Leading directors of global cinema to compete at Cannes

Added 04-18-19 08:03:02am EST - “Cannes Film Festival organizers have announced its 2019 line up, which pits revered directors such as Ken Loach, Jim Jarmusch, Terrence Malick, and Pedro Almod” - Washingtontimes.com

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Major automakers fear Trump 'grenade' - imposing U.S. auto tariffs

Added 04-17-19 07:03:01pm EST - “Major automakers are bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy and auto sales,...” - Reuters.com

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: I invited Barr to the Bronx to talk climate change. He said no.

Added 04-18-19 10:04:02am EST - “Ocasio-Cortez continued to tease? a Kentucky Republican lawmaker? for backpedaling on his invitation for her to visit the Bluegrass State.” - News.yahoo.com

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American Express first-quarter profit falls 5 percent

Added 04-18-19 08:03:02am EST - “Credit card issuer American Express Co said on Thursday its quarterly profit fel...” - Reuters.com

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Cops release footage of Aurora, Illinois, warehouse shooting

Added 04-18-19 03:18:01am EST - “Video that shows the moment police officers stormed a warehouse where a disgruntled ex-employee had killed five people in a mass shooting in Illinois was made public Wednesday. The video shows gunm?” - Nypost.com

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Dem. candidate Dan McCready rescinds Ilhan Omar donation

Added 04-18-19 12:18:02am EST - “A Democratic candidate for Congress said Wednesday that he rescinded a donation to Rep. Ilhan Omar because he "vigorously disagrees" with her anti-Semitic comments. Dan McCready, a candidate for co?” - Nypost.com

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Study: Fentanyl-Related Deaths Spiked 122% In West Virginia

Added 04-17-19 05:29:02pm EST - “Fentanyl-related deaths have skyrocketed in West Virginia even as prescription-related opioid deaths declined, according to a new study.” - Stlouis.cbslocal.com

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Wisconsin Man Breaks Record By Watching 'Captain Marvel' 116 Times

Added 04-19-19 07:06:02am EST - “Chiropractor Steve Ruppel told TV station WSAW in Wausau, Wis., that it was the "most insane thing ever." That means something coming from Ruppel, who's broken other Guinness records.” - Npr.org

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Report: At least 13 dead in South Africa church collapse

Added 04-19-19 05:03:02am EST - “Local media in South Africa report that at least 13 people are dead after part of a church collapsed.” - Washingtontimes.com

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The new iPad Air gets its first big price drop at Amazon

Added 04-17-19 01:15:02pm EST - “Apple's new mid-range tablet is the best iPad for most users, and now's a good time to pick one up.” - Macworld.com

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