entertainment: February 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Cairo station fire: Train crash causes deadly blaze

At least 20 people are killed after a train hits a platform at Ramses Station and explodes in flames.

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Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks

Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released.

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Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner

The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa.

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Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.

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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019

Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia.

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When Kim responded to a foreign reporter

The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit.

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Kim and Trump start second day of talks

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks.

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Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.

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India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet

The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan.

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What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.

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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam.

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Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting".

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Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.

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Athens to open up ancient river

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground.

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The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution.

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Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai.

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Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue.

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What we've learnt from the Nigerian election

Five lessons from a controversial poll.

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Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela.

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Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?

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FOX NEWS: Groom choke-slams bride's 'ex-boyfriend' through a table at wedding reception

Groom choke-slams bride's 'ex-boyfriend' through a table at wedding reception

Where was the referee?!

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FOX NEWS: Florida fishermen reel in massive great white shark in rare catch: ‘I’m speechless’

Florida fishermen reel in massive great white shark in rare catch: ‘I’m speechless’

A roughly 10-foot, 700-pound great white shark was reeled to shore by fishermen in Navarre Beach, Fla., this week.

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FOX NEWS: Washington officials confirm case of crippling, highly infectious elk hoof disease in Blue Mountains

Washington officials confirm case of crippling, highly infectious elk hoof disease in Blue Mountains

At least one elk in Washington’s Blue Mountains has been confirmed to have a crippling and deforming condition known as elk hoof disease, state wildlife officials announced this week.

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FOX NEWS: Man roasted on Twitter for 'horrifying' tips on 'how to be a beautiful woman'

Man roasted on Twitter for 'horrifying' tips on 'how to be a beautiful woman'

“Remember, only a man can tell a woman how to act. You can use this list to vet women. If you show them this list and they become angry, that lets you know that they are harpies that you never want to breed with and that they would be terrible mothers."

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FOX NEWS: Return of 'Momo suicide challenge' sparks fear among parents

Return of 'Momo suicide challenge' sparks fear among parents

It’s been in other parts of the world, but may be trying to invade America.

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FOX NEWS: Facebook permanently bans far-right British activist Tommy Robinson

Facebook permanently bans far-right British activist Tommy Robinson

British far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been permanently banned from Facebook and Instagram for repeatedly violating the tech giant's hate speech policies.

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FOX NEWS: Facebook, Google in crosshairs of new FTC competition task force

Facebook, Google in crosshairs of new FTC competition task force

In a sign of the deepening scrutiny faced by Big Tech companies like Facebook and Google, the Federal Trade Commission launched a new heavily-staffed task force to monitor competition and consider possible antitrust violations in U.S. technology markets.

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FOX NEWS: FTC goes after marketer for buying fake Amazon reviews

FTC goes after marketer for buying fake Amazon reviews

(Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) If you were thinking about buying fake Amazon reviews to try to boost sales of your product, you might want to consider another tactic.

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FOX NEWS: Navy gets firepower boost from deadlier Trident missile

Navy gets firepower boost from deadlier Trident missile

While the Navy may ultimately engineer a replacement for its 1980s era Trident II D5, the missile is being modernized with improved electronics, firing circuitry and targeting technology to arm the emerging Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines.

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FOX NEWS: National Geographic surpasses 100 million Instagram followers

National Geographic surpasses 100 million Instagram followers

National Geographic’s Instagram account surpassed 100 million followers, joining 13 other accounts that have reached the milestone.

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FOX NEWS: New small US Air Force satellites could counter Chinese space weapons

New small US Air Force satellites could counter Chinese space weapons

A new generation of smaller, faster, higher-throughput satellites are being developed by the US Air Force in order to combat space weapons being developed by the Chinese. The Very Low Earth Orbit satellites are engineered to enable faster, more complete and integrated information transmission to commanders on the battlefield.

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FOX NEWS: LA's Cedars-Sinai adds Alexa devices to 100+ hospital rooms

LA's Cedars-Sinai adds Alexa devices to 100+ hospital rooms

Cedars-Sinai is making some of its hospital rooms a little more like home for patients with the help of Amazon Alexa.

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FOX NEWS: Google docs now offers AI-powered grammar suggestions

Google docs now offers AI-powered grammar suggestions

Don't know the difference between "affect" and "effect"?

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FOX NEWS: Amazon's Virginia HQ2 faces some New York-style pushback

Amazon's Virginia HQ2 faces some New York-style pushback

Amazon could be facing a New York-style backlash in response to its plans for a massive second headquarters in Virginia.

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Central Park Detective Retires With the Horse He Rode in On

By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2H6efAz

FOX NEWS: Log cabin-style Kentucky home, made with hand-hewn reclaimed wood, selling for $250G

Log cabin-style Kentucky home, made with hand-hewn reclaimed wood, selling for $250G

Talk about country living.

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FOX NEWS: Chip and Jo listing another 'Fixer Upper' property as vacation rental: report

Chip and Jo listing another 'Fixer Upper' property as vacation rental: report

Chip and Joanna Gaines are reportedly expanding their rental-property portfolio with yet another shiplap-inclusive vacation home.

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FOX NEWS: Carrie Underwood selling home where she suffered 'freak accident'

Carrie Underwood selling home where she suffered 'freak accident'

The country superstar is moving on – and out – from the Nashville-area mansion.

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FOX NEWS: Chip and Joanna Gaines buy historic Cottonland Castle in Texas

Chip and Joanna Gaines buy historic Cottonland Castle in Texas

Chip and Joanna Gaines' latest home project is quite the fixer-upper.

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Pakistan and India Inch Toward Military Conflict, 2 Indian Warplanes Downed, Pilots Captured

Pakistan shot down two Indian warplanes Wednesday in the disputed region of Kashmir and captured their pilots, its military said, raising tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals to a level unseen in 20 years.

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Pakistan and India Inch Toward Military Conflict, 2 Indian Warplanes Downed, Pilots Captured

Billy Graham’s Grandson Breaks Down the Best ‘Proof of God’

Evangelist Will Graham comes from a well-known family line of famous preachers. His grandfather, the late Rev. Billy Graham, and his dad, Franklin Graham, have both made a monumental impact across the globe. Will Graham is following in their footsteps as he preaches, teaches and carries on the family legacy of spreading the Christian gospel.

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Trump says deal with Kim thwarted by North Korean sanction demands

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions.

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Trump says he and North Korea's Kim discussed dismantling of Yongbyon nuclear plant

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he and North Korean leader Kim Jon Un had discussed the dismantling of North Korea's main nuclear facility at Yongbyon during talks at their second summit in Vietnam.

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Taliban says held 'extensive talks' with U.S. officials, reconvening Saturday

Taliban and American officials holding talks in Qatar on ways to end the war in Afghanistan have held “extensive” discussions on how foreign troops could be withdrawn and on how to guarantee the country would not be used again by outside forces to attack other countries, the Taliban said in a statement on Thursday.

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