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Pack your bags and patience. Record crowds are expected at US airports and highways could see the most Thankgsgiving travelers since 2005.
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:26:00 GMT
From rss.cnn


For millions across the US, Thanksgiving will be as cold as your frozen turkey
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:35:09 GMT
From rss.cnn
Tranquil weather will accompany most Americans heading to a loved one's dinner table for Thanksgiving. But they might feel a little heartburn on the return home Saturday and Sunday, given the traffic congestion and dicey conditions in the forecast.


Butter is back, just in time for the holidays
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:17:49 GMT
From rss.cnn
Amid the farm houses and barns dotting the Mad River Valley area of rural Vermont, five miles north of Sugarbush ski resort, Marisa Mauro is making butter.A


Michael Jordan hands out Thanksgiving meals
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:14:02 GMT
From rss.cnn
NBA legend Michael Jordan revisited his hometown of Wilmington, NC, to deliver Thanksgiving meals to residents affected by Hurricane Florence.


Trump's company braces for Democratic investigations
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:47:50 GMT
From rss.cnn
aC/ Analysis: Trump tests democracy's limits aC/ Giuliani: Mueller is not done seeking answers


A new and bolder warning for cigarettes boxes
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:27:14 GMT
From rss.cnn


Tribespeople believed to have killed 27-year-old who trespassed on remote island
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:22:10 GMT
From rss.cnn
An American Christian missionary is thought to have been killed by tribespeople from one of the world's most isolated communities on a remote island hundreds of miles off the coast of India, according to officials.


A sex crimes deputy is arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl while he was on duty
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:13:50 GMT
From rss.cnn
A man entrusted with helping the victims of sex crimes get justice has been arrested on suspicion of rape of a teenage girl while he was on duty, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department said Tuesday.


University of Maryland freshman dies from adenovirus-related illness
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:56:43 GMT
From rss.cnn
A student at the University of Maryland has died from adenovirus associated illness, the director of the university's health center said in a statement Tuesday.


Widow of Utah mayor killed in Afghanistan: Hearts are broken, 'but our hearts are full'
Date: 0
From rss.cnn


This is what Obama thinks of Pelosi
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:15:57 GMT
From rss.cnn
Former President Barack Obama praises House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi during an interview with David Axelrod.


Opinion: How Saudis bamboozled Trump
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:32:31 GMT
From rss.cnn
In a stunning statement, brutally honest even by Trumpian standards, the President made his views of Saudi Arabia -- past, present and future -- crystal clear Tuesday.


Berman slams Trump over Saudi response
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:03:44 GMT
From rss.cnn
CNN's John Berman looks at President Donald Trump's relationship with Saudi Arabia after the President signaled that he will not take strong action against Saudi Arabia or its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the death and dismemberment of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.


Senator poses with Confederate artifacts
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:00:05 GMT
From rss.cnn
Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith posed with Confederate artifacts in photos from 2014 that emerged Tuesday, the latest in a series of controversial moments for the freshman Republican senator who is facing a run-off. CNN's Martin Savidge reports.


US Air Force conducts first ever F-35 fighter jet 'elephant walk'
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:47:14 GMT
From rss.cnn
The US Air Force conducted its first so-called "elephant walk" drill using F-35 fighter jets Monday, launching dozens of aircraft in a condensed period as part of what the service called a "combat power exercise" at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.


Rain may help California firefighters and bring more misery for Camp Fire evacuees
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:12:51 GMT
From rss.cnn
A series of storms set to bring some relief to Northern California firefighters Wednesday has thousands of people afraid that flash flooding and mudslides could crush what's left of the towns charred by the devastating Camp Fire.


Teen loses license minutes after passing driver's test
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:08:35 GMT
From rss.cnn
Nothing lasts forever -- and a German teenager has learned that lesson the hard way, by losing his driving license just 49 minutes after passing his test.


'Buffy' star sorry for Thanksgiving lingerie post
Date: 0
From rss.cnn


Cardi B buys 'dream home' for her mom
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:20:00 GMT
From rss.cnn
Rapper Cardi B shared her pride in an Instagram video after purchasing a "dream home" for her mother.


NFL star's relatives wounded in shooting
Date: 0
From rss.cnn


Outrage over reality TV star's plan to sell skin-lightening cream
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:13:13 GMT
From rss.cnn
American reality TV star Blac Chyna is facing a social media backlash after announcing plans to sell a skin-lightening cream.


Ikea to lay off 7,500 employees
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:26:01 GMT
From rss.cnn
Ikea is laying off about 7,500 employees and reorganizing its global business.


9 top tech gifts to give this year
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:54:29 GMT
From rss.cnn
Whether you're shopping for a work pal or soulmate, it can be hard to find a present that's unique and not obvious.


Tiger Woods, Mickelson make $200K bet
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:17:59 GMT
From rss.cnn
Phil Mickelson bet Tiger Woods that he would birdie the first hole of their Bleach Report Live pay-per-view match play event.


David Arquette defends wrestlers after being hospitalized for 'death match'
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:20:32 GMT
From rss.cnn
David Arquette got hurt pretty badly during a wrestling match, but he doesn't want you to blame the wrestlers.


Pot Stocks to Rocket? Former Politician Goes All-In
Date: 0
From rss.cnn


Check your kitchen for these recalled foods
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:44:05 GMT
From rss.cnn
Thanksgiving is many Americans' favorite holiday because it is a time when family, friends, neighbors and strangers come together to share their favorite foods. Before you prepare your favorite dishes, take a moment to review the food recalls and illness outbreaks identified by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Don't eat romaine lettuce, CDC urges
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:02:19 GMT
From rss.cnn
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned US consumers on Tuesday to not eat romaine lettuce, as it may be contaminated with E. coli.


Opinion: This Thanksgiving, lettuce haters of the world unite
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:15:22 GMT
From rss.cnn
Salad haters of the world unite! And just in time for the annual celebration of gluttony. When we pile our plates high with a third helping of turkey, mashed potato and gravy, we are safe, this year, in the knowledge that we need not add any -- not even a token amount -- of green leaves to our Thanksgiving feast, by order of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Retailers push to fill void left by Toys 'R' Us
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:08:53 GMT
From rss.cnn
Target, Walmart, Amazon, and a spate of big retailers are pouncing on the first holiday shopping season in decades without Toys 'R' Us.


The history of Black Friday
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:34:54 GMT
From rss.cnn
Chances are, you or someone you know is getting ready to shop on Black Friday.


Termite mounds as large as Britain found in Brazil
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:19:45 GMT
From rss.cnn
Researchers have discovered a gigantic complex of 200 million termite mounds in northeastern Brazil, which may be up to 4,000 years old and covers an area about the size of Great Britain.


Massive waterspout churns off Italian coast
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:18:54 GMT
From rss.cnn
Residents in a seaside Italian town witnessed a massive waterspout churning not far off the coast.


What does it mean to be a man?
Date: 0
From rss.cnn


Smart glasses for the hard of hearing are changing theater
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:20:55 GMT
From rss.cnn
When my Aunt Nicki visits me in London, we avoid musical theater and the cinema.


The real problem with Ivanka
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:47:23 GMT
From rss.cnn
When Donald Trump was running for president against Hillary Clinton, the biggest scandal from the Clinton campaign was about her emails -- specifically, that Clinton had used a personal email server to send and receive emails (including some containing classified information) during her time in the State Department, rather than official government email.


It's Thanksgiving, but America's fights are not new
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:48:29 GMT
From rss.cnn
It's Thanksgiving again. And yet again, families will gather around the dinner table to talk turkey, football ... and politics. I hope that as we do, we try to keep things in perspective.


Smearing Soros to stoke hate: You too, Facebook?
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:59:11 GMT
From rss.cnn
The calls came fast, all with the same question: Is it true you are funded by George Soros? I was dismayed. I run a national racial justice organization, and a story had just broken that named us in a controversy. The New York Times reported that Facebook had sought to deflect blame for its role in empowering far right hate speech by, in fact, employing a right-wing media company to spread a soft, sanitized version of that same hate speech. And instead of holding Facebook accountable for that, these reporters just wanted me to confirm whether Soros was a funder.


5 credit cards offering $150 cash sign-up bonus
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Crush your mortgage interest with a 15 yr fixed
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Billionaire's prediction will give you goosebumps
Date: 0
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An American Man Is Believed Killed By One of the Most Isolated Tribes in the World
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:29:41 +0000
From feedproxy.google
An American man is believed to have been killed by a remote Indian island tribe with a history of attacking visitors with bows and arrows. John Chau, 27, was killed by hostile members of the Sentinelese community on North Sentinel Island, part of India's Andaman Islands, according to local media. The Sentinelese are thought to...

U.S. Says Chinaas Hacking Attacks Have Increased Ahead of a Planned Trump-Xi Meeting
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:46:28 +0000
From feedproxy.google
The U.S. government has accused Beijing of stepping up hacking attacks ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping

Israel to Hike Taxes on Airbnb After the Delisting of West Bank Settlement Rentals
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:38:53 +0000
From feedproxy.google
Israel said it would slap high taxes on the vacation rental company and encourage legal steps against the site

Interpol Elects Its Next President From South Korea in a Blow to Russia
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:46:49 +0000
From feedproxy.google
The White House and Europe lobbied against the Russian nominee

Aid Group Says 85,000 Children May Have Died of Hunger in Yemen
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:40:36 +0000
From feedproxy.google
More than 8 million people are at risk of starvation in the country

aBeyond Belief.a Facebook Under Fire After a Child Bride Was Auctioned in South Sudan
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:23:52 +0000
From feedproxy.google
A rights group called the incident a "barbaric use of technology"

Saudi Arabia Beat and Tortured Activists in Detention, Amnesty International Says
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:09:02 +0000
From feedproxy.google
Imprisoned Saudi activists, including a number of women's rights campaigners, have been beaten and tortured, the rights group said

South Korea Shuts a aComfort Womena Foundation as It Looks to Reassess WWII Sexual Slavery
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:02:06 +0000
From feedproxy.google
The decision threatens to aggravate a bitter diplomatic feud over Japan's World War II military brothels

Bangladeshi Photographer Shahidul Alam Has Been Released From Detention
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:26:38 +0000
From feedproxy.google
Alam was arrested in August for criticizing the government's use of violence amid mass student protests

A Chinese Universityas Surveillance Plan Has Sparked Public Backlash
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:28:16 +0000
From feedproxy.google
Guilin University of Electronic Technology planned to conduct a blanket search of student and staff electronic devices

How Turkey Trots Became a Thanksgiving Tradition
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:07 GMT
From https:
More than one million people will take part in one of about 1,000 races across the country. But don't count on that 5K to offset the big feast.

Doctor Killed in Chicago Was Committed to ‘Serving the Underserved’
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:51:35 GMT
From https:
Colleagues said Dr. Tamara O'Neal's ex-fiance opened fire at Mercy Hospital on Monday. They remember her as a talented and caring physician.

On the California Wildfire Missing List, Name After Name After Name
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:13:50 GMT
From https:
An estimated 870 people are listed as missing, a shocking and fluctuating figure that reveals the anguish across Northern California.

How to Crush an Outlaw Biker Club: Seize Its … Logo?
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:06 GMT
From https:
Prosecutors are going after the Mongol Nation's intellectual property. It could be an innovative move -- or a misunderstanding of trademark law.

Michael Avenatti Dragged Girlfriend Out of L.A. Home, She Alleges
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:04:43 GMT
From https:
The allegations, which Mr. Avenatti has denied, surfaced in a request for a domestic violence restraining order against him.

The Price Tag of Migrant Family Separation: $80 Million and Rising
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:00:46 GMT
From https:
The federal government has spent $80 million on its now-abandoned policy of separating migrant children from their families. Dozens of children remain in detention.

Meet the Democrats Who Want Pelosi to Step Aside
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:41:00 GMT
From https:
They say they're change agents. Detractors call them "Never Nancy" naysayers. Who are the dissident Democrats trying to deny Nancy Pelosi the speaker's gavel?

Scott Pruitt’s Environmental Rollbacks Stumbled in Court. His Successor Is More Thorough.
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:31:46 GMT
From https:
President Trump's current choice to run the E.P.A., Andrew Wheeler, could emerge as an effective and efficient driver of the administration's environmental and climate deregulation agenda.

Retiring: Have a Social Security Question? Please Hold
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:05:03 GMT
From https:
Customer service issues have been mounting for the Social Security Administration amid budget cuts, field office closings and longer wait times.

Conservative Heritage Foundation Revives ‘Training Academy’ for Judicial Clerks
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:54:22 GMT
From https:
An earlier version of the program was canceled after critics raised questions about secrecy pledges and loyalty oaths.

Nick Ayers Is Rising Fast in Trump’s Washington. How Far Will He Go?
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:00:32 GMT
From https:
As Mr. Ayers is discussed as a possible White House chief of staff, his lucrative political businesses are attracting new scrutiny.

One Dead After a Crash on the Brooklyn Bridge
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:37:44 GMT
From https:
One person was killed and six others were injured after cars caught fire after a crash on the Brooklyn Bridge during the Wednesday morning commute.

California Today: California Today: Why Robots Are Replacing Humans in the Fields
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:43:42 GMT
From https:
Wednesday: How automation is changing agriculture, the effort to find hundreds still missing after the Camp Fire, and a Filipino-American Thanksgiving feast.

One Killed, 6 Injured in Fiery Crash on Brooklyn Bridge
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:17:29 GMT
From https:
Four vehicles crashed during the Wednesday morning commute and three caught fire, forcing the bridge to be shut down.

Why Big Law Is Taking on Trump Over Immigration
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:10:23 GMT
From https:
Major law firms have emerged as fierce opponents to President Trump's immigration policies. Lawyers say they're defending the rule of law. Critics say it's politics.

Donald Trump, Romaine Lettuce, ‘Creed II’: Your Wednesday Briefing
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:37:17 GMT
From https:
Here's what you need to know to start your day.

A Fact-Checker’s Guide to Thanksgiving Politics
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:13 GMT
From https:
With the holiday on the heels of the contentious midterm elections, it may be inevitable that your angry uncle or radical niece will turn talk to the campaigns, the migrant caravan or George Soros.

Should Women Work in Men’s Prisons? These Women Say Yes
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:09 GMT
From https:
Female corrections officers and other prison staff members told us why, despite criticism, they work a job that can put them at risk of assault from inmates and abuse from co-workers.

Matthew Whitaker Earned $1.2 Million From Group Backed by Undisclosed Donors
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:59:06 GMT
From https:
The acting attorney general also faces questions about campaign donations he received after joining the Justice Department.

News Analysis: In Pardoning Saudi Arabia, Trump Gives Guidance to Autocrats
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:39:29 GMT
From https:
The president laid out a foreign policy where alliances are transactional, jobs outweigh values and friends are excused for abhorrent acts.

Homeland Security Dept. Finds ‘Minimal’ Risk to Border Guards, Undercutting Trump Plan
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:22:02 GMT
From https:
A Trump administration proposal would pair military troops with border guards to defend against violent migrants. But an internal analysis casts doubt on the danger.

Democrats Plan to Investigate Ivanka Trump’s Use of Private Email Account
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:21:35 GMT
From https:
President Trump defended his daughter, saying there was no comparison to Hillary Clinton's email practices and dismissing the issue as "fake news."

Pelosi’s One Potential Rival Cuts Deal and Drops Speaker Challenge
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:43:37 GMT
From https:
Representative Marcia Fudge of Ohio, the only Democrat to openly discuss a challenge to Nancy Pelosi's speaker bid, cut a deal and endorsed Ms. Pelosi on Tuesday.

Representative Mia Love, Once a Republican Star, Loses Re-Election in Utah
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:21:00 GMT
From https:
Ms. Love, the first and only black Republican woman in Congress, was defeated by Ben McAdams, the mayor of Salt Lake County.

Two Decades After 9/11, Militants Have Only Multiplied
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:16:35 GMT
From https:
As many as 230,000 Salafi jihadist fighters are operating in nearly 70 countries, a study finds, underscoring terrorist groups' resilience and American policy failures.

Trump Takes Aim at Appeals Court, Calling It a ‘Disgrace’
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:49:53 GMT
From https:
In remarks after a loss in court on his asylum policy, the president said he would take steps to address the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Trump’s Statement on Saudi Arabia, Explained!
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:06:10 GMT
From https:
The president makes the case for the crown prince: Iran, arms sales and oil.

Judge Blocks Mississippi Law Banning Abortions After 15 Weeks
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:07:23 GMT
From https:
The judicial ruling said Mississippi's law amounted to "a facially unconstitutional ban on abortions prior to viability." The decision could lead to more legal wrangling.

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: How to Survive Thanksgiving
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:06:51 GMT
From https:
In the On Politics newsletter, tips for keeping the peace around the dinner table; plus, great moments in presidential Thanksgiving history.

U.N. Environment Envoy Quits After Audit of Expenses
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:56:45 GMT
From https:
Erik Solheim, head of the United Nations Environment Program, was found to have spent nearly $500,000 on travel in 22 months.

Trump Wanted to Order Justice Dept. to Prosecute Comey and Clinton
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:09:42 GMT
From https:
The encounter was one of the most blatant examples yet of how President Trump views the typically independent Justice Department as a tool to be wielded against his political enemies.

Do Not Eat Romaine Lettuce, Health Officials Warn
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:38:03 GMT
From https:
The C.D.C. issued the sweeping pre-Thanksgiving alert after 32 people in 11 states were sickened with a virulent form of E. coli. Investigators have not been able to pinpoint the source.

Dennis Wrong, 94, One of the Last of the ‘New York Intellectuals,’ Dies
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:43:42 GMT
From https:
Part of a mid-20th-century cadre of sophists, he wrote prodigiously, and iconoclastically, in left-leaning journals while earning distinction as a sociologist.

Blanche Burton-Lyles, Pianist and Flame Keeper, Dies at 85
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:35:57 GMT
From https:
After her own performing career, which began when she was a child, she promoted the legacy of the woman who had encouraged her, Marian Anderson.

Cindy Hyde-Smith, in Mississippi Runoff Debate, Addresses ‘Public Hanging’ Remarks
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:27:36 GMT
From https:
The senator, under fire for comments that were widely criticized, said, "For anyone that was offended by my remarks, I certainly apologize."

Phil Mickelson wants to bet $100,000 on birdying the first hole vs. Tiger. The response from Woods? 'Double it'
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:15:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

Thereas already some trash talk going into the $9-million, Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson showdown Friday at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. And those guys seem ready to put their money where their mouths are.

aI feel like the first hole is a great hole for me,a Mickelson said during a joint news conference...



Possible Pelosi challenger Marcia Fudge backs away from speaker's race, accepting committee assignment
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:10:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

The only Democrat publicly considering a challenge to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for the House speakership abruptly announced Tuesday that she would support the San Francisco Democrat instead, after being given a new committee chairmanship.

It was a setback for the Democratic rebellion trying...



Ikea to slash 7,500 jobs, focus on smaller stores in city centers
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:05:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

Furniture giant Ikea plans to cut 7,500 jobs worldwide as part of a plan to cater more to online customers, the company said Wednesday.

The shakeup at the Swedish firm, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, shows that even Ikea a known for its massive suburban stores and affordable assemble-yourself...



California politics news feed
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:03:32 PST
From feeds.latimes


Bail bond industry moves to block sweeping California law, submitting signatures for a 2020 ballot referendum
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:03:32 PST
From feeds.latimes


Katy Perry unseats Taylor Swift and BeyoncA(c) as Forbes' highest-paid woman in music
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:54:00 PST
From feeds.latimes


Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower are splitting up after 20-plus years of marriage
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:43:00 PST
From feeds.latimes


How fires can lead to deadly mudslides
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:35:00 PST
From feeds.latimes


California fires live updates: Camp fire death toll rises to 81; number of missing jumps to 870
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:35:00 PST
From feeds.latimes


Manny Machado on his infamous 'Johnny Hustle' comment: 'It doesn't come across how I meant it'
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:30:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

Free agent Manny Machado said Tuesday that his infamous statement, "I'm not the type of player that's going to be Johnny Hustle," made during the Dodgersa postseason run last month, didnat come out quite right.

"When I was asked that question, I was definitely on the defensive, and I was wrong...



Rescuers fear rains will wash away victimsa remains with 870 still missing in California fire
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:25:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

The cadaver dog alerted to a corner of the charred metal frame, what probably was once the kitchen of a mobile home in Paradise, Calif. Searchers in white jumpsuits walked over, with shovels and gloves, to sift through the debris.

After about 10 minutes, they determined there were no bodies or...



'Capernaum' team on Cannes success and the importance of using non-professional actors
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:20:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

The Lebanese drama aCapernauma made waves at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year when it opened to a lengthy standing ovation, was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or, and ultimately won the grand jury prize.

But unlike so many of the drama entries at the renowned film festival, aCapernauma...



Andrew Ordon of aThe Doctorsa seeks $3 million for Lake Arrowhead home
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

Plastic surgeon Andrew Ordon, who appears on the syndicated talk show aThe Doctors,a is looking to cut a deal for his home in Lake Arrowhead.

Listed for just shy of $3 million, the European-inspired spread takes full advantage of its lakefront locale with expansive terraces on each level. Dockage...



This tofu house in Koreatown is actually making its own tofu
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

Itas noon at Surawon Tofu House in Koreatown and the tables are jammed with lunch-breakers absorbed by the growing pileup of gurgling bowls and vibrant banchan amassing before them. Cactus-shaped chandeliers dangle overhead, one of a few relics that reveal the spaceas former life as a Mexican restaurant.

...

Lunch with Eamon Ore-Giron: For the Peruvian American artist, tiny Intiraymi offers the taste and feel of Peru
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

In the great taxonomy of Los Angeles strip malls, the one that resides at the corner of Cesar Chavez Avenue and Spring Street in downtown sits somewhere on the continuum between utilitarian and grim. The structure is squat stucco. Parking is impossible. Shop facades are obscured by awnings that...



Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Rami Malek: Actors take the stage as rock gods
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:40:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

To channel rock icon Freddie Mercury for his starring turn in the Queen biopic aBohemian Rhapsody,a actor Rami Malek spent countless hours studying archival footage of the bandas frontman, memorizing his look, his attitude, his mannerisms. Yet nothing quite prepared Malek for the moment cameras...



Right-leaning nonprofit with hidden donors paid acting Atty. Gen. Matthew Whitaker nearly $1 million before role
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:35:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

Before joining the Justice Department, acting Atty. Gen. Matthew Whitaker earned nearly $1 million from a right-leaning nonprofit that doesn't disclose its donors, according to newly released financial disclosure forms.

The documents show Whitaker received $904,000 in income from the Foundation...



Former Michigan State president charged with lying to police about Larry Nassar
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:15:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

Former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon was charged Tuesday with lying to police during an investigation of the handling of serial sexual abuser Larry Nassar a the third current or former campus official other than Nassar to face criminal charges in the scandal.

Simon, who stepped...



Remains found above Malibu are not those of a Woolsey fire victim, but from earlier death, officials say
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:10:00 PST
From feeds.latimes


Woolsey fire expected to be fully contained today
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:03:00 PST
From feeds.latimes


Thanksgiving TV highlights: What marathons, movies, specials and sports to watch
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:00:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

In between appetizers, turkey and pie, hereas a handy rundown of what to watch on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Parades Chicagoas Uncle Danas Thanksgiving Day Parade (6 a.m. WGN America) kicks off the holiday with balloons, marching bands and floats.

aThe 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Paradea...



Migrants in Tijuana weigh options after court blocks Trumpas asylum ban for illegal border crossers
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:00:00 PST
From feeds.latimes
Migrant caravan arrives at the U.S. border. Thousands more are expected to arrive in Tijuana through the weekend.

A Star Is Born: Dr. John turns 78 today
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:00:00 PST
From feeds.latimes


NBA guard Darren Collison sells Granite Bay home for $1.26 million
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:00:00 PST
From feeds.latimes

Indiana Pacers point guard Darren Collison has made an off-the-court pass of sorts, selling his home in a suburb of Sacramento for $1.26 million.

The two-story house sits on about an acre in Granite Bay and has a swimming pool.

Built in 2003, the home has about 5,200 square feet of living space...



Storms could wash away remains of Camp fire victims, officials fear
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:58:00 PST
From feeds.latimes


Philadelphia finds $21 million accounting error in its quest for 'missing' $33 million
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:44:38 GMT
From philly.com
A $21 million city accounting discrepancy was resolved earlier this month as financial auditors worked to reconcile the $33.3 million that was reported earlier this year. The reconciliation team says most city accounts are settled, with $2.1 million left to resolve.

As U.S. attorney, Whitaker imposed longer-than-usual drug sentences
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:42:31 GMT
From philly.com
Now he takes over as acting attorney general as Trump advocates for shorter sentences.

Conservative nonprofit with obscure roots, undisclosed funders paid Whitaker $1.2 million
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:42:30 GMT
From philly.com
The acting attorney general worked for the group for three years.

A group of conservative lawyers (including Tom Ridge) is calling out Trump's view of the law | John Baer
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:15:41 GMT
From philly.com
In the interest of the Constitution and the rule of law in the age of Trump, a bunch of right-leaning lawyers push for checks and balances.

Philly Mayor's Fund faces new scrutiny by the IRS
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:13:12 GMT
From philly.com
The Attorney General's Office has referred its criminal case against the former chairperson of the Mayor's Fund to the Internal Revenue Service.

How to Get the Most Out of Black Friday (Even if You’re Not Into Tech)
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:57:39 GMT
From https:
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be known for hot gadgets and electronics, but there are great deals on other things, too. Here are a few to watch out for.

Law which bans female genital mutilation ruled as unconstitutional by US federal judge
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:37:00 +0000
From independent.co
Several charges against doctor accused of performing procedure dropped in Michigan case

Reformed gangster Nedim Yasar shot dead at launch of book about how he rejected life of crime
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:10:00 +0000
From independent.co
'How sad and infinitely meaningless', Danish justice minister says

Nasa and SpaceX to test rocket that will carry people to space
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:11:00 +0000
From independent.co
A successful test would mark a major breakthrough in the history of American spaceflight

Brexit: 24 hours to save EU summit as negotiators scramble to break deadlock
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:22:00 +0000
From independent.co
Gibraltar and fishing rights could yet sink the deal and cancel summit

Polish nun who helped hide Jewish children from Nazis dies aged 110
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:58:00 +0000
From independent.co
Cecylia Roszak believed to have been oldest nun in the world

Interpol: Russia candidate Alexander Prokopchuk loses president bid to South Korea's Kim Jong Yang
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:16:00 +0000
From independent.co
'Reason prevails in this dark world'

Cindy McCain says she will 'never get over' Trump's war hero slurs against late husband
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:21:22 +0000
From independent.co
'I'm the wife, that's my prerogative, I don't have to,' says widow of John McCain

Germany abolishes death penalty in public vote
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:56:00 +0000
From independent.co
'There was a fear if a terrible crime was committed... then the vote could do the wrong way," local politician says

Man hit and killed by Boeing passenger plane on runway at Moscow airport
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:13:00 +0000
From independent.co
Armenian being removed from Spain sprints into path of 80-ton jet while boarding transfer flight in Russia

Trump says 'thank you to Saudi Arabia' for lower oil prices, hours after refusing to condemn kingdom for Khashoggi murder
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:02:00 +0000
From independent.co
Most oil analysts credit Russia for pressuring Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing nations to keep output up and oil prices down

Europe refrains from harsh response against Iran over terror plots for fear of emboldening Trump
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:51:25 +0000
From independent.co
Just as Trump administration has protected Saudi Arabia's leadership following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Europeans mostly standing by Iran despite foiled plot

California wildfires: New video shows mountain top rescue of stranded people and dogs
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:36:29 +0000
From independent.co
Los Angeles Fire Department commend pilots for their professionalism, dedication and technical expertise

American 'adventure tourist' killed by remote tribe after visiting India's protected North Sentinel Island
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:23:00 +0000
From independent.co
Seven fishermen have been arrested for allegedly helping John Allen Chau reach the island, where tribespeople have been known to target outsiders with bows and arrows

Teenage girl killed by Cyclone Gaja after being forced to sleep in hut while menstruating
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:51:59 +0000
From independent.co
'We are shattered. When we saw the tree, we lost hope. We waited for villagers to help us remove the tree and pull her out of the hut,' says relative

Saudi Arabia accused of torturing female activists by electrocution and flogging leaving them unable to walk
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000
From independent.co
'These shocking reports of torture, sexual harassment and other forms of ill treatment, if verified, expose further outrageous human rights violations'

Teenage girl auctioned off on Facebook without social media firm's bosses noticing
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:26:00 +0000
From independent.co
'That a girl could be sold for marriage on the world's biggest social networking site in this day and age is beyond belief'

Michael Avenatti: US lawyer accused of dragging girlfriend across apartment floor in dispute over money
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:41:22 +0000
From independent.co
Lawyer served with a temporary restraining order which requires him to stay at least 100 yards away from actress Mareli Miniutti

Brexit: Spain doubles down and warns it will reject May's deal without Gibraltar concessions
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:35:00 +0000
From independent.co
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says 'Spain will vote No to the agreement on Brexit' without changes

Ocasio-Cortez ridicules Sarah Palin's 'grandpa emails' following Republican attacks
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:38:28 +0000
From independent.co
"This is beyond shade. It's advanced darkness. It's a winter day in Alaska shade'

Huge waterspout forms off coast of southern Italy
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:51:00 +0000
From independent.co
'Very lucky' rotating column of wind and water has not injured anyone, locals say

Syria war: Amnesty asks public to help track civilian casualties of US-led bombing in Raqqa
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:06:00 +0000
From independent.co
Around 80 per cent of Raqqa was destroyed and at least 1,400 civilians killed in the four-month battle that saw the US-led coalition use overwhelming air power to oust jihadi fighters

Israel threatens to slap high taxes on Airbnb after firm bans listings in illegal West Bank settlements
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:18:00 +0000
From independent.co
Tourism minister hits out as 'discriminatory decision' and 'disgraceful surrender' to boycott movement

Baby dies after American mother throws her from moving car in Bali
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:58:00 +0000
From independent.co
Indonesian police say Nicole Stasio tried to kill herself by jumping from moving vehicle after throwing infant to death

Trump says he 'can't imagine anyone else' but himself being named Time magazine's Person of the Year
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:45:39 +0000
From independent.co
Fake image with Mr Trump on the cover adorned the wall at one of his golf clubs in 2017

Number of Sunni militants have quadrupled since 9/11 terror attacks, US think-tank claims
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:41:17 +0000
From independent.co
The US will have spent $5.9 trillion on its "global counterterrorism campaign by October 2019"

Mississippi judge blocks law banning abortions after 15 weeks
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:25:00 +0000
From independent.co
Court follows 'dictates of the US Constitution' - not 'disingenuous calculations of the Mississippi Legislature', Judge Carlton W Reeves rules

Tennessee death row inmate given five days to decide how he wants to be executed
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:07:52 +0000
From independent.co
Murderer initially requested death by firing squad

Khashoggi murder: Trump urged to investigate whether Saudi crown prince bin Salman responsible for consulate killing
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:04:43 +0000
From independent.co
'We cannot allow exaggerated profits from weapons sales and other business deals to drive our foreign policy'

Venus Williams settles wrongful death lawsuit with family of man killed in Florida car crash
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:58:00 +0000
From independent.co
The US tennis star had previous been cleared by police of any wrongdoing relating to the incident

Trump excoriated by Michelle Wolf after president's taunts over White House Correspondents' Dinner
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:43:49 +0000
From independent.co
'I bet you'd be on my side if I had killed a journalist,' comedian tells president

Trump 'will meet with Saudi Crown Prince' amid Khashoggi killing controversy
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:29:00 +0000
From independent.co
The president says Saudi Arabia will not be punished for journalist's death

Chakama attack: Italian woman kidnapped by heavily armed gunmen in Kenya
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:44:00 +0000
From independent.co
'Before leaving the village, they started shooting in the air and they shot one woman and four boys'

Almost 85,000 children under five may have starved to death in Yemen, charity warns as fighting flares in Hodeidah
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:03:00 +0000
From independent.co
Save the Children has called for an immediate ceasefire to pull back the country from the brink of famine as civilians report soaring food prices amid renewed fighting

Trump submits answers to Robert Mueller questions in Russia probe
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:53:28 +0000
From independent.co
'We answered every question they asked that was legitimately pre-election and focused on Russia,' says Rudy Giuliani

South Korea releases video of North Korea blowing up 10 guard posts in DMZ
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:38:00 +0000
From independent.co
Posts were blown up as part of pair's peace agreement

Donald Trump 'too afraid' to visit troops in combat zones, report says
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:36:31 +0000
From independent.co
Mr Trump says no other president is 'more with the military' than he is

Warning issued over romaine lettuce after another E coli outbreak spreads
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:29:00 +0000
From independent.co
So far at least 32 people are ill, with 13 in hospital

Amazon bids for 22 sports networks owned by Disney, report says
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:09:00 +0000
From independent.co
Sources say networks may be worth $20bn

Skeletons of new species of vegetarian dinosaur discovered in South America
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:12:38 +0000
From independent.co
Find expected to help scientists discover how later long-necked beasts grew so big

How to get a free hotel upgrade
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:57:00 +0000
From independent.co
Be polite, book direct and choose your timing carefully

Travel Risk Map 2019: Iran as safe as the UK and Slovenia, Denmark and Switzerland among world's least dangerous countries
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:37:11 +0000
From independent.co
An interactive map shows the relative risk of travelling to every country in the world

No snow in Lapland as Santa season gets underway
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:07:00 +0000
From independent.co
'On our Winter Wonderland day break, we take you and your family to a magical location, close to a vast snow-covered wilderness', promises Transun

Tui doubles winter holidays to Sousse in Tunisia, three years after terrorist attack
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:56:34 +0000
From independent.co
Tourists are slowly returning to the coastal resort where 30 British holidaymakers were killed in 2015

In Extraordinary Statement, Trump Stands With Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:30:24 GMT
From https:
"It could very well be that the crown prince had knowledge of this tragic event -- maybe he did and maybe he didn't!" President Trump said.

Interpol Rejects Russian as President, Electing South Korean Instead
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:44:15 GMT
From https:
The international policing organization chose Kim Jong-yang as its next president after Western diplomats lobbied against Aleksandr V. Prokopchuk.

American Is Killed by Bow and Arrow on Remote Indian Island
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:33:13 GMT
From https:
John Allen Chau had ventured to North Sentinel in the Andaman Sea, where the local tribe have killed outsiders simply for setting foot on their shore.

Five Takeaways From Our New China Project
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:00:08 GMT
From https:
Our new series, China Rules, shows how a country mired in poverty beat the odds and managed to become the most powerful modern rival to the United States.

U.S. and Brazil Chose Similar Leaders. It May Lead to Smoother Relations.
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:13:24 GMT
From https:
President-elect Jair Bolsonaro's enthusiasm for closer ties with America is among the starkest signs that Brazil's foreign policy is about to undergo profound changes.

Critic’s Notebook: Saying Goodbye to the Man Who Brought Australia’s Cafe Culture to Life
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:06:00 GMT
From https:
The killing of Sisto Malaspina, which is being treated as terrorism, leaves Melbourne grappling with the loss of two lives that capture Australia's greatest hopes and fears around immigrants and what they bring to our shores.

1,000 Pieces of Plastic Found Inside Dead Whale in Indonesia
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:59:51 GMT
From https:
Cups, bags, bottles and even two flip-flops were found inside a sperm whale that had washed ashore in Indonesia, one of the world's largest producers of plastic waste.

South Korea Signals End to ‘Final’ Deal With Japan Over Wartime Sex Slaves
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:06:15 GMT
From https:
The painful dispute over the so-called comfort women, which both sides declared settled in 2015, has returned to life.

At Least 55 Killed in Bombing of Afghan Religious Gathering
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:05:03 GMT
From https:
A suicide bomber targeted a ceremony at a wedding hall near Kabul's international airport, wounding or killing more than 151 people.

Italy Digs In Its Heels on Its Budget as Europe Reaches for the Stick
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:37:30 GMT
From https:
The European Union took another step toward punishing Italy for insisting on a heavy-spending budget even while it remains heavily indebted.

British Academic Is Jailed for Life on Spying Charges in U.A.E.
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:29:28 GMT
From https:
The severity of the verdict over Matthew Hedges, 31, a postgraduate student, stunned British officials. He has denied the charges.

Reformed Gang Leader in Denmark Shot Dead Leaving Book Party
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:51:14 GMT
From https:
Nedim Yasar had been the target of attacks since becoming a prominent voice against gang membership, and had cooperated with a biography.

Dead Whale’s Stomach Is Found Filled With Trash in Indonesia
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:34:37 GMT
From https:
A decomposing sperm whale that washed ashore in Indonesia contained hundreds of plastic items, including cups, bags and flip-flops. The nation was ranked as the world's second-biggest producer of plastic waste in 2015.

Nissan’s Ghosn to Spend at Least 10 More Days in Custody
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:45:21 GMT
From https:
Though not charged with a crime, the powerful auto executive could stay in detention even longer under Japanese law, likely in spare conditions.

Pursuits: Shetland Islands: Scenery, Sheep and Knitters Galore on Britain’s Northern Tip
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:16 GMT
From https:
Shetland Wool Week is hailed as the worldwide mecca of knitting festivals but the islands have a rich, complex history beyond that of the textiles industry.

U.K. ‘Coup’ Against Theresa May Falters. For Now.
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:13:46 GMT
From https:
Hard-line, pro-Brexit Conservatives thought they could force a confidence vote against the prime minister. Then, embarrassingly, their support melted away.

Aruba: Where Women Lead
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:07:45 GMT
From https:
The number of women in high positions in Aruba is striking, especially at a time when the rise of political leadership by women has flattened.

In Bosnia, Entrenched Ethnic Divisions Are a Warning to the World
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:11:32 GMT
From https:
Long after a vicious civil war, persistent ethnic and nationalist fissures are paralyzing the country. "We have moved backwards, not forward," says a Muslim firefighter.

Volkswagen strikes deal with Broadcom to end patent lawsuit: source
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:41:39 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Germany's Volkswagen has struck a deal with U.S. semiconductor maker Broadcom , ending a billion-dollar patent lawsuit that pitted the carmaker against its supplier, a source close to Volkswagen told Reuters on Wednesday.


Apple supplier Foxconn seeks to cut costs in 2019: Bloomberg
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:08:13 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Apple Inc's biggest iPhone assembler Foxconn aims to cut 20 billion yuan ($2.88 billion) from expenses in 2019 as the company faces "a very difficult and competitive year", Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo.


BMW to offer ride hailing services in China from December
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:38:16 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Germany's BMW plans to launch ride-hailing services in China in December, the first global automaker to obtain such a license in the fast-growing market.


WhatsApp hires Ezetap's Bose to be its India head
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:42:12 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Facebook-owned WhatsApp said on Wednesday it had hired Abhijit Bose, the co-founder and chief executive of Indian mobile payments firm Ezetap, to be the head of its operations in India, its biggest market by users.


Germany, France see initial contract for new fighter jet in early 2019
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:30:35 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Germany and France said they will sign an initial contract with Airbus and France's Dassault Aviation < for initial work on a next-generation fighter jet in early 2019, and expect next steps on a joint tank program by the end of 2018.


Continental CEO calls on politicians to support diesel cars
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:29:04 -0500
From feeds.reuters
The chief executive of German auto supplier Continental has called for political support for diesel cars in the face of increasing driving bans.


Israeli minister urges Airbnb boycott, talks up rival service
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:25:22 -0500
From feeds.reuters
An Israeli cabinet minister called on Wednesday for a boycott of Airbnb and promoted one of its rivals, escalating the government's response to the home-rental company's decision to delist Israel's settlements in the occupied West Bank.


U.S. chipmaker Nvidia to provide AI platform for Chinese EV start-ups
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:28:56 -0500
From feeds.reuters
U.S. chipmaker Nvidia Corp has signed separate deals with Chinese electric vehicle startups XPeng Motors, Singulato Motors and SF Motors to develop autonomous driving technology, Chief Executive Jensen Huang said on Wednesday.


Freenet still committed to electronics retailer Ceconomy: CEO
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:56:53 -0500
From feeds.reuters
German telecoms company Freenet said it remains committed to its investment in Ceconomy, Europe's biggest consumer electronics retailer, despite a profit warning that prompted the departure of its chief executive last month.


Alibaba suffers rare 'down round' investment as Babytree's HK IPO prices low: sources
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:30:57 -0500
From feeds.reuters
China's Babytree Group, a parenting website operator, has priced its Hong Kong IPO at the bottom of a marketing range, people close to the deal said, reducing its valuation and implying a 'down round' for investor Alibaba Group Holding Ltd .


California wildfire evacuees prepare their tents for rains
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:38:38 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Heavy rains expected on Wednesday in northern California are expected to hinder search teams sifting through ash and rubble for the remains of victims of the deadliest wildfire in the state's history, as well as bring more misery to evacuees who have yet to find permanent shelter.


U.S. business spending slowing; housing market weak
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:30:42 -0500
From feeds.reuters
New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods were unexpectedly unchanged in October and shipments rebounded modestly, which could temper expectations of an acceleration in business spending on equipment early in the fourth quarter.


Atlanta Fed leaves U.S. fourth-quarter GDP growth view at 2.5 percent
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:30:42 -0500
From feeds.reuters
The U.S. economy is expanding at a 2.5 percent annualized rate in the fourth quarter, based on data on durable goods orders and home resales in October, the Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDPNow forecast model showed on Wednesday.


Britain's May seeks to cut deal on future EU ties in Brussels
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:29:53 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Prime Minister Theresa May met the EU's chief executive in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss a blueprint for Britain's future ties, hoping to secure commitments that will appease rebels at home opposed to a Brexit draft treaty.


Interpol elects South Korean as president, Russia condemns Western pressure
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:29:37 -0500
From feeds.reuters
International police organization Interpol on Wednesday elected Kim Jong-yang of South Korea as president, beating a Russian whose candidacy had raised concerns in Europe and the United States about the risk of Kremlin interference.


American killed by an isolated tribe on remote Indian island
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:27:37 -0500
From feeds.reuters
A young American adventurer and evangelist visiting one of the islands in India's remote cluster of Andaman and Nicobar has been killed by a tribe of hunter-gatherers who live there isolated from the outside world, police said on Wednesday.


Stock market volatility: Options traders expect more, more, more
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:21:24 -0500
From feeds.reuters
A new normal is taking root in U.S. stock markets, and the word that best sums it up starts with a "V".


More than 80,000 Yemeni children may have died from hunger, aid group says
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:19:50 -0500
From feeds.reuters
An estimated 85,000 children under five may have died from extreme hunger in Yemen since a Saudi-led coalition intervened in the civil war in 2015, an aid agency said on Wednesday, as the U.N. special envoy arrived in Yemen to pursue peace talks.


China building on new reef in South China Sea, think tank says
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:00:27 -0500
From feeds.reuters
China has installed a new platform on a remote part of the Paracel Islands in the disputed South China Sea which could be used for military purposes, according to recent satellite images reviewed by a U.S. think tank.


Traffic jams, bitter cold on this year's Thanksgiving menu
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:56:25 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Americans may need an extra helping of patience this Thanksgiving weekend, with the largest number of travelers in a decade expected to hit the road or board flights to celebrate with family and friends after a prosperous year for many.


Wall Street regains footing as tech shares recover
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:56:19 -0500
From feeds.reuters
U.S. stocks recovered from a brutal two-day selloff on Wednesday as strong earnings from Foot Locker and gains in technology stocks lifted investor sentiment ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.


Nissan seeks more power in Renault alliance; governments urge stability
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:55:55 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Nissan wants more influence in its alliance with France's Renault following the arrest of group Chairman Carlos Ghosn, arguing the structure does not adequately reflect the Japanese carmaker's size and global sales.


China and U.S. accuse each other of hypocrisy as WTO litigation begins
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:28:48 -0500
From feeds.reuters
The United States and China clashed on Wednesday at a World Trade Organization meeting with a U.S. envoy accusing Beijing of using the WTO to pursue "non-market" policies and a Chinese official saying it was Washington that was flouting the rulebook.


China hits back at U.S. 'hypocrisy' at WTO meeting
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:25:20 -0500
From feeds.reuters
China accused the United States of hypocrisy and making false claims at a World Trade Organization meeting on Wednesday, after Washington triggered litigation against China over steel tariffs and intellectual property protection.


Apple supplier Foxconn seeks to cut costs in 2019: Bloomberg
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:08:13 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Apple Inc's biggest iPhone assembler Foxconn aims to cut 20 billion yuan ($2.88 billion) from expenses in 2019 as the company faces "a very difficult and competitive year", Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo.


Harvesting in a trade war: U.S. crops rot as storage costs soar
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:40:47 -0500
From feeds.reuters
U.S. farmers finishing their harvests are facing a big problem - where to put the mountain of grain they cannot sell to Chinese buyers.


Explainer: What you need to know about Gibraltar in Brexit talks
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:26:11 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Spain is threatening to oppose a deal on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union unless it gets assurances over the disputed peninsula of Gibraltar.


Can EU states block Brexit deal?
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:25:10 -0500
From feeds.reuters
The Spanish prime minister's threats to block a Brexit deal this week over Madrid's claims to Britain's tiny territory of Gibraltar on the Spanish coast has raised questions of veto risks for the package.


Deere outlook for 2019 disappoints amid trade war, slowing demand
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:08:35 -0500
From feeds.reuters
Deere & Co gave an underwhelming earnings forecast on Wednesday for fiscal 2019 after missing quarterly profit estimates amid a U.S. trade battle with China that has depressed U.S. farm commodity prices and hurt agriculture equipment demand.


Labour's McDonnell says UK in disarray but parliament will block no-deal Brexit
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:58:35 -0500
From feeds.reuters
British Prime Minister Theresa May's government is in disarray over Brexit but there is no majority in parliament for damaging the economy by leaving the EU without a deal, the opposition Labour Party's finance minister-in-waiting said on Wednesday.