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The bitter US-China trade battle has led to fundamental shifts in the global trading environment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SlW6V4

As part of a new BBC blog series, Angela Jansen shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QmK62K

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SqMOa9

In an unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing, the patients are the bakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37jxUaf

Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2St1eGL

After being hit by a hurricane, Puerto Rico is seeking ways to counter years of economic decline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2t5XzE8

"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rwiMqG

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White House's 2019 Christmas ornament honors Dwight Eisenhower The White House Historical Association pays tribute to the nation's 34th president; David Spunt reports.

Sen. Rand Paul introduces proposal to pay down college debt with retirement savings The Higher Education Loan Repayment and Enhanced Retirement Act would let people withdraw up to $5,250 annually from their retirement accounts, tax and penalty free, to reduce college loans; Mark Meredith reports from Washington.

Green Beret killed in Afghanistan comes home The remains of Sgt. First Class Michael Goble returned to Dover Air Force base on Christmas morning; Lucas Tomlinson reports from the Pentagon.

President Trump, first lady share Christmas message Trump calls for Americans to focus on 'bonds that unite us' as president’s reelection campaign offers tips on how to win arguments with 'your liberal relatives'; Rich Edson reports from West Palm Beach, Florida.

Sanders campaign hits Buttigieg for 'gimmick' contest to lower average donation amount The Sanders campaign slammed South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg for what it described was a 'gimmick' for help lower the average campaign contribution amount by the end of the year. 

Reporter's Notebook: Why is Pelosi holding the articles of impeachment? DC insiders have some theories Here are some reasons that insiders have suggested to Fox News as to why Pelosi hasn’t sent the articles of impeachment to the Senate just yet.

FBI reportedly looking into pardons by former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin Bevin pardoned and commuted the sentences of more than 650 people during his final weeks in office, including a man convicted of homicide whose brother held a campaign fundraiser for Bevin; reaction from trial attorney Brad Micklin.

The role of faith in the 2020 Democratic primary Democratic presidential hopefuls court the religious vote in key early voting states. Madeleine Rivera reports.

President Trump, Melania Trump share holiday video: 'We wish everyone a joyous and merry Christmas' President Trump has mostly taken the day off of Twitter on Christmas, with the exception of posting holiday greetings.

Fate of Obamacare uncertain amid tax repeals, lawsuits and Medicare-for-all push Republicans have worked to chip away at the Affordable Care Act despite a lack of a viable replacement; Lauren Blanchard reports.

After being hit by a hurricane, Puerto Rico is seeking ways to counter years of economic decline. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2t5XzE8

Online shopping is on the rise, with more and more people choosing the sofa to buy goods, but which is better? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/35YR8Bo

Author Ari Behn and the king's eldest child, Princess Martha Louise, divorced in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39dEscb

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