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Did President Donald Trump Install a ‘Golf Simulator’ in the White House?

15 February 2019 - The Washington Post reported that President Trump took his golf game indoors during the federal government shutdown in early 2019.

Did Donald Trump, Jr. Call Teachers ‘Losers’ at His Father’s Rally in Texas?

15 February 2019 - The president's eldest son aired his grievances with educators during a political rally.

Did a Man Escape a Murder Charge Because of New York’s Reproductive Health Act?

15 February 2019 - Anthony Hobson, who killed his girlfriend and her unborn child, was originally going to be charged with both unlawful abortion and second degree murder.

Did a Government Shutdown in Australia Result in All Members of Parliament Getting Fired?

14 February 2019 - It's difficult to boil down one of the most turbulent periods in Australia's political history into a meme.

Can You Get Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Sitting in a Snowed-In Car?

14 February 2019 - Be sure to clear the exhaust pipe before running your car after a snowstorm.

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Did Netflix Make $845M In Profit and Pay $0 in Taxes Under New Tax Law?

13 February 2019 - Netflix was one of the first major companies to post its annual financial disclosure report.

Google+ Social Networking Site Shutting Down April 2

2 February 2019 - It's the end of the line for Google+, the potential Facebook rival that never really took off.

iPhone FaceTime Bug Reportedly Allows Eavesdropping

28 January 2019 - A major FaceTime bug has been uncovered allowing iPhone users to call another device via FaceTime and hear audio on the other end, before the recipient has answered the call.

Is a ‘Lesbian Couple’ Preparing to Transition Their Son Into a Daughter?

24 January 2019 - Words and context matter when it comes to discussing marginalized groups.

Yahoo! News Republished a Satirical Article from The Onion

24 January 2019 - An unusual cross-posting briefly blended satire with actual news.

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Chicago Police Arrest 2 Suspects in Attack on Smollett

15 February 2019 - The investigation into black actor Jussie Smollett's account of being beaten in a racist, anti-gay attack took another turn when Chicago police said two men arrested in the case are also black.

Kaepernick, Eric Reid Settle Collusion Grievances with NFL

15 February 2019 - "The resolution of this matter is subject to a confidentiality agreement so there will be no further comment by any party."

Bombshell Book Alleges a Vatican Gay Subculture, Hypocrisy

15 February 2019 - A gay French writer has lifted the lid on what he calls one of the world's largest gay communities, the Vatican, estimating that most of its prelates are homosexually inclined.