| Defense Secretary Jim Mattis signs order to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria Posted: 24 Dec 2018 07:08 AM PST  Outgoing Defense secretary Jim Mattis has signed an order requiring the reduction of U.S. military from Syria.
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| The Latest: Hamas says dissolving parliament invites chaos Posted: 22 Dec 2018 10:36 AM PST  GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Latest on Israel and the Palestinian territories (all times local):
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| Detailed Photos from Our Trip to Iceland with the 2019 Lamborghini Urus Posted: 24 Dec 2018 06:30 AM PST |
| Mystery Filing Appears to Ask High Court to Act in Mueller Probe Posted: 22 Dec 2018 02:09 PM PST  The document, which is under seal, stems from a Dec. 18 federal appeals court ruling that required an unidentified company, owned by an unidentified foreign country, to turn over information to a grand jury. The dispute is believed to be tied to Mueller's probe, although public information about the case doesn't mention him or the investigation. Mueller is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction by President Donald Trump.
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| Here Are All the Stores Open and Closed on Christmas 2018 Posted: 24 Dec 2018 02:45 AM PST  Including Walgreens and CVS
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| Judge accepts CVS offer on Aetna while reviewing consent decree Posted: 22 Dec 2018 12:34 PM PST ![Judge accepts CVS offer on Aetna while reviewing consent decree]( "Judge accepts CVS offer on Aetna while reviewing consent decree") A U.S. federal judge reviewing an agreement between the government and CVS Health Corp allowing it to buy health insurer Aetna has indicated that he will not halt most integration between the two companies. Judge Richard Leon said in an order on Friday evening that he would accept CVS's offer to allow Aetna to independently make critical product, pricing and personnel decisions during his review. "Based on CVS's constructive and appropriate representations, I am satisfied that, so long as these measures remain in place, the assets involved in the challenged acquisition will remain sufficiently separate (during the review period)," Leon wrote in his order.
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| Gov. John Kasich 'seriously look at' running for president in 2020, says dysfunction in Washington is 'very disturbing' Posted: 23 Dec 2018 07:01 AM PST  The Ohio governor speaks out on 'Fox News Sunday' on his timeline for making a decision to challenge President Trump.
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| David Hogg: Parkland shooting survivor taunted by Fox News host wins place at Harvard Posted: 23 Dec 2018 06:30 AM PST  In mid-December, Harvard's early-entry candidates began logging onto the application status portal to learn whether they'd been accepted to one of the world's most prestigious universities. For David Hogg, it was the last laugh. "Thank you all for the well wishes," Mr Hogg tweeted Saturday morning.
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| Trump loses US envoy to anti-IS coalition over Syria plan Posted: 23 Dec 2018 08:19 AM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Brett McGurk, the U.S. envoy to the global coalition fighting the Islamic State group, has resigned in protest over President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, joining Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in an administration exodus of experienced national security figures. McGurk described Trump's decision as a "shock."
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| Arrests fuel anxieties among China Canadian expats Posted: 22 Dec 2018 12:25 PM PST  The arrest of a third Canadian in China has heightened anxiety even in an expatriate community accustomed to some level of fear and uncertainty. Beijing on Thursday confirmed it arrested Canadian Sarah McIver for "working illegally" in the country, following the detention of two other Canadians on national security grounds. While Canadian authorities said the latest detention appears to be a routine visa case, it has nonetheless exacerbated concerns among Canadian expatriates in China -- fearful that they too might be detained over a legal technicality.
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| Congolese boy dies in US after surgery for facial tumor Posted: 22 Dec 2018 03:33 PM PST ![Congolese boy dies in US after surgery for facial tumor]( "Congolese boy dies in US after surgery for facial tumor") LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Congolese boy who traveled to Los Angeles to undergo surgery to remove a large tumor on his face died late Friday after having an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
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| Analysts Say Brace for a Steeper Plunge as Shutdown Drags On Posted: 24 Dec 2018 06:49 AM PST  Analysts and strategists say investor sentiment is weakening further amid the federal government shutdown, with no quick end in sight. Mattis's resignation could be a "material negative event" for 2020 budget negotiations, Credit Suisse analyst Robert Spingarn said on Dec. 21, noting that Mattis enjoyed broad bipartisan support.
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| What my dad, who died on Christmas Day, taught me by always giving awful presents Posted: 24 Dec 2018 03:00 AM PST  My dad was a terrible gift-giver, but it didn't matter. We loved his awful presents because he loved sharing his favorite things with us kids.
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| Was the Austin Metro really Britain's biggest motoring failure? Posted: 23 Dec 2018 01:00 AM PST  On this day in 1997, the Austin Metro and Rover 100-series production line fell silent. We commemorate 21 years with a look back on one of the Britain's less loved cars
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| Amazon is still offering a rare discount on Apple Watch Series 4, and $50 off Series 3 Posted: 24 Dec 2018 04:56 AM PST ![Amazon is still offering a rare discount on Apple Watch Series 4, and $50 off Series 3]( "Amazon is still offering a rare discount on Apple Watch Series 4, and $50 off Series 3") Amazon surprised us all over the weekend and slashed prices on a few different Apple Watch models just in time for some last-minute Christmas shopping. The biggest surprise was a rare discount on the Apple Watch Series 4 -- it wasn't a huge discount, but it's less than Apple's $429 retail price tag and Apple's new Series 4 watches almost never see price cuts. Then on top of that, the still-great Apple Watch Series 3 got a big $50 price cut for the holidays. Well guess what: Both deals are still available right now! ## Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS, 44mm) * GPS * Over 30% larger display and 50% louder speaker * Electrical and optical heart sensors * Digital Crown with haptic feedback * S4 SiP with faster 64-bit dual-core processor * Improved accelerometer and gyroscope for fall detection * Swimproof ## Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) * GPS + Cellular * Optical heart sensor * Digital Crown * S3 with dual-core processor * Accelerometer and gyroscope * Swimproof * watchOS 5
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| Best Bites: Roast beef with slow-cooked tomatoes and garlic Posted: 24 Dec 2018 05:00 AM PST  Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your
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| Bahrain summons Iraqi diplomat over criticism from ex-PM Maliki Posted: 24 Dec 2018 12:55 AM PST  Bahrain's Foreign Ministry summoned the deputy charge d'affaires of the embassy of Iraq on Monday to denounce footage of former Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki criticizing Manama's crackdown on the Shi'ite opposition. Maliki who now heads an Iraqi coalition called "the State of Law", attended a meeting last week organized by the February 14 movement, a Bahraini activist group which Manama designated a terrorist group in 2014. "Discrimination, marginalization ... have reached a severe limit on the people of Bahrain," Maliki said according to videos from the event published by Iraqi media.
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| Pilgrims gather at Jesus's traditional birthplace for Christmas Posted: 24 Dec 2018 02:38 AM PST  Pilgrims from across the world gathered in Bethlehem on Monday for Christmas Eve, taking in a parade and queueing to see the grotto where Jesus is believed to have been born. Crowds, some wearing Santa hats or holding balloons, looked on at the square decked out with a giant Christmas tree and a manger as carols in Arabic played through speakers.
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| Hey Siri, this rapper sounds just like you Posted: 23 Dec 2018 06:56 PM PST  Doing a decent impression of Siri is a high-flying goal for some, but a Maryland rapper has nailed it. "For everyone saying that i'm faking the siri you hear in the background is me being previously recorded on someone else's phone and my friend asked me to do it again," she tweeted. Folks on Twitter thought so too.
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| A Holiday Wish for All My Fellow 'Misfits' Out There Posted: 22 Dec 2018 02:05 PM PST  What to keep in mind if you're feeling abandoned or alone
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| Cash is still king and people still use banks – here's where technology hasn't taken over Posted: 23 Dec 2018 05:00 AM PST  Smartphones, new investments and changes in the banking field have transformed the financial lives of millions of Americans but not for all of us.
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| The world’s most popular Instant Pot is back on sale for the first time since Cyber Week Posted: 24 Dec 2018 05:42 AM PST ![The world's most popular Instant Pot is back on sale for the first time since Cyber Week]( "The world's most popular Instant Pot is back on sale for the first time since Cyber Week") If you thought that the end of the holiday shopping season would also be the end of great deals on Instant Pot multi-use cookers, you're in for a pleasant surprise. We've seen a bunch of different Instant Pot models go on sale at discounts in recent weeks, but one in particular was absent from the list. Now, for the first time since Cyber Week, the Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker is available on Amazon at a discount. This is the best-selling Instant Pot model in the world and it has more than 23,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. Definitely grab one while it's on sale, or if you want a model with even more functions, the Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker is on sale for just $10 more. Here are the highlights from the product page: * Duo, the number 1 selling multi-cooker, combines 7 kitchen appliances in 1, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Marker and Warmer, prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support your busy lifestyle * Features 14 Smart Programs - Soup, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Saute/Simmer, Rice, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook. Now, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button * Healthy, stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavours, nutrients and aromas within the food * Built with the latest 3rd generation technology, the microprocessor monitors pressure, temperature, keeps time, and adjusts heating intensity and duration to achieve your desired results every time.Product Dimensions: 14.17 x 14.84 x 13.31 inches * UL and ULC certified with 10 safety mechanisms to provide you with added assurance, designed to eliminate many common errors.Accessories include, stainless steel steam rack with handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, condensation collector and recipe booklet * Power supply: 120V - 60Hz
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| JD.com Averts a Crisis as Billionaire CEO Cleared in Rape Probe Posted: 23 Dec 2018 01:00 PM PST  Chief Executive Officer Richard Liu won't be charged in connection with a rape investigation in Minneapolis, ending a months-long probe that made global headlines and cast doubt over JD's leadership. On Friday, JD gained 5.9 percent to $21.08 -- still well below roughly $30 before Liu's arrest became public. Liu, who controls a majority of the $35 billion company's voting rights, was arrested Aug. 31 and accused of raping a 21-year-old female Chinese undergraduate student.
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| William Dudley Says Powell Should ‘Protect’ Fed If Trump Ousts Him Posted: 23 Dec 2018 05:59 AM PST  President Donald Trump has been talking with advisers about making an unprecedented attempt to remove Powell, Bloomberg News reported Friday. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Twitter on Saturday that Trump is not weighing such a move, and it's unclear whether the president has the legal authority to make it. It might be possible to take away Powell's "chairman" title, but he can only be fired from his role as a Fed governor for "cause" -- usually neglect or misconduct.
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| Al Shabaab bomber executed in Somalia Posted: 24 Dec 2018 12:17 AM PST ![Al Shabaab bomber executed in Somalia]( "Al Shabaab bomber executed in Somalia") The mastermind of militant car bombs that killed 26 people and injured nearly 40 others in Mogadishu in 2017 was executed in Somalia on Monday, the prosecutor of the military court said. Abdulle Bule said al Shabaab member Abdikadir Abukar was convicted of being behind a hotel bombing that killed 10, one near the ministry of sport that killed nine, and a car bomb near an Italian restaurant in the capital that killed seven. Al Shabaab wants to overthrow the weak, U.N.-backed Somali government and impose strict Islamic law.
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| Why Santa should ditch his sleigh for a pair of Lamborghinis Posted: 24 Dec 2018 03:20 AM PST  We embark on a Christmas road trip through Italy to find out if Father Christmas should trade-in his reindeer for a pair of Raging Bulls.
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| The Best (Good-Looking, Great-Working) Furniture for Small Spaces Posted: 24 Dec 2018 04:00 AM PST |
| 2 dead, car ripped in half after crash in Delaware County Posted: 24 Dec 2018 03:33 AM PST  An early-morning crash on Christmas Eve left two people dead and a car in pieces in Folsom, Delaware County
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| Frazzled by the holidays? Get out all of that unresolved hostility and celebrate Festivus today Posted: 23 Dec 2018 12:07 PM PST  Frank Costanza of 'Seinfeld' got sick and tired of the consumerism that has overtaken the holidays. This is how he takes action Dec. 23 of every year.
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| FBI backflip agent who accidentally shot man in nightclub spared jail Posted: 23 Dec 2018 07:08 AM PST  The FBI agent who went viral when he accidentally shot someone as he performed a back flip on a dance floor will not be sent to jail, a court has ruled. Chase Bishop was on holiday when he visited the Mile High Spirits nightclub in Denver, Colorado one evening last June With a crowd of late night revellers cheering him on, the 30-year-old showed off the impressive gymnastic manoeuvre during which his loaded gun fell from the waistband of his trousers. As Bishop bent down to pick up the weapon from the floor, it discharged into the screaming crowd and hit Tom Reddington, a 24-year-old former Amazon warehouse worker, in the leg. A video of the incident, which shows the agent walking off the dance floor with his hands in the air, subsequently went viral on social media. At the time, Mr Reddington told US media that he thought "some idiot had set off a fire cracker" before looking down at his leg and seeing the blood. FBI agent Chase Bishop was spared a prison term Credit: REUTERS/File Photo He told the court hearing in Denver on Friday that he has since lost his job and may never be able to run again as a result of the injury. "I have done months of physical therapy," he said. "I have sought counselling. However, being in public, especially seeing law enforcement with guns, makes me very uncomfortable." However, he added that he does not hold a personal grudge against Bishop and didn't think he deserved to spend years in jail. "I've done stupid things at bars to impress girls, too," he said but that he hoped he would not be allowed to own a gun for a "long time". Under his deal with prosecutors, Bishop was sentenced to two years probation. He was also fined $1,200 and ordered to pay compensation to the victim. Speaking in court, he said: "My whole goal in life is to care, protect and serve people," the agent told the judge as he pleaded guilty to third degree assault. "I never expected the result of my actions to lead to something like this." Kelsey Pietranton, an FBI spokeswoman, declined to say if he would continue to work at the agency.
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| Order signed for US military's controversial Syria exit Posted: 24 Dec 2018 01:39 AM PST  The US military has confirmed that the order to withdraw American troops from Syria had been signed, after President Donald Trump held talks with his Turkish counterpart to negotiate a pullout that has stunned Washignton's allies. Trump announced Wednesday that the roughly 2,000 US troops would leave civil war-racked Syria, where they have been deployed to assist in a multinational fight against the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group. "The execute order for Syria has been signed," a US military spokesperson told AFP on Sunday in response to a query, without providing further details.
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| Canada to press allies on bid to free detainees in China: Ottawa Posted: 22 Dec 2018 10:25 AM PST  Freeland spoke a day after the United States joined Canada in calling on Beijing to release the pair, who were held after Canadian authorities arrested a senior Chinese executive on a U.S. extradition warrant. "I will continue in the coming days, along with Canada's ambassadors around the world, to be speaking with foreign counterparts about this issue," Freeland told reporters on a conference call. "Our ambassadors ... will be speaking directly in an organized effort with their counterparts." As well as the United States, Britain and the European Union have also expressed support for Canada.
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| Group that escorts migrant caravans draws more scrutiny Posted: 23 Dec 2018 10:24 AM PST  TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Thousands of Central Americans journeying toward the United States were 2,500 miles from their destination in October when they reached a moment of decision: Should they press on toward the U.S. border? Or should they stop and put down roots in Mexico, where the government offered to let them stay?
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| Liz Weston: It's time to fix Social Security's tax burden Posted: 24 Dec 2018 05:42 AM PST  People on Social Security need a tax break. The rest of us need to make sure they get it — for everyone's sake.
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| The True Story Behind the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Movie On the Basis of Sex Posted: 23 Dec 2018 04:00 AM PST  The new RBG biopic is part fact, part 'imaginative,' the Justice says
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| New Jersey referee suspended after forcing black wrestler to have haircut Posted: 22 Dec 2018 04:29 PM PST ![New Jersey referee suspended after forcing black wrestler to have haircut]( "New Jersey referee suspended after forcing black wrestler to have haircut") The video, which was uploaded on Twitter on Thursday by a reporter from SNJ Today newspaper, showed Andrew Johnson of Buena Regional High School in Buena, New Jersey, getting his dreadlocks hairstyle cut off by a school official. A referee named Alan Maloney, who is white, apparently had ordered Johnson to cut off his hair, according to local media reports. "Deeply disturbed that Andrew Johnson, a student at Buena Regional H.S., was forced to choose between keeping his dreadlocks and competing in a wrestling tournament," wrote New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a democrat, on Twitter.
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| Google now has a fun ‘Seinfeld’ themed Easter egg you should try Posted: 23 Dec 2018 11:45 AM PST  Google loves a good Easter egg, and with the holiday season in full swing, the search giant resurrected a fun little surprise that you may remember from previous years. If you open up a new tab in your web browser of choice -- it doesn't have to be Chrome -- and type in 'Festivus' into Google, you'll see an aluminum pole positioned on the left-hand side of your browser. Yep, it's a Festivus pole, an homage to the famous -- and dare I say, overrated -- Seinfeld episode where we learn that Festivus is a holiday invented by Frank Costanza, George's dad. The holiday, if you need a refresher on the episode, is celebrated with a "feats of strength" competition, an "airing of grievances", and lastly, an aluminum pole which George's father claims was chosen for its "very high strength to weight ratio." Kramer, naturally, becomes quite intrigued with the concept. Here's how we first learn about the pole. > Kramer: Is there a tree? Frank Costanza: No. Instead, there's a pole. It requires no decoration. I find tinsel distracting. Frank Costanza later adds that the pole is made from aluminum. In any event, here's what the Google homepage looks like if you do a search for Festivus. Not surprisingly, super fans of the show can purchase an actual Festivus pole online if they really want to get into the non-holiday holiday spirit. And last but not least, here's a fun clip from the Festivus-themed Seinfeld episode "The Strike." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX55AzGku5Y
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| Cold case solved: Woman arrested decades after 12-year-old girl killed in New Jersey Posted: 23 Dec 2018 10:18 PM PST  COLD CASE SOLVED: A woman has been arrested and charged in the 1992 fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl in New Jersey.
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| Trump says Erdogan will 'eradicate' Isil in Syria and praises the Turkish leader as 'a man who can do it' Posted: 24 Dec 2018 02:19 AM PST  Donald Trump has said Turkey will finish off the Islamic State in Syria as he praised the country's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan as "a man who can do it". The US president has doubled down on his decision to withdraw US troops from the region following the departure of his Defence Secretary James Mattis over the move. In a stinging resignation letter Mr Mattis warned that America must "show respect" to its allies. Mr Trump has defended his position, tweeting: "President Erdogan of Turkey has very strongly informed me that he will eradicate whatever is left of ISIS in Syria....and he is a man who can do it plus, Turkey is right 'next door.' Our troops are coming home!" The US military confirmed that the order to withdraw American soldiers from Syria had been signed after Mr Trump held talks with his Turkish counterpart to negotiate the terms of the pullout. The US currently has around 2,000 troops in the civil war-racked country, where they have been deployed to assist in a multinational fight against the Islamic State (Isil) jihadist group. President @RT_Erdogan of Turkey has very strongly informed me that he will eradicate whatever is left of ISIS in Syria....and he is a man who can do it plus, Turkey is right "next door." Our troops are coming home!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 24, 2018 Turkey was a rare ally that lauded Mr Trump's decision on Syria, a country where it will now have a freer rein to target Kurdish fighters who were armed and trained by the US and played a major role in the war against Isil but are deemed terrorists by Ankara. Mr Trump and Mr Erdogan spoke by telephone on Sunday and "agreed to ensure coordination between their countries' military, diplomatic and other officials to avoid a power vacuum which could result following any abuse of the withdrawal and transition phase in Syria," the Turkish presidency said in a statement. Mr Trump tweeted that he and Mr Erdogan "discussed (Isil), our mutual involvement in Syria, & the slow & highly coordinated pullout of US troops from the area." Some fear Turkey will now have freer rein to target Kurdish fighters who were armed and trained by the US Credit: Anadolu Agency Mr Trump's advisers have reportedly persuaded the president to withdraw the troops more slowly than he would like in order not to jeopardise their safety. A withdrawal could have extraordinary geopolitical implications, and it runs counter to long-established US policy for the region. Thousands of Isil fighters are thought to remain in Syria, but Mr Trump on Wednesday declared that "we've won against ISIS," using another acronym for the extremists. Late on Sunday he tweeted that President Erdogan had assured him that any remaining Isil fighters will be eliminated. However US politicians - including those from Mr Trump's own Republican party - and international allies fear the withdrawal is premature and would further destabilise the already devastated region. A US pullout, said Mutlu Civiroglu, a Kurdish affairs analyst, will open the way "for Turkey to start its operations against the Kurds, and a bloody war will begin." French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said he "deeply regretted" Mr Trump's decision, and that "an ally must be reliable." Israel has been careful to point out that it respects the US decision, but analysts say that beneath those public pronouncements are concerns over whether its main enemy Iran will have a freer hand. Mr Trump's sudden decision sparked turmoil within his administration, prompting the resignation of Brett McGurk, the special envoy to the anti-Isil coalition, as well as Mr Mattis. Mr McGurk said he could not support Mr Trump's Syria decision, saying it "left our coalition partners confused and our fighting partners bewildered." Plans for the troop pullout will now be overseen by Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, who Mr Trump announced on Sunday would replace Mr Mattis starting January 1. Unlike Mr Mattis, Mr Shanahan has never served in the military and has spent most of his career in the private sector, including with aircraft giant Boeing. Until Mr Trump finds a permanent Pentagon chief, Mr Shanahan will lead plans for US troops to leave Syria along with a significant drawdown in Afghanistan, both of which critics worry will leave war-torn regions at risk of continued and potentially heightened bloodshed.
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| US Treasury chief to confer with top market regulators Posted: 24 Dec 2018 03:40 AM PST  US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is to hold a telephone conference on Monday with top market regulators, after the Dow and the Nasdaq suffered their worst week since 2008. The call with the President's Working Group on financial markets, announced in a Treasury Department statement, comes after Mnuchin on Sunday phoned top executives of the nation's six largest banks. "The CEOs confirmed that they have ample liquidity available for lending to consumer, business markets, and all other market operations," the Treasury said in the unusual statement posted on Mnuchin's Twitter account.
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| Photo tour: The most beautiful places in Iceland Posted: 23 Dec 2018 10:56 AM PST ![Photo tour: The most beautiful places in Iceland]( "Photo tour: The most beautiful places in Iceland") Iceland possesses some of the world's most diverse landforms, from volcanoes and geysers to waterfalls, glaciers and cliffs.
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| 10 feelings every procrastinating parent has right before Christmas Posted: 23 Dec 2018 03:00 AM PST  Call the ambulance. It is Dec. 23 and there's still so much to do before Christmas.
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| Documents detail how absentee ballots gathered in NC vote Posted: 23 Dec 2018 02:08 PM PST  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Affidavits released Sunday by North Carolina's elections board allege absentee ballots were collected from voters by the man at the center of vote fraud allegations or those working for him.
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