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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Is it practical to create a software-controlled model rocket?

Ask HN: Is it practical to create a software-controlled model rocket?
105 by ph0rque | 77 comments on Hacker News.
Is it practical to launch a model rocket and have it land in a controlled manner, like Falcon 9, using hardware on the level of arduino and open-source software?

FOX NEWS: Retired police officer is perfect kidney donor match for former beat partner

Retired police officer is perfect kidney donor match for former beat partner

A pair of retired police officers already bonded by the field will now be joined for life after one was found to be a perfect kidney donor match for the other, and delivered the good news with a clever homemade card.

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FOX NEWS: Why men who can do 40 push-ups may have better heart health

Why men who can do 40 push-ups may have better heart health

The ability to do a lot of pushups may be a sign not only of strength but also of good heart health, a new study suggests.

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FOX NEWS: Report: 58-year-old Joanna Smith gets a new tongue made from a vein and pieces of her arm

Report: 58-year-old Joanna Smith gets a new tongue made from a vein and pieces of her arm

Report: 58-year-old Joanna Smith gets a new tongue made from a vein and pieces of her arm after finding out she had a cancerous ulcer in her mouth.

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FOX NEWS: Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth while in coma, discovers she has 2 uteruses

Woman who didn't know she was pregnant gives birth while in coma, discovers she has 2 uteruses

A U.K. woman who was placed into a medically-induced coma after complaining of a headache and later suffering from seizures was shocked to wake days later and discover she had given birth to a healthy baby girl.

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FOX NEWS: Mom gets new tongue made from arm after cancer diagnosis

Mom gets new tongue made from arm after cancer diagnosis

A 58-year-old woman who was reportedly faced with either surgically removing her tongue or succumbing to cancer within months has had a new one fashioned out of a vein and pieces of her arm.

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FOX NEWS: 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund stretched thin due to surge in claims

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund stretched thin due to surge in claims

Bryan Llenas reports.

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FOX NEWS: 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is running out of money as claims surge

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund is running out of money as claims surge

The number of people dying from 9/11 related illness is now close to the number of those killed in the attacks; Bryan Llenas reports.

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FOX NEWS: At least 20 abortion cases are in the pipeline to the Supreme Court

At least 20 abortion cases are in the pipeline to the Supreme Court

Constitutional law attorney Jenna Ellis weighs in on the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned.

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Venezuela Crisis Prompts Plans for Dueling Aid Concerts on Border

By MIKE IVES from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2DXlrMm
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Indian Journalist Condemns Twitter for Blocking Account After Abuse Online

By REUTERS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2DTEFSY
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May's Spokesman-Too Soon to Comment on Reported Honda Plant Closure

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Honda Says to Hold News Conference, After News of UK Factory Closure

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Germany Sees 'Most Difficult Part' in EU-U.S. Trade Talks Ahead

By REUTERS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2Xds6uH
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Strike 2: West Virginia Teachers Walking Out Again

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2XaJLD1
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What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘At Home With Amy Sedaris’ and ‘The Breaker Upperers’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2IlVdbv
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China, Iran Meet Amid Efforts to Preserve Nuclear Deal

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2BS2f2n
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Indonesia Submits Bid to Host 2032 Olympics

By REUTERS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2SZyypO
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Indonesia Submits Bid to Host 2032 Olympics

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Fox News Alert: Your favorite show, Fox & Friends, will be on in a few minutes!

Get ready! Your favorite show, Fox & Friends , will be on in a few minutes on the Fox News Channel!

Mornings are always a good time with friends! Join hosts Ainsley Earhardt, Brian Kilmeade and Steve Doocy.

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Start your morning with Fox & Friends First

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All the breaking news from overnight, plus the day's top stories and more

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‘A Tuba to Cuba’ Review: A New Orleans Jazz Band Makes a Caribbean Connection

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

A Tuba to Cuba ()

Opening February 15, 2019

from NYT Critics' Pick https://nyti.ms/2SBbDS8
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‘Fighting With My Family’ Review: They Body Slam You, Your Mum and Dad. Lovingly.

By MANOHLA DARGIS

Fighting with My Family (PG-13)

Opening February 14, 2019

from NYT Critics' Pick https://nyti.ms/2V0VoL5
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‘Clara’s Ghost’ Review: A Family of Performers, a Night of Hysteria

By TEO BUGBEE

Clara's Ghost (Not Rated)

Opening December 6, 2018

from NYT Critics' Pick https://nyti.ms/2GoP6lc
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‘Sorry Angel’ Review: A Love Affair Two Men Start, Knowing the End

By GLENN KENNY

Sorry Angel ()

Opening February 15, 2019

from NYT Critics' Pick https://nyti.ms/2I9ao7Z
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FOX NEWS: Jack in the Box testing Burger Dippers

Jack in the Box testing Burger Dippers

Finally! A one-handed hamburger snack.

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FOX NEWS: Girl Scout markets Samoa cookies with Jason Momoa's picture, says Momoa Samoas are a big hit

Girl Scout markets Samoa cookies with Jason Momoa's picture, says Momoa Samoas are a big hit

Her Momoa-themed Samoas are apparently very popular with the local moms.

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FOX NEWS: Police officer leaves pregnant waitress $100 tip along with 'lovely message' written on check

Police officer leaves pregnant waitress $100 tip along with 'lovely message' written on check

The waitress' father said the police officer made his daughter's "year" after leaving the sweet note following lunch at the Lamp Post Diner in Gloucester Township, N.J.

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