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Iran's military leaders: We're not afraid of war with the US
New York Post - 2 Jan 2020 16:05
Top military leaders in Iran blustered Thursday that the Islamic Republic is not cowed by threats from President Trump over the siege of the US Embassy in Baghdad and would “break” American forces if war erupts. "We ...
Pope Francis apologizes for losing his temper with woman who yanked his arm
The Week - 2 Jan 2020 06:37
Pope Francis veered from prepared remarks during a New Year's Day homily Wednesday to apologize for an incident on New Year's Eve where he had slapped the hand of a woman who yanked his arm as he was greeting people on t...
North Carolina Couple cooking pizza accidentally chars snake
New York Post - 2 Jan 2020 05:07
A North Carolina couple cooking a frozen pizza Monday inadvertently charred a snake that somehow found its way inside the oven, a report said. Amber Helm and her husband, Robert Helm, found the "crispy critter" 10 minute...
Former Commissioner Stern dies at 77, made league 'truly global brand'
Reuters - 2 Jan 2020 05:11
Former National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern, who oversaw the explosive growth in the popularity of the game during his 30-year tenure, died on Wednesday at the age of 77, the league said.
A Florida woman drowned her dog in the bathtub for barking too much, police say. She faces felony animal cruelty
USA Today - 2 Jan 2020 04:24
Florida woman Margaret Kinsella allegedly drowned her dog in the bathtub for excessive barking. She now faces a felony animal cruelty charge.
Louisiana woman busted with meth stash in container labeled 'dope'
New York Post - 2 Jan 2020 04:46
Candyce Neel was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance after police found drugs at her home, a report said.
Austria's Kurz, Greens strike New Year's coalition deal
Al Jazeera English - 2 Jan 2020 04:36
Deal with Green Party marks a swing left for former chancellor whose last coalition was with far-right Freedom Party.
Lebanon receives Interpol arrest warrant for Ghosn
Reuters - 2 Jan 2020 16:28
Lebanon received an Interpol arrest warrant on Thursday for fugitive former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn, while Turkey launched an investigation into his daring escape from Japan.
Mexican president: El Chapo 'had same power' as past presidents
New York Post - 2 Jan 2020 03:40
Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took a blow at his predecessors, saying imprisoned drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera had the same power as the country's president.
White nationalist Augustus Sol Invictus arrested in Florida
New York Post - 2 Jan 2020 04:08
A blood-drinking white nationalist who ran for US Senate in Florida in 2016 was arrested Monday for kidnapping, domestic violence, and possession of a firearm used during a crime. Augustus Sol Invictus, 36, was busted in...
Julián Castro ends presidential campaign
CNN - 2 Jan 2020 16:37
Julián Castro ended his presidential campaign on Thursday after the former Housing and Urban Development secretary failed to gain traction in the large field of Democratic candidates.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing fishermen in Alaska
New York Post - 2 Jan 2020 15:59
The search for five missing fishermen from a capsized crabbing boat off the coast of Alaska has been suspended, Coast Guard officials said. The 130-foot Scandies Rose sank at about 10 p.m. Tuesday with seven crew members...
New Zealand glaciers turn brown and 'could melt faster because of Australia's bushfires'
CNN - 2 Jan 2020 16:33
Smoke and ash drifting from the Australian bushfires have caused New Zealand's glaciers to turn caramel brown, with one expert fearing this could increase the risk of them melting faster this year.
Why the world is waiting for Betelgeuse to go supernova
CNN - 2 Jan 2020 05:55
"My love for you is as eternal as the sun" might be a heartfelt line in a love letter written by a young man to his beloved. As poetic as the sentiment might be, it doesn't mean quite what the young swain intended, for t...
Mysterious drones flying in these rural areas are freaking out residents
CNN - 2 Jan 2020 04:45
Mysterious drones have been flying over Colorado and Nebraska in recent weeks and authorities can't figure out who's behind the aircraft.
3 Mountain Lions Killed in Arizona After They Were Found Eating Human Remains
Time - 2 Jan 2020 04:15
The three mountain lions were found feeding on human remains near a popular hiking trail in Tuscon's Coronado National Forest
Therapy dog helps 2-year-old heart recipient recover after surgeries
CBSNews - 2 Jan 2020 16:37
At just 2 years old, Truett Palmer has undergone 14 surgeries, including a life-saving heart transplant last October. Truett found strength in recovery through a therapy dog named Zuri. Then, Truett got a special surpris...
Workers say Amazon threatened to fire some employees over climate change clash
ABC News - 2 Jan 2020 22:25
“This is not the time to shoot the messengers,” said an Amazon employee.
Lebanon receives Interpol arrest warrant for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn
Reuters - 2 Jan 2020 22:21
Lebanon received an Interpol arrest warrant on Thursday for former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, while Turkey launched an investigation into his daring escape from Japan via Istanbul.
Turkey detains pilots over Ghosn's escape through Istanbul
Reuters - 2 Jan 2020 12:29
Turkish police detained seven people, including four pilots, on Thursday in an investigation into how ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn transited through Istanbul en route to Lebanon after fleeing Japan, a police spokeswom...
Video Edited to Falsely Suggest Joe Biden Made Racist Remark
Time - 2 Jan 2020 22:00
A video of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that was selectively edited to falsely suggest he made racist remarks during a recent speech was making the rounds Thursday on social media, raking in more than a mi...
Donnie Wahlberg left a $2,020 tip for his IHOP server on New Year's Day
Boston - 2 Jan 2020 20:28
"Donnie Walhberg starting 2020 off like the amazing man he is."