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All five parties running in a parliamentary election in Uzbekistan on Sunday back reformist President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, meaning that although the vote will be the freest in decades, it is sure to produce a legislature loyal to him. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SmRnm9

A Chilean policeman appeared in court on Saturday on a charge of grievous bodily harm after a 20-year-old protester was allegedly run over by an armored police vehicle during a protest in the capital on Friday evening. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Q7XRCC

Fire conditions eased on some of the major fronts burning across Australia on Sunday after a cool weather change, with firefighters trying to contain blazes before the expected return of hotter conditions at the end of the week. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Zi2oqi

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a meeting of top military officials to discuss boosting the country's military capability, state news agency reported on Sunday amid heightened concern the North may be about to return to confrontation with Washington. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2EJUwnM

Arif Munandar had been pronounced dead before he woke up in a body bag four days after a monstrous wave swept his village in Indonesia's northern Aceh province 15 years ago. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/34KDyQM

OL Mike Person active for 49ers vs. Rams despite neck injury Published on December 22, 2019 at 04:57AM by SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers guard Mike Person will start against the Los Angeles Rams despite being listed this week as questionable with a neck injury. Person was made active for Saturday night's NFC West showdown. San Francisco also got two key players back in the secondary this week with cornerback Richard Sherman and cornerback K'Waun Williams active after missing time with injuries. Third-string quarterback C.J.Beathard left the team to be with his family after his younger brother, Clayton, was fatally stabbed in a bar fight in Tennessee. Beathard wasn't expected to be active this week. The other players inactive for San Francisco are safety Jaquiski Tartt (ribs), defensive end Dee Ford (quadriceps, hamstring), defensive tackle Jullian Taylor (elbow), receiver Jordan Matthews, running back Jeff Wilson and tight end Daniel Helm. The players

Baby Yoda now available in cocktail form Up, bottoms must go.

Woman fed up with nearby cheese shop's alleged stench told to stop covering neighborhood in disparaging signs Manuela Kragler is still allowed to vocally badmouth the Tölzer Kasladen cheese shop, but she can't put her complaints on stickers and plaster them across town.

Indiana man stole police department speaker playing Christmas music, cops say A trip to a police department headquarters in Indiana was an opportunity for one man to steal a little Christmas joy, according to a report.

North Carolina man accused of murder by poisoning wife with eye drops in 2018 A North Carolina man who collected $250,000 in insurance money upon his wife’s 2018 death has been accused of killing her with eye drops.

Jeffrey Epstein accusers allege years of sexual abuse in interview with Fox News Accusers file suit against Jeffrey Epstein's estate; reaction and analysis from attorney Andrew Stoltmann, Northwestern adjunct law professor.

Texas mom's friend unwittingly revealed details about suspect during podcast interview as police zeroed in A close friend of a Texas mom whose body was found dead after disappearing with her nearly 1-month old daughter unwittingly revealed details about the suspect connected in the case during a live podcast interview Thursday night.

Economist Steve Moore on how Wall Street gains impact Main Street, outlook for US economy The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq have risen for nine of the past 11 months; insight from the Heritage Foundation's Steve Moore.

Ted Williams on fatal stabbing of New York college student, missing Texas mom case Fox News contributor Ted Williams, former D.C. police detective, joins Leland Vittert on 'America's News HQ.'

Tunnel to Towers Foundation CEO on helping heroes and their families this holiday season Frank Siller joins Ed Henry on 'America's News HQ' to discuss the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's drive to provide 24 mortgage-free homes in 24 days.

Las Vegas apartment complex fire kills at least 6, injures 13 A fire that erupted at a Las Vegas apartment building early Saturday morning killed at least six people and injured 13, officials said.

Jayme Closs' captor manipulated her, admitted to having sexual fantasies of the teen, new documents reveal The kidnapping of 14-year-old Jayme Closs from her parent's Wisconsin home more than a year ago captured the nation's attention for weeks but left more questions than answers.

Former NASA astronaut says Space Force will bring talent together to protect US satellite network President Trump signs defense bill creating the Space Force; reaction from Tom Jones, author of 'Sky Walking.'

NASA and Boeing will provide live coverage of the landing on Sunday, Dec. 22, of the company’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, on return from its Orbital Flight Test for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. December 22, 2019 from NASA https://ift.tt/2Zf7ROv

Tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz is Cuba's first prime minister since Fidel Castro in 1976. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36YvvkP

The Quilombo diet is organic, gluten-free and practically lactose-free. It has its roots in African traditions and uses fresh ingredients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sO0uBA

These three teenagers are passionate about issues they see around them, and are training to be activists at The Advocacy Academy in London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35N064O

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35KGQ7W