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Democratic leaders accuse Mr Trump of holding the American people hostage over his border wall plans. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2H3aJsp

President Trump demands funding for a US-Mexico border wall in his first TV address from the Oval Office. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2H1Wjsy

A door that locks away small parcels and calls the police if larger ones are stolen is at CES. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GZxCNe

Sibahle Zwane is only 10, but his maths skills have made him an internet sensation in South Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TIi5mH

The North Korean leader is on a three-day visit to China to improve diplomatic relations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AwVVMH

Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill warns Antichrist could be "at the head of the worldwide web". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LZLpSE

J.P. Bimeni's music is inspired by American soul and its impact on music in Burundi in the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2se36oN

A town in Finland has backed a controversial curfew for young people. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2shrHcg

The series which have caught listeners' imaginations may actually be impacting the stories they tell. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sf03wi

The reopening of the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed the towns near the frontier. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TEBhlc

Will Russia's renewed interest in Africa make it a key player in the continent? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CXhc3P

One file-sharing developer turned politician wants to hand decisions over to the people of Madrid. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2H2IJVA

The UN wants a better system for recognising the qualifications and work skills of migrants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CX0T78

With sales of vegan foods on the rise, check the environmental impact of plant-based milks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CYlTe0

As 2019 kicks off, famous faces are getting behind their favourite causes. But does it really work? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TAeWFq

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Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi's rebuttal to Trump unleashes a flood of memes Published on January 09, 2019 at 08:10AM by Eric Ting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer delivered a rebuttal to President Trump's Oval Office address on illegal immigration on Tuesday night, and the Democratic duo instantly turned into a meme.

People on Twitter share what they're doing instead of watching Published on January 09, 2019 at 07:45AM by Filipa Ioannou, SFGATE Major networks aired President Trump's Oval Office address on Tuesday, despite criticisms from the left that they shouldn't give him a platform to share a message that hadn't been fact-checked, but "BoycottTrumpPrimeTime" quickly began trending on Twitter and many people took the opportunity to share what they were doing instead of watching the president.

Trump pleads on TV for wall money; Dems say he 'stokes fear' Published on January 09, 2019 at 09:32AM by By CATHERINE LUCEY, JILL COLVIN and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump made a televised plea for border wall funding Tuesday night, seeking an edge in the shutdown battle with congressional Democrats as he declared there is "a humanitarian crisis, a crisis of the heart and a crisis of the soul." Addressing the nation from the Oval Office for the first time, Trump argued for funding on security and humanitarian grounds as he sought to put pressure on newly empowered Democrats amid an extended partial government shutdown. Trump called on Democrats to return to the White House to meet with him, saying it was "immoral" for "politicians to do nothing.

FACT CHECK: Trump oversells wall as a solution to drugs Published on January 09, 2019 at 10:29AM by By CALVIN WOODWARD and COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In his prime-time speech to the nation, President Donald Trump wrongly accused Democrats of refusing to pay for border security and ignored the reality of how illicit drugs come into the country as he pitched his wall as a solution to trafficking. A look at his Oval Office remarks Tuesday night: TRUMP: "Our southern border is a pipeline for vast quantities of illegal drugs, including meth, heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. Every week, 300 of our citizens are killed by heroin alone, 90 percent of which floods across from our southern border." THE FACTS: A wall can't do much about that when drug trafficking is concentrated at land ports of entry, not remote stretches of the border.

The Latest: McConnell says Trump's border plan suits reality Published on January 09, 2019 at 09:39AM by WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the partial government shutdown (all times local): 9:10 p.m. President Donald Trump says in an Oval Office address that there is a "growing humanitarian and security crisis" at the U.S.-Mexico border, though crossings have fallen in recent years. The president said Tuesday night that all Americans are hurt by uncontrolled illegal immigration. He says it strains public resources and drives down jobs and wages. The president says among those hit hardest by illegal immigration are African-Americans and Hispanics, though he did not provide any evidence to back that up. The president is trying to convince Americans that the flow of immigrants into the U.S.

Scalise, Giffords embrace on House floor on 8th anniversary of Giffords shooting Two members of Congress -- one a Republican, the other a Democrat -- who survived gunshot wounds in recent years shared an embrace on the House floor Tuesday as they marked the eighth anniversary of the attack against one of them.

California's new governor proposes cameras in forests as part of $305M boost in fire-safety spending California's new governor on Tuesday proposed spending $105 million more annually on wildfire safety in the wake of devastating fires that have cost billions of dollars in damage.

Ginsburg misses second day of arguments, sparking some concern about recovery: report Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg missed another day of arguments Tuesday while she recuperates from her cancer surgery last month.

Ocasio-Cortez still mum on taking paycheck despite 13 in Congress refusing during shutdown: report Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex, D-N.Y., who despite tweeting last month that members of Congress should ‘have some integrity’ and not take a paycheck during the government shutdown, has remained silent on whether she’ll take a salary during the partial government shutdown, despite 13 of her fellow congress members vowing that they won’t.

Rep. Jordan: Democrats are more focused on stopping the president than helping the country President Trump makes case for border wall during national address; reaction from Rep. Jim Jordan.

Pelosi, Schumer spark laughs on social media for 'angry parents' rebuttal to Trump address House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., triggered plenty of laughs on social media Tuesday night for their rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s address from the Oval Office.

Ingraham: Who are the real shutdown opportunists? Democrats are using the government shutdown for political leverage against President Trump.

Many pundits rip Trump's border speech — both before and after President Trump used his much-disputed television time to portray the border as a humanitarian and law-enforcement crisis of the "heart" and "soul," but not before some media organizations preemptively accused him of spreading lies about the issue.

Ocasio-Cortez: Trump is a 'racist' and people should be 'uncomfortable' Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. took aim at President Trump on Twitter Tuesday, labeling him as a “racist.”

McCarthy: Trump talked about the facts on border security Trump delivers Oval Office address on border security, Democratic leaders follow with rebuttal; reaction from Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: President Trump to deliver Oval Office address 01/08/19 5:32 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Russian attorney Natalia Veselnitskaya charged with obstruction of justice in US court 01/08/19 7:55 AM

Two rival gadgets at CES promise to reveal the secrets of your metabolism - by scrutinising your breath. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Fmd4MG

A door that locks away small parcels and calls the police if larger ones are stolen is at CES. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GZxCNe

Scribit can cover walls with elaborate drawings and later erase them. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2C8bHhl

Technology giant IBM's supercomputers power the new forecasting system that covers the entire planet. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Tw9UJQ

"Extensive searches" are being carried out in the area after reports of a drone halted flights on Tuesday. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FgOayq

The concept car has wheels on robotic legs which can unfold in rough terrain. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TyNGqL

Company shows digital solution for lost keys at the CES technology show in Las Vegas. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Ry1KDD

US mobile operator AT&T rebrands phones to give the impression they are on a futuristic 5G network. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FgjYD4

The suspect, who said he acted alone and out of annoyance, styled himself as "G0d". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2seUvlt

A stranger's financial details were visible as he entered the wrong email when signing up to a credit service. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SEZ9F2

The online retailer edges past Microsoft, but its total value remains below last year's $1tn. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CWOhgA

One of the game's most popular characters, Soldier: 76 has been revealed to be gay - and reactions are mixed. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2LWEjyw

Pro-European Union campaigners in Britain have set out for the first time their preferred path for how parliament could force the government to call a fresh vote on Brexit, arguing that there is still time for another referendum. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2sfxlvz

British Prime Minister Theresa May's de-facto deputy said on Wednesday it was a delusion to think that the government will be able to negotiate a new divorce deal with the EU if May's agreement is defeated by parliament next week. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2FjzEWS

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was left red-faced on Wednesday after a family photograph, doctored by his staff, inadvertently left him with two left feet - an embarrassing image as he tries to end missteps months before an election. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LYh9rs

The Tokyo District Court has rejected a request by lawyers of Carlos Ghosn to end the detention of the ousted Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman, who has been held since his Nov. 19 arrest on accusations of financial misconduct, Jiji Press reported on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2FjPwaY

A train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left a station in the Chinese capital on Wednesday, a Reuters witness said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2FowP6j

The United Nations has asked Australia to consider refugee resettlement for an 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled to Thailand saying she feared her family would kill her, the Australian government said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VEaRla

Police in Australia are investigating suspicious packages sent to a wide range of embassies and consulates on Wednesday, which officials said included the U.S. and British missions in Melbourne, but there were no reports of harm to staff. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Ff9F2W

Bangladesh, the world's second biggest garment exporter behind China, will consider demands for an increase in the minimum wage, a minister said, after a third day of clashes with police that killed one worker and wounded dozens. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QwJbLl

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos joined an annual procession in the Philippine capital to kiss or touch a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ, believed to have miraculous healing powers, in a grand display of Catholic devotion. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QuWmwh

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed an expected U.S.-North Korea summit in talks in Beijing on Tuesday, Yonhap news agency said, days after Kim warned he may take an alternative path if the United States does not ease sanctions. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2C8LuiE