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US News
'Game On': Sanders Agrees to Trump Debate
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have agreed, in principle, to a TV debate. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Trump said he would be willing to debate Sanders if the proceeds went to charity. Early Thursday morning Sanders tweeted: "Game on. I look forward to debating Donald Trump in California before the June 7 primary."—Politico
Clinton Emails Broke State Department Rules
Hillary Clinton broke government rules by using a private email server without approval while working as US Secretary of State, according to a State Department report. The report also criticized Clinton for failing to turn over all emails dealing with department business before leaving government. —VICE News
One Killed, Three Wounded at T.I. Concert Shooting
One man was killed and three others injured in a shooting at Manhattan music venue Irving Plaza on Wednesday night, shortly before rapper T.I. was scheduled to perform. The incident occurred around 10:15 PM in the third floor green room area of the venue. The audience fled the building when they heard the shots. —CNN
Pentagon Nuclear System Still Using Floppy Disks
The nation's nuclear weapons force still depends on floppy disks and a 1970s computer system, according to a government report. The system that coordinates ballistic missiles and nuclear bombers runs on an IBM Series-1 computer. "This system remains in use because, in short, it still works," said a Pentagon spokeswoman. —TIME
International News
G7 Leaders Discuss Global Economy in Japan
Leaders of the seven leading industrialized countries are in Japan for a two-day summit focusing on the global economy and security issues. European Council President Donald Tusk said he wants the G7 to back more financial aid for refugees. "If we (G7) do not take the lead in managing this crisis, nobody would," said Tusk. —Reuters
Afghan Government Urges New Taliban Leader to Join Peace Talks
An Afghan government spokesman has called on the new Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhunzada to join peace talks or "face the fate" of his predecessor Mullah Mansoor, who was killed in a US drone strike. The Taliban has refused to take part in talks sponsored by representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and the US. —Al Jazeera
Nuclear Workers to Join Strike in France
Workers at French nuclear power stations will join a strike today over labor reforms that has seen oil refineries shut and triggered fuel shortages. The CGT union said workers at 16 of France's 19 nuclear plants had voted for a one-day strike on Thursday. Nuclear power provides about 75 percent of France's electricity. —BBC News
Italian Navy Saves 550 Refugees from Capsized Boat
At least five people drowned after an overcrowded migrant boat crossing the Mediterranean capsized off the coast of Libya. Italian naval ships were able to rescue around 550 of the migrants from the water and took them to Italy. "It is a miracle," said a spokesman for the International Organization for Migration. —The Guardian
Everything Else
700,000 College Students Smoke Weed on Typical Day
On an average day last year, 1.2 million full-time college students were drinking alcohol and more than 700,000 were smoking marijuana, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. —USA Today
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp to Divorce
Actress Amber Heard has reportedly filed for divorce from Johnny Depp, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple met on the set of The Rum Diary in 2011 and got married in February last year. —The Hollywood Reporter
States Sue White House Over Transgender Bathrooms
Eleven states have announced a lawsuit against the Obama administration over federal directive to US public schools stating transgender students be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice. —VICE News
Facebook Is Trying to Detect Mirror Selfies
Facebook's artificial intelligence division is trying to make its computer vision tools pass a "Turing test for reasoning and vision" by training them to analyze photos properly. At present, image recognition software lacks reasoning to tell the difference between a regular selfie and one taken in a mirror. —Motherboard
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