| Australia to consider taking in Saudi teen who fled family 'abuse' Posted: 09 Jan 2019 04:27 AM PST  SYDNEY/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday it would consider taking in a 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled to Thailand saying she feared her family, which she accused of abuse, would kill her. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun arrived in Bangkok on Saturday appealing for asylum. Australia said on Tuesday it would consider resettling her if the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) deemed her a refugee.
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| Turkish President Tells U.S. It Can Make No 'Concessions' for Syrian Kurds Posted: 08 Jan 2019 05:20 AM PST  Turkish President Erdogan accused Mike Pompeo of making a 'mistake' Tuesday
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| Gavin Newsom sets a bold — and costly — agenda for California, staking the future of his party on its success Posted: 08 Jan 2019 09:17 AM PST  New California Gov. Gavin Newsom mounted the stage in Sacramento Monday to take his oath of office and deliver an inaugural address.
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| U.S. top court's Ginsburg misses oral arguments again Posted: 08 Jan 2019 08:21 AM PST  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first absence from the bench extended into a second day on Tuesday.
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| Jeff Bezos is getting divorced and of course people are making Alexa jokes Posted: 09 Jan 2019 01:08 PM PST  People can't help but make jokes about the richest couple in the world splitting up. Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced their divorce on Wednesday, after 25 years of marriage and attaining a $137 billion net worth. And while ending a marriage is undoubtedly an unhappy experience for their family, Twitter users started making Amazon-themed jokes about the couple's end. Some poked fun at Amazon's mildly terrifying targeted ads. > Mrs. Bezos, Customers Who Viewed Jeff Bezos Also Viewed... pic.twitter.com/1Ht6eYeRvf > > -- Dan Ozzi (@danozzi) January 9, 2019 SEE ALSO: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie to divorce > [blind date] > > JEFF BEZOS: I brought you flowers > > HER: Oh thanks. That's very sweet > > JEFF BEZOS: I see you've liked flowers. Perhaps you'd like these other flowers > > -- Todd 'Papi' Carlos (@TheToddWilliams) January 9, 2019 Others chose to base their digs on Amazon's often controversial ways of doing business. > Jeff Bezos is getting divorced after realizing that marriage counts as a union. > > -- River Clegg (@RiverClegg) January 9, 2019 > Motion to call Jeff Bezos divorcing his wife "Alexit." > > -- The Volatile Mermaid (@OhNoSheTwitnt) January 9, 2019 > Jeff Bezos getting a divorce because he just had to crush one more union. > > -- Joe Kassabian (@jkass99) January 9, 2019 > The real question in the Bezos divorce is who gets the Seattle City Council in the divorce? Will Jeff at least get visitation rights? > > -- Reptilian Udashen (@BenUdashen) January 9, 2019 > Jeff Bezos this morning: > > "Alexa, end my marriage" > > -- Eden Dranger (@Eden_Eats) January 9, 2019 > Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos have decided to "consciously unsubscribe" from each other's lives but are "committed to co-parenting their Alexa and Kindles." > > -- eric eidelstein (@ericeidelstein) January 9, 2019 While others just envisioned Bezos' newfound singlehood. > I've spent all morning thinking about it and the celebrity Jeff Bezos is most likely to date after the divorce is January Jones > > -- Sophia Benoit (@1followernodad) January 9, 2019 > Jeff Bezos living in one of those dingy divorced dad apartments but the whole thing is made of diamonds and unicorn bones > > -- matt tobey (@mtobey) January 9, 2019 > Looking forward to seeing the pictures from Jeff Bezos' first visit to Union Pool > > -- Good Idea Dave (@DaveCoIon) January 9, 2019 But Jeff Bezos doesn't need to worry about dating -- he's still in his Prime. ## WATCH: PepsiCo is using robots to deliver snacks to college students
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| Egypt border closed to Gazans leaving amid Palestinian feuding Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:36 AM PST  The Egyptian border crossing was closed for Palestinians seeking to leave Gaza on Tuesday, a border official said, as infighting between Palestinian factions increases. Gazans seeking to return from Egypt would still be allowed through but no one would be able to leave the Palestinian enclave, a spokesman for the Hamas-run authority in charge of the border crossing said. "For now, it is just for one day, it is not clear if it will be extended," spokesman Wael Abu Omar told AFP.
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| Rain to return mudslide threat to Southern California by the weekend Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:09 AM PST  A storm will slide into Southern California with soaking rain by the weekend, putting burn-scar areas at a renewed risk for life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
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| Florida felons rejoice after regaining their right to vote Posted: 08 Jan 2019 01:48 PM PST  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The normally humdrum bureaucracy of registering to vote brought tears to the eyes of some Floridians on Tuesday when most felons regained their right to vote under a state constitutional amendment.
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| UN asks Australia to consider Saudi teen for 'refugee resettlement' Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:13 AM PST  The UN has said an 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family is a legitimate refugee and has asked Australia to resettle her, Canberra said Wednesday, as the Twitter-led campaign to grant her asylum edged towards resolution. Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun was stopped by authorities at Bangkok's main airport as she arrived on a flight from Kuwait at the weekend after running away from her family, who she says subjected her to physical and psychological abuse. Thailand initially said it would deport her at the request of Saudi embassy officials, barring her from travelling on to Australia where Qunun said she had intended to claim asylum.
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| Woman with concealed carry license fatally shoots attempted robber: police Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:25 AM PST  Authorities in Illinois say a woman with a concealed carry license fatally
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| Donald Trump Is Losing The Shutdown Fight He Started Posted: 09 Jan 2019 10:18 AM PST  Just hours before President Donald Trump's defensive and lie-packed Oval
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| Graham: Secure the border then end the shutdown Posted: 08 Jan 2019 06:45 PM PST  Trump delivers Oval Office address on border security, Democratic leaders follow with rebuttal; reaction from Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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| 9 of the Wildest Hotel Rooms in Africa Where Animals Are Right Outside Your Door Posted: 09 Jan 2019 02:49 PM PST |
| Manafort allegedly lied about giving polling data to Russian: court filing Posted: 08 Jan 2019 05:25 PM PST ![Manafort allegedly lied about giving polling data to Russian: court filing]( "Manafort allegedly lied about giving polling data to Russian: court filing") Before sending the document to a public database for federal court filings, lawyers for Manafort had tried to black out the portion on polling data and other information about Manafort's interactions with Konstantin Kilimnik, a former business partner of Manafort's who Mueller has claimed in court filings has ties to Russian intelligence. Reuters did not independently review the filing, which was soon replaced in the public database with a properly redacted version. Manafort's lawyers did not respond to a request for comment on the matter.
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| Storm to return mudslide, flood danger in Southern California Friday, Saturday Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:09 AM PST  A storm is forecast to dip far enough south to bring soaking rain to much of the California coast, including Southern California from Friday afternoon to Saturday morning.
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| Turkey adamant on tough stance on Syrian Kurdish fighters Posted: 09 Jan 2019 08:00 AM PST  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday that Turkey will not refrain from military action to protect its borders from what he describes as threats posed by Syrian Kurdish fighters.
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| Victims of Venezuela crisis despair at prospect of second Maduro term Posted: 07 Jan 2019 05:58 PM PST  A public transport employee who doesn't earn enough to feed himself, a doctor who watches his patients die for lack of medicines, a lawmaker without a legislature, three generations of one family emigrating -- the list of victims of Venezuela's crisis is long. The opposition boycotted the vote, blaming Maduro for the political, economic and humanitarian crisis that has enveloped the oil-rich country. Jairo Colmenares scrapes by on the equivalent of seven dollars a month, which he earns as a Caracas metro worker.
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| The buoyant life and tragic death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes - her funeral is today Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:21 AM PST  The second-grader died in a shooting investigated as a possible hate crime before investigators concluded her death was a case of mistaken identity.
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| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims Trump lied about immigrants in Oval Office address Posted: 09 Jan 2019 05:08 AM PST  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., joined The Rachel Maddow Show following
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| Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:42 AM PST ![Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound]( "Boeing's 'Transonic Wings' Will Power Your Commercial Flights at Just Under the Speed of Sound") How about sitting back and flying at just under Mach 1?
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| The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Has More Power, More Battery, Not That Much More Range Posted: 08 Jan 2019 05:15 PM PST  A 62.0-kWh battery pack boosts driving range by around 40 percent, but the Leaf still falls short of rival EVs.
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| Here Is Mercedes-Benz’s Answer to Tesla's Model X Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:28 PM PST  Mercedes-Benz's EQC 400 is a direct competition to Elon Musk's Tesla SUV—but the designs of the two cars are very different
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| A growing number of Americans blame Trump for shutdown: Reuters-Ipsos poll Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:48 PM PST  The national opinion poll, which ran from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7, found that 51 percent of adults believe Trump "deserves most of the blame" for the shutdown, which entered its 18th day on Tuesday. Trump has promised to keep the government partially closed until Congress approves funding for an expanded barrier along the border. Illegal border crossings into the United States have declined dramatically in recent years, yet Trump insists a wall is still necessary to stem a "humanitarian and national security crisis" in the region.
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| Colorado`s Jared Polis Makes History as First Openly Gay Governor Posted: 08 Jan 2019 07:09 PM PST  Colorado democrat Jared Polis` inauguration Tuesday marked history as he became the first openly gay U.S. governor.
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| What We Know about Byton, a Chinese EV Startup with Sights Set on the U.S. Posted: 09 Jan 2019 09:01 AM PST |
| Thai, Saudi officials meet over case of young Saudi woman Posted: 08 Jan 2019 07:21 AM PST  BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's immigration police chief met Tuesday with officials from the Saudi Embassy in Bangkok, as Saudi Arabia tried to distance itself from accusations that it attempted to block a young woman's effort to flee from her family and seek asylum abroad.
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| Read the Full Transcript of President Trump's Oval Office Address on the Border Wall Posted: 08 Jan 2019 06:41 PM PST  President Donald Trump gave his first address from the Oval Office to pitch his border wall to the American public. Read the transcript of his speech.
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| Five things we learned from Ghosn's day in court Posted: 08 Jan 2019 01:22 AM PST  For the first time since prosecutors stormed his private jet seven weeks ago, former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn appeared in public to deliver a passionate defence, rebutting allegations that have seen him languishing in Japanese custody. Perhaps unsurprisingly given Carlos Ghosn's profile as the most-recognised foreign executive in Japan, the public interest was enormous. Journalists staked out positions from well before dawn at the court and the detention centre, hoping -- in vain as it turned out -- to catch a glimpse of the former Nissan boss.
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| Pick up a 5-piece Instant Pot accessory kit for less than $20 Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:26 AM PST  There were so many great sales this past holiday season on Instant Pots, and the most advanced and versatile Instant Pot multi-cooker is actually still on sale now at a deep 25% discount. But whether you just got a new Instant Pot or you've had one for years, there's a sale right now on Amazon that you should definitely take advantage of. The California Dons Instant Pot 5 Piece Silicone Accessories Set has a bunch of high-quality accessories that you really need to get the most out of your Instant Pot. And somehow, it's only $19.75 right now on Amazon! Here's what you need to know from the product page: * THE ONLY INSTANT POT BUNDLE THAT OFFERS 5 SILICONE ACCESSORIES ON AMAZON- SAVE MONEY BY BUNDLING! We have bundled a vegetable steamer, oven mitts, a pot holder, a steam release diverter and an egg bites mold into one cooking lover's dream kit. Created from silicone because silicone is flexible, lightweight, heat resistant and easy to clean. Dishwasher safe, no stains, no rust, no rough scrubbing. The chemical-free, odor-free, aesthetic and hygienic solution for your cooking needs. * THE VEGGIE STEAMER AND EGG BITES MOLD WILL HELP UPGRADE YOUR MEALS- Steam your veggies to lock nutrients in and retain natural vitamins and minerals with our silicone steamer that allows you to steam your favorite vegetables straight in your instant pot. Use the silicone egg bites mold to create divine sous vide eggs and use the mold as a reusable container and freezer tray with lid, for your on the go breakfast egg delights. Use the Egg Bites Mold for DYI Babyfood as well * OVEN MITTS, POT HOLDER AND STEAM RELEASE DIVIDER WILL GUARD YOU AND YOUR KITCHEN- The silicone mitts are heat resistant, waterproof, easy to clean and extremely protective. The silicone table protector is slip and skid resistant and can be used to move the hot pot around and set it on the counter, and the steam release diverter protects your kitchen cabinets and wallpaper from discoloration and damage by diverting the steam away. * THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR THE INSTANT CROCK POT FANATIC IN YOUR LIFE- Know someone who just loves to cook in a pressure cooker, instant cooker or a crockpot? This bundle can be the perfect addition to their kitchen! This kit makes the ideal gift for your cooking enthusiastic loved ones. The cooking set is stylish red and can be a great housewarming gift, birthday gift, and wedding gift. Fits 5.6 or 8qt Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker, 8.25" Diameter. * YOUR SATISFACTION AND EXPERIENCE IS OUR #1 PRIORITY FULL 30 DAY NO HASSLE RETURNS - We created this instant pot bundle entirely from food grade silicone to improve your experience and increase comfort and functionality when using an instant pot. If you're not 100% satisfied we will give you a full refund or free exchange, no questions asked. We strive to be the best in the industry and in our customer service, contact us directly, and we will be happy to assist!
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| GM won't budge on closing Oshawa, as workers protest and walk off the job Posted: 09 Jan 2019 07:00 AM PST  Says Unifor boss after meeting company leaders: 'I'm furious right now.'
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| Risk of no-deal Brexit remains: German foreign minister Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:13 AM PST  DUBLIN (Reuters) - Britain could crash out of the European Union without a deal, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday, urging British lawmakers to back an agreement that Prime Minister Theresa May sealed with the bloc last year. "Even a no-deal scenario is still an option -- despite the serious damage that this would cause on both sides," Maas said in a speech at Ireland's annual ambassadors' conference. He added that the EU would not accept a hard border separating EU-member Ireland from the British province of Northern Ireland. ...
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| 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S Cabriolets Take the Top off the 992-Generation 911 Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:01 PM PST  More aluminum bodywork, a quicker roof, extra horsepower-and it still looks the same as before.
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| Clemency decision sparks praise, political questions Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:17 PM PST  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee governor's decision to grant clemency to a woman who killed a man when she was 16 had the potential to pit political interests against widespread support for her cause. Yet the governor says the decision came down to doing the "right thing."
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| Tom Steyer has a platform for a post-impeachment America Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:32 PM PST  The progressive activist and philanthropist tells Yahoo News that he will announce Wednesday whether he will seek the presidency in 2020.
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| Saudi Arabia says vast oil reserves even bigger than thought Posted: 09 Jan 2019 07:20 AM PST  OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that its huge oil reserves, already the second largest in the world behind only Venezuela, are even bigger than previously thought. The energy ministry said proven oil reserves stood at 263.2 billion barrels at the end of last year, up from the figure of 261 billion barrels that has been used for almost three decades. The kingdom has another 2.9 billion barrels of crude in a border zone shared with neighbouring Kuwait, bringing total oil reserves to 266.1 billion barrels, the ministry said.
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| Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes Posted: 08 Jan 2019 09:06 PM PST ![Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes]( "Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes") Tomatoes are a lovely addition to a sandwich or burger, and they're used to create all kinds of sauces and condiments that have become a staple of a western diet, but they're also a bit, well, bland. A tomato on its own doesn't have much bite, but scientists who specialize in genetics could change that, and perhaps even change the way tomatoes are used in the process. In a new paper published in Trends In Plant Science, researchers suggest that by studying the DNA of the chili pepper, which is a cousin of the tomato, they could give the veggies a potent kick. By altering tomatoes to produce capsaicinoids -- the compounds that cause the burning sensation in our mouths when we eat something spicy -- the scientists believe they could make mass production of capsaicin for various commercial uses. "Engineering the capsaicinoid genetic pathway to the tomato would make it easier and cheaper to produce this compound, which has very interesting applications," Agustin Zsogon, senior author of the study, said in a statement. "We have the tools powerful enough to engineer the genome of any species; the challenge is to know which gene to engineer and where." Capsaicin has a number of uses that go beyond adding spice to your dinner. The compound has shown promise in pharmaceutical trials as a treatment for nerve damage and associated pain, and it's also used in the production of pepper spray and as a pest deterrent. A tomato plant that produces capsaicin could make it easier and cheaper to produce large quantities of the compound more rapidly. However, the process of genetically tweaking a tomato species to generate the compound naturally is challenging, and determining which genes are directly responsible for its production will take time. That said, researchers are indeed working towards that goal, and it might not be too long before we see a tomato that bites back.
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| TSA union: Officers quitting over shutdown, posing threat to passenger safety Posted: 09 Jan 2019 06:17 AM PST  A TSA union official warned that the situation poses a "massive security risk for American travelers."
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| U.S. Supreme Court rejects mystery firm possibly linked to Russia probe Posted: 08 Jan 2019 03:49 PM PST  The court in a brief order turned away a request filed by the company, which is facing a daily fine of $50,000 imposed by a U.S. federal judge in Washington for refusing to comply with a subpoena issued in an investigation. As Mueller's probe already has implicated foreign entities, the subpoena could be linked to the investigation. Russia has denied meddling in the election.
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| We promise you’ve never had mac n’ cheese like this before Posted: 08 Jan 2019 02:00 AM PST  Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your
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| Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval joins MGM Resorts Posted: 08 Jan 2019 12:58 PM PST  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is joining casino giant MGM Resorts International to help push the company's global expansion efforts, particularly in Japan, and work on state-level public policy related to sports betting.
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| 5 New Technologies You’ll See in Your Car Over the Next 5 Years Posted: 09 Jan 2019 01:23 PM PST |
| 'I Said Bye-Bye.' President Trump Walked Out of a Meeting With Top Democrats Posted: 09 Jan 2019 01:03 PM PST  He called it "a waste of time"
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| UK's Brexit vote planned for January 15, no plans to delay EU exit Posted: 08 Jan 2019 10:20 AM PST  Britain plans to hold a vote in parliament on the government's deal to leave the European Union on Jan. 15, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Tuesday after a meeting of senior ministers. May again told her cabinet it was not government policy to delay Brexit by extending the so-called Article 50 notice, the spokesman said, adding the idea may have been discussed by EU officials but not by British officials.
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| 47-year-old man arrested in deadly Torrance bowling alley shooting Posted: 07 Jan 2019 11:42 PM PST  A man who had previously served 17 years in prison was arrested on suspicion of opening fire inside a Torrance bowling alley that claimed three lives and injured four others.
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