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"Asking the Department of Defense to consider allowing young undocumented immigrants to enlist proved a bridge too far Thursday in the Republican-led House of Representatives. Members voted 221 to 202 to strip a measure from the National Defense Authorization Act that asks the secretary of defense to review policies on whether certain undocumented young people, often called Dreamers, can join the military if they have work authorization." [Elise Foley, HuffPost]
The legendary blues musician passed away in Las Vegas, according to his lawyer. Tributes are pouring in for King, whose "legacy stands unparalled in the history of the blues." [Jade Walker, HuffPost]
A deep dive into a cold case in Baltimore where a nun was murdered, potentially to cover up sexual abuse at a Catholic high school. [Laura Bassett, HuffPost]
He has "no recollection" and cannot account for the deadly derailment. The National Transportation and Safety Board revealed yesterday that the train accelerated in the final minute into the deadly curve. [WSJ]
No survivors are expected for the flight, which held six marines and two Nepalese soldiers. [AP]
A look inside the infamous Homan Square. [The Guardian]
With news of the arrests of the takeover's key leaders. [NYT]
"It's no secret that Congress is dominated by men, but as women work to make inroads in the congressional boys club, some female staffers face a huge impediment to moving up: They're not allowed to spend one-on-one time with their male bosses. In an anonymous survey of female staffers conducted by National Journal in order to gather information on the difficulties they face in a male-dominated industry, several female aides reported that they have been barred from staffing their male bosses at evening events, driving alone with their congressman or senator, or even sitting down one-on-one in his office for fear that others would get the wrong impression." [National Journal]
According to the Syrian Electronic Army. [Motherboard]
It just might measure up to the first go-round. [HuffPost]
It even has wing-like fins. [HuffPost]
And the gold statues will keep coming. [HuffPost]
When children step into the world of high-risk sports. [NYT]
And you get this masterpiece. [HuffPost]
"Bill and Melinda Gates believe that performing 'minimal autopsies' on dead children could save countless lives. Last week, the Gates Foundation announced that it was investing $75 million in a series of 'disease surveillance sites' that will conduct post-mortem examinations on children in order to figure out 'how, where and why children are getting sick and dying.'� [HuffPost]
"You cannot possibly have it all if your professional and inner values are not closely allied and aligned. If you do not know your inner value, how can you command it from others?" [HuffPost]
BEFORE YOU GO
~ How Chili's fixes its food up for social media.
~ When the bear is just as scared as you are.
~ The rising danger of laundry pod poisonings.
~ Make sure your Krispy Kreme is piping hot with these hacks.
~ The future is not looking so great for California.
~ Are you onboard with this split hair trend?
~ We have the first photo of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' baby, James.
~ Take us to the Legoland hotel, please.
~ Hilary Duff's "Sparks" video is absurdly wonderful, Tinder date footage and all.
~ We're rather freaked out by the trailer for EW's new show, "Containment" -- lesson learned, don't touch anyone.
~ How Whole Foods botched its play for millennials (hint: by using the phrase millennials).
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