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09 December 2019

09 December 2019, 23:59

Athletics interested in Tim Hill, with Royals targeting infielder in return

The Royals are reportedly looking at Sheldon Neuse.

09 December 2019, 23:59

Mitsubishi Lancer EX 1.6 Auto: Long-serving saloon with appeal

A long-serving compact saloon whose popularity in the Middle East and Jordan has defied its manufacturer’s plans to move away from cars to an SUV-heavy line-up, the Mitsubishi Lancer maintains a presence in certain developing markets...

09 December 2019, 23:58

Pete Frates dead at 34 – Dad who inspired ALS ice bucket challenge passes away

A HERO dad who helped inspire the ice bucket challenge raising millions of pounds for research has passed away aged just 34. Pete Frates, who had ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), helped to raise awareness of the disease after the challenge went viral.

09 December 2019, 23:58

Top US Jewish Group Welcomes New Sanctions on Iran-Backed Militia Leaders, Calls for Further Pressure on Tehran Regime

A top US Jewish group praised on Monday a new set of sanctions slapped by the Trump administration on leaders...

09 December 2019, 23:58

Bankrupt trucker Celadon told laid off employees that they've lost health insurance and won't receive unused vacation time pay — read the full letter here

The trucking giant Celadon declared bankruptcy on December 8, according to federal filings.
That leaves about 3,800 employees suddenly jobless weeks before Christmas. Of those, 1,300 have mostly administrative, nondriving tasks.

09 December 2019, 23:58

FBI surveillance ‘an embarrassment to our country’, Trump says, after Justice Department report released

President Donald Trump has slated the FBI’s surveillance operation against him, calling it a “disgrace” and “an embarrassment to our country,” after a Justice Department report found “mistakes” in the agency’s conduct.

09 December 2019, 23:57

Russiagate Origins Probe Chief Durham: We Don’t Agree With IG Report’s Conclusions

US Attorney John Durham, who is heading an investigation of Russiagate's origins for the Justice Department, has criticized the DOJ inspector general’s internal report on the subject. The IG found major...

09 December 2019, 23:56

Twin girls, 4, free themselves from car seats to survive crash that killed their dad

Twin 4-year-old girls managed to survive a car crash that killed their father by unlocking themselves from their car seats and climbing an embankment to get help, say Washington state officials.

09 December 2019, 23:56

Davis scores 50 to propel Lakers over Timberwolves, Heat find a Herro

LOS ANGELES —Anthony Davis scored 50 points to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 142-125 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday that gave the Western Conference leaders the best record in the NBA.

09 December 2019, 23:56

Taylor Swift Reacts to Golden Globes 2020 Nomination for Best Original Song!

Taylor Swift is celebrating her 2020 Golden Globes nomination! The 29-year-old entertainer took to Instagram on Monday morning (December 9) to react to song “Beautiful Ghosts” being nominated for Best Original Song.

09 December 2019, 23:56

3 strange things GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter paid for with campaign funds

The House Ethics Committee released its report of its investigation into alleged misuse of campaign funds from Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.), who pleaded guilty last week and announced he will resign from Congress "after the holidays." Some of the expenses aren't exactly shocking ...

09 December 2019, 23:55

Pete Frates, one of the men who popularized the Ice Bucket Challenge, has died

(CNN) — A man who helped inspire a multimillion-dollar movement to help find a cure for ALS has died. Pete Frates, 34, was one of the most recognizable faces of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral sensation that swept the Internet in 2014 and raised more than $115 million for ALS research.

09 December 2019, 23:55

Like Recent Reboots of Varying Success, ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ Trailer Leans On Franchise’s Nostalgic Pull

The new 'Ghostbusters' film, from Jason Reitman, is taking a nostalgic, reverential approach that's increasingly common these days—though not always a safe bet.

09 December 2019, 23:54

The US spent $133 billion to build up Afghanistan as part of a plan officials secretly called 'idiotic'

The US has spent billions trying to rebuild Afghanistan, more than the US has spent in any other country, The Washington Post reports.
One US official, in documents obtained by The Post...