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CIA director will brief senators on killing of Jamal Khashoggi
The Week - 4 Dec 2018 04:17
On Tuesday, CIA Director Gina Haspel will meet with the leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senate Intelligence Committee and brief them on the killing of Saudi journal...
George H.W. Bush's service dog says final goodbye
New York Post - 4 Dec 2018 19:09
George H.W. Bush’s service dog, Sully, on Tuesday visited the Capitol Rotunda where the late president is lying in state. Sully, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever named after Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot w...
France suspends planned fuel tax increase after violent protests
ABC News - 4 Dec 2018 16:49
"No tax is worth putting the nation's unity in danger," the prime minister said.
Manafort Tried to Broker Deal With Ecuador to Hand Assange Over to U.S.
The New York Times - 4 Dec 2018 03:42
There is no evidence that Paul Manafort was working with President Trump or other administration officials on the talks, which stemmed from 2017 discussions on Chinese investment.
Israel launches operation to thwart Hezbollah border tunnels
Miami Herald - 4 Dec 2018 16:56
The Israeli military launched an operation Tuesday to "expose and thwart" tunnels it says were built by the Hezbollah militant group that stretch from Lebanon into northern Israel. The military …
Miners' Day celebrated in climate talks city in Poland
Miami Herald - 4 Dec 2018 16:52
Miners' brass bands led celebrations Tuesday honoring the patron saint of miners in the southern Polish city that's hosting this year's U.N. climate talks. Musicians began Miner's Day, dedicated to …
Man protests Vermont town government with massive, $4,000 middle finger sculpture
Boston - 4 Dec 2018 16:50
The Westford Select Board says they cannot remove the sculpture as it is considered public art.
Danes plan to banish unwanted migrants to remote island
Miami Herald - 4 Dec 2018 16:46
A pro-government lawmaker acknowledged Tuesday that Danish plans to banish rejected asylum-seekers or those with a criminal record to a remote island may breach international law -- but added that …
A 9-year-old boy convinces Colorado town to lift ban on snowball fights
USA Today - 4 Dec 2018 16:46
A nine-year-old boy convinced his town in Colorado to lift a ban on snowballs, which had been classified as missiles.
Trump holds out possible extension on 90-day China trade truce
Reuters - 4 Dec 2018 16:45
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday held out the possibility of an extension of the 90-day trade truce he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on over the weekend.
High school class laughs as students sing KKK-themed Christmas song
New York Post - 4 Dec 2018 16:44
DOVER, N.H. -- A New Hampshire school superintendent is decrying a racially insensitive video of two high school students singing, “KKK, KKK, Let’s kill all the blacks,” to the tune of “Jingle Bells.” Fosters D...
Tensions soar in the Balkans over plans for Kosovo army
Miami Herald - 4 Dec 2018 16:41
Serbia sought support from allies Russia and China on Tuesday in opposing the formation of a Kosovo army, warning that a military in its former province could lead to renewed …
Joe Biden says he's the most qualified person to be president
The Week - 4 Dec 2018 16:00
Former Vice President Joe Biden couldn't possibly sound more like he's running for president without literally uttering the words "I'm running for president." At the University of Montana on Monday night, Biden said he b...
Trump is shaping new 'liberal' order to block Russia, China, Iran, says Pompeo
Reuters - 4 Dec 2018 15:56
U.S. President Donald Trump's top diplomat promised on Tuesday a new democratic world order in which Washington will strengthen or jettison international agreements as it sees fit to stop "bad actors" such as Russia, Chi...
Minnesota police officers decorated precinct with ‘racially insensitive’ Christmas tree
USA Today - 4 Dec 2018 05:22
A photo on social media showed a holiday tree with empty beer and malt liquor cans, cigarette packs and bags of junk food like Funyons hanging off it.
Quora says 100 million users hit by security breach
Reuters - 4 Dec 2018 05:04
About 100 million users of Quora were affected by unauthorized access to one of its systems by a "malicious third party," the knowledge-sharing website said on Monday.
South Korea says no timeframe set for visit by Kim Jong Un
Fox News - 4 Dec 2018 05:02
South Korea's president said Tuesday no timeframe has been set for a historic visit to Seoul by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un despite both hoping it will take place this year.
Factbox: Contrasting Chinese, U.S. statements on trade war agreement
Reuters - 4 Dec 2018 04:50
China and the United States agreed on Saturday to a truce in their trade war following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina.
At the Capitol, George H.W. Bush Is Saluted as a 'Gentle Soul' and a 'Great Man'
Time - 4 Dec 2018 04:42
"Here lies a great man," said Rep. Paul Ryan, the House speaker, "and a gentle soul."
Mariners set sights on 2021 by dealing Cano, Diaz and Segura
USA Today - 4 Dec 2018 04:42
Mariners fans have waited longer than any supporters in North America for a return to the postseason
Trump will appear at Bush state funeral - but he's not slated to speak to the crowd
USA Today - 4 Dec 2018 04:15
George H.W. Bush will be eulogized by a fellow former president, his son George W., but not by the current one. Donald Trump will not speak at the funeral.
The U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Says She'll Still Be in a Job After the Brexit Vote
Time - 4 Dec 2018 04:11
The prime minister is battling to persuade lawmakers to support the divorce agreement she has sealed with the E.U.