| Trump starts withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, claims victory Posted: 19 Dec 2018 02:15 PM PST  President Donald Trump has begun what will be a total withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, declaring on Wednesday they have succeeded in their mission to defeat Islamic State and were no longer needed in the country. A decision to pull out completely, confirmed by U.S. officials, coincides with the roughly 2,000 U.S. troops finishing up a campaign to retake territory once held by Islamic State militants.
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| In ‘disgust,’ judge threatens Flynn with prison, but delays sentencing Posted: 18 Dec 2018 01:20 PM PST  The sentencing for former national security adviser Michael T. Flynn, scheduled for Tuesday morning, was unexpectedly postponed after a federal judge said Flynn's conduct left him with "disgust," and indicated he was considering a prison sentence — even though prosecutors had recommended no jail time for the retired three-star general. Flynn's admitted crime of lying to the FBI while occupying a top post in the Trump administration, and his acceptance of a six-figure lobbying contract from a foreign government while serving as a national security adviser to Trump during the campaign "undermines everything this flag stands for," Judge Emmet Sullivan lectured the defendant in a blunt tirade that startled the packed courtroom. Former national security adviser Michael Flynn arrives for sentencing hearing at U.S. District Court in Washington.
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| EU implements Brexit 'no deal' contingency plans Posted: 19 Dec 2018 09:34 AM PST  The European Union on Wednesday adopted backup plans to protect air transport and financial markets in the event Britain leaves without a Brexit deal in 100 days. EU officials insist the measures would not mean Britain can quit the union painlessly, but that it is important for "time-limited" measures to "mitigate" the harm. "The best, if you talk in terms of the economy and avoiding disruptions, is to stay within the EU," European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis told reporters.
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| DIY Christmas gifts: Make a mini cranberry bread loaf Posted: 18 Dec 2018 07:13 AM PST  When it comes to homemade Christmas food gifts, these mini cranberry bread loaves take the cake!
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| Carnival Says a Passenger Is Missing From a Ship Currently in Mexico Posted: 18 Dec 2018 09:22 AM PST  Authorities are searching for a man who went missing from a cruise ship bound for Mexico.
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| Congressman to appeal ruling on Maine's new voting system Posted: 17 Dec 2018 07:22 PM PST  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin on Monday announced he's continuing his effort to have Maine's new election system used for the first time in a congressional race declared unconstitutional.
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| Forget Concrete, Trump's Border Wall Will Be 'Artistically Designed Steel Slats' Posted: 18 Dec 2018 06:36 PM PST  President Donald Trump wants Americans to know his U.S.-Mexico border wall
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| U.S.-Taliban talks focus on Afghan ceasefire Posted: 18 Dec 2018 10:33 AM PST  The meeting in Abu Dhabi is at least the third time that U.S. special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has met Taliban representatives as diplomatic efforts to end the 17-year war have intensified this year. Taliban officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the U.S. delegation was pressing for a six-month truce as well as an agreement to name Taliban representatives to a future caretaker government. In a statement issued late on Tuesday, the Taliban said the talks had mainly concentrated on the "U.S. occupation", adding: "Nothing about interim government, ceasefire, election or other internal issues has been discussed".
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| Elon Musk bores tunnel to revolutionize city driving Posted: 18 Dec 2018 08:57 PM PST  Elon Musk on Tuesday took a break from futuristic electric cars and private space travel to unveil a low-cost tunnel he sees as a godsend for city traffic. The billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX late Tuesday put the spotlight on the a 1.14 mile (1.8 kilometer) tunnel created by his Boring Company for about $10 million. The sample tunnel is part of Musk's vision to have an underground network that cars, preferably Teslas, can be lowered to by lifts then slotted into tracks and propelled along at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kmh).
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| Popeyes is jumping on emotional support bandwagon with its new 'Emotional Support Chicken' Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:03 PM PST  Popeyes is offering Philadelphia travelers its own brand of comfort and reassurance in the air with the launch of its "Emotional Support Chicken."
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| Here's How Heavy Storms Could Disrupt Your Holiday Travel Plans Posted: 19 Dec 2018 11:52 AM PST  The weather outside could be frightful along the East Coast, Pacific Northwest and other regions in the coming days
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| Almost 700 Catholic clergy in Illinois accused of sexual abuse: official Posted: 19 Dec 2018 03:32 PM PST  Almost 700 clergymen in Illinois have been accused of child sexual assault, a far greater number than the Catholic Church had previously disclosed, the Midwestern US state's top prosecutor revealed Wednesday. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said the Church's revelations that 185 clergy members were credibly accused of sexual abuse fell short of the number her office has uncovered. The preliminary results of an investigation that began in August found more than 500 additional priests and clergy members with sexual abuse allegations in the Midwestern state's six dioceses -- a total of at least 685 accused.
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| Cruise line: Autistic man climbed deck rail, went overboard Posted: 19 Dec 2018 01:58 PM PST ![Cruise line: Autistic man climbed deck rail, went overboard]( "Cruise line: Autistic man climbed deck rail, went overboard") MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — An autistic man missing at sea since Sunday, when he disappeared from a Carnival Cruise Line ship traveling from Alabama to the western Caribbean, went overboard after climbing over a deck rail, the company said Wednesday. The family says he is presumed dead.
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| Top 5 places people are traveling to this holiday season Posted: 19 Dec 2018 07:47 AM PST  AAA has release their top 5 year-end travel destinations for 2018, and the list shows that most people are seeking to escape the cold.
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| Flynn’s Risk of Prison Resurfaces Posted: 18 Dec 2018 12:04 PM PST  The startling turn of events in a Washington federal court came after the sentencing judge, Emmet Sullivan, pressed prosecutors for more details about Flynn's illegal deeds and expressed "disgust" and "disdain" for the seriousness of Flynn's offenses. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying during an early 2017 FBI interview about his conversations with the Russian ambassador.
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| US pledges $10.6B aid for Central America, southern Mexico Posted: 18 Dec 2018 01:10 PM PST ![US pledges $10.6B aid for Central America, southern Mexico]( "US pledges $10.6B aid for Central America, southern Mexico") MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States pledged $5.8 billion in aid and investment Tuesday for strengthening government and economic development in Central America, and another $4.8 billion in development aid for southern Mexico.
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| No one can 'dictate' to China what it should, shouldn't do: Xi Posted: 17 Dec 2018 08:52 PM PST  President Xi Jinping vowed Tuesday to push ahead with China's "reform and opening up" but warned that no one can "dictate" what it does, as the Communist Party celebrated the policy's 40th anniversary. While he pledged to press forward with the economic reforms initiated under late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping in December 1978, Xi indicated that there would be no change to the one-party system. "The leadership of the Communist Party of China is the most essential feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the greatest advantage of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics," he said.
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| Skyrocketing seat selection fees enrage flyers, enrich airlines Posted: 19 Dec 2018 06:28 AM PST  Airline seat assignments used to be free Now you'll pay to reserve certain economy seats, no extra legroom included, on United, Delta and American.
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| Retirement Plan Options for the Self-Employed Posted: 18 Dec 2018 08:45 AM PST ![Retirement Plan Options for the Self-Employed]( "Retirement Plan Options for the Self-Employed") Self-employed individuals have the autonomy to choose when and how they work. Entrepreneurs have several options to save for retirement, some of which qualify for tax benefits. Individual retirement accounts have low contribution limits, but deposits qualify you for tax perks.
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| Here Are The Advertisers Sticking With Tucker Carlson Posted: 18 Dec 2018 01:50 PM PST  While many advertisers are cutting ties with Fox News' Tucker Carlson, others
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| Woman, friend slashed after trying to pet dog on NYC bus Posted: 18 Dec 2018 09:48 AM PST  Police say a woman slashed a fellow bus rider in the face after she tried to pet her dog.
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| U.N. formally approves global migration pact opposed by U.S., others Posted: 19 Dec 2018 09:56 AM PST  The United Nations General Assembly formally approved a deal on Wednesday aimed at boosting global cooperation to tackle rising migration, but the United States, Israel, Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland voted against the voluntary pact. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has said the global approach to the issue was not compatible with U.S. sovereignty and Washington did not take part in negotiations on the migration pact. A U.N. General Assembly resolution enshrining the deal was adopted on Wednesday with 152 votes in favor and 12 abstentions, while 24 countries did not vote.
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| White Christmas 2018 forecast: Who has the best shot at snow? Posted: 18 Dec 2018 07:13 AM PST  Following far-reaching snowstorms from November and early December, a lack of Arctic air will generally limit the chances of a white Christmas to the northern tier states and the mountains of the West for Dec. 25, 2018.
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| US government shutdown: what is it, will it happen and who's to blame? Posted: 18 Dec 2018 10:00 PM PST  Donald Trump and Congress face a Friday night deadline to avert a partial shutdown. The US Capitol is seen in Washington DC on Tuesday as the deadline for lawmakers to agree on a new spending deal to avert shutdown approaches. Donald Trump and Congress face a deadline of Friday night to pass federal funding bills or see the government partially shut down, with the budget fight centered on Trump's demand for $5bn to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border.
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| 'Amigo!' Jury hears cheerful El Chapo on tape at US trial Posted: 19 Dec 2018 04:35 PM PST !['Amigo!' Jury hears cheerful El Chapo on tape at US trial]( "'Amigo!' Jury hears cheerful El Chapo on tape at US trial") NEW YORK (AP) — Secretly recorded phone calls played Wednesday at the U.S. trial of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman make him sound as if he was enjoying his life as a narco-outlaw.
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| Russia slashes Syria military flights Posted: 18 Dec 2018 06:13 AM PST  Russia has cut its military flights in Syria from more than 100 per day to fewer than four a week, the defence minister said Tuesday, in another sign the country's conflict is winding down. Russia launched air strikes in Syria in support of long-term ally President Bashar al-Assad in September 2015. Russian support helped Assad's forces reclaim swathes of territory once in the hands of opposition fighters and Islamic extremists.
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| Milwaukee airport adds unlimited free Wi-Fi service Posted: 18 Dec 2018 05:30 AM PST  Milwaukee County executive says free Wi-Fi has been one the of the most requested passenger amenities at Mitchell International.
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| US reverses policy on migrant children's sponsors Posted: 18 Dec 2018 05:59 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is changing the way it reviews sponsors who want to care for migrant children in government custody — backing off a requirement that all people in the house are fingerprinted.
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| The most beautiful Ferrari F40 love story Posted: 18 Dec 2018 09:31 AM PST  The Ferrari F40 is a very special car, but this example holds a special place in the heart of its owner. Petrolicious tells this great story
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| Detailed Photos of the Updated-For-2019 Nissan Murano Posted: 18 Dec 2018 08:09 AM PST |
| Facebook Faces Intensifying Pressure From Washington on Privacy Posted: 19 Dec 2018 11:13 AM PST  The suit alleges Facebook violated the district's Consumer Protection and Procedures Act as a result of lax oversight of the company's third-party applications. It came just hours after an explosive New York Times report that the social media giant had allowed, even after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, more than 150 companies to access more users' personal data than it had disclosed, prompting renewed calls for Congress to act.
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| If Mexico will pay for the wall, then why the big budget fight? Posted: 18 Dec 2018 02:28 PM PST  There's a deal to be made to avoid a pre-Christmas government shutdown: Our view
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| New Zealand warns Google over naming murder accused Posted: 18 Dec 2018 06:44 PM PST  New Zealand warned Google to "take responsibility" for its news content Wednesday, after the internet giant broke a court order suppressing the name of a man charged with murdering a British backpacker. An Auckland court granted the man interim name suppression this month but Google revealed his identity in an email to subscribers of its "what's trending in New Zealand?" service. Justice Minister Andrew Little said the breach was unacceptable and he had made his views known to Google executives at a meeting in parliament on Tuesday night.
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| Southwest wouldn't let a pet fish fly so Denver airport workers are babysitting it Posted: 19 Dec 2018 08:04 AM PST  Southwest Airlines wouldn't let a fish on a flight last week. Denver Airport workers are now caring for it until its owner returns from her trip.
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| British Airways to resume Pakistan flights after a decade Posted: 18 Dec 2018 08:48 AM PST  British Airways will resume flights to Pakistan next year after a 10-year absence following an Islamist militant truck bomb that killed more than 50 people at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. As Pascale Davies reports, BA will be the first Western carrier to restart flying to Pakistan.
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| Victims, accountability on agenda at pope's sex abuse summit Posted: 18 Dec 2018 01:40 PM PST  VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Tuesday released the first details of Pope Francis' upcoming high-stakes sex abuse prevention summit, making clear that bishops attending the gathering must reach out to victims before they get to Rome and that accountability is very much on the agenda.
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| Off-Road-Oriented GMC Sierra AT4 Gains a Performance Package with More Power Posted: 18 Dec 2018 06:25 AM PST  The $4940 option gives the 6.2L V-8 15 more horsepower and 9 more lb-ft of torque.
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| Israel says Hezbollah closed precision-guided missile plants Posted: 19 Dec 2018 06:37 AM PST  Netanyahu spoke hours before the U.N. Security Council was due to discuss Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Lebanese group, and appeared aimed at swaying world powers to order stronger intervention by U.N. peacekeepers. Israel deems Hezbollah, against which it fought an inconclusive war in 2006, its most potent foe. Israeli forces have repeatedly struck suspected Hezbollah arms transfers via Syria during its civil war, but avoid such action in Lebanon.
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| Mnuchin Says Strong Dollar Reflects Confidence in U.S. Economy Posted: 18 Dec 2018 11:55 AM PST  "Part of the reason why the dollar is strengthened is a function of people's view of the U.S. economy and U.S. economic growth relative to growth around the world," Mnuchin said in a round-table interview at Bloomberg's Washington office on Tuesday.
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| The Senate Just Passed a Major Criminal Justice Bill. But the Fight's Not Over Yet Posted: 18 Dec 2018 07:39 PM PST  The Senate Tuesday passed a sweeping and bipartisan rewrite of the nation's criminal code.
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| Officials say two Honduran migrant youths killed in Mexico Posted: 18 Dec 2018 09:09 PM PST ![Officials say two Honduran migrant youths killed in Mexico]( "Officials say two Honduran migrant youths killed in Mexico") The prosecutors' office in Tijuana said in a statement it was investigating the deaths of the two youths, who showed signs of having been stabbed and strangled. The victims, who were staying at a shelter for migrant youths in Tijuana, were headed to another shelter when they were intercepted by people who apparently intended to rob them, it said. The incident did not appear to be related to organized crime, said Jorge Alvarez Mendoza, a prosecutor in Tijuana.
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| This Porsche 911 Targa is trapped in paradise - at 31mph Posted: 19 Dec 2018 06:50 AM PST  Over 1000 miles away from any other Porsche lives a classic 911 Targa, on a remote island with a blanket speed limit of 31mph across all its roads. So how did it get there?
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| Cher ditches Facebook, Google for 'conspiring with Russia to destroy our democracy' Posted: 18 Dec 2018 04:35 PM PST  Cher, 72, vowed to boycott the two tech giants Tuesday because she says Facebook and Google's alleged love of money trumps their "(love) of country."
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| El Centro, a New Apartment Complex by Commune Posted: 19 Dec 2018 01:04 PM PST |
