Sprint and T-Mobile Agree to Merge, in Bid to Remake Wireless Market
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The Prosecutor Who Stared Down Bill Cosby
By JENNIFER SCHUESSLER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2jk6TMV
Pompeo’s Message to Saudis? Enough Is Enough: Stop Qatar Blockade
By GARDINER HARRIS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HAXXwN
Trump’s Role in Midterm Elections Roils Republicans
By JONATHAN MARTIN, ALEXANDER BURNS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2FpUVd4
With Taunts and Guile, the Golden State Killer Left a Trail of Horror
By DAN BARRY, TIM ARANGO and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2FmxTDX
Michael Hayden: The End of Intelligence
By MICHAEL V. HAYDEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2r6RVhg
Larry Harvey, the Man Behind Burning Man, Is Dead at 70
By ANITA GATES from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2rbsOcG
At Nike, Revolt Led by Women Leads to Exodus of Male Executives
By JULIE CRESWELL, KEVIN DRAPER and RACHEL ABRAMS from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2HD6MXg
Hart Family, Before Driving Off Cliff, Hid Dark Home Life From View
By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2r4jes1
Job Description for the Dumbest Job Ever
By KIMBERLY HARRINGTON from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2KjsNfn
The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder
By GINA KOLATA and HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2I2fjWS
11 Great Titles Expiring From Netflix in May
By JASON BAILEY from NYT Watching https://ift.tt/2r0KmrB
'Singing Jesus Loves Me': Waffle House Victim Died Singing Gospel Songs
A young woman who was killed in the attack by a gunman last week in a Tennessee Waffle House died singing gospel songs, according to CNN. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HAuQhj
Planning Your National Day of Prayer Event on May 3, 2018
As we are nearing the National Day of Prayer on May 3, 2018, most of the leaders of prayer observances are beginning to plan in detail for their church, business, community, school, or other venues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2radTjB
Land Deal Will Preserve Site Linked to Lost Colony Mystery
Efforts to unravel the mysterious fate of North Carolina’s fabled Lost Colony could benefit after a preservation group took out its first-ever loan to buy a coastal tract where some colonists may have resettled hundreds of years ago. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vTKU8p
Waffle House Hero Honored by Alabama Church
James Shaw, Jr., the man who stopped a gunman at a Waffle House restaurant in Antioch, Tennesee, was honored by the Oakwood University Church in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HYgDdj
Trump 'Not Perfect – Just Human Like the Rest of Us' Says Long-Time Friend
President Trump is known to seek advice from his close friends, including Chris Ruddy, the founder and CEO of NewsMax. CBN News sits down with Ruddy for an insider's look at the commander-in-chief. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vSHL94
Once Homeless Single Mom Graduates from Law School, Thanks to a Prophetic Word from God
Graduating from law school is no easy feat; nor, is raising five children without a father. But on May 11, Ieshia Champs of Houston, Texas will graduate Magna Cum Laude from Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law. An inspiring graduation photo of Champs, a single Mom, and her five children has the internet buzzing and inspiring millions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vRJgnV
'God is So Great': Ryan Shazier Walks Onto NFL Draft Stage After Near Paralysis; Thanks God for Recovery
It was a moment that revealed heart, determination, and the power of prayer. Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker Ryan Shazier walked across the stage during the NFL draft Thursday night, months after suffering a spinal injury that left him nearly paralyzed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HWV1hz
Tennessee's Pro-Life Plans Now Include This 'Monument to Unborn Children'
Tennessee is moving ahead with plans to construct a monument that will honor the lives of unborn children who were victims of abortion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2r3sHjR
'That Was the Last Time I Saw Him’: Franklin Graham Opens Up About Final Moments with his Father
Evangelist Franklin Graham opened up about his father's legacy and the private memories he cherishes in an exclusive interview with TBN that aired Thursday evening. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2r4WAjb
Will California Ban the Bible? Christians Say 'Not Without a Fight'
Christians around the country are outraged at a California Law that threatens to restrict religious freedom and free speech regarding LGBTQ issues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HueLWj
New Poll: Most Americans Still Believe in God of the Bible
A new Pew Research survey finds that a slim majority of Americans – 56% – still believe in the God of the Bible. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Fkqi8S
'Warring Tribes': How Joe Lieberman Is Fighting for Unity in Divided America
In retirement, former Sen. Joe Lieberman still charts his own course: fighting for bipartisanship to solve America's challenges. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2I4fP4s
Former President Bush Out of Intensive Care, Making Progress
Former President George H.W. Bush was moved out of intensive care and into a regular patient room at a Houston hospital on Wednesday as he recovers from an infection that required his hospitalization a day after his wife’s funeral, a family spokesman said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2HZm1KW
Three Prayer Priorities for America for April 2018
We have never been where we are today as a nation. While division abounds in almost every segment of America, it is time to cry out to God in prayer for America. No longer can the people of God be silent before the Lord. We need to call out to God passionately and urgently until the glory of God is experienced in every corner of our nation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JrFhQL
Walmart's Asda agrees UK merger deal with Sainsbury's
U.K. food retail is set for a massive shake up as J Sainsbury and Asda plan to merge. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2KnUTWP
Markets may be 'right to be cautious' — despite Korean developments and strong earnings
Caution could prove smart despite robust earnings and seemingly positive geopolitical developments. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r9qDHl
CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank discusses what's next after record quarter
DBS said its loans business grew on the back of a strengthening economy in its home country, Singapore. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r9pKh4
Trump is hosting the president of Africa's biggest oil state
President Donald Trump is hosting Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House Monday. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HDFlMP
Singapore, home to strict drug laws, looks to develop synthetic marijuana compounds
Projects will not be focusing on the cannabis plant's psychoactive compound, known as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2radfBJ
Battle of the hyperloops: HTT and Virgin go head-to-head in the Middle East
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) and Virgin Hyperloop One are sniping over the use of the name "hyperloop." from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r9Rseq
Asian shares rise on final trading day of the month
Asian stocks gained on Monday, after markets stateside closed little changed in the last session. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r8NFNK
North Korea is shifting its time zone 30 minutes to align with South Korea's
North Korea will shift its time zone to align with South Korea starting May 5, the North's state media said. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2jglzMX
Tell us what you think: Is the greenback back?
For this week's Trader Poll, we want to know where you think the dollar is headed. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r9daPN
Marathon Petroleum will reportedly buy Andeavor for over $20 billion
The potential cash-and-stock deal values Andeavor at about $150 per share, the WSJ reported, citing sources. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2vZJCZL
China and India are trying to write a new page of the world economy
China and India could soon become the key drivers of global demand and output, Michael Ivanovitch writes. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HCHdJW
China says its manufacturing activity slowed down in April amid trade fight with the US
China's services PMI rose to 54.8 in April from 54.6 in March, but manufacturing PMI slowed to 51.4 from 51.5. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HFLtII
Hong Kong scrambles for talent in battle for Nasdaq's biotech crown
Hong Kong's plan to grow biotech companies to list in the city has been restricted by limited expertise in the field. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r9exwS
T-Mobile seals blockbuster merger deal with Sprint, creating a 'fierce competitor' to AT&T, Verizon
Sprint and T-Mobile have sealed a merger agreement, the companies announced on Sunday. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2vTIwP7
SoftBank's CEO clinches his biggest deal by letting go
SoftBank CEO had to agree to let Deutsche Telekom control the combined firm created from the Sprint and T-Mobile merger. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2raBDE8
YouTube is making a more direct assault on TV with new products for advertisers
Google's YouTube is aiming for a bigger part of the $70 billion annual TV ad budget, as more viewers turn toward watching YouTube on television screens through devices like digital media players, Google Chromecast, and video game consoles. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Frryat
'Avengers: Infinity War' shatters box office record, hauls in $630M worldwide, even without China
A few dozen superheroes lifted "Avengers: Infinity War" to a record $250 million in U.S. ticket sales. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HAunvE
A shift away from stocks and into safe haven trades could burn investors, PNC warns
PNC Financial's Jeffrey Mills has a message for investors: Resist the urge to play it safe. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2ra1GL1
France's Macron and Iran's Rouhani agree to work on saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Macron and Germany's Merkel last week tried to persuade Trump not to pull out of the Iran deal. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r8CswE
Nike's female workers lead a revolt against the culture, and prompt an exodus of male executives
New reporting by The New York Times shows how women felt ignored, harassed, and stymied in their careers at the footwear giant. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Kn9MZi
Caravan of asylum-seeking migrants reach Mexico-US border, setting up a showdown with Trump
Supporters of the caravan on either side of the fence separating Tijuana and San Diego rallied in sight of each other. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HEbbZY
Hunting hackers
How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kpbz0j
Mary Higgins Clark explains how she keeps cranking out bestsellers — without 'sex or 4-letter words'
The 90-year-old "Queen of Suspense" has published more than 50 books, and she told CNBC recently it's still a thrill. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2I5M1GS
Controversy swirls around White House Correspondent's Dinner after headline performance
The comedian delivered a profanity-lace diatribe that sharply departed from the traditional fare. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Frfaaq
PayPal has an idea for augmented reality payment glasses — here's how it could work
AR glasses could walk shoppers through the steps to purchase items online, with vendor and purchaser information already stored in the system. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r46gKG
Health start-ups are finding profits in serving the poor and elderly
The most innovative health-technologies and services are focusing on those in need. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2KoKI4k
The Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is a reliable truck that cruises on off-road trails
CNBC tests the 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2JCYBe6
Watch Blue Origin launch and land its New Shepard rocket for the first time this year
Blue Origin is set to launch its New Shepard rocket Sunday from its facility near Van Horn, Texas in the company's first flight of 2018. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2HBDQTg
Electric scooters draw hordes of investors and avid users — but a number of critics as well
In the last few months, e-scooters have popped up everywhere, and not everyone is on board with their popularity. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Fsrebc
A veteran investor changes his tune on tech stocks, saying fundamentals are 'as good as I’ve seen'
Sloy, Dahl & Holst’s Paul Meeks suggests the coast is clear for big tech gains. from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2Km1LUN
The No. 1 thing Bill Gates wishes he'd done in college
"It worked out in the end, but I missed a lot." from Top News & Analysis https://ift.tt/2r838OH
Dozens of migrants in caravan stuck at US-Mexico border
President Trump has said the group of Central Americans is a threat to the safety of the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JEkvxg
Kabul bombings: Photographer Shah Marai among 21 dead
At least 21 people die in two blasts in the Afghan capital, including AFP photographer Shah Marai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HzMpxT
White House tree: Emmanuel Macron's sapling disappears
The tree, planted by Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, has been taken into quarantine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HEHGau
Iran nuclear deal: France's Emmanuel Macron pushes for talks
President Macron speaks to his Iranian counterpart, who says an existing deal is non-negotiable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6ieEC
Photographer 'groped' princess at Swedish Academy event
The French photographer is at the centre of a sexual misconduct scandal at the Swedish Academy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JzDN7c
Nigeria President Buhari to meet Trump in Washington
Muhammadu Buhari is the first African leader to be received by the Trump administration in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jg4G4T
Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record
The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r8GvZM
T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint
The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2w5RWr1
Thailand protesters in rare rally over Chiang Mai development
The march, against new homes for judges on a mountainside, is among the biggest since the 2014 coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jjOvUp
Iranians launch banknote protest to get round censorship
A group of Twitter users launch a campaign to spread messages of dissent on banknotes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JFrIxs
Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic
With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9k7zj
The challenge of identifying dead migrants
Pavlos Pavildis works to reunite dead migrants found in the Evros River with their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hyq7wy
Why does the US still have 'debtors' prisons'?
Four in 10 Americans wouldn't have money to cover a $400 fine - so many serve time in jail instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r4yc10
Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa breaks wave world record
Surf officials confirm the 80ft (24.4 metre) wave Rodrigo Koxa surfed was a world record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fs81q3
Crossing Divides: Brazilian Christians rebuild 'Satan's' temple
Evangelical Christians are crossing the religious divide to rebuild an Afro-Brazilian temple, following a series of attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FpcD0p
Donald Trump attends rally instead of correspondents' dinner
The US president avoided the White House Correspondents' dinner, but was still the butt of the jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9f81y
Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman
Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FpSYND
Are our online lives about to become 'private' again?
The new rules which might help stop private information being shared without our knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JG9YC1
Did comedian's Sarah Sanders roast go too far?
President Trump's press secretary was visibly upset during a comedian's personalised takedown at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r6bs0s
Beauty standards: Egypt's curly hair comeback
How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2jiOFvd
Golden State Killer: The end of a 40-year hunt?
After four decades, police believe they've finally caught the Golden State Killer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kkggs2
South Korea to remove loudspeakers along border, North Korea to align time zone with the South
SEOUL (Reuters) - In initial small steps toward reconciliation, South Korea said on Monday it would remove loudspeakers that blared propaganda across the border, while North Korea said it would shift its clocks to align with its southern neighbor. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HG9N9g
Afghan capital hit by morning rush hour blasts, 21 killed
KABUL (Reuters) - Two blasts hit the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, killing at least 21 people, including a photographer for French news agency AFP, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vXtJTl
U.S. concerned by 'destabilizing and malign activities' of Iran: Pompeo
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States is deeply concerned by Iran's "destabilizing and malign activities", new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HYvdSq
Migrants from caravan in limbo as U.S. says border crossing full
TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on Sunday but were not allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HH12eS
Syrian army says 'enemy' rockets hit military bases
AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian army said on Sunday that rockets had struck several military bases in the Hama and Aleppo countryside in what it said was new "aggression" by its enemies, state television said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HYv7tL
British interior minister Rudd resigns after immigration scandal
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's interior minister resigned on Sunday after Prime Minister Theresa May's government faced an outpouring of indignation over its treatment of some long-term Caribbean residents who were wrongly labeled illegal immigrants. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vZZhYW
Detractors deride Duterte for asking Filipinos to leave Kuwait
MANILA (Reuters) - A Philippine labor group and a senator accused President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday of gambling with the livelihoods of tens of thousands of Filipinos in Kuwait, after he asked them to come home amid a diplomatic dispute over reported labor abuse. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2w04a4l
Thailand frees former magazine editor jailed for royal insult
BANGKOK (Reuters) - A high-profile Thai activist and former magazine editor jailed for insulting the country's monarchy vowed on Monday to keep pressing his call for democracy after he was released from prison. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HAxbsO
Cambodia registers parties ahead of July vote after main opposition dissolved
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia began registering political parties on Monday for a July general election which long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen is poised to win after the Supreme Court dissolved the main opposition party. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2w434Eq