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Remains Found on California Mountain Belonged to Manzanar Detainee
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2020 07:26
In 1945, Giichi Matsumura left the infamous Japanese-American internment camp to paint in the Sierra Nevada and never returned.
Trump defends Soleimani killing in formal notice to Congress, warns Iran against retaliation
USA Today - 5 Jan 2020 02:48Manhunt underway in Mississippi for two escaped inmates after a week of "gangs at war"
CBSNews - 5 Jan 2020 01:55
There's a manhunt for two inmates who escaped a Mississippi prison. David May and Dillion Williams broke out during an emergency headcount overnight in Parchman - about two hours north of Jackson. Their escape comes duri...
Coca-Cola semi-truck crashes into home
CNN - 5 Jan 2020 01:43
A Coca-Cola tractor-trailer crashed into a Pennsylvania house on Saturday, destroying the front of the home and causing road closures.
Idaho man's home searched for wife's death, missing stepkids
ABC News - 5 Jan 2020 05:32
Idaho man linked to the death of his first wife, disappearance of 2 stepchildren
It's no Hope Diamond: NYC jewelers not impressed by ring that IDed Soleimani's corpse
New York Post - 5 Jan 2020 04:47
The gaudy red ring that helped initially identify the corpse of Iran's Major Gen. Qassem Soleimani is no Hope Diamond, according to local jewelers. Dealers believe the distinctive ring worn by Soleimani is either a red c...
Pentagon Officials Reportedly "Stunned" by Trump's Decision to Kill Soleimani
Slate - 5 Jan 2020 16:29
The assassination was presented as the most extreme option to respond to a wave of recent Iranian-sponsored violence in Iraq.
White House gives lawmakers formal notice of Iraq strike amid complaints from Democrats
Reuters - 5 Jan 2020 02:45
The White House sent to Congress on Saturday formal notification of Friday's U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian general, congressional aides said, amid complaints from Democrats that President Donald Trump did n...
As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2020 02:40
While senior officials argue the drone strike was warranted to prevent future attacks, some in the administration remain skeptical about the rationale for the attack.
Iran Mourns a Slain General, as Iraq Reconsiders Presence of U.S. Troops
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2020 16:32
Hundreds of thousands poured into the streets of Iran to pay their respects to Maj. General Qassim Suleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike.
Rubio says U.S. strike on Iranian general "had to happen"
CBSNews - 5 Jan 2020 16:30
Rubio told "Face the Nation" that the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani was necessary to protect American lives.
World is safer because of Iranian commander's death: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
ABC News - 5 Jan 2020 16:12
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on ABC's "This Week," following the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.
Biden's account of his advice on bin Laden raid changed over time
CNN - 5 Jan 2020 03:27
A Friday exchange between Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and a Fox News journalist has drawn attention to Biden's shifting accounts of what he advised President Barack Obama about the 2011 raid that killed O...
Several dead, dozens injured in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
New York Post - 5 Jan 2020 16:26
At least five people were killed and dozens injured in a massive pileup early Sunday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, officials said. The deadly collision involved several passenger vehicles, two tractor-trailers and a tour...
Man charged with shooting death of fiancee after New Year's Eve proposal
ABC News - 5 Jan 2020 16:20
A Texas man who proposed to his fiancée on New Year's Eve has been arrested and charged with her murder just four days into their engagement.
'A shape in the ash': Bushfires destroy Australian wildlife
Al Jazeera English - 5 Jan 2020 04:08
Rescuers race to save animals in distress amid reports that half a billion mammals, bird and reptiles have died.
Iran Abandons 2015 Nuclear Deal Over U.S. Killing Gen. Soleimani
Time - 5 Jan 2020 20:23
State TV said the country will not observe limitations on the country's enrichment
US military confirms terror attack on US base in Kenya
ABC News - 5 Jan 2020 10:13
U.S. military acknowledges terror attack on U.S. base in Kenya
Actors, pop stars raise funds to support victims of Australian bushfires
Eyewitness News - 5 Jan 2020 08:38
On Sunday, Australian actor Nicole Kidman pledged a $500,000 donation on behalf of her family to New South Wales state Rural Fire Service, without specifying a currency.
Democrat candidates dance around Qassem Soleimani, Iran on campaign trail
New York Post - 5 Jan 2020 02:44
Senator Bernie Sanders targeted President Trump's decision-making style in a speech in Iowa, but stopped short of outright condemnation of the attack.
'Uncut Gems' Tops Box Office, Just in Time for Oscar Voting
The New York Times - 5 Jan 2020 20:57
Starring Adam Sandler as an abrasive jeweler, the divisive film has become a runaway hit, at least by Oscar bait standards.
Competitive tablescaping
CBSNews - 5 Jan 2020 17:43
At the Los Angeles County Fair, Conor Knighton introduces us to the world of competitive tablescaping - a contest that is equal parts creativity and cutlery, as contestants try to design artful, decorative table settings...