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The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2poGmV8

They've devastated vast areas from Australia to Brazil. Here, two experts explain how to fight them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CSmUTK

Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35aiLXG

The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QrFQRi

Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CMqDCm

The UK's night-time economy is now said to be the UK's fifth-biggest industry with annual revenues of £66bn. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OkjMpe

Arizona man arrested, extradited to Nevada in 1979 murder A  73-year-old Arizona man was extradited to Nevada on Friday to face charges in the 1979 cold case killing of a woman who was last seen in California -- and investigators believe he may be responsible for more deaths.

Florida county is first in the state to become a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary' While Democrats propose taking away what some call 'weapons of war', Republicans are touting their second amendment rights to bear arms; Elina Shirazi reports.

Father arrested after son, 5, brings heroin to school, says tasting it turns him into Spider-Man A Massachusetts father was arrested and charged Friday after his 5-year-old son allegedly brought a bag of heroin to kindergarten and told his teacher he turns into Spider Man when he tastes it. 

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OmBx74

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has accused the European Union 'elites' of preferring a British government led by current opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn after the upcoming UK elections. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/354Fwfi

By BY SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Oi9HJo

Plus-size blogger slams body shamers after harsh reactions to her Meghan Markle re-creations A blogger who recently re-created some of Meghan Markle’s most memorable looks is hitting back at body shamers who had negative things to say about her size.

UK man, 32, nearly died after parasite crawled up penis, laid eggs as he swam in lake on Africa trip A British man nearly died after a parasite crawled up his penis and started laying eggs after he went for a swim in Lake Malawi in South East Africa during a "holiday of a lifetime" with pals.

Impeachment and the 2020 race The Senate trial against the president could begin in early January.

Pence adviser says Trump request that Ukraine open Biden probe was 'unusual and inappropriate' An adviser to Vice President Mike Pence told House impeachment investigators this month that President Trump's request for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to open an investigation into Vice President Joe Biden and his family "struck me as unusual and inappropriate."

Chile's independent human rights watchdog said on Saturday it would file a formal complaint for murder against police officers who allegedly prevented paramedics from attending a heart attack victim amid a protest Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/33TXcKJ

The Trump administration on Saturday imposed U.S. travel sanctions on a second high-level Cuban official as it increased pressure on its old Cold War foe and Havana's ongoing support of Venezuela's socialist president, Nicolas Maduro. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/33Puzy9

Prince Andrew talks about Epstein friendship Prince Andrew has broken his silence about his ties with Jeffery Epstein; Jacqui Heinrich has the details.

Deroy Murdock: Adam Schiff's impeachment show is off to a shaky start Impeachment testimony in the House has reflected hearsay and second- and third-hand information. In other words, rumors and gossip.

Bruce Ashford: Kanye visits Joel Osteen’s church – Here’s what he should do On Sunday, musician – and self-described born-again Christian – Kanye West will take the stage at Lakewood Church, Joel Osteen’s megachurch in Houston. According to news reports, he will appear with Osteen in the morning and will perform with his traveling choir on Sunday evening at the church.

Rising temperatures, lightning strikes and gusty winds further raised fire danger on both coasts of Australia on Sunday as the country already battles more than 120 bushfires and firefighters work day and night trying to contain them. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/358hDUb

The U.S. State Department on Saturday said it was imposing a travel ban on Cuban Interior Minister Julio Cesar Gandarilla Bermejo and his children, citing the minister's involvement in what it called "gross violations of human rights in Venezuela." from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/357gzjr