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Remains Found on California Mountain Belonged to Manzanar Detainee
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2020 07:26
In 1945, Giichi Matsumura left the infamous Japanese-American internment camp to paint in the Sierra Nevada and never returned.
Trump defends Soleimani killing in formal notice to Congress, warns Iran against retaliation
USA Today - 5 Jan 2020 02:48Manhunt underway in Mississippi for two escaped inmates after a week of "gangs at war"
CBSNews - 5 Jan 2020 01:55
There's a manhunt for two inmates who escaped a Mississippi prison. David May and Dillion Williams broke out during an emergency headcount overnight in Parchman - about two hours north of Jackson. Their escape comes duri...
Car Plows Into German Tourists in Northern Italy, 6 Dead
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2020 12:12
The Italian police were quoted as saying that the driver was believed to be from the area and had a high alcohol blood content.
Coca-Cola semi-truck crashes into home
CNN - 5 Jan 2020 01:43
A Coca-Cola tractor-trailer crashed into a Pennsylvania house on Saturday, destroying the front of the home and causing road closures.
Idaho man's home searched for wife's death, missing stepkids
ABC News - 5 Jan 2020 05:32
Idaho man linked to the death of his first wife, disappearance of 2 stepchildren
It's no Hope Diamond: NYC jewelers not impressed by ring that IDed Soleimani's corpse
New York Post - 5 Jan 2020 04:47
The gaudy red ring that helped initially identify the corpse of Iran's Major Gen. Qassem Soleimani is no Hope Diamond, according to local jewelers. Dealers believe the distinctive ring worn by Soleimani is either a red c...
Pentagon Officials Reportedly "Stunned" by Trump's Decision to Kill Soleimani
Slate - 5 Jan 2020 16:29
The assassination was presented as the most extreme option to respond to a wave of recent Iranian-sponsored violence in Iraq.
Russia Takes a Big Step Toward Internet Isolation
Wired - 5 Jan 2020 14:00
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White House gives lawmakers formal notice of Iraq strike amid complaints from Democrats
Reuters - 5 Jan 2020 02:45
The White House sent to Congress on Saturday formal notification of Friday's U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general, congressional aides said, amid complaints from Democrats that President Donald Trump did n...
Neuro-symbolic A.I. is the future of artificial intelligence. Here's how it works
Digital Trends - 5 Jan 2020 13:00
At the start of a brand new decade, one of IBM's top researchers thinks we change the way we carry out A.I. research. Welcome to the world of neuro-symbolic A.I. Here's why it matters.
As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2020 02:40
While senior officials argue the drone strike was warranted to prevent future attacks, some in the administration remain skeptical about the rationale for the attack.
Twins born just 30 minutes apart, but in different decades
CNN - 5 Jan 2020 02:37
These two newborns might be twins, but they don't exactly share a birthday -- having been born in completely different years and decades.
Rubio says U.S. strike on Iranian general "had to happen"
CBSNews - 5 Jan 2020 16:30
Rubio told "Face the Nation" that the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani was necessary to protect American lives.
World is safer because of Iranian commander's death: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
ABC News - 5 Jan 2020 16:12
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on ABC's "This Week," following the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.
A Strange New Decade, Tesla's Strong Sales, and More Car News This Week
Wired - 5 Jan 2020 16:00
Tesla delivered 367,500 cars last year, a 50 percent jump from 2018. The company's stock also surpassed $420, a symbolic figure for CEO Elon Musk.
Biden's account of his advice on bin Laden raid changed over time
CNN - 5 Jan 2020 03:27
A Friday exchange between Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and a Fox News journalist has drawn attention to Biden's shifting accounts of what he advised President Barack Obama about the 2011 raid that killed O...
Mount Holyoke College professor accused of trying to beat co-worker to death
New York Post - 5 Jan 2020 02:28
A Massachusetts art professor allegedly tried to beat a faculty member "she loved" with rocks, garden shears and a fire poker, authorities said.
Several dead, dozens injured in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
New York Post - 5 Jan 2020 16:26
At least five people were killed and dozens injured in a massive pileup early Sunday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, officials said. The deadly collision involved several passenger vehicles, two tractor-trailers and a tour...
Man charged with shooting death of fiancee after New Year's Eve proposal
ABC News - 5 Jan 2020 16:20
A Texas man who proposed to his fiancée on New Year's Eve has been arrested and charged with her murder just four days into their engagement.
Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Pledge $500,000 To Australian Wildfire Relief
Deadline - 5 Jan 2020 05:08
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are among the celebrities offering help to those affected by the wildfires ravaging Australia. The actress and country superstar, who are native Australians, took to Instagram Saturday to an...
Harvey Weinstein Says His Past 2 'Grueling' Years Have Been Sensationalized by the Media
The Wrap - 5 Jan 2020 00:52
Harvey Weinstein has spoken out on the weekend before his trial, telling CNN in an email interview that his life has been “grueling” since sexual misconduct accusations against him started to rise in 2017 and that th...