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Jeremy Corbyn 'very sad' at election defeat but feels proud of manifesto
The Guardian - 13 Dec 2019 18:50
The Labour leader is under pressure to step down but did not give a timetable for departure Election reaction - live updates Jeremy Corbyn has said he is very sad at the election result and suggested he will step down in...
Russian trans woman faces risky term in men's prison for erotic cartoons
CBSNews - 13 Dec 2019 18:53
Michelle, convicted on child pornography charges for posting nude cartoon images, has been on hormone therapy for years, but she's still legally male.
Anna Jones' Christmas recipes for smoky carrot toasts and blood orange fizz | The modern cook
The Guardian - 13 Dec 2019 16:00
Pickled carrots on rye toast with cream cheese washed down with a bitter, citrussy fizz make for a great seasonal get-together The last thing I want when I have people over is anything stressful or fancy. In winter, I of...
'I couldn't prise its jaws open': the woman who fought a mountain lion to save her dog
The Guardian - 13 Dec 2019 10:00
Ilene Dondlinger of California says she does not want the big cat killed, despite its fatal attack on her miniature schnauzer When Ilene Dondlinger jumped on the mountain lion attacking her miniature schnauzer in the ear...
Elizabeth Warren Is Fighting a Two-Flank War
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2019 23:57
While Ms. Warren remains a leading candidate, her momentum has slowed in part because she faces threats from both the left and the right.
The Matrix 4 and John Wick 4 are coming out on the same day
The Week - 13 Dec 2019 02:33
If you love Keanu Reeves, clear your schedule on May 21, 2021, because Hollywood is treating you to a double feature. Warner Bros. has announced that The Matrix 4 will arrive in theaters on that date, which also happens ...
Late night hosts pity Trump's sad Greta Thunberg tantrum
The Week - 13 Dec 2019 14:09
"Last night, I complemented the president, I commended him for not throwing a tantrum after 16-year-old Greta Thunberg was named Person of the Year by Time Magazine," Jimmy Kimmel said on Thursday's Kimmel Live. "We all ...
Trump's 3-term trolling
The Week - 13 Dec 2019 22:32
If you thought President Trump was working on his 2020 re-election, O naïf, you thought wrong. His gaze is focused further: 2024. 2028. 2032. 2036? (One assumes the man is mortal.) His desire for a third term in office ...
Jersey City shooting: FBI seeks help in tracking down van owned by killer
New York Post - 13 Dec 2019 18:48
The FBI on Friday said it is seeking the public’s help in tracking down a van owned by one of the Jersey City killers. The white Ford van has the license plate number B40-JSD, Patty Hartman, an FBI spokeswoman in the b...
You Could Die Today. Here's How to Reduce That Risk.
The New York Times - 13 Dec 2019 02:30
No one lives forever, but you can do things to extend your life for as long as possible. Let's walk through a typical day and see where your risks are highest.
The real warning in Labour's crushing defeat
The Week - 13 Dec 2019 22:50
Boris Johnson's historic victory on Thursday was his own. He purged the party of die-hard Remain heel-diggers, set the agenda of "get Brexit done," and won, tearing the heartland out of the Labour coalition and earning t...
Hacker gained access to a family's 8-year-old daughter's Ring camera in her bedroom
USA Today - 13 Dec 2019 18:50
A family in Mississippi says a hacker gained access to a Ring camera placed in their 8-year-old daughter's room and started talking to her.
The Bravest Thing Col. Randy Hoffman Ever Did Was to Stop Fighting
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2019 17:40
Enmeshed in Afghanistan for much of his adult life, the officer spurred the Marine Corps to confront the traumas of America's longest war.
Qantas picks Airbus over Boeing to carry out the world's longest flights
CNN - 13 Dec 2019 14:16
Qantas is choosing Airbus over Boeing as a partner to fly the world's longest passenger routes. It's yet another blow to the embattled American aircraft maker, which continues to weather fallout from the 737 Max crisis.
Longtime NBA Commissioner David Stern suffers brain hemorrhage
ABC News - 13 Dec 2019 08:11
A former lawyer, David Stern became commissioner of the NBA in 1984.
Rep. Eric Swalwell tells GOP colleagues while they defend Trump, Democrats 'defend the Constitution'
The Week - 13 Dec 2019 06:16
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) sharply rebuked President Trump during the House Judiciary Committee's hearing on Thursday night, saying that because of his "selfish" actions, Ukrainians died. "In my colleagues' efforts to...
California psychic promised to 'bless' money, ran off with $100K: cops
New York Post - 13 Dec 2019 05:40
A California woman posed as a psychic and duped clients out of $100,000 by promising she could double their money with a blessing, police said. The alleged scam landed Perlita Afancio-Balles, 29, on the Sacramento Police...
Thousands of 'penis fish' appear on California beach
The Guardian - 13 Dec 2019 05:32
Fat innkeeper worms typically burrow under the sand but recent storms have swept away layers, leaving them exposed I'm not sure this is what the Weather Girls meant when they sang, "It's raining men." Related: 'Truly ast...
Trade agreement: Stocks little changed after Trump and China reach partial trade deal
USA Today - 14 Dec 2019 01:34
U.S. stocks closed virtually unchanged Friday as investor optimism waned on a limited trade accord between Washington and Beijing.
The 5 Best Songs of the Week from Stormzy's Boastful 'Bronze' to Kaytranada's Infectious 'The Worst In Me'
Time - 14 Dec 2019 01:05
And Harry Styles has a new album
Violent clashes continue in India over new citizenship bill
The Guardian - 13 Dec 2019 22:17
Protests spread to Delhi as BJP government accused of making Muslims second-class citizens Violent clashes erupted in Delhi amid allegations a new citizenship bill discriminates against Muslims and undermines the secular...
Algeria Taps Former Prime Minister for President in Protest-Marked Contest
Wall Street Journal - 13 Dec 2019 20:14
Algerian voters elected a prominent political figure with close ties to former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to succeed him, in an election disrupted by boycotts and demonstrations that saw many stay away from the polls...