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Firefighters in eastern Australia used easing weather conditions on Sunday to bring bushfires under control ahead of forecast of soaring temperatures for next week. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2sWcLE2

Hong Kong was gearing up for a mass rally on Sunday that is expected to gauge support for pro-democracy demonstrations in the Chinese-ruled city as the government appealed to people to express their views peacefully. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2s9525e

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The Seychelles has swapped 5% of its national debt for a cash injection to fight climate change and save its ocean. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PBp54n

Russia faces another sport ban over a doping scandal, but one man has spoken out to demand change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2roBmRq

The chairman and president of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hong Kong were separately denied entry to the neighboring Chinese-ruled city of Macau on Saturday after being detained by immigration officials. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YsFJH7

Arizona couple found dead buried in snow, likely from hypothermia: police An elderly couple was found dead dead buried in the snow Friday in Ash Fork, Arizona by nearby homeowners.

Abandoned baby giraffe in South Africa, whose pics went viral after befriending dog, dies A baby giraffe that became unlikely best friends with a dog after being abandoned in the wild has died, the "heartbroken" South African animal orphanage announced Friday on Facebook.

Pearl Harbor attack remembered in somber 78th anniversary ceremony A somber ceremony was held Saturday at the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center to mark the 78th anniversary of the surprise Japanese attack on the Hawaii naval base.

US job growth roars back in November, with 266,000 added U.S. hiring surged in November, as the economy added 266,000 jobs and unemployment returned to a half-century low; Fox Business contributor Jonathan Hoenig weighs in.

Defense Dept. reviewing screening of foreign nationals for US military programs after Florida Naval Base attack Six Saudi Nationals detained for questioning following Pensacola Naval Base shooting; House Judiciary Committee member Guy Reschenthaler weighs in.

National Border Patrol Council says ‘drug cartels will try anything to continue their drug smuggling’ The National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza discusses the construction of the border wall in Texas.

Nashville cops arrest third teen after several juveniles break out of detention center, one still on the loose Police in Nashville have captured a teen accused of murder after he and four others escaped a juvenile detention center last month. 

US Intelligence officials say gunman appears to have acted alone in NAS Pensacola shooting National Security correspondent Jennifer Griffin is live from the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Hero Naval Academy grad shot 5 times at Naval Air Station relayed crucial information before succumbing to injuries A young graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, whose dream was to become a pilot, is being hailed a hero after he reportedly related crucial information about the identity of the Naval Air Station Pensacola shooter to first responders, despite having been shot several times, family member revealed. 

Pensacola Naval Base shooting suspect identified as member of the Saudi military US Intelligence officials say gunman appears to have acted alone; Rep. Anthony Brown weighs in.

Canadian Doug Putman rescued the UK music chain, but will the festive season make or break it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/33ZQBxt

The World Trade Organization faces a crisis in its system for resolving disputes between members. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34YWa0k

The last Virgin train left London at 21:42, marking the end of Britain's longest-running rail franchise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YtUGZr

A 74-year-old had his share of an inheritance withheld after providing the wrong sort code number. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RFV1qX

Four people were killed and two injured in a shooting on Saturday near Mexico's National Palace, the presidential residence in the capital's historic downtown, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2rqL5GL