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Illegal immigrants can hurt US economy, professor argues, prompting calls for his firing
A college professor in Georgia is drawing criticism for his online comments about illegal immigrants, including his contention that people in the U.S. illegally can be a drain on the nation’s economy. Source: Fox News - National Illegal immigrants can hurt US economy,...
Venezuela plans to reopen borders with Colombia
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that he plans to reopen the country's borders with Colombia on Saturday. Source: CNN Americas Venezuela plans to reopen borders with Colombia
Lawyers for church leader decry Becerra's comments on client
New lawyers for the leader of a Mexico-based megachurch charged with human trafficking and child rape say remarks by California's attorney general may have tainted a potential jury. Source: Fox News - National Lawyers for church leader decry Becerra's comments on...
Former Oklahoma state senator found dead with gunshot wound is 2nd GOP ex-lawmaker found dead in two days
A former Republican state senator in Oklahoma was found dead with a gunshot wound in his home Wednesday, the second former GOP state lawmaker found fatally wounded in as many days. Source: Fox News - National Former Oklahoma state senator found dead with gunshot wound...
PG&E warns of power shutoffs to lower wildfire risks
Pacific Gas & Electric warned Friday it might turn off electricity to thousands of customers in Northern California this weekend to reduce the risk of wildfires like the one sparked by power lines last year that killed 85 people and wiped out nearly 15,000 homes...
Mother says Utah officer pulled gun on her black son
A Utah mother is calling for an independent investigation after she says a police officer pointed a gun at her 10-year-old son's head in what she calls a racially motivated incident. Source: Fox News - National Mother says Utah officer pulled gun on her black son
Family of Virginia Beach shooting victim calls for external investigation
The family of one of the victims in the Virginia Beach shooting on May 31 is asking that the city open up an external investigation into the mass shooting that left 12 people dead and several others wounded. Source: Fox News - National Family of Virginia Beach...
Book publisher drops Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein
Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein has been dropped by her publisher as the fallout continues over the wrongful conviction of five teens for the rape and beating of a female jogger in 1989. Source: Fox News - National Book publisher drops Central Park Five...
USC and United Airlines announce new naming-rights deal for historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The football field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will be named after its corporate sponsor, the University of Southern California and United Airlines announced Friday as part of a new 10-year agreement following the collapse of a previous naming-rights deal...
'I was wrong': Officer who shot 911 caller gets 12½ years
Attorneys for a Minneapolis police officer convicted in the fatal shooting of an unarmed woman who had called 911 are asking a judge not to send him to prison, proposing instead that he report to jail each year on the woman's birthday and the anniversary of her death....
Europe
EU emissions targets 'totally unrealistic'
Source: CNN Europe EU emissions targets 'totally unrealistic'
France's 'Gilets jaunes' turn out for fifth weekend of protests
Source: CNN Europe France's 'Gilets jaunes' turn out for fifth weekend of protests
France's 'Gilets jaunes' turn out for fifth weekend of protests
Source: CNN Europe France's 'Gilets jaunes' turn out for fifth weekend of protests
Danube escape: Budapest's Margaret Island
Floating regally in the middle of the Danube separating Buda from Pest, Margaret Island, or Margitsziget, is one of the jewels in Budapest's crown. Source: CNN Europe Danube escape: Budapest's Margaret Island
Danube escape: Budapest's Margaret Island
Floating regally in the middle of the Danube separating Buda from Pest, Margaret Island, or Margitsziget, is one of the jewels in Budapest's crown. Source: CNN Europe Danube escape: Budapest's Margaret Island
Gunman on the run after Christmas market shooting
A gunman who opened fire near a popular Christmas market in Strasbourg, killing three people and injuring 13 others, was on the run Wednesday as French security forces continued a massive manhunt. Source: CNN Europe Gunman on the run after Christmas market shooting
Europe's most magical winter city
Budapest is fast becoming one of Europe's leading travel destinations, especially in winter when Hungary's capital city truly comes to life. Source: CNN Europe Europe's most magical winter city
7 buildings shaping Budapest's future
The architecture of Budapest is rich testament to the city's history. Many buildings were constructed in the 19th century, when the city saw major development as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Others exhibit the bright colors and ornate decoration of the art...
7 buildings shaping Budapest's future
The architecture of Budapest is rich testament to the city's history. Many buildings were constructed in the 19th century, when the city saw major development as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Others exhibit the bright colors and ornate decoration of the art...
Macron relents amid violent protests in France
Source: CNN Europe Macron relents amid violent protests in France
Asia
4 dead in shootout between rival Indian political parties
Three supporters of India's ruling right-wing party and another from a rival regional party have been killed in a gun battle in West Bengal state, police and a local politician said Sunday. Source: Channel News Asia 4 dead in shootout between rival Indian political...
Thousands begin gathering in Hong Kong for huge rally against extradition laws
Thousands of people were gathering in Hong Kong on Sunday to protest against a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to China to face trial, with police bracing for the biggest march in the city in 15 years. Source: Channel News Asia Thousands...
G20 finance chiefs to say trade row has 'intensified' but delete call for resolution
FUKUOKA, Japan: Group of 20 finance leaders said on Sunday that trade and geopolitical tensions have "intensified" but failed to express a pressing need to resolve them, in a final draft communique that said global growth is likely to pick up. After rocky negotiations...
G20 agrees to wrap up digital tax by 2020
Group of 20 finance ministers agreed on Saturday to compile common rules to close loopholes used by global tech giants such as Facebook to reduce their corporate taxes, a copy of the bloc's draft communique obtained by Reuters showed. Source: Channel News Asia -...
Waratahs paid a heavy price for Folau row, says Phipps
The controversy over Israel Folau's social media posts and subsequent sacking by Rugby Australia had distracted the New South Wales Waratahs and possibly cost them a Super Rugby playoffs place, according to scrumhalf Nick Phipps. Source: Channel News Asia Waratahs...
Pressure mounts on aviation industry over climate change
Under pressure from frequent flyers alarmed over climate change, the airline industry says it is "hellbent" on reducing emissions ? but the technology needed to drastically reduce its carbon footprint is still out of reach. Source: Channel News Asia Pressure mounts on...
Airlines scramble to overcome polluter stigma as 'flight shame' movement grows
In Lorna Greenwood's London home, there is a shelf lined with travel guides. But the 32-year-old mother and former government employment lawyer has given up flying. Source: Channel News Asia Airlines scramble to overcome polluter stigma as 'flight shame'...
Former Spurs defender Edinburgh dies aged 49
LONDON: Leyton Orient manager Justin Edinburgh died on Saturday aged 49 after suffering a cardiac arrest a few days ago. Edinburgh, the former Tottenham Hotspur defender, joined English League Two side Orient as coach in 2017 and led the club back into the Football...
Nepal faces mountainous challenge identifying Everest bodies
The bodies of four climbers who failed their Everest challenge and left little clue as to their identity have thrown up a new challenge for Nepalese authorities who control the world's tallest peak. Source: Channel News Asia Nepal faces mountainous challenge...
How much does lithium cost? The industry can't seem to agree
Opaque pricing for lithium, the powerhouse metal fueling the electric vehicle revolution, is expected to be top of mind this week as the industry's leaders gather in Santiago, with calls rising for more transparency to attract much-needed expansion funding. Source:...