| Susan Collins Never Had An Actual Deal On Taxes Posted: 08 Dec 2017 10:26 AM PST  WASHINGTON ― Before she voted for the Senate version of the Republican tax bill, Sen. Susan Collins saw that Congress would soon be passing separate spending deals, and she had demands.
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| 'Day of Rage' erupts in Mideast after Trump's Jerusalem decision Posted: 07 Dec 2017 12:11 AM PST  Protests erupt throughout the Mideast in response to President Trump's decision to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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| Bernie Sanders thinks Trump should consider resigning over sexual misconduct Posted: 07 Dec 2017 08:15 AM PST  Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders thinks that President Trump should think about resigning over the sexual assault allegations against him.
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| Former Cop Acquitted Of Fatally Shooting Unarmed Man Who Begged For His Life Posted: 08 Dec 2017 09:49 AM PST  After a former Arizona cop this week was acquitted of murder in the shooting death of an unarmed man, officials released video of the victim's final moments.
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| White House Schedules Medical Exam For Trump Posted: 07 Dec 2017 12:40 PM PST  Rachel Maddow notes Donald Trump's unusually slurred speech during his Jerusalem announcement yesterday and reports on the White House announcing that Trump will have a medical exam in January with the results to be made public.
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| Secret scholar who battled Islamic State goes public Posted: 07 Dec 2017 03:08 PM PST  His mother didn't know that "her Omar" had been working as an undercover historian, documenting atrocities committed by the Islamic State group inside Mosul. But she wasn't totally surprised when her son told her his secret.
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| Unrest erupts in Mideast after Trump's Jerusalem decision Posted: 07 Dec 2017 08:17 AM PST  Violent clashes erupted in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Thursday as Palestinians protested President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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| Luxury LA mansions threatened as fierce California wildfires rage Posted: 07 Dec 2017 01:30 AM PST  Local emergency officials warned of powerful winds on Thursday that will feed wildfires raging in Los Angeles, threatening multi-million dollar mansions with blazes that have already forced more than 200,000 people to flee. "As expected winds have increased dramatically," Cal Fire, the agency responsible for fire protection in the state, said on Twitter. High winds caused another wave of wildfires to erupt on Tuesday night, including one in Los Angeles' affluent Bel-Air neighborhood.
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| This Church Banner Perfectly Captures How Progressive Christians Feel Right Now Posted: 07 Dec 2017 10:05 AM PST  An Episcopal church is causing a stir in Washington, D.C., after putting up banners that attempt to capture the mood of many progressive Christians in the nation's capital.
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| Former Priest Convicted In Decades-Old Beauty Queen Slaying Posted: 08 Dec 2017 02:25 PM PST  A former Catholic priest has been found guilty in the death of a South Texas beauty queen nearly 60 years ago.
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| Carrie Fisher's BFF Dog Has A Perfectly Adorable Cameo In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Posted: 07 Dec 2017 12:22 AM PST  "Star Wars" fans know that Carrie Fisher never went far without her beloved French bulldog, Gary Fisher.
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| Al Franken resigns: Yahoo Newsroom readers' strong reactions Posted: 07 Dec 2017 12:11 PM PST  "What kind of fool blames others for his own failure?" "A disgraced unfunny democrat...a perfect resume for SNL and/or Colbert!" Al Franken announced Thursday that in the "coming weeks" he would be resigning from the Senate. Yahoo Newsroom readers couldn't wait to weigh in, sharing their strong reactions. Franken's resignation comes on the heels of a series of allegations from women accusing him of sexual harassment and misconduct. He has argued that not all the allegations are true, and he believes an ethics committee investigation would find him innocent. Franken said Thursday, "This decision is not about me. It is about the people of Minnesota." What do you think? Did Franken do the right thing? Is he setting an example? Who will fall next? Join the conversation in Yahoo Newsroom.
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| China Claims to Have Developed a Radical New Stealth Technology for Its Submarines Posted: 08 Dec 2017 06:55 AM PST  Unlike a conventional propulsor design—which is turned by a mechanical drive shaft—China's rim-driven system is powered by an electrical motor embedded in the propulsor's shroud. Thus, if the Chinese have managed to successfully develop a rim-driven pumpjet propulsor that works in a real world operational setting, it would be a significant development. It would mean that the PLAN is making genuine progress in developing novel submarine technologies and that it is starting to catch up.
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| Genes linked to homosexuality discovered by scientists Posted: 07 Dec 2017 08:57 AM PST  Genes linked to homosexuality have been discovered by scientists in the biggest ever study into the genetic basis for sexual orientation. For the first time, researchers looked at the complete genome - a person's entire DNA code - for more than 1,000 gay men and compared it to genetic data from a similar number of heterosexual males. They discovered that DNA was different for gay and straight men around the genes SLITRK5 and SLITRK6. SLITRK6 is an important gene for brain development, and is particularly active in a region of the brain which includes the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is crucial for producing the hormones which control sex drive, and previous studies have shown parts of it are up to 34 per cent larger in gay men. The researchers, from North Shore University Health System's Research Institute, in Illinois, US, also discovered differences in the TSHR gene, which is linked to the thyroid, another area which has previously been associated with sexual orientation. "Because sexuality is an essential part of human life – for individuals and society – it is important to understand the development and expression of human sexual orientation," said lead author Dr Alan Sanders. "The goal of this study was to search for genetic underpinnings of male sexual orientation, and thus ultimately increase our knowledge of biological mechanisms underlying sexual orientation. "What we have accomplished is a first step for genome wide study on the trait, and we hope that subsequent larger studies will further illuminate its genetic contributions." The genes were linked to regions of the brain previously linked to sexuality, and the thyroid Participants in the study were rated for sexual orientation based on their self-reported sexual identity and sexual feelings. Men were asked to provide DNA by blood or saliva samples that were then genotyped and analysed. Although previous studies have pointed to a genetic predisposition for homosexuality, it is the first time researchers have studied the entire genome of individuals and so is the most comprehensive assessment of the genetic basis of sexuality ever undertaken. However British experts said more work was needed before it was possible to identify 'gay genes' because the genetic differences could point to other traits shared by the homosexual respondents. For example the variations may simply predispose people to be more open or candid about their lives. British experts warned that the gene differences may simply be linked to social traits, such as being more open, and more willing to take part in a survey about their sexual orientation Credit: Andrew Fox Prof Robin Lovell-Badge, Group Leader at The Francis Crick Institute, said: "The topic of this paper is important if we are to learn more about the influence of genes on aspects of our behaviour, but this is one that is notoriously difficult to study. "Even if a gene variant does show some correlation with sexual orientation, this does not mean that the gene is in any way responsible for being gay – it just means it has some association with a trait that is more likely to found in the relatively few people involved as subjects in the study. "This could be better social awareness or being brave enough to acknowledge that they are in a minority." Gil McVean, Professor of Statistical Genetics at the University of Oxford, also added: "Sexuality is likely influenced by many different factors, including environment, experience and, likely, some aspects of innate biological variation. "I can see no major implications of this work or how it could be useful in the future. "The genetic effects are far too weak to be of any predictive or diagnostic value. All biology – including the origins of sexuality – is interesting at some level, but I see no direct applications of such research." The research was published in the journal Scientific Reports.
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| Roy Moore Believes America Was Great During Slavery. Twitter Users Detonate. Posted: 07 Dec 2017 06:16 PM PST  GOP Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore stunned some listeners when he said he thought America was "great" during the era of slavery.
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| Everyone's sharing this video of a man saving a rabbit from the California wildfires Posted: 07 Dec 2017 09:28 AM PST  Destructive wildfires have torn across thousands of acres in Southern California since Monday night, destroying homes, forcing evacuations, and displacing thousands of residents as a result. In the days since, nightmarish photos and videos of three massive wildfires in the Los Angeles area have been widely circulated. On Thursday morning, one video in particular seems to have struck a chord for its sweetness: A brief clip that appears to show an unnamed man rescuing a rabbit from the blaze in Ventura County. SEE ALSO: Wildfires lead to hellish scenes for Los Angeles commuters The man in the clip from RMG News (shared on Twitter by ABC News) reportedly declined to share his story on camera. (It should go without saying that getting this close to a wildfire is extremely dangerous and not recommended.) Per CNN, more than 110,000 Southern California residents have been forced to evacuate their homes as the fires spread. Thursday in particular looks to be a potentially devastating day for the area, with exceptionally strong winds and extreme dry air. The Storm Prediction Center estimates that Thursday's conditions will affect 9.5 million people. As Mashable reported, powerful Santa Ana winds have enabled wildfire to move quickly across hundreds of thousands of acres of land, and may continue to do so into Saturday. WATCH: California wildfire victims returning to their destroyed homes is absolutely heart-wrenching
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| Wildlife Gathers To Eat Thousands Of Pounds Of Feed During Louisiana Snowfall Posted: 08 Dec 2017 02:51 PM PST  Wildlife Gathers To Eat Thousands Of Pounds Of Feed During Louisiana Snowfall
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| 6 students at New York college arrested in hazing probe Posted: 07 Dec 2017 04:37 PM PST  BROCKPORT, N.Y. (AP) — Members of an unrecognized fraternity at a state college tortured a rat as part of illegal hazing that occurred inside the group's house, according to police who announced charges against nine men on Thursday.
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| White House slams 'ridiculous' Trump health questions Posted: 07 Dec 2017 11:36 AM PST  Press secretary Sarah Sanders called questions about President Trump slurring his words in a speech Wednesday "ridiculous" and said he will have a checkup at Walter Reed early next year, with results to be shared with the public.
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| Net Neutrality Supporters At NYC Verizon Store: 'We Cannot Let Them Have The Net' Posted: 08 Dec 2017 10:04 AM PST  From a block away, you could hear the chanting: "No, no, FCC, we want net neutrality!"; "Pai, Pai, you can't hide.
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| Man Says He's The Famous Rabbit Rescuer, But Some Have Doubts Posted: 08 Dec 2017 10:57 AM PST  An unidentified man was widely hailed as a hero — and occasionally reprimanded as foolish — after being filmed plucking a rabbit from the side of a highway while fleeing a Southern California wildfire.
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| Novator 9M729: The Russian Missile that Broke INF Treaty's Back? Posted: 07 Dec 2017 04:51 PM PST  What you need to know. Novator 9M729: The Russian Missile that Broke INF Treaty's Back? The United States has revealed which Russian cruise missile Washington believes is in violation of the landmark 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty. Speaking at the Wilson Center on November 29, National Security Council official Christopher Ford revealed that the weapon is in fact the Novator 9M729—which carries the NATO designation of SSC-8.
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| Seth Meyers Goes After Kellyanne Conway For Absurd Al Franken Criticism Posted: 08 Dec 2017 01:48 AM PST  Seth Meyers called out Kellyanne Conway on "Late Night" Thursday after the White House counselor criticized Democratic leaders in Congress for their handling of sexual harassment allegations against Sen. Al Franken's (D-Minn.).
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| Pelosi says Democrats will not back short-term funding bill on Thursday Posted: 07 Dec 2017 12:28 PM PST  U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday her party would not support a short-term funding bill being brought up for a vote later in the day because it did not include any key Democratic priorities. Pelosi said Democrats were seeking funding for fighting opioid addiction, veterans, the children's health program, community health centers, disaster funding and a solution for young undocumented immigrants to the United States. If a short-term funding measure is not approved by the Republican-led Congress and signed by Republican President Donald Trump, all but the most essential parts of the federal government will shut down.
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| 57 Holiday Jell-O Shots That Will Get Your Holiday Party LIT Posted: 08 Dec 2017 02:44 PM PST |
| Family Dog Mauls Little Girl's Elf On The Shelf, ER Staff Work Their Magic Posted: 07 Dec 2017 06:25 AM PST  When a Florida hospital manager's dog mauled her young daughter's Elf on the Shelf, she called on her colleagues to save the day.
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| Elderly man fights off intruders, fatally shoots one of them Posted: 08 Dec 2017 01:47 PM PST  ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — An 84-year-old Pennsylvania man fatally shot a home intruder and successfully fought off another early Friday, police said.
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| Greece and Turkey agree to disagree during landmark Erdogan visit Posted: 07 Dec 2017 08:36 AM PST  Greece and Turkey on Thursday agreed to work on confidence-boosting measures after a rocky start to a landmark two-day state visit to Athens by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan, making the first visit to Greece by a Turkish head of state in 65 years, had earlier angered his hosts with talk of revising borders and complaints about Greece's treatment of its Muslim minority. "We agreed to resume talks on confidence-building and security measures," Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said at a news conference after a long meeting with Erdogan.
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| Honey Boo Boo's 17-Year-Old Sister Pumpkin Welcomes First Child Posted: 08 Dec 2017 01:58 PM PST  Reality TV treasure Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thomson is now an aunt.
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| The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week Posted: 08 Dec 2017 08:31 AM PST  Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways.
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| Obama invokes Hitler's rise in stark warning to America Posted: 07 Dec 2017 01:40 AM PST  Barack Obama has warned of the fragility of American democracy, making reference to the rise of Nazi Germany in the 1930s. "We have to tend to this garden of democracy or else things could fall apart quickly," Mr Obama said. "That's what happened in Germany in the 1930s which, despite the democracy of the Weimar Republic and centuries of high-level cultural and scientific achievements, Adolph Hitler rose to dominate," he said, according to newspaper Crain's Chicago Business.
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| 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Posted: 07 Dec 2017 02:15 PM PST  The first fruit of a turnaround plan.
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| Scott Pruitt's Plan To Outsource Part Of EPA Overhaul To Automaker Raises Concerns Posted: 07 Dec 2017 03:57 PM PST  The Environmental Protection Agency plans to work with Toyota Motor Corporation to overhaul internal management practices at the agency, Administrator Scott Pruitt said Thursday.
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| Special Report: How Monsanto's GM cotton sowed trouble in Africa Posted: 08 Dec 2017 06:03 AM PST  By Joe Bavier BOBO-DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso (Reuters) - In 2000, farmers in Burkina Faso, Africa's top cotton grower, were desperate. U.S. seeds and pesticide company Monsanto proposed an answer: a genetically modified strain of cotton called Bollgard II, which it had already introduced in America and was marketing worldwide. GM was established in large-scale farming in South Africa, but not among the smallholders who produce most African cotton.
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| Mike Pence's Cat, Pickle, Has Died Posted: 07 Dec 2017 11:39 PM PST  Vice President Mike Pence and his family are mourning the loss of their 16-year-old cat, Pickle.
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| The Latest: Parents of murder suspect appear in court Posted: 07 Dec 2017 09:30 AM PST  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on the parents of a Florida man suspected in the killings of four people refusing to answer investigators' questions (all times local):
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| Syria opposition under pressure to accept Assad for now Posted: 07 Dec 2017 02:49 AM PST  Syrian opposition negotiators in Geneva receive a steady stream of visitors, all bearing the same request: freeze the demand that President Bashar al-Assad resign as a precondition for a peace deal. Some in the opposition say flexibility on Assad's fate is not a viable option to break the stalemate.
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| John Lewis Won't Attend Civil Rights Museum Opening Because Trump Is Going Posted: 07 Dec 2017 12:55 PM PST  Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) said he will not attend the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on Saturday because President Donald Trump's "attendance and hurtful policies are an insult to the people portrayed" in the museum.
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| Hackers Steal $70 Million in Bitcoin Posted: 08 Dec 2017 12:44 PM PST  In a theft on the cryptocurrency-mining service NiceHash, hackers made off with nearly $70 million worth of Bitcoin.
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| Judge sides with Tesla, slams dealer association in Missouri Posted: 07 Dec 2017 06:00 AM PST  Since Tesla began selling electric cars directly to customers throughout the U.S., the electric-vehicle maker has had to play franchise-law whack-a-mole in multiple state courts. On Tuesday, Tesla scored a decisive victory when the Missouri Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's ruling that would have left Tesla without a state dealer license. In the court's ruling, the judge criticized the tactics of the Missouri Auto Dealers Association, Tesla's opponent.
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| 3 Members Of Trump Panel Warn Of Voter Fraud To Influential Conservative Group Posted: 07 Dec 2017 05:05 PM PST  NASHVILLE — Three members of President Donald Trump's voter fraud commission raised alarms about allegedly widespread voter fraud and poked at a popular voting reform on Thursday, while speaking before one of the country's most powerful conservative groups.
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| Ford Motor Company (F), General Motors (GM) Watching Subprime Auto Market Posted: 08 Dec 2017 05:37 AM PST ![Ford Motor Company (F), General Motors (GM) Watching Subprime Auto Market]( "Ford Motor Company (F), General Motors (GM) Watching Subprime Auto Market") The stocks of auto giants Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and General Motors Company ( GM) are trading at some of the lowest earnings multiples in the stock market on fears that an auto industry downturn is imminent. According to the report, the percentage of total auto loans going to subprime borrowers with credit scores below 620 is 10.7 percent, its lowest level since 2012. "For some time now, the story has been focused incorrectly on the rise in subprime lending," Experian senior director of automotive finance Melinda Zabritski says.
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| Ryan Zinke Spent $6,250 On A Helicopter So He Could Ride Horses With Mike Pence Posted: 07 Dec 2017 10:18 PM PST  Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke spent thousands of dollars in taxpayer money to use government helicopters to travel to and from Washington, D.C., this summer, including a round-trip flight to meet Vice President Mike Pence for an afternoon horseback ride, according to a report by Politico.
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| Oklahoma Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Deaf Man Will Not Face Criminal Charges Posted: 08 Dec 2017 01:52 PM PST  The Oklahoma City District Attorney said the shooting was "lawful"
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