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Juan Guaido: the 'kid' taking on Venezuela's Maduro

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 02:11 PM PST

Juan Guaido: the 'kid' taking on Venezuela's MaduroGuaido did not set out to supplant Maduro, the socialist president who has presided over a spiraling political and economic crisis in Venezuela. US President Donald Trump immediately recognized him as Venezuela's interim president, followed by a string of countries across the region.


Kentucky teen on confrontation with Native American: 'I'd like to talk to him'

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 07:49 AM PST

Kentucky teen on confrontation with Native American: 'I'd like to talk to him'The Kentucky high school student seen in a "Make America Great Again" hat during a confrontation with an elderly Native American protester on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial says he wishes it never happened, but isn't sorry for standing his ground.


Manafort denies lying to investigators after plea agreement

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 02:30 PM PST

Manafort denies lying to investigators after plea agreementWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman on Wednesday denied allegations he lied to investigators after he began cooperating with them.


Back to school: Los Angeles teachers return to work after six-day strike

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 01:42 PM PST

Back to school: Los Angeles teachers return to work after six-day strikeThousands of teachers in Los Angeles returned to the job on Wednesday, fresh off a six-day strike against the nation's second largest school district that disrupted the education of half a million students. Rank and file members of United Teachers Los Angeles voted overwhelmingly late on Tuesday to approve a 3-1/2 year contract agreement that the union and school district had reached before dawn that day, union officials said. The Los Angeles Unified School District kept schools open during the strike, staffing them with substitute teachers and support staff to supervise students.


American Airlines kicks Michigan family off plane for body odor

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 08:59 AM PST

American Airlines kicks Michigan family off plane for body odorYossi and Jennie Adler and their 19-month-old daughter were boarding a plane at the Miami International Airport when they were escorted off.


Tom Brady Fans: This Meal Delivery Program Lets You Eat Just Like Your Favorite QB

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 10:46 AM PST

Tom Brady Fans: This Meal Delivery Program Lets You Eat Just Like Your Favorite QBGOAT quarterback skills not included.


The Irish Border Is Now Giving the EU a Brexit Headache

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 04:01 PM PST

The Irish Border Is Now Giving the EU a Brexit HeadacheIts surefootedness and unified communications have helped it get most of what it's wanted since talks started 18 months ago. Mixed messages this week surrounded the Irish border and what would happen to it if the U.K. leaves without a deal.


China 'opposes' foreign interference in Venezuelan crisis

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 03:06 AM PST

China 'opposes' foreign interference in Venezuelan crisisChina said Thursday it opposed external interference in Venezuelan politics, after the US and major South American countries sided with opposition leader Juan Guaido over President Nicolas Maduro in a power struggle. China is Venezuela's main creditor and Maduro visited the country in September, striking energy and gold mining deals as he sought Beijing's support to help his crisis-hit nation.


Catholic student says he didn't disrespect Native American

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 07:42 AM PST

Catholic student says he didn't disrespect Native AmericanPARK HILLS, Ky. (AP) — A Catholic high school student whose close encounter with a Native American activist and a black religious sect was captured on video in Washington, D.C. says he has nothing to apologize for.


Shutdown stories: Federal workers say no relief in sight

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 03:12 PM PST

Shutdown stories: Federal workers say no relief in sight"I don't see an end in sight to this right now, and I don't think there will be unless something major happens like a strike among the essential employees who are working without pay."


Unilever gets transparent with US beauty shoppers

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 02:06 AM PST

Unilever gets transparent with US beauty shoppersBeauty giant Unilever is doubling down on transparency for consumers. The personal care company, which counts brands such as Dove, TIGI, TRESemmé and Vaseline on its books, is set to list product-specific fragrance ingredients on more than 1,100 of its beauty and care products in the US. "We are more committed than ever to transparency and building trust in Unilever and our brands," said Amanda Sourry, president of Unilever North America, in a statement.


House Democrats to investigate White House security clearances

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 09:41 AM PST

House Democrats to investigate White House security clearancesU.S. Representative Elijah Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said the probe was "in response to grave breaches of national security at the highest levels of the Trump administration." Cummings said the panel would seek information in the cases of current and former officials including Trump's son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner, national security adviser John Bolton, as well as former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former staff secretary Rob Porter.


Atlanta nightclub faces backlash over alleged sexual assault that was streamed on Facebook Live

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 06:18 PM PST

Atlanta nightclub faces backlash over alleged sexual assault that was streamed on Facebook LivePolice are investigating a video which appears to show a woman being sexually assaulted on the dance floor of an Atlanta nightclub.


This Dyson vacuum is way too powerful to be on sale for $180

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 09:20 AM PST

This Dyson vacuum is way too powerful to be on sale for $180After years of going back and forth, today is the day you finally upgrade to a Dyson vacuum. The company's vacuums are very expensive, but they're also worth every penny because there's simply nothing else on the market that even comes close. Lucky for you, Amazon is running a killer one-day deal that slashes the Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 Upright Vacuum to its lowest price ever, just $179.99 if you pick up a refurb. This deal won't last long, so grab one while you still have time. Here are the bullet points from the product page: * This Certified Refurbished product is manufacturer refurbished, shows limited or no wear, includes all original accessories, and a 6 month Dyson limited warranty against original defects in materials & workmanship; warranty covers private household use in accordance with the owner's manual * Unrivaled Dyson suction*. Light to maneuver. Radial root cyclone technology captures more microscopic dust than any other on the market * Self-adjusting cleaner head seals in suction across carpet, wood, vinyl, and tile floors * Instant-release wand allows for cleaning up high or under furniture. Dimensions (HxWxD): 41.93 x 15.59 x 13.39 inches & Weight: 15.6 lbs; Maximum Reach:40ft * Hygienically empty the bin with the push of a button


10 U.K. Designers on How Brexit Will Affect Business

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 01:17 PM PST

10 U.K. Designers on How Brexit Will Affect Business


Sebring Florida bank shooting: All 5 victims killed were women

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 02:27 PM PST

Sebring Florida bank shooting: All 5 victims killed were womenAuthorities have begun to release details about the lives that were lost in a shooting at a Florida bank on Wednesday.


Venezuela crisis: Seven killed in violent crackdown on protests as Maduro digs in for battle with Trump

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 02:29 AM PST

Venezuela crisis: Seven killed in violent crackdown on protests as Maduro digs in for battle with TrumpAt least seven people have been killed during unrest in Venezuela following mass protests against the South American country's president Nicolas Maduro. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across the country in a bid to topple the socialist leader, who is clinging onto power amid political and economic crisis. Juan Guaido, the new leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, declared himself the country's interim president as he addressed cheering crowds in the capital Caracas on Wednesday.


China blasts US 'bullying' with Huawei CFO extradition bid

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 01:57 AM PST

China blasts US 'bullying' with Huawei CFO extradition bidChina on Wednesday accused the United States of "bullying behaviour" after US authorities confirmed plans to seek the extradition of a top Chinese telecom executive detained in Canada. The United States faces a January 30 deadline to file an extradition request for Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, whose arrest last month sparked diplomatic tensions. "We will continue to pursue the extradition of defendant Ms Meng Wanzhou, and will meet all deadlines set by the US/Canada Extradition Treaty," said US Justice Department spokesman Marc Raimondi on Tuesday.


Judge Napolitano: More self-inflicted presidential legal woes

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 10:10 AM PST

Judge Napolitano: More self-inflicted presidential legal woesJudge Napolitano's Chambers: Judge Andrew Napolitano explains how President Trump's legal woes are only worsened after Rudy Giuliani tried to do cleanup after the BuzzFeed News report.


Donald Trump delays State of the Union Address after Nancy Pelosi bars him from House chamber

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 02:41 PM PST

Donald Trump delays State of the Union Address after Nancy Pelosi bars him from House chamberDonald Trump said in a late night tweet on Wednesday that he would delay a State of the Union address until the government shutdown was over. The move came in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's move to bar him from delivering the annual presidential address in its traditional location, the chamber of the House of Representatives. Nancy Pelosi, the Democrat Speaker of the House, announced the US president was not welcome for the planned major speech on Jan 29. She said he would not be welcome until the US government was reopened. The Republican president responded to the Democrat speaker on Twitter, writing: "This is her prerogative - I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over. I am not looking for an alternative venue for the SOTU Address because there is no venue that can compete with the history, tradition and importance of the House Chamber," the president said in the tweet. "I look forward to giving a "great" State of the Union Address in the near future!" As the Shutdown was going on, Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address. I agreed. She then changed her mind because of the Shutdown, suggesting a later date. This is her prerogative - I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over. I am not looking for an....— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 24, 2019 ....alternative venue for the SOTU Address because there is no venue that can compete with the history, tradition and importance of the House Chamber. I look forward to giving a "great" State of the Union Address in the near future!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 24, 2019 Ms Pelosi responded to the President shortly after, writing that she hoped he would end the shutdown on Thursday when the Senate voted on a house-passed package to end the shutdown.  With the shutdown – already the longest in US history – approaching its 35th day on Friday, the Senate voted for the first time on bills that would reopen government by approving new spending on Thursday.  One, proposed by the Republicans, was based on Mr Trump's offer to extend protections for 700,000 migrants brought to American illegally as children in exchange for $5.7 billion to build his Mexico border wall.  The other, a Democrat plan, included opening up government for three weeks for immigration reform talks but no border wall cash. Neither got the 60 votes needed to pass.  Mr Trump later said he would only agree to a temporary spending bill to fund the government if it included a "prorated down payment for the wall". He did not say how much the down payment would need to be, but Sarah Sanders, his press secretary, said it would have to be "large". The president added that if Congress did not fund the wall he had "other alternatives if I have to, we have to have a wall". Mr. President, I hope by saying "near future" you mean you will support the House-passed package to #EndTheShutdown that the Senate will vote on tomorrow. Please accept this proposal so we can re-open government, repay our federal workers and then negotiate our differences. https://t.co/57KMATZZTO— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 24, 2019 The latest escalation over the State of the Union Address put relations between America's legislative and executive branches in uncharted territory. Mr Trump said Mrs Pelosi had "cancelled" the State of the Union and the decision was a "great blotch" on the country, and a "negative part of history". He added that it was a "disgrace". For the State of the Union both houses of the legislature cram into the House chamber for an annual update from the president. The event is a convention, rather than having written down rules. The US Constitution states only that the president "shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union". It does not specify the location, or preclude the president from giving his update in writing. Stand-off: Speaker Pelosi's use of a military aircraft was recently revoked by President Trump, thereby canceling her planned visit to meet troops in Afghanistan Credit: AP The president cannot speak in front of a joint session of Congress without explicit permission from both chambers. A resolution needs to be approved by both chambers specifying the date and time. But Mrs Pelosi said the Democrat-controlled House would not authorise such a resolution at this time. The traditional invitation to the president had gone out before the shutdown began. Last week, Mrs Pelosi suggested the high-profile event be suspended due to security concerns stemming from the shutdown. However, on Wednesday, Mr Trump wrote to the speaker formally accepting the original invitation to speak on Jan 29. War over Trump's Wall | How long since the US shutdown began? Mr Trump said he had consulted with the Secret Service and they would have "no problem" keeping him safe. The president wrote to Mrs Pelosi: "Therefore, I will be honouring your invitation, and fulfilling my Constitutional duty to the people and Congress regarding the State of our Union. "It would be so very sad for our Country if the State of the Union were not delivered on time, on schedule, and very importantly, on location!" WATCH:  Food banks and garage sales - the real-life impact of the US government shutdown In a quick written response Mrs Pelosi said the House would not authorise the resolution allowing Mr Trump into the chamber. She wrote: "I look forward to welcoming you to the House on a mutually agreeable date for this address when government has been opened." Immediately after that, Mr Trump said: "I'm not surprised. It's really a shame what's happening with the Democrats. They've become radicalised. "The State of the Union has been cancelled by Nancy Pelosi because she doesn't want to hear the truth. "She's afraid of the super-left Democrats, the radical Democrats. What's going on in that party is shocking. She doesn't want to know the truth. I think that's a great blotch on the great country we all love." Trump now also holds the record for most non-continuous shutdown days In what is becoming a deeply personal stand-off Mr Trump last week revoked Mrs Pelosi's use of a military aircraft, thereby canceling her planned visit to meet troops in Afghanistan. Recent polls have suggested most of the American public oppose Mr Trump's stance. Six in 10 Americans blame the US president for the shutdown, according to one recent survey.  Another showed 71 per cent of respondents saying a border wall was not worth a government shutdown. There is also evidence that Mr Trump's approval ratings have slipped in recent weeks.  Warnings of the impact of the shutdown, which affects 25 per cent of the federal government, are also becoming more dire as it drags into its second month with no end in sight. Three airline worker associations have released a joint statement expressing their "growing concern" over safety, warning they could not predict when "the entire system will break" if the shutdown continues.  The FBI Agents Association has warned that it has not been able to pay some informants – crucial in drugs, terrorism and gang violence investigations – and they could be lost altogether.   Karl Schultz, the commandant of the US Coast Guard, went public with his frustration this week, saying it is "unacceptable" that some employees have to rely on food banks.  Wilbur Ross, the US commerce secretary, faced criticism on Thursday for playing down the impact the shutdown was having on some of the 800,000 federal workers affected.  Challenged in an interview over reports some workers were going to homeless shelters to get food, Mr Ross replied: "I know they are and I can't really understand why."  Mrs Pelosi accused Mr Ross of having a "let them eat cake" attitude.


Starbucks Happy Hour means buy-one-get-one free Frappuccino and espresso drinks today

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 11:26 AM PST

Starbucks Happy Hour means buy-one-get-one free Frappuccino and espresso drinks todayStarbucks' Happy Hour is back Thursday, Jan. 24 with a buy-one-get-one free deal on espresso drinks and Frappuccino blended beverages.


Former Mormon conversion therapist says he will be 'choosing to pursue life as a gay man'

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 09:34 AM PST

Former Mormon conversion therapist says he will be 'choosing to pursue life as a gay man'David Matheson, a once prominent conversion therapist, took to Facebook on Tuesday to say he would be making 'substantial changes' in his dating life.


ColourPop makes a colorful entry into the mascara sector

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 02:40 AM PST

ColourPop makes a colorful entry into the mascara sectorColourpop Cosmetics is making a bright and beautiful debut into the world of mascara. The cruelty-free beauty brand is launching seven new 'BFF' mascaras Thursday, in a range of tones from classic black to royal blue, minty teal and a cool lilac, as first reported by HelloGiggles. The brand first unveiled the black version of the mascara to its 6.9 million followers on Instagram earlier this week, revealing that it had been working on the product for 13 months, and had tried out "over 5000 combinations of brushes and formulas".


Venezuela crisis: How Turkey has become the staunchest defender of president Nicolas Maduro

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 07:59 AM PST

Venezuela crisis: How Turkey has become the staunchest defender of president Nicolas MaduroThe US and Canada, and much of Latin America – with the exception of Mexico, Cuba and Bolivia – have lined up against the embattled Nicolas Maduro, now struggling to hang on as president of Venezuela. "Our president has called [Maduro] to express Turkey's support," Mr Erdogan's spokesman Ibrahim Kalin wrote on Twitter. "Brother Maduro, stand tall, Turkey stands with you," he quoted Mr Erodgan as saying.


Nurse arrested after US woman gave birth in vegetative state

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 09:29 AM PST

Nurse arrested after US woman gave birth in vegetative stateA male nurse has been arrested in Arizona for the sexual assault of a woman who gave birth while in a long-term vegetative state, police in the US state said Wednesday. The suspect -- identified as Nathan Sutherland, age 36 -- faces charges of one count of sexual assault and one count of vulnerable adult abuse, Phoenix police Sergeant Tommy Thompson told a news conference. Sutherland is a "licensed practical nurse who was responsible for providing care to the victim during this time the sexual assault occurred," Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams said.


Nancy Pelosi is wrong to postpone State of the Union: Today's talker

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 02:25 PM PST

Nancy Pelosi is wrong to postpone State of the Union: Today's talker'Now is the time to get together and air our respective visions before the public — and do so in a dignified way that respects our traditions.'


Every Angle of the Aston Martin Valkyrie

Posted: 22 Jan 2019 08:58 PM PST

Every Angle of the Aston Martin Valkyrie


Boeing's flying car lifts off in race to revolutionize urban travel

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 01:53 PM PST

Boeing's flying car lifts off in race to revolutionize urban travelBoeing Co said on Wednesday its flying car prototype hovered briefly in the air during an inaugural test flight, a small but significant step as the world's largest planemaker bids to revolutionize urban transportation and parcel delivery services. Boeing is competing with arch-rival Airbus SE and numerous other firms to introduce small self-flying vehicles capable of vertical takeoff and landing. Boeing's 30-foot-long (9 meter) aircraft - part helicopter, part drone and part fixed-wing plane - lifted a few feet off the ground and made a soft landing after less than a minute of being airborne on Tuesday at an airport in Manassas, Virginia, Boeing said.


Freebie alert: McDonald's is giving away free bacon during Bacon Hour

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 10:51 AM PST

Freebie alert: McDonald's is giving away free bacon during Bacon HourSave (on) your bacon during McDonald's Bacon Hour Jan. 29. The fast-food chain is giving away free bacon to promote its new bacon menu items.


Telescopes capture moment of impact during eclipse of moon

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 06:30 PM PST

Telescopes capture moment of impact during eclipse of moonCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers managed to capture the moment of an impact during this week's eclipsed moon.


Apple cuts hundreds of employees from secretive self-driving car project

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 03:59 AM PST

Apple cuts hundreds of employees from secretive self-driving car projectApple has cut more than 200 employees from its self-driving car team, known internally as 'Project Titan'. Project Titan has been a significant but closely guarded project at the iPhone creator for nearly five years. At its height, it was said that over 5,000 employees were either working on or aware of the self-driving car projects reportedly lead by Ford and Apple veteran Bob Mansfield since 2014. The latest dismissals come as the company restructures its autonomous technology projects. Apple acknowledged the cuts, initially reported by CNBC, but said that it still sees a 'huge opportunity' in the sector. "We have an incredibly talented team working on autonomous systems and associated technologies at Apple," said an Apple spokesman. "As the team focuses their work on several key areas for 2019, some groups are being moved to projects in other parts of the company, where they will support machine learning and other initiatives, across all of Apple."  "We continue to believe there is a huge opportunity with autonomous systems, that Apple has unique capabilities to contribute, and that this is the most ambitious machine learning project ever." Apple has reportedly been testing its 'Project Titan' vehicles in and around its campus in Cupertino, California. Credit:  Reuters It is unclear how many of the 200 employees have left Apple altogether or have been moved to other projects within the company. However, it is reported that the restructure was expected following the August 2018 appointment of former Tesla engineering vice president, Doug Field, to lead Project Titan alongside Mansfield. Apple has regularly said that its autonomous vehicle project was a significant focus for the company, with CEO Tim Cook saying it was the 'mother of all AI projects' in 2017. While the actual tech behind Project Titan has remained a close secret, Apple had the third highest permit applications for self-driving vehicles in California behind General Motor's 'Cruise' and Waymo.  Apple has been reportedly testing its self-driving vehicles in and around its Cupertino headquarters, with the goal of an automated shuttle service running throughout its campus. In August 2018, it was confirmed by Californian authorities that an Apple test vehicle had been involved in a minor crash near its base after it was rear-ended by a human Nissan driver. Reports also have it that Apple has restructured Project Titan once before in 2016, scaling back the company's ambitions to build their own vehicle in order to focus on software and AI. Where this latest change leaves Project Titan remains to be seen while Apple continue to deal with the fallout from its shock profit warning earlier this month, cutting sales forecasts for the first time since 2002.


Russia takes wraps off new missile to try to save U.S. nuclear pact

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 08:22 AM PST

Russia takes wraps off new missile to try to save U.S. nuclear pactWashington has threatened to pull out of the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), alleging that the new Russian missile, the Novator 9M729 (called SSC-8 by NATO), violates the pact, which bans either side from stationing short and intermediate-range, land-based missiles in Europe. Russia denies that. It says the missile's range puts it outside the treaty and has accused the United States of inventing a false pretext to exit a treaty it wants to leave anyway so as to develop new missiles.


Shooter Charged with Manslaughter After Fatally Shooting Woman He Allegedly Thought Was Deer

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 03:53 PM PST

Shooter Charged with Manslaughter After Fatally Shooting Woman He Allegedly Thought Was DeerA 61-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after shooting and killing a woman he mistook for a deer last year.


Davos forum hits turbulence over CEOs' private jets

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 08:48 AM PST

Davos forum hits turbulence over CEOs' private jetsTouting its green credentials, the World Economic Forum has pushed back against research that said company bosses are flying to Davos in record numbers on polluting private jets. The study this week from the leasing company Air Charter Service (ACS) forecast that nearly 1,500 such flights would occur over the week of the forum, to and from four airports near Davos in the Swiss Alps.


Pompeo Orders ‘Non-Emergency’ U.S. Employees Out of Venezuela

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 05:32 PM PST

Pompeo Orders 'Non-Emergency' U.S. Employees Out of VenezuelaWhile Pompeo initially scoffed at a demand by Maduro that all U.S. diplomats depart by Saturday afternoon, the State Department issued an advisory late Thursday that "non-emergency U.S. government employees" should leave. The American Embassy in Caracas will remain in operation with a skeleton staff, but the State Department warned Americans in the country that their government "has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela" and that they should "strongly consider departing" the country.


Government shutdown: Syrian refugee’s falafel shop giving free meals to furloughed workers in Tennessee

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 02:10 AM PST

Government shutdown: Syrian refugee's falafel shop giving free meals to furloughed workers in TennesseeA Syrian refugee is expressing his support and love for the United States by offering free food to anyone affected by the government shutdown at his falafel shop in Tennessee. Yassin Terou, who immigrated to the country from Syria in 2011, said he wanted to help his community during the trying times of the partial government shutdown.


The Coolest Part of the Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition Is Its Retro Badging

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 02:40 PM PST

The Coolest Part of the Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition Is Its Retro BadgingThe special edition also deletes the third row of seats and brings other visual tweaks.


5-year-old Delaware boy left on freezing school bus for several hours after multiple safeguards fail

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 03:55 PM PST

5-year-old Delaware boy left on freezing school bus for several hours after multiple safeguards failThe 5-year-old boy's mom put him on the bus to Linden Hill Elementary at 8:30 a.m. At 3:10 p.m., she got a frightening call from the school district.


See New 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Photos

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 02:09 PM PST

See New 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo Photos


The Latest: Experts: PG&E bankruptcy still likely

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 04:55 PM PST

The Latest: Experts: PG&E bankruptcy still likelySACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the cause of a 2017 California wildfire that killed 22 people (all times local):


China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering security

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 02:46 AM PST

China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering securityAustralian officials said Yang Hengjun was detained shortly after he flew in to the southern city of Guangzhou from New York last week, but it did not believe his detention was the result of rising tension between China and the West. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said that Australia was officially notified after Yang was placed under "coercive measures" - a euphemism for detention - in Beijing. "The Australian citizen Yang Jun, due to being suspected of engaging in criminal acts that endangered China's national security, was recently placed under coercive measures and is being investigated by the Beijing city State Security Bureau," Hua told reporters.


Nurse arrested over sexual assault of woman impregnated while in vegetative state in Arizona health facility

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 07:32 AM PST

Nurse arrested over sexual assault of woman impregnated while in vegetative state in Arizona health facilityA nurse has been arrested for sexual assault after an incapacitated woman gave birth to a child in Phoenix last month, according to police. The child's birth sparked a police investigation into the Hacienda Healthcare facility, and it was announced on Tuesday that two doctors who had been in charge of the woman's care were no longer with the company. CEO Bill Timmons resigned from the company earlier this month after the sexual assault and birth.


Bomb attack hits Syrian capital: state media

Posted: 24 Jan 2019 05:20 AM PST

Bomb attack hits Syrian capital: state mediaA bomb attack hit a northeastern neighbourhood of the Syrian capital Thursday, state media said, in the third such explosion in a regime-held area in less than a week. State news agency SANA reported "a terrorist bombing in the Adawi area with an explosive device planted in a car, causing material damage but no casualties". The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the blast hit near the embassy of key government ally Russia.


'Build a wall and crime will fall,' says Trump. But it's been falling anyway.

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 12:36 PM PST

'Build a wall and crime will fall,' says Trump. But it's been falling anyway.As the partial shutdown of the federal government drags on into its 33rd day over Donald Trump's demand that Congress allocate $5.7 billion for a barrier along the U.S. border with Mexico, the president unveiled a new rhyming slogan Wednesday to try to convince more Americans of the logic of his proposal.


7 of the Best Paying Closed-End Funds

Posted: 23 Jan 2019 09:01 AM PST

7 of the Best Paying Closed-End FundsAn alternative for some investors.


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