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Hope Hicks to Be Questioned on Episodes of Potential Obstruction by Trump

WASHINGTON — After weeks of simmering frustration, House Democrats will take their first shot on Wednesday at questioning a key figure from Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into whether President Trump obstructed justice. But meaningful testimony may prove elusive. Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee plan to press Hope Hicks, one of Mr. Trump’s closest […]

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Leadership debate: BBC defends vetting process after Imam’s tweets

Entertainment / En Sound Media

The BBC has defended its vetting process after it emerged that a guest on its leadership debate programme had previously shared controversial tweets. Imam Abdullah Patel from Bristol tweeted allegedly anti-Israeli comments from his personal account in 2014. Mr Patel said he was sure he had not criticised his Jewish “brothers”, but stood by criticism

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HK billionaire to pay $14m in tuition fees for Chinese students

Business / En Sound Media

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Li Ka-Shing Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-Shing has pledged to pay the tuition fees for a class of Chinese university students through his charitable foundation. The Li Ka-Shing Foundation will fund Shantou University’s 2019 incoming class for up to five years. Mr Li, aged 90, is worth $30.4bn

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In Tennessee, Blackberry Farm Takes Over a Mountain

Travel / En Sound Media

To get to breakfast at Blackberry Mountain, a resort built into Tennessee’s Chilhowee Mountain, you could lace up a pair of sneakers, ideally with rugged soles, grab a walking stick, and set off on a 1.4 mile uphill climb shaded by chestnut oak trees that culminates at the Firetower, the property’s restaurant (elevation: 2,800 feet)

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Kepler’s hit in 17th gives Twins 4-3 win over Red Sox

Sports / En Sound Media

Max Kepler was supposed to have the night off. Instead, the Twins outfielder wound up playing 12 innings and delivered three huge hits. Kepler’s single with one out in the 17th gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox early Wednesday in the longest game by innings in Target Field history. Kepler hit

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2016 All Over Again – The New York Times

Politics / En Sound Media

ORLANDO, Fla. — The crowd in the Amway Center, an arena that seats 20,000, cheered loudly as oversize screens hanging from the ceiling broadcast Fox News projections that Donald J. Trump would win Florida and Ohio — in 2016. Die-hard supporters bussed in from across the state on Tuesday to celebrate the “official” kickoff of

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Global shares mixed amid optimism on US-China trade talks

Finance / En Sound Media

Global shares were mixed Wednesday amid optimism about trade after President Donald Trump said he will talk with the Chinese leader later this month in Japan. France’s CAC 40 was little changed in early trading but slight lower at 5,507.46. Germany’s DAX edged down 0.1% at 12,318.36. Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.2% to 5,507.46. U.S.

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Death toll rises in eastern India in encephalitis outbreak

Lifestyle / En Sound Media

Indian authorities say six more children have died in an encephalitis outbreak in eastern Bihar state, bringing the death toll to 112 children this month. A government health bulletin released Wednesday says 170 children are being treated at hospitals in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of the state capital of Patna. There

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Premier Inns hit by ‘tough conditions’

Business / En Sound Media

Whitbread, the UK’s largest hotel operator, has blamed “weak trading conditions” for a fall in demand for its rooms. Sales at Whitbread’s Premier Inns open at least a year fell 4.6% in the first three months of 2019. Total sales fell about 1%. As political and economic uncertainty continued, the regional business market was less

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LEADING OFF: Scherzer breaks nose, Judge nears return

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A look at what’s happening around the majors today: OUCH! Nationals ace Max Scherzer has a broken nose after fouling a ball off his face during batting practice Tuesday, and it’s unclear when he’ll return to the mound. Scherzer was attempting a bunt when he redirected a pitch off his face. The three-time Cy Young

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