CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: December 2019

Tuesday, 31 December 2019

'Living and breathing' mini cities: The changing face of the humble warehouse

In an industrial business park tucked away near Sydney airport, is a place that every teenager would love to pay homage to.

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'Mental weakness' not systemic at City, Brillante insists

Melbourne City midfielder Josh Brillante insists that the club's tendency to fold in key moments of big games is not a cultural cringe.

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England get behind plans to scrap five-day Test cricket

England are backing plans to scrap five-day Test cricket from 2023 in an attempt to ease player workload.

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Moscow ships in artificial snow during warmest December on record

With temperatures averaging six degrees warmer, Muscovites are sceptical about the use of fake snow to add authenticity to Orthodox Christmas celebrations.

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'There's definitely a warming trend. You can't not see it': Our year of wild weather

Sydney and NSW's year included dust storms, diving dam levels, heatwaves, fish kills and the eruption of mega bushfires and incessant smoke haze.

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Big Ben tolls to mark new era for crumbling Palace of Westminster

The Palace will be rebuilt at a cost more than four times the value of building Parliament House in Canberra.

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Rio Tinto to restart South African unit after security scare

Earlier in December, the miner said one of its unit's employees was shot and that there was escalating violence against them, causing a curtailment in operations.

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National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April

The government says it will boost pay by more than four times the rate of inflation.

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Record sightings of whales, dolphins and seals in UK, says Wildlife Trusts

More than 800 sightings of whales, dolphins and seals have been logged in British waters this year.

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'Living and breathing' mini cities: The changing face of the humble warehouse

In an industrial business park tucked away near Sydney airport, is a place that every teenager would love to pay homage to.

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'Mental weakness' not systemic at City, Brillante insists

England get behind plans to scrap five-day Test cricket

England are backing plans to scrap five-day Test cricket from 2023 in an attempt to ease player workload.

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Moscow ships in artificial snow during warmest December on record

'There's definitely a warming trend. You can't not see it': Our year of wild weather

Big Ben tolls to mark new era for crumbling Palace of Westminster

The Palace will be rebuilt at a cost more than four times the value of building Parliament House in Canberra.

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Rio Tinto to restart South African unit after security scare

'Mental weakness' not systemic at City, Brillante insists

England get behind plans to scrap five-day Test cricket

England are backing plans to scrap five-day Test cricket from 2023 in an attempt to ease player workload.

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Moscow ships in artificial snow during warmest December on record

'There's definitely a warming trend. You can't not see it': Our year of wild weather

Big Ben tolls to mark new era for crumbling Palace of Westminster

The Palace will be rebuilt at a cost more than four times the value of building Parliament House in Canberra.

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Rio Tinto to restart South African unit after security scare

India links China's Sikkim offer with middle sector map

New Delhi and Beijing exchanged maps of the middle sector as far back as March 2002, but there has been no movement since then.

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Monday, 30 December 2019

Ten questions from the past 10 years

How well do you remember events in England from the past decade?

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Tablet interactive: Extreme fire danger as temperatures statewide set to pass 40 degrees

Two emergency warnings are in place for bushfires burning in East Gippsland.

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De Minaur backs 'team chemistry' ahead of ATP Cup

Alex de Minaur is backing the Australian squad’s 'chemistry' to help them overcome their tough draw in the inaugural $22.2 million ATP Cup, which starts on Friday.

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The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir

Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.

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Best of cartoons December 29, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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Best of cartoons December 28, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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The 'techlash' that never was: How internet giants rode the wave

This time last year, the world's biggest technology companies was fearing a political, cultural and regulatory backlash. Yet 2019's tidal wave did not quite break.

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'Unprecedented in Australia': Meet the women leading science across government

Industry and Science Minister Karen Andrews is among a "striking" number of women in science leadership, but she says it "should be unremarkable".

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John Lewis, Congressman and Civil Rights Icon, Has Pancreatic Cancer

Mr. Lewis said he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but would return to Washington to continue work and begin treatment.

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Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer

Civil rights icon and US Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his office announced Sunday.

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1 dead after small plane crashes into Maryland homes, erupts in flames

One person was killed after a small plane crashed into two homes in Lanham, Maryland, on Sunday, officials said.

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Cincinnati Zoo's Walter the warthog has died

One of the Cincinnati Zoo's most beloved animals has died.

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This week more than 150 years ago, dozens of Native Americans were killed in largest mass execution in US history

On this week more than 150 years ago, dozens of Native American men were killed by the government in the largest mass execution in US history.

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The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir

Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.

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Best of cartoons December 29, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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Best of cartoons December 28, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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The 'techlash' that never was: How internet giants rode the wave

'Unprecedented in Australia': Meet the women leading science across government

Wanderers lose Baccus as City hit hardest by Olyroos campaign

Graham Arnold has named his 23-man squad that will seek Australia's first qualification for a men's Olympic football tournament since Beijing 2008.

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Ukraine, pro-Russian separatists swap prisoners in step to end 5-year war

Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in the east swapped some 200 prisoners Sunday in a step closer ending the country’s five-year war.

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Tyreek Hill impresses with blazing speed as he nearly beats ball-carrying teammate to end zone

Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill showed off his incredible speed against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday -- only it appeared that he was running just for the fun of it.

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Odell Beckham Jr. makes highlight-reel catch in Cleveland Browns loss

The Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. made a catch bound for highlight reels Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Patriots' Ben Watson marvels at Tom Brady's physical and mental toughness: 'He's an inspiration'

New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson has been Tom Brady’s teammate on two different occasions, and he’s awestruck.

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Sunday, 29 December 2019

Three fitness moves to try in your week off

Although there is nothing fancy about bodyweight exercises like push-ups, sit-ups and squats, in 2019, these humble moves continued to punch well above their weight.

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RFS expected to give Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks the go-ahead

The Rural Fire Service says it's “highly unlikely” Sydney Harbour’s New Year's Eve fireworks will be called off, with the danger rating predicted to stay well below catastrophic.

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China scraps forced labour for sex workers

China's parliament has abolished a system of forced labour used to punish sex workers and their clients for up to two years.

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Mitchell laments Phoenix defensive woes in race for the finals

Phoenix coach Simon Mitchell knows his side can score with anyone in the NBL but their defensive shortcomings are being exposed and he fears it could cost them a finals place.

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'Will follow the legal process on NRC': Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Union Minister says there is no reason to be apprehensive about the NRC, NPR.

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Kerala governor says historian Irfan Habib tried to 'physically stop' his speech

Efforts were made to interrupt his speech on stage and from the audience during the Indian History Congress at Kannur, Khan said in a series of tweets with photographs.

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India on alert as Pak army boosts ties with terrorists

On December 27, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, the chief Pakistani military spokesman, received a hero’s welcome when he visited the notorious Jamia Rashidia madrassa in the southern port city of Karachi, which has ties with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

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The young are trying to save the idea of India | Opinion

The message from India’s young is important. We’re all Indians, they’re saying, don’t divide us by religion. The principles that define our citizenship also define our identity. We will not sit by and let you change them because it suits your politics

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India's biggest detention camp nears completion

Spread over 25 bighas, the detention centre, being constructed at a cost of Rs 46 crores, is located at Matia in Goalpara, 129 km from Guwahati, and will be able to house 3,000 inmates.

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Jet shuts shop, AI flight over North Pole: Highs and lows of aviation sector in...

While the domestic passenger numbers have recovered with other airlines taking over Jet’s flying slots, the international sector, where the airline was a major player, is yet to reach its pre-April figures.

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The Papers: Honours leak and 'troubling' police use of AI

The accidental publishing of more than 1,000 addresses of New Year Honour recipients is among the front page stories.

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Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world in 2019.

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Stay-at-home dads set up father-friendly playgroup

Dan Rainsford and Sam Chatterley set up a group so other stay-at-home fathers don't feel alone.

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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’

Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.

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Little boxes of love help families with dementia

The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia.

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Look Up

Put down your phone and take in the wonders around you.

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Japan police make grim discovery on 'ghost boat', believed from North Korea

Japanese police are investigating after the boat was found adrift with human remains on board and no survivors.

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Archeologists in Mexico discovered the ruins of an ancient Mayan palace

A Mayan palace dating back more than 1,000 years was discovered by archeologists in Mexico.

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Rick McDaniel: We all have regrets – But you can change your life by pursuing your dreams with 2020 vision

It is absolutely possible to take care of your responsibilities and also pursue your dreams.

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Japan police make grim discovery on 'ghost boat', believed from North Korea

Japanese police are investigating after the boat was found adrift with human remains on board and no survivors.

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Three fitness moves to try in your week off

RFS expected to give Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks the go-ahead

Saturday, 28 December 2019

Tina Turner mural defaced with red swastika at North Carolina record store

Employees at a record store in North Carolina say a mural of pop star Tina Turner has been defaced with a red swastika.

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Only the agonising weight of history can stop Liverpool now

The Premier League leaders' win over Leicester gives them a huge lead at the midpoint of the season. But the Reds have seen it all unravel before.

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Forget Parma night at the local pub, try the real thing instead

A palazzo pitstop in Parma provided plenty of provisions with prosciutto and parmesan too pleasant to pass-up.

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Only the agonising weight of history can stop Liverpool now

Forget Parma night at the local pub, try the real thing instead

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The ‘Infinity War’ in the Streets of Hong Kong

The rise of China threatens the free world.

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Indians are right to protest against rape, but the fight must start at home

A typical scene unfolds in India: angry crowds flood the streets in a mass outcry after yet another woman or girl falls victim to sexual violence.

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'Like a meteorite': New Russian weapon travels 27 times speed of sound

Russia's defence minister has advised the President that the country's new Avangard hypersonic missile has been deployed for the first time.

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'Like a meteorite': New Russian weapon travels 27 times speed of sound

Veteran and former Queensland RSL identity dies

Terrance Meehan lost his battle with cancer just before Christmas.

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Race-by-race tips and preview for Randwick on Saturday

Everything you need to know to find a winner at headquarters.

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MPs get unique call centre to answer their queries 24/7

The 24/7 call centre, named Information and Communication Centre, will assist MPs on all aspects — from administrative (finding out the status of pending travel bills) to functional (providing background research on key issues).

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BJP effect and the remaking of India

The previous decade was an era of coalitions and whichever party was able to get its caste matrix and alliances right would prevail. Just two elections later, chemistry has trumped arithmetic as elections have become truly presidential.

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Duchess of Cambridge praises UK midwives' 'amazing work'

"You are there for women at their most vulnerable," the Duchess of Cambridge says in an open letter to midwives.

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Russia Deploys Hypersonic Weapon, Potentially Renewing Arms Race

The new Russian weapon system flies at superfast speeds and can evade traditional missile defense systems. The United States is trying to catch up.

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The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous

Women who drink too much need help. But we don’t need to give up our power.

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N.Y.P.D. Steps Up Patrols After Reports of 8 Anti-Semitic Incidents

Police presence will increase in three Brooklyn neighborhoods in response to a surge of reported hate crimes.

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'Like a meteorite': New Russian weapon travels 27 times speed of sound

Veteran and former Queensland RSL identity dies

Terrance Meehan lost his battle with cancer just before Christmas.

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Warren sees sharp drop in quarterly fundraising, 'a good chunk behind' last quarter, campaign says

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., may have found a lump of coal in her Christmas stocking, as her campaign's fundraising efforts reportedly had a sharp decline in the fourth quarter.

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Jesse Watters blasts ex-Bush lawyer for invoking KKK when attacking McConnell: 'Atrocious comparison'

Jesse Watters responded to a former George W. Bush administration chief ethics lawyer who invoked the Ku Klux Klan while attacking Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

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Veteran and former Queensland RSL identity dies

Terrance Meehan lost his battle with cancer just before Christmas.

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Race-by-race tips and preview for Randwick on Saturday

Everything you need to know to find a winner at headquarters.

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Friday, 27 December 2019

From the Archives, 1962: Policeman seizes his convict kidnappers

In 1962, two prison escapees took a policeman hostage at gunpoint in a violent attack. After 200 miles the officer escaped and recaptured both escapees.

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CA keen for Boxing Day Test to be held 'in perpetuity' in Melbourne

The summer cricketing schedule continues to be a point of debate but CA has made one thing clear - it wants the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

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The end of the road: Six tech products that died in 2019

Here today, gone tomorrow. With the rapid pace of innovation and competition constantly entering the technology stratosphere, some products don't always last.

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Donald Trump's 'Home Alone 2' cameo cut in Canada

The Canadian Broadcasting Channel has denied accusations its cutting of a scene featuring the now-US President was politically motivated.

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India, Iran to boost economic viability

The understanding was reached when external affairs minister S Jaishankar visited Tehran on December 22, 23 to co-chair the Joint Commission meeting with his Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif.

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GST kitty rose 3.7% in 1st 8 months of year

Growth in revenue collection would have been stronger but for a 6.8% slump in the import component of the integrated GST (IGST) collection during the period, according to the presentation, made during the 38th meeting of the council on December 18.

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Peter Wollen, Who Wrote a Film Theory Bible, Is Dead at 81

His “Signs and Meaning in the Cinema,” part of a varied career that also included making his own movies, re-energized film studies.

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Trump said he was honored to be in 'Home Alone 2.' The same day, Canadian TV broadcast the movie without his cameo. Here's why.

On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump told service members how he was honored to be in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," a movie he described as "one of the biggest" Christmas hits.

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Christmas passes with no 'gift' from N Korea, but US officials are still watching closely

Now that the Christmas holiday has passed without a "gift" from the North Korean regime, US officials are puzzled why Kim Jong Un chose not to conduct a weapons test so far.

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A giant red star is acting weird and scientists think it may be about to explode

A young, bright star has been acting a little erratic lately.

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Opinion: The Trump admin is hiding something

During the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of President Donald Trump's effort to pressure Ukraine into announcing an investigation of the Bidens, the committee issued 71 subpoenas and requests for information. The Trump administration, in response, produced nothing -- not a single piece of paper.

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Ruthless Liverpool goes 13 points clear in EPL with rout of Leicester City

Freshly crowned Club World Cup champion Liverpool took a giant stride towards its first English top flight title in 30 years with a 4-0 Boxing Day rout of closest challenger Leicester City.

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American University of Afghanistan could close next year if federal funding is cut

The American University of Afghanistan is drawing up plans to shut down next year, a casualty of anticipated US government budget slashing of the school's steady stream of funding, three sources familiar with the planning tell CNN.

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Driver repeatedly runs over package

Video shows a delivery driver placing a customer's package in the street and then repeatedly rolls over it before driving away.

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This 10-bedroom mansion in New York was offered for only $50,000, with one catch

A 6,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom Victorian mansion could've been yours for only $50,000, but there was one catch: You had to put together a restoration proposal for the historic property in order to be considered.

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Kim and Kanye give 6-year-old daughter a $65,000 gift

For Christmas, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave their daughter a jacket that Michael Jackson once wore during an appearance with Elizabeth Taylor. HLN's Susan Hendricks explains.

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Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge

Challenger Gideon Saar, an ex-minister, concedes defeat, pledging now to rally behind Mr Netanyahu.

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Home Alone 2: Canada's CBC broadcaster defends cutting Trump scene

CBC say edits to Home Alone 2 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised.

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Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico

Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago.

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India, Iran to boost economic viability

GST kitty rose 3.7% in 1st 8 months of year

CA keen for Boxing Day Test to be held 'perpetuity' in Melbourne

The end of the road: Six tech products that died in 2019

Thursday, 26 December 2019

Kanye West drops new album on Christmas: 'Jesus Is Born'

Kanye West dropped a new Christianity-themed album on Christmas Day titled, "Jesus Is Born."

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Is 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie? 'The Five' reaches a consensus

"The Five" managed to steer clear of Christmas mayhem while debating one of the most contentious holiday topics: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie?

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Woman, 2 children dead after being found unconscious near Boston parking garage

Two children and a woman are dead after being found unconscious outside of a parking garage in Boston on Wednesday afternoon.

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Fels backs calls to use artificial intelligence as wage-theft detector

Former ACCC chairman Allan Fels has supported union calls to use artificial intelligence and data matching to detect wage theft.

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Songs without words speak of sublime

A year for minimalism, powerhouse singers and fostering social cohesion.

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Republican senator 'disturbed' by party vow to coordinate Trump trial

An Alaskan senator, whose potential Republican swing vote would count against Donald Trump, is unhappy by the partisan approach taken by Mitch McConnell.

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Christmas Day lightning just misses campers, thousands still without power

Thousands were without power on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day due to storm damage and emergency repairs.

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Simmons' 76ers make big Christmas Day statement

Ben Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers have made a big Christmas Day statement by thumping NBA leaders Milwaukee 121-109.

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Man attacked after Whittlesea mayor's flag-waving stokes up Balkan tensions

Police are investigating after a group of up to five men attacked a 26-year-old, leaving him with facial injuries before fleeing.

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'Safety reasons': Sydney to Hobart organisers reaffirm smoke haze ruling

With bushfires still burning along the south coast, race skippers are annoyed that satellite phones can not be used as a substitute for high frequency radio.

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Delhi, north India reel under intense cold wave, spell to continue till New Year

The minimum temperature on Wednesday night was recorded at 6 degrees Celsius and the weather bureau said it was 7 degrees Celsius at 5:30 am on Thursday.

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In UP, families allege forced burials, say police covering up excess

The police have registered 14 FIRs and arrested 37 suspects so far for the violence.

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Centre pushes for transfer of Sebi's surplus into its accounts

Sebi and some of the other regulators initially opposed the plan, citing concerns about loss of autonomy, but the government wants to go ahead with its plan, and finalise the transfer before the next budget is presented on February 1, 2020.

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Did de Blasio Put Politics Ahead of Yeshiva Students?

New York City stalled the release of a report critical of the schools as the mayor sought the political support of Orthodox Jewish leaders, city investigators found.

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My Jewish Sons Have a Christmas Tree, and I Need to Deal

I have always associated my identity with not having Yule decorations. Divorce has a way of changing everything.

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‘We’d Prefer the Food’: Zimbabwe Fears a Famine Is in Its Future

Government dysfunction, an economic meltdown, drought and a calamitous flood have plunged Zimbabwe into a hunger crisis.

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Delhi, north India reel under intense cold wave, spell to continue till New Year

In UP, families allege forced burials, say police covering up excess

The police have registered 14 FIRs and arrested 37 suspects so far for the violence.

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Centre pushes for transfer of Sebi's surplus into its accounts

Christmas Day lightning just misses campers, thousands still without power

Thousands were without power on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day due to storm damage and emergency repairs.

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Simmons' 76ers make big Christmas Day statement

Ben Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers have made a big Christmas Day statement by thumping NBA leaders Milwaukee 121-109.

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Man attacked in South Morang restaurant amid local Greek-Macedonian tensions

Police are investigating after a group of up to five men attacked a 26-year-old, leaving him with facial injuries before fleeing.

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'Safety reasons': Sydney to Hobart organisers reaffirm smoke haze ruling

Wednesday, 25 December 2019

Paine confident he can bat at No.6 if Neser replaces Head

Tim Paine is confident he can handle the added pressure of batting at No.6 should Australia decide to hand Michael Neser a baggy green cap on Boxing Day.

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Potato salad sold at supermarkets recalled over listeria contamination

While listeriosis is a rare illness, it is serious for pregnant women and the elderly and can cause death.

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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee slams Saudi murder trial

Hatice Cengiz has joined the EU in condemning the death sentences handed down in the trial.

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Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve with reminder that God loves 'even the worst of us'

Pope Francis assured the faithful on Christmas Eve that God loves everyone — “even the worst of us” — as he celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ after a less-than-joyful year of scandals and opposition.

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PI firm claims Hunter Biden is subject of criminal probes, whistleblower was on ex-VP's secret Ukraine flight

A private investigation firm made a bizarre intervention in an Arkansas case concerning custody of Hunter Biden's alleged love child Monday.

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Christian Post editor resigns over 'Team Trump' editorial

An editor for The Christian Post resigned from the publication on Monday over a scathing editorial that blasted another evangelical magazine, saying his employer had positioned itself as being on "Team Trump."

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Jennifer Lopez shows off toned physique in Christmas Eve workout pic: 'It's warm outside'

There are no cheat days for Jennifer Lopez -- not even Christmas Eve.

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Probe into Michigan State’s handling of Larry Nassar is suspended by AG

Michigan’s Attorney General on Tuesday suspended an investigation into Michigan State University’s handling of complaints against Larry Nassar, the disgraced former campus sports physician and USA Gymnastics team doctor who is behind bars for sexually assaulting young female athletes.

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Into the firing line: Blundell's strategy for biggest Test of career

When Tom Blundell enters the fray at the MCG it will be the first time he has opened the innings in his first-class career.

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Paine confident he can bat at No.6 if Neser replaces Head

Potato salad sold at supermarkets recalled over listeria contamination

While listeriosis is a rare illness, it is serious for pregnant women and the elderly and can cause death.

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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee slams Saudi murder trial

Hatice Cengiz has joined the EU in condemning the death sentences handed down in the trial.

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UP Police admit firing bullet that killed protester in Bijnor

Eighteen people have died because of the violent protests against the law in the state, of which at least 14 have died of bullet injuries.

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Radicals, mainstream parties instigating violence: UP DGP

Uttar Pradesh’s director general of police (DGP) O P Singh’s comments come at a time when the police is under fire over 18 deaths in the state, including at least 14 from bullet injuries.

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Panel for 2-tier slab to boost GST revenue

The changes were suggested in a presentation made to the GST Council last week, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on condition of anonymity

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UP Police admit firing bullet that killed protester in Bijnor

Eighteen people have died because of the violent protests against the law in the state, of which at least 14 have died of bullet injuries.

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Radicals, mainstream parties instigating violence: UP DGP

Panel for 2-tier slab to boost GST revenue

Andrew Miller: Former Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston dies

Andrew Miller was elected in 1992 and served under five Labour leaders before standing down in 2015.

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Rapper DaBaby cited on marijuana charge

Grammy-nominated and award-winning rapper DaBaby was given two misdemeanor citations by police in Charlotte on Monday, and the star took to social media to protest his treatment by law enforcement.

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Ed Sheeran says he began his weight loss journey after being fat shamed

Ed Sheeran revealed to losing more than 50 pounds after being trolled, and said he chose not to appear in his first music videos because "I never liked the way I looked."

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Compilation of celebs lip-syncing goes viral

A group of celebrities, including Tyler Perry, Kim Kardashian West and Katy Perry, recorded a lip-sync music video for Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

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Potato salad sold at supermarkets recalled over listeria contamination

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Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Schumer pushes for Ukraine documents in Senate trial

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday ramped up his push for the Senate to pursue witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump after newly released emails raised questions about how aid to Ukraine was formally frozen on the same day of Trump's July call with the Eastern European country's leader.

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Colin Kaepernick's Air Force 1 sneakers with a not-so-subtle message sell out online

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FDA approves new drug for migraine sufferers

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the approval of a drug called ubrogepant for the acute treatment of migraine, which could be a new option for people who can't take or don't respond to migraine medications currently on the market.

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Harry Styles' 'Fine Line' album hits No. 1

Harry Styles has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.

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Woman shames would-be porch pirate at neighbor's house

A would-be porch pirate in Glendale, California, was in for a surprise when he tried to steal a package from someone's porch and their neighbor intervened.

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Police spread Christmas cheer by giving out candy instead of tickets

Some drivers in Boise, Idaho, have gotten a jolly surprise after seeing flashing blue lights in their rear-view mirrors: police are giving out candy instead of tickets for some minor offenses.

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These athletes would like to talk about freezing their eggs

Sue Bird's and Breanna Stewart's decisions to speak about such a personal matter comes at a time when there is more awareness of athletes' off-court health and well-being than ever before.

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Good riddance to the worst economic experiment ever

The Swedes have ended five years of negative interest rates, and we should all be grateful.

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Police scour croc-infested river in search for missing Victorian man

Milan Lemic, 25, has been missing in Northern Queensland's Daintree Rainforest since Sunday.

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Queen acknowledges 'quite bumpy' year for Britain and the royal family

The 93-year-old monarch's Christmas message comes at a time when her own family is racked by scandal and illness.

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Slippery when wet: Weaver urges NBL to act on risky court advertising

Sydney Kings coach Will Weaver believes the advertising is endangering the health of the league's stars: "I see people's career flash before my eyes."

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Bushfire insurance claims put added pressure on premiums

As climate change causes more frequent severe weather events and ferocious fires, experts say it's a matter of if, not when, insurance premiums will go up.

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Record prizemoney for 2020 Australian Open

The world's best tennis players will compete for a record $71 million in prizemoney at next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

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Groves sorry for Ryan holocaust remark

Former Arsenal winger Perry Groves has apologised for saying Socceroos star Mat Ryan "had a holocaust of a game" for Brighton against Sheffield United.

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Murder charge laid over death of elderly man in Perth's western suburbs

Police were first called to the Boundary Road home on Saturday, where it was reported a 76-year-old man had been found with serious injuries.

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Why 2019 may be the best year in history for financial markets

For all the angst about trade wars, geopolitics and a sputtering and overly indebted global economy, 2019 might just be the best year investors have ever had.

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G.O.P. Lawmaker Had Visions of a Christian Alternative Government

A Washington State legislator was accused of participating in the occupation of a federal wildlife refuge. Behind the scenes, he and right-wing activists were preparing for civil strife.

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New York Magazine writer attacks liberal journalists, Tulsi Gabbard as 'anti-anti-Trump left'

New York Magazine slammed Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, and several liberal journalists this week, classifying them as the "anti-anti-Trump" of the left.

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Jesse Watters says Democrats create 'hypocritical traps for themselves' after Warren attack on Buttigieg backfires

Jesse Watters responded to reports that Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., held an upscale fundraiser at the City Winery Boston in 2018, less than two years before she called out South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg at the Democratic debate last Thursday for holding a similar event.

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Queen acknowledges 'quite bumpy' year for Britain and the royal family

The 93-year-old monarch's Christmas message comes at a time when her own family is racked by scandal and illness.

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Slippery when wet: Weaver urges NBL to act on risky court advertising

Bushfire insurance claims put added pressure on premiums

Record prizemoney for 2020 Australian Open

The world's best tennis players will compete for a record $71 million in prizemoney at next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

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Monday, 23 December 2019

Swine fever warning for Aussie travellers

Travellers returning from overseas can expect to go through unprecedented airport security screenings as Australia bolsters its defences against a devastating outbreak of African swine fever.

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Finding a moment of peace for women and children in war-ravaged Kabul

Many parts of Kabul are unsafe for women but in recent years there have been efforts to create spaces safe from harassment.

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Morrison defends trip as parental 'juggle' while firefighters prepare to work through Christmas

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has compared his family holiday during Australia's bushfire crisis to a plumber's choice to take a job on a Friday afternoon.

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Christmas trackwork to push thousands of Sydney commuters onto buses

Several sections of Sydney’s rail network will be shut over Christmas and the new year to allow for track maintenance and construction.

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Toronto snatch biggest comeback win in the NBA since 2009

Toronto have scored the biggest comeback win in their history and the NBA's largest in a decade after fighting back from a 30-point deficit to beat Dallas 110-107.

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Romeo and Juliet review: Teen love's skipping lightness goes awry

Damien's Ryan's youthful leads aerate the love and mirth, but turn anguish into angst.

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Thousands of dollars worth of damage after fire guts home in Perth's east

The home caught fire on Monday morning, just two days before Christmas.

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Alleged dumper faces 55 charges over warehouses full of toxic waste

A man allegedly responsible for one of the biggest stockpiles of toxic waste found in Melbourne has been charged and will face court next month.

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How a banker helped save New York

Felix Rohatyn came to the US as a World War II refugee before playing a leading role in saving New York from financial ruin in the 1970s.

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Afghanistan's Ghani wins presidential vote by slim margin

The President has given a triumphal, televised speech to supporters, but observers have cautioned that the results are preliminary.

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The reason you will be stuck in airport lines for even longer this summer

Passengers can expect to meet snaking customs queues after touching down in Australia over the festive season and as well as "extra questions and detector dogs on duty".

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European wrap: Lazio beat Juve to win Super Cup, Atletico stay in La Liga title race

Milan suffered their worst Italian Serie A defeat in 21 years, Lazio beat Juve 3-1 for the second time this month, and Atletico and Fortuna Dusseldorf got key wins.

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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019 Results: Anxious wait for parties before counting...

BJP national vice president Om Prakash Mathur reached Ranchi on Sunday and held parleys with chief minister Raghubar Das and other senior party leaders at BJP state headquarters. The congress office too buzzed with enthusiasm on Sunday.

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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019 Results: Anxious wait for parties before counting...

When the Monkey Chants Are for You: A Soccer Star’s View of Racist Abuse

As black players in Europe endure racist incidents with increasing regularity, striker Romelu Lukaku speaks out about what he has endured: “It’s crazy.”

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Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones becomes fastest receiver to reach 12,000 career receiving yards

Julio Jones had 10 catches for 166 yards in the Atlanta Falcons’ 24-16 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and set a historic mark with his performance.

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German teen missing for 2 years found in closet of suspected pedophile, police say

A 15-year-old German boy was found Friday in the closet of a suspected pedophile two and a half years after he went missing, local authorities say.

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Shark bites surfer off California coast in ‘truly terrifying’ encounter: officials

A surfer is expected to survive after a shark bit the man off the coast of Southern California on Saturday in what officials have described as “a truly terrifying situation.”

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'Real Housewives' star Teresa Giudice spotted with ex Tony Delorenzo after announcing separation from husband

It looks like Teresa Giudice is moving on.

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Lea Michele on being shaded by Lindsay Lohan: It was 'an honor'

Nothing can get Lea Michele down.

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Odell Beckham Jr. in heated confrontation with Browns coach Freddie Kitchens on sideline

Cleveland Browns star Odell Beckham Jr.’s frustrations with how the season has been going appeared to boil over Sunday as he was caught in a heated confrontation with coach Freddie Kitchens on the sideline.

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Australian man survives wildfires by hiding in makeshift kiln: 'This was catastrophic'

As the Green Wattle Creek wildfire in Australia all but wiped out the village of Balmoral, one man survived the flames by hiding inside a makeshift kiln, according to a report Sunday.

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Sunday, 22 December 2019

My Chemical Romance play their first concert in seven years

Welcome back to the Black Parade.

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NASCAR legend dead at 88

Robert Glenn "Junior" Johnson, one of NASCAR's earliest star drivers and a legendary figure in the auto racing garage, has died at age 88, according to NASCAR.

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Cabs to food, e-biz hit by internet shutdown

Food delivery apps have seen volumes dip by 10-20% in areas, where net connectivity is disrupted. The supply chain disruption has also impacted online retail and e-grocery businesses. Ride-hailing services have stopped working too in the shutdown-hit areas.

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Net blocked, protesters use offline chat apps

Amid internet shutdowns due to protests over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, offline messaging apps such as Bridgefy, Fire-Chat and others are seeing a spike in usage. Both apps use a mesh network, which means that smartphones use short-range Bluetooth connections to form their own network, without the need of net.

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Every 5th fire death in world is in India: Study

India recorded 1.6 million fires and 27,027 deaths, according to a 195-nation analysis by Global Diseases Burden published in The BMJ Injury Prevention journal recently. The Indian deaths were 2.5 times the figures in China, where 10,836 people died in fires in 2017.

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Sweltering Queensland summer heatwave sparks health warning

About 200 Queenslanders will seek emergency care over the next four weeks for heat-related symptoms.

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Cuba names first prime minister since Fidel Castro in 1976

The new Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, will have a five-year term and has been credited with experience in negotiating with foreign investors.

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Star Wars sequel starts strongly as maligned musical Cats flops

Despite lacklustre reviews, the final installment in the Star Wars saga has attracted a sizeable audience on its opening weekend.

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Teenager dies, another man in hospital with stab wounds after gang fights in Melbourne's west

A teenager died at 1.30am on Sunday after what police believe was a fight between a two groups of teens.

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After smashing glass ceiling, Sherrock claims an even bigger scalp

Fallon Sherrock continued to send shockwaves through the male-dominated world of darts, producing a stellar display to defeat the world No.11.

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'I accept the criticism': Scott Morrison apologises for family holiday

The Prime Minister rejected criticism that his government was not doing enough to tackle climate change in the wake of the NSW bushfires.

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UP simmers as death toll reaches 17, internet suspension extended

The state-wide death toll of the protestors now stands at 17 — two were killed in alleged police firing in Babupurwa area of Kanpur on Friday. A protester was killed in gunfire in Rampur, which saw protests break out on Saturday.

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UP simmers as death toll reaches 17, internet suspension extended

Star Wars sequel starts strongly as maligned musical Cats flops

Despite lacklustre reviews, the final installment in the Star Wars saga has attracted a sizeable audience on its opening weekend.

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Teenager dies, another man in hospital with stab wounds after gang fights in Melbourne's west

A teenager died at 1.30am on Sunday after what police believe was a fight between a two groups of teens.

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After smashing glass ceiling, Sherrock claims an even bigger scalp

What It Took for a Fox News Psychiatrist to Finally Lose His License

Keith Ablow was a popular fixture on the cable channel until 2017, and a high-profile therapist. He left a trail of vulnerable female patients who claim he abused them.

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U.K. Security Service Can Let Informants Commit Crimes, Court Rules

The service, known as MI5, argued that sources sometimes had to be allowed to break the law so that officers could prevent more serious offenses. Critics say the policy offers de facto impunity.

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Ward Just, 84, Dies; Ex-Journalist Found Larger Truths in Fiction

After covering the Vietnam War and Washington, Mr. Just turned to writing novels that probed American society.

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‘Star Wars’ Box Office on Pace for $400 Million Opening Weekend

The widely mocked “Cats” is unlikely to crack $10 million in its debut.

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Passengers behaving badly: 10 of the craziest things that happened on airplanes in 2019

Falcons, golden coins and naked people, oh my.

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Trump blasts House Democrats over impeachment: 'They had nothing, there's no crime'

President Trump mocked House Democrats on Saturday during a Turning Point USA event in West Palm Beach, Fla., for voting to impeach him without providing any evidence of a crime.

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Tattoo removal company seeks to ride a wave of millennial 'regretters'

Tattoo removal treatment has remained an expensive and painful procedure for decades.

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Saturday, 21 December 2019

Child prodigies: How geniuses navigate the uncertain journey to adulthood

Child prodigies are lauded for their gifts, but the road to adulthood can be harder than it seems.

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Best albums and songs of 2019: Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X

The star's fifth album is named the year's best record by critics - but who else made the top 20?

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Won't ask for proof of being Indian under NRC, says MHA

“It would be sufficient for you to provide the details of your birth such as date of birth, month, year and place of birth,” the Home Ministry said in a 13-point FAQ, or Frequently Asked Questions, issued late on Friday evening.

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Whoops! Boeing capsule launches to wrong orbit, skips space station

It was a major setback for Boeing, which had been hoping to catch up with SpaceX, NASA's other commercial crew provider.

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'Huge honour': Head coach rookie Mikel Arteta appointed Arsenal boss

New Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is confident he will have the side challenging for top honours again after being appointed on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

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NSW RFS on high alert Saturday as temperatures predicted to hit 46 degrees

Our photographers Nick Moir, Kate Geraghty, Alex Ellinghausen and Dean Sewell covered the day of ferocious bushfire activity and searing heat across the state.

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With weedkiller on the nose, councils using goats as chewers of choice

Goats will eat almost anything but tend to leave native vegetation, which makes them an ideal solution when it comes to removing invasive species.

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Administration Threatened Veto Over Ukraine Aid in Spending Package

Had the language not been removed, administration officials threatened that President Trump would veto must-pass spending legislation, prompting another government shutdown.

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NSW RFS on high alert Saturday as temperatures predicted to hit 46 degrees

The Atlantic mocks Paul Krugman as suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'

Liberal magazine The Atlantic published a harsh critique of economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman ahead of the release of his new book, diagnosing him with "Trump Derangement Syndrome."

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Jesse Watters calls Warren's debate attack on Buttigieg 'kind of cheap and a little corny'

Jesse Watters said he was "surprised" by attacks against South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg during Thursday night's Democratic presidential debate, singling out Sen. Elizabeth Warren's lines as "cheap."

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Mark Ruffalo, Danny DeVito among stars pressing Hollywood to cast more actors with disabilities

A letter featuring the signatures of numerous top Hollywood performers and creators urging the entertainment industry to be more inclusive of performers with disabilities has permeated throughout show business, and there's no sign of letting up.

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Jane Lynch blasts Warren for waging 'class warfare' at Democratic debate

Actress/Comedian Jane Lynch took aim at Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., for waging "class warfare" at Thursday night's Democratic debate.

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Mrs. Claus, Yes. Elves and Grinches, No. When Santa Meets Identity Politics.

It used to be easy for the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas to know who could become a member. No more.

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A Longing for the Lost Landline

In the landline world there was down time. You left home, you looked around, you saw people, you daydreamed.

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This Decade of Disillusion

Why and how the young rule our time.

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Surveillance Court Orders Review of Actions by Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer

Amid fallout from a scathing inspector general report, the court that oversees national security surveillance is also getting a new presiding judge.

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Boy, 14, Sought in Killing of Tessa Majors, Barnard Student

Officials took the unusual step of distributing his photo, asking the public for help in finding him.

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Horses for courses: Toorak College gallops to VCE success in equine studies

Students at Toorak College in Mount Eliza achieved standout results in the Equine Studies subject, with a quarter of the class at the independent girls school achieving a score in the unit that ranked them in the top 9 per cent of the state.

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Horses for courses: Toorak College gallops to VCE success in equine studies

Brazil's president says journalist has a 'homosexual's face' at heated press conference

Brazillian President Jair Bolsonaro blasted a journalist and said he has a "homosexual's face" during a heated news conference Friday over questions about his son's alleged corruption.

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Horses for courses: Toorak College gallops to VCE success in equine studies

Friday, 20 December 2019

Compulsory business education floated to stop collapses

A report out of Kate Carnell's insolvencies inquiry suggests founders don't know what they're in for when times get tough.

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The schools punching above their weight in the HSC

Its students might be in the bottom quartile of disadvantage but this Sydney school's strategy of focusing on literacy in the early years of high school is paying off for its graduates.

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Behrouz Boochani overstays NZ visa

The refugee travelled from PNG on a temporary one-month visa to speak about his book at a literary festival in Christchurch.

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'Perfect fodder for a populist': How impeachment affects Trump's re-election bid

Despite the stain of impeachment, Trump is ending his third year in office in a better position than he did his first or second.

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Two leadership blunders in the otherwise trivial affair of the PM's holiday

Scott Morrison made no mistake in wanting a family holiday, the mistake was in the timing and the bizarre, unnecessary mystery about his sudden absence.

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Former Labor MP Milton Orkopoulos walks free from jail

The former NSW cabinet minister spent 11-and-a-half years behind bars for child sex offences.

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Brawl in court after teen jailed for Laa Chol's 'senseless' murder

Tears and violence in the Supreme Court on Friday after the teenager found guilty of murdering law student Laa Chol was jailed for at least 20 years.

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Compulsory business education floated to stop collapses

A report out of Kate Carnell's insolvencies inquiry suggests founders don't know what they're in for when times get tough.

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USPS faces lawsuit for blocking private vendors from making stamps with religious content

The law firm First Liberty is suing the United States Postal Service (USPS), alleging that it maintains an unconstitutional regulation prohibiting Americans from requesting custom stamps that include religious content.

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Gutfeld on the impeachment

It doesn't feel like we're being impeached. It's because they call it "impeachment lite."

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Philadelphia man accused of shooting 6 officers in hourslong standoff hit with 62 new charges

A man accused of shooting six police officers during an eight-hour standoff in a north Philadelphia suburb earlier this year was hit Thursday with 62 new sets of charges, prosecutors say.

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Ben Shapiro on House Democrats' reaction to impeachment vote: Like 'a new husband on his wedding night'

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro mocked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democrats Thursday for their reaction to passing articles of impeachment against President Trump, saying their professed attempt to keep a somber tone was disingenuous.

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'Real Housewives' star's daughter hit by a car, rushed to hospital

"Real Housewives of Cheshire" star Dawn Ward has revealed her 12-year-old daughter Charlie was rushed to hospital following a car crash.

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New York children encouraged to swap toy guns for educational gifts in community 'buyback'

For the fourth year in a row, a community in Long Island, New York, encouraged local children to swap their toy guns for substitute goods – all in the quest to curb gun violence.

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Impeachment stalls until 2020: Hoyer announces no more House votes this year, as Pelosi quotes Shakespeare

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-MD, announced Thursday afternoon that there will be no further House votes until Jan. 7, 2020, prompting cheers from his Democratic colleagues in the chamber.

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The Papers: 'Golden age' promises and 'extreme Brexit' fears

The papers review the government's various pledges that have been outlined in the Queen's Speech.

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Car crashes through Florida airport wall

Police are investigating after a vehicle drove into the main terminal of an airport in Florida.

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'Perfect fodder for a populist': How impeachment affects Trump's re-election bid

Despite the stain of impeachment, Trump is ending his third year in office in a better position than he did his first or second.

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Two leadership blunders in the otherwise trivial affair of the PM's holiday

Former Labor MP Milton Orkopoulos walks free from jail

The former NSW cabinet minister spent 11-and-a-half years behind bars for child sex offences.

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Brawl in court after teen jailed for Laa Chol's 'senseless' murder

Compulsory business education floated to stop collapses

A report out of Kate Carnell's insolvencies inquiry suggests founders don't know what they're in for when times get tough.

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Jakarta holds first official Christmas carols to 'spread joy'

The provincial government wants all faiths to know they are welcome in the Muslim-majority city.

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Thursday, 19 December 2019

‘Cats’ Review: They Dance, They Sing, They Lick Their Digital Fur

Tom Hooper’s movie is not a catastrophe. It’s not even an epic hairball.

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‘Cats’: What to Know Before You See It

Love it or hate it, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is one of the most popular of all time. Before the new movie adaptation comes out, catch up on its four-decade history.

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Nadler's rebuke brings angry lawmaker back to mic

• GOP lawmaker: Jesus had 'more rights' before crucifixion than Trump

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YouTube burnout is real. Creators are struggling to cope

For eight years, Kati Morton, a mental health expert, has used YouTube to discuss sensitive issues ranging from eating disorders to anxiety. But Morton's own well-being took a hit from the demands of her work on the platform.

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John Legend forgot to tell Chrissy Teigen he invited his fellow 'The Voice' coaches over for a finale dinner

Chrissy Teigen loves to entertain. But when John Legend told her he invited his fellow coaches and contestants from "The Voice" over for a last minute dinner, she hit the roof.

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'Is it something like Aadhaar?': Little awareness about CAA, NRC in country's tribal...

The eligibility criteria under the Forest Rights Act is that any person living in forest areas for at least three generations (75 years) prior to 13 December, 2005, can claim land up to four hectares.

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450 tear gas shells fired in 5 days at 2 sites during Delhi protests

To put that in context, 180 tear gas shells were fired on December 22, 2012, during a protest at the India Gate lawns in the aftermath of the December 16 gang rape and murder case that sparked nationwide outrage.

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From storming well to speaking out of turn, new index may map House disruptions

According to people familiar with the matter, there was also overwhelming support for a House code of conduct for lawmakers in the first gathering of the presiding officers of India’s legislative bodies after the formation of the 17th Lok Sabha.

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Jharkhand polls: In Santhal region, JMM fights for ex-CM Shibu Soren's pride

Locals and experts say the ageing Shibu Soren’s influence has waned in the past five years. Soren rose to prominence after his 1972 agitation against local money lenders, called mahajans, who lent money by keeping tribal land as mortgage.

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A sinking city and the physics of cricket: some of the best explainers for 2019

From the geopolitics of outer space to the finer points of cricket, no issue has been too complex for us to explain. Here are some of our most popular explainers for 2019.

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Charges of influencing a witness dropped against Sydney lawyer

The DPP on Thursday withdrew a charge of influencing a witness against solicitor Eidan Havas, who says he is now considering civil action against the police.

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A sinking city and the physics of cricket: some of the best explainers for 2019

Charges of influencing a witness dropped against Sydney lawyer

Homo erectus’ last known appearance dates to about 117,000 years ago, study reveals

Scientists believe they have resolved a controversy over how long Homo erectus inhabited the Indonesian island of Java before dying out.

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Man convicted in Israel of supporting Hamas may lose naturalized US citizenship

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the naturalized citizenship of a Michigan man for allegedly failing to disclose to immigration authorities his past material support to the terrorist organization Hamas, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.

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Maine Sen. Susan Collins announces reelection campaign ahead of expected Senate trial on Trump

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced Wednesday she would be seeking reelection, the decision coming hours before the House is set to vote on moving forward with impeaching President Trump.

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Pelosi, AOC among Dem congresswomen wearing dark colors for 'somber' impeachment vote

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and other Democratic women appeared to send a message by wearing all black on the day that House Democrats planned on exercising what the Speaker described as Congress' "solemn" impeachment power against President Trump.

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Racism 'prevalent' in the armed forces, ombudsman warns

Incidents occur with "depressing frequency", the first Service Complaints Ombudsman tells the BBC.

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The Papers: NHS and High Street 'boost' in Queen's Speech

The papers look at the new government's agenda, which includes more money for the health service.

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Walmart Statement in Support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Dec. 18, 2019 Walmart supports the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and urges swift congressional passage of the agreement. North America is core to Walmart’s operations as a global company with more than 2,800 Walmart retail units in Mexico and Canada, supporting nearly 430,000 jobs, in addition to more than 5,000 U.S. stores and clubs and 1.5 million U.S. jobs. Walmart and our customers will benefit from the free flow of goods and services under the USMCA. In addition, new commitments on digital trade and trade facilitation will enable us to take advantage of an integrated e-commerce marketplace in North America.

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A sinking city and the physics of cricket: some of the best explainers for 2019

Charges of influencing a witness dropped against Sydney lawyer

Legacy moment: Nancy Pelosi leads 'somber' Donald Trump impeachment

Like it or not, Pelosi’s role leading Trump’s expected impeachment will dramatically shape her legacy after more than 30 years in Congress.

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Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Facebook takes Instagram fact-checking global

But, as with its flagship social network, Facebook's fact checkers will not evaluate posts from politicians on Instagram.

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Nightclub owner awarded $90,000 over defamation by police

Melbourne nightclub owner Martha Tsamis has been awarded $90,000 in damages by a Supreme Court judge following a five-year battle with Victoria Police over defamatory comments made by a former senior officer.

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If you like absurd and crass humour, then this is the show for you

With so many entertainment options, it's easy to miss brilliant streaming shows, movies and documentaries. Here are the ones to hit play on, or skip.

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Serving up talent: five male rising stars

There's a thrilling change of guard underway in tennis.

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Woman creates history at world darts championship

Fallon Sherrock was left speechless after creating history by becoming the first woman to beat a man at the world darts championship when she defeated Ted Evetts.

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'Lost a lot of respect and trust': New NAB chief's plan to rebuild bank's reputation

NAB's new chief executive Ross McEwan says the bank is looking at five key focus areas after a tumultuous past few years.

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Jazz fan banned for life over alleged racial heckling sues for $146m

The fan, who allegedly yelled "racial" remarks at Russell Westbrook, claims his heckling was of the same kind as that of the other audience members.

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Facebook takes Instagram fact-checking global

But, as with its flagship social network, Facebook's fact checkers will not evaluate posts from politicians on Instagram.

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Nightclub owner awarded $90,000 over defamation by police

If you like absurd and crass humour, then this is the show for you

Serving up talent: five male rising stars

There's a thrilling change of guard underway in tennis.

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Woman creates history at world darts championship

'Lost a lot of respect and trust': New NAB chief's plan to rebuild bank's reputation

NAB's new chief executive Ross McEwan says the bank is looking at five key focus areas after a tumultuous past few years.

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Jazz fan banned for life over alleged racial heckling sues for $146m

Jane Seymour can 'sympathize' with Meghan Markle amid media struggles: 'It's not easy being in the public eye'

British actress Jane Seymour says she understands the struggles that Meghan Markle is facing.

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Video of students jumping massive rope in schoolyard stuns the Internet

The sport of jumping rope may have been around for centuries, but you’ve probably never seen it done quite like this.

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Seton Hall star Myles Powell out indefinitely after suffering concussion vs. Rutgers

Seton Hall will be without star guard Myles Powell indefinitely after he suffered a concussion during Saturday’s game against in-state rival Rutgers, coach Kevin Willard announced.

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Kim Kardashian had to edit one of her kids into a family photo again

Family photos can be tough for everyone, but Kim Kardashian is having a particularly difficult time with them this year.

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Samantha Bee says she 'didn't learn much' from backlash after calling Ivanka Trump the C-word

"Full Frontal" host Samantha Bee admitted on Tuesday that she "didn't learn much" from the backlash she received after she viciously attacked Ivanka Trump in 2018.

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Ex-Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi rips team over latest filming scandal: 'Who thought this was a good idea?'

The New England Patriots opened themselves up to criticism and discipline with the latest controversy surrounding a film crew videotaping an opponent’s sideline, former linebacker Tedy Bruschi said Sunday.

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Death sentence puts Pervez Musharraf's legacy over India-Pak ties in focus

Former Pakistan president made bold policy moves, including his overture to India to resolve the Kashmir issue once and for all through a four-point formula

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Food may get costlier as global prices, kharif yield to hit household spends

The June-September monsoon started sluggishly, delaying sowing, ended with a 10% surplus, as heavy rains flooded 12 states, damaging a variety of kharif or summer-sown crops, and then withdrew later than usual (and abruptly). Experts say this will reduce output, resulting in an increase in wholesale prices.

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FIR against five over enactment of Babri demolition at school event attended by...

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and Union minister for chemical and fertilisers D V Sadananda Gowda were among those who attended the event.

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Tuesday, 17 December 2019

The results are in: We're a nation of jeans and sneaker wearers

One of Australia's biggest retailers has released the top-selling items of 2019.

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Teammates' support kept me going during exile, says Stokes

England's World Cup hero and their Ashes saviour at Headingley, Ben Stokes is acutely conscious of how starkly his life has turned around in 2019.

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Struggling for new books for your kids? Here are some for range of ages

If you're looking for some magic reading for the young readers in your family, here's a selection of books for children to teens from the past year.

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New Zealand call up Jamieson for injured Ferguson

New Zealand have called up rookie quick Kyle Jamieson as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson for the final two Tests against Australia.

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Essendon extend captain Heppell's contract

The new deal means the star midfielder extends his stay through to at least the end of 2022 at the club.

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'A frenzy of self-righteousness': Top Australian businessman laments rise of 'intolerant' views

Influential businessmen and Orica chairman Malcolm Broomhead has lamented the state of "discussion and debate" in society, saying it presents a problem for most global economies.

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Outgoing 97.3FM breakfast crew win final radio ratings for the year

Just weeks after the station announced they wouldn't be returning in 2020, the 97.3FM breakfast crew have topped the final radio ratings for 2019.

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Zaha earns Palace a draw with Brighton

Wilfried Zaha rescued a Premier League point for Crystal Palace against rivals Brighton with a superb strike past Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan at Selhurst Park.

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Keeping on eye on your home when you're out, without installing cameras

Linksys' home motion detector is camera free, but on the other hand it isn't very smart.

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Furniture retailer Zanui rescued from collapse to trade in time for Christmas

The company suddenly entered administration in late October, leaving a number of shoppers out-of-pocket, unable to process returns, refunds or any orders.

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The results are in: We're a nation of jeans and sneaker wearers

One of Australia's biggest retailers has released the top-selling items of 2019.

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Teammates' support kept me going during exile, says Stokes

Struggling for new books for your kids? Here are some for range of ages

New Zealand call up Jamieson for injured Ferguson

New Zealand have called up rookie quick Kyle Jamieson as a replacement for Lockie Ferguson for the final two Tests against Australia.

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Essendon extend captain Heppell's contract

The new deal means the star midfielder extends his stay through to at least the end of 2022 at the club.

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'A frenzy of self-righteousness': Top Australian businessman laments rise of 'intolerant' views

'Carry others with you': Pranab Mukherjee cautions against majoritarian govt

Delivering the second Atal Bihari Vajpayee memorial lecture, Pranab Mukherjee, a close friend of the late prime minister, underlined the intrinsic nature of the Indian democracy

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‘Fuller House’ dog Cosmo dead after complications from surgery: 'You'll be so missed'

Cosmo, the "Fuller House" family dog, has died following complications from surgery, the show's official Instagram account announced on Monday.

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Dagen McDowell blasts James Comey: 'His breath must stink because he's been regurgitating garbage for years'

Fox Business Network's Dagen McDowell didn't hold back when reacting to former FBI director James Comey's appearance on "Fox News Sunday," calling his initial retention the Trump administration's "biggest mistake."

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Government-funding package includes proposal to raise tobacco-buying age to 21

Congress is poised to take up a provision in a $1.4 trillion year-end spending bill that would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21 in a rare show of bipartisan support as tobacco companies come under increasing scrutiny over their marketing practices and underage vaping.

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Jersey City shooting: FBI search pawnshop connected to man whose phone number was in shooter’s pocket

FBI agents in New Jersey on Monday searched the home of a man whose number was found in the pocket of one of the shooters responsible for last week’s deadly shooting at Jewish market in Jersey City.

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Gutfeld on swing states turning away from impeachment

With impeachment, the media is full of kids at the wheel, unable to navigate the twists and turns of reality, skidding into the idiotic premise that this will all work out.

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'Carry others with you': Pranab Mukherjee cautions against majoritarian govt

Monday, 16 December 2019

Shaken cruise ship passengers return to Sydney after White Island volcano tragedy

The mood was sombre as the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship returned to Sydney on Monday, with many crying as they hugged family and friends waiting for them.

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Council's credit card use investigated by Ombudsman

It comes after a senior staffer, who has since resigned, was asked to repay money for inappropriate transactions made on a council credit card.

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Jetstar cancels 10 per cent of January flights, weighs selling planes

The budget airline announces schedule changes in its busiest month of the year as strike threat looms, which could see around 1000 flights grounded.

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I've always bowled well at MCG, says Siddle

Paceman Peter Siddle says he would love to receive a call-up for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, where the Victorian has enjoyed great success.

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Too-hard basket? How we are rubbishing our kerbside recycling

There's a fundamental fault in the recycling process - us.

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API calls off Sigma Healthcare takeover chase

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has called off its pursuit of fellow pharmacy operator and distributor Sigma Healthcare, saying the merger was no-longer an attractive proposition.

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Wait goes on for Australian surfers at Pipeline

Australian surfer Julian Wilson's wait to provisionally qualify for next year's Olympics has been extended for at least another day.

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Homes lost after firefighters lose control of 'mega-blaze' backburn

A bushfire emergency in the Blue Mountains on Sunday night was caused by a backburn that got away, the Rural Fire Service has confirmed.

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Another man charged over Western Power corruption as WA public sector scandal deepens

A second man has been charged with corruption over contracts relating to work carried out on Western Power fleet vehicles.

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Sales momentum continues for Woolworths as board braces for wage scandal grilling

The company head said sales momentum had continued across the company, including its food, department stores, and drinks division.

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How to automate your Christmas tree, lights and cheer

Just a $34 smart switch and a little bit of setup you can get smarter, easier and environmentally friendlier decorations.

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The Midas touch: Hedge fund billionaire has another money-making machine

Eight years ago, Citadel Securities was looking like a failed experiment. Now its booming, and Ken Griffin is vaulting up the world's richest people list.

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Shaken cruise ship passengers return to Sydney after White Island volcano tragedy

Council's credit card use investigated by Ombudsman

Jetstar cancels 10 per cent of January flights, weighs selling planes

Body found inside portable toilet near Baltimore Ravens' stadium, police say

A body was found inside a port-a-potty outside the Baltimore Ravens' stadium on Sunday, police said.

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Madison Bumgarner, Arizona Diamondbacks agree to 5-year deal, reports say

Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly agreed to a five-year contract Sunday.

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Denver Broncos' Von Miller frustrated with loss to Kansas City Chiefs as team is eliminated from playoff contention

The Denver Broncos were officially eliminated from playoff contention Sunday after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs and the disappointing season left star linebacker Von Miller stunned.

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Gabrielle Union invites 'American Gods' star Orlando Jones to 'chat' after alleged firing

Gabrielle Union is looking to speak with actor Orlando Jones after he said he was fired from the show "American Gods," which is produced by the same company behind "America's Got Talent."

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Trump takes nasty dig at Pelosi in latest slam of House Dems

President Trump on Sunday took a swipe at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., over her response to a reporter who asked why bribery wasn’t included in the newly unveiled articles of impeachment, despite Democrats – including the Speaker herself – having repeatedly leveled those charges against the president throughout impeachment proceedings.

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Stage set for penultimate round of Jharkhand assembly election today

Of the 15 constituencies that will go to polls in the latest phase, five are in Maoist-affected regions, officials familiar with the matter said.

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Stage set for penultimate round of Jharkhand assembly election today

Isro’s PSLV leads to 90cr-rise in forex earnings

Indian Space Research Organisation’s PSLV has turned into a money-spinner for the space agency as forex brought by the country’s mainstay rocket increased by Rs 90 crore from Rs 232.56 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 324 crore in 2018-19 fiscal year.

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Sunday, 15 December 2019

Our Future Depends on the Arctic

Save it from the ravages of warming and we can save the planet.

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Do You Mind if I Pet Your Dog?

You should always ask first.

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Trump’s Bad. Sadly, He’s Not Alone.

Another wild week for the president, but does it lead to rejection or re-election?

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How the Superrich Took Over the Museum World

The wealthy have always influenced the art scene. But in recent years, they’ve dominated it.

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Rahul’s Savarkar jibe draws fire from Sena

Rahul Gandhi found himself at odds with new ally Shiv Sena on Saturday, with the Maharashtra outfit slamming his jibe at Veer Savarkar as a person who sought clemency from the British, saying that insulting the Hindutva icon is unacceptable.

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None will be spared, says Mamata as Bengal erupts

Amid day-long violent protests and widespread destruction of vehicles and government property, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday appealed for peace and urged people not to take law into their hands and adopt undemocratic means of protests.

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Mesut Ozil ignites fury among Chinese online for human rights posts

Arsenal quickly tried to distance itself from Ozil's posts denouncing the country's mass detention of Muslims, but couldn't stave off a wave of anger in China.

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United face losing Prather for Hawks clash as captain calls for response

While Melbourne United are unlikely to have import Casey Prather for Monday's game with Illawarra Hawks, captain Chris Goulding has called for his side to respond after a disappointing loss to Sydney Kings on Saturday night.

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Jilted lover arrested for allegedly stabbing a 38-year-old man he found in bed with his pregnant partner

A 38-year-old man is fighting for life after he was stabbed during an aggravated burglary in Albion on Sunday morning.

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New Zealand police confirm ID of three more Australian victims from volcano eruption

Police confirmed on Sunday that Zoe Hosking and her stepfather Gavin Dallow, and Anthony Langford had died in the White Island eruption.

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Prince Andrew 'used pseudonym' to set up company

Prince Andrew has never publicly spoken about Naples Gold Ltd, meaning there has been no official scrutiny of its conduct.

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The Papers: PM's 'Whitehall revolution' after election win

Sunday's papers claim up to a third of cabinet ministers will be sacked in a February reshuffle.

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Rahul’s Savarkar jibe draws fire from Sena

None will be spared, says Mamata as Bengal erupts

Will tweak CAA if needed, says Amit Shah

In his first public rally after the Citizenship (Amendment) Act cleared the Parliament hurdle, Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday hinted that “some changes” could be made in the law’s provisions to address the concerns of the northeastern states.

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'Balakot was message to Pakistan that terror attacks come at a cost': Ex-IAF chief...

BS Dhanoa said that Balakot strikes happened because of decisive national leadership and the fact all three armed forces wing were at the ready.

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'With a lot less dancing': Trump Jr says father's re-election campaign will be like...

Trump Jr has been an active and popular surrogate for the president on the campaign trail and at rallies and events, triggering speculation that he might be weighing a political future for himself..

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Shortage of tags, confusion may hit govt's FASTag plan

The govt’s move aims to reduce bottlenecks at national highways but technical glitches as well as a shortage of tags have led to long queues

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Snowfall in Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh to bring down temperature in Delhi

The maximum temperature in Delhi was 19.2 degree Celsius on Saturday, four degrees below normal. The minimum temperature settled at 9.7 degree Celsius, a notch above normal.

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Government suspends Andhra man seeking a new wife to match his 'IPS status'

After the case of harassing wife was filed against Reddy, the matter was escalated to the home ministry by three institutions.

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Snowfall in Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh to bring down temperature in Delhi

Government suspends Andhra man seeking a new wife to match his 'IPS status'

After the case of harassing wife was filed against Reddy, the matter was escalated to the home ministry by three institutions.

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Saturday, 14 December 2019

Suspect, 13, in murder of Barnard College student ordered held without bail

One of slain Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors’ accused teen attackers testified in court Friday that he handed a knife to his friend, who then stabbed Majors so brutally he saw “feathers come out of her jacket," and the judge ordered he be held without bail.

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One-track minds: Cricket's futile search for the 'perfect' Test pitch

It's not that hard, it just needs to seam, spin, bounce, have plenty or runs, slowly become unpredictable and last until after tea on day five. Simple.

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Beethoven's unfinished 10th symphony to be completed by artificial intelligence

AI has long been able to compete with the human mind at games such as chess and complex maths problems - now, it will be used on great music.

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The Breach Widens as Congress Nears a Partisan Impeachment

Fleeting efforts at persuasion by members of the Judiciary Committee gave way to disputes over basic facts during a marathon debate over articles of impeachment.

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Labour party leader refuses to leave after huge defeat

Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the UK Labour Party, has refused to quit as the party leader after his party suffered a huge defeat in the UK general election. He continues to blame unfair media attacks and Brexit for the loss. CNN's Phil Black reports.

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Eddie Obeid released from Silverwater jail, but facing new trial

The disgraced former Labor powerbroker served three years of a five-year sentence before being granted parole on Saturday

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Greg Gutfeld: Impeachment 'has the feeling of a Harlem Globetrotters game ... we all know the outcome'

Greg Gutfeld compared the impeachment process to a Harlem Globetrotters game Friday, saying everyone already knows the outcome: That President Trump will not be removed from office.

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Trump camp fumes over Google’s new political ads policy: ‘It is a removal of free speech’

Brad Parscale believes Google's change in policy is payback for President Trump’s victory.

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Pro-life doctors, leaders criticize study that purportedly casts doubt on abortion reversals

Pro-life advocates responded en masse after media outlets portrayed abortion reversals as dangerous by promoting a study that's being described as "misleading" and "ethically bankrupt."

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Meghan McCain rips Tom Steyer during 'View' appearance: 'You bought your way' onto debate stage

"The View" co-host Meghan McCain got very confrontational with billionaire Democratic donor Tom Steyer during his Friday morning appearance on the daytime talk show, particularly over his participation in the upcoming Democratic debate.

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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s mom says son has a ‘big heart,’ begs judge to 'have mercy' ahead of sentencing

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s mother is throwing a Hail Mary in an attempt to save her son before the rapper is sentenced.

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White House defends Melania Trump's public silence on president's tweet mocking Greta Thunberg

The White House is pushing back against claims that First Lady Melania Trump is being hypocritical for criticizing attacks on her teenage son Barron, but not her husband's attack on 16-year-old Greta Thunberg.

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Andy Puzder: Trump’s China trade deal brings US great benefits, fulfills campaign promise

Friday’s announcement by President Trump and China that they have reached a Phase One trade deal that includes cancelling the imposition of new U.S. tariffs on Chinese products is good news for the American people.

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Christina Hendricks files for divorce from Geoffrey Arend following 8-month split: report

Actress Christina Hendricks has filed to divorce her husband of 10 years, fellow actor Geoffrey Arend, according to a report.

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'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ cast members reveal the first time they saw their names in lights

The cast, producers and crew of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" have a lot to celebrate.

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