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Mod Lets You Play as Everybody in Arkham Knight PC

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Poke around Gotham as the Joker, Harley Quinn, and Bruce Wayne in this "Batman: Arkham Knight" PC mod. The post Mod Lets You Play as Everybody in Arkham Knight PC appeared first on WIRED .

Was Tunisian attacker associated with terror group?

Gunman filmed | Survivor: Lay in victim's blood' | Exclusive with Tunisian PM

Rare confrontation surprises at Supreme Court

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Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor and legal correspondent for Slate, talks with Rachel Maddow about the spectacle at the Supreme Court, with two justices reading their dissent on the lethal injection ruling out loud and Justice Scalia ranting in rebuttal. Read more

Anti-austerity protests in Greece as bank shutdown bites - Reuters

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Reuters Anti-austerity protests in Greece as bank shutdown bites Reuters ATHENS Tens of thousands of Greeks rallied on Monday to back their leftwing government's rejection of a tough international bailout after a clash with foreign lenders pushed Greece close to financial chaos and forced a shutdown of its banking system. With Loan Deadline Looming, Europe Offers Greece a Last-Minute Deal New York Times European and US stock markets plunge as Greek crisis deepens Los Angeles Times Greek PM Alexis Tsipras issues defiant call to reject 'insulting' bailout in ... Sydney Morning Herald Washington Post - Bloomberg - The Australian Financial Review all 9,776 news articles »

Murderer David Sweat in critical condition after shooting

Sergeant hailed as hero | Manhunt timeline | 'Nightmare is finally over'

'THE NIGHTMARE IS FINALLY OVER' Police sergeant, authorities praised as prisoner caught in upstate NY

BMW’s New Flagship Sedan Is Packed With Stupidly Fancy Tech

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From gesture controls to a car key with a screen, here's everything BMW cooked up for its new top-of-the-line sedan. The post BMW’s New Flagship Sedan Is Packed With Stupidly Fancy Tech appeared first on WIRED .

BITTER COURT BATTLE Supremes set to rule on lethal injections case

Plane crashes into home in U.S.

Three people were feared dead Sunday after a small plane crashed into a home in Plainville, Massachusetts.

Decapitated victim identified by French authorities

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French authorities have identified the man whose decapitated head was found after an attack on a factory near Lyon.

Kuwait government says mosque suicide bomber was Saudi

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Kuwait's Interior Ministry said Sunday that it had identified the suicide bomber who blew himself up at a mosque as a Saudi citizen, according to the official Kuwait News Agency.

Bergen: Terror on three continents

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In one several-hour time period on Friday, the world saw jihadist terror attacks on three continents: In Europe, in North Africa and in the Middle East.

David Sweat taken down by solo trooper

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NY State Police Superintendent Joseph D'Amico provides details on encounter, chase, and capture of escaped NY prisoner David Sweat. Read more

Cruz seeks to harness outrage at SCOTUS

In the quiet banks, bakeries and antique shops that line a town square here, Ted Cruz offered condolences for a morning he wished hadn't happened.

Solar-powered plane attempts Japan-Hawaii flight - PHOTOS: Solar Impulse 2's epic journey

Plane crashes into home in Massachusetts, killing 3 aboard; residents escape - Fox News

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Fox News Plane crashes into home in Massachusetts, killing 3 aboard; residents escape Fox News June 28, 2015: Firefighters work to extinguish flames after a small plane crashed into a house in Plainville, Mass. Jim Peters of the Federal Aviation Administration says the Beechcraft plane crashed into the house at about 5:45 p.m. Sunday. It had taken off ... Three Killed When Plane Slams Into Massachusetts House NBCNews.com Small plane crashes into Massachusetts home; 3 feared dead CNN Plane crashes into US home, leaves 3 dead The Indian Express Boston.com - Gawker all 201 news articles »

Djokovic denies 'cheating' claims

LIVE: Details on capture of escaped prisoner

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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the capture of escaped prisoner David Sweat. Read more

Nadal says grass is healthier; stats say he's right

As far as Rafael Nadal is concerned, the more tennis played on grass, the better it is for his health -- and the numbers back him up.

'New Hingis' Bencic wins first title at warmup event

She's been dubbed "the new Martina Hingis" -- and Belinda Bencic delivered her first top-level title under the watchful eye of her tennis mentor on Saturday.

Nationwide pride parades celebrate landmark ruling - CBS News

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CBS News Nationwide pride parades celebrate landmark ruling CBS News SAN FRANCISCO -- Hundreds of thousands of people on Sunday packed gay pride events from Chicago to New York City, Seattle to San Francisco, with overall attendance expected in the millions for what amounted to a celebration of a freshly endorsed ... Days after US Supreme Court decision a jubilant SF Gay Pride parade marches ... San Jose Mercury News At gay pride parades, rings of joy after court's marriage ruling Washington Post Gay Pride Parade Highlights From New York and San Francisco New York Times Reuters India - NEWS.com.au - SFGate all 869 news articles »

SpaceX rocket explodes shortly after liftoff

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket exploded and broke up just moments after liftoff Sunday over Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Read more

The world's most peaceful nation is...

VA aims to help homeless, at-risk veterans find stable jobs

Jindal: SCOTUS has not read the dictionary

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Bobby Jindal is on the warpath. Read more

Is China too late to halt ivory trade?

ISIS marks anniversary amid calls for more attacks - French terror suspect took selfie with beheaded victim - Security Chair warns 'remain vigilant' ahead of July 4th

In Bernie Sanders, an unlikely — but real — threat to Hillary Clinton - Washington Post

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USA TODAY In Bernie Sanders, an unlikely — but real — threat to Hillary Clinton Washington Post ROCHESTER, N.H. — At the first glimpse of the rumpled 73-year-old senator from Vermont, the standing-room-only crowd at a historic inn here Sunday morning erupted — leaping up, waving signs and breaking into chants of “Bernie, Bernie, Bernie!”. Bernie Sanders emerges as top Hillary Clinton challenger as liberal agenda ... Washington Times Sanders rails against wealth inequality Foster's Daily Democrat Could it be: A four way race for President? Election decided by Congress? Bayoubuzz Breitbart News - National Journal all 108 news articles »

How did same-sex marriage sweep U.S.?

Confederacy purge builds steam, while last century's worst villains spared - VIDEO: Walmart head on removing flag

Marshall Islands can't survive 2 degrees of warming

Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner gives an impassioned reading of 2 Degrees, a poem about climate change and the threat it poses to the Marshall Islands.

Sexy gorilla has women going ape

Why Egyptian girls fear summer

Army tests hoverbikes

Why is superstar goalie smiling?

Gut bacteria and your mood

Family faces fatal diagnoses

Paul Smith: Life lessons of a cycling super fan

It's a question befitting a true eccentric.

Airport layovers just got a whole lot better

Air fare hike? Don’t panic

On the trail of turtles and rock gods in Zanzibar

It's changed little over the centuries, but Tanzania's spice island is an unlikely haven for endangered reptiles.

Security News This Week: Google Says Goodbye to Revenge Porn, Hello to Eavesdropping

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Here are the security vulnerabilities and privacy updates that we didn't cover in-depth this week, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: Google Says Goodbye to Revenge Porn, Hello to Eavesdropping appeared first on WIRED .

Tech Time Warp of the Week: Cyberpunk’s Not Dead. In Fact, We’re Living It

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Cyberpunk's past is now very much part of the present. The post Tech Time Warp of the Week: Cyberpunk’s Not Dead. In Fact, We’re Living It appeared first on WIRED .