| Ivanka Trump Says 'Lock Her Up' Doesn't Apply To Her Posted: 28 Nov 2018 04:26 AM PST  Ivanka Trump spoke out on the controversy surrounding her use of private email
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| Right-Wing Conspiracist Laura Loomer Handcuffs Herself To Door Of Twitter's Office Posted: 29 Nov 2018 02:30 PM PST  Far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer handcuffed herself to the front
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| Town forcing man to pay $2,000 a night for Christmas lights Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:55 PM PST  Thomas Apruzzi, of Old Bridge Township, N.J., is refusing to pay thousands of dollars a night for police security at his massive Christmas light display after complaints from neighbors.
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| Every Must-See Debut from the 2018 L.A. Auto Show Posted: 28 Nov 2018 02:30 PM PST |
| Report: Search warrants served at Chicago alderman's office Posted: 29 Nov 2018 03:33 PM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — Federal agents executed search warrants at the City Hall office of a powerful Chicago alderman on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation, the Chicago Tribune reported.
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| Here's how long it takes a Lego head to pass through your body Posted: 28 Nov 2018 02:45 AM PST  Discovering that your kid has swallowed Lego is pretty annoying as a parent, but these researchers did the same thing in the name of science.
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| Hakeem Jeffries Wins Contested House Democratic Caucus Chair Race Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:58 AM PST  WASHINGTON ― In perhaps the most contentious battle for House Democratic
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| Graham Vows to Block GOP Agenda Until CIA Briefs Congress on Khashoggi Murder Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:53 AM PST  Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said Wednesday that he would not support a new government-funding bill or the confirmation of Republican judicial nominees until the CIA is allowed to brief lawmakers on the assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. If that briefing is not given soon, it's gonna be hard for me to vote for any spending bill," Graham told reporters on Capitol Hill. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense James Mattis gave Congress a classified briefing on Khashoggi's assassination at the hands of Saudi agents Wednesday morning, but CIA director Gina Haspel was not present.
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| Trump outsources his Twitter rage to fan and parody accounts Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:20 AM PST  President Trump, who usually composes his own Twitter diatribes, relied on fan accounts and supporters Wednesday morning to attack Hillary Clinton, General Motors, Robert Mueller's investigation and the migrant caravans.
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| Best Bites: Overnight pecan pie french toast Posted: 29 Nov 2018 05:00 AM PST  Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your
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| The Latest: Boeing cites airline error in Indonesian crash Posted: 27 Nov 2018 10:47 PM PST  JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Latest on an investigation into a Lion Air crash on Oct. 29 in Indonesia that killed all 189 people aboard (all times local):
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| An Expert's Opinion on Why Everyone's Favorite 'Colossal Cow' Knickers Is So Big Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:44 AM PST  The Australian steer stands at 6-ft.-4-in.
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| Perfect Zodiac Gifts For Astrology Lovers That Any Sign Will Appreciate Posted: 29 Nov 2018 02:41 PM PST  Celebrate your celestial-consumed cousin, star-obsessed sister, or planet-
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| Wedding Guests Wear Blindfolds In Support Of Bride Who Lost Her Vision Posted: 28 Nov 2018 05:10 PM PST  A bride who lost her eyesight asked her wedding guests to wear blindfolds
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| What The Obamacare Fight Says About Nancy Pelosi Posted: 27 Nov 2018 07:23 PM PST  Nancy Pelosi's bid to become speaker of the House in January, when Democrats
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| Big Senate Majority Rebukes Trump Administration, Saudi Arabia Over Yemen War Posted: 28 Nov 2018 01:27 PM PST  WASHINGTON ― A striking majority of senators voted Wednesday afternoon to move
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| Town threatens to shut down man's Christmas lights Posted: 29 Nov 2018 02:38 AM PST  The town is charging Thomas Apruzzi $2,000 a night for his display, saying the display he's put up for 15 years causes traffic and safety concerns. ABC News' Janai Norman reports.
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| U.S. indicts Iranian hackers responsible for deploying 'SamSam' ransomware Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:17 AM PST ![U.S. indicts Iranian hackers responsible for deploying 'SamSam' ransomware]( "U.S. indicts Iranian hackers responsible for deploying 'SamSam' ransomware") The United States on Wednesday indicted two Iranians for launching a major cyber attack using ransomware known as "SamSam" and sanctioned two others for helping exchange the ransom payments from Bitcoin digital currency into rials. The 34-month long hacking scheme wreaked havoc on hospitals, schools, companies and government agencies, including the cities of Atlanta, Georgia, and Newark, New Jersey, causing over $30 million in losses to victims and allowing the alleged hackers to collect over $6 million in ransom payments. The deployment of the SamSam ransomware represented some of the highest profile cyber attacks on U.S. soil, including one in 2016 that forced Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles to turn away patients and one last year that shut down Atlanta courts and much of its city government.
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| This was the top-selling item online in 33 states at Walmart this Thanksgiving weekend Posted: 29 Nov 2018 11:13 AM PST  Shopping during Thanksgiving weekend pretty much guarantees the best bargains
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| Blast kills 23 outside China factory in Olympic city Posted: 28 Nov 2018 12:55 AM PST  A truck carrying combustible chemicals exploded at the entrance of a chemical factory in a northern Chinese city that will host the 2022 Winter Olympics Wednesday, leaving 23 people dead and 22 others injured, state media and authorities said. The blast ignited other vehicles, leaving charred and smoking remains of trucks and cars scattered on a road as firefighters worked at the scene, according to images posted online by state media. A witness told AFP he heard a "very loud bang" after midnight and saw a field and trucks engulfed in flames outside the factory in Zhangjiakou, a city some 200 kilometres (124 miles) northwest of Beijing.
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| California AG Considering Legal Challenge to Use of Force on Border Posted: 29 Nov 2018 05:27 AM PST  California attorney general Xavier Becerra said Wednesday that his office is "monitoring" the use of force against a caravan of migrants and the possible closure of the southern border and considering filing a legal challenge. "We have been approached by folks who have expressed complaints," Becerra told Reuters in an interview. Becerra, a Democrat and former member of Congress, suggested that president Trump's threat to close the border in response to the influx of central American migrants arriving in caravans might provide a legal avenue to challenge the administration, provided the border closure affects a California resident.
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| 90-year-old woman dies in collision with electric scooter Posted: 28 Nov 2018 11:47 AM PST  A 90-year-old Spanish woman has died after a collision with an electric scooter in what is believed to be the first accident of its kind in the world. Two men were sharing a scooter when they smashed into the woman, who hit her head on the ground and died of her injuries in hospital a few days later. The pair are facing trial for manslaughter. According to the police investigation cited by the Spanish newspaper El País, the two unnamed men were travelling at more than 30 kilometres per hour along a street shared by pedestrians and traffic in the Barcelona suburb of Esplugues de Llobregat. The accident, which was not reported at the time, occurred in August. Last month a 40-year-old woman was killed in Sabadell, near Barcelona, when she fell off the electric scooter she was using and was run over by a truck. The exponential growth of electric scooters in cities in Spain and elsewhere has promoted debate about their safety and where they should be allowed to circulate. Out-of-date laws meant for non-motorised scooters mean that in Madrid, for example, they can be ridden on the pavement, although the city council is drawing up plans to restrict their use. In Barcelona a taxi driver videoed a teenage couple riding on a scooter at 50 miles an hour, presumably after manipulating the device to raise its maximum speed. Spain's interior minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, said in October that traffic rules must be changed to protect "especially vulnerable" road users, noting that this year would be the first on record in which pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists' deaths would outnumber those of drivers. British law already bans E-scooters and several towns and cities in California have ordered the vehicles off the streets. Hire-scooter company Bird has filed a lawsuit against Beverley Hills, following one such ban in the well-heeled neighbourhood.
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| Border Patrol's Use Of Tear Gas On Civilians Is A Grim Warning About America's Future Posted: 28 Nov 2018 11:14 AM PST  You've already seen the photo: A woman on the U.S.-Mexico border grips two
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| Senate Panel Delays Vote On Trump's Pick To Lead ICE Over Tweet Critical Of President Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:11 AM PST  President Donald Trump's newest pick to lead Immigration and Customs
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| 3 Filipino police guilty of teen's murder in brutal drug war Posted: 29 Nov 2018 04:45 PM PST  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine court found three police officers guilty on Thursday of killing a student they alleged was a drug dealer, in the first known such conviction under the president's deadly crackdown on drugs.
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| Twitter suspends account it says impersonated Russia's Putin Posted: 28 Nov 2018 05:15 PM PST ![Twitter suspends account it says impersonated Russia's Putin]( "Twitter suspends account it says impersonated Russia's Putin") Twitter Inc said on Wednesday that it suspended an account for impersonating Russian President Vladimir Putin on the social media platform. "We suspended @putinRF_eng for impersonation based on a valid report we received from Russian officials," Twitter said on Wednesday. Twitter spokesman Ian Plunkett said in an email that the suspended account was not affiliated with Putin.
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| China orders halt to baby gene-editing activities: state TV Posted: 28 Nov 2018 04:22 PM PST  China's science ministry has ordered that people involved in the controversial baby gene-editing experiment halt their activities, a government official told state media Thursday. The ministry "firmly opposes the baby gene-editing incident and has already demanded that the relevant organisation suspend the scientific activities of relevant personnel," a ministry official said, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The National Health Commission is investigating the claims.
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| Europe rebuffs Ukrainian calls for action in Russia standoff Posted: 29 Nov 2018 09:38 AM PST  European leaders rebuffed calls from Ukraine for greater support against Russia on Thursday, after Kiev urged NATO to send ships into waters disputed with Moscow. German Chancellor Angela Merkel asked Kiev to be "sensible" following the request from President Petro Poroshenko, just hours after the European Union failed to agree to threaten new sanctions against Moscow. Kiev has called on Western allies to back expressions of support with concrete action after Russian forces on Sunday seized three Ukrainian ships off the coast of Crimea.
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| The best Christmas tree skirts Posted: 28 Nov 2018 04:43 AM PST  Anyone who takes more than a passing interest in their Christmas decorations will know that decking your tree with lights and baubles just won't cut it these days. For good taste dictates we must all buy a Christmas tree skirt to sit over the base of our indoor Spruce if we want to create the perfect winter wonderland. And while it is annoying to have one more thing to add to the list at this busy time of year, you can relax because we've taken the hard work out of it for you. Read on to discover our top ten tree skirts which will not only hide unattractive wires, but which will provide a lovely base on which to display all your Christmas presents. Tree-mendous tree skirts for 2018 1. Wicker Christmas Tree Skirt in White £45, The White Company Wicker Christmas Tree Skirt in White Credit: The White Company Understated and elegant; what else would you expect from a Christmas tree skirt by the White Company? Woven from wicker in a soft shade of white (naturally), it'll add some rustic charm to your festive decorations. 2. Hessian Christmas Tree Skirt £10, Matalan Hessian Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: Matalan A bargain at only £10, Matalan's hessian version features a reindeer and snowflake design and will drape beautifully over your tree stand. 3. Grey Faux Fur Christmas Tree Skirt £17.99, Very Grey Faux Fur Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: Very This super soft faux fur tree skirt will work with most Yuletide colour schemes and we like the Merry Christmas and snowflake embroidery too. 4. Chi Chi Moi Chunky Knitted Pom Pom Christmas Tree Skirt £125, Not On The High Street Chi Chi Moi Chunky Knitted Pom Pom Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: Not On The High Street As Christmas tree skirts go, this has got to be the cutest. Crocheted from chunky wool yarn and featuring multi-coloured pom poms, it's one for those with a quirky sense of style. 5. John Lewis & Partners Felt Snowman Christmas Tree Skirt £15, John Lewis & Partners John Lewis & Partners Felt Snowman Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: John Lewis & Partners If it's all about the children in your household and much less about a dreamy aesthetic then opt for this merry little number from John Lewis & Partners. In bright red and featuring a friendly snowman, they'll love seeing it get covered as the presents pile up. 6. Peppermint Fizz Personalised Burlap Christmas Tree Skirt From £24, Etsy Peppermint Fizz Personalised Burlap Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: Etsy Make it all about you lot with a burlap tree skirt customised with your family name. A great little heirloom that can be passed down the generations. 7. Taylor & Brown Rattan Wicker Christmas Tree Skirt £18.39, Amazon Taylor & Brown Rattan Wicker Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: Amazon A practical but stylish large covering for the base of your tree. This square rattan skirt is great for hiding all those ugly light cables and adapter plugs. 8. LED Lights Christmas Tree Skirt £41.99, Wayfair LED Lights Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: Wayfair If you're all about the sparkle at Christmas then you'll agree you just can't have too many lights. So we recommend investing in this tree skirt from Wayfair. Made from a neutral grey felt it features 80 LED star lights so your decorations are sure to be the twinkliest of them all. 9. Faux Fur Christmas Tree Skirt £8.96, Amazon Faux Fur Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: Amazon A cosy way to dress the bottom of your tree, this faux fur skirt will look gorgeous piled high with exciting gifts. 10. Sudha Pennathur Beaded Velvet Christmas Tree Skirt £600, Harrods Sudha Pennathur Beaded Velvet Christmas Tree Skirt Credit: Harrods Now this is for trees that really deserve the best. Made from luxe velvet and intricately embroidered with glittering beads, Sudha Pennathur's Christmas tree skirt is the ultimate in festive extravagance. For more Christmas features and gift guides, see www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas
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| 43 Hilarious Tweets That Sum Up Shopping At Costco Posted: 28 Nov 2018 02:45 AM PST  For fans of Costco, nothing compares to the wonder of endless free samples,
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| Mandatory evacuations underway in California due to mudslides Posted: 29 Nov 2018 12:52 PM PST  Burn areas face flash flood warnings in the first round of rain.
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| Trump Administration May Reshape Next Federal Climate Report: EPA Chief Posted: 28 Nov 2018 02:48 PM PST  Environmental Protection Agency acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler said
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| 7 of the Best Snow Tires You Can Fit for Winter Driving Posted: 28 Nov 2018 07:18 AM PST |
| Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Michael Cohen’s New Guilty Plea Posted: 29 Nov 2018 03:24 PM PST  It's been nearly eight months since the FBI raided Michael Cohen's New York
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| Russia blocks Ukrainian Azov Sea ports: minister Posted: 29 Nov 2018 02:38 AM PST  Two Ukrainian Azov Sea ports, Berdyansk and Mariupol, are effectively under blockade by Russia as vessels are being barred from leaving and entering, Ukraine's infrastructure minister, Volodymyr Omelyan, said on Thursday. Overall, 35 vessels have been prevented from carrying out normal operations and only vessels moving towards Russian ports on the Azov Sea are permitted entry, he said on Facebook.
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| 29 hurt in suicide blast in Cameroon's Far North: security sources Posted: 28 Nov 2018 02:38 AM PST  Yaoundé (AFP) - At least 29 people were wounded Wednesday when a women bomber blew herself up in a border town in Cameroon's Far North, a region frequently hit by Boko Haram jihadists, security sources said. "A suicide bomber blew herself up this morning in Amchide" on the Nigerian border, a regional security source said, speaking on condition of anonymity and giving a toll of 29 wounded. A once-bustling trade hub, in 2014 Amchide was thrust into the forefront of a major battle between Cameroonian troops and Boko Haram militants who held the nearby Nigerian town of Banki for several months.
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| British Teenager Charged Over Assault of 15-Year-Old Syrian Refugee Posted: 28 Nov 2018 05:07 AM PST  A video of the incident, which took place on October 25, has circulated widely on social media
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| Nancy Pelosi looks poised to survive key test – but will victory be enough? Posted: 28 Nov 2018 08:31 AM PST  Nancy Pelosi supporters believe she is on a narrow path back to power. Democrats are poised to nominate Nancy Pelosi for House speaker in a a secret, closed-door ballot on Wednesday that will serve as a critical test of her political power amid an effort to topple the senior party leader. Despite a vocal resistance, Pelosi is running unopposed for the post and is expected to easily win a majority of her caucus.
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| Miguel And Nazanin Mandi Wed In 'Unforgettable' Day Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:37 AM PST  Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Miguel has married his longtime girlfriend,
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| Twitter Users Hurl The Holly After Trump Is Hailed For Bringing ‘Christmas Back’ Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:02 PM PST  Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke saluted President Donald Trump on Wednesday
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