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Leonardo da Vinci Painting Sells for $450.3 Million, Shattering Auction Highs
The New York Times - 16 Nov 2017 04:36
The price was astounding, even more so because some experts criticized a Christie's marketing campaign that glossed over the painting's flaws.
Mass murderer Charles Manson hospitalized; severity of illness unclear
Chicago Tribune - 16 Nov 2017 05:01Woman says Roy Moore called her high school after she refused to give him her phone number
The Week - 16 Nov 2017 04:53
A woman who worked at the Gadsden Mall in 1977 told The Washington Post Wednesday that Roy Moore, the Republican Senate candidate in Alabama, repeatedly asked her out on dates, and when she refused to give him her phone ...
'Make Magic! Do Good' author Dallas Clayton accused of rape
New York Post - 16 Nov 2017 20:22
Cops are investigating claims children's author and motivational speaker Dallas Clayton raped a woman in 2011. Los Angeles writer Dawn Batson says the latter-day Dr. Seuss -- known for whimsical drawings and encouraging ...
President Trump Stays Silent as Allegations Mount Against Roy Moore
Time - 16 Nov 2017 05:43
Trump, who has also withstood allegations of sexual assault, was uncharacteristically silent when questioned about the scandal
Quake in South Korea left 1,500 homeless, dozens injured
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2017 04:48
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake that was South Korea's second-strongest in decades damaged infrastructure, injured dozens of people and left about 1,500 homeless, officials said Thursday. No deaths have been reported …
Boxer: Congress laughed when fellow members said they wanted to fuck me
Death and Taxes - 16 Nov 2017 04:00
"I turned bright red and the chairman said, 'I want to associate with her too.'"
With Mugabe's Era Ending in Zimbabwe, a Warning Echoes in Africa
The New York Times - 16 Nov 2017 03:53
Robert Mugabe has led Zimbabwe since 1980, but he underestimated his nation's anger over his son's unrestrained spending and his wife's political ambitions.
Lawsuits Are Adding Up as Victims Seek Justice for Las Vegas Massacre
Time - 16 Nov 2017 04:59
Court filings argue that gun sellers and others share the blame
Australia's Curious Path to Marriage Equality
The New York Times - 16 Nov 2017 03:22
A public opinion survey pointing to approval for same-sex marriage is being celebrated and criticized, even among gay couples demanding equality.
Prosecutor launches weepy apology tour after Uber meltdown costs her job
New York Post - 16 Nov 2017 16:47
It's going to take a miracle for her to get her Uber rating back up. Texas prosecutor Jody Warner, 32, launched a weepy, remorseful tour Tuesday after she was fired as an assistant district attorney with Dallas County wh...
Russia faces Winter Olympic ban over doping
CNN - 16 Nov 2017 12:44
Russia is a step closer to facing a possible ban of its athletes from the Winter Olympics in South Korea after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) upheld its decision that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) remains ...
Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe seemed invincible but era ends
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2017 11:56
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe seemed almost untouchable for much of his nearly four-decade rule. Shrewd and ruthless, he stayed in power despite advancing age, growing opposition, international sanctions and the …...
Letter Threatens Alabama Media Group Over Coverage Of Roy Moore Accusations
The Huffington Post - 16 Nov 2017 03:47
The Senate nominee also writes a bizarre open letter to Sean Hannity calling the allegations a smear campaign by "liberal media."
Congress prepares for first vote on tax cut plan
Reuters - 16 Nov 2017 16:58
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Spain: Jailed Catalan secession activist to run in election
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2017 16:21
The jailed leader of the main grassroots group pushing for Catalonia to secede from Spain has resigned his post and will run as a candidate in Dec. 21 regional election. …
Syria activists: 22 civilians die in fighting near Damascus
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2017 16:21
Syrian activists and a monitoring group say almost two dozen civilians have been killed in the last three days of fighting in the suburb of the capital, Damascus, along with …
Sen. Ron Johnson Is the First Republican to Defect on Tax Bill - and a Sign of Trouble for the GOP
Time - 16 Nov 2017 16:14
Johnson complained the bills were more generous to publicly traded corporations
Russia warns US media of possible foreign agent status
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2017 15:49
Russia's Justice Ministry said Thursday it has warned several U.S. government-funded news outlets that they could be designated as foreign agents under a new bill which has yet to be …
N.C. woman wins lottery twice in one day
USA Today - 16 Nov 2017 15:49
Michelle Shuffler won $10,000 Sunday, then she won $1 million.
The Latest: Trump calls Chinese envoy to NKorea a 'big move'
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2017 15:47
The Latest on China's responses to tensions over North Korea's nuclear program (all times local): 8:30 p.m. U.S. President Donald Trump is calling China's plans to send an envoy to …
Germany: Dutch man arrested with drugs worth $3.5 million
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2017 15:39
German police have arrested a Dutch man accused of running an international narcotics business from his apartment, after seizing drugs with an estimated street value of 3 million euros ($3.5 …