Daughter of aid worker beheaded by ISIS reads final texts at trial
Bethany Haines read out the last text message she would ever receive from her father, David Haines, before he was abducted and killed by ISIS over a decade ago.
Source: CBS News
Read MoreWhat does Jack Ma's return to the spotlight in China mean?
Analysts say the Alibaba founder's re-emergence could signal a policy change in Beijing.
Source: BBC
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Under new bill, Bigfoot could become California’s “official cryptid”
California has a lot of official symbols. But none are cryptids.
Source: Ars Technica
Read MoreUS says Trump-Putin meeting hinges on Ukraine war talks
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin depends on progress in talks on Ukraine, the top US diplomat said. The French president plans to warn …
Source: Deutsche Welle
Read MoreSenate adopts budget resolution after marathon vote-a-rama. Now what?
The Senate's budget framework is at odds with the House's approach, and both chambers ultimately have to be on the same page to get the legislation across the finish line.
Source: NPR
Read MoreAre white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say
As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear.
Source: Al Jazeera
Read MoreBonus season: how does yours measure up?
Our annual survey of FT readers shows bonus payouts are on the rise, but so too are tax concerns and school fees
Source: Financial Times
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Argentina court clears 3 accused in singer Liam Payne’s death
An Argentine court has cleared three of the five people accused of their alleged involvement in singer Liam Payne’s death, local media reported Thursday.
Source: NBC News
Read MoreApple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order
iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data
Source: Financial Times
Read MoreNew deal gives Amazon and MGM Studios creative control of the James Bond franchise
A new deal will see Amazon and MGM Studios take creative control over the James Bond series. Long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will step back, ending a …
Source: NBC News
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Robot with 1,000 muscles twitches like human while dangling from ceiling
A new humanoid robot prototype uses fluid-filled muscles to kick its legs while hanging.
Source: Ars Technica
Read MorePope Francis Is in a ‘Good Mood’ but ‘Not Out of Danger,’ His Doctors Say
As the pope enters his second week in a Rome hospital with a lung infection, his physicians said his condition was critical but not immediately life-threatening.
Source: New York Times
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