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Murder Trial of Alabama Officer Begins After Tying Courts in Knots

By BY VANESSA SWALES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xt0CS8

Georgia Teenager Plotted a Knife Attack on a Black Church, Police Say

By BY RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2qtgEiS

A Purple Heart, Combat Badge and Ranger Tab: Vindman Sends a Message

By BY MARK LEIBOVICH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OqBLu9

FOX NEWS: Former McDonald's worker is hailed as hero after revealing his secret

Former McDonald's worker is hailed as hero after revealing his secret This man may have just become the most popular person on the internet.

A hospital and clean water: China on the charm offensive in Sri Lanka

Amid the lush paddy fields of central Sri Lanka, a large, state-of-the-art hospital rises between the cranes and cement mixers. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2rVKA7v

Human rights situation in Nicaragua 'critical,' regional body says

The Organization of American States said on Tuesday that Nicaragua was experiencing a "critical human rights situation" that had upset the country's constitutional order, following President Daniel Ortega's crackdown on opponents. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/332ljFJ

FOX NEWS: Man breastfeeds baby with hilarious invention in viral video

Man breastfeeds baby with hilarious invention in viral video A dad’s video of himself breastfeeding his daughter has gone viral for being both inventive and adorable.

U.N. rights office urges Iran to rein in security forces at protests

The U.N. human rights office voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the Iranian security forces' use of live ammunition against demonstrators and urged authorities to rein in its use of force to disperse protests sparked by a hike in fuel prices. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/37gwhL4

Ethiopia's Sidama vote on autonomy in latest test for restive regions

Ethiopia's Sidama people vote on self-determination in a referendum on Wednesday closely watched by other restive ethnic groups also seeking more autonomy since reforms by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shook up the national power balance. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XvLnHW

Syrian air defenses thwart hostile targets in the capital Damascus: state media

Syrian air defenses thwarted hostile targets on Wednesday above the capital Damascus and downed several missiles, state media reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/35a8tqq

Brazilian judge orders arrest of former Paraguayan President Cartes

A Brazilian judge has issued an arrest warrant for former Paraguayan President vin a new phase of the "Car Wash" probe, targeting black-market money dealers, according to a Justice statement on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CZprvr

South Korean nationals, vessels released by Yemen's Houthis: South Korea Foreign Ministry

Three vessels and 16 people, including two South Korean nationals, who had been seized by Yemen's Houthi movement have been released on Tuesday, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QzCYlF

FOX NEWS: Nunes questions Schiff about 'magical 15 minutes' during lengthy impeachment hearing

Nunes questions Schiff about 'magical 15 minutes' during lengthy impeachment hearing The ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee continued Tuesday evening to criticize the committee’s lengthy impeachment hearings into President Trump, and committee Chairman Adam Schiff.

FOX NEWS: Seth Meyers reveals Rihanna’s only weakness

Seth Meyers reveals Rihanna’s only weakness Late-night television host Seth Meyers has opened up about spending time with Rihanna and has revealed the only thing she's bad at.

FOX NEWS: Kevin Hart announces new Netflix documentary series about life: It's 'real' and 'raw'

Kevin Hart announces new Netflix documentary series about life: It's 'real' and 'raw' Kevin Hart has had quite the year.

FOX NEWS: Camila Cabello reveals moment Shawn Mendes romance began heating up: 'I don’t think we knew what to do'

Camila Cabello reveals moment Shawn Mendes romance began heating up: 'I don’t think we knew what to do' Popstar Camila Cabello is getting candid about her love affair with boyfriend Shawn Mendes.

In Astros Inquiry, Rob Manfred Raises Possibility of Big Penalties

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2s0ddAF

FOX NEWS: Illinois woman convicted of murdering boyfriend's 8-year-old daughter

Illinois woman convicted of murdering boyfriend's 8-year-old daughter A woman in Illinois, accused of killing her boyfriend’s 8-year-old daughter by kicking her so hard in the stomach that it tore her intestine, was convicted of first-degree murder, according to reports.

FOX NEWS: Ohio woman pleads guilty to murdering 3 sons, gets decades in prison

Ohio woman pleads guilty to murdering 3 sons, gets decades in prison An Ohio woman accused of suffocating her three sons due to jealousy at the attention they received from her husband-- who was also her mother’s ex-boyfriend-- pleaded guilty Tuesday to the boys’ deaths and received a 37-year prison sentence. 

The Twitter Ads That Weren’t

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/342BFzB

FOX NEWS: Generation Vape: As Juul faces new suit, doctors worries over epidemic of e-cigarette-related student illnesses

Generation Vape: As Juul faces new suit, doctors worries over epidemic of e-cigarette-related student illnesses New York state is suing the nation's biggest e-cigarette maker, Juul Labs, alleging the San Francisco-based company used deceptive and misleading marketing to target teenagers and failed to warn them of the harmful health effects associated with its products.