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U.S. calls on world to 'pick a side' on Venezuela; Europeans set to recognize Guaido

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 06:34 PM PST

U.S. calls on world to 'pick a side' on Venezuela; Europeans set to recognize GuaidoIn heated back-and-forth exchanges at a United Nations Security Council meeting, the opposing camp led by Venezuela and Russia, which has invested heavily in Venezuela's oil industry, accused Washington of attempting a coup, and lambasted Europeans' demand that elections be called within eight days. Guaido, who took the helm of the National Assembly on Jan. 5, proclaimed himself interim president on Wednesday. The United States, Canada and a string of Latin American countries recognized the young leader in quick succession.


Fatal Game of 'Russian Roulette' Leaves 1 St. Louis Officer Dead, Another Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 10:03 AM PST

Fatal Game of 'Russian Roulette' Leaves 1 St. Louis Officer Dead, Another Charged With Involuntary ManslaughterThe officer died from a gunshot wound to her chest


Teachers succeed by framing strikes as for common good

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 08:55 AM PST

Teachers succeed by framing strikes as for common goodLos Angeles teachers who declared a victory after a six-day strike have added momentum to a successful wave of activism by educators framing their cause as a push to improve public education, not just get pay raises.


Trump accuses Hillary Clinton of being behind Russia dossier in Twitter rant after Roger Stone arrest

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 09:15 AM PST

Trump accuses Hillary Clinton of being behind Russia dossier in Twitter rant after Roger Stone arrestDonald Trump attacked the media and Hillary Clinton following the arrest of his former adviser Roger Stone, accusing the 2016 Democratic candidate of paying for the infamous dossier alleging ties between Russia and the Trump campaign. The president sent out a series of angry tweets attempting to distance himself from his campaign ally and divert attention towards Ms Clinton late on Saturday. The FBI arrested Mr Stone on seven charges in connection with Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference, including giving false statements and witness tampering.


Dakota Theriot, suspect in 5 killings in Louisiana, arrested at gunpoint in Virginia

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 01:07 PM PST

Dakota Theriot, suspect in 5 killings in Louisiana, arrested at gunpoint in VirginiaAuthorities said the killings in two areas around Baton Rouge appeared to involve a domestic dispute.


U.S. college official who told Chinese students to speak English quits

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 08:36 AM PST

U.S. college official who told Chinese students to speak English quitsMegan Neely left her position as director of graduate studies for the biostatistics master's program "effective immediately," the dean of the school told students in a letter on Sunday, according to the university's newspaper, The Chronicle. The dean, Mary Klotman, said Duke's Office of Institutional Equity would conduct a thorough review of the program. The email by Neely, who remains an assistant professor of biostatistics and bioinformatics at Duke, said she was approached by two faculty members who wanted details of first-year students "they observed speaking Chinese (in their words, VERY LOUDLY)" on campus.


Prince Philip sends personal apology to victims of Sandringham car crash

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 10:48 AM PST

Prince Philip sends personal apology to victims of Sandringham car crashThe Duke of Edinburgh has personally written to the two women injured in the car crash he was involved in on the Sandringham estate to say he is "deeply sorry." The 97-year-old wrote to Ellie Townsend, the driver of the Kia Carens that collided with his Land Rover as he pulled out of a sideroad, and her passenger, Emma Fairweather. It follows mounting criticism of the way both Buckingham Palace and the police handled the fallout from the crash. The Duke was pictured back at the wheel without a seatbelt just two days later, which was deemed "insensitive and inconsiderate" to the victims. In his letter to Ms Fairweather, the Duke admitted he had "failed to see the car coming" and blamed the bright winter sun that was low in the sky. He wished her a "speedy recovery from a very distressing experience" and said he felt "very contrite about the consequences." He admitted he was left "somewhat shaken" after the accident, which resulted in him having to be pulled through the sunroof of his vehicle after it flipped onto its side, and explained that he had been advised to return to Sandringham House by a police officer shortly after the collision.   Emma Fairweather, who was injured in a car crash involving the Duke of Edinburgh Credit: PA The Duke is understood to have given a written statement to police investigating the January 17 incident and officers are considering whether there is enough evidence to charge him with careless driving. In his later, dated January 21, he wrote: "I would like you to know how very sorry I am for my part in the accident at the Babingley cross-roads. "I have been across that crossing any number of times and I know very well the amount of traffic that uses that main road. "It was a bright sunny day and at about three in the afternoon, the sun was low over the Wash. "In other words, the sun was shining low over the main road. In normal conditions I would have no difficulty in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming." The note, thought to have been hand delivered and seen by the Sunday Mirror, was signed "Yours sincerely, Philip." He also sent similarly "personal letters" to the passersby who helped pull him to safety from the wreckage. Prince Philip car crash scene near Sandringham Photo  Ms Fairweather, 46, who broke her wrist in the January 17 accident, had previously criticised the Duke for driving his replacement Land Rover on public roads so soon after the accident and complained that she had received no personal communication from him. But she said she was "chuffed" with the letter and described it as the act of "human kindness" that she had wanted. Ms Townsend. the 28-year-old driver of the car, is understood to have been left shaken by the experience after fearing for her nine-month-old baby son who was in the back seat. Buckingham Palace said Philip was "fully complying with the police investigation". Norfolk police said: "The collision investigation is ongoing and we will not comment any further at this time." If found to be at fault, the Duke is likely be offered a driver awareness course, with a lesson to improve their motoring skills considered more in the public interest than a court case.


Democrats and Republicans try to outlaw future government shutdowns after Trump backs down over wall funding

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 08:31 AM PST

Democrats and Republicans try to outlaw future government shutdowns after Trump backs down over wall fundingWas this the shutdown to end all shutdowns? The toll exacted on government operations and federal employees by the record 35-day stalemate — not to mention the political costs to those in the White House and on Capitol Hill — was so punishing that it is giving momentum to a long-standing call to prohibit the government disruptions that have become a regular facet of Washington hardball. "Shutting down the government should be as off-limits in budget negotiations as chemical warfare is in real warfare," Senator Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn, said on Friday.


Merkel's Coal Commission Wants Germany to Quit Fuel by 2038

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 08:25 AM PST

Merkel's Coal Commission Wants Germany to Quit Fuel by 2038The commission, appointed by Merkel to set a roadmap for Germany's exit from coal, recommends the nation should quit coal by 2038 at the latest, with an earlier exit dependent on construction of renewable-energy infrastructure, according to a statement. Regions impacted by the closures should receive 40 billion euros ($45.6 billion) to help with the transition, the commission said. The recommendations, subject to amendment by government and parliament, are intended to help Germany make up lost ground in meeting its emissions targets.


Hotel Wall Collapses, Killing at Least 15 During Wedding in Peru

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 12:29 PM PST

Hotel Wall Collapses, Killing at Least 15 During Wedding in PeruA hotel wall collapsed during a wedding celebration in Peru, killing at least 15 people on Sunday, authorities said.


EU nations put Venezuela's Maduro on notice

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 12:09 PM PST

EU nations put Venezuela's Maduro on noticeThe European Union and several of its member governments gave embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro an ultimatum on Saturday, saying they would recognise opposition leader Juan Guaido as president unless he calls elections within eight days. The coordinated announcements are the most explicit yet from EU countries as the 28-member bloc struggles to draft a joint statement with regards to its position on the crisis in Venezuela. Here is a roundup of European statements after the United States, Canada and major South American governments recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido, who proclaimed himself acting president in a challenge to Maduro.


The Latest: Fight at California funeral ends in killing

Posted: 25 Jan 2019 07:41 PM PST

The Latest: Fight at California funeral ends in killingCOMPTON, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on a deadly shooting at a Compton funeral (all times local):


The 2019 Mazda 3 in Photos

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 03:45 PM PST

The 2019 Mazda 3 in Photos


Wisconsin DA says he has no plans to file charges related to Jayme Closs' 88-day captivity

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 06:54 PM PST

Wisconsin DA says he has no plans to file charges related to Jayme Closs' 88-day captivityJayme Closs's accused kidnapper, Jake Patterson, already faces charges of intentional homicide, kidnapping and armed burglary in abduction.


Zuckerberg to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger: New York Times

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 12:19 AM PST

Zuckerberg to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger: New York TimesFacebook said it is working on adding end-to-end encryption, which protects messages from being viewed by anyone except the participants in a conversation, to more of its messaging products, and considering ways to make it easier for users to connect across networks. Integrating the messaging services could make it harder for antitrust regulators to break up Facebook by undoing its acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram, said Sam Weinstein, a professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.


US envoy claims 'significant progress' in talks with Taliban

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 10:58 AM PST

US envoy claims 'significant progress' in talks with TalibanKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. peace envoy to Afghanistan said Saturday that "significant progress" was made during lengthy talks with the Taliban in Qatar and that he was traveling to Afghanistan for more discussions aimed at ending the country's destructive 17-year war.


Patton Oswalt: Twitter troll who attacked comedian overwhelmed when literally repaid with kindness

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 05:40 AM PST

Patton Oswalt: Twitter troll who attacked comedian overwhelmed when literally repaid with kindnessDiscovering his assailant was battling grave health problems, he donated $2,000 towards his unpaid medical bills – then urged his 4.5 million followers to follow suit. The heartwarming exchange between Oswalt, an Emmy Award winner, and Michael Beatty - a 64-year-old Vietnam veteran from Huntsville, Alabama - was sparked on Thursday after the celebrity posted an unflattering poem about Donald Trump. "I expected a scathing retort or just to be ignored," Mr Beatty told the Washington Post on Friday.


We can expect a coal-free Germany by 2038

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 12:44 PM PST

We can expect a coal-free Germany by 2038It took hours, but Germany finally agreed on a plan to close its coal power plants and rely heavily on renewable energy sources. The country will shut down 84 coal-based power plants -- that's all of them -- by 2038 a government group decided on Saturday. The commission convened in Berlin to map out how to move away from coal.  Fossil fuels still account for about 40 percent of Germany's power, according to The Guardian, despite recent gains in renewable energy sources. The country also plans to move away from nuclear energy by 2022. Once it gets there, renewable energy will be the main source of power.  The 2038 goal will cost $45 billion, according to the Los Angeles Times. The decision comes ahead of an energy report from the German coal commission to be released on Feb. 1. Around the world Saturday, climate change activists held die-ins and other protests to spur government action like Germany's plan. > .@XRebelDC, @XR_NYC, @XRebellionLA & many other #ConscientiousProtectors across the US are rising up today to demand that government acts on the climate & ecological crisis:https://t.co/dVLcl1jfsI #ExtinctionRebellion @ExtinctionRebel#RebellionDay > > ✊✊✊✊ > > ️ > pic.twitter.com/J9US30UNOj > > -- Extinction Rebellion (@ExtinctionR) January 26, 2019 A look at U.S. coal consumption shows we have a ways to go. In 2018 the U.S. consumed 691 million tons, down from a 2007 peak, but it's still a heavy user. China is also consuming tons of coal numbering in the billions: 3.82 billion metric tons in 2017. SEE ALSO: Guess what? U.S. carbon emissions popped back up in a big way The UK is racing ahead with renewable sources now that coal provides only 5 percent of energy.  ## WATCH: This waste-to-energy plant doubles as a ski slope


Not 'politically viable' for Trump to pardon Stone if convicted: Chris Christie

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 04:02 AM PST

Not 'politically viable' for Trump to pardon Stone if convicted: Chris ChristieOn "This Week," former New Jersey governor and ABC News contributor Chris Christie discusses his new book "Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics."


Hopes dim in search for survivors after Brazil dam collapse

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 01:46 PM PST

Hopes dim in search for survivors after Brazil dam collapseSearch efforts were paralyzed for much of the day on fears another dam could give way in the Vale SA iron ore mining complex in the state of Minas Gerais. The collapsed dam at Vale's Corrego do Feijao mine buried mining facilities and nearby homes in the town of Brumadinho and killed at least three dozen people. Firefighters spent Sunday morning evacuating thousands from their homes before resuming search-and-rescue efforts in the afternoon once civil defense authorities ruled out the risk of another dam burst and called off the evacuation.


Taxes 2019: When to file and what big changes to expect

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 08:29 AM PST

Taxes 2019: When to file and what big changes to expectTax filers need to realize, though, that it won't be business as usual when it comes to filing their 2018 tax returns.


Louisiana shootings: Gunman on the run after five killed

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 01:29 PM PST

Louisiana shootings: Gunman on the run after five killedFive people have been killed in shootings in two areas of Louisiana. Police said they have identified a suspect who is still at large and said to be "armed and dangerous". Dakota Theriot, 21, is accused of killing his parents and three other people on Saturday in Ascension and Livingston parishes, about 70 miles west of New Orleans.


The Latest: Muslim leader condemns Philippines bombings

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 09:23 AM PST

The Latest: Muslim leader condemns Philippines bombingsMANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Latest on a bomb attack targeting a church in the southern Philippines (all times local):


‘I Feel Like a Second-Class Citizen.’ Shutdown Pain Continues for Furloughed Government Contractors Who Don’t Get Back Pay

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 02:22 PM PST

'I Feel Like a Second-Class Citizen.' Shutdown Pain Continues for Furloughed Government Contractors Who Don't Get Back Pay"I feel like a second class citizen now more than ever"


Israel recognises Venezuela opposition leader as president

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 07:43 AM PST

Israel recognises Venezuela opposition leader as presidentIsrael on Sunday officially recognised Venezuela's National Assembly chief Juan Guaido as president, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, following close ally Washington in endorsing the opposition leader. Netanyahu announced in an online video that Israel was joining the United States, Canada and a host of South American countries "in recognising the new leadership in Venezuela".


Don't tell cancer patients they are 'brave', says Macmillan following poll

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 04:01 PM PST

Don't tell cancer patients they are 'brave', says Macmillan following pollLoved-ones should not tell cancer sufferers they are brave because this risks putting them under pressure to appear positive, Macmillan Cancer Support has said. Six out of 10 people with cancer do not want to be described as a fighter, while many object to the suggestion they are battling the disease, a survey suggests, a new survey by the charity has found. The poll found many felt that battling or fighting words were inappropriate to describe them - but equally they do not want to be called a hero. Many prefer factual language to be used to describe themselves and the disease, rather than being considered cancer stricken or a cancer victim, the results suggest. The survey of more than 2,000 people who have or have had cancer found that words such as hero, cancer victim and cancer stricken were inappropriate as they were disempowering (42 per cent), isolating (24 per cent) and put people under pressure to be positive (30 per cent). People with cancer most hated being described as cancer stricken, followed by being a hero and then a cancer victim. When it comes to death, 64 per cent said people should be described as having died from cancer, with others preferring passed away. Meanwhile more than four in ten thought it was inappropriate to say someone had lost their battle while 37 per cent objected to the idea they had lost their fight. Most said this was because it implied somebody was defeated by cancer while many thought it undermined a person's strength and courage. Karen Roberts, chief nursing officer at Macmillan, said: "We know that there is no such thing as a 'typical' person with cancer, so it follows that people will prefer different ways of talking about it. "We hear from people every day who face this problem, that at its worst could even stop people getting the support they need. "By drawing attention to this we want to encourage more people to talk about the words they prefer to hear, and stop the damage that can be caused to people's wellbeing and relationships."


Hundreds missing after Vale dam burst at Brazil mine, seven bodies found

Posted: 25 Jan 2019 11:28 PM PST

Hundreds missing after Vale dam burst at Brazil mine, seven bodies foundSeven bodies had been recovered by nightfall, said Avimar de Melo Barcelos, the mayor of the town of Brumadinho where the dam burst in the mining-heavy state of Minas Gerais. Vale Chief Executive Fabio Schvartsman said only one-third of the roughly 300 workers at the site had been accounted for. Minas Gerais is still recovering from the collapse in November 2015 of a larger dam that killed 19 people in Brazil's worst environmental disaster.


Intimidated by taxes? These online tools can help you navigate your federal returns

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 05:01 AM PST

Intimidated by taxes? These online tools can help you navigate your federal returnsDoing your taxes is often a pain, but this year could be extra torturous with tax law changes, These online tools can help.


Let one hero's quest to pet 100 dogs at a dog show inspire you

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 11:56 AM PST

Let one hero's quest to pet 100 dogs at a dog show inspire youA dog show is already a magical land where dreams come true, but one innovative attendee made a good thing even better. Sally Kuchar arrived at the Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show on Saturday with one goal: Pet 100 dogs. It was an optimal place for such an undertaking. The Golden Gate show is a bench show, which means that the dogs hang on on assigned benches (and are available for meet and greets) while they're not being shown. "Folks are encouraged to walk around and familiarize themselves with the breeds, and petting is very, very encouraged," Kuchar explained via email. So Kuchar made the rounds. Throughout the day, she took 100 videos of 100 dogs, each better (or good-er, if you're still into that lingo) than the last. > I'm at a dog show. The goal is to pet 100 dogs. pic.twitter.com/9IbbSAmPui > > -- Sally Kuchar (@sallykuchar) January 26, 2019 SEE ALSO: Do dogs like wearing clothes? A few highlights: Kuchar said that although she's been to the Golden Gate show five times before, this is the first time she's taken on the 100 dog challenge. "I like doing public challenges because it holds me accountable," she said. As for her favorite dog, that's obviously #100. (It's her own dog, Skippy.) But she did also enjoy #64. "We just got along really well," she said. And for the most part, the dog owners were cool with Kuchar's wholesome project. She only had one weird run-in: "I was having a great conversation with a bulldog's owner and did let her know that I was trying to pet 100 dogs," she said. "She looked at me quizzically and changed the subject." She'll understand once she sees Kuchar's Twitter thread. ## WATCH: This robot delivery dog can bring your parcel right to your doorstep


'El Chapo's' lawyers face tough choices at trial's end

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 02:23 PM PST

'El Chapo's' lawyers face tough choices at trial's endGuzman, 61, the alleged leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, was extradited to the United States in 2017. The main defense argument, as put forth by Guzman lawyer Jeffrey Lichtman in his opening statement, has been that the real leader of the Sinaloa Cartel is Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, and that Zambada bribed the Mexican and U.S. governments to frame Guzman.


Roger Stone decries FBI's 'Gestapo tactics' but doesn't rule out cooperating with Mueller

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 12:31 PM PST

Roger Stone decries FBI's 'Gestapo tactics' but doesn't rule out cooperating with MuellerThe political operative says Paul Manafort associate Rick Gates is the unnamed "senior Trump campaign official" in the indictment against him.


Mother’s lifesaving surgery stopped at last minute because her bank blocked payment for operation

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 09:49 AM PST

Mother's lifesaving surgery stopped at last minute because her bank blocked payment for operationA British mother's lifesaving neuro-surgery in America had to be cancelled while she was being prepped for the operation – because her bank blocked payment after an automatic fraud alert was generated. Samantha Smith, from Rochdale, flew to Arizona for the £250,000 procedure to rebuild her neck, which has been weakened by Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The 32-year-old, whose condition means her neck has become too weak to support her skull, was lying in her hospital bed at the Mayo Clinic, in Phoenix, when doctors broke the news to her.


Hezbollah chief warns Israel against continuing strikes in Syria

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 05:20 PM PST

Hezbollah chief warns Israel against continuing strikes in SyriaThe chief of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement on Saturday warned Israel against continuing strikes in Syria targeting mainly Iranian positions, saying it could fuel war in the region. "At any moment the Syrian leadership and the axis of resistance can take a decision to deal with the Israeli aggression in a different manner," Nasrallah said, referring to the alliance between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government, Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah. Israel has said the first strikes targeted mainly facilities it claimed belonged to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force.


Nick Clegg swaps Putney townhouse for £7million California mansion ahead of new Facebook role

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 08:33 AM PST

Nick Clegg swaps Putney townhouse for £7million California mansion ahead of new Facebook roleFormer deputy Prime Minister Sir Nick Clegg has relocated to a £7million home in California as he prepares to start his new executive role at Facebook, it has been revealed. The former Lib Dem leader, 52, and his wife, lawyer Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, 50, bought the "luxurious" new home in December. The five-bedroom property, worth a reported fee of $9million (£7million) stands in almost an acre of land, and was described by its estate agent as "a timeless classic". The house boasts a roomy kitchen with marble worktops and an island seating area, as well as a separate dining room and a library. Among the "luxurious amenities" for Sir Nick and his family to enjoy are a hot tub, a swimming pool, and a large patio with an outdoor log-burning fire. Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam Gonzalez Durantez Credit: Andrew Parsons / i-Images The sprawling home is situated in the Silicon Valley town of Atherton, near San Francisco, which was last year named "the most expensive zip code in the country" by Forbes magazine. And the area is just three miles away from Facebook HQ in Menlo Park, where Sir Nick will be working as Vice-President of Global Affairs. The couple have now moved into their new home with their three sons, aged 16, 14 and nine. Sir Nick is believed to have kept his townhouse in Putney in south-west London, reportedly worth £2million. His lavish new home is thought to reflect his new bumper pay packet, rumoured to be worth up to £7million including bonuses. Nick Clegg's five bedroom Californian mansion, which is worth a reported fee of $9million (£7million)  Credit:  Zillow.com Sir Nick's appointment in Octoberwas met with criticism, with some accusing him of hypocrisy owing to his previous scorn towards Facebook for paying too little tax. Less than three years ago, he described the social media giant's 'messianic Californian new-worldy-touchy-feely culture' as 'a little grating'. Sir Nick, who lost his Sheffield Hallam seat in the 2015 general election, can now count former Google chairman Eric Schmidt, and Facebook deputy Sheryl Sandberg, among his new neighbours. In an interview this month Ms Gonzalez Durantez said of the family's move to the US: "California is the more European of all the states. They are constantly looking to the future." This week she shared a picture on Instagram of a trip to the beach, writing: "It could be Dorset but it is the Pacific." Facebook declined to comment.


High-schoolers get face time with extremists in class

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 11:23 AM PST

High-schoolers get face time with extremists in classWORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Last week's videotaped encounter at the Lincoln Memorial left many wondering about the state of reasoned political discourse in the country, or if it exists at all in a hyperpartisan era of red "Make America Great Again" hats versus pink women's march caps.


The Indefensible Morality of Andrew Cuomo

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 03:30 AM PST

The Indefensible Morality of Andrew CuomoThe Catholic Church is no exception — it is, like all churches and all religions, full of sinners. Andrew Cuomo, their brother in baptism, has yet to find his road to Damascus. The governor of New York is proud to be a Catholic, but, like his father before him, only when it suits his political purposes.


When a boy called 911 after tough day at school, the dispatcher was there to help

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 07:13 PM PST

When a boy called 911 after tough day at school, the dispatcher was there to helpLafayette Police Chief Pat Flannelly says homework help isn't the best use of 911 but lauds dispatcher who talked an student through a tough moment


Pompeo Tells UN: Venezuela's Choice Is Freedom or Mayhem

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 10:00 AM PST

Pompeo Tells UN: Venezuela's Choice Is Freedom or Mayhem(Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Michael Pompeo took the U.S. effort to recognize Juan Guaido as Venezuela's rightful leader to the United Nations, part of a broader campaign to replace President Nicolas Maduro, and said the choice is between freedom and mayhem.


Backing down, Trump agrees to end shutdown without border wall money

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 04:22 AM PST

Backing down, Trump agrees to end shutdown without border wall moneyPresident Donald Trump agreed under mounting pressure on Friday to end a 35-day-old partial U.S. government shutdown without getting the $5.7 billion he had demanded from Congress for a border wall, handing a political victory to Democrats. The three-week spending deal reached with congressional leaders, quickly passed by the Republican-led Senate and the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives without opposition and signed by Trump, paves the way for tough talks with lawmakers about how to address security along the U.S.-Mexican border.


Arizona governor calls for removal of Hacienda HealthCare board, slams protection of ex-CEO

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 05:23 PM PST

Arizona governor calls for removal of Hacienda HealthCare board, slams protection of ex-CEOThe governor said on Twitter, "My confidence level in that institution and its leadership is zero."


Palestinians attend funeral of man shot in settlement clashes

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 10:32 AM PST

Palestinians attend funeral of man shot in settlement clashesAround 3,000 people attended the funeral Sunday of a Palestinian killed the day before in clashes with Israeli civilians near a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank. Hamdi Nassan, 38, died after being shot in the back with live ammunition, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli army said clashes had erupted after a "physical confrontation" between residents of Mughayir village near Ramallah and a settler from nearby Adei Ad settlement.


US and Canadian jet fighters scrambled to escort Russian bombers off American coast

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 08:53 AM PST

US and Canadian jet fighters scrambled to escort Russian bombers off American coastUS and Canadian fighter jets were scrambled to intercept two Russian strategic bombers heading for the North American coastline.


I've Come to See the Conventional Sedan as an Anachronism

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 06:15 AM PST

I've Come to See the Conventional Sedan as an AnachronismSedans will have to offer something special to survive in a world determined to marginalize them.


At least 20 dead, 70 injured following bomb attack inside a church in the Philippines

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 04:44 AM PST

At least 20 dead, 70 injured following bomb attack inside a church in the PhilippinesNo groups have claimed responsibility so far.


Venezuela backtracks on order to expel US diplomats

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 06:25 PM PST

Venezuela backtracks on order to expel US diplomatsCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Nicolas Maduro's government backtracked Saturday from its order for U.S. Embassy personnel to leave Venezuela, moving to defuse tensions with Washington just hours after international diplomats traded heated rhetoric at a special U.N. Security Council meeting on the South American country's crisis.


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