilty in Jayme Closs Abduction

The man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl’s parents and then holding her captive for months faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted.

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Facebook Announces New Policy to Ban White Nationalist Content

Facebook said the policy change was based on a shift in its understanding of white nationalism, which it previously saw as different from white supremacy.

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Betsy DeVos Wants to Cut Special Olympics Funding. Here’s Why It Probably Won’t Happen.

A proposal to cut $17.6 million from the Special Olympics is drawing widespread opposition, but it’s unlikely to make it past Congress anyway.

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Jake Patterson Pleads Guilty in Jayme Closs Abduction

The man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl’s parents and then holding her captive for months faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted.

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The Long Run: ‘Newark’s Original Sin’ and the Criminal Justice Education of Cory Booker

Mr. Booker’s road from enforcer to reformer began with rocky oversight of the Newark Police Department.

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Here’s What Jussie Smollett’s Community Service Looked Like

Jussie Smollett Case Unspools in Bizarre Narrative, With Chicago as the Backdrop

Chicago, a city riven by race, class, violence and secrecy, was the ideal setting for the saga surrounding the actor.

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Limiting Agency Power, a Goal of the Right, Gets Supreme Court Test

Justice Stephen G. Breyer said, half-joking, that he feared “the greatest judicial power grab since Marbury v. Madison” as the justices took on an issue they saw as momentous.

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Jussie Smollett Case Unspools in Bizarre Narrative, With Chicago as the Backdrop

Chicago, a city riven by race, class, violence and secrecy, was the ideal setting for the saga surrounding the actor.

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In Divided White House, Trump Sided With Mulvaney in Push for Nullifying Health Act

Britain's 'bullied' chatbots fight back

Chatbot designers are writing witty responses to abusive messages.

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British-Canadian AI expert Geoffrey Hinton wins Turing Award

Geoffrey Hinton shares this year's award with two other leading figures in artificial intelligence.

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U.K. Defends Buying $16 Million New York Penthouse for Diplomat

The full-floor apartment near the United Nations will be the residence of Antony Phillipson, the British consul general and trade commissioner for North America.

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Mammy Jars Make a Mockery of Black People. Why Are They Still Collected?

Racist objects, created as propaganda tools during the Jim Crow era, reflect ugly stereotypes about black people. Yet some people see nostalgia, not dehumanization, in the memorabilia.

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Live Briefing: Boeing and F.A.A. Hearings: Live Updates

Congressional committees are holding hearings on Wednesday dealing with federal oversight of the aviation industry. Boeing executives are also meeting with pilots, airline executives and regulators.

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California Today: Which Cities in California Have the Most Young People?

Wednesday: A look at which cities have the biggest percentages of young people; Democrats target health care; March Fong Eu gets her due.

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Lenovo Z6 Pro May Be Able to Produce 100-Megapixel Images, VP Reportedly Hints

Lenovo VP Chang Cheng has posted about the Z6 Pro using a Chinese hashtag which is said to translate to 100-megapixels.

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As Boeing Confronted a Swelling Crisis, It Had Little to Say

Public comments from the company have been relatively sparse while an outcry grew after a second deadly crash involving one of its planes.

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OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 3 Reportedly Getting Android Pie Beta Update in China With New HydrogenOS Version

OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 3 are currently running Android 8.0 Oreo with OxygenOS in the global markets.

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OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 3 Reportedly Getting Android Pie Beta Update in China With New HydrogenOS Version

OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 3 are currently running Android 8.0 Oreo with OxygenOS in the global markets.

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Blink Play Fitness-Focused Earphones Launched in India

The Bluetooth earphones connect with the Blink Fit app to offer advanced fitness tracking features, alongside the basic audio functionality.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ Affected by LTE Connectivity Issues in the US, Some Users Report

Samsung Galaxy S10+ facing LTE connectivity issues on certain networks in the US, some users have reported.

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Twitter birth-year hoax locks users out of accounts

The social network says that changing your birth year to 2007 won't launch a colourful design on the site.

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Road safety: UK set to adopt vehicle speed limiters

The EU plans to make the technology mandatory from 2022 and the UK says it will follow suit.

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Huawei P30 Lite With Triple Rear Cameras, Kirin 710 SoC Up for Pre-Orders Ahead of Launch

Huawei P30 Lite price in the Philippines is set at PHP 16,990 (roughly Rs. 22,200).

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What the Mayor, the Police and the Prosecutor Had to Say After the Jussie Smollett Charges Were Dropped

The contradictory statements from the city’s leadership show how tangled and inflammatory the case has become.

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Huawei Says It's Eyeing a 10 Percent Share of the Indian Premium Smartphone Market

Huawei is aiming to make a serious dent into the growing premium smartphone market in India with its newly-launched P30 and P30 Pro devices.

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Vivo S1 With Helio P70 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras, 25-Megapixel Pop-Up Selfie Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo S1 will carry a price tag of CNY 2,298 (roughly Rs. 24,500) for the sole 6GB + 128GB storage model.

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Aluminium firm cyber-attack cost at least £25.6m

Norsk Hydro is still recovering from the attack, with one part of the company remaining "at a standstill".

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Your Wednesday Briefing

Boeing, Jussie Smollett, Measles: Here’s what you need to know.

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Huawei P30 Pro Receives Highest Ever DxOMark Score of 112

Huawei P30 Pro also aced the photo segment with an impressive score of 119. DxOMark lauds the phone for its high quality zoom and bokeh rendering.

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'Newark’s Original Sin’: The Criminal Justice Education of Cory Booker

Mr. Booker’s road from enforcer to reformer began with rocky oversight of the Newark Police Department.

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Gillibrand Discloses 2018 Taxes, Pushing 2020 Rivals to Follow Suit

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand disclosed earning $218,000 in 2018 through her salary and a book deal, and urged rival Democrats to reveal their finances.

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South of the Wall, North of the Border: Life in Texas’ No Man’s Land

Along the Rio Grande, the border fence may be a mile or more from the river, leaving some American homes and jobs in an isolated buffer zone.

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Steve King, Facing Backlash From Both Parties, Fights for Political Life

The Iowa Republican’s racist language has attracted scorn and political challengers, but he is aggressively reasserting his presence in his congressional district.

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For China, a Long and Painful History Lingers Over Trade Talks With U.S.

China’s surrender to Western powers after the first Opium War helps explain Beijing’s interest for a global trading order that works more on its terms, historians say.

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At War: This New Generation of Weapons Could Mean More Covert Airstrikes Around the World

The United States has been dropping munitions on Shabab insurgents in Somalia using a dispenser called the common launch tube, which could enable the Pentagon to turn virtually any aircraft into a high-tech gunship.

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Lens: Tintype Portraits of Old-Time Musicians from Appalachia

Traveling around Appalachia in her mobile dark room, Lisa Elmaleh chronicles the people preserving an unglamorous American tradition.

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Huawei P30 Pro vs Huawei P30: What's the Difference

The Huawei P30 Pro comes with a larger display, an additional time-of-flight sensor, and a larger battery as well.

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Mi 9X Price, Specifications Leaked, Launch Tipped for April

Xiaomi Mi 9X leak tips price, specifications, and release date of the China variant of the Mi A3

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As Boeing Confronted a Swelling Crisis, It Had Little to Say

Public comments from the company have been relatively sparse while an outcry grew after a second deadly crash involving one of its planes.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Huawei FreeLace, FreeBuds Lite Wireless Headphones Announced; Huawei Watch GT Active, Elegant Edition Debut as Well

Huawei FreeLace wireless headphones with a price tag of EUR 99 (roughly Rs. 7,700) will go on sale in select countries starting April 11.

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Redmi Go to Go on Sale for Fourth Time via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home Stores Today at 2pm

Redmi Go price in India has been set at Rs. 4,499. It will be available from 2pm IST on March 27 2019 via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

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On Politics: Democrats Pivot to Protecting Affordable Care Act

The Trump administration has asked an appeals court to invalidate the law. If it does, 21 million people could lose their health insurance.

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Apple Escapes One Import Ban in Qualcomm Fight, Faces Another

Qualcomm has fired multiple legal shots at Apple aiming to use patents to get an import ban on the iPhone. In separate rulings Tuesday, one hit and one missed.

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Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7 to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Mi.com

Redmi Note 7 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model, while Redmi Note 7 price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the base, 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant.

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Parents Cannot Sue San Francisco Over Kathryn Steinle’s Killing, U.S. Court Rules

Ms. Steinle, 32, was fatally shot by an undocumented immigrant who had been freed by the San Francisco sheriff less than three months earlier.

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Victim of Clergy Abuse in Pennsylvania Receives $2 Million Settlement

The priest who pleaded guilty to abuse is one of only two who have faced criminal charges since a grand jury report listed more than 300 offenders.

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Joe Biden Says He Regrets Role in Anita Hill Hearing

Mr. Biden acknowledged the part he played in the 1991 Supreme Court hearings, reckoning with a part of his past that could be a vulnerability for his 2020 candidacy.

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Huawei Enjoy 9S With Kirin 710 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched; Enjoy 9e, Tablet M5 Youth Edition Debut as Well

Huawei Enjoy 9S price in China starts at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 15,400) for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage option.

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Vivo Nex S Starts Receiving Android 9 Pie Update With UI, Camera Improvements: Report

Vivo Nex S was launched alongside the Vivo Nex A back in June last year.

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e Start Receiving Software Update with March Security Patch, Improved Wireless Powershare

Samsung is rolling out an update to the Galaxy S10 series which brings the March security patch and improvements to the Wireless PowerShare

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