Politics

January 6, 2020
Merkel to meet Putin in Moscow for talks on Mideast crises

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will travel to Moscow on Saturday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing tensions in the Middle East and elsewhere, officials said Monday. Merkel...

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January 6, 2020
Iran holds all the cards in coming Middle East conflict with US – unless Trump is ready to drop a tactical NUKE

Iran has promised retaliation for the assassination of Qassem Suleimani. Donald Trump said this will lead to a disproportionate response from the US. One side can deliver on its threats,...

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January 6, 2020
Barneys NY planned to open at Bal Harbour Shops. Now its future looks uncertain

Barneys New York promised to open at Bal Harbour Shops even after it filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. Now, it's future is uncertain. The department store will not be...

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January 6, 2020
Mark your calendars; you won’t want to miss these upcoming real estate events

From 2020 predictions to the growth of budding live-work-play neighborhoods, Re|source suggests these eight events for your winter calendar: ▪ Jan. 8: The public is invited to attend a City...

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January 6, 2020
‘1917,’ ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ win Golden Globes

The 77th Golden Globes were meant to be a coronation for Netflix. Instead, a pair of big-screen epics took top honors Sunday, as Sam Mendes' technically dazzling World War I...

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January 6, 2020
France enters crucial week of talks with unions on pensions

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to launch a crucial week of negotiations with labor unions amid nationwide protests and transport strikes against the government's plans to overhaul the pension...

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January 6, 2020
Mother of all ironies: US veterans are returning to Vietnam ‘for a better life’

It sounds almost unbelievable, but a number of US citizens are deciding to cash out of the elusive ‘American dream' as they settle down in foreign places, such as Vietnam,...

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January 6, 2020
Avant-garde posters unveiled as Tokyo Olympics near

The official posters are out for this year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. The 20 posters have been created by 19 artists in fields ranging from painting, graphic design and photography....

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January 6, 2020
Want to get buyers’ attention? Make ‘em laugh, make ‘em laugh, make ‘em laugh

Tina Fey is a superstar, absolutely adored and respected by millions. So, when she lets someone lick her face in an TV commercial it gets a lot of attention. My...

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January 6, 2020
Welcome to “real” North Beach. Is the anti-South Beach finally ready for prime time?

Some 20 years ago, architecture buff, activist and music promoter Kirk Paskal moved to Miami Beach's North Beach section. He thought he had landed himself a little bit of urban...

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January 6, 2020
Is China trade deal on track this time? Time will tell: Opinion

President Trump won't be signing a trade deal with China in the week ahead. That's expected to happen on Jan. 15. The trick this week is maintaining that date, and...

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January 6, 2020
A Pompano Beach roofer’s third fine in 18 months for safety violations could be $146,000

Proposed fines for a Pompano Beach roofer keep rising as OSHA repeatedly says it leaves its workers at risk to fall. The federal agency's latest proposed penalty for Action Roofing...

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January 6, 2020
Oil price keeps rising, industry frets over Iran-US conflict

The global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time in over three months, with jitters rising over the escalating military tensions between...

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January 6, 2020
UK economy being helped by ‘greater Brexit clarity’

The British economy appears to set to pick up in the early months of 2020 as more clarity over Brexit emerged in the wake of the convincing election win by...

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January 6, 2020
Labor Dept: TVA illegally fired whistleblower

The U.S. Department of Labor has ruled in favor of a nuclear engineer who says the Tennessee Valley Authority fired her in retaliation for reporting safety and personnel concerns. The...

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January 6, 2020
Thailand launches full-time clinics dispensing cannabis oil

Thailand on Monday opened its first two full-time clinics dispensing cannabis oil for medical treatment, a step forward in the government's policy of promoting the licensed use of marijuana products...

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January 6, 2020
University of Tennessee to offer wine production workshop

The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture is offering workshops for farmers interested in producing grapes and making wine in the state. The workshops will be held across the state...

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January 6, 2020
Tennessee targets deer disease with $1M carcass incinerator

A $1 million deer carcass incinerator is in the works at a Tennessee landfill to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease. The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission said it...

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January 6, 2020
Eagle watching tours offered at 3 Kentucky parks

The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet has announced the dates for this year's Eagle Watch Weekends at state parks. Tours will be offered Jan. 24-25 at Lake Barkley State...

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January 6, 2020
New high school puts focus on environment, climate change

A new high school in New Orleans is preparing students for careers in coastal protection and restoration, anticipating a future with ongoing climate change and sea level rise. New Harmony...

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January 6, 2020
Georgia’s new GOP senator enters politics amid impeachment

A wealthy Republican businesswoman set to be sworn in as Georgia's next U.S. senator will enter the chamber with a unique distinction: Her first vote could be on whether to...

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January 6, 2020
Weinstein expected in court as trial set to get underway

Harvey Weinstein is expected to be in a New York court Monday as his lawyers and a judge handle the final preparation for his trial on charges of rape and...

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January 6, 2020
Little Falls food hub connects farmers with consumers

Agriculture stories this past year focused on the affects of a trade war and the impact of climate change on farmers. Arlene Jones has a different story to tell. She's...

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January 6, 2020
U-Mary All-American wrestler also excels in engineering lab

Whether it's on the wrestling mat, or engineering lab, Phillip Springsteen stands out. The University of Mary senior, an All-American wrestler, is plenty capable of flexing his brain as well....

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January 6, 2020
Waseca making progress year after Quad plant closing

When Quad Graphics, formerly Brown Printing, closed at the end of 2017, it left about 400 employees out of work and dealt a blow to the city of 9,000, which...

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January 6, 2020
This Week: Trade gap, consumer borrowing, nonfarm payrolls

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: OUT OF BALANCE The nation's trade gap narrowed last fall as imports declined faster than...

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January 6, 2020
Philippines braces to evacuate its workers in Iraq, Iran

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the military to prepare to deploy its aircraft and ships “at any moment's notice” to evacuate thousands of Filipino workers in Iraq and Iran, reflecting...

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January 6, 2020
City’s only historic hotel undergoing major upgrade

Ninety years after its opening, Charlotte's only historic hotel is in the midst of a more than $2 million facelift. Summit Hospitality Group, which owns the 10-story Dunhill Hotel in...

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January 6, 2020
Founders of Goldfish Swim School happy they took the plunge

Nearly 15 years ago, Jenny McCuiston and her husband brainstormed a plan to open a swim school for children. A longtime swimmer and instructor, McCuiston, 39, saw a need to...

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January 6, 2020
Rising Tucson rents hitting schools amid housing crisis

Rising rents in Tucson are pushing families out of apartment complexes and disrupting children's school year, an analysis has found. Mapping by the Arizona Daily Star shows that two school...

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January 6, 2020
Marijuana farms may be straining New Mexico water supplies

More medical marijuana plants are being grown in New Mexico than ever, and the crop could be straining local water supplies. Two rural water systems in Sandoval County say the...

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January 6, 2020
Asian markets slide on alarm over Mideast tensions

Shares skidded in Asia on Monday, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index down 2% on concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East following the killing by a U.S. air strike...

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January 6, 2020
“1917” has won best drama film at the Golden Globes.

“1917” has won best drama film at the Golden Globes. “1917” has won best drama film at the Golden Globes. Earlier, Quentin Tarantino's radiant Los Angeles fable “Once Upon a...

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January 6, 2020
New top China official in HK brings wishes from ‘motherland’

As Hong Kong enters its eighth month of anti-government protests, Beijing's new top official in the territory said Monday that he has full confidence in the city's long-term prosperity and...

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January 6, 2020
Japan vows to improve border checks, bail after Ghosn flight

Japan's justice minister vowed Monday to strengthen border departure checks and review bail conditions after Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn fled the country. Masako Mori told reporters the ministry has...

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January 6, 2020
Trump doubles down on striking cultural sites in Iran

President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that Iranian cultural sites were fair game for the U.S. military, dismissing concerns within his own administration that doing so would constitute a war crime...

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January 6, 2020
The Latest: Globes’ snubbing of female directors derided

The Latest on on the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards honoring achievements in television and film and being presented Sunday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California (all times...

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January 6, 2020
No injuries reported at California television station fire

California emergency officials reported there were no injuries when an early morning fire at television station KCRA forced staff evacuations, an official said. A Sacramento Fire Department official said the...

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January 5, 2020
How a jazz drummer helped get Wisconsin-based Sentry to Maui

The PGA Tour celebrated the start of a new year by announcing Wisconsin-based Sentry Insurance, in only its third year as title sponsor at Kapalua, had agreed to a 10-year...

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January 5, 2020
Gas prices on the rise in Delaware

Gas prices are up thanks to holiday travelers and ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. That's according to AAA-Mid Atlantic, which says average prices were higher both nationally and across...

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