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UK border risks snarl up in no-deal Brexit: audit office

The United Kingdom's border risks being snarled up in a no-deal Brexit because as few as 30 percent of traders are prepared, the European Union would introduce controls and organized crime groups would exploit weaknesses, the National Audit Office said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2oJi8Va

Pompeo will travel to Jerusalem, Brussels after stop in Turkey

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Jerusalem and Brussels after his visit to Turkey on Thursday with Vice President Mike Pence, the State Department said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/31s9TdK

Settlement Talks for Bank Followed Pressure on Trump by Turkey’s Leader

By BY ERIC LIPTON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32k2X3y

South Korean soldier who lost legs to landmine aims for Paralympic gold

Pulling with smooth, steady strokes along a rowing course on an artificial lake, South Korean Paralympic hopeful Ha Jae-hun is the picture of calm determination, but it has taken him four years and 21 rounds of surgery to find this peace. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VOWB9Q

Teen struck by lightning at beach in Israel dies of injuries: reports

Teen struck by lightning at beach in Israel dies of injuries: reports A 14-year-old boy who was struck by lightning while at a beach in Israel on Tuesday has died, according to local reports.

Crenshaw: US military presence in Syria deters Turkey

Crenshaw: US military presence in Syria deters Turkey Rep. Dan Crenshaw weighs in on President Trump's push to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.

UK Labour Party leader Corbyn to back second referendum on new Brexit deal: The Times

Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to back a second referendum on a new Brexit agreement, the Times reported on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/35GAYwY

Gordon Sondland Elbowed His Way Into Ukraine Policy. It Could Cost Him.

By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE, MICHAEL CROWLEY AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MmngYr

HGTV star Christina Anstead says son 'will sometimes cry for hours straight': 'Newborn life is hard'

HGTV star Christina Anstead says son 'will sometimes cry for hours straight': 'Newborn life is hard' Christina Anstead is letting everyone know just how tough life is with little ones in the house.

Someone Had a ‘Meltdown’ at the White House. Pelosi and Trump Just Disagree on Who.

By BY KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Mn7MDw

Two-Person Race? Moderates, and Bernie Sanders, Say Not So Fast

By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33G4HEz

Court Blocks Trump’s Plan to Ease Bird Protections on Oil Lands

By BY LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2MQRodH

Protest against separatists' sentencing sets Barcelona streets ablaze

Protesters set cars on fire and threw petrol bombs at police in the Spanish city of Barcelona on Wednesday, intensifying unrest sparked by the sentencing of Catalan separatist leaders who had sought to declare an independent state. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VMbWIc

U.S. diplomats, Congress take aim at China; Trump expects trade deal signing

The U.S. State Department and Congress took aim at China on Wednesday, even as President Donald Trump hailed "goodwill" between Washington and Beijing and said he expected to sign the first phase of a trade deal with President Xi Jinping next month. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VMbUQA

Biden ramps up attacks on Warren, dismisses her as a fellow front-runner

Biden ramps up attacks on Warren, dismisses her as a fellow front-runner One day after being overshadowed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren at the latest Democratic presidential primary debate, Joe Biden repeatedly criticized the progressive senator from Massachusetts who’s soared in recent months and is now a co-front-runner with the former vice president in the race for their party’s nomination.

Poll shows growing support for impeachment among independents and Democrats

Poll shows growing support for impeachment among independents and Democrats Democrats push forward on impeachment; reaction and analysis from Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume.

Rep. Swalwell on importance of closed door impeachment depositions

Rep. Swalwell on importance of closed door impeachment depositions House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees member Rep. Eric Swalwell on impeachment inquiry progress.

John Lithgow: Trump Is a Bad President. He’s an Even Worse Entertainer.

By BY JOHN LITHGOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Ml0ccp

Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell and Questions of Conflict

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2MGg5co

Supreme Court Hears Case of Lee Malvo, Sniper Who Terrorized D.C.

By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35FXt5i

Fact-Checking Trump on Syria, Erdogan and the Kurds

By BY LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MLDLfz