| Mueller disputes accuracy of BuzzFeed report on Trump, Cohen Posted: 18 Jan 2019 07:28 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller's office on Friday issued a rare public statement disputing the accuracy of BuzzFeed News' report that said President Donald Trump's former attorney told Mueller that the president directed him to lie to Congress.
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| Winter storm disturbs travel as it rolls toward U.S. Midwest, Northeast Posted: 19 Jan 2019 01:05 AM PST  A major winter storm was expected to clobber a large swath of the northern United States with heavy snow, gusty winds and frigid temperatures making travel difficult and dangerous starting on Friday and through the weekend, forecasters said. The storm system will dump 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm) of snow in the Plains and Midwest on Friday night and Saturday and as it moves east at least a foot of snow in parts of the Northeast on Saturday and Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said in several advisories. The system was expected to also bring freezing rain, wind gusts of 35 miles (56 km) per hour and quickly dropping temperatures that will to dip into the teens and even below zero Fahrenheit in several areas, the service said.
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| Video shows Tempe police officer shooting 14-year-old as he runs away Posted: 18 Jan 2019 06:06 PM PST ![Video shows Tempe police officer shooting 14-year-old as he runs away]( "Video shows Tempe police officer shooting 14-year-old as he runs away") Police say Antonio Arce was burglarizing a truck, and was found to have an airsoft gun, when he was shot by the officer.
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| Divided over leadership, but united in goals, women march and rally in New York Posted: 19 Jan 2019 04:35 PM PST  Women in New York City on Saturday could march, rally or protest in a variety of locations under different auspices, but the messages, and even one of the messengers, were similar.
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| Syria says air defence responds to Israeli raids Posted: 19 Jan 2019 04:28 PM PST  Syrian air defences on Sunday responded to Israeli air raids in the south of the country, state news agency SANA reported quoting a military source. The air defence systems "prevented Israeli air strikes from achieving their objectives in the south" of the country, the report said without giving further details. The head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor, Rami Abdel Rahman, said the region targeted was south of Damascus near the Kisweh area.
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| Rescuers crawl across 40 feet of ice to save man and dog from frozen pond Posted: 18 Jan 2019 06:23 PM PST  Firefighters were already out at the park responding to an alarm at the park's stables, so they immediately responded.
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| Maga hat boy's mother blames 'black Muslims' for son's confrontation with Native American man Posted: 20 Jan 2019 08:40 AM PST  The mother of a boy filmed harassing a Native American man along with his friends at a rally in Washington DC has blamed "black Muslims" for the confrontation, without providing any evidence for the claim. The teenager was among a group of students wearing Make America Great Again (Maga) hats who were criticised for taunting the musician Nathan Phillips, surrounding him and jeering and chanting "build the wall, build the wall". In an email to the news website heavy.com the mother of a Covington Catholic student, believed to be the boy prominently featured in footage of the incident, wrote: "Did you hear the names of the people were calling these boys?
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| Tencent weighing bid for holding company behind Korea's Nexon: sources Posted: 18 Jan 2019 07:25 PM PST  HONG KONG/SEOUL (Reuters) - Chinese gaming titan Tencent Holdings Ltd is considering a bid for the holding company that controls South Korean gaming company Nexon, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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| Wall Street wary of progressive Democrats on the House finance committee Posted: 19 Jan 2019 05:26 PM PST  Wall Street is bunkering down for a wave of intense scrutiny as a group of progressive Democrats, including social media star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have joined a powerful House of Representatives committee overseeing banking activities. "It's a huge victory," said Ocasio-Cortez, at 29 the youngest member of Congress and a self-described socialist -- a word that shocks conservatives, who brandish it as a dire threat. Ocasio-Cortez, often referred to by her initials AOC, will bring public attention to the ordinarily drab committee via her strong social media presence that includes 2.5 million followers on Twitter.
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| 2 dead after 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Chile's coast Posted: 19 Jan 2019 06:36 PM PST  Damage has been reported after a strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Coquimbo in central Chile, prompting a tsunami warning that was canceled a short time later, officials say.
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| Migrant caravan from Honduras crosses into Mexico after gates were left open Posted: 18 Jan 2019 08:03 PM PST  Migrant caravan moving closer to U.S. border; National Border Patrol Council vice president Hector Garza weighs in.
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| Prince Philip 'could be sent on driving awareness course' as police investigate crash Posted: 20 Jan 2019 12:00 PM PST  The Duke of Edinburgh could be sent on a drivers' awareness course, it has emerged, as police continue to investigate a crash which left two women hospitalised. The Duke, 97, is understood to have no intention of giving up driving, having been photographed on public roads driving a new car less than 48 hours after the accident. He is understood to be complying with a Norfolk Police investigation, which will see him interviewed about what happened. Two women, aged 45 and 28, will also be asked for their recollections of the accident, after their Kia Carens collided with the Duke's Land Rover Freelander on the A149 on Thursday. Both police and palace have emphasised that the investigation will be conducted in the same way as any other traffic accident, despite one of the involved parties being married to the Queen. That process would see him interviewed in the coming days, before police officers recommend whether to proceed with charging anyone involved. The scene of the crash, on the A149 at Sandringham The Duke has already passed an eye test as part of the investigation, celebrating by defiantly driving himself around the public roads near to Sandringham alone less than 48 hours after the accident. He was caught on camera driving in dark glasses without wearing a seatbelt, in a gesture that has been criticised by onlookers. A spokesman for Norfolk Police said: "We are aware of the photograph. "Suitable words of advice have been given to the driver and this is in line with our standard response when being made aware of or receiving such images showing this type of offence." The law states that drivers can be fined up to £500 if caught without a seatbelt. The Duke of Edinburgh drives the Queen and Barack and Michelle Obama during their visit to Windsor Credit: Geoff Pugh If the Duke was found to be at fault for the Sandringham accident, he could be charged with driving without due care and attention, which carries a maximum penalty of nine points on a driving record and a £5,000 fine. It is thought unlikely that a prosecution would come to court. A police source said yesterday that non-royal drivers involved in a similar collision would more likely be offered a drivers' awareness course, with improving their motoring skills considered more in the public interest than a court case. The Duke reportedly said "I'm such a fool" after being pulled from his wrecked Land Rover Freelander on Thursday after it flipped on its side following the collision with a Kia close to Sandringham. Witnesses claim he had told police at the scene he had been "dazzled" by the low sun at 2.45pm. A spokesman for Norfolk Police said: "As is standard procedure with injury collisions, the incident will be investigated and any appropriate action taken."
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| Women protest in hundreds of U.S. cities for third straight year Posted: 19 Jan 2019 11:03 AM PST  Women's March, a national nonprofit organization that evolved from the initial Washington march, again hosted its main event in Washington, with hundreds of "sister" marches in other cities. "There is definitely huge, huge focus on the 2020 elections," said March On's Natalie Sanchez, an organizer of the 2017 Boston Women's March who is also with March Forward Massachusetts, which organized Saturday's march there. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who launched her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination this week, addressed the women's march in Des Moines, Iowa, the state that holds the first nominating contest and acts as a proving ground for White House hopefuls.
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| One person dies in a crash as winter snowstorm slams Midwest before sweeping East Posted: 19 Jan 2019 03:50 PM PST  Forecasters warn of near-blizzard conditions in some areas, with up to 6 inches of snow in New York City.
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| Christian Schools Like Karen Pence's Are The Real Threat To Academic Freedom Posted: 20 Jan 2019 04:00 AM PST  Last week, the "second lady" of the United States, Karen Pence, went to work
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| Why the stock market is headed for a swift recovery Posted: 20 Jan 2019 04:01 AM PST  Everywhere I look, people seek negatives and ignore positives. When that happens, better times lie ahead for the stock market.
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| The Latest: Native American says he sought to quell tension Posted: 20 Jan 2019 11:43 AM PST  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on videos showing Kentucky students mocking a Native American at a rally in Washington (all times local):
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| At least 8 Somali soldiers killed in attack on army base Posted: 19 Jan 2019 09:22 AM PST  At least eight Somali soldiers were killed when the Al-Shabaab jihadist group overran their military camp on the outskirts of the town of Kismayo early Saturday, military officials and local elders said. According to the sources, heavily-armed Shabaab militants launched a dawn raid on the military camp, followed by a heavy exchange of gunfire which lasted hours. "The terrorists attacked Bulogagdud military base using heavy weaponry and explosives.
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| Here’s What’s Open and Closed on Martin Luther King Day Posted: 20 Jan 2019 03:00 AM PST  On January 21, 2019, Americans all over will most likely have the day off
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| 10 ways to make your binge-watch as comfortable as possible Posted: 20 Jan 2019 07:00 AM PST  In Binged, Mashable breaks down why we binge-watch, how we binge-watch, and what it does to us. Because binge-watching is the new normal. * * * Binge-watching is basically an endurance sport, so you need to be sure you're prepared. After all, if you're going to watch You until your eyes fall out (recommended), why not make the experience as pleasant as possible? That means paying close attention to the conditions under which you watch: the couch, the temperature, the vibe, and (most importantly) the snacks. Some hot tips: ## 1\. Assemble your snacks before the binge-watch begins To truly maximize your experience, I recommend selecting one salty snack, one sweet snack, and one wild-card snack. Some suggestions from my colleagues, whose tastes range from great to truly horrifying: * Takis * Sno-Caps in popcorn * Uncrustables * Plain Lay's chips and Greek yogurt * Chocolate-covered pretzels * Trader Joe's olive oil popcorn * Literally a ham-and-cheese sandwich dipped in orange juice (cursed) * Celery and peanut butter * Peanut butter straight from the jar Note: you can always sub in pizza for any category (or all three). ## 2\. Keep no less than three beverages in front of you at all times One of the beverages should be water. For the other two, I like to choose a large, gulp-able beverage -- like Gatorade or, if I am feeling brave, seltzer -- as well as a fancy, small beverage, like a blood orange San Pellegrino or one of those high-end lemonades with cursive lettering on the bottle. SEE ALSO: Watching your favorite TV show a million times isn't compulsive. It's a comfort binge. ## 3\. Get up every hour to stretch You don't have to do a full yoga class, but it's nice to remind your body that it is, in fact, capable of movement. > Netflix: are you still watching? > Me: pic.twitter.com/yUbJ6KjVct > > -- sara reinis (@SaraReinis) March 7, 2018 ## 4\. Consider the two-blanket approach I have radiators in my apartment and do not control my own heat, which means that sometimes my living room is 1,000 degrees. This is too hot. If I open the window, though (see #7), it becomes too cold. That's why I prefer to have two blankets near me when I binge-watch: one thick blanket for the cold times and one thinner cotton blanket for the medium times. During the hot times, I use no blanket at all. ## 5\. Consider your spinal column If you need to bring a bed pillow onto the couch for back support, so be it. If you're binge-watching in bed, consider acquiring a backrest pillow. Maybe one ... with a cupholder? ## 6\. If you're watching a show featuring heavy subject matter, take more breaks While there is certainly no shame in binge-watching, it can have adverse effects on your mental health -- especially if the show you choose deals with emotionally fraught topics. In these cases, treat yourself to a few more breaks than you normally would. We're not saying go outside (imagine!), but maybe do a few more stretches, check in with your friends, and drink some extra water. ## 7\. Open a window Let your binge-watching farts (different than regular farts) fly freely into the atmosphere. ## 8\. Text people about what you're watching If you do not have a binge-watching partner literally sitting next to you, it can be fun to live-text the show with a fellow binge-watcher in another location. It also reminds you that you have friends. Crucial! What you should not do, however, is send texts about the show to someone who has not seen the whole show yet. Avoid committing this friendship crime at all costs. > When Netflix freezes to ask if you're still watching and you see yourself reflected in the screen pic.twitter.com/tDdSSN6PR5 > > -- Philip Ellis (@Philip_Ellis) February 16, 2018 ## 9\. Switch positions When you have a nest, you have a nest, so switching rooms isn't necessary. But alternating between sitting up and lying down, or even just lying down on the other end of the couch, can be kinda nice. After all, lying down in a second location is a fun twist on lying down. ## 10\. Respect the air If you've chosen some really good snacks (and also haven't left the couch for six hours), the room can start to smell a little ... rank. That's when it's time to light a candle. On the off-chance Gilmore Girls is your binge-watch, there is a Gilmore Girls candle designed to burn in tandem with the 2016 revival. There are also Stranger Things-themed candles. Or you could just burn a regular one. It's your binge-watch, after all! ## WATCH: Netflix is raising its prices ##
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| The First 1500 Toyota Supra Buyers Get This Special Launch Edition Posted: 20 Jan 2019 06:04 AM PST  With visual tweaks and a commemorative plaque, this car is a bid to make the new 2020 Supra more collectible.
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| Police fire tear gas as Greeks protest against Macedonia name deal Posted: 20 Jan 2019 09:29 AM PST  Central Athens turned into a sea of people holding blue and white Greek flags as thousands came from all over the country to rally against the accord to name the ex-Yugoslav state North Macedonia. Many Greeks believe the name Macedonia implies a territorial claim over their country's own northern region of that name. The issue evokes strong emotions among Greeks who consider Macedonia, the ancient kingdom ruled by Alexander the Great, to be an integral part of their homeland and heritage.
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| Damage from EF2 tornado reported in Wetumpka, Alabama Posted: 19 Jan 2019 01:58 PM PST  Severe thunderstorms rumbled across the Deep South on Saturday afternoon, with one storm producing a tornado that caused extensive damage in the town of Wetumpka, Alabama.
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| Australian rallies demand safe streets for women after Israeli student murder Posted: 19 Jan 2019 09:52 PM PST  Several thousand people marched through major Australia cities on Sunday calling for safety for women after an Israeli exchange student was murdered in Melbourne. The marches, part of the Women's March rallies held around the world in support of women's rights, gathered some 3,000 people in Sydney, who in their chants demanded safe streets for women in Australian cities. Aiia Maasarwe, 21, was killed when walking home after a night out with friends in Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, earlier this week.
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| The Latest: Amtrak plans to be back to full schedule Monday Posted: 20 Jan 2019 12:14 PM PST  BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on the winter storm moving across the country (all times local):
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| One-pot pumpkin and chickpea stew Posted: 20 Jan 2019 12:00 AM PST  This works well with butternut squash, or parsnip – any of the hearty, fleshy winter gourds and root veg in season at the moment. It couldn't be easier to make – just throw everything in and leave it to cook. SERVES Four INGREDIENTS 400g pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and diced 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes 1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped 1 tsp grated fresh ginger Juice and zest of 1 orange Pinch each of ground cumin, ground coriander and chilli flakes 200ml plain yogurt, seasoned Chopped coriander, to serve Toasted pitta bread, to serve METHOD Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/Gas 6. Add all the ingredients, except the yogurt, coriander and pitta, to a large ovenproof dish. Season and mix well. Place in the hot oven and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender. Check halfway through cooking that it is not drying out – add a dash of water if so. Remove from the oven and scatter over the chopped coriander. Serve with the seasoned yogurt and toasted pitta bread. Angela Hartnett's one-pot wonders
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| The Latest: Trump at ceremony for Americans killed in Syria Posted: 19 Jan 2019 10:17 AM PST  DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's trip to Dover Air Force Base (all times local):
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| Saudi Crown Prince Shows a ‘Chilling’ Instability, Graham Says Posted: 20 Jan 2019 12:10 AM PST ![Saudi Crown Prince Shows a 'Chilling' Instability, Graham Says]( "Saudi Crown Prince Shows a 'Chilling' Instability, Graham Says") The heir to Saudi Arabia's monarchy, widely known as MBS, has so far largely dodged any reprisals against himself, with President Donald Trump opting in November to impose sanctions against 17 lower-level Saudis implicated in the murder following global outrage. "We have to deal with bad people, but we don't have to have special relationships with bad people," Graham told Bloomberg News.
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| Coffee clash brewing in China: startup Luckin takes on Starbucks Posted: 19 Jan 2019 07:40 PM PST  When Starbucks came to China two decades ago it promised to open a new store every 15 hours. Now a homegrown rival, Luckin Coffee, plans to build a high tech-driven shop every three and a half hours to dethrone the US giant. The Chinese upstart is burning through millions of dollars to lure customers with steep discounts, challenging Starbucks' dominance by targeting office workers and students who prefer to have their java on-the-go or delivered to their doorstep.
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| Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of Jan. 20) Posted: 20 Jan 2019 06:41 AM PST ![Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of Jan. 20)]( "Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of Jan. 20)") We don't get many slow weeks when it comes to Netflix releases, but this week certainly counts. With just ten shows and movies on the docket (nine of which are Netflix originals), there's a decent chance that nothing here will really stand out for you. Personally, I will be delving into the final six episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as soon as they go live, since it's one of the two or three best sitcoms on the service. If you're a fan of serial killers (well, not a fan, but you know what I mean), Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes should be on your radar as well. And all I now about Polar is that it features Mad Mikkelsen with an eye patch, so I'll probably check it out. And hey, at least nothing is leaving the streaming service this week! Here is the complete list of the Netflix arrivals and departures for the week of January 20th, 2019: ## Arrivals ### Monday, January 21st * Justice-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL ### Thursday, January 24th * Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL * Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation ### Friday, January 25th * Animas-- NETFLIX FILM * Black Earth Rising-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL * Club de Cuervos: Season 4-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL * Kingdom-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL * Medici: The Magnificent-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL * Polar-- NETFLIX FILM * Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Season 4 Part 2-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL * * * ## Departures ### None * Nothing is leaving Netflix! We'll be back next week with another full slate of shows, movies, and specials coming and going from the streaming service. In the meantime, check out the complete lists of arriving content and departing content.
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| Afghan Taliban reject talks with U.S. in Pakistan Posted: 18 Jan 2019 10:33 PM PST  Pakistani newspapers and television stations reported that a meeting in Islamabad was in prospect following discussions between Khalilzad and Pakistani officials including Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday. Senior Taliban leaders said that regional powers including Pakistan had approached them and wanted them to meet the U.S. delegation in Islamabad and also include the Afghan government in the peace process but that the approaches had been rejected. "We wanted to make it clear that we will not hold any meeting with Zalmay Khalilzad in Islamabad," Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid in a statement.
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| Get Prepped for the Camping Days Ahead With REI's Clearance Sale Posted: 20 Jan 2019 12:11 PM PST  Hiking gear, backpacks, and campsite upgrades are all part of REI's clearance sale.
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| Woman fabricates attempted kidnapping story to Long Island police to cover up how baby was injured Posted: 19 Jan 2019 07:35 PM PST  Police on Long Island said a woman fabricated a story about an attempted kidnapping in order to cover up how her 1-year-old son was injured.
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| Weekend winter storm sweeping from Midwest to New England Posted: 18 Jan 2019 05:59 PM PST  CHICAGO (AP) — A winter storm started sweeping across the Midwest on Friday, leading to slick roads and runways, as it inched its way toward New England, where it was forecast to dump up to 2 feet (0.61 meters) of snow.
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| Total lunar eclipse set to wow star gazers, clear skies willing Posted: 20 Jan 2019 03:44 AM PST  Star gazers from Los Angeles to New York will keep their eyes on the sky for the eclipse, known as a super blood wolf moon, expected to appear at 11:41 p.m. EST. Although it is a total eclipse, the moon will never go completely dark but rather take on a coppery red glow - called a blood moon. It is also a full moon that is especially close to Earth, called a supermoon.
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| Model in Russian court apologizes for US election claim Posted: 19 Jan 2019 10:19 AM PST  MOSCOW (AP) — A Belarusian model and self-styled sex instructor who last year claimed to have evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election said Saturday that she apologizes to a Russian tycoon for the claim and won't say more about the matter.
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| Coming Soon: Is Boeing's 'New' F-15X Fighter Really Joining the Air Force? Posted: 20 Jan 2019 02:13 AM PST  Brace yourselves: the Department of Defense is eyeing a brand new variant of the storied F-15 Eagle to rule the skies, the U.S. military's first purchase of the storied aircraft in more than 15 years.
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| May to Brief Cabinet on Where She Goes Next: Brexit Update Posted: 20 Jan 2019 03:54 AM PST  (Bloomberg) -- Theresa May is preparing to set out where Brexit goes next after the overwhelming rejection of her deal a week ago. She's due to present a plan to Parliament on Monday, where members are already working on plans to take control of the process.
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| FDA: Another blood pressure drug, irbesartan, recalled over cancer-causing impurity Posted: 19 Jan 2019 02:17 AM PST  Eight lots of the blood pressure-lowering drugs irbesartan and irbesartan HCTZ are recalled after testing reveals a carcinogen
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| Israel, Chad renew diplomatic relations: Netanyahu Posted: 19 Jan 2019 04:53 PM PST  Israel and Chad have renewed diplomatic ties decades after they were ruptured, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday during a visit to the African state. Netanyahu and Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno have "announced the renewal of diplomatic relations between Chad and Israel", a statement from the Israeli premier's office said. Ties between Israel and the Muslim majority nation were broken in 1972.
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| U.S. Senator Graham: A rash U.S. pullout from Syria will create 'Iraq on steroids' Posted: 19 Jan 2019 07:11 AM PST  Senator Lindsey Graham said on Saturday he hoped President Trump would slow the U.S. withdrawal from Syria until Islamic State is destroyed.
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| Intel insists leadership team 'united' even as executive departures rack up Posted: 19 Jan 2019 09:00 AM PST  Intel has insisted its leadership team is more united than ever in the wake of chief executive Brian Krzanich's resignation last year, even as it continues its hunt for a replacement. Gregory Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Client Computing Group, said: "Obviously you don't lose a CEO and you don't notice anything has changed, that would be silly. "But I would say the leadership team at Intel, we've really pulled together as a whole group to execute the strategy. We fundamentally believe the strategy we have is working, and the board is going through its process [to find a new CEO]. They need to take the time to do a great job, it's an important job and we've said take the time you need. "I feel like sometimes when the leader steps away and you're going through change, actually the team pulls closer together because you're supporting each other through the transition." Rumours have been circling over the past week that Intel could be readying to name Apple's Johny Srouji as its new boss, ahead of its earnings call later this month. However, no decisions are thought to have yet been made, almost seven months after Mr Krzanich left the company following a "consensual relationship" with an employee. At the time, Intel had said it had launched an investigation into a violation of its non-fraternisation policy, which it said applied to all managers, after having been informed of the past relationship. Reports had suggested that relationship had started before Mr Krzanich became CEO and had ended a number of years ago. Technology intelligence - newsletter promo - EOA However, Mr Krzanich has not been the only key executive to step down from the company. Earlier this month strategy chief Aicha Evans announced her resignation to join driverless car start-up Zoox. Since 2017, it has also lost its chief financial officer, chief operating officer and senior vice president of its manufacturing unit. The departures come as Intel transitions its business from being PC-centric to a data-led company. At the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, Intel unveiled its next generation core processors, as well as previewing a new client platform, codenamed Lakefield. Mr Bryant said: "I would say we have really reoriented the company where, for years, we were a PC-centric company. "That's not to say PC doesn't matter anymore, its just to say we were exclusively a PC-centric company. Now we've reoriented ourselves in a data-centric era."
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| Winter storm forces airline cancellations, road troubles Posted: 19 Jan 2019 08:12 PM PST  DETROIT (AP) — A plane carrying 129 people skidded Saturday from a slick Chicago runway and a plow driver was killed when his truck rolled over outside Kansas City following a winter storm that covered many parts of the Midwest in snow and ice.
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| In Jerusalem's Old City, conflict means buyer and seller beware Posted: 19 Jan 2019 07:50 PM PST  In an alley in Jerusalem's Old City, a three-storey building has become a symbol of Palestinian fears they are losing precious ground in the historic area. Adeeb Joudeh al-Husseini says he did nothing wrong, but even his status as a member of one of Jerusalem's most prominent Palestinian families did not shield him from the blowback. The 55-year-old was accused of being behind the sale of the Mamluk-style building in the Old City's Muslim quarter to Israeli settlers -- something most Palestinians consider treason.
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| Feds confirm jailed Iranian TV anchor not charged with crime Posted: 18 Jan 2019 10:17 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials confirmed Friday that a prominent American-born anchorwoman on Iranian state television was jailed in the U.S. as a material witness and has not been charged with any crime, according to court papers.
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| 5 Terrifying Ways to Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Posted: 19 Jan 2019 02:16 AM PST  Here are five problems that the next generation of aircraft-carrier architects will need to worry about.
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| Advice to Trump, His Friends and His Enemies Posted: 19 Jan 2019 05:00 AM PST ![Advice to Trump, His Friends and His Enemies]( "Advice to Trump, His Friends and His Enemies") (Bloomberg Opinion) -- A few weeks ago I made my predictions for 2019. Now I'd like to offer a few words of advice to some of this year's likely newsmakers. To do so, I am returning to the double-dactyl format that I have used before.
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| Arab economic summit in Beirut urges Syrian refugee returns Posted: 20 Jan 2019 08:08 AM PST  Arab states at an economic summit in Beirut called on world powers on Sunday to step up efforts to enable Syrian refugees to return home. The United Nations says that 5.6 million Syrian refugees live in five neighboring countries - Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq - and it is not yet safe for them to return. Since conflict broke out in Syria in 2011, more than 1 million people have fled across the border to Lebanon, where aid agencies say most live in extreme poverty.
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