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President Trump Says He Will Review Former Green Beret's Murder Case
TIME - By Associated Press
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Sunday’s that he will be “reviewing” the case of a former U.S. Army commando being charged with murder, …
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Giuliani on whether Trump will sit down with Mueller: 'Good luck -- over my dead body'
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Video Rudy Giuliani on Michael Cohen's prison term, Flynn memos Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani told "Fox News Sunday" that President Trump will sit down one-on-one with Special Counsel Robert Mueller "over
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‘Over my dead body’: Giuliani dismisses prospect of Trump interview with Mueller
The Washington Post
Rudolph W. Giuliani, President Trump’s attorney, on Sunday rejected the prospect of Trump sitting down for an interview with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. “Over my dead body,” Giuliani said on
Donald Trump
Schumer: Republicans should 'have the guts' to tell Trump his 'temper tantrum' will lead to shutdown
thehill.com - Brett Samuels
Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerRetired Gen. McChrystal: Sending troops to build wall could be seen as ‘misuse of …
Israel
Netanyahu’s Son Says He’d ‘Prefer’ if ‘All the Muslims Leave the Land of Israel’
haaretz.com - JTA
Yair Netanyahu said there would not be peace in the land of Israel until either all the Jews or all the Muslims leave — and he would prefer the …
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North Carolina inmate’s escape plot thwarted after plans mailed to wrong person, cops say
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A North Carolina inmate’s elaborate plan to blow up a jail for his grand escape was thwarted after he mailed details of the plot to the wrong person, cops said. Sean Damion Castorina, 43, had planned escape
World News
8 Disease Outbreaks From 2018 That You Should Know About
buzzfeednews.com - Caroline Kee
Ebola, measles, and monkeypox are just a few of the infectious diseases that caused severe outbreaks in 2018. Here's what you need to know. Measles is …
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Environment
UN climate accord 'inadequate' and lacks urgency, experts warn
The Guardian - Fiona Harvey in Katowice
The world has been put on notice that its best efforts so far will fail to halt the devastation of climate change, as countries came to a partial agreement at UN talks that failed to match up to the challenges
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First Woman President of Georgia Sworn in Amid Protests
TIME - By Associated Press
(VELISTSIKHE, Georgia) — The first woman president of Georgia has been sworn into office amid continued protests from opposition figures who allege …
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North Korea
Hard-Line U.S. Tactics Will ‘Block’ Path to Denuclearization, North Korea Warns
The New York Times - By CHOE SANG-HUN
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea warned on Sunday that if the United States continued to escalate its sanctions and human rights campaign against the North, that approach could permanently shatter any
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Teargas, dozens of arrests at Brussels anti-migration demo
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Around 5,500 people rallied through the Belgian capital's European quarter against the UN's new migration pact. Prime Minister Charles Michel's …
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Yemen
Fighting around Yemen's Hodeida leaves 12 dead, 25 wounded
Associated Press - By AHMED AL-HAJ, Associated Press
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Fighting has erupted between Shiite rebels and forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognized government near the strategic Red Sea port of Hodeida, leaving at least 12 people and
Flu Vaccine
Flu vaccinations rise sharply in both children and adults
pbs.org - Helen Branswell, STAT
Last winter’s dreadful flu season may have had a silver lining: Flu vaccine uptake rose sharply this fall in both children and adults, according to …
Politics
GOP senator: Nothing wrong with Republicans challenging Trump in 2020
thehill.com - Alicia Cohn
Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsOvernight Defense: Senate bucks Trump with Yemen war vote, resolution calling crown prince 'responsible' for …
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Hungary sees another day of anti-government protests
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next Image 1 of 2 prev Image 2 of 2 Several thousand protesters marched through Budapest for a fourth day to oppose laws promoted by the Hungarian government that critics say will restrict workers' rights
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Kids at a Vatican charity give Pope Francis a birthday cake
Associated Press
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Children who frequent a Vatican pediatric dispensary have given Pope Francis a birthday cake, a day before he turns 82. Francis joked with them Sunday, saying he hoped "such a big doesn't
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Here's What A Julián Castro Presidential Run Could Look Like
buzzfeednews.com - Ryan C. Brooks
“I’m confident that if a Texas Democrat is on the ballot in 2020 that Texas will go Democratic," Castro, who is exploring a presidential run, told …
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Change in student loan accounting could add £10bn to national debt
The Guardian - Richard Adams Education editor
The government faces an extra £10bn being added to its borrowing as the result of a radical shake-up in the accounting for student loans, with experts warning of increased uncertainty over the outlook
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Tens of thousands rally in Gaza to mark Hamas anniversary
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians have gathered in Gaza City for a rally marking the 31st anniversary of the militant Hamas group's establishment. Hamas fighters in military
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Here’s How The Chief Palestinian Negotiator Described His Last Meeting With Jared Kushner
buzzfeednews.com - Tom Gara
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first: it’s possible that Jared Kushner may not successfully broker a Middle East peace deal. DOHA, Qatar— …
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Israel signals displeasure at Australia's 'mistaken' West Jerusalem move
Reuters - By Dan Williams
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel signalled displeasure on Sunday with Australia's recognition of West Jerusalem as its capital, with a confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying it was a mistake
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Durbin to lawmakers: ‘Park yourselves on the sidelines’ until Mueller probe ends
POLITICO - By QUINT FORGEY
The Senate’s second-most-powerful Democrat urged his colleagues Sunday to “park yourselves on the sidelines” until special counsel Robert Mueller and his team of prosecutors finish their work. “I think
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Egypt
4,400-year-old tomb discovered in Egypt
CNN
(CNN) — A more than 4,000-year-old private tomb containing "exceptionally well-preserved" drawings has been discovered south of Cairo, according to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities. Antiquities Minister
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Poll: 62 percent say Trump isn't telling the truth in Russia probe
NBC News - By Mark Murray
More Americans want Democrats — not Trump — in charge of setting policy, a new national NBC News/WSJ poll finds. WASHINGTON — Six in 10 Americans say President Donald Trump has been untruthful about the
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Emergency Medicine
Japan explosion: Dozens injured in Sapporo restaurant blast
BBC News - BBC World
A huge explosion and fire has hit a restaurant in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo. Japanese police say 42 people were injured in the explosion, with one of them in a serious condition. The cause
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Tony Blair
Blair claims May’s deal not in national interest amid public Brexit spat
The Guardian - Heather Stewart
Tony Blair has hit back at Theresa May after she accused him of insulting the office of prime minister by advocating a second Brexit referendum to Britain’s negotiating partners. In a strongly worded May
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Activist Democrats question if Beto O'Rourke is one of them
Axios - Alexi McCammond
Beto O'Rourke ran a decidedly progressive Senate campaign in 2018, especially for a Democrat running in deep-red Texas. But now activists on the left …
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Escaped child killer missing for more than 40 years may be ‘hiding in plain sight,’ feds say
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A convicted child murderer who has eluded authorities for more than four decades may be living under an alias in one of two states and “hiding in plain sight,” according to federal officials. The U.S.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Swears in New Immigrants, Wows Them With Her Story
haaretz.com - JTA
The ceremony was cozy formal: Yes there was a color guard and a military band, but the Supreme Court justice brought along her personal trainer, and …
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib to be sworn in to US Congress in Palestinian gown
timesofisrael.com - By Stuart Winer and JTA
Rashida Tlaib, the newly elected Democratic congresswoman from Michigan, plans to wear a traditional Palestinian robe for her swearing-in ceremony …