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'Star Wars' tech may be close to reality: Scientists create 3D projection in thin air "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."

SHOT 2018: 5 of the best new concealed carry weapons Been on the hunt for the ultimate, concealed carry pistol for everyday?

US lawmakers question handling of Meltdown, Spectre flaws The tech industry's attempts to fix the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities have been far from perfect.

'Day Zero': Water shut-off looms in South Africa's Cape Town Long lines of South Africans collect water daily from a natural spring pipeline in an upscale suburb of Cape Town, illustrating the harsh impact of a drought that authorities say could force the closure of most taps in the country's second largest city in just over two months, an occasion ominously known as "Day Zero."

Polish neo-Nazis praising Hitler spark revulsion and debate An undercover expose of neo-Nazis has sparked widespread disgust and shock this week in Poland, a country where Adolf Hitler's regime murdered millions of people in concentration camps, ghettos and in the bombing of cities. Leaders have condemned the extremists and launched an investigation that has already led to the detention of six people and the confiscation of fascist paraphernalia and ammunition.

In Davos speech, Trump to declare America open for business The White House says President Donald Trump is looking forward to declaring at the World Economic Forum that America open for business.

Police: 8 men stuck in Alpine cave escape after 5 days Swiss police say eight men have managed to leave an Alpine cave where they been stuck since Sunday because of flooding.

Finnish appeals court increases sentence on neo-Nazi A Finnish appeals court has increased by three months the sentence on a neo-Nazi activist for assaulting another man who later died of a head wound sustained when he fell to the ground.

Old guard against new blood in Cyprus presidential vote Cypriots are voting Sunday to choose a president who could break a cycle of failure in talks to reunify the ethnically split island-nation — and deliver the benefits of a rebounding economy to citizens still recovering from a severe economic crisis.

German parties begin formal talks on new 'grand coalition' German Chancellor Angela Merkel is meeting with the leaders of smaller parties Friday for the start of formal talks on forming a new governing coalition.

New hunting law falls prey to old habits in Lebanon To bird lovers, the scenes are upsetting.

South Korea hospital blaze kills dozens, first responders faced with wall of smoke Eye-witness accounts of the fire that engulfed a South Korean hospital and nursing home early Friday—which killed at least 39 people and injured more than 100 others—revealed the chaos of rescue efforts as firefighters fought against the spreading smoke and flames.

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FOX NEWS FIRST: Trump denies trying to fire Mueller; Obama-Farrakhan photo kept hidden for more than decade Plus, how will Trump speech at World Economic Forum be received?

AirAsia employee dies during flight from Malaysia to Indonesia The 46-year-old man was reportedly traveling as a passenger on Wednesday morning’s AirAsia flight AK416.

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - A Cambodian court on Friday sentenced two environment activists to a year in jail, with a suspension of seven months each, after they were convicted of filming suspected illegal sand export activity. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2DIXb2U

Ultimate Super Bowl recipe: Beer brats with sauerkraut, onions and spicy mustard You can’t go wrong with a Super Bowl snack created by a chef who knows how to feed hungry football players.

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland will not make any concessions in its dispute with the European Union over the country's judicial reforms, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the head of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, said on Friday. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2neA4T3

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Pet owners spend thousands a year to keep their furry family members happy and healthy, study finds Including hundreds on special treats and videos.

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Kid Rock: It was 'wrong' for Al Franken to resign While Kid Rock is happy Al Franken is no longer in office, the rock star said it was "wrong" for the former Minnesota senator to resign over allegations of sexual harassment.

Connie Francis opens up about her horrific 1974 rape, brother's murder in new book Connie Francis isn’t sorry now about sharing her story.

MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he hoped for dialogue with Moscow, Russia's TASS news agency cited him as saying. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2ndoRlK

Video shows police rifle unattended as teen walks past Authorities plan an investigation after a video posted on Facebook on Thursday showed a Kentucky police officer’s rifle leaning up against a car unattended as a teen walks past.

Death of Alabama mom who hosted adult website remains unsolved An Alabama stay-at-home mom who led a double life as an adult performer online turned up dead nearly two weeks ago -- and the reason remains a mystery.

Former New Jersey pastor sentenced for choking Kansas baby A former New Jersey church pastor has been sentenced for an unprovoked attack on a stranger's baby inside a Kansas Walmart.

USOC demands resignation of entire US gymnastics board United States Olympic Committee ordered to comply.

Kentucky shooting suspect ordered held; vigil for victims The 15-year-old boy accused of gunning down classmates at a western Kentucky high school was ordered held on murder and assault charges as the shaken community where it happened strained to cope with the devastation.

Man killed by FBI agent in Houston raid was kidnap victim An FBI agent fatally shot a kidnap victim during a raid early Thursday at a Houston home, authorities said.

Emotional residents return to California mudslide area Authorities are allowing some Montecito residents to return home, two weeks after mudslides ravaged the Southern California community and killed at least 21 people.

Rogue horse seen trotting down Florida highway A sheriff’s deputy in Florida captured video of a rogue horse out for a morning stroll on Wednesday morning.

Police: Detroit-area bank hostage situation ends peacefully Police in suburban Detroit say they're negotiating with a man holding hostages inside a bank following a failed robbery.

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