| Nikki Haley Declines To Echo Trump's Skepticism About Kavanaugh Accuser Posted: 23 Sep 2018 08:07 AM PDT  U.S. United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley distanced herself on Sunday from
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| Interstate Left Covered In Fish After Hurricane Florence Floodwaters Recede Posted: 23 Sep 2018 01:42 PM PDT  Firefighters in North Carolina put their hoses to a different use over the
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| Indonesian teenager rescued after drifting 49 days at sea Posted: 24 Sep 2018 06:48 AM PDT  JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian teenager who survived 49 days adrift at sea after the wooden fish trap he was employed to mind slipped its moorings says he ran out of food within a week and survived on fish and seawater he squeezed from his clothing.
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| Mitch McConnell furious over Supreme Court nomination battle Posted: 24 Sep 2018 01:40 PM PDT  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell decries what he calls a "smear campaign" against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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| Cody Wilson, 3-D Printed Gun Advocate, Has Been Jailed in the U.S. Posted: 23 Sep 2018 09:18 AM PDT  He is facing sexual assault charges in Austin, Texas
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| Facebook Content Moderator Says Job Gave Her PTSD, Sues Company Posted: 24 Sep 2018 01:42 PM PDT  Imagine the worst, most traumatic content the internet has to offer. Now
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| Turkey orders 61 soldiers detained for suspected Gulen links: media Posted: 24 Sep 2018 01:17 AM PDT  Turkish authorities ordered the arrest of 61 soldiers from the navy and land forces, including senior officers, for suspected links to a U.S.-based cleric who Ankara says orchestrated a 2016 failed coup, state media said on Monday. Eighteen of those ordered detained were on active duty, Anadolu news agency said, adding the suspects included 13 majors and 12 captains from the land forces and 24 first lieutenants from the navy. Authorities have carried out regular sweeps against alleged members of cleric Fethullah Gulen's network since the coup attempt of July 2016, in which 250 people were killed.
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| ABC's Matt Dowd defends accusers: 'Let's presume she's telling the truth' Posted: 23 Sep 2018 10:04 AM PDT  ABC News chief political analyst Matthew Dowd delivered an impassioned defense of accusers in sexual assault cases.
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| 10 days after Hurricane Florence, fresh chaos in S. Carolina Posted: 24 Sep 2018 02:24 PM PDT  YAUHANNAH, S.C. (AP) — More than a week ago, pastor Willie Lowrimore and some of his congregants stacked sandbags around their South Carolina church to protect it from the fury of Hurricane Florence.
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| Conservationists slam Australia shark policy as more killed Posted: 24 Sep 2018 01:39 AM PDT  Conservationists on Monday slammed the baiting and killing of sharks at a popular Great Barrier Reef tourist spot after two swimmers were attacked, saying the policy was brutal and indiscriminate. Queensland state authorities deployed drumlines -- which use baited hooks to catch the predators -- at the Whitsunday Islands after two tourists were mauled in separate incidents a day apart last week. Hannah Papps, 12, and 46-year-old Justine Barwick, who were bitten on their legs, remain in hospital.
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| Eerie images showcase the hidden abandoned beauty of de facto republic Posted: 24 Sep 2018 02:00 AM PDT ![Eerie images showcase the hidden abandoned beauty of de facto republic]( "Eerie images showcase the hidden abandoned beauty of de facto republic") These images show eerily beautiful scenes of abandonment captured by British photographer James Kerwin in Abkhazia on the Black Sea.
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| Russia to jam signals in Syria and supply regime with more advanced anti-missile technology after plane was shot down Posted: 24 Sep 2018 04:02 AM PDT  Russia has said it is to supply its ally Syria with more advanced anti-missile technology, and jam radar signals in the eastern Mediterranean, after a deadly incident of friendly fire. Moscow will send newer S-300 surface-to-air missile defense systems to Syria within the next two weeks, Sergei Shoigu, defence minister, said in a statement on Monday. The missile system, originally developed by the Soviet military but since modernised, fires missiles from trucks and is designed to shoot down military aircraft and short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. The decision came a week after Israeli F-16 planes struck targets near Moscow's air base in Latakia, western Syria, prompting the Syrian government to respond. Its unsophisticated air defence missiles instead hit a Russian Il-20 surveillance plane, killing all 15 servicemen onboard. Hassan Nasrallah, head of Hizbullah, threatened Israel after the Jewish state bombed a target linked to the Lebanese Shia group in Syria Credit: AFP Russian officials said Syria's outdated S-200 systems were unable to identify the Russian plane as a friendly one. "This forced us to take adequate response measures aimed at improving the security of Russian military personnel," Mr Shoigu said. He said the supply of S-300s and so-called "friend or foe" identification technology to Syria will "calm down some hotheads" whose actions "pose a threat to our troops." The missile defence systems had been on order since 2013, Mr Shoigu revealed, but it had been delayed at the request of the Israelis who feared it would be used against them. Mr Shoigu also announced Russia would be blocking satellite navigation, airborne radar and communication systems of combat aviation in the eastern Mediterranean, which could prevent Israel from carrying out sorties off the coast of Syria. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, told Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, in a phone call that giving the S-300 to "irresponsible players" would make the whole region more dangerous. John Bolton, Donald Trump's national security advisor, warned Russia that it would be a "major mistake" to provide the Syrian regime with the S-300 system. Mr Bolton also said US troops would remain in Syria as long as Iran keeps forces in the country. The S-300 could also serve as a deterrent against UK, US, or French strikes the three countries have threatened against the Syrian regime in the event of another chemical attack. Russia's defence ministry on Sunday released a computer simulation purporting to show Israeli jets near to the Russian reconnaissance plane, shown in red, before it was accidentally shot down by Syrian forces Credit: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP Israel has for more than a year been bombing Iranian and Lebanese Hizbullah bases and munitions factories inside Syria that it sees as a threat to its national security. Russia agreed to turn a blind eye unless the Syrian regime itself was directly targeted. An Israel Defense Forces delegation travelled last week to Moscow in an attempt to ease the tensions caused by the incident - the deadliest for Russians caused by friendly fire since they intervened on behalf of President Bashar al-Assad in 2015. The delegation, headed by the commander of the air force, Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, offered Russian Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Andrey Yudin their view of what transpired. However, the Kremlin has continued to blame Israel for the incident, and on Monday accused Israeli pilots of "premeditated actions", warning it will harm relations between the two countries. "According to [the] information of our military experts, the reason (behind the downing) was premeditated action by Israeli pilots which certainly cannot but harm our relations," Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, said. Russian president Vladimir Putin aims a rifle at the Kalashnikov shooting centre at Patriot military park Credit: Tass President Vladimir Putin had attempted to defuse tensions with its ally, saying it had been a tragic accident. Analysts said Moscow's latest move was as much about reining in Israel as it was about controlling its own partners in Syria. "Moscow's decision to provide Syrian forces with S-300 air defense system and Russian personnel to operate them is aimed at making Israel more careful in the vicinity of Russian assets, while also controlling Syrian allies," said Dmitri Trenin, director of Carnegie Moscow Centre. "Russian MoD is stepping up as a leading player in Syria."
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| Six Flags St. Louis Challenges You To Stay In A Coffin For 30 Hours Posted: 24 Sep 2018 09:59 AM PDT  Who hasn't at one time in their life considered lying in a coffin for an
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| GOP Rep.: Kavanaugh Allegations Amount To 'Character Assassination' Posted: 23 Sep 2018 09:50 AM PDT  Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) on Saturday went after Christine Blasey Ford's sexual
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| Donald Trump's New Presidential Cadillac Limo Steps Out Posted: 24 Sep 2018 08:30 AM PDT  First look at the new version of Donald Trump's presidential limousine, nicknamed the Beast, on duty in New York City.
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| Man Walks Into Police Station, Confesses to Killing Connecticut Jogger in 2014: Cops Posted: 24 Sep 2018 06:52 AM PDT  William Winters Leverett, a registered sex offender, told Simsbury police he fatally stabbed insurance executive Melissa Millan.
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| Ambassador Haley: 'I've never heard' Cabinet consider invoking 25th Amendment Posted: 23 Sep 2018 04:25 AM PDT  U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is interviewed on "This Week" ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.
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| Syria faces perpetual war unless Russia extends ceasefire, France warns Posted: 24 Sep 2018 11:47 AM PDT  France has warned Syria faces a future of perpetual war unless Russia agrees to turn the one-month ceasefire in Idlib into a wider UN-endorsed political agreement. The French foreign minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, issued the warning at the start of a week of summit meetings at the UN general assembly, where the US national security adviser, John Bolton, also raised the prospect of an endless, grueling conflict, vowing not to pulling US forces out of Syria before Iranian troops and their allies.
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| Yes, China or Russia Could Beat the Air Force In a War. This Is How. Posted: 23 Sep 2018 12:00 PM PDT  All of the scary details.
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| Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack Posted: 23 Sep 2018 11:40 AM PDT  Saturday's assault, one of the worst ever against the most powerful force of the Islamic Republic, struck a blow at its security establishment at a time when the United States and its Gulf allies are working to isolate Tehran. "Considering (the Guards') full knowledge about the centers of deployment of the criminal terrorists' leaders ..., they will face a deadly and unforgettable vengeance in the near future," the Guards said in a statement carried by state media. Four assailants fired on a viewing stand in the southwestern city of Ahvaz where Iranian officials had gathered to watch an annual event marking the start of the Islamic Republic's 1980-88 war with Iraq.
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| Ed Whelan Takes 'Leave Of Absence' From Ethics Group After Bizarre Kavanaugh Theory Posted: 23 Sep 2018 06:07 PM PDT  The conservative lawyer and commentator who concocted a theory that Brett
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| Brent oil jumps to four-year high near $81 Posted: 24 Sep 2018 02:44 AM PDT  Brent oil soared Monday close to $81, reaching the highest level since November 2014 after OPEC and other global producers snubbed pressure from US President Donald Trump to dampen prices. Oil leapt after the world's top producers decided to maintain output during a meeting in Algeria at the weekend. A committee comprised of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cartel and non-OPEC producers said it was satisfied with the current market outlook, which represented "an overall healthy balance between supply and demand".
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| Barrett-Jackson to Auction Vehicles from the Burt Reynolds Collection Posted: 24 Sep 2018 07:05 AM PDT  Yes, there's a black and gold Trans Am among them,
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| North Carolina Good Samaritan Who Saved 27 Cats and Dogs During Hurricane Florence Arrested for Lack of Permit Posted: 23 Sep 2018 05:56 AM PDT  Tammie Hedges opened an emergency shelter but could now pay a steep price.
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| 15 of the Most Beautiful Hotel Lobbies in the World Posted: 24 Sep 2018 01:07 PM PDT |
| 2 militant groups reject demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib Posted: 23 Sep 2018 08:38 AM PDT ![2 militant groups reject demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib]( "2 militant groups reject demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib") BEIRUT (AP) — Two insurgent groups rejected a deal reached this month between Russia and Turkey to establish a demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib region with one saying Sunday that the agreement aims to "bury the revolution."
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| Maldives' president concedes loss to opposition candidate Posted: 24 Sep 2018 06:21 AM PDT  MALE, Maldives (AP) — Maldives strongman President Yameen Abdul Gayoom conceded that he lost Sunday's election to his challenger, longtime lawmaker Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, in a speech broadcast live on television Monday.
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| Bill Cosby Could Be Sentenced to 30 Years or Just Probation. His 60 Accusers Will Be Watching Closely Posted: 23 Sep 2018 11:00 AM PDT  'We can't go back to the old ways'
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| As U.S. sanctions near, Europe fails to protect Iran deal Posted: 24 Sep 2018 08:24 AM PDT  "You can't," the official said, and with just six weeks until the next wave of U.S. sanctions hits Iran on Nov. 4, European diplomats acknowledge he was right. The European Union has failed to design a workable legal shield for its companies in Iran to beat the global reach of the U.S. financial system and defy President Trump, the diplomats say. EU-Iranian trade this year is running at 2 billion euros ($2.35 billion) a month, but this is expected to fall as big European companies pull out and Iranian oil exports are choked off by U.S. sanctions.
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| Equities slide as US and China trade blows Posted: 24 Sep 2018 04:56 AM PDT  Asian and European stocks slid Monday as US tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese imports took effect, clouding the global economic outlook as the trade war reached a fever pitch.
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| China's Catholic Church pledges loyalty to Party after Vatican deal Posted: 23 Sep 2018 03:54 AM PDT  China's Catholic Church reaffirmed its loyalty to the country's ruling Communist Party on Sunday, while welcoming a landmark deal struck with the Vatican on appointing new bishops. The Vatican on Saturday signed an agreement giving it a long-desired and decisive say in the appointment of bishops in China, though critics labeled it a sellout to the government. China's around 12 million Catholics have been split between an underground Church swearing loyalty to the Vatican and the state-supervised Catholic Patriotic Association.
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| US trade war with China intensifies as planned talks 'are axed' amid largest ever tariffs Posted: 24 Sep 2018 07:58 AM PDT  The US has hit China with its largest round of tariffs yet in an escalating trade war, as planned talks between the two nations have reportedly been cancelled. The Chinese government accused Donald Trump's administration of "trade bullying practices" and "intimidating other countries through economic measures" after the US levied tariffs of 10 per cent on $200bn of Chinese products. The latest round of tariffs arrived after $50bn worth were previously applied by both China and the US on each other's products.
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| Red lentils shine when you add garlic, ginger and curry Posted: 24 Sep 2018 10:18 AM PDT  Small red lentils are one of our favorite legumes; they do not hold their shape when cooked but break down into a creamy, thick puree_perfect for a hearty, satisfying soup.
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| Bill Cosby Faces Sentencing in Sexual Assault Case Posted: 24 Sep 2018 08:42 AM PDT  The 81-year-old was convicted in April of drugging and molesting Andrea Constand in 2004.
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| Wails, vows of revenge at Iran funeral after parade attack Posted: 24 Sep 2018 03:43 PM PDT  AHVAZ, Iran (AP) — Amid wails and vows of revenge, thousands of Iranians on Monday attended a mass funeral service for victims of a weekend attack targeting a military parade that killed at least 25 people.
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| Pompeo to meet Russia's Lavrov amid U.S. concern on missile sale to Syria Posted: 24 Sep 2018 09:28 AM PDT  U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday he expected to meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in New York as Washington expressed concern at Moscow's plans to supply the S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria. "I'm sure Sergei and I will have our time together," Pompeo said of plans to meet Lavrov on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations. "We are trying to find every place we can where there is common ground, where we can work with the Russians," adding that there were many areas where Moscow was working against the United States and "we will hold them accountable." Russia announced on Monday it will supply a S-300 missile system to Syria in two weeks despite strong Israeli objections, a week after Moscow blamed Israel for indirectly causing the downing of a Russian military plane in Syria.
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| You Can Participate In Me Too Without Sharing Your Own Trauma Posted: 24 Sep 2018 02:45 AM PDT  Last week, the president of the United States defended his Supreme Court
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| Porsche first German carmaker to abandon diesel engines Posted: 23 Sep 2018 01:39 AM PDT  Sports car maker Porsche said Sunday it would become the first German auto giant to abandon the diesel engine, reacting to parent company Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal and resulting urban driving bans. "There won't be any Porsche diesels in the future," CEO Oliver Blume told the newspaper Bild am Sonntag. The Porsche chief conceded the step was a result of the three-year-old "dieselgate" scandal at auto giant Volkswagen, the group to which the luxury sports car brand belongs.
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| Final tests for mission to study the sun Posted: 23 Sep 2018 12:43 AM PDT  The European Space Agency's mission to study the Sun in unprecedented detail is being prepared for final pre-launch testing. Stuart McDill reports.
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