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• Rubio is not a Republican Obama, and that’s his problem
• German police warn NYE 'terror attack' planned in Munich
• Why Clinton’s online persona doesn’t connect with minorities
• Dubai New Year fireworks kick off while nearby tower blazes
• Mom of 'affluenza' teen back in U.S. after deportation
• Floods swamp Missouri, Illinois; nine million people in risk areas
• New Year's Eve revelers pack NYC's Times Square under tight security
• Chicago prosecutor asks for FBI help on police shootings
• Oregon court reinstates patrolman who shot to death unarmed black man
• Chicago looks to other cities for guidance on police reform
• 'Affluenza' teen remains in Mexico, mom deported to U.S.

Rubio is not a Republican Obama, and that’s his problem Posted: 31 Dec 2015 09:40 AM PST One of the most frequent refrains among Republican voters this year is that Barack Obama was tragically unprepared for the office when he was elected president. And this, more than anything else, is proving to be a problem for Marco Rubio, whose resume in government closely mirrors the president's, and who has been compared to Obama from the moment he entered the national consciousness in 2010.

German police warn NYE 'terror attack' planned in Munich Posted: 31 Dec 2015 04:06 PM PST German police said Thursday that they had "indications that a terror attack" was being planned by Islamists for New Year's Eve in the southern city of Munich. "Current indications show that a terror attack is being planned in Munich. Please avoid gatherings of people and the Munich and Pasing train stations," police said in a tweet.

Why Clinton’s online persona doesn’t connect with minorities Posted: 31 Dec 2015 09:41 AM PST On October 13, Saturday Night Live kicked off its show with a parody of the most recent Democratic debate. It was back when the stage had more candidates; Vice President Joe Biden had yet to decide whether he'd run for president and Bernie Sanders was having a moment. After the Vermont senator (played by Larry David) rattled off a few nonsensical promises, a worried Hillary Clinton (depicted by Kate McKinnon) interrupted:

Dubai New Year fireworks kick off while nearby tower blazes Posted: 31 Dec 2015 04:05 PM PST DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A 63-story luxury hotel was engulfed in flames even as a massive New Year's fireworks display kicked off at the world's tallest skyscraper nearby, while tens of thousands of people whistled and cheered at early Friday's pyrotechnics.

Mom of 'affluenza' teen back in U.S. after deportation Posted: 31 Dec 2015 04:04 PM PST Tonya Couch was sent back from Mexico minus her son, whose own deportation was delayed.

Floods swamp Missouri, Illinois; nine million people in risk areas Posted: 31 Dec 2015 02:11 PM PST Record flooding from rain-swollen rivers has washed out hundreds of structures in Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, forcing thousands to flee their homes, and 9.3 million Americans still face flood warnings. At least 28 people have died in the U.S. Midwest's extreme weather since the weekend, mostly from driving into flooded areas after storms dropped up to 12 inches (30 cm) of rain, officials said. The days of downpours have pushed the mighty Mississippi and its tributaries to record highs or levels not seen in decades, the National Weather Service and local officials said.

New Year's Eve revelers pack NYC's Times Square under tight security Posted: 31 Dec 2015 02:53 PM PST More than a million people were expected to crowd into New York City's Times Square under heavy security on Thursday to celebrate the arrival of 2016 with the traditional dropping of the New Year's Eve crystal ball. With memories of the deadly attacks in Paris and California still fresh, police took extraordinary measures to ensure security at an event that has come to define the New York experience for many visitors to the largest U.S. city. "This is the center of the world on New Year's Eve," said Rick Milley, 60, who traveled from Boston with his wife, Debbie, 59, to ring in the new year in Times Square.

Chicago prosecutor asks for FBI help on police shootings Posted: 31 Dec 2015 12:53 PM PST Chicago's top prosecutor on Thursday said she asked the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation to help probe the fatal police shootings of two black residents over the weekend, as protesters renewed calls for the resignation of Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The unusual step ramps up pressure on the Chicago Police Department, which is already the subject of a U.S. Department of Justice civil rights investigation over its use of deadly force, especially against minorities. Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez said on Thursday she wants help investigating the shootings of Bettie Jones, a 55-year-old mother of five, and Quintonio LeGrier, a 19-year old college student, by a single Chicago police officer.

Oregon court reinstates patrolman who shot to death unarmed black man Posted: 31 Dec 2015 12:33 PM PST The Portland police must reinstate a white officer who was fired in 2010 after he fatally shot an unarmed black man in the back, an Oregon state appeals court has ruled, officials said on Thursday. Portland Police Bureau officer Ron Frashour was fired for shooting 25-year-old Aaron Campbell after the suspect's girlfriend had called police to her apartment over concerns that he was suicidal. The Oregon Court of Appeals sided with a labor dispute arbitrator in ruling on Wednesday that the city must rehire Frashour.

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'Affluenza' teen remains in Mexico, mom deported to U.S. Posted: Ethan Couch has been granted a three-day stay in his deportation case.

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