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Report: Organization smuggling Islamic radicals into Italy as migrants

Report: Organization smuggling Islamic radicals into Italy as migrants Italian police arrest members of migrant smuggling ring, reportedly have ties to Jihadist terrorism; former UKIP leader Nigel Farage weighs in.

Former Nazi concentration camp guard deported from US dies in Germany

Former Nazi concentration camp guard deported from US dies in Germany German media report that Jakiw Palij, a former Nazi concentration camp guard who spent decades leading an unassuming life in New York City until his past was revealed, has died.

Ex-MI6 chief says Theresa May’s Brexit deal ‘threatens national security,’ hurts US relationship

Ex-MI6 chief says Theresa May’s Brexit deal ‘threatens national security,’ hurts US relationship A former head of British intelligence agency MI6 has warned that Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal with the European Union threatens British national security by placing control of British security “in foreign hands.”

Former soldier turned smuggler jailed after being caught at Heathrow with 19 rare eggs strapped to body

Former soldier turned smuggler jailed after being caught at Heathrow with 19 rare eggs strapped to body A former SAS-trained soldier turned prolific egg smuggler was sentenced to three years and one month in prison after he was caught at London’s biggest airport trying to smuggle 19 rare and protected eggs.

Photo of black, white students segregated in South African classroom draws fire

Photo of black, white students segregated in South African classroom draws fire A photo that an elementary school teacher in South Africa took of her classroom to give relief to parents who were nervous about their children’s first day of school instead created shock and outrage.

Venezuela’s Maduro starts second term despite worsening economic crisis, growing international isolation

Venezuela’s Maduro starts second term despite worsening economic crisis, growing international isolation Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro began his second term in office on Thursday amid heightened international calls for him to step down and a worsening economic crisis fueling a humanitarian emergency and the mass exodus of millions of citizens seeking to escape hardship.

Drunken train driver blows past stop in Germany: reports

Drunken train driver blows past stop in Germany: reports A German train driver who blew past a scheduled stop reportedly was also found to have blown past something else – the safe alcohol limit for being behind the controls.

Pro-life actor to bring massive Jesus statue to Mexico

Pro-life actor to bring massive Jesus statue to Mexico Eduardo Verastegui, a prominent Mexican Catholic actor and pro-life advocate, plans to build the world's biggest statue of Jesus in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico.

Stranded seals swarm Canadian town, block roads and buildings

Stranded seals swarm Canadian town, block roads and buildings People in Roddickton-Bide Arm, Newfoundland, have asked for help after some 40 stranded seals swarmed the area and wreaked havoc.

Police seek public's help in locating missing wife of Norwegian billionaire, two months after her disappearance

Police seek public's help in locating missing wife of Norwegian billionaire, two months after her disappearance Anne-Elisabeth Falkevik Hagen was reported missing on October 31, when her husband returned home to find his wife gone and a ransom note demanding $10 million in untraceable crypto currency; Benjamin Hall reports from London.

The Presidential Primary Sources Project

The Presidential Primary Sources Project is a free, interactive classroom videoconferencing program for grades 6-12. View schedule and register today. from UEN News http://bit.ly/2FmRgjE

2019 NETA Conference

Join UEN at The 2019 NETA Conference & CPB Public Media Thought Leader Forum, January 21-24, in beautiful Salt Lake City at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek hotel. from UEN News http://bit.ly/2Fg4BLM

This Quirky Car Is Japanese. But There’s ‘Something Very British’ About It.

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2RAKtK3

Craig McLachlan, Prominent Australian Actor, Faces Indecent Assault Charges

By DAMIEN CAVE from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ADIdYM

South Korea’s Ex-Chief Supreme Court Justice Is Questioned Over Case Rigging

By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CfiyFv

He Had to Leave So I Could Breathe

By JANE BAUER from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2TJsmPq

Roger Federer Is the Defending Australian Open Champion, but Not the Favorite

By BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2CgN8i7

What Are Your Thoughts on the R. Kelly Documentary and Allegations?

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2CdMyle

The Ride

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2RqfzVv

Carlos Ghosn Faces New Charges in Japan as Pressure Mounts

By HIROKO TABUCHI and MOTOKO RICH from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2QBHFYw

What’s on TV Friday: ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ and ‘Superfly’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2SIO06k

At White House, Empty Desks and Unpaid Bills as Trump Shows No Sign of Relenting

By KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ROht1z

In Texas Visit, Trump Presses His Argument That There’s a Border ‘Crisis’

By MICHAEL TACKETT and MITCHELL FERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FocMEQ

Jayme Closs, Missing After Parents’ Deaths, Is Found Alive in Wisconsin

By SARAH MASLIN NIR and JULIA JACOBS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VMi0jk

In Battle of No. 1 vs. No. 2, Notre Dame Holds Off Louisville

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2D2DQIk

The Islanders’ One and Only Shot of the Third Period Does In the Rangers

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2TFq5EQ

Public House Options

By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://nyti.ms/2D1eytR

Climate Change, U.S. Shutdown, Michael Cohen: Your Friday Briefing

By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2FmbfA5