| Walled-In Trump Eyes Emergency Powers Gambit Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:12 AM PST  The president — who's considering declaring a national emergency to circumvent an unwilling Congress and build the barrier — plans a prime-time television address tonight ahead of a trip to the area on Thursday. Exercising emergency powers to combat what he's deemed is a "national security crisis" at the southern border would test the limits of presidential authority, Justin Sink and Jennifer Jacobs report. Some White House insiders believe Trump may act despite an almost inevitable legal challenge — raising the stakes of a partisan brawl with the Democrats, who took control of the House last week and are keen to land a blow on Trump ahead of the 2020 presidential race.
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| U.S. top court's Ginsburg misses oral arguments again Posted: 08 Jan 2019 08:21 AM PST  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first absence from the bench extended into a second day on Tuesday.
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| Australia to consider taking in Saudi teen who fled family 'abuse' Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:27 AM PST  SYDNEY/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday it would consider taking in a 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled to Thailand saying she feared her family, which she accused of abuse, would kill her. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun arrived in Bangkok on Saturday appealing for asylum. Australia said on Tuesday it would consider resettling her if the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) deemed her a refugee.
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| The Latest: Congo begins announcing results of election Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:59 PM PST  KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The Latest on Congo's presidential election (all times local):
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| May Is Cornered by Parliament as She Fights for Her Brexit Deal Posted: 08 Jan 2019 09:00 PM PST  The premier has five working days to overcome political opposition to the exit agreement she's negotiated with the European Union before the deal is put to a vote in Parliament on Jan. 15. If the House of Commons defeats her plan, May says Britain will be facing an economically damaging no-deal Brexit in March. The prime minister is stepping up preparations for leaving the EU without an agreement, amid warnings that such an outcome could crash the pound by 25 percent and hit house prices by as much as 30 percent, risking a recession.
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| 9 of the Wildest Hotel Rooms in Africa Where Animals Are Right Outside Your Door Posted: 09 Jan 2019 02:49 PM PST |
| Woman Survives After Freeway Sign Falls and Crushes Her Car in Freak Accident Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:35 AM PST  The roof of the car was caved in
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| Ocasio-Cortez Is Wrong to Attack Fact-Checkers Posted: 09 Jan 2019 03:30 AM PST  Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attacked fact-checkers on Monday, saying that they were guilty of "false equivalency" and "bias" in correcting her mistakes. In a series of tweets, Ocasio-Cortez attacked both the Washington Post and PolitiFact. Or why did @washingtonpost give my confusing tweet on military accounting offsets the same "Pinocchios" as Trump's flat denial of how many Americans died in Puerto Rico?
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| Venezuela's armed forces declare 'loyalty' to Maduro Posted: 08 Jan 2019 12:59 PM PST  Venezuela's armed forces declared "absolute loyalty" to President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday, just two days before the socialist leader is sworn in for a second term of office. Maduro will be sworn into office on Thursday by the Supreme Court despite the country's laws stating this is the job of parliament.
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| 10 Things to Know for Today Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:10 AM PST  Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
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| Egypt limits Gaza passage after Palestinian Authority quits border crossing Posted: 08 Jan 2019 06:49 AM PST  The dispute over the border stems from a rift between the Western-backed PA and Hamas Islamists who took control of Gaza more than a decade ago in a brief civil war. Human rights groups say Rafah has been the sole exit point from Gaza for an estimated 95 percent of its population of 2 million. Citing security concerns, Israel maintains tight restrictions on Palestinian movement at its border crossings.
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| Woman with concealed carry license fatally shoots attempted robber: police Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:25 AM PST  Authorities in Illinois say a woman with a concealed carry license fatally
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| The Milky Way could hit another galaxy in 2 billion years, sending our solar system flying into space Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:21 AM PST ![The Milky Way could hit another galaxy in 2 billion years, sending our solar system flying into space]( "The Milky Way could hit another galaxy in 2 billion years, sending our solar system flying into space") Our Milky Way galaxy could collide with a nearby galaxy (the Large Magellenic Cloud) in a "spectacular" cosmic collision in about 2 billion years
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| Supreme Court Gets New Filing in Case Seen Linked to Mueller Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:11 AM PST  A new filing on the high court's online docket promises an appeal of a lower court ruling that upheld fines against the company for not complying with a grand jury subpoena. It also asks the Supreme Court to let a redacted version of that appeal be made public, according to the court's docket. The Supreme Court is already considering a request to block the ruling while the case is on appeal.
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| Colorado`s Jared Polis Makes History as First Openly Gay Governor Posted: 08 Jan 2019 07:09 PM PST  Colorado democrat Jared Polis` inauguration Tuesday marked history as he became the first openly gay U.S. governor.
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| UNHCR examining Saudi woman's asylum bid as family due in Bangkok Posted: 07 Jan 2019 11:57 PM PST  The asylum claim of a Saudi woman who resisted deportation from Thailand will take several days to assess, the UN said Tuesday, as the 18-year-old's family, who she accuses of abusing her, was due to arrive in Bangkok. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun arrived at Bangkok's main airport on a flight from Kuwait after running away from her family, who she alleges subjected her to physical and psychological abuse. Qunun said she planned to seek asylum in Australia, fearing she would be killed if sent back by Thai immigration officials who stopped her at the airport on Sunday.
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| Russian lawyer in Trump Tower meeting has ties to Kremlin Posted: 08 Jan 2019 08:30 AM PST  The Russian lawyer who attended the infamous Trump Tower meeting during the 2016 US election campaign has been charged with obstruction of justice over an unrelated case. Natalia Veselnitskaya, 43, was among a group of Russians who met with top Trump campaign figures in June 2016 after an intermediary suggested they had incriminating information on Hillary Clinton. The meeting is being scrutinised by Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating whether Mr Trump's campaign team conspired with Russians to influence the 2016 election. On Tuesday, Ms Veselnitskaya was accused in a court filing of secretly working with Russian government figures over a statement which misled the US courts in a money laundering case. The indictment claims that Ms Veselnitskaya, representing a firm caught up in the scandal, did "corruptly influence, obstruct and impede" the process of justice through her statements. The case in question is unrelated to the Trump Tower meeting. Ms Veselnitskaya's actions which triggered the charge took place in 2014 and 2015 - well before the gathering. However the alleged ties between Ms Veselnitskaya and Russian prosecutors revealed in the indictment are one the clearest indications yet that she had deep links with that country's government. It raises questions about who Ms Veselnitskaya was representing when she attended the meeting. Russian state television on Tuesday described the charges against Veselnitskaya as an attempt to "revive the case for Russian interference in the US election" and broadcast a telephone recording in which the lawyer claimed that US prosecutors were trying to silence her. "This is directed toward not allowing me to conduct my professional activity on a topic that is very painful for the United States, namely connected with the Magnitsky Act," Veselnitskaya said, referring to the ban on corrupt Russian officials instituted after the death of whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky in a Moscow prison in 2009. She claimed that her work was exposing lies perpetrated by the US congress and justice system, and the charges against her were meant to "not allow these facts to become public". The development comes with the Mueller probe, which has been investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election for more than 18 months, continuing to hang over Mr Trump's presidency. The Trump Tower meeting, as it has come to be known, is one of the most discussed and speculated on events which have fallen under the suspicion of investigators. It saw Donald Trump Jr, the then-candidate Trump's son, Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, and Paul Manafort, then Trump campaign manager, meet with a group of figures with links to Russia. During the meeting, Ms Veselnitskaya lobbied against the Magnitsky Act during her meeting with Donald Trump Jr. She did not pick up repeated calls from The Telegraph on Tuesday evening. The meeting took place in Trump Tower, Mr Trump's skyscraper in New York, the summer before the November 2016 election. At the time Mr Trump was preparing his campaign battle against Ms Clinton, soon to be confirmed as the Democratic presidential nominee. The meeting had been setup after Rob Goldstone, a British publicist for the pop-star son of a Russian oligarch, had emailed Mr Trump Jr offering "information that would incriminate Hillary". Mr Trump Jr responded "if it's what you say I love it". Ms Veselnitskaya attended the meeting, as did Mr Goldstone and other Russian lobbyists. What they discussed behind closed doors remains a point of intense interest and speculation. Ms Veselnitskaya has previously stated she was acting in a private capacity during the meeting and not as a Russian government representative. In the indictment revealed on Tuesday, Ms Veselnitskaya's involvement in a separate incident – her work defending a company caught up in a money laundering scandal – was outlined in detail. She was advising Prevezon Holdings Ltd, an investment firm accused of using New York real estate to launder a portion of the profits from an elaborate $200 million Russian tax fraud scheme. During the court battle, Ms Veselnitskaya cited a response the Russian government had given to the US government's request for legal assistance in the case which pointed the finger of blame at others. However, Ms Veselnitskaya actually secretly helped draft the response with a Russian prosecutor, according to the indictment, which claims she sent emails making changes to the statement. Ms Veselnitskaya has been accused of making misleading statements about her involvement in the response to the US courts during the case.
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| Nissan Leaf electric car gets longer range: 40% boost to battery power for Leaf e+ Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:53 AM PST ![Nissan Leaf electric car gets longer range: 40% boost to battery power for Leaf e+]( "Nissan Leaf electric car gets longer range: 40% boost to battery power for Leaf e+") Nissan is set to offer a long-range version of the Leaf in a long-awaited move that places it in competition with the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt.
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| Clemency decision sparks praise, political questions Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:17 PM PST  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee governor's decision to grant clemency to a woman who killed a man when she was 16 had the potential to pit political interests against widespread support for her cause. Yet the governor says the decision came down to doing the "right thing."
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| What We Know about Byton, a Chinese EV Startup with Sights Set on the U.S. Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:01 AM PST |
| GM won't budge on closing Oshawa, as workers protest and walk off the job Posted: 09 Jan 2019 07:00 AM PST  Says Unifor boss after meeting company leaders: 'I'm furious right now.'
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| The Latest: 2nd suspect charged in Houston girl's death Posted: 08 Jan 2019 12:53 PM PST  HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old girl in Houston (all times local):
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| Storm to return mudslide, flood danger in Southern California Friday, Saturday Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:09 AM PST  A storm is forecast to dip far enough south to bring soaking rain to much of the California coast, including Southern California from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
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| Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:42 AM PST ![Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound]( "Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound") How about sitting back and flying at just under Mach 1?
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| Saudis blast 'guardianship' laws after woman's escape Posted: 09 Jan 2019 05:16 AM PST  A Saudi teen's live-tweeted asylum plea has cast a renewed spotlight on women's rights just months after women won the right to drive, and sparked rare criticism of restrictive "guardianship" laws -- from men. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, arrived in Thailand at the weekend after fleeing what she called an abusive family in the deeply conservative kingdom and staved off deportation after her tweets drew global attention. Qunun's impassioned cry for help set off a media frenzy, prompting angry denunciations and death threats from many in a kingdom where guardianship laws are still widely supported.
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| TSA agents fall victim to government shutdown. And they just happen to be protecting our airport security. Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:51 AM PST  Transportation Security Administration employees who keep air travel safe lose their pay during a federal shutdown over a border security standoff.
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| Britain says airports need to do more to tackle drone menace Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:30 AM PST  Airport operators need do more to counter the illegal use of drones after flights were disrupted at Heathrow and Gatwick, Prime Minister Theresa May's de-facto deputy said on Wednesday. Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington said the government would consider toughening laws that ban the use of drones near airports but that operators could also invest more in protection systems. Departures from Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, were halted for an hour on Tuesday evening after a drone was sighted, raising fears that operations could face the serious levels of disruption that hit London's Gatwick last month.
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| Woman survives freak accident when freeway sign crushes her car Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:11 AM PST  A woman narrowly escaped when a massive freeway sign came crashing down on her car without warning.
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| Here Is Mercedes-Benz’s Answer to Tesla's Model X Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:28 PM PST  Mercedes-Benz's EQC 400 is a direct competition to Elon Musk's Tesla SUV—but the designs of the two cars are very different
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| Larry Woodruffe is second man charged in death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:12 AM PST  Capital murder charges were filed against a second black man in the drive-by shooting of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes, authorities in Houston said Tuesday.
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| Pick up a 5-piece Instant Pot accessory kit for less than $20 Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:26 AM PST  There were so many great sales this past holiday season on Instant Pots, and the most advanced and versatile Instant Pot multi-cooker is actually still on sale now at a deep 25% discount. But whether you just got a new Instant Pot or you've had one for years, there's a sale right now on Amazon that you should definitely take advantage of. The California Dons Instant Pot 5 Piece Silicone Accessories Set has a bunch of high-quality accessories that you really need to get the most out of your Instant Pot. And somehow, it's only $19.75 right now on Amazon! Here's what you need to know from the product page: * THE ONLY INSTANT POT BUNDLE THAT OFFERS 5 SILICONE ACCESSORIES ON AMAZON- SAVE MONEY BY BUNDLING! We have bundled a vegetable steamer, oven mitts, a pot holder, a steam release diverter and an egg bites mold into one cooking lover's dream kit. Created from silicone because silicone is flexible, lightweight, heat resistant and easy to clean. Dishwasher safe, no stains, no rust, no rough scrubbing. The chemical-free, odor-free, aesthetic and hygienic solution for your cooking needs. * THE VEGGIE STEAMER AND EGG BITES MOLD WILL HELP UPGRADE YOUR MEALS- Steam your veggies to lock nutrients in and retain natural vitamins and minerals with our silicone steamer that allows you to steam your favorite vegetables straight in your instant pot. Use the silicone egg bites mold to create divine sous vide eggs and use the mold as a reusable container and freezer tray with lid, for your on the go breakfast egg delights. Use the Egg Bites Mold for DYI Babyfood as well * OVEN MITTS, POT HOLDER AND STEAM RELEASE DIVIDER WILL GUARD YOU AND YOUR KITCHEN- The silicone mitts are heat resistant, waterproof, easy to clean and extremely protective. The silicone table protector is slip and skid resistant and can be used to move the hot pot around and set it on the counter, and the steam release diverter protects your kitchen cabinets and wallpaper from discoloration and damage by diverting the steam away. * THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR THE INSTANT CROCK POT FANATIC IN YOUR LIFE- Know someone who just loves to cook in a pressure cooker, instant cooker or a crockpot? This bundle can be the perfect addition to their kitchen! This kit makes the ideal gift for your cooking enthusiastic loved ones. The cooking set is stylish red and can be a great housewarming gift, birthday gift, and wedding gift. Fits 5.6 or 8qt Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker, 8.25" Diameter. * YOUR SATISFACTION AND EXPERIENCE IS OUR #1 PRIORITY FULL 30 DAY NO HASSLE RETURNS - We created this instant pot bundle entirely from food grade silicone to improve your experience and increase comfort and functionality when using an instant pot. If you're not 100% satisfied we will give you a full refund or free exchange, no questions asked. We strive to be the best in the industry and in our customer service, contact us directly, and we will be happy to assist!
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| Man accused of locking 10-year-old daughter in basement for months now fit for trial Posted: 09 Jan 2019 05:48 AM PST  A Waukegan man who, with his wife, is accused of confining their 10-year-old daughter to their basement because they thought she was possessed by demons, has been found fit for trial.
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| Trump's Oval Office Address Revealed The Nation's Real Emergency Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:35 AM PST  Donald Trump delivered his emergency address to the nation. Turns out, there
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| Five things we learned from Ghosn's day in court Posted: 08 Jan 2019 01:22 AM PST  For the first time since prosecutors stormed his private jet seven weeks ago, former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn appeared in public to deliver a passionate defence, rebutting allegations that have seen him languishing in Japanese custody. Perhaps unsurprisingly given Carlos Ghosn's profile as the most-recognised foreign executive in Japan, the public interest was enormous. Journalists staked out positions from well before dawn at the court and the detention centre, hoping -- in vain as it turned out -- to catch a glimpse of the former Nissan boss.
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| Congressional Democrats zero in on latest Manafort-Russia revelation Posted: 09 Jan 2019 03:30 PM PST  On Tuesday, portions of a court filing by lawyers for convicted former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort were inadvertently made public. Patrick Boland, a spokesman for Representative Adam Schiff, the House Intelligence Committee's new Democratic chairman, noted that Schiff had described the revelation as "stunning" to the Washington Post and told Reuters that Schiff planned to dig into questions the court filing had raised. The office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller has charged Manafort and Kilimnik in its investigation of Russian interference in the election and whether Trump campaign members coordinated with Moscow officials.
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| Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval joins MGM Resorts Posted: 08 Jan 2019 12:58 PM PST  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is joining casino giant MGM Resorts International to help push the company's global expansion efforts, particularly in Japan, and work on state-level public policy related to sports betting.
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| Hear the Lexus RC F Track Edition's V-8 Roar Before Its Debut Posted: 09 Jan 2019 01:47 PM PST  The 2020 RC F Track Edition is coming soon with a big wing and plenty of performance tweaks.
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| Half those 600,000 residents aided by NYC Care are undocumented immigrants Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:31 AM PST  The comprehensive health care plan ceremoniously unveiled by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is drawing skepticism from some voices in his city.
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| Andy Samberg confirms that Sandra Oh is the best person on the planet Posted: 09 Jan 2019 03:32 AM PST  Listen, we already knew that Sandra Oh was up there as one of our very favourite people on the planet. And, now we've got final confirmation of that. Her co-host at the Golden Globes, Andy Samberg, told Jimmy Fallon that "Sandra Oh is the best person on earth." He talked about what it was like getting to know her: We met briefly, we presented at the Emmys, and we spent like the past week and a half working on the Globes but we didn't know each other that much and we just sort of liked each other so much from that one experience that we decided to go for it," said Samberg. "She's so warm and magnetic and I felt so into her energy,"he added. "We were all backstage when she won and they were like, 'Sandra Oh' and I was like 'yeaaaaaahh!' and started crying." Join the club, Andy.
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| 5 New Technologies You’ll See in Your Car Over the Next 5 Years Posted: 09 Jan 2019 01:23 PM PST |
| Tom Steyer has a platform for a post-impeachment America Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:32 PM PST  The progressive activist and philanthropist tells Yahoo News that he will announce Wednesday whether he will seek the presidency in 2020.
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| 'Come together': US Dems introduce gun background check bill Posted: 08 Jan 2019 04:14 PM PST  Democrats unveiled landmark gun safety legislation Tuesday five days after regaining the US House majority, seeking swift action on a measure to expand background checks on firearm sales. A similar bill was introduced last year by Democrats, but Republican leaders declined to bring it to a vote. The new bill -- which has the backing of former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived being shot in the head eight years ago to the day and is now one of the nation's leading gun control advocates -- has a handful of Republican co-sponsors, and is likely to pass the chamber.
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| UK's Brexit vote planned for January 15, no plans to delay EU exit Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:20 AM PST  Britain plans to hold a vote in parliament on the government's deal to leave the European Union on Jan. 15, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Tuesday after a meeting of senior ministers. May again told her cabinet it was not government policy to delay Brexit by extending the so-called Article 50 notice, the spokesman said, adding the idea may have been discussed by EU officials but not by British officials.
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| Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes Posted: 08 Jan 2019 09:06 PM PST ![Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes]( "Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes") Tomatoes are a lovely addition to a sandwich or burger, and they're used to create all kinds of sauces and condiments that have become a staple of a western diet, but they're also a bit, well, bland. A tomato on its own doesn't have much bite, but scientists who specialize in genetics could change that, and perhaps even change the way tomatoes are used in the process. In a new paper published in Trends In Plant Science, researchers suggest that by studying the DNA of the chili pepper, which is a cousin of the tomato, they could give the veggies a potent kick. By altering tomatoes to produce capsaicinoids -- the compounds that cause the burning sensation in our mouths when we eat something spicy -- the scientists believe they could make mass production of capsaicin for various commercial uses. "Engineering the capsaicinoid genetic pathway to the tomato would make it easier and cheaper to produce this compound, which has very interesting applications," Agustin Zsogon, senior author of the study, said in a statement. "We have the tools powerful enough to engineer the genome of any species; the challenge is to know which gene to engineer and where." Capsaicin has a number of uses that go beyond adding spice to your dinner. The compound has shown promise in pharmaceutical trials as a treatment for nerve damage and associated pain, and it's also used in the production of pepper spray and as a pest deterrent. A tomato plant that produces capsaicin could make it easier and cheaper to produce large quantities of the compound more rapidly. However, the process of genetically tweaking a tomato species to generate the compound naturally is challenging, and determining which genes are directly responsible for its production will take time. That said, researchers are indeed working towards that goal, and it might not be too long before we see a tomato that bites back.
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| We Ride "Off Road" in the 2019 BMW X7 at CES Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:01 PM PST  BMW set up a course in a parking lot to show off the SUV's off-road capabilities.
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