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Inmate sues prison over the flesh-eating bacteria infection he got while behind bars 37-year-old Harold Millican was serving time for drug charges when he fell while on a work assignment at the Gist State Jail in Texas. The wound from the fall allegedly was not taken care of by the jail for a week and developed a flesh-eating bacteria infection (MRSA). Now the inmate is suing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) over claims that nobody could take him to the hospital to tend to the infection.

China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that a Canadian woman is undergoing "administrative punishment" for working illegally, after Canada's government said a third Canadian had been detained in China. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2RaLKXY

Flights at Britain's second busiest airport, London Gatwick, remained suspended on Thursday after several sightings of drones flying near its airfield, causing disruption to thousands of people traveling before Christmas. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2EHtRKD

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Passengers are being told to expect widespread disruption as planes are grounded and diverted. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Gx0trV

Republicans and foreign powers express concern at the president's decision to withdraw all US troops. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EGeqC2

There would be a case for another referendum if Parliament is deadlocked, Amber Rudd says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CmSFoG

Five members of a British family and a Canadian pilot died in the crash near Sydney last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ECDtpP

Hartlepool has been one of the towns hardest hit by the welfare reforms of the last decade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2rKkgtE

Police are investigating an incident in which Tottenham's Dele Alli was struck on the head by a plastic bottle at Arsenal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RaiGzE

The woman, who was initially denied entry due to the Trump travel ban, lands in California. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PPISLg

Thrill-seeking tourists are putting themselves in danger getting too close to volcanoes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AayWXE

They've blocked bridges, held die-ins and closed roads - all in the name of stopping climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2A8MnHM

Carbon dating tests carried out at a research centre find that 21 out of 55 bottles of rare Scotch are fakes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2By27nk

A bus shelter, a cattle trough and a Rolls-Royce test hangar are among places gaining listed status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PRyLpc

Iain Glen says they weren't allowed anything written down just in case any spoilers got out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Sd7Wh9

The papers weigh up the oh-yes-he-did and oh-no-he-didn't of the Jeremy Corbyn sexism row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Cq21jt

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Visa rules mean Becky, Danielle and Maegan's partners have not been allowed to live in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LpCOZi

Is the tradition of tipping everyone from the postal worker to the refuse collector still going strong? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GzjVEv

If you've recently found out that your child has an allergy, here's some charity-endorsed tips to help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BuIXin

Marc Cieslak looks ahead to some of the video games that will be making news in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R3dLkb

Selma Nicholls started a BAME casting agency after her then 3-year-old daughter said she didn’t like her brown skin. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GwLQVI

Millions of people are giving DNA testing kits as presents, but sometimes finding out more than they bargained for. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QEzv6u

Several European countries and the US have rejected the agreement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PQdFHK

"Dean" is a resident at one of only nine refuges especially for men in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CptDoU

Actors and fans of pantomime explain why this very British tradition should not be sneered at. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Gtj8F6

A Facebook group set up by nine students is proving hugely popular among diaspora communities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EtpiTb

Was his death an assassination or natural causes? A coroner has made a ruling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BzrGo6

Triple-amputee Air Force veteran on mission to raise $1B for US-Mexico border wall A triple amputee veteran says he was inspired to launch a GoFundMe page for President Donald Trump’s border wall after reading a New York Post article that questioned why no one had taken up the mantle.

Will Trump sign a short-term budget deal that doesn't include border wall funding? Budget deal would keep the government open until February and postpones demand for border wall funding; reaction from Rep. Jody Hice and Rep. Mark Walker.

Clock is ticking on potential government shutdown Border wall battle heats up as shutdown deadline looms; panel reaction on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Ingraham: Black robed resistance Activist judges fighting against the Trump agenda.

Democrat Barbara Lee siding with Trump to remove troops from Syria Democrat Barbara Lee backs President Trump's plan to bring American troops home from Syria.

Liberal Rep. Barbara Lee in rare agreement with Trump over Syria troop withdrawal Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., was in rare agreement with President Trump on Wednesday as he announced his decision to pull U.S. troops from Syria.

Family of ex-Green Beret charged with murder of suspected Taliban bomb maker speaks out Trump says he will review case of Maj. Matt Golsteyn; Maj. Golsteyn's wife Julie Golsteyn and his father Jerry Golsteyn react.

Donald Trump Jr. has message for Ocasio-Cortez after she bashed Politico article For a day, there is bipartisanship in Washington. President Trump’s son took to Twitter to agree with Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who called out mainstream media’s “fake news.”

Senate approves stopgap spending bill to avoid shutdown, sends to House The Senate late Wednesday approved an interim spending bill that would keep several key departments of the federal government funded through February and avert a partial shutdown.

House Freedom Caucus demands border wall funding be included in spending bill The future of the border wall is uncertain and the clock ticks down to government shutdown deadline; panel reaction on 'Hannity.'

Cat in Maryland that received $19G kidney transplant dies at 18, owner says A cat in Baltimore, Maryland that received a $19,000 kidney transplant just over a year ago has died.

Christmas, holiday parties may lead to 'parenting hangovers,' new poll says Parents of young children planning to take part in holiday festivities — such as parties — this year should be prepared to parent while hungover the following day, a recent poll from the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital says.

Inflatable snowmen recorded having 'serious brawl' during windstorm We thought snowmen were supposed to be jolly, happy souls.

Mom hits back at trolls who say spending $2,000 on Christmas presents for 3 kids is too much “I love Christmas and so do my kids.”

Forever 21 apologizes for using white man to model 'Black Panther'-inspired sweater Forever 21 apologized after the store was criticized on social media for using a white model to sell a sweater inspired by the 2018 blockbuster hit “Black Panther.”

Tom Ford manager accused of 'very horny' antics in second lawsuit The high-fashion house is facing a second suit by two tailors, including one who’s done fittings for actor Will Smith, former Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and even Tom Ford himself.

Bear in Washington that survived burns from wildfire was shot, killed by hunter, officials say A black bear named Cinder that nearly lost her life in a 2014 wildfire was found shot and killed.

'Millennial Christmas Traditions' hashtag goes viral with new holiday rituals: 'Leaving avocado toast for Santa' A hashtag has gone viral on Twitter with all generations coming up with their own interpretations of Millennial Christmas Traditions.

Woman breaks up with cheating boyfriend in speech at birthday party The video has been viewed nearly six million times.

Secret Santa claims co-worker Googled cost of present, asked for an additional one Christmas is all about getting presents – at least that seems to be the case for one woman.

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