| Former FBI chief lashes out at Trump, Republicans Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:57 PM PST  Former FBI director James Comey lashed out at Donald Trump on Monday for telling "lies" and undermining the rule of law, and urged Republicans to stand up to the president. "The FBI's reputation has as taken a big hit because the president of the United States, with his acolytes, has lied about it constantly. In the face of those lies, a whole lot of good people... believe that nonsense," Comey told reporters in the halls of the US Senate.
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| Girl's death shows communication issues on US-Mexico border Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:26 PM PST  Shortly before a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died in U.S. custody, her father signed a form stating that his daughter was in good health. But it's unclear how much the man understood on the form, which was written in English and read to him in Spanish by Border Patrol agents.
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| Chili's Weighs In On North Carolina Election Fraud And Immediately Regrets Decision Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:11 PM PST  Chili's social media department is getting ribbed after it weighed in on North
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| 1000mph Bloodhound SSC record car saved Posted: 17 Dec 2018 06:47 AM PST  British entrepreneur Ian Warhurst has saved the Bloodhound SSC land speed record project after no other investors came forward
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| Former officers charged after leaked video shows them slamming middle school student Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:15 AM PST ![Former officers charged after leaked video shows them slamming middle school student]( "Former officers charged after leaked video shows them slamming middle school student") Former Louisiana officers are facing minor charges after a video surfaced showing a violent encounter with a 14-year-old middle school student.
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| U.S., Taliban Meet in U.A.E. to Discuss Afghanistan Peace Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:51 AM PST  Representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the U.A.E. will also attend the meeting, Zabihullah Mujahed, a spokesman for the militant group, said in a statement released on late Sunday evening. Pakistan has also confirmed that talks will be taking place and hopes the meeting "will end bloodshed in Afghanistan and bring peace to the region," Mohammad Faisal, a foreign ministry spokesman in Islamabad, said on Twitter.
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| The best and worst times to travel for Christmas Posted: 18 Dec 2018 05:32 AM PST  AAA predicts that more than one-third of Americans will travel this holiday season, so knowing the best and worst times for traffic and weather can cut down your trip time.
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| Donald Trump moves to ban bump stocks used in America's worst mass shooting Posted: 18 Dec 2018 08:41 AM PST  Donald Trump has officially moved to to ban bump stocks, the controversial devices that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like automatic firearms. Bump stocks were used by gunman Stephen Paddock who killed 58 people at a music festival in Las Vegas in October last year, the worst mass shooting in modern US history. A senior Justice Department official said bump stocks will be banned from late March next year. Following the Las Vegas shooting the devices became a focal point in the national gun control debate. Paddock rained a hail of bullets from his 32nd-floor Las Vegas hotel room, killing 58 people at a concert. Following the shooting Mr Trump said he would ban the devices. However, opposition from the National Rifle Association prevented a law being passed by Congress. Instead, a regulation was signed by Matthew Whitaker, the acting attorney general, on Tuesday. It will go into effect 90 days after being formally published, which is expected to happen on Friday, the Justice Department official said. In March, Mr Trump said his administration would "ban" the devices, which he said "turn legal weapons into illegal machines." Shortly after his comments the justice department announced it had started the process to amend firearms regulations to define bump stocks as machine guns. That reversed a decision in 2010 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives[ATF] that bump stocks were not machine guns. Since the Las Vegas shooting at least 10 US states have introduced their own restrictions on the devices. Under the new regulation owners of bump stocks will have to surrender them to the ATF, or destroy them, by late March. Paddock was armed with assault weapons, 14 of them fitted with bump stocks which increased their rate of fire. After killing the concert-goers Paddock shot himself dead. The largest maker of bump stocks, Slide Fire Solutions, announced in April that it was going to stop taking orders and shutting down its website.
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| Redacted portions of FBI interview with Michael Flynn released ahead of sentencing Posted: 17 Dec 2018 06:29 PM PST  The documents show that FBI agents interviewed Flynn about his contacts with Russia, including past trips to the country.
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| UN force says Israel-Lebanon border tunnels violate truce Posted: 17 Dec 2018 10:35 AM PST  BEIRUT (AP) — U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon said Monday that two of the four tunnels discovered by Israel and allegedly dug by the Hezbollah militant group cross the border in violation of the cease-fire agreement that ended the 2006 war.
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| Sears to take $443 million in charges arising from store closures Posted: 18 Dec 2018 03:29 PM PST  Bankrupt U.S. retailer Sears Holdings Corp will take a charge of about $443 million arising from store closures, a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday. Total costs related to closing 73 Sears stores and 28 Kmart stores in the third quarter ended Nov. 3 amounted to $229 million, the company said earlier this month. The charges entail markdowns, severance costs and lease termination costs arising from store closures, which the company announced in October, when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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| Search For Missing Colorado Mom Leads Investigators To Fiance's Ranch Posted: 17 Dec 2018 11:00 AM PST  Dozens of state and federal law enforcement officers descended on a rural
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| Fleeing home alone: the migrant children blocked at Mexican border Posted: 17 Dec 2018 11:30 PM PST  Guatemalan children caught in Mexico while trying to migrate into the US, queue before climbing into a minibus at Aurora international airport in Guatemala City. For years, Dora waited impatiently to turn 15, the age her mother had agreed she would be old enough to leave their home in El Salvador – where she suffered physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her grandfather – and head to the US, in search of a new life. "Seeing them leave together … that gave me hope and gave me the courage to finally leave," said Dora, who is now living at a children's shelter in Tijuana, on the border with California.
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| Introducing the 5 Ultimate Smith & Wesson Guns Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:47 AM PST  What would you choose?
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| US accepts Assad staying in Syria -- but won't give aid Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:05 PM PST  James Jeffrey, the US special representative in Syria, said that Assad needed to compromise as he had not yet won the brutal seven-year civil war, estimating that some 100,000 armed opposition fighters remained in Syria. It's not regime change -- we're not trying to get rid of Assad," Jeffrey said at the Atlantic Council, a Washington think tank.
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| To Fund Trump Border Wall, Ally in Congress Floats Selling Bonds Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:25 PM PST  Republican Representative Steven Palazzo of Mississippi is introducing legislation to direct the Treasury Department to issue government savings bonds to pay for a physical barrier between the U.S. and Mexico, one of Trump's signature issues. "This legislation would allow for the patriots of today's era to help support American security in the same way as previous generations," Palazzo said in a statement on the legislation, known as The Border Bonds for America Act. Bonds sold during World War II brought in $185 billion from 85 million Americans, he said.
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| Judge excoriates Trump ex-adviser Flynn, delays Russia probe sentencing Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:43 PM PST ![Judge excoriates Trump ex-adviser Flynn, delays Russia probe sentencing]( "Judge excoriates Trump ex-adviser Flynn, delays Russia probe sentencing") U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan told Flynn, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general and former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, that he had arguably betrayed his country. Sullivan also noted that Flynn had operated as an undeclared lobbyist for Turkey even as he worked on Trump's campaign team and prepared to be his White House national security adviser. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents about his December 2016 conversations with Sergei Kislyak, then Russia's ambassador in Washington, about U.S. sanctions imposed on Moscow by the administration of Trump's Democratic predecessor Barack Obama.
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| The Latest: Car driver charged in North Carolina bus crash Posted: 17 Dec 2018 04:00 PM PST ![The Latest: Car driver charged in North Carolina bus crash]( "The Latest: Car driver charged in North Carolina bus crash") TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The Latest on a North Carolina bus crash that injured 13 students (all times local):
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| Camp Fire Cleanup Workers Fired After Posting Disgraceful Photos Posted: 16 Dec 2018 06:06 PM PST  Three contractors working to clear the devastation left in the wake of the
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| Correction: Vatican-Bulgaria-Macedonia story Posted: 17 Dec 2018 03:22 PM PST  VATICAN CITY (AP) — In a story Dec. 13 about the pope's May travel schedule, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Bulgaria is a former Soviet republic. During the Cold War, Bulgaria was one of the Soviet allies that formed the Warsaw Pact.
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| Japan police investigate cause of blast that hurt 42 Posted: 16 Dec 2018 11:04 PM PST  Japanese police were investigating Monday the cause of a powerful blast that ripped through a restaurant in the country's north overnight, injuring 42 people and damaging surrounding buildings. The explosion in the city of Sapporo on Sunday night started fires and caused the partial collapse of some neighbouring buildings, forcing dozens of residents into shelters, officials said. Numerous customers at the restaurant on the building's first floor said they smelled gas at the time of the explosion, Kyodo News agency reported.
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| Corbyn Proposes No-Confidence Motion in PM May: Brexit Update Posted: 17 Dec 2018 10:19 AM PST  After his office said first that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would propose a no-confidence motion in May -- and then said that he didn't need to because she'd announced a date for a vote -- he has now said he'll propose such a motion immediately. This is a motion of no confidence in May, not in her government, so it's not the type that could potentially trigger a general election. For that reason it has a greater chance of passing, as some Conservatives opposed to May's Brexit strategy might vote for it.
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| Instant Pot’s most popular pressure cooker is on sale for even less than it was last week Posted: 17 Dec 2018 05:17 AM PST ![Instant Pot's most popular pressure cooker is on sale for even less than it was last week]( "Instant Pot's most popular pressure cooker is on sale for even less than it was last week") The Instant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker is the largest version of Instant Pot's most popular pressure cooker, and it costs a hefty $140. It was on sale last week at a $40 discount though, which was a great deal that many of our readers took advantage of. Don't worry if you missed it though, because it turns out you're in luck. Why? Because it's on sale right now with an even bigger $50 discount! And if you don't need all that capacity, the smaller Instant Pot DUO Mini is also on sale right now for just $59.99. Here's what you need to know from the product page: * Duo 8 Quart, the number 1 selling multi-cooker, combines 7 kitchen appliances in 1, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Marker and Warmer, prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support your busy lifestyle * Features 14 Smart Programs - Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Saute/Simmer, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook. Now, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button * Healthy, stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavours, nutrients and aromas within the food * Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time * UL and ULC certified with 10 safety mechanisms to provide you with added assurance, designed to eliminate many common errors * Accessories include stainless steel steam rack with handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, condensation collector and recipe booklet * Power supply: 120V - 60Hz
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| U.S. border agents will not speak to lawmakers about girl's death Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:24 AM PST  Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Tuesday plan to visit the New Mexico patrol station where Jakelin Caal and her father were taken on Dec. 7 to learn more about why she died the next day. Caal's death fueled criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies from Democrats and migrant advocates. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said it showed the dangers of her journey and the family's decision to cross the border illegally.
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| Teacher Raises Money to Buy a Christmas Gift for Every Student at Her School Posted: 18 Dec 2018 08:15 AM PST  An elementary school gym teacher is teaching her students the gift of giving by raising enough money to buy a present for every single student in her New Jersey school.
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| U.S. Intelligence officials frustrated by White House response to Khashoggi killing Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:00 AM PST  And it's not just the White House that may make it tough to act on the intelligence community's findings — the longstanding ties between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia complicate efforts to hold the kingdom accountable.
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| How To See 'Christmas Comet' 46P/Wirtanen With The Naked Eye Posted: 17 Dec 2018 12:11 AM PST  It may not be the star of Bethlehem, but there's a bright green comet passing
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| Terror charges issued in France's Christmas market attack Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:16 AM PST  PARIS (AP) — A man suspected of supplying the gun used in the Christmas market shooting attack that killed five people in Strasbourg has been handed preliminary terror charges, according to a French judicial official close to the investigation.
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| Ask the Captain: Do planes have quirks like cars? Posted: 17 Dec 2018 02:16 PM PST  Pilots fly many different airplanes of the same model within a fleet. While there are some differences, they fly pretty much the same.
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| Vine, HQ Trivia cofounder dead at 34 Posted: 16 Dec 2018 06:24 PM PST  US tech star Colin Kroll, who co-founded Vine and popular gaming app HQ Trivia, was found dead Sunday in New York of an apparent drug overdose. Police found Kroll, 34, unconscious and unresponsive in a bedroom of his Manhattan apartment, a New York police spokesman told NBC television. Kroll co-founded Vine, the popular short-form video service acquired in 2012 by Twitter that is now defunct.
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| Kroger launches Nuro unmanned vehicles to delivery groceries to customers in Arizona Posted: 18 Dec 2018 06:08 AM PST  Through a partnership with Silicon Valley startup Nuro, Kroger will deliver groceries to customers in Scottsdale, Arizona, using driverless vehicles.
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| New Russian barracks on disputed islands draws protest from Japan Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:17 AM PST ![New Russian barracks on disputed islands draws protest from Japan]( "New Russian barracks on disputed islands draws protest from Japan") Russia's Ministry of Defence said it planned to shift troops next week into four housing complexes on two of the four disputed islands, known as the Southern Kurils in Russia and the Northern Territories in Japan. Japan's defense ministry says 3,500 Russian troops are deployed on the two larger islands as part of a military buildup. The news came after the Kremlin said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might visit Russia on Jan. 21 as the two countries step up efforts to defuse the territorial dispute that has prevented them from signing a World War Two peace treaty.
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| Fox News Legal Analyst Warns Trump Of ‘Doomsday’ Scenario In Mueller Probe Posted: 17 Dec 2018 09:41 PM PST  Fox News senior judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano predicted that President
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| Ford unveils chic noise-cancelling kennel just in time for New Year's fireworks Posted: 18 Dec 2018 03:21 AM PST  Ford is taking its Active Noise Control tech out of the car and into a kennel prototype to create a safe place for pets while we celebrate the New Year with fireworks. To kick off Ford's new series of initiatives -- called Interventions -- that apply automotive tech to non-automotive applications, the company unveiled a prototype of a new Quiet Kennel, a place where dogs and their ultra-sensitive hearing can be safe and feel at ease when fireworks or thunder starts sounding. Nearly half of dogs in the UK show signs of fear upon hearing fireworks, the sounds of which can be difficult to muffle even inside a home.
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| Jesuits release list of 89 US priests accused of sex abuse Posted: 17 Dec 2018 01:05 PM PST  Jesuit authorities for 20 US states on Monday released the names of 89 priests with credible allegations of child sexual abuse dating as far back as 1950. The disclosures by the Jesuit provinces of Maryland and USA Midwest are the latest chapter in the ongoing sexual abuse scandal roiling the Catholic Church and come after 153 Jesuits were publicly identified by two other provinces earlier this month. "On behalf of the Midwest Jesuits, I apologize to victim-survivors and their families for the harm and suffering you have endured.
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| We packed tons of flavor into our spinach dip with herbs Posted: 17 Dec 2018 08:18 AM PST  Spinach dip can feel like the responsible, healthy choice on an appetizer buffet but that doesn't mean it has to be bland or boring. For a spinach dip to really taste good, we found that both the ingredients and the method were key.
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| As Ex-Premier Returns, Calls for Sri Lanka Election Grow Louder Posted: 16 Dec 2018 09:40 PM PST  Sirisena on Sunday swore in Wickremesinghe, who he'd abruptly fired on Oct. 26 and replaced with former strongman president Mahinda Rajapaksa. "With the issues we have, I am not sure what guarantee we have that we could go on this journey together," Sirisena told a crowd that included Wickremesinghe and other lawmakers. Analysts believe Sirisena originally appointed Rajapaksa to cash in on his enduring popularity, particularly after a party backed by the former strongman defeated the ruling coalition in local elections earlier this year.
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| Germany Agrees to Compensate Survivors Who Fled From Nazis as Children Posted: 17 Dec 2018 06:31 AM PST  Germany will pay survivors who escaped Nazi Germany as children 2,500 euros, or $2,800.
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| Migrant family who fled tear gas at U.S. border seeks asylum Posted: 17 Dec 2018 09:12 PM PST  The family appeared in a widely circulated photograph taken by Reuters as they fled tear gas thrown by U.S. authorities during a protest at the border last month when some migrants rushed the U.S. fence. Sandra Cordero, from advocacy group Families Belong Together, which accompanied the migrants, said eight unaccompanied minors were being processed for asylum. A system dubbed "metering" limits how many can ask for asylum each day at U.S. ports of entry, leading to months-long waits in Mexico for thousands of migrants fleeing violence in Central America.
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| Robert Mueller Releases Memo On FBI Interview With Michael Flynn Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:02 PM PST  Special counsel Robert Mueller released a memo late Monday summarizing the
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