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Lebanon's Hezbollah rejects Britain's move to ban it

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 04:44 AM PST

Lebanon's Hezbollah rejects Britain's move to ban itBEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's Hezbollah group on Friday strongly rejected the British government's move to ban it as a terrorist organization, calling it an "insult" to the Lebanese people and evidence of subservience to the United States.


Manafort seeks sentence well below guidelines in Virginia case

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 03:24 PM PST

Manafort seeks sentence well below guidelines in Virginia caseLawyers for Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, asked a federal judge in Virginia on Friday to hand down a sentence that is significantly below sentencing guidelines, according to a court filing. Manafort, 69, who was convicted in August of eight charges of bank and tax fraud as part of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, is due to be sentenced on March 7. Under federal guidelines, Manafort is eligible for a sentence ranging from 19-1/2 to 24 years.


EU ready to give UK more guarantees on Brexit: Barnier

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 06:57 AM PST

EU ready to give UK more guarantees on Brexit: BarnierThe European Union is prepared to give Britain further Brexit guarantees to help a divorce deal through the British parliament, the bloc's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said in an interview published Saturday. "We can find guarantees to confirm, clarify, guarantee the goodwill and good faith of the Europeans with commitments which would have real legal force," Barnier said in comments published in several European newspapers including Die Welt in Germany and Les Echos in France. Barnier also suggested European leaders would be amenable to a short "technical" delay in Britain's departure from the EU, scheduled for March 29, to give the British parliament time to formally ratify a final divorce deal.


Pakistan returns Indian pilot downed over Kashmir

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:04 AM PST

Pakistan returns Indian pilot downed over KashmirA pilot shot down in a dogfight with Pakistani aircraft returned to India on Friday, after being freed in what Islamabad called a "peace gesture" following the biggest standoff between the two countries in years. But fresh violence raged in Kashmir, with seven people killed in the Indian-administered part of the tinder-box territory, suggesting that the crisis may not be over yet. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down on Wednesday over Kashmir - divided between the nuclear-armed rivals since 1947 - crossed into India at the famed Wagah crossing point, sporting a black eye from his ordeal. Thousands of Indians, waving flags, singing and dancing with patriotic fervour, had gathered at the crossing point on Friday afternoon but the crowd dwindled after his release was delayed inexplicably by hours. In New Delhi the announcement of the experienced pilot's release was seen as a diplomatic victory, but India warned that its military remained on "heightened" alert. On Thursday and Friday both countries continued to fire barrages across the Line of Control (LoC), the de-facto border dividing Kashmir, leaving at least one person dead. Gun battles on the Indian side left two militants and four members of the Indian security services dead, while a civilian was killed in later protests, police told AFP. "Influence of terrorists and terrorism has been curtailed and it is going to be curtailed even more. This is a New India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi, facing a tough election due by May, said Friday. "This is an India that will return the damage done by terrorists with interest," he said. India's junior foreign minister and former army chief, Vijay Kumar Singh, tweeted that the "welcome" release of the pilot was "the first of many steps that Pakistan must take to reinforce their commitment to peace". Pulwama suicide attack - Map Kashmir has been divided between India and Pakistan since the end of British colonial rule. Both claim it in full and have fought two wars over the Himalayan territory. India has half a million troops in the part it administers, with militants - backed by Islamabad, according to New Delhi - fighting for independence or a merger with Pakistan. Tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians, have died since a revolt that broke out in 1989. Last year was the deadliest in a decade with almost 600 killed, monitors say. Matters escalated alarmingly after a massive suicide bombing killed 40 Indian troops on February 14, with the attack claimed by a Pakistan-based militant group. Twelve days later Indian warplanes launched a strike inside undisputed Pakistani territory, claiming to have hit a militant camp. An infuriated Islamabad denied casualties or damage, but a day later launched its own incursion across the LoC. That sparked the dogfight which ended in both countries claiming they had shot down each other's warplanes, and Abhinandan's capture. Prime Minister Imran Khan unexpectedly announced Thursday that he would be released in the first sign of a potential thaw. Khan alluded to the catastrophic consequences of nuclear war and called for talks - even as he warned India should not take the announcement as a sign of weakness. Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan has become a national hero in India, with his parents receiving a standing ovation as they boarded a flight to welcome their son. Pakistani foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi meanwhile said he was boycotting a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Abu Dhabi, as India had been invited. The tensions prompted Pakistan to close down its airspace, disrupting major routes between Europe and South Asia and grounding thousands of travellers worldwide. Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said Friday that flights could land and depart from its main airports from 1300 GMT, and that others would be opened "gradually". The parents of handlebar-moustached Abhinandan were given a standing ovation by fellow passengers as they boarded a flight to Amritsar near Wagah to welcome their son. He has become a national hero after purported footage that went viral showed him being beaten by locals after being shot down before Pakistani soldiers intervened, with social media abuzz with GivebackAbhinandan and Abhinandanmyhero hashtags. His subsequent polite refusal to proffer more details than necessary - "I am sorry major, I am not supposed to tell you this" - won him particular sympathy in India. His father, a retired air force officer, told the Times of India newspaper, "Just look at the way he talked so bravely... a true soldier... we are proud of him."


People are throwing cheese on their children now, and it's kinda great

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:01 AM PST

People are throwing cheese on their children now, and it's kinda greatThrowing cheese on your dog was good, but throwing cheese on a small child might be ... better?Yes, improving upon the dog cheese challenge -- the only good internet challenge I've ever seen -- seems impossible. But people have been throwing cheese on their toddlers and there's a Twitter thread and it's all so delightful. Have you ever seen a crying kid stop crying once there is cheese stuck to their face? It's a testament to the power of dairy products and also the power of surprise.SEE ALSO: 10 weird food combinations people swear byPlease enjoy this perfect series of videos, and may the small child in your life have some cheese on their face soon. Unless the small child in your life wouldn't like that. Then don't do it. These kids, however, seem to really enjoy it. > Thankfully he likes cheese pic.twitter.com/5cE4SrgaR3> > -- shelbyjane (@shelbslord) February 28, 2019> pic.twitter.com/5mcn2oe9Zv> > -- Ruth Ortiz (@Ruthortiz_) February 28, 2019> Ham. pic.twitter.com/Nwb9NwPVUZ> > -- Eddie Bowley (@Eddache_) March 1, 2019> :( pic.twitter.com/PJ09LH9raU> > -- ørlandø (@Orlandonava1204) February 28, 2019> Cheesed my cousin. pic.twitter.com/79Yv1p0bMS> > -- Beef Gyro (@TEJAX001) February 28, 2019 WATCH: YouTube bans dangerous pranks


2 arrests, officer on desk duty after wild NYC highway chase

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:29 PM PST

2 arrests, officer on desk duty after wild NYC highway chaseNEW YORK (AP) — A police officer has been placed on desk duty after shooting at a car during a wild four-mile chase onto a Manhattan highway.


Easter Islanders seek outside help for iconic statues 'leprosy'

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 10:45 AM PST

Easter Islanders seek outside help for iconic statues 'leprosy'The giant heads, carved centuries ago by the island's inhabitants, represent the living ancestors of Easter Island's Polynesian people - the Rapa Nui - and have brought it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Dozens of giant "Moai" statues dominate the hillsides surrounding the island's Rano Raraku wetland, but they are facing the threat of what locals describe as a kind of leprosy, white spots that are appearing on their iconic facades. The statues must also contend with coastal erosion, rising sea levels, high winds and damage from freely roaming livestock.


Venezuela: Washington not seeking to intervene 'militarily', claims official who oversaw US intervention in Nicaragua

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 04:51 AM PST

Venezuela: Washington not seeking to intervene 'militarily', claims official who oversaw US intervention in NicaraguaThe official who oversaw the US's efforts to overthrow the government of Nicaragua, has claimed Washington is not seeking to intervene "militarily" to oust Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Elliott Abrams, a conservative hawk who three decades ago was convicted of lying to Congress over the Iran-Contra affair, claimed the US would take "appropriate action" against Mr Maduro and in support of opposition leader, Juan Guaido, who in January declared himself the country's "legitimate" president. Speaking to reporters at the state department as the US treasury announced new sanctions targeting Venezuelan officials linked to Mr Maduro, Mr Elliott said Washington was speaking to other countries about how to put more pressure on the Latin American nation's government, Reuters said.


Schlumberger Unloaded Its PDVSA IOUs Just Before U.S. Sanctions

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 12:38 PM PST

Schlumberger Unloaded Its PDVSA IOUs Just Before U.S. SanctionsIn January, the U.S. tightened sanctions on Venezuela and PDVSA that severely limited transactions in their debt. Joao Felix, a spokesman at Schlumberger, declined to comment on the deal beyond what was in the annual filing.


2020 Vision: Beto and Biden on the verge; Inslee takes the plunge

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:07 AM PST

2020 Vision: Beto and Biden on the verge; Inslee takes the plungeAn already crowded Democratic field is about to get a bit bigger.


Robert Kraft, charged with soliciting prostitution, has given away a fortune – including to groups fighting sex trafficking

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:04 AM PST

Robert Kraft, charged with soliciting prostitution, has given away a fortune – including to groups fighting sex traffickingHe gave money to a nonprofit that helps survivors of sex trafficking. He funded a professor who studies the history of forced sex labor.


Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly threatens to primary Democrats who vote with Republicans

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 02:21 PM PST

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reportedly threatens to primary Democrats who vote with RepublicansExtreme Democrats divide party as progressives reportedly put moderates on notice; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'


EU ready to give Britain more guarantees 'backstop' is temporary: Barnier

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 02:07 PM PST

EU ready to give Britain more guarantees 'backstop' is temporary:  BarnierThe European Union is ready to give Britain more guarantees that the Irish "backstop" is only intended to be temporary, the bloc's chief Brexit negotiator said on Friday. "We know that there are misgivings in Britain that the backstop could keep Britain forever connected to the EU," Michel Barnier said in an interview with Germany's Die Welt newspaper to be published on Saturday.


Las Vegas Sands said in 'good hands' as CEO battles cancer

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 04:55 PM PST

Las Vegas Sands said in 'good hands' as CEO battles cancerLAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino magnate and major GOP donor Sheldon Adelson is battling cancer, but industry analysts and his Las Vegas Sands Corp. on Friday said the gambling empire he founded and helms has the personnel to guide it through the health crisis.


Eleven-year-old girl charged with child abuse over death of baby left in her care

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 12:34 PM PST

Eleven-year-old girl charged with child abuse over death of baby left in her careAn 11-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree child abuse of a one-year-old boy who died after suffering serious injuries in her care. The girl, who is not related to the victim, was left babysitting Paxton Davis at her home in Maryland near Washington DC while her mother went out on an errand. Major Brian Reilly, commander of the criminal investigation division, told a press conference the motive remains under investigation.


Facing Jail in Caracas, Guaido Travels Across South America

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 06:59 AM PST

Facing Jail in Caracas, Guaido Travels Across South AmericaPeru's President Martin Viscarra has also invited Guaido to Lima, according to the deputy foreign minister. The opposition leader insists he'll be home soon, but his lengthening regional tour raises questions about just how and when he intends to get back to Caracas. Guaido, head of the opposition-dominated National Assembly, risks not only being blocked from re-entering Venezuela, but being tossed into jail after violating a foreign-travel ban.


After summit diplomacy collapse, what's Donald Trump's North Korea Plan B?

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 04:12 AM PST

After summit diplomacy collapse, what's Donald Trump's North Korea Plan B?In the aftermath of the scrapped Hanoi summit, it's time to formulate a new plan for dealing with the strategic challenge posed by the Kim regime.


Want to know which cars are the hot sellers? It's getting trickier now

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 09:03 AM PST

Want to know which cars are the hot sellers? It's getting trickier nowThe auto industry reported February new car sales, but GM and Ford did not release results. They report quarterly, and analysts have mixed reactions.


Democrats slam Former Vice President Joe Biden for calling Mike Pence a ‘decent guy’

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 02:06 PM PST

Democrats slam Former Vice President Joe Biden for calling Mike Pence a 'decent guy'Dion Baia, Kat Timpf, Michael Parrish Dudell and Emily Compagno weigh in on the backlash Biden is facing from Democrats over complementing Vice President Mike Pence.


U.S.-backed Syrian force attacks final IS enclave

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 10:42 AM PST

U.S.-backed Syrian force attacks final IS enclaveIslamic State (IS) followers and fighters fell back to Baghouz as the group was gradually pushed out of its territory, including its twin capitals of Mosul and Raqqa, in 2017. The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) removed the last batch of non-combatants and then moved in at 6 p.m. (1600 GMT), said Mustafa Bali, head of the SDF media office. "Nothing remains in Baghouz except for terrorists.


March roars in like a lion: Millions to endure coast-to-coast snow, then 'punishing' blast of record cold

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 09:21 AM PST

March roars in like a lion: Millions to endure coast-to-coast snow, then 'punishing' blast of record coldMarch is definitely coming in like a lion over the next few days. A winter storm will spread snow along a 2,500-mile path from California to Maine.


Make all your dumb devices smart with $7.99 Alexa smart plugs on Amazon

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 05:46 AM PST

Make all your dumb devices smart with $7.99 Alexa smart plugs on AmazonIf you're in search of Alexa and Google Assistant enabled smart plugs and you were thinking of spending $20 or $30 on models from a big-name brand, we've got a sale that you'll definitely want to check out before you pull the trigger. For around the same price you can get not one but four Teckin Mini Smart Outlets. A 4-pack is on sale right now on Amazon for just $31.99, which means you're paying just $7.99 per smart plug. That's an unbeatable deal and it might not last much longer.Here are the highlights from the product page: * 【Remote Control】 Control your electrical items via your phone whenever and wherever you are after downloading the FREE APP Smart Life as long as there is a network. Ideal for someone who can not move around very well and needs easy access to turn on/off a device. * 【Voice Control】Compatible with Amazon alexa, Google home assistant and IFTTT, control your home appliances with the smart plug by simply giving voice commands to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. No Hub Required, the smart plug SP10 works with any Wi-Fi router without the need for a separate hub or paid subscription service. * 【Schedule & Timer】 Get ready to have a smart home and create customized schedule to automatically turn on and off any home Electronics or appliances such as lamps, Christmas Lighting, coffee maker, etc * 【Set up easily】Simply plug TECKIN mini outlet into an electrical outlet, connect a device to the Smart Plug, and wirelessly control your device using a tablet or phone. A secured 2.4GHz WiFi network is required. * 【Quality Guaranteed】 The Mini Smart Plug features a sleek new design that is FCC approved product. If you encounter any problem or need support, please feel free to contact us through following E-mail support.us@teckinhome.com or Amazon directly. We offer two years of warranty and replacement services and lifetime technical support services if the plug is defective.


US, S. Korea to 'discontinue' major military exercise: US official

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:48 PM PST

US, S. Korea to 'discontinue' major military exercise: US officialThe US military and South Korea are planning to "discontinue" annual large-scale military exercises as President Donald Trump pursues efforts to improve ties with North Korea, a US official told AFP Friday. The comment from the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, came shortly after the conclusion of Trump's second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, which ended without a formal agreement but with both sides suggesting they will keep talking. In South Korea, a government official suggested the drills would be downgraded rather than scrapped entirely.


Kroger expands ban on Visa credit cards to Smith's Food & Drug stores in 7 states

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:44 AM PST

Kroger expands ban on Visa credit cards to Smith's Food & Drug stores in 7 statesKroger, which last year banned Visa cards in its Food Co. stores, is expanding its ban to Smith's Food & Drug Stores in seven states.


The Next India-Pakistan Crisis Will Be Worse

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 04:48 AM PST

The Next India-Pakistan Crisis Will Be WorseWith both sides now willing to climb higher up the escalation ladder, a future nuclear exchange could become a far less remote prospect.


Headteacher reads students bedtime stories on Facebook Live

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 11:26 AM PST

Headteacher reads students bedtime stories on Facebook LiveA Texas headteacher who wants her students to continue learning after school ends has started reading bedtime stories to them on a Facebook livestream. Dr Belinda George, 42, films herself reading a children's book in her living room in her pyjamas every Tuesday evening, which anyone can watch on Homer Drive Elementary School's Facebook page. "I don't know if they are read to or not at home," said Dr George.


JetBlue asks flyers to wipe their Instagram accounts for chance to win unlimited flights

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:39 AM PST

JetBlue asks flyers to wipe their Instagram accounts for chance to win unlimited flightsJetBlue is giving three flyers the chance to win unlimited flights for a whole year − if they delete or archive their Instagram posts.


Brand new iPads are back down to Black Friday prices, but they’re about to sell out

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 06:20 AM PST

Brand new iPads are back down to Black Friday prices, but they're about to sell outLook, we're not going to ask how it's even possible that Amazon is selling brand new iPads at discounts of up to $100 right now. We don't want to know. We just want to make sure that all the BGR Deals readers out there are aware that Apple's current-generation iPad tablets are available right now at the same crazy price they were during the Black Friday shopping blitz a few months ago. You can pick up an Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 128GB) today for $329.99, which is a massive $100 discount compared to what you would pay if you buy one from Apple. If you don't need quite that much storage, pick up an Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 32GB) with an $80 discount, which drops the price to just $249.99!Here are the key details from the product page: * 9.7-Inch Retina Display * A10 fusion chip * Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor * 8MP back camera and 1.2MP FaceTime HD Front camera * Two speaker Audio * 802.11AC Wi-Fi and LTE cellular data * Up to 10 hours of battery life * Lightning Connector for charging and accessories * iOS 12 with group FaceTime, shared augmented reality experiences, screen time, and more


Washington's Inslee puts climate change at center of presidential bid

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 05:39 PM PST

Washington's Inslee puts climate change at center of presidential bidSpeaking in Seattle in the chilly garage of a solar energy company, Inslee became the first governor to join the crowded field of Democrats vying for the party's White House nomination in 2020, a race expected to be volatile and hard-fought as the winner faces off against Trump. "I am running for president because, unlike the man who is in the White House, I believe in all the people who make up America," Inslee, who regularly swipes at Trump on Twitter, said to cheers. "You can't have a healthy economy if your towns are burning down," said Inslee, who recently visited the devastation left by climate-fueled wildfires in California.


Business leaders, lawmakers to Amazon: please come back to NY

Posted: 28 Feb 2019 06:15 PM PST

Business leaders, lawmakers to Amazon: please come back to NYTop business leaders, lawmakers and others are urging Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos to reconsider his decision not to move forward with plans for a new headquarters in New York, to build an "exciting future" for the city. In mid-February, Amazon abandoned its plans for a new headquarters in New York, to be located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, blaming opposition from community leaders angry at the huge subsidies on offer. "New York attracts the best, most diverse talent from across the globe.


Democrats: Cohen's testimony will be a map to key witnesses and investigations

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 12:00 AM PST

Democrats: Cohen's testimony will be a map to key witnesses and investigationsMichael Cohen raised a litany of allegations against his former boss, Donald Trump, in explosive testimony before Congress this week, implicating the president and his inner circle in potential criminal wrongdoing on multiple accounts. Now House Democrats plan to use Cohen's revelations as a blueprint to summon key witnesses and pursue investigative avenues they say their Republican counterparts have ignored. No one is off limits, including Trump's adult children Donald Jr and Ivanka or the gatekeeper to his finances, the Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg.


The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Has More Power, More Battery, Not That Much More Range

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 12:40 PM PST

The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus Has More Power, More Battery, Not That Much More RangeFor around $6500 extra, a 62.0-kWh battery pack boosts driving range by around 40 percent, but the Leaf still falls short of rival EVs.


Kroger Plans to Widen It Ban on Visa Cards, Citing ‘Excessive’ Fees

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 07:40 AM PST

Kroger Plans to Widen It Ban on Visa Cards, Citing 'Excessive' FeesStarting April 3, Smith's stores won't accept Visa credit cards, though customers can still use their Visa debit cards, the company said Friday in a statement. The ban follows Kroger's decision in July to stop accepting Visa credit cards at its Foods Co. Supermarkets unit in California.


The Latest: Pakistan hands over captured pilot to India

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 01:32 PM PST

The Latest:  Pakistan hands over captured pilot to IndiaISLAMABAD (AP) — The Latest on escalating India-Pakistan tensions (all times local):


Tennessee  school apologizes after assignment told students to pretend families own slaves

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:15 AM PST

Tennessee  school apologizes after assignment told students to pretend families own slavesThe assignment given to middle school Williamson County students said: 'Your family owns slaves. Create a list of expectations.'


Chip and Joanna Gaines donate baby Crew's bassinet to pregnant fan

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 02:08 PM PST

Chip and Joanna Gaines donate baby Crew's bassinet to pregnant fanThanks to a donation from Chip and Joanna Gaines, one lucky fan doesn't have to worry about having a "Fixer Upper" bassinet for her baby.


Tesla debuts $35,000 Model 3, sees loss in first quarter

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 08:37 AM PST

Tesla debuts $35,000 Model 3, sees loss in first quarterTesla Inc said on Thursday it would not be profitable in the first quarter, as it offered for the first time a $35,000 version of its Model 3 sedan and said its global sales would now be online-only, steps designed to increase demand and cut overhead costs for the electric vehicle maker. Chief Executive Elon Musk's warning on profit during a conference call with members of the media, which did not include Reuters, contrasted with Tesla's statements last month that it was expecting a "very small" net profit in the first quarter. Shares of Tesla fell 3.4 percent after hours.


Bernie Sanders: Government ‘Cannot Go Too Far’ in Addressing Climate Change

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 10:03 AM PST

Bernie Sanders: Government 'Cannot Go Too Far' in Addressing Climate ChangeSenator Bernie Sanders (D., Vt.) dismissed Friday the notion that the recently introduced Green New Deal plan is extreme and unrealistic, arguing instead that there is no action too drastic for the government to take to address climate change."Does the Green New Deal go too far?" Sunny Hostin asked Sanders Friday on ABC's The View. "No. You cannot go too far on the issue of climate change. The future of the planet is at stake, ok? . . . According to the best scientists in the world, we have twelve years to begin substantially cutting carbon emissions," Sanders responded.Hostin also pressed Sanders on Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent suggestion that couples are rightfully hesitant to have children because of the threat of climate change."[Ocasio-Cortez] claimed that the looming threat of climate change that continues to exacerbate global conflicts has gotten so dire that it is a legitimate question to ask whether it is moral for people to have children now. Does she have a point there or is that too radical?" Hostin asked."Obviously that's an enormously personal choice that every couple is going to have to make," Sanders said before redirecting the conversation to President Trump's past skepticism of the threat posed by climate change."In terms of a couple's decision that they make, that is their decision. Couples make a lot of decisions in terms of whether they're going to have kids. Often it's economic and there are other factors as well," he later added.> Asked if climate change proposals like the multi-trillion dollar Green New Deal that Dems such as socialist @AOC are proposing are too "radical" to support, Bernie Sanders pushes back by saying "you cannot go too far on the issue." pic.twitter.com/1lvd6JtoST> > -- Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) March 1, 2019Ocasio-Cortez joined Senator Ed Markey (D., Mass.) in introducing the Green New Deal resolution to much fanfare in early February. The proposal promises to transition all sectors of the economy to renewable (but non-nuclear) energy within ten years while providing millions of jobs building the clean energy infrastructure necessary to replace our existing system.The proposal, which Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced the Senate will vote on, does not suggest any revenue-raising measures, but rather relies on credit, extended by "public banks," to finance its reforms.Sanders is joined in endorsing the Green New Deal by a substantial majority of the 2020 Democratic primary field.


VIDEO: Man opens fire on New York City street as 10-year-old girl walks home from school

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 01:00 PM PST

VIDEO: Man opens fire on New York City street as 10-year-old girl walks home from schoolPolice say the suspect walked up to a 19-year-old man, pulled out a gun and fired several rounds at him.


The 20 Best Hotel Lobbies in the World

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 01:16 PM PST

The 20 Best Hotel Lobbies in the World


AOC supplants Clinton and Pelosi as conservatives’ greatest foe

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 11:14 AM PST

AOC supplants Clinton and Pelosi as conservatives' greatest foeRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dominated conversation at this year's conservative convention.


The Latest: Global Muslim body urges India, Pakistan to talk

Posted: 02 Mar 2019 07:52 AM PST

The Latest: Global Muslim body urges India, Pakistan to talkSRINAGAR, India (AP) — The Latest on tensions between India and Pakistan (all times local):


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