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Bird flies into cockpit, forces Delta flight to turn around
New York Post - 1 Jan 2018 01:00
An unexpected stowaway forced a Delta flight to turn around late Saturday morning. Delta flight 1943 from Detroit to Atlanta had to return to Detroit "shortly after takeoff" because a small sparrow had snuck into the coc...
WATCH LIVE: Times Square New Year's Eve rings in 2018
NY Daily News - 1 Jan 2018 01:00
The New Year is coming and so is the cold.
Trump's backing of Iranian protesters could backfire as Tehran cracks down
Chicago Tribune - 1 Jan 2018 05:20About 40,000 French homes without power due to winter storm
Miami Herald - 1 Jan 2018 15:20
French power grid company Enedis says about 40,000 homes are without power in France's western region of Brittany due to winter storm Carmen. The storm hit France's Atlantic coast Monday …
Iran state TV: 12 killed in protests, attacks on security
Miami Herald - 1 Jan 2018 13:43
At least 12 people have been killed in the ongoing protests in Iran, and armed protesters have tried to take over police stations and military bases, state TV reported Monday. …
James Comey hopes for 'ethical leadership' in 2018
NY Daily News - 1 Jan 2018 13:36
Comey has become known for his cryptic Twitter commentary on current events.
The 1968 Book That Tried to Predict the World of 2018
The New Yorker - 1 Jan 2018 12:00
Paul Collins revisits "Toward the Year 2018," a speculative book published in the year 1968.
Over 1 million pack Times Square for freezing New Year's Eve bash
NY Daily News - 1 Jan 2018 04:59
With temperatures hovering in the low teens, the celebration was expected to be one of the coldest on record.
Carl Bernstein: Lawyers 'Telling Trump What He Wants To Hear' So He Won't Fire Mueller
The Huffington Post - 1 Jan 2018 04:50
"They have an out of control client," says Watergate journalist.
Why Bitcoin's Price Has Continued To Rise In The Face Of High Transaction Fees
Forbes - 1 Jan 2018 04:25
Bitcoin was hyped as an option for cheap, instant payments in 2013, but now the narrative has changed to store of value.
10 U.S. citizens, 2 locals killed in Costa Rica plane crash
USA Today - 1 Jan 2018 03:35
A plane carrying 10 U.S. citizens and two local crewmembers crashed in a wooded area, killing all aboard Sunday, Costa Rica's government said.
Bernie Sanders Holds Up New York City Mayor As Model For The Trump Opposition
The Huffington Post - 1 Jan 2018 23:19
The Vermont senator swore in Bill de Blasio for his second term on Monday.
What's Next For The Duggar Family In 2018? Courtship, Pregnancy And More Predictions
IBTimes - 1 Jan 2018 17:00
With 19 kids, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's family is always bringing exciting announcements to its "Counting On" fan base. With two babies on the way, and more courtships likely on the horizon, it seems 2018 will only b...
North Korean leader says he's 'open to dialogue' with South Korea
The Week - 1 Jan 2018 16:43
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a televised New Year's Day address that he is "open to dialogue" with South Korea, Reuters reports. Kim additionally boasted that he has a nuclear button on his desk and could atta...
16-year-old allegedly killed parents, sister, family friend minutes before new year
ABC News - 1 Jan 2018 16:36
The teenage boy is in custody for the shooting deaths in his parents' home.
Trump slams Pakistan for 'lies & deceit' in New Year's tweet
Miami Herald - 1 Jan 2018 16:26
President Donald Trump slammed Pakistan for 'lies & deceit' in a New Year's Day tweet that said Islamabad had played U.S. leaders for 'fools'. 'No more,' Trump tweeted. Meanwhile, Pakistan …
Revelers build island to skirt public drinking ban on New Year's Eve
New York Post - 1 Jan 2018 16:13
A group of booze-loving New Zealanders built their own island — just so they could legally get drunk in public on New Year’s Eve, reports said. The crafty bunch constructed a sand island in coastal waters at low tide...
London Journal: Renewal or Gentrification? London Borough Grapples With a Revamp
The New York Times - 1 Jan 2018 16:09
Tottenham, a diverse but deprived neighborhood, is undergoing a radical transformation. Officials insist it's in need of renewal. Residents aren't so sure.
Very cold New York Times Square ball drop
USA Today - 1 Jan 2018 15:54
Throngs of revelers ushered in 2018 in New York's frigid Times Square as the glittering crystal ball dropped. The temperature was only 10 degrees in New York City at midnight. It was the second-coldest ball drop on recor...
Same-sex couple says Uber driver booted them for kissing
New York Post - 1 Jan 2018 15:40
A same-sex couple from Houston says an Uber driver booted them from the vehicle along a busy freeway — all because they shared a quick smooch during the ride. Randall Magill, 28, and Jose Chavez, 26, who were recently ...
Parking garage fire destroys roughly 1,400 of cars in UK
ABC News - 1 Jan 2018 14:57
Hundreds of cars have been destroyed in a fire that raged through a multi-story parking garage in the northern English city of Liverpool
Pope on 2018: forget life's useless baggage, work for peace
ABC News - 1 Jan 2018 14:51
Pope Francis is advising people to jettison life's "useless baggage" in 2018, avoiding the "banality of consumerism" and "empty chatter."