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Three held over fatal Leicester shop explosion

Police investigating fatal explosion in Leicester on Sunday arrest three men on suspicion of manslaughter from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EYAl3Z via IFTTT

UK's offer to EU nationals arriving during Brexit transition

The UK government says EU citizens arriving after Brexit day will be able to apply to stay permanently. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2oEWAoV via IFTTT

Prezzo set to close 100 restaurants in rescue attempt

The Italian restaurant chain is the latest firm to close stores as it tries to rescue the business. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GPDZOi via IFTTT

John Major blasts government Brexit strategy

Sir John Major talks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about his call for MPs to be given a free vote on Brexit and criticism of Theresa May's negotiating strategy. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CR9W6A via IFTTT

Kelly-Kushner tension simmers amid West Wing uncertainty

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The existing battle-lines between Jared Kushner and chief of staff John Kelly are further entrenched and new diplomatic challenges have arisen after the decision to downgrade Kushner's security clearance, people familiar with the matter say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2oyJkTi via IFTTT

Pupils versus teachers snowball fight

The primary school head teacher who let his pupils take on teachers in a snowball fight. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GTeDiB via IFTTT

Prosecutors directly link Netanyahu to another graft probe

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For the first time, prosecutors directly linked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to what is known as Case 4000, alleging he gave regulatory benefits worth up to 1 billion shekels (approximately $280 million) to his friend in exchange for favorable media coverage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2F9rgsy via IFTTT

She survived the school shooting but won't rejoin her classmates today. Here's why.

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Samantha Fuentes walks with a cane after a bullet pierced her thigh and shrapnel hit her legs and face during the deadly shooting at South Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2EYKMsq via IFTTT

Women TV writers ask, where are all the women TV writers?

An open letter asks why there are so few female writers working on major TV dramas. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F2GlZJ via IFTTT

Florida student reflects on first day back in class

Florida student Lyliah Skinner explains her feelings as she goes back to school two weeks after the shooting. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2FdjD4n via IFTTT

Meghan McCain: Trump CPAC comments were incredibly hurtful

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Cindy and Meghan McCain spoke out Wednesday against President Donald Trump's remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference last week, calling his remarks about Sen. John McCain "incredibly hurtful." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2t1ZkSJ via IFTTT

Poll: Most Americans want to keep DACA

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Support for continuing the DACA program remains high and bipartisan, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, and about six in 10 Americans say it is likely that it will wind up continuing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2HTxETp via IFTTT

NBA commissioner warns against tanking

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Waist size bigger heart attack risk in women, report says

Researchers say the waist-to-hip ratio is a better heart attack predictor than general obesity. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CN44eo via IFTTT

Reality Check: What does the EU Brexit draft reveal?

The European Commission publishes its draft withdrawal agreement. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CMWwZg via IFTTT

M1 minibus crash accused 'felt faint and stopped' in carriageway

Eight people were killed on the M1 shortly after Ryszard Masierak stopped his lorry in the inside lane. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2FaHmC3 via IFTTT

Icelandic first lady's charity shop chic

Eliza Reid, wife of country's president, attends film awards gala in Red Cross charity shop jacket. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2HUNKfy via IFTTT

Fox News Breaking News Alert

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Trump blasts Sessions for tapping an ‘Obama guy’ to investigate FISA abuse claims via FOX NEWS

Major US retailer pulls assault-style rifles

Dick's Sporting Goods is to stop selling the kind of gun used in the Florida school attack. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2FARu4R via IFTTT

Major calls for MPs to be given free vote on Brexit deal

The former PM says allowing MPs to vote with their "own conscience" will help heal divisions. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CrA0ZU via IFTTT

Harvey Weinstein: Ten women have now reported him to UK police

A 10th woman reports Harvey Weinstein to British police for alleged sexual assault. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F1y8VI via IFTTT

Universities should pay back fees for strike, says minister

Students should get money back for strike-hit lectures, says university minister. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EYWcfH via IFTTT

Scottish skier days double last season's total

Scotland's mountain snowsports centres have had more than double last's year's total number of skier days. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F8SXSb via IFTTT

PG Tips to switch to plastic-free teabags

The first eco-friendly pyramid teabags go on sale next week, making them fully recyclable. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2sYV7iE via IFTTT

Meghan Markle shares stage with royals to set out charity work

Ms Markle joins Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to set out their charitable vision. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F2hbKL via IFTTT

Jemma Lilley and Trudi Lenon murdered Aaron Pajich 'for pleasure'

The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CpOcCH via IFTTT

Prime Minister's Questions: The key bits and the verdict

Theresa May clashed with Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit - here are the key bits of their exchanges. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2HPAp7Y via IFTTT

Sea freezes over in Isle of Wight harbour

Temperatures on the Isle of Wight dipped to -6C (21F) overnight. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2oDEinF via IFTTT

Maplin collapses as rescue talks fail

The 200-store electronics retailer is unable to secure a sale of the business, its boss says. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BXDd2E via IFTTT

Toyota to build next generation of Auris in UK

It comes after the Japanese carmaker agreed a £240m investment in its Derbyshire plant last year. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2FbL4eY via IFTTT

Fox News Breaking News Alert

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Classes resume at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 2 weeks after deadly massacre via FOX NEWS

Meghan Markle says she will 'hit the ground running' to empower women in UK

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Prince Harry's bride-to-be Meghan Markle has said she will "hit the ground running" in her work to empower girls and women in the UK while speaking at an event in London on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2BWCO0f via IFTTT

Meghan Markle joins royals at charitable forum

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle all spoke at the first annual Royal Foundation Forum. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2otk5lt via IFTTT

In pictures: Snow hits the UK

Cold weather and heavy snow continue, causing disruption but also picturesque scenes from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2oxaTMO via IFTTT

Homeless in the snow: 'I hope I wake up in the morning'

Bryan Gilchrist says he woke up on Wednesday morning covered in an inch of snow. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F2tvuz via IFTTT

EU suggests 'common area' across Northern Ireland border

The EU unveils a legal draft of its agreement with the UK covering the Northern Ireland border. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CM1K7x via IFTTT

Peter Wrighton murder trial: Ex-soldier found guilty

A former soldier had admitted being in the area but denied murdering an 83-year-old dog walker. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2FHucKZ via IFTTT

Row over 'racist' Max Mosley by-election leaflet

Max Mosley denies any knowledge of 1961 by-election leaflet warning about "coloured immigration". from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F29Omk via IFTTT

Analysis: Are Trump supporters being dishonest with pollsters? Probably not.

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This past weekend Marquette University Law School Professor Charles Franklin published an interesting analysis of President Donald Trump's approval rating. He noted that Trump tends to do better in polls in which there isn't a live interviewer present. The Washington Post's Philip Bump (who put together some really good charts) pointed out that this difference could arise out of people, especially Democrats, being afraid to admit support for Trump because it is socially undesirable to say you're for Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2FdJ0TO via IFTTT