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Remains of Ukrainian plane crash victims return home to Kiev
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 03:45
The remains of 11 people killed in the Iranian missile strike that brought down a Ukrainian jetliner were returned to Kiev on Sunday. The flag-draped coffins were met by family members of the victim's and Ukraine's presi...
Democrats Seek More Testimony and Evidence for Impeachment Trial
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2020 04:50
Even as the Senate prepares for the substantive start of the proceedings against President Trump, there are big unanswered questions. Here are some of them.
Buttigieg embraces moderate message in days before Iowa caucuses
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 17:04
He's emphasizing the importance of building a broad coalition and emphasizing the importance of unity two weeks away from the caucuses.
See golf-ball sized hail and birds fall out of the sky in Australia
CNN - 20 Jan 2020 16:44
Parts of southeastern Australia are being pelted by golf ball-sized hailstones -- less than 24 hours after the region was hit by massive dust storms.
GOP senators remain divided over calling witnesses as Trump's impeachment hearing looms
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 03:40
With the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump set to begin in the coming days, Republicans remain divided on the subject of calling for witnesses. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to introduce a resolut...
Two Iraqi policemen, two protesters killed as anti-government unrest resumes
Reuters - 20 Jan 2020 16:49
Four Iraqis including two police officers were killed and scores were wounded in Baghdad and other cities on Monday in clashes with security forces, medical and security sources said, as anti-government unrest resumed af...
Two dead, 15 wounded after gunman opens fire on line outside bar
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 16:38
Motive unknown; lounge was holding celebration of Kansas City Chiefs victory that sent them to Super Bowl.
Man facing execution for Florida girl's murder is innocent, accomplice claims
New York Post - 20 Jan 2020 03:25
Two men were convicted of stabbing to death a 14-year-old girl inFlorida35 years ago, but now one says the other — who faces execution — is innocent, according to a report Sunday. The new twist comes in the case of S...
Gunman kills two Hawaii police officers, dies in house fire: local media
Reuters - 20 Jan 2020 04:07
Two Hawaii police officers were fatally shot on Sunday by a man who authorities believe later died in his home after he set it on fire in a quiet neighborhood not far from Oahu's busy Waikiki Beach, officials and local m...
Governor: 2 police officers die after Hawaii shooting
Boston - 20 Jan 2020 05:05
Hawaii's governor says two police officers have died after a shooting in Honolulu on Sunday
Thousands descend on gun rights rally in Virginia
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 03:50
People are on edge in Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday night as thousands of Second Amendment advocates -- plus militia members and neo-Nazis -- descend on the state capitol for a gun rights rally. Police are locking down t...
Mentioning Trump and K.K.K. in Same Sentence, Biden Condemns Hate
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2020 03:30
On his first campaign stop for the Martin Luther King holiday in South Carolina, Joe Biden denounced the president in some of his strongest language yet.
The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Martin Luther King Day
USA Today - 20 Jan 2020 17:42
This Martin Luther King Day, you can get great discounts on top-rated products like Gravity Blankets, iRobot Roombas, travel mugs, and more at Amazon.
Stanford University student found dead in on-campus frat house
New York Post - 20 Jan 2020 16:44
A Stanford University student was found dead in an on-campus fraternity house — though foul play does not appear to be a factor, according to new reports. The Santa Clara Sheriff's Office found the male sophomore's bod...
Trump's approval rating holds steady ahead of impeachment trial
New York Post - 20 Jan 2020 16:24
President Trump’s job approval numbers are holding steady as his impeachment trial in the Senate is about to get underway, according to a new poll released on Monday. Forty-four percent of Americans approve of the job ...
Virus spreads to more Chinese cities, President Xi says containment is priority
Reuters - 20 Jan 2020 16:15
An outbreak of a new coronavirus has spread to more Chinese cities, including the capital Beijing and Shanghai, national and local authorities confirmed on Monday, and a fourth case has been reported beyond China's borde...
China confirms spread of coronavirus as new cases surge
Reuters - 20 Jan 2020 05:06
An outbreak of a new coronavirus in China has spread to more cities, Chinese authorities said on Monday, as the number of patients tripled and a third person died, stoking concerns about the containment of the virus.
Democrats navigate sensitive gender politics as voting nears
ABC News - 20 Jan 2020 04:51
They try to balance support for women against concerns of a political blowback,
Britain's Prince Harry expresses 'great sadness' at royal split
Al Jazeera English - 20 Jan 2020 04:47
The new arrangement was reached on Saturday after crisis talks on couple's wish to step back from official engagements.
Canadian military mobilized to help Newfoundland dig out
ABC News - 20 Jan 2020 04:45
Monster blizzard paralyzed parts of the province with record-breaking snowfall,
The children's storyteller helping Taiwan sort fact from fiction
Al Jazeera English - 20 Jan 2020 04:07
Concerns about disinformation, particularly from mainland China, have grown since Tsai Ing-wen first took power in 2016.
Prince Harry explains decision to step back from royal duties
CBSNews - 20 Jan 2020 04:00
"It brings me great sadness that it has come to this," the 35-year-old said in an emotional speech Sunday night.