Trump predicts 'very massive recession' in U.S.

MILWAUKEE - Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump predicted that the United States is on course for a "very massive recession," warning that a combination of high unemployment and an overvalued stock market had set the stage for another economic slump.

Alaska Air nears deal to buy Virgin America for over $2 billion: sources 9:47pm EDT

Alaska Air Group Inc is nearing a deal to acquire Virgin America Inc , the ninth-largest U.S. airline by passenger traffic, for more than $2 billion, having outbid JetBlue Airways Corp , people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Building a Hollywood star

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A Hong Kong man has realized his childhood dream by successfully constructing a life-sized robot from scratch on the balcony of his home.  The Wider Image | Video 

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U.S. plans third patrol near disputed South China Sea islands: source

The U.S. Navy plans to conduct another passage near disputed islands in the South China Sea in early April, a source familiar with the plan said on Friday, the third in a series of challenges that have drawn sharps rebukes from China.

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'Out' leads by 4 percentage points ahead of Britain's EU referendum: poll

LONDON Support for Britain to leave the European Union stood at 43 percent, ahead of support to stay within the 28-member bloc, which stood at 39 percent, according to an online survey taken by pollster Opinium for the Observer newspaper.

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Turkey's Erdogan says U.S. presidential candidates target Muslims

LANHAM, Maryland Islamophobia is on the rise in the United States and U.S presidential candidates have targeted Muslims during the election campaign, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.

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'Madmen' must not be allowed to get nuclear material: Obama

WASHINGTON U.S. President Barack Obama urged world leaders on Friday to do more to safeguard vulnerable nuclear facilities to prevent “madmen” from groups like Islamic State from getting their hands on an atomic weapon or a radioactive “dirty bomb.” | Video

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Bum steer: Freedom has a price for NYC bull saved by Jon Stewart

NEW YORK A bull that bolted on its death march to a New York City slaughterhouse and was rescued with the help of comedian Jon Stewart will find out soon there is a price for freedom. | Video


Video: Waiting on Wisconsin

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Reuters weekly Election 2016 show tackles the tabloid tit-for-tat between candidates as the front runners brace for a fierce test in the Midwest.  Video 


Images of March

Images taken by Reuters photographers around the world for the month of March 2016, including the attacks in Brussels and Lahore, Barack Obama's historic visit to Cuba, migrant misery in Greece, five years of war in Syria, and more. Produced by Canice Leung.

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How the new SAT was hacked by Asian test-prep firms

Booklets for the redesigned exam leaked online within days of the test, prompting some college officials to question the validity of exam scores.  Full Coverage 

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