| Accused Russian Agent Maria Butina Reaches Plea Deal With Federal Prosecutors: Reports Posted: 10 Dec 2018 05:05 PM PST  Maria Butina, a Russian gun-rights activist accused of working as an agent for
|
| Imagining a school shooting through the gunman's eyes: Sandy Hook Promise releases chilling new video Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:14 PM PST  A public service announcement released by the gun violence prevention organization Sandy Hook Promise depicts the moments leading up to a school shooting from the shooter's perspective.
|
| James Comey: If Trump Weren't President He'd Be 'In Serious Jeopardy' Over Cohen Posted: 09 Dec 2018 08:28 PM PST  James Comey, the former director of the FBI, speculated Sunday that if
|
| At least two dead, 11 wounded in French Christmas market shooting Posted: 11 Dec 2018 02:04 PM PST  A lone gunman shot dead at least two people and wounded 11 others near a Christmas market in the city of Strasbourg before fleeing, police said.
|
| Volkswagen restores cancer worker's 350,000-mile Beetle Posted: 10 Dec 2018 12:36 PM PST  Kathleen Brooks brings comfort to those suffering with cancer, having driven her 1967 Beetle for 51 years over 350,000 miles. VW ensured her sterling efforts didn't go unnoticed
|
| Canadian former diplomat detained in China amid tensions Posted: 11 Dec 2018 07:42 AM PST  A Canadian former diplomat has been detained in China, the think tank where he now works said Tuesday, amid Beijing's outrage over the arrest of a senior technology executive. The International Crisis Group said it was aware of reports of the detention of Michael Kovrig, a Chinese-speaking expert who served as a Canadian diplomat in Beijing, Hong Kong and at the United Nations. Kovrig went to work last year for the International Crisis Group, which is known for its research on peaceful solutions to global conflicts.
|
| Talks of impeachment rises among Democrats in wake of federal court filings Posted: 10 Dec 2018 09:39 AM PST  Special counsel Robert Mueller's filings reveal that Michael Cohen has provided "useful" information on obstruction and collusion.
|
| Modi's Terrible 24 Hours Boosts India Opponents Before 2019 Vote Posted: 11 Dec 2018 05:01 AM PST  First came the abrupt resignation on Monday night of Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel, which sent stock, bond and currency markets tumbling when they reopened on Tuesday. Then Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party faced defeat in three key states that he carried in his 2014 national victory, in what amounts to his biggest political setback since taking office. "The results reveal the declining political stock of Narendra Modi going into the national elections," said Katharine Adeney, director of University of Nottingham's Asia Research Institute.
|
| No-deal Brexit more likely amid 'confused' situation in London, France says Posted: 10 Dec 2018 08:41 AM PST  A costly British exit from the European Union without a negotiated deal is increasingly likely, France's European affairs minister said on Monday, after British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on a deal in the face of defeat. "We must not lose sight of the fact that despite the latest developments, a rejection of the withdrawal agreement is more and more likely," Nathalie Loiseau told lawmakers. "The risk of a no-deal exit would also be an exit that would be undoubtedly extremely costly for the United Kingdom but which would be damaging for the EU too." "Some are drawing up other scenarios and the confusion in London remains particularly strong," she added.
|
| NY Daily News Mocks Trump's Hunt For 'Spineless, Clueless' Chief Of Staff Posted: 10 Dec 2018 10:08 PM PST  The New York Daily News has taken aim at President Donald Trump as he searches
|
| Tourism in Bethlehem booming as Christmas nears Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:02 PM PST  Hotels in the birthplace of Jesus are almost fully booked for the holiday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism.
|
| Israel army says delegation heading to Russia over Lebanon ops Posted: 10 Dec 2018 12:43 PM PST  An Israeli army delegation will head to Moscow on Tuesday to brief their Russian counterparts on operations to destroy Hezbollah tunnels from Lebanon, the military said. "An Israeli army delegation composed of senior officers and led by the head of army operations, General Aharon Haliva, will fly to Moscow on Tuesday," the military said in a statement. "During the day-long visit, the delegation will brief their Russian counterparts on Operation Northern Shield and other operational issues," said the statement issued on Monday.
|
| Maria Butina: Alleged Russian spy files to change plea in US federal court Posted: 10 Dec 2018 03:31 AM PST  Maria Butina's lawyers and federal prosecutors have filed a request for a court hearing so that the accused Russian agent can change her plea from not-guilty, a joint filing shows. The request shows that Ms Butina and her lawyers may have managed to negotiate such a plea deal with federal prosecutors, who have accused the former American University student of attempting to infiltrate Republican political circles during the 2016 election in order to advance Russian interests. The alleged Russian agent is being held in an Alexandria, Virginia jail following her indictment by a grand jury earlier this year.
|
| Nobel Peace winners urge global action vs. sexual violence Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:37 PM PST  STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Congolese doctor who shares this year's Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war called Monday for strong international action against the abuse, including reparations for victims.
|
| French Government Slams Trump: Stop Interfering And 'Leave Our Nation Be' Posted: 09 Dec 2018 10:39 PM PST  The French government has asked President Donald Trump to keep his nose out of
|
| GoPro to move U.S.-bound camera production out of China Posted: 10 Dec 2018 07:39 AM PST  The company had previously said it was being "very proactive" about the situation regarding tariffs as U.S. and China ramped up its bitter trade war, in which both nations have imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of each other's imports. GoPro said international-bound camera production will remain in China. In the company's earnings call in November, GoPro said it had the option to move U.S.-bound production out of China in the first half of 2019, if necessary.
|
| US judge tosses bulk of suit against Trump immigration move Posted: 10 Dec 2018 04:50 PM PST ![US judge tosses bulk of suit against Trump immigration move]( "US judge tosses bulk of suit against Trump immigration move") SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Trump administration provided adequate justification for its decision to end a program that reunited hundreds of immigrants from Central America with family members in the U.S., a federal judge ruled Monday.
|
| Dow reverses course and ends higher despite trade, Brexit concerns Posted: 10 Dec 2018 01:54 PM PST  Stocks largely finished higher Monday after investors shook off trade tensions with China, a delayed Brexit vote and a flattening yield curve.
|
| Save on this ultra-sharp knife set and give a holiday gift that will actually get used Posted: 11 Dec 2018 02:00 AM PST  Searching for a great holiday gift that won't end up in next year's white elephant game? This knife set, available now for a hugely discounted price of $58, might just do the trick. These lightweight yet robust knives are made from super strong zirconium ceramic. Even if you don't have someone on your gift list who's worthy of super shark knives, buy them for yourself and use them to prepare a special holiday meal. As an added bonus, each purchase of these knives provides ten hungry Americans with a meal on your behalf through Feeding America — so you can feel good about your purchase no matter what. So, get yourself — or someone on your holiday gift list — a gift that's a cut above the rest. The three-knife set is already discounted by a whopping 78%. But order with the coupon code GREENMONDAY20 and get an extra 20% of your entire purchase. Before you know it, you'll be chopping, dicing, slicing, paring, and julienning your way to a successful holiday season. Image: Chef's Foundry 3-piece knife set — $58 See Details
|
| Plot Thickens for Carlos Ghosn as Official Financial Charges Are Filed in Japan Posted: 10 Dec 2018 10:39 AM PST  The former Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi chief faces as much as 10 years in prison.
|
| Butina to Cohen: 5 Things to Watch This Week in U.S. Probes Posted: 11 Dec 2018 12:38 PM PST  (Bloomberg) -- Special Counsel Robert Mueller and U.S. prosecutors are far from finished in their investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, President Donald Trump's campaign, and his business and political circle, judging by recent court filings. But by the end of this week, some key early chapters will come closer to resolution.
|
| The 12 Cars We’re Most Excited to Drive in 2019 Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:31 PM PST |
| EU foreign ministers hope British parliament approves Brexit deal Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:10 AM PST  European Union's foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday said they hoped the UK parliament would approve in a vote on Tuesday the bloc's Brexit deal negotiated by British Prime Minister Theresa May. A day before the vote in the House of Commons, Ireland's Simon Coveney said the tentative Brexit deal "is not going to change". Britain's Jeremy Hunt warned of "real risks" if the agreement is voted down.
|
| More time may be needed for North Carolina election decision Posted: 10 Dec 2018 03:56 PM PST ![More time may be needed for North Carolina election decision]( "More time may be needed for North Carolina election decision") RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The head of North Carolina's elections board is suggesting more time may be needed to decide whether a new congressional district election is necessary due to absentee ballot fraud allegations.
|
| Outrage over a controversial plea deal for a former ex-fraternity president Posted: 11 Dec 2018 01:02 AM PST  The former Baylor fraternity president was accused of rape and will not face jail time or be forced to register as a sex offender. ABC News' Janai Norman reports.
|
| Proud Boys Founder Gavin McInnes Fired From Blaze Media, YouTube Account Disabled Posted: 10 Dec 2018 11:43 AM PST  Gavin McInnes, the founder of the violent neo-fascist gang the Proud Boys, was
|
| Krispy Kreme celebrates 'Day of Dozens' Wednesday with sweet $1 deal Posted: 11 Dec 2018 04:43 AM PST  Take advantage of Krispy Kreme's "Day of the Dozens" deal Wednesday to be the office champion. Get a dozen doughnuts for $1 with purchase of a dozen.
|
| US authorities arrest 32 in border protest Posted: 10 Dec 2018 05:08 PM PST  U.S. authorities arrested 32 people at a demonstration Monday organized by faith leaders on the border with Mexico. Demonstrators were calling for an end to deportations, and showing support for the caravan migrants asylum seekers. (Dec 10)
|
| Battling Trump Gives Pelosi an Opportunity in Speakership Fight Posted: 11 Dec 2018 01:45 PM PST  An Oval Office meeting among Trump, Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer quickly turned acrimonious in front of reporters as they traded barbs over the president's demand that Congress fund a borderwall. For Trump, threatening to shut down the government over the wall will be cheered by his base. For Pelosi and Schumer, opposition to Trump and the wall is a prime motivator for Democrats.
|
| Trump administration official defends tear gas use at Mexico border Posted: 11 Dec 2018 10:32 AM PST  The firing of tear gas canisters by U.S. border agents toward migrants in Mexico near a border crossing last month followed regulations, a senior Trump administration official said in testimony to Congress on Tuesday. On Nov. 25, U.S. border agents fired tear gas to disperse a group of migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border crossing separating Tijuana from San Diego when some rushed through fencing into the United States. A day after the incident, Mexico's foreign ministry presented a diplomatic note to the U.S. government calling for "a full investigation" into what it described as non-lethal weapons directed toward Mexican territory.
|
| Egypt restricts yellow vests sales to avoid copycat protests Posted: 10 Dec 2018 10:00 AM PST  CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities have quietly introduced restrictions on the sale of yellow reflective vests, fearing opponents might attempt to copy French protesters during next month's anniversary of the 2011 popular uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak, security officials and retailers said Monday.
|
| Twitter warns global users their tweets violate Pakistani law Posted: 10 Dec 2018 09:14 PM PST  When Canadian columnist Anthony Furey received an email said to be from Twitter's legal team telling him he may have broken a slew of Pakistani laws, his first instinct was to dismiss it as spam. Both are outspoken critics of religious extremism and have accused the social media giant of helping to silence progressive ideas within Islam.
|
| Roger, The Incredibly Buff Kangaroo, Has Died At Age 12 Posted: 10 Dec 2018 06:47 PM PST  A buff kangaroo who shot to international fame after he was photographed
|
| Columbia University denounces student filmed harassing black students in 'racially charged' rant Posted: 10 Dec 2018 02:42 PM PST  Columbia University has denounced a "racially charged" tirade from a student who was caught on video telling a group of fellow students that white people "built modern civilization" and "did everything". The student reportedly followed a group made up mostly of black students from the school's library as they left. It was there he was filmed shouting white supremacist comments at his classmates, according to the Columbia Daily Spectator.
|
| Verizon says to shed 10,400 jobs by mid next year Posted: 10 Dec 2018 10:11 AM PST  As part of the separation program, the employees will get a salary of up to 60 weeks, bonus and benefits, depending on the length of their service, Verizon said. "This program coincides with Verizon's recently announced realigned organization structure designed to optimize growth opportunities in the 5G era," the company said. The company said it had 152,300 employees at the end of the third-quarter ending Sept. 30.
|
| Paul Manafort May Not Contest Claim He Lied To Robert Mueller's Team Posted: 11 Dec 2018 12:38 PM PST  WASHINGTON ― An attorney for Paul Manafort said Tuesday that the former Trump
|
| Markets Weigh Modi's Election Performance as Indian Assets Swing Posted: 11 Dec 2018 04:09 AM PST  Shares and sovereign bonds gained, recouping losses, as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was seen still in the race to retain power in Madhya Pradesh. Vote counts on Tuesday showed the Congress party set to cross the majority mark to wrest power from the BJP in the states of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, according to the Election Commission of India. Madhya Pradesh was too close to call.
|
