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 Mexicans in the world's most violent city are taking barbed wire right off the border wall to protect their own homes
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US troops have piled concertina wire along the US-Mexico border, which has been criticized as security theater with little practical use.
In Tijuana, where violence is climbing, Mexicans have repurposed the wire for their own protection.
Voluminous bundles of concertina wire strung up by US troops around ports of entry on the US-Mexico border have been criticized as displays of security theater that serve no real purpose.
But residents in Tijuana, which recently topped
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This slow cooker lets you cook 3 dishes at once and keep food warm at parties — here's how it works
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.
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A high-quality slow cooker can be used for a variety of purposes, functions reliably, and it’s easy to store when not in use.
I like the Chefman Triple Slow Cooker because it allows me to make three dishes at once, functions well as a buffet server, and cleans up easily.
Though it is more expensive than your
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Theresa May blames MPs for Brexit vote failures and demands they back her deal
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Theresa May has accused MPs of doing "everything possible" to avoid making a decision on Brexit.
The Prime Minister plans to put her Brexit vote to Parliament for a vote next week — after it has been voted down twice already.
If it fails to pass there is a high chance May could quit.
Theresa May has set the scene to take her final shot at pushing her troubled Brexit deal through parliament next week, after a day which left her strategy and her political career teete
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Trump's border wall money may come at the expense of schools for military kids
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A Pentagon proposal would see money for facilities for military children directed to President Donald Trump's border wall.
Two-thirds of the $1.2 billion in question would be replaced later, but the idea of taking money from the children of troops is in contrast to Trump's stated support for US military personnel.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Department of Defense is proposing to pay for President Donald Trump's much-debated border wall by shifting funds away
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A dog died in the cargo hold of an Air France flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles
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A dog died on an Air France flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles, the airline confirmed to Business Insider in an email on Wednesday.
The dog was found in the plane's cargo hold. Investigators are working to determine the cause of death.
Air France says the dog was loaded correctly onto the plane, according to its pet policy.
A dog died on an Air France flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles, the airline confirmed to Business Insider in an email on Wednesday.
The a
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The Cinderella team that rocked March Madness the year you were born
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March Madness is back!
Each year, one team emerges as the "Cinderella" story of the tournament.
Below we go through the Cinderella teams from every year since the bracket expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
Check out the rest of our March Madness coverage here.
March Madness is back, meaning sports fans around the country are building their brackets, hoping to pick this year's Cinderella team.
Every year, at least one team comes from seemingly out of nowhere
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15 celebrities who rock their gray hair
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Some people have gray hair naturally, while others dye their hair to get the look.
Celebrities are no different.
These days, silver hair is becoming even more popular among Hollywood stars like Andy Cohen, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Zosia Mamet.
If you need style inspiration, look no further than these 15 celebrities.
Whether they went gray naturally or with the help of a salon, there are so many celebrities who have rocked gray h
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Satellites just photographed California's dazzling 'super bloom' of spring flowers from outer space
Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Parts of Southern California are experiencing "super blooms" of flowers.
Walker Canyon and the city of Lake Elsinore, about 50 miles southeast of Los Angeles, have an ongoing super bloom of orange poppies.
Tourists are clogging the valley's roads with cars in their efforts to see the flowers.
DigitalGlobe's WorldView-2 satellite photographed the bursts of color and activity from space on Tuesday.
The hot, dry hillsides of Southern California are normally covered i
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Want to see results of water tests for a dangerous contaminant at Army installations? That'll be $290,400
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Army has put a price tag on releasing the results of water tests for a dangerous contaminant at military installations: nearly $300,000.
In a March 12 letter, the Army told the Environmental Working Group, an advocacy group, that the military would charge the group $290,400 to provide records of water tests at 154 installations for a family of compounds known as PFAS, which federal authorities say appear linked to certain cancers and o
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15 prom fashion trends that you'll see everywhere in 2019
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With hundreds of styles to choose from, finding something to wear to prom can be overwhelming.
To help you get started, Google and global fashion search platform Lyst shared the top prom-dress styles people have been recently searching for with INSIDER.
Fashion retailer PromGirl also compiled a list of the top-selling styles of the season so far.
In 2019, expect to see many off-the-shoulder gowns, metallic glitter, and statement-
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 Morning Docket: 03.20.19
* "It'll never happen. I guarantee it won't happen for six years." Contrary to what Democratic presidential candidates are suggesting, President Trump doesn't want anything to do with expanding the size of the Supreme Court. [Reuters]
* As it turns out, special counsel Robert Mueller was investigating Michael Cohen much sooner than he originally led on, and the Cohen probe was handed off to the S.D.N.Y. long before campaign-finance violations were even discovered. [Wall Street Journal]
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Techie Law — See Also
HOT TECH JOBS FOR LAW GRADS: Or should we say, for people who didn't learn to code.
BEST LAW SCHOOLS FOR IP: Not sure how much they cost to buy your way in, though.
MOAR GULC: Georgetown Law is expanding.
THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS BAD AT LAW: I mean, world-historically bad at law.
ANNUAL REVIEWS ARE A WASTE OF TIME: What else is new?
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I tried 3 celebrity apple pie recipes and the winner was flakey and delicious
Apple pie is a classic dessert.
Michelle Obama, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Rachel Ray all have their own recipes.
I tried them all, and Michelle Obama's recipe was my favorite.
There's a reason why apple pie is an American classic. When done correctly, this treat combines tart fruit, subtle spices, a buttery crust, and a hearty helping of nostalgia, all resulting in a perfect end to any meal — or a perfect afternoon snack ... or midnight snack ... or breakfast ... I'm not here to j
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Oculus showed off a new design for its premium VR headset, but its features are not very ambitious (FB)
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Oculus has announced the Oculus Rift S, an updated model of its Oculus Rift headset designed for use with personal computers.
Starting at $399, the Oculus Rift S promises better visuals, improved tracking and a more comfortable headset design.
The Oculus Rift S will be compatible with existing Rift software, and will share new content with the original device.
Oculus will release the Rift S and the standalone Oculus Quest headset during Spring 2019; the official dates have not been
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 Home Business Marketing Tips
10 Ways to Market Your Home Business: How do successful home businesses find customers? Here are 10 strategies that work.
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Tips for Choosing a Payroll Service
Choosing a payroll service provider for your business? Use these tips to evaluate and choose the best payroll company for your small business needs
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What Level Of Connector Are You?
What kind of connector are you? Do you naturally make lots of connections with the people around you or do you tend to be uncomfortable with it? Take this quiz and find out what your style is.
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 Uber Wants Your Money
Wealth Daily editor Briton Ryle discusses equity versus capital markets, value, and stock ownership in the context of bull and bear markets and the state of the current IPO market.
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10 tips to make your homemade tacos taste as good as from a restaurant
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There is nothing like going out for tacos, but with some help, your at-home tacos can also taste great.
Heat your tortillas.
Don't forget the citrus.
If you’re a taco fan (and honestly, who isn’t?), you’ve likely noticed a distinct difference between homemade tacos and the restaurant versions with fresh salsas, grilled meats, and tortillas shaped and pressed in-house.
Both incarnations of the taco have their own special kind of charm, bu
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Trump's former communications director Hope Hicks will cooperate with House Democrats' investigation into the president
Hope Hicks will comply with a request for documents from House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, who is overseeing a probe into President Donald Trump and allegations of obstruction of justice.
In a letter sent to Hicks in early March, Nadler asked for "any personal or work diary, journal or other book containing notes, a record or a description of daily events."
Hicks, the former White House communications director, had a close working relationship with Trump.
Former White House
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Start a Home-Based Daycare Service
Starting an in-home daycare business doesn't require a lot of start up cash or other resources. Find out how to start a home based child care service here.
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Can You Guess Which Law Schools Have The Best LSAT Scores? See Also
The Best Of The LSAT List Looks Pretty Familiar: But you know you still want to read it.
The Poor Kids At Cardozo Law School: Elevators really aren't their friends.
Biglaw V. Biglaw: The battle over contingency fees.
A Lesson On Adverbs By Justice Alito: Who cares how the law is actually supposed to work anyhow?
Suspicious Package Shuts Down Federal Courthouse:Big backup in Rochester.
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What Level Of Connector Are You?
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Home Business Marketing Tips
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6 Steps to Making Better Decisions
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The Need for Weed
There's a need for weed — both from consumers who want to legally try new products that could enhance or benefit their life and from investors looking for the opportunities that are popping up because of cannabis. It's a whole new and profitable world for all of us.
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Tips for Choosing a Payroll Service
Choosing a payroll service provider for your business? Use these tips to evaluate and choose the best payroll company for your small business needs
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Home Business Marketing Tips
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Tips for Choosing a Payroll Service
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Morning Docket: 03.19.19
* Michael Flynn and his business partner are sparring over documents the partner wants to defend himself in his criminal case. [Politico]
* "It's the corporate equivalent of the death penalty." Maybe let's not trivialize the death penalty by comparing it to a $1 million fine. [Law360]
* Quinn partner eyed for Ambassador to Mexico role. Maybe he can get them to pay for the wall. [Reuters]
* Some law firms are getting verein, verein rich. Ugh, that's just terrible. [American Lawyer]
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What Level Of Connector Are You?
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Start a Home-Based Daycare Service
Starting an in-home daycare business doesn't require a lot of start up cash or other resources. Find out how to start a home based child care service here.
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6 Steps to Making Better Decisions
Being able to make better decisions is important for your business to succeed. These six steps can help you learn to make better decisions.
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Pompeo jokes Trump may fire him in a tweet as rumors swirl about his departure
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joked on Monday that President Donald Trump may fire him via tweet.
That's exactly what happened to Trump's last secretary of state.
Pompeo ruled out running for Senate in Kansas in 2020, but he kept his options open.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a joke on Monday that may hit a bit close to home as rumors swirl about his political future outside President Donald Trump's administration.
Pompeo, in his home
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Exposing cheese to round-the-clock hip hop music could give it more flavor, according to Swiss researchers
Stefan Wermuth/University of the Arts Bern/Handout via REUTERS
Swiss researchers exposed wheels of Emmental cheese to round-the-clock music in order to determine its impact on aroma and flavor.
Nine wheels of cheese were placed in separate wooden crates and exposed to different genres of music.
Bern University of Arts researchers said there was a noticeable difference in strength of flavor, smell, and taste.
The experiment will now focus specifically on hip hop music.
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