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Trump retweets meme of his blocking obama, labeled the 'best eclipse ever.'

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President Donald Trump today retweeted a meme a picture of him gradually blocking an image of former President Obama, with the caption "The best eclipse ever!"

The meme was originally tweeted at Trump by a Twitter user who identifies himself as Jerry Travone, "a YouTube actor and political junkie" and "proud Trump supporter and pushback against liberalism," according to his Twitter bio.

Trump retweeted the meme at 8:33 a.m.

It followed two tweets from Trump criticizing leaders of his own party: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan.

"I requested that Mitch M & Paul R tie the Debt Ceiling legislation into the popular V.A. Bill (which just passed) for easy approval. They didn't do it so now we have a big deal with Dems holding them up (as usual) on Debt Ceiling approval. Could have been so easy-now a mess!" he wrote in two tweets.

I requested that Mitch M & Paul R tie the Debt Ceiling legislation into the popular V.A. Bill (which just passed) for easy approval. They...
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 24, 2017

...didn't do it so now we have a big deal with Dems holding them up (as usual) on Debt Ceiling approval. Could have been so easy-now a mess!
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 24, 2017

Trump then posted two tweets about the vacillating tone he has taken at several public speeches this week. The first iteration of the tweets misspelled the words "there" and "too," and he subsequently posted the sentences again, correcting the spelling of "there" but not "too."

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Trump retweets meme of his blocking Obama, labeled the 'best eclipse ever'

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President Donald Trump today retweeted a meme a picture of him gradually blocking an image of former President Obama, with the caption "The best eclipse ever!" The meme was originally tweeted at Trump by a Twitter user who identifies himself as Jerry Travone, "a YouTube actor and political junkie"...

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White House shows off new west wing renovations.

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The very minute President Donald Trump boarded Marine One for his working vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey, a team of more than 200 people began 17 days of much-needed renovations to the West Wing and the home's exterior.

Working around the clock from his August 6 departure through his Sunday return, the team of multiple agencies, including the General Services Administration and the National Park Service, replaced the overworked HVAC systems, refreshed flooring, woodworking and paint, and made other cosmetic and infrastructural updates to the "people's house."

"There was an emphasis on bringing back the history to this building and the elegance," deputy press secretary Lindsay Walters told reporters during a tour of the results Wednesday.

That directive came from none other than the President himself. The real estate mogul, who is known for his attention to detail on construction projects, was personally involved with the renovation, including the selection of new wallpaper for his Oval Office.

"A lot of this was (Trump's) influence. He wanted to bring back the luster and the glory of the White House. He wanted to enhance a lot of things, for instance, the infrastructure. He was kind enough to leave for the vacation time period because it was really a working time," a White House official said. "It wasn't very easy but he definitely supported us in saying, let's get the HVAC ready, let's get the electrical supplies ready, let's fix those portico steps that have not been touched since Truman."

The HVAC improvements, which cost $1.965 million, per a GSA spokesperson, were approved during the Obama administration following an initial around of renovations. The spokesperson noted that the HVAC systems would have failed "in the near future without intervention."

Carpet replacement cost $1.17 million and the painting refresh cost $275,000.

"This expenditure is in line, or under, what the past three prior administrations have spent," the spokesperson said, noting that "carpet and painting is typically done in close proximity to Inauguration Day, but the administration chose to defer until the August break."

A key request from the Trump administration was that all of the materials used in the renovation were made in America.

"It was important to this administration that we use American-made products, so everything that we used was made in America. It was also important for the administration to use small businesses," said GSA White House Service Center director Alan Zawatsky, noting that they used "several" Native American firms and women-owned businesses.

Limestone in the new steps on the South Portico came from Indiana, and the Oval Office wallpaper hails from York, Pennsylvania. The HVAC contractor was Calvary Mechanical Co. Inc., and the carpet contractor was Microbase Corp., both of which are minority-owned small businesses.

When Trump assumed office in January, the Oval Office was decorated with President Ronald Reagan's rug, President George W. Bush's sofas, and President Bill Clinton's drapes. The Resolute Desk and side chairs are traditionally used throughout administrations. All of that furniture was temporarily moved into storage as the new wallpaper was installed and the wood floors were refinished.

Obama-era wallpaper was damaged and stained, the White House official said, and needed to be replaced.

Trump was presented with different ideas, samples and concepts for the wallpaper, Office of Administration interior designer and preservation specialist John Botello said.

The President ultimately chose a classic motif that includes sea scrolls and encompassed leaves surrounding floral medallions reflecting the flora and fauna of the Rose Garden, Botello said.

But this new wallpaper may be temporary: As is customary with each administration, the President will be involved in the design of a new rug for the office, and it's possible a change in wallpaper would be necessary to match the design. A timeline for the new rug has not yet been set.

The West Wing itself, which is attached to the White House, was first envisioned by President George Washington, but did not become a reality until 1902. Since then, each administration has left its own mark on the space.

"We're trying to take different aspects from each administration and make them feel a little bit cohesive together," Botello said.

The goal, GSA historic preservation officer George Kanellos said, was to ensure that the paintings, furniture, and subtleties "all work in perfect harmony to create something that is worthy of the President's office."

That is particularly challenging given that the building houses both a residence and workspace.

"Working at the White House, you have to work on a fine balance between aesthetics and function. It's not only just a beautiful museum-like place, but there's a working aspect as well," interior designer Taifa Coger said.

The aesthetic aspects of the renovation were inspired by motifs and medallions found on site, including the Greek key, flowers in the Rose Garden, Scottish masons' carved rosettes, and eagles.

After pulling over during a bad thunderstorm a few weeks ago, Kanellos happened upon an antique shop in Funkstown, Maryland, where he personally procured two gold carved wooden eagles that now reside in the Roosevelt Room.

The design team said to expect more eagles in the White House.

Even though Trump returned from New Jersey over the weekend, some of the exterior updates are still ongoing. The putting green has been "temporarily" removed, and there was still a smattering of wheelbarrows, tools and jugs of water on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday. Workers smoothed cement and laid stone at a patio adjacent to the Rose Garden as reporters walked toward the South Portico steps.

The iconic steps were originally completed during the Monroe administration in 1824 and are in the spotlight during state arrivals, the Easter Egg Roll and the Christmas tree lighting, among other key White House events. The previous steps dated back to the Truman administration and were made of limestone, which degrades over time and can pose a safety hazard. Per National Park Service White House liaison John Stanwich, work on the steps should be completed by Sunday.

"The administration really felt that was something that was worth taking on," Stanwich said, noting that rather than break work up into two separate phases for each side of the staircase, the administration opted to do it all in one fell swoop, saving taxpayers money in the process.

Other additions include new drapery in the first floor offices in the style of the Franklin Roosevelt administration; 12 additional 19th century chairs carved with eagles in hallway corridors; and increased ambient lighting in the Rose Garden for nighttime events. An 18th century bookcase in the VIP lobby was refreshed, displaying Presidential papers and newly added china in the style of Martha Washington's.

Just before the interior renovations were completed Sunday night, the team noticed that the tassels hanging off the 1930s light fixture in the lobby needed painting.

Kanellos climbed a ladder and painted the gilded tassels himself.

"There's always the look of attention for detail," he said.

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White House shows off West Wing renovations

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The very minute President Donald Trump boarded Marine One for his working vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey, a team of more than 200 people began 17 days of much-needed renovations to the West Wing and the home's exterior.

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Airport worker caught trying to sneak onto plane without a ticket. He was arrested and booked on charges of second-degree trespassing, theft of services and interfering with public transportation.

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A Portland International Airport ground crew member was arrested last week after allegedly using his credentials to bypass security and board a plane without a ticket.

According to The Oregonian, 19-year-old Blessing Ndayishimiye was escorted off the Boston-bound JetBlue flight late Thursday night by Port of Portland police officers.

Officers were initially alerted to a security breach at the airport before flight crew members discovered Ndayishimiye in the cabin and notified authorities.

Ndayishimiye, who works for Airport Terminal Services, also attempted to stuff a pair of bags into the aircraft's storage compartment but was unsuccessful.

He was arrested and booked on charges of second-degree trespassing, theft of services and interfering with public transportation.

The incident created headaches for passengers, who were delayed more than two hours as a result.

Port of Portland spokesman Steve Johnson told The Oregonian that all of the flight's passengers were forced to exit the plane and go through the security screening process all over again. Authorities also brought in a police dog to check luggage for possible explosives.

The FBI is currently reviewing the incident.

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Airport worker caught trying to sneak onto plane without a ticket

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A Portland International Airport ground crew member was arrested last week after allegedly using his credentials to bypass security and board a plane without a ticket. According to The Oregonian, 19-year-old Blessing Ndayishimiye was escorted off the Boston-bound JetBlue flight late Thursday night by Port of Portland police officers.

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Driver 13 years old. 25 pounds of meth found in the car he was driving at a traffic stop.

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A Colorado deputy on Tuesday pulled over a 13-year-old boy driving a car and found 25 pounds of methamphetamine loaded into the vehicle, officials said.

The deputy stopped the Dodge Avenger on Interstate 70 in Mesa County Tuesday morning and found three people in the car, FOX31 said. The unidentified boy and two passengers, identified as German Michel-Arreola, 22, and Irene Michel-Arreola, 19, agreed to a vehicle search.
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The deputy uncovered 23 packages of methamphetamine in the car -- about 25 pounds in total, according to police.

The Michel-Arreolas and the 13-year-old driver face charges including manufacturing, possession and distribution of a substance.

The boy was also charged with driving without a license and failing to drive in a designated lane.
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Driver, 13, in Colorado caught with 25 pounds of meth in traffic stop, police say

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A Colorado deputy on Tuesday pulled over a 13-year-old boy driving a car and found 25 pounds of methamphetamine loaded into the vehicle, officials said. The deputy stopped the Dodge Avenger on Interstate 70 in Mesa County Tuesday morning and found three people in the car, FOX31 said.

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Hurricane Andrew 25 years later...The monster that devastated South Miami .

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Walmart teams up with Google to tackle Amazon

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If you can't beat 'em, partner with Google.

Walmart is getting ready to go toe-to-toe with Amazon on voice shopping, teaming up with Google to enable people to order its products through Google Assistant.

Walmart is trying "to simplify people's lives and help them shop in ways they've not yet imagined," Marc Lore, who heads Walmart's e-commerce efforts, said in a statement Wednesday.

The partnership is a direct challenge to Amazon's voice shopping with Alexa, which the company has been heavily pushing with promotions and discounts. It's also the latest example of how online shopping is forcing tech firms and traditional retailers to pool their resources.

Related: Walmart is buying Bonobos

Shoppers on Google Express, the tech company's online shopping mall, will soon have access to hundreds of thousands of Walmart products that they can buy through voice using devices equipped with Google Assistant, like Android phones and Google Home.

The two companies are betting that voice shoppingwill play a key role in the future of online retail. The idea is that busy shoppers will happily allow artificial intelligence to sort out their shopping carts for them.

Like Amazon shoppers who use Alexa, Walmart shoppers who link their accounts to Google will be handing over data on their shopping habits, making it easier for Google Assistant to anticipate what you're trying to buy based on past purchases.

Teaming up with Google is part of Walmart's larger strategy to expand its online footprint in the fight against Amazon. The approach appears to be paying off: Walmart reported a 60% jump in e-commerce sales last quarter compared to the same period last year.

Related: Germany's Aldi takes on Amazon in food delivery fight

In another direct challenge to Amazon, Walmart also said Wednesday it will be introducing voice shopping to fresh grocery purchases across the U.S. sometime next year.

Amazon shocked the retail world by announcing its $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods in June. Whole Foods shareholders vote Wednesday on Amazon's offer to buy the organic foods grocer.

And Germany's Aldi, which operates nearly 1,700 stores in America, said last week it's partnering with San Francisco's Instacart to deliver groceries in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas.

CNNMoney (Hong Kong) First published August 23, 2017: 4:25 AM ET

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Walmart teams up with Google to tackle Amazon

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Walmart is getting ready to go toe-to-toe with Amazon on voice shopping, teaming up with Google to enable people to order its products through Google Assistant. Walmart is trying "to simplify people's lives and help them shop in ways they've not yet imagined," Marc Lore, who heads Walmart's e-commerce efforts, said in a statement Wednesday.

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A drunk and naked ESPN Star, Ryen Russillo, was arrested on Wednesday on trespassing charges when he waltzed into* stranger's condo  at around 3:30 in the morning. A resident heard Ryen entered the home, but assumed it was a family member. Later, he was found by the resident and by police in a bed, completely naked, except for his pants around his ankles.

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An ESPN host was arrested in Jackson, Wyoming Wednesday morning on a criminal trespassing charge after he allegedly wandered into a stranger's condo around 3:30 a.m.

Police were called to the scene where they reportedly found Ryen Russillo, host of " The Russillo Show " on ESPN Radio, naked in a bedroom. A condo resident told police he heard someone enter his home, but assumed it was a family member until Russillo reportedly walked in the bedroom half-naked.

"Officers found the defendant, later identified as Ryen August Russillo, lying on the bed in the south bedroom naked except for his pants around his ankles," a probable cause affidavit obtained by the Jackson Hole News & Guide states.

According to Jackson Police Lt. Roger Schultz, who spoke with the outlet, Russillo appeared to be intoxicated and couldn't coherently answer questions about his situation. Residents couldn't remember if the door was locked, but there appeared to be no signs of forced entry. He was charged with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor that carries a maximum of a $750 fine.

As The Washington Post reports, Russillo is a resident of West Hartford, Connecticut. However, based on his social media over the past week, he appears to be on vacation in the area. On Sunday, he posted a photo of Lava Lake in Montana on Twitter.

Deadspin reached out to ESPN, which said it was looking into the issue and offered no further comment. No one from the network immediately responded to Fox News for comment.

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ESPN host arrested after reportedly wandering naked into a stranger's home

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An ESPN host was arrested in Jackson, Wyoming Wednesday morning on a criminal trespassing charge after he allegedly wandered into a stranger's condo around 3:30 a.m. Police were called to the scene where they reportedly found Ryen Russillo, host of " The Russillo Show " on ESPN Radio, naked in a bedroom.

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A journalist body or Kim as people called her was found dead on Monday and Madsen charged with man slaughter.

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Boy with heart transplant dies on first day of school.

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Ian Kinsler was fined $10,000 for his comment to Angel Hernandez.

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self driving trucks to protect crew from constitution

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Gutfeld on terrorism caught in the eclipse

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President Trump has laid out a new strategy in Afghanistan.