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Clashes Violate Syria Ceasefire Less Than Two Hours After It Starts
Time - 30 Dec 2016 04:06
The ceasefire has been backed by Russia and Turkey
U.S. releases details of Russian cyber espionage
CBSNews - 30 Dec 2016 05:35
According to the FBI and DHS, targets have included government organizations, infrastructure, universities and others
WATCH: President Obama Forcefully Responds to Alleged Russian Hacking
ABC News - 30 Dec 2016 04:57
The president expels 35 Russian intelligence operatives, giving them 72 hours to leave the country with their families.
Putin says he will wait to see what Trump does before crafting response to new U.S. sanctions
The Week - 30 Dec 2016 14:56
On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will not expel 35 U.S. diplomats in response to new U.S. sanctions, as was recommended by Russia's foreign ministry. Instead, Putin said he will wait and ...
Is This a Nest of Spies? The U.S. Says It Is
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2016 05:20
East Coast retreats for diplomats were seen by the Obama administration as beachside spy nests, and all Russians were ordered out.
Security Is Being Massively Tightened at Times Square Ahead of New Year's Eve
Time - 30 Dec 2016 03:48
More than 1 million people are expected to attend the annual ball drop countdown in Manhattan
Judge Orders Evaluation on Dylann Roof Before Sentencing
ABC News - 30 Dec 2016 02:46
The judge ordered the evaluation out of "abundance of caution."
Donald Trump's Political Supporters Need to Hold Him to Account
The Huffington Post - 30 Dec 2016 14:20
The unexpected outcome of last month's election loosed the horrors of the liberal imagination. The America that we all "knew" to exist doesn't. "They" are coming to round up all of society's victims. Of course, we're sti...
Iraqi Troops Have Resumed the Fight For Mosul After a Two-Week Lull
Time - 30 Dec 2016 06:41
The offensive to recapture Iraq's second largest city has been slowed by stiff resistance from militants, trapped civilians and bad weather
1 Dead After Fall from Colorado Chair Lift: Police
ABC News - 30 Dec 2016 03:23
One adult is dead and two children were injured in the accident, police said.
Will Obama Surrender the Supreme Court to Trump?
OpEdNews - 30 Dec 2016 03:10
On January 3, 2017, a very important window will open. All constitutional experts agree that President Obama has the power to appoint a justice of his choosing and fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court, without a Senate ...
Retrial for Michael Slager Scheduled for March
ABC News - 30 Dec 2016 02:59
A mistrial was declared earlier this month in the murder trial against Slager.
Trump Dismisses Russia Sanctions: 'Time for Our Country to Move On'
ABC News - 30 Dec 2016 02:16
President-elect Trump breaks his silence on new U.S. sanctions against Russia.
A Look at the Russian Compounds Nestled in US Suburbs
ABC News - 30 Dec 2016 15:16
Russia will now be denied access to those compounds, the White House said.
Putin Rejects His Minister's Proposal to Expel 35 US Diplomats
ABC News - 30 Dec 2016 15:16
Russian President Vladimir Putin said today he will not expel American diplomats, despite the recommendation from his country's foreign minister to do so.
Could this former death squad member bring down Duterte?
CNN - 30 Dec 2016 02:42
Edgar Matobato's days are spent -- for now, at least -- in a verdant, bucolic compound some way outside Manila.
Russia won't expel US diplomats in retaliation for sanctions
New York Post - 30 Dec 2016 14:52
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would not expel US diplomats in retaliation for America's sanctions against his nation for interfering with the 2016 election, news agencies reported Friday. Foreign Minister Serg...
Republican talk of dismantling Obamacare means insurers likely to bolt
The Huffington Post - 30 Dec 2016 14:51
By J.B. Silvers, Case Western Reserve University There's a joke among insurers that there are two things that health insurance companies hate to do - take risks and pay claims. But, of course, these are the essence of th...
Iraqi forces face Islamic State car bombs, fierce resistance in south Mosul
Reuters - 30 Dec 2016 14:32
NEAR MOSUL, Iraq
Plane makes emergency landing in Warsaw after hitting a bird
Miami Herald - 30 Dec 2016 14:26
Officials say that an Enter Air plane was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff in Warsaw after hitting a bird. The Warsaw Chopin Airport said on Twitter …
9 last-ditch Obama moves to stymie Trump
CNN - 30 Dec 2016 14:19
With the finish line in view, President Barack Obama is entering a sprint. He's scaled up his executive power moves in a bid to solidify some of his legacy items before Donald Trump takes office. Many of his actions won'...
140 political things that really happened in '16
CNN - 30 Dec 2016 14:18
From pundits and prognosticators to political party people and the principals themselves, no one could have predicted it.