| U.S. judge sets Manafort sentencing date in Washington case Posted: 04 Feb 2019 03:22 PM PST  U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort will be sentenced on March 13 for attempted witness tampering and conspiring against the United States, according to a court filing on Monday. Judge Amy Berman Jackson, the federal judge presiding over Manafort's case in Washington, had previously tentatively scheduled the sentencing hearing for March 5. Manafort pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy against the United States and began cooperating with prosecutors working on U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible links between the Trump campaign and Moscow.
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| Mom to man annoyed with toddler on flight: 'The problem wasn't with us, it was with you' Posted: 05 Feb 2019 09:59 AM PST  Having a crying child on your flight might seem like a nuisance, but one mom made sure to let everyone know it's even more nerve-wracking for parents.
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| The Kavanaughing of Neomi Rao Posted: 05 Feb 2019 11:25 AM PST  If you were to design a perfect judge for the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in a laboratory, that judge would look like Neomi Rao. The D.C. Circuit, the nation's second most important court, is the leading court in which administrative-law decisions are made and one that has exclusive jurisdiction over many federal regulatory agencies. As it happens, Rao currently serves as an extraordinarily effective head of the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), from which she spearheads the Trump administration's approach to regulatory policy.
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| Photos of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition Posted: 04 Feb 2019 10:55 PM PST |
| How to Pay Less to Use an Airport Lounge Posted: 05 Feb 2019 01:48 PM PST  If you're traveling by plane this spring, you could find the airports crowded with college kids on spring break. That might be enough to send you looking for a quiet zone while you wait to board ...
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| MS-13 Gang Member Charged With Murder in Connection to Viral Subway Platform Shooting Posted: 05 Feb 2019 09:19 AM PST  Police arrested 26-year-old Ramiro Gutierrez, a known MS-13 gang member, for the fatal shooting
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| Where the investigations related to President Trump stand Posted: 05 Feb 2019 02:13 PM PST  Where investigations related to President Donald Trump stand and what may lie ahead for him:
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| 10 Countries With the Most Well-Developed Public Health Care Systems Posted: 04 Feb 2019 09:06 AM PST ![10 Countries With the Most Well-Developed Public Health Care Systems]( "10 Countries With the Most Well-Developed Public Health Care Systems") Countries Seen to Have the Best Public Health Care Systems
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| Russia warns against ‘destructive meddling’ in Venezuela as UK recognises opposition leader as president Posted: 04 Feb 2019 03:55 AM PST  Russia has warned against "destructive meddling" in Venezuela as Britain recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president. The US, Canada and several Latin American and European countries have disavowed Nicolas Maduro over his disputed re-election last year and recognised Mr Guaido, the national assembly president, as the country's rightful leader. "The international community's goal should be to help [Venezuela], without destructive meddling from beyond its borders," Alexander Shchetinin, head of the Latin America department at Russia's foreign ministry, told the Interfax news agency.
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| Global warming predicted to melt massive Himalayan glaciers, disrupt food production Posted: 04 Feb 2019 02:26 PM PST  In fact, a whopping two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers could melt by 2100 if global warming continues, according to a new report.
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| Bruce McArthur: Serial killer who shaved victims' heads and kept hair in sealed bag was in middle of murder when police knocked, court hears Posted: 05 Feb 2019 02:41 AM PST  A serial killer who has admitted eight murders was in the middle of another killing when police knocked on his door, a court has heard. Bruce McArthur, who killed eight gay men over seven years, had taken another intended victim back to his apartment in Toronto, Canada. When they arrived, they found McArthur had chained the man – identified in court only as John – to a four-poster bed and placed a black bag over his head.
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| Iraqi president says Trump did not ask permission to 'watch Iran' Posted: 04 Feb 2019 09:25 AM PST  U.S. troops in Iraq are there as part of an agreement between the two countries with a specific mission of combating terrorism, Salih said, and that they should stick to that. Trump said it was important to keep a U.S. military presence in Iraq so that Washington can keep a close eye on Iran "because Iran is a real problem," according to a CBS interview broadcast on Sunday. "Don't overburden Iraq with your own issues," Salih said.
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| Body visible in wreckage of plane carrying soccer player Posted: 04 Feb 2019 01:25 PM PST  LONDON (AP) — One body is visible in the seabed wreckage of a plane that went missing carrying Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala and his pilot two weeks ago over the English Channel.
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| Graham Warns GOP to Back Trump on Wall Emergency Posted: 04 Feb 2019 01:58 PM PST  "To every Republican, if you don't stand behind this president, we're not going to stand behind you, when it comes to the wall," Graham said in a speech in Greenville, South Carolina, of the political fight with Democrats over a border barrier. Graham said he doesn't expect Congress to come up with a deal that would provide money for a wall in spending negotiations to avert another government shutdown after Feb. 15. Trump has mused for weeks about invoking emergency authority to build the wall, potentially by shifting Defense Department or disaster aid spending.
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| Turkmenistan Airlines ban strands hundreds in Britain Posted: 05 Feb 2019 09:18 AM PST  Hundreds of passengers were left stranded in Britain on Tuesday after European aviation authorities suspended Turkmenistan Airlines over safety concerns. The isolated central Asian republic's flag carrier provides services from London and Birmingham to the Indian city of Amritsar which is popular with Britain's Punjabi community. Britain's Civil Aviation Authority cited a notice from its European counterpart announcing the suspension of flights on Monday.
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| 5 killed after Calif. plane crash sparks house fires; residents were hosting Super Bowl party Posted: 04 Feb 2019 08:16 AM PST  Five people were killed and two others were burned Sunday afternoon after a small plane crashed in a Yorba Linda neighborhood, authorities said.
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| In east Syria, civilians escape IS but not death Posted: 05 Feb 2019 01:19 PM PST  Umra Abbas Ammour, 60, dreamt of safety as she and her family fled jihadists in eastern Syria, but hours after reaching US-backed forces her son, daughter and granddaughter were all dead. "We try to escape death then, when we go out, we find death in front of us," said Ammour, who hails from the Iraqi province of Anbar. Ammour is just one of several to say they were hit while attempting to flee into areas controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces.
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| U.S. sends aid to Colombia-Venezuela border; Maduro rejects help Posted: 05 Feb 2019 12:36 PM PST  Two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity said the aid will be staged at the main Colombian-Venezuelan border crossing at Cucuta. "I anticipate having perhaps a dozen locations all around Venezuela where such aid will be staged," the official said. The U.S. officials said trucks carrying the aid, including high-protein foods, would arrive in Cucuta this week at the request of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who last month declared himself to be the South American nation's interim president.
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| The Latest: Attorney says defendant has had psychiatric care Posted: 04 Feb 2019 03:20 PM PST  BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on man accused of shooting deputies during standoff (all times local):
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| State of the Union 2019: The highs and lows of the president's annual address to Congress as Donald Trump takes the floor Posted: 05 Feb 2019 04:11 AM PST  Donald Trump's postponed State of the Union address to Congress has been rescheduled for 5 February after the longest US government shutdown in history was brought to a close. Originally scheduled for 29 January, House speaker Nancy Pelosi asked the president not to go ahead with his speech during the diplomatic impasse and suggested he submit it by letter, a manoeuvre Republicans were quick to brand "political" and which appeared to provoke Mr Trump into denying Ms Pelosi's congressional delegation the use of a military plane to visit troops in Afghanistan. The president finally bowed to the speaker's right to refuse him an invitation but can now press ahead, albeit a week later than planned.
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| Dyson’s most powerful vacuum is down to its lowest price of 2019, today only Posted: 05 Feb 2019 10:47 AM PST ![Dyson's most powerful vacuum is down to its lowest price of 2019, today only]( "Dyson's most powerful vacuum is down to its lowest price of 2019, today only") Dyson's cordless stick vacuums obviously get the most attention since they offer outstanding performance and power with a lightweight, portable design. But if you want real power and suction to clean up serious messes, you need a power cord. The Dyson Ball Animal Upright Vacuum is Dyson's most powerful vacuum model, and it's on sale right now on Amazon for just $189.99 if you pick up a refurb. This is a one-day only deal though, so you'll have to be quick if you want to get in on the action. Here's what you need to know 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 * Ball technology. Steers easily into difficult places * Self-adjusting cleaner head for all floor types; can perform on carpet and hard floor as well as creviced hard floor * Tools included: Tangle Free Turbine Tool for removing pet hair from furniture, multi-angle tool, stair tool, and combination tool * Bagless with HEPA filtration * Instant release wand for high reach cleaning * Weight 17.56 lbs. ;Suction Power 245 AW; Bin Volume 0.55 gallons; Cord Length 35 ft. ;Maximum Reach 51.7 ft.
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| Tonight's dinner: Onion tarte tatin Posted: 03 Feb 2019 10:00 PM PST  Some ingredients are the cornerstone of everything you cook. Those few things you always have knocking about, which you can make dinner from in minutes. For me, they are pasta, garlic and onions. If I go to the cupboard and find any of them missing or even slightly low in stock I feel a bit panicky. Because when the fridge is bare and even the thought of going to the corner shop seems out of the question, the three of them alone will give you the most satisfying bowl of food. The other thing I love about that dish is that it puts onions (so often the base of what we cook rather than the star) front and centre. They punch above their weight, onions. All they need is a little salt, fat and acid and they are just one of the most deliciously sweet and savoury things you can eat. This tart makes great use of a couple of onions, a slosh of vinegar, and a bit of shop bought pastry. It looks impressive but it couldn't be simpler. Serve it with some crumbly goats cheese, good bread and a mustardy salad. SERVES 5 INGREDIENTS 2 large or 4 small onions 100g butter Olive oil 1 tbsp rosemary 50ml balsamic vinegar 50ml sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar 1 tbsp caster sugar 320g pre rolled puff pastry (roughly cut into a circle) Serve with goats cheese and mustardy salad Credit: Eleanor Steafel METHOD Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6. Slice each onion in half from root to tip and peel off the skin. Cut each half into three wedges and trim off the root. Melt the butter in a heavy frying pan (the kind that can go in the oven) over a medium heat along with a glug of olive oil. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and fry for ten minutes, turning each wedge carefully every now and again. Arrange the onion wedges so that they fill the pan in a rough spiral. Add the rosemary and put the pan in the oven. Cook for another ten minutes so the onions get really soft and start to brown. Take the pan out of the oven and sprinkle over the sugar, and then the vinegar. Let it bubble up and shake the pan a little to coat the onions in the sugar and vinegar. Cook for about three minutes so the vinegar can reduce a bit. Take the pastry and lay it over the pan, tucking in the edges. Don't worry about getting it neat as it'll puff up around the onions. Put the pan in the oven and leave for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffy. Leave to cool and set a little in the pan for about five minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the pan and flip the tart out onto a large plate. Serve with crumbly goats cheese and a mustardy salad.
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| Is Sir John the latest celebrity makeup artist with a beauty line up his sleeve? Posted: 04 Feb 2019 02:30 AM PST  Celebrity makeup artist Sir John looks poised to be the next big beauty expert to launch his own product line. The creative has teamed up with a mystery partner on a surprise beauty launch for this year, he recently revealed to WWD. Responding to the question of whether he would ever consider launching his own makeup line, Sir John divulged: "That's totally happening now.
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| Nayib Bukele: president-elect disrupting Salvadoran politics Posted: 04 Feb 2019 01:00 AM PST  Nayib Bukele, former San Salvador mayor, was on Sunday elected president of El Salvador -- crushing a two-party system in place since civil war ended in 1992. The Salvadoran election authority awarded him 53.78 percent of votes with 87.67 percent counted -- while Carlos Calleja of the rightwing Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) won 31.62 percent, and Hugo Martinez of the leftist Farabundo Marti Front for National Liberation (FMLN) took 13.77 percent. Bukele -- a favorite in the polls throughout the campaign -- ran for the small, conservative Grand Alliance for National Unity (GANA), which welcomed him after he was expelled from the FMLN, a party formed by demobilized guerrilla groups.
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| Trump to choose Treasury's Malpass to lead World Bank: sources Posted: 04 Feb 2019 08:34 PM PST  The nomination of Malpass would put a Trump loyalist and a skeptic of multilateral institutions in line to lead the World Bank, which committed nearly $64 billion to developing countries in the year ended June 30, 2018. Politico, which first reported the decision, said it would be announced on Wednesday, citing unidentified administration officials. Spokespersons for the White House and the U.S. Treasury declined comment.
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| 'El Chapo' jury ends first day of deliberations without verdict Posted: 04 Feb 2019 02:41 PM PST  The 12 jurors began deliberating at about 1 p.m. (1800 GMT)after receiving instructions from U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan. Guzman, 61, is accused of leading Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, which became one of the most powerful drug trafficking organizations in the world. The 11-week trial, which featured testimony from more than 50 witnesses, offered the public an unprecedented look into the inner workings of the cartel, named for the state in northwest Mexico where Guzman was born in a poor mountain village.
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| GOP leader wants border deal with hope that Trump will OK it Posted: 05 Feb 2019 05:06 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top Republican on Tuesday pushed congressional bargainers to reach a border security deal without first getting President Donald Trump's approval, a month after the impulsive president scuttled an apparent bipartisan deal and triggered a historically long federal shutdown.
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| This $60 multicooker is a fantastic alternative to the $100 Instant Pot DUO60 Posted: 05 Feb 2019 06:03 AM PST ![This $60 multicooker is a fantastic alternative to the $100 Instant Pot DUO60]( "This $60 multicooker is a fantastic alternative to the $100 Instant Pot DUO60") The Instant Pot DUO60 is the most popular multi-use cooker in the world, and it deserves to be. It's awesome. But it's also very expensive, with a retail price of $100. If you're looking for a terrific alternative that's just as capable but not quite as pricey, we've got just the thing. Definitely check out the Gourmia GPC800 8 Qt Digital Multi-Mode SmartPot Pressure Cooker, which features a whopping 13 different modes. It's a fantastic value at $120, but it's on sale at a huge 50% discount right now on Amazon. Here's what you need to know from the product page: * 8-in-1 Multi-Functional Cooker: Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Saute/Browning, Yogurt Maker, Hot Pot, Steamer & Warmer. Cook meals in mere minutes for your families, 4-6 people. Eight sous chefs in one machine, ready at a moment's notice. Make meals up to 70% faster * 2-YEAR WARRANTY & 24H CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1 year warranty (with the option to extend it by 1 extra year for free) and lifetime support with 30 days unconditional free return and 24/7 personal service. Our responsive and helpful support team is always standby to offer help * 16 Smart Programs: Meat/Stew, Poultry, Soup, Beans/Chili, White Rice, Brown Rice, Multigrain, Steam Vegetables, Slow Cook, Yogurt, Pasta/Boil, Steam Potatoes, Hot Pot, Saute/Brown, Bake, Reheat, Automatic Keep Warm. 3 adjustable temperatures for saute/brown, slow cook, hot pot and reheat * Delay cooking time up to 12 hours; Manual setting up to 12 hours of cook time; 6 different pressure levels; 2 manual cooking modes (pressure cooking & temperature); Unlock indicator * Everything You Need: 3-ply bottom stainless steel(18/8) cooking pot, no chemical coating, stainless steel steam rack with handle, tempered glass lid for slow cooking, extra silicone sealing ring, ladle, rice spoon, measuring cup & Recipe book included * Custom Smart Control Programs: Third generation Cosori pressure cooker features 6 new Custom Smart Control Programs, improved performance and steam technology * Faster Cooking Times: Advanced steam technology seals in steam to cook up to 70% faster. Eco-friendly efficiency, this user-friendly cooker emits no steam when cooking, locks in more nutrients and vitamins
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| Will Sears survive? 5 things to watch at Monday's hearing to decide the company's fate Posted: 03 Feb 2019 09:01 PM PST ![Will Sears survive? 5 things to watch at Monday's hearing to decide the company's fate]( "Will Sears survive? 5 things to watch at Monday's hearing to decide the company's fate") The fate of Sears Holdings will be decided in a dramatic showdown that begins Monday in a federal bankruptcy court in New York.
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| Creamy haddock and potato bake Posted: 04 Feb 2019 07:42 AM PST  You will need six 200ml ramekins or one large overproof dish. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 12 small salad potatoes 480g undyed smoked haddock fillet, cut into bite-sized chunks 3 tbsp chopped chives 200ml whole milk 4 egg yolks 300ml double cream 3 tbsp aged Parmesan, grated METHOD Cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender, then drain, cool and slice into rounds. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6. Divide the haddock among the ramekins or place in the large dish, followed by the chives. Build a layer of potato slices on top. Heat the milk, removing it from the hob before it boils. Add the egg yolks, then whisk in the cream and season to taste. Sieve the mixture then pour over the haddock pots or dish until quite full. Scatter over a little cheese and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the haddock is cooked. The top only needs to be lightly browned; a few tanned spots is fine. Eat when very hot with plenty of bread. A winter menu | Rose Prince's cold-weather warmers
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| Idaho nurse expected to plead guilty in connection missing Colorado mom case Posted: 04 Feb 2019 08:36 AM PST  Krystal Lee, 32, is set to appear at a Colorado court on Friday for allegedly attempting to get rid of Kelsey Berreth's cell phone.
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| Venezuela: nearly two weeks of turmoil Posted: 04 Feb 2019 05:46 AM PST  Opposition chief Juan Guaido's claim nearly two weeks ago to be acting president plunged crisis-hit Venezuela into new turmoil, with a series of countries recognizing him as leader while others continue to back President Nicolas Maduro. On January 23, at a rally in Caracas of tens of thousands of people demanding that Maduro quit, Guaido -- head of the opposition-controlled National Assembly -- declares to cheering supporters that he assumes the role of acting president. Condemning Maduro's "usurpation" of power, he pledges to form a transitional government and hold free elections.
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| Nissan scraps plan to build new X-Trail model in Britain Posted: 03 Feb 2019 07:28 PM PST ![Nissan scraps plan to build new X-Trail model in Britain]( "Nissan scraps plan to build new X-Trail model in Britain") Carmaker Nissan has scrapped plans to build its new X-Trail SUV in Britain and will produce it solely in Japan, warning two months before Brexit that uncertainty over Britain's departure was making it harder to plan for the future. Falling demand for diesel cars in Europe has forced Nissan to invest in other technologies and save costs. It cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland factory in the north of England, Britain's biggest car plant, last year as output slumped 11 percent, hit by levies and crackdowns on diesel.
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| 10 Things We Desperately Want from MoMA Design Store’s New Catalog Posted: 05 Feb 2019 12:44 PM PST |
| Four Justices, But Not Ginsburg, Planning to Attend Trump Speech Posted: 05 Feb 2019 02:23 PM PST  Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Elena Kagan are planning to join Trump's two appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, according to Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg won't be attending.
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| AP Photos: Lunar New Year marked with celebration, ceremony Posted: 05 Feb 2019 03:09 AM PST  From the dragon dancers parading through Yangon to the fire-eaters entertaining crowds in Manila, millions of people across Asia are ringing in the Lunar New Year.
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