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Why Did the Coast Guard Sail Right by Taiwan and China in 2019?

31 Jan 14:20 1 article

Why Did the Coast Guard Sail Right by Taiwan and China in 2019?

A good idea?

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Society
Maaret al-Numan is a key prize for the army in its push to reconquer Syria's last rebel enclave

31 Jan 11:28 1 article

Maaret al-Numan is a key prize for the army in its push to reconquer Syria's last rebel enclave

Maaret al-Numan (Syria) (AFP) - Once the throbbing heart of the uprising against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Maaret al-Numan is an eerie ghost town where few buildings have been spared by nine years of war. Following a major ground offensive, the Syrian army captured the town in the

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Boris Johnson Won Brexit; Now He Has to Own It

31 Jan 11:01 1 article

Boris Johnson Won Brexit; Now He Has to Own It

(Bloomberg) -- Want to receive this post in your inbox every day? Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on Twitter and Facebook for more.At 11 p.m., Britain’s bad-tempered 47-year marriage to the European Union will formally end.The man who helped engineer the divorce

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The F-35 Is Still Full of Must-Fix Flaws

31 Jan 16:50 1 article

The F-35 Is Still Full of Must-Fix Flaws

Also, the gun doesn't fire straight

31 Jan 16:50 Yahoo 7097669638774360645.html
Society
Man dies after woman trying to help him accidentally runs over him, police say

31 Jan 16:39 1 article

Man dies after woman trying to help him accidentally runs over him, police say

A man died Thursday after a woman who was trying to help him with a medical issue forgot to put her vehicle in park, and it ran over him, police said.

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Society
U.S. EPA Chief of Staff Is Headed to Top Coal Mining Group

31 Jan 14:05 1 article

U.S. EPA Chief of Staff Is Headed to Top Coal Mining Group

(Bloomberg) -- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s chief of staff is leaving the agency to work for the nation’s top coal mining trade group.Ryan Jackson is stepping down after three years at the Environmental Protection Agency to become the National Mining Association’s senior vice president of government

31 Jan 14:05 Yahoo 7097669637173329753.html
Society
Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

31 Jan 13:24 1 article

Hangings of Delhi bus gang-rapists postponed

The hanging of four men scheduled for Saturday for a notorious gang-rape and murder on a Delhi bus in 2012 has been postponed "until further orders," a court ruled Friday. The brutal attack on Jyoti Singh sparked weeks of demonstrations and shone a spotlight on the alarming rates of sexual

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Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus

3 Feb 09:27 1 article

Airlines suspend China flights because of coronavirus

(Reuters) - Airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak.

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Society
Michigan prisoner is missing after being released in Ohio

31 Jan 17:31 1 article

Michigan prisoner is missing after being released in Ohio

Authorities searched Friday for a Michigan prison inmate who was recently transferred to Ohio to face drug charges but was improperly released after posting bond. Talleon Brazil has been free since $50,000 bond was posted on Jan. 21 in Scioto County, Ohio, said Chris Gautz, a spokesman at the Michigan

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Society
Trump's impeachment trial might not wrap up today after all

31 Jan 17:15 1 article

Trump's impeachment trial might not wrap up today after all

Thought President Trump's impeachment trial was hours away from wrapping up? Think again.The Senate on Friday morning seemed headed toward acquitting Trump as soon as this evening, but The Washington Post is now reporting the impeachment trial is looking like it might actually last into next week

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Society
Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat

31 Jan 16:56 1 article

Trump acquittal 'meaningless' without witnesses: top Senate Democrat

US President Donald Trump's expected acquittal in his impeachment trial will be a hollow victory if the trial does not call any witnesses, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Friday. "This country is headed towards the greatest cover-up since Watergate," Schumer said ahead of what could

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Society
Man dies after woman trying to help him accidentally runs over him, police say

31 Jan 16:39 1 article

Man dies after woman trying to help him accidentally runs over him, police say

A man died Thursday after a woman who was trying to help him with a medical issue forgot to put her vehicle in park, and it ran over him, police said.

31 Jan 16:39 Yahoo 7097669638981402187.html
Society
Bernie Sanders Brings Energy Into Iowa Race, Iowa Democratic Chair Says

31 Jan 15:52 1 article

Bernie Sanders Brings Energy Into Iowa Race, Iowa Democratic Chair Says

(Bloomberg) -- Bernie Sanders has worked his way to the top of a crowded field of Democrats in Iowa through an energetic organization and big rallies that have brought new voters into the caucus process, the Iowa Democratic Party chairman said Friday.Chairman Troy Price, speaking to a Bloomberg News

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Society
Lori Vallow didn't meet the Thursday deadline to turn her kids over to the state. Their grandma believes the 'monster' will face consequences.

31 Jan 15:34 1 article

Lori Vallow didn't meet the Thursday deadline to turn her kids over to the state. Their grandma believes the 'monster' will face consequences.

Vallow had until Thursday to turn her children over to the state of Idaho. She missed it and is believed to still be in Hawaii.

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India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

31 Jan 14:31 1 article

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China.

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Economy
Why Did the Coast Guard Sail Right by Taiwan and China in 2019?

31 Jan 14:20 1 article

Why Did the Coast Guard Sail Right by Taiwan and China in 2019?

A good idea?

31 Jan 14:20 Yahoo 7097669637392144798.html
Economy
Did Putin Just Reveal Plans for How Russia Would Run Without Him?

31 Jan 11:30 1 article

Did Putin Just Reveal Plans for How Russia Would Run Without Him?

What is he planning?

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Economy
France, Italy Drag Euro-Area Economy to Worst Quarter Since 2013

31 Jan 11:20 1 article

France, Italy Drag Euro-Area Economy to Worst Quarter Since 2013

(Bloomberg) -- Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here. The euro-area economy barely grew at the end of 2019 as unexpected contractions in France and Italy dealt the bloc its weakest quarter in almost seven years.The surprise slump in two of the

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Economy
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

31 Jan 08:11 1 article

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday. The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami. The

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Economy
Stocks decline as coronavirus keeps traders on edge

31 Jan 16:20 1 article

Stocks decline as coronavirus keeps traders on edge

Stocks fell broadly Friday, the final day of the month, as traders tried to assess the potential economic impact of China’s fast-spreading coronavirus while weighing earnings from Caterpillar and Amazon.

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Economy
George Soros: Mark Zuckerberg Should Not Be in Control of Facebook

31 Jan 15:40 1 article

George Soros: Mark Zuckerberg Should Not Be in Control of Facebook

The social media company is going to get Trump re-elected — because it’s good for business.

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The Latest: England confirms its first cases of new virus

31 Jan 10:48 1 article

The Latest: England confirms its first cases of new virus

Slideshow by photo services

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Technology
Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look

31 Jan 16:38 1 article

Why Google Backtracked on Its New Search Results Look

The internet giant, which some lawmakers and regulators say has grown too powerful, tweaked the way it displayed ads on search results. It did not go over well.

31 Jan 16:38 NY Times 1961078288983947700.html
Technology
Super Bowl Prediction: Why the 49ers Will Beat the Chiefs

31 Jan 14:00 1 article

Super Bowl Prediction: Why the 49ers Will Beat the Chiefs

San Francisco can beat a team in several ways, but Kansas City has the ultimate weapon in Patrick Mahomes. The game could come down to a single mistake on either side.

31 Jan 14:00 NY Times 1961078289452432640.html
Technology
12 Deaths in Mississippi Tell a Grim Story

31 Jan 10:00 1 article

12 Deaths in Mississippi Tell a Grim Story

The only way to “fix” a problem like the American prison system is to end it.

31 Jan 10:00 NY Times 1961078288804432180.html
Technology
For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

31 Jan 10:00 1 article

For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

His pregame interview with Sean Hannity offers unfettered airtime in front of a huge national audience.

31 Jan 10:00 NY Times 1961078287872990670.html
Technology
For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

31 Jan 10:00 2 articles

For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

His pregame interview with Sean Hannity offers unfettered airtime in front of a huge national audience.

31 Jan 10:00 NY Times 1961078288267416468.html
For Better or Worse, Trump Will Get His Favorite Things on Super Bowl Sunday

His pregame interview with Sean Hannity offers unfettered airtime in front of a huge national audience.

31 Jan 10:00 NY Times 1961078287872990670.html
Technology
WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones

31 Jan 16:41 1 article

WhatsApp to stop working on millions of phones

The messaging app will become obsolete on older operating systems from 1 Feb.

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EU Bids Adieu to Britain With Removal of Flags and Brexit Day Stamps

31 Jan 17:36 1 article

EU Bids Adieu to Britain With Removal of Flags and Brexit Day Stamps

(Bloomberg) -- When the sun goes down on Friday night, British government buildings around Europe will lower the blue and yellow-starred flag of the European Union for the final time. A few hours later, on the stroke of midnight in Paris, Berlin and Brussels, the U.K. will leave the bloc after 47 years.The

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Sports
Atlanta Couple Caught Up in New Zealand Volcano Eruption Have Both Died From Their Injuries

31 Jan 16:41 1 article

Atlanta Couple Caught Up in New Zealand Volcano Eruption Have Both Died From Their Injuries

Pratap Singh, 49, died a month after his wife Mayuari

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Sports
Eighteen of the South Korean evacuees have been hospitalised while the other 350 are in quarantine

31 Jan 09:33 1 article

Eighteen of the South Korean evacuees have been hospitalised while the other 350 are in quarantine

Eighteen South Koreans evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan have been hospitalised after showing symptoms while 350 others are in quarantine, Seoul's health authorities said Friday, as concerns mount about a wider outbreak of the SARS-like virus. A chartered plane carrying a total of 368 South

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Sports
Luka Doncic, Trae Young selected for Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend

31 Jan 17:41 1 article

Luka Doncic, Trae Young selected for Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend

All-Star starters Luka Doncic of Dallas and Trae Young of Atlanta headline the list of players selected to participate in the Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend.

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Sports
Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral

31 Jan 15:13 1 article

Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral

They have M.D.s, but are they up for this challenge?

31 Jan 15:13 NY Times 1961078289397608788.html
Sports
The Style of Sofia Kenin, Australian Open Finalist: ‘She Goes for the Jugular’

31 Jan 12:00 1 article

The Style of Sofia Kenin, Australian Open Finalist: ‘She Goes for the Jugular’

Kenin, a fiery and driven young Floridian, will seek her first Grand Slam singles title on Saturday against Garbiñe Muguruza, a two-time major champion.

31 Jan 12:00 NY Times 1961078288233081810.html
Sports
England in South Africa: Jason Roy hits century as England win warm-up by 77 runs

31 Jan 15:16 1 article

England in South Africa: Jason Roy hits century as England win warm-up by 77 runs

Jason Roy makes 104 but the rest of England's batsmen failed as the tourists won their one-day warm-up match against a South Africa Invitational XI.

31 Jan 15:16 BBC Sport 3883826127600562320.html
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Explainer: Through the Brexit looking glass - What changes and what stays the same?

1 Feb 17:29 1 article

Explainer: Through the Brexit looking glass - What changes and what stays the same?

LONDON (Reuters) - Brexit is the United Kingdom’s biggest geopolitical move in decades. What will change and what will stay the same when Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 2300 GMT?

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'We are free': Flag-waving Britons cheer in Brexit

1 Feb 17:28 1 article

'We are free': Flag-waving Britons cheer in Brexit

LONDON (Reuters) - Singing patriotic songs and waving Union Jacks, thousands of Britons flocked to a muddy patch of grass outside parliament on a damp Friday night to toast their moment of history: Britain’s departure from the European Union.

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Entertainment
Delta flight attendants fight back against Boeing and a system they claim fed them 'toxic' air

31 Jan 16:59 1 article

Delta flight attendants fight back against Boeing and a system they claim fed them 'toxic' air

The system in question takes air from an aircraft's engines and brings it into the cabin for pressurization and air conditioning.

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Entertainment
Britain Is Finally Leaving the European Union Today. Here's What Will Change

31 Jan 15:14 1 article

Britain Is Finally Leaving the European Union Today. Here's What Will Change

It's Brexit day on Jan. 31

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Why Coronavirus Seems to Be Striking More Adults Than Kids

31 Jan 12:00 1 article

Why Coronavirus Seems to Be Striking More Adults Than Kids

Expert theories on why the coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV seems to be infecting more kids than adults, according to early data out of Wuhan.

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Entertainment
Imelda Staunton Will Play the Queen in ‘The Crown’ as It Ends in a Fifth Season

31 Jan 15:54 1 article

Imelda Staunton Will Play the Queen in ‘The Crown’ as It Ends in a Fifth Season

The actress will play Queen Elizabeth II in the final installment of the Netflix series.

31 Jan 15:54 NY Times 1961078288090162503.html
Entertainment
Teens Find a Big Loophole in the New Flavored Vaping Ban

31 Jan 10:00 1 article

Teens Find a Big Loophole in the New Flavored Vaping Ban

The policy allows mint, dessert and fruit flavors to continue to be sold in disposable e-cigarettes, prompting many teens to switch from Juul to those devices.

31 Jan 10:00 NY Times 1961078289820891207.html
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Browns' Baker Mayfield says he'll stop replying to critics

31 Jan 16:17 1 article

Browns' Baker Mayfield says he'll stop replying to critics

Browns QB Baker Mayfield, saying he's "put my foot in my mouth a lot this past year," said he's done responding "to the things that don't matter ... that don't help us win."

31 Jan 16:17 ESPN.com 7331508222759013740.html
Science
Millennials Aren’t Spending All Their Money on Avocado Toast, Actually

31 Jan 10:00 1 article

Millennials Aren’t Spending All Their Money on Avocado Toast, Actually

They are burdened by student loans, but new data shows they have saved more for retirement than Gen Xers did at the same age.

31 Jan 10:00 NY Times 1961078288748566628.html
Science
World Athletics gives seal of approval for controversial Nike Vaporfly shoes

31 Jan 17:32 1 article

World Athletics gives seal of approval for controversial Nike Vaporfly shoes

World Athletics has given its seal of approval for the high-tech Nike Vaporfly shoes that have revolutionised athletics but has set limits on future technology

31 Jan 17:32 the Guardian 1491978796135158878.html
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Cropped-out climate activist Vanessa Nakate urges media to hear Africans

31 Jan 13:19 1 article

Cropped-out climate activist Vanessa Nakate urges media to hear Africans

Vanessa Nakate says she hopes storm over Davos photo will help shift narrative

31 Jan 13:19 the Guardian 1491978794770739313.html
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Susan Choi: ‘A lot of people seem to feel very seen by the book’

31 Jan 11:59 1 article

Susan Choi: ‘A lot of people seem to feel very seen by the book’

Susan Choi wrote her novel Trust Exercise before the #MeToo movement gathered pace, but this US National Book award-winner has joined a vital conversation

31 Jan 11:59 the Guardian 1491978794862148567.html
Science
Stella McCartney launches collection inspired by Jonathan Safran Foer

31 Jan 10:06 1 article

Stella McCartney launches collection inspired by Jonathan Safran Foer

Designer says author’s book We Are the Weather struck a chord with its environmental message

31 Jan 10:06 the Guardian 1491978795500122944.html
Science
End-of-life care is vital. Why is it so neglected?

31 Jan 08:00 1 article

End-of-life care is vital. Why is it so neglected?

Britain’s palliative care services depend for funding on the charity of the public – that is a national travesty, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

31 Jan 08:00 the Guardian 1491978796200835472.html
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The F-35 Is Still Full of Must-Fix Flaws

31 Jan 16:50 1 article

The F-35 Is Still Full of Must-Fix Flaws

Also, the gun doesn't fire straight

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Bernie Sanders Brings Energy Into Iowa Race, Iowa Democratic Chair Says

31 Jan 16:11 1 article

Bernie Sanders Brings Energy Into Iowa Race, Iowa Democratic Chair Says

(Bloomberg) -- The increasing likelihood that Bernie Sanders could win Monday’s first-in-the-nation caucus threatens to fundamentally redraw the path to the Democratic presidential nomination and challenge the conventional wisdom that there are only “three tickets out of Iowa.”Iowa often acts more as

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Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America

31 Jan 14:50 1 article

Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America

The transmission happened in Illinois.

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Bernie Sanders told Ninth Graders the U.S. Committed Acts in Vietnam ‘Almost as Bad as what Hitler Did’

31 Jan 14:27 1 article

Bernie Sanders told Ninth Graders the U.S. Committed Acts in Vietnam ‘Almost as Bad as what Hitler Did’

During his 1972 gubernatorial run, Senator Bernie Sanders told high-school students that the U.S. had committed acts in its war with Vietnam that were "almost as bad as what Hitler did."An article in the Rutland, Vermont, newspaper, The Rutland Herald, reported on the comments, made while Sanders

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Brexit Britain Fails at First Step: Its Farewell Party

31 Jan 13:51 1 article

Brexit Britain Fails at First Step: Its Farewell Party

LONDON—So, this is it. After 47 years of membership, Britain is finally leaving the European Union on Friday. It may have taken 1,316 days of screaming at each other since the referendum, and claimed the careers of two prime ministers, but at 11 p.m. the 17 million people who voted for Brexit three years

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13 Dallas officers disciplined for social media "misconduct"

31 Jan 12:02 1 article

13 Dallas officers disciplined for social media "misconduct"

DPD was one of eight police departments across the country reviewed by Plain View Project, a watchdog group that compiled 5,000 posts by 3,500 police officers it found concerning.

31 Jan 12:02 Yahoo 7097669638757307331.html
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Boris Johnson Won Brexit; Now He Has to Own It

31 Jan 11:01 1 article

Boris Johnson Won Brexit; Now He Has to Own It

(Bloomberg) -- Want to receive this post in your inbox every day? Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics on Twitter and Facebook for more.At 11 p.m., Britain’s bad-tempered 47-year marriage to the European Union will formally end.The man who helped engineer the divorce

31 Jan 11:01 Yahoo 7097669638444555252.html