| The Latest: Mueller's office says BuzzFeed report inaccurate Posted: 18 Jan 2019 04:52 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on a report that President Donald Trump directed his personal attorney to lie to Congress (all times local):
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| Mexico fuel pipeline blast kills 71, witnesses describe horror Posted: 19 Jan 2019 04:48 PM PST  At least 71 people were killed after a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico, authorities said on Saturday.
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| Reports: Ice storm creates treacherous travel in New England as temperatures plummet across snow-covered Northeast Posted: 20 Jan 2019 03:30 AM PST  The snowstorm that caused nearly a thousand flights to be canceled at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is expected to bring difficult and dangerous travel to a large swath of the Northeast through at least Sunday.
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| Why the stock market is headed for a swift recovery Posted: 20 Jan 2019 04:01 AM PST  Everywhere I look, people seek negatives and ignore positives. When that happens, better times lie ahead for the stock market.
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| Sophie Turner Says Sansa Stark's Hair Is Full of Game of Thrones Secrets Posted: 18 Jan 2019 10:19 AM PST  That's one insightful 'do
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| Ranchers on the souther border explain what it's like to live without a border wall Posted: 19 Jan 2019 05:38 AM PST  Ranchers Fred and Peggy Davis explain why they think a border wall is necessary; invited Speaker Pelosi to visit their ranch and the border back in 2014.
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| The Latest: Blast aboard bus in northern Syria kills 3 Posted: 20 Jan 2019 03:47 AM PST ![The Latest: Blast aboard bus in northern Syria kills 3]( "The Latest: Blast aboard bus in northern Syria kills 3") DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local):
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| First picture: Prince Philip car crash victim 'not getting enough support from Palace' Posted: 19 Jan 2019 01:00 PM PST  A mother of two whose wrist was broken when the car she was in collided with Prince Philip's Land Rover has told friends she is "unhappy" with the way Buckingham Palace has handled the accident. The Telegraph can reveal that Emma Fairweather, 45, was the passenger in the Kia car last Thursday when it struck the Duke of Edinburgh's Land Rover near the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Ms Fairweather has since complained of feeling "overwhelmed" by the experience of being involved, firstly, in a crash and, secondly, in one involving the husband of the monarch. Friends and relatives described Ms Fairweather as a "warm and caring woman", as well as a devoted mother of two teenage children. They said she had told of how "she still has not been cleared" by doctors as fit and well after suffering the injury to her wrist. Others have claimed Ms Fairweather, as well as the 28-year-old female Kia driver who suffered cuts to her knee, had felt "unhappy" because they said they had been "advised" by police not to talk about the collision. No-one from Norfolk Police was available for comment on Saturday. The younger woman's nine-month-old baby was in the back of the Kia and survived without any injuries after the vehicle struck the Duke's two-tonne car on the A149 sending it rolling across the road. Ms Fairweather has told friends she is unhappy with how Buckingham Palace handled the crash There was no suggestion the car was speeding. The two women and the Duke were breathalysed but neither was over the drink drive limit. A source has since confirmed that the Duke took and passed a police eyesight test, as part of the ongoing investigation. Four people had to help the visibly shaken prince out of the Freelander. Others went to the aid of the two women and baby in the Kia amid fears that smoke coming from vehicle could lead to an explosion or fire. A source who knows Ms Fairweather and spoke on condition of anonymity said the mother of two was "frustrated" with how the episode had been handled as she was caught up in a crash that has made headlines around the world. The woman explained: "She said, 'It's suddenly become so overwhelming that I'm quite tempted to simply go home. I'm just wondering if I'm out of my depth and should retreat." While Ms Fairweather has not yet elaborated on exactly why she felt unhappy, there has been considerable dismay locally that the police took a day to reveal that a nine-month-old baby was also in the Kia vehicle. The scene of the crash last week Buckingham Palace revealed earlier that "contact had been made privately with the passengers in the other car and well-wishes had been exchanged", however it remains unclear whether the prince made that approach or if it been an aid. Meanwhile, some locals have complained that it required an accident involving a member of the Royal Family on a notorious stretch of the A149 to prompt the council to lower the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph. Among those killed on the road is Sandra Greenacre, a 51-year-old police community support officer, who died after being involved in an accident on her way to work in 2013. Her son, Danny Child, 27, from King's Lynn, told The Telegraph: "Personally, I feel like it is disrespectful to everyone who has had a road traffic collision on the A149. "It's been an issue for the last five to six years but now a royal has had a crash something has been done. I just feel like it's disrespectful." It is not the first time the prince has been involved in a collision. In January 1996, Prince Philip, then 74, was involved in an accident in Brandon, Suffolk, while travelling from Sandringham. Both vehicles were damaged in the prang. Ms Fairweather also told friends how she had been moved by the "numerous" family members and former neighbours eager to ensure she was safe and well. The Duke of Edinburgh returned to the road in a new car on Saturday Credit: Geoff Robinson One neighbour in Kings Lynn, where Ms Fairweather lived for three years before moving out last year, said she was a "wonderfully warm" woman and a "fantastic mother" who was seen regularly walking her dog. "She will be terribly shocked to be caught up in this whole thing. I can't imagine how she feels about it all," he said. Ms Fairweather had lived in a two-up-two down semi-detached house, along with her two teenage children, Alex, a 19-year-old fine art student at York University, and a teenage son. It is understood Ms Fairweather summoned a relative, Samantha Fairweather, 38, to the scene of the accident to comfort her. They were photographed alongside the prince's Land Rover which had rolled onto its side, as well as the Kia car in a hedge. The Duke was reported to have said "I'm such a fool" to a member of the public who had helped him out the car. Victoria Warne, 72, who stopped at the scene with her husband, Roy, 75, said the prince "looked so worried", adding: "I'm such a fool." It is understood a bidding war has broken out among tabloid news outlets for Ms Fairweather's account of the crash and her treatment by the authorities in the aftermath. Additional reporting by Helena Horton and Mike Wright.
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| Donald Trump's week of living dangerously Posted: 18 Jan 2019 12:57 PM PST  From bad economic news to the ongoing government shutdown to bombshell reports that he directed his lawyer to lie to Congress, it has been a week to forget for the president.
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| Feds confirm jailed Iranian TV anchor not charged with crime Posted: 18 Jan 2019 10:17 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials confirmed Friday that a prominent American-born anchorwoman on Iranian state television was jailed in the U.S. as a material witness and has not been charged with any crime, according to court papers.
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| Winter storm disturbs travel as it rolls toward U.S. Midwest, Northeast Posted: 19 Jan 2019 01:05 AM PST  A major winter storm was expected to clobber a large swath of the northern United States with heavy snow, gusty winds and frigid temperatures making travel difficult and dangerous starting on Friday and through the weekend, forecasters said. The storm system will dump 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm) of snow in the Plains and Midwest on Friday night and Saturday and as it moves east at least a foot of snow in parts of the Northeast on Saturday and Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said in several advisories. The system was expected to also bring freezing rain, wind gusts of 35 miles (56 km) per hour and quickly dropping temperatures that will to dip into the teens and even below zero Fahrenheit in several areas, the service said.
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| Native American veteran: 'Mob mentality' in students seen in viral video was 'scary' Posted: 20 Jan 2019 07:17 AM PST  In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, Native American leader Nathan Phillips of Ypsilanti describes incident with students caught on video.
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| The Latest: Another migrant group smuggled to New Mexico Posted: 18 Jan 2019 05:09 PM PST  SAN LUIS, Ariz. (AP) — The Latest on groups of immigrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border (all times local):
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| Trump attends repatriation of four Americans killed in Syria Posted: 19 Jan 2019 12:46 PM PST  Trump flew to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, where they walked slowly up the cargo ramp of the grey C-17 cargo plane that had brought home the remains. Trump and the rest of his delegation, which included senior army and navy officers, emerged from the plane after several minutes to stand at attention, saluting.
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| Saturn's Rings Are Much Younger Than You Might Think Posted: 18 Jan 2019 01:37 PM PST  A new study finds that Saturn has only had its iconic rings for a fraction of its lifetime.
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| 5 shot and 3 killed after homeowner opens fire on suspects in east Houston Posted: 20 Jan 2019 03:23 AM PST  Houston Police have cleared the scene where 5 men where shot, killing 3.
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| Senator Graham says U.S.-Saudi cannot move on until prince 'dealt with' Posted: 19 Jan 2019 01:20 AM PST  Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Saturday the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia cannot move forward until Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is "dealt with", without being more specific. Speaking in Ankara a day after meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Graham also said Congress will reintroduce sanctions against those involved in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. "The relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia cannot move forward until Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is dealt with," Graham said.
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| The Winter Show Modernizes the Antique Fair with Creative, Colorful Booths—and an App Posted: 18 Jan 2019 02:21 PM PST  Last night's colorful, lively opening party was proof of antiques' staying power
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| Merkel's Bavarian allies elect new head, ushering in new era Posted: 19 Jan 2019 06:12 AM PST  BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies elected a new leader Saturday, a change that offers Germany's center-right a chance to move past their persistent bickering over recent years.
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| Tesla to cut workforce by 7 percent, increase Model 3 production at lower prices Posted: 18 Jan 2019 03:34 PM PST  Saying the road ahead was "very difficult," Tesla's CEO Elon Musk said Friday that the company would be cutting its staff by about 7 percent.
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| Trump Says He Appreciates Mueller Knocking Down BuzzFeed Story Posted: 19 Jan 2019 08:21 AM PST  Mueller's team late Friday rejected a story by BuzzFeed News published a day earlier that said Trump had instructed his former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen to lie to Congress. "It was a totally phony story, and I appreciate the special counsel coming out with a statement last night," Trump told reporters on Saturday as he prepared to board Marine One at the White House.
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| Netflix tidying guru sparks charity shop boom Posted: 18 Jan 2019 11:38 AM PST  A Netflix tidying guru has sparked a charity shop boom, as branches of Salvation Army, Scope and the British Heart Foundation have said she has led to increase in donations. It comes as decluttering expert Marie Kondo has rapidly risen to fame with her "KonMari" household organisation method, which promises to provide not only a de-cluttered house, but also a clean mind. Through her hit Netflix show she is teaching those with messy tendencies to get their homes in order by throwing out old and unwanted items to create a calmer home environment. Many people following the craze claim her various techniques have helped their mental health, and are adamant that a clean and organised home helps them feel calm. Charity shops across the country said they had seen donations of clothes double over the past few weeks since Ms Kondo's show was released on the streaming service. Marie Kondo, the author of the international best-seller, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up," became famous for advising readers to transform their lives by sifting through all their belongings, one by one, embracing those that "spark joy" and bidding a fond but hasty farewell to the rest Credit: Natsuno Ichigo They say they are able to identify items which have come from people who have watched the show as they are folded according to her "signature fold", which sees items placed upright to reduce creasing. For example, according to the method socks should be lain flat as a pair, with one sock on top of the other. The toe is folded inward about an inch from the top, then into to the centre, and then in half so it stands upright. A branch manager for disability charity Scope also said she was able to recognize items donated by KonMari fans due to their immaculate presentation on arrival at the store, adding that the folding hack had led to more donations due to more space being available inside plastic sacks. The Salvation Army said that although shops usually experience an increase in donations after Christmas, shop managers had seen a larger than usual volume of donations. It comes amid a decline in charity shops across the UK with numbers down by more than 100 in first half of 2018, according to Third Sector magazine. Yorkshire and Humber was the only region that saw more charity shops open than close, it said. Charity shops have come under criticism in recent years for pricing items for middle class bargain hunters, rather than the poorest people in society who rely on cheap second hand clothing to dress themselves.
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| The Latest: Slick road leads to 15-vehicle Missouri pileup Posted: 19 Jan 2019 07:59 PM PST  DETROIT (AP) — The Latest on a winter storm in the Midwest and New England (all times local):
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| The Navy's Secret Fear: Could the Mighty Aircraft Carrier Be Too Big To Fail? Posted: 19 Jan 2019 02:33 AM PST  What would be the reaction if a U.S. carrier were attacked and sunk?
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| Chicago ex-cop sentenced to nearly seven years over teen shooting Posted: 18 Jan 2019 04:52 PM PST  Washington (AFP) - A white former Chicago police officer was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison on Friday for fatally shooting a black teenager in 2014, an incident that triggered months of protests in the city.
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| There’s So Much Inspo on This Real Estate Site Posted: 18 Jan 2019 10:50 AM PST  Sorry not sorry for the distraction
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| Markets Right Now: Stocks gain as US-China trade hopes rise Posted: 18 Jan 2019 01:11 PM PST ![Markets Right Now: Stocks gain as US-China trade hopes rise]( "Markets Right Now: Stocks gain as US-China trade hopes rise") NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
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| Video shows Tempe police officer shooting 14-year-old as he runs away Posted: 18 Jan 2019 06:06 PM PST ![Video shows Tempe police officer shooting 14-year-old as he runs away]( "Video shows Tempe police officer shooting 14-year-old as he runs away") Police say Antonio Arce was burglarizing a truck, and was found to have an airsoft gun, when he was shot by the officer.
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| Trump says San Antonio shows border walls works, despite city being 150 miles from border and having no wall Posted: 20 Jan 2019 07:56 AM PST  Donald Trump has cited San Antonio as proof that border walls make the US safer, despite the Texas city not having a border wall and being 150 miles from Mexico. Mr Trump's comments on Saturday were intended to justify his demand for $5.7bn to fund a US-Mexico border wall. The president may have intended to refer to El Paso, a Texas border city he used as an example in a similar anecdote last week.
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| The First 1500 Toyota Supra Buyers Get This Special Launch Edition Posted: 20 Jan 2019 06:04 AM PST  With visual tweaks and a commemorative plaque, this car is a bid to make the new 2020 Supra more collectible.
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| 10 ways to make your binge-watch as comfortable as possible Posted: 20 Jan 2019 07:00 AM PST  In Binged, Mashable breaks down why we binge-watch, how we binge-watch, and what it does to us. Because binge-watching is the new normal. * * * Binge-watching is basically an endurance sport, so you need to be sure you're prepared. After all, if you're going to watch You until your eyes fall out (recommended), why not make the experience as pleasant as possible? That means paying close attention to the conditions under which you watch: the couch, the temperature, the vibe, and (most importantly) the snacks. Some hot tips: ## 1\. Assemble your snacks before the binge-watch begins To truly maximize your experience, I recommend selecting one salty snack, one sweet snack, and one wild-card snack. Some suggestions from my colleagues, whose tastes range from great to truly horrifying: * Takis * Sno-Caps in popcorn * Uncrustables * Plain Lay's chips and Greek yogurt * Chocolate-covered pretzels * Trader Joe's olive oil popcorn * Literally a ham-and-cheese sandwich dipped in orange juice (cursed) * Celery and peanut butter * Peanut butter straight from the jar Note: you can always sub in pizza for any category (or all three). ## 2\. Keep no less than three beverages in front of you at all times One of the beverages should be water. For the other two, I like to choose a large, gulp-able beverage -- like Gatorade or, if I am feeling brave, seltzer -- as well as a fancy, small beverage, like a blood orange San Pellegrino or one of those high-end lemonades with cursive lettering on the bottle. SEE ALSO: Watching your favorite TV show a million times isn't compulsive. It's a comfort binge. ## 3\. Get up every hour to stretch You don't have to do a full yoga class, but it's nice to remind your body that it is, in fact, capable of movement. > Netflix: are you still watching? > Me: pic.twitter.com/yUbJ6KjVct > > -- sara reinis (@SaraReinis) March 7, 2018 ## 4\. Consider the two-blanket approach I have radiators in my apartment and do not control my own heat, which means that sometimes my living room is 1,000 degrees. This is too hot. If I open the window, though (see #7), it becomes too cold. That's why I prefer to have two blankets near me when I binge-watch: one thick blanket for the cold times and one thinner cotton blanket for the medium times. During the hot times, I use no blanket at all. ## 5\. Consider your spinal column If you need to bring a bed pillow onto the couch for back support, so be it. If you're binge-watching in bed, consider acquiring a backrest pillow. Maybe one ... with a cupholder? ## 6\. If you're watching a show featuring heavy subject matter, take more breaks While there is certainly no shame in binge-watching, it can have adverse effects on your mental health -- especially if the show you choose deals with emotionally fraught topics. In these cases, treat yourself to a few more breaks than you normally would. We're not saying go outside (imagine!), but maybe do a few more stretches, check in with your friends, and drink some extra water. ## 7\. Open a window Let your binge-watching farts (different than regular farts) fly freely into the atmosphere. ## 8\. Text people about what you're watching If you do not have a binge-watching partner literally sitting next to you, it can be fun to live-text the show with a fellow binge-watcher in another location. It also reminds you that you have friends. Crucial! What you should not do, however, is send texts about the show to someone who has not seen the whole show yet. Avoid committing this friendship crime at all costs. > When Netflix freezes to ask if you're still watching and you see yourself reflected in the screen pic.twitter.com/tDdSSN6PR5 > > -- Philip Ellis (@Philip_Ellis) February 16, 2018 ## 9\. Switch positions When you have a nest, you have a nest, so switching rooms isn't necessary. But alternating between sitting up and lying down, or even just lying down on the other end of the couch, can be kinda nice. After all, lying down in a second location is a fun twist on lying down. ## 10\. Respect the air If you've chosen some really good snacks (and also haven't left the couch for six hours), the room can start to smell a little ... rank. That's when it's time to light a candle. On the off-chance Gilmore Girls is your binge-watch, there is a Gilmore Girls candle designed to burn in tandem with the 2016 revival. There are also Stranger Things-themed candles. Or you could just burn a regular one. It's your binge-watch, after all! ## WATCH: Netflix is raising its prices ##
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| A Fireball Erupted From an Illegal Pipeline Killing at Least 79 People in Mexico Posted: 19 Jan 2019 11:48 AM PST  Forensic experts attempted to separate and count charred heaps of corpses in central Mexico on Saturday after a massive fireball erupted at an illegal pipeline tap, killing at least 79 people.
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| Trump missile defense review calls North Korea 'extraordinary threat' Posted: 18 Jan 2019 12:00 PM PST  The open acknowledgment in the Missile Defense Review of U.S. plans to counter Russian and Chinese technological advances likely will alarm those nations. It marked a departure from the approach taken by Republican Trump's Democratic predecessor, Barack Obama, to tamp down concerns by major nuclear powers about expanding U.S. missile defenses. "Our goal is simple: To ensure we can detect and destroy any missile launched against the United States - anywhere, anytime, anyplace," Trump said at the Pentagon.
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| Clashes in Athens as tens of thousands protest Macedonian name deal Posted: 20 Jan 2019 09:08 AM PST  Clashes between police and a group of masked protesters left several injured in Athens on Sunday as tens of thousands demonstrated against a name change deal with neighbouring Macedonia that the Greek parliament is due to ratify in days. The violence flared as Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attempts to face down a political storm over his championing of a landmark agreement with Macedonia aimed at ending a 27-year dispute with Athens over the country's name. Police estimates put the number of demonstrators at 60,000 at 1200 GMT, while organisers said 100,000 people had arrived for the rally, with hundreds of buses bringing demonstrators, especially from the region of northern Greece that also claims the Macedonia name.
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| George W. Bush Calls for an End to Government Shutdown With a Secret Service Pizza Delivery Posted: 19 Jan 2019 09:08 AM PST  "It's time for leaders on both sides to put politics aside, come together, and end this shutdown"
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| Rescuers crawl across 40 feet of ice to save man and dog from frozen pond Posted: 18 Jan 2019 06:23 PM PST  Firefighters were already out at the park responding to an alarm at the park's stables, so they immediately responded.
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| Non-zero tolerance: DHS is still separating families at the border Posted: 18 Jan 2019 10:45 AM PST  Since President Trump suspended his administration's zero-tolerance family separation policy, immigration officials have continued to separate immigrant children and parents — at steadily increasing rates.
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| Netanyahu Gets Personal as Indictment Decision Looms Posted: 20 Jan 2019 06:35 AM PST ![Netanyahu Gets Personal as Indictment Decision Looms]( "Netanyahu Gets Personal as Indictment Decision Looms") You do," said a billboard at a major highway junction near Tel Aviv that carried photographs of four prominent journalists covering the multiple corruption cases against the prime minister. "Netanyahu's your man," added the billboard, which was also posted on the premier's Facebook and Twitter pages. In a video clip posted on Facebook and Twitter, the Israeli leader accused the left and the media of pressuring Attorney General Avihai Mandelblit to indict him "at any price." "Will they succeed?" it asks.
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| One-pot pumpkin and chickpea stew Posted: 20 Jan 2019 12:00 AM PST  This works well with butternut squash, or parsnip – any of the hearty, fleshy winter gourds and root veg in season at the moment. It couldn't be easier to make – just throw everything in and leave it to cook. SERVES Four INGREDIENTS 400g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and diced 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes 1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped 1 tsp grated fresh ginger Juice and zest of 1 orange Pinch each of ground cumin, ground coriander and chilli flakes 200ml plain yogurt, seasoned Chopped coriander, to serve Toasted pitta bread, to serve METHOD Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Add all the ingredients, except the yogurt, coriander and pitta, to a large ovenproof dish. Season and mix well. Place in the hot oven and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender. Check halfway through cooking that it is not drying out – add a dash of water if so. Remove from the oven and scatter over the chopped coriander. Serve with the seasoned yogurt and toasted pitta bread. Angela Hartnett's one-pot wonders
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| Pursuing R. Kelly: Could he end up convicted of sex crimes like Bill Cosby? Posted: 18 Jan 2019 02:53 PM PST  The R&B star is fighting multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, but could he be charged with a crime and convicted?
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| Canada dismisses China's warning of repercussions over Huawei ban Posted: 18 Jan 2019 01:38 PM PST  Canada's government on Friday dismissed China's warning of repercussions if Ottawa banned Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] from supplying equipment to 5G networks, saying it would not compromise on security. China's ambassador to Canada issued the threat on Thursday as relations between the two nations continued to deteriorate after a senior Huawei executive was arrested in Vancouver last month on a U.S. extradition warrant. China has also detained two Canadians.
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