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Hundreds of immigrants arrested in 'routine' U.S. enforcement surge
Reuters - 11 Feb 2017 04:34
(Reuters) - U.S. federal immigration agents arrested hundreds of undocumented immigrants in at least four states this week in what officials on Friday called routine enforcement actions.
Jordanian pilot had no idea ISIS was about to burn him alive
New York Post - 11 Feb 2017 07:10
The Jordanian pilot who was captured by ISIS -- and then burned alive in a cage -- had no idea he was going to be slaughtered on camera, a former militant says. “We filmed him on the site of where he was going to be ex...
Snowden Is Actually Happy About Report That Russians May Turn Him Over To Trump
The Huffington Post - 11 Feb 2017 06:33
Here's what @snowden told me about the possibility of Putin handing him over as a good will gesture to the Trump administration. — Katie Couric (@katiecouric) February 10, 2017 National Security Agency whistleblower E...
Winning Managers Weigh In
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 09:00
The heads of the four best fund families reflect on a pivotal year--and look ahead.
ISIS leader known for recruiting French-speaking militants possibly killed in Iraq
Fox News - 11 Feb 2017 07:53
An Islamic State extremist group leader responsible for recruiting French-speaking militants was targeted and possibly killed by coalition forces in Iraq, a Pentagon spokesman confirmed Friday.
Obamas gear up for speaking gigs and book deals
New York Post - 11 Feb 2017 07:27
WASHINGTON --- Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama announced Friday they have picked the prestigious agency that represents Bill Clinton, Mia Farrow and others to handle their post-White House speaking gigs....
Family publishes their true feelings in obituary for 'evil' relative
New York Post - 11 Feb 2017 03:51
Don’t speak ill of the dead — unless you’re this Texas family. After Leslie Ray Charping died at age 75, his family decided to run a brutally honest obituary eulogizing the “evil” late relative. The family wrot...
Trump calls US legal system 'broken' and 'dangerous'
New York Post - 11 Feb 2017 16:03
President Trump called America’s legal system “broken” and “dangerous” in a Saturday morning tweet blasting court rulings that shut down his ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations. "Our legal ...
'Catastrophic' bushfire warning in Australia
CNN - 11 Feb 2017 15:51
Firefighters warn that Australia's New South Wales region faces "catastrophic" fire conditions Sunday as strong winds push hot air across a region already parched by a heat wave.
Ex-DEA Employee Sentenced in New Jersey Strip Club Case
ABC News - 11 Feb 2017 15:21
A former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration employee has avoided prison time after being convicted of hiding his ownership in a New Jersey strip club
Policeman Killed During Anti-Government Protests in Baghdad
ABC News - 11 Feb 2017 15:17
An Iraqi policeman is killed during anti-government protesters in the Iraqi capital
Protests erupt in New York City and Los Angeles over immigration raids
The Week - 11 Feb 2017 15:16
Hundreds of protesters turned out in New York City and Los Angeles Thursday and Friday nights to protest news of a surge in arrests of undocumented immigrants in at least six states. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcem...
6 killed as strong quake strikes southern Philippines, 120 injured
Fox News - 11 Feb 2017 15:02
A powerful nighttime earthquake in the southern Philippines killed at least six people and injured more than 120, with officials combing through cracked buildings and nearby towns Saturday to check on the damage and othe...
The Barrick Dilemma
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 08:41
Mining giant Barrick Gold is scheduled to report earnings this week--and it probably won't matter one lick.
'Lego Batman' Hooks $55M+, 'Fifty Shades' Rachets Up $45M+, 'John Wick 2' Targets $29M - Late Night Update
Deadline - 11 Feb 2017 07:59
3rd Writethru, Friday 10PM: Refresh for chart and updates The hyper mid-day projections indicating a $60M-plus opening for The Lego Batman Movie have calmed down. Initially, there were was a swell of matinee money due to...
The End of an Active-Investing Era
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 07:29
The investment-industrial complex doesn't want to admit it, but active investing's low odds of success dictate the acceptance of passive strategies.
Man charged for fatally running over his mom in driveway
New York Post - 11 Feb 2017 05:51
A Texas man who fatally ran over his mom in his driveway has been arrested. Matthew Fish, 26, was charged on Friday with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. He allegedly was behind the wheel of a pick-up tr...
TV Tidbits: New 'Riverdale' Music Video, 'Orange Is the New Black' Teaser, and More
Collider - 11 Feb 2017 17:15
Plus, our first glimpse of Netflix's 'Anne of Green Gables' adaptation.
Tom Petty reunites with Stevie Nicks, ELO's Jeff Lynne at MusiCares gala
USA Today - 11 Feb 2017 16:01Data shows a downward demographic spiral for Republicans
TechCrunch - 11 Feb 2017 15:30
It’s clear Republicans hitched their wagon to a demographic they have successfully exploited at historic levels the last couple of decades. Yet in doing that they’ve still lost six of the last seven popular votes, an...
Comedian Jim Jefferies Tears Into Piers Morgan For Defending Donald Trump
The Huffington Post - 11 Feb 2017 10:28
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies blasted Piers Morganfor championing PresidentDonald Trump as the “Real Time with Bill Maher” panel got heated on Friday. Jefferies used explicit terms after the British TV personalit...
How to Invest With Ackman, Loeb, and Einhorn at a Discount
Barron's - 11 Feb 2017 08:55
Publicly traded closed-end funds and reinsurance companies offer a chance for individuals to invest with high-profile hedge fund managers like Dan Loeb, Bill Ackman and David Einhorn.