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After a bizarre trial that saw no mention of Russia, the jury in former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort’s fraud trial is still deliberating, spelling bad news for Robert Mueller’s “Russiagate” prosecutors.
- Semper fat? Marine Corps to overhaul chow bid to curb obesity
No more burgers or beer? The fitness-obsessed US Marine Corps is rolling out a color-coded food labeling scheme in a bid to trim the fat and fight the growing problem of its members being classified as overweight or obese. - Super-hawk John Bolton and ‘Agent Butina’ connection is the Democrats’ new Russiagate target
More than eighteen months into Russiagate and with little evidence of ‘collusion’ between Donald Trump and Russia coming to light, Democrats seem to be scrambling for wins — and no one appears to be off-limits. - Black schoolgirl sent home from Louisiana Christian school over ‘unnatural’ hairstyle (VIDEO)
An African-American girl in Louisiana was banned from classes at a Christian school because her “unnatural” hair extensions are against the rules. A new hairstyle didn’t satisfy school bosses and her parents removed the child. - Trump accuses New York Mayor DeBlasio of ‘stealing’ campaign slogan
President Donald Trump has blasted the New York mayor as having “no imagination” for pinching his 2020 campaign slogan: ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’ in a tweet. Bill DeBlasio snapped back.
- Semper fat? Marine Corps to overhaul chow bid to curb obesityNo more burgers or beer? The fitness-obsessed US Marine Corps is rolling out a color-coded food labeling scheme in a bid to trim the fat and fight the growing problem of its members being classified as overweight or obese.
- Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen makes plea deal with prosecutors
Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors on charges including campaign finance violations, bank fraud and tax evasion. - Jury finds former Trump manager Manafort guilty on 8 counts, mistrial declared in 10
The Virginia jury deliberating the 18 federal charges against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort could only reach consensus on 8 counts, finding him guilty. The judge has declared a mistrial on the 10 remaining counts. - Black schoolgirl sent home from Louisiana Christian school over ‘unnatural’ hairstyle (VIDEO)An African-American girl in Louisiana was banned from classes at a Christian school because her “unnatural” hair extensions are against the rules. A new hairstyle didn’t satisfy school bosses and her parents removed the child.
- ‘Faith-based attribution': Microsoft unable to identify those behind pre-midterm hacking – experts
Microsoft’s claim that it had identified an entity behind a recent phishing attack as a Kremlin-linked group is most likely hollow, as the tech-giant couldn’t have adequately verified the hacker’s identity, experts have told RT. - Nationwide US prison strike demands end to ‘slave labor’ & ‘racist’ sentencing
Inmates across several US states are launching a three-week prison strike, protesting what they call racist sentencing laws, inhumane conditions, and lack of pay for prison labor that amounts to slavery. - Super-hawk John Bolton and ‘Agent Butina’ connection is the Democrats’ new Russiagate targetMore than eighteen months into Russiagate and with little evidence of ‘collusion’ between Donald Trump and Russia coming to light, Democrats seem to be scrambling for wins — and no one appears to be off-limits.
- Plane blows out tires at New Jersey airport, makes emergency landing in New York
A private jet carrying rapper Post Malone has made a successful landing in New York after it had blown out two of the tires during takeoff in New Jersey. - First 'Russiagate' trial shaking? Jury slow to reach Manafort verdictAfter a bizarre trial that saw no mention of Russia, the jury in former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort’s fraud trial is still deliberating, spelling bad news for Robert Mueller’s “Russiagate” prosecutors.
- Trump accuses New York Mayor DeBlasio of ‘stealing’ campaign sloganPresident Donald Trump has blasted the New York mayor as having “no imagination” for pinching his 2020 campaign slogan: ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’ in a tweet. Bill DeBlasio snapped back.
- #MeToo hero Asia Argento denies sexual assault of 17yo actor despite massive payout
The #MeToo figurehead and actor Asia Argento has denied accusations she sexually assaulted former co-star Jimmy Bennett. The alleged hush money she gave him was an act of compassion, she said. - 'No evidence', but Russian Fancy Bears are doing it again (p.s. here's our new product) - Microsoft
With pre-midterm frenzy heating up, Microsoft said it thwarted a phishing attack by a group “widely associated” with Russia — and despite not providing much hard evidence, used the incident to advertise a new privacy product.
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