| Trump's ex-lawyer Cohen says testimony 'could have been clearer': lawyer Posted: 13 Mar 2019 08:20 AM PDT  Michael Cohen's testimony regarding a potential pardon could have been clearer, but he never personally asked the president, Cohen's lawyer said.
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| Criticism of FAA mounts as other nations ground Boeing jets Posted: 12 Mar 2019 11:37 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is facing mounting criticism for backing the airworthiness of Boeing's 737 Max jets as the number of countries that have grounded the aircraft grows in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines crash over the weekend.
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| This 2008 Corvette Z06 Has Clocked Just 81 Miles From New Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:26 AM PDT  Thought you missed your chance to buy a new Corvette C6 when production ended in 2013? With the imminent launch of the new mid-engined C8 Corvette, and the current C7 Stingray still in the spotlight, the sixth generation American sports car has been somewhat forgotten about. Fans of the C6 cars should check out this special listing on Craigslist.
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| Blizzard, wind, floods: Wild storm with winds like a Category 1 hurricane to batter central USA Posted: 13 Mar 2019 03:34 AM PDT  A powerful storm will unleash a ferocious mix of snow, rain and wind across the central USA through Thursday.
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| Senate Democrat Targets College Donors After Admissions Scandal Posted: 13 Mar 2019 03:07 PM PDT  Ron Wyden of Oregon, the ranking minority member of the Senate Finance Committee, said Wednesday he plans to introduce a bill that would prohibit donors to colleges to take a tax deduction for those charitable contributions before or during the time a family member is enrolled. Wyden's announcement follows the indictments of dozens of wealthy parents, college coaches and a college admission counselor in a sweeping criminal conspiracy to gain admission to elite universities, including Yale, Stanford and Georgetown.
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| Polish Church says 382 minors abused by clergy from 1990-2018 Posted: 14 Mar 2019 10:26 AM PDT  The report follows investigations into widespread abuse of minors by clergy in other countries - notably in Chile, the United States, Australia and Ireland - that have shaken the Roman Catholic Church to its foundations. Last month the Polish charity "Have no fear", which supports abuse victims, delivered its own report to Pope Francis in which it calculated - purely on the basis of media reports collated since the mid-1950s - that at least 384 minors had been sexually abused by clergy in Poland.
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| Parliament Narrowly Passes Amendment Ruling Out a No-Deal Brexit Posted: 13 Mar 2019 12:37 PM PDT  British parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment prohibiting a so-called no-deal Brexit, in which the U.K. would exit the E.U. without first securing alternative trade and immigration arrangements.The amendment, which passed 312–308, came one day after Prime Minister Theresa May suffered yet another defeat in her ongoing effort to secure parliamentary approval for the Brexit deal she painstakingly negotiated with the European leaders following the 2016 referendum in which U.K. voters decided to leave the E.U.Having now rejected the default position that the U.K. will exit the E.U. on March 29 regardless of whether a deal has been secured, Parliament is expected to vote Thursday on an amendment that would extend the Brexit deadline until May 22.Should parliament vote to extend the deadline, May must secure the support of all 27 E.U. member states for the extension before March 29. But E.U. officials have thus far maintained that an extension will not be granted for the sole purpose of continuing negotiations. Liam Fox, Britain's international-trade secretary, warned lawmakers that the E.U. would likely demand further concessions before approving an extension, "and it is not clear what price the E.U. might extract" in return.While Wednesday's vote represents a concerted effort to avoid a so-called crash out, in which the E.U. would be thrust into economic uncertainty, it is legally non-binding, which means that should the attempt to extend the Brexit deadline fail, a no-deal Brexit remains the legal default."If Parliament votes repeatedly to say 'the moon is made of cheese,' it doesn't mean the moon is made of cheese," Rob Ford, a professor of politics at the University of Manchester, told the Washington Post of the vote's significance. "Parliament can say, repeatedly, that they don't want no deal, but the legal reality is that no deal will happen unless they vote for something else to happen."
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| Flight path data of two crashed Boeing 737 Max 8 planes 'very close,' FAA says Posted: 14 Mar 2019 03:51 AM PDT  The United States followed nations around the globe in grounding Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets.
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| Cohen lawyer sends letter to Congress clarifying pardon talk Posted: 12 Mar 2019 10:35 PM PDT  NEW YORK (AP) — Amid talk that former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen again lied to Congress, Cohen's lawyer sent a letter Tuesday to the head of the House Oversight Committee clarifying Cohen's testimony that he never sought a pardon from the president.
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| Nash County sheriff confirms body found is that of missing woman, says foul play involved Posted: 13 Mar 2019 07:17 PM PDT  Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said Wednesday evening that the body found in Edgecombe County is that of missing woman Diana Alejandra Keel. Stone said a homicide investigation is underway and there are "persons of interest."
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| Cardinal Pell victim says 'hard to take comfort' from sentencing Posted: 13 Mar 2019 12:56 AM PDT  The former choirboy molested by Australian Cardinal George Pell led the response to his sentencing Wednesday, saying it was "hard to take comfort" from his six-year jail term. Pell was sentenced in the County Court of Victoria after being found guilty of five counts of sexual and indecent assault in the sacristy of a Melbourne cathedral in 1996 and 1997. Chief Justice Peter Kidd told the court the 77-year-old would be eligible for parole after serving a minimum term of three years and eight months.
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| Satire: What were Loughlin, Huffman & other parents thinking in college admission scandal? Posted: 13 Mar 2019 05:14 PM PDT  A conversation between an aspiring Ivy League parent and a cooperating witness highlights the issues behind the college admissions bribery scandal.
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| 'Bomb cyclone' fizzles to rain across U.S. Midwest Posted: 14 Mar 2019 05:39 AM PDT  Runways were cleared, the lights came back on and stranded motorists and airline passengers were back on the move on Thursday.
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| Spotify files antitrust complaint against Apple over its 'app tax' Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:24 AM PDT  Spotify has declared war on Apple over the fees it charges for access to the iPhone App Store in a move that that could have far-reaching consequences for the media and technology industries. In a formal competition complaint to Brussels, the Swedish music streaming giant 's founder Daniel Ek accused Apple of abusing its dominance of the smartphone market to "deliberately disadvantage" competitors. The music streaming business has also complained that its service is locked out of Apple devices including the HomePod smart speaker and Apple Watch. Spotify general counsel Horacio Gutierrez said he believed the business was losing out commercially because of Apple's policy of taking a 30 pc cut from apps downloaded via its App Store. "We feel confident in the economic analysis we have submitted to the Commission that we could have done better than we have done so far," he said. The complaint is the latest sign of growing resistance to Apple from companies which offer music and video streaming and gaming services available via its App Store. In a blog post, Daniel Ek wrote on Wednesday that "Apple has introduced rules to the App Store that purposely limit choice and stifle innovation at the expense of the user experience—essentially acting as both a player and referee to deliberately disadvantage other app developers." Mr Ek said that Spotify had attempted to resolve the dispute directly with Apple, but decided to approach antitrust regulators in Europe to intervene. A spokesman for the European Commission said that "the Commission has received a complaint by Spotify, which we are assessing under our standard procedures." Apple declined to comment. The antitrust complaint adds to a growing backlash against the tolls Apple and Google charge to developers using their app stores. Apple's policy of taking a cut from apps distributed via its service forced Spotify to increase monthly subscriptions for premium sales via the Apple App Store from £9.99 to £12.99. Around the same time, Apple launched a competing music streaming service for £9.99 per month, it added. Spotify has since pulled the option to subscribe to its premium service from its iPhone app. EU regulators are also increasingly concerned about how technology platforms control the online ecosystem and may rig the game to their own advantage.
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| House Speaker Nancy Pelosi takes back honorary office Paul Ryan gave to Mike Pence Posted: 13 Mar 2019 11:10 AM PDT  Don't cry for the vice president. As the president of the Senate, he will still have space on that chamber's side of the Capitol.
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| Google rolls out new search and booking developments to Hotels search Posted: 13 Mar 2019 08:26 AM PDT  Google has quietly launched a complete roll-out of Google Hotels, a new search and booking platform akin to Google Flights.
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| Boeing 737 Max 8 black boxes from Ethiopian Airlines crash sent to France for examination Posted: 14 Mar 2019 04:22 PM PDT  The flight data and cockpit voice recorders from doomed Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 arrived in Paris on Thursday.
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| In 420-0 vote, House says Mueller report should be public Posted: 14 Mar 2019 02:46 PM PDT  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted unanimously Thursday for a resolution calling for any final report in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation to be made public, a symbolic action designed to pressure Attorney General William Barr into releasing as much information as possible when the probe is concluded.
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| New York Judge Rules Unvaccinated Students Can't Go Back to Class Posted: 14 Mar 2019 02:11 AM PDT  The parents of 44 unvaccinated students in a New York suburb sued
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| British MPs vote to reject no-deal Brexit Posted: 13 Mar 2019 02:37 PM PDT  British MPs voted to reject a no-deal Brexit on Wednesday, prompting Prime Minister Theresa May to announce she will put her EU divorce plan to parliament for a third time in the coming days. May warned that if MPs did not adopt the deal there could have to be a lengthy delay to Brexit that would see Britain elect members to the European Parliament in elections in May. The chaotic session of parliament demonstrated once again the splits in parliament over Brexit, reflecting the deep divisions that remain in Britain almost three years after the 2016 referendum vote.
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| Historic blizzard wanes as it barrels east after pounding parts of U.S Posted: 14 Mar 2019 09:19 AM PDT  A blizzard of "historic proportions" that hit the U.S. Rocky Mountain and Plains states this week was moving eastward on Thursday as it weakened, hurling hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and heavy rain on its way, weather officials said. "While the storm has reached its lowest pressure and will gradually weaken over the next few days, strong winds will continue on the west side of the storm across portions of the Central and Northern Plains," Bob Oravec, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS), said on Thursday in a weather advisory. A day earlier, the NWS had described the blizzard - previously dubbed a "bomb cyclone" by U.S. meteorologists for its quick, late season punch - as being of "historic proportions" in a post on Twitter.
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| Apple’s TV service will reportedly be dominated by third-party content at launch Posted: 13 Mar 2019 06:21 AM PDT  Just days after Apple confirmed its March 25th "show time" event by sending out invites to members of the press, a new Bloomberg report helps to shed light on Apple's short-term plans for its TV service. Although the iPhone maker is expected to finally debut its long-awaited Netflix rival at the event, a majority of the content available on the service at launch will be from third-party content providers -- not from Apple itself.In fact, according to Bloomberg, "the first slew of releases" won't hit the service until much later in 2019, as most of them are still in development. Presumably, the shows Apple has already released on Apple Music, such as Carpool Karaoke and Planet of the Apps, will be on the streaming service, but that isn't clear.In the meantime, Apple is desperately working to fill out its content library ahead of launch, going so far as to "[offer] concessions to get deals done by a Friday deadline." Apple is in talks with HBO, Showtime, and Starz, and all three are expected to join Apple's service eventually. Sources say that it's down to the details at this point, as each of the premium networks want to have a say in "marketing, promotion and the user experience."Unsurprisingly, Netflix and Hulu will not be a part of Apple's TV service, because they don't want Apple to control the user experience or have access to their viewing data. Apple would seemingly prefer to build a single portal through which users could access all their networks and services, but its direct competitors aren't game.While the TV service will likely take center stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in two weeks, Apple is also expected to unveil its news subscription service at the event. iOS users will be able to subscribe to a bundle of magazines and newspapers through the Apple News app, which is being redesigned for the iOS 12.2 update.
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| Jussie Smollett case: Two men released after police interrogation reveals 'new evidence' Posted: 14 Mar 2019 04:23 PM PDT  Chicago police arrested two men they previously identified as "potential suspects" for the Jan. 29 attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. The men were released Friday.
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| UK lawmakers to vote on two proposed changes to government's 'no deal' Brexit motion Posted: 13 Mar 2019 08:16 AM PDT  British lawmakers will have the opportunity to vote on two proposed changes to Prime Minister Theresa May's next steps on Brexit on Wednesday, Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow said. Lawmakers will vote on a government motion later which states that parliament rejects leaving the European Union without a deal on March 29, but notes that leaving without a deal remains the legal default unless a deal is agreed. Bercow said he had selected an amendment put forward by Conservative lawmaker Caroline Spelman, and supported by lawmakers from several parties, which seeks to rule out a no-deal exit under any scenario.
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| FAA is a conspicuous outlier on Boeing's 737 Max 8 Posted: 13 Mar 2019 06:05 AM PDT  Pending investigation into Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, why risk more deaths after two crashes just since October? Ground the Max: Our view
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| Trump responds to impeachment storm in early morning Twitter tirade about TV shows and 'stone cold killers' Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:01 AM PDT  In an early morning tirade on Twitter, Donald Trump has said he "greatly appreciates" Nancy Pelosi's suggestion Democrats should not be looking to impeach him because "he's not worth it". "I greatly appreciate Nancy Pelosi's statement against impeachment, but everyone must remember the minor fact that I never did anything wrong, the Economy and Unemployment are the best ever, Military and Vets are great - and many other successes!" the president tweeted. Mr Trump's outburst came after House speaker Ms Pelosi said she did not support the pursuit among some in her party of the president's impeachment.
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| How to Make Spousal IRA Contributions Posted: 13 Mar 2019 09:32 AM PDT ![How to Make Spousal IRA Contributions]( "How to Make Spousal IRA Contributions") If you are married and looking for ways to set aside more money for retirement, you may want to consider funding a spousal individual retirement account. "A spousal IRA is an IRA that can be opened for a non-working or non-participant spouse," says Christine Centeno, a financial planner and founder of Simplicity Wealth Management in Glen Allen, Virginia. A spousal IRA provides tax breaks to married couples and a variety of investment options to choose from.
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| Principal in PJs reads bedtime stories to kids on Facebook Live. 'This is just more love' Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:00 AM PDT  The first-year Texas principal said she wanted to show her elementary school children she cared. She started the Facebook Live stream in December.
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| Britain votes down a "no-deal" Brexit Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:19 PM PDT  British lawmakers have ruled out a "no-deal" Brexit, putting pressure on Theresa May to find a way out of the impasse. But it's non-binding, and anyway, the EU has the final say. Lucy Fielder reports.
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| US new home sales slow in January Posted: 14 Mar 2019 07:33 AM PDT  Washington (AFP) - Sales of new US homes in January unexpectedly fell to their slowest pace in three months while prices edged downward, the government reported Thursday.
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| Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman Indicted in Sweeping College Bribery Scheme. Here Are the Biggest Allegations and What to Know Posted: 12 Mar 2019 07:27 PM PDT  Who was charged and the biggest allegations
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| U.S. Congress wants to know why the FAA waited so long to ground Boeing 737 jets Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:43 PM PDT  The Federal Aviation Administration said the order on Wednesday was the result of "new evidence collected at the site and analyzed today" and "newly refined satellite data" that Canada had cited earlier in its decision to halt flights. The FAA did not disclose the new evidence at the scene but said it was "the missing pieces" that aligned the track of the two fatal Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes since October. For decades, the United States has led the world in aviation safety, often setting standards that were later adopted by other countries.
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| Senate Votes to Defy Trump on Yemen, Setting Up Eventual Veto Posted: 13 Mar 2019 04:05 PM PDT  The resolution, approved 54-46 on Wednesday, would direct the president to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in or affecting that country within 30 days unless authorized by Congress. The House, which adopted a slightly different version in February, is expected to take up the Senate version in the coming weeks. The action came a day before Thursday's scheduled Senate vote on a House-passed resolution to block Trump's national emergency declaration to pay for a wall on border with Mexico.
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| House demands that upcoming Mueller report be made public Posted: 14 Mar 2019 03:48 PM PDT  The 420-0 House vote, with four conservative Republican lawmakers voting "present," gave Democrats who control the chamber a political victory and put pressure on Attorney General William Barr to make the report public after Mueller submits it to him. The measure faces an uncertain future in the Republican-led Senate. A bid by the Senate's top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, to have the resolution approved by voice vote after the House's action was thwarted by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
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| Man jumps shirtless into frozen New York lake to rescue stranded dogs Posted: 12 Mar 2019 07:08 PM PDT  A Yonkers man and his dog didn't hesitate to jump into a frozen lake in Irvington to rescue two stranded dogs in need of their help.
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| The Latest: Judges skeptical of challenge to California law Posted: 13 Mar 2019 12:56 PM PDT ![The Latest: Judges skeptical of challenge to California law]( "The Latest: Judges skeptical of challenge to California law") SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on a Trump administration lawsuit against California over state sanctuary laws (all times local):
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| Apple’s new privacy ad is definitely going to annoy Facebook and Google Posted: 14 Mar 2019 04:22 PM PDT  "Privacy matters," Apple declares in the opening frame of its just-released new iPhone ad, continuing the same marketing push that also led to the billboard Apple showed off at CES earlier this year -- the sign that promised passersby "What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone."It was a subtle dig at companies like Facebook and Google, which are likewise probably going to be annoyed at this new ad from the iPhone maker that's presented with a somewhat lighthearted touch -- via slammed doors that display "Keep out" signs, for example, as well as curtains and window locks. We also see a quick successions of signs at the beginning that declare "No trespassing" and "Private property." But the message is clear. "If privacy matters in your life," the ad notes at one point, "it should matter to the phone your life is on."Is that a shot at companies like Facebook that have been dogged by wave after wave of privacy scandals? Maybe. Okay, probably. Someone out there will, rightfully, point out that Apple recently dealt with a privacy-related snafu of its own, involving a pretty bad FaceTime bug that could have let users secretly listen in on calls. Apple, of course, would tell you it was an inadvertent error that was quickly patched -- while you can point to a slew of revelations to come out of, say, Facebook that are definitely not mistakes on their part (See this post we wrote just last week on the discovery of how the social network uses phone numbers that its users provide as a security measure).In text that accompanies the ad that Apple just posted to YouTube, the company promises that "From encrypting your iMessage conversations, or not keeping a history of your routes in Maps, to limiting tracking across sites with Safari. iPhone is designed to protect your information." And then users are directed to the special page Apple created to show how iPhone protects user privacy.The ad bills itself as an iPhone commercial, though we don't actually see the device until the closing frames. At the end, an animation is shown of a lock snapping into place on top of Apple's familiar logo.You can see the ad in full below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_6uV9A12ok
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| Some advertisers exit Tucker Carlson, Jeanine Pirro shows on Fox News amid controversies Posted: 13 Mar 2019 11:40 AM PDT  There have been some advertiser defections from Fox News Channel shows featuring Tucker Carlson and Jeanine Pirro after each has met with controversy.
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| Hawaiian Airlines was the most punctual airline in the US for 2018: DOT Posted: 14 Mar 2019 08:54 AM PDT  When it comes to air travel in the US, 2018 was a good year with fewer people getting bumped from their flight and fewer onboard animal-related incidents. On the other hand, the rate of baggage mishandling and tarmac delays increased last year.
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| St Patrick's Day 2019: Shamrocks, snakes and how a British slave became Ireland's patron saint Posted: 14 Mar 2019 02:45 AM PDT  Erin go bragh! St Patrick's Day is nearly here, with events in honour of the patron saint of Ireland set to take place across the globe this week. Recognised annually since the 1700s, the people of Ireland celebrate their heritage and culture on St Patrick's Day, with the day growing as a commercial occasion rather than a religious event in recent years. While Ireland embraces its patron saint day by holding vibrant, green parades, wearing shamrocks and flying Irish flags more than usual, celebrations also take place in other countries around the world, including the UK, United States, Egypt and Australia. Here is everything you need to know about St Patrick's Day, from the patron saint himself to Irish recipes and worldwide celebrations. When is St Patrick's Day 2019? St Patrick's Day, the patron saint day of Ireland, falls each year on March 17. The first parade in name of the saint took place in Boston in 1737, followed by the first "official" parade in New York in 1766. The celebration of St Patrick later spread to Dublin and other American cities and in recent years has grown in popularity elsewhere in Europe and Asia. Who was St Patrick? St Patrick's exact birthplace is unknown and debated. Born as Maewyn Succat around the year of 385 AD in either England, Scotland or Wales, the patron saint was captured by Irish pirates at the age of 16 and brought to Ireland as a slave. Working as a shepherd, Patrick was held captive for six years and grew closer to spirituality and prayer during this period of isolation. After a voice in his dream told him it was time to leave Ireland, Patrick successfully fled his master and sailed back to Britain to continue studying Christianity. Shortly after his return home, an angel in Patrick's dream told him to go back to Ireland as a missionary, and following this, he decided to travel to Gaul, to study religious instruction under Germanus, bishop of Auxerre. Later ordained a bishop and eventually returning to Ireland, Patrick began his mission to spread the Christian message. During this time, Patrick converted thousands of people to Christianity and built churches, schools and monasteries across the country. Legend suggests that Patrick used the three-leaf shamrock on his mission to explain the Holy Trinity, teaching his followers that the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit exist as individual elements of the combined entity. While some experts claim this story was invented centuries later, the tale has led to the common practice of people wearing the symbol on the feast day. Patrick is also thought to have banished snakes from Ireland to help remove the evil and introduce a new age. But experts claim this is a myth due to evidence snakes never existed in the country in the first place. Some say this was due to the icy waters of the Irish Sea while others believe the cold weather stopped the snakes travelling to Ireland from Britain or afar. Around 431 AD, Patrick was appointed as successor to St Palladius, the first bishop of Ireland, and during his later years, he wrote about his spirituality and life in his 'Confession'. Believed to have died on March 17, in the year 461, Patrick's spiritual path led him to become a legendary figure, as he left behind an established church and an island of Christians. Today, his work is commemorated annually on March 17. Symbols and images associated with Ireland and St Patrick's Day The colours of the Irish flag represent Catholicism (green) and Protestantism (orange), unified by peace (white). Since the 18th century, green has also represented sympathy for Irish independence. Despite St Patrick popularising shamrocks, with many choosing to wear them on the patron saint day, he is historically associated with the red Saltire of St Patrick, featured in the flag of the United Kingdom. The patron saint of Ireland is also associated with the colour blue, after the creation of the Order of St Patrick in the 1780s made it the official colour. "St Patrick's Blue" can be found on Ireland's Presidential Standard, and in the plume of bearskins worn by the Irish Guards. The legend of the Leprechaun has also become a modern day symbol of Ireland. Known for their mischievous behaviour and leaving pots of gold at the end of rainbows, today, the mythical creatures feature heavily as a tourist symbol and some people choose to wear Leprechaun costumes and hats to St Patrick's Day parades. Dublin even has its very own Leprechaun Museum. The best things to do in Dublin St Patrick's Day celebrations in Ireland Unlike St David's Day and St George's Day, St Patrick's Day is a bank holiday in Ireland, allowing the Irish to fully embrace the festivities. The people of Ireland honour their patron saint day every year by joining parades and dressing head to toe in green, white and orange, the colours of the Irish flag. Dublin's famous St Patrick's Festival Parade will take place on Sunday March 17 this year, starting at Parnell Square, with music and live performances from bands helping to convey the 2019 theme of storytelling. Historically the "Feast of St Patrick", the day has been observed by the Irish for over 1,000 years and families would traditionally attend church in the morning, before celebrating with dance, drink and a feast of bacon and cabbage. Today, Irish stews and pints of Guinness are often enjoyed as part of the celebration. As many as 13 million pints of Guinness are poured on St Patrick's Day alone, increasing from the average 10 million glasses poured every day around the world. In fact, 1.8 billion are sold each year and the Guinness Storehouse is situated in the heart of St James's Gate, Dublin, with visitors able to book a tour of the famous site. Popular Irish toasts on St Patrick's Day, include: "Sláinte mhaith", meaning "good health" in Irish Gaelic, and "may the good St Patrick protect ye, and the devil neglect ye". Other celebrations around the world March 17 sees millions of people around the world, even those without Irish connections, turn out to celebrate St Patrick. In the United States, the White House first recognised the Irish holiday and the countries' relations more than 50 years ago, after President Harry Truman received a box of shamrocks from Ireland's ambassador. In 1956, the first St Patrick's Day meeting between the President and the Irish Taioseach took place and since the 1990s, the White House visit has been held annually. Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and US President Donald Trump during the annual shamrock presentation ceremony at the White House in Washington DC Credit: Niall Carson/PA Every year, London showcases Irish heritage and culture as part of its annual St Patrick's Day festival and parade. While live stage performances and food stalls can be enjoyed in Trafalgar Square, colourful floats, dancers and Irish communities make their way through the capital's streets. This year, the festivities take place on Sunday March 17. In Tokyo, the "I Love Ireland" parade takes place over two days, on March 16 and 17, with vibrant costumes and marching bands, while in New York, 150,000 people join the parade travelling up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. In fact, a range of celebrations are held across the globe to celebrate the legendary Irish figure, including parades in Sydney, Australia, Auckland, New Zealand, and Oslo, Norway. In the British West Indies, the island of Montserrat has a public holiday for St Patrick's Day and observes the patron saint with a seven day festival and parade. Dubbed the "Emerald Isle" in memory of their Irish settlers, Montserrat even use a green shamrock as their official passport stamp. St Patrick's Day is also a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, where a significant number of Irish people emigrated to during the 18th and 19th centuries. In Chicago, their river has been traditionally dyed bright green on March 17 since 1962, with thousands heading to the city to see one of the most famous St Patrick's Day sights. Rowers navigate the Chicago River shortly after it was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images Other countries join Chicago in turning their famous landmarks green on March 17, including the London Eye and HMS Belfast in London, the pyramids and Sphinx in Egypt, Burj Al Arab in Dubai, Sydney Opera House in Australia and the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. The best Irish recipes Clodagh McKenna's beef and Guinness stew Beautifully tender beef, cooked in the beloved Irish beverage. This hearty winter dish is served perfectly with creamy mash or roast potatoes. Beef stew Credit: The Picture Pantry/Alloy Slow-cooked red cabbage with apples and raisin Traditionally served with beef, pork or turkey, red cabbage brings a sweet flavour to any dish and can also be eaten cold in sandwiches. Red cabbage Credit: Getty Images Rachel Allen's Barmbrack (báirín breac) This traditional Irish sweetened bread, packed with sultanas, raisins or currants, makes a delicious treat and can be enjoyed fresh, toasted or buttered. Barmbrack, a traditional Irish fruit loaf Credit: D and S Food Photography/Alamy The best Irish drinks While Ireland is the place to be for a pint of Guinness, it is also home to an array of famous alcoholic beverages including Jameson whiskey and Irish cream liqueur. If Guinness doesn't take your fancy, the Thinking Drinkers have selected the best alternatives to drink on St Patrick's Day, from craft whiskey to post poitin.
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| From the flight manual to automation, why pilots have complained about Boeing's 737 MAX 8 Posted: 13 Mar 2019 03:01 PM PDT  Before 157 people died in a Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash, the second crash of the jet in five months, pilots voiced safety concerns, records show.
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| Manafort sentencing: Trump's former campaign manager gets 73 months in prison over fraud case Posted: 13 Mar 2019 09:39 AM PDT  Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been sentenced to 73 months on two charges, including conspiracy against the United States and conspiracy to obstruct justice after he attempted to tamper with witnesses. Manafort's total sentence in the two hearings he has faced in recent weeks amounts to 90 months — or seven years and six months — in prison. Manafort asked Judge Amy Berman Jackson for mercy on Wednesday, saying the criminal charges against him have "taken everything from me already." He pleaded with the judge not to impose any additional prison time beyond the roughly four-year sentence he received in a separate case last week.
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| Islamic State counter-attacks out of final Syria enclave fall short: U.S.-backed SDF Posted: 13 Mar 2019 01:25 PM PDT  The jihadists, waging a last-ditch battle in Baghouz, a collection of hamlets and farmland near the Iraqi border, dispatched suicide bombers against SDF fighters, who thwarted the attacks, the U.S.-backed force said. Islamic State launched the second counter-attack in the afternoon, "(taking) advantage of smoke and dust over Baghouz", the SDF media office said.
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| Guaido vows to oust Maduro as thousands of Venezuelans protest Posted: 12 Mar 2019 09:49 PM PDT  Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido vowed Tuesday to take Nicolas Maduro's place in the presidential palace "very soon," as thousands of people took to the streets of Caracas to protest. Many waved large banners calling on Maduro to go. "The situation is very difficult, we are hoping that this government will change.
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