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Woman who claimed black man with hoodie attacked her was lying: cops
New York Post - 4 Jan 2019 17:41
A South Carolina woman who claimed a “black male” attacked her in a Walmart parking lot was busted for allegedly lying to investigators– who said she made up the whole story, police said this week. Local cops revea...
Dad tells son he 'earned his man card' after killing woman
New York Post - 4 Jan 2019 04:52
A Colorado man allegedly told his 12-year-old son that he "earned his man card" following the murder of a mother of four last month. The alleged comments from Heith Gleason surfaced in a police affidavit viewed by KOAA. ...
Hackers Leak Details of German Lawmakers, Except Those on Far Right
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2019 14:30
Twitter has shut down an account that had been posting personal data for weeks. Only the Alternative for Germany party appeared to be unscathed.
Georgia teenager took his own life after accidentally shooting friend, police say
USA Today - 4 Jan 2019 04:40
Georgia police say Devin Hodges, 15, accidentally shot Chad Carless, 17, and then turned the gun on himself.
McConnell Faces Pressure From Republicans to Stop Avoiding Shutdown Fight
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2019 04:34
By absenting himself, the Senate majority leader had hoped to push the blame for a prolonged shutdown onto Democrats while protecting Republicans running for re-election next year -- including himself.
US issues new China travel warning amid heightened tensions
Al Jazeera English - 4 Jan 2019 04:11
Washington renews warning for those visiting China to exercise increased caution due to 'arbitrary enforcement of laws'.
Tropical Storm Pabuk: Thailand braces amid fears it could be worst in a generation
The Guardian - 4 Jan 2019 03:59
Army deployed to evacuate coastal areas as tourist hubs of Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan expected to be hardest hit Thai authorities have suspended ferry services and begun evacuations ahead of Tropical Storm Pabuk ...
Las Vegas Police Have Identified the Woman Accused of Killing Her Manicurist With a Stolen Car
Time - 4 Jan 2019 03:50
(LAS VEGAS) — A 21-year-old Las Vegas woman was being sought Thursday for allegedly using a stolen car to run over and kill a Las Vegas nail salon owner who chased her last weekend for failing to pay for a $35 manicure...
Teen charged after social media challenge ends with deadly shooting
New York Post - 4 Jan 2019 03:44
The infamous “No Lackin” social media challenge has reportedly claimed its first life. Christian Estes-Johnson, 19, was fatally shot by his own friend as the pair took part in the idiotic video craze -- which involve...
Ellen DeGeneres still wants Kevin Hart reinstated as Oscar host despite backlash
USA Today - 4 Jan 2019 20:21
During an interview with Kevin Hart Friday, Ellen DeGeneres made her case for why he should still host the Oscars.. But Twitter was not on her side.
Wall Street adds to gains on Powell's comments
Reuters - 4 Jan 2019 17:58
U.S. stocks added to their healthy gains on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's comment that the central bank will be sensitive to the downside risks the market is pricing in helped calm worries about ...
Ed Sheeran ordered to face lawsuit accusing him of plagiarism
CBSNews - 4 Jan 2019 17:54
Lawsuit accuses songwriter of lifting Gaye's 1973 classic "Let's Get it On" for his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud"
Fearsome foursome go to Australian Open aware the end could be near
The Guardian - 4 Jan 2019 13:57
Injuries and rise of a new generation threaten to expose Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at the first slam of the year The four greatest players in modern tennis - who between them have won mo...
The greatest pop music dance crazes - ranked!
The Guardian - 4 Jan 2019 10:00
It's 40 years since we first spelled out YMCA to the Village People's disco hit - here are 15 of the best finger-pointing, hip-wiggling hits Despite his disdain for early 2000s choreography queens Britney and Christina, ...
House Democrats vote to reject Trump's wall money
CNN - 4 Jan 2019 05:07
House Democrats voted on Thursday to reject President Donald Trump's demand for additional funding for a border wall, approving a stop-gap spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security that would not allocate any...
"Everyone has Herb stories": Remembering Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher
USA Today - 4 Jan 2019 04:41
"Herb was a pioneer, a maverick, and an innovator. His vision revolutionized commercial aviation and democratized the skies," the airline said.
China thinks it can arbitrarily detain anyone. It is time for change | Michael Caster
The Guardian - 4 Jan 2019 04:02
The lack of global outcry over the detention of two Canadians virtually guarantees the next such case Canada's foreign minister, Chrystia Freeland, has called China's detention of Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Mic...
Canada says 13 citizens detained in China since Huawei CFO arrest
Reuters - 4 Jan 2019 04:01
Canada said on Thursday that 13 of its citizens have been detained in China since Huawei Technologies Co [HWT.UL] Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested last month in Vancouver at the request of the United Sta...
Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign faces claims of sexism
CBSNews - 4 Jan 2019 03:56
Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign is facing claims of sexism by former staffers in a report in The New York Times. Sanders responded to the allegations Wednesday night, apologizing but saying he was "a little bit busy" ...
Powell's plain English Fed may need more nuance: ex-official
Reuters - 4 Jan 2019 03:36
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hope for a more plainspoken approach to his job may have landed him in hot water with markets and require more "nuance" going forward, a former top Fed official said on Thursday in a critique of...
House Speaker Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of Union address on January 29
Reuters - 4 Jan 2019 03:28
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump inviting him to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Jan. 29.
U.S. Auto Sales Put Up a Big Number, but Show Signs of Strain
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2019 03:25
The industry sold more than 17 million vehicles for the fourth straight year. But it is relying more on fleet sales, and economic winds are not favorable.