Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt faces drugs charge

Karmichael Hunt was arrested in Brisbane after being found with a white powder, reports say.

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Cardboard tents distributed to Brussels homeless

The tents were designed by jobseekers and made using donated cardboard by a prison workshop.

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Argentina father jailed for keeping daughter as 'sex slave'

Domingo Bulacio is jailed for 12 years for raping his daughter over decades, fathering eight children.

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Sue Grafton: Alphabet crime author dies aged 77

Sue Grafton's series of murder mystery 'alphabet' novels have been translated into 26 languages.

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Unrest at protests in many Iran cities

Footage from the town of Dorud shows a crowd carrying what appears to be a wounded man.

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Call of Duty ‘swatting’ death explained

A man has been arrested after an alleged prank call led to police shooting dead a 28-year-old man.

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How I divorced Islamic State

The ex-wife of an American leader in the Islamic State group describes her journey out of extremism.

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Nerves of steel: High up on China's power lines

Workers on some of the highest electricity cables in the world give a new meaning to "power walking".

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Iran protesters voice opposition in Iranian cities

Demonstrations that began in one city on Thursday have now spread to several major cities in Iran.

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The litter-shaming photographer cleaning up her country

Ina Makosi takes pictures of models in places covered in litter around Dakar to encourage local communities to pick up their trash.

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'I just want to see my mum'

Deen Mohammed Noori, a Rohingya, goes from Bradford to a refugee camp in Bangladesh to see his mum.

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Parents prank daughter with joke Christmas present

Parents of a Lorde fan turned her request for concert tickets into a joke that delighted social media.

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Vin Diesel named 2017's biggest box office draw

Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot top a list of 2017's top-grossing actors.

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Contact made with 'missing' Angolan satellite

Data links to Angosat-1 have been restored after it went missing for two days.

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Teenage kicks

Teenage environmentalist Autumn Peltier will speak in front of the UN General Assembly this spring.

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2018 and Brexit

What are the key dates and developments to watch out for as Britain and the EU move forward?

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Justice denied?

After the end of the tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, will wider worldwide justice be done?

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Shared shame

The case of Tyler Haire, a 16 year old locked up for years without trial, reveals a deeper problem.

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What's at play in Iranian protests? - CNN

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What's at play in Iranian protests? CNN (CNN) The largest public display of discontent in Iran since the 2009 Green Movement has brought about a series of tweets from US President Donald Trump, pushback from the Iranian government and a scene that might have been unfathomable a decade ago ... Protests in Iran stretch into third day despite government warningsWashington Post How Can Trump Help Iran's Protesters? Be Quiet.New York Times Report: 2 Protesters in Western Iran Killed at Night RallyU.S. News & World Report BBC News -Los Angeles Times -New York Post -Voice of America all 725 news articles »

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How the Russia Inquiry Began: A Campaign Aide, Drinks and Talk of Political Dirt - New York Times

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How the Russia Inquiry Began: A Campaign Aide, Drinks and Talk of Political Dirt New York Times WASHINGTON — During a night of heavy drinking at an upscale London bar in May 2016, George Papadopoulos, a young foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, made a startling revelation to Australia's top diplomat in Britain: Russia had political ... NYT: Former Trump campaign adviser told Australian diplomat Russia had dirt on ClintonCNN A year later, an investigation in search of a crimeThe Hill We now know the tipping point that prompted the FBI to launch its Trump-Russia investigationBusiness Insider Los Angeles Times -New York Daily News -BBC News -HuffPost all 108 news articles »

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Swatting case poses legal challenges for police, prosecutors - CNN

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Swatting case poses legal challenges for police, prosecutors CNN (CNN) The 911 call was fake, authorities said, but the bullet was very real. Investigators and prosecutors in Kansas and California, and with the federal government are trying to untangle the strands of a swatting case that ended with a police officer ... Man arrested in LA in fatal 'swatting' hoax in Wichita, Kan., has been accused of making false threats beforeLos Angeles Times A Twitter user claims to have made the 'swatting' call that led police to kill a manWashington Post Police Arrest Man In Fatal 'Swatting' PrankNPR ABC News -USA TODAY -New York Daily News -Fox News all 400 news articles »

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Mike Pence's Colorado neighbors troll him with a 'Make America Gay Again' banner - Washington Post

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Mike Pence's Colorado neighbors troll him with a 'Make America Gay Again' banner Washington Post Vice President Pence arrived in Aspen, Colo., this week for a holiday vacation — but not without encountering a silent protest from his neighbors in the liberal ski resort town. “Make America Gay Again,” reads a rainbow banner posted on the stone ... Mike Pence Was Greeted To His Vacation By Neighbor's 'Make America Gay Again' BannerBuzzFeed News Pence neighbors in Aspen hang 'Make America Gay Again' bannerFox News Pence's vacation neighbors post 'make America gay again' signThe Hill New York Daily News -Mashable -Salon -TheBlaze.com all 94 news articles »

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Two security guards shot to death at hotel-casino in Las Vegas; suspect in critical condition - Los Angeles Times

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Two security guards shot to death at hotel-casino in Las Vegas; suspect in critical condition Los Angeles Times Two security guards were shot dead inside a hotel room at a Las Vegas hotel-casino early Saturday morning before the gunman fled and ultimately shot and injured himself. Las Vegas Police Lt. Dan McGrath said the shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. at ... 2 Las Vegas security guards fatally shot in hotel-casinoABC News Two Security Guards Fatally Shot in Las Vegas Hotel-CasinoWall Street Journal Vegas PD: 2 security guards shot, killed at Arizona Charlie's DecaturFOX5 Las Vegas KTLA -The Daily Herald -fox13now.com -Belfast Telegraph all 37 news articles »

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Activist Erica Garner, 27, dies after heart attack - CNN

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Activist Erica Garner, 27, dies after heart attack CNN (CNN) Erica Garner -- an activist for social justice and the eldest daughter of the man who died from a police choke hold in New York in 2014 -- died on Saturday morning days after suffering a heart attack, her mother Esaw Snipes said. "She was a ... Erica Garner, Activist Daughter Of Eric Garner, Dies At 27BuzzFeed News Erica Garner, activist and daughter of Eric Garner, dead at 27CBS News Erica Garner, Who Became An Activist After Her Father's Death, DiesNPR New York Times -New York Daily News -Washington Post -NBCNews.com all 184 news articles »

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2 Men Charged in Quadruple Homicide in Troy; Motive Is a Mystery - New York Times

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2 Men Charged in Quadruple Homicide in Troy; Motive Is a Mystery New York Times Two suspects have been charged in a quadruple homicide in Troy, N.Y., a crime the police chief described as the worst he had seen in more than 40 years in law enforcement. “I don't have to tell you how good it feels to have these two defendants in ... Suspects arrested in Troy quadruple homicide plead not guilty to murder chargesNew York Daily News Police identify two men charged for grisly quadruple murderNew York Post Schenectady men charged in Troy killingsAlbany Times Union WABC-TV all 78 news articles »

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Police identify remaining 7 victims in deadly Bronx apartment fire - NBCNews.com

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Police identify remaining 7 victims in deadly Bronx apartment fire NBCNews.com New York City police on Saturday released the names of seven more victims killed in a fast-moving fire in the Bronx that killed 12 people, including a 7-month-old baby and a teenage girl. Killed in Thursday's fire were 7-month-old Amora Batiz; Gabriel ... Bronx building tenant who lost four relatives in deadly blaze says mom of fire-starting tot didn't warn neighborsNew York Daily News Soldier home for the holidays died rescuing neighbors from fireCNN Police identify 7 more victims of NYC's deadliest fire in decadesChicago Tribune New York Post -NPR -wtvr.com -WPXI Pittsburgh all 172 news articles »

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For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency - New York Times

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For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency New York Times WASHINGTON — When President Trump meets with aides to discuss policy or prepare for a speech, he may ask about the pros and cons of a new proposal. He may inquire about its possible effect. He may explore the best way to frame his case. But there is ... In a 30-minute interview, President Trump made 24 false or misleading claimsWashington Post The Memo: Trump's NYT interview sets 2018 stageThe Hill President Trump turned cable news into must-see TV in 2017Los Angeles Times CNBC -Breitbart News -Las Vegas Review-Journal -HuffPost all 399 news articles »

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Watch Big Bash LIVE: Adelaide Strikers vs. Brisbane Heat (ESPN)

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LA Man Arrested For 'Swatting' Call That Led To Innocent Kansas Man's Death

Authorities arrested a 25-year-old man in California for a “swatting” prank emergency call that led to the death of an innocent 28-year-old Kansas man who was shot by police responders on Thursday evening as he stood on his front doorstep.

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Trump talks China, North Korea in impromptu interview

Speaking with the New York Times, the president acknowledged he’s “been soft” on China on trade, and decried the Russia investigation, but said he thinks Robert Mueller is “going to be fair.”

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Obama: Here are some inspiring 2017 stories

For the New Year, former President Barack Obama shared three uplifting news stories from 2017, encouraging Americans to look beyond the negativity that has seemed to dominate the news this year.

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Gainesville 'Hot Cop' Resigns Amid Investigation Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Comments

Investigators were also looking into allegations Michael Hamill had consensual sex while on the job.

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California set for New Year's buzz with recreational marijuana sales

California adults not content to ring in the New Year with the traditional fizz of champagne can look forward to celebrating with the buzz of marijuana, purchased for the first time from state-licensed retailers of recreational pot. Dozens of newly authorized marijuana stores are due to open for business across California on Jan. 1, launching yet another chapter in America's drug culture and the largest regulated commercial market for cannabis in the United States - one valued at several billion dollars. Newly permitted retailers will rely on a hodge-podge of marijuana producers in the state's illicit "gray market" to stock their shelves for the next six months, until state-licensed growers can harvest their first crops.

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San Juan Mayor Says Trump Lacks 'Good-Hearted' American Values

One-hundred days after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz on Friday again slammed President Donald Trump’s response to a disaster the president says wasn’t a “real catastrophe,” even though it left at least 64 dead.

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Luann de Lesseps Checks Herself into Alcohol Treatment Center After Palm Beach Arrest

Days after her headline-making arrest, Luann de Lesseps is heading to rehab

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2 Dead, 1 Injured In Shooting At California Law Firm

A shooter opened fire at a southern California law firm Friday, killing one man and injuring another before fatally turning the gun on himself, police said.

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Dear 2018: Six Americans lay out their hopes for the new year

We spoke with Americans on their hopes for the U.S. in 2018. Here’s what they had to say.

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Where deadly Bronx fire raged, an eerie, icy calm

There are barely any traces of fire on the apartment building's facade, no puddles of water on the ground, and only a handful of onlookers. On Friday, only two fire trucks, their lights still flashing, hinted at the drama that had unfolded the evening before in the Bronx.

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Gardening games: from 'Yonder: The Cloud Chronicles' to 'Flower Design'

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Donald Trump Heats Up Feud With Iran By Praising Anti-Government Protests

The Iranian government denounced President Donald Trump on Saturday after he escalated his support for the anti-government protesters who have been holding demonstrations in the country for three days.

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The Latest: Self-closing doors mandatory in fire building

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on New York City's deadliest residential fire in decades (all times local):

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North Korean nuclear scientist deported by China 'commits suicide in prison hours before interrogation'

A North Korean nuclear scientist deported back to his home country after defecting to China has reportedly committed suicide in his prison cell hours before he was due to be interrogated. The defector, who is in his 50s, was a lead researcher in the physics centre of the State Academy of Sciences in Pyongyang. He was identified by Radio Free Asia as Hyun Cheol-huh, although it is not known if this was his real name. A source in North Hamgyong province told RFA that he was forced back on November 17 and placed in solitary confinement at the state security department in Sinuiju city, where he consumed poison. “He died before he could be questioned about the reasons for his escape, who had helped him and what his route had been,” he said. Mr Hyun is said to have taken leave from his job “because he was showing signs of anxiety over his research projects,” added the source. “Suddenly, he visited relatives near the border without letting his family know and without carrying valid documents for travel. And when he learned that the authorities were looking for him, he simply disappeared.” Reports have suggested that Mr Hyun had attempted to join up with other defectors and that the Chinese were unaware of his true identity when they were tipped off by North Korean intelligence. Despite building evidence of human rights atrocities, there has been a reported surge in deportations back to the North from China, the most common escape route for defectors. On Friday the Daily NK reported that North Korean border forces have been ordered shoot defectors trying to escape, even if they have already entered Chinese territory, or face the firing squad themselves. The crackdown followed the high profile defection of Oh Chong-song, a young soldier whose daring dash for freedom was caught on camera and broadcast around the world. The orders state that “the entire border region should now be considered the front-line of defence” and be turned into an “impenetrable fortress.” The draconian measures come at great human cost. Last month North Korean defector, Taewon Lee, 29, made a heartbroken plea for international help to save his wife and young child from being deported back after they were caught by the Chinese en route to join him in Seoul. Despite desperately lobbying South Korea’s foreign ministry for help, he discovered late last month that they had been forced back to the North. Little is known of their fate, but in an earlier interview with the Telegraph, Mr Lee was clear about his fears for their wellbeing if they were returned. “They will definitely be sent to a prison camp. In the worst case, they will be killed,” he said.

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Ukraine kidnappers free bitcoin analyst after $1 mln ransom paid

By Pavel Polityuk KIEV (Reuters) - Kidnappers in Ukraine have released an employee at a United Kingdom-registered cryptocurrency exchange after getting more than $1 million in bitcoins as ransom, an adviser to the Ukrainian interior minister told Reuters on Friday. Pavel Lerner, a leading analyst and blockchain expert, was abducted by unknown masked people on Dec. 26, according to a statement by his company, EXMO Finance, on its website. "This is the first such case in Ukraine linked to bitcoins," Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, said in a phone text message.

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Alleged 'Nigerian Prince' Email Scammer Arrested In Louisiana

Police in Slidell, Louisiana, have arrested a man who allegedly helped scam people out of thousands of dollars in “Nigerian prince”-style email schemes.

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Woman Takes Her Wedding Vows Just Hours Before Cancer Takes Her Life

On Dec. 23, 2016, school psychologist Heather Lindsay was diagnosed with the breast cancer that would eventually take her life.

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Keepers Wrangle Ally the Alligator So They Can Save Her Record-Breaking 60 Eggs

The zoo's general manager Tim Faulkner explained the eggs wouldn't hatch in the Australian heat if they were not moved.

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Nepal bans solo climbers from Everest

Nepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in a bid to reduce accidents, an official said Saturday. The cabinet late Thursday endorsed a revision to the Himalayan nation's mountaineering regulations, banning solo climbers from its mountains -- one of a string of measures being flagged ahead of the 2018 spring climbing season. "The changes have barred solo expeditions, which were allowed before," Maheshwor Neupane, secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, told AFP.

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Videos of Egypt Church Shooting Show Gunman Calmly Leaving Scene

Clips show the gunman who killed nine walking away unchallenged for 10 minutes

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Model Lauren Wasser on Second Leg Amputation: 'It’s a Hard Decision, But My Only Way to Freedom

Lauren Wasser is again opening up about the toll toxic shock syndrome has taken on her life

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Russia calls ongoing strain with US a major disappointment

MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin views the continued strain on Russia's relations with the United States as a major disappointment of the year, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said Friday.

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Teen Mom Catelynn Lowell Heads Home After Treatment For Suicidal Thoughts

“Teen Mom OG” reality star Catelynn Lowell Baltierra is heading back home to Michigan after six weeks in a treatment center following a struggle with suicidal thoughts.

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Mattis sees larger U.S. civilian presence in Syria

By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday that he expected to see a larger U.S. civilian presence in Syria, including contractors and diplomats, as the fight against Islamic State militants nears its end and the focus turns toward rebuilding and ensuring the militants do not return. The United States has about 2,000 troops in Syria fighting Islamic State. Mattis' comments are likely to anger Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has previously called U.S. troops "illegal invader" forces.

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Iran protests: 'Iron fist' threatened if unrest continues - BBC News

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Iran protests: 'Iron fist' threatened if unrest continues BBC News Brigadier-General Esmail Kowsari told the ISNA news agency: "If people came into the streets over high prices, they should not have chanted those slogans and burned public property and cars." Iran's interior minister has also warned the public that ... Iran protests: Third day of anti-government ralliesAljazeera.com Trump administration responds to Iran protests: "The world is watching"CBS News Iran protests: Violence on third day of demonstrationsBBC News all 720 news articles »

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Pence neighbors in Aspen hang 'Make America Gay Again' banner - Fox News

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Pence neighbors in Aspen hang 'Make America Gay Again' banner Fox News A rainbow banner reading "Make America Gay Again" appeared in front of the house where Pence is staying. (The Aspen Times/Jason Auslander ). It's been said that good fences make good neighbors. But in Aspen, Colo., this week, Vice President Mike Pence ... The Danger of President PenceThe New Yorker VP Mike Pence gets message from Aspen neighbors: Make America Gay AgainAspen Times Here's What Mike Pence Said on LGBT Issues Over the YearsTIME The Atlantic -New York Times all 94 news articles »

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Man arrested in 'Call of Duty' 'swatting' hoax that led to fatal police shooting - Fox News

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Man arrested in 'Call of Duty' 'swatting' hoax that led to fatal police shooting Fox News Dexerto, an online news service focused on gaming, reported that the series of events began with an online argument over a $1 or $2 wager in a "Call of Duty" game on UMG Gaming, which operates online tournaments including one involving "Call of Duty ... Los Angeles man arrested in 'swatting' call that preceded fatal police shooting in KansasNBCNews.com Serial prankster arrested in 'swatting' trick that led to fatal police shooting of unarmed Kansas manNew York Daily News Call of Duty gaming community points to 'swatting' in deadly Wichita police shootingWichita Eagle New York Times -Wichita Eagle -KABC-TV -911.gov all 402 news articles »

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Trolls, Bots, and Fake News Made 2017 a Terrible Year for Internet ... - WIRED

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Trolls, Bots, and Fake News Made 2017 a Terrible Year for Internet ... WIRED Trolls, bots, and fake news posed a serious threat to internet freedom this year—and there's no easy answer in sight. and more »

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