| U.S. Supreme Court rejects mystery firm possibly linked to Russia probe Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:49 PM PST  The court in a brief order turned away a request filed by the company, which is facing a daily fine of $50,000 imposed by a U.S. federal judge in Washington for refusing to comply with a subpoena issued in an investigation. As Mueller's probe already has implicated foreign entities, the subpoena could be linked to the investigation. Russia has denied meddling in the election.
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| Build the wall: the pledge defining Trump's presidency Posted: 08 Jan 2019 12:41 PM PST  Washington (AFP) - Building a wall on the border with Mexico has been a central plank of US President Donald Trump's political platform, both as a candidate and since taking office.
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| Turkey adamant on tough stance on Syrian Kurdish fighters Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:00 AM PST  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday that Turkey will not refrain from military action to protect its borders from what he describes as threats posed by Syrian Kurdish fighters.
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| China's passenger car sales fall for first time in years Posted: 09 Jan 2019 07:10 AM PST  China's annual passenger car sales fell last year for the first time in more than 20 years as the trade war with the US rocked consumer confidence and Beijing reined in car financing channels. Passenger car sales fell to 22.4 million vehicles in 2018, down 5.8 percent from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Wednesday. In December sales plummeted 19.2 percent from a year earlier, the CPCA said.
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| Syria Kurds say 8 foreign jihadists captured including US teen Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:46 AM PST  Syria's Kurds on Wednesday said they had captured eight alleged foreign jihadists including an American teenager in fighting against the Islamic State group. The eight, detained on Sunday and Monday, include a 16-year-old American as well as a German and a Russian, the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) said in a statement. Two are from Uzbekistan.
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| Here’s what NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft sees as it orbits Bennu asteroid Posted: 08 Jan 2019 07:04 PM PST  It's only been about a week since NASA successfully inserted its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe into orbit around the large space rock known as Bennu, after initially arriving in early December. The diamond-shaped object will quickly become one of the most closely-studied asteroids ever, but for now NASA wants to learn as much about Bennu's surface as possible, and that means observing it from every angle. In a new video animation that has been stitched together from numerous still shots we get one of our best looks yet at the asteroid. As the probe circles the rock, its powerful lens has captured Bennu from just about every angle, making for a neat little movie. "During the month of December, the spacecraft performed a preliminary survey of Bennu, conducting three flyovers of the asteroid's north pole and one each of its equator and south pole," NASA's OSIRIS-REx team explains. "The data gathered during these flybys allowed the mission team to more precisely estimate Bennu's mass so that the spacecraft could go into orbit around the asteroid." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S29O8dUhFgY OSIRIS-REx has a fairly long road ahead of it before NASA declares the mission a complete success. The spacecraft will remain in orbit around Bennu for at least the next year or so, closely studying it and delivering even more images of its messy surface. During that time, NASA will decide on a spot from which to collect a material sample, eventually touching down on Bennu and retrieving some of its surface material before flying back to Earth. OSIRIS-REx is expected to arrive back on Earth sometime in 2023, at which point eager scientists will have an opportunity to study the sample in great detail. If everything goes according to plan, the mission should teach scientists a great deal about asteroid formation and perhaps even give us a window into the earliest days of our Solar System.
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| Jeff Bezos is getting divorced and of course people are making Alexa jokes Posted: 09 Jan 2019 01:08 PM PST  People can't help but make jokes about the richest couple in the world splitting up. Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced their divorce on Wednesday, after 25 years of marriage and attaining a $137 billion net worth. And while ending a marriage is undoubtedly an unhappy experience for their family, Twitter users started making Amazon-themed jokes about the couple's end. Some poked fun at Amazon's mildly terrifying targeted ads. > Mrs. Bezos, Customers Who Viewed Jeff Bezos Also Viewed... pic.twitter.com/1Ht6eYeRvf > > -- Dan Ozzi (@danozzi) January 9, 2019 SEE ALSO: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie to divorce > [blind date] > > JEFF BEZOS: I brought you flowers > > HER: Oh thanks. That's very sweet > > JEFF BEZOS: I see you've liked flowers. Perhaps you'd like these other flowers > > -- Todd 'Papi' Carlos (@TheToddWilliams) January 9, 2019 Others chose to base their digs on Amazon's often controversial ways of doing business. > Jeff Bezos is getting divorced after realizing that marriage counts as a union. > > -- River Clegg (@RiverClegg) January 9, 2019 > Motion to call Jeff Bezos divorcing his wife "Alexit." > > -- The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) January 9, 2019 > Jeff Bezos getting a divorce because he just had to crush one more union. > > -- Joe Kassabian (@jkass99) January 9, 2019 > The real question in the Bezos divorce is who gets the Seattle City Council in the divorce? Will Jeff at least get visitation rights? > > -- Reptilian Udashen (@BenUdashen) January 9, 2019 > Jeff Bezos this morning: > > "Alexa, end my marriage" > > -- Eden Dranger (@Eden_Eats) January 9, 2019 > Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos have decided to "consciously unsubscribe" from each other's lives but are "committed to co-parenting their Alexa and Kindles." > > -- eric eidelstein (@ericeidelstein) January 9, 2019 While others just envisioned Bezos' newfound singlehood. > I've spent all morning thinking about it and the celebrity Jeff Bezos is most likely to date after the divorce is January Jones > > -- Sophia Benoit (@1followernodad) January 9, 2019 > Jeff Bezos living in one of those dingy divorced dad apartments but the whole thing is made of diamonds and unicorn bones > > -- matt tobey (@mtobey) January 9, 2019 > Looking forward to seeing the pictures from Jeff Bezos' first visit to Union Pool > > -- Good Idea Dave (@DaveCoIon) January 9, 2019 But Jeff Bezos doesn't need to worry about dating -- he's still in his Prime. ## WATCH: PepsiCo is using robots to deliver snacks to college students
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| Saudi Runaway's Plight Puts Thailand's Record of Failing Asylum Seekers in the Spotlight Posted: 09 Jan 2019 03:28 AM PST  Saudi asylum seeker Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun slipped her watchful family's eye in the hopes of making it to Australia and securing her freedom
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| Second man charged with murder in seven-year-old girl's shooting in Texas Posted: 08 Jan 2019 05:36 PM PST  Larry Woodruffe, 24, was charged with capital murder on Tuesday in Harris County District Court, after Eric Black Jr., 20, was charged with the same crime over the weekend. Authorities said Woodruffe, who was riding in a vehicle driven by Black, opened fire on Dec. 30 and killed 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes, who was in another car with her family. Attorneys for Woodruffe and Black could not be reached for comment.
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| Tom Steyer has a platform for a post-impeachment America Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:32 PM PST  The progressive activist and philanthropist tells Yahoo News that he will announce Wednesday whether he will seek the presidency in 2020.
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| Fed Minutes to Reveal Debates Behind Unanimous Decision to Hike Posted: 08 Jan 2019 09:00 PM PST  The report may provide important clues about the level of solidarity among officials at the Dec. 18-19 Federal Open Market Committee meeting, when policy makers raised interest rates and forecast further increases despite plunging stocks and pressure from President Donald Trump for a halt. "These minutes will still be relevant because they're going to give us a sense of the debate within the FOMC," said Michelle Meyer, head of U.S. economics at Bank of America Corp. Rate moves are "still a committee decision, and understanding the division of views on the committee is important," she added.
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| Manafort accused of sharing 2016 election data with Russians Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:14 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort shared polling data during the 2016 presidential campaign with a business associate accused of having ties to Russian intelligence, and prosecutors say he lied to them about it, according to a court filing .
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| Ford shows off revamped Explorer SUV Posted: 09 Jan 2019 10:07 PM PST  Ford's aging Explorer SUV is getting a major revamp as it faces growing competition in the market for family haulers with three rows of seats. The company unveiled the new version Wednesday night, just ahead of the Detroit Auto Show. (Jan. 10)
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| 9 of the Wildest Hotel Rooms in Africa Where Animals Are Right Outside Your Door Posted: 09 Jan 2019 02:49 PM PST |
| Canadian officials allowed second visit to man detained in China Posted: 10 Jan 2019 09:10 AM PST  Canadian diplomats in China on Thursday held their second meeting with one of two citizens who were detained last month after the arrest of a senior Chinese executive in Vancouver, the Canadian foreign ministry said. "Today, Canadian consular officials in China visited with Michael Kovrig," the ministry said in a statement that provided no further details. Officials met Michael Spavor, the other man, on Tuesday.
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| Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:42 AM PST ![Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound]( "Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound") How about sitting back and flying at just under Mach 1?
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| Saudis blast 'guardianship' laws after woman's escape Posted: 09 Jan 2019 05:16 AM PST  A Saudi teen's live-tweeted asylum plea has cast a renewed spotlight on women's rights just months after women won the right to drive, and sparked rare criticism of restrictive "guardianship" laws -- from men. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, arrived in Thailand at the weekend after fleeing what she called an abusive family in the deeply conservative kingdom and staved off deportation after her tweets drew global attention. Qunun's impassioned cry for help set off a media frenzy, prompting angry denunciations and death threats from many in a kingdom where guardianship laws are still widely supported.
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| Russian church leader: Smartphones are laying groundwork for the Antichrist Posted: 08 Jan 2019 05:39 PM PST ![Russian church leader: Smartphones are laying groundwork for the Antichrist]( "Russian church leader: Smartphones are laying groundwork for the Antichrist") Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, had to know which particular snippet from a recent interview he gave on state TV in the country would rocket around the web. Maybe he didn't. Nevertheless, the church leader went on a little bit of a rant about smartphones during his interview and blasted our fixation on these devices as heralding the arrival of something terrible. No, not gadget addiction. Not broken lives. Smartphones, he promised, are paving the way for the antichrist. Sigh. To be fair, it wasn't the ramblings of some anti-technology luddite. There was actually a religious component to his remarks. The fact that "someone can know exactly where you are, know exactly what you are interested in, know exactly what you are afraid of" -- that's the worrisome thing, he said. "Control from one point," the church leader continues, "is a foreshadowing of the coming of Antichrist, if we talk about the Christian view. Antichrist is the person who will be at the head of the world wide web that controls the entire human race." He tried to make it clear he's not against the gadgets we love, just against us becoming a kind of slave to them. "You should remain free inside," he instructed, "and not fall under any addiction, not to alcohol, not to narcotics, not to gadgets." It's certainly an interesting case to make, when, according to the UK newspaper The Telegraph, the Russian Orthodox church has been trying to make in-roads into a younger demographic partly through using digital communications tools and spreading its message via the web. Church officials even held a press conference in the fall with actor Steven Seagal during which they announced the creation of a digitally-oriented council for youth affairs. In the past, the church's leader has blasted the Internet as a "marketplace of human vanity." He's also been critical of feminism and gay rights, stances that may prove problematic with that coveted younger demographic. The Telegraph also offers a few more interesting tidbits about the leader. "The Russian Orthodox church website photoshopped a Breguet watch worth at least £24,000 off of the patriarch's wrist in a 2012 picture, but it remained clearly visible in the reflection of his arm on a well-polished table. Last month, the church again came under fire over a priest who repeatedly posted photographs of himself with Gucci and Louis Vutton luxury bags and shoes on Instagram."
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| Trump and Pelosi Are Locked in Their First Battle. Neither Can Afford to Lose Posted: 10 Jan 2019 03:14 AM PST  The first battle between President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi will shape the new balance of power in Washington
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| Google's New Policy Chief Weighs Washington Reshuffle Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:48 PM PST  Karan Bhatia, who joined in June, is reassessing the roles of existing staff, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. This may hasten the departure of Google's longtime Washington director, former Representative Susan Molinari, according to one of the people. Molinari, a Republican who joined Alphabet Inc.'s Google in 2012, was slated to transition to an advisory role this month, opening up her position as head of policy for the Americas.
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| Clemency decision sparks praise, political questions Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:17 PM PST  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee governor's decision to grant clemency to a woman who killed a man when she was 16 had the potential to pit political interests against widespread support for her cause. Yet the governor says the decision came down to doing the "right thing."
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| 1 year after the devastating mudslides: Then-and-now photos capture Montecito, California Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:57 AM PST  On Jan. 9, 2018, the Southern California town of Montecito became overwhelmed with destructive mudslides after a potent storm prowled through the area.
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| Toyota recalls 1.7 million more vehicles for risk of shrapnel from exploding airbags Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:47 PM PST ![Toyota recalls 1.7 million more vehicles for risk of shrapnel from exploding airbags]( "Toyota recalls 1.7 million more vehicles for risk of shrapnel from exploding airbags") Toyota announced the recall of 1.7 million North American vehicles, a part of the ongoing recall involving potentially deadly passenger airbags.
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| GM won't budge on closing Oshawa, as workers protest and walk off the job Posted: 09 Jan 2019 07:00 AM PST  Says Unifor boss after meeting company leaders: 'I'm furious right now.'
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| DJ admits to murder, apologizes to victim's family Posted: 09 Jan 2019 03:14 AM PST  A Pennsylvania DJ has admitted to murdering a 25-year-old woman in 1992, prosecutors said, after DNA linked him to the cold case killing.
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| Saudi to slash oil exports after price slide: minister Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:27 AM PST  OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia will slash its oil exports in January by 10 percent compared to November, its energy minister said Wednesday as producers move to shore up tumbling prices. Khalid al-Falih said the kingdom, the world's top crude supplier, would cut its exports to 7.2 million barrels per day in January, down from 8.0 million bpd in November. OPEC and its allies decided last month to cut their overall output by 1.2 million bpd starting in January, to boost prices hit by a supply glut and fears demand could plummet.
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| Pick up a 5-piece Instant Pot accessory kit for less than $20 Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:26 AM PST  There were so many great sales this past holiday season on Instant Pots, and the most advanced and versatile Instant Pot multi-cooker is actually still on sale now at a deep 25% discount. But whether you just got a new Instant Pot or you've had one for years, there's a sale right now on Amazon that you should definitely take advantage of. The California Dons Instant Pot 5 Piece Silicone Accessories Set has a bunch of high-quality accessories that you really need to get the most out of your Instant Pot. And somehow, it's only $19.75 right now on Amazon! Here's what you need to know from the product page: * THE ONLY INSTANT POT BUNDLE THAT OFFERS 5 SILICONE ACCESSORIES ON AMAZON- SAVE MONEY BY BUNDLING! We have bundled a vegetable steamer, oven mitts, a pot holder, a steam release diverter and an egg bites mold into one cooking lover's dream kit. Created from silicone because silicone is flexible, lightweight, heat resistant and easy to clean. Dishwasher safe, no stains, no rust, no rough scrubbing. The chemical-free, odor-free, aesthetic and hygienic solution for your cooking needs. * THE VEGGIE STEAMER AND EGG BITES MOLD WILL HELP UPGRADE YOUR MEALS- Steam your veggies to lock nutrients in and retain natural vitamins and minerals with our silicone steamer that allows you to steam your favorite vegetables straight in your instant pot. Use the silicone egg bites mold to create divine sous vide eggs and use the mold as a reusable container and freezer tray with lid, for your on the go breakfast egg delights. Use the Egg Bites Mold for DYI Babyfood as well * OVEN MITTS, POT HOLDER AND STEAM RELEASE DIVIDER WILL GUARD YOU AND YOUR KITCHEN- The silicone mitts are heat resistant, waterproof, easy to clean and extremely protective. The silicone table protector is slip and skid resistant and can be used to move the hot pot around and set it on the counter, and the steam release diverter protects your kitchen cabinets and wallpaper from discoloration and damage by diverting the steam away. * THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR THE INSTANT CROCK POT FANATIC IN YOUR LIFE- Know someone who just loves to cook in a pressure cooker, instant cooker or a crockpot? This bundle can be the perfect addition to their kitchen! This kit makes the ideal gift for your cooking enthusiastic loved ones. The cooking set is stylish red and can be a great housewarming gift, birthday gift, and wedding gift. Fits 5.6 or 8qt Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker, 8.25" Diameter. * YOUR SATISFACTION AND EXPERIENCE IS OUR #1 PRIORITY FULL 30 DAY NO HASSLE RETURNS - We created this instant pot bundle entirely from food grade silicone to improve your experience and increase comfort and functionality when using an instant pot. If you're not 100% satisfied we will give you a full refund or free exchange, no questions asked. We strive to be the best in the industry and in our customer service, contact us directly, and we will be happy to assist!
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| Trump threatens to cut FEMA funding for California wildfires Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:40 AM PST  President Trump threatened to cut federal emergency funding for California's firefighters in the middle of a partial government shutdown.
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| Jaguar Land Rover to cut thousands of UK jobs Posted: 10 Jan 2019 05:45 AM PST  Trouble with diesel, China — and once again, Brexit's a big problem.
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| Every Angle of the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Posted: 08 Jan 2019 05:10 PM PST |
| Dutch teachers, lecturers to hold first ever all-out strike in March Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:59 AM PST  Dutch teachers and lecturers at all levels will hold their first ever joint strike on March 15 to press demands for wage hikes and better working conditions, labor unions said on Wednesday. The looming walkout reflects growing frustration across the workforce in the Netherlands, with employees in many sectors feeling left behind by strong economic growth that has not been matched by wage increases. The March 15 stoppage is expected to shut schools and universities, and follows similar walkouts by primary school teachers in October and December 2017.
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| Trump speech: Read the full Oval Office address Posted: 08 Jan 2019 07:21 PM PST  President Donald Trump spoke to the nation Tuesday night to talk about his desire for a border wall.
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| More Democrats considering a presidential bid signal support for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 'Green New Deal' Posted: 10 Jan 2019 08:30 AM PST  A growing number of Democrats considering a presidential bid have signaled support for the 'Green New Deal' pushed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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| Canada's legal cannabis drives prices up 17%, govt stats say Posted: 10 Jan 2019 09:14 AM PST  The average price of cannabis in Canada went up 17.4 percent after its legalization, according to data released by the government statistical agency. Since legalization of recreational use last October, prices have jumped to Can$8.02 (US$6.06) per gram from Can$6.83, Statistics Canada said in a news release late Wednesday. The agency noted, however, that the average quantities of weed bought per user from the black market were more than double the amount purchased through licensed retail outlets or government online stores.
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| Pelosi Should Recognize President McConnell Posted: 10 Jan 2019 03:00 AM PST  While Pelosi is pretty brilliant at leading the House, neither she nor Schumer are very good at public communication. To borrow a construct from the classical orator Marco Rubio, let's dispense with the notion that President Donald Trump knows exactly what he's doing.
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| Australia to consider taking in Saudi teen who fled family 'abuse' Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:27 AM PST  SYDNEY/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday it would consider taking in a 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled to Thailand saying she feared her family, which she accused of abuse, would kill her. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun arrived in Bangkok on Saturday appealing for asylum. Australia said on Tuesday it would consider resettling her if the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) deemed her a refugee.
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| China offers Elon Musk permanent residency Posted: 10 Jan 2019 03:09 AM PST  Tesla boss Elon Musk has been offered a "green card", China said Thursday, a privilege enjoyed by an elite group of foreigners, including several Nobel laureates and a former NBA star. Musk was in China for the ground-breaking of Tesla's first overseas factory, which will allow it to sell vehicles directly in the world's largest market for electric vehicles. The high-profile entrepreneur met with Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday in Beijing, where they discussed Tesla's China ambitions, said the State Council -- the country's cabinet.
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| Britain says airports need to do more to tackle drone menace Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:30 AM PST  Airport operators need do more to counter the illegal use of drones after flights were disrupted at Heathrow and Gatwick, Prime Minister Theresa May's de-facto deputy said on Wednesday. Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington said the government would consider toughening laws that ban the use of drones near airports but that operators could also invest more in protection systems. Departures from Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, were halted for an hour on Tuesday evening after a drone was sighted, raising fears that operations could face the serious levels of disruption that hit London's Gatwick last month.
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| Amazon CEO Bezos reportedly didn't have a prenup, dating L.A. TV anchor-helicopter pilot Posted: 10 Jan 2019 07:12 AM PST  Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie's divorce announcement was reportedly timed to the release of photos of Bezos with another woman.
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| What We Know about Byton, a Chinese EV Startup with Sights Set on the U.S. Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:01 AM PST |
| 'Come together': US Dems introduce gun background check bill Posted: 08 Jan 2019 04:14 PM PST  Democrats unveiled landmark gun safety legislation Tuesday five days after regaining the US House majority, seeking swift action on a measure to expand background checks on firearm sales. A similar bill was introduced last year by Democrats, but Republican leaders declined to bring it to a vote. The new bill -- which has the backing of former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived being shot in the head eight years ago to the day and is now one of the nation's leading gun control advocates -- has a handful of Republican co-sponsors, and is likely to pass the chamber.
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| Democrats Say Trump Is Using U.S. Workers as Leverage for Wall Money Posted: 08 Jan 2019 06:45 PM PST  The comments from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were delivered Tuesday night after Trump gave a prime-time address from the Oval Office in which he warned of crime and drugs coming across the U.S.-Mexico border. Pelosi of California said Trump is rejecting House-passed legislation reopening shuttered government agencies to fulfill his campaign promise to build a wall.
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| U.S. Air Force accepts first long-delayed KC-46 tanker jet Posted: 10 Jan 2019 09:06 AM PST  The U.S. Air Force has accepted the long-delayed first delivery of the KC-46 tanker jet made by Boeing, an Air Force spokeswoman said on Thursday. Delivery means Boeing could now begin to reverse what has been a steady stream of financial losses related to the KC-46 program, and a major public relations headache for the world's largest aircraft maker. The Air Force plans to buy 179 of the tankers and could receive as many as four jets at McConnell Air Force base in Kansas as early as this month, the Air Force said.
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| US startup eyes next generation of burgers with relish Posted: 09 Jan 2019 02:29 AM PST  In one sense, it's just a patty made from plant protein. Impossible Foods, which began in 2011, chose the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to launch its "next generation" burger -- version 2.0 -- which has no gluten, hormones or antibiotics and is kosher- and halal-certified. Impossible Foods also brought a food truck to the large tech show to serve more than 12,000 samples of the burger to CES attendees.
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