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A Painter Resurrects Louisiana's Vanished Creole Culture
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2020 22:36
Andrew LaMar Hopkins celebrates the rich contributions of 19th-Century New Orleans in his folk art style (and drag).
Reducing Fire, and Cutting Carbon Emissions, the Aboriginal Way
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2020 19:26
As blazes rage in southern Australia, Indigenous fire-prevention techniques that have sharply cut destructive bushfires in the north are drawing new attention.
Family claims this 'haunted' Elsa doll simply won't let go
New York Post - 16 Jan 2020 02:34
This family is “haunted” by an Elsa doll that won’t let them go. The Madonia family from Houston, Texas can't seem to get rid of their Elsa doll from "Frozen." Emily Madonia wrote on Facebook that the doll she gave...
Michael Avenatti trying to hide assets from creditors: Prosecutors
ABC News - 16 Jan 2020 00:52
Federal prosecutors are alleging that Michael Avenatti is deeply in debt and trying to shield assets from creditors.
Megxit put Queen Elizabeth II in the role of crisis manager once again
Boston - 16 Jan 2020 02:12
The queen remains firmly in charge -- of both a sprawling, often problematic family and the monarchy.
Minorities report paying higher bank fees than whites
CBSNews - 16 Jan 2020 22:47
More evidence emerges of racial disparity between what bank customers pay in monthly ATM and checking-overdraft fees.
Lev Parnas says Attorney General William Barr was 'basically on the team'
The Week - 16 Jan 2020 05:32
Lev Parnas, the indicted associate of Rudy Giuliani, said that he told Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash that in exchange for information that could discredit the Mueller probe, he would try to stop Firtash's extradition...
Donald Trump Is Promising 'Big Action' on School Prayer to Rally Evangelical Voters
Time - 16 Jan 2020 05:25
Prayer has long been banned in public schools, but the President wants to appeal to his evangelical base
Virginia Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Gun Rally
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2020 04:37
Gov. Ralph Northam said there had been credible threats of violence ahead of a rally that was expected to draw thousands of gun rights advocates to the State Capitol.
Rocky Johnson, Professional Wrestler and Father of Dwayne (the Rock) Johnson, Dies at 75
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2020 05:19
Mr. Johnson battled racism early in his career and later helped train his son, introducing him to the world of professional wrestling years before he became a famous actor.
Giuliani associate: 'President Trump knew exactly what was going on' in Ukraine
USA Today - 16 Jan 2020 04:55
The interview with Lev Parnas comes after House Democrats released new records and evidence.
Japan's environment minister to take paternity leave
Al Jazeera English - 16 Jan 2020 04:53
Shinjiro Koizumi, son of an ex-prime minister, said he hopes to open debate on issue that remains sensitive in Japan.
Bazooka, a 35-pound cat, arrives at North Carolina animal shelter
New York Post - 16 Jan 2020 04:25
This cat is all about body paws-itivity. A 35-pound orange tabby named Bazooka arrived at his new home at a North Carolina animal shelter this week, ABC30 reported. Bazooka made quite the entrance, being carried like roy...
Wisconsin pastor worries some congregation members worship Trump more than Jesus
The Week - 16 Jan 2020 03:56
President Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 by a margin of only .77 percent, and ahead of the November election, Democrats and Republicans are keeping a close eye on the 19 counties that backed former President Barack Obama in...
Morgan Stanley shares soar after Gorman boosts performance targets
Reuters - 16 Jan 2020 16:51
Morgan Stanley lifted its performance goals on Thursday after beating Wall Street estimates by a wide margin, the latest sign that Chief Executive James Gorman's strategic vision for the bank is bearing fruit.
China just agreed to buy $200 billion worth of US goods
CNN - 16 Jan 2020 15:50
China has agreed to buy hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods from the United States as part of their "phase one" trade deal.
United Airlines flight out of Newark suffers apparent engine fire, makes emergency landing
New York Post - 16 Jan 2020 15:42
A United Airlines flight to Los Angeles that took off from Newark Airport on Wednesday night was forced to return and make an emergency landing after an apparent engine fire was caught on camera.
Departing Prince Harry hosts rugby event in possible last royal engagement for a while
USA Today - 16 Jan 2020 15:42
All eyes were on Buckingham Palace for a rugby event hosted by Prince Harry after he and Meghan Markle 'stepped back' as senior royals.
Texas man allegedly called for 'all the black people' to be shot at NJ school
New York Post - 16 Jan 2020 15:42
A college student in Texas who called for "all the black people" to be shot at a New Jersey high school is facing upgraded charges for suggesting the sick stunt, prosecutors said. The comment from Kenneth Petersen, 21, o...
Canadian, UK ministers pay respects to victims of plane downed by Iran
Reuters - 16 Jan 2020 15:32
Foreign ministers from Canada and Britain paid their respects on Thursday to those who died when Iran shot down an airliner last week, ahead of talks between the affected countries to discuss their response.
Russia's Putin confirms Mishustin as new prime minister
Reuters - 16 Jan 2020 15:31
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree appointing Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, shortly after the former head of the tax service won the backing of parliament.
Iran's president Hassan Rouhani says 'no limit' to nuclear enrichment
New York Post - 16 Jan 2020 15:24
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday said that Tehran is now enriching more uranium than before it agreed to the 2015 nuclear accord with world powers. Declaring that there is "no limit" to the Islamic republic's...