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Pentagon: In Mosul, ISIS using civilians as human shields
The Week - 19 Oct 2016 04:27
Iraqi forces and Kurdish peshmerga fighters are inching closer to Mosul, Iraq, where U.S. officials say Islamic State militants are using civilians as human shields. The operation to recapture Mosul, once the second larg...
Stars Descend on White House for Obamas' Final State Dinner
ABC News - 19 Oct 2016 04:59
The guest list includes Jerry Seinfeld, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani.
Reid: Allegations show Trump's 'sickness'
CNN - 19 Oct 2016 01:07
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid characterized the spate of allegations of sexual assault as a sign of Donald Trump's "sickness" -- and floated that the Republican presidential nominee may have committed crimes.
2.7 million could feel super typhoon
CNN - 19 Oct 2016 04:27
Super Typhoon Haima is blasting the Philippines with strong winds and heavy rainfall that could trigger landslides in the mountainous region of the northern island of Luzon.
Even Trump's Campaign Manager Doesn't Believe There Is Widespread Voter Fraud
The Huffington Post - 19 Oct 2016 17:01
Donald Trump’s campaign manager on Wednesday rebutted a central claim the GOP nominee has been making in recent weeks ― that the election is being stolen at the polls due to voter fraud. “No, I do not believe tha...
Afghan government, Taliban officials hold new talks in Qatar
Miami Herald - 19 Oct 2016 15:53
Taliban officials and the Afghan government have held new secret talks in Qatar aimed at restarting peace negotiations to end the country's war, three officials say, though questions remain over …
Italy honored during Obama's final state dinner
The Week - 19 Oct 2016 06:31
After state dinners celebrating Canada, Germany, the U.K., and China, Italy was recognized on Tuesday during the Obama administration's final state dinner. In remarks to guests, President Obama said the evening reminded ...
Prosecutors: Cosby Used Fame and Fortune to Hide His Crimes
ABC News - 19 Oct 2016 02:47
The next hearing is Nov. 1.
Hillary Clinton's security detail laughed when she broke her elbow
New York Post - 19 Oct 2016 19:33
Hillary Clinton's security detail hated her so much that they privately snickered after she accidentally fell and broke her arm when she was secretary of state in 2009, one of her former guards told the Post. Clinton, th...
U.S. service member, civilian killed in Kabul
The Week - 19 Oct 2016 16:49
On Wednesday, one U.S. service member and one American civilian were killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, after an "unknown assailant" reported to be wearing an Afghan army uniform opened fire on a coalition base near the Afgha...
Official: Turkey to take up presidential system in January
Fox News - 19 Oct 2016 16:45
A senior ruling party official says Turkey's parliament could debate constitutional reforms to usher in a presidential system early next year, with a possible referendum on the issue in April.
Mexico prosecutors hunt for ex-governor in corruption case
Fox News - 19 Oct 2016 16:31
A senior Mexican official says prosecutors are trying to detain the former governor of Veracruz state on suspicion of corruption.
Norway asked to host rotational force of US Marines
Miami Herald - 19 Oct 2016 15:58
The United States wants to send a 300-strong rotational force of U.S. Marines to Norway, a NATO member that shares a border with Russia in the Arctic. Norwegian Defense Ministry …
Marco Rubio Calls Out Republicans For Suddenly Being Fans Of WikiLeaks
The Huffington Post - 19 Oct 2016 16:44
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) issued a stern warning to his Republican colleagues this week over their newfound love for the website WikiLeaks. “These leaks are an effort by a foreign government to interfere with our elect...
How to form healthy habits in your 20s
The New York Times - 19 Oct 2016 04:09
The patterns you establish right now will impact your health, productivity, financial security and happiness for decades.
Russian lawmakers back Putin's suspension of plutonium deal
Miami Herald - 19 Oct 2016 15:39
The lower house of the Russian parliament unanimously approved Wednesday President Vladimir Putin's move to suspend a deal with the United States on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium. Amid growing …
UN experts urge India to release rights activist in Kashmir
Miami Herald - 19 Oct 2016 15:29
A group of United Nations experts urged the Indian government on Wednesday to immediately release human rights activist Khurram Parvez, who was arrested last month in the Indian-controlled portion of …
Russia opens new church in Paris amid diplomatic tensions
Miami Herald - 19 Oct 2016 15:23
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has attended a ceremony to inaugurate a Russian Orthodox church and cultural center next to the Eiffel Tower. Russian President Vladimir Putin had planned to attend …
NY cop fatally shoots 66-year-old woman
CNN - 19 Oct 2016 15:20
A New York City police officer shot and killed a 66-year-old woman while responding to a call at a Bronx apartment, police officials said Wednesday.
Philippine police van rams into anti-U.S. protesters
New York Post - 19 Oct 2016 09:20
MANILA, Philippines -- A Philippine police van rammed into protesters, leaving several bloodied, as an anti-U.S. rally turned violent Wednesday at the American embassy in Manila. At least three student activists had to b...
Underwater drone to investigate sonar contacts in MH370 hunt
Miami Herald - 19 Oct 2016 07:59
A ship involved with the deep-sea sonar search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is being fitted with a drone that will examine several sonar contacts of interest on the …
Philippine police van rams protesters in front of US Embassy
Miami Herald - 19 Oct 2016 07:39
A police van has rammed into protesters, leaving several bloodied, as an anti-U.S. rally turned violent at the American Embassy in Manila. Protest leader Renato Reyes says at least three …