| Pelosi says House Dems will start seeking Trump tax returns Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:19 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats controlling the House next year will start trying to obtain President Donald Trump's income tax returns from the Internal Revenue Service, the likely next speaker said Thursday.
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| Girl dies after being detained by U.S. Border Patrol: Washington Post Posted: 13 Dec 2018 06:26 PM PST  The girl and her father had been detained by immigration authorities on Dec. 6 in New Mexico, the Post reported.
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| The Latest: Italian journalist among the dead in Strasbourg Posted: 14 Dec 2018 10:02 AM PST  STRASBOURG, France (AP) — The Latest on France attack aftermath and death of suspect (all times local):
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| After losing court battle, DeVos to cancel $150 million in student loan debt Posted: 13 Dec 2018 09:37 PM PST  DeVos proposed restricting "borrower defense" claims filed by former students whose schools closed or made false promises, but has to carry out regulations after court rulings sided with students.
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| The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week (Dec. 8 -14) Posted: 14 Dec 2018 01:41 PM PST  The ladies of Twitter never fail to brighten our days with their brilliant ―
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| Best Air Fryers of 2018 Posted: 14 Dec 2018 01:56 PM PST  Crispy fries without all the oil? That's the golden promise of air fryers, and it probably explains why roughly 4 million were sold over a recent 12-month period in the U.S. That represents a ten...
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| Palestinian killed as Israel hunts West Bank shooter Posted: 14 Dec 2018 12:50 PM PST  A Palestinian teenager was shot dead on Friday as Israeli forces carried out fresh raids in the occupied West Bank, the health ministry said, as troops searched for a Palestinian who killed two soldiers a day earlier. The 17-year-old killed was named by the Palestinian health ministry as Mahmoud Nakhla, who authorities said died after being shot in the stomach by Israeli fire near the Jalazone refugee camp in the central West Bank. The Israeli army did not immediately comment on the death, which came as soldiers clashed with stone-throwing protesters in multiple locations.
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| Pacific Life Yanks Ads After Tucker Carlson's Dig That Immigrants Make U.S. 'Dirtier' Posted: 14 Dec 2018 05:53 PM PST  Prominent insurance company Pacific Life has pulled its commercials from
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| Canada Must Protect Trade Ties With China, Farm Group Says Posted: 13 Dec 2018 10:38 AM PST  "It's our expectation that they do act tactfully in a way that enables Canadian prosperity, and in our sector, that means trading with China,'' Brian Innes, president of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, said by phone Thursday. Two Canadian nationals have been detained in China this week, days after the arrest in Vancouver of a Huawei Technologies Co. executive, part of a U.S. extradition request. Canada's government is facing a new level of pressure related to trade tension between China and the U.S., and shouldn't add to any "political theater," Innes said.
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| The Gifts AD's Market Department Is Giving This Year Posted: 14 Dec 2018 12:50 PM PST |
| Priest takes pope's mandate - good deeds for all - across US Posted: 14 Dec 2018 03:20 PM PST  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Father Jim Sichko has a 50-state congregation and a simple mandate from the pope: Go forth and do good deeds.
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| Homeland Security Secretary says family are to blame for child’s death under Border Patrol custody Posted: 14 Dec 2018 03:33 PM PST  Days after a seven-year-old Guatemalan girl died after complications from a septic shock she experienced while in Border Patrol custody, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said the child's family was to blame for her death. "This is just a very sad example of the dangers of this journey," Ms Nielsen said on Fox News. FOX & FRIENDS: What do you know about the 7-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody?@SecNielsen: "This is just a very sad example of the dangers of this journey.
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| Exiting US governor signs laws limiting power of his successor Posted: 14 Dec 2018 03:48 PM PST  The Republican governor of Wisconsin signed into law Friday a package of bills that limit the powers of his Democratic successor, who promised a court challenge. The measures were passed by Republicans during a lame-duck session of the Midwestern US state's legislature last week, in what they said was an effort to level the power balance with the Democrat who will take over the governor's office in January. Tony Evers defeated incumbent Governor Scott Walker in the November midterm elections -- a stinging loss for the GOP in a key swing state that helped Donald Trump win the presidency in 2016.
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| CBS Pledges $20M From Les Moonves' Severance To Combat Sexual Harassment Posted: 14 Dec 2018 02:57 PM PST  Scandal-ridden CBS is shelling out $20 million to more than a dozen
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| China Says Canada's Huawei Arrest Has ‘Aroused Public Anger’ Posted: 14 Dec 2018 12:41 AM PST  "The Canadian government at the request of the U.S. side wrongly detained the Chinese citizen," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said. The decision to arrest Meng earlier this month to aid a U.S. extradition effort has made Canada the focus of China's ire, even as President Donald Trump's trade war sits at the center of the dispute.
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| Cash deposited in Robinhood's 3% checking and savings isn't insured, SIPC says Posted: 14 Dec 2018 01:51 PM PST  Cash in Robinhood's new checking and savings products that were rolled out this week is not insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corp.
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| Obama DOJ official: Trump can be indicted while in office Posted: 14 Dec 2018 05:08 AM PST  Neal Katyal, a former deputy and acting solicitor general, told "Skullduggery" that there is indeed a way to indict Trump.
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| Our 2018 Range Rover Velar Is Exhibiting Electronic Bugs at 22,000 Miles Posted: 13 Dec 2018 12:00 PM PST  Midway through its long-term test, electronic gremlins continue to mar our experience with the otherwise classy crossover.
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| Yemen's warring parties agree to ceasefire in Hodeidah and U.N. role Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:45 PM PST  At the close of a week of talks in Sweden, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said a framework for political negotiations would be discussed at the next round of talks at the end of January between the Iranian-aligned Houthis and the Saudi-backed government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. Western nations, some of which supply arms and intelligence to the Saudi-led coalition that intervened in Yemen in 2015, had pressed the two sides to agree confidence-building steps to pave the way for a wider truce and a political process to end the war, which has killed tens of thousands of people. The conflict has pushed Yemen, the poorest country on the Arabian Peninsula, to the verge of famine.
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| Man who sexually assaulted woman on flight while she slept is jailed for nine years Posted: 14 Dec 2018 02:16 AM PST  Prabhu Ramamoorthy, 34, was also sitting next to his wife on the overnight flight in January. Ramamoorthy had molested the victim while unbuttoning her blouse and unzipping her trousers as she slept. US attorney Matthew Schneider said: "Everyone has the right to be secure and safe when they travel on aeroplanes.
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| Christmas Day restaurant bookings are on the rise – but would you swap a home-cooked lunch for dining out? Posted: 13 Dec 2018 10:00 AM PST  Would you choose a restaurant for the Christmas Day meal just to avoid the inevitable mountain of washing up? Or is there nothing that can tempt you away from lunch at home and your own perfectly crisp roast potatoes? For an increasing number of us it's the former that most appeals, according to a recent OpenTable survey which showed that restaurant bookings on Christmas Day have risen by 240 per cent in the last five years. Between 2016 and 2017, reservations jumped by 14 per cent, and they are expected to increase again this Christmas. British cuisine is the most popular choice for a meal out, with 19 per cent of people heading out for traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, but Italian restaurants are also a firm favourite for Christmas Day, counting for 12 per cent of bookings. For many Telegraph readers the choice to eat out is a simple one when faced with the prospect of cooking for a crowd (or, indeed, spending more time than is necessary with certain members of the extended family), as it takes the stress out of prepping the food as well as the clearing up afterwards. "My family have gone out for Christmas Day dinner for the last few years," says Natalie Richardson, from Leeds. "It reduces the hassle of ordering ingredients and the hours spent preparing the food, giving us more time to enjoy the day," she explains. "We often go to a local pub which does three-course offer. Once, we went to our local curry house and had chicken korma for Christmas dinner." Electing to gather at a restaurant also means that the cook of the house isn't left out of the celebrations. "For me, it means no stressing in the kitchen while everyone else gets to relax, chat and enjoy a drink," says Abigail Theodosiou, from Sanderstead in Croydon. "We tend to have a lovely easy breakfast (Waitrose frozen croissants and scrambled eggs), get ready, go out, and then head home as soon as the meal is finished to relax in a tidy(ish!) house and open our presents, followed by cheese and chocolates." Theodosiou is one of a number who choose a country-style pub over a restaurant; "with lovely big fires, they're cosier." And there's no doubt that it takes the pressure off catering for different dietary requirements. "With a mix of meat-eaters and vegetarians, we can order whatever we like." At a glance | The top cuisines booked for Christmas Day dining last year But for The Telegraph's award-winning cookery writer Diana Henry, to book a table out is to lose something of the essential spirit of Christmas. "I've only been out for Christmas lunch once – when my parents had builders in, so the kitchen was out of action – and it was a disaster. The entire family just muttered about how much better it was at home. I think something is really missing in restaurants – you have to be quieter, so you can't have that unbuttoned bonhomie and largesse that is part of Christmas." The cost of eating out might be another reason to host at home, she reasons. "You can open another bottle of wine without considering how big a bill you're racking up; you can have seconds; you can tell risqué jokes. Things are just a little more sedate in a restaurant. Plus, no matter where you go outside the home, a Christmas dinner will always taste kind of institutional away from it. Roast potatoes that have been hanging round for an hour or more just don't cut it." Get cooking | Diana Henry's latest recipes Telegraph food writer Xanthe Clay agrees, and suggests the chief cook of the house simply enlists helpers for the washing up, to minimise the pressure. "Eating out is a great option if you find the whole meal a massive stress fest, but don't kid yourself that it'll be the same as hanging out at the family table," she says. "Few restaurants offer second helpings, and if you want a sofa to stagger to after lunch, you may need to book a table at a hotel with a decent lounge area. Prices will, quite properly, be inflated – the staff will need a hefty bonus to justify coming in to work." For many people, having the whole family descend on the house for an unending supply of food and drink is simply unthinkable – especially if space is tight. "I love going to parties but I wouldn't want to host one myself," says the award-winning travel blogger Sofie Couwenbergh. "My home is my safe space, plus it's far too small!" It's always worth checking before splashing out, says Xanthe Clay. "If you are booking the big dinner out to give the cook a rest, do check it's actually what they want – not just a way to alleviate your own guilt for not manning the kitchen yourself. They may complain, but lots of home cooks actually love the opportunity for a bit of culinary muscle flexing. Bear in mind that their Christmas wish may be as simple as appreciation in ladlefuls, and all the washing up done well into the New Year." Ultimately, it depends on the nature of the gathering, says Diana Henry. "In a restaurant you don't get those golden moments when the entire family gather round the oven looking at the turkey saying 'Do you think it's cooked yet?'. The whole meal is an event that you all take part in." Should you still prefer the idea of rocking up to a reservation, heading off on a walk and coming home to a kitchen that doesn't look like the scene of a crime, here are some of our favourite restaurants across the country taking bookings for Christmas Day itself... Our pick of the best | Restaurants taking bookings on Christmas Day 2018
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| Ken Paxton: Tijuana migrants will go through a slow process Posted: 14 Dec 2018 06:38 AM PST  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says that the caravan migrants waiting in Tijuana will be going through a slow process, sending a message that they are unable to walk across the border.
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| What the New Court Ruling Striking Down the ACA Means for Your Health Insurance Posted: 15 Dec 2018 06:20 AM PST  Just as the sign-up window for individual health insurance for 2019 is closing, a legal ruling is creating new uncertainty about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and could potentially ...
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| Erdogan and Trump urge cooperation after Turkey's Syria threat Posted: 14 Dec 2018 09:34 AM PST  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Donald Trump agreed Friday to "more effective coordination" between their countries' operations in Syria, after Ankara threatened to launch a new offensive in the war-torn nation. The two leaders spoke after Erdogan warned of a fresh Turkish operation against a Syrian Kurdish militia that risks aggravating already strained relations, as the US not only supports the militia but has troops deployed alongside its fighters. Trump and Erdogan "agreed to ensure more effective cooperation on the subject of Syria" during a telephone call, a Turkish presidential source said.
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| Qatar Ruler Says Talks With Saudi Begin Only When Embargo Lifted Posted: 14 Dec 2018 11:44 PM PST ![Qatar Ruler Says Talks With Saudi Begin Only When Embargo Lifted]( "Qatar Ruler Says Talks With Saudi Begin Only When Embargo Lifted") "Our position on the solution hasn't changed," Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said at a conference in Doha on Saturday. Last week, Sheikh Tamim spurned an invitation from Saudi Arabia's King Salman to attend a gathering of Gulf monarchies, which was seen as a sign of thawing relations after 18 months of Qatar's boycott by the kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt. The overture came as Saudi Arabia sought to defuse pressure over the killing of a vocal critic in Istanbul.
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| First new Mustang Shelby GT500 to be sold by Barrett-Jackson Posted: 14 Dec 2018 08:41 AM PST  The buyer gets to pick the color and the options for their special muscle car
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| Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy as agent of Russia in USA Posted: 13 Dec 2018 11:45 AM PST ![Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy as agent of Russia in USA]( "Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy as agent of Russia in USA") Russian national Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy, agrees to cooperate with federal prosecutors.
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| Tony Blair sees another Brexit referendum as most likely outcome Posted: 14 Dec 2018 06:40 AM PST ![Tony Blair sees another Brexit referendum as most likely outcome]( "Tony Blair sees another Brexit referendum as most likely outcome") Less than four months before Britain is due to leave the EU, Prime Minister Theresa May called off a parliamentary vote on her deal with Brussels this week after admitting it would be heavily defeated. "Our present situation is unique in modern British politics," Blair said in a speech in London. "We will go back to the people." Addressing EU leaders in Brussels, Blair said they should offer to reform to make it more attractive for Britain to remain, including making changes to immigration rules, a key driver behind the vote to leave the bloc.
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| Motorists nab cash spilled by armored truck, causing crashes Posted: 13 Dec 2018 01:31 PM PST ![Motorists nab cash spilled by armored truck, causing crashes]( "Motorists nab cash spilled by armored truck, causing crashes") An armored truck spilled cash on a New Jersey highway Thursday, leading to two crashes as drivers "went a little bit crazy," stopping their cars and scrambling to grab the swirling money.
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| Johnson & Johnson 'kept secret' that its Baby Powder contained asbestos Posted: 14 Dec 2018 11:50 AM PST  Johnson & Johnson knew that its talcum powder contained asbestos but failed to tell customers for over three decades, an investigation has found. Shares in the company plunged 12 per cent following the release of the report by news agency Reuters, wiping £37bn ($47bn) off the company's value. The investigation also found that the pharmaceutical company had employed a range of tactics to shape research into the problem and protect its Baby Powder brand. In one case, the company commissioned and paid for a study, told the researchers their desired results and then hired a ghostwriter to redraft the article presenting the findings. The investigation centres on a cache of documents released by Johnson & Johnson relating to the 11,700 plaintiffs claiming that the company's talc caused their cancers. The documents show that from at least 1971 to the early 2000s, the company's raw talc and finished powders sometimes tested positive for small amounts of asbestos, and that company executives, mine managers, scientists, doctors and lawyers fretted over the problem and how to address it while failing to disclose it to regulators or the public. A case in July, in which a judge ordered the company to pay $4.69bn in damages to 22 parties, was the first to succeed with a claim that the talc caused ovarian cancer. Johnson and Johnson said it will appeal the recent verdicts against it and maintains that its talc is safe, adding that the recently divulged court papers show its commitment to ensuring its products are asbestos-free. has been required to divulge in recent litigation shows the care the company takes to ensure its products are asbestos-free
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| Wall St. tumbles on global growth worries, J&J decline Posted: 14 Dec 2018 01:54 PM PST  The S&P 600 <.SPCY> small cap index confirmed it was in a bear market after closing 20.05 percent below its Aug. 31 peak, falling 1.6 percent on the day. The Johnson & Johnson report, which the company has disputed, sent its shares tumbling 10 percent in heavy volume, making it the biggest weight from a single stock on the S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials. Investors focused on global growth concerns and worried about U.S. growth after China reported weak monthly retail sales growth and industrial output numbers, as disappointing economic data was released from the euro zone.
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| Mick Mulvaney: The self-proclaimed ‘right-wing nutjob’ appointed as Trump’s new chief of staff Posted: 15 Dec 2018 03:31 AM PST  Donald Trump has appointed a new acting chief of staff after a protracted and chaotic search to replace John Kelly. The US president turned to his budget director, Mick Mulvaney, to temporarily fill a position once seen as one of the most sought-after in the White House. It will be Mr Mulvaney's third job in Mr Trump's government.
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| Our Plastic Addiction Has Reached A New Crisis Level Posted: 15 Dec 2018 02:45 AM PST  This is not a good look. Humans are using more oil-based plastic than ever,
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| The 2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e Brings Better Traction to the Brand's Signature Hybrid Posted: 13 Dec 2018 01:17 PM PST  Toyota gets hip to the beauty of all-wheel drive-and also of beauty.
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| Maria Butina Admits Conspiring as Kremlin Agent Targeting GOP, NRA Posted: 14 Dec 2018 02:00 AM PST  The 30-year-old gun enthusiast operated as a Kremlin agent as she befriended National Rifle Association leaders and influential U.S. conservatives, she admitted Thursday in federal court in Washington. "Butina sought to establish unofficial lines of communication with Americans having power and influence over U.S. politics," prosecutor Erik Kenerson said at the hearing, reading from the government's statement of facts.
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| Death penalty sentences, executions remained at near-record lows in 2018 Posted: 13 Dec 2018 09:01 PM PST ![Death penalty sentences, executions remained at near-record lows in 2018]( "Death penalty sentences, executions remained at near-record lows in 2018") The numbers of prisoners on death row, new death sentences and executions remained low by historical standards in 2018.
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| Russian Orthodox church calls on UN for help in Ukraine Posted: 14 Dec 2018 06:05 AM PST  MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The Russian Orthodox Church on Friday called on the United Nations, the leaders of Germany and France, the pope and other spiritual leaders to protect believers in Ukraine in the face of pressure on Moscow-affiliated clerics.
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| Fiat 500 earns place in New York's Museum of Modern Art Posted: 14 Dec 2018 04:37 AM PST  Fiat's iconic 500 F city car has been selected by the Museum of Modern Art as a primary exhibit for its The Value of Good Design exhibit next year
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| Chirp perp: Finches found in luggage at NY airport Posted: 13 Dec 2018 11:55 AM PST  A man was caught at New York's JFK airport last weekend trying to smuggle dozens of South American finches into the country, a bird that Guyanese immigrants covet for chirping but officials fear could spread disease, officials said on Thursday. About 70 finches were found hidden inside a shipment of hair rollers at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday when a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialist inspected the unidentified male passenger's luggage. The birds may have been destined for sale to Guyanese immigrants for a game that involves betting on how often the finches chirp per minute, said Customs spokesman Anthony Bucci.
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| More schools are starting classes later to let students sleep Posted: 14 Dec 2018 11:12 AM PST  A new study out of Seattle found that students who started school later were in better health and performed better on school work.
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| Brad Ford and The Hudson Company Team Up for a Connecticut Showroom That Emphasizes Craftsmanship Posted: 13 Dec 2018 02:47 PM PST  The designer and Hudson Company founder Jamie Hammel bring their shared passion for fine craftsmanship to Ridgefield
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| Infiniti's Next Concept Car Previews a New All-Electric Crossover Posted: 14 Dec 2018 05:41 AM PST  It will pay homage to the pioneering FX45 while looking to Infiniti's electrified future.
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