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Today I read about how the U.S., Mexico, and Canada plan to hold the 2016 World cup in North America if FIFA  grants North America's World cup bid. Donald Trump is promising soccer's international governing body that foreign teams, officials and fans will be able to travel to the US for the 2026 World Cup if North America wins the bid to host the tournament. Since March, Trump has sent US soccer officials three letters addressed to FIFA, assuring that World Cup organizations and its fans won't face restrictions coming to America for the World Cup in 2026 if their country qualifies, the United Bid, the group overseeing the US-Canada-Mexico application, said in a statement.

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Since March, Trump has sent US soccer officials three letters addressed to FIFA, assuring that World Cup organizations and its fans won't face restrictions coming to America for the World Cup in 2026 if their country qualifies, the United Bid, the group overseeing the US-Canada-Mexico application, said in a statement.

The New York Times reviewed the letters and first reported on them.

According to the United Bid, Trump wrote in a May 2 letter that "all eligible athletes, officials and fans from all countries around the world would be able to enter the United States without discrimination" should North America host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Trump also assured that the US would hold the tournament "in a similarly open and festive manner" as the 1996 and 2002 Olympic Games that the US hosted, the Times reported.

Trump has imposed a travel ban, blocking immigration from several Muslim-majority countries, which is being challenged in the US Supreme Court. His administration has also sought to limit legal immigration and visa grants.

The first letter Trump sent on March 9, according to the Times, expressed his support for the North American bid in "the spirit of continental partnership." In the second letter sent three days later, Trump pledged that the US would respect FIFA rules, which includes the playing of another country's national anthem, according to the Times.

United Bid said then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson also wrote in a March 12 letter to the organization that the US "intends to issue visas, subject to eligibility under U.S. law, without regard to race, skin color, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, disability, wealth, birth or any other status, or sexual orientation."

A FIFA spokesperson told CNN in a statement that as part of the bidding process, "it is usual that FIFA receives letters of support from the respective governments" and pointed to the organization's Bid Evaluation Report, which states that the United Bid committee submitted to FIFA a "letter of support from the US President."

The US has joined with its allies Canada and Mexico for a unified bid to host the 2026 World Cup. On Wednesday, the day before the 2018 World Cup kicks off, FIFA's members will cast a vote in Moscow at the 68th FIFA Congress for who will hold the tournament in eight years, with a simple majority winning.

Under the North America proposa l, 60 games in 2026 would be held in the US, including everything from the quarterfinals onwards, while Mexico and Canada would host 10 games each.

The National Security Council has been in touch with countries whose votes could help the US and senior White House adviser Jared Kushner leveraged his relationship with the Saudi royal family to get them to publicly support the United Bid, the Times reported, citing a person familiar with the bid.

The United Bid faces a challenge in Wednesday's vote from Morocco, which believes that the "Donald Trump factor is helping" their country's odds.

The last time the US hosted a World Cup was in 1994. If re-elected in 2020, Trump, who has been supportive of the Unified Bid, would not be President if US hosts the World Cup in 2026 given term limits.

This story has been updated.

CNN's Jill Martin and Tom Edwards contributed to this report.

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Since March, Trump has sent US soccer officials three letters addressed to FIFA, assuring that World Cup organizations and its fans won't face restrictions coming to America for the World Cup in 2026 if their country qualifies, the United Bid, the group overseeing the US-Canada-Mexico application, said in a statement.

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Today I read about how Vermont will pay some luck Americans to move to the Green Mountainside of Vermont. There are only two requirements, those are that you are employed full time by an out-of-state employer, and will be happy to work remotely in your new home, as a Vermont resident. "Vermont's population is small. The United States Census Bureau  estimated there were just 623,657 people living there in July 2017.

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(CNN) - Do you dream of lush landscapes, beautiful fall foliage, maple syrup on tap and ski trails on your doorstep?

If the answer's yes, fantasize no longer: the Vermont government has pledged to pay some lucky American citizens up to $10,000 to up sticks to the stunning Green Mountain State.

The only requirements? You have to be employed full-time by an out-of-state employer, happy to work remotely in your new home and to commit to becoming a Vermont resident.

The state's new initiative, signed into law by Vermont Governor Phil Scott on May 30, aims to bolster these numbers with young mobile workers.

The money will be available as a grant to prospective Vermonters on a first come, first serve basis from January 1, 2019. The sum will be received over a two year period -- with each worker qualified to receive up to $5,000 per year.

The cash is designed to cover the cost of relocating -- including broadband access and membership of a co-working space.

A total of $125,000 will be available for the program in 2019, followed by $250,000 in 2020 and $125,000 in 2021.

In subsequent years, assuming funding remains, $100,000 will be put towards the scheme.

But the government want to attract more permanent residents.

Vermont's also considering other ways to attract prospective inhabitants -- including enticing tourists via its Stay to Stay weekends program, which encourages weekenders to network with local employers, realtors and professionals.

"We have about 16,000 fewer workers than we did in 2009. That's why expanding our workforce is one of the top priorities of my administration," said Vermont Governor Phil Scott in a statement about the Stay to Stay program.

"We must think outside the box to help more Vermonters enter the labor force and attract more working families and young professionals to Vermont."

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(CNN) - Do you dream of lush landscapes, beautiful fall foliage, maple syrup on tap and ski trails on your doorstep? If the answer's yes, fantasize no longer: the Vermont government has pledged to pay some lucky American citizens up to $10,000 to up sticks to the stunning Green Mountain State.

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Today I read about a service dog that gave birth to a litter of puppies while her and the owner were waiting for a flight. This all happened at the Tampa International Airport on Friday afternoon, 5/25/18. The service dog's name was Elli, which is short for Eleanor Rigby. She was waiting for her flight to Philadelphia when she gave birth to her adorable litter of puppies. The Tampa firefighters were there to deliver the puppies. So far Elli has delivered 8 puppies, one girl, seven boys.

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TAMPA, Fla. - Commuters at Tampa International were hit with a serious dose of puppy love on Friday afternoon.

The pup-arazzi was on hand to capture the moment a service dog went into labor while waiting for a flight at Tampa International Airport.

Elli, short for Eleanor Rigby, is a two-year-old Labrador Retriever and service dog. She was waiting to fly to Philadelphia with her owner Diane Vanatter when she went into labor.

Tampa Fire Rescue was on hand to help deliver the puppies.

An air traveler's service dog is delivering puppies now @FlyTPA We're a full-service department! pic.twitter.com/4xlPixtcFn
- Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018

So far the new mom has delivered eight puppies. Seven males and one female.

Ruff day for this mama at Gate F80! With the help of ARFF paramedics, service dog Eleanor Rigby just delivered 8 pups -7 males, 1 female. pic.twitter.com/kiijFz0FBq
- Tampa Intl Airport (@FlyTPA) May 25, 2018

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Service dog welcomes litter of puppies while waiting to board flight at Tampa International Airport

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TAMPA, Fla. - Commuters at Tampa International were hit with a serious dose of puppy love on Friday afternoon. The pup-arazzi was on hand to capture the moment a service dog went into labor while waiting for a flight at Tampa International Airport. Elli, short for Eleanor Rigby, is a two-year-old Labrador Retriever and service dog.

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today I read about how we should be getting ready for hurricane season, because we should be experiencing an above average  season this year.  Officials have been saying that the hurricane season is going to be  near, or above average in 2018. It is assumed that "Ten to 16 named storms -- including five to nine hurricanes, and one to four major hurricanes with Category 3 strength or higher." will happen this season.

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Ten to 16 named storms -- including five to nine hurricanes, and one to four major hurricaneswith Category 3 strength or higher -- are predicted this Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1, the federal agency predicted.

Last year's season ended with 10 hurricanes and six major hurricanes. The Atlantic basin annually averages 12 named storms, with six hurricanes and three major hurricanes.

NOAA added that there is a 75% chance that the 2018 season will see near or more than the average number of storms in the basin.

"The devastating hurricane season of 2017 demonstrated the necessity for prompt and accurate hurricane forecasts," US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said.

As usual, the latest forecast cannot offer the bit of information most critical to residents living in hurricane-prone areas, from the Gulf Coast of Texas to the Carolinas and, sometimes, as far north as Boston: precisely where this year's storms might strike.

Harvey, Irma and Maria last year took aim, respectively, at the Houston area, Florida and Puerto Rico. They put a dramatic end to a 12-year period with no major hurricane landfalls in the United States and ranked among the top five costliest hurricanes in history.

El Niño pattern could make for fewer storms

The 2017 season was very active, in part, because of a weak La Niña that developed during the six-month hurricane season that ends December 1.

La Niña is a naturally occurring phenomenon characterized by cooler than normal water in the eastern Pacific equatorial region. While La Niña occurs in the Pacific Ocean, it has a widespread impact on the global climate. That includes decreased wind shear across the tropical Atlantic, which creates favorable conditions for tropical development.

Now, an El Niño pattern could develop by late fall or winter. El Niño features warmer water in the eastern Pacific equatorial region, creating greater wind shear in the Atlantic, and thus, fewer tropical storms.

If El Niño develops earlier than expected, the Atlantic hurricane season may be less active than anticipated.

2018 season may get an early start

For now -- a week ahead of the 2018 season's official start -- the hurricane center is already monitoring the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

As Memorial Day approaches, forecasters predict an 80% chance of tropical or subtropical development by the end of the long weekend.

Regardless of whether the system gets named as it moves north through the central and eastern gulf, places in Florida and into the Southeast will see scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms daily.

Other 2018 season forecasts

Beyond the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, dubbed NOAA, most meteorologists agree that the 2018 season will be near or above average.

Colorado State University, among the most well-regarded forecasting institutions, has predicted 14 named storms, with seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes. It will update its forecast, issued last month, on May 31.

The Weather Company predicts slightly less activity than Colorado State. It forecasts a season that's near average, with 12 named storms, including five hurricanes and two major hurricanes.

Meantime, North Carolina State University researchers expect 14 to 18 named storms, with seven to 11 hurricanes and three to five major hurricanes.

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The 2018 hurricane season is shaping up to be "near- or above-normal" -- though not to the degree seen last year, when 17 named storms formed and three major hurricanes struck US soil -- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

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Today I read about how an old military plane was "demolished" In Quonset on Tuesday. The plane was from World War 2, and just like other planes, has been moved out of the museum. They say that the few remaining planes left, will be moved out, not destroyed.  "The president of the Quonset Air Museum told NBC10 the destruction of the plane is part of the museum’s process of vacating the property that belongs to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation."

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An old military plane was demolished Tuesday at a closed museum in Quonset.

A Lockheed P2V Neptune was crushed and put in dumpsters.

The 91 foot long post World War 2 Navy aircraft had been part of the display at the Quonset Air Museum.

The museum closed after a snow storm caused a partial roof collapse in the hangar in 2014.

After failing to find millions in funding, the museum announced in 2016 that it would not re-open.

The president of the Quonset Air Museum told NBC10 the destruction of the plane is part of the museum's process of vacating the property that belongs to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation.

John Kane says more than two dozen planes have been moved out to other organizations over the past few years and a few others have been dismantled.

The P2V Neptune was demolished, Kane says, because it was too big and too expensive to move.

North Kingstown councilwoman Doreen Costa tried unsuccessfully to get millions in state funding for the museum when she was a state representative.

"It makes me feel really sad. We tried. I tried so hard to save this Air Museum because of the history and the people who flew these planes," Costa told NBC10.

Kane says remaining few planes at the museum will be moved out at some point, not destroyed.

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Today I read about how Brian Donnelly made his mark on China.  He is now a globally celebrated artist. He built a pair of 26 foot tall sculptures. Their names are Companion and BFF. These two characters are his signature characters. When Brian was in Tokyo his U.S. friends would tell him he was wasting his time, but Brian persevered and slowly through the internet the sculptures went viral.

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US artist KAWS makes permanent mark in China

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KAWS' work is gaining popularity in Asia. This week, a pair of 26-foot tall sculptures based on two of the artist's signature characters will be unveiled.

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Today I read about  how on a Navajo land, in Arizona,  they found almost 200 dead horses. The natives of the land said that their death is due to drought and famine.  The Navajo vice president  said "These animals were searching for water to stay alive. In the process, they unfortunately burrowed themselves into the mud and couldn't escape because they were so weak," The article said that some of the horses were found thigh to neck deep in mud.

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Today I read about Hawaii"s

Kilauea volcano erupting. On Thursday, when it erupted, it caused many people to evacuate the land. When they evacuated they went to a local service center which is serving as a shelter. The fire department found very high levels of sulfur dioxide, in the air. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes. Since Monday, hundreds of Earthquakes have been recorded, all with a magnitude of around 2.0. Carol Sheppard says that the earthquakes has seemed to be happening every minute.

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Hawaii jolted by powerful quake as residents flee volcanic eruptions

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For residents of the Big Island of Hawaii, Friday was a day of fraught nerves as a strong earthquake shook their homes, which are increasingly threatened by a volcanic eruption that doesn't show any signs of slowing down.

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Today I read about 3 Americans that are being released by North Korea today. Trump teased the prisoners' impending release on Wednesday night, tweeting "stay tuned," and said the Obama administration had been unsuccessful in trying to free the "three hostages." Two of the three Americans, however, were imprisoned during Trump's presidency.

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"We got Kim Jong Un impressed enough to be releasing three prisoners today," Giuliani, a member of Trump's legal team, said on "Fox & Friends."

President Donald Trump teased an announcement about the prisoners' impending release on Wednesday night, tweeting "stay tuned!"

Two of the three Americans were imprisoned during Trump's presidency.

As of late Wednesday night, US officials did not have confirmation that the men had been released from North Korean detention camps. An official with knowledge of the ongoing negotiations told CNN on Wednesday that their release was "imminent."

CNN's Kevin Liptak contributed to this report.

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Giuliani says 3 Americans held by North Korea to be released Thursday

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"We got Kim Jong Un impressed enough to be releasing three prisoners today," Giuliani, a member of Trump's legal team, said on "Fox & Friends." President Donald Trump teased an announcement about the prisoners' impending release on Wednesday night, tweeting "stay tuned!" Two of the three Americans were imprisoned during Trump's presidency.

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Today I read about how people in Oregon are finding deer with arrows through their bodies. The article also says that the police want to find out who is doing this. In the article it said "It's the kind of photo that just stops you in your tracks"  The article said that it's not even hunting season, so they are working out of hunting season. It  all started with one deer, then one turned into two, then two turned into tons.

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The Oregon State Police put the shocking pics out on its Facebook page, trying to find out who would commit such a horrible act.

Last week officers from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife heard about a deer in southwest Oregon that was walking around with an arrow in its body. The state troopers along with the fish and wildlife officers went to the area, near the town of Shady Cove, to try to find the deer and possibly tranquillize it in order to remove the deer.

They were unable to locate the deer, however one of the troopers later spotted a second deer that had been shot with an arrow. Both deer were able to feed and walk, and their injuries didn't appear to be life-threatening. Then the troopers got information on possibly a third deer with an arrow stuck in it.

The Oregon Hunters Association is offering a $2,600 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible.

"Poaching wildlife and damaging habitats affects present and future generations of wildlife, impacts communities and the economy, and creates enforcement challenges," the state police said.

Whoever did this was working outside of hunting season too. The archery season for hunting deer in Oregon generally runs from mid-August to late September and from mid-November to mid-December, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Deer in Oregon are walking around with arrows in their bodies. Police want to know who did this

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The Oregon State Police put the shocking pics out on its Facebook page, trying to find out who would commit such a horrible act. Last week officers from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife heard about a deer in southwest Oregon that was walking around with an arrow in its body.

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The mystery of the missing White House tree has been solved. In the article that I read it said that the missing White House tree case was solved. It was all a rumor, and that President Donald Trump just temporarily took the tree out.

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Rumors swirled after a picture taken by Reuters photographer Yuri Gripas appeared to show a yellow spot on the South Lawn of the White House where the tree had previously stood.

Late Sunday, the French ambassador to the US, Gerard Araud, said the tree's "disappearance" was only temporary. "It is in quarantine which is mandatory for any living organism imported to the US. It will be replanted afterwards," Araud tweeted.

Araud said its roots "were enclosed in a plastic protection" and "remained carefully isolated."

Stephanie Grisham, spokeswoman for first lady Melania Trump, who coordinated the ceremonial aspects of the Macron visit, told CNN Monday the plan was always to quarantine the tree.

Reuters reported that the tree would be inspected for parasites, which could spread to other trees nearby if left unchecked.

According to US Customs and Border Protection regulations, all plants brought into the country must be declared and inspected by agriculture specialists. While some plants can be brought into the US without advance permission, "certain plants and ANY plant parts intended for growing (propagative) require a foreign phytosanitary certificate in advance."

Watched by their wives and the world's press, the two leaders planted the tree on the South Lawn of the White House shortly after Macron's arrival.

The European sessile oak, which is about four feet and five inches tall and five to 10 years old, was a gift from the French President. It came from Belleau Wood, a historic landmark of American involvement in World War I, the White House said in a statement.

"Over 9,000 American marines died in the Belleau Wood battle in June 1918 and the forest is a memorial site and important symbol of the sacrifice the United States made to ensure peace and stability in Europe," the White House said.

Posting a video of the tree-planting ceremony on Twitter, Macron said the oak would be a "reminder, in the heart of the White House, of this bond that unites us."

CNN's Betsy Klein contributed to this report.

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Rumors swirled after a picture taken by Reuters photographer Yuri Gripas appeared to show a yellow spot on the South Lawn of the White House where the tree had previously stood. Late Sunday, the French ambassador to the US, Gerard Araud, said the tree's "disappearance" was only temporary.