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How Much Hotter Is Your Hometown Than When You Were Born?

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FOX NEWS: Will Jerry Brown commute sentences of every death row inmate in one of his last acts as California governor?

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Will Jerry Brown commute sentences of every death row inmate in one of his last acts as California governor? As Gov. Jerry Brown’s long tenure draws to a close in January, some capital punishment supporters are raising the specter that the politician who is firmly opposed to executions may commute many, if not all, the sentences of the nearly 750 inmates on death row. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Trump claims he predicted Ocasio-Cortez would win

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Trump claims he predicted Ocasio-Cortez would win President Trump claimed in an interview on Thursday that he predicted political newcomer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surprise primary win over Rep. Joe Crowley, the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Trump cancels planned January pay increase for civilian federal workers

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Trump cancels planned January pay increase for civilian federal workers President Trump announced Thursday that he was canceling a pay raise due to most civilian federal employees in January, citing budgetary reasons. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Eminem takes fresh shots at Trump, press in surprise album

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Eminem takes fresh shots at Trump, press in surprise album Eminem released a surprise album Thursday night and appeared to reignite his feud with President Trump with some of his new songs taking jabs at the commander-in-chief. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: California bill to expand gun-takeaway law advances to governor's desk

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California bill to expand gun-takeaway law advances to governor's desk California lawmakers approved a bill this week that would expand the list of people who could ask a court for a gun violence restraining order, reports said. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Crossing a line? Trump wants heads of CNN, NBC News fired

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Crossing a line? Trump wants heads of CNN, NBC News fired I have said since Donald Trump got into the campaign that he has every right to hit back at the media that he believes covers him unfairly. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Trump threatens DOJ, FBI to 'start doing their job' or he'll 'get involved' during Indiana rally

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Trump threatens DOJ, FBI to 'start doing their job' or he'll 'get involved' during Indiana rally President Trump on Thursday night seemingly issued an ultimatum to the Department of Justice and the FBI – they either “start doing their job” or he will “get involved.” via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: History at the Capitol Rotunda, where McCain's casket will lie in state

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History at the Capitol Rotunda, where McCain's casket will lie in state Plenty of lawmakers, government officials and other dignitaries will circulate through the U.S. Capitol to pay their respects to the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain as he lies in state in the Rotunda. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: DOJ's Bruce Ohr kept Mueller deputy 'in the loop' about anti-Trump dossier, sources say

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DOJ's Bruce Ohr kept Mueller deputy 'in the loop' about anti-Trump dossier, sources say Embattled Justice Department official Bruce Ohr had contact in 2016 with then-colleague Andrew Weissmann, who is now a top Robert Mueller deputy, as well as other senior FBI officials about the controversial anti-Trump dossier and the individuals behind it, two sources close to the matter told Fox News. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Dem rep warns immigration officers following 'illegal' Trump orders: 'You will not be safe'

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Dem rep warns immigration officers following 'illegal' Trump orders: 'You will not be safe' A Democratic lawmaker issued a startling warning to government officials involved in “illegal” deportations that they “will not be safe” from future punishment when Donald Trump is no longer president. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Gohmert doubles down after FBI dismisses claim of Clinton server hack

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Gohmert doubles down after FBI dismisses claim of Clinton server hack Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert doubled down after the FBI dismissed claims that a Chinese state-owned company hacked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s private email server. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Obscure case could determine whether Robert Mueller's Russia report sees light of day

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Obscure case could determine whether Robert Mueller's Russia report sees light of day An obscure federal case being heard in Washington next month could determine whether Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s pending full report on Russian interference in the 2016 election gathers dust in a secret file – or sees the light of day. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Princess Diana regretted shocking interview about royal love triangle, was 'reckless' at times with security, author claims

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Princess Diana regretted shocking interview about royal love triangle, was 'reckless' at times with security, author claims Patrick Jephson isn’t surprised that his former boss, Princess Diana, continues to captivate the world as a royal who seemed destined for a fairy tale, only for her happily ever after to end in tragedy. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Michael Douglas admits it wasn't always easy having Kirk Douglas for a father: 'People think it's a silver spoon'

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Michael Douglas admits it wasn't always easy having Kirk Douglas for a father: 'People think it's a silver spoon' Kirk Douglas is still recognized as a movie icon who has starred alongside some of the most beautiful leading ladies of Hollywood’s golden era. But to Michael Douglas, he was just dad. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: 8 reality TV tragedies

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8 reality TV tragedies When tragedy strikes, reality TV gets real via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: 8 celebrities who have embarrassed themselves in front of the royal family

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8 celebrities who have embarrassed themselves in front of the royal family Even the world’s biggest stars get a little flustered when meeting royalty. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: How Macron won Trump's friendship, failed to influence him

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How Macron won Trump's friendship, failed to influence him For over a year, French President Emmanuel Macron has cajoled his counterpart Donald Trump, convinced he could make him change his thinking on climate change, the Iran nuclear deal and world trade. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Apple to unveil new iPhones in coming weeks

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Apple to unveil new iPhones in coming weeks Apple will unveil a new batch of iPhones in less than two weeks. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: S. Korean envoy to travel to North for pre-summit talks

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S. Korean envoy to travel to North for pre-summit talks South Korea's president will send a special delegation to North Korea next week for talks on a nuclear standoff and to set up a summit planned for next month, his office said Friday. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Harrowing account of tortured teen sparks outcry in Morocco

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Harrowing account of tortured teen sparks outcry in Morocco The mother of a 17-year-old Moroccan girl who told police she was gang-raped, forcibly tattooed and held against her will for two months recalled how her daughter was dumped at the family's home by two men, the scars of horror stamped on her body, "her honor lost." via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Marc Thiessen: Why Trump impeachment dreams are just a liberal fantasy

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Marc Thiessen: Why Trump impeachment dreams are just a liberal fantasy It would be the height of hypocrisy if Democrats tried to remove the president over allegations of illegality relating to extramarital affairs. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Joel C. Rosenberg: Mohammed bin Salman is 33 – Here are 21 impressive reforms already underway

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Joel C. Rosenberg: Mohammed bin Salman is 33 – Here are 21 impressive reforms already underway Amidst so much war and terrorism in the Middle East, there is actually remarkably good news coming out of Saudi Arabia. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Hey, Google, Facebook, Twitter – Trump's got a point. You need to do a better job of self-regulating

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Hey, Google, Facebook, Twitter – Trump's got a point. You need to do a better job of self-regulating President Trump is speaking forcefully about fixing a growing problem affecting our national discourse. He says we may need to regulate the giant tech companies that control vast swaths of our information landscape, due to their bias. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Airport worker flips cone onto stack then celebrates with hilarious victory dance

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Airport worker flips cone onto stack then celebrates with hilarious victory dance "This is why my flights take so long to board." via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: 11 things real estate agents hate about buyers

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11 things real estate agents hate about buyers Sometimes buyers just can’t get out of their own way: You won't believe these home buyer behaviors that made real estate agents cringe. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: DJ Khaled debuts furniture line, calls it 'We the Best Home'

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DJ Khaled debuts furniture line, calls it 'We the Best Home' Major key alert: DJ Khaled now produces furniture in addition to pop hits. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: New York City's richest couple buy $40 million mansion in cash

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New York City's richest couple buy $40 million mansion in cash It’s good to be David and Julia Koch. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Lots of email scams are surprisingly simple but effective, report says

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Lots of email scams are surprisingly simple but effective, report says Many email scams are effective because they’re so straightforward, a new report says. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Miranda Lambert and Evan Felker's relationship ended because he 'broke her rules': report

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Miranda Lambert and Evan Felker's relationship ended because he 'broke her rules': report Fans of Miranda Lambert were thrown for a loop last week when she revealed her break-up from Evan Felker. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Domestic cats reportedly facing potential ban in New Zealand town

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Domestic cats reportedly facing potential ban in New Zealand town Domestic cats may no longer be welcome in a New Zealand town if a new ban goes into effect. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Convicted leaker Chelsea Manning to be barred from entering Australia

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Convicted leaker Chelsea Manning to be barred from entering Australia Convicted leaker Chelsea Manning will be barred from entering Australia for a scheduled speaking tour set to start Sunday, her event organizer said Thursday. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: 'Shameless' star Emmy Rossum leaving the Showtime series

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'Shameless' star Emmy Rossum leaving the Showtime series Actress Emmy Rossum announced on Thursday that she will be leaving Showtime’s “Shameless.” via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Snapchat slammed as 'racist' for showing 'Jewtropolis' as a location

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Snapchat slammed as 'racist' for showing 'Jewtropolis' as a location Snapchat has apologized for a major gaffe that labeled New York City "Jewtropolis" on Snap Maps, leading users to blast it as "racist". via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Facebook 'sorry' after removing Holocaust picture of naked starving children posted by Anne Frank Center

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Facebook 'sorry' after removing Holocaust picture of naked starving children posted by Anne Frank Center Facebook apologized after it removed a post from the Anne Frank Center that was seeking to raise awareness of the Holocaust and depicted children who had been stripped naked and starved by the Nazis. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Cosmic zombies: Black holes can reanimate dead stars

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Cosmic zombies: Black holes can reanimate dead stars Close encounters with medium-size black holes can reanimate dead stars, if only momentarily, a new study suggests. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Monkey escapes zoo, flees to McDonald's

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Monkey escapes zoo, flees to McDonald's A McDonald’s in Gothenburg, Sweden had an unexpected visitor swing by Wednesday night. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: California Democrats call for In-N-Out boycott after burger chain donates $25G to GOP

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California Democrats call for In-N-Out boycott after burger chain donates $25G to GOP The controversy is heating up in time for the primary elections. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Taco Bell fan redesigns Cincinnati public transit routes based on fast food locations

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Taco Bell fan redesigns Cincinnati public transit routes based on fast food locations Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate approved millions of dollars for infrastructure and public transportation needs in the state of Ohio. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Starbucks customer claims Frappuccino contained cleaning tablets: 'I would hope it's an honest mistake'

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Starbucks customer claims Frappuccino contained cleaning tablets: 'I would hope it's an honest mistake' A Starbucks customer in Utah has is reportedly consulting a lawyer after she claims she found cleaning tablets in her Green Tea Frappuccino. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Bikini-barista coffee chain in California drawing criticism from residents near next location

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Bikini-barista coffee chain in California drawing criticism from residents near next location The “bikini coffee shop” chain, which already operates six locations in California, employs female baristas who wear little more than lingerie or swimwear. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Carr Fire in Northern California now fully contained, fire officials say

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Carr Fire in Northern California now fully contained, fire officials say A massive Northern California wildfire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes and claimed eight lives has been fully contained, state fire officials said Thursday. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Man accused of stealing teen's MAGA hat indicted by grand jury

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Man accused of stealing teen's MAGA hat indicted by grand jury A grand jury has indicted a Texas man who was arrested in July for allegedly stealing a teen’s “Make America Great Again” hat before throwing a drink in his face at a Whataburger restaurant — an incident that went viral and caught the attention of the Trump family. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Coach in custody after missing teen found safe; pair had 'romantic relationship,' authorities say

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Coach in custody after missing teen found safe; pair had 'romantic relationship,' authorities say A 16-year-old Northern California girl who had been missing for the past week was found safe Thursday and her wrestling coach has been arrested, authorities said, adding that the two reportedly had a "romantic relationship." via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Death toll climbs in New Mexico passenger bus crash; serious injuries also reported

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Death toll climbs in New Mexico passenger bus crash; serious injuries also reported New Mexico State Police say they have confirmed seven fatalities in connection with Thursday afternoon's bus crash on Interstate 40. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Employer fired him because he stopped attending Bible study: lawsuit

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Employer fired him because he stopped attending Bible study: lawsuit An Oregon man has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $750,000, claiming his employer fired him for refusing to attend weekly Christian Bible studies. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Canadian mom, daughter camping in California are found after reported missing by woman's boyfriend

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Canadian mom, daughter camping in California are found after reported missing by woman's boyfriend Police have found a young Canadian mother and her daughter, who were reported missing by the woman’s concerned boyfriend after setting out for a camping trip in Northern California. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Uber driver fatally shoots man in 'classic stand your ground case,' Florida sheriff says

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Uber driver fatally shoots man in 'classic stand your ground case,' Florida sheriff says An Uber driver in Florida fatally shot a man who trailed his car and tried to run him off the road early Tuesday in what a local sheriff called a "classic stand your ground case." via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Winter will be 'teeth-chattering' cold, have plenty of snow, Farmers' Almanac claims

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Winter will be 'teeth-chattering' cold, have plenty of snow, Farmers' Almanac claims If you're over the sweltering heat and humidity that's blanketed much of the country this summer, get ready for a rough winter. via FOX NEWS

FOX NEWS: Woman whose body found in bags at NYC parks beaten to death by best friend’s boyfriend, cops say

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Woman whose body found in bags at NYC parks beaten to death by best friend’s boyfriend, cops say A woman’s boyfriend beat her best friend to death with a hammer before the couple dismembered the body, stuffed the remains in plastic bags and dumped in New York City parks, police said Wednesday. via FOX NEWS