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Hawaii preschoolers served Pine-Sol instead of apple juice by mistake, officials say A teaching assistant at a preschool in Hawaii accidentally gave children Pine-Sol cleaning fluid instead of apple juice, health officials said, adding that fortunately, nobody got sick.

Hammer-wielding spa customer attacks workers after he's denied refund, cops say A person who was caught on camera assaulting employees of a spa in New York City — including brandishing a hammer — is being sought by police.

Synagogue holds Hannukah ceremony at mass shooting site A public Menorah lighting will be held outside a Pittsburgh synagogue where 11 people were killed during a mass shooting in October.

Customer attacks Queens spa employee with hammer Security footage captures an angry customer attacking an employee in a Queens spa.

US-China trade truce to boost markets; wild swings not over The truce in the trade dispute between the U.S. and China should boost financial markets, at least likely through year's end, experts say.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists may lose control of the southern Spanish region of Andalusia after the center-right Ciudadanos party on Monday ruled out any coalition with them after an inconclusive election. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zFp7Rs

Next week's parliamentary vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May's deal will go ahead, interior minister Sajid Javid said on Monday, rejecting media speculation that the government might not go ahead with the vote because they could lose it. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PetjfR

She was attacked two days after she tried to register a police complaint against the men. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zDfz9I

Man proposes with 6 rings to let fiancée decide which she likes The more the merrier.

Restaurant offers free meal for kids if parents don’t use cell phones during dinner The technology ban has sparked conflicting opinions on Twitter.

New York Walmart thanks ‘secret Santa’ who covered costs of store’s layaway items The holiday season likely got a little brighter for some Walmart shoppers in New York after an unidentified individual covered the costs of all of the items on layaway, the store revealed.

Veteran, FedEx driver stops to fold fallen flag: 'It’s the Marine way' Sometimes, it’s the smallest good deeds that make the biggest difference.

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' Charlie Brown and other holiday classics sparking controversy While the holiday season brings a lot of joy, this time of year isn’t always holly and jolly — often bringing controversy alongside the turkey and bow-wrapped presents.

Boy writes letter to dad in heaven, receives reply from post office confirming its delivery His mom said he was "so emotional" when he found out it had been sent.

Woman says man brought her to grandmother's funeral on first date A second date doesn’t seem likely.

Altercation over dress-code violation ends in student Tasing; officers investigating The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a student and a resource officer at an Ohio high school Tuesday afternoon.

Wedding guests cover eyes in support of blind bride: 'Everyone really loved it,' she says Wedding guests in Australia over the weekend have blindfolded themselves in solidarity with a bride who is blind, reports said.

Payless fools 'influencers' into paying big price for affordably priced shoes at fake high-end store Payless, the affordably-priced shoe company, revealed an advertising campaign Wednesday that attempted to show the quality of its shoes by fooling fashion-savvy influences at a fake posh store in Los Angeles.

‘Misfit’ voice actor denounces criticisms of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Corinne Conley, the veteran actress who voiced one of the misfits in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” has defended the 1964 classic from critics who say it’s “problematic” for our times.

Springsteen says Trump is headed for second term, says democrats don’t speak same language Bruce Springsteen believes that President Donald Trump is headed for a second term at the White House.

Tom Cruise reportedly had girlfriends auditioned by the Church of Scientology, former member claims According to a former member of the Church of Scientology, the organization reportedly auditioned potential romantic partners for actor Tom Cruise in an effort to keep up appearances.

'Bachelor' star Chris Harrison hints at Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham's baby names Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham may have recently ruled out some baby names, but Chris Harrison is adding a few to their list. 

'Ralph Breaks the Internet' tops a slow post-Thanksgiving box office On a typically sleepy post-Thanksgiving weekend in movie theaters, leftovers led the box office with Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet repeating as No. 1 with $25.8 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

'Pinocchio' remake is a political fable, not family-friendly says director Guillermo del Toro Director Guillermo del Toro warned that his remake of “Pinocchio” will be a politically-driven parable and not the family-friendly story portrayed in the famous Disney film.

Dolly Parton shocks Jimmy Fallon with racy joke about Jennifer Aniston, her husband Dolly Parton appeared on the “Tonight Show” where she made host Jimmy Fallon blush enough to hide behind his desk.

Drake ends legal battle with woman that made false pregnancy claims The legal battle between Drake and an Instagram model who made false pregnancy and rape claims against him is over.

Neil deGrasse Tyson addresses sexual misconduct allegations Neil deGrasse Tyson addressed in a lengthy Facebook post on Saturday the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against him by three women.

Alec Baldwin returns to ‘SNL,’ jokes about arrest while impersonating Trump Alec Baldwin returned to “Saturday Night Live” and joked about his recent arrest while impersonating President Trump.

Iran backs U.N.-sponsored Yemen peace talks, Iranian state TV reported on Monday, saying Tehran was ready to help find a political solution. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Qd6qPd

U.S.-led war planes targeted an Islamic State leader on Sunday in Syria responsible for killing hostages including an American, Washington's envoy to the coalition fighting the jihadist group said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Q8o8n2

President Trump's actions are restricting global efforts to cut carbon, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbY3BI

The candidate for the market friendly Ciudadanos party in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia Juan Marin on Monday ruled out any coalition with the Socialists after an election on Sunday saw voters split between five parties. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2AIOzoN

Parts of the Bay Area could freeze Monday morning Published on December 03, 2018 at 07:42AM by Drew Costley The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service issued freeze warnings for Monday morning for valleys in the North and East Bay and Southern Salinas Valley.

It was dumping snow in Tahoe, and here are photos to prove it Published on November 30, 2018 at 11:03PM by Amy Graff A potent storm buried the Sierra Nevada mountain range in snow overnight, impacting highways, triggering avalanche warnings and carpeting ski resorts with fresh powder.

Here's what subfreezing temps do to unprotected pipes Published on December 03, 2018 at 08:47AM by

China has not commented on the announcement, which comes after it and the US agreed a trade war truce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zCgN4G

Vox's breakthrough is the latest in a nationalist surge that has swept across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E9WfVe

Crucial talks on limiting climate change start a day early in Poland amid dire warnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FXeGhB

The first such move in the bloody four-year conflict is designed to pave the way for peace talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ebt7Ns

At the height of the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise, the missing toll was put at 1,200. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QxZqMf

The German leader appeared to be reading up about Scott Morrison during their first meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zCHUNj

Officials say weddings have become too lavish and should "integrate socialist values" instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E8UqYB

The Gulf state says it will pull out of the oil cartel in the new year to focus on gas production. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QcR9OF

How much cowbell is too much? A German farmer has to defend her cows in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QcC1R5

How an engagement ring was lost -and then found again, thanks to New York police and the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rpIppz

A New Zealand woman's complaint of racial discrimination is rejected by an Australian tribunal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SqGZpY

The pontiff's comments were published in Italian daily Corriere della Sera over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ASA6XF

Almost 80% of Poland's electricity is generated by coal. Patryk Bialas says it's time that changed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sklqaw

Five UK schoolgirls attending the former US first lady's London talk explain what she means to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ue3Bfk

Jordi Casamitjana wants to have ethical veganism recognised as a philosophical belief, in a landmark legal action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FQQmOm

The US president was expected to remain on stage for a G20 "family photo" but instead exited, stage left. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FVUkoZ

France fuel protests: Aftermath of riots in Paris from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AI9N6a

Food allergy rates among children are on the rise, and Western lifestyles may be to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DX207R

Which object would you trash to help women achieve their full potential? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G7sbvt

The Art of Building photography competition has revealed its 12 finalists from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G7seaD

The singer and grandson of celebrated Egyptian star Moharam Fouad on mixing his European upbringing with his middle eastern roots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PheV6C

Ghana's government should ban funerals for people who refuse to pay taxes, writes journalist Elizabeth Ohene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zCs1GF

Anne Wojcicki and her siblings Susan and Janet have all got the top of their professions, but is their success down to nature or nurture? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RA2G7i

The late George HW Bush was the last US president to lose a campaign for re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rfPNU8

A Philippine court on Monday granted bail to the top executive of a news website critical of President Rodrigo Duterte's policies after she was indicted of tax evasion charges, a case she described as "politically motivated". from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zNqe1F

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Brussels later on Monday, the prime minister's office said in a statement. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QcaC1R