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A Canadian former diplomat has been detained in China, the think tank where he now works said Tuesday, amid Beijing's outrage over the arrest of a senior technology executive. The International Crisis Group said it was aware of reports of the detention of Michael Kovrig, a Chinese-speaking expert who served as a Canadian diplomat in Beijing, Hong Kong and at the United Nations. Kovrig went to work last year for the International Crisis Group, which is known for its research on peaceful solutions to global conflicts. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EtKBVo via Latest News

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The head of North Carolina's elections board is suggesting more time may be needed to decide whether a new congressional district election is necessary due to absentee ballot fraud allegations. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PvfM3J via Latest News

Families separated at the border between the United States and Mexico are among the shortlist of finalists for Time magazine’s 2018 Person of the Year. Recent selections have included the Silence Breakers of the #MeToo movement and Donald Trump. This year’s shortlist also features the US president, along with Russian president Vladimir Putin and special counsel Robert Mueller, who was a runner up for last year’s title, and is looking at Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EcCNqd via Latest News

Michael Kovrig's detention comes after police in Canada arrested the chief financial officer of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] on Dec. 1 at the request of U.S. authorities, a move that has infuriated Beijing. It was not immediately clear if the cases were related, but the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver has stoked fears of reprisals against the foreign business community in China. "International Crisis Group is aware of reports that its North East Asia Senior Adviser, Michael Kovrig, has been detained in China," the think-tank said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2RS961D via Latest News

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas inmate was executed Tuesday evening for fatally shooting a newlywed during a robbery more than 25 years ago. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UAG8VA via Latest News

At least four deaths have been blamed on "mammoth" snowstorm in the Southeast, causing drivers to abandon their cars on the road due to dangerous conditions. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PvKTfA via Latest News

A top executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei sought release from Canadian detention Monday, offering to submit to strict electronic monitoring, as Beijing escalates its protests over her arrest on a US warrant. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, faces US fraud charges related to alleged sanctions-breaking dealings with Iran, and has been awaiting a Canadian court's bail decision -- which after two days of hearings was put off until Tuesday. Beijing's latest outcry over the case also led to the suspension of a planned Canadian forestry trade mission to China this week. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2SExMup via Latest News

These were the top contenders for TIME's annual accolade from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2RUgA48 via Latest News

SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. authorities arrested 32 people at a demonstration Monday that was organized by a Quaker group on the border with Mexico, authorities said. Demonstrators were calling for an end to detaining and deporting immigrants and showing support for migrants in a caravan of Central American asylum seekers. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2rxf7W0 via Latest News

A lone gunman shot dead at least two people and wounded 11 others near a Christmas market in the city of Strasbourg before fleeing, police said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EtT8Yq via Latest News

Smash Bros. Ultimate Sold 1.2 Million Copies In Japan During Launch Week    Nintendo Life Smash Bros. and the evolution of the last hit | Game Mechanics Explained    Polygon Oh God, Fox Won An Early Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament    Kotaku 'Super Mario Bros. Ultimate' Re-Enacted By Marvel Stuntmen Is the Best Thing You’ll See Today    Comicbook.com Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s online multiplayer is a mess, players say    Polygon View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2C6zLlM via Technology

LG's Gram laptop line adds a 2-in-1 and 'lightest' 17-inch model    Engadget Lightweight LG Gram 17 and LG Gram 2-in-1 to debut at CES    Liliputing LG gram 17, gram 2-in-1 take lightweight brand to new places    SlashGear LG Unveils New Gram Laptops Ahead Of CES 2019    Ubergizmo View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2QJsrEU via Technology

Special OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition has fast Warp Charge, 10GB of RAM and orange details    CNET They Sent A Special OnePlus 6T…    Unbox Therapy First look: McLaren's touches lift F1-inspired smartphone    Motorsport.com - Global Edition This is the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition    The Verge OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, PUBG Mobile Season 3 Recap | Digit Daily | Digit.in    Digit View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2ryEK8Q via Technology

New development in case of Apple Watch customer who discovered heart condition with ECG app, featured on Good Morning America    9to5Mac Man alerted to life-threatening problem on his Apple Watch    ABC News Apple Watch alerts man to life-threatening heart problem    ABC News Apple Watch ECG launch in Canada unclear as Health Canada says it hasn’t received an application from Apple    9to5Mac The Apple Watch ECG detected something strange about my heart rhythm    CNET View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2ErIXng via Technology

PUMA reissuing its 1980s computerized running shoe    Boing Boing Puma is rereleasing its classic 1986 RS-Computer running shoe    The Verge Puma reissues its nerdiest shoe ever, the RS-Computer    TechCrunch Puma brings back its RS-Computer smart running shoe from the 1980s    New Atlas Puma RS-Computer Shoe revival pairs modern tech with ’80s design    SlashGear View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2zV2M2x via Technology

2019 BMW 3-Series First Drive: Doing Everything, To Its Detriment    Motor1.com The 2019 BMW 3 Series Is Back to Being a Great Driver's Car Even Without the Manual    Jalopnik 2019 BMW 3 Series review | driven on road and track | Autocar    Autocar The 2019 BMW 3-series – Once Again a Sports Sedan    Car and Driver 2019 BMW 330i and 2020 M340i First Drive    SlashGear View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2GoD2Bl via Technology

How to plan your smart home — and be savvy on the privacy risks    Boston.com Amazon Alexa & Google's Assistant are inexcusably terrible at knowing when they're called    AppleInsider The best smart home devices you can buy right now (Winter 2018)    Android Police Get a FREE Google Chromecast when you buy a Google Home Mini for £49    T3 Amazon's Smart Plug has dropped to $20 ($5 off)    Android Police View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2Bahcvv via Technology

There is a lot of needless investor panic about the Chinese iPhone 'ban'    AppleInsider What China's iPhone Ruling Means For Qualcomm, Apple (NASDAQ:QCOM)(NASDAQ:AAPL)    Benzinga Huawei executive arrest could wind up hurting Apple    Cult of Mac Qualcomm’s (QCOM) Win Could Lead to Favorable Settlement With Apple (AAPL), Says Analyst    Smarter Analyst China court bans sales of older iPhone models in Apple-Qualcomm global battle - Tech News    The Star Online View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2zQXzZq via Technology

Instagram plans to give influencers DM filters and follower stats    Engadget Instagram is testing Creator Accounts for high-profile influencers    The Verge Instagram Testing Creator Accounts With Direct Message Filters, Growth Insights    Hollywood Reporter Instagram testing specialized features and analytics for ‘high-profile’ content creators    9to5Mac Instagram will offer special features to influencers with new 'creator accounts'    Mashable View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ef6Qxh via Technology

Infinity Blade Series Removed From App Store, May Appear Elsewhere    IGN Fortnite Patch Adds Infinity Blade Sword Just As Epic Retires Infinity Blade From App Store    GameSpot 'Infinity Blade' will live on inside 'Fortnite'    Engadget Epic Games pulls Infinity Blade games from App Store    Polygon Fortnite's new Creative mode: a game-changer    The Guardian View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2SHYgLD via Technology

These are the latest countries & carriers to support eSIM on iPhone XS & XR according to Apple    9to5Mac How to set up eSIM on the Apple iPhone XR and XS    The Verge Verizon App Now Allows eSIM Activation on iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR    MacRumors Verizon updates ‘My Verizon’ app for iOS with support for in-app eSIM setup and activation    9to5Mac Verizon app update allows entirely app-based eSIM activation for iPhone XS, XR    AppleInsider View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2ryLi7g via Technology

Facebook relaunches search ads to offset slowing revenue    TechCrunch Facebook starts testing ads in search results    Marketing Land Facebook Is Testing Ads in Search on Its Mobile Apps and Marketplace    Adweek Facebook is still trying to find new places to put ads    Mashable Facebook's Search Test Is a Reminder of its Untapped Potential    TheStreet Tech View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2rvTdSR via Technology

Fake PayPal Scam Tries to Rob You of $1,000    Tom's Guide That PayPal Trojan story is stupid and a waste of everyone's time    Android Central Android malware steals money from PayPal accounts while users watch helpless    ZDNet Android trojan takes advantage of Accessibility to send $1,000 from PayPal even w/ 2FA turned on    9to5Google New Android Trojan Steals Your Money Using PayPal’s Official App    How-To Geek View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2QnSeD4 via Technology

Fallout 76 Event ‘Feed The People’ No Longer Feeds The People    Kotaku Bethesda Has One More Fallout 76 Patch Planned in 2018 Before Focusing on 2019 Updates, New Content    IGN Fallout 76 Patch Notes Detail What's New In Latest Update    GameSpot New Fallout 76 Patch Notes Show Focus on Quality of Life Changes    Game Rant Here are Fallout 76's patch notes for December 11, December 13 on consoles    Windows Central View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2Px0V8J via Technology

Nintendo Focused On The Current Switch, So Don't Expect A Revision Anytime Soon    Nintendo Life Nintendo President on 'Smash Bros.', Classic Console Future and Switch    Hollywood Reporter Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime Discusses the Success of the Switch    Comicbook.com Nintendo Boss Says Attending E3 is a “No-Brainer,” Promises More Innovation at the Show    Wccftech Nintendo President Wants Red Dead Redemption 2 on Nintendo Switch    RockstarINTEL View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2zXx2tr via Technology

Destiny 2's 'The Dawning: All Cookie Recipes And Who To Give Them To    Forbes Destiny 2 Dawning Recipes Guide: How To Make All Cookies And Get Your Dawning Cheer Sparrow    GameSpot ‘Destiny 2’ Dawning 2018 Recipes & Ingredients Guide: How to Bake Cookies & More    Newsweek Destiny 2's 'The Dawning: Where To Find All The Ingredients To Make Tasty Treats    Forbes Destiny 2 Server Errors Rendering The Dawning Event Basically Unplayable Right Now    GameSpot View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2UCOLyU via Technology

Mozilla Firefox 64.0 Released - Here's What's New    BleepingComputer Firefox 64 brings better browser tab management and smart recommendations    The Verge Firefox 64 released with a Windows-like task manager    ZDNet Firefox 64 Brings Improved Tab Management, Native Sharing on Windows 10    Thurrott.com New Firefox suggests ways to get more out of the web    CNET View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2EoJruh via Technology

5G is finally starting to feel real    CNET Galaxy S10 Plus prototype leak shows off chunky corner notch    The INQUIRER Samsung Galaxy S10: Here’s everything we know    Digital Trends Qualcomm's 5G phone push is a quest to destabilize Apple and Intel    CNET Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus release date, price, news and leaks    TechRadar View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2C7hIMt via Technology

Amazon's waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is on sale now after being a no-show on Black Friday    Android Central Amazon's affordable Fire HD 10 tablet is $50 off today    PCWorld The new Kindle Paperwhite is $30-40 off ($100-$120) right now    Android Police Win a Huawei P20 Lite and accessories from Noreve and Android Central!    Android Central View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2rtMdG8 via Technology

Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online update 1.04 out now – here’s the patch notes    VG247 Red Dead Redemption 2 update 1.04: New download hits PS4 and Xbox One, patch notes    Express ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Update 1.04 Fixes Bugs with Online - Patch Notes    Newsweek Red Dead Redemption 2 update 1.04 patch notes    Shacknews 'Red Dead Redemption 2' Title Update 1.04 Notes: Latest Patch Is Mostly A Stabilizer    Forbes View full coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2C6Qaqn via Technology

US lawmakers accused firm of "programming" bias against conservative views into its algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Edqkm4 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

A Canadian court releases Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on bail, as the US seeks her extradition. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SN07yX via Online Shopping in Pakistan

But uSwitch survey says homes in a Birmingham avenue have the fastest access. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ed2DdD via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Firm's UK search results also featured the World Cup, Bitcoin and Black Panther highly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zVVhbt via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The automatic compensation code will apply only when the fault takes longer than two days to fix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C3Aft0 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Amazon reportedly believes the staff had been abusing their access to an internal database. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UCwodq via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The government bought ads on Facebook, Twitter, Google and LinkedIn before Brexit vote was cancelled. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C5bBbq via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The iPhone XS Max has the biggest display ever found on an iPhone. And it looks absolutely stunning. from CNET https://ift.tt/2QEDXOU via Mobiles

The bonanza of quality phones resulted in some serious gems. We help you sort out the best budget, midprice and high-end handsets. from CNET https://ift.tt/2qP7U3h via Mobiles

New to the non-home button interfaces of the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR? Here's how to do everything. from CNET https://ift.tt/2AvMCw1 via Mobiles

Bomb squad is responding to an alert at the Menlo Park campus. from CNET https://ift.tt/2RN1UUw via Mobiles

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are still viable (and cheaper) phone options than Apple's 2018 phones. And they need protection. Here's our picks for the top iPhone 8/Plus cases in 2018. from CNET https://ift.tt/2yiOlSj via Mobiles

Splash meets Game of Thrones in this thoroughly entertaining slice of submersible superheroics. from CNET https://ift.tt/2B9bGcf via Mobiles

Looking for a new case for your Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus? Clearance deals abound. from CNET https://ift.tt/2oW78PT via Mobiles

Commentary: Samsung can work out the kinks on a less important phone to ready its flagship Galaxy S10 for the new design. from CNET https://ift.tt/2ROPUle via Mobiles

Analysis of "Little Foot", a 3.6 million-year-old skeleton, suggests we may have a new ancient ancestor. from CNET https://ift.tt/2EgKrQ9 via Mobiles

Data breach traced to a Chinese intelligence-gathering effort, the New York Times reports. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Bd1UWR via Mobiles

Check out photos shot on Google's latest phone as we take it around New York and put its camera to the test. from CNET https://ift.tt/2CjxV1C via Mobiles

Uber says competition is the name of the game. from CNET https://ift.tt/2EjFXIT via Mobiles

A California lawmaker indirectly asked Sundar Pichai about "Google bombing." from CNET https://ift.tt/2B9lVNZ via Mobiles

Guess that means Doctor Strange survived Avengers: Infinity War? from CNET https://ift.tt/2Lb29pS via Mobiles

More phone makers are ditching the jack, but there are a few phones you can still get that have the useful port. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Q6GiFX via Mobiles

The special variant of the 6T will be available Dec. 13 and cost $699. from CNET https://ift.tt/2QpsuWZ via Mobiles

The beleaguered German giant allowed thousands of its test vehicles to get into public hands, and the German government is not happy about it. from CNET https://ift.tt/2C5qfzj via Mobiles

Google is killing off its social network sooner than planned after a bug affected over 52 million users. Meanwhile, Samsung and Huawei introduce notch-less Android phones with cameras built into the display. All that, your comments and more on this episode of Alphabet City. from CNET https://ift.tt/2zUxmZT via Mobiles

Dorsey was accused of being politically tone deaf for not mentioning the human rights abuse allegations in his tweets about Myanmar. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Pwb6dP via Mobiles

InSight goes Instagram. from CNET https://ift.tt/2zR2Lwb via Mobiles

We spent all day building the awesome Lego Voltron. Here's how we did it. from CNET https://ift.tt/2PA9vDM via Mobiles

Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends the company against accusations that its employees push a liberal agenda. from CNET https://ift.tt/2PxDbBz via Mobiles

The Chinese telecom giant's CFO awaits a hearing on extradition to the US. from CNET https://ift.tt/2QLxWCR via Mobiles

The service is in limited availability now, Android Police reports. from CNET https://ift.tt/2Eq00WD via Mobiles

Fashion retailer says warm weather means customers have not been buying coats and zip-up sweatshirts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QOqtTJ via Online Shopping

The struggling retailer blames accounting issues but says underlying sales are improving. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pxomz2 via Online Shopping

Investors are worried a recession might be about to hit the US, so do they have reason to be concerned? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ed2FlL via Online Shopping

The president says he could act for the good of US trade, as Canada releases Meng Wanzhou on bail. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GcHkLS via Online Shopping

The future of Team Sky is in doubt after broadcaster Sky announces it will withdraw backing at the end of 2019. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QtwSV2 via Online Shopping

But uSwitch survey says homes in a Birmingham avenue have the fastest access. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ed2DdD via Online Shopping

The pound falls after a report that colleagues of Theresa May could trigger a no confidence vote. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BaVgA5 via Online Shopping

Brandlogic, which owns the Bentley 1962 clothing brand, claims Bentley Motors has damaged its business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Lfydcg via Online Shopping

The reported proposal would make tariffs on US cars the same as those from other countries. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SKCuXL via Online Shopping

Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says measures to defuse protests will be paid for by spending cuts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C3QgPF via Online Shopping

US lawmakers accused firm of "programming" bias against conservative views into its algorithms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Edqkm4 via Online Shopping

Amazon reportedly believes the staff had been abusing their access to an internal database. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UCwodq via Online Shopping

Parents are being warned that their children's eyesight could be at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Eov9K9 via Online Shopping

Average weekly earnings record the biggest rise since November 2008. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QN7ybP via Online Shopping

The automatic compensation code will apply only when the fault takes longer than two days to fix. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C3Aft0 via Online Shopping

Shaktikanta Das will take over at Reserve Bank of India after the shock departure of his predecessor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uwvtvc via Online Shopping

A former fraternity president at Baylor University walked away with a fine and from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2RTyV14 via Latest News

A public service announcement released by the gun violence prevention organization Sandy Hook Promise depicts the moments leading up to a school shooting from the shooter’s perspective. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UyQwxl via Latest News

Former Obama chief of staff William Daley thinks Trump could easily end up not filling the role after John Kelly steps down. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2rueVXr via Latest News

Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Monday attacked what she from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2EsxiEN via Latest News

The U.S. military ended a search on Tuesday for five Marines missing in the sea off Japan since two Marine Corps aircraft were involved in an accident during an air-to-air refueling exercise on Dec. 6. The five missing crew of a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane were officially declared deceased. "We know this difficult decision was made after all resources were exhausted in the vigorous search for our Marines," Lieutenant Colonel Mitchell Maury, commander of the U.S. Marine Corps' (USMC) Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron, said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QvZIEo via Latest News

Three people have been killed and 11 wounded in a suspected terrorist attack near a world-famous Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Eg8hvB via Latest News

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh unexpectedly aligned with four liberal justices in declining to review the petitions that would have placed a ban on abortion providers. Defunding Planned Parenthood has been a key priority for Republicans, with Mr Kavanaugh’s controversial confirmation sparking concerns among reproductive rights activist that he would back moves to overturn or restrict legal rights and access to abortions. The top court left the rulings from the lower court that halted Kansas and Louisiana from revoking public healthcare funding from Planned Parenthood and its affiliates. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QE16nF via Latest News

Kathleen Brooks brings comfort to those suffering with cancer, having driven her 1967 Beetle for 51 years over 350,000 miles. VW ensured her sterling efforts didn't go unnoticed from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QQU5jv via Latest News

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) urged Democrats not to dwell from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2PuVw2g via Latest News

Hotels in the birthplace of Jesus are almost fully booked for the holiday, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2zU3zRc via Latest News

The French government will Tuesday try to convince lawmakers and the public that President Emmanuel Macron's speech met the demands of the "yellow vest" movement, even as many demonstrators said they were disappointed and vowed to press on with their protest. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe will detail for MPs the measures unveiled Monday in Macron's televised address to the nation seeking to defuse the revolt that has triggered violent protests across the country. Just after the president's speech, many protestors announced their determination to continue their blockades and called for a "fifth act" throughout France on Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2C2cmlw via Latest News

A top executive of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei Technologies Co Ltd was granted bail by a Canadian court on Tuesday, 10 days after her arrest in Vancouver at the request of U.S. authorities sparked a diplomatic dispute. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer and the daughter of its founder, faces U.S. claims that she misled multinational banks about Iran-linked transactions, putting the banks at risk of violating U.S. sanctions. In a court hearing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Justice William Ehrcke granted C$10 million ($7.5 million) bail to Meng, who has been jailed since her arrest on Dec. 1. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Qsi4Gb via Latest News

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Melvin Dummar died never seeing the $156 million that he argued for decades that eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes unexpectedly bequeathed to him for rescuing him on a desert road and driving him nearly three hours to Las Vegas in 1967. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2SFuQOc via Latest News

The southern US state of Texas was on Tuesday scheduled to execute a convicted killer and rapist over a 1993 attack on a newlywed couple. Alvin Braziel, 43, was set to die by lethal injection Tuesday evening at the Texas state prison in Huntsville. The couple were walking on a trail in the Dallas suburbs when Braziel, aged 18 at the time, attempted to rob them at gunpoint. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ErI3qP via Latest News

President Donald Trump seems to be having a hard time filling a key role in from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2C06VDE via Latest News

More than 400 demonstrators, many leaders of churches, mosques, synagogues and indigenous communities, sought a halt to detention and deportation of migrants and for the United States to welcome the caravan that arrived in Tijuana, Mexico in November. Singing and praying, religious leaders moved forward in lines of four to six, some wearing T-shirts reading, "Love Knows No Borders." They were handcuffed and led away by federal agents upon entering a restricted area in front of the fence. "As a Quaker who believes in our shared humanity...We’re calling on the U.S. to respect the rights of migrants," said Joyce Ajlouny, general secretary of the American Friends Service Committee, which has run a week of actions to back migrants. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2QHdGm0 via Latest News

The gilets jaunes’ protests in France have caused a pretty stunning volte face from President Emmanuel Macron, with more than 10 billion euros ($11.4 billion) of minimum wage and pension tax changes proposed this week. Alongside France’s already-announced reversal of a fuel tax rise, this could increase France’s deficit by as much as 0.6 percentage points to about 3.4 percent of gross domestic product. “Le spread” of 10-year French government bonds to German bunds has widened by 10 basis points in December, creating the biggest gap since Macron was elected in May 2017. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Gaa9Za via Latest News

Neo-Nazi James Alex Fields Jr. was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2SGkA8a via Latest News

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday prolonged sanctions against Congolese President Joseph Kabila's chosen successor just two weeks before a historic election in the resource-rich Central African country. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ROtMaP via Latest News

US telecomm group Verizon announced Monday it would slash its workforce through a voluntary buyout plan as the company strives to better position itself for the coming of new cellular technology. Verizon accepted 10,400 employees for the buyout, which will grant more than a year's salary plus a bonus and other benefits, the company said in a statement. "These changes are well-planned and anticipated and they will be seamless to our customers," Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UzI3tu via Latest News

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Alvin Braziel, 43, is scheduled to die by lethal injection in the state's death chamber in Huntsville at 6 p.m. CST (0000 GMT), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said. Braziel was convicted and sentenced to death in 2001. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Lc7D3v via Latest News