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GM to slash jobs and close eight plants

US President Donald Trump attacks the carmaker's plans, which will affect more than 14,000 jobs in North America. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FF1AW8

'Individual 1': Trump emerges as a central subject of Mueller probe - Washington Post

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Washington Post 'Individual 1': Trump emerges as a central subject of Mueller probe Washington Post In two major developments this week, President Trump has been labeled in the parlance of criminal investigations as a major subject of interest, complete with an opaque legal code name: “Individual 1.” New evidence from two separate fronts of special ... Cohen Pleads Guilty and Details Trump's Involvement in Moscow Tower Project New York Times Mueller starts to piece together Russia puzzle in most significant move yet CNN 'The perfect witness': Dems want Cohen to testify on the Hill Politico Yahoo News  - Vanity Fair all 2,776 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2KKz7wS

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg requested investigation into George Soros - CBS News

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CBS News Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg requested investigation into George Soros CBS News Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's second-highest ranking executive and one of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's closest confidantes, asked her communications team to look into the finances of billionaire investor George Soros after he criticized Facebook at a global ... Facebook's Sandberg asked company to probe George Soros following his critical remarks NBCNews.com Facebook confirms Sandberg directed staff to research Soros' financial activity Politico Facebook's Sandberg Asked Staff to Inquire About Soros Holdings Bloomberg MarketWatch  - Slate Magazine  - New York Times  - Facebook Newsroom all 58 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2BI25uK

CNN ends contract with contributor Mark Lamont Hill after speech on Israel - The Guardian

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The Guardian CNN ends contract with contributor Mark Lamont Hill after speech on Israel The Guardian CNN has parted ways with contributor Marc Lamont Hill after a speech the college professor made on Israel and Palestine at the United Nations. A CNN spokesperson confirmed Hill was no longer under contract. The network did not give a reason, but the ... CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill following controversial Israel comments New York Post CNN Fired Marc Lamont Hill For Saying Palestinians Deserve Equal Rights HuffPost Marc Lamont Hill at UN calls for "Free Palestine from the River to the Sea" to chorus of applause YouTube Mediaite  - Jewish Journal all 351 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2KIhSfO

Senator Tim Scott Sinks Thomas Farr's Judicial Nomination Amid Racial Controversy - New York Times

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New York Times Senator Tim Scott Sinks Thomas Farr's Judicial Nomination Amid Racial Controversy New York Times WASHINGTON — Tim Scott of South Carolina, the lone black Republican senator, said on Thursday that he would oppose the judicial nomination of Thomas A. Farr, a lawyer who defended a North Carolina voter identification law and a partisan gerrymander ... GOP Senator Tim Scott opposes Trump's judicial nominee, ending his chances of confirmation USA TODAY Trump Judicial Nominee Set To Fail Amid Voter Suppression Charges NPR Tim Scott announces opposition to controversial judicial pick, sinking his nomination CBS News Slate Magazine  - CNN all 281 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2BIi4ZG

Years After Plea Deal in Sex Case, Jeffrey Epstein's Accusers Will Get Their Day in Court - New York Times

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New York Times Years After Plea Deal in Sex Case, Jeffrey Epstein's Accusers Will Get Their Day in Court New York Times MIAMI — The sordid case against Jeffrey E. Epstein, who was accused of paying dozens of underage girls for sexual massages in Florida, appeared to end a decade ago. The wealthy New York financier struck a deal to avoid any federal criminal charges, ... Report sinks labor secretary's hopes of being Trump's attorney general Press Herald Alexander Acosta gave Jeffrey Epstein the deal of a lifetime | Miami Herald Miami Herald all 170 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2KPD5Vn

Netflix cancels Marvel's 'Daredevil' after three seasons - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY Netflix cancels Marvel's 'Daredevil' after three seasons USA TODAY "Daredevil" is the latest Marvel casualty at Netflix. The streaming service Thursday confirmed it won't be going ahead with a fourth season of the superhero drama, issuing a statement to USA TODAY. "'Marvel's Daredevil' will not return for a fourth ... Daredevil canceled by Netflix after three seasons EW.com (blog) 'Daredevil' Canceled by Netflix and Marvel After Three Seasons IndieWire 'Daredevil' Canceled at Netflix as Marvel Roster Shrinks to Two Hollywood Reporter Deadline  - Variety all 154 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2BGkDey

Feds raid Alderman Edward Burke's office in Chicago, cover windows in brown paper - CBS News

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CBS News Feds raid Alderman Edward Burke's office in Chicago, cover windows in brown paper CBS News Last Updated Nov 29, 2018 5:01 PM EST. CHICAGO — Federal agents raided the offices of powerful city Alderman Edward Burke on Thursday, papering over doors and windows to keep out prying eyes, CBS Chicago reports. FBI officials confirmed the raids ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2KJwaNc

High-speed border patrol chase: 3 die after pickup carrying 11 crashes - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY High-speed border patrol chase: 3 die after pickup carrying 11 crashes USA TODAY Three people died and another eight were injured after a high-speed Border Patrol chase ended in a crash near San Diego on Thursday. The chase involved a Chevrolet Silverado with two people in the cab and nine in the bed, the San Diego Union-Tribune ... 3 dead, 8 injured after pickup chased by Border Patrol crashes fox5sandiego.com At least 3 people killed when a truck carrying passengers in cargo bed overturns while fleeing from Border Patrol Business Insider 2 dead and several others hurt in crash possibly tied to Border Patrol in San Diego County The San Diego Union-Tribune all 30 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2BGq5OO

Alleged kingpin 'El Chapo' Guzman once made Forbes billionaires list. He now dons Kmart suits at his trial - CNN

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CNN Alleged kingpin 'El Chapo' Guzman once made Forbes billionaires list. He now dons Kmart suits at his trial CNN New York (CNN) The late mobster John Gotti, the self-styled "Dapper Don," was a natty dresser known for his custom-tailored, double breasted suits, silk ties with matching pocket squares and handmade shoes. If the first week of testimony in Joaquín ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2KHNVfO

'Destined for failure': Evangelicals question John Chau's sincere, ill-advised plan - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY 'Destined for failure': Evangelicals question John Chau's sincere, ill-advised plan USA TODAY When John Chau landed on North Sentinel Island, he brought gifts for the tribespeople he hoped to reach for Jesus: Fish, safety pins, some cord. They shot an arrow into his Bible in response, he later wrote. “Please do not be angry at them or at God if ... Doomed missionary John Allen Chau was obsessed with North Sentinelese tribe New York Post all 53 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2BHdmvf

FOX NEWS: Democrat, #MeToo activist was drunk, 'overly familiar' with male staffer, but no evidence of groping: report

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Democrat, #MeToo activist was drunk, 'overly familiar' with male staffer, but no evidence of groping: report An investigator said a California assemblywoman who was at the forefront of the #MeToo movement was "overly familiar" with a former legislative male staff member who accused her of misconduct, according to a letter dated Wednesday from Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. Date

FOX NEWS: Chicago alderman expects to be vindicated after federal agents raid his offices

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Chicago alderman expects to be vindicated after federal agents raid his offices The offices of a longtime Chicago alderman whose law firm formally represented President Donald Trump was raided by federal agents Thursday, federal officials said. Date

FOX NEWS: Giuliani calls timing of Mueller’s latest Cohen bombshell ‘hardly coincidental’

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Giuliani calls timing of Mueller’s latest Cohen bombshell ‘hardly coincidental’ Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's personal lawyer, criticized the timing of Michael Cohen's guilty plea on charges of lying to Congress: just before the president was about to leave for a high-stakes G-20 summit in Argentina. Date

FOX NEWS: Paul Ryan questions California's 'bizarre' vote-counting process

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Paul Ryan questions California's 'bizarre' vote-counting process Paul Ryan, the outgoing House speaker, on Thursday cast doubt on the legitimacy of California’s ballot counting process, adding to claims from many on the right that the state’s election procedures are flawed. Date

FOX NEWS: Sen. Lee on how to solve the immigration crisis

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Sen. Lee on how to solve the immigration crisis Sen. Mike Lee traveled to Guatemala and Mexico in search of solutions to the migrant caravan. Date

FOX NEWS: Ingraham: Anti-Semitism hiding in plain sight

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Ingraham: Anti-Semitism hiding in plain sight Examining the political influence of Linda Sarsour. Date

FOX NEWS: Trump: Cohen is 'weak person' trying to get reduced sentence

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Trump: Cohen is 'weak person' trying to get reduced sentence Panel of experts weigh in on Michael Cohen's guilty plea and the state of the Mueller investigation. Date

FOX NEWS: Ronna McDaniel 'honored' that Trump asked her to stay on as RNC chair

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Ronna McDaniel 'honored' that Trump asked her to stay on as RNC chair President Trump announced Thursday that he had asked Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna McDaniel to serve a second two-year term in the post. Date

FOX NEWS: Hannity: Mueller investigation desperate for dirt on Trump

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Hannity: Mueller investigation desperate for dirt on Trump Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress about 'Moscow project.' Date

FOX NEWS: Trump thinks idea of offering Putin the Trump Tower Moscow penthouse is 'stupid,' source says

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Trump thinks idea of offering Putin the Trump Tower Moscow penthouse is 'stupid,' source says A Thursday report that the Trump Organization once planned to offer the $50 million penthouse in Trump Tower Moscow to Russian President Vladimir Putin is “nuts,” a source close to the president told Fox News. Date

Pentagon looks to exoskeletons to build 'super-soldiers'

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The U.S. Army is investing millions of dollars in experimental exoskeleton technology to make soldiers stronger and more resilient, in what experts say is part of a broader push into advanced gear to equip a new generation of "super-soldiers." from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q5eth6

Catholic archdiocese in New Mexico, facing abuse cases, to file for bankruptcy

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, will file for bankruptcy protection as it faces litigation arising from accusations of sexual abuse by clergy, its archbishop said on Thursday. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2FPUxdm

Handful of caravan migrants launch hunger strike at U.S. border

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A handful of the thousands of Central American migrants camped out at the U.S.-Mexican border waiting to plead their case for asylum in the United States launched a hunger strike on Thursday to protest the Mexican police blocking their way. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2Qo7VcR

Schools work to restore routine to children of lost Paradise

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For two dozen third-graders who survived the massive wildfire that largely obliterated Paradise, California, school is now the small home of their teacher, Sheri Eichar: Reading center on the couch, math in the kitchen nook, language in the corner. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2re5GKF

Search for remains in California's deadliest wildfire officially ends

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Three weeks after flames incinerated most of a Northern California town in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century, the search for more human remains has officially ended with at least 88 people confirmed dead and nearly 200 still listed as missing. from Reuters: U.S. https://ift.tt/2zGTzuD