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Julian Assange Retreats From His Pledge to Accept Extradition to the U.S.
Time - 19 Jan 2017 04:26
Assange had appeared to offer himself up as a kind of swap for Chelsea Manning, who was granted clemency on Tuesday
Most Americans think Russia tried to interfere in presidential election
CBSNews - 19 Jan 2017 06:30
But not all think it was to help Donald Trump's candidacy, according to a new CBS News poll
Ex-VW CEO Winterkorn denies knowing early about cheating
Miami Herald - 19 Jan 2017 15:52
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn denied having had early knowledge of the company's cheating on diesel emissions as he testified Thursday to a German parliamentary inquiry, his first major public …
Trump inauguration: Taiwan delegation will attend in another red flag to China
The Guardian - 19 Jan 2017 05:00
Taiwanese delegation will attend new president's swearing-in, prompting Beijing to warn it could 'disturbe or undermine Sino-US relations' The war of words between China and Donald Trump flared again as China urged the U...
Watch Live: Donald Trump's Press Secretary Sean Spicer Gives Briefing
Time - 19 Jan 2017 16:37
One day before the president-elect's inauguration
Trump's Cabinet is the first in 30 years to not have a Hispanic member
The Week - 19 Jan 2017 07:28
If all of Donald Trump's top nominees are confirmed, his Cabinet will be the first since 1988 to not have any Hispanic members. On Wednesday night, transition officials said that Trump has tapped former Georgia Gov. Sonn...
Donald Trump Tests Congressional Republicans
Time - 19 Jan 2017 06:23
Winning inspires flexibility
Listen to Fiona Apple's Donald Trump Protest Anthem Tiny Hands
Time - 19 Jan 2017 05:59
The song is meant to serve as a chant for protesters speaking out against the President-elect
The CIA Just Published Its Updated Rules on Citizen Surveillance
Time - 19 Jan 2017 05:32
It's the first time the CIA has published the rules in full
North Korea May Test-Launch Missile Around Donald Trump's Inauguration, South Korea Warns
The Huffington Post - 19 Jan 2017 15:41
North Korea may soon test-launch an new intercontinental ballistic missile, possibly to coincide with the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, South Korean media reported on Thursday. Citing unnamed militar...
Chinese company Alibaba becomes major sponsor of Olympic Games
The Guardian - 19 Jan 2017 15:41
• Deal signed with International Olympic Committee runs till 2028• Asia preparing to host three consecutive games from 2018 Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba has become a major sponsor of the Olympic Games after sig...
Obama addresses "wet foot, dry foot" policy decision at final press conference
Miami Herald - 19 Jan 2017 15:40
In his final press conference as president, President Barack Obama addressed his decision to end the "wet foot, dry foot" policy. "That was a carryover of a old way of thinking," Obama said. …
Protests flare in southern India over Jallikattu ban
Al Jazeera English - 19 Jan 2017 15:08
Thousands protest a ban on an ancient bull-taming festival in Tamil Nadu that animal rights groups say is cruel.
South Korean court refuses arrest warrant for Samsung boss
The Guardian - 19 Jan 2017 07:37
The decision will hamper an investigation into corruption allegedly involving president Park Geun-hye A court in South Korea has refused to issue a warrant for the arrest of the acting head of Samsung, Jay Y Lee, over hi...
Rick Perry reportedly agreed to be energy secretary without checking what the Energy Department does
The Week - 19 Jan 2017 07:06
Maybe this is why Rick Perry forgot that he wanted to eliminated the Energy Department in his famous "oops" moment at a 2012 debate. From The New York Times: When President-elect Donald J. Trump offered Rick Perry the jo...
Harambe's grandmother dies at 49
New York Post - 19 Jan 2017 06:57
MIAMI -- Zoo Miami’s matriarch gorilla, Josephine, who was grandmother to the internet-famous Harambe, has died. The zoo announced on social media that the 49-year-old ape was euthanized Wednesday morning, saying she h...
What to expect in Trump's first speech as President
CBSNews - 19 Jan 2017 06:51
Mr. Trump will be defining the slogan "Make American Great Again" with two broad themes in pursuit of renewal
WATCH: Obama Family Set to Leave the White House
ABC News - 19 Jan 2017 06:17
The first family will take off on the Friday after Trump's inauguration.
Donald Trump pays out his $25 million Trump University settlement
The Week - 19 Jan 2017 06:14
President-elect Donald Trump quietly paid out $25 million on Tuesday night to settle litigation against his now-defunct Trump University, one day before the deadline and three days before he is set to be inaugurated. The...
At Dinner Honoring Mike Pence, Donald Trump Touches Many Bases
The New York Times - 19 Jan 2017 05:46
The president-elect credits his running mate, but also jabs at Republicans and critics alike, and talks about 'merit-based' immigration.
Mexico Teen Shoots Teacher and Classmates Before Killing Himself
Time - 19 Jan 2017 05:43
Three people who were shot in the head are in a critical condition
Botswana says it does not recognize Gambia's Jammeh
Miami Herald - 19 Jan 2017 15:07
African nations have begun stepping away from Gambia's longtime leader, who has refused to accept defeat in a December election. Botswana said Thursday it does not recognize Yahya Jammeh as …