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A campaign raises huge sums to spare women from serving jail terms over fines they cannot pay. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QzIL71

The Amazon CEO and novelist wife, MacKenzie, married for 25 years, release the news on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QyIWQ7

US and China officials held their first formal talks since both sides agreed to a trade war truce. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SMFjb1

Arizona Police want to test the DNA of male staff at a nursing home where a patient gave birth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SGT2QF

Meet the social media superstars who are increasingly suffering from mental health problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TDgu19

Three workers left unpaid by the US shutdown on how they're struggling to make ends meet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FkxB45

The pilot lowered the tilted helicopter until its nose was almost touching the snow. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RlDGEE

Soldiers have been stationed at this base for a month - but already their future in the region is in doubt. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CZmv31

The US president wants money to tackle illegal migration, but Democrats say he is 'manufacturing a crisis'. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CXYqJQ

British-Iranian Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is serving a prison sentence in Iran for alleged spying offences. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Fpb1rb

Hundreds of thousands of fish were seen floating in the Darling River and washed up on its banks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FoVnfr

A robotic sex toy designed for women is banned from being displayed at CES, leading to calls of sexism. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CZ3MV3

Rare paint particles found in the teeth of a medieval nun indicate that she was an unknown illustrator of sacred texts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CZDZvX

A closer look at why Venezuela's economy is falling apart and forcing millions of its people out. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2M0zZOI

Hazing rituals have been marked by sexual violence in a number of incidents that have shocked the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ceoej6

As the boycott of Qatar by four of its neighbours enters a third calendar year, what is its continuing impact? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CepL91

The wave of protests threatening President Bashir's 30-year rule have been caused by an economic decline. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QE9zDi

Is the "robo-taxis" revolution really on its way? Many readers were doubtful, so we address their counter-arguments. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ri8BS1

Albanians and Serbs lead separate lives in Bujanovac - but now a deal could change its borders. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LZ5ZTt

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Pizza Hut announces expansion to beer delivery program Pizza Hut on Monday announced the latest expansion of their effort to deliver customers a classic combo – pizza and beer.

Single sons contacted by 'hundreds' of women after dad's secret newspaper dating ad goes viral The three brothers were in for the surprise – and trip – of a lifetime.

Kim Kardashian gave Louis Vuitton bags totaling $9,000 to daughters, nieces The second generation of Kardashians already have more designer labels than most grown women.

Groomsman who accidentally stabbed groom now in trouble for damaging venue while fleeing 'in a panic' The groom told police he did not want to press charges, but his friend is accused of causing $1,000 in damage to the reception restaurant.

CEO's ridiculous posting for part-time personal assistant goes viral: 'If you want to clock in and clock out of your job — this isn’t for you' A job advertisement for an executive assistant role to a 28-year-old CEO in Melbourne has left people in disbelief over the ridiculous requirements.

Japanese baby who went viral for luscious locks scores modeling gig A Japanese baby girl whose impressive full head of hair caught international attention over the summer is now the face of a new Pantene ad — and her mother is sharing the secret to her daughter’s luscious locks.

Groomsman caught checking out friend's new bride in 'cheeky' wedding photo Andy Wills claims he decided to pull a prank on the groom when he saw a friend taking photos nearby.

Mommy blogger says response to viral post mocking controversial bikini ad has 'blown me away' Laura, the blogger behind Knee Deep in Life, says she loves "how the post has brought a lot of women together in realizing we're all beautiful no matter our size."

Woman earns $40G a year as a 'professional cuddler' A big-hearted woman has quite literally embraced a most lucrative career,

NYPD officers find engagement ring after woman loses it down sewer grate The New York City Police Department has come to the rescue of yet another butterfingered couple.

Nancy Pelosi appears to take swipe at the loan Trump received from his father Published on January 10, 2019 at 05:49AM by Eric Ting After President Donald Trump walked out of a meeting with Congressional Democrats on Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared to take a swipe at the loan Trump received from his father that helped build his business empire.

Coast Guard told they can have garage sales to get paid Published on January 10, 2019 at 01:57AM by Dan Lamothe, The Washington Post Employees of the U.S. Coast Guard who are facing a long U.S. government shutdown just received a suggestion: To get by without pay, consider holding a garage sale, babysitting or serving as a "mystery shopper." The suggestions were part of a five-page tip sheet published by the Coast Guard Support Program, an employee-assistance arm of the service often known as CG SUPRT. It is designated to offer Coast Guard members help with mental-health issues or other concerns about their lives, including financial wellness. The Coast Guard receives funding from the Department of Homeland Security, and is subjected to the shuttering of parts of the government along with DHS's other agencies.

'Bye-bye': Trump walks out on shutdown meeting with Dems Published on January 10, 2019 at 06:12AM by Erica Werner, Sean Sullivan, Mike DeBonis and Seung Min Kim, The Washington Post WASHINGTON - Talks between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats aimed at ending a partial government shutdown collapsed in acrimony and disarray Wednesday, with Democrats accusing the president of walking out and Trump calling the meeting "a total waste of time." The breakdown in talks left no end in sight for the shutdown on its 19th day. Trump continued to demand billions for his U.S.-Mexico border wall as a condition for reopening the government, a push Democrats have continually rejected. During the White House meeting, Democrats once again pressed Trump to reopen most of the government. Trump refused, instead asking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., whether she would agree to his wall.

Trump Jr. compared border wall to zoo cages Published on January 09, 2019 at 09:09PM by John Haltiwanger, provided by Mark Wilson/Getty Images Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday compared immigrants to zoo animals in a controversial post to Instagram regarding the wall his father wants to build along the US-Mexico border.  Trump Jr. shared the post via his Instagram story, which said, "You know why you can enjoy a day at the zoo? Because walls work." Trump Jr.'s social media habits, much like his father's, have often landed him in hot water. Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday compared immigrants to zoo animals in a controversial Instagram post regarding the wall his father wants to build along the US-Mexico border.  Though the post does not appear on his main profile, a source close to Trump Jr.

California's McCarthy backs Trump's fire comments Published on January 10, 2019 at 02:22AM by SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on Trump's comments on California wildfires (all times local): 1:20 p.m. Republican U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy is defending President Donald Trump's comments that California isn't doing a good enough job managing its forests. McCarthy, of California, says he agrees with Trump that better forest management could mitigate California's deadly and destructive wildfires. He's commenting in response to a Trump tweet threatening to withhold California's federal disaster funding. McCarthy didn't comment on the funding threat directly. He says he'll propose more money for forest management as part of a spending bill offered by House Democrats this week.

Starbucks to install safe needle disposal boxes after employees sign petition Several Starbucks locations in the Seattle area will be installing safe needle deposit boxes in store bathrooms.

Atlanta restaurant offering 'Bird Box'-themed dinner This restaurant clearly has not listened to Netflix’s warning against “Bird Box” challenges.

Little Caesars employee recorded using dough as baseball Apparently their parents never taught them not to play with their food…

McDonald's customers recorded throwing items at employees after being asked to leave play area They allegedly caused $1,000 worth of damage.

Chicago restaurant manager suspended for throwing chair at black teen: 'I'm not trying to be racist' The manager has been suspended after saying that he got "defensive" at the sight of black men and throwing a chair at one would-be teenage customer.

IHOP server attacked by group of unsatisfied diners says she plans to sue Deazah Edwards says she didn’t feel “protected at all” during the incident, which occurred Dec. 14 at a restaurant in Fort Wayne.

Mob boss' daughter opens 'Corleone' restaurant in Paris, is accused of trying to capitalize on family's infamy Lucia Riina — daughter of the late Cosa Nostra kingpin Salvatore Riina — is stirring controversy after opening the Italian eatery.

Storing leftovers in aluminum foil can lead to these health risks Aluminum foil is for baking, not storing leftovers.

Mario Batali likely not to be charged for two alleged sexual assault cases in NYC: report Mario Batali might be off the hook for alleged cases of sexual misconduct in NYC, according to sources for TMZ.

Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump walks out of meeting after Speaker Pelosi rejects border wall 01/09/19 12:42 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO worth $137 billion, to divorce wife of 25 years 01/09/19 7:37 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Rosenstein to leave DOJ once new attorney general confirmed, officials say 01/09/19 3:17 AM

The rivalry between Amazon and Google's voice assistants is in full swing at the Las Vegas tech show. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RkgYN9

The Star Wars inspired toy on show at CES can take a pounding but does not come cheap. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FhF2K9

The South Korean firm is demoing its latest TV display technologies at the CES tech expo. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2skchE6

A robotic sex toy designed for women is banned from being displayed at CES, leading to calls of sexism. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2CZ3MV3

The Facebook boss is to hold a series of discussions on the subject of technology and its future in society from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2FmdgeD

More than 640 flights in Germany were canceled on Thursday due to security staff strikes at Duesseldorf, Cologne and Stuttgart airports in a bid to put pressure on management in wage talks. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2RgEuKM

Houthi drones on Thursday attacked a Yemeni government military parade in Lahaj province, killing several people, Saudi and Houthi media reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2D1aji4

Russia summoned Japan's ambassador in Moscow on Wednesday to complain about comments made by the leadership in Tokyo on the bid to resolve a decades-old dispute with Moscow over a chain of islands, the Russian foreign ministry said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TFyMih

The heavy industrial Chinese province of Henan met its target to cut air pollution in 2018 but underperformed the country as a whole after a surge in smog over winter, underscoring the challenges facing coal-dependent regions as the economy slows. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2ADS0hb

Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission on Thursday declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the surprise winner of last month's chaotic presidential election, but the runner-up dismissed the outcome as an "electoral coup". from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2AOkipF

China's ambassador to Ottawa has accused Canada of "double standards" and disregarding his country's judicial sovereignty, in a diplomatic row sparked by the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou at the request of the United States. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CmIbVh

Mexican authorities discovered 20 bodies on Wednesday, 17 of them burned, near the city of Nuevo Laredo, close to the U.S. border, a security official said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VGvNrV