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Doors drummer John Densmore: 'It took me years to forgive Jim Morrison'
The Guardian - 8 Jan 2020 12:00
When he was at the centre of the US counterculture, he lived in terror of his bandmate. Yet after the singer's death, he fought ferociously to protect his legacy. But, he says, he still regrets not calling out Morrison o...
Trump to Address the Nation on Iran
The New York Times - 8 Jan 2020 17:11
The morning after Iranian missiles fell on bases housing American troops in Iraq, the president will discuss what comes next in the confrontation with Tehran.
Dow Jones industrial average trades flat after Iran retaliates with missile strike
USA Today - 8 Jan 2020 16:55
Stocks traded flat Wednesday, retracing initial overnight losses after Iran fired a series of missiles at U.S. forces that were stationed in Iraq.
Young girl hit by foul ball at Houston Astros game has permanent brain injury, lawyer says
USA Today - 8 Jan 2020 16:42Oscars will be without a host for 2nd consecutive year
CBSNews - 8 Jan 2020 22:48
"... [t]here will be no traditional host this year," ABC's Entertainment president said of The Academy Awards ceremony taking place Sunday, February 9.
Democrats Press for Details on Suleimani Strike, but Trump Administration Gives Few
The New York Times - 8 Jan 2020 04:57
Administration officials argue that the general was plotting imminent attacks, but Democrats said that the intelligence they have seen was too vague.
Iran attacks U.S. forces in Iraq in retaliation for killing of commander
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 04:54
Iran said it launched a missile attack on U.S.-led forces in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday in retaliation for the U.S. drone strike on an Iranian commander whose killing has raised fears of a wider war in the Midd...
Exclusive: Impossible Foods has stopped McDonald's burger talks, shares of Beyond Meat jump
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 07:09
Impossible Foods is no longer trying to win a coveted deal to supply McDonald's Corp with plant-based burgers, telling Reuters it cannot produce enough of its imitation meat to partner with the world's No. 1 fast-food ch...
Trump gets court to put Summer Zervos' defamation lawsuit on hold
New York Post - 8 Jan 2020 16:41
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump got a reprieve Tuesday in a former "Apprentice" contestant's lawsuit over his response to her sexual assault allegations when appeals judges gave him permission to appeal to New York's ...
Top Iranian official tweets photo of flag after attack on air bases
New York Post - 8 Jan 2020 04:49
A top Iranian official tweeted a photo of the country's flag following Iran’s attack on Iraqi air bases housing US troops. The post by Saeed Jalili, Iran’s former nuclear negotiator, was an apparent response to Presi...
Connecticut Man Admits He Threatened to Kill President Trump
The New York Times - 8 Jan 2020 04:24
The man, Gary Joseph Gravelle, pleaded guilty to threatening to harm or kill several people and admitted he had sent letters with white powder he claimed was anthrax.
Singapore Airlines diverts flights from Iranian airspace
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 04:14
Singapore Airlines said on Wednesday it was diverting all flight routes from Iranian airspace.
Iraq says Iran warned them of missile attack before it happened
New York Post - 8 Jan 2020 16:48
Iraq's prime minister's office said Wednesday that Iran had notified Baghdad about its imminent missile strike on US troops stationed at two military bases. “We received an official verbal message from the Islamic Repu...
Former Navy SEAL lays out how U.S. could respond to Iran's missile attack
CBSNews - 8 Jan 2020 03:58
Iran has taken responsibility for missile launches that hit two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. troops. Former Navy SEAL Dave Sears says the Trump administration could have a "completely disproportionate response"...
Satellite photos show damage to air base in Iraq hit by Iranian missiles
Reuters - 8 Jan 2020 23:13
Iranian missiles damaged or destroyed seven buildings in the part of Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq that houses U.S. military personnel, satellite photographs appear to show.
Australia wildfires destroyed nearly 800 homes in 8 days
ABC News - 8 Jan 2020 17:08
Australia wildfires have destroyed nearly 800 homes in eight days.
Iranian presidential adviser warns Trump about listening 'to that clown, Pompeo'
The Week - 8 Jan 2020 17:04
One of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's senior advisers had some harsh words Wednesday morning for President Trump. Hesameddin Ashena went after the U.S. president on his favorite social media platform, tweeting a warn...
Dramatic video shows flaming remains of Ukrainian plane
New York Post - 8 Jan 2020 16:54
Grim footage has been released showing the burning wreckage of the Ukrainian airliner that crashed near Tehran shortly after takeoff, killing all 176 people aboard. The Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 went ...
No, the Boeing 737 that crashed in Iran was not a 737 Max
USA Today - 8 Jan 2020 16:44
Details are scarce about the Ukrainian Boeing 737 that crashed shortly after takeoff in Iran, but this much is certain: It was not a Boeing 737 Max.
'It takes a thick skin to rock a bald head': meet the women embracing hair loss
The Guardian - 8 Jan 2020 08:00
Society often associates femininity with long, flowing locks - but a growing number of women are choosing to celebrate their baldness Barbara Williams didn't get married just to change her name - of course not. But the o...
There is no good reason to go to war with Iran
The Week - 8 Jan 2020 12:55
There is still time to make this stop. On Tuesday night, Iranian forces launched missiles at two U.S. bases in Iraq in response to last week's assassination of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. The move was the latest escalati...
Democratic candidates take measured tone as Iran tensions escalate after attack
ABC News - 8 Jan 2020 05:22
The Democratic presidential contenders are opting to take a measured tone in wake of Iran's retaliation.