January 2018 ~ World News

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Is It O.K. to Surprise Someone With a Negative Reference?

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By KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH from NYT Magazine http://nyti.ms/2FtlfU7

Are You a Perfectionist?

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network http://nyti.ms/2E1WWiY

Millennial Moms-to-Be Don’t Hide the Bump

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By KATHERINE BERNARD from NYT Fashion & Style http://nyti.ms/2FwrlDl

To Respect the Earth’s Limits — or Push Them?

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By BILL McKIBBEN from NYT Books http://nyti.ms/2DZsvK9

How ‘The Good Place’ Became an Antihero Antidote

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By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts http://nyti.ms/2FyzE1p

How to Come of Age Onscreen? Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet Know

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By PHILIP GALANES from NYT Arts http://nyti.ms/2E4z4LF

State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

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The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".

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Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

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The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2Eqz8mt

Pope to send envoy to investigate Chile sex abuse claims

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The Vatican says it has been given new information about allegations of a bishop's alleged cover-up.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nttRm6

Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

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The move reverses attempts by former President Barack Obama to close the controversial site.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DQib8h

Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert

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Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nwaCs2

Burns Strider case: Clinton explains handling of 'harassment' claims

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Hillary Clinton had been criticised for not firing adviser, Burns Strider, over harassment claims.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DQ7KRZ

Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

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The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2EuoATL

Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

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A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DNFRG6

Diane Keaton defends Woody Allen over abuse allegations

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The actress says she "continues to believe" the director after claims against him resurfaced.

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Yemen separatists capture most of Aden, residents say

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Yemeni cabinet ministers are reported to be holed up inside the presidential palace in Aden.

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Zara's lungi lookalike mocked by Asian internet

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In much of Asia, the lungi has been a staple of male dress for centuries - now you can get one at Zara.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2ntr3FP

The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

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A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DNgfJq

State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

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The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

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State of the Union: Kennedy delivers response to Trump

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Joseph Kennedy III attacked the president and said Democrats were speaking for all Americans.

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Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investigation finds

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The Afghan Taliban, which US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of the country, a BBC study has found.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nv2Wq3

Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

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A very rare lunar event is due to occur on 31 January.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DQOHmI

Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

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Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DP2MAU

Réunion island and the 'stolen children' of France

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Marlène Morin was 15 when she was resettled from the island of Réunion to France. After 52 years, she finally returned.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DPoWHb

Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'

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Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate after the files were found in a second-hand filing cabinet.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nttDvg

'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane

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United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DQudya

State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side

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North Korean defector Ji Seong-ho waved his crutches to resounding applause when Trump called him up.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nttCHI

Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

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As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2EreKC4

'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'

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A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DRabnt

The tea boss with a thirst for global domination

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How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2ns2hpo

Bollywood's troubled relationship with women

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Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DQ7KkX

'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather

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The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nuuADM

Arsenal accidentally post video of Arsene Wenger confirming signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ESPN)

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Trump’s State of the Union in 90 Seconds

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By NATALIE RENEAU from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2BGrTUy

These Dreamlike Portraits Explore L.G.B.T.Q. Identity in India

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By JAKE NAUGHTON and SOUMYA SANKAR BOSE from NYT Lens http://nyti.ms/2nl7H6A

Teaching Activities for: ‘Medieval Times Goes Modern, Replacing Its Kings With Queens’

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By CAROLINE CROSSON GILPIN from NYT The Learning Network http://nyti.ms/2BG78by

Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Leicester demand £90m from City for Mahrez, while Aubameyang awaits Arsenal move (ESPN)

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Trump’s Speech vs. Trump’s Tweets

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By DREW JORDAN and DAVE HORN from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GAoACg

Watching Trump’s Speech: They Cheered. They Groaned. They Ate a Cake.

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2rWNCrW

James Harden makes history, becomes first player in NBA to score 60 points in triple-double (ESPN)

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Jamie Grace and Reba Sing Powerful Worship Song Together in Instagram Video

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Contemporary Christian musical artist Jamie Grace congratulated fellow singer Reba McEntire on her recent Grammy win in an Instagram video this week.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Guuncm

Battle of the Billboards: Pro-Lifers Fight Back Against Pro-Abortion Signs

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Pro-life groups are countering a group of controversial pro-abortion billboards in Ohio with their own pro-life billboards.

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Facebook's New Campaign to Combat 'Fake News' : What It Means for Your News Feed

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Facebook announced this week that it is fighting misinformation on user's news feeds by favoring local news over national news.

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Time for a Second Reformation? Why Some Say Another 'Revival' Is Not Enough

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Many Christians believe they've lost the culture war and their nation is slipping away. They believe it's time for a world-changing Reformation.

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Woman Testifies in Church to Being Raped by Mother's Boyfriend - Pastor Responds

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Video of a woman testifying in church that she was raped when she was 8-years-old is making its rounds on the internet. But the pastor of the church says there is more to the story.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GyJlOC

Faith Leaders on Immigration: 'Families Aren't Chains'

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Faith leaders are calling on the president and other political leaders to stop using the term "chain migration" as the immigration debate heats up.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2rZhR1x

Did You Catch These 'Ordinary' American Heroes Trump Invited to the State of the Union?

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President Trump gave his first State of the Union address tonight and he honored some of the nation's "hidden" heroes by inviting them as his special guests to the event.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GAkeuU

Forget About the Wall, Right Now Border Patrol Is Facing This Crisis

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It was a campaign pledge that helped President Donald Trump win the White House. But the battle over funding a new border wall continues on Capitol Hill. Now the agency in charge of overseeing the building of the wall has a crisis – a manpower crisis.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2rRZawF

'When God Gets in the Middle...Anything Is Possible': Girl Once on Life Support Is Heading Home

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More good news for Chloe Clark, the young Christian girl who miraculously recovered from a severe head injury – she's finally getting to go home.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2npPAMC

Democratic Response to SOTU

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2Gzd6yy

Why Koreans Are So Good at Speedskating

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By JAY CASPIAN KANG from NYT Magazine http://nyti.ms/2rR0W11

The Unabashed Beauty of Jason Brown on Ice

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By PATRICIA LOCKWOOD from NYT Magazine http://nyti.ms/2GzotH5

What Cross-Country Skiing Reveals About the Human Condition

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By SAM ANDERSON from NYT Magazine http://nyti.ms/2rP6qJG

The First African Team to Compete in Bobsled

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By As told to JAIME LOWE from NYT Magazine http://nyti.ms/2GwwInd

The Search for Stillness at the Heart of Biathlon

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By BROOKE JARVIS from NYT Magazine http://nyti.ms/2rOIxSi

Full Transcript and Video: Joe Kennedy Delivers Democratic Response to the State of the Union

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GAiZvK

Trump’s Volk und Vaterland

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By ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion http://nyti.ms/2rWgMrb

Trump’s Besotted Republicans

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By KEVIN BAKER from NYT Opinion http://nyti.ms/2GAiVw0

Trump Tries for a Reset

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By ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion http://nyti.ms/2rXwiDg

A ‘Feel-Good’ Room

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By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network http://nyti.ms/2GAiOk4

Word + Quiz: obstinate

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By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network http://nyti.ms/2rZgQXh

‘Gloomy.’ ‘Amazing.’ Trump’s Speech Divides the Pundits.

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By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business Day http://nyti.ms/2GAiIcc

State of the Union, Syria, the Moon: Your Wednesday Briefing

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By PATRICK BOEHLER from NYT Briefing http://nyti.ms/2rXw5Qu

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Animals With Cameras’ and ‘Happy!’

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By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts http://nyti.ms/2GzogUj

Gearing Up for Distance and Form in Nordic Combined

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Melania Trump, Traveling Again Without Her Husband, Emerges at State of the Union

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By KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2GAitOk

Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter Lead Knicks in Rout of Nets

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports http://nyti.ms/2rXvVbQ

Corrections: January 31, 2018

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By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections http://nyti.ms/2Gzo0oj

Trump’s Boring, Utterly Terrifying Warmongering

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By MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion http://nyti.ms/2rXvK0a

State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

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The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2Eq0nOd

State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

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The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DOPLat

I'm not a quitter, says Theresa May amid leadership questions

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The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2EtnVSs

'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour

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The B vitamin, which can prevent birth defects, will not harm the general public, a study says.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DPcSlt

Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

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The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2Eqz8mt

The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

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A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DNgfJq

Sydney seaplane crash: Sharp turn 'inexplicable', operator says

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The aircraft was not on its usual path to Sydney when it crashed, killing six, the operator says.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2Er07i0

Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing

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Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DOT0i2

'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims

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Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2EnasLH

Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

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A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DQOHmI

Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

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The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2EuoATL

Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children

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Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DNFVFQ

News Daily: Trump's address and May 'not a quitter'

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Your morning briefing for 31 January 2018.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2ErHoCZ

The Papers: BBC pay 'backlash' and speeding 'crackdown'

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The front pages report the reaction to the wage review and a police call to end "soft" treatment for speeding drivers.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DOSZL0

The make-up artist making designs with dead insects

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Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2ErHgmZ

Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

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A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DNFRG6

'Baby brain': Myth or reality?

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"Four in five" women undergo changes in memory and concentration during pregnancy, new research suggests.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2ErH4nL

RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration

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Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DM1Z3H

Why did this council leader just quit?

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Claire Kober announced she wouldn't be standing in May's election.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2ErGW7L

You're on the verge of losing everything - but you don’t understand why

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A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DQOEr2

Post-Brexit data sharing crucial, say ex-intelligence heads

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Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2ErGLJD

'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'

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Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DN0TVl

Why Ben Whishaw has murder in mind

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The James Bond and Paddington star "adores" his new role as the treacherous Marcus Brutus.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2Eoql4B

Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

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As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2EreKC4

Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

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Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DP2MAU

Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes

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After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations?

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2ErrHvp

Why is there talk about threats to Theresa May's job?

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A look at the challenges facing Theresa May if she wants to remain the UK's prime minister.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DN0T7N

A God Who Restores: Michael Vick Reads Psalm 23 Over Liberty University Students

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Repentance, redemption and restoration – former NFL star Michael Vick knows these topics well, and shared that message with students at the Liberty University convocation Monday.

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FBI's No.2 'Quits' Right Before Retirement: Is It Because of This 'Explosive' Memo?

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Andrew McCabe's departure is fueling speculation about a congressional memo that could soon be released.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2noleKw

Travel Tips From Comedians: Tom Segura

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By JUSTIN SABLICH from NYT Travel http://nyti.ms/2GuabXX

Meet the New Travel Agents (a.k.a. Travel Networks)

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By SHIVANI VORA from NYT Travel http://nyti.ms/2rTz8c2

How to Travel to (and Around) China, From VPNs to T.P.

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By LUCAS PETERSON from NYT Travel http://nyti.ms/2GuCJk7

Kodak’s Dubious Blockchain Gamble

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By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology http://nyti.ms/2rWIDrl

Beauty’s New High: CBD Oil

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By BEE SHAPIRO from NYT Style http://nyti.ms/2GwbCVM

Whitney Cummings: The First Time I Hung Out With Wolves

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By WHITNEY CUMMINGS from NYT Movies http://nyti.ms/2rTHHDO

It Getting Harder to Sort the ‘Credible’ from the Incredible

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By MICHELLE DEAN from NYT Magazine http://nyti.ms/2GwwgFB

Enter the Holodeck

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By CATHY O’NEIL from NYT Books http://nyti.ms/2rTiTvM

New & Noteworthy

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By Unknown Author from NYT Books http://nyti.ms/2GvASM6

A Girl Vanishes. But in This Novel, Time Is the Real Mystery.

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By KATE TAYLOR from NYT Books http://nyti.ms/2rOrdwX

The Plight of Working Women, as Seen by the Woman in the Corner Office

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By ROBBIE MYERS from NYT Books http://nyti.ms/2Gv9EVK

CIA chief says China 'as big a threat to US' as Russia

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The CIA boss tells the BBC he is as worried about Chinese efforts to influence the West as he is about Russia.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DW0tzk

Irish abortion referendum: Vote to be held in May

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The vote will decide whether to change the constitution to reform a near-total ban.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2FqNsuQ

India outcry after eight-month-old baby raped

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The girl is in a critical condition at a hospital where she was brought in with "horrific injuries".

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2noMg3C

US issues 'Putin list' of 210 top Russians but avoids more sanctions

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The list of top Russians was required by a US sanctions law but no new measures are announced.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DMLvfB

Kenya election: TV coverage curbs for Odinga 'inauguration'

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Raila Odinga refuses to recognise Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in October's presidential election.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nrsUee

Australia Catholic bishops criticise 'foreign influence' laws

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Churchgoers risk being treated as agents of the Vatican under Canberra's new spy laws, bishops say.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DKlfm6

Malaysia defends 'hideous' tourism logo despite criticism

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The logo features orangutans and turtles wearing shades.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2npEpD2

US ends ban on refugees from 'high-risk' countries

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Refugees from "high-risk" countries will instead face stricter security measures before entering the US.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DOM1tN

US House panel votes to release memo on Russia inquiry

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US Republicans say the classified memo shows anti-Trump bias at the justice department.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nsWm3g

Argentine president bans family members in government

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Ministers will be unable to employ close family and those in government positions will have to leave.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DPfmV2

Russian SU-27 warplane 'flew 1.5 metres' from US spy plane

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The SU-27 fighter jet was trailing the EP-3 spy plane over the Black Sea in international airspace.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nqd83i

Chile creates national parks from donated land

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The expansion includes land donated by the widow of North Face founder Doug Tompkins.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DPi2Sw

Stranded skiers' chairlift chopper rescue

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Rescuers were lowered from a helicopter to help up to 150 skiers stuck on a mountain in Austria.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2E0A9nS

Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days?

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David Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days? And what about a stadium?

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2E0A43y

Five tips to keep your app data safe online

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After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2FtaAsH

Why Cape Town is shutting off its water supply

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South Africa's second largest city is in the midst of a severe drought.

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Philippines: Volcanic mudflows sweep away roads

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Rainfall near the erupting Mount Mayon has caused strong mudflows

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Evangelical leader Franklin Graham: Trump is 'work in progress'

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US evangelical leader Franklin Graham says President Trump is no model Christian.

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Terminally ill teenager marries high school sweetheart

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Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2E0hmce

'Unsolvable' exam question leaves Chinese students flummoxed

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The test question cannot be solved with maths, but officials say that's not the point.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DMLsjV

France to investigate Nutella promotion that led to 'riots'

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The finance ministry will check whether a 70% discount that led to "riots" broke trading laws.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2nqnPTw

What really happened after this photo was taken

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Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it.

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Palestinians fear cost of Trump's refugee agency cut

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Donald Trump's move to withhold payments to the Palestinian refugee agency is causing alarm in Gaza.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DM1tH3

Maye Musk: 'I am just getting started' as a model, aged 69

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Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an ageing society.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2FsZzr2

Migrants' heroine faces jail for human trafficking

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Why a Spanish woman credited with saving the lives of thousands of migrants is facing prison.

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Viewpoint: India and Pakistan up the ante on disputed border

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Both India and Pakistan have blamed each other for the steep rise in ceasefire violations.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/2DMLtnZ

How an interview faux-pas sparked a row

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Why have African literary fans rallied around author Chimamanda Ngozi Achide after her interview in Paris?

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Depleted field at India Open a golden chance for Saina and Co (ESPN)

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Hangry and ransomware added to Oxford English Dictionary

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Mansplaining, ransomware and Mumsnet acronyms are among the latest words to be included.

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China Could Target U.S. Firms if Trump Levies Tariffs, Group Warns

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By SUI-LEE WEE from NYT Business Day http://nyti.ms/2Gu1VXX

Blackstone in Talks Over Deal With Thomson Reuters Unit

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Transfer News LIVE: Aubameyang, Giroud, Batshuayi caught up in 'transfer merry-go-round' (ESPN)

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from ESPN http://es.pn/2ET8bao

HullCoin: The social experiment that's rewarding good deeds

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A digital currency is being set up in Hull, which rewards people who do good acts that benefit the city.

from BBC News - Home http://bbc.in/2DLe35k

Five-Month Abortion Ban Bill Fails to Pass Senate

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The pro-life Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act failed to garner the 60 votes necessary to move forward in the Senate, coming up short 51-46.

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Iowa Students Could Soon be Studying Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament

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Iowa high school students could soon have the option of taking a Bible literacy course that focuses on the Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament.

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California Arsonist Targets Places of Worship in Series of Fires; Churches Stand Strong

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A 25-year-old man in Southern California has been arrested for allegedly setting a series of overnight fires and committing acts of vandalism at several different churches.

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Ben Carson to Atheists: 'I Refuse to Be Intimidated – My Faith Helps Me Serve the Nation Better'

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HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson sets Atheists straight about his Christian faith and religious liberty after several groups target him over his attendance at a weekly cabinet Bible study.

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