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The Signal encryption app isn’t so secure after all

The disappearing messages aren't entirely disappearing.

On May 9, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Apple is purging apps that violate its privacy policies

It's not clear how many apps have been affected.

On May 9, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Haspel ‘will not restart’ torture program, even if Trump orders it

Senators were keen to press the nominee on her record.

On May 9, 2018 by David Gilmour

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On Wednesday President Donald Trump said 'everyone thinks' that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the peace talks between North Korea and South Korea.

Trump says ‘everyone thinks’ he should win the Nobel Peace Prize

Probably not 'everyone.'

On May 9, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

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Senate Democrats officially kick off net neutrality fight

The deadline for a full Senate vote in June 12.

On May 9, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

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Gina Haspel, Trump’s CIA pick, distances herself from torture in Senate testimony

Her role in black sites may come up at her confirmation hearing.

On May 9, 2018 by Alex Thomas

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has left North Korea with three Americans that had been held captive–just ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and the country's leader Kim Jong-un. 

North Korea releases 3 Americans ahead of summit with U.S.

The release was a condition of the upcoming summit between the US and North Korea, according to reports.

On May 9, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

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Trump’s claim that 91 percent of news about him is fake is also fake

Where did this number come from?

On May 9, 2018 by David Covucci

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AT&T’s ‘pay-to-play’ scheme gets crushed in one brilliant tweet

The company admitted to sending payments to Trump's lawyer—and now it's getting roasted.

On May 9, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Obama criticized Trump for pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal.

Obama sounds off on Trump’s Iran withdrawal via Facebook

Obama says it leaves the U.S. 'with a losing choice.'

On May 8, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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A Russian oligarch is being questioned for payments made to Michael Cohen after the 2016 election.

Report: Mueller questions Russian oligarch about payments to Trump lawyer Michael Cohen

Stormy Daniels' lawyer claims the payment was used for hush money.

On May 8, 2018 by Kris Seavers

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Google introduces ‘Duplex’ AI that makes calls, reserves appointments

An experimental version will be rolling out in the coming weeks.

On May 8, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Gmail’s Smart Compose will autocomplete your emails

Gmail can now complete your sentences for you.

On May 8, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Trump’s reneging on Iran deal has enthused his supporters

Those on the right see Obama's legacy in tatters.

On May 8, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Here’s what Uber wants its flying taxis to look like

The company wants to start testing by 2020.

On May 8, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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