| Pelosi defends Conyers as 'an icon' amid sexual harassment claims Posted: 26 Nov 2017 10:25 AM PST  House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi defended Rep. John Conyers on Sunday amid accusations of sexual harassment, calling the 88-year-old Democratic congressman from Michigan "an icon in our country" who "has done a great deal to protect women."
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| Bali Issues Red Alert, Orders Evacuations As Mount Agung Volcano Erupts Posted: 26 Nov 2017 06:11 PM PST  Officials issued a red alert and ordered Bali residents to evacuate after the Mount Agung volcano erupted, blasting ash up to 5.6 miles into the air.
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| Arrest In Florida Road Rage Shooting Posted: 26 Nov 2017 08:12 AM PST  After a manhunt for a gunman who opened fire on a major highway in Florida, a suspect has been arrested. Authorities are investigating it as an act of road rage, a growing problem in the United States.
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| Indiana nurse loses job after saying sons of white women 'should be sacrificed' Posted: 27 Nov 2017 01:14 PM PST  A nurse at an Indiana hospital was let go after an offensive tweet suggesting that the sons of white women "be sacrificed to the wolves" was traced back to her Twitter account.
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| South Korea Trolls North With Loudspeakers Blaring News On Defector Posted: 27 Nov 2017 09:37 AM PST  South Korea is reportedly using loudspeakers along its border with North Korea to broadcast updates on a deflecting soldier's dramatic escape into the South.
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| McCain to Hillary Clinton: 'You've got to move on' Posted: 27 Nov 2017 10:54 AM PST  Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says he understands why Hillary Clinton decided to write her campaign memoir, "What Happened," which was published in September — 10 months after her brutal election loss to Donald Trump. But McCain, who suffered his own bitter defeat, to Barack Obama, as the Republican nominee in 2008, also knows that "you can't rewrite history."
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| 6 Things to Know About the Electric Tesla Semi Truck Posted: 27 Nov 2017 10:47 AM PST  Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, unveiled a truly striking, potentially game-changing semi tractor at a glitzy event on Thursday, November 17th, that he says will be cleaner, faster, and safer on ...
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| The ultimate list of Cyber Monday sales Posted: 27 Nov 2017 07:58 AM PST  Below, we have rounded up a ton of amazing sales that you can shop right now to take full advantage of this major shopping holiday.
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| Pakistan minister resigns after violent Islamist protests: state media Posted: 26 Nov 2017 09:40 PM PST  Pakistan's law minister Zahid Hamid has resigned, state media reported Monday, meeting a key demand of Islamist protesters who have clashed violently with security forces and blockaded the capital Islamabad for weeks. Hamid "has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to steer the country out of crisis," the state-run news agency Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) said in a report citing unnamed official sources, without giving further details.
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| Factory explosion in China kills dozens Posted: 27 Nov 2017 03:44 AM PST ![Factory explosion in China kills dozens]( "Factory explosion in China kills dozens") An explosion that ripped through a motor wheels factory in the eastern China province of Jiangsu killed 71 people and injured 186, the official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday.
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| Bobcat rescued after being stuck in a car's grill for miles on Thanksgiving Posted: 27 Nov 2017 08:18 AM PST  A bobcat just received the best Thanksgiving miracle: a second chance at life. Richmond Animal Care and Control in Virginia rushed to the aid of the wild, big kitty after it was struck with a car on Thanksgiving Day by a citizen on her way to work. According to their Facebook post, the woman parked her car only to find the bobcat unable to move inside the grill. SEE ALSO: Rescue dog uses his smile to help find a forever home Rescuers rushed to the scene where they sedated and freed the bobcat, according to the Facebook post. He was then transferred to another animal care center, the Wildlife Center of Virginia for further treatment. Luckily for the cat, he only endured one minor scrape on his back. I bet this little guy is quite thankful. WATCH: If you love animals watch this video
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| Is Donald Trump about to ditch Jared Kushner, his prodigal son-in-law? Posted: 27 Nov 2017 10:21 AM PST  After playing a central role in Donald Trump's election campaign, he – along with Ivanka Trump – took up offices in the West Wing. Despite that, Trump appeared to believe there was nothing he could not do. One more thing I learned about Mueller.
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| Anthony Scaramucci Threatens To Sue College Paper Over 'Defamatory' Editorial Posted: 27 Nov 2017 10:58 AM PST  Tufts University is postponing an event scheduled for Monday with Anthony Scaramucci after he threatened to sue a grad student who wrote a scathing editorial about the former White House communications director.
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| 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Overcome With Emotion as He Describes Wife's Cancer Battle: 'She's My Honey' Posted: 27 Nov 2017 11:47 AM PST  The couple will document her fight with stage 2 throat cancer in an upcoming A&E special.
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| Ten bodies found on Japan coast opposite North Korea Posted: 26 Nov 2017 11:09 PM PST  The badly decomposed remains of ten people have been found on Japan's coast across the sea from North Korea, along with the wreckage of two boats, officials said Monday. The discovery comes just days after a group of eight fishermen, who said they were from North Korea, washed up on the same shore. Police said two cadavers were found in separate places on the edge of the surf on Sado island, which lies around 750 kilometres (450 miles) from North Korea across the Sea of Japan (East Sea).
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| Egyptian village where mosque was attacked had been warned Posted: 26 Nov 2017 09:19 PM PST  CAIRO (AP) — Elders of a village in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula where militants killed 305 people in a mosque had been warned by Islamic State operatives to stop collaborating with security forces and to suspend rituals associated with Islam's mystical Sufi movement, security officials and residents said.
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| Celebs Rally For Cyntoia Brown, A Child Sex-Trafficking Victim Who Killed A Man Posted: 26 Nov 2017 12:46 PM PST  Cyntoia Brown was just 16 years old she killed a Tennessee real estate agent who solicited her for sex, for which she was sentenced to life in prison.
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| The Ultimate Roundup For Hundreds Of Cyber Monday Deals Posted: 27 Nov 2017 10:42 AM PST  You shouldn't have to spend your day combing through hundreds of emails and retailer's websites to find the best Cyber Monday deals.
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| Horror as Norway freight trains mow down over 100 reindeer Posted: 27 Nov 2017 02:53 AM PST  More than 100 reindeer have been mowed down by freight trains in northern Norway in recent days in what has been called a "bloodbath" during their winter migration, said the nation's public broadcaster. "I'm so angry that I'm dizzy," owner of the 65 dead reindeer, Ole Henrik Kappfjell, told NRK. "The worst thing was the animals that were not killed in the accident, they were lying there, suffering, it was a bloodbath over several kilometres," he added.
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| Trump's tax bill balloons deficit, hurts poor: analysts Posted: 27 Nov 2017 03:36 PM PST  By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The latest U.S. Senate version of a Republican tax bill, strongly backed by President Donald Trump, would balloon the federal budget deficit and hurt poor Americans more than first estimated, congressional fiscal analysts said on Monday. Congress' Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimated the Republican bill would expand the $20 trillion national debt by $1.4 trillion in a decade, a potential worry for the dwindling number of Republican fiscal hawks in Congress. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), another nonpartisan research unit of Congress, said poor Americans would be hurt more than originally thought by the bill, largely because it would gut a key provision of the Obamacare healthcare law.
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| China’s J-31 Stealth Fighter Has a New Mission: Selling Cars Posted: 27 Nov 2017 09:54 AM PST  Images of China's J-31 stealth fighter are in high demand given the nature of the technology and rumors about its future. It was odd, then, that the prototype fifth-generation fighter jet recently appeared in photos posing next to an SUV. Turns out, the bizarre photographs are not an advertisement for the J-31 but for an SUV called the X5 by Hanteng Autos, a relative newcomer to the Chinese auto industry that is now, apparently, trying to ride on the J-31's wing flaps.
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| Man Who Survived Las Vegas Massacre Killed in Hit-and-Run Posted: 26 Nov 2017 08:34 AM PST  Roy McClellan, 52, was killed Nov. 17 when he was struck by a Chevrolet Camaro in Pahrump, about 60 miles west of Las Vegas, officials said.
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| US, Russia lend skill to non-stop Argentina sub hunt Posted: 26 Nov 2017 04:31 PM PST  Bahía Blanca (Argentina) (AFP) - Eleven days after Argentina's missing San Juan submarine went silent following an explosion, a 14-nation search has failed to find the vessel at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. For more than a week, aircraft from Argentina, Britain and the United States have crisscrossed the South Atlantic. A Russian Antonov transport plane has arrived with an underwater robot that can scour the ocean at a depth of 1,000 meters (3,300 feet), adding to the arsenal of sophisticated international recovery tools.
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| Uncomfortable choice for Alabama GOP voters in Senate race Posted: 27 Nov 2017 11:59 AM PST  HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — With two weeks to go until the Alabama election for U.S. Senate, Kathie Luckie of Hoover said she is "teetering" with her choice.
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| American teenager whose death was ruled a suicide was 'raped and beaten,' new information suggests Posted: 27 Nov 2017 08:18 AM PST  Once ruled a suicide, prosecutors are now treating the case as a rape and murder, based on phone logs, crime scene photos, and interviews with suspects. Sixteen-year-old Alex Villamayor died more than two and a half years ago, during a visit to a friend's family ranch in Encarnacion, Paraguay. The last time he spoke to his father, former Paraguayan congressman Luis Villamayor, he called to report that he and his friends were drinking mushroom tea on the property.
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| 37 Of The Best Cyber Monday Deals On Fashion, Tech, Home And More Posted: 27 Nov 2017 09:26 AM PST  Whether you're looking for a sweet deal on a new TV, the best Cyber Monday deals on Amazon, or a cute new winter coat for yourself, Cyber Monday is the time to splurge.
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| Here's How Prince Harry Proposed To Meghan Markle Posted: 27 Nov 2017 11:13 AM PST  The wait for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement announcement is over.
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| The Navy Is Obsessed with Big Aircraft Carriers (But There Could Be Another Option) Posted: 27 Nov 2017 05:08 AM PST  The costs of the new Ford-class carriers have even seapower advocates as Sen. John McCain searching for alternatives: in January 2017, the Arizona senator released a white paper, "Restoring American Power," that called for a "high/low mix" of aircraft carriers, possibly involving a variant of the America-class amphibious transport equipped with the short-takeoff and vertical-landing version of the Joint Strike Fighter. As long as the United States buys aircraft carriers, the high/low mix debate will continue. The United States Navy's ten nuclear supercarriers are the largest warships on the high seas.
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| Saudi vows new Islamic alliance 'will wipe terrorists from the earth' Posted: 26 Nov 2017 10:34 AM PST  Saudi Arabia's crown prince vowed to "pursue terrorists until they are wiped from the face of the earth" as officials from 40 Muslim countries gathered Sunday in the first meeting of an Islamic counter-terrorism alliance. "In past years, terrorism has been functioning in all of our countries... with no coordination" among national authorities, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also Saudi defence minister, said in his keynote address to the gathering in Riyadh. The summit is the first meeting of defence ministers and other senior officials from the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, which officially counts 41 countries and identifies as a "pan-Islamic unified front" against violent extremism.
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| AP PHOTOS: Upgrade may dethrone Manila's 'King of the Road' Posted: 27 Nov 2017 04:46 PM PST  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines' iconic passenger jeepney, once regarded as Manila's "King of the Road," is chugging toward change and uncertainty.
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| 'Chennai Six' former British soldiers released after four years in Indian jail Posted: 27 Nov 2017 06:27 AM PST  Six former British soldiers working as part of a private security team protecting ships from piracy have been released from prison in India after serving four years for possessing weapons. The "Chennai Six", who had all previously served in either the Parachute or Yorkshire Regiments, were acquitted on Monday and told by a judge to apply to get their passports returned, ending a long wait for them and their families in the UK. Billy Irving, 37, Nick Dunn, 31, John Armstrong, 30, Nicholas Simpson, 47, Ray Tindall, 42, and Paul Towers, 54, were among 35 imprisoned in October 2013 while working as security on commercial ships to protect against pirates in the Indian Ocean. They were jailed in 2013 along with 14 Estonian, 12 Indian and three Ukrainian colleagues when their vessel, the MV Seaman Guard Ohio, was boarded by the Indian Navy for entering its waters without permission. All the men worked for AdvanFort, a maritime security company. Indian authorities found weapons and ammunition on board and the men were charged with possession of illegal firearms. Following an initial conviction the charges were quashed when the men argued they had the right permits and clearance for them as they were an anti-piracy unit. Yvonne McHugh, centre, the girlfriend of Billy Irving who is being held in a prison in Chennai in India, is joined by family members of other prisoners of the so-called Chennai Six ahead of the verdict in their appeal Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA But they they were later reconvicted when a lower court reinstated the charges, as the Indian justice system, both in the southern state of Tamil Nadu and nationally, moved their case between courts and judges. Monday's decision by the Madurai bench of the High Court in Chennai said the 35 crew members could now apply to get back their passports. Money spent on fines would also be reimbursed, the court ruled. David McMullen, Coordinator for the 'Chennai6' Campaign, said: "Absolutely fantastic news. It was a bit of a blur for a second when I first heard. Having campaigned for so long and seen what the families have gone through it's amazing we've finally got them free." On hearing the news at their family home in Britain, Yvonne McHugh, partner of Billy Irving said she was over the moon. "They've all been acquitted, all 35 of them," she said. "We are just waiting to hear how soon they'll be home. That's the biggest hurdle we faced and all of them have been acquitted." Lisa Dunn, the sister of Nick Dunn, said: "The longer it went on, as much as you still have an element of hope, it does dwindle after having so many delays and setbacks. It will make all of our Christmases. All of our dreams have come true today." Downing Street welcomed the decision. Theresa May's official spokesman said: "The Government, from the Prime Minister down, has worked hard for over four years to support the men and their families and we share their happiness at the court's decision to give a full acquittal to each of the men. "We are now working with the Indian authorities to discuss the next steps. We will continue to offer the men and their families consular assistance for as long as it is needed."
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| Special Report: 'Treacherous shenanigans' - The inside story of Mugabe's downfall Posted: 26 Nov 2017 01:59 AM PST  By MacDonald Dzirutwe, Joe Brock and Ed Cropley HARARE (Reuters) - Inside State House in Harare, Robert Mugabe was in the tightest spot of his 37-year rule. Tanks were on the streets and troops had occupied the state broadcaster, from where the army had announced it had taken control of Zimbabwe. Mugabe, 93 years old but still alert, remained defiant.
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| Archbishop Of Canterbury: 'I Genuinely Do Not Understand' Christians Who Back Trump Posted: 26 Nov 2017 11:06 PM PST  The head cleric of the Church of England says he's perplexed by Christians who support President Donald Trump.
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| This 'Blue Planet II' footage of an octopus covering itself in shells to evade a shark is incredible Posted: 27 Nov 2017 02:39 AM PST  And the prize for the sneakiest thing in the sea goes to... SEE ALSO: Army of spider crabs marching is a freaky, but amazing sight Attenborough documentaries aren't just glorious examples of television, they're useful for scientists in that they document some of the most difficult behaviours to observe in the wild. Last night Blue Planet II outdid itself, getting footage of an octopus outsmarting the aptly-named pyjama shark. The octopus in question lived off the coast of South Africa in a kelp forest. She's quite a good little hunter. You get back here, young man!#BluePlanet2 pic.twitter.com/62q2QPrRfU — BBC Earth (@BBCEarth) November 26, 2017 But (classic Attenborough) she is also the hunted. Blue Planet II filmed the octopus being attacked by a shark, and she had two incredible strategies for dealing with it. The first was to choke out a shark which had got hold of her. The octopus slides her tentacles into the pyjama shark's gill to try and suffocate it#BluePlanet2 pic.twitter.com/JsUoeWxYbX — BBC Earth (@BBCEarth) November 26, 2017 The marine equivalent of shoving your fist down an attacker's throat. Once she'd got away from shark attack no.1 however she had to find a place to hide. This is the part that blew everyone's minds. Using her tentacles she pulled pieces of shell debris to cover her body, creating a sort of armour plating. This confused the shark that came to investigate the strange, octopus-shaped pile, giving her enough time to jet away. Funny – I also cover myself in shells to hide from people I want to avoid#BluePlanet2 pic.twitter.com/XFxLWViiDh — BBC Earth (@BBCEarth) November 26, 2017 See you later sucker! Seriously though how clever is that octopus? Here to answer is the internet. So slick with it pic.twitter.com/4ITaSWSrJp — Kid Shyne (@itskidshyne) November 27, 2017 The Tony Stark of octopus. — Mike G (@MichiganMikeG) November 27, 2017 What a clever girl she was! #BluePlanetII — Original Bond Girl (@theponsfords) November 27, 2017 Smarter than trump. — OMAR PLUTO�� (@bluebloodchild) November 27, 2017 welp, won't be long til they become smart enough to whip our butts... i'm going to make friends with an octopus, bye.������������ — Tom Mack (@T__Mack__) November 27, 2017 Well, I for one welcome our new cephalopod overlords. They clearly have lots to teach us. WATCH: This eco-friendly fabric can repel stains and odors
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| Women get chance to 'one-up' the men in mixed infantry units Posted: 26 Nov 2017 08:27 AM PST  The Army's introduction of women into the infantry has moved steadily but cautiously this year. As home to the previously all-male infantry and armor schools, Fort Benning had to make $35 million in renovations, including female dorm rooms, security cameras, and monitoring stations.
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| Philippines' Duterte tells Muslims he will correct 'historical injustice' Posted: 27 Nov 2017 03:58 AM PST  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to correct "historical injustice" in a speech to Filipino Muslim rebels on Monday as his government seeks to reignite a stalled peace process in the nation's troubled south. Since the 1970s, Muslims have been waging a rebellion seeking autonomy or independence in the southern areas of the mainly Catholic Philippines that they regard as their ancestral homeland. The conflict has claimed more than 120,000 lives and left large areas of Mindanao in poverty.
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| Flat-Earther 'Mad' Mike Hughes forced to delay launch of homemade rocket Posted: 27 Nov 2017 07:34 AM PST  A man who says he believes the Earth is flat and is building a rocket he claims will help prove this theory has been forced to delay his mission after being banned from using his planned launch site. "Mad" Mike Hughes, a 61-year-old limo driver from California, has been building a rocket out of salvage parts for two years, costing him a reported $20,000 (£15,000), which he had planned to launch himself over the Mojave Desert at 500 miles an hour. In addition to his launch site issues, Mr Hughes suffered a set-back over his homemade rocket launcher, which he crafted out of a used motor home.
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| Cuba holds municipal elections on road to Castro era’s end Posted: 26 Nov 2017 09:29 AM PST  By Marc Frank HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba took another step on Sunday toward the end of the Castro era, with millions of residents placing paper ballots in cardboard boxes for ward delegates to municipal assemblies. The vote comes the day after the first anniversary of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro's death and precedes another election early next year for provincial and national assembly deputies. The new national assembly, where 50 percent of the deputies must be ward delegates elected on Sunday, is expected on Feb. 24 to select a new president to replace Raul Castro, Fidel's 86-year-old younger brother, who has said he will step down after serving two five-year terms.
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