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Trump's rails against court, migrants in call to troops
Miami Herald - 23 Nov 2018 01:54
President Donald Trump used a Thanksgiving Day call to troops deployed overseas to pat himself on the back and air grievances about the courts, trade and migrants heading to the …
Romaine lettuce: Why it's hard to keep it safe from E. coli and other bacteria
USA Today - 23 Nov 2018 01:39
Lettuce is more vulnerable than many other foods to bacteria outbreaks. It lacks a protective rind, isn't cooked and has a short shelf life.
Venezuela seeks to extradite former official indicted by US
Miami Herald - 23 Nov 2018 01:21
Venezuelan is seeking the extradition of a former national treasurer days after U.S. prosecutors say he pleaded guilty to accepting over $1 billion in bribes in a far-reaching corruption probe, …
Coroner called after train-tractor collision near Princeton
Miami Herald - 23 Nov 2018 01:18
A county coroner has been dispatched to the scene where an Amtrak train collided with a farm tractor near the community of Princeton in north central Illinois. Authorities have not …
Dolce & Gabbana cancels fashion show in China following backlash over 'racist' ads
USA Today - 23 Nov 2018 01:10State asks superintendents to help reduce school bus idling
Miami Herald - 23 Nov 2018 01:06
State officials are asking school superintendents for their help in reducing the amount of time school buses idle. The Departments of Environmental Management, Health, and Elementary and Secondary Education recently …
Airbnb faces Israeli class-action lawsuit for delisting settlements
Reuters - 23 Nov 2018 01:02
Lawyers launched a class action lawsuit in Israel on Thursday against Airbnb, accusing the company of "outrageous discrimination" and demanding monetary damages after it withdrew listings of Israeli settlements in the oc...
Maine's Jackson Laboratory to expand in China
Miami Herald - 23 Nov 2018 00:37
A Maine biomedical science laboratory says it is growing its presence in China. The Jackson Laboratory is an independent research institution that is headquartered in Bar Harbor. The lab says …
Nearly a foot of snow atop Sierra; more on way to Lake Tahoe
Miami Herald - 23 Nov 2018 00:27
Another Pacific storm system is headed for Lake Tahoe where nearly a foot of snow (30 centimeters) fell overnight and one ski resort has closed due to inclement weather. Heavenly …
Sisolak wants to rename Reno airport after Paul Laxalt
Miami Herald - 23 Nov 2018 00:01
Nevada Gov.-elect Steve Sisolak wants to rename Reno-Tahoe International Airport after former governor and U.S. Sen. Paul Laxalt. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports Sisolak, who is currently chairman of the Clark …
Land Rover reveals redesigned 2020 Range Rover Evoque luxury SUV
USA Today - 23 Nov 2018 00:00
Land Rover revealed a redesigned version of the Range Rover Evoque SUV. It can be wirelessly updated, and it wades up to 23.6 inches of water.
Land Rover unveils redesigned Range Rover Evoque
USA Today - 23 Nov 2018 00:00
Land Rover overhauled the Range Rover Evoque luxury SUV for the 2020 model year.
Legal recreational pot headed to approval in West Wendover
Miami Herald - 22 Nov 2018 23:50
Legal recreational marijuana sales are on the way to final approval in West Wendover on the Utah line, where the city council already has agreed to a medical marijuana dispensary. …
Arkansas institute part of successful peanut allergy study
Miami Herald - 22 Nov 2018 23:35
A large-scale clinical trial at an Arkansas research institute and other nationwide institutions to find a treatment for peanut allergies has been a success. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Arkansas …
75 years ago, US Marines waded into 'the toughest battle in Marine Corps history' -- here are 25 photos of the brutal fight for Tarawa
Business Insider - 22 Nov 2018 23:30
75 years ago, US Marines waded into 'the toughest battle in Marine Corps history' — here are 25 photos of the brutal fight for Tarawa NOW WATCH: How humans could live in a world without war, according to a conflict exp...
Think tank remembering the late Democratic US Sen. Pell
Miami Herald - 22 Nov 2018 23:27
A think tank is remembering the late Democratic U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell's legacy. The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy in Newport wrote about Pell because Thursday is …
Which Fitbit is best? Ionic vs. Versa vs. Charge 3 buyer's guide
Venture Beat - 22 Nov 2018 23:26
The best Fitbit to buy at the lowest price: Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit Versa, Fitbit Charge 3, or one of the older models? This buyer's guide helps you pick.
The Wall Street Journal: Nissan board fires Chairman Carlos Ghosn over financial misdeeds, including money funneled to sister
Market Watch - 22 Nov 2018 23:22
Nissan Motor Co.'s board voted unanimously to oust Chairman Carlos Ghosn from his post, and allegations emerged that Ghosn used company money to buy personal residences and enrich his sister.
This Amazon Black Friday deal lets anyone try 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for $1
Business Insider - 22 Nov 2018 23:22
TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Amazon New subscribers can get three months of Kindle Unlimi...
Man charged in arson fire at Oakland construction site
Miami Herald - 22 Nov 2018 23:20
Federal authorities in Northern California have arrested and charged a man suspected of starting a blaze at a construction site in Oakland, were several buildings under construction have been recently …
Maine reaches meat shipping to deal to sell beyond borders
Miami Herald - 22 Nov 2018 23:10
Maine officials say the state has signed an agreement that will allow slaughterhouses and processors to wholesale their products everywhere in the country. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and …
Weekly Primer: Trump Wanted DOJ To Prosecute His Enemies
TPM - 22 Nov 2018 23:09
News broke this week of yet another reported attempt by the President to use the executive branch in the service...