| Kamala Harris launches White House bid in America 'under attack' Posted: 27 Jan 2019 04:43 PM PST  Lamenting that the American Dream and its democracy are under attack in Donald Trump's United States, California Senator Kamala Harris formally declared Sunday her candidacy to become the country's first black female president in 2020. Harris, who was California's attorney general from 2011 to 2017, made her announcement to supporters outside city hall in Oakland, San Francisco's grittier neighbor where she was born. Barack Obama introduced himself to Californian voters in 2007 in the same location before he was elected the first African American president of the United States a year later.
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| U.S. charges China's Huawei with bank fraud, stealing trade secrets Posted: 28 Jan 2019 02:50 PM PST  The United States on Monday charged China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, its chief financial officer and two affiliates with bank and wire fraud to violate sanctions against Iran in a case that has escalated tensions with Beijing. In a 13-count indictment filed in New York, the Justice Department said Huawei misled a global bank and U.S. authorities about its relationship with the subsidiaries, Skycom Tech and Huawei Device USA Inc, in order to conduct business in Iran.
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| Trump Administration Hits Venezuela's State Oil Company With $7 Billion in Sanctions Posted: 28 Jan 2019 01:12 PM PST  The move is aimed at increasing pressure on President Maduro to cede power
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| My special needs students needed their teachers in the classroom — not on the picket line Posted: 29 Jan 2019 07:32 AM PST  The Los Angeles Unified School District strike resulted in historic wins for teachers. But students with disabilities were forced to bear the cost.
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| The Latest: Havana hit by Category F3 tornado Posted: 28 Jan 2019 10:57 AM PST  HAVANA (AP) — The Latest on Cuba's deadly weather (all times local):
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| PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits, citing billions in claims Posted: 29 Jan 2019 06:16 AM PST  The utility filed bankruptcy documents despite investigators determining last week that its equipment was not to blame for a 2017 fire that killed 22.
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| Peace in Afghanistan? Don't Count On It. Posted: 28 Jan 2019 08:58 AM PST  A welcome and long overdue complete departure of U.S. forces will require facing up to some uncomfortable truths.
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| Midwest braces for polar plunge as Bay Area enjoys mild temperatures Posted: 28 Jan 2019 08:06 PM PST  Parts of the country are set to reach temperatures that are so low, the Bay Area may be 90 to 100 degrees warmer than they are.
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| Huawei lawyer says CFO Meng a "hostage" after U.S. presses charges Posted: 29 Jan 2019 12:28 AM PST ![Huawei lawyer says CFO Meng a "hostage" after U.S. presses charges]( "Huawei lawyer says CFO Meng a \"hostage\" after U.S. presses charges") WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Huawei's CFO "should not be a hostage" in Sino-U.S. relations, her lawyer said on Tuesday, after the United States announced criminal charges against herself and the Chinese firm just days before crunch trade talks with Beijing. The Justice Department charged Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and its chief financial officer with conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions on Iran by doing business through a subsidiary it tried to hide and that was reported on by Reuters in 2012 and 2013. In a separate case, the Justice Department charged the telecommunications equipment maker with stealing robotic technology from T-Mobile US Inc. Huawei has said the companies settled their dispute in 2017.
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| Trump says Howard Schultz doesn't have the 'guts' to run for president Posted: 28 Jan 2019 07:03 AM PST  President Trump is dismissing the idea that the former Starbucks chief executive would effectively mount an independent bid for the White House.
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| As US teachers ramp up pressure, face reality: L.A. strike was about control, not students Posted: 28 Jan 2019 08:07 AM PST  Don't let myths perpetuate a massive, outdated system. The hope for students lies in charter schools. That's what public education should look like.
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| 50 years after the Santa Barbara oil spill: How the catastrophe sparked a modern environmental movement Posted: 28 Jan 2019 07:41 AM PST  Jan. 28, 2019, marks 50 years since the pristine shores and Pacific waters of Santa Barbara, California, were blemished and blackened by an estimated 3 million gallons of crude oil.
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| Winter storm snarls travel: More than 1,000 flights canceled on Tuesday Posted: 29 Jan 2019 06:53 AM PST  Southwest Airlines alone has canceled more than 500 Tuesday flights, including nearly 300 at Chicago's Midway International Airport.
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| Obama Spoke at Boeing Retreat After Firm Gave Millions to Library Fund Posted: 28 Jan 2019 10:33 AM PST  George W. Bush addressed the group last year, said people familiar with the matter. Obama dropped in on the leadership sessions while traveling back to the mainland from his year-end holiday in Hawaii, and Arizona's top-notch golf courses were part of the allure. The former president waived his speaking fee for the informal address, said Katie Hill, Obama's spokeswoman.
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| Rivals Maduro and Guaido vie for Venezuelan military backing Posted: 27 Jan 2019 06:04 PM PST  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The struggle for control of Venezuela turned to the military Sunday, with supporters of opposition leader Juan Guaido handing leaflets to soldiers detailing a proposed amnesty law that would protect them for helping overthrow President Nicolas Maduro.
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| U.N. Khashoggi investigator to meet Istanbul chief prosecutor Posted: 28 Jan 2019 06:40 AM PST  ISTANBUL/GENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights investigator leading the international inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi will meet Istanbul's chief prosecutor on Tuesday, the prosecutor's office said. Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard, on a week-long visit to Turkey with a forensic and legal team, met Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday. Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist, was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2.
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| Dakota Theriot, suspect in 5 killings in Louisiana, arrested at gunpoint in Virginia Posted: 27 Jan 2019 01:07 PM PST  Authorities said the killings in two areas around Baton Rouge appeared to involve a domestic dispute.
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| Hopes dim in search for survivors after Brazil dam collapse Posted: 27 Jan 2019 01:46 PM PST  Search efforts were paralyzed for much of the day on fears another dam could give way in the Vale SA iron ore mining complex in the state of Minas Gerais. The collapsed dam at Vale's Corrego do Feijao mine buried mining facilities and nearby homes in the town of Brumadinho and killed at least three dozen people. Firefighters spent Sunday morning evacuating thousands from their homes before resuming search-and-rescue efforts in the afternoon once civil defense authorities ruled out the risk of another dam burst and called off the evacuation.
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| Trump Accepts Pelosi's Re-Scheduled State of Union Invitation Posted: 28 Jan 2019 03:13 PM PST  "We have a great story to tell and yet, great goals to achieve!" Trump wrote Pelosi on Monday. Pelosi postponed the event, originally planned for Tuesday, saying it shouldn't go forward during the partial government shutdown because security personnel weren't being paid. Trump signed legislation Friday reopening the government for about three weeks following a 35-day shutdown.
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| Nicolas Maduro rejects 'insolent' election demand from European leaders Posted: 27 Jan 2019 11:16 AM PST  Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Sunday rejected an ultimatum from the UK and four other European countries giving him eight days to call new elections, describing the move as "complete insolence". On Saturday, the UK, France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands said that if Mr Maduro did not call a vote within that time-frame, they would join others in formally recognising the head of Venezuela's parliament as the legitimate president. In his first interview since the intense leadership struggle began last week, Mr Maduro branded the European countries' actions a "mistake". "Venezuela is not tied to Europe. This is complete insolence," he told CNN's Turkish channel. Regional powers such as the US, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Argentina announced last week that they officially would recognise Juan Guaido as legitimate president after the 35-year-old opposition leader swore himself in front of a Caracas rally. But others, such as Russia, China, Iran, Syria, Cuba and Turkey, have come out in support of Mr Maduro, accusing Washington of leading an imperialist intervention in the South American nation. Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido, who declared himself interim president of Venezuela, prays next to his wife Fabiana Rosales Credit: AP On Saturday, Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, told the UN that countries must "pick a side" on Venezuela, urging them to also recognise Mr Guaido. "We call on all members of the Security Council to support Venezuela's democratic transition and interim President Guaido's role," he said. The battle for international loyalties mirrors an arguably more crucial one within Venezuela's government and military ranks. Mr Guaido has been calling for the armed forces to come over to his side, and while the top brass has so far remained firm on Saturday, a top military envoy to the United States announced his defection from Mr Maduro's government. "Today I speak to the people of Venezuela, and especially to my brothers in the armed forces of the nation, to recognise President Juan Guaido as the only legitimate president," Colonel Jose Luis Silva said in a video recorded at the embassy in Washington, seated at a desk alongside the Venezuelan flag. Guaido vs Maduro | Who is backing Venezuela's two presidents Col. Silva told Reuters that one consular official in Houston and one in another US city also recognised Mr Guaido, and the opposition leader himself said that "many more" Venezuelan diplomatic staff around the world have promised to shift allegiance to him. The Telegraph could not independently confirm those claims. Mr Guaido says Mr Maduro's May reelection was a sham, and that as he was not sworn in by the National Assembly, but instead the government-stacked Supreme Court, he does not have constitutional legitimacy as president. Instead, the constitution provides for the parliamentary head to fill a presidential vacancy and convene new elections, he argues - a view backed by many in the region. According to sources, Mr Guaido plans to seek funding from the International Monetary Fund for his parallel government. But he will need more defections at home to ultimately move into the Miraflores presidential palace and organise elections. Supporters of Mr Guaido took amnesty letters to military posts on Sunday in a bid to persuade soldiers to come over to his side Credit: Luis Robayo/AFP On Sunday, opposition lawmakers led local communities in approaching military barracks and handing over a proposal for amnesty. According to the plan, military members who help in "restoring democracy" would be granted amnesty in a future government for crimes committed during the rule of Mr Maduro and his predecessor Hugo Chavez. "This is how we will work together to achieve peace and freedom," opposition MP Ismael Leon shouted through a gate at around six military members, some holding long guns, others recording the ordeal. The soldiers didn't respond or accept the letter. While small rebellions against Mr Maduro have broken out in Venezuela's armed forces in recent months, there has been no large scale military uprising against him. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro takes part in a military exercise in Valencia Credit: Reuters Along with the promises of amnesty, Mr Guaido has announced plans for more mass protests. Nighttime clashes with authorities and bouts of looting have already led to roughly two dozen deaths, according to local NGO's. More than 400 have been arrested. On Saturday, the Venezuelan foreign minister had agreed to postpone a 72 hour deadline given by Mr Maduro for US diplomats to leave the country, extending it for 30 days. The embassy had already been reduced to a skeleton staff over security concerns. The US national security adviser, John Bolton, on Sunday issued a strong warning to Mr Maduro's regime. "Any violence and intimidation against US diplomatic personnel, Venezuela's democratic leader, Juan Guaido, or the National Assembly itself would represent a grave assault on the rule of law and will be met with a significant response," he said on Twitter.
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| NBC Host Tom Brokaw apologises for xenophobic ‘assimilation’ remarks on immigration Posted: 28 Jan 2019 01:33 PM PST  NBC News personality Tom Brokaw, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by two women who worked with him in the 1990s, apologised on Sunday for making xenophobic comments regarding Hispanic immigration while appearing on Meet the Press earlier that morning. While discussing the southern border, Mr Brokaw mentioned the fears about Hispanic immigrants among Republicans. "But the fact is, on the Republican side, a lot of people see the rise of an extraordinary, important, new constituent in American politics, Hispanics, who will come here and all be Democrats," Mr Brokaw said.
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| Arctic blasts sub-zero freeze towards U.S. upper Midwest, Northeast Posted: 28 Jan 2019 05:05 AM PST  By Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, Chicago will hit an astounding 20-to-25 below-zero Farhenheit, the National Weather Service said.
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| Feds rest case against Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán; accused drug lord won't testify in his own defense Posted: 28 Jan 2019 03:06 PM PST  Accused Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, facing federal charges that could put him in prison for life, has opted not to testify in his own defense.
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| Mueller's probe is 'close to being completed': Acting Attorney General Whitaker Posted: 28 Jan 2019 01:26 PM PST  The head of the Department of Justice said he has been "fully briefed" on Mueller's findings.
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| Assad Is Close to Victory, But New Conflicts Are Bubbling Up in Syria Posted: 27 Jan 2019 08:00 PM PST  President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops has fanned much of the flames. While it would leave the field to Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's Russian and Iranian allies, it has also emboldened Israel to advertise that it's pummeling Iranian positions, practically taunting Tehran to respond. Some analysts warn of a confrontation between them that could spark a regional war also drawing in Lebanon and Iraq.
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| Duke professor sparks online outrage after telling Chinese students to only speak English Posted: 27 Jan 2019 04:37 PM PST  A Duke University official stepped down Saturday after her email telling students to "commit to using English 100% of the time" sparked outrage online.
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| UN chief urges world: 'Rise up against rising anti-Semitism' Posted: 28 Jan 2019 05:33 PM PST  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that hatred of Jews is getting worse, saying that "we must rise up against rising anti-Semitism."
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| Five engineers arrested in Brazil over deadly dam collapse Posted: 29 Jan 2019 05:26 AM PST  Five engineers, including two working for a German company, were arrested in Brazil Tuesday as part of a probe into a deadly dam collapse last week at a mine in the country's southeast, officials said. Three of the engineers work for Vale, the owner of the mine, and were directly involved in the process of the facility's operating licenses, the prosecutors' office in the state of Minas Gerais said. The other two worked for TUEV SUED, a German company that in September carried out the last safety inspection on the collapsed mine.
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| Chicago AccuWeather: Sunny, cold Sunday; late evening snow expected Posted: 27 Jan 2019 09:01 PM PST  Sunny but frigid cold throughout the day Sunday. Cloudy with snow beginning in the evening.
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| The 2020 Genesis GV80 Will Be the Luxury Brand's First SUV Posted: 28 Jan 2019 11:16 AM PST  The rear-wheel-drive-based crossover is finally almost here.
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| Vale's Management Team Is on Thin Ice After Deadly Dam Break Posted: 29 Jan 2019 03:02 AM PST  It is the second deadly mining disaster involving Vale in only about three years and the company has come under intense scrutiny since images of death and destruction began flooding the airwaves on Friday. While Vale has taken steps in recent years to shield itself from state intervention, the government is still indirectly the company's largest shareholder through a Banco do Brasil pension fund, known as Previ.
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| Kamala Harris promises to vote against funding a wall during CNN town hall event Posted: 29 Jan 2019 12:04 AM PST  Sen. Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump for continuing to push the idea that America needs a border wall.
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| U.S. sees contours of peace accord with Taliban to end war in Afghanistan Posted: 28 Jan 2019 03:39 PM PST  "We have a draft of the framework that has to be fleshed out before it becomes an agreement," U.S. special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad told the New York Times in an interview in Kabul after six days of talks with the Taliban. "The Taliban have committed, to our satisfaction, to do what is necessary that would prevent Afghanistan from ever becoming a platform for international terrorist groups or individuals." However, there was no sign that the Taliban had agreed to U.S. demands such as that they commit to a ceasefire before the withdrawal of U.S. troops or that they engage in direct talks with the U.S.-backed government in Kabul, analysts said. Another U.S. official in Kabul, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, described "significant progress" in the talks in Qatar but said more negotiations were needed on the issue of the timing of the ceasefire, which looms as a sticking point in the next round of talks on Feb. 25.
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| The world’s most popular Instant Pot is down to its lowest price of 2019 Posted: 28 Jan 2019 04:54 AM PST ![The world's most popular Instant Pot is down to its lowest price of 2019]( "The world's most popular Instant Pot is down to its lowest price of 2019") Everyone knows that the Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker is the best-selling and most popular Instant Pot model in the world. In fact, even with its steep retail price of $100, it's easily among the world's most popular pressure cookers, period. If you haven't already experienced the glory that is the Instant Pot DUO60, today is your lucky day because a surprise Amazon sale just slashed it to the lowest price of 2019 so far. There's no telling when this deal will end, but it definitely won't last long so grab one while you still can. Here's some additional info 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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| Driver, man clinging to hood in road rage case, arraigned Posted: 28 Jan 2019 03:37 PM PST  WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Two Massachusetts men involved in an apparent case of road rage in which one drove at speeds of up to 70 mph with the other clinging to the hood of his vehicle, some of which was caught on video , were released after their arraignments Monday.
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| US reiterates 'all options on the table' as John Bolton accidentally flashes plans for troops to Venezuela border Posted: 29 Jan 2019 02:10 AM PST  US National Security Advisor John Bolton was photographed on Monday holding a notepad that included the handwritten line: "5,000 troops to Colombia." Bolton spoke to White House reporters while holding the yellow notepad and discussing the crisis in Venezuela, where the US now recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president. It was not until after the briefing that observers spotted the black scrawl. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a US official said "we are not seeing anything that would support" a potential troop deployment to Colombia, which neighbors Venezuela. The Pentagon referred a query back to the White House. John Bolton was caught out holding a notepad saying '5,000 troops to Colombia' Credit: Win McNamee/Getty During the briefing, Bolton would not rule out use of US troops in Venezuela. "The president has made it clear on this matter that all options are on the table," he said. The US military's Southern Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Bolton's notepad also had the line: "Afghanistan - welcome the talks" - a reference to a potential breakthrough in discussions with the Taliban.
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| The top Valentine's Day gifts for your pets on Amazon Posted: 28 Jan 2019 10:45 AM PST  This Valentine's Day, don't forget to show your pet how much you love them with a fun, affordable gift from Amazon.
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