| In farewell speeches, senators bemoan downfall of the 'world's greatest deliberative body' Posted: 13 Dec 2018 12:57 PM PST  In their farewell addresses on the Senate floor, senators call out the hyperpartisan atmosphere that has taken hold of the U.S. Capitol.
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| Chinese tech workers told not to travel to US 'unless it's essential' after Huawei exec arrested Posted: 13 Dec 2018 06:18 AM PST  Technology researchers in China have been ordered to not travel to the US unless it is absolutely necessary, amid rising tensions between the two countries. Staff working in sensitive tech sectors were given the warning following the arrest of a Chinese tech executive in Canada, a source told the South China Morning Post. The warning comes after a similar order from US tech giant Cisco to some of its employees, which asked them the to any non-essential travel to China.
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| 4th conviction in Los Angeles murder of Chinese student Posted: 12 Dec 2018 04:54 PM PST  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 21-year-old man was found guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder in the beating death of a University of Southern California graduate student from China.
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| At least $9bn in insurance claims from California fires Posted: 12 Dec 2018 05:04 PM PST  Insurance claims from the recent devastating California wildfires that killed at least 89 people and destroyed 19,000 homes and businesses have reached at least $9 billion, the state's insurance commissioner said Wednesday. "The devastating wildfires of 2018 were the deadliest and costliest wildfire catastrophes in California's history," said California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. Most of the insurance payouts -- some $7 billion -- concern the Camp Fire in Northern California, which wiped out the town of Paradise and killed 86 people, making it the deadliest wildfire in recent California history.
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| U.S. wants U.N. to ban nuclear ballistic missile work by Iran Posted: 12 Dec 2018 11:12 AM PST  Pompeo also told the Security Council an arms embargo on Iran should not be lifted in 2020 and called on the council to establish "inspection and interdiction measures, in ports and on the high seas, to thwart Iran's continuing efforts to circumvent arms restrictions." "Iran is harboring al Qaeda, supporting Taliban militants in Afghanistan, arming terrorists in Lebanon, facilitating illicit trade in Somali charcoal benefiting al-Shabaab, and training and equipping Shia militias in Iraq," Pompeo said during the meeting on the implementation of U.N. sanctions on Iran. Russia and China - which are council veto powers along with the United States, France and Britain - are unlikely to support the measures proposed by Pompeo. In February Russia vetoed an attempt by the West to have the Security Council call out Tehran in a resolution on Yemen.
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| Police departments nationwide sent scrambling by flood of emailed bomb threats Posted: 13 Dec 2018 05:42 PM PST  Although no explosive devices were found, New York, San Francisco, Oklahoma City are among the cities forced to check out the threats.
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| Huawei's Washington Presence Dwindles Amid Legal Brawl With U.S. Posted: 13 Dec 2018 01:00 AM PST  The company now keeps a three-person skeleton staff at its office on 15th Street, a few blocks from the White House, according to a person familiar with its operations. Huawei depleted its ranks in the nation's capital months before facing what could be the legal fight of its life: a U.S. extradition request to Canada, which on Dec. 1 arrested Huawei's finance chief over charges she conspired to evade sanctions against Iran. As the legal brawl risked spilling over into efforts by the U.S. and China to ease their trade tensions, President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday in an interview with Reuters that he'd intervene in the case if he thought it would help him get a trade deal with China.
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| Porsche presents EV ‘FastCharge' solution Posted: 13 Dec 2018 03:13 AM PST  The automaker Porsche has presented a prototype charging station in Germany with an output of up to 450kW. It can be used by electric models of all brands compatible with the European standard Type 2 variant of the widely used Combined Charging System (CCS). Increasing the available charge capacity to up to 450kW considerably reduces the charging time, in turn increasing the number of vehicles able to use the technology in a given space of time.
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| Trump: I never asked Michael Cohen to commit crimes Posted: 13 Dec 2018 06:36 AM PST  President Trump, who once denied knowing about the hush-money payments, now suggests his former lawyer and longtime fixer Michael Cohen should've known what they were doing was illegal.
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| AD and LIFEWTR Celebrate the Opening of The Haas Brothers: Ferngully at The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Posted: 13 Dec 2018 01:54 PM PST |
| Six Arrested for Allegedly Beating, Pouring Scalding Water on Three-Year-Old Boy Posted: 13 Dec 2018 04:23 PM PST  Six adults are facing charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a three-year-old child, Newark police announced Wednesday.
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| Former Baylor fraternity president accused of rape is banned from graduation, University of Texas campus Posted: 13 Dec 2018 03:32 AM PST  Jacob Anderson, accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old student, has been banned from University of Texas at Dallas, but will receive a degree.
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| Turkey will enter Syria's Manbij if U.S. doesn't remove YPG fighters, Erdogan says Posted: 14 Dec 2018 06:44 AM PST  Turkish forces will enter the Syrian town of Manbij if the United States does not remove YPG Kurdish fighters, and it will also target Kurdish-controlled areas further east, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. Erdogan said this week that Turkey would launch a new operation within days against the U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish YPG militia which controls swathes of Syria's northern border region, in what will be Turkey's third military campaign in Syria in two years.
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| Japan plans tighter regulation of tech giants Posted: 13 Dec 2018 12:21 AM PST  Japan is planning to tighten regulation of tech giants like Google and Facebook after an expert panel called for better oversight on competition and privacy, an official said Thursday. Japan has followed in the footsteps of other countries in scrutinising the dominant role played by the world's largest information technology companies, including Big Four tech firms Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon. Despite bringing benefits, tech giants "tend to monopolise the market through their features such as... low costs and economies of scale," the report said.
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| Pelosi’s Dealmaking Brings Her to Brink of Second Speakership Posted: 13 Dec 2018 01:00 AM PST  The agreement to limit her time in the top job is a concession to a faction of House Democrats who've been agitating for a new generation of leaders to replace Pelosi and her top lieutenants to better reflect the party's younger and more diverse base. "I see myself as a bridge to the next generation of leaders," Pelosi said in a statement announcing the deal. After Democrats won a House majority in the November election, Pelosi used a combination of pressure, persuasion and perks to whittle down her opponents.
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| Man quits his job with epic rant over the store's PA Posted: 13 Dec 2018 08:58 AM PST  A disgruntled employee at a Canadian Walmart decided that he wasn't going to
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| UNAIDS head to quit post early following scathing report Posted: 13 Dec 2018 10:12 AM PST  GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency focusing on AIDS said he would leave the job six months early, bowing to apparent pressure just a week after independent experts looking into sexual harassment blasted the "defective leadership" at UNAIDS. At least one major donor reportedly threatened to halt its funding.
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| On criminal justice reform, policy prevails over politics Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:32 PM PST  The First Step Act is expected to be passed by the Senate soon and then to be signed by President Trump, reversing more than two decades of tough-on-crime policies.
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| 20 Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2019 Posted: 13 Dec 2018 09:12 AM PST ![20 Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2019]( "20 Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2019") Nearly one-third of Americans plan to make a money resolution for 2019, according to a Fidelity Investments survey, with 48 percent of them planning to save more, 29 percent aiming to pay down debt and 15 percent aspiring to spend less. Identify financial goals. Before you can make progress toward any financial goals, identify what they are.
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| Thousands of Ohio schoolkids plead with GM CEO Mary Barra to keep Chevy Cruze plant open Posted: 14 Dec 2018 08:12 AM PST ![Thousands of Ohio schoolkids plead with GM CEO Mary Barra to keep Chevy Cruze plant open]( "Thousands of Ohio schoolkids plead with GM CEO Mary Barra to keep Chevy Cruze plant open") About 20 school districts in Ohio near GM's Lordstown plant launched a letter-writing campaign to GM CEO Mary Barra asking her to save the factory.
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| EU's Tusk says no more Brexit negotiations Posted: 14 Dec 2018 08:25 AM PST  By Gabriela Baczynska and Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Council President Donald Tusk said on Friday he had no mandate to reopen Brexit negotiations with Britain, while the head of the bloc's executive, Jean-Claude Juncker, said he "admired" Prime Minister Theresa May. Tusk and Juncker were speaking at a news conference after two days of talks at an EU summit that were dominated by the issue of Brexit and saw the other 27 national leaders of the bloc offer May only vague assurances over their Brexit deal. "I have no mandate to organize any further negotiations. ...
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| Ministers Push Theresa May to Test Different Brexits Before Christmas Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:36 AM PST  Pro-European ministers in Theresa May's Cabinet are plotting to secure a Brexit they can live with. Once it's clear that no one's first option commands enough support, the idea is that May's deal -- which is widely loathed -- might then look like a reasonable compromise with a decent chance of success, according to two Cabinet ministers. May -- who survived a leadership challenge on Wednesday -- doesn't like the plan as it could have unforeseen consequences, according to one of the people.
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| Washington governor proposes major steps for orca recovery Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:46 PM PST  SEATTLE (AP) — With scientists warning that the Northwest's beloved killer whales are on the brink of extinction, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced dramatic plans Thursday to help the population recover — including $1.1 billion in spending and a partial whale-watching ban.
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| Protesters oppose Republican moves to hobble next Michigan governor Posted: 12 Dec 2018 02:09 PM PST  More than 100 protesters took to Michigan's state capitol on Wednesday to oppose efforts by the US state's Republican-led legislature to limit the powers of its incoming Democratic governor. Similar scenes played out last week in nearby Wisconsin, where state Republicans passed measures to significantly curb the authority of the Democrat who beat the incumbent Republican governor in the November midterm elections. Critics say the legislative maneuvers are a concerted effort by Republicans to deny power to Democrats who will be taking office in January in states where Republicans control the legislature but have lost executive offices.
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| The 6 Best Smartwatches of 2018 Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:39 PM PST |
| The Latest: Sheriff vows thorough probe after mine rescue Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:03 PM PST  CLEAR CREEK, W.Va. (AP) — The Latest on the rescue of three adults at an inactive coal mine in West Virginia (all times local):
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| Health care law is alive despite Trump's 2-year drive to kill it. So sign up for insurance. Posted: 13 Dec 2018 01:00 AM PST ![Health care law is alive despite Trump's 2-year drive to kill it. So sign up for insurance.]( "Health care law is alive despite Trump's 2-year drive to kill it. So sign up for insurance.") The Affordable Care Act is down but not out under Trump, and sorely needed given new realities of more chronic conditions and less employer insurance.
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| Brazil take first step in program to join nuclear-powered sub club Posted: 14 Dec 2018 09:52 AM PST  President Michel Temer and his right-wing successor, President-elect Jair Bolsonaro, both pressed the button that lowered into the sea the 1,700-ton submarine named Riachuelo at a Rio de Janeiro naval base. Temer's wife, Marcela, had christened the vessel, by smashing a champagne bottle against its hull. The submarines being built by the Brazilian Navy in partnership with France's defense company Naval Group, formerly known as DCNS, are a modified version of the Scorpene class diesel-powered submarine.
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| Know These 6 Federal Tax Changes to Avoid a Surprise in 2019 Posted: 13 Dec 2018 10:58 AM PST ![Know These 6 Federal Tax Changes to Avoid a Surprise in 2019]( "Know These 6 Federal Tax Changes to Avoid a Surprise in 2019") "The big change for individuals is with deductions," says Craig Richards, managing director and director of tax services at Fiduciary Trust Company International in New York. Although the standard deduction nearly doubled to $12,000 for single tax filers and $24,000 for married couples filing jointly, key deductions like state and local taxes and mortgage interest were capped at $10,000.
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| Delaying Brexit Beyond March Is Easier Than You Might Think Posted: 14 Dec 2018 03:25 AM PST  (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Theresa May is struggling to save her Brexit deal and the danger of the U.K. crashing out of the European Union is on the rise. How hard would it be to delay Britain's departure date?
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| House Democrats to seek Trump tax returns: Pelosi Posted: 13 Dec 2018 01:06 PM PST  The House Ways and Means Committee will "take the first steps" toward obtaining the documents, said Pelosi, who has the backing of her members to become speaker of the House next month. "There is popular demand for the Congress to request the president's tax returns," she told reporters in the Capitol. "I'm sure the White House will resist and so the question is where do we go from there," she said.
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| May to EU leaders: Brexit deal can pass with your help Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:30 PM PST  Prime Minister Theresa May told EU leaders Thursday that she could get her Brexit deal through parliament if they gave her the right assurances that it would not "trap" Britain in an indefinite customs union. The Conservative leader this week postponed a parliamentary vote on the deal in the face of huge opposition among MPs, including in her own party, who promptly launched a confidence vote against her. Addressing the other 27 European leaders at Brussels summit, May said the agreement struck with the bloc last month could still pass when MPs vote again in January.
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| Cadillac's 3-row XT6 SUV loses camouflage for Detroit Auto Show Posted: 13 Dec 2018 07:01 AM PST  Cadillac confirmed this week that the forthcoming XT6 crossover SUV will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show next month. The Caddy that we got a camouflaged sneak peek at a couple months ago has been confirmed for the Detroit Auto Show in January according to Automotive News. The XT6 SUV is expected to fill the vacancy in the Cadillac portfolio between the midsize XT5 crossover and the full-size Escalade, featuring three-rows of sets like its bigger sibling.
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| Michael Flynn case, Free Shipping Day, 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse': 5 things to know Friday Posted: 14 Dec 2018 12:54 AM PST  Players in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe enter the spotlight, Free Shipping Day and more things to start your Friday morning.
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| 12 Winter Gardens You Don't Want to Miss This Season Posted: 13 Dec 2018 07:45 AM PST |
| Anyone without cable should absolutely have Amazon’s discounted DVR for cord cutters Posted: 12 Dec 2018 01:21 PM PST ![Anyone without cable should absolutely have Amazon's discounted DVR for cord cutters]( "Anyone without cable should absolutely have Amazon's discounted DVR for cord cutters") Amazon's Fire TV brand is known far and wide, especially among cord cutters. Fire TV devices are neck and neck with Roku as leaders in the media streaming market, giving users access to every popular service in a terrific interface that's easy to use. There's a relatively new device in Amazon's lineup that you might not know about though, but it's a must-have for any cord cutters (or cord nevers) who enjoy free OTA network television. It's called the Fire TV Recast and it packs everything you love about Fire TVs but adds a DVR into the mix so you can record shows and even pause or rewind live TV! It comes in two different capacities and each one is on sale right now at a discount. Here are the bullet points from the product page: * Fire TV Recast is a DVR that lets you watch and record over-the-air TV at home with Fire TV or Echo Show, or on-the-go with a compatible mobile device--with no monthly fees. * Watch and record live sports, local news, late night shows, and other can't miss TV from channels available through an HD antenna (sold separately) like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, and The CW. * With 2 tuners, you can record up to 2 shows at once. Plus, store up to 75 hours of HD programming. * With a compatible Alexa-enabled device, you can use your voice to search for shows, manage and schedule recordings, and help with other requests. Say things like "Alexa, open Channel Guide" or "Alexa, record 'Riverdale.'" * Fire TV Recast delivers the most reliable video streams over Wi-Fi of any over-the-air DVR.
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| Israel to approve thousands of unauthorized West Bank settler homes Posted: 13 Dec 2018 10:46 AM PST  Israel is to authorize thousands of the settler homes built illegally in the occupied West Bank, some of them decades ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. The move is likely to please pro-settler members of Netanyahu's right-wing coalition while angering Palestinians, who want the West Bank as part of a future state. "Arranging the rights for the homes allows thousands of residents to be provided with infrastructure of public buildings, educational and religious buildings," Netanyahu's office said in a statement.
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| Exclusive: U.S.-backed SDF vows to fight any Turkish attack in north Syria Posted: 13 Dec 2018 01:17 PM PST  In a rare interview, Mazloum Kobani told Reuters that Washington had made "serious attempts" to prevent a Turkish offensive against Kurdish fighters who control a swathe of northern Syria at the Turkish border, but the United States should ramp up its efforts further. The SDF, which is spearheaded by the Kurdish YPG militia, has been at the heart of the U.S.-backed fight against Islamic State. SDF commander-in-chief Kobani warned that a Turkish assault would tie up YPG fighters who are currently fighting Islamic State remnants in eastern Syria, allowing the jihadists to spread again.
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| Target, Walmart, importer sued over lead in toy jewelry Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:00 PM PST ![Target, Walmart, importer sued over lead in toy jewelry]( "Target, Walmart, importer sued over lead in toy jewelry") ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two of the nation's largest retailers and a third company are named in a New York lawsuit claiming the companies imported and sold children's toys with lead levels up to 10 times higher than federal limits.
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| May says further Brexit talks with EU in coming days Posted: 14 Dec 2018 06:10 AM PST  Prime Minister Theresa May said Friday that Britain and the EU would hold more talks in the coming days, denying reports that bloc leaders refused her plea for reassurances on her Brexit plan. After talks with EU Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and others in Brussels on Friday, she said further discussions would take place next week. "But my discussions with colleagues today have shown that further clarification and discussion following the Council's conclusions is in fact possible.
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| The 2020 Toyota Supra Finally Debuts in January and the First One Will Be Auctioned for Charity Posted: 13 Dec 2018 06:49 AM PST  The long wait for Toyota's revived sports car is almost over.
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| Lawmaker arrested for child cruelty says he spanked daughter Posted: 12 Dec 2018 07:10 PM PST  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawmaker arrested on suspicion of child cruelty said Wednesday the allegation stemmed from spanking his 7-year-old daughter.
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| Three Missing People Have Been Found Alive in an Abandoned West Virginia Coal Mine Posted: 12 Dec 2018 07:59 PM PST  Three people missing since last weekend were found alive Wednesday in an underground coal mine in West Virginia, authorities said.
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