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Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Durham Region

February 07, 2019

The advisory stretches west toward Iowa, but may call for some sleet and freezing rain Wednesday evening in northern IL. "Sleet and freezing rain changes to rain fairly quickly along the coast, although freezing rain prevails after midnight across the interior", Metrologist Chris Lambert said in his latest weather blog .

What you need to know about the State of the Union address

February 07, 2019

The U.S. recently came off of the longest government shutdown in national history due to Trump's feud with Congress because of their refusal to provide funding for his wall. To them, his words about illegal immigrants make building a border barrier to keep them out "immoral" and antithetical to their view of America's traditional values.

New Emoji List for 2019 Announced

February 07, 2019

Compared to the past emoji updates, this new version has a more diverse icon assortment for emoji fanatics. The new emojis are being introduced to all phones this year, as unveiled in the annual Emojipedia list. "Some of you petty women are going to love this new pinching hand emoji ", one woman tweeted. Other major additions include mechanical limbs, an ear with a hearing aid, men and women in wheelchairs, visually-impaired and hearing-impaired men and women.

Elizabeth Warren planned fanfare, but instead she's getting panned

February 07, 2019

In October, she released the results of a DNA test meant to prove she has an indigenous ancestor. The latest disclosure comes as Warren prepares to officially launch her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and has been unable to put to rest the issue of her claims of ancestry .

Suspect in Wisconsin teen’s abduction ordered to stand trial

February 07, 2019

It was the first time Patterson has appeared in person, though the hearing lasted all of three minutes. As Wednesday's court hearing wrapped up, Patterson told his family he loves them before he left the courtroom. Her mother, Denise , took her into a bathroom and locked the door, while her father, James, went down to investigate. Jayme told police she heard a gunshot and knew her dad had been killed.

7 killed in auto bomb blast near a mall in Somalia

February 07, 2019

According to a report from the USA military's Africa Command (AFRICOM), 62 al-Shabaab terrorists died in the strikes, and another 24 were killed in the nearby Hiran region. Africa Command director of operations Marine Corps Major General Gregg Olson in a press release . Al-Shabaab has a long history of attacking Somalian government facilities, as well as civilian targets.

College Student Found Strange Man In Her Closet, Wearing Her Clothes

February 07, 2019

Maddie , a student, said she could hear "rattling in my closet and I thought it was a raccoon" late last month, news.com.au reports. As she waited for help, Maddie says the man kept trying on clothes, even going to the bathroom to check out how he looked in a hat.

Federal Prosecutors Investigate Spending by Trump’s Inaugural Committee

February 07, 2019

The subpoena requests information on donors, vendors, and contractors affiliated with the committee, as well as committee bank accounts and any other information related to foreign contributors to the committee. The subpoena lists only two specific names: Imaad Zuberi and his investment firm, Avenue Ventures LLC. The prosecutors cited those crimes in the subpoena simply as justification for their demand for documents, those people said.

USA general: I wasn't told about Syria troop withdrawal

February 06, 2019

He hopes to maintain a military presence in the country despite withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan . The Senate voted 70-26 in favor of a non-binding amendment, drafted by Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , saying it was the sense of the Senate that Islamist militant groups in both countries continued to pose a "serious threat" to the United States.

European Union chief ponders 'special place in hell' for some Brexiters

February 06, 2019

Ireland's Varadkar met Tusk, who represents EU member states as president of the European Council, before talks with EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker. The border area was a flashpoint during decades of conflict, and the free flow of people and goods across the frontier underpins the region's peace process.

Man dies in the USA after vape pen explodes in his face

February 06, 2019

William Brown, 24, from Fort Worth, Texas , was not a smoker, and he had reportedly bought the device under the impression that it would help with his asthma. His family told the local TV station that doctors at JPS Patient Care Pavilion knew he had a piece of e-cigarette lodged in his throat but never operated on him.

Pope Francis admits priests, bishops sexually abused nuns

February 06, 2019

The February issue of " Women Church World ", a supplement distributed with the Vatican's Osservatore Romano newspaper, warned that nuns have been silent over abuse for decades for fear of retaliation. "It's not that everyone does this, but there have been priests and bishops who have", Francis said on his way back home from the United Arab Emirates , the Associated Press reports .

CentCom Commander: 'I Was Not Aware' of Syria Withdrawal Announcement

February 06, 2019

But as the Pentagon prepares to withdraw US troops from Syria under a surprise announcement from Trump, some officials fear a hasty American departure could allow the militants to stage a comeback. There are about 5,000 US troops still in Iraq. The report , citing information from U.S. Central Command, said ISIS would portray the withdrawal as a "victory" and conduct attacks on American personnel during the pullout process.

Google Releases Password Checkup for Chrome

February 06, 2019

If it detects that your password or account is unsafe you'll get an automatic warning informing you that you ought to change your password. Google says this is generally the best way to secure an unsafe account, and while other data, such as addresses and phone numbers, could be compromised in a breach, it focuses on warning about unsafe usernames and passwords.

Sea lion video found on USB in frozen leopard seal poo

February 06, 2019

NIWA marine biologist Krista Hupman and a team from LeopardSeals.org work together to collect the poo, known scientifically as scat and about the size of two bread rolls, from around the country. In any case, this sifting process turned up a USB drive that not only worked, but has video and photos of sea lions. "It is very worrying that these wonderful Antarctic animals have plastic like this inside them", said Jodie Warren , a volunteer who was working in the lab of marine biologist Dr ...

Iran in 'successful test' of new cruise missile on revolution anniversary

February 06, 2019

While western experts say Tehran often exaggerates the capability of its armament, they conceded there are concerns surrounding Iran's long-range ballistic missiles such as this one. While US officials admit that Iran has kept to the deal, Mr Trump has blasted the document for being too lenient as it did not also address the country's ballistic missile programme or stop what Washington sees as regional interference.

White House: Leaks of Donald Trump's Schedules 'Disgraceful Breach of Trust'

February 06, 2019

For example, on January 18, Trump's scheduled seven hours of "Executive Time" and one hour of meetings. The private schedules do not list all of Mr Trump's meetings, as Axios also reported that many of his meetings are spur of the moment, or concealed as "executive time" due to fear of leaks.

College Student Discovers Man Hiding In Her Closet Wearing All Her Clothes!

February 06, 2019

My socks. My shoes. A college student got the fright of her life after returning to her dorm to find a man wearing all her clothes and hiding in her closet. "He goes in the bathroom and looks in the mirror and then is like 'you're really pretty, can I give you a hug?" she added. "He tries on my hat". Praise to Maddie for the zen she channeled when handling the situation.

Taliban to meet anti-govt leaders in Moscow

February 05, 2019

Fazel Fazly, chief adviser to Ghani, expressed "regret" that politicians who previously led Afghanistan's democratic transition were to meet the Taliban . Among them is potential presidential candidate Hanif Atmar, who resigned as Ghani's security adviser in August. Like the Taliban, Moscow has been insisting on a pullout of US-led troops from Afghanistan.

Ocasio-Cortez's SOTU Guest: Jeff Flake's Elevator Protester

February 05, 2019

Jeff Flake , R-Ariz., in an elevator to protest Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. In an appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Ford told the panel that she was "100 percent" certain that Kavanaugh had assaulted her at a gathering of teenagers when they were in high school in the 1980s; Kavanaugh vehemently denied the accusations during his testimony .

U.S. envoy meets top security adviser

February 05, 2019

State Department said on Monday.Biegun has said he hoped the meeting with new North Korean counterpart Kim Hyok Chol would map out "a set of concrete deliverables" for the summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un. Biegun said such corresponding steps would be the subject of this week's talks and Washington was willing to discuss "many actions" to improve ties and entice Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons.

Train derails in eastern India, killing 7 people

February 05, 2019

A fracture in the rail track may have caused the incident, according to media reports. Local television footage showed huge crowds gathered near the accident site as emergency workers cleared the upturned wagons. "Later, upon verification, it was found that he was not a passenger of the train", Kumar said. The Railways also informed that the front portion of the train comprising 12 coaches with 1,500 passengers departed for Danapur, where additional coaches will be attached to the train ...

'Brussels MUST listen!' Arlene Foster warns European Union plot could BACKFIRE

February 05, 2019

The European commission president, Jean-Claude Juncker , will host the prime minister just 24 hours after a meeting with the Irish taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in the Belgian capital. "We can use the remaining time to perhaps remove all the obstacles that have so far stood in the way and find an agreement - if everybody is willing", she said.

Government offered Nissan up to £80m to build new cars in UK

February 05, 2019

The government had previously refused to detail its arrangements with Nissan, sparking concerns that a special deal had been struck to ensure continued investment at the company's massive plant in Sunderland. The Nissan X-Trail will not be built in the United Kingdom as planned. Other multinational giants including Airbus warned this week that British jobs could suffer in the event of an unfavourable Brexit outcome.

French yellow vest protesters back on the streets

February 05, 2019

Thousands of demonstrators in the French capital paid tribute to the yellow vests who have been injured during clashes with police in an effort to unite the movement despite growing divisions. Franck Dideron, 20, said he was protesting peacefully, speaking on the phone to his mother, when his eye was injured by a rubber bullet fired by police during a December 1 protest near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris .

State of the Union Address: Unity or Emergency? - Mish Talk

February 05, 2019

Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney went over the speech on Monday night with about a dozen supporters including former campaign aides Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie, as well as Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, a source familiar with the meeting said.

Trump's comments rile Iraqis, prompt troop pullout calls

February 05, 2019

Baghdad's position has also been complicated by Trump's shock decision to pull troops out of Syria , prompting pro-Iran factions to step up calls for an accelerated U.S. Meanwhile, the USA military officials in charge of running the war against ISIS said the group remains a "potent force of battle-hardened and well-disciplined fighters" that "could likely resurge in Syria", according to the Inspector General report .

Pope decries 'armed power', Yemen war on UAE trip

February 05, 2019

At an interfaith meeting on Monday, Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb - the grand imam of Egypt's Al-Azhar - signed a joint statement on "human fraternity" and their hopes for world peace. During a 26-minute address Monday night, the pope called for an end to wars in the Middle East, naming Yemen , Syria, Iraq and Libya . Francis, the first pontiff to set foot on the United Arab Emirate, blessed children and worshippers during his visit.

Seven dead in Paris building blaze: fire service

February 05, 2019

One person has been seriously injured, while 30 others - including six firefighters - have suffered minor injuries. "Lots of people were calling for help from the windows", a fire department spokesman said, according to the AP. Pictures from the fire brigade showed flames leaping out of top floor windows and firemen climbing flimsy ladders to rescue terrified residents from thick black smoke.

Protesters continue calls for resignation; Northam says he needs more time

February 05, 2019

Numerous mostly white men who converged on the city chanting racist slogans and burning torches were about the same age that Northam would've been as a student at Eastern Virginia Medical School. The president of Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk announced the investigation on the school's website late Saturday. In rejecting calls to step down, the 59-year-old white son of Virginia came across to many African-Americans as displaying a sense of white privilege.

Environment Canada issues freezing drizzle and freezing rain warnings for Sudbury

February 05, 2019

With the temperature hovering steady around 4 C, it'll be warm for the season, and the fog should mostly dissipate by noon. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Still, the National Weather Service predicts a total snow or sleet accumulation of less than 1 inch and ice accumulations of one-tenth to two-tenths of an inch.

China opposes U.S. withdrawal from INF

February 05, 2019

The comments come amid President Putin's announcement that Moscow would respond accordingly to the United States fallout of the INF Treaty. The U.S. As North Korea refuses to denuclearize and China continues its military expansion, Japan has no choice but to rely on the strengthening of nuclear deterrent measures pursued by Washington.

United Kingdom approves Vijay Mallya's extradition, liquor baron has 14 days to appeal

February 05, 2019

Reacting to the news of UK Home Secrectary clearing Mallya's extradition, union minister Arun Jaitley tweeted "Modi Government clears one more step to get Mallya extradited while Opposition rallies around the Saradha Scamsters". "There is clear evidence of dispersal and misapplication of the loan funds and I find a prima facie case the Dr Mallya was involved in a conspiracy to launder money", she said.

Iran unveils new ground-launched cruise missile

February 05, 2019

In addition, it called on all parties involved in Yemen, including Iran, to work towards ending the conflict there. The launch followed a U.S. warning to Iran against undertaking three planned rocket launches that Washington said would violate a United Nations Security Council resolution.

Prosecutors subpoena documents from Trump's inaugural committee

February 05, 2019

A spokesman for the inauguration committee said they meant to comply with the subpoena. "While we are still reviewing the subpoena, it is our intention to cooperate with the inquiry", a spokesperson for the committee said in a statement. The Wall Street Journal reported in December that prosecutors were in the "early stages" of an investigation into whether Trump's inaugural committee and a pro-Trump Super Pac received illegal donations from foreigners hoping for influence over United ...

Was LeBron James openly hoping for a trade during the Super Bowl?

February 05, 2019

The Patriots' Tom Brady , no stranger to breaking records, claimed his sixth victory at the Super Bowl, which is also a league first. The Patriots have won six Super Bowl titles in 17 years. This was the first Super Bowl that did not see Tom Brady throw a touchdown, though he did complete 10 passes to Julian Edelman for 141 yards, earning the veteran wide receiver the game's MVP.

Arsenal FC's Cringeworthy Chinese New Year Video Has People Confused

February 05, 2019

China consumes more meat than any other country and accounts for half the world's consumption of pork, which is used in everything from dumplings and stir-fries to hotpots. Celebrations in major Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai were more quiet than usual after authorities past year banned fireworks due to pollution and safety concerns.

'El Chapo' Drugged And Raped Girls As Young As 13, Witness Claims

February 05, 2019

Guzman, 61, faces 10 federal counts, including engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, conspiracy to launder narcotics proceeds, global distribution of cocaine, heroin, marijuana and other drugs, and use of firearms. On Monday, the jury will begin deliberating whether Guzman is guilty of trafficking hundreds of tons of drugs into the US. "He wanted to avoid sitting right there".

Leak of Trump's 'easy' daily schedule prompts White House fury

February 04, 2019

On private daily schedules covering almost every weekday of the past three months, the majority of President Donald Trump's working hours are described as unstructured "executive time", Axios reported Sunday . - would often spend most of his mornings in the Yellow Oval Room in the White House residence where he skimmed the headlines of The New York Times , The Washington Post and the Washington Times as "Fox & Friends" played in the background.

Pope Francis Makes Groundbreaking Trip to United Arab Emirates

February 04, 2019

At the welcoming ceremony Francis met Abu Dhabi's powerful crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Since he became pope in 2013, he has visited several countries with large Muslim populations. Shortly before departing for Abu Dhabi, Pope Francis said he was following the humanitarian crisis in Yemen with great concern, using his regular Sunday address in Vatican City to urge all sides to implement a fragile peace deal and help deliver aid to millions of hungry people.

European Union powers recognize Guaido as Venezuelan leader, demand free and fair elections

February 04, 2019

Their meeting comes amid massive protests in Venezuela aimed at pressing Maduro, the country's socialist leader, to vacate the presidency. Santos Silva, the Portuguese diplomat, said the Contact group wants to end Venezuela's political stalemate through the ballot box, preventing a civil war or an "illegitimate foreign intervention".

Officials say power restored to federal jail

February 04, 2019

Reports indicate that the temperature inside the federal detention center's housing units have dipped to 34 degrees (1 Celsius). The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) claimed, in a statement emailed to the media Sunday, that "Cells have heat and hot water, there is lighting in the common areas and inmates are receiving hot meals".

Pentagon Deploying Nearly 4,000 Additional Troops to U.S.-Mexico Border

February 04, 2019

President Donald Trump first ordered the troop deployment to the border in October 20-18 to stop members of a Central American migrant caravan from crossing into the US. Sunday's announcement said the mobile surveillance mission would last through September 30. In late January 2019, Secretary of Defence Patrick Shanahan announced that the Pentagon has been preparing to send "several thousand" additional troops to the Mexico-US border, answering a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ...

Refugee footballer pleads Thai authorities not to extradite him to Bahrain

February 04, 2019

In addition to Foster, who has been leading a protest in the football community for Araibi´s freedom, Australian premier Scott Morrison has called on his Thai counterpart to release the 25-year-old, saying that returning him to Bahrain would infringe on his rights under global human rights law.

Queen To Be Evacuated In Case of No-Deal Brexit Riots

February 04, 2019

Mr Baker, a former Brexit minister who quit a year ago in protest at the Chequers agreement, and Ms Morgan were involved talks last week between MPs from the Remain and Brexiteer wings of the Conservative Party. The first meeting takes place on Monday of a committee with the task of developing technological alternatives to the backstop, which is created to prevent the imposition of a "hard border" on the island of Ireland.

Iran warns Europe not to force ‘strategic leap’ on missile range

February 04, 2019

Earlier on Saturday, Iran unveiled " Hoveizeh " long-range cruise missile. Iran's space program has also come under Western criticism, with Washington charging that an abortive satellite launch in mid-January was cover for a bid at an intercontinental ballistic missile capability.

Barham Salih: Trump did not ask Iraq's permission to 'watch Iran'

February 04, 2019

USA officials have been holding talks in Qatar with the Taliban on a framework for peace negotiations, raising prospects for a breakthrough in the 17-year-old conflict. "Well, we spent a fortune on building this incredible base". "When I look at Iran, I look at it as a nation that has caused tremendous problems", he said.

Military steps in as Australia floods bring crocs to the streets

February 04, 2019

In just seven days, the city copped a staggering 1012mm, eclipsing the previous record of 886mm set on the city's so-called Night of Noah when vast swathes of the city went under back in 1998. Authorities have advised Townsville residents who have remained in their homes to have a plan in place and be ready to leave if necessary. In hard-hit Townsville, cars were mostly submerged, with picket fences barely poking through waist-deep flood waters.

Russian Federation says it still recognizes Maduro as legitimate Venezuelan president

February 04, 2019

Protesters marched in Caracas on Wednesday calling for Maduro to stand down. Bolivian President Evo Morales said he had arrived in Venezuela to meet with his counterpart Nicolas Maduro and express support for the Venezuelan president amid a political crisis in the country.

Plane crashes in California neighbourhood, 2 houses burn

February 04, 2019

He didn't know whether the people killed were on board the plane or on the ground. "I thought a bomb was dropped or something cuz I heard a plane engine moving in close and then my house shook on impact". Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a suburban Southern California neighborhood and has ignited a fire that burned two houses. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, Kenitzer told KTLA .

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