| Turkey, others to press for UN probe into Khashoggi killing Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:13 AM PST  ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and other countries will soon submit a formal request to establish a U.N. committee to investigate the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Turkish foreign minister said Friday.
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| Reckoning time: Trump checks in for another medical checkup Posted: 08 Feb 2019 07:22 PM PST  BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — It's reckoning time: President Donald Trump had his annual medical exam Friday, a year after his doctor advised him to up the exercise and cut the calories.
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| Look at this colossal storm on Uranus Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:56 AM PST  Uranus, a huge gaseous world some 1.8 billion miles from the sun, is quite stormy. NASA's long-lived Hubble telescope spotted a notable storm churning inside the planet's blue-green atmosphere, and the space agency posted the image online Thursday. The entirety of Uranus' north pole is engulfed by a "vast bright stormy cloud cap," wrote NASA. "Scientists believe this new feature is a result of Uranus' unique rotation," added NASA, noting that, unlike the other planets in our solar system, Uranus is tipped on its side. This leaves the sun shining non-stop onto its north pole during its long summer, likely resulting in widespread atmospheric changes. Uranus as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. Image: nasa Just beneath the massive polar storm is a smaller, compact white cloud made of the common gas methane, notes NASA. The space agency also spotted a new storm brewing on Neptune. It's the dark spot near the top of the planet and is somewhat mysterious, as these massive dark storms have been observed appearing and then vanishing relatively quickly. SEE ALSO: Trump fails to block NASA's carbon sleuth from going to space "The feature is the fourth and latest mysterious dark vortex captured by Hubble since 1993," said NASA. Neptune as seen in November 2018. Image: nasa NASA plans to continue monitoring weather on these frigid, far-off gas giants to better understand the extraterrestrial storms. "Just as meteorologists cannot predict the weather on Earth by studying a few snapshots, astronomers cannot track atmospheric trends on solar system planets without regularly repeated observations," the space agency wrote. "Astronomers hope that Hubble's long-term monitoring of the outer planets will help them unravel the mysteries that still persist about these faraway worlds." WATCH: Ever wonder how the universe might end?
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| How to work out in your third trimester – like Meghan Markle Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:47 AM PST  Pregnancy is a time when you're told there's lots you can't do – but when it comes to exercise, you're advised to keep it up If you're someone who does regular exercise, then a little thing like being in the third trimester of your pregnancy, as the Duchess of Sussex is, isn't going to stop you. Not only can it be essential for your own mental and physical health, but studies show that it's good for the baby, too. We know that the Duchess previously had a punishing exercise regime including weekly six-mile runs, "Megaformer" Pilates sessions (a terrifying-looking machine that the former Ms Markle credited with "transforming" her body), vinyasa yoga and personal training sessions. Now she's in the Firm it's likely that she'll talk less about her workouts – but it's a fair guess that she hasn't given up exercise entirely now she's pregnant. In fact, she told a well-wisher in Australia that she had been up at 4.30am doing yoga. Like her, I continued to work out while I was pregnant with my daughter just over two years ago. I was even in the gym on my due date – well, what else was I going to do? Jessica Salter gets a workout in... on her due date Although science supported my decision to keep up exercising – the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) actually recommends that pregnant women aim for 20-30 minutes of "moderate intensity exercise, including running and weight training, most days of the week – I found finding classes that would let me exercise more of a challenge. Now, two years on, there's a myriad of pre-natal classes available, both in gyms and online. The message is clear: while pregnant women are often told what they can't do, actually, when it comes to exercise, there's a lot they can. Resistance training can help ease pregnancy discomforts, including fatigue, nausea and insomnia, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg; a separate study found that women who exercised were less likely to develop gestational diabetes; while pregnant women who exercise at a moderate intensity three times a week halved the risk of their babies being born with a high birth weight, according to scientists at the University of Granada. The old adage of resting for nine months is no longer the best option for most women. In fact, the ACOG say that even pregnant women who don't normally exercise would benefit from starting slowly on a gentle regime. But for those – like the Duchess – who are used to an endorphin-fuelled, sweat drenched work-out, what can you keep doing in your third trimester and how far can you push it? We ask four pre-natal personal trainers – three of whom are pregnant themselves – for advice. Weights "Pregnancy is not easy on the body and it is important that you stay strong to adapt to all the changes coming your way," Charlie Launder, founder of the pre and post natal PT specialists, Bumps & Burpees, says. "Not only will your bump grow, your centre of balance will change, your ligaments will soften and you will be carrying some extra pounds. "Using weights is a very effective way to increase your strength and make sure that your body is able to cope with all these changes and prevent the aches and pains that so often accompany pregnancy." She says that there are some things pregnant women – especially those in their third trimester – need to be aware of. "Always make sure to lift a weight that you can do 8-10 reps with comfortably, and check that you are performing each exercise with the correct form. There are adaptations that you will need to make as your bump grows to take the pressure off the abdominals and to make way for your growing bump so seek advice from a professional if you are unsure of these. Give yourself plenty of water breaks, and make sure you can keep up a conversation to check you are at the correct intensity." Launder's e-book has exercises that are safe for pre and post-natal women to follow (£14.99; bumpsandburpees.com) View this post on Instagram �� Dumbbell Quickie ���� . . If you're stuck indoors with the little ones this week, don't use it as an excuse to sit on your �� all day. Give this a go - this workout requires dumbbells, but can be of any weight that is right for you! Repeat the circuit 5 times on its own or try it 3 times pared with one of our other circuits 3 times for a bigger workout! . . �� x20 single arm shoulder press . �� x15 goblet squats . �� x10 Round the worlds . �� x10 Burpee deadlifts* . . ⚠️ *Please note that if you are newly post natal we strongly advise that you avoid BURPEES until your core is stronger and any diastasis is closed ... and even then build it up by stepping back into the plank rather than jump! Please be sensible. @thegeorgiaedit has eased into them and is now strong enough. If you are heavily pregnant avoid these burpees but the rest of the circuit is great for you! ⚠️ . . thismumcan postnatalfitness homeworkout dumbbells strong mumswholift fullbody fitmum strongmums A post shared by Bumps & Burpees (@bumpsandburpees) on Jan 14, 2019 at 11:58am PST Yoga "Yoga in pregnancy strengthens parts of the body that you use to give birth as well as relieving common aches and pains," says Libby Stevenson, a MY:METHOD yoga teacher with a pre-natal specialism. She recommends Warrior I, II and malasana to open the hips, the mountain pose to maintain proper posture, and cat/cow or child's pose to help relieve lower back pain. Pregnant women should avoid inversions, including downward dog, she says. In addition, Stevenson says that yogic breathing and meditation can help women. "For many pregnant women, pregnancy can be a time of confusion and anxiety. The breathing practices in pregnancy yoga slow down and extend the exhalation, which switches off the autonomic nervous system – the fight flight freeze response – and switch on the parasympathetic nervous system – the rest and digest response. "These breathing techniques can be used while giving birth to reduce pain or at any time when you feel overwhelmed or stressed." Pilates Pilates is a great exercise to take up or continue while pregnant as it's low impact and safe for all trimesters. "Pilates focuses on posture, strength and flexibility, all areas that suffer, or adapt, during pregnancy," says Hollie Grant, founder of Pilates PT Method and 29 weeks pregnant herself. "As a pregnant woman's bump grows, her centre of gravity shifts massively, which can cause changes to the spine which can lead to back pain." Pilates works to stablise joints – for example hips – that have been affected by the hormone relaxin, released during pregnancy. It's also an option for those who suffer from Pelvic Girdle Pain. "Personally, I have found Pilates during pregnancy a lifesaver," she says. "It has meant I have stayed in touch with how my body feels, how it is changing, any aches or pains I have noticed and helped to make sure that my posture does not change excessively despite having a very big bump. The skills you learn in Pilates can be used during labour (such as the awareness and use of breath) and is perfectly safe if taught by a qualified pre/post-natal Pilates instructor." View this post on Instagram C O N F U S E D ? . �� January comes but once a year and my god it's an absolute headf*** for most people. Go on a diet. Don't go on a diet. New Year New You. New Year Old You. Move more. Stretch more. Meditate more. ARGGGHHH what the chuff is the right answer? . ���� As a PT I both love and hate this time of year. It's amazing getting to meet new clients and hear their goals and values, but I also see how aggressive and confusing the collective wellness message can get at this time of year. If you work in the fitness industry now is the time to be honest about what you offer, don't claim to be part of an approach you aren't. If you're weight-loss based fine, own it, but if like us you're not you too should be honest. . �� As much as January is a lovely time for a fresh start, it's not the ONLY time you can improve your health. Don't panic if you aren't doing veganuary/dry January this month. You can start anything tomorrow, as long as it's your choice and it's an informed choice (not because Tracy down the pubs doing it). . ���� And please keep your BS detectors to hand. Are you being sold the dream only to realise it's a nightmare (diet pills, slim-fast, juice cleanses). Is someone claiming they are non-diet yet giving you food plans and rules? Often the simplest answer is the right one (bit more veg, bit less alcohol, bit more exercise, bit less partying). It might not be the sexiest, most advertised, "quickest" method of improving your health but it's the safest, most researched, most effective one in my eyes. A post shared by Hollie Grant (@thepilatespt) on Jan 6, 2019 at 10:51pm PST HIIT High Intensity fitness is still trending in the fitness world, thanks to its fat-burning properties. Personal trainer Kelly Bedford, founder of Fitness Fox London, and 24 weeks pregnant herself, says that pregnant women can keep up their HIIT sessions during your third trimester, but cautions, "it may look a lot different from your pre-pregnancy interval sessions." She advises against high impact exercises, like jumps or burpees, and instead, using "compound strength moves using big muscle groups to increase the heart rate and get the blood pumping." Some exercises will need modification to allow for a large bump. "Press ups performed on an incline are more comfortable and put less downward pressure on the belly," she says. Bedford recommends supersets that alternate different body parts, for instance squats then incline press ups. She also says that you need to pay attention to your body and allow more rest, but, "I've loved keeping moving throughout though and plan to without albeit modifying as a go until the day I give birth." View this post on Instagram Filming practice pre class for my HIIT Club! Still moving .....just!! Come & join us on Wed 0630-0700 ��️♀️ @thespaceeast hiit halfhour fitness sweat smile repeat A post shared by Fitness Fox (@fitnessfoxlondon) on Jan 21, 2019 at 1:50am PST
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| Seven jailed for life over Tunisian museum, hotel massacres Posted: 09 Feb 2019 12:27 PM PST  A Tunisian court jailed seven people for life on Saturday for their involvement in two deadly militant attacks in 2015, one on a museum in Tunis and the other on a hotel in a Mediterranean resort. Other defendants received jail sentences ranging from 16 years to six months, state news agency TAP quoted court spokesman Soufiane Sliti as saying. The assault on the Bardo National Museum left 21 people dead, while 38 were killed in the beach resort of Sousse, some 150 kilometers (90 miles) south of the capital.
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| New Jersey’s Booker Offers Obama Echoes in Iowa Campaign Debut Posted: 08 Feb 2019 04:56 PM PST  At three events in the state Friday, Booker at times echoed former President Barack Obama's campaign style and frequent references to civil rights leaders. New Jersey's first black senator has long been compared to Obama, who arrived in the Senate from Illinois in 2005 to immediate buzz about White House ambitions.
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| Now flying for Delta Air Lines: The Airbus A220 Posted: 07 Feb 2019 11:40 PM PST ![Now flying for Delta Air Lines: The Airbus A220]( "Now flying for Delta Air Lines: The Airbus A220") The Airbus A220 seems a candidate to become a passenger favorite with large overhead bins and two-by-three seating in economy, meaning fewer middle seats.
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| Amazon Considers Opting Out of Queens, BROOKLYN DESIGNS Finds New Location, and More News This Week Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:59 PM PST  Here's what you need to know
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| Tip Leads to Arrest of U.S. Marshals` 15 Most Wanted Fugitive in Mexico Posted: 08 Feb 2019 04:32 PM PST  An Oklahoma man accused of brutally stabbing his ex-wife to death in front of her children in 2013 has been arrested in Mexico.
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| The 2019 Ram 2500 HD Displays the Latest Mopar Parts and Accessories - Photos Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:30 AM PST |
| The Latest: Virginia senators, congressmen address scandals Posted: 07 Feb 2019 06:14 PM PST  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Latest on the racial and sexual assault allegations that have engulfed Virginia's top three elected officials, all Democrats (all times local):
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| Ivanka Trump Says She Has 'Zero Concern' About the Mueller Investigation Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:34 AM PST  Ivanka Trump says she has "zero concern" about the Mueller probe and knew "very little" about a potential real estate deal in Moscow.
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| FDA questions Juul, Altria commitment to combat teen vaping Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:21 PM PST  WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration is questioning whether electronic cigarette maker Juul and its new partner Altria are following through on pledges to help reverse the boom in underage vaping.
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| As Trump administration negotiates peace with Taliban, some retired U.S. generals see defeat Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:00 AM PST  "The Taliban are the victors," said a retired general officer who commanded a brigade early in the war. "We just haven't figured that out yet."
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| Forget chocolate, how about a cockroach for Valentine's? Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:24 AM PST  Forget chocolate, flowers or a romantic dinner. A zoo in Texas is offering singles the chance to name a cockroach after their ex and see it fed to a meerkat live on camera on Valentine's Day. In a campaign dubbed "Quit Bugging Me!!!" the El Paso Zoo says the roach is a perfect Valentine's gift for those needing closure on a past relationship that didn't make the grade.
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| Andromeda galaxy will deliver a 'glancing blow' to our Milky Way later than expected Posted: 09 Feb 2019 07:51 AM PST  Astronomers have long suspected that the colossal Andromeda galaxy would, in billions years, collide with our humble Milky Way. The collision was forecast to happen in some 3.9 billion years. But after astronomers analyzed new data captured by the European Space Agency's star-surveying satellite Gaia, they now put the imminent date at 4.5 billion years — so 600 million years later than initially expected. The event, detailed in The Astrophysical Journal, is characterized as a "swipe" rather than a direct collision. The end result would be a merger of the galaxies into one, monstrous galaxy. "This finding is crucial to our understanding of how galaxies evolve and interact," Timo Prusti, ESA Gaia Project Scientist who had no role in the study, said in a statement. The Gaia satellite measured star motion in the Andromeda galaxy. Image: ESA/Gaia (star motions); NASA/Galex (background image); R. van der Marel, M. Fardal, J. Sahlmann (STScI) While of immense importance to our corner of the universe, this event will be of little importance to Earth: By then, our aging sun will have grown brighter and likely have boiled the oceans while burning away our protective atmosphere. To arrive at their conclusions about the future galactic meeting, scientists observed how stars moved within two "nearby" galaxies that are passing each other — the Andromeda and Triangulum galaxies — to forecast how Andromeda will ultimately travel through intergalactic space. SEE ALSO: Pancakes in space? No that's just the mysterious MU69 "We combed through the Gaia data to identify thousands of individual stars in both galaxies, and studied how these stars moved within their galactic homes," said study coauthor Mark Fardal in a statement. "While Gaia primarily aims to study the Milky Way, it's powerful enough to spot especially massive and bright stars within nearby star-forming regions – even in galaxies beyond our own." Galactic trajectories. Image: E. Patel, G. Besla (University of Arizona), R. van der Marel (STScI) When Andromeda does eventually meet, or "swipe," the Milky Way, it doesn't mean chaos and destruction will ensue. "That event will be less dramatic than it sounds, however," noted The New Times cosmos reporter Dennis Overbye. "Because galaxies are mostly empty space, they will pass through each other like ghosts." WATCH: Ever wonder how the universe might end?
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| Wells Fargo fixes outage issue that caused some paychecks not to appear in accounts Posted: 08 Feb 2019 03:18 PM PST  Wells Fargo say the issue that caused some trouble seeing paychecks and direct deposits in online and mobile banking accounts has been corrected.
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| Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare Posted: 09 Feb 2019 03:00 AM PST ![Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare]( "Democrats are the ones complaining about Obamacare") The silent premise behind 'Medicare for All' is that Obamacare has been a bust.
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| Manafort Prosecutors Have Questions About $1 Million Condo Loan Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:22 AM PST  Mueller's prosecutors on Thursday told a court they needed to know more about the August 2017 loan, from a Nevada company called Woodlawn LLC. Manafort, the onetime chairman of President Donald Trump's campaign, guaranteed the loan, which was secured by the family's interest in a Manhattan condominium, according to court papers. As Manafort's legal problems escalated, Woodlawn installed a Hollywood bit player named Joey Rappa as its "managing member" in public filings. Now that prosecutors are seeking to seize the condo after Manafort's conviction on tax- and bank-fraud charges, Woodlawn is staking a claim to it in order to collect on the debt.
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| The Latest: China says dialogue only way to Venezuela peace Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:31 PM PST  CUCUTA, Colombia (AP) — The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela (all times local):
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| Virginia didn’t have a Southern governor for 20 years, and then the past collided with the present Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:19 AM PST  When Ralph Northam was elected Virginia's governor a little over a year ago, it marked the first time in almost two decades that the state had a chief executive who was really from the old commonwealth.
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| Humbled Goldman Sachs still faces questions on 1MDB Posted: 08 Feb 2019 06:15 PM PST  Goldman Sachs's decision to potentially cut bonuses for top executives over the 1MDB scandal reflects an acknowledgement at shareholder and public outrage over the debacle. The prestigious investment bank announced last week that it could withhold millions of dollars in bonuses to former Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein and two other retired executives depending on the outcome of ongoing probes into the Malaysian fund. Beyond the bonuses, Goldman also said it could claw back compensation from current chief executive David Solomon and two other current senior executives, president John Waldron and chief financial officer Stephen Scherr.
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| Every Photo From Our Drive in the 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country Posted: 08 Feb 2019 10:00 AM PST |
| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveils Green New Deal plan to save world from climate change Posted: 07 Feb 2019 11:00 PM PST  With freshman Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the charge, Democrats in Congress have unveiled their ambitious Green New Deal that would implement sweeping reforms with the promise to drastically reduce US carbon emissions while adding millions of jobs and investing heavily in American infrastructure. On Thursday, Ms Ocasio-Cortez was joined by Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey in announcing the slate of measures, with reads as something of a progressive manifesto with the lofty ambition to overhaul the American economy and, hopefully, save the world from the dangers posed by climate change. "Today is the day that we truly embark on a comprehensive agenda of economic, social and racial justice in the United States of America," Ms Ocasio-Cortez said from outside the US Capitol.
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| Massive 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro nearly comes with own zip code Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:22 AM PST  Toyota this week unveiled the newest version of the hearty and heavy-duty full-size Sequoia SUV: the TRD Pro-trimmed 2020 Toyota Sequoia. The TRD Pro Sequoia is more technologically advanced than other models featuring updated equipment with more driver-assist features and complete with Android Auto, Apple Carplay, and Amazon Alexa.
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| Border officer shoots driver at Arizona crossing Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:44 AM PST  The mayor of Nogales, Arizona, says a port of entry on the U.S.-Mexico border is temporarily closed after a customs officer shot and killed a southbound driver who refused to stop. Mexican officials reportedly say a passenger was arrested. (Feb. 8)
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| Exclusive: U.S. in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections - source Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:36 PM PST ![Exclusive: U.S. in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections - source]( "Exclusive: U.S. in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections - source") The Trump administration expects further military defections from Maduro's side, the official told Reuters in an interview, despite only a few senior officers having done so since opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president last month, earning the recognition of the United States and dozens of other countries. "We're still having conversations with members of the former Maduro regime, with military members, although those conversations are very, very limited." The official declined to provide details on the discussions or the level at which they are being held, and it was unclear whether such contacts could create cracks in the Venezuelan socialist leader's support from the military, which is pivotal to his grip on power. With the Venezuelan military still apparently loyal to Maduro, a source in Washington close to the opposition expressed doubts whether the Trump administration has laid enough groundwork to spur a wider mutiny in the ranks where many officers are suspected of benefiting from corruption and drug trafficking.
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| Woman found dead in suitcase identified as NY resident Posted: 07 Feb 2019 07:39 PM PST  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A woman found dead and bound in a suitcase in a wooded area of Connecticut was identified Thursday as a 24-year-old New York resident who worked at a bookstore and aspired to be a tattoo artist, according to police and co-workers.
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| US envoy in Taliban talks seeks peace deal before July vote Posted: 08 Feb 2019 12:12 PM PST  The United States is hoping Afghanistan can strike a peace agreement including the Taliban before elections scheduled for July, US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said on Friday. "It will be better for Afghanistan if we could get a peace agreement before the election, which is scheduled in July," the negotiator said, adding that there remained "a lot of work" to do. Khalilzad, who is leading talks with the Taliban, was at the US Institute of Peace in Washington to discuss an ongoing push for a political settlement to the 17-year-old Afghanistan conflict.
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| Brazil evacuates towns near Vale, ArcelorMittal dams on fears of collapse Posted: 08 Feb 2019 05:58 AM PST  The collapse two weeks ago unleashed an avalanche of mud that engulfed nearby buildings and farms, killing an estimated 300 people in Brazil's deadliest mining disaster. As evidence mounted that Vale missed warnings of trouble at the dam in the town of Brumadinho, pressure has risen on the firm and other mining companies to bolster safety measures to avoid a recurrence. ArcelorMittal shares dropped nearly 5 percent at 19.26 euros.
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| All the Price Details of the 2020 Range Rover Evoque Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:50 AM PST  You can option it from discreet to baroque, and here's what you get for your money at each price point.
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| US step closer to developing hypersonic missile that travels at five times the speed of sound Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:53 PM PST  The United States is racing to develop hypersonic missiles that can travel at five times the speed of sound, officials have confirmed. Heather Wilson, secretary of the US Air Force, said the effort was being made to keep pace with other nations like Russia and China while speaking on Friday at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank. The US Air Force currently operates 80 satellites in space, the secretary added.
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| From blowing frozen bubbles to throwing boiling water: Here's the science behind these viral cold-weather experiments Posted: 08 Feb 2019 10:56 AM PST  While the cold weather deterred many from going outside during the recent polar vortex, others took advantage of the freezing temperatures and tested out different science experiments.
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| Subaru puts some oomph behind the Legacy name with 2020 model Posted: 08 Feb 2019 07:55 AM PST  While the Legacy has been a fairly unremarkable sedan since its conception 30 years ago, Subaru has brought an amped-up model to the Chicago Auto Show with interior tech and engine options to finally compete with the likes of the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. On Thursday, as promised in the teasers that Subaru published last week, the 2020 Legacy made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show with new tech and an updated collection of powertrain options. The model will be available in six trims - Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Limited XT, and Touring XT -- all built on the Subaru Global Platform.
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| What we know about Bezos' letter accusing National Enquirer parent of blackmail Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:53 AM PST  On Thursday night, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos published a letter accusing the parent company of the National Enquirer of blackmail. Here are 6 takeaways.
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| May Heads to Ireland Seeking Border Compromise: Brexit Update Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:46 AM PST  Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar met with DUP leader Arlene Foster and her deputy Nigel Dodds in Belfast on Friday for a "wide ranging discussion," the party said in an email. "It was important for the Taoiseach to understand that the views of unionists cannot be ignored," Foster said, referring to Varadkar's official title.
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| Vatican ex-doctrine chief pens manifesto amid pope criticism Posted: 09 Feb 2019 03:30 AM PST ![Vatican ex-doctrine chief pens manifesto amid pope criticism]( "Vatican ex-doctrine chief pens manifesto amid pope criticism") VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's former doctrine chief has penned a "manifesto of faith" to remind Catholics of basic tenets of belief amid what he says is "growing confusion" in the church today.
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| Venezuela's Guaido won't rule out authorizing US intervention Posted: 08 Feb 2019 02:26 PM PST  Venezuela's self-proclaimed acting leader Juan Guaido refused to rule out Friday the possibility of authorizing a US intervention to help force President Nicolas Maduro from power and alleviate a humanitarian crisis. Under Maduro's stewardship, Venezuela's economy has collapsed leaving the country wracked by hyperinflation, recession and shortages of basic necessities such as food and medicine. Earlier, Maduro vowed not to let in "fake humanitarian aid" and claimed Venezuela's crisis has been "fabricated by Washington" to justify intervention.
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| These Are the Cars Mentioned Most (and Least) in Hip-Hop Music Posted: 08 Feb 2019 08:50 AM PST |
| Workers at Lear plant supplying GM Oshawa walk off job Posted: 08 Feb 2019 09:00 AM PST  'The message that we're sending is that it's not just about General Motors' workers'
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| US-backed fighters launch final push to defeat IS in Syria Posted: 09 Feb 2019 10:22 AM PST ![US-backed fighters launch final push to defeat IS in Syria]( "US-backed fighters launch final push to defeat IS in Syria") BEIRUT (AP) — U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian forces said Saturday they have launched a final push to defeat the Islamic State group in the last tiny pocket the extremists hold in eastern Syria.
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| Acting Attorney General Whitaker draws gasps for telling Chairman Nadler that his 5 minutes are up Posted: 08 Feb 2019 11:22 AM PST  Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker tried to call time on the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
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| Mazda celebrates 30 years of the MX-5 with fiery orange Anniversary Edition Posted: 08 Feb 2019 04:38 AM PST  With over one million units sold over 30 years, Mazda has unveiled an Anniversary Edition racing orange MX-5 Miata at the Chicago Auto Show to celebrate the "breaking dawn of an exciting new day."
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| Trump associate Roger Stone tried to make conspiracy theorist have heart attack, lawsuit claims Posted: 08 Feb 2019 01:43 AM PST  Roger Stone has been made the subject of a defamation lawsuit from Jerome Corsi, the author and conspiracy theorist at the centre of a criminal case against the former Donald Trump advisor. Mr Corsi has confirmed he is the witness named as "Person 1" in last month's indictment against Mr Stone, who stands accused of witness tampering and lying to Congress about communications with WikiLeaks. The 72-year-old author – a perpetrator of right-wing conspiracy theories about top Democrats – is claiming that Mr Stone tried to "smear, defame, intimate and threaten" him after discovering he had given testimony to special counsel Robert Mueller.
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