| Donald Trump Rages Against Iran, Pakistan In First Tweets Of 2018 Posted: 01 Jan 2018 08:36 AM PST  President Donald Trump dedicated his first tweets of the new year to lashing out at Pakistan and Iran.
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| 50 Tons Of Trash Expected After Times Square New Year's Eve Bash Posted: 01 Jan 2018 02:27 AM PST  New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City is always one heck of a party — but it's also a cleanup effort of enormous proportions.
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| Nine Inmates Dead, Dozens Escape as Riot Erupts in a Brazil Prison Posted: 01 Jan 2018 07:52 PM PST  Gang violence is common in Brazil's notorious prisons
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| 10 Things to Know for Tuesday Posted: 01 Jan 2018 06:54 PM PST  Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:
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| U.S. Rabbi Rips Lorde For 'Anti-Semitic' Israel Concert Boycott In Washington Post Ad Posted: 01 Jan 2018 08:54 PM PST  New Zealand Grammy-winning pop star Lorde has been blasted as a "bigot" by a controversial U.S. rabbi for dropping a planned concert in Israel to protest the nation's treatment of Palestinians.
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| German conservatives call for age tests for minors seeking asylum Posted: 02 Jan 2018 09:34 AM PST ![German conservatives call for age tests for minors seeking asylum]( "German conservatives call for age tests for minors seeking asylum") The Bavarian allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party on Tuesday said minors seeking asylum should undergo medical age tests, a measure the German Medical Association said could be a violation of ethics. A debate about verifying the ages of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum has intensified since last week, after the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old German girl by a suspect identified by police as her former boyfriend, an Afghan migrant. Germany is undergoing a fierce national discussion over migration since Chancellor Angela Merkel accepted more than a million migrants in 2015, mainly fleeing conflicts in the Middle East.
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| This Chinese Space Lab is About to Crash Down to Earth Posted: 02 Jan 2018 08:52 AM PST  Happy New Year!
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| US courts to seek sexual harassment protections Posted: 31 Dec 2017 09:11 PM PST  Chief Justice John Roberts unveiled a plan Sunday to help shield US court employees from sexual harassment, acknowledging the judicial branch is "not immune" after a powerful appellate judge retired over misconduct allegations. The top US Supreme Court justice has already tasked Administrative Office of US Courts chief James Duff to review procedures to protect court employees from sexual misconduct, according to a memo released Wednesday that also spelled out existing recourse. The memo came just days after Alex Kozinski stepped down from his post at the influential San Francisco-based US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit after he was accused of inappropriate behavior by at least 15 former clerks and staffers.
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| Hawaiian Airlines Flight Takes Off In 2018, Lands In 2017 Posted: 01 Jan 2018 11:44 AM PST  It's plane crazy: A flight that took off in 2018 ended up landing in 2017.
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| James Comey Expresses Hope For 'More Ethical Leadership' In 2018 Posted: 01 Jan 2018 04:39 PM PST  In what appears to be a not-so-subtle dig at President Donald Trump, ousted FBI Director James Comey tweeted Sunday that he hoped the new year would bring "more ethical leadership focused on the truth and lasting values."
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| Chicago sees drop in homicides, shootings in 2017 Posted: 01 Jan 2018 11:38 AM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago ended 2017 with fewer homicides than the year before, but gang violence in the city's most dangerous neighborhoods kept the total number of killings above the 600 mark for only the second time in more than a decade.
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| Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's Daughter Alexa Ray Joel Is Engaged — See Her (Huge!) Ring Posted: 02 Jan 2018 06:39 AM PST  Alexa Ray Joel is starting off 2018 with a stunning new accessory: an engagement ring!
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| Iran's leader blames enemies for unrest as death toll rises Posted: 02 Jan 2018 08:06 AM PST ![Iran's leader blames enemies for unrest as death toll rises]( "Iran's leader blames enemies for unrest as death toll rises") By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin LONDON (Reuters) - Iran's supreme leader accused the country's enemies on Tuesday of stirring unrest, as the death toll from anti-government demonstrations rose to 21. On the sixth day of protests, riot police were out in force in several cities, footage on social media showed, as security forces struggle to contain the boldest challenge to Iran's clerical leadership since unrest in 2009. More than 450 protesters were arrested in the capital in the last three days, Tehran's deputy provincial governor said, and hundreds of others were detained around the country, with judicial officials saying they would be severely punished.
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| 'Let's Not Extinguish Hope in Their Hearts.' Pope Francis Calls for Empathy Toward Migrants and Refugees Posted: 01 Jan 2018 11:10 PM PST  "Let's not suffocate their expectations of peace"
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| These Are The 12 Victims, Including 2 U.S. Families, Of The Costa Rica Plane Crash Posted: 02 Jan 2018 08:37 AM PST  Families and friends are mourning the loss of 12 people killed in a plane crash on New Year's Eve in Costa Rica.
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| Donald Trump Responds To Utah Senator Orrin Hatch's Retirement Posted: 02 Jan 2018 02:27 PM PST  WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump responded to veteran Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch (R) announcing his retirement after more than four decades in the Senate.
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| The Latest: California girl killed in bus crash, 12 injured Posted: 01 Jan 2018 04:55 PM PST  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a fatal bus crash in rural Utah (all times local):
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| 6 Ways Logan Paul Could Have Actually Raised Suicide Awareness Posted: 02 Jan 2018 01:37 PM PST  YouTube star Logan Paul shared a horrific video featuring an apparent suicide victim earlier this week, sparking a major dialogue about the proper way to bring awareness to mental health issues.
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| First pictures of New Jersey family 'murdered by teenager' on New Year's Eve Posted: 02 Jan 2018 05:24 AM PST  A 16-year-old boy gunned down his parents and a family friend minutes before the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, authorities in New Jersey said. Mary Schultz, 70, was also shot dead. The 16-year-old, who has not been named, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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| Las Vegas rings in 2018 under unprecedented security Posted: 01 Jan 2018 01:19 AM PST  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas welcomed 2018 with fireworks, big-ticket musical acts and unprecedented security in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. modern history just three months ago.
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| What next for Iran protests? Posted: 02 Jan 2018 06:49 AM PST  Demonstrations are spreading across Iran and turning increasingly violent, but analysts say a lack of leadership and political support mean they may struggle to maintain momentum. "The more violent the protests become the sooner they will come to an end, regardless of whether the violence is started by riot police or the protesters," said Adnan Tabatabai, Iran analyst and CEO of Germany-based think tank CARPO. Reports on Tuesday said two members of the security forces had been shot dead, while six protesters had died trying to storm a police post -- all in Isfahan province.
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| U.S. airport immigration computers go down temporarily: agency Posted: 02 Jan 2018 04:26 AM PST ![U.S. airport immigration computers go down temporarily: agency]( "U.S. airport immigration computers go down temporarily: agency") Immigration desk computers at various airports went down for about two hours on Monday, causing long lines for travelers entering the United States after year-end holidays, according to Customs and Border Protection and posts on social media. All airports were back on line after wait times for travelers that were longer than usual, it said. "At this time, there is no indication the service disruption was malicious in nature," the agency said.
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| CEO Of World’s Biggest Catering Company Among Those Killed In Seaplane Crash Posted: 01 Jan 2018 04:33 AM PST  Richard Cousins, the CEO of one of Britain's biggest companies, and four of his family members were killed in Sydney, Australia on New Year's Eve when their sightseeing seaplane plunged into a river, according to multiple reports.
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| 7 Signs You're Too Close To Your Boss Posted: 02 Jan 2018 02:57 PM PST  Strong relationships with colleagues can improve your work life.
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| Mariah Carey Was Told There Would Be Tea Posted: 02 Jan 2018 09:36 AM PST  Mariah Carey says there isn't any tea for her during her New Year's Eve performance in Times Square.
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| California's Marijuana Legalization Aims To Repair Damage From The War On Drugs Posted: 02 Jan 2018 07:40 AM PST  LOS ANGELES ― California is now the largest state in the nation to have legal and regulated recreational marijuana.
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| Cartoon Perfectly Sums Up That 'Back To Work' After Holidays Feeling Posted: 02 Jan 2018 04:08 AM PST  A new cartoon expertly encapsulates the end of the holiday period.
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| Amber Alert Issued For Missing Daughters Of Slain Texas Woman Posted: 02 Jan 2018 12:20 AM PST  An Amber Alert was issued on Sunday for the two missing daughters of a woman who found dead in her Texas home over the weekend.
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| Jewish lawyer touted by Roy Moore's wife turns out to be 'passionate supporter' of his opponent Doug Jones Posted: 02 Jan 2018 02:17 PM PST  A Jewish lawyer who once worked for Roy Moore and was touted by his campaign as proof he could therefore not be antisemitic, has revealed that he is a long-time friend of the former judge's victorious opponent and voted for him. In the days before last month's special election for a vacant senate seat for Alabama, Mr Moore, a conservative evangelical Christian, was accused of making antisemitic comments. To try and counter the claims, Mr Moore's wife, Kayla, who had been an outspoken defender of her husband after he was accused of sexually abusing young girls and women - claims he stridently denied - said one of their legal acquaintances was Jewish.
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| 'Life is really difficult': Tehranis share economic grievances Posted: 01 Jan 2018 10:35 AM PST !['Life is really difficult': Tehranis share economic grievances]( "'Life is really difficult': Tehranis share economic grievances") The streets of Iran's capital have been relatively quiet as protests hit much of the country, but Tehranis still have plenty to complain about and demand action from the government. My husband is a government worker but his salary is no way enough for us to make ends meet," said Farzaneh Mirzaie, 42, a mother of two. It is a story heard up and down the country as Iran struggles to recover from years of poor economic management and crippling international sanctions.
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| Israel indicts teenage Palestinian girl who slapped soldiers Posted: 01 Jan 2018 09:57 AM PST RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — An Israeli military court on Monday indicted a teenage Palestinian girl who was filmed last month in the West Bank slapping Israeli troops who refused to respond.
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| 23 People Injured in Bronx Fire Expected to Be OK Posted: 02 Jan 2018 09:39 AM PST  The blaze comes days after another fire in the Bronx killed 12 people
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| 15 Stunning Engagement Rings That Aren't Diamonds Posted: 02 Jan 2018 09:26 AM PST  When it comes to the modern bride, the typical clear diamond is no longer the first stone of choice for her engagement ring.
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| China is serious on fuel economy: 500-plus models to go out of production Posted: 02 Jan 2018 05:00 AM PST  China has taken a major step toward cleaning up the new cars sold in the country beginning January 1. As numerous countries debate plans to end sales of fossil-fuel vehicles completely at points in the future, China has now forced the end of production for some 553 models, starting Monday. According to a Bloomberg report later confirmed by Chinese state media outlet Xinhua, the China Vehicle Technology Service Center said last Thursday sales of the offending Chinese-market vehicles would cease as of the new year.
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| Utah Senator Orrin Hatch Announces Retirement Posted: 02 Jan 2018 11:23 AM PST  WASHINGTON ― Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), the longest-serving Senate Republican, announced on Tuesday that he will retire at the end of this year.
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| Colorado deputy killed in barrage of gunfire at apartment complex Posted: 31 Dec 2017 08:09 PM PST ![Colorado deputy killed in barrage of gunfire at apartment complex]( "Colorado deputy killed in barrage of gunfire at apartment complex") By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire on sheriff's deputies at an apartment complex near Denver on Sunday, killing one officer before the suspect was shot and killed, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said. Four other deputies and two civilians were shot and wounded by the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Matthew Riehl, who had had numerous run-ins with the law, according to Sheriff Tony Spurlock. It was not immediately clear why the incident had escalated, Spurlock said.
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| Creative people build mini-island to dodge NYE alcohol ban Posted: 02 Jan 2018 05:45 AM PST  When it comes to New Year's Eve, people are more than happy to get creative if it means their party plans can go unhindered. On Sunday, a photo shared by David Saunders in the Facebook group Tairua ChitChat! began doing the rounds on social media. SEE ALSO: Lin-Manuel Miranda's tender New Year's message made the holiday a little less horrible It appears to show a group of New Zealanders sat drinking on a tiny island made of sand: New Year's revellers build sandcastle in Coromandel estuary to avoid liquor ban https://t.co/JihZYSEKkr pic.twitter.com/4Xw5HVh3Tm — Stuff.co.nz News (@NZStuff) December 31, 2017 The thing is, public drinking is currently banned in certain areas of Coromandel over the New Year period — and the suggestion is that this group purposefully constructed the mini island in order to get around the law. "It was great to see some Kiwis having a bit of fun," Saunders, who shared the photo, told the BBC. Twitter seemed to share his attitude. Where can I get a visa to visit the island? https://t.co/M8kv4IaUvr — J.MICHAEL (@authorj_michael) January 1, 2018 I guess you could say my goals for 2018 found me https://t.co/pWIfEPzWaW — Will Barrett (@PeoplesElbow77) January 1, 2018 The best bit? Even local law enforcement didn't seem to mind too much. "That's creative thinking," Inspector John Kelly was quoted as saying by the BBC. "If I had known I probably would have joined them." WATCH: Sip, sip, pass—wine with THC is here
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| Boston Mayor Marty Walsh takes oath for second term Posted: 01 Jan 2018 08:54 AM PST  BOSTON (AP) — Mayor Marty Walsh took the oath of office for a second term as Boston's chief executive on Monday, promising to make the city stronger.
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| Rich People Make Worse Relationship Decisions, Study Says Posted: 02 Jan 2018 09:10 AM PST  A study suggests that working-class people make wiser decisions than their wealthier peers, at least when it comes to their relationships.
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| Trump's foreign policy team is a 'snake pit,' senior Republican claims Posted: 02 Jan 2018 01:06 PM PST  Donald Trump's foreign policy team has become a "snake pit" rife with infighting, a new report has claimed. Mr Trump argues regularly with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and national security adviser HR McMaster – and the two advisers clash with each other, too, a senior Republican said. "There are personality tensions between the president and Tillerson, between the President and McMaster, between McMaster and Tillerson," the Republican, who is in close contact with the President's foreign policy team, told Politico.
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| You Can Now Buy Legal Recreational Marijuana In California Posted: 01 Jan 2018 03:00 AM PST  LOS ANGELES ― Adults who are at least 21 years old can legally purchase recreational marijuana from select retail shops in California beginning Monday, a milestone that instantly makes the state the world's largest legal marijuana marketplace.
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| Doctors Save Mother's Unborn Child Following Deadly Shooting Posted: 02 Jan 2018 11:36 AM PST  Marlazia Jones-Mattox was 35 weeks pregnant when she was shot and killed.
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| How to Make Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi Posted: 02 Jan 2018 01:13 PM PST  Spaghetti squash is a favorite ingredient for those seeking a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta. Tip: cut the squash into rings to preserve the length of the strands.
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