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The probe was ordered by a Senate committee after a Republican changed his mind about the nomination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHjJSi

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xM3PAJ

A rare variety of cocoa growing on its land is a ray of hope for an indigenous community in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DHZ7JL

Ubah Mohamed used aliases to get work before breaking into Hollywood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYNOxS

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xUBrMX

A recent exhibition of postcards from colonial India explores how Indians were portrayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NQHegk

The White House has reportedly provided the FBI a list of witnesses it is allowed to speak to in its investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. (Image credit: Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2xLKQ99

The Tesla CEO reached a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a securities fraud case. As part of the deal, Tesla and Musk agreed to pay $40 million in penalties. (Image credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2OWEESn

The State Department is temporarily closing the U.S. Consulate in the southern Iraqi city and evacuating all diplomats stationed there, following a rocket attack early Friday morning. (Image credit: Haidar Mohammed Ali /AFP/Getty Images) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2OnqH2X

The administration is asking a lower court to block Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' deposition as it prepares to ask the Supreme Court to review the lawsuits over the 2020 census citizenship question. (Image credit: Education Images/UIG via Getty Images) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2OoPtiY

Hospitals and rescuers are struggling to deal with the aftermath of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that triggered an unexpected tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. (Image credit: Muhammad Rifki /AFP/Getty Images) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2Ra66Oa

Balin was a principal contributor to the San Francisco psychedelic scene — and by extension, a prominent contributor to the sound of American rock. (Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2DGoI5F

For free coffee, students can provide their names, phone numbers, email, majors and interests. This information is then provided to corporate sponsors who want to "diversify students' career choices." (Image credit: Chaiel Schaffel /Rhode Island Public Radio) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2zEfh2L

The traditional music known as taarab was fading away — until a school began giving lessons to aspiring musicians. (Image credit: Amy Yee for NPR) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2NMCubD

The Justice Department's embattled second in command — who is in primary command of the Russia investigation — went to the White House on Monday expecting to be terminated. But that didn't happen. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2xYGFpP

Also in our weekly education news roundup: 6 ways to talk to your kids about sex after Kavanaugh; Homeschooling is growing and changing rapidly (Image credit: LA Johnson /NPR) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2Is3AyA

The Department of Education is withholding $4 million, funding that supports elementary schools serving low-income and minority students. (Image credit: Nam Y. Huh/AP) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2R6PiYl

About 200 Democrats contend Trump's Washington, D.C., hotel is violating the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. Now a federal judge will let them make the argument in court. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2QenQ9R

The Port Authority Board of Commissioners announced its unanimous decision on Thursday. Businesses will be required to pay the increases in stages over five years. (Image credit: Julio Cortez/AP) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2DDdgYs

In 2012, a Justice Department probe shut down law firms that helped Chinese asylum-seekers fabricate or inflate claims of persecution. The clients were left alone, but now 13,500 may have to leave. (Image credit: Sally Deng for NPR) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2OkkapO

The Anglo-American School in St. Petersburg, a beloved institution in part of the expat community, had to shut following the closure of the U.S. and British consulates. (Image credit: Olga Maltseva/AFP/Getty Images) from News : NPR https://ift.tt/2xK7wqn

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Microsoft suspends development of touch-friendly Office apps for Windows 11 by extarial | 3 comments

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Zion National Park temporarily resumed issuing permits for The Narrows after a temporary easement was granted by landowners.                 from St. George - News https://ift.tt/2y1XuQY

Many rush to a seemingly safe place only to learn it comes at an unexpected cost. Don't be scared to make a financial change if it's not working out.                 from St. George - News https://ift.tt/2xOG3Ea

If Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation is a drama, Arizona's Sen. Jeff Flake is playing a starring role.               from USATODAY - News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OkUOrS