| The Latest: Virginia senators, congressmen address scandals Posted: 07 Feb 2019 06:14 PM PST  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Latest on the racial and sexual assault allegations that have engulfed Virginia's top three elected officials, all Democrats (all times local):
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| The Same Old Deal Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:30 AM PST  Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was supposed to be the Democratic party's fresh new face — so why is the honorable lady from the Bronx trafficking in ideas from the 1930s? True to form, Representative Ocasio-Cortez calls for a series of ten-year plans aimed at putting the entirety of the U.S. economy under political discipline: The government will decide how goods are produced and how they will get to market, how automobiles and airplanes function, how agriculture is conducted.
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| Look at this colossal storm on Uranus Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:56 AM PST  Uranus, a huge gaseous world some 1.8 billion miles from the sun, is quite stormy. NASA's long-lived Hubble telescope spotted a notable storm churning inside the planet's blue-green atmosphere, and the space agency posted the image online Thursday. The entirety of Uranus' north pole is engulfed by a "vast bright stormy cloud cap," wrote NASA. "Scientists believe this new feature is a result of Uranus' unique rotation," added NASA, noting that, unlike the other planets in our solar system, Uranus is tipped on its side. This leaves the sun shining non-stop onto its north pole during its long summer, likely resulting in widespread atmospheric changes. Uranus as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. Image: nasa Just beneath the massive polar storm is a smaller, compact white cloud made of the common gas methane, notes NASA. The space agency also spotted a new storm brewing on Neptune. It's the dark spot near the top of the planet and is somewhat mysterious, as these massive dark storms have been observed appearing and then vanishing relatively quickly. SEE ALSO: Trump fails to block NASA's carbon sleuth from going to space "The feature is the fourth and latest mysterious dark vortex captured by Hubble since 1993," said NASA. Neptune as seen in November 2018. Image: nasa NASA plans to continue monitoring weather on these frigid, far-off gas giants to better understand the extraterrestrial storms. "Just as meteorologists cannot predict the weather on Earth by studying a few snapshots, astronomers cannot track atmospheric trends on solar system planets without regularly repeated observations," the space agency wrote. "Astronomers hope that Hubble's long-term monitoring of the outer planets will help them unravel the mysteries that still persist about these faraway worlds." WATCH: Ever wonder how the universe might end?
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| How to work out in your third trimester – like Meghan Markle Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:47 AM PST  Pregnancy is a time when you're told there's lots you can't do – but when it comes to exercise, you're advised to keep it up If you're someone who does regular exercise, then a little thing like being in the third trimester of your pregnancy, as the Duchess of Sussex is, isn't going to stop you. Not only can it be essential for your own mental and physical health, but studies show that it's good for the baby, too. We know that the Duchess previously had a punishing exercise regime including weekly six-mile runs, "Megaformer" Pilates sessions (a terrifying-looking machine that the former Ms Markle credited with "transforming" her body), vinyasa yoga and personal training sessions. Now she's in the Firm it's likely that she'll talk less about her workouts – but it's a fair guess that she hasn't given up exercise entirely now she's pregnant. In fact, she told a well-wisher in Australia that she had been up at 4.30am doing yoga. Like her, I continued to work out while I was pregnant with my daughter just over two years ago. I was even in the gym on my due date – well, what else was I going to do? Jessica Salter gets a workout in... on her due date Although science supported my decision to keep up exercising – the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) actually recommends that pregnant women aim for 20-30 minutes of "moderate intensity exercise, including running and weight training, most days of the week – I found finding classes that would let me exercise more of a challenge. Now, two years on, there's a myriad of pre-natal classes available, both in gyms and online. The message is clear: while pregnant women are often told what they can't do, actually, when it comes to exercise, there's a lot they can. Resistance training can help ease pregnancy discomforts, including fatigue, nausea and insomnia, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg; a separate study found that women who exercised were less likely to develop gestational diabetes; while pregnant women who exercise at a moderate intensity three times a week halved the risk of their babies being born with a high birth weight, according to scientists at the University of Granada. The old adage of resting for nine months is no longer the best option for most women. In fact, the ACOG say that even pregnant women who don't normally exercise would benefit from starting slowly on a gentle regime. But for those – like the Duchess – who are used to an endorphin-fuelled, sweat drenched work-out, what can you keep doing in your third trimester and how far can you push it? We ask four pre-natal personal trainers – three of whom are pregnant themselves – for advice. Weights "Pregnancy is not easy on the body and it is important that you stay strong to adapt to all the changes coming your way," Charlie Launder, founder of the pre and post natal PT specialists, Bumps & Burpees, says. "Not only will your bump grow, your centre of balance will change, your ligaments will soften and you will be carrying some extra pounds. "Using weights is a very effective way to increase your strength and make sure that your body is able to cope with all these changes and prevent the aches and pains that so often accompany pregnancy." She says that there are some things pregnant women – especially those in their third trimester – need to be aware of. "Always make sure to lift a weight that you can do 8-10 reps with comfortably, and check that you are performing each exercise with the correct form. There are adaptations that you will need to make as your bump grows to take the pressure off the abdominals and to make way for your growing bump so seek advice from a professional if you are unsure of these. Give yourself plenty of water breaks, and make sure you can keep up a conversation to check you are at the correct intensity." Launder's e-book has exercises that are safe for pre and post-natal women to follow (£14.99; bumpsandburpees.com) View this post on Instagram �� Dumbbell Quickie ���� . . If you're stuck indoors with the little ones this week, don't use it as an excuse to sit on your �� all day. Give this a go - this workout requires dumbbells, but can be of any weight that is right for you! Repeat the circuit 5 times on its own or try it 3 times pared with one of our other circuits 3 times for a bigger workout! . . �� x20 single arm shoulder press . �� x15 goblet squats . �� x10 Round the worlds . �� x10 Burpee deadlifts* . . ⚠️ *Please note that if you are newly post natal we strongly advise that you avoid BURPEES until your core is stronger and any diastasis is closed ... and even then build it up by stepping back into the plank rather than jump! Please be sensible. @thegeorgiaedit has eased into them and is now strong enough. If you are heavily pregnant avoid these burpees but the rest of the circuit is great for you! ⚠️ . . thismumcan postnatalfitness homeworkout dumbbells strong mumswholift fullbody fitmum strongmums A post shared by Bumps & Burpees (@bumpsandburpees) on Jan 14, 2019 at 11:58am PST Yoga "Yoga in pregnancy strengthens parts of the body that you use to give birth as well as relieving common aches and pains," says Libby Stevenson, a MY:METHOD yoga teacher with a pre-natal specialism. She recommends Warrior I, II and malasana to open the hips, the mountain pose to maintain proper posture, and cat/cow or child's pose to help relieve lower back pain. Pregnant women should avoid inversions, including downward dog, she says. In addition, Stevenson says that yogic breathing and meditation can help women. "For many pregnant women, pregnancy can be a time of confusion and anxiety. The breathing practices in pregnancy yoga slow down and extend the exhalation, which switches off the autonomic nervous system – the fight flight freeze response – and switch on the parasympathetic nervous system – the rest and digest response. "These breathing techniques can be used while giving birth to reduce pain or at any time when you feel overwhelmed or stressed." Pilates Pilates is a great exercise to take up or continue while pregnant as it's low impact and safe for all trimesters. "Pilates focuses on posture, strength and flexibility, all areas that suffer, or adapt, during pregnancy," says Hollie Grant, founder of Pilates PT Method and 29 weeks pregnant herself. "As a pregnant woman's bump grows, her centre of gravity shifts massively, which can cause changes to the spine which can lead to back pain." Pilates works to stablise joints – for example hips – that have been affected by the hormone relaxin, released during pregnancy. It's also an option for those who suffer from Pelvic Girdle Pain. "Personally, I have found Pilates during pregnancy a lifesaver," she says. "It has meant I have stayed in touch with how my body feels, how it is changing, any aches or pains I have noticed and helped to make sure that my posture does not change excessively despite having a very big bump. The skills you learn in Pilates can be used during labour (such as the awareness and use of breath) and is perfectly safe if taught by a qualified pre/post-natal Pilates instructor." View this post on Instagram C O N F U S E D ? . �� January comes but once a year and my god it's an absolute headf*** for most people. Go on a diet. Don't go on a diet. New Year New You. New Year Old You. Move more. Stretch more. Meditate more. ARGGGHHH what the chuff is the right answer? . ���� As a PT I both love and hate this time of year. It's amazing getting to meet new clients and hear their goals and values, but I also see how aggressive and confusing the collective wellness message can get at this time of year. If you work in the fitness industry now is the time to be honest about what you offer, don't claim to be part of an approach you aren't. If you're weight-loss based fine, own it, but if like us you're not you too should be honest. . �� As much as January is a lovely time for a fresh start, it's not the ONLY time you can improve your health. Don't panic if you aren't doing veganuary/dry January this month. You can start anything tomorrow, as long as it's your choice and it's an informed choice (not because Tracy down the pubs doing it). . ���� And please keep your BS detectors to hand. Are you being sold the dream only to realise it's a nightmare (diet pills, slim-fast, juice cleanses). Is someone claiming they are non-diet yet giving you food plans and rules? Often the simplest answer is the right one (bit more veg, bit less alcohol, bit more exercise, bit less partying). It might not be the sexiest, most advertised, "quickest" method of improving your health but it's the safest, most researched, most effective one in my eyes. A post shared by Hollie Grant (@thepilatespt) on Jan 6, 2019 at 10:51pm PST HIIT High Intensity fitness is still trending in the fitness world, thanks to its fat-burning properties. Personal trainer Kelly Bedford, founder of Fitness Fox London, and 24 weeks pregnant herself, says that pregnant women can keep up their HIIT sessions during your third trimester, but cautions, "it may look a lot different from your pre-pregnancy interval sessions." She advises against high impact exercises, like jumps or burpees, and instead, using "compound strength moves using big muscle groups to increase the heart rate and get the blood pumping." Some exercises will need modification to allow for a large bump. "Press ups performed on an incline are more comfortable and put less downward pressure on the belly," she says. Bedford recommends supersets that alternate different body parts, for instance squats then incline press ups. She also says that you need to pay attention to your body and allow more rest, but, "I've loved keeping moving throughout though and plan to without albeit modifying as a go until the day I give birth." View this post on Instagram Filming practice pre class for my HIIT Club! Still moving .....just!! Come & join us on Wed 0630-0700 ��️♀️ @thespaceeast hiit halfhour fitness sweat smile repeat A post shared by Fitness Fox (@fitnessfoxlondon) on Jan 21, 2019 at 1:50am PST
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| Seven jailed for life over Tunisian museum, hotel massacres Posted: 09 Feb 2019 12:27 PM PST  A Tunisian court jailed seven people for life on Saturday for their involvement in two deadly militant attacks in 2015, one on a museum in Tunis and the other on a hotel in a Mediterranean resort. Other defendants received jail sentences ranging from 16 years to six months, state news agency TAP quoted court spokesman Soufiane Sliti as saying. The assault on the Bardo National Museum left 21 people dead, while 38 were killed in the beach resort of Sousse, some 150 kilometers (90 miles) south of the capital.
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| 2020 Vision: Klobuchar, Warren would like a moment of your time this weekend Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:17 PM PST  After a week in which the news was dominated by the State of the Union speech, focus will likely shift back to the 2020 race, as Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar are expected to formally announce their campaigns.
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| FDA questions Juul, Altria commitment to combat teen vaping Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:21 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration is questioning whether electronic cigarette maker Juul and its new partner Altria are following through on pledges to help reverse the boom in underage vaping.
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| The 2019 Ram 2500 HD Displays the Latest Mopar Parts and Accessories - Photos Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:30 AM PST |
| Venezuela crisis: Desperate citizens 'selling hair on border' as thousands flee poverty-stricken country Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:19 AM PST  Desperate Venezuelans have reportedly been driven to sell their hair at the Colombian border as their troubled nation slips further into political crisis. Trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in the Colombian border city of Cucuta on Thursday after the country's embattled president, Nicolas Maduro, ordered his military to barricade a bridge between the two nations with a tanker and two containers. President Maduro, who denies a humanitarian crisis exists and has said Venezuela is not a nation of "beggars", rejected the aid convoy as a "political show".
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| NAACP president: Dehumanizing African-Americans with blackface has real consequences Posted: 08 Feb 2019 10:27 AM PST  Ralph Northam & Mark Herring's blackface admissions show that images have power to shape reality. Blacks have been paying the price for 400 years.
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| Andromeda galaxy will deliver a 'glancing blow' to our Milky Way later than expected Posted: 09 Feb 2019 07:51 AM PST  Astronomers have long suspected that the colossal Andromeda galaxy would, in billions years, collide with our humble Milky Way. The collision was forecast to happen in some 3.9 billion years. But after astronomers analyzed new data captured by the European Space Agency's star-surveying satellite Gaia, they now put the imminent date at 4.5 billion years — so 600 million years later than initially expected. The event, detailed in The Astrophysical Journal, is characterized as a "swipe" rather than a direct collision. The end result would be a merger of the galaxies into one, monstrous galaxy. "This finding is crucial to our understanding of how galaxies evolve and interact," Timo Prusti, ESA Gaia Project Scientist who had no role in the study, said in a statement. The Gaia satellite measured star motion in the Andromeda galaxy. Image: ESA/Gaia (star motions); NASA/Galex (background image); R. van der Marel, M. Fardal, J. Sahlmann (STScI) While of immense importance to our corner of the universe, this event will be of little importance to Earth: By then, our aging sun will have grown brighter and likely have boiled the oceans while burning away our protective atmosphere. To arrive at their conclusions about the future galactic meeting, scientists observed how stars moved within two "nearby" galaxies that are passing each other — the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxies — to forecast how Andromeda will ultimately travel through intergalactic space. SEE ALSO: Pancakes in space? No that's just the mysterious MU69 "We combed through the Gaia data to identify thousands of individual stars in both galaxies, and studied how these stars moved within their galactic homes," said study coauthor Mark Fardal in a statement. "While Gaia primarily aims to study the Milky Way, it's powerful enough to spot especially massive and bright stars within nearby star-forming regions – even in galaxies beyond our own." Galactic trajectories. Image: E. Patel, G. Besla (University of Arizona), R. van der Marel (STScI) When Andromeda does eventually meet, or "swipe," the Milky Way, it doesn't mean chaos and destruction will ensue. "That event will be less dramatic than it sounds, however," noted The New Times cosmos reporter Dennis Overbye. "Because galaxies are mostly empty space, they will pass through each other like ghosts." WATCH: Ever wonder how the universe might end?
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| Acting Attorney General Whitaker draws gasps for telling Chairman Nadler that his 5 minutes are up Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:22 AM PST  Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker tried to call time on the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
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| As Trump administration negotiates peace with Taliban, some retired U.S. generals see defeat Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:00 AM PST  "The Taliban are the victors," said a retired general officer who commanded a brigade early in the war. "We just haven't figured that out yet."
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| Wells Fargo fixes outage issue that caused some paychecks not to appear in accounts Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:18 PM PST  Wells Fargo say the issue that caused some trouble seeing paychecks and direct deposits in online and mobile banking accounts has been corrected.
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| Humbled Goldman Sachs still faces questions on 1MDB Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:15 PM PST  Goldman Sachs's decision to potentially cut bonuses for top executives over the 1MDB scandal reflects an acknowledgement at shareholder and public outrage over the debacle. The prestigious investment bank announced last week that it could withhold millions of dollars in bonuses to former Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein and two other retired executives depending on the outcome of ongoing probes into the Malaysian fund. Beyond the bonuses, Goldman also said it could claw back compensation from current chief executive David Solomon and two other current senior executives, president John Waldron and chief financial officer Stephen Scherr.
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| Khashoggi murder: Pressure mounts on Saudi government and Trump four months after killing Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:27 AM PST  Pressure is mounting on Saudi authorities over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and the case's aftermath this week as a deadline for action imposed on President Donald Trump by the US lawmakers last year passed without any response from the White House. A series of rapid-fire developments showed continuing outrage over the murder and dismemberment of The Washington Post columnist at the hands of Saudi spies and security officials dispatched to the Istanbul consulate more than four months ago. A deadline demanding a response on a US Global Magnitsky Act ruling calling for punishment of state human rights abuses came and went this week without a response from the White House on the culpability of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who has strong ties to Mr Trump and his family.
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| Tip Leads to Arrest of U.S. Marshals` 15 Most Wanted Fugitive in Mexico Posted: 08 Feb 2019 04:32 PM PST  An Oklahoma man accused of brutally stabbing his ex-wife to death in front of her children in 2013 has been arrested in Mexico.
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| Virginia lieutenant governor denies second sexual assault allegation Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:44 PM PST  The firm, New Jersey-based Smith Mullin, said Watson was "not seeking any financial damages," and said her attorneys had notified Fairfax through his lawyers "that Ms. Watson hopes he will resign from public office." The latest accusation deepened a political crisis in Virginia that began with the revelation last Friday that Northam's medical school yearbook page contained a racist photo, followed by admissions from Northam and the state's attorney general, Mark Herring, that each had darkened their faces to imitate black performers in separate incidents during the 1980s. Should all three men be forced to resign, Democrats would lose the governorship to the state's Republican speaker of the House of Delegates, who is third in the line of succession, after Fairfax and Herring.
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| Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare Posted: 09 Feb 2019 03:00 AM PST ![Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare]( "Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare") The silent premise behind 'Medicare for All' is that Obamacare has been a bust.
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| Democrats float 'Green New Deal' to end fossil fuel era Posted: 07 Feb 2019 06:40 PM PST  The document, unveiled by rising political star Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Edward Markey, marks the first formal attempt by lawmakers to define potential legislation to create big government-led investments in clean energy and infrastructure to transition the U.S. economy away from fossil fuels. The plan, which takes the form of a non-binding congressional resolution, outlines some of the most aggressive climate goals ever put forward by Democratic lawmakers and clashes dramatically with the Trump administration's efforts to advance domestic oil, gas and coal production by rolling back environmental protections. The name, Green New Deal, references the New Deal of the 1930s that President Franklin Roosevelt implemented to aid Americans suffering in the Great Depression by embarking on huge government-led infrastructure projects.
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| The Latest: Kurds launch final push to defeat IS in Syria Posted: 09 Feb 2019 07:57 AM PST ![The Latest: Kurds launch final push to defeat IS in Syria]( "The Latest: Kurds launch final push to defeat IS in Syria") BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the Syria conflict (all times local):
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| Massive 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro nearly comes with own zip code Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:22 AM PST  Toyota this week unveiled the newest version of the hearty and heavy-duty full-size Sequoia SUV: the TRD Pro-trimmed 2020 Toyota Sequoia. The TRD Pro Sequoia is more technologically advanced than other models featuring updated equipment with more driver-assist features and complete with Android Auto, Apple Carplay, and Amazon Alexa.
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| Facebook status: Divorced. Why millennials 'killed' how you decouple in the digital age Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:57 AM PST  While younger people are bringing down the divorce rate, millennials who get divorced face new challenges that come with splitting in the digital era.
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| Ivanka Trump Says She Has 'Zero Concern' About the Mueller Investigation Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:34 AM PST  Ivanka Trump says she has "zero concern" about the Mueller probe and knew "very little" about a potential real estate deal in Moscow.
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| Woman found dead in suitcase identified as NY resident Posted: 07 Feb 2019 07:39 PM PST  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A woman found dead and bound in a suitcase in a wooded area of Connecticut was identified Thursday as a 24-year-old New York resident who worked at a bookstore and aspired to be a tattoo artist, according to police and co-workers.
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| Virginia didn’t have a Southern governor for 20 years, and then the past collided with the present Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:19 AM PST  When Ralph Northam was elected Virginia's governor a little over a year ago, it marked the first time in almost two decades that the state had a chief executive who was really from the old commonwealth.
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| Brazil evacuates towns near Vale, ArcelorMittal dams on fears of collapse Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:58 AM PST  The collapse two weeks ago unleashed an avalanche of mud that engulfed nearby buildings and farms, killing an estimated 300 people in Brazil's deadliest mining disaster. As evidence mounted that Vale missed warnings of trouble at the dam in the town of Brumadinho, pressure has risen on the firm and other mining companies to bolster safety measures to avoid a recurrence. ArcelorMittal shares dropped nearly 5 percent at 19.26 euros.
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| Every Photo From Our Drive in the 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country Posted: 08 Feb 2019 10:00 AM PST |
| Supreme Court blocks controversial abortion law from taking place in Louisiana Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:48 PM PST  The justices said by a 5-4 vote late Thursday that they will not allow the state to put into effect a law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in putting a hold on the law, pending a full review of the case. Donald Trump's two Supreme Court appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, were among the four conservative members of the court who would have allowed the law to take effect.
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| Forget chocolate, how about a cockroach for Valentine's? Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:24 AM PST  Forget chocolate, flowers or a romantic dinner. A zoo in Texas is offering singles the chance to name a cockroach after their ex and see it fed to a meerkat live on camera on Valentine's Day. In a campaign dubbed "Quit Bugging Me!!!" the El Paso Zoo says the roach is a perfect Valentine's gift for those needing closure on a past relationship that didn't make the grade.
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| Amazon Considers Opting Out of Queens, BROOKLYN DESIGNS Finds New Location, and More News This Week Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:59 PM PST  Here's what you need to know
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| Acting Attorney General Says He Didn't Talk to Trump About Mueller Investigation in Tense Hearing Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:28 AM PST  It took just minutes for fireworks to emerge
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| Vatican ex-doctrine chief pens manifesto amid pope criticism Posted: 09 Feb 2019 03:30 AM PST ![Vatican ex-doctrine chief pens manifesto amid pope criticism]( "Vatican ex-doctrine chief pens manifesto amid pope criticism") VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's former doctrine chief has penned a "manifesto of faith" to remind Catholics of basic tenets of belief amid what he says is "growing confusion" in the church today.
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| Hero dog breaks out of New York home, saves family from gas leak Posted: 07 Feb 2019 06:31 PM PST  A police call regarding a loose, barking dog led to the discovery of a basement gas leak and potentially saved the dog's owner and her 4-year-old daughter.
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| These Are the Cars Mentioned Most (and Least) in Hip-Hop Music Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:50 AM PST |
| From blowing frozen bubbles to throwing boiling water: Here's the science behind these viral cold-weather experiments Posted: 08 Feb 2019 10:56 AM PST  While the cold weather deterred many from going outside during the recent polar vortex, others took advantage of the freezing temperatures and tested out different science experiments.
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| Mazda celebrates 30 years of the MX-5 with fiery orange Anniversary Edition Posted: 08 Feb 2019 04:38 AM PST  With over one million units sold over 30 years, Mazda has unveiled an Anniversary Edition racing orange MX-5 Miata at the Chicago Auto Show to celebrate the "breaking dawn of an exciting new day."
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| US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS Posted: 09 Feb 2019 04:59 PM PST  The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Saturday it had begun the "final battle" to oust the Islamic State group from the last scrap of territory it holds in eastern Syria. IS overran large parts of the country and neighbouring Iraq in 2014, declaring a "caliphate" there, but various military offensives have reduced it to a fragment. Backed by air strikes of the US-led coalition against IS, the Kurdish-Arab alliance has in recent months cornered the jihadists in a final pocket of territory in Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor.
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| The Latest: China says dialogue only way to Venezuela peace Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:31 PM PST  CUCUTA, Colombia (AP) — The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local):
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| All the Price Details of the 2020 Range Rover Evoque Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:50 AM PST  You can option it from discreet to baroque, and here's what you get for your money at each price point.
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