| Mueller says Michael Flynn provided 'substantial assistance' to the Russia probe and a mysterious separate criminal investigation Posted: 04 Dec 2018 07:28 PM PST  The memo did not divulge any details about a second criminal investigation Mueller is working on, and it hinted about a possible third.
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| Family Says Body Found In Costa Rica Is Missing Florida Woman Posted: 05 Dec 2018 07:32 AM PST  A missing Florida woman's family said their worst fears came true Tuesday
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| Former President George W. Bush breaks down remembering his father and sister Posted: 05 Dec 2018 10:09 AM PST  The 43rd president remained composed until near the end of the eulogy he delivered for his father.
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| Death-row inmate awaits court rulings, clemency decision Posted: 05 Dec 2018 01:07 PM PST ![Death-row inmate awaits court rulings, clemency decision]( "Death-row inmate awaits court rulings, clemency decision") NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee death row inmate was waiting Wednesday to see whether the U.S. Supreme Court or the governor would halt his Thursday execution in the electric chair.
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| New Caledonia, Vanuatu order evacuations after powerful quake, but suffer little impact Posted: 04 Dec 2018 11:07 PM PST  New Caledonia and Vanuatu ordered coastal evacuations on Wednesday after a powerful undersea earthquake triggered tsunami warnings in the South Pacific, but appeared to have suffered little damage. The quake https://tmsnrt.rs/2QdrtkL of magnitude 7.6, which struck east of New Caledonia, was just 10 km (6 miles) deep and about 155 km (95 miles) east-southeast of the Loyalty Islands, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. "The good news is, we have had no injuries or damage," said Oliver Ciry, a spokesman for New Caledonia's directorate for civil protection and risk management, adding that abnormal movements of the sea off the east coast and around the Loyalty Islands had been spotted earlier.
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| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attacks Congress over staff salaries and unpaid internships Posted: 05 Dec 2018 12:09 PM PST  Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has admonished Congress for failing to pay interns and their congressional staffers an decent wage. Ms Ocasio-Cortez—a democratic socialist hailing from New York—tweeted that she visited a dive bar in Washington DC where she met with several bartenders, managers, and servers who were currently working for House or Senate offices, indicating that, as Capitol Hill staffers, they shouldn't't have to work a side gig to make ends meet. The 29-year-old lawmaker, who became the youngest women elected into Congress last month, said it was "unjust" for her fellow lawmakers to get paid a livable wage while depending on the aid of unpaid interns and overworked underpaid staffers.
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| Mom's '12 Days Of Christmas' Edit Will Ring True For Anyone With A Toddler Posted: 06 Dec 2018 11:58 AM PST  A mom in British Columbia, Canada, turned a classic holiday song into a shout-
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| 2019 best places to work revealed in new Glassdoor ranking Posted: 06 Dec 2018 10:07 AM PST  Glassdoor, a job search and company review website, released its annual 'Best
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| Full coverage: George H.W. Bush state funeral Posted: 05 Dec 2018 04:12 AM PST  World leaders gathered at the state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday.
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| Amid North Carolina Election Probe, Voters Are Scared, Confused And Angry Posted: 06 Dec 2018 02:45 AM PST  TAR HEEL, N.C. ― Emma Shipman's house is hidden away at the end of a long and
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| These Are the 13 Most Dependable Pre-Owned SUVs Posted: 06 Dec 2018 12:00 PM PST |
| The $56 Asos Dress Meghan Markle Loves Is Back In Stock Posted: 05 Dec 2018 09:49 AM PST  Even though Meghan Markle is a literal royal with some of the world's best
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| Utah hate crime law under scrutiny after tire shop beating Posted: 05 Dec 2018 06:18 PM PST  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The recent beating of a young man and his father at their Salt Lake City tire shop by an attacker who told police he targeted them because they were Mexican is renewing criticism of the state's hate crime law, which one prosecutor is calling unusable.
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| Pentagon sends flight over Ukraine following Russian naval incident Posted: 06 Dec 2018 12:46 PM PST  A US Air Force observation plane flew over Ukraine on Thursday in a mission to show US support for Kiev following Russia's seizure of three Ukrainian naval vessels in the Sea of Azov, officials said. The November 25 confrontation was the first open military incident between Kiev and Moscow since 2014 when Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula and a conflict erupted in eastern Ukraine. "Today, the United States and Allies conducted an extraordinary flight under the Open Skies Treaty.
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| F-35 formally enters operational testing Posted: 06 Dec 2018 02:28 PM PST  The testing is expected to be completed in the late summer of 2019 and the data will be used by the U.S. government to inform its "Milestone C" decision, leading to formal entry into full-rate production at the end of next year, the Defense Department said in a statement. All tests will be conducted at U.S. Military testing ranges and installations, it said. "The start of formal operational testing is a milestone more than 18 years in the making," F-35 program head Vice Adm. Mat Winter said.
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| Father forces daughter to walk five miles to school after repeatedly bullying classmates on bus Posted: 06 Dec 2018 09:37 AM PST  A father's attempt at stopping bullying in its tracks has gone viral after he recorded his daughter walking five miles to school as punishment for bullying her classmates on the bus. Matt Cox, who lives with his family in Ohio, filmed his 10-year-old daughter being forced to walk in the frigid cold after she was said to have repeatedly bullied other students at her elementary school. "Bullying is unacceptable," Mr Cox says as he films his daughter from inside his car.
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| George H.W. Bush takes final train ride Posted: 06 Dec 2018 11:45 AM PST  Former President George H.W. Bush takes his final train ride through the Texas countryside after his funeral in Houston, as we hear the words of his 1989 inaugural address.
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| Bob Dole Rises From Wheelchair In Emotional Salute To George H.W. Bush Posted: 04 Dec 2018 06:27 PM PST  Former Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.) was lifted out of his wheelchair Tuesday to give
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| Paul Ryan’s bittersweet exit shows the limits of ideas in politics Posted: 06 Dec 2018 02:00 AM PST  It's a bittersweet farewell for retiring House Speaker Paul Ryan, who failed to reduce the budget deficit or to stand up to President Trump when it counted. But he still has his admirers — including some Democrats.
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| In Stunning Power Grab, Wisconsin Republicans Pass Bill Weakening New Governor Posted: 05 Dec 2018 06:42 AM PST  Wisconsin's lame-duck, Republican-controlled state Legislature passed on
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| The Latest: PG&E gives timeline for restoring services Posted: 05 Dec 2018 05:18 PM PST  PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on some residents being allowed to return to Paradise, California, after the devastating wildfire. (all times local):
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| Losses on Wall Street deepen amid trade war worries Posted: 06 Dec 2018 09:21 AM PST  Losses on Wall Street deepened in late-morning trade on Thursday as the arrest of a key Chinese executive at the urging of the United States exacerbated trade war fears. The drops, which pushed both the Dow and S&P 500 into the red for 2018, came after the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Canada for extradition to the United States in an investigation into suspected Iran sanctions violations by the telecom giant. The Meng arrest stirred tensions just as the United States and China agreed to a ceasefire in their trade spat while negotiators seek a deal within three months.
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| Southwest plane skids off the runway in rainy weather in California Posted: 06 Dec 2018 12:17 PM PST  A Southwest plane skidded off the runway Thursday at Hollywood Burbank Airport in southern California.
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| J&J unit to pay $360 mln to US to resolve charity kickback probe Posted: 06 Dec 2018 09:23 AM PST  A unit of Johnson & Johnson will pay $360 million to resolve an investigation into its financial support of a charity.
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| Alyssa Milano Rips Betsy DeVos' Campus Sexual Assault Rules In Dr. Seuss Spoof Posted: 05 Dec 2018 06:49 PM PST  Actress and Me Too activist Alyssa Milano has slammed Betsy DeVos' new Title
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| George H.W. Bush's funeral services stand as America's goodbye to the Greatest Generation Posted: 06 Dec 2018 11:59 AM PST  George H.W. Bush's funeral service at his hometown church in House was personal and more; in a way, it was a farewell to the Greatest Generation
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| Rudy Giuliani Calls Getting Trump Through Robert Mueller's Questions 'A Nightmare' Posted: 06 Dec 2018 01:07 PM PST  The process of getting President Donald Trump to answer special counsel Robert
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| Lame-Duck Republicans Stick It To The Poor In Wisconsin Posted: 05 Dec 2018 10:40 AM PST  Wisconsin Republicans are about to lose a governor who supports their policies
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| Technical glitch sees Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon rocket crash land in sea Posted: 06 Dec 2018 03:05 AM PST  A Christmas turkey rocketed toward the International Space Station on Wednesday, along with cranberry sauce, candied yams and the obligatory fruitcake. The SpaceX booster missed its landing zone on the ground after liftoff, however, and ended up in the sea just a couple of miles offshore. Groans filled SpaceX Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, as live video showed the first-stage rocket booster spinning out of control, still high above Cape Canaveral. It was the company's first missed ground landing, although it has overshot floating barges plenty of times in the past, a tougher feat to pull off. A SpaceX commentator called it a "bummer," but noted it was secondary to the Falcon 9 rocket's main mission of getting the Dragon capsule to orbit. SpaceX chief Elon Musk said the booster appeared to be undamaged. The hydraulic pump for the landing fins apparently stalled, but the engines stabilised the approximately 160-foot-tall booster just in time, allowing for "an intact landing in water!" Musk noted via Twitter. "Ships en route to rescue Falcon," he tweeted. SpaceX's 12 previous ground landings - dating back to 2015 - all were successful. Altogether, the company has recovered 32 boosters following liftoff - 33 once this one is towed back, said Hans Koenigsmann, a SpaceX vice president. He did not know if it could be reused. Koenigsmann said the booster deliberately avoided land after sensing a problem, a built-in safety feature, and even managed to touch down upright in the Atlantic, atop its landing legs. "Public safety was well protected here," he told reporters. The disappointment was offset by the successful flight of the Dragon capsule and its 5,600 pounds (2,500 kilograms) of cargo. It should reach the space station Saturday. "What a great day for a launch," said Kennedy Space Center director Bob Cabana. Twenty years ago this week, Cabana commanded the shuttle mission that carried up the first U.S. part of the space station . Besides smoked turkey breast and all the other fixings for Christmas dinner, the delivery includes 40 mice and 36,000 worms for ageing and muscle studies. Video block text
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| Brazil court suspends Boeing-Embraer tie-up Posted: 06 Dec 2018 03:16 PM PST  A Brazilian federal court on Thursday suspended a proposed $4.75 billion tie-up between US aerospace giant Boeing and the civilian business of Brazilian plane-maker Embraer pending the government of president-elect Jair Bolsonaro taking office. The Sao Paulo court said it was it was taking action to avoid "possible concrete acts" being taken on the aviation deal before the new administration comes in under Bolsonaro, who takes over on January 1. The court added it was suspending "any concrete effect" of the Embraer board's decision over transferring commercial operations to Boeing.
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| Michigan Republicans Rush To Weaken Unions In Lame-Duck Session Posted: 06 Dec 2018 12:51 PM PST  Republican legislators in Michigan are moving swiftly to weaken public-sector
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| Aston Martin Converts a Classic DB6 to Electric Power, But Don't Worry, It's Reversible Posted: 05 Dec 2018 12:37 PM PST  It's part of the company's plan to "future proof" its valuable older models with a zero-emissions powertrain.
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| USA Gymnastics, reeling from abuse claims, files for bankruptcy Posted: 05 Dec 2018 10:21 PM PST  The organization's chairwoman, Kathryn Carson, cited the lawsuits in the decision to seek protection from creditors in federal bankruptcy court in Indianapolis. "Our organization is a financially solid going concern but for the hundred lawsuits that we do have out there," Carson said on a conference call with reporters. Nassar was sentenced to up to 300 years in prison in two different trials in Michigan last February after more than 350 women testified about abuse at his hands, including Olympic champions Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber.
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| Humor was always at the center of Sen. Alan Simpson's life, and he brought it to Bush's eulogy Posted: 05 Dec 2018 03:09 PM PST  "Humor is the universal solvent against the abrasive elements of life," Simpson said Wednesday. It was a phrase his mother often repeated.
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| After CIA Briefing, Senators Lay Blame On Saudi Crown Prince In Khashoggi Killing Posted: 04 Dec 2018 09:55 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) -- Breaking with President Donald Trump, senators leaving a
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| Lone Wisconsin Republican Who Opposed Stealing Democrats’ Power Explains Why Posted: 06 Dec 2018 10:59 AM PST  The vote by the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to strip power
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| Pantone's 2019 color of the year isn't just a pretty pink Posted: 05 Dec 2018 05:13 PM PST  Pantone announced its 2019 color of the year on Wednesday and it's "Living Coral." Following last year's activism-inspired "ultra violet" champion, this year's reigning color, Pantone 16-1546 or "Living Coral," is described as representative of both our changing social media-drenched environment and our physical one. SEE ALSO: Watching YouTubers use paint-by-numbers kits is wildly soothing On one hand, the color is described as signifying a need for support, caring, and love within an often negative social media landscape. "'Living Coral' embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment," reads the optimistic statement. "In reaction to the onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life, we are seeking authentic and immersive experiences that enable connection and intimacy." On the other hand, with human-induced climate change a rather hot global topic, especially its potentially devastating effects on coral reefs, it's a fitting time for the color. "Living Coral emits the desired, familiar, and energizing aspects of color found in nature," reads Pantone's statement. "Lying at the center of our naturally vivid and chromatic ecosystem, Pantone Living Coral is evocative of how coral reefs provide shelter to a diverse kaleidoscope of color." Yes, it's a stunning color, often found in coral reefs. But with reefs threatened by ocean acidification and coral bleaching caused by human-induced climate change, their colorful existence is set to transform. When marine scientists intentionally pumped carbon dioxide-infused seawater across a patch of Australia's Great Barrier Reef to show just how screwed coral reefs really are, what colour appeared in the water? Looks close to "Living Coral" to us. Marine scientists distributed carbon dioxide-infused seawater across the Great Barrier Reef to simulate how acidic the oceans will likely be in the next few decades.Image: AARON TAKEO NINOKAWA WATCH: Meet the man biking on water to save the planet — Mashable Originals
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| First woman elected mayor of Mexico City takes office Posted: 05 Dec 2018 10:39 AM PST  The first woman elected mayor of Mexico City was sworn in Wednesday for a six-year term leading one of the world's largest cities, in a country with a deep tradition of machismo. Claudia Sheinbaum, a 56-year-old scientist and environmentalist, rode to victory in the July 1 elections on the same anti-establishment wave that brought her left-wing ally and former mentor to power, Mexico's new President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Another woman previously served as mayor of the capital on an interim basis -- Rosario Robles, from 1999 to 2000 -- but Sheinbaum, who holds a doctorate in physics, is the first woman elected to the post.
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| When You’re Ready For A Baby And Your Partner Is Not Posted: 05 Dec 2018 03:31 PM PST  Kelsie, a 29-year-old from Kansas City, Missouri, savored the honeymoon stage
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| Scientists Discover 180-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Blubber From ‘Sea Monster’ Posted: 05 Dec 2018 05:06 PM PST  Scientists have found 180-million-year-old blubber from a true sea monster, the ancient ichthyosaur, according to the BBC. The fossilized specimen is very well-preserved, and it's already answering some questions about this Jurassic-era sea creature. The discovery has led scientists to confirm that the ichthyosaur was warm-blooded, which is rare in reptiles.
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| Tesla says European Model 3 deliveries from February Posted: 05 Dec 2018 05:27 AM PST  Tesla Motors said Wednesday it will begin European deliveries of its long-awaited mass-market Model 3 electric car from February. Tesla's mid-size, four-door all-electric family car was first unveiled in its US home base in July last year. With its mid-range battery pack the Model 3 is more compact and lighter than the brand's luxury S and X models and is designed to make Tesla world leader as a producer of electric cars as it scales up production capacity.
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| The 2019 Honda Pilot Is the Vehicle of Choice for HGTV's Dream Home Giveaway Posted: 05 Dec 2018 02:06 PM PST |
| Man Sentenced to Maximum in Brutal Stabbing of Partygoer at Luxury NYC Apartment Posted: 05 Dec 2018 03:54 PM PST  A man who stabbed a Connecticut man to death at a party inside a Manhattan luxury apartment building then buried his body in a shallow grave was sentenced Wednesday.
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