| Former FBI chief lashes out at Trump, Republicans Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:57 PM PST  Former FBI director James Comey lashed out at Donald Trump on Monday for telling "lies" and undermining the rule of law, and urged Republicans to stand up to the president. "The FBI's reputation has as taken a big hit because the president of the United States, with his acolytes, has lied about it constantly. In the face of those lies, a whole lot of good people... believe that nonsense," Comey told reporters in the halls of the US Senate.
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Michael Flynn Heads to Court for His Sentencing Today Posted: 18 Dec 2018 03:58 AM PST  He's likely to walk out a free man
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Chris Matthews Predicts Trump Could Resign ‘In The Coming Weeks’ Posted: 17 Dec 2018 11:35 PM PST  MSNBC's Chris Matthews said Monday that President Donald Trump could resign as
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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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| Xi warns no one can 'dictate' China's path, 40 years on from reforms Posted: 17 Dec 2018 11:25 PM PST  President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that no one can "dictate" China's economic development path as the Communist Party marked 40 years of its historic "reform and opening up" policy amid a stern challenge from the United States. In a speech at the grandiose Great Hall of the People, Xi vowed to press ahead with economic reforms but made clear that Beijing will not deviate from its one-party system or take orders from any other country. Without directly referring to the United States, Xi said China "poses no threat" to any country but warned that it would not be pushed around.
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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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| 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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| Transcript released from James Comey's second closed-door testimony Posted: 18 Dec 2018 12:49 PM PST  Comey testified before a House panel about 2016 FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's private emails; Peter Doocy reports from Capitol Hill.
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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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| 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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| How To See 'Christmas Comet' 46P/Wirtanen With The Naked Eye Posted: 17 Dec 2018 12:11 AM PST  It may not be the star of Bethlehem, but there's a bright green comet passing
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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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| 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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| One of Norwegian Cruise Line's biggest ships to move to Florida's Port Canaveral Posted: 18 Dec 2018 07:44 AM PST  Norwegian Cruise Line on Tuesday announced that one of its biggest ships, Norwegian Escape, would move to Port Canaveral, Florida.
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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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| Hungary’s Orban Suffers for His Overconfidence Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:53 AM PST  Since his Fidesz party won a constitutional majority in April and installed him as prime minister for a third consecutive term, Orban has moved to tighten his grip on the country. Earlier this month, the Central European University, founded by George Soros, announced it would decamp for Vienna after years of fighting to stay in Budapest. Orban has treated the opposition politicians, journalists and activists who have protested these measures with contempt.
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| New Russian barracks on disputed islands draws protest from Japan Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:17 AM PST ![New Russian barracks on disputed islands draws protest from Japan]( "New Russian barracks on disputed islands draws protest from Japan") Russia's Ministry of Defence said it planned to shift troops next week into four housing complexes on two of the four disputed islands, known as the Southern Kurils in Russia and the Northern Territories in Japan. Japan's defense ministry says 3,500 Russian troops are deployed on the two larger islands as part of a military buildup. The news came after the Kremlin said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might visit Russia on Jan. 21 as the two countries step up efforts to defuse the territorial dispute that has prevented them from signing a World War Two peace treaty.
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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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| 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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| Judge delays sentencing for Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, for lying to FBI about Russia Posted: 18 Dec 2018 12:22 PM PST  Judge postpones sentencing Tuesday for Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, for lying to FBI about Russia contacts.
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| Amnesty says over 3,600 killed in Nigeria's farmer-herder violence Posted: 17 Dec 2018 03:49 AM PST  More than 3,600 people have been killed in clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria since 2016, Amnesty International said on Monday, blaming the government's failure to punish the perpetrators for fuelling the violence. Violence between farmers and nomadic herders is on the increase in Nigeria over access to fertile land and water, which is becoming scarce in the face of drought and rapid population growth. "The Nigerian authorities' failure to investigate communal clashes and bring perpetrators to justice has fuelled a bloody escalation in the conflict between farmers and herders across the country, resulting in at least 3,641 deaths in the past three years and the displacement of thousands more," Amnesty said in a statement.
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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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| 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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| Ford unveils chic noise-cancelling kennel just in time for New Year's fireworks Posted: 18 Dec 2018 03:21 AM PST  Ford is taking its Active Noise Control tech out of the car and into a kennel prototype to create a safe place for pets while we celebrate the New Year with fireworks. To kick off Ford's new series of initiatives -- called Interventions -- that apply automotive tech to non-automotive applications, the company unveiled a prototype of a new Quiet Kennel, a place where dogs and their ultra-sensitive hearing can be safe and feel at ease when fireworks or thunder starts sounding. Nearly half of dogs in the UK show signs of fear upon hearing fireworks, the sounds of which can be difficult to muffle even inside a home.
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| A flavorful, flourless chocolate cake without all the fuss Posted: 17 Dec 2018 08:35 AM PST  Incredibly rich and impossibly smooth, flourless chocolate cake is elegant, refined, and universally beloved. But recipes for this intense, deeply chocolate dessert typically require complicated techniques. Our take on this indulgent cake minimizes fuss without sacrificing flavor or texture.
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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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| 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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| Trump Opposes Short-Term Funding to Avoid Shutdown, Source Says Posted: 17 Dec 2018 08:35 AM PST  The hardening of the White House position increases the difficulty lawmakers face in finding a solution before government funding expires on Friday night for nine government departments and various independent agencies. Democrats insist on spending no more than $1.37 billion on border fencing, and the president said last week he would be "proud" to shut the government if it will force them to give in to his demands. Spending discussions have stalled, with no talks between Trump and Democrats since Tuesday.
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