Thursday, January 31, 2019

FOX NEWS: Trump may nominate former Wyoming lawmaker for Interior post, succeeding Zinke: report


Trump may nominate former Wyoming lawmaker for Interior post, succeeding Zinke: report



Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis has emerged as a serious contender to become President Trump’s next interior secretary, according to reports.

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FOX NEWS: Ex-Maine governor says taking resources from citizens for asylum seekers is a big mistake


Ex-Maine governor says taking resources from citizens for asylum seekers is a big mistake



Portland, Maine's largest city, has long been welcoming to immigrants, but a local official said their local resources are unable to keep up with the influx of asylum seekers.

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FOX NEWS: Trump needs intervention on intelligence, Schumer writes in letter to Coats


Trump needs intervention on intelligence, Schumer writes in letter to Coats



Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called on Dan Coats-- the director of National Intelligence-- to stage an intervention with President Trump after the president took the unusual move Wednesday to criticize his intelligence chiefs on Twitter as being "naive" when it comes to the dangers of Iran. 

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FOX NEWS: Cornyn warns Texas Republicans against complacency ahead of 2020


Cornyn warns Texas Republicans against complacency ahead of 2020



Texas Republicans have their work cut out for them if they hope to maintain the party’s dominance there, according to the state’s senior U.S. senator.

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FOX NEWS: Tucker Carlson and pro-choice advocate have heated debate on Virginia abortion bill


Tucker Carlson and pro-choice advocate have heated debate on Virginia abortion bill



Tucker Carlson and pro-choice advocate Monica Klein got into a heated debate Wednesday during a discussion on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” about a proposed Virginia abortion bill that would allow late-term abortions.

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FOX NEWS: 81 percent believe third-trimester abortions should be illegal


81 percent believe third-trimester abortions should be illegal



President Trump blasts calls to legalize late-term abortions; panel reaction and analysis on 'Fox News @ Night.'

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FOX NEWS: Christie: Trump turned Republican party into 'something different'


Christie: Trump turned Republican party into 'something different'



Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie weighs in on President Trump's polices and his chances of beating the Democrats' presidential nominee in 2020.

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FOX NEWS: Former Maine governor on what liberalism does to our country


Former Maine governor on what liberalism does to our country



Wall Street Journal reports Portland, Maine is overrun with asylum seekers; former Maine Gov. Paul LePage weighs in.

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FOX NEWS: Ingraham: Trump vs. the party of death


Ingraham: Trump vs. the party of death



Have Democrats abandoned their core humanity? Dems push for late-term abortion.

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FOX NEWS: ‘Shovel-ready' plot of land in Bel Air hits market for $150 million, house not included


‘Shovel-ready' plot of land in Bel Air hits market for $150 million, house not included



Have an extra $150 million lying around?

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FOX NEWS: Johnny Cash's former Tennessee property selling for $3.95 million


Johnny Cash's former Tennessee property selling for $3.95 million



A couple of lucky Johnny Cash fans might soon have the chance to walk the line — the property line — on a parcel of land once owned by the late music legend.

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Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change.

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Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states

At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services.

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'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate

European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate.

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Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.

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Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job

The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast.

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Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'

In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support.

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Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign

Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017.

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Bastia attack: Gunman found dead in police raid

France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five.

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Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack

Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked.

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Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff

A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half.

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China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise

The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line.

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Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute

Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne.

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The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen

The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen.

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Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?

The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means.

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Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'

Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago.

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The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia

The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games.

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Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues

Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown.

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MP defends unmasking shot reporter

Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious.

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'Why I fled Saudi Arabia and sought asylum in the UK'

Two Saudis who sought asylum in the UK explain why they risked everything.

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Richard E Grant in tears over Barbra Streisand's reply to 1970s fan letter

The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter.

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The Lord of the Ringos? Peter Jackson to direct a Beatles film

The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album.

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Bulgarians decry ‘eco vandalism’ on coast

Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny.

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Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail

Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.

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How do you compost a human body - and why would you?

A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil.

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The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles

In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India.

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Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?

The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president.

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Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row

The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry.

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Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot

Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare.

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FOX NEWS: Batman to get 2021 release with a much younger Bruce Wayne: report


Batman to get 2021 release with a much younger Bruce Wayne: report



Ben Affleck will be passing the baton to a new actor to play Batman in the planned 2021 release, according to reports. 

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FOX NEWS: 'Jersey Shore' cast member Jenni 'JWoww' Farley accuses estranged husband of domestic abuse in lengthy open letter


'Jersey Shore' cast member Jenni 'JWoww' Farley accuses estranged husband of domestic abuse in lengthy open letter



"Jersey Shore" star Jenni "JWoww" Farley blasted her estranged husband Roger Mathews on Wednesday, claiming he abused and threatened her, while detailing the allegations in a lengthy open letter to him on her website and on social media. 

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FOX NEWS: MSNBC’s Chris Matthews questions whether climate change leads to illegal immigration


MSNBC’s Chris Matthews questions whether climate change leads to illegal immigration



MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews brought on liberal TV scientist Bill Nye the Science Guy on Wednesday night to discuss climate change and its potential ties to illegal immigration.

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FOX NEWS: Chicago police release 'people of interest' photos in 'Empire' actor's alleged attack case


Chicago police release 'people of interest' photos in 'Empire' actor's alleged attack case



Photos of "persons of interest" connected to the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were released by the Chicago Police Department Wednesday night.

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FOX NEWS: Kelly Ripa leaves flirty message on husband Mark Conseulos’ Instagram post: ‘Daddy, I love when you take over’


Kelly Ripa leaves flirty message on husband Mark Conseulos’ Instagram post: ‘Daddy, I love when you take over’



It seems as if Mark Consuelos' latest gig is getting his wife Kelly Ripa all hot and bothered.

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FOX NEWS: Jennifer Lopez’s ex Diddy and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez rave about her sizzling abs in social media comments


Jennifer Lopez’s ex Diddy and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez rave about her sizzling abs in social media comments



Jennifer Lopez has still got it going on.

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FOX NEWS: Carey Hart shares video of daughter, 7, shooting a rifle: ‘I’m raising the kids with knowledge of fire arms’


Carey Hart shares video of daughter, 7, shooting a rifle: ‘I’m raising the kids with knowledge of fire arms’



Carey Hart is raising his and wife Pink's children with "knowledge of firearms."

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FOX NEWS: Maddie Ziegler recalls introduction to Sia, explains how singer went from stranger to 'god mom'


Maddie Ziegler recalls introduction to Sia, explains how singer went from stranger to 'god mom'



Former “Dance Moms” star Maddie Ziegler shared kind words about the singer Sia during her “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” appearance on Tuesday.

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FOX NEWS: Farrah Abraham posts video of 9-year-old daughter dancing in bra and underwear


Farrah Abraham posts video of 9-year-old daughter dancing in bra and underwear



Farrah Abraham is dismissing criticism after posting a Snapchat video of her 9-year-old daughter, Sophia, dancing in a bra and underwear. The video showed Sophia dancing around in what appeared to be a dressing room of a New York City Nordstrom store. Abraham shook off the critics, saying, 'I know my daughter and I are living our best lives wearing Calvin Kleins.'

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FOX NEWS: Joanna Gaines opens up about the pressures of social media


Joanna Gaines opens up about the pressures of social media



Joanna Gaines is opening up about the pressures of social media.

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FOX NEWS: Michigan, Illinois school officials go viral for snow day announcement videos


Michigan, Illinois school officials go viral for snow day announcement videos



Talk about hitting all the right notes.

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FOX NEWS: Newark Airport customs officer named in 'rape table' controversy was engaging in 'horseplay,' lawyer argues


Newark Airport customs officer named in 'rape table' controversy was engaging in 'horseplay,' lawyer argues



An attorney for Michael Papagni argued in federal court that no actual crime occurred during the alleged incident.

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FOX NEWS: 'Stupid' tourist slammed for unknowingly handling poisonous animal on beach: 'It’s like holding death in your hand'


'Stupid' tourist slammed for unknowingly handling poisonous animal on beach: 'It’s like holding death in your hand'



An unwitting tourist has no idea how close they came to death after filming themselves playing around with a very dangerous creature on an Australian beach.

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FOX NEWS: Cocoa, chili and heated shelters: How airlines, airports are protecting workers from the extreme polar vortex temperatures


Cocoa, chili and heated shelters: How airlines, airports are protecting workers from the extreme polar vortex temperatures



From coast to coast, aviation officials are rolling out all the stops to protect their hardworking staffers from the “life-threatening” extreme cold.

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FOX NEWS: Deaf couple accuses Delta gate agent of discrimination, but airline says there are 'conflicting versions of events'


Deaf couple accuses Delta gate agent of discrimination, but airline says there are 'conflicting versions of events'



Delta says it will "review the situation."

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FOX NEWS: Amtrak cancels trains to and from Chicago amid polar vortex, 'extreme weather conditions'


Amtrak cancels trains to and from Chicago amid polar vortex, 'extreme weather conditions'



Amtrak has canceled all rail service to and from Chicago on Wednesday, and more cancellations were scheduled for Thursday.

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FOX NEWS: 5 ways you're setting yourself up to ruin your spring break vacation


5 ways you're setting yourself up to ruin your spring break vacation



Here's where we all go wrong before spring break.

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FOX NEWS: Fire rips through Princess Cruises’ private island in the Bahamas


Fire rips through Princess Cruises’ private island in the Bahamas



A fire broke out Monday night at Princess Cays.

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FOX NEWS: Angry Easyjet passenger smokes e-cig during flight and breaks his phone in half


Angry Easyjet passenger smokes e-cig during flight and breaks his phone in half



An inebriated Easyjet passenger reportedly became so aggressive toward crew members and others on board that the aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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FOX NEWS: US Coast Guard medevacs elderly Carnival Cruise passenger off ship after fall


US Coast Guard medevacs elderly Carnival Cruise passenger off ship after fall



The woman reportedly suffered a head injury.

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Trump Says He’ll Leave Decision of Whether to Release Special Counsel’s Report to Justice Dept.


By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sYkIFk

On Politics: Trump Calls His Own Intelligence Officials ‘Naïve’


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Another Go for Charles and Di, This Time With Music


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A Black Legacy, Wrapped Up in Fur


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Rescue Pets


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How Much Do You Know About Your Family’s History?


By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2TpuAU8

Word + Quiz: upstage


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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘30 for 30’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’


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After Death on Subway Stairs, New Yorkers Lament Accessibility Issues


By YOUSUR AL-HLOU, ROBIN LINDSAY and NATE SCHWEBER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2BbTfVb

Las principales noticias del jueves


By Por ALBINSON LINARES from NYT Universal https://nyti.ms/2FZFZqK

St. Louis Prosecutor Accuses Police of Obstructing Inquiry Into Killing of Officer


By LIAM STACK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2TlYgl3

An Angry Trump Pushes Back Against His Own ‘Naive’ Intelligence Officials


By MARK LANDLER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Gcqb3g

Jury Awards Rand Paul Over $580,000 in Damages From Attack


By NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GgXDp8

Undocumented Immigrant Who Worked at a Trump Golf Club Will Attend State of the Union


By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2S0FxyM

Quotation of the Day: A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest


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Mavericks Thump Knicks as Dirk Nowitzki Comes Alive at the Garden


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Corrections: January 31, 2019


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Palindromic Number


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Samsung Forecasts Earnings Weakness Throughout 2019


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FOX NEWS: J.D. Vance: CNN fundamentally looks down on and mocks the average American

J.D. Vance: CNN fundamentally looks down on and mocks the average American The Ohio GOP Senate candidate explains why taking on the eli...