Facebook Trending Promotes 9-11 Conspiracy Story
Facebook’s controversial “Trending” section set off more Internet chatter when, on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, the phrase was missing from the much-talked about part of the social media giant.
Last month, humans were removed from selecting which stories to "trend" or promote on Facebook. However, when it comes to America’s worst terrorist attack, the algorithm installed in their place may have made another bad error. Along with several social media users, the Washington Post notes that when users went to click on the “September 11th Anniversary” trending topic, they were taken to a so-called “9/11 truther.”
The site promotes the conspiracy notion that bombs and not terrorist-piloted planes brought down the Twin Towers in Manhattan.
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Miami Police Exchange Gunfire With Shooter At Trump Golf Resort
Miami Police Exchange Gunfire With Shooter At Trump Golf Resort
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Taliban Targets Secdef Mattis After Insider Tipoff
Secretary of Defense James Mattis “was the target of Taliban attack” in Afghanistan Wednesday.
Saying they were tipped off on Mattis’ visit by insiders in the Afghan security forces, the Islamist terrorist group claimed credit for launching a volley of 40 rockets, including 29 rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), at the military section of the international airport in Kabul just hours after the Secretary of Defense arrived. According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, the Defense Secretary's plane had been the target of the attack which injured at least five civilians.
The bold attack emphasizes that the Taliban is again on the offensive since the withdrawal of US-led NATO combat troops at the end of 2014. Taliban insurgents in the Afghan security forces continue to pose grave risk for U.S. military personnel and our allies on the ground.
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Hillary Clinton 'Hopes' Trump Hasn't Killed Anyone
During a recent interview, failed contender in the 2016 presidential election Hillary Clinton compared Trump to none other than Vladimir Putin with “tendencies toward authoritarianism.”
Clinton said she hopes Trump has not “ordered the killing of people and journalists” like former KGB Putin whose critics – journalists or otherwise – have wound up dead under suspicious circumstances.
She didn’t stop there, either. "I don’t think he really values democracy, Charlie," Clinton said.
This is a bold statement considering Hillary Clinton's post-election efforts to remain relevant and in the spotlight.
Even bolder is that unlike Hillary Clinton – whose loyals have thus far failed to pin any Russia conspiracy to Trump beyond fake opposition research and false analogies – Trump does not have a body count list connected to his family name. Nevermind the other victims of Hillary’s political ambitions. #Benghazi.
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Special Counsel Mueller's Office Subpoenaed Trump Organization
Special Counsel Mueller's Office Subpoenaed Trump Organization
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Jeff Sessions Gives Press Conference After President Trump Criticism
Attorney General Jeff Sessions held a press conference just one day after President Donald Trump expressed regret over his decision to nominate Sessions. During an interview with the New York Times, President Trump stated that had he known Sessions was going to recuse himself from the notorious Russia investigation, he would not have been nominated.
The president called the recusal unfair, and said Sessions simply gave bad answers to questions he was asked. Despite criticism from the president, Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivered optimistic remarks, praising the Justice Department and reassuring the public that he would remain Attorney General for "as long as that is appropriate."
Sessions recused himself after it was made public that he had met with a Russian ambassador during the campaign and failed to disclose that information during his confirmation hearing in January. He has continued to express his support for the Trump Administration and insists that he's truly passionate about leading the Justice Department.
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Taps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
"If you have ever heard the sound of TAPS at a military funeral, or at any funeral of a veteran you will be very moved by this version. It made me cry when I watched it, and it will make you also.
“Taps” is a bugle call played at dusk, during flag ceremonies, and at military funerals by the United States armed forces. The official military version is played by a single bugle or trumpet, although other versions of the tune may be played in other contexts (e.g., the U.S. Marine Corps Ceremonial Music site has recordings of two bugle and one band version. It is also performed often at Boy Scout, Girl Scout, and Girl Guide meetings and camps. The tune is also sometimes known as “Butterfield’s Lullaby”, or by the first line of the lyric, “Day Is Done”. The duration may vary to some extent; the typical recording 59 seconds long.
I have listened to TAPS at the funeral of several of my friends, both military and law enforcement and every time I hear it now I pause to remember the sacrifices they have made. May God watch over them and their families and all of us that respect the United States of America and its Military Families."
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George H.w. Bush Calls President Trump A 'Blowhard'
George H.w. Bush Calls President Trump A 'Blowhard'
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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump On DACA Decision
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump On DACA Decision
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California Passes Bill Allowing For Third Gender Option
California Passes Bill Allowing For Third Gender Option
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US Electric Grid Could Be Vulnerable To North Korea Attack
As tensions with North Korea quickly escalate — with the rogue nation refusing to back down from its nuclear testing and threats of such an onslaught- questions now surround the ability of the United States power grid to withstand an electromagnetic pulse attack.
As one U.S. official put it, an EMP event would have extremely dire consequences for the entire country, but where the challenge comes is in attempting to quantify those impacts. The U.S. electrical grid, which is deemed one of the most vital pieces of infrastructure in the country and serves more than 300 million, does not have one singular oversight body responsible for its safeguarding — hence authorities have cautioned that the magnitude of threat has fallen between the cracks.
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Charlottesville Votes To Remove Stonewall Jackson Statue
The city council in Charlottesville, Virginia has voted unanimously in favor of removing a statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. The decision comes after protesters clashed in Charlottesville last month, resulting in the death of one protester. The council had previously voted on covering the statues from public view after being confronted by angry residents during a council meeting who shouted and cursed at the council following the violent clashes between white nationalists and counter protesters. Since then, the debate over Confederate monuments has created tension throughout the United States with groups demanding immediate removal of Confederate monuments. The city council in Charlottesville plans to relocate the monument of Stonewall Jackson to a location where the historical importance can remain preserved. One councilman spoke out saying that the display of Confederate monuments isn't relevant to preserving the history or culture of the United States. President Donald Trump has expressed agreement with residents in the South who believe Confederate monuments are important to American heritage.
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President Trump Beats Barack Obama By Four Points
President Trump Beats Barack Obama By Four Points
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Angry Democrat Attacks Trump Supporter on Airplane, Removed for Behavior
An angry democrat verbally abuses a Trump supporter on an airplane before being escorted off for her behavior.
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