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Students in Trump hats mock Native American; school apologizes

Sun, 01/20/2019 - 3:25am
A Catholic school in Kentucky condemned a group of its students, many of whom wore "Make America Great Again" hats, after they were recorded harassing a Native American Vietnam veteran in a video that went viral on Saturday.

Lethal pipeline blast sharpens focus on Mexico fuel theft plan

Sun, 01/20/2019 - 3:11am
A blast at a gasoline pipeline in Mexico that killed at least 73 people has put renewed attention on the government's strategy to stop fuel theft, with some relatives saying fuel shortages stemming from the plan led people to risk their lives.

'Green Book' boosts Oscar odds with big win at Producers Guild Awards

Sun, 01/20/2019 - 1:15am
In a surprise win on Saturday, Hollywood producers named "Green Book" the best film of 2018, boosting its profile just days before nominations are announced for the annual Academy Awards.

Australian rallies demand safe streets for women after Israeli student murder

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 11:52pm
Several thousand people marched through major Australia cities on Sunday calling for safety for women after an Israeli exchange student was murdered in Melbourne.

Paris informs Tokyo it wants Renault and Nissan to integrate: Nikkei

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 8:34pm
A French government delegation has informed Tokyo that it would seek an integration of Renault and Nissan , most likely under the umbrella of a single holding company, the Nikkei reported on Sunday.

Mexico fuel pipeline blast kills 73, witnesses describe horror

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 7:50pm
At least 73 people were killed after a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico, authorities said on Saturday, as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador defended the army despite its failure to clear the site before the blast.

Mexico fuel pipeline blast kills 71, witnesses describe horror

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 6:30pm
At least 71 people were killed after a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico, authorities said on Saturday, as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador defended the army despite its failure to clear the site before the blast.

Winter storm to hit U.S. northeast with up to two feet of snow

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 6:13pm
A winter storm that has blanketed the U.S. Midwest with snow advanced on the U.S. Northeast on Saturday, forcing cancellations of flights and train service during a holiday weekend when many Americans were traveling.

Trump proposes wall-for-DACA in bid to end shutdown

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 5:33pm
U.S. President Donald Trump proposed an immigration deal on Saturday in a bid to end a 29-day partial government shutdown, including temporary protections for "Dreamers" and other immigrants, but Democrats immediately dismissed it.

U.S. Senator Graham: a rash U.S. pullout from Syria will create 'Iraq on steroids'

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 5:28pm
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Saturday he hoped President Donald Trump would slow the U.S. withdrawal from Syria until Islamic State is destroyed, warning that, if not thought through, the pullout can create an "Iraq on steroids".

On road to 2020, New York's Gillibrand touts liberal cred in Iowa

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 5:20pm
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand made her maiden voyage to the critical primary state of Iowa over the weekend, laying out her case that she is the best Democrat to challenge President Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election in 2020.

Factbox: What's in Trump's immigration offer to end U.S. shutdown?

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 4:57pm
U.S. President Donald Trump laid out a proposal on Saturday to end a 29-day partial government shutdown, standing by his demand for $5.7 billion to build a barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border but offering some concessions to Democrats.

Clashes break out in France as 'yellow vests' stage latest protest

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 4:23pm
Clashes broke out throughout France on Saturday, as an estimated 84,000 "yellow vests" demonstrators took to the streets in a 10th consecutive weekend of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government.

Women protest in hundreds of U.S. cities for third straight year

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 3:54pm
Women marched in hundreds of U.S. cities and overseas on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of demonstrations that drew millions of protesters to the streets the day after Republican President Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2017.

House Speaker Pelosi rejects Trump plan to reopen government

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 2:45pm
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday said an upcoming proposal by President Donald Trump to provide temporary protections for some undocumented immigrants in return for building a wall on the southwestern border with Mexico was "unacceptable."

Talks to end Los Angeles teachers strike enter third day

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 2:30pm
Negotiators for 30,000 striking Los Angeles teachers and America's second-largest school district returned to the bargaining table on Saturday for a third day of contract talks mediated by the mayor, as educators took a weekend break from picket lines.

Trump travels to Delaware base to honor four Americans killed in Syria

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 12:37pm
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Saturday to receive the remains of four Americans killed in a suicide bombing in northern Syria.

Trump says U.S. 'made a lot of progress' with North Korea

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 11:34am
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had "an incredible" meeting with North Korea's nuclear envoy Kim Yong Chol and the two sides had made "a lot of progress" on denuclearization.

Trump says deal 'could very well happen' with China

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 10:04am
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday there has been progress toward a trade deal with China, but denied that he was considering lifting tariffs on Chinese imports.

Trump says grateful to Mueller for BuzzFeed statement

Sat, 01/19/2019 - 9:58am
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was grateful to Special Counsel Robert Mueller for a statement disputing a BuzzFeed News report that Trump directed his former lawyer to lie to Congress about a Moscow real estate deal.

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