WORLD STORIES - 10/18/2018

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Jared Kushner raised concerns among administration officials by communicating with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on private channels, including through WhatsApp.

thehill.com
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Toronto police to Canadians: stop snitching on your neighbors about marijuana.

vox.com
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Saudi Consul fired and placed under investigation after he is 'recorded saying 'Do this outside; you're going to get me in trouble' during torture of journalist'.

standard.co.uk
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Discussion Megathread: Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke Second Debate.

self.politics
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Report: If Not for Republican Policies, the Federal Government Would Be Running a Surplus.

budget.senate.gov
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Court allows Obama-era student loan rules to take effect, delivering defeat to DeVos.

washingtonpost.com
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New research reveals an unexpected benefit of large-scale offshore wind farms: the ability to lessen precipitation from hurricanes. Offshore wind farms can harness the kinetic energy from hurricanes and lessen the effects of wind and storm surge and they can also have an impact on precipitation..

eurekalert.org
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Overparenting or helicopter parenting, a narcissistic parenting style, may impede the development of young adult independence, and be linked to development of narcissistic traits, which may be how narcissism can be passed on from generation to generation, suggests new study (n=380 college students)..

psychologytoday.com
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Researchers found that people who underwent a virtual reality experience, called 'Becoming Homeless,' were more empathetic toward the homeless and more likely to sign a petition in support of affordable housing than other study participants..

eurekalert.org
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DATE: 10/18/2018

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