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A Book That Captures the Singular Life of the War Correspondent Marie Colvin
The New Yorker - 14 Jan 2019 12:00
Jon Lee Anderson reviews Lindsey Hilsum's biography "In Extremis: The Life and Death of the War Correspondent Marie Colvin."
Ariana Grande Is Literally the Pokémon Eevee, so Her Tattoo Is Perfect
VICE - 14 Jan 2019 23:47
Sassy? Check. Flouncy (pony)tail? Check.
Research on metamaterials transforms satellite communications
Phys.org - 14 Jan 2019 13:56
Groundbreaking innovations on antenna technology, based on a collaboration between Lockheed Martin Space and Penn State, are now under consideration for use in the next generation of GPS satellite payloads.
Pompeo dismisses 'silly' report that FBI probed Trump over Putin ties
New York Post - 14 Jan 2019 05:09
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dismissed as "silly" a news report that the FBI investigated President Trump to determine if he was a national security threat because of his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin...
Trump says US will hurt Turkey economically if it hits Kurds
Boston - 14 Jan 2019 05:08
Trump says if Turkey attacks the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces fighting in Syria, the United States will "devastate Turkey economically."
PG&E Chief Is Out as Utility Faces California Fire Liability
The New York Times - 14 Jan 2019 04:57
The utility faces an estimated $30 billion exposure to liability for damages from the 2017 and 2018 wildfires that killed scores in Northern California.
Trump reportedly berated Mick Mulvaney in front of Schumer and Pelosi
New York Post - 14 Jan 2019 04:19
President Trump scolded his new chief of staff Mick Mulvaney during a recent meeting with congressional leaders over the government shutdown, a report said on Sunday. Trump berated Mulvaney during the Jan. 4 meeting with...
Congress returns to Washington as longest government shutdown ever continues
New York Post - 14 Jan 2019 16:54
Congress returns to Washington on Monday – the 24th day of the partial government shutdown – but there seems to be no end in sight for the impasse between President Trump and lawmakers over funding for a border wall....
Senior US official vows to counter Iran on Lebanon visit
Miami Herald - 14 Jan 2019 16:18
A senior U.S. official says the U.S. will step up efforts to counter Iran's "dangerous activities" around the region including the financing and activities of proxy organizations such as Lebanon's …
Trump threatens to 'devastate' Turkey's economy if they attack Kurds in Syria
CNN - 14 Jan 2019 04:17
President Donald Trump said Sunday the US would "devastate Turkey economically" if the NATO-allied country attacks Kurds in the region.
It's official: HBO just revealed Game of Thrones season 8's premiere date
BGR - 14 Jan 2019 04:02
As expected, HBO used Sunday Night's premiere of the third season of True Detective to finally reveal the exact date when the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones will arrive. It's official -- we're all returning t...
Millions digging out from killer storm, bracing for more winter havoc
USA Today - 14 Jan 2019 17:02
Millions of Americans from Colorado to Washington, D.C., were digging out from a major winter storm Monday while forecasters warned that more could be on the way next weekend.
President Trump says he rejected plan to reopen the government to negotiate border wall
USA Today - 14 Jan 2019 17:01Trump says falling gas prices in Russia prove no collusion
New York Post - 14 Jan 2019 16:57
President Trump tweeted that falling gas prices are hurting Russia – proof that he wasn’t working for the Kremlin. “‘Gas prices drop across the United States because President Trump has deregulated Energy and we ...
China sentences Canadian to death, raises diplomatic tension
Miami Herald - 14 Jan 2019 16:49
A Chinese court sentenced a Canadian man to death Monday in a sudden retrial in a drug smuggling case that is likely to escalate tensions between the countries over the …
Senegal court publishes list of presidential candidates
Miami Herald - 14 Jan 2019 16:45
Senegal's constitutional court has approved five of 27 candidates who filed to run in the Feb. 24 presidential elections, rejecting two major opponents to incumbent President Macky Sall. The court …
1 dead in Brazil police helicopter crash, cause unknown
Miami Herald - 14 Jan 2019 16:41
A Brazilian police officer died and three others were hospitalized Monday after their helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay. Police officials said that Sgt. Felipe Marques de Queiroz, …
Trump kicks off Day 24 of longest-ever shutdown by blaming Democrats
ABC News - 14 Jan 2019 16:40
President Donald Trump and the Democrats are at an impasse over funding for a border wall. As a result, the nation continues further into the longest shutdown in history.
China sentences Canadian man to death after Canada detains tech executive
The Week - 14 Jan 2019 16:39
One of the 13 Canadians reportedly detained in China has been given a death sentence. Appealing a previous sentence of 15 years in prison, Robert Lloyd Schellenberg was given the death penalty for drug smuggling, the Dal...
Spain stops aid group's rescue ship from setting sail
Miami Herald - 14 Jan 2019 16:39
A Spanish humanitarian group dedicated to saving migrants at sea said Monday that one of its rescue ships was denied permission to set sail from the port of Barcelona. An …
U.S. government shutdown drags into fourth week amid stalemate
Reuters - 14 Jan 2019 16:34
A partial government shutdown entered its 24th day on Monday as talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats remained stalled even as some of Trump's fellow Republicans called on the president to...
HBO reveals 'Game of Thrones' final season air date
New York Post - 14 Jan 2019 05:16
Winter is coming -- this spring. HBO announced Sunday night that the last season of their hit swords-and-dragons drama "Game of Thrones" will make its premiere on Sunday, April 14 at 9 p.m. The statement came along with ...