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Fox News Breaking News Alert Illegal immigrant accused of killing California cop arrested, Fox News confirms 12/28/18 10:31 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump in Iraq for surprise visit with troops 12/26/18 11:23 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Guatemalan boy dies in US custody, officials say 12/25/18 10:54 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert North Korea must pay $501 million to Otto Warmbier's parents, judge rules 12/24/18 11:07 AM

Bahrain's high court upheld a five-year jail sentence against activist Nabeel Rajab on Monday for criticizing Saudi Arabia’s air strikes in Yemen and accusing Bahrain’s prison authorities of torture, his lawyer said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LGIVsj

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday he did not see any danger to the government in the coming months as it turns its efforts to new reforms after closing the budget for next year. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2SsesRl

Rescue services in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk scrambled to find survivors after a suspected gas blast in the early hours of Monday caused the partial collapse of a high rise apartment building, killing at least two people, news agencies reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LHqd3U

The main opposition camps in Congo's presidential election on Sunday complained of widespread irregularities after a chaotic vote disrupted by long queues, broken voting machines and torrential rain. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LH8JVk

Residents of an Ebola hotspot in eastern Congo staged a mock presidential election on Sunday to show the authorities a decision to postpone the vote there due to health fears was unfounded. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GZSpR1

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance won Bangladesh's election with a thumping majority, the country's Election Commission said on Monday, giving her a third straight term following a vote that the opposition rejected as rigged. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EXeduH

China will kick off a year of sensitive anniversaries with a major speech on Wednesday by President Xi Jinping on Taiwan, China's most sensitive issue. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EXIysU

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a "conciliatory message" to U.S. President Donald Trump amid stalled nuclear negotiations, South Korea's Chosun Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2RrPlAM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro told him that it was a matter of "when, not if" he moves his country's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Q7V7mF

A senior Republican U.S. senator said he emerged from a White House meeting with President Donald Trump on Sunday reassured that Trump is committed to defeating Islamic State even as he plans to withdraw American troops from Syria. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EUsrLX

The number of British citizens applying for Irish passports rose by 22 percent in 2018, Ireland's foreign office said on Monday, more than doubling the total of annual applications since Britain voted to leave the European Union. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LETHPW

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Sports Talker Colin Cowherd Buys Another Luxury Home in Manhattan Beach" Published on December 26, 2018 at 08:00PM by Lisa Johnson Mandell, provided by In addition to offering no end of opinions, Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd is becoming known as a wheeler-dealer in Manhattan Beach luxury real estate.

Minerva’s astrological predictions for 2019" Published on December 30, 2018 at 11:01AM by Minerva Minerva looks ahead to 2019:  As 2018 hobbles into retirement, Baby 2019 enthusiastically waves his rattle. Expect the earth to move (literally) as Uranus settles into Taurus for a seven-year stay. Since Uranus is all about change and earthy Taurus is highly focused on security issues, the possibilities of an economic upheaval loom large. Uranus in Taurus also suggests fierce weather changes.

In-N-Out sets date for expansion to new state" Published on December 30, 2018 at 12:12AM by Susana Guerrero Coloradans are getting closer at sinking their teeth into an In-N-Out burger. The Gazette reports that the beloved California chain will open their first Colorado outpost in Colorado Springs by late 2020. Additionally, a patty production plant will be constructed and ready to operate that same year.

49ers offensive lineman may have torn ACL" Published on December 31, 2018 at 11:34AM by By Eric Branch LOS ANGELES -- The 49ers’ iron man had his season end prematurely. Left guard Laken Tomlinson, the team’s only player to log every offensive snap in the first 15 games, was carted off in the second quarter of a 48-32 loss to the Rams with a possible torn ACL in his right knee. Tomlinson was making his 31st straight start. “He’s been a very good player,” Shanahan said. “Hoping for good news on him. If not, I know he’ll do his rehab and be ready at some time next year. He’s a huge part of what we do.” If Tomlinson has a torn ACL, he presumably wouldn’t be ready for the start of the 2109 regular season. On Sunday, he was replaced by Joshua Garnett, a 2016 first-round pick who has been plagued by injuries throughout his career.

Graham says Trump slowing down withdrawal from Syria" Published on December 31, 2018 at 10:09AM by By ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown to the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Syria, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday. "I think we're in a pause situation," the South Carolina Republican said outside the White House after lunch with the president. Trump announced earlier this month that he was ordering the withdrawal of all the roughly 2,000 troops from war-torn Syria, with aides expecting it to take place swiftly. The president had declared victory over the Islamic State group in Syria, though pockets of fighting remain. Graham had been an outspoken critic of Trump's decision, which had drawn bipartisan criticism.

Stanford prof among those terrorized in a year of online hate" Published on December 29, 2018 at 12:40AM by Washington Post Staff, The Washington Post It cost a school-shooting victim the safety of home. It cost an athlete the joy of a victory. It cost the family of a gay teen a battle with their community. In 2018, online hate spiraled into an unavoidable force in American life. A staggering wave of threats, bigotry and rage came out of the dark and onto the apps and websites we use every day. It transformed the Internet's great power to connect into a weapon. The Washington Post spoke with people across the country who endured these cruel, often anonymous attacks. The angry messages and mean-spirited memes were seemingly everywhere, but these seven stories are about the part most observers never see: the human experience at the other end.

Ocasio-Cortez fires back after Sen. calls her 'shiny new object'" Published on December 31, 2018 at 01:40AM by Deanna Paul, The Washington Post Since winning the Democratic primary in June, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has captured the attention of both conservatives and liberals as the new face of the left. Drawing criticism and commentary for her politics, her policies, her clothing and her upbringing, the 29-year-old congresswoman-elect never fails to fire back. Her most recent target: Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., the two-term senator who will be replaced in the upcoming session of Congress by Missouri's attorney general, Josh Hawley, R. During a wide-ranging exit interview on Saturday, CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju asked McCaskill to clarify who constituted a "crazy Democrat.

Secrets to save time and money shopping at Costco" Published on December 27, 2018 at 09:55PM by Jessica Tyler, provided by Shoppers love Costco for its low prices, bulk products, and, of course, the free samples.  Costco memberships come with many perks. But the store can be time-consuming to shop at, and it's hard to know when you're getting the best deals. Here are ways to save time and money while shopping at Costco.  Shoppers love Costco for its low prices, bulk products, and, of course, the free samples.  The membership-based warehouse store can be an overwhelming maze of discounts and deals. The retailer charges $60 annually for a basic membership and $120 for an executive membership.   Costco memberships come with many perks, including cheap gas, vacation deals, and discounts on prescription medication.

Former commander calls Trump dishonest and 'immoral'" Published on December 31, 2018 at 02:13AM by Felicia Sonmez, The Washington Post Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, sharply criticized President Donald Trump on Sunday, calling him immoral and untruthful and taking aim at his foreign policy decisions. In an interview on ABC News's "This Week," McChrystal told host Martha Raddatz of Trump, "I don't think he tells the truth." The general also responded affirmatively when asked whether he believes Trump is "immoral." McChrystal said that contrary to Trump's claim, the Islamic State militant group, also known as ISIS, has not yet been defeated. "I don't believe ISIS is defeated. I think ISIS is as much an idea as it is a number of ISIS fighters.

Fugitives crash stolen car into SF hydrant, traffic jam ensues" Published on December 31, 2018 at 08:06AM by By Karen de Sá Two fugitives were arrested in San Francisco on Sunday after one recklessly drove a stolen Toyota Corolla through the Tenderloin district and plowed into a pedestrian, a fire hydrant and a crosswalk pole, police said. The crash at approximately 3:30 p.m. sent a man in his late 40s to a hospital with minor injuries, police said, and tied up traffic for hours in the area surrounding Turk and Jones streets as water from the hydrant shot into the air and the traffic light went out. Police Sgt. A.J. Holder said video footage from an apartment building at 201 Turk Street showed the suspects, who fled the scene of the crash on foot.

70 mph wind gusts forecast for Bay Area" Published on December 30, 2018 at 10:30PM by Annie Vainshtein, SFGATE If ringing in the New Year finds you in the hills of the North Bay or the East Bay, you might want to hold your balloons tight.

Suspect arrested in brutal SF attack caught on video" Published on December 31, 2018 at 04:33AM by By Megan Cassidy The manhunt for a suspect wanted in a brazen beating near Union Square ended Sunday with his arrest just blocks away from where the crime occurred, according to San Francisco police. Police identified 25-year-old Oakland resident Melton Earl Kelly as the suspect captured on video punching and stomping on a victim Friday near a crowded intersection at Cyril Magnin and Eddy streets. Police arrested Kelly at 7:19 a.m. Sunday on the 300 block of Ellis Street. Later Sunday, Kelly was to be booked into the San Francisco County Jail on 11 felony charges, including attempted murder, robbery and mayhem, police said in a statement.

Northern California Women's March canceled for being 'overwhelmingly white'" Published on December 31, 2018 at 12:47AM by Annie Vainshtein, SFGATE There will be no Women's March rally in Eureka this January.

Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EWL0jw

China's latest statement suggests trade negotiations between the two countries are progressing. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VlOjWb

Italy's parliament approves a budget for 2019, amid complaints it was revised to placate the EU. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Q9L0Ob

French, Danish and UK firms will provide capacity for 4,000 more lorries a week to cross the Channel. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RkXZRD

The music retailer will accept gift cards so long as stores keep trading, says KPMG. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CDK5SH

The Premier League says its prospective new chief executive, Susanna Dinnage, has told the organisation she will not be taking up the position. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2AmuO7f

Kylie Jenner, imploding retail sales and an endless summer - the most-read business stories of 2018. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RmkN3A

The way trainers are made and sold is allowing newcomers to break into the market. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BPh2ty

Which government schemes do people use most when trying to get on the housing ladder? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2EWcW67

The UK High Street has seen chains collapse and tough trading conditions in 2018. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Akbibx

The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2rZQlOA

Ladybird books, periodicals, textbooks and signed copies are making more money than ever for used-book sellers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RjgPsj

The Wikipedia article of the day for December 31, 2018 is John Doubleday (restorer) . John Doubleday (about 1798 – 1856) was a British craftsperson, restorer, and dealer in antiquities. He was employed by the British Museum for the last 20 years of his life as a specialist restorer, perhaps the first person in that role. In 1845 the Portland Vase, a Roman cameo glass piece, was smashed into hundreds of pieces, and Doubleday was selected for the restoration. Guided by a watercolour of the fragments by Thomas H. Shepherd, he glued the vase whole again within a few months, omitting only 37 small splinters. This restoration would remain for more than 100 years, until the adhesive grew increasingly discoloured. In other work for the museum, he cleaned bronzes from Nimrud, and he at least twice testified in criminal trials. By the time of his death he had amassed one of the largest collections of casts of seals in the world. In 2006 William Andrew Oddy of the British Museum ranked him "

The Wikipedia article of the day for December 30, 2018 is First Tennessee Park . First Tennessee Park is a baseball park in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States. It opened in 2015 as the home of the Triple-A Nashville Sounds of the Pacific Coast League. It was built on the site of the former Sulphur Dell, a minor league ballpark in use from 1870 to 1963. The design of the park incorporates imagery inspired by country music, Sulphur Dell, and the city's former baseball players and teams. Its most distinctive feature is its guitar-shaped scoreboard. During construction of the park, artifacts dating to around 1150 were uncovered; these are now on permanent display in the Tennessee State Museum's Mississippian Period exhibit. Archaeologists believe them to be the remnants of a workshop in a Native American settlement where mineral water from underground springs was boiled to collect salt. The park is on a flood plain of the Cumberland River that flooded in 2010.

Government shutdown: You can compromise on numbers, not principles, Republican lawmaker says Trump is holding out for billions in federal funds for a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

Government shutdown: You can compromise on numbers, but not principles, Republican lawmaker says President Trump was firing Twitter barbs at Democrats this weekend as talks to end a weeklong partial government shutdown remained at a stalemate.