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What to Know About National Thowheeth Jama'ath, the Group Suspected in the Sri Lanka Easter Attacks
Sri Lankan officials have said the Islamist militant group National Thowheeth Jama'ath is responsible for Easter Sunday bombing attacks in the island nation that killed at least 290 people and injured 500 more. Rajitha Senaratne, the country's health minister, said the seven suicide bombers who carried out the attacks were Sri Lankan citizens affiliated with the domestic group, but that authorities suspect foreign ties as well. Very little is known about National Thowheeth Jama'ath, according to Alan Keenan, a senior Sri Lanka analyst with the International Crisis Group.
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Alleged commander of militia reportedly said group was training to assassinate Clinton, Obama
Larry Mitchell Hopkins, 69, the alleged "commander" of an armed militia group accused of illegally detaining migrants in New Mexico near the United States-Mexico border, made an initial appearance in federal court in Las Cruces on Monday morning. Larry Mitchell Hopkins, 69, who goes by the name of Johnny Horton Jr., is allegedly the leader of a militia based at his home in a trailer park in northern New Mexico. A federal complaint document stated that the FBI began looking into Hopkin's group at least two years ago and had reports that he had made threats against Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and George Soros.
- WorldThe Daily Beast
Professor Who Scanned All of Notre Dame Died Months Before Fire
Few people outside certain techie and cultural heritage circles had ever heard about self-described 'gadget geek' Andrew Tallon's work until Monday, when Notre Dame cathedral in Paris went up in a cloud of smoke. Tallon, a Belgium-born Vassar College art professor who died six months ago at the age of 49, of terminal brain cancer, was the first—and the last—person to digitally scan the entire 850-year-old cathedral.
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Islamic State behind attack on Saudi security north of Riyadh: Arabiya TV
The assailants who attacked a state security building northwest of Riyadh on Sunday are Saudi militants who belong to Islamic State, Saudi-owned Arabiya TV said in a tweet, citing its own correspondent. Saudi state media said authorities thwarted the attack by four militants targeting the Mabaheth (domestic intelligence) station in Zulfi, a small city about 250 km (155 miles) northwest of the capital Riyadh. There has been no Islamic State claim of responsibility for the attack so far, and the authorities did not officially identify the assailants.
NewsAssociated PressThe Latest: 12 students,1 teacher killed honored at ceremony
A ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting has ended with the names of 12 students and a teacher killed being read aloud, accompanied by the release of white doves. Frank DeAngelis, who was the school's principal during the 1999 shooting, said he begins every morning by reciting the victims' names. Saturday's ceremony ended a three-day slate of somber gatherings honoring the victims and lending support to survivors, the school and victims' families.
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Tiger attacks zookeeper in front of visitors: 'He is a wild animal and was acting on instinct'
A beautiful spring morning at the Topeka Zoo in Kansas turned tragic when a male Sumatran tiger attacked a keeper, inflicting wounds that sent her to a hospital. Although keepers are never supposed to be in the same space as the tigers, they found themselves together in the outdoor habitat that morning for reasons under investigation. "There's some sort of error that occurred here," said Brendan Wiley, the zoo's director, told a news conference.
PoliticsYahoo NewsTrump lawyer Giuliani says 'there's nothing wrong with taking information from Russians'
President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani appears on "Meet the Press" in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. Defending President Trump's campaign for its willingness to accept help from Russia in the 2016 presidential election, Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said there was “nothing wrong” with a campaign taking information from foreign sources. “Any candidate in the whole world, in America, would take information,” Giuliani told CNN's Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” on Sunday.
- Lifestylemotorious
Land Rover's Unsung Heroes Hit Big Anniversaries For 2019!
We remember when these models were new! Check out the significant milestone anniversaries these Land Rovers have for 2019 Four anniversaries sure to resonate with Land Rover enthusiasts the world over will be celebrated at the upcoming 2019 Land Rover Legends show. The event is due to take place over the weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May at Bicester Heritage, a former WWII RAF station in Oxfordshire UK, which has hosted numerous historic motoring events in recent years.
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How 11 People Are Trying to Stop Fake News in the World's Largest Election
One of the operations most vital to Facebook Inc. at this moment is a world away from its Menlo Park, California, headquarters, and in more ways than one. This is Boom Live, one of seven tiny fact-checking firms at the heart of Facebook's efforts to rebuild some of its credibility during India's elections. Based on the early tallies, more than 60 percent of India's 900 million eligible voters are expected to cast ballots between now and May 19, as the center-left Congress Party tries to seize power from the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party.
WorldAFP'Big-hearted' US technician among Sri Lanka dead
A "big-hearted" technician who was visiting Sri Lanka for work was among at least four Americans killed in the Easter attacks on churches and hotels, his employer said Monday. Dieter Kowalski, who worked for British educational and publishing company Pearson, wrote a final Facebook posting as he flew out Friday from his base in Denver. See you soon Sri Lanka!" wrote the 40-year-old Wisconsin native.
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Jussie Smollett's brother: 'Empire' star is experiencing 'post trauma' and 'night terrors'
The "Empire" actor made headlines on Jan. 29 when he reported he was attacked by two men yelling racial and homophobic slurs. "Within less than three months, his life has been turned upside down as my family and I have witnessed him endure unrelenting attacks to his character and reputation," wrote JoJo Smolett, the head of a nonprofit that helps disabled people enter America's work force. Prosecutors dropped all charges against Smollett on March 26, just weeks after he was indicted on 16 counts of disorderly conduct.
BusinessAFPIsrael's Netanyahu praises Trump move to end waivers on Iran oil
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised a White House announcement on Monday ending sanctions exemptions for Iran's oil customers, calling it "of great importance" in boosting pressure on Tehran. "The decision by President (Donald) Trump and the United States administration is of great importance to increase the pressure on the Iranian terrorist regime," Netanyahu said in a statement. Iran is Israel's main enemy, and Netanyahu has been in full support of the Trump administration's aggressive stance against Tehran.
- BusinessCar and Driver
View Photos of the Vonnen Porsche 911 Hybrid
A pricey yet clever means to add big electric power to your Porsche. From Car and Driver
PoliticsFOX News VideosRep. Dan Kildee: The crisis in Central America is appearing at our border
As monthly apprehensions of illegal immigrants on the border hits a 12-year high, Chief Deputy Whip Dan Kildee urges comprehensive reform of the immigration system.
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US STOCKS-Wall Street dips ahead of earnings deluge
U.S. stocks pulled back slightly on Monday as investors awaited a barrage of major earnings reports this week, the busiest this earnings season, while a jump in energy stocks kept losses in check. About a third of the S&P 500 companies, including Boeing Co , Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc, will report this week, determining whether investors should be concerned about the start of an earnings recession or whether back-to-back quarters of negative growth can be avoided. "Q1 earnings have largely been a pleasant surprise thus far, but have not ignited investor enthusiasm enough to move the needle in a meaningful way," Peter Kenny, founder of Strategic Board Solutions LLC in New York, wrote in a client note.
- PoliticsThe Independent
Democrats subpoena ex-White House counsel Don McGahn in wake of Mueller report findings
The chairman of the House judiciary committee has subpoenaed former White House counsel Don McGahn to force him to publicly testify next month, in the latest fallout following the release of the Mueller report. Representative Jerry Nadler, described Mr McGahn as “a critical witness to many of the alleged instances of obstruction of justice and other misconduct described in the special counsel's report”. Several other top allies to Donald Trump are expected to be subpoenaed to testify before Congress in addition to Mr McGahn, who stepped down from his post in October.
PoliticsYahoo News'We have a nation which has stunning injustices': Senate Democrats start new environmental push
The U.S. Senate will soon have an Environmental Justice Caucus, to be chaired by three Democrats: Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, Tom Carper of Delaware and Cory Booker of New Jersey, who is also competing for the 2020 presidential nomination. In an interview with Yahoo News, Duckworth said that the aim of the caucus will be to approach environmental issues with attention to matters of race and class. Oftentimes, black and brown communities are the ones that suffer the biggest consequences of pollution and a lack of enforcement on environmental issues.
- BusinessThe National Interest
Here's An Idea: The Air Force Builds 200 B-21 Stealth Bombers
The B-21 has disappeared into the “black” world of military technology, and will only reemerge when the bomber is ready. On October 27, 2015, nearly thirty-four years to the day after Northrop Grumman was awarded the contract to develop the first stealth bomber, the U.S. Air Force awarded Northrop a contract for a new bomber: the B-21 Raider. In invoking the Doolittle Raid, the Air Force is drawing attention to attack's audacious nature, the strategic and tactical surprise, and the epic distances General Doolittle and his “raiders” flew to accomplish their mission.
- WorldThe Telegraph
'Easter massacre': How the world reacted to Sri Lanka terror attacks
Religious and world leaders have condemned a series of blasts in Sri Lanka that killed almost 300 people on Sunday, including dozens of foreigners - with British, Dutch and American citizens among them. Two Muslim groups in Sri Lanka also condemned the church attacks. The Muslim Council of Sri Lanka said it mourned the loss of innocent people in the blasts by extremists who seek to divide religious and ethnic groups.
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75+ Perfect Mother's Day Gifts For $50 or Less
Show the amazing mothers in your life how much you care with these thoughtful (and affordable! gifts. From Woman's Day
WorldAFPSerbia pledges 1 million euros for Notre-Dame restoration
Serbia on Monday said it will donate one million euros to help restore Notre-Dame Cathedral, after pro-government tabloids said the fire was "God's punishment" to France. The gift comes after two tabloids, Alo and Informer, said the blaze was divine retribution after Kosovo's flag was displayed inside the cathedral during World War I centennial commemorations in Paris last year. Serbia does not recognise the independence of Kosovo, a former southern province that broke away in a 1998-99 war.
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Target recalling nearly half million wooden toys because of possible choking hazard
Target is voluntarily recalling Bullseye's Playground wooden toy vehicles due to a choking hazard. The recall includes about 495,000 wooden toys sold between October and November 2018, according to the recall notice posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website. "There have been four reports of the wheels detaching including a report of a missing wheel when opened," the notice states.
CelebrityReutersAt Easter mass, Parisians pray for Notre-Dame's swift restoration
The archbishop of Paris, Michel Aupetit, began the service by drawing a parallel between the planned reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral and the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, celebrated every year by Christians at Easter. "We will rise up again and our cathedral will rise up again," he told the congregation, which included the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, and the head of the Paris fire service, General Jean-Claude Gallet. The mass had originally been scheduled to be held at Notre-Dame, whose spire was destroyed and its roof gutted in Monday's blaze as rescuers put their lives at risk to salvage the rest of the centuries-old cathedral and its priceless artifacts.
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Tell USA TODAY: What was an overlooked sign in a toxic relationship you can point to now?
About nine in 10 Americans said "love" was an important reason to get married, according to the Pew Research Center. Toxic relationships take different forms, from controlling behavior to extreme codependency to actual physical or emotional violence. To those who were in toxic relationships, what was an overlooked sign you can point to now?
- PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Seth Moulton, the 20th Declared Democratic Candidate, Enters 2020 Race
After spending time in early-voting states over the past few months, he announced his candidacy on Good Morning America, officially becoming the 20th candidate to compete for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. His campaign will emphasize organizing young people and veterans on the ground and aides to Moulton say they've heard positive receptions to a younger candidate who can focus on issues of national security, defense, and foreign policy in contrast to President Trump.
