| Trump appears to mock Trail of Tears in tweet about Senator Warren's campaign announcement Posted: 10 Feb 2019 08:18 AM PST  President Donald Trump was highly criticized on Twitter Saturday for appearing to make a joke about the Trail of Tears.
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| The Latest: Accuser willing to testify to Virginia lawmakers Posted: 10 Feb 2019 03:28 AM PST  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Latest on fallout from scandals roiling Virginia's top officials (all times local):
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| Virginia lieutenant governor faces second sexual misconduct charge Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:02 PM PST  A second woman has accused Virginia's lieutenant governor of sexual misconduct, US media reported Friday, further adding to the political turmoil in the eastern US state. Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax is next in line for the governorship if Governor Ralph Northam -- who faces intense pressure to resign over a racist yearbook photo -- decides to step down. The Washington Post reported that a Maryland woman accused Fairfax of a "premeditated and aggressive" attack when the two were undergraduate students at Duke University in 2000, while CNN said the woman had accused Fairfax of rape.
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| Every Photo From Our Drive in the 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country Posted: 08 Feb 2019 10:00 AM PST |
| Supreme Court blocks controversial abortion law from taking place in Louisiana Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:48 PM PST  The justices said by a 5-4 vote late Thursday that they will not allow the state to put into effect a law that requires abortion providers to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals in putting a hold on the law, pending a full review of the case. Donald Trump's two Supreme Court appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, were among the four conservative members of the court who would have allowed the law to take effect.
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| Turkey urges China to respect Uighur rights, close camps Posted: 09 Feb 2019 11:48 PM PST  ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has called China's treatment of its minority Uighurs "a great cause of shame for humanity."
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| Blizzard blankets Seattle, more snow forecast Posted: 09 Feb 2019 05:59 PM PST ![Blizzard blankets Seattle, more snow forecast]( "Blizzard blankets Seattle, more snow forecast") Seattle residents woke on Saturday to the rare sight of their city covered in white as the National Weather Service kept winter storm warnings in effect for much of the region. Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency on Friday as the first powerful winter storm approached, warning it could be unlike any Seattle had seen in many years. A record 6.4 inches (16 cm) of snow piled up at the Seattle-Tacoma International airport on Friday, the biggest accumulation since 2014, the National Weather Service said.
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| Woman smashed Bronx restaurant windows with bat over out-of-stock beef patties, police say Posted: 09 Feb 2019 01:02 PM PST  The incident last month began when the unknown suspect entered a Jamaican and American eatery, and ordered a beef patty with cheese, police say.
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| Yemeni conjoined twins die in blockaded Sanaa: rebels Posted: 09 Feb 2019 09:53 PM PST  Newborn Yemeni conjoined twins whose plight sparked a plea for urgent medical treatment overseas died in Sanaa Saturday, rebels in the blockaded capital said. Abdelkhaleq and Abdelrahim were born outside Sanaa around two weeks ago and shared a kidney and a pair of legs but had separate hearts and lungs. The head of paediatrics at Sanaa's Al-Thawra hospital, Dr Faisal al-Babili, said his department lacked the facilities to treat or separate the newborn boys and appealed on Wednesday for help from abroad.
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| Manafort Prosecutors Have Questions About $1 Million Condo Loan Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:22 AM PST  Mueller's prosecutors on Thursday told a court they needed to know more about the August 2017 loan, from a Nevada company called Woodlawn LLC. Manafort, the onetime chairman of President Donald Trump's campaign, guaranteed the loan, which was secured by the family's interest in a Manhattan condominium, according to court papers. As Manafort's legal problems escalated, Woodlawn installed a Hollywood bit player named Joey Rappa as its "managing member" in public filings. Now that prosecutors are seeking to seize the condo after Manafort's conviction on tax- and bank-fraud charges, Woodlawn is staking a claim to it in order to collect on the debt.
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| Second Woman Accuses Fairfax of Sexual Assault Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:36 PM PST  A second woman has come forward to allege that Virginia's embattled lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, sexually assaulted her. Meredith Watson's lawyers put out a statement on Friday detailing her claim that she was raped by Fairfax in 2000 when they were both undergraduates at Duke University. "Mr. Fairfax's attack was premeditated and aggressive," Watson's lawyers said.
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| 'A horrific week for Virginia': Gov. Ralph Northam takes on blackface scandal in first interview Posted: 09 Feb 2019 06:54 PM PST  Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam sidestepped calls for his resignation, instead saying in his first interview since he admitted to wearing blackface that he would spend his term in office focused on mending racial tensions.
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| Likely deal would give Trump fraction of desired wall money Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:04 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional bargainers worked toward a border security deal Friday amid indications that the White House was preparing to accept a bipartisan agreement that would give President Donald Trump a fraction of the money he's demanded for his proposed southern border wall.
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| Ocasio-Cortez: Green New Deal will transition US to 100 percent renewable energy Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:23 PM PST  Is the Green New Deal filled with unrealistic proposals? Reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
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| Seven jailed for life over Tunisian museum, hotel massacres Posted: 09 Feb 2019 12:27 PM PST  A Tunisian court jailed seven people for life on Saturday for their involvement in two deadly militant attacks in 2015, one on a museum in Tunis and the other on a hotel in a Mediterranean resort. Other defendants received jail sentences ranging from 16 years to six months, state news agency TAP quoted court spokesman Soufiane Sliti as saying. The assault on the Bardo National Museum left 21 people dead, while 38 were killed in the beach resort of Sousse, some 150 kilometers (90 miles) south of the capital.
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| US officer at border shoots driver going to Mexico Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:52 PM PST  NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer shot and wounded a driver who was trying to enter Mexico at a crossing in Arizona, the agency said Friday.
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| Renault denounces Nissan over Ghosn investigation: report Posted: 09 Feb 2019 10:52 PM PST  Lawyers for French carmaker Renault have criticised their Japanese alliance partner Nissan for its handling of an internal probe into the Carlos Ghosn scandal, a Sunday newspaper has reported. In a letter to Nissan dated January 19, the lawyers said they had "serious concerns about the methods used" by the company and its legal team, including the way they treated some Renault employees, according to France's Le Journal du Dimanche. Former head of the alliance Ghosn is being held in Japan on charges he under-reported millions of dollars in pay as head of Nissan.
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| Texas councilman in crossfire for calling Democratic star a 'bimbo' Posted: 09 Feb 2019 03:36 PM PST  A councilman who called new Democratic US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a "bimbo" on Twitter has unleashed a firestorm of criticism. Scott Dunn of Richardson, Texas also slammed Ocasio-Cortez, a social media savvy star of the Democratic Party's left wing, saying she had "nothing between her ear (sic)" for criticizing President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech.
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| Accuser vs accused: What both sides say in latest assault claim against Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax Posted: 08 Feb 2019 04:00 PM PST  Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax was accused Friday by a former Duke University student of a sexual assault in 2004.
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| Poll: Virginia split on whether Gov. Ralph Northam should resign; he insists, 'I'm not going anywhere' Posted: 10 Feb 2019 08:31 AM PST  Gov. Ralph Northam vowed to remain in office Sunday while Virginians appeared split on whether the besieged Democrat should resign from office.
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| U.S. to Press Maduro With New UN Resolution on Venezuela Posted: 09 Feb 2019 06:25 PM PST  The draft resolution calls for the "immediate start of a political process leading to free, fair, and credible presidential elections," according to a copy of the document seen by Bloomberg. The U.S. is trying to build upon growing international pressure on Maduro to cede power after President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Juan Guaido -- the head of the national assembly -- as the interim president of Venezuela, a move that has since been followed by more than 30 governments worldwide.
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| Forget chocolate, how about a cockroach for Valentine's? Posted: 08 Feb 2019 12:48 PM PST  Forget chocolate, flowers or a romantic dinner. A zoo in Texas is offering singles the chance to name a cockroach after their ex and see it fed to a meerkat live on camera on Valentine's Day. In a campaign dubbed "Quit Bugging Me!!!" the El Paso Zoo says the roach is a perfect Valentine's gift for those needing closure on a past relationship that didn't make the grade.
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| Booker urges activists, leaders to heed social justice call Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:31 PM PST  IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — On his first trip to Iowa as a presidential candidate, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker urged Democratic activists and black leaders on Friday to heed his call for social justice and apply it to the fight for universal health care coverage and a fair criminal justice system.
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| Exclusive: U.S. in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections - source Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:14 PM PST  The Trump administration expects further military defections from Maduro's side, the official told Reuters in an interview, despite only a few senior officers having done so since opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president last month, earning the recognition of the United States and dozens of other countries. "We're still having conversations with members of the former Maduro regime, with military members, although those conversations are very, very limited." The official declined to provide details on the discussions or the level at which they are being held, and it was unclear whether such contacts could create cracks in the Venezuelan socialist leader's support from the military, which is pivotal to his grip on power. With the Venezuelan military still apparently loyal to Maduro, a source in Washington close to the opposition expressed doubts whether the Trump administration has laid enough groundwork to spur a wider mutiny in the ranks where many officers are suspected of benefiting from corruption and drug trafficking.
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| VIDEO: Woman struck in NC hit-and-run was walking with driver's ex-boyfriend Posted: 09 Feb 2019 08:51 AM PST  Police have identified the at-large suspect in a dramatic hit-and-run that was caught on surveillance video last week in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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| Physician: President Trump in 'Very Good Health' Following Annual Exam Posted: 09 Feb 2019 10:05 AM PST  "I am happy to announce the president of the United States is in very good health"
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| Mexican president moots $1.5bn rescue plan for Pemex Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:29 PM PST  Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Friday he would soon announce a rescue plan for troubled state oil company Pemex, suggesting it would be worth around $1.5 billion. Pemex is struggling under the weight of more than $100 billion in debt and years of declining production, and was recently downgraded by ratings company Fitch. Trying to shore up the firm, Lopez Obrador's government has announced a series of tax breaks for Pemex -- and will now announce further measures next week, the leftist leader said.
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| Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare Posted: 09 Feb 2019 03:00 AM PST ![Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare]( "Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare") The silent premise behind 'Medicare for All' is that Obamacare has been a bust.
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| The Latest: China says dialogue only way to Venezuela peace Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:31 PM PST  CUCUTA, Colombia (AP) — The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local):
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| Border Patrol overwhelmed by large groups of migrant families Posted: 08 Feb 2019 12:13 PM PST  U.S. Border Patrol said on Friday its resources were being stretched thin by larger and larger groups of Central American families left by smugglers in remote locations along the U.S. Mexico border. Until recently, most people caught crossing the border illegally were men from Mexico, but now Central American families and unaccompanied minors make up some 60 percent of those apprehended, data from the agency show. Many of the migrants who may seek passage with smugglers in their journey through Mexico cross the border and turn themselves into U.S. authorities to seek asylum in the United States, a drawn-out court process that can take months or years to resolve.
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| Snowstorm buries Pacific Northwest, with more on the way Posted: 09 Feb 2019 06:16 PM PST  SEATTLE (AP) — Residents of the Pacific Northwest took to neighborhood hills with skis, sleds or even just laundry baskets Saturday to celebrate an unusual dump of snow in a region more accustomed to winter rain.
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| Humbled Goldman Sachs still faces questions on 1MDB Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:15 PM PST  Goldman Sachs's decision to potentially cut bonuses for top executives over the 1MDB scandal reflects an acknowledgement at shareholder and public outrage over the debacle. The prestigious investment bank announced last week that it could withhold millions of dollars in bonuses to former Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein and two other retired executives depending on the outcome of ongoing probes into the Malaysian fund. Beyond the bonuses, Goldman also said it could claw back compensation from current chief executive David Solomon and two other current senior executives, president John Waldron and chief financial officer Stephen Scherr.
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| Amazon Considers Opting Out of Queens, BROOKLYN DESIGNS Finds New Location, and More News This Week Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:59 PM PST  Here's what you need to know
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| Feds investigating Jeff Bezos' claims, examining agreement that shielded AMI from criminal charges Posted: 08 Feb 2019 04:45 PM PST  Prosecutors with the Southern District of New York are investigating the claims and reexamining an agreement that has protected the Enquirer's parent company.
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| Texas city council member calls Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a ‘bimbo’ with ‘nothing between your ears’ Posted: 10 Feb 2019 03:08 AM PST  A city council member from Texas has been forced to apologise after calling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a "bimbo" in a now-deleted tweet directed at the congresswoman. Richardson City Councilman Scott Dunn replied to Ms Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter with the offending remarks, according to screenshots of the tweet that circulated online last week. "The embarrassment is to have bimbos like you with nothing between your ear," Mr Dunn wrote.
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| Delta Seeks EasyJet Partnership for Alitalia Stake: Corriere Posted: 10 Feb 2019 02:12 AM PST  The discussions are complex and in a delicate phase, Corriere said, citing four people working on the matter being handled by Italy's Ferrovie dello Stato, the national railroad operator. Both Delta and U.K.-based low-cost carrier EasyJet submitted separate bids in November as the government seeks a buyer for the bankrupt national airline. The government may favor a deal with Delta because it would be easier to implement and wouldn't require job cuts, La Stampa reported in early January, citing an official.
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| Britain's Prince Philip gives up driving licence after crash Posted: 09 Feb 2019 07:17 PM PST  Queen Elizabeth's 97-year-old husband Prince Philip has voluntarily given up his driving licence after a crash last month, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday. Philip escaped without injury on Jan. 17 when the Land Rover he was driving flipped in a collision with a car close to the royals' Sandringham residence in eastern England. "After careful consideration The Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving licence," the royal palace said in a statement.
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| FDA questions Juul, Altria commitment to combat teen vaping Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:21 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration is questioning whether electronic cigarette maker Juul and its new partner Altria are following through on pledges to help reverse the boom in underage vaping.
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| Caught in Syria, foreign jihadist suspects may face trial in Iraq Posted: 09 Feb 2019 06:10 PM PST  Their home countries don't want them and holding trials in Syria isn't an option: now suspected foreign jihadists could end up facing tough justice over the border in Iraq. As the final shred of the once-sprawling jihadist "caliphate" crumbles in eastern Syria, Kurdish-led forces backed by the US have captured hundreds more diehard foreign fighters. The American military -- which spearheads an international coalition fighting IS -- has in the past shown itself willing to hand those captured in Syria to the authorities in Iraq.
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| Freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar calls for defunding Homeland Security Posted: 10 Feb 2019 06:06 AM PST  Oliver McGee, former deputy assistant secretary of transportation, weighs in on Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments on defunding Homeland Security.
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| What they said about Lindsey Vonn Posted: 10 Feb 2019 07:17 AM PST  ARE, Sweden (AP) — What the world of skiing and beyond said about Lindsey Vonn, who has retired from skiing after winning bronze in the downhill at the world championships on Sunday:
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| Trump ordered Justice Department to draft memo advising firing of Comey, former deputy FBI director claims Posted: 10 Feb 2019 04:21 AM PST  Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to justify his firing of FBI director James Comey in 2017, according to a new book by Mr Comey's former deputy. In the upcoming memoir, former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe details deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein's upset at allegedly being asked by the White House to draft a now notorious memo in which he advised Mr Comey's removal.
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