| Democratic Candidates Are Hanging Roy Moore Around The Necks Of Their GOP Opponents Posted: 16 Nov 2017 10:58 AM PST  WASHINGTON ― Democrats are seizing on the controversy surrounding Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore in state and local races around the country, attacking GOP opponents over their stance regarding the former judge, who has been accused of sexual assault and inappropriate advances by multiple women.
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| Ohio Lawmaker Quits After Having 'Inappropriate Conduct' With Man In His Office Posted: 17 Nov 2017 11:16 AM PST  An Ohio lawmaker known for his devotion to "family values" has stepped down after allegedly engaging in "inappropriate conduct with another man" in his office.
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| Franken backs ethics investigation after woman accuses him of groping her Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:37 AM PST  Sen. Al Franken apologized to radio anchor Leeann Tweeden after she said he groped her in 2006. She posted a photo of the incident.
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| Newly Flipped Witness May Have Info on Flynn Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:17 PM PST  Tom Winter talks with Rachel Maddow about new reporting that Reza Zarrab, a Turkish-Iranian national wanted by Turkey and charged in the U.S. for sanctions violations is talking with prosecutors and may have information about Mike Flynn.
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| Oklahoma Science Teacher, 22, Charged with Rape of Teenage Student After Police Barge In Posted: 17 Nov 2017 08:17 AM PST  Sheriff's deputies barged in on a tryst she had allegedly set up with the teenage student
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| German court: Kuwait Airways can refuse Israeli passengers Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:38 AM PST  BERLIN (AP) — A German court ruled Thursday that Kuwait's national airline didn't have to transport an Israeli citizen because the carrier would face legal repercussions at home if it did.
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| Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai calls on Mugabe to resign Posted: 16 Nov 2017 06:30 AM PST  Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said on Thursday President Robert Mugabe should resign in the interest of the country after the military seized power. Mugabe is insisting he remains Zimbabwe's only legitimate ruler and has balked at mediation by a Catholic priest to allow the 93-year-old former guerrilla a graceful exit after a military coup, sources said on Thursday. "In the interest of the people, Mr. Robert Mugabe must resign and step down immediately," Tsvangirai, leader of the Movement for Democratic Change, told a news conference, reading from a statement.
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| Supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga clash with police in Nairobi, Kenya Posted: 17 Nov 2017 05:37 AM PST ![Supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga clash with police in Nairobi, Kenya]( "Supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga clash with police in Nairobi, Kenya") Two people were killed on Friday as Kenyan police tried to disperse supporters cheering a convoy carrying opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi.
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| They Came To Clear Roy Moore's Character. They Talked About Guns And Abortion. Posted: 17 Nov 2017 11:49 AM PST  ― A few dozen women gathered on the steps of the state Capitol on Friday to argue that those accusing former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore of sexual misconduct are liars, people who identify as transgender are awful, guns are good and abortion is bad.
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| Some People Think Starbucks Is Promoting 'Gay Agenda' On Holiday Cups Posted: 17 Nov 2017 01:17 PM PST  It seems like outrage over Starbucks cups is almost as much of a holiday tradition as crowded malls, Mariah Carey and sappy movie marathons.
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| Woman with crude anti-Trump truck decal arrested Posted: 17 Nov 2017 10:52 AM PST  The driver of a pickup displaying an expletive-filled message to President Donald Trump and his supporters in the Houston area was arrested Thursday on an outstanding warrant.
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| North Korean soldier stable, but riddled with parasites Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:28 AM PST  A North Korean soldier shot multiple times while defecting to the South is in a stable condition but riddled with parasites that could complicate his chances of survival, his doctor said Thursday. The young man was rushed to hospital in South Korea by helicopter where he has undergone two rounds of emergency surgery. "We're paying close attention to prevent possible complications," said Lee, who on Wednesday said "an enormous number of parasites" including roundworms had been found in the small intestine.
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| School cancels Muslim speaker after teacher organising presentation receives threats Posted: 16 Nov 2017 06:03 PM PST  A teacher at Northeastern Middle School in Bristol, Connecticut, had invited a local Muslim woman to speak about her faith and sent a note to parents informing them of the event. The letter, which was posted online, introduced the speaker as a New York City native who resided in Connecticut and had founded an organisation devoted to "empowerment of Muslim women". In a statement to NBC, Bristol Public Schools superintendent Susan Kalt Moreau said despite the cancellation "there was an outpouring of support for bringing a speaker in to support our curriculum which includes religions of the world".
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| Mitch McConnell Wants an Investigation of Groping Allegations Against Al Franken Posted: 16 Nov 2017 09:26 AM PST  Leeann Tweeden said Franken kissed and groped her without her consent more than a decade ago.
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| Puerto Rico utility head resigns after slow Hurricane Maria response Posted: 17 Nov 2017 01:20 PM PST  By Jessica Resnick-Ault and Nick Brown NEW YORK (Reuters) - The head of Puerto Rico's indebted utility has resigned following criticism of the slow restoration of power to the island after Hurricane Maria, the U.S. territory's governor said. Ricardo Ramos, who was named head of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) in 2016, was also criticized over controversial contracts. Rossello recommended Justo Gonzalez as interim director, according to a separate statement.
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| In Post-Weinstein Era, Trump Sexual Assault Accusers Await His Downfall Posted: 17 Nov 2017 06:56 AM PST  The women who have accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault are patiently awaiting his undoing.
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| ‘Glad It’s Out’: Moore Accuser Says ‘Community knew’ Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:46 AM PST  Becky Gray says Roy Moore would hang out at the local mall, ogling young woman, and claims he was eventually banned from establishments because of his "creepy" behavior.
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| Woman Dies After Cleaning Scene Of Son's Suspected Drug Overdose Posted: 16 Nov 2017 03:19 PM PST  A Pennsylvania mother caring for her son after his suspected drug overdose is believed to have accidentally overdosed on the same substance while cleaning his home, leading to her death.
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| How the U.S. Military Could Soon Have a New Way to Crush North Korea's ICBMs Posted: 17 Nov 2017 04:28 AM PST  A US military upgraded Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, or EKV, a kinetic-force weapon that slams into its targets, destroyed an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time during a Missile Defense Agency test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system several months ago. The Missile Defense Agency's first-ever successful intercept of an ICBM target using a Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, using the kinetic force of an Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle (EKV) to destroy the target, is paving the way toward advanced future kill vehicles able to discern and attack multiple approaching threats, industry and Pentagon officials said.
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| US nets 214 arrests in MS-13 gang sweep Posted: 16 Nov 2017 02:08 PM PST  US authorities announced Thursday that 214 members of the notorious MS-13 gang had been arrested in a one-month sweep around the country. More than half of those picked up in the action which was led by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, were arrested on immigration violations. The largest part of the group, 135, were from El Salvador, followed by Honduras and Mexico.
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| Ohio judge uses groping scandal to brag about having sex with 50 women and 'love in the hayloft' Posted: 17 Nov 2017 12:13 PM PST  An Ohio Supreme Court justice has been denounced for responding to sexual misconduct allegations against Sen Al Franken by bragging of his prolific sexual exploits. Mr Franken, a Minnesota Democrat, apologised this week after broadcaster Leeann Tweeden accused him of groping and kissing her non-consensually during a 2006 tour, when Mr Franken was a comedian and had not yet been elected. Elected officials, including Democrats, swiftly denounced Mr Franken.
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| Millions of People May Die if Saudi Arabia Doesn't Allow Aid to Enter Yemen Immediately Posted: 16 Nov 2017 09:51 PM PST  A humanitarian crisis is rapidly deepening in Yemen, where millions of aid-reliant people have been cut off from assistance since Saudi Arabia closed the country's ports on Nov. 5.
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| Ivanka Trump warned to stay quiet after speaking out about sexual assault allegations Posted: 16 Nov 2017 07:02 PM PST  First daughter Ivanka Trump's harsh statement about Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore drew some backlash from Breitbart this week.
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| Tesla Unveils World's Fastest Production Car In Surprise Announcement Posted: 17 Nov 2017 12:34 AM PST  Tesla on Thursday night unveiled its electric semi truck, but the massive new vehicle was overshadowed by what it was hauling inside.
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| 4 Republican Senators in Private Talks That Could Kill Current Tax Reform Bill Posted: 16 Nov 2017 02:21 PM PST  In private conversations, many have relayed their concerns over the deficit
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| Indonesia smugglers stuffed exotic birds in pipes: police Posted: 16 Nov 2017 12:32 AM PST  Smugglers who allegedly stuffed 125 exotic birds into drain pipes have been arrested in Indonesia, officials said Thursday, as part of a bid to clamp down on a lucrative illegal trade in wildlife. Four men have been charged after 41 endangered white cockatoos and 84 eclectus parrots were discovered squashed into plastic piping that had been cut and sealed at each end by wire. Police said the men were arrested in four separate locations in eastern Indonesia, and are part of a suspected wildlife trafficking ring.
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| Russia's Next Big Nuclear Missile Submarine Launches Tomorrow Posted: 16 Nov 2017 05:59 PM PST  Russia's first Project 995A Borei-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) is set to be launched on November 17 in Severodvinsk. The vessel, called Prince Vladimir (Князь Владимир—transliterated as Knyaz Vladimir) is an improved version of the original Project 955 SSBN, three of which have been completed for the Russian Navy. Compared to the three older Project 995 boats, Prince Vladimir has a better acoustical stealth, better electronics and improved living spaces for the crew.
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| Argentina's navy searches for missing submarine with 44 crew on board Posted: 17 Nov 2017 03:22 PM PST  Argentina's navy has launched a huge search-and-rescue operation for a military submarine with 44 crew members that has been missing off the coast of Patagonia for more than two days. The last radio contact with the San Juan submarine was on Wednesday, when it was 430km off the coast of the southern province of Chubut, in the area of San Jorge bay, a naval spokesman said on Friday. The spokesman, Enrique Balbi, told local television that as there was no indication of problems from the submarine, it could not yet be termed lost.
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| Ohio calls off execution after failing to find inmate's vein Posted: 16 Nov 2017 02:16 AM PST  LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio called off the execution of an ailing 69-year-old killer Wednesday after the executioners couldn't find a vein to insert the IV that delivers the lethal drugs.
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| All The Best Black Friday Deals, In One Exhaustive List Posted: 16 Nov 2017 03:43 PM PST  We know how overwhelming Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be.
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| U.S. Senate candidate Moore's wife says 'he will not step down' Posted: 17 Nov 2017 02:52 PM PST  By Justin Mitchell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The wife of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore of Alabama said on Friday her husband would not end his campaign in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, dismissing reports about his past behavior toward some women as political attacks. "He will not step down," Kayla Moore said at a news conference on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery. "He will not stop fighting for the people of Alabama." The former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice's campaign has been in turmoil since the Washington Post published a story last week detailing the accounts of three women who claim Moore pursued them while they were teenagers and he was in his 30s.
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| Joe Biden says Barack Obama is 'like family' as he reveals favourite White House meme Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:00 AM PST  Joe Biden has spoken of his relationship with Barack Obama, describing the pair as "like family" and saying many of the memes of them that circulated online are accurate. The former US Vice President revealed his favourite of the thousands of memes that were posted on social media during and after his time in the White House. In them, the pair are portrayed as good friends, with Mr Biden often shown as having a humorous and mischievous approach in contrast to a more serious and sober Mr Obama.
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| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Says Bill Clinton Should've Resigned Over Lewinsky Scandal Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:53 PM PST  Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said that President Bill Clinton should have resigned from the Oval Office after news broke of his infamous affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
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| Polish Woman Says She Was Dragged Out Of Church After Unfurling Anti-Racism Banner Posted: 17 Nov 2017 09:39 AM PST  A Polish woman says she was booted out of a Catholic church service in Warsaw while protesting against racism and far-right nationalist groups.
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| Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe's 'Comeback Crocodile'? Posted: 17 Nov 2017 03:51 AM PST  Emmerson Mnangagwa appeared well-placed to reprise his leading role in Zimbabwe after returning to the country in the wake of the army's takeover, prompted by his sacking by President Robert Mugabe. Nicknamed "Ngwena" (The Crocodile) because of his fearsome power and ruthlessness, the 75-year-old has a reputation for taking no prisoners -- but appeared to have been outfoxed by Grace Mugabe. It was the climax of a long feud between Grace and Mugabe's then deputy to be in pole position to replace the ailing leader when he died or retired.
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| New Tesla Roadster Promised to Be the Quickest Car Posted: 17 Nov 2017 03:47 AM PST  Elon Musk says his new Roadster will hit 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, run the quarter mile in 8.9, and have a top speed of more tha 250 mph. Okay then, says the world.
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| 15 black men charged with drug offences have all charges dropped after being allegedly framed by corrupt detective Posted: 16 Nov 2017 08:23 AM PST  Fifteen African American men who say they were framed by a corrupt Chicago police officer and his team, have had all the charges against them dropped. Prosecutors said they were vacating all charges against the men, who were arrested by officers led by former police sergeant Ronald Watts. The Exoneration Project, a free legal clinic at the University of Chicago Law School which represented the men, said all 15 were convicted of drug crimes from 2003-2008, and have all served their respective sentences.
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| Japan's Underwater Aircraft Carriers: Crazy Enough to Work? Posted: 16 Nov 2017 05:58 PM PST  A bold plan to attack the United States came too late in the war. Japan's Underwater Aircraft Carriers: Crazy Enough to Work? As soon as Colonel James Doolittle's B-25 raid struck Japan in April 1942, Japan sought to wreak revenge on the United States, but by 1944 devastating aerial bombings on Japan by the Americans had become all too regular.
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| The Absolute Worst Excuses Ever For Calling In Sick Posted: 17 Nov 2017 02:46 AM PST  CareerBuilder's annual survey, which covered a 12-month period ending in September, found that 40 percent of workers had claimed to be sick when they actually weren't, and 38 percent of employers had checked up on workers who called in sick.
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| Florida Man Killed Ex, Her New Boyfriend and Her Parents -- Then Left His Son Alone With Their Bodies Posted: 17 Nov 2017 03:37 PM PST  On Thursday, a 32-year-old Florida man was convicted of the 2014 quadruple murders of his ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend and her parents, according to news reports.
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| Activists praise Trudeau's comments about Duterte crackdown Posted: 16 Nov 2017 07:37 PM PST  MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Human rights advocates praised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for publicly expressing concerns about the Philippine president's deadly crackdown on illegal drugs, with Human Rights Watch saying the "quiet diplomacy" adopted by President Donald Trump and other world leaders won't stop the killings.
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