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Adam Schiff threatens to probe Donald Trump's personal finances
New York Post - 17 Dec 2018 07:51
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff ramped up his threats to investigate President Trump's personal finances on Sunday -- a subject Trump has called a "red line." The California congressman, who is expected to take over the Hous...
Workplace reforms 'will protect gig economy workers'
BBC - 17 Dec 2018 06:56
"Gig economy" workers will be better protected by a package of reforms, the government says.
Beto O'Rourke's fundraising skills shake up 2020 presidential race
New York Post - 17 Dec 2018 07:22
WASHINGTON -- Beto O'Rourke, who even in defeat shook up politics in Texas, is now poised to shake up how funds are raised in the 2020 presidential race thanks to his legendary ability to draw small-dollar donations, exp...
Teen activist to UN climate negotiators: 'You are not mature enough to tell it like is'
USA Today - 17 Dec 2018 18:35Trump tweet says wall is necessary for 'good Boarder Security.' Twitter erupts
USA Today - 17 Dec 2018 18:00Taliban say 'another' meeting in Middle East with US
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2018 07:47
The Taliban say "another" meeting is to be held with the United States, this time in the United Arab Emirates and involving representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the United …
Catriona Gray From the Philippines Has Been Crowned Miss Universe 2018
Time - 17 Dec 2018 07:47
She bested contestants from 93 other countries to claim the crown
Opportunity Zone knocks: Kushner-linked firm buys hot real estate under program for poor
USA Today - 17 Dec 2018 07:46Saudis rebuke US Senate on Khashoggi murder
CNN - 17 Dec 2018 06:45
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebuked a resolution passed by the United States Senate condemning Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump says he will review Maj. Mathew Golsteyn's murder case
CBSNews - 17 Dec 2018 18:56
President Trump says he'll review murder charges against former U.S. Army commando Mathew Golsteyn. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN from the Pentagon with the possible legal complication...
Cory Booker explains why he still loves Trump
The Week - 17 Dec 2018 18:54
As he gears up for a possible 2020 run, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) hasn't changed his mind: he still loves President Trump. Booker in an interview with The Atlantic explained why he has continuously expressed love toward ...
Hospital fire in India kills at least 6, injures 129
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2018 18:51
At least six people died and 129 others were injured in a fire that broke out Monday in a hospital in Mumbai, India's financial and entertainment capital, police said. The …
Michelle Obama on How Their 'Refreshing' Tradition Shows 'the Beauty of George Bush'
Time - 17 Dec 2018 18:46
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is discussing a refreshing new tradition she shares with former President George W. Bush, one of the many topics she has touched upon during her Becoming book tour. Recently at the funera...
Indiana Pacers to make Kelly Krauskopf NBA's first female assistant GM, per report
USA Today - 17 Dec 2018 18:44
The Indiana Pacers are set to make NBA history as the team will hire Kelly Krauskopf as the first female assistant general manager in league history.
Women who attend elite colleges earn more, but marry less
CBSNews - 17 Dec 2018 18:41
Attending a highly selective university has a far different impact on women than for men, a study finds
Migrant caravan: Many struggling to cross into US
Al Jazeera English - 17 Dec 2018 18:37
US authorities say nearly 3,000 people have now crossed in illegally and are being held in custody.
Teacher arrested after professing love for 13-year-old boy: cops
New York Post - 17 Dec 2018 18:34
A Florida teacher was arrested after professing her love for a 13-year-old boy -- whom she tried to kiss a year earlier, police said. Andrea Jimenez, 47, a former science teacher at Doral International Math and Science A...
Climate change activists vow to step up protests around world
The Guardian - 17 Dec 2018 18:30
Campaigners say they will force governments to act after lack of progress at UN summit Civil society groups have pledged growing international protests to drive rapid action on global warming after the UN climate summit ...
US airstrikes wipe out dozens of al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
New York Post - 17 Dec 2018 18:26
The US military killed 62 al-Shabaab militants during six weekend airstrikes in Somalia, officials said Monday. Four strikes near Gandarshe, in Somalia’s south-central Banaadir province, were carried out Saturday, kill...
Hotel cancels Christmas booking for homeless people
Sky News - 17 Dec 2018 18:25
Homeless people who were booked into a hotel for Christmas by a charity have had their reservation cancelled.
Head of top Albanian court fired over unaccounted-for income
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2018 18:15
The head of Albania's top court has been removed after he failed to account for his income. A vetting commission checking his personal and professional background decided Monday to discharge …
Kenyan police kill 5 after residents resist arrest attempt
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2018 18:15
A police official says five people were killed in a village in Western Kenya after residents resisted the arrest of a suspect in domestic abuse case. Police spokesman Charles Owino …