| UN force says Israel-Lebanon border tunnels violate truce Posted: 17 Dec 2018 10:35 AM PST  BEIRUT (AP) — U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon said Monday that two of the four tunnels discovered by Israel and allegedly dug by the Hezbollah militant group cross the border in violation of the cease-fire agreement that ended the 2006 war.
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| Chili's Weighs In On North Carolina Election Fraud And Immediately Regrets Decision Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:11 PM PST  Chili's social media department is getting ribbed after it weighed in on North
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| Ex-Trump aide Flynn faces sentencing Posted: 18 Dec 2018 07:18 AM PST  President Donald Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn was slated to face sentencing Tuesday over lies he told about his Russia contacts, with a judge expected to give him minimal or no jail time. Flynn was one of the first to face charges in the sweeping Mueller investigation into possible collusion with Moscow in the 2016 election, reaching a plea deal announced just over one year ago. Since then prosecutors say the decorated former Marine general has cooperated substantially in their investigation, earning a recommendation of no jail time from Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
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| Former officers charged after leaked video shows them slamming middle school student Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:15 AM PST ![Former officers charged after leaked video shows them slamming middle school student]( "Former officers charged after leaked video shows them slamming middle school student") Former Louisiana officers are facing minor charges after a video surfaced showing a violent encounter with a 14-year-old middle school student.
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| 1000mph Bloodhound SSC record car saved Posted: 17 Dec 2018 06:47 AM PST  British entrepreneur Ian Warhurst has saved the Bloodhound SSC land speed record project after no other investors came forward
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| Girl's death shows communication issues on US-Mexico border Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:26 PM PST  Shortly before a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died in U.S. custody, her father signed a form stating that his daughter was in good health. But it's unclear how much the man understood on the form, which was written in English and read to him in Spanish by Border Patrol agents.
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| The best and worst times to travel for Christmas Posted: 18 Dec 2018 05:32 AM PST  AAA predicts that more than one-third of Americans will travel this holiday season, so knowing the best and worst times for traffic and weather can cut down your trip time.
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| Migrant family who fled tear gas at U.S. border seeks asylum Posted: 17 Dec 2018 09:12 PM PST  The family appeared in a widely circulated photograph taken by Reuters as they fled tear gas thrown by U.S. authorities during a protest at the border last month when some migrants rushed the U.S. fence. Sandra Cordero, from advocacy group Families Belong Together, which accompanied the migrants, said eight unaccompanied minors were being processed for asylum. A system dubbed "metering" limits how many can ask for asylum each day at U.S. ports of entry, leading to months-long waits in Mexico for thousands of migrants fleeing violence in Central America.
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| General Dynamics Warns Trudeau Over Exit Penalties in Saudi Deal Posted: 17 Dec 2018 12:18 PM PST  In a television interview Sunday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government was looking for a way to halt the sale of armored vehicles manufactured by a unit of U.S.-based General Dynamics Corp. "We are engaged with the export permits to try and see if there is a way of no longer exporting these vehicles to Saudi Arabia," Trudeau told CTV, without elaborating. The company's Canadian unit, in a written statement Monday, warned that doing so could leave the government on the hook for penalties.
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| The 25 Best-Selling Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2018 Posted: 18 Dec 2018 09:01 AM PST |
| Trump Ordering His Cabinet To Search For Spare Change To Fund His Wall Posted: 18 Dec 2018 02:10 PM PST  WASHINGTON -- Frustrated that neither Mexico nor Congress will pay for his
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| Jesuits release list of 89 US priests accused of sex abuse Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:05 PM PST  Jesuit authorities for 20 US states on Monday released the names of 89 priests with credible allegations of child sexual abuse dating as far back as 1950. The disclosures by the Jesuit provinces of Maryland and USA Midwest are the latest chapter in the ongoing sexual abuse scandal roiling the Catholic Church and come after 153 Jesuits were publicly identified by two other provinces earlier this month. "On behalf of the Midwest Jesuits, I apologize to victim-survivors and their families for the harm and suffering you have endured.
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| Introducing the 5 Ultimate Smith & Wesson Guns Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:47 AM PST  What would you choose?
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| U.S. border agents will not speak to lawmakers about girl's death Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:24 AM PST  Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Tuesday plan to visit the New Mexico patrol station where Jakelin Caal and her father were taken on Dec. 7 to learn more about why she died the next day. Caal's death fueled criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies from Democrats and migrant advocates. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said it showed the dangers of her journey and the family's decision to cross the border illegally.
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| U.S., Taliban Meet in U.A.E. to Discuss Afghanistan Peace Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:51 AM PST  Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the U.A.E. will also attend the meeting, Zabihullah Mujahed, a spokesman for the militant group, said in a statement released on late Sunday evening. Pakistan has also confirmed that talks will be taking place and hopes the meeting "will end bloodshed in Afghanistan and bring peace to the region," Mohammad Faisal, a foreign ministry spokesman in Islamabad, said on Twitter.
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| Britain, Switzerland reach post-Brexit aviation deal Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:21 AM PST  Switzerland and Britain signed an agreement Monday guaranteeing that flights between the two countries can continue uninterrupted even if London opts to leave the European Union without a deal with Brussels. "We have managed to ensure a flawless transition, which is in the interest of both of our countries," Swiss Transportation Minister Doris Leuthard said in a statement after signing the deal in Zurich with her British counterpart Chris Grayling. Switzerland is not a member of the EU, but its relations with Britain are based on a long line of bilateral agreements between Bern and the bloc.
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| Vegan beauty gift sets for holiday 2018 Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:13 AM PST  With interest in vegan lifestyles growing, both specialist and mainstream beauty brands have a selection of gifts out this holiday for anyone committed to excluding animal-based products and shunning animal testing. Here's a look at some of the 100% vegan gift sets out this year.
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| U.S. Intelligence officials frustrated by White House response to Khashoggi killing Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:00 AM PST  And it's not just the White House that may make it tough to act on the intelligence community's findings — the longstanding ties between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia complicate efforts to hold the kingdom accountable.
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| Search For Missing Colorado Mom Leads Investigators To Fiance's Ranch Posted: 17 Dec 2018 11:00 AM PST  Dozens of state and federal law enforcement officers descended on a rural
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| Correction: Vatican-Bulgaria-Macedonia story Posted: 17 Dec 2018 03:22 PM PST  VATICAN CITY (AP) — In a story Dec. 13 about the pope's May travel schedule, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Bulgaria is a former Soviet republic. During the Cold War, Bulgaria was one of the Soviet allies that formed the Warsaw Pact.
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| Ask the Captain: Do planes have quirks like cars? Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:16 PM PST  Pilots fly many different airplanes of the same model within a fleet. While there are some differences, they fly pretty much the same.
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| Sears to take $443 million in charges arising from store closures Posted: 18 Dec 2018 03:29 PM PST  Bankrupt U.S. retailer Sears Holdings Corp will take a charge of about $443 million arising from store closures, a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday. Total costs related to closing 73 Sears stores and 28 Kmart stores in the third quarter ended Nov. 3 amounted to $229 million, the company said earlier this month. The charges entail markdowns, severance costs and lease termination costs arising from store closures, which the company announced in October, when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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| Clashes Between Nigerian Farmers and Herders Have Killed Thousands, Amnesty Says Posted: 17 Dec 2018 03:30 AM PST  The London-based human rights organization blamed the escalation in the conflict on the authorities' failure to investigate the violence or prosecute perpetrators, according to the report on its website. "The authorities' lethargy has allowed impunity to flourish and the killings to spread to many parts of the country, inflicting greater suffering on communities who already live in constant fear of the next attack," Amnesty's Nigeria director, Osai Ojigho, said in the report released on Monday. The army condemned the report and accused Amnesty's Nigerian branch of trying to destabilize the nation.
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| US accepts Assad staying in Syria -- but won't give aid Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:05 PM PST  James Jeffrey, the US special representative in Syria, said that Assad needed to compromise as he had not yet won the brutal seven-year civil war, estimating that some 100,000 armed opposition fighters remained in Syria. It's not regime change -- we're not trying to get rid of Assad," Jeffrey said at the Atlantic Council, a Washington think tank.
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| Instant Pot’s most popular pressure cooker is on sale for even less than it was last week Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:17 AM PST ![Instant Pot's most popular pressure cooker is on sale for even less than it was last week]( "Instant Pot's most popular pressure cooker is on sale for even less than it was last week") The Instant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker is the largest version of Instant Pot's most popular pressure cooker, and it costs a hefty $140. It was on sale last week at a $40 discount though, which was a great deal that many of our readers took advantage of. Don't worry if you missed it though, because it turns out you're in luck. Why? Because it's on sale right now with an even bigger $50 discount! And if you don't need all that capacity, the smaller Instant Pot DUO Mini is also on sale right now for just $59.99. Here's what you need to know from the product page: * Duo 8 Quart, the number 1 selling multi-cooker, combines 7 kitchen appliances in 1, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Marker and Warmer, prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support your busy lifestyle * Features 14 Smart Programs - Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Saute/Simmer, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook. Now, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button * Healthy, stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavours, nutrients and aromas within the food * Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time * UL and ULC certified with 10 safety mechanisms to provide you with added assurance, designed to eliminate many common errors * Accessories include stainless steel steam rack with handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, condensation collector and recipe booklet * Power supply: 120V - 60Hz
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| Germany Agrees to Compensate Survivors Who Fled From Nazis as Children Posted: 17 Dec 2018 06:31 AM PST  Germany will pay survivors who escaped Nazi Germany as children 2,500 euros, or $2,800.
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| Robert Mueller Releases Memo On FBI Interview With Michael Flynn Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:02 PM PST  Special counsel Robert Mueller released a memo late Monday summarizing the
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| Fleeing home alone: the migrant children blocked at Mexican border Posted: 17 Dec 2018 11:30 PM PST  Guatemalan children caught in Mexico while trying to migrate into the US, queue before climbing into a minibus at Aurora international airport in Guatemala City. For years, Dora waited impatiently to turn 15, the age her mother had agreed she would be old enough to leave their home in El Salvador – where she suffered physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her grandfather – and head to the US, in search of a new life. "Seeing them leave together … that gave me hope and gave me the courage to finally leave," said Dora, who is now living at a children's shelter in Tijuana, on the border with California.
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| We packed tons of flavor into our spinach dip with herbs Posted: 17 Dec 2018 08:18 AM PST  Spinach dip can feel like the responsible, healthy choice on an appetizer buffet but that doesn't mean it has to be bland or boring. For a spinach dip to really taste good, we found that both the ingredients and the method were key.
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| E-cigarette usage nearly doubles in U.S. high-schools: survey Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:35 AM PST  The percentage of high school seniors who used e-cigarettes in the last 30 days nearly doubled to 20.9 percent from last year, results of a survey released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse showed on Monday. The increase in vaping by 10th and 12th graders was the largest year-over-year jump for any substance ever measured by the survey, which started 44 years ago.
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| As Ex-Premier Returns, Calls for Sri Lanka Election Grow Louder Posted: 16 Dec 2018 09:40 PM PST  Sirisena on Sunday swore in Wickremesinghe, who he'd abruptly fired on Oct. 26 and replaced with former strongman president Mahinda Rajapaksa. "With the issues we have, I am not sure what guarantee we have that we could go on this journey together," Sirisena told a crowd that included Wickremesinghe and other lawmakers. Analysts believe Sirisena originally appointed Rajapaksa to cash in on his enduring popularity, particularly after a party backed by the former strongman defeated the ruling coalition in local elections earlier this year.
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| Japan police investigate cause of blast that hurt 42 Posted: 16 Dec 2018 11:04 PM PST  Japanese police were investigating Monday the cause of a powerful blast that ripped through a restaurant in the country's north overnight, injuring 42 people and damaging surrounding buildings. The explosion in the city of Sapporo on Sunday night started fires and caused the partial collapse of some neighbouring buildings, forcing dozens of residents into shelters, officials said. Numerous customers at the restaurant on the building's first floor said they smelled gas at the time of the explosion, Kyodo News agency reported.
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| White Christmas 2018 forecast: Who has the best shot at snow? Posted: 18 Dec 2018 07:13 AM PST  Following far-reaching snowstorms from November and early December, a lack of Arctic air will generally limit the chances of a white Christmas to the northern tier states and the mountains of the West for Dec. 25, 2018.
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| British Airways to resume Pakistan flights after a decade Posted: 18 Dec 2018 08:48 AM PST  British Airways will resume flights to Pakistan next year after a 10-year absence following an Islamist militant truck bomb that killed more than 50 people at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. As Pascale Davies reports, BA will be the first Western carrier to restart flying to Pakistan.
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| Sanders Lashes Comey For 'Corruption' After He Slams Spineless GOP On 'Lying' Trump Posted: 17 Dec 2018 06:16 PM PST  White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders launched a scathing,
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| Judge excoriates Trump ex-adviser Flynn, delays Russia probe sentencing Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:43 PM PST ![Judge excoriates Trump ex-adviser Flynn, delays Russia probe sentencing]( "Judge excoriates Trump ex-adviser Flynn, delays Russia probe sentencing") U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan told Flynn, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, that he had arguably betrayed his country. Sullivan also noted that Flynn had operated as an undeclared lobbyist for Turkey even as he worked on Trump's campaign team and prepared to be his White House national security adviser. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents about his December 2016 conversations with Sergei Kislyak, then Russia's ambassador in Washington, about U.S. sanctions imposed on Moscow by the administration of Trump's Democratic predecessor Barack Obama.
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| Terror charges issued in France's Christmas market attack Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:16 AM PST  PARIS (AP) — A man suspected of supplying the gun used in the Christmas market shooting attack that killed five people in Strasbourg has been handed preliminary terror charges, according to a French judicial official close to the investigation.
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| The most popular Uber drop-off spot in 49 states: Stadiums, casinos and bars Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:09 AM PST ![The most popular Uber drop-off spot in 49 states: Stadiums, casinos and bars]( "The most popular Uber drop-off spot in 49 states: Stadiums, casinos and bars") Ridesharing has become increasingly popular for travelers, as evidenced by recent reports that Uber is the most expensed brand for business travelers.
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| Save up to 50% on Calphalon at Macy's, including cookware sets, toaster ovens, and blenders Posted: 17 Dec 2018 09:27 AM PST  This time of year, cooking feels like a competition on The Food Network — whoever hosts the holiday party is trying to flex on their guests with fancy appliances, and everyone participating in the potluck is subtly trying to one-up the dish beside them. SEE ALSO: The new Instant Pot Max is finally available — but is it worth the price? If this has you feeling like your kitchen needs a massive upgrade, Macy's has some suggestions: Shop crazy deals from Calphalon on their infamous cookware sets, plus find deals on small appliances, knife sets, and more for up to $150 off. (It might arrive after Christmas, but that just means you have another gift to look forward to afterwards.) Calpahlon Classic Nonstick 14-piece Cookware Set — $299.99 (save $199) Image: calphalonEven if you're not a professional, a set of nonstick pots and pans from Calphalon can at least make you look like one. This 14-piece set includes a 6-quart stock pot with lid, a 3-quart sauté pan with lid, 1-quart, 3-quart, and 4-quart sauce pans with lids, a 12-inch omelette pan with a lid, and an 8-quart and 10-inch omelette pan. All decked out in hard-ionized aluminum able to withstand up to 450 degrees in the oven, you're set for years of use, evenly-cooked grilled cheese, and next to no cleanup. Regularly $498.99, you can save $199 and get it for $299.99. Calphalon Quartz Heat Countertop Oven — $199.99 (save $50) Image: calphalonCountertop toaster ovens are huge right now and this one just happens to be a super fancy option. Calphalon's version uses quartz heat technology to fire up in seconds to get things cooking fast, providing even heat for that golden brown all over. Unlike most others on the market, Calphalon's oven also features a sleek LCD screen and 11 preset functions including pizza, cookies, bagels, broiling, roasting, and more, while most competitors only have options for temperature change. Regularly $249.99, you can save $50 and get it for $199.99. Calphalon Auto-Speed Blender — $129.99 (save $70) Image: calphalonYup, they're in the blender market too. This 10-speed blender from Calphalon is armed with preset features for smoothies, dips, milkshakes, and frozen drinks, with stainless steel blades and a reverse-pulse feature to get you out of sticky situations. Complete with a 2-liter jar and 25-ounce grab-n-go cup, finding the motivation to keep up a health kick for longer than a week just got way easier. Regularly $199.99, you can save $70 and get it for $129.99. (For reference, a similar blender from Vitamix would cost you $300 or more.) Calphalon Classic SharpIN Self Sharpening 15-piece Cutlery Set — $179.99 (save $120) Image: calphalonYou never really think about how old your knives are — until you try to chop veggies and get the strength of a butter knife. Sharpen your food prep skills with this 15-piece set, featuring built-in ceramic sharpeners (there's even an extra sharpening slot for a current favorite knife that you can't part ways with.) Selection includes a 3.5-inch paring knife, a 7-inch santoku knife, a 6-inch utility knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch chef's knife, utility shears, and eight steak knives. Badass. Regularly $299.99, you can save $120 and get it for $179.99. Image: calphalon Shop Macy's Calphalon sale plus free shipping on orders over $49 See Details
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| Corbyn Proposes No-Confidence Motion in PM May: Brexit Update Posted: 17 Dec 2018 10:19 AM PST  After his office said first that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would propose a no-confidence motion in May -- and then said that he didn't need to because she'd announced a date for a vote -- he has now said he'll propose such a motion immediately. This is a motion of no confidence in May, not in her government, so it's not the type that could potentially trigger a general election. For that reason it has a greater chance of passing, as some Conservatives opposed to May's Brexit strategy might vote for it.
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| Vine, HQ Trivia cofounder dead at 34 Posted: 16 Dec 2018 06:24 PM PST  US tech star Colin Kroll, who co-founded Vine and popular gaming app HQ Trivia, was found dead Sunday in New York of an apparent drug overdose. Police found Kroll, 34, unconscious and unresponsive in a bedroom of his Manhattan apartment, a New York police spokesman told NBC television. Kroll co-founded Vine, the popular short-form video service acquired in 2012 by Twitter that is now defunct.
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| The most beautiful Ferrari F40 love story Posted: 18 Dec 2018 09:31 AM PST  The Ferrari F40 is a very special car, but this example holds a special place in the heart of its owner. Petrolicious tells this great story
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