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'Bill Nye Saves the World' returns online - CNET

Netflix releases six new episodes where everybody's favorite science guy takes on some interesting topics. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2DqYwXS

Google has retired the Pixel C tablet - CNET

It'll still get some form of Android updates, though. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2C53Jbm

Apple apologizes for iPhone slowdowns, slashes price of battery fix - CNET

Apple will offer $29 battery replacements that should speed things up again, through 2018. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2lnlZBJ

Your favorite Roadshow videos of 2017 - Roadshow

From two-track shredding to a Hyundai that sheds its roots, these are the videos you loved the most. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2leo0kw

Why Uber is forking over a 15 percent stake to SoftBank - CNET

A quick look at the deal between the ride-hailing company and the big tech investor and why it matters. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2loVBrc

LG home speaker with Google Assistant launches next month - CNET

LG beats rival Samsung to announce its first smart home speaker, which will launch at CES. from CNET News http://ift.tt/2Dth2yP

Police prioritise security as NYE celebrations begin

Preparations are under way across the country for tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations - with security a top priority for police forces. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2q3nSJh

Leaders pitch to voters in New Year messages

Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Vince Cable have released their New Year messages - making their pitches to the electorate following a turbulent 12 months in British politics. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2lvQzt2

Handwriting to help Govt catch benefit fraudsters

Artificial intelligence will be used to clamp down on fraudsters claiming millions of pounds of bogus benefit payments. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2EnQhNd

Global warming threatens future of champagne

Winemakers in France are planning to introduce a new hybrid grape to offset the effect global warming is having on the production of champagne. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2DANbV2

Police shoot man dead after hoax 'swatting' call

Police have reportedly made an arrest after a hoax emergency call led to an unarmed man being shot dead in a so-called "swatting" incident. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2DB8pSQ

Man 'assaulted boy and gave him thank you note'

A man known as the "Piggyback Bandit" has been arrested after allegedly inappropriately touching a teenage boy before handing him a thank you note. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://ift.tt/2DDq78c

Two protesters killed in Iran anti-government rallies

Official confirms two dead in western city of Dorud but denies police fired fatal shots. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2pZdl1G

Muslims in India's Assam anxious over citizen list

Amid state crackdown on immigration from Bangladesh, activists warn that thousands of Muslims may be rendered stateless. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2q358tH

Funeral held for Palestinian killed in Gaza

Jamal Mosleh, 20, is the 16th Palestinian to be killed since Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2q4kbmz

Jerusalem as capital: All the latest

Here are the latest developments since Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2Avzj17

Greece moves to cancel Turkish soldier's asylum

A Turkish officer who fled Turkey after a failed 2016 coup has been granted asylum in Greece, despite extradition calls. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2lxK1tE

Hogmanay, and 12 other global festivities in December

We take a look at the different celebrations taking place on December around the world. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2BxjAvd

Iran protests: Third day of anti-government rallies

Students clash with police at Tehran University on third day of rallies as public is told to avoid 'illegal gatherings'. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2DAzsxl

President-elect George Weah: What's next for Liberia?

Income inequality, poverty and corruption should be top priorities for Liberia president-elect George Weah, experts say. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2Cj0EUH

What triggered Iran's protests?

Anti-government demonstrations take place in cities across Iran, the biggest in nearly a decade. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2lqTJyP

Zambia deploys army to fight cholera outbreak

President Edgar Lungu directs military to help fight a cholera outbreak that has claimed 41 lives since late September. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2CrcKsi

Court upholds ban on Navalny running for president

Navalny had filed the appeal after the election committee decided last week he was barred from running for president. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2CtOaXN

US civil rights activist Erica Garner dies at 27

Activist and writer Erica Garner, the daughter of a New York man who died at the hands of police, died on Saturday. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2luAL9Y

Flying taxis, mega deals and aviation in 2018

A look at the future of global aviation in 2018 after a turbulent year in the Middle East; plus, arms sales on the rise. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2BWjY6y

History through Cuban eyes: Noticiero ICAIC

A Listening Post special looking back at a time when Cuban movie theatres delivered the news like nobody else. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2q2lhQ1

Morsi gets 3 years in jail for 'insulting judiciary'

Egyptian court sentences ex-president Mohamed Morsi to three years in prison on charges of insulting the judiciary. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2CrVMdo

How mainstream media gets Palestine wrong

Portrayal of Palestinians in Western mainstream media hasn't changed much since the colonial era. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2DBGdz7

Why are people protesting in Iran?

As thousands demonstrate against economic policies in various cities, Al Jazeera speaks to analyst Mohammad Marandi. from Al Jazeera English http://ift.tt/2lv6BmV

Protesters call for overthrow of Ayatollah Khamenei

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CNN's Nic Robertson reports that Iranian protesters are calling for the overthrow of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Several people have reportedly been shot during the protests. http://ift.tt/fJo911 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2BWWhej http://ift.tt/1d1low5

Trump to Iran: 'The world is watching!'

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President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted his support for protests taking place in Iran this weekend, writing, "The world is watching!" http://ift.tt/fJo911 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2CosM8S http://ift.tt/1d1low5

Protests spread throughout the country

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Anti-government protests have spread into several cities in Iran and President Trump is vocally supporting the protesters. http://ift.tt/fJo911 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2lmR2hU http://ift.tt/1d1low5

'The fruit of war': Pope prints photo of Nagasaki victims

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Pope Francis is having cards printed and distributed showing a 1945 photo of victims of the nuclear bombing of Nagasaki along with the words "the fruit of war." http://ift.tt/fJo911 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2CtBJLG http://ift.tt/1d1low5

Swatting case poses legal challenges for police and prosecutors

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The 911 call was fake, authorities said, but the bullet was very real. http://ift.tt/fJo911 from CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero http://ift.tt/2Ek2CSB http://ift.tt/1d1low5

Donald Trump Ups Show of Support for Economic Protests in Iran

Man Arrested After Taking 11 Hostages at Ukraine Post Office

Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb Knighted in Queen’s 2018 New Year’s Honors List

Videos of Egypt Church Shooting Show Gunman Calmly Leaving Scene

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Egypt Church Shooting

At Least 9 People Killed in Shooting Outside of Egypt Church

A Zimbabwean Family Has Been Stranded in a Thai Airport for Almost Three Months

Myanmar Releases Journalists Imprisoned for Flying a Drone Near Parliament

At Least 15 People Have Been Killed in Mumbai After a Fire Engulfs a Building

Former Soccer Star George Weah Wins Liberia’s Presidency After Historic Election

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Fox News Breaking News Alert State Department releases Huma Abedin emails found on Anthony Weiner's laptop 12/29/17 3:26 PM December 29, 2017 at 07:26AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Sue Grafton, writer behind Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series, dead at 77 12/29/17 2:42 PM December 29, 2017 at 06:42AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Child playing with stove caused fatal Bronx fire, NYC fire chief says 12/29/17 10:33 AM December 29, 2017 at 02:33AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert At least 12 confirmed dead in New York City fire, mayor says 12/28/17 10:08 PM December 28, 2017 at 02:08PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Rose Marie, starred on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show,’ dead at 94 12/28/17 7:51 PM December 28, 2017 at 11:51AM

These US Troops Were Killed In Combat During Trump’s First Year In Office

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Department of Defense The number of US troops who died in war zones rose in 2017, the first year of Donald Trump’s presidency, for the first time in six years. As of Dec. 28, at least 33 military personnel had been killed in war zones overseas compared to 26 last year, according to an analysis of casualty statements released by the Pentagon. At least 21 of those died in combat, according to the Pentagon — some in places where the US presence was not widely known. The total is a far cry from the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007, when more than 1,000 US troops were killed. But the variety of places where US troops died in combat may indicate what lies ahead under an administration that has granted the military greater authority than its predecessors had to act without consulting leaders in Washington, DC. Former military officials and experts say 2017 also showed a worrisome trend toward less transparency about how and where US troops are killed. In June, the US

Man killed by police; online gaming community blames 'swatting' | The Wichita Eagle

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Man killed by police; online gaming community blames 'swatting' | The Wichita Eagle Wichita police say a man was fatally shot by an officer who was responding to a call about a homicide and hostage situation that turned out to be false. December 29, 2017 at 11:42AM via Digg http://ift.tt/2lhsTJw

How the World Expresses Itself in GIFs

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How the World Expresses Itself in GIFs The GIF — just long enough to convey a single emotional gesture, and simple enough to cross linguistic and cultural barriers — has marched to the frontline of online expression around the world. December 29, 2017 at 11:42AM via Digg http://ift.tt/2C71aWi

Modern Life Too Much For You? Maybe A Tiny Box In The Woods Is The Cure.

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Modern Life Too Much For You? Maybe A Tiny Box In The Woods Is The Cure. A start-up called Getaway is banking on your need to disconnect. Just don't call it camping. December 29, 2017 at 07:22AM via Digg http://ift.tt/2lqEqW5

The Most Expensive Mile of Subway Track on Earth

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The Most Expensive Mile of Subway Track on Earth How excessive staffing, little competition, generous contracts and archaic rules dramatically inflate capital costs for transit in New York. December 29, 2017 at 06:02AM via Digg http://ift.tt/2pVeZkX

Why American Doctors Keep Doing Expensive Procedures That Don't Work

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Why American Doctors Keep Doing Expensive Procedures That Don't Work The proportion of medical procedures unsupported by evidence may be nearly half. December 29, 2017 at 05:04AM via Digg http://ift.tt/2ls14h5