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U.S. officials: Blood samples show nerve agent, chlorine in Syria gas attack

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. now has blood and urine samples from last Saturday's deadly attack in Syria that have tested positive for chemical weapons, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the intelligence.

The samples suggested the presence of both chlorine gas and an unnamed nerve agent, two officials said.

Typically, such samples are obtained through hospitals and collected by U.S. or foreign intelligence assets on the ground.

The officials said they were "confident" in the intelligence, though not 100 percent sure.

The Assad regime is known to have stocks of the nerve agent sarin, and has previously used a mixture of chlorine and sarin in attacks, say U.S. officials.

Officials also said that the U.S. has compiled intelligence from the U.S. and other countries, including images, that indicate the Syrian government was behind the weekend attack. »

Zuckerberg in DC exposes how little our governments understand where humanity is heading

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Zuckerberg in DC exposes how little our governments understand where humanity is heading.

It’s important because it shows how little our elected officials are aware of where society is heading.

We’ve all said, “yes you may have access to my camera” when you install an app on your phone. »

Police identify missing dog by seeing if it 'sings' along to a tune

Authored by dailymail.co.uk

This is the heartwarming moment police identified a missing dog by testing to see if it could 'sing' along to its favourite tune.

The owner said that his husky would sing along to the Israeli sitcom Shemesh theme tune or introduction to the children's programme, Arthur.

A dog that matched the description of the missing husky was spotted by police officers when they were out on patrol. »

'Barry,' 'Silicon Valley' Renewed at HBO

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The cable network is ordering additional seasons of its comedies Barry and Silicon Valley.

The half-hours are each expected to return with new episodes in 2019, though HBO did not reveal a return date for either.

"While Barry has delighted audiences with its deft interplay of comedy and drama, Silicon Valley remains as brilliantly and frighteningly prescient as ever," noted Amy Gravitt, executive vp HBO programming. »

FTC Suddenly Remembers 'Warranty Void If Removed' Stickers Are Illegal, Sends Out Stern Letters To Manufacturers

Authored by techdirt.com

The tags slapped on electronic devices warning you that removing them will void your warranty?

The 1975 Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act said manufacturers can't automatically void warranties just because owners have opened up their devices, performed their own repairs, or taken them to third parties for service.

The same is true of any consumer device that costs more than $15, though many manufacturers want you to think otherwise. »