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Woman rages after being seated next to ‘big’ passengers on United Airlines plane: ‘I eat salad, okay?’

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A woman was reportedly thrown off a flight after raging against “big” passengers she claimed she was wedged between in a middle seat. The outburst was filmed and later shared online by Norma Rodgers, one of the passengers on the receiving end of the woman’s insults, and has since been viewed more than one million times. Footage of the incident shows the passenger complaining about being seated between Ms Rodgers and a man she had been travelling with, named only as Mac. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2DGrsOi

Man arrested for killing 3 also accused of stealing $210K

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SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man killed his parents and brother after he was kicked out of his home and accused of stealing $210,000 from his family to send to a woman he had met on a porn website, according to a sheriff's office. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RY8w6m

Goldman Sachs ups 'no-deal' likelihood after UK parliament amendment vote

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Goldman Sachs nudged up its estimated probability of a "no-deal" Brexit on Wednesday after British lawmakers instructed Prime Minister Theresa May to reopen a Brexit treaty with the European Union to replace a controversial Irish border arrangement. Britain's parliament rejected a proposal to give parliament a path to prevent a potentially chaotic "no-deal" exit, but accepted two amendments - one seeking to replace the Irish backstop with alternative arrangements, and another rejecting the notion of a "no-deal" Brexit. Goldman Sachs analysts upped their "no-deal" Brexit probability to 15 percent from 10 percent, and cut their probability of Brexit not happening at all to 35 percent from 40 percent. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RUKhpG

Good-bye polar vortex, hello spring? Weekend will be 75 degrees warmer

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The bitter cold that froze parts of the central and eastern U.S. this week will be a distant memory by the weekend. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2HEjWra

Best Buy Goes Back on Decision to Fire Security Guard Who Tackled Suspect

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A Northern California Best Buy is walking back its decision to fire a security guard who tackled a shoplifting suspect. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UuRMki

US reiterates 'all options on the table' as John Bolton accidentally flashes plans for troops to Venezuela border

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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...

Brexit deal 'best possible' and 'not renegotiable': Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday the Brexit deal is the "best agreement possible and is not renegotiable", as Britain's premier pushed to reopen talks with Brussels. Macron's comments during a summit in Cyprus came as Prime Minister Theresa May appealed to British lawmakers to give her a mandate to renegotiate, after parliament rejected an accord reached with the European Union. Macron urged the British government to "promptly" lay out to EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier "the next steps that will prevent an exit without an agreement, which nobody wants but for which we must all prepare ourselves". from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2DJ2qyf

Howard Dean warns Schultz's 'vanity candidacy' could mean a 2nd term for Trump

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The former Starbucks chief executive stirs up fear and anxiety by floating an independent presidential run. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2sZe6q8

Canada’s Decision on Huawei and 5G ‘Some Ways Off,’ Goodale Says

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“I’m not going to speculate about time but it’s certainly beyond weeks,” Goodale told reporters Tuesday after a cabinet meeting. Goodale said Canada will take the view of allies such as the U.S. into account when studying potential risks to national security, and will make its own decision in the end. China’s ambassador to Canada and Huawei officials have denied the company’s gear is used for spying. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Rq1PFg

El Chapo prosecutor's closing argument: 'Mountain of evidence' proves guilt

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Prosecutors say Guzmán became one of the largest smugglers and sellers of Colombian-produced narcotics to the United States in the 1980s and 1990s. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RsDgHE

Top airline is selling flights for $44

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Winter weather and the general lull of the post-holiday season can leave just from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2sXku1c

Record-breaking cold clobbers two-thirds of the U.S.

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Polar vortex to bring extended, life-threatening cold to the Midwest, the Great Lakes, the Ohio Valley and New England this week. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2CN2xqA

NASA’s mission to ‘Touch the Sun’ just reached a major milestone

NASA had a big year in 2018 with several bold new missions to study various features of our Solar System, and one of the most exciting was the launch of the Parker Solar Probe which will study the Sun in more detail than has ever been possible before. The probe has already broken several records and proven that it's capable of enduring the intensity of our star, and it's starting out 2019 by adding another notch to its belt. The probe, which launched in August of last year, recently completed its first full orbit of the Sun on January 19th. It's a feat that the spacecraft will repeat many times over the next several years, but completing the first full loop is obviously cause for celebration. "It's been an illuminating and fascinating first orbit," Parker Solar Probe Project Manager Andy Driesman said in a statement. "We've learned a lot about how the spacecraft operates and reacts to the solar environment, and I'm proud to say the team's proj...

Venezuela crisis: Opposition leader Juan Guaido hit with travel ban and asset freeze by supreme court

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Venezuela’s self-declared interim president, Juan Guaido, has been hit with a travel ban after the country’s chief prosecutor announced he would launch a criminal investigation into the congressional leader. The supreme court – stacked with members loyal to president Nicolas Maduro – blocked Mr Guaido from leaving the counrty and froze his bank accounts, but did not strip him of his legislative immunity. It came as Mr Guaido called on Venezuelans to stage a two-hour walkout from their homes and workplaces in protest at Mr Maduro’s stewardship of the country. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2MI0MQ2

Alibaba profit up 37% but revenue growth eases

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Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba said Wednesday that net profit increased 37 percent in the latest quarter as growth in cloud computing and other business lines helped offset a slowing expansion in core online retail. The company's net profit grew to 33.0 billion yuan ($4.9 billion) in the October-December third quarter, compared to 24.1 billion yuan over the same period in 2017. Alibaba dominates China's emerging consumer culture and its corporate results were widely anticipated for any signs of whether a worsening Chinese economic slowdown and the US-China trade tussle was curbing the country's appetite for shopping. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Wv5llx

Trump friend Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Russia probe

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Roger Stone, a longtime adviser and confidant of President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges in the Russia investigation after a publicity-filled few days spent slamming the probe as politically motivated. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2CSwcPr

PG&E files for bankruptcy amid California wildfire lawsuits, citing billions in claims

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The utility filed bankruptcy documents despite investigators determining last week that its equipment was not to blame for a 2017 fire that killed 22. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Wp0q5D

Sheriff: Suspect confesses to killing 5 with dad's gun

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A young man from Louisiana has confessed to killing his parents, his girlfriend, and two of her family members who had taken him in after he was kicked out of his house, authorities said Tuesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UqdGVF

Britain to Prioritize Keeping Medicines Stocked Over Food in Case of No-Deal Brexit

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The government has been accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with the national interest from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BbVgAR

Polar vortex stalks Midwest, 'El Chapo' trial, Roger Goodell talks state of NFL: 5 things to know Wednesday

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Polar vortex expected to paralyze parts of U.S. with extreme cold, Roger Goodell talks state of the NFL and more things to start your Wednesday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Bb4cpU

Spy chief contradicts Trump's claims of progress with North Korea

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The director of national intelligence's downbeat assessment, in testimony before a Senate committee, came just weeks ahead of a planned second summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The annual Worldwide Threat Assessment from the Directorate of National Intelligence (DNI), released by Coats, noted that North Korea had not conducted any nuclear or missile tests in over a year and had declared its support for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang had also "reversibly dismantled" parts of its infrastructure for weapons of mass destruction, the report said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Wuf2jU

New book exposes one of the biggest political scandals in history and the Democrats' unseemly cover-up

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Investigative reporter and author Luke Rosiak pulls back the curtain on Nancy Pelosi's Democrats in 'Obstruction of Justice.' from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2sWtNi3

House price growth at near six-year low

The annual rise in house prices "almost ground to a complete halt" in January, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DJKi77

Seven out of 10 water firms fail bills test

Firms have to set out how they will cut water bills as part of the regulator's five-year review. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HQS6bg

How has business been affected by Brexit so far?

With two months to go until the UK is due to leave the EU, how are firms and the UK economy faring? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HHrR7r

China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise

The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UvE5l2

MPs say fast fashion brands inaction on ethics is shocking

JD Sports, Sports Direct, TK Maxx, Amazon, Boohoo and Missguided must do more, say MPs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HHsiyB

Brexit: Car investment halves as industry hits 'red alert'

The UK industry's trade body warns of "permanent devastation" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BbLdM1

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu

It's deadline day - can you handle the pressure?

Nearly two million people are estimated to have left it until the last minute to fill in their tax returns. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Gabtd6

Fed puts future rate rises on hold as pledges patience

The US central bank says it can "afford to wait" before making further interest rate rises. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MHkewu

Bosses' group head in abrupt departure

Stephen Martin has been director general of the Institute of Directors for less than two years. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MH51vx

Foxconn reconsiders Wisconsin factory plans

President Donald Trump had hailed Foxconn's investment as the start of a manufacturing revival. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2sTNqXY

Tesla reports profit as issues stabilise

The firm, which has routinely posted losses, reports a small profit for a second consecutive quarter. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RsHcYT

Barclays shifts billions of pounds to Dublin because of Brexit

The High Street bank "cannot wait any longer" to shift business to Dublin because of Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FYGv8q

Electric checks in rented homes confirmed by government

Landlords in England must organise a check every five years, mirroring rules already in place in Scotland. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CTnznC

Brexit: Firms may speed up no-deal plans, says CBI

Latest twist feels like a "throw of the dice" and does nothing to take no-deal off the table, says the CBI. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sgmwrw

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest

The ex-Nissan chairman says some executives were opposed to his plans for the Japanese carmaker. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2sUfASF

Haidilao: Robots staff China's top hotpot chain

Robot waiters and chefs form the future of hotpot chain Haidilao. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HGanbw

The data that can save lives in rural Kenya

An app is helping healthcare workers in rural Kenya to collect data and improve their service to patients. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G8iLhk

The unlikely stars bucking the High Street slump

Museum and gallery shops are reporting rising sales and greater interest. What is their recipe for growth? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CRvcuO

Has Vale become Brazil's most hated company?

Can the country's mining giant Vale recover after its second major disaster in four years? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SlbwJK

Snow disruption: Is my boss expecting me at work?

Can employees refuse to work if they cannot travel to work or their children's school is closed? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ME4E4N

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Pakistan’s top court upholds acquittal of Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy 01/29/19 2:22 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert PG&E Corp. files for bankruptcy following wildfire claims 01/29/19 2:12 AM

Regulate social media to protect children, MPs urge

A cross-party committee says social media companies should have a legal "duty of care" to children. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BaE9iK

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu

Scruff gay dating app bans underwear photos

The app bans images of men in underwear and swimwear after "repeated suspensions by app store distributors". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SgJDCi

Kwik Fit garages hit by computer virus

The car repair chain's IT system went offline on Saturday and has been experiencing problems since. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Bbhenr

PledgeMusic: The day the music died?

Crowdfunding site PledgeMusic seems to have run out of money, leaving musicians wondering what to do. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sShPG9

DJI pledges painful action to tackle corruption

The world's bestselling drone-maker says it must tackle cases of employee theft. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BbV4Sh

Fifa to stop selling in-game currency in Belgium

The move comes after the Belgian Gambling Commission threatened legal action over in-game loot boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MFq3uk

Children 'afterthought' for social media companies

England's children's commissioner writes to social media companies, urging them to tackle disturbing content. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TlA6Hr

Facebook: Dissident republicans Saoradh take legal action

Saoradh claims the social media giant removed a number of its pages from its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FYq7oy

Knife crime: Suspects could be banned from social media

Those breaching sanctions aimed at cutting rising violence could face up to two years in prison. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S9v6bN

UK weather: Coldest night of winter so far as Scotland reaches -11C

Met Office weather warnings for snow, ice and fog remain in place for Thursday and Friday. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2FT0dlV

Warwick students suspended over rape threats allowed to return early

One of the targeted students said she felt "terrified" at the prospect of seeing the men on campus again. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Rr80Jh

Polar vortex: Fire used to melt ice on Chicago train tracks

Flames from gas-fed heaters stop snow and ice from clogging up the track at railway intersections. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RsdKSK

The GP substitute will see you now

Some 20,000 physios, pharmacists and paramedics are to be recruited to work with under-pressure GPs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RW3OGg

‘Meeting the stranger who saved my life’

Liv Pontin had decided to take her own life, when a train driver stopped her. Now they are reuniting. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TsPbqZ

Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'

In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Bm9a3B

MPs say fast fashion brands inaction on ethics is shocking

JD Sports, Sports Direct, TK Maxx, Amazon, Boohoo and Missguided must do more, say MPs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2HHsiyB

Brexit: How ready is the UK government for no deal?

A think tank report assesses how ready the government is to leave the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BmiJQ3

Brexit: Car investment halves as industry hits 'red alert'

The UK industry's trade body warns of "permanent devastation" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2BbLdM1

House price growth at near six-year low

The annual rise in house prices "almost ground to a complete halt" in January, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DJKi77

The Papers: 'May woos Labour MPs with cash'

Thursday's front pages feature stories on Brexit, Facebook, stalkers and a new NHS recruitment plan. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RsrFZh

News Daily: Knife crime crackdown, cold weather and fast fashion

Your morning briefing for Thursday 31 January 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2G9SEGO

It's deadline day - can you handle the pressure?

Nearly two million people are estimated to have left it until the last minute to fill in their tax returns. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Gabtd6

'Women are seen as home cooks - not chefs'

Meet the professional chefs changing the way people think about women in the kitchen. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RZhkJp

Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Sex5LW

Kate Spade's niece Rachel Brosnahan is the new face of her label

Rachel Brosnahan, star of The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, honours her late aunt in the new collection. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2MFzERJ

How to de-ice your car - and other questions

How should I drive in the snow? Why does salt melt ice? How can I boost my immune system? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DJP0lG

Inflatable puffer fish pill 'could track patient's health'

US scientists say it could be used to monitor tumours or ulcers for a month in the stomach. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ShkLdJ

Gay dating app Scruff bans underwear photos

The app bans images of men in underwear and swimwear after "repeated suspensions by app store distributors". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SgJDCi

Attacked Empire actor Jussie Smollett 'has tasted brutality of hatred'

Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CRvIJi

The city with no homeless on its streets

What can UK cities learn from Finland, where the number of rough sleepers has fallen dramatically? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TofSwO

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2sUSv2f

How do you compost a human body - and why would you?

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S04WbU

The unlikely stars bucking the High Street slump

Museum and gallery shops are reporting rising sales and greater interest. What is their recipe for growth? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CRvcuO

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2HHJ9kz

On the buses? Where and how often are we travelling?

Councils say they are "desperate" to protect services but funding cuts forced "difficult decisions". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Saz4AQ

Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sex5LW

Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'

Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRvIJi

The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia

The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S8Sgz1

Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues

Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRqD3G

MP defends unmasking shot reporter

Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sVKNEY

'Why I fled Saudi Arabia and sought asylum in the UK'

Two Saudis who sought asylum in the UK explain why they risked everything. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SdhEnb

Richard E Grant in tears over Barbra Streisand's reply to 1970s fan letter

The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MGAb66

The Lord of the Ringos? Peter Jackson to direct a Beatles film

The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SdIgEx

Bulgarians decry ‘eco vandalism’ on coast

Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uxh9C1

Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sUSv2f

How do you compost a human body - and why would you?

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S04WbU

The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles

In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sbqv8X

Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?

The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BbqOqp

Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HHJ9kz

Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot

Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DLoiZL

UAE ridiculed for gender balance award ceremony which features no women

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The government of the United Arab Emirates has been mocked for posting pictures of winners of awards for gender balance, which featured no women. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's ruler, was shown congratulating the recipients of Best Personality Supporting Gender Balance, Best Federal Authority Supporting Gender Balance, and Best Gender Balance Initiative. Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the deputy prime minister and minister of the interior, was recognised as the “best personality supporting gender balance” for his efforts to implement maternity leave in the UAE’s military. Two other senior male officials received the rest. Eyebrows were raised after photographs from the event were posted on the Dubai media office’s Twitter account. . @HHShkMohd honors the winners of the Gender Balance Index 2018. The Index features three categories: Best Personality for Supporting Gender Balance, Best Federal Entity for Supporting Gender Balance, and the Best Initiative for ...

L.A. school board seeks pause on charter schools, after teachers' strike

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The Los Angeles school board voted on Tuesday to ask state lawmakers for a moratorium on new charter schools in the area, as demanded by a union for more than 30,000 teachers in a six-day strike that ended last week. The 5-1 vote by the school board represented a dramatic shift for a panel on which at least half the members had previously supported charter schools, which are publicly funded but privately managed. Charter schools operate in most of the United States with teachers who often are not represented by a union. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2HFaHHx

Ex-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn Says He's "Wrongly Accused" of Financial Misconduct; SEC Now Investigating Nissan

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Ghosn-through lawyers-proclaims he believes he has done nothing wrong and remains in jail in Japan. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RWiANw

US weather: Record low temperatures ‘threaten 110 million Americans’ with risk of hypothermia 'in a matter of minutes'

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Life-threatening temperatures across the United States and a polar vortex in the Midwest is set to impact nearly 110 million Americans this week. The extreme cold and record-breaking temperatures are blasting a swathe of states spanning from North Dakota to Missouri and into Ohio after a powerful snowstorm pounded the region earlier this week. One of those polar vortex pieces is responsible for the subzero temperatures across the Midwest this week. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2MLyowN

Chris Christie says he told Trump to stop tweeting about Russia probe: 'You're making this worse'

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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he has repeatedly told Trump not to tweet about special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Ganxev

2 Suspects Killed and Five Officers Injured in a Houston Shootout, Police Say

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott called the incident a "horrific attack" from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2HFcYm5

Saudi Arabia hopes to lure over $425 bln in investments

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Saudi Arabia on Monday launched an ambitious programme which it hopes will attract $427 billion in investments in the industrial and logistics sectors, as the OPEC kingpin bids to reduce dependence on oil. To kickstart the 12-year programme, the Gulf state announced the signing of 37 agreements worth $55 billion with foreign and local investors at a ceremony attended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The programme is part of the kingdom's 2030 Vision, the brainchild of Prince Mohammed, that aims to diversify its economy which has been heavily dependent on oil prices. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2sUpWlm

What we know about husband and wife killed in Houston officer-involved shooting

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The man and woman were killed after firing at Houston police, who were attempting to serve a warrant. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Rqrxtk

US charges against Huawei could inflame China trade talks

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration's unveiling of criminal charges against the Chinese tech giant Huawei has complicated high-level talks set to begin Wednesday in Washington that are intended to defuse the trade war between the administration and Beijing. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WpU71H

In-Depth Photos of the 2019 Honda Passport

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Ga2NTZ

U.N. Khashoggi investigator to meet Istanbul chief prosecutor

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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. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BamCaC

My special needs students needed their teachers in the classroom — not on the picket line

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The Los Angeles Unified School District strike resulted in historic wins for teachers. But students with disabilities were forced to bear the cost. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GaPToL

Photos: Pre-polar vortex snowstorm slows travel from Minneapolis to Chicago, Detroit

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Disruptive snow blanketed the midwestern United States during the latter part of the weekend and into the start of the workweek, dropping up to a foot of snow over the region. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2HDejtk

Donald Trump's team sanctions Venezuela, pushes China trade talks and makes another border wall pitch

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The White House holds its first news conference in 41 days while lawmakers continue to negotiate border security issues. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BaYcO7

Speedy defense for El Chapo in US court -- 30 minutes

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For nearly three months, US federal prosecutors have made their case against Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in a Brooklyn courtroom. The only witness called by the defense was FBI agent Paul Roberts, who in February 2017 interviewed Jorge Cifuentes, one of Guzman's cocaine suppliers who is jailed in the US and testified against his former boss. Guzman's legal team put Roberts -- who took notes during that interview -- on the stand to try to undermine the credibility of Cifuentes, one of the main witnesses against the 61-year-old onetime Sinaloa cartel boss. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Upfq1p

Robert Mueller's inquiry is 'close to being completed', says US attorney general

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Robert Mueller has almost finished his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, the acting attorney general has said. Matthew Whitaker announced on Monday that Mr Mueller's inquiry is “close to being completed” - the first indication from the justice department that Mr Mueller could deliver his report soon. He added that he has been “fully briefed on the investigation,” which began in May 2017. “I hope that we can get the report from Director Mueller as soon as possible,” he said. William Barr, Mr Trump's nominee to take over from Mr Whitaker and become attorney general, has assured senators that he would not fire Mr Mueller without cause and that he would release as much of Mr Mueller's final report as possible. In addition to trying to measure Russian interference in the election, Mr Mueller is also looking for possible collusion by Donald Trump's campaign and whether or not the president obstructed justice. Matthew Whitaker, the acting US attorney...

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma Is Coming, and This Teaser Photo Hints at How It'll Look

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We try to decipher a nearly undecipherable image of the latest mid-size pickup truck. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2FXAzfN

Obama Spoke at Boeing Retreat After Firm Gave Millions to Library Fund

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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. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WrkVys

American and Taliban officials reportedly reach tentative agreement to pull US troops out of Afghanistan

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In exchange, Taliban agrees to not allow terror groups inside Afghanistan's borders; Col. Rob Maness reacts. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SfyBx8

U.S. drops out of top 20 performers in global corruption index, watchdog says

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The group said its latest report on business leaders' perceptions of corruption put the United States at 71, down from 75, on a scale of 0-100. "This is a red flag because it's really part of a pattern that we've seen since the 2008 global financial crisis of a loss of trust ... in our public institutions," she told Reuters. "People don't see us as having adequate mechanisms in place to fight corruption and ensure the accountability of our elected officials." GRAPHIC: Corruption Perceptions Index - https://tmsnrt.rs/2HCFkgJ Concerns were already mounting before the election of Donald Trump, although they have been highlighted by the actions of a rich president who defied precedent to keep his personal tax affairs secret and retain his business holdings in office. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2G0k7vF

The Latest: Havana hit by Category F3 tornado

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HAVANA (AP) — The Latest on Cuba's deadly weather (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2FUMo6y

Huawei exec's extradition hearing pushed to March

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The extradition hearing for a top Huawei executive at the center of a diplomatic row between Ottawa and Beijing was pushed back to March on Tuesday, after the US unveiled sweeping charges against her and the Chinese tech giant. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, was indicted along with Huawei and two affiliates in a US case related to alleged Iran sanctions violations that has inflamed tensions with China. In Meng's first court appearance since being released, the judge moved the start of her extradition hearing to March 6, a month later than previously scheduled, in order to allow the defense time to review the evidence in the case. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Sfxk9t

Venezuela crisis: Chief prosecutor asks court to ban opposition leader from leaving country and freeze his accounts

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Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has asked the country’s top court to impose a travel ban on opposition leader Juan Guaido and freeze his accounts. The United States, along with several other countries, has recognized Mr Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate head of state and denounced leftist president Nicolas Maduro as a usurper. Mr Maduro, who was sworn in earlier this month for a second term after disputed elections last year, accuses Mr Guaido of staging a US-directed coup. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2HERCFm

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

Kingdom Hearts 3 game released 'without an ending'

The epilogue is downloaded only once the 40 hours of game-play is completed. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FWmuzy

Yahoo data breach payout blocked by judge

The judge is unhappy about the sum involved and the vagueness of promised cyber-security fixes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TmCtdg

Facebook's popularity dips with UK children, says Ofcom

Facebook's popularity among children fell during 2018, according to the media regulator Ofcom. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FVye5j

Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CPr1jb

B&Q 'exposed data about store thieves'

A security researcher says he found a database listing names and details of suspected culprits. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RQtlAR

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CNv1AO

Nera: The 3D-printed electric motorbike

The bike, made by BigRep, took three days to print and cost about £2,000 ($2,600) to produce. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2G0KOzr

Huawei: A simple guide to why the company is in so much trouble

One of the world's favourite phone makers is fighting for its reputation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2B8O7RS

Meet the data guardians taking on the tech giants

Facebook, Google and others have grown rich from our data. Some tech start-ups are fighting back. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HP9ygH

Venezuela top court curbs opposition leader Juan Guaidó

The country's Supreme Court approves a travel ban and an asset freeze on Juan Guaidó. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G9Jc6q

North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons

A US intelligence report to the Senate goes against Trump administration hopes of progress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DJW0if

US RnB singer-songwriter James Ingram dies aged 66

Grammy winner Ingram wrote Michael Jackson single Pretty Young Things with Quincy Jones. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RrXiC0

Darren Weir: Australian police raid top horse trainer's stables

The raids at Darren Weir's stables end in three arrests over allegations of racing industry fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MFCrdZ

Woman dies carrying pram down stairs on New York subway

Malaysia Goodson, 22, fell at 7th Avenue station while carrying her one-year-old's pram. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CUO3F8

US to shiver in 'once-in-a-generation' polar vortex

Weather officials in Iowa warn people to "avoid taking deep breaths, and to minimise talking". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MDNzIe

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

Little blue penguins stolen from nest with crowbar in NZ

Thieves are believed to have used a crowbar to hook the birds out of the nest by their necks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G7VYCs

Can the US and China reach a trade deal?

Top trade officials from both countries are meeting to try and defuse an escalating tariff war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSwhOn

Jussie Smollett: Empire star victim of suspected hate crime in Chicago

Empire star Jussie Smollett also suffered a beating, homophobic and racial taunts, Chicago police say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CUCD4n

Stacey Abrams: Georgia Democrat to respond to Trump State of the Union

The rising Democrat star will give the party's response to Mr Trump's State of the Union. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MJE3mY

Chicago's frozen river from above

Much of the river has frozen as the US city experiences close to record low temperatures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RTmWot

Hundreds of strangers turn up to US veteran's funeral

Joseph Walker was thought to have no family, but a call-out attracted more than 1,000 to his burial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HEG3xS

Mosul Museum partially reopens in Iraq after IS destruction

For the first time since the Islamic State group overran the city in 2014, its museum reopens. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DI0Wo0

Guaidó on Venezuela's "abuse of power"

Self-declared interim leader, Juan Guaidó, says he's right to take over as president among political unrest and protests. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G5tSaO

Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company?

The US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Huawei - will this sink the Chinese telecoms giant? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TiIQhB

Tehran bans dog walking in public spaces

The Iranian capital has banned walking pet dogs over public safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WsCP3R

Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over

Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ScPHff

Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale

A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UogDGc

Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany

A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSTMqq

Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHlhtj

Kevin and Julia Garratt on their experience as detainees in China

The Canadian missionaries were arrested in 2014 and accused of espionage. Here is their story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sk9BVO

George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India

Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sPZ6Lm

Fighting as a medieval knight in the Sussex countryside

Jouster Tom Kilroy is keeping medieval combat alive with his very own knight school. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CRBYko

John Legend and the others learning to swim as adults

As John Legend reveals he's taking swimming lessons, we speak to adults dipping their toes in the water. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CQa6Nx

'My husband left and a dog became my carer'

After a little training, a former rescue dog has become a full-time carer for Wendy Martin. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RYLGvL

'People think you can't be blind and use a phone'

Three people with visual impairments share their experiences of being targeted for using technology. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RVAP5I

Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over

Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ScPHff

Tinned food - healthy enough?

Is it OK to eat only canned foods and no fresh fruit or vegetables? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RWg7T5

Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale

A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UogDGc

Brexit: Does the Irish peace accord rule out a hard border?

What does the Good Friday Agreement say about the possibility of a hard border? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S7ly0X

Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany

A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2sSTMqq

Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DHlhtj

'Busted could keep going for 50 years'

The band talk about their split, reunion, nostalgia and their beef with the music industry. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2sT551R

Eric Trump calls on his father to declare national emergency if negotiations fail - Fox News

Eric Trump calls on his father to declare national emergency if negotiations fail    Fox News Eric Trump, son of President Trump, in an interview on "Hannity" Tuesday, said he wants his father to declare a national emergency at the border if negotiations ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2GeTUsa

Roger Stone saga reveals flaws in Trump's 'no collusion' defense - CNN

Roger Stone saga reveals flaws in Trump's 'no collusion' defense    CNN Roger Stone is known for hyperbole, but his latest graphic warning should worry Donald Trump. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnn.it/2TmDDFw

Huawei and China, Facing U.S. Charges, Have Few Ways to Retaliate - The New York Times

Huawei and China, Facing U.S. Charges, Have Few Ways to Retaliate    The New York Times Slowing growth and the trade war could restrict Beijing's ability to get tough. Huawei has shuffled its Washington staff, apparently seeking a reset in relations. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nyti.ms/2RUfsBN

FBI Finds No Motive In Las Vegas Shooting, Closes Investigation - NPR

FBI Finds No Motive In Las Vegas Shooting, Closes Investigation    NPR More than a year after the FBI began its investigation, the agency has completed an analysis of the man behind the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas, ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2Urusnb

Millions gearing up for polar vortex, as temperatures plunge to lows not seen in a generation - NBCNews.com

Millions gearing up for polar vortex, as temperatures plunge to lows not seen in a generation    NBCNews.com The East, the Midwest and even the South were bracing for a once-a-generation blast that will leave 75 million Americans shivering in sub-zero temperatures. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://nbcnews.to/2MEaJy4

Polar Vortex Is Here Again. Yes, It’s Connected To Global Warming. - HuffPost

Polar Vortex Is Here Again. Yes, It’s Connected To Global Warming.    HuffPost Don't believe any claims that this cold blast means global warming is a hoax. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Bc6rth

Meadows to Ocasio-Cortez: Congress isn't 'just sitting around eating bonbons' - Fox News

Meadows to Ocasio-Cortez: Congress isn't 'just sitting around eating bonbons'    Fox News Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., reportedly butted heads with freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., a bit on Tuesday. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2DHBLBE

El Chapo’s drug tunnels, explained - Vox.com

El Chapo’s drug tunnels, explained    Vox.com How El Chapo dug his way to the top of the drug trade. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2TgNHQs

UK parliament backs new Irish backstop talks but EU stands firm - Aljazeera.com

UK parliament backs new Irish backstop talks but EU stands firm    Aljazeera.com British MPs also pass non-binding motion ruling out 'no-deal' Brexit, but EU says divorce agreement not renegotiable. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Wtm1JZ

Russia 'offered North Korea power plant in exchange for nuclear weapons' - The Telegraph

Russia 'offered North Korea power plant in exchange for nuclear weapons'    The Telegraph Russia reportedly made a secret offer to North Korea last year to dismantle its nuclear weapons programme in exchange for a nuclear power plant. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2DHTKIs

Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back - NPR

Trump Administration Begins 'Remain In Mexico' Policy, Sending Asylum-Seekers Back    NPR The Trump administration began implementing a new hard-line immigration policy by sending a single asylum-seeker from Central America back to Tijuana, ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://n.pr/2HF4PxW

Brexit: How did my MP vote on the amendments? - BBC News

Brexit: How did my MP vote on the amendments?    BBC News Find out how your MP voted on the latest Brexit proposals in the House of Commons. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://bbc.in/2Uusin3

The most important things we learned from Apple's earnings call - Business Insider

The most important things we learned from Apple's earnings call    Business Insider Apple's quarterly update offered important new insight into the state of its business and the broader economy. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://read.bi/2Tq2W9S

Elon Musk’s private jet appears to make frivolous flights, per Washington Post - Ars Technica

Elon Musk’s private jet appears to make frivolous flights, per Washington Post    Ars Technica Flight data obtained by The Washington Post shows that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has a private jet that logged about 150,000 miles in 2018. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GabxcF

EBay to Pay Its First-Ever Dividend - The Wall Street Journal

EBay to Pay Its First-Ever Dividend    The Wall Street Journal EBay said it would pay a 14-cent dividend in March, its first ever, as the company faces pressure from hedge-fund investors to improve shareholder returns. from Top stories - Google News https://on.wsj.com/2B7aF5m

eBay beats in Q4 on sales of $2.9B and EPS of $0.71, but GMV of $24.6B is up only 1% - TechCrunch

eBay beats in Q4 on sales of $2.9B and EPS of $0.71, but GMV of $24.6B is up only 1%    TechCrunch As eBay gets increasing pressure from activist shareholders like Elliott Management and Starboard to reform its business and turn it into a high-growth tech stock ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://tcrn.ch/2RnBNCA

Facebook Is Paying Teens to Install a 'Research' App That Lets It Monitor Their Phones - Gizmodo

Facebook Is Paying Teens to Install a 'Research' App That Lets It Monitor Their Phones    Gizmodo Facebook has stealthily launched a service similar to Onavo Protect, its vampiric psuedo-VPN that claims to protect users' privacy but actually collects and ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2CRpetY

EA stops selling 'FIFA' currency in Belgium due to loot box law - Engadget

EA stops selling 'FIFA' currency in Belgium due to loot box law    Engadget When Belgium declared that loot boxes were illegal and amounted to gambling, EA didn't react well -- it not only defended the practice, it refused to honor the... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://engt.co/2SjbjX8

Samsung unveils 1TB smartphone storage in 'industry first' - CNET

Samsung unveils 1TB smartphone storage in 'industry first'    CNET Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 had 512GB of built-in storage when it was released last year. Now, Samsung wants to double that to 1TB under the hood. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://cnet.co/2UrVGKp

Apple faces lawsuit over FaceTime bug as lawyer says someone eavesdropped on a sworn testimony - 9to5Mac

Apple faces lawsuit over FaceTime bug as lawyer says someone eavesdropped on a sworn testimony    9to5Mac Apple is being hit with its first lawsuit over the FaceTime eavesdropping bug that we first reported on yesterday. As reported by Bloomberg, a Houston, ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2DIBcrm

Jussie Smollett Attack Leaves ‘Empire’ Set Seeking Answers & Time To Process - Deadline

Jussie Smollett Attack Leaves ‘Empire’ Set Seeking Answers & Time To Process    Deadline The violent and bigoted assault on Jussie Smollett in Chicago early Tuesday morning has left the cast and crew of Empire shocked and seeking answers amid a ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2SixT28

Photos: Take a look at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival - KSL.com

Photos: Take a look at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival    KSL.com Browse through our photo gallery to get a taste of the Sundance vibe, and feel free to submit your own Sundance photos to be added. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gb6Tes

What You Should Know About the New Michael Jackson Documentary - Forbes

What You Should Know About the New Michael Jackson Documentary    Forbes When Michael Jackson died in 2009, Wade Robson—the former choreographer whose allegations of abuse are at the center of a controversial new ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Sb3OSm

Christina Aguilera Reveals If She'll Reunite With Britney Spears - E! NEWS

Christina Aguilera Reveals If She'll Reunite With Britney Spears    E! NEWS Christina Aguilera is ready to give fans an "xperience" of a lifetime. The "Dirrty" singer announced her Las Vegas residency on Tuesday, and it's set to kick off on ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://eonli.ne/2SjwY1o

Anthony Davis of New Orleans Pelicans fined $50,000 for public trade demand by agent - ESPN

Anthony Davis of New Orleans Pelicans fined $50,000 for public trade demand by agent    ESPN Pelicans forward Anthony Davis has been fined $50000 by the NBA after his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN of his client's desire to be traded, a violation of the ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://es.pn/2sRRIz4

McGregor, Nurmagomedov suspended, fined for UFC 229 post-fight brawl - Fox News

McGregor, Nurmagomedov suspended, fined for UFC 229 post-fight brawl    Fox News UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former champion Conor McGregor each received suspensions and fines Tuesday for a brawl that ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2BcQqTM

If Rams win Super Bowl, they should not visit the White House - Los Angeles Times

If Rams win Super Bowl, they should not visit the White House    Los Angeles Times Los Angeles is the antithesis of Donald Trump's vision of America and if the Rams intend on becoming a symbol for the city, what they have to do is obvious. View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://lat.ms/2B9hnHW

NFL Rumors: Why Rob Gronkowski Won’t Retire After Super Bowl LIII - NESN

NFL Rumors: Why Rob Gronkowski Won’t Retire After Super Bowl LIII    NESN Maybe the end for Rob Gronkowski isn't as near as we think. Gronkowski reportedly flirted with retirement in the months following the Patriots' Super Bowl LII ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://foxs.pt/2Tlt1qt

US Nobelist Craig Mello Knew About He Jiankui's Gene-Edited Babies - Newser

US Nobelist Craig Mello Knew About He Jiankui's Gene-Edited Babies    Newser Long before the claim of the world's first gene-edited babies became public , Chinese researcher He Jiankui shared the news with a US Nobel laureate who ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2BbxTHI

Curiosity Snaps New Mars Selfie Before Setting Course for New Location - ExtremeTech

Curiosity Snaps New Mars Selfie Before Setting Course for New Location    ExtremeTech Curiosity has been hanging around the Vera Rubin Ridge for over a year. It's getting ready to move out, but ... View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2RW5Zda

Stephen King is straight up trolling Trump on Twitter now

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For a while, Donald Trump had Stephen King blocked on Twitter. Not anymore, though. A judge ruled back in May 2018 that the President couldn't block people, so these days the horror master is free to hit that reply button as often as he likes. SEE ALSO: 37 of the most brutal Trump burns tweeted by Stephen King in 2018 And that's exactly what he does. Not only does King regularly tweet about the President, but he also occasionally responds to Trump's tweets directly. Trump's "WITCH HUNT" tweet over the weekend was the perfect example. > WITCH HUNT! > > -- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 27, 2019 Here was King's Sunday night response. > Yes! And you're the witch! > > -- Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 27, 2019 That's not the only time King's opted for the direct reply, either. Here's a memorable one from last year. > I would rather eat a raw weasel. > > -- Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 24, 2018 Trum...

US charges Huawei in technology theft, sanctions violations

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The US Justice Department on Monday unveiled sweeping charges against Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei in two cases likely to ratchet up tensions between the two superpowers -- including that of a top executive arrested in Canada on a US warrant. The department unveiled 13 charges against Huawei Technologies, its chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou -- the daughter of the company's founder who is currently out on bail in Canada -- and two affiliates related to violating US sanctions on Iran. Meng's case has sparked a major crisis between Beijing and Ottawa, which is accused of doing Washington's bidding. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2G4yOgi

Illinois governor issues warning ahead of dangerous polar vortex

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The governor of Illinois on Monday issued an emergency preparedness plan ahead of a "historic" polar vortex of cold air and wind descending on much of the U.S., warning residents that temperatures were likely to plunge well below zero. Governor J.B. Pritzker said wind chill could drive temperatures to -55 degrees Fahrenheit in northern Illinois on Tuesday evening, capable of causing frostbite in a matter of minutes. "This is a potentially historic winter storm that will bring extreme cold to our state and all Illinoisans must prepare," Pritzker said in a written statement released by his office."Our administration is putting into place an Emergency Preparedness Plan with key state agencies as well as warning residents about these life-threatening conditions." The so-called polar vortex weather system was expected to send frigid winds that circulate around the North Pole across much of the United States from the Dakotas through New England, National Weather...

Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CPr1jb

Mike Ashley faces fine for late filing of accounts

A company run by Mike Ashley faces a fine from Companies House as it is six months late filing accounts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G4DUsQ

Barclays boss was 'up at 2am' over bonus

Barclays banker Roger Jenkins discussed with colleagues a plan to raise money privately and avoid nationalisation. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BakLm3

Trade war: Firms look to new factories as tariffs bite

Industrial PC maker Advantech is one firm that plans to shift production out of China to combat the trade war. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HBYpzE

Oddbins prepares to appoint administrators

The owner of the off-licence blames Brexit as it prepares to appoint Duff & Phelps as administrators. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G5ajzx

Pension savers 'cash in, but lose out'

Plans to make financial choices clearer for pension savers are published by the regulator. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DDEQCN

US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions

The US places sanctions on PDVSA and urges the military to back a peaceful power transfer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CRuEFm

Victims lose £1m in pension scams

Warnings are repeated on how people's pension savings are being targeted. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2B7RRmF

Brumadinho dam: Anger grows towards Brazil mine firm Vale

Politicians say Vale SA must be held responsible for last week's disaster with hundreds feared dead. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BaHBdd

US shutdown cost $3bn, says Congressional Budget Office

The partial government shutdown will knock about 0.02% off GDP in 2019, says Congressional Budget Office. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2B7DGxH

Sir Philip Green drops 'gagging' legal action

Topshop boss drops effort to maintain gagging orders over accusations of sexual harassment. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FTrowT

Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company?

The US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Huawei - will this sink the Chinese telecoms giant? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TiIQhB

China's economic slowdown explained

China's economic growth is slowing down. But what's really going on? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DxtjVy

‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’

Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RRnuLD

Facebook and Google: The data guardians fight back

Tech giants have become rich on the back of our data. But some tech start-ups are fighting back. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HP9ygH

Can a shift in shopping help Tesco beat the discounters?

Less people do a big weekly shop, but can the change help Tesco stop Aldi and Lidl? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Hxz8X8

Plastic or paper: Which bag is greener?

Morrisons will introduce paper bags, so are they better for the environment? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HDNrcL

Facebook pledges to do more on self-harm

Sir Nick Clegg said the network "would do whatever it takes" after 14-year-old Molly Russell's death. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DDRYb7

Fortnite loot box llamas go 'see-through'

Epic Games will now let players see what is inside loot llamas before they buy them. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sSZt81

Hundreds of popular cars ‘at risk of keyless theft’

Consumer group Which? found the Ford Fiesta, VW Golf, Nissan Qashqai and Ford Focus were all at risk. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UjO78A

TalkTalk hacker Daniel Kelley's blackmail charge dropped

Daniel Kelley has already admitted involvement in the major hack attack on the telecoms firm in 2015. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Sa497H

YouTuber James Charles tells LBC Birmingham crowd 'normal'

James Charles tells LBC his career has been "a wild ride", following gridlock in Birmingham. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CO5eZ1

Mental health: UK could ban social media over suicide images, minister warns

It comes after the father of 14-year-old Molly Russell blamed Instagram recommendations for her death. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RjICov

Fitness trackers 'overestimate' calorie burning

Products such as Fitbits overestimate the amount of calories burned while walking, research finds. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wlmq14

Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger

Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MwyFn4

UK cyber-crime victims lose £190,000 a day

Police agency Action Fraud said money lost by victims increased by 24% over a six-month period. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sNMvZ2

The airport that welcomes drone flights

The airport that helped a drone fly within its exclusion zone in a world-first technology test. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2G2Nmgc

Thousands tell HMRC to delete voice data

The tax authority collected voice data over the phone and originally gave people no way to opt out. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FXnRNu

YouTube stars warn of impersonation scam

Messages that look like they come from YouTube stars are trying to trick their fans. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DyE2is

Amazon Scout robots take to pavements in Washington State

The online retail giant is latest to experiment with delivery via pavement robot. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RLXukL

Vodafone puts Huawei rollout in core networks on hold

The mobile operator "pauses' deployment of Huawei equipment in its core networks in Europe. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sJf75R

Microsoft's Bing search engine restored in China

The firm said its site in China was now accessible after an outage raised concerns it had been censored. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UguZrZ

Google Chrome changes could 'destroy' ad-blockers

Users could be defenceless against intrusive ads if proposed changes to Chrome happen, warn developers from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2R6ZMFX

Prince's Trust suspends ties to Huawei

The youth charity says it will not accept new financial donations from the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WgQpHj

'Swatting' conspirators charged in US

Three men are accused of aiding a hoaxer who tricked armed police into attending fake emergencies. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DvBmCu

Microsoft's Bing search engine inaccessible in China

The outage has raised concerns that Bing is the latest foreign website to be blocked by censors. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2sGj7Eb

Xiaomi reveals fold-in-three smartphone

The Chinese tech giant confirms it has developed a smartphone-tablet hybrid with a flexible display. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2AXN7ja

'Criminals escaping justice' due to IT system

The system used by nine forces regularly crashes, causing cases to be dropped, officers say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FNdooy

Martin Lewis drops Facebook legal action

Facebook has promised the consumer rights champion measures to tackle fake ads on its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MpMYtA

Chinese censor calls Tencent news app 'vulgar'

Tiantian Kuaibao was singled out for criticism by the country's internet regulator. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HCGJDI

Facebook 'sorry' for distressing suicide posts on Instagram

It comes after it emerged a teenage girl took her own life after viewing disturbing content online. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MyF6pP

Social media stars agree to declare when they post ads

Vlogger Zoella and pop star Rita Ora were threatened with court action over social media ads. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Wef5Af

Rush to fix computers in England's courts

The IT failures have meant that trials have been delayed and jurors are unable to enrol, reports say. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2HqXG4e

Meng Wanzhou: US to 'move ahead with Huawei executive extradition'

The US must file a formal extradition request by 30 January for the Chinese telecoms executive. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WcniVy

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Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CPr1jb