| Hindu hardliners clash with police over women at shrine Posted: 03 Jan 2019 10:18 AM PST  NEW DELHI (AP) — Hindu hardliners vandalized shops, shut businesses and clashed with police in a southern state Thursday to protest the entry of two women in one of India's largest Hindu pilgrimage sites, police said.
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| Why All Those Photos of Mike Pence Swearing In Newly Elected Senators Aren't What They Seem Posted: 03 Jan 2019 11:30 AM PST  The tradition of faking it goes back to as early as the 1930s
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| Chuck Grassley: I'm only three heartbeats from the presidency Posted: 03 Jan 2019 12:52 PM PST  Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Thursday for the 116th Congress of the United States.
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| US citizen held in Moscow charged with 'espionage': lawyer Posted: 03 Jan 2019 05:32 PM PST  Russian prosecutors have charged an American ex-Marine detained in Moscow last week with espionage, his lawyer said Thursday, the latest in a series of spying accusations between Moscow and Washington. "The tribunal has ordered the provisional detention" of Paul Whelan after he was charged, his lawyer Vladimir Zherebenkov was quoted as saying by the news agency Ria Novosti. Zherebenkov said he had appealed the ruling and asked for Whelan to be released on bail pending the start of the trial.
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| New Petrobras boss seeks free-market 'efficiency' for oil giant Posted: 03 Jan 2019 03:49 PM PST  "Monopolies restrict liberty," Roberto Castello Branco told a crowd of officials and Petrobras executives on the day he took up his functions. Petrobras a couple of years ago "was looted by a criminal organization made up of corrupt politicians, enemies of capitalism, and a small group of employees," he said. The harsh words referred to a sprawling, multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal implicating Petrobras and political parties, including those from the Workers Party that ruled Brazil from 2003-2016.
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| In the end, 15 Democrats don't back Pelosi for speaker Posted: 03 Jan 2019 04:55 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — What started as a rebellion with a potentially devastating effect on Nancy Pelosi's winning drive to reclaim the House speaker's post officially fizzled Thursday as just 15 Democrats refused to back her bid for the job.
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| Sex abuse investigation launched after woman in vegetative state for decade gives birth in nursing home Posted: 04 Jan 2019 03:24 PM PST  Detectives are investigating after a woman at a nursing home, who had been in a persistent vegetative state for over a decade, gave birth. The woman was believed to have been a victim of sexual abuse while receiving 24-hour care. She had been treated at nursing home facility in Phoenix, Arizona after almost drowning more than 10 years ago, an incident that left her in a vegetative state. A nursing home source told local television station KPHO: "None of the staff were aware that she was pregnant until she was pretty much giving birth. From what I know the baby is alive, and the baby is healthy." The woman reportedly would not have been able to communicate to carers that she was pregnant, or that she had been a victim of abuse. A spokesman for Arizona governor Doug Ducey said: "We have been informed of the situation that occurred at this healthcare facility and find the reports deeply troubling. "The governor was briefed on these reports as soon as our office learned of them, and our state agencies immediately began taking every measure to protect patient safety." A spokeswoman for the nursing home said it had "been in business for over 50 years and has an outstanding reputation providing high quality specialised care for our patients".
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| Senator Warren slams former Senator Lieberman for ZTE lobbying gig Posted: 03 Jan 2019 02:02 PM PST  Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is eyeing a presidential run, blasted former Senator Joseph Lieberman for becoming a lobbyist for ZTE Corp, a Chinese telecommunications equipment maker accused of ties to China's government. In a tweet posted on Wednesday night, Warren said Lieberman had "joined" lobbyists for ZTE, which she wrote had "violated serious U.S. sanctions" against Iran and North Korea. Lieberman, who ran unsuccessfully for vice president as a Democrat in 2000 and Kasowitz Benson Torres, the firm where he is a lobbyist, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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| These 6 vehicles were the hottest-selling cars of 2018: Jeep, Toyota, Tesla make the list Posted: 03 Jan 2019 12:27 PM PST ![These 6 vehicles were the hottest-selling cars of 2018: Jeep, Toyota, Tesla make the list]( "These 6 vehicles were the hottest-selling cars of 2018: Jeep, Toyota, Tesla make the list") So it should come as no surprise that four of the six vehicles on our list of the hottest selling models of 2018 are SUVs or crossovers.
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| Saudi prosecutor seeks death sentences as Khashoggi murder trial opens Posted: 03 Jan 2019 03:32 PM PST  Saudi prosecutors sought the death penalty for five of 11 defendants charged with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as their high-profile trial opened in Riyadh on Thursday. The prosecution also said it was awaiting a response to two formal letters requesting evidence from Turkey, where Khashoggi was murdered inside the kingdom's Istanbul consulate on October 2 in a case that shocked the world. All 11 accused were present with their lawyers at the first session of the trial, it said in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency, without revealing their names or their alleged roles in the crime.
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| Customer Who Attacked Deli Worker Over Breakfast Sandwich Arrested Posted: 03 Jan 2019 04:28 PM PST  A man caught-on-camera attacking a deli worker in Brooklyn over a breakfast sandwich has been arrested, police said Thursday.
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| Pelosi Elected Speaker by Democratic Majority: Congress Update Posted: 03 Jan 2019 11:03 AM PST  The Senate also opened its session and remains under Republican control. Nancy Pelosi was elected speaker of the House of Representatives as a Democratic majority took control of the chamber, ending one-party control in Washington. The California Democrat, the only woman to hold the speakership, won the partisan election with 220 Democratic votes as most Republicans backed Representative Kevin McCarthy.
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| What next for Syria's Kurds? Posted: 03 Jan 2019 01:58 PM PST  Syria's Kurds have established an autonomous region during seven years of civil war, but the abrupt decision by their US ally to withdraw has thrown their political future into doubt. Kurdish-led forces control a large swathe of the country's north and northeast, some of it seized from the Islamic State group at the cost of heavy losses with backing from the US-led coalition. A US withdrawal could leave them exposed on two fronts, both to an attack by neighbouring Turkey and its Syrian proxies, and to a return of Damascus government institutions.
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| Side of the moon you can't see 'is not dark, it's just far' Posted: 03 Jan 2019 05:04 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite the name of Pink Floyd's best-selling album, the side of the moon you can't see isn't always dark. But it is far.
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| Buzz grows on 'flying cars' ahead of major tech show Posted: 03 Jan 2019 10:03 PM PST  Will flying cars take off at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show? NFT Inc. co-founders Maki and Guy Kaplinsky, a couple developing a flying vehicle in Israel and California, will have their vision on display at show, with a media session on Sunday. "We believe we have a winning design that will enable us to make the Model T of flying cars -- a low-cost production model," Guy Kaplinsky told AFP in a Silicon Valley office park where a prototype model was being assembled.
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| Trump considering former Democratic Senator Webb for defense secretary: NYT Posted: 03 Jan 2019 02:15 PM PST  The Trump administration is considering Jim Webb, a former Democratic senator who also served as Navy secretary under Republican President Ronald Reagan, to be the next defense secretary, the New York Times reported on Thursday. Citing an unnamed official, the Times said Vice President Mike Pence and acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney had reached out to Webb.
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| New Jersey boy, 11, died from allergic reaction after smelling fish cooking, authorities believe Posted: 03 Jan 2019 03:05 PM PST  An 11-year-old boy died in New York, Tuesday after what authorities believe was an allergic reaction to seafood that was being cooked at the time.
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| Officer charged in death: Man definitely intended to shoot Posted: 04 Jan 2019 06:20 PM PST ![Officer charged in death: Man definitely intended to shoot]( "Officer charged in death: Man definitely intended to shoot") NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A white Nashville police officer told investigators that he knew "100 percent" that the black man he's charged with fatally shooting intended to shoot at him and possibly others.
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| This Is Toyota's New Lexus LS Autonomous Test Car Posted: 03 Jan 2019 11:50 AM PST  It has more advanced tech than before and additional cameras, and it looks better, too.
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| Lima Group countries say won't recognize new Maduro mandate Posted: 04 Jan 2019 05:58 PM PST  Foreign ministers from 12 Latin American countries and Canada said Friday their governments would not accept Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's president when he is sworn in for a second six-year term next week. The 14-member Lima Group -- with the exception of Mexico -- said it would not grant recognition to Maduro's hardline socialist government, after meeting in the Peruvian capital to discuss ways to step up international pressure on the regime, which has presided over the oil-rich country's economic collapse. Peru's Foreign Minister Nestor Popolizio said the group had delivered "a strong political message" ahead of Maduro's inauguration on January 10.
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| Cozy up with this oh-so-good (and good for you!) slow cooker soup Posted: 04 Jan 2019 05:00 AM PST  Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your
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| Confused about the 'super blood wolf moon eclipse' that's coming soon? Here's your guide Posted: 03 Jan 2019 02:47 PM PST  Sure, you may know the 'super blood wolf moon eclipse' is coming to a sky near you later this month. But what does it all mean?
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| U.S. House elects Democrat Pelosi to be speaker for 2019-2020 Posted: 03 Jan 2019 11:21 AM PST  Pelosi received 220 votes for speaker, while Republican Representative Kevin McCarthy got 192 votes. The election puts Pelosi in position to lead the opposition to President Donald Trump's agenda and to conduct in-depth investigations of his administration following two years during which Republicans have mainly given him a free pass. Pelosi, 78, was first elected to the House in 1987 and has pledged to push legislation that would spark large federal investments in infrastructure projects that Trump also has expressed an interest in tackling.
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| Reports: Mueller could complete Russia investigation by mid-February Posted: 03 Jan 2019 06:42 PM PST  Will House Democrats try to impeach President Trump regardless of probe findings? Alan Dershowitz gives analysis.
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| The Latest: Truck driver in fatal crash had several tickets Posted: 04 Jan 2019 05:30 PM PST  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on a fatal highway crash in Florida (all times local):
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| The Biggest Jet Engine in History Is Ready For Flight Posted: 04 Jan 2019 10:09 AM PST  It's bigger than a Boeing 737's fuselage, and it's almost ready.
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| Democratic allies should rally to protect Taiwan from China: Tsai Posted: 05 Jan 2019 01:14 AM PST  Taiwan's president called on allies to help defend its sovereignty Saturday, accusing China of waging a "deliberate campaign" to undermine the island's democracy by refusing to talk to her government. Relations between Taiwan and China have been at a low since Tsai came to power in 2016, refusing to acknowledge that the self-ruled island is part of "one China". Beijing unilaterally cut off communication with her administration and stepped up military drills around the island as well as poaching several of its dwindling diplomatic allies.
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| 'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro files domestic battery report against ex-girlfriend Posted: 04 Jan 2019 12:16 PM PST  Las Vegas police confirmed to USA TODAY that Ortiz-Magro, 33, had filed a domestic battery violence report against Jen Harley, with whom he shares a 9-month-old daughter, Ariana Sky.
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| U.S. anti-Islamic State meeting turns to damage control after Syria decision Posted: 04 Jan 2019 02:49 PM PST  The previously scheduled conference, tentatively set for Feb. 7 in Washington, aims to gather ministers from many of the 79 nations in the Global Coalition To Defeat Islamic State and galvanize their fight against the militant group. In the latest ambiguous signal, a senior State Department official on Friday first told reporters the United States has no timeline for the withdrawal of troops from Syria and then said it does not plan to stay indefinitely. Another senior State Department official, also briefing reporters before Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to the Middle East next week, said one of his main messages would be that "the United States is not leaving the Middle East." "Despite reports to the contrary and false narratives surrounding the Syria decision, we are not going anywhere." However, three sources familiar with the matter said that the Trump administration is still working assiduously to contain the fallout from Trump's troop decision.
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| Where Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Jimmy Fallon, and More Kicked Off the New Year Posted: 03 Jan 2019 02:49 PM PST  Hollywood's A-list traveled everywhere from Colorado to Switzerland, Brazil to South Africa, to ring in 2019
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| Incredibly detailed satellite images show volcano's collapse after volcanic tsunami Posted: 03 Jan 2019 08:00 PM PST  The volcano's cone collapsed and triggered a landslide underwater on Dec. 22, leading to huge waves that weren't detected by tsunami warning systems. As noted by the American Geophysical Union, the pictures show how much the volcano has changed after the disaster, where a bay has formed from the collapse, along with high levels of sediment in the water surrounding the island.
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| Nancy Pelosi says no to border wall ahead of Trump talks, calls it an 'immorality' Posted: 04 Jan 2019 08:50 AM PST  Donald Trump and House Democrats are still far apart on Republican president's call for a border wall.
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| Amazon is blowing out Apple Watches at deep discounts, today only Posted: 04 Jan 2019 04:56 AM PST ![Amazon is blowing out Apple Watches at deep discounts, today only]( "Amazon is blowing out Apple Watches at deep discounts, today only") If you're been dying to get your hands on a new Apple Watch but you're reluctant to part with all that cash, today is most definitely your lucky day. Amazon is blowing out refurbished Apple Watches at deep discounts, and three different generations of Apple Watch are covered in the big sale. You can snag an Apple Watch Series 1 for just $185, the Apple Watch Series 2 starts at just $212, and Apple Watch Series 3 models can be had for as little as $296! These prices are only good for one day though, and these are refurbs so supply of the more popular models will probably sell out. ## Apple Watch Series 1 * Renewed products look and work like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers, which typically perform a full diagnostic test, replacement of any defective parts, and a thorough cleaning process. Wireless devices have batteries tested to have at least 80% capacity relative to new at the time of sale. Packaging, wall plug and charging cable may be generic (headphones not included). Wireless products on Amazon Renewed come with the 90 day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. * Apple S1P Dual-Core, WatchOS 3, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Activity Tracker, Heart Monitor, Microphone and Speaker, Bluetooth * Aluminum Chassis with Ion-X Glass * 1.3" 272 x 340 Display * Activity and Heart Rate Monitoring ## Apple Watch Series 2 * Renewed products look and work like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers, which typically perform a full diagnostic test, replacement of any defective parts, and a thorough cleaning process. Wireless devices have batteries tested to have at least 80% capacity relative to new at the time of sale. Packaging, wall plug and charging cable may be generic (headphones not included). Wireless products on Amazon Renewed come with the 90 day Amazon Renewed Guarantee. ## Apple Watch Series 3 * Renewed products look and work like new. These pre-owned products have been inspected and tested by Amazon-qualified suppliers, which typically perform a full diagnostic test, replacement of any defective parts, and a thorough cleaning process. Packaging and accessories may be generic. All products on Amazon Renewed come with a minimum 90-day supplier-backed warranty. * Stainless Chassis, Sapphire Crystal with 1.3" 272 x 340 1000-Nit Display * Activity and Heart Rate Monitoring and Water-Resistant to 164' * Siri Integration * Integrated GPS & 4G LTE Connectivity, Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11b, g, n Wi-Fi
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| Florida's Scott delays oath, despite light public schedule Posted: 03 Jan 2019 07:56 PM PST  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott was supposed to start his new job as a U.S. senator Thursday, but he delayed his swearing in ostensibly to keep his promise to fight for Floridians every day of his term.
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| Every Photo of the One-Off BMW M850i Night Sky Posted: 03 Jan 2019 01:13 PM PST |
| Hamas arrests 5 over Palestinian government media raid Posted: 05 Jan 2019 09:01 AM PST  Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip arrested five men Saturday over a raid at the Palestinian Authority's media headquarters, in which valuable equipment was destroyed. Five armed men attacked the offices of the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation in Gaza City on Friday, trashing equipment worth thousands of dollars. The media centre is funded by the West Bank-based Palestinian government and houses Palestine TV and the Voice of Palestine radio station.
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| U.N. rights office says Saudi trial in Khashoggi case 'not sufficient' Posted: 04 Jan 2019 06:09 AM PST  GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office said on Friday it could not assess the fairness of a trial taking place in Saudi Arabia related to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but that in any case it was "not sufficient". Spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani, asked about reports that a Saudi prosecutor had sought the death sentence for five suspects linked to the Oct. 2 killing, reiterated the office's call for an independent investigation "with international involvement". The U.N. rights office always opposed the death penalty, she added. ...
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| Government Shutdown 2019: Democrats pass funding plan without wall, Trump vows to veto Posted: 03 Jan 2019 08:50 PM PST  On their first day in the majority, House Democrats on Thursday night passed a plan to re-open the government without funding President Donald Trump's promised border wall.
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| You Need This Custom Ford Camper Van Towing a Sauna Trailer Posted: 04 Jan 2019 05:00 AM PST  Never again will you have to choose between #VanLife and a good sweat session.
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| What Is a Student Loan Servicer? Posted: 04 Jan 2019 06:00 AM PST ![What Is a Student Loan Servicer?]( "What Is a Student Loan Servicer?") According to third-quarter 2018 Federal Reserve data, borrowers in the U.S. owed more than $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. If you have student loans, you should know who your student loan servicers are and what they can and cannot do. What Does a Student Loan Servicer Do?
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| U.S. government shutdown further strains immigration system Posted: 03 Jan 2019 10:14 AM PST  U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to continue the shutdown until he gets the $5 billion he is seeking for a wall on the Mexican border, which the opposition Democrats have refused, prompting the 13-day shutdown. Immigration judges have been furloughed, which means thousands of long-delayed deportation cases will have to be rescheduled, frustrating efforts by Trump's Justice Department to clear a backlog of 800,000 cases. Jeremy McKinney, an immigration lawyer in North Carolina, said a client who is fighting deportation had a procedural hearing canceled this week and it probably will not be rescheduled until 2020 due to overflowing dockets.
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| Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher once starred in quirky commercials Posted: 04 Jan 2019 08:36 AM PST  Southwest Airlines' co-founder Herb Kelleher, who died Thursday at age 87, will be remembered for starring in some light-hearted, funny commercials.
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