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Howard Schultz likely to visit early primary states as he considers running for president

While going around the country to promote his new book, "From the Ground Up," Schultz is also looking to gauge voter interest in a potential independent run at the White House. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2FYOwKK

Tesla shares drop sharply after Musk says CFO Ahuja is leaving the company — for the second time

Moving into the CFO role at the electric vehicle maker is Zach Kirkhorn, previously the company's vice president of finance. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2ShFTAu

Boeing smashes Wall Street expectations amid US-China trade tensions

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said he anticipates a successful conclusion to trade talks between the U.S. and China. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Topdoj

Tesla might unveil an electric pickup truck this summer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a few more hints about the electric pickup truck Tesla has long been considering. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2SivHrE

Elon Musk says the Tesla Model X is the 'Faberge egg of cars'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk called the company's Model X luxury utility vehicle a "work of art" that he likened to the "Faberge egg of cars." from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2HIkH2w

Tesla aims to double service capacity, reduce customers' wait for repairs

Tesla plans to double service capacity, adding new shifts and storing more spare parts at its service centers. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2GcbVHD

Twitter and Alphabet shares jump after Facebook's massive earnings beat shows online ad strength

In a year where all of tech was viewed with increased skepticism due to privacy scandals, Facebook's earnings helped make the case that users and advertisers are not yet changing their habits. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2G03Iad

Elon Musk sees 'pretty nutty' demand for Tesla in 2019 even if there's a global recession

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric car maker is predicting "pretty nutty" growth in demand this year that will withstand a global recession. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2GdZU4r

Despite tumultuous year, Facebook is still growing in the US as advertisers keep spending more

Facebook continued to grow its active users and revenue in the U.S. and Canada in its fourth quarter 2018 compared to the year prior. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sXYAuK

Tesla says it has enough cash to 'comfortably settle' its $920 million bond payment due March 1

Tesla, which released its fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday, assured investors that it has enough cash on hand to handle a large bond payment due in about five weeks. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DIQyMp

E-cigarettes more effective than nicotine gums, patches to stop smoking cigarettes, study finds

Doctors have been wary of recommending people use e-cigarettes as a way to wean themselves off conventional cigarettes because there hasn't been much long-term research. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2BbGBpb

Google violated the same Apple rules as Facebook but fixed the problem before Apple reacted

Google appears to have violated the same Apple developer rules that landed Facebook in hot water. But the company withdrew the app and apologized, and Apple has not yet revoked its enterprise certificates. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RorNch

Watch former NEC director Gary Cohn speak at the Context Summits Miami

from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2HPTrPA

Treasury employee pleads not guilty to leaking to BuzzFeed about Paul Manafort, shady Russians

Natalie Mayflower Sours Edwards is charged with two counts of conspiracy to make unauthorized disclosures of suspicious activity reports. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2TuAbsg

IPhone and iPad with 'laser-powered 3-D cameras' said to launch in 2020

Apple is planning to launch a new iPad and a new iPhone with special 3D augmented reality cameras in 2020, according to Bloomberg. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RqNRD9

Larry Summers, ex-advisor to Democratic presidents, isn't jumping behind Warren's wealth tax

Larry Summers, who served as Treasury Secretary under President Bill Clinton and as director of the National Economic Council for President Barack Obama, says he'd rather investigate other changes before moving "into whole new areas of taxation." from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RsbKtZ

Watch: Oaktree Capital's Howard Marks speak from the Context Summit

Oaktree Capital Management co-chairman Howard Marks on Wednesday will speak from the Context Summits Miami conference in Miami Beach. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2TlS2ld

Mueller says evidence in case against Russian firm was used in 'disinformation campaign'

Special counsel Robert Mueller claimed Wednesday that evidence turned over to a Russian firm he accuses of funding interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election has been altered and then disseminated as part of an disinformation campaign. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2WvCiyf

Tesla shares fall after company posts 4Q profit that misses expectations, replaces CFO

Tesla reported its second consecutive quarterly profit and better-than-expected sales, but its earnings fell short of analysts' expectations. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2GfIS6l

Facebook soars after it crushes earnings, posts record profit

Daily active users grew in every geographic area, reversing a downward trend in Europe and a plateau in North America. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sUl3sR

Microsoft slips on revenue miss

Microsoft's total revenue was slightly below consensus as Windows device revenue declined. But Azure revenue growth was stable. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2S0Ne8g

Amazon is hauling cargo in self-driving trucks developed by Embark

Embark and other firms working on self-driving trucks aim to alleviate industry pains by making existing truck drivers safer and more efficient. Amazon is using Embark's trucks for some loads. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Shp6NY

Jerome Powell says the Fed did not change course on interest rates in response to Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he did not take "political considerations" into account when deciding to maintain interest rates. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Tn0XCZ

Fed Chair Powell says economy will make back most of shutdown effect in the next quarter

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell detailed the central bank's latest policy decision during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RX6wv7

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the case for raising interest rates 'has weakened'

The Federal Reserve chairman issued his strongest statement yet Wednesday that the central bank has changed its outlook regarding interest rate hikes. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DJt0ae

Southern California home sales plunge 20% in December to the lowest pace in 11 years

The housing pain persists in Southern California, as higher costs weigh heavily on potential buyers. Home sales in the region fell 20.3 percent year over year in December, according to CoreLogic. That is the lowest December sales pace since 2007. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sVzkW1

Watch Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's news conference live

Fed Chair Jerome Powell was scheduled to speak at a news conference, after the central bank left interest rates unchanged. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2t4MiRD

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

This is a comparison of Wednesday's FOMC statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting on December. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2HIWV6C

Fed holds rates stable, pledges 'patient' approach, expects 'ample' balance sheet

The Fed dropped language that more rate hikes likely would be warranted and said it was adopting a more cautious approach. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sTWJHx

A second Apple self-driving car engineer is accused of stealing trade secrets

A recently unsealed affidavit by an FBI agent alleges former Apple engineer Jizhong Chen took confidential and proprietary information about Apple's self-driving car project to his personal devices in an attempt to steal trade secrets. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2TmmMTn

Federal Magistrate Temporarily Blocks Tampa's Ban on Gay Therapy

A federal magistrate judge recommended Wednesday that Liberty Counsel's preliminary injunction be granted against a Tampa ordinance which prohibits licensed counselors from providing talk therapy to minors seeking to reduce or eliminate unwanted same-sex attractions, behaviors, or identity.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WuJR86

Only These States Say Unborn Babies Are Humans: An Update on the Fierce Abortion Battles Across the US

The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) on Wednesday released their sixth annual report on the fight to protect defenseless unborn babies in the United States. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BcnaN8

Virginia's Democrat Governor Accused of Supporting 'Infanticide', Would Let Babies Die Right After They're Born

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) stunned many people on Wednesday by saying some babies should be allowed to die right after they're born. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2G9JVVf

'God Has Raised Up a Movement of Prayer': Christian Voters in Chicago Seek to Make Collective Impact in Mayoral Election

Nearly 71 percent of Chicago residents identify as Christian and eight out of 10 of them plan to vote in this year's election for a new mayor.   As current Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to leave, voters are beginning to voice their concerns about what is going on in their city. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2WpDK5b

First NY, Now Virginia: Democrat Proposes Bill Pushing to Abort Babies 'Just Seconds Before' Birth

Virginia Democratic Delegate Kathy Tran proposed a bill that would allow a woman to have an abortion while she is in labor and just moments away from giving birth.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HFXmia

Brutal Blast of Icy Cold Grinds US Cities to a Halt, Postal Service Closes, Officials Set Railroad Tracks on Fire

This week's arctic winter cold snap is tightening its grip on the upper plains and Midwest, with some areas facing the coldest temperatures in decades, making it feel like 50 below zero in Chicago. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CVBGbU

'Shameful and Demonic': Hillsong NYC Pastor Speaks Out Against New NY Abortion Law

Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong NYC has shared his feelings about the abortion law that was passed by the New York state legislature last week. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2CVbePV

'God Told Me to Say Yes': How a Colorado Mom Found Out Her Adopted Son and Daughter Were Biological Siblings

A single mother believes in miracles after discovering she has adopted her son's baby sister. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BkjHMH

College Reinstates Pledge of Allegiance After Initial Claims It Was Based on 'White Nationalism'

The president of the board of trustees at a California college has restored the Pledge of Allegiance at board meetings after a fiery public response. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DIuK3Q

Franklin Graham Tells Catholic Leaders to 'Take a Moral Stand' Against Cuomo Over Abortion Law

Evangelist Franklin Graham is calling on Catholic leaders to "take a moral stand" in light of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) decision to sign a new law that removes restrictions on late-term abortions and allows babies to be aborted up until the moment of birth.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Uk1d5M

'Cold-Mageddon' Slams US with Coldest Air in Generations, Turning Chicago Into Antarctica

It's being described as the coldest air in generations. What that means is life-threatening low temperatures expected to shatter records and plunge the Midwest into a deep freeze. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DGmpxx

California Megachurch Pastor Takes Own Life After Dealing With 'Mental Health Challenges'

California megachurch pastor Jim Howard committed suicide last week after a long battle with mental illness.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HE0Cuk

Senate Moves Forward with Bill That Lets States Boycott Businesses that Boycott Israel

The US Senate voted Monday to move forward with a Middle East bill that would impose new sanctions on Syria and fight the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement (BDS) against Israel.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2BaZRmI

After Fearing No One Would Attend Texas Vet's Funeral, Huge Crowd Shows Up to Pay Their Respects

The staff at a Texas veterans cemetery couldn't find any members of a US Air Force veteran's family to attend his burial, so they invited the public instead.  And the response is heartwarming.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HziYfN

Family of Pedophile Pastor Now Spreads the Word on How To Prevent Abuse

Jimmy and Clara Hinton don't want others to miss what they didn't see for years: their father and husband, a respected pastor for years in his rural community, was keeping his flock in the dark while he molested young children. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2S9Eo7E

After Two Sons Killed in Car Accident, Georgia Pastor Says He's Still Moving Forward 'By Faith' 

A Newnan, Georgia pastor says his faith is sustaining him after both of his teenage sons were killed as a result of a car accident last week. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HzySqH

EXCLUSIVE: The Pedophile in the Pulpit: How a Respected Pastor Abused Hundreds of Children for 40 Years, and No One Knew

He was their pulpit minister and a spiritual leader.  He was also a master pedophile who abused hundreds of children. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2B7f6ND

Thousands March for the Unborn at the Texas Rally for Life

A crowd estimated to be between 10,000 to 15,000 showed up at the Texas State Capitol on Saturday to give a voice to the unborn at the annual Texas Rally for Life. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2RSRWEU

Lost Now Found Toddler's Aunt: 'God Sent a Friend to Keep Him Safe -- Miracles Do Happen'

A North Carolina toddler who went missing on Tuesday told his family that he "hung out with a bear for two days." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2sM7QSR

Shell's full-year profit surges to four-year high, beats expectations

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell reported better-than-expected full-year earnings on Thursday, as deep cost cuts introduced after the 2014 market downturn kicked in. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ToDa5I

Time is running out for the US-China trade talks — but American firms say key issues linger

Despite U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressing optimism that "significant progress" can be achieved in this week's trade talks with China, American companies say key issues continue to linger. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2CVCBt0

Alibaba shares soar as market looks past the company's record $41 billion spending spree in 2018

Alibaba spent a record 278.8 billion yuan, or $41.6 billion, on various areas of business from original content to product development, which it hopes will set it up for future growth. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2sUbrOF

Singapore is helping to build a city in China for up to 500,000 people

The Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City is a joint partnership between China and Singapore which aims to convert farmlands into a modern-day sustainable city. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2B7CytV

Howard Schultz likely to visit early primary states as he considers running for president

While going around the country to promote his new book, "From the Ground Up," Schultz is also looking to gauge voter interest in a potential independent run at the White House. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2FYOwKK

China says its manufacturing activity contracted for the second-straight month in January

China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for January was 49.5, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. That's higher than the 49.4 reported in previous month, and the 49.3 expected by analysts in a Reuters poll. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2t0wsXP

Sheryl Sandberg defends Facebook data-collecting app: Users 'knew they were involved and consented'

"The important thing is that the people involved in that research project knew they were involved and consented," Sandberg told CNBC's Julia Boorstin after an earnings report that smashed expectations on Wednesday. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WuxGbv

Tesla shares drop sharply after Musk says CFO Ahuja is leaving the company — for the second time

Moving into the CFO role at the electric vehicle maker is Zach Kirkhorn, previously the company's vice president of finance. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ShFTAu

Cramer: The strong US dollar hurts companies like Apple more than you think

Jim Cramer shares explains U.S. companies' currency problem and how it's affecting giants like Apple. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GbC7Cn

Fed's Powell didn't 'cave'—he made the right choice for Main Street, says Jim Cramer

Jim Cramer says people who think Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is choosing not to raise interest rates for the benefit of the stock market are mistaken. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2HDhuBr

Tesla might unveil an electric pickup truck this summer

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave a few more hints about the electric pickup truck Tesla has long been considering. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2SivHrE

Tesla aims to double service capacity, reduce customers' wait for repairs

Tesla plans to double service capacity, adding new shifts and storing more spare parts at its service centers. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GcbVHD

Twitter and Alphabet shares jump after Facebook's massive earnings beat shows online ad strength

In a year where all of tech was viewed with increased skepticism due to privacy scandals, Facebook's earnings helped make the case that users and advertisers are not yet changing their habits. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G03Iad

Elon Musk sees 'pretty nutty' demand for Tesla in 2019 even if there's a global recession

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric car maker is predicting "pretty nutty" growth in demand this year that will withstand a global recession. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GdZU4r

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Facebook, Microsoft, Tesla and more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DKGnHi

Tesla says it has enough cash to 'comfortably settle' its $920 million bond payment due March 1

Tesla, which released its fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday, assured investors that it has enough cash on hand to handle a large bond payment due in about five weeks. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DIQyMp

IPhone and iPad with 'laser-powered 3-D cameras' said to launch in 2020

Apple is planning to launch a new iPad and a new iPhone with special 3D augmented reality cameras in 2020, according to Bloomberg. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RqNRD9

Gary Cohn says a wealth tax would be 'harmful' to the economy

Gary Cohn, a former Goldman Sachs president and Trump administration advisor, is the latest voice saying that higher taxes on the wealthy could backfire on the U.S. economy. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WxUIhw

Tesla shares fall after company posts 4Q profit that misses expectations, replaces CFO

Tesla reported its second consecutive quarterly profit and better-than-expected sales, but its earnings fell short of analysts' expectations. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2GfIS6l

Facebook soars after it crushes earnings, posts record profit

Daily active users grew in every geographic area, reversing a downward trend in Europe and a plateau in North America. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2sUl3sR

Microsoft slips on revenue miss

Microsoft's total revenue was slightly below consensus as Windows device revenue declined. But Azure revenue growth was stable. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2S0Ne8g

Amazon is hauling cargo in self-driving trucks developed by Embark

Embark and other firms working on self-driving trucks aim to alleviate industry pains by making existing truck drivers safer and more efficient. Amazon is using Embark's trucks for some loads. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Shp6NY

You're probably blowing your budget on these non-essential costs

Many individuals do not have enough saved to cover emergencies. A new survey shows where their money is really going: to non-essential costs they think are necessities. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2S1cCef

Jerome Powell says the Fed did not change course on interest rates in response to Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he did not take "political considerations" into account when deciding to maintain interest rates. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Tn0XCZ

Dimon says he's willing to pay higher taxes, but government spending needs to be more effective

The comments come amid a debate about whether the wealthiest Americans should shoulder higher taxes. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2HBaJzY

China just tested the world's most powerful naval gun, and it will be combat-ready by 2025: US intel

The weapon is capable of striking a target 124 miles away at speeds of up to 1.6 miles per second, according to sources. For perspective, a shot fired from Washington, D.C., could reach Philadelphia in under 90 seconds. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2BdQ53h

80 percent of people missed a step related to taxes in 2018, and it could affect their refund

If you slipped up, you "may be in a position currently to owe [the IRS] additional amounts, plus possible interest and penalties." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2TmK3Ex

Return of supersonic jets could create sonic booms 'every five minutes,' study says

Parts of North America and Western Europe could experience sonic booms every five minutes if supersonic jets become commercialized, a new study said on Wednesday. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2HNI9f4

What next for Venezuela? Everything you need to know about the country with two presidents

Venezuela has been thrust into uncharted territory — with political tensions approaching boiling point ahead of two nationwide anti-government protests this week. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Gb41hQ

Dow surges more than 400 points to above 25,000 after Fed signals patience with rate hikes

Stocks rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and said it will be "patient" with raising rates moving forward. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2COwo1S

House price growth at near six-year low

The annual rise in house prices "almost ground to a complete halt" in January, the Nationwide says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DJKi77

Seven out of 10 water firms fail bills test

Firms have to set out how they will cut water bills as part of the regulator's five-year review. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HQS6bg

How has business been affected by Brexit so far?

With two months to go until the UK is due to leave the EU, how are firms and the UK economy faring? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HHrR7r

China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise

The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UvE5l2

MPs say fast fashion brands inaction on ethics is shocking

JD Sports, Sports Direct, TK Maxx, Amazon, Boohoo and Missguided must do more, say MPs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HHsiyB

Brexit: Car investment halves as industry hits 'red alert'

The UK industry's trade body warns of "permanent devastation" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BbLdM1

Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals

The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Uu7wUu

It's deadline day - can you handle the pressure?

Nearly two million people are estimated to have left it until the last minute to fill in their tax returns. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Gabtd6

Fed puts future rate rises on hold as pledges patience

The US central bank says it can "afford to wait" before making further interest rate rises. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MHkewu

Bosses' group head in abrupt departure

Stephen Martin has been director general of the Institute of Directors for less than two years. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MH51vx

Foxconn reconsiders Wisconsin factory plans

President Donald Trump had hailed Foxconn's investment as the start of a manufacturing revival. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2sTNqXY

Tesla reports profit as issues stabilise

The firm, which has routinely posted losses, reports a small profit for a second consecutive quarter. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RsHcYT

Barclays shifts billions of pounds to Dublin because of Brexit

The High Street bank "cannot wait any longer" to shift business to Dublin because of Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FYGv8q

Electric checks in rented homes confirmed by government

Landlords in England must organise a check every five years, mirroring rules already in place in Scotland. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CTnznC

Brexit: Firms may speed up no-deal plans, says CBI

Latest twist feels like a "throw of the dice" and does nothing to take no-deal off the table, says the CBI. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sgmwrw

Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest

The ex-Nissan chairman says some executives were opposed to his plans for the Japanese carmaker. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2sUfASF

Haidilao: Robots staff China's top hotpot chain

Robot waiters and chefs form the future of hotpot chain Haidilao. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HGanbw

The data that can save lives in rural Kenya

An app is helping healthcare workers in rural Kenya to collect data and improve their service to patients. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G8iLhk

The unlikely stars bucking the High Street slump

Museum and gallery shops are reporting rising sales and greater interest. What is their recipe for growth? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CRvcuO

Has Vale become Brazil's most hated company?

Can the country's mining giant Vale recover after its second major disaster in four years? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SlbwJK

Porsche's all-electric Tesla rival to come with three years free charging

The German firm has signed a deal with auto charging infrastructure firm Electrify America. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sTcazN

GameStop abandons plan to sell the company; stock craters

GameStop announces it will no longer pursue a sale of the company. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2MCEDCU

In her shutdown battle with Trump and the GOP, Nancy Pelosi drew a line on governing

With the gavel and majority support on her side, Pelosi drew her line against President Trump's insistence on funding a border wall – and won, says CNBC's John Harwood. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2ThEyqE

Lawmakers offer proposals to end government shutdowns for good — while the 'pain is fresh'

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally over. Now lawmakers from both parties are seeking a way to ensure it never happens again. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2B8WDjz

Ebola Survivor Dr. Rick Sacra Receiving Prestigious Award to Expand Medical Mission in Liberia

Dr. Rick Sacra was exposed to the Ebola virus in 2014 while caring for pregnant women at a Christian hospital in Liberia. He narrowly survived. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DJgPul

Top Pakistani Court Upholds Acquittal, Frees Captive Christian Asia Bibi

Asia Bibi is now free to leave Pakistan and join her daughters in Canada after more than eight years of prison and detention. The Islamic country's highest court has just upheld its acquittal of Bibi, clearing her of all charges of blasphemy. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SfcnLN

Do You Think God Is Angry With You? Here Are 3 Biblical Truths About God’s Wrath

The idea of God’s anger or wrath is sure to pop up in religious news and social media circles every time our nation or the world faces a tragedy, natural disaster or violent attack. Invariably, someone will attribute the destruction and pain to God’s anger with some subsection of humanity, or indeed humanity as a whole. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Bc0EUr

Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Saying.

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By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2UpJcTU

Gracie Gold’s Battle for Olympic Glory Ended in a Fight to Save Herself

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LA Mayor Eric Garcetti decides against 2020 Democratic presidential run

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ended months of speculation Tuesday evening about his 2020 intentions by announcing he won't enter the ever-growing field of Democratic presidential candidates. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2WspRTA

Why Apple is shifting investors' attention to the iPhone installed base instead of unit sales

Apple CFO Luca Maestri noted that Apple now has 900 million iPhones in active use. By focusing on this number, Apple shifts attention to the huge potential of its services business as iPhone sales slow. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2FX0TXw

Doctor booking app Zocdoc to start charging new patient fee despite objections from users

Some doctors say they could see a huge increase in their fees, but Zocdoc says it's appealing to physicians in more rural areas. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2FXYdc5

Apple CEO Tim Cook on US-China trade negotiations: 'There is a bit more optimism in the air'

Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC that trade tensions between the U.S. and China have improved since late December. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2CPTwxa

Apple booked $13 billion in revenue from China last quarter, down 27% from a year ago

Apple reported revenue from China in its first quarter 2019 earnings report Tuesday. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UkQvfk

Apple now has $245 billion cash on hand, up 3% from previous quarter

Apple disclosed its cash pile in its first-quarter 2019 earnings report on Tuesday. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DHc98f

Democrats are going after the wealthy and 'I am fearful,' says former Rep. Hensarling

The recent proposals by Democrats to slap taxes on the wealthy is a "worrisome strain" in American politics, says former Rep. Jeb Hensarling. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2TlorZk

Apple shares jump after barely beating on earnings, and iPhone sales drop 15% from last year

Apple reported the numbers for its fiscal first quarter under a new structure. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sTAKQQ

Bond King Jeffrey Gundlach says we just got 'the most recessionary signal' yet

While confidence in the broader confidence index remains strong, the Expectations Index tumbled from 97.7 to 87.3 from December. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2WpFBH4

Skip the dentist's office: Walgreens and CVS are offering ways to fix your teeth in their stores

This is another way CVS and Walgreens are adding health services to their stores to keep people coming in, with more and more dollars being spent online. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RrxaqU

Israeli company that claims cancer cure faces years of testing for US market — even if it works

An Israeli biotech told the Jerusalem Post it will develop a cancer cure "within a year's time" — but the company has only tested the treatment in mice so far. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2ScYP3h

PG&E soars 17% despite bankruptcy filing, uncertainty about Camp Fire

Shares of PG&E rallied Tuesday despite a disagreement between the company and some of its shareholders over its Chapter 11 filing. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2BbTa42

More cracks are appearing in the market for loans that helped cause the financial crisis

Mutual funds that track debt to companies with weak balance sheets and poor credit have seen $18 billion in outflows over the past 10 weeks. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DGYmOP

Trump confidant Sen. Lindsey Graham floats tying border wall money to debt ceiling increase

If Trump takes that gamble to secure funding for the barrier that has so far eluded him, it would create a standoff in Washington with huge stakes for the American and global economies. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DHyhPO

Democratic donor Haim Saban thinks fellow billionaire Howard Schultz would guarantee 2nd Trump term

Saban, who has given millions to Democratic causes and candidates, also told CNBC that he would not rule out backing Schultz if he ran in the Democratic field. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Hzacyu

Eyes on Kavanaugh and Gorsuch as SCOTUS weighs whether Louisiana abortion law can go into effect

Two doctors are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant an emergency stay of a Louisiana law they say could cripple abortion access in the state starting next week. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sUZKal

Stocks making moves midday: PulteGroup, 3M, Harley-Davidson & more

These are the companies making headlines in the middle of Tuesday trading: from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RSNEh3

Amazon to launch a new Middle East marketplace, two years after buying Souq for $580 million

Amazon's biggest move in the Middle East since acquiring Souq in 2017 shows the company's focus on the region and need to expand globally. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2CQv52F

China and Russia could disrupt U.S. energy infrastructure, intelligence report warns

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence releases a lengthy worldwide threats report on the heels of two landmark indictments against Chinese tech giant Huawei. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Wu61Hy

As companies cut their 2019 growth forecasts, the market takes it in stride

The earnings guidance has been lousy in the last 24 hours, yet the stock market is taking it all in stride. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DENj8M

Trump is slammed by his biggest media supporters after reopening government without wall money

"Conservatives that actually have influence are still supporting the president throughout this process," Trump's press secretary responded. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2G92poF

Trump friend and advisor Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Mueller case, calls it 'a lynching'

President Trump's longtime friend Roger Stone pleads not guilty Tuesday to criminal charges lodged by special counsel Robert Mueller. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Ut2fg1

Tesla expected to report profit in the face of a falling share price and a few 'red flags'

Tesla has nearly $1 billion in debt due March 1, mounting competition and an expiring tax credit for electric vehicles from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Uqz4Ki

US consumers rattled by shutdown, roiling markets

U.S. consumer confidence tumbled this month, tested by the partial government shutdown and roiling financial markets. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2FWH5Uk

Trump friend Roger Stone heads to arraignment on charges brought by special counsel Robert Mueller

Stone, the self-proclaimed dirty trickster and longtime friend of President Trump, is expected to plead not guilty to all seven counts, including making false statements to Congress, witness tampering and obstructing justice. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Rrnwom

Home prices rise at a slower pace: S&P Case-Shiller

Home values increased 5.2 percent annually in November, down from 5.3 percent in October, according to the widely watched S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2HCCQyF

Porsche's all-electric Tesla rival to come with three years free charging

The German firm has signed a deal with auto charging infrastructure firm Electrify America. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sTcazN

GameStop abandons plan to sell the company; stock craters

GameStop announces it will no longer pursue a sale of the company. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2MCEDCU

In her shutdown battle with Trump and the GOP, Nancy Pelosi drew a line on governing

With the gavel and majority support on her side, Pelosi drew her line against President Trump's insistence on funding a border wall – and won, says CNBC's John Harwood. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2ThEyqE

Lawmakers offer proposals to end government shutdowns for good — while the 'pain is fresh'

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally over. Now lawmakers from both parties are seeking a way to ensure it never happens again. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2B8WDjz

Apple's stock is 'cheap' but the iPhone maker needs a 'killer' app or product soon

Apple's stock is "cheap" at the moment, but the iPhone maker needs to innovate in order to return to strong growth, according to one strategist who spoke to CNBC. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2sYFyUZ

Peter Thiel's advice helped this 25-year-old build one of India's most valuable start-ups

Ritesh Agarwal, a Thiel Fellow, is founder and CEO of OYO and one of India's wealthiest self-made entrepreneurs. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Ba2ghA

Venezuela's Maduro reportedly says he's ready for talks with opposition

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told Russian state news agency RIA in an interview broadcast on Wednesday he is ready for talks with the opposition. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2FYyOiq

Avoid these sectors amid China's slowdown, analysts say

Sectors such as information technology, semiconductor, industrial and consumer discretionary have a large exposure to the Greater China market, said Margaret Yang, market analyst at CMC Markets. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Gaelqr

As Huawei faces trouble in the West, it could find solace in India

The Chinese company is mired in international controversy, but it still has a chance of selling its 5G equipment to developing countries like India, experts say. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G7QqYF

Hong Kong tops 'economic freedom' chart despite political pressure from Beijing

In an annual ranking of the Index of Economic Freedom, Hong Kong has come out on top for the 25th year in a row. That's despite the city coming under increasing political pressure from Beijing in recent years. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G7qsVc

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti decides against 2020 Democratic presidential run

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ended months of speculation Tuesday evening about his 2020 intentions by announcing he won't enter the ever-growing field of Democratic presidential candidates. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WspRTA

Facebook is reportedly paying users to install an app that could collect all kinds of data

Since 2016, the social networking giant has been paying teenagers and adults up to $20 a month plus referral fees to install the so-called "Facebook Research" app on their Apple or Android phones, according to TechCrunch. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2MGDDNS

Investors are pouring billions into bonds that aim to do good. That may not be for the best

Experts disagree on whether the finance industry should be focused on developing the green bonds asset class, or taking sustainable financing to a new and different level. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2BbUxzu

Tesla offers lower-priced versions of its Model S and X vehicles after cutting production

Tesla offers lower-priced versions of its Model S and X vehicles after recently slashing production, and ditching versions of these cars that featured a 75 kWh battery pack. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2S0IH5J

Here's when an earnings miss isn't really a miss: Jim Cramer

Jim Cramer says five companies were able to buck Wall Street negativity by delivering earnings reports that weren't as bad as many feared. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2MFmSTr

Cramer on Apple earnings: The haters have 'no more new ammunition'

Jim Cramer says Apple's haters are at a loss for ammo against the iPhone maker after its first-quarter earnings report. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G9GRbK

Why Apple is shifting investors' attention to the iPhone installed base instead of unit sales

Apple CFO Luca Maestri noted that Apple now has 900 million iPhones in active use. By focusing on this number, Apple shifts attention to the huge potential of its services business as iPhone sales slow. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2FX0TXw

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Apple, Amgen, AMD and more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RZ62Vq

Apple CEO Tim Cook on US-China trade negotiations: 'There is a bit more optimism in the air'

Apple CEO Tim Cook told CNBC that trade tensions between the U.S. and China have improved since late December. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2CPTwxa

Apple booked $13 billion in revenue from China last quarter, down 27% from a year ago

Apple reported revenue from China in its first quarter 2019 earnings report Tuesday. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UkQvfk

Apple now has $245 billion cash on hand, up 3% from previous quarter

Apple disclosed its cash pile in its first-quarter 2019 earnings report on Tuesday. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DHc98f

Apple reports 62.8 percent margin in services business as it discloses unit's profit for first time

Apple's earnings report revealed the company has a 62.8 percent profit margin from its growing services business, which includes Apple Pay. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ThGcsd

AMD soars 10% after meeting earnings expectations, but revenue misses

AMD President and CEO Lisa Su said she expects 2019 to be another strong year because of AMD's competitive product portfolio. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RVK19X

Apple shares jump after barely beating on earnings, and iPhone sales drop 15% from last year

Apple reported the numbers for its fiscal first quarter under a new structure. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2sTAKQQ

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as 'dangerous' cold blasts U.S.

Airlines have canceled more than 1,500 flights as severe weather hits a broad swath of the U.S. Carriers waived date-change and cancellation fees for travelers affected by the storms, which will be followed by bitter cold in the northern U.S. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2TmqRqq

Bond King Jeffrey Gundlach says we just got 'the most recessionary signal' yet

While confidence in the broader confidence index remains strong, the Expectations Index tumbled from 97.7 to 87.3 from December. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WpFBH4

Skip the dentist's office: Walgreens and CVS are offering ways to fix your teeth in their stores

This is another way CVS and Walgreens are adding health services to their stores to keep people coming in, with more and more dollars being spent online. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RrxaqU

Millennial who saved over $1 million by age 30: Paying yourself first could be holding you back

If you want "to reach financial independence," Sabatier says, you have to think differently. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2sTQDXq

Obamacare helps save low-income people from losing their homes, study shows

"Going from being uninsured to having heavily subsidized Marketplace insurance substantially lowers your probability of being delinquent on your home payments." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2MCCLda

Israeli company that claims cancer cure faces years of testing for US market — even if it works

An Israeli biotech told the Jerusalem Post it will develop a cancer cure "within a year's time" — but the company has only tested the treatment in mice so far. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ScYP3h

Skateboard deck collection sells for a record $800,000

The price paid for the collection of Supreme boards is the highest ever paid for a skate-deck collection at auction. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2HBfpWA

Here's how 70,000 Apple store staff start every single day

It's a problem for every large company: how to manage mass communication to thousands of employees, especially if those people represent the business in stores around the world. As you might expect, Apple is aiming to solve that problem with an app. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RSs7oJ

The stock market highs for the year are almost in, warns Wells Fargo strategist

"We've been saying that value companies have really been a proxy for risk," Wells Fargo's Chris Harvey says. "Now you're seeing value as an opportunity." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ME65Ab

Lockheed Martin reports earnings just shy of Wall Street's expectations

Lockheed Martin also says it expects 2019 earnings within a range of $19.15 to $19.45, below Wall Street's expectation of $19.57 a share. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2SeI8Vl

Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2B9bL0A

Sacked and silenced for being pregnant

It's illegal but pregnant women are being fired and having to sign gagging orders to get compensation. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MGVFQ6

Will the US and China finally agree a trade deal?

Top trade officials from both countries are meeting to try and defuse an escalating tariff war. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2sSwhOn

Shops in a box: The rise of shipping container retail parks

At least 13 food, retail or office complexes in shipping containers have opened in the past three years. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MGVCUq

Treasury agency had role in controversial RBS unit GRG

MPs have said the mistreatment of business customers was the worst scandal since the financial crash. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G9o6VV

US firms seek changes to UK standards on beef and drugs

US trade lobby groups urge the UK to change standards closer to their own for a post-Brexit trade deal. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Rlh5D7

Norwegian Air seeks cash injection

The budget airline's shares sink 16% as it plans to raise extra money to improve its finances. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TpEDZH

Insolvencies 'highest for seven years'

Insolvencies, including bankruptcy, are the result of people facing unmanageable debts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RnSv4H

Rail user satisfaction at 10-year low

Northern and Great Northern were the operators to see the biggest falls in satisfaction, a survey says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sj4Wn2

Snow disruption: Is my boss expecting me at work?

Can employees refuse to work if they cannot travel to work or their children's school is closed? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ME4E4N

Five arrested over Brazil dam collapse

The arrests follow the collapse of a dam in Brumadinho last Friday which killed at least 65 people. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MBRzZy

Yahoo data breach payout blocked by judge

The judge is unhappy about the sum involved and the vagueness of promised cyber-security fixes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TmCtdg

Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CPr1jb

Mike Ashley faces fine for late filing of accounts

A company run by Mike Ashley faces a fine from Companies House as it is six months late filing accounts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G4DUsQ

Trade war: Firms look to new factories as tariffs bite

Industrial PC maker Advantech is one firm that plans to shift production out of China to combat the trade war. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HBYpzE

George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India

Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2sPZ6Lm

F1 chiefs have concerns over future

Formula 1's race organisers express concerns over the future of the sport and demand a more open approach from its owners. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CTBSZl

US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions

The US places sanctions on PDVSA and urges the military to back a peaceful power transfer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2CRuEFm

Oddbins prepares to appoint administrators

The owner of the off-licence blames Brexit as it prepares to appoint Duff & Phelps as administrators. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2G5ajzx

Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company?

The US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Huawei - will this sink the Chinese telecoms giant? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TiIQhB

'Make yourself redundant every five years'

Guy Grainger from property and investment firm JLL says getting a successor in place every few years re-energises him for the next challenge. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Uj4RNl

Wetherspoons boss: The no-deal Brexit bar crawl with Tim Martin

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin is touring 100 of his pubs, campaigning for a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2FRXeua

China's economic slowdown explained

China's economic growth is slowing down. But what's really going on? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DxtjVy

‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’

Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RRnuLD

Meet the data guardians taking on the tech giants

Facebook, Google and others have grown rich from our data. Some tech start-ups are fighting back. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2HP9ygH

Man Utd aiming for trophies & will not settle for top four - Solskjaer

Man Utd interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says club will not settle for a top-four finish this season and are "looking to win trophies". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RVdnWd

FA Cup: Five reasons why Barnet v Brentford was an FA Cup cracker

Relive the best of the action as Barnet and Brentford play out an enthralling 3-3 draw in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at the Hive. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Rl8KiU

How to disable FaceTime so people can't spy on you by exploiting a bug

Here's how to disable FaceTime on your iPhone so people can't see or hear you using a bug that's being exploited. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RmEjZM

Howard Schultz says he won't do 'anything to put Donald Trump back in the Oval Office'

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said that he wasn't listening to those who said that a potential presidential bid as a "centrist independent" could boost President Donald Trump's re-election chances. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Tj4Mcv

FaceTime bug lets you listen in on people you call, even if they haven't picked up their iPhone

A FaceTime bug lets you listen to someone you're trying to call even if they haven't picked up. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sRyucQ

California proposes slashing pot taxes to help regulated industry compete with black market

A bill was introduced Monday in the California legislature that would give legal cannabis businesses a temporary tax break to help them better compete with the underground market. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sRGXwA

Former Starbucks CEO hires ex-Obama aide as communications advisor as he mulls presidential run

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is turning to Bill Burton, who was one of President Obama's top communication advisors. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2D0A5C3

Judge abruptly cancels ex-Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort's sentencing in Virginia case

U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis wrote that Manafort's "current dispute" in a separate federal case in Washington, D.C., makes it "prudent and appropriate to delay sentencing in this case." from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2B46ya3

Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen gets new attorneys as he prepares for Feb 8 hearing in the House

Cohen's legal advisor Lanny Davis said Michael Monico and Barry Spevack "will represent Mr. Cohen going forward as he continues to cooperate with" special counsel Robert Mueller's team and various congressional committees seeking Cohen's testimony. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2WpLq7n

Most Americans don't want Trump to declare a national emergency to get his border wall

As Trump increasingly appears poised to declare a national emergency to build his proposed border wall, 64 percent of Americans oppose the move, according to a new poll. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RpC7AR

It could get 'brutal' for the chips after Apple earnings, Kevin O'Leary says

Chips stocks are getting burned, but it could get much worse for the group this week, says Kevin O'Leary, co-host of 'Shark Tank.' from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UlsiFN

Watch: White House gives first press briefing since before the longest-ever government shutdown began

It comes days after a deal was struck to temporarily reopen the government. No press briefings were held during the record 35-day shutdown. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2FUzWny

The CBO thinks the Fed is going to raise interest rates this year, disagreeing with Wall Street

Wall Street may not be anticipating any interest rate increases this year, but government forecasters disagree as the need to control inflation may outweigh concerns expressed in markets. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2MEn0lW

Woodbridge Group ordered to pay $1 billion for Ponzi scheme targeting retail investors

A federal court in Florida ordered Woodbridge Group and its former CEO to pay back the ill-gotten gains after the SEC accused it of being a fraud. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2FUi2RB

The House seats Democrats want to flip in 2020 show the growing chasm between the two major parties

After Democrats gained 40 nets seats in November to take a 235-199 majority in the House, the DCCC sees the suburbs as a major part of expanding the party's advantage. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2G7MIhQ

Democratic donors slam Howard Schultz for flirting with an independent 2020 campaign

Some members of the New York donor class, including on Wall Street, are casting doubt on whether Schultz will even run. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2sQmqZh

Ocasio-Cortez dings Facebook, Microsoft, Google for 'implicit' support of climate change denial

Facebook, Microsoft and Google were "high-level" sponsors of the LibertyCon conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UlqIDL

Watch now: ETF Edge on three ways to play the market as global growth fears slam stocks

As stocks get off slowing growth fears, Kevin O'Leary of O'Shares and Dave Nadig of ETF.com discuss ways to navigate through the volatility. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2SdpBsv

Howard Schultz, aiming for the centrist vote, has already alienated centrists

Self-described centrists are not happy with former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who said over the weekend that he was seriously considering a bid for president as a "centrist independent, outside of the two-party system." from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DCOBkD

Apple says it spent $60 billion with 9,000 American suppliers last year

Apple said it spent $60 billion on American component suppliers in 2018, up 10 percent from 2017. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2FVgt5T

Cramer: Howard Schultz would be happy to get the 2020 Democratic nomination through the side door

The best chance former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz would have to win the presidency would be as the Democratic nominee, not an independent, says CNBC's Jim Cramer. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2G5XapU

Tech monopolies are killing journalism, Ocasio-Cortez says

Ocasio-Cortez's comments were a reaction to recent layoffs at BuzzFeed and Huffpost. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RiTl2J

Nvidia warned of weak earnings, and more chip stocks fell with it

Nvidia fell after it lowered its revenue guidance for its fourth quarter 2018 Monday. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Untqsm

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Caterpillar, GE, Grubhub & more

Some of the names on the move ahead of the open. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2FTyLEI

Are you smarter than a 5th grader (when it comes to money)?

Middle schools nationwide are bulking up their financial education courses. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2MCVZ2C

Figuring out your net worth isn't just for the 1 percenters

Your net worth is a simple equation that says a lot about your financial standing – whatever that may be. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2MAIvEo

Top Apple analyst says the worst is over for iPhone sales

Ming-Chi Kuo predicts iPhone shipments for Apple's fiscal second quarter will beat market consensus. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2WmHlAS

Trump: Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz 'doesn't have the guts' to run for president

Trump's comment come a day after Schultz said he was considering an independent bid for president. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2MzJEfi

A change in accounting could hit General Electric's stock

General Electric's upcoming earnings may contain a fundamental change in the way the industrial conglomerate reports its accounting, a shift one Wall Street analyst says is long overdue. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2SeJIGE

Dropbox buys electronic signature start-up HelloSign for $230 million

Dropbox is making a major acquisition that will put it in competition with Adobe and DocuSign. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Te4OlM

Two major companies — Caterpillar and Nvidia — on Monday blamed China for poor earnings

Caterpillar said that demand for its equipment in China declined in the fourth quarter, a bad omen for the global economy. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2B38HTp

Credit Suisse upgrades Grubhub, tells clients to expect 60% upside

Credit Suisse also says it has introduced a new device to keep track of how many locations the food delivery platform opens. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Te4ymO

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'Desecration': ISIS Behind Deadly Double Bombing that Killed 27 Churchgoers?

The Islamic State group, ISIS, has allegedly claimed responsibility for the deadly twin bombings that hit a Catholic Church in Jolo, Sulu in the southern Philippines, on Sunday morning.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2sRqDft

Not Safe Yet: Pakistan's Supreme Court Reconsiders Decision to Free Asia Bibi

Pakistan's Supreme Court will re-examine its decision to acquit Asia Bibi on all blasphemy charges Tuesday after Islamic extremists pressured the government to execute her immediately.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2RorDBL

Auschwitz Survivors Pay Homage as World Remembers Holocaust

The world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday amid a revival of hate-inspired violence and signs that younger generations know less and less about the genocide of Jews, and others during World War II. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2HJcmLU

20 Dead as Bombs Target Sunday Mass in Philippine Cathedral

Two bombs minutes apart tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least 20 people and wounding 111 others during a Sunday Mass, officials said. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2sOgZtW

Special counsel investigation is close to completion, acting AG Whitaker says

While there were reports that the special counsel probe was wrapping up, Whitaker's remark is the first indication from a Justice Department official suggesting that Mueller could deliver his report soon. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2HBgttr

Credit Suisse upgrades Grubhub, tells clients to expect 60% upside

Credit Suisse also says it has introduced a new device to keep track of how many locations the food delivery platform opens. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Te4ymO

Former Starbucks CEO hires ex-Obama aide as communications advisor as he mulls presidential run

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is turning to Bill Burton, who was one of President Obama's top communication advisors. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2D0A5C3

US files criminal charges in two Huawei cases, seeks extradition of CFO Meng Wanzhou

The U.S. Department of Justice filed criminal charges Monday against Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of China tech giant Huawei. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2MFH33r

Most Americans don't want Trump to declare a national emergency to get his border wall

As Trump increasingly appears poised to declare a national emergency to build his proposed border wall, 64 percent of Americans oppose the move, according to a new poll. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RpC7AR

Goldman warned Nvidia could blow up because of China and says these companies could be next

According to Goldman Sachs, Broadcom, Micron Technology, Qualcomm, Qorvo, Skyworks Solutions and Wynn get more than half their sales from China. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2FSMETH

Stock could be in for sharper decline, as Apple and other big tech firms report

The stock market could be in for a period of rocky trading to lower levels, as investors work through earnings season and wait for developments on trade, analysts said. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2FRx36Z

Treasury sanctions Venezuela state-owned oil firm in bid to transfer control to Maduro opposition

The move comes after a turbulent week for Venezuela that has created a standoff over the country's leadership. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RSoiQm

Ocasio-Cortez dings Facebook, Microsoft, Google for 'implicit' support of climate change denial

Facebook, Microsoft and Google were "high-level" sponsors of the LibertyCon conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UlqIDL

Super Bowl ad for Michelob Ultra's organic beer will bring a moment of calm to the Big Game

Michelob Ultra's organic beer, Pure Gold, is trying to lure millennials away from wine and spirits with its first Super Bowl ad. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2SgfRgW

How to quadruple your retirement savings? Start in your 20s, not your 40s

People don't need to save crazy amounts of money, they just need to start saving earlier. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2MBWDgH

9 foods and grocery items you should always buy at Costco

"People swear by the sheet cakes." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UngoLo

Venezuela crisis could trap US into 'Cold War' style posture, says economist

Russia and China are supporting Venezuela's Maduro-led government while Western allies back change from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G36jiY

How a simple mistake set in motion the start of a billion-dollar business

Now considered amongst Europe's "unicorn" start-ups, TransferWise is thriving with a reported valuation of $1.6 billion during 2018. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2SdW1mK

Apple buyer beware: Why you shouldn't chase the stock into earnings

It's Apple's moment of truth this week. Even if Apple sees a post-earnings pop, one market watcher recommends selling any rally. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Rmlcie

Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CPr1jb

US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions

The US places sanctions on PDVSA and urges the military to back a peaceful power transfer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CRuEFm

Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede

More than 1,000 people showed up to an event in Malaysia giving away just 200 coupons. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CS5xCk

Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant

Vets and police respond to shocking undercover film of sick cattle at a Polish abattoir. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjVZaa

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CNv1AO

Brumadinho dam: Anger grows towards Brazil mine firm Vale

Politicians say Vale SA must be held responsible for last week's disaster with hundreds feared dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BaHBdd

Trump sceptical a deal on border wall can be reached

The president says he doubts he would lower the sum he is prepared to accept for a border barrier. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RSJeXf

Taliban talks: Draft framework for Afghanistan peace 'agreed'

The US and Taliban agree in principle on a framework for a peace deal after 17 years of war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FWRsHE

Six Tanzanian children killed 'for body parts'

Tanzanian authorities say the bodies were missing ears and teeth in deaths linked to witchcraft. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RXMtgb

Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's leader has colostomy bag removed

The Brazilian leader was injured in a knife attack while on the campaign trail in September. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sSD0Ia

Armed gang free prisoner in south-eastern France

The gunmen knock a guard to ground to release the inmate, who was to face a judge for armed robbery. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wqm3Cw

Brumadinho dam: 'She was ready to die'

José Antonio Pereira describes how his sister-in-law, who was airlifted by helicopter, barely survived. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MC9UFX

Yemen war: Where the fighting has stopped... but not the suffering

Warring parties are observing a fragile truce in Hudaydah - but fears of a famine remain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FUGdzy

The PewDiePie Hackers: Could hacking printers ruin your life?

A popularity contest backing YouTube star, PewDiePie, got out of hand and two teenage hackers are in hiding. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rm5yUn

Nigerian Boko Haram militants are being given a chance to re-integrate into society.

A de-radicalisation scheme in Nigeria is helping former Boko Haram militants rejoin society. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SabcgG

Love Sonia: Why Freida Pinto made a film about sex slaves

The Slumdog Millionaire star on why Love Sonia is her most challenging role yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TjRWup

Russia art theft: Thief steals painting in front of gallery goers

A thief steals a painting from a busy gallery in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ri465j

UAE mocked over gender balance awards tweet featuring only men

No women featured in the announcement celebrating the Gulf state's efforts to reduce the gender gap. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TiHR11

A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey

A look back at photojournalist Peter Dench's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the World Cup in Russia 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FUROhW

New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it?

A controversial new abortion law has been enacted in New York state, but why has it caused such a heated debate? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TkrEYS

Facebook and Google: The data guardians fight back

Tech giants have become rich on the back of our data. But some tech start-ups are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HP9ygH

Venezuela crisis: Why the military is backing Maduro

The president's position looks shaky but the military has reason to keep him in power, experts say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tkrxg3

‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’

Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RRnuLD

Bilal Hassani: Who is France's Eurovision entry?

Eurovision isn't until May, but young queer icon Bilal Hassani is already taking the world by storm. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G2b3pb

If the Earth Is Warming, Why Is It So Cold Outside?

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By KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/2DFmxx6

U.S. and Taliban Agree in Principle to Peace Framework, Envoy Says

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By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WxkYZI

Polar Vortex to Grip Midwest With Most Extreme Cold in a Generation

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By MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FUBSME

A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’

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By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2Risd3D

She Walked Into an Elevator on Friday Night. She Wasn’t Rescued Until Monday.

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By MICHAEL GOLD and ALI WINSTON from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2sTPFdX

‘Rent Live’ Review: How Do You Measure a Show You Were Never Meant to See?

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By AISHA HARRIS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2SeLIPa

Another Side of #MeToo: Male Managers Fearful of Mentoring Women

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By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ThrpxP

Your 2019 Tax Refund Might Be Higher, Lower or Later Than Usual

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By JIM TANKERSLEY and MATT PHILLIPS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UjWX6o

As Government Reopens, the New Congress Tries to Begin Again

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By NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G41OVu

Duke University Apologizes Over Professor’s Email Asking Chinese Students to Speak English

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By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ReUacN

He Helped Jews Escape the Holocaust. He Died Unknown.

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By RICHARD HUROWITZ from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2HAIL7C

The Blessing of a Rescue Dog

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By MARGARET RENKL from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2MC8M52

The Fleecing of Millennials

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By DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2sSoDmY

The Tabloid Myths of Jennifer Aniston and Donald Trump

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By JIM RUTENBERG from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2RjIZPO

‘Rent’ Live Is Mostly ‘Rent’ Recorded, After Actor Injury

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Rk9Gnu

Paths to Power: How Every Member Got to Congress

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By SAHIL CHINOY and JESSIA MA from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2UlnQXG

The Hidden Automation Agenda of the Davos Elite

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By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2sNXn9q

Mad or miraculous: As the euro turns 20, has monetary union been a good thing?

January marks 20 years since the launch of the euro. Whether it's been good for the region is hotly contested. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UkIS8M

Dubai airport handles 89 million passengers in 2018, misses target

Dubai International Airport handled 89.1 million passengers in 2018, missing its target but remaining the world's busiest for international travelers. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2HAbHfV

SEC is said to be probing Nissan over US executive pay

Nissan Motor is facing an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission if the automaker accurately disclosed its executive pay in the United States, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2B8wXDK

US-China trade war: A stable deal with a strategic adversary is an elusive quest

The German trade surplus is stifling the economic growth in the rest of Europe, Michael Ivanovitch writes. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G4pZTv

Trump tells WSJ another government shutdown is 'certainly an option'

U.S. President Donald Trump said he thinks there's a less than 50 percent chance that a deal could be reached to fund his requested border wall before the next government funding lapse on Feb. 15., The Wall Street Journal reported. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Um4gdE

Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz weighs independent bid for presidency, denounces 'revenge politics'

The coffee impresario denounced both President Donald Trump and the "revenge politics" that has resulted in a polarized electorate. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2B3AjrG

US government agencies gear up to restart operations Monday

U.S. government agencies that had largely shuttered operations for five weeks during a budget standoff said they were moving swiftly to resume operations and compensate employees for missed paychecks. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DEK8xZ

The Fed needs to get 'out of the business' of monetary policy: Ron Paul

The Federal Reserve will meet this week to talk monetary policy. That has drawn the ire of major critic Dr. Ron Paul. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2S5NRwJ

Trump administration reportedly pushes allies to block China's Huawei in race for 5G network

The administration sees fifth generation, or 5G, network, as part of a new arms race where the winner would gain an economic, intelligence and military edge for much of this century, according to the New York Times. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2B7sy46

US lifts sanctions on Rusal and other firms linked to Russian oligarch Deripaska

President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday lifted sanctions on aluminum giant Rusal and other Russian firms linked to oligarch Oleg Deripaska, despite a Democratic-led push in the U.S. Congress to maintain the restrictions. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2sOL1xG

Dick Bove: Banks gave $152 billion back to shareholders with little to show for it

When pundits scratch their beards as to why bank stocks have done so poorly for 18 months, they may consider what investors know. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DAUqiv

These last-minute travel deals could net you up to a 40% discount

With winter still upon us, now may be the perfect time to start planning a spring break trip. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Ufl8CS

Koch network leads coalition urging businesses to hire former inmates

A broad coalition of business groups is pledging to hire workers with criminal backgrounds. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ROZKaZ

This former Google exec talked to the social media trolls the Russians paid to influence elections

Camille François of Graphika, formerly a principal researcher for Google Jigsaw, got inspired by research she did for the U.S. Senate on Russian influence in the 2016 election, and decided to take it one step further. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2FQ8WW9

Seattle start-up building the Amazon Prime of primary care with backing from Larry Fink and others

Seattle-based 98point6 has an ambitious goal to improve access to family doctors. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DALnOz

The VW GTI fast, fun and comes with a 72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty for under $30,000

For under $30,000, it's hard to fault a car that drives this well, looks this handsome, feels this high quality and comes with bumper-to-bumper coverage for six years or 72,000 miles. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2CY8Nw7

Danger zone: Veteran forecaster sees the chance of a 10-20% correction as risks pop 'way up

The Economic Cycle Research Institute's Lakshman Achuthan believes another correction could hit stocks this year due to a growth slowdown. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2HCjLwD

Look inside NFL star Adrian Peterson's $4.7 million Texas mansion

The 10,500-square-foot Texas mansion has a "resort-style" pool and a walk-in wine cellar. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2FRKeog

Ready, set, file: Here's what you need to know to file your 2018 tax return

The only certainty is death and taxes: The 2018 filing season will kick off on Monday, Jan. 28, even amid the shutdown. Here's what you need to know to make the process a little less painful. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Wn5kju

8 companies offering work-from-home jobs that don't require a college degree

These employers look at more than just your education, and they allow you to work from anywhere. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2SdTR6o

Facebook's plan to merge its messaging services ignites further antitrust concerns

Facebook is reportedly planning to combine its messaging services, and regulators will be paying close attention. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2S9lvRX

Americans fault Trump for shutdown chaos, as more believe US is 'on the wrong track': NBC-WSJ poll

The government shutdown that just ended has deepened Americans' discontent with the state of the nation--and they place the blame primarily on President Donald Trump. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2MyY4MQ

Kamala Harris' complicated history with Wall Street will come under scrutiny in the 2020 race

Sen. Kamala Harris, the latest candidate to join the 2020 race, has a history of prosecuting the banking industry. But she has also been criticized for not going far enough. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WkibTw

China can no longer rely on real estate for growth

After supporting the property market in previous rounds of stimulus, analysts say Beijing has only one primary option for spending: infrastructure. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2FNVK3R

The 7 biggest claims in Robert Mueller's new indictment of Trump associate Roger Stone

A new indictment against Roger Stone threatens to land the longtime confidant of President Donald Trump in prison. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RMjbRA

Apple shares rally, erasing the losses from the company's revenue warning

The company reports first-quarter results next week. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2Hyumc5

Watch: Trump makes an announcement on the government shutdown

The longest U.S. funding lapse ever is in its 35th day. On Friday, about 800,000 workers started to miss their second paychecks. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2TfKLmS

2020 Democrats avoid criticizing Trump after Roger Stone indictment

Democrats seeking their party's nomination for president tread lightly on Friday after President Donald Trump's longtime confidant and advisor Roger Stone was indicted by the special counsel on charges of lying to Congress and witness tampering. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UcnBOk

Trump announces deal to end shutdown and temporarily reopen government

Trump threatened to let the government shut down again or declare a national emergency if lawmakers do not reach a deal he likes. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2CLiRZb

Business elite at Davos strike somber tone this year: 'Everybody's a little depressed'

The sentiment of business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, has swung from upbeat in 2018 to somber in 2019. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2UiIrvK

Moving overseas won't help the very rich dodge Sen. Warren's wealth-tax plan

Unless you're ready to renounce your U.S. citizenship, you still have to pay taxes to Uncle Sam no matter where you live. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2DzTCL4

Stocks making moves midday: Airlines, Ford, Western Digital, Vale & more

These are the companies making headlines in the middle of Friday trading: from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2B12uaI

Millennials may claim another victim: Harley-Davidson and the classic American motorcycle

With sales at Harley-Davidson falling year after year, UBS analyst Robin Farley wonders if motorcycles have already had their cultural moment. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2B5PosH

CEOs step up help for government workers, raise pressure on Washington to end impasse

Companies are stepping up their relief efforts for the 800,000 federal workers who have just marked a second missed paycheck as Washington's shutdown stalemate drags on. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2HJOLer

Even with the shutdown over (for now), here's why the effects could linger for the US government

Government jobs have been considered stable, but the notion is crumbling as 800,000 people are set to miss another paycheck. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2RLNnfP

YouTube says it will recommend fewer videos pushing conspiracy theories and other misinformation

The company has come under fire for highlighting conspiracy theories and attack ads alongside otherwise unassuming content. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2S79ahg

Trump lashes out after Roger Stone's arrest: 'Human Traffickers are treated better'

President Trump ties Roger Stone's arrest to the ongoing fight over U.S. immigration policy. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2HxVKXE

Investors demand Walgreens explain how it's managing opioid crisis risks

Walgreens shareholders approved a proposal requiring the company to prepare a report on how it's monitoring and managing risks related to the opioid crisis, according to preliminary results announced Friday at Walgreens' annual shareholders meeting. from U.S. News https://cnb.cx/2G08svK

Brexit: May urged to secure backstop concessions from EU

Boris Johnson says the PM should seek a 'freedom clause' from the EU as a way to win backing for her deal. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CPe4pn

Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'

Washington warns against the intimidation of opposition leader Juan Guaidó and US diplomats. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Uj6TwT

Black Panther wins top prize at SAG awards

The win for the Marvel film at the Screen Actors Guild awards throws the Oscars race wide open. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SeBEWg

Hundreds of popular cars ‘at risk of keyless theft’

Consumer group Which? found the Ford Fiesta, VW Golf, Nissan Qashqai and Ford Focus were all at risk. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UjO78A

Rare red panda escapes from Belfast Zoo

Police ask people to keep an eye out for the red panda who went missing on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2B8DDSk

How addict Jesus survived South Africa's drug epidemic

The heroin-based cocktail that robbed a man of a decade of his life in one South African township. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DEVrpV

Antarctic Weddell expedition targets Shackleton's lost ship

The coming days will see an attempt to locate the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Endurance ship. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2MzBS54

Suzanne Brown killing: Attack 'could have been prevented'

Jake Neate killed his partner of more than 10 years, Suzanne Brown, by stabbing her 173 times. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2COXI0d

Cancer cliches to avoid: I'm not 'brave'

Fighter, warrior, hero - these are among the cliches unpopular with some cancer patients, a survey finds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RQHmOS

US lifts sanctions on Putin ally's firms

The Trump administration lifts curbs on firms linked to Oleg Deripaska, despite objections from Democrats. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RiQyGK

Plastic pollution: Morrisons to trial 20p paper bags

The retailer will also increase the price of its cheapest reusable plastic bag to 15p in the trial. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CRhOqs

Duke University professor removed over 'Speak English' email

A professor loses her job as programme director after urging Chinese students to speak “100% English”. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WmkJAt

Paper review: Front pages focus on key Brexit vote

As MPs prepare to vote on amendments to the prime minister's plans, the front pages speculate about the possible outcomes. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2B8zGNI

News Daily: Backstop pressure on PM and cash for teachers

Your morning briefing for Monday 28 January 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DEdtJ6

Dog whistles: The secret language politicians are using

From Obama's clothing to the Brexit campaign - how to decode the hidden messages in politics known as "dog whistles". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SedWcI

Gemma Collins: Three times she won us over

The reality TV star shot to fame on The Only Way Is Essex and has remained in the spotlight ever since. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UgTe9u

Why thousands of people are fleeing Venezuela

People are desperate, some have left their families behind, as they try to escape the crisis in Venezuela. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WlJCfw

Trevor the Duck: Niue mourns 'world's loneliest duck'

Trevor, the only duck on the Pacific island of Niue, lived in a puddle and was cared for by locals. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2G4R9dd

Game of Thrones: Dark Hedges tree falls in high winds

Gale force winds of up to 60 mph hit Northern Ireland overnight on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2MEUEs4

Challenge Cup: Wind at Millom & Red Star Belgrade game sees backwards kick-off & 50-yard penalty

The wind wreaks havoc at Millom as first Red Star Belgrade's kick-off goes backwards before a 50-yard kick is made from the resulting penalty. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Ulhw2h

Dad's comfort doll 'helping him fly for 43 years'

James Grashow's daughter made him a doll when she was five. It has accompanied him on every flight since. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2G1rzpi

In pictures: Russia marks end of Leningrad WW2 siege

Russia's northern city remembers the end of the deadly and gruelling siege with a military parade. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2B8GbzV

Wetherspoons boss: The no-deal Brexit bar crawl with Tim Martin

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin is touring 100 of his pubs, campaigning for a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2FRXeua

Venezuelan pirates - the new scourge of the Caribbean

As Venezuela's economy collapses, a tide of lawlessness - and piracy - is spreading to the nearby island of Trinidad. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TdOP77

Kamala Harris and the US state looking to take down Trump

With a front-runner in the 2020 race, and the House Speaker winning her shutdown battle, the state is resurgent. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RS8FIM

Four things to expect this week

Some good news for Japanese gastronomes, and an important Facebook status update. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2G4fiR6

Brutalist concrete of old Yugoslavia inspires new generation

Nostalgic tours of old Yugoslav urban estates are Belgrade's new cool. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WkxMSY

Fyre Festival: My front-row seat for the chaos in the Exumas

Two new documentaries detail the mess of the 2017 event in the Bahamas. This is the islanders' story. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CQOLDt

Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'

Washington warns against the intimidation of opposition leader Juan Guaidó and US diplomats. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Uj6TwT

Wang Quanzhang: China jails leading human rights lawyer

The prominent lawyer was found guilty of state subversion in a case his supporters say was political. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CO12Zj

Brumadinho dam: 'Very low' hope for hundreds missing in Brazil

More than 300 people are missing two days after a dam collapsed as the number of dead rises to 58. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TiNWu3

US lifts sanctions on Putin ally's firms

The Trump administration lifts curbs on firms linked to Oleg Deripaska, despite objections from Democrats. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RiQyGK

Louisiana shooting: Police arrest suspect of five killed

US police have arrested Dakota Theriot, suspected of killing five people, including his parents. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tieuf5

Trevor the Duck: Niue mourns 'world's loneliest duck'

Trevor, the only duck on the Pacific island of Niue, lived in a puddle and was cared for by locals. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G4R9dd

Duke University professor removed over 'Speak English' email

A professor loses her job as programme director after urging Chinese students to speak “100% English”. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WmkJAt

'Red scarves' march in Paris against yellow-vest violence

About 10,000 people call for an end to weeks of often violent yellow-vest demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RjPjqx

Vogue Business: New title focuses on fashion industry

The launch of the digital title comes as the US media industry goes through another round of job cuts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UmmCv4

Protesters and riot police clash in Honduras

Demonstrations mark the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Juan Orlando Hernández. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WoODnz

XXXTentacion's son Gekyume arrives seven months after rapper's death

XXXTentacion's girlfriend confirms the birth of his son, seven months after he was shot dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MzyZl0

Jolo church attack: Many killed in Philippines

One bomb went off outside the cathedral on Jolo island; a second exploded as soldiers responded. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2sLMe93

How addict Jesus survived South Africa's drug epidemic

The heroin-based cocktail that robbed a man of a decade of his life in one South African township. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DEVrpV

Dog whistles: The secret language politicians are using

From Obama's clothing to the Brexit campaign - how to decode the hidden messages in politics known as "dog whistles". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SedWcI

Kamala Harris and the US state looking to take down Trump

With a front-runner in the 2020 race, and the House Speaker winning her shutdown battle, the state is resurgent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RS8FIM

Brutalist concrete of old Yugoslavia inspires new generation

Nostalgic tours of old Yugoslav urban estates are Belgrade's new cool. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WkxMSY

Taliban talks: Will negotiations lead to peace in Afghanistan?

Both sides describe "progress", is this the beginning of the end of Afghanistan's 17-year conflict? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HMphgv

Venezuelan pirates - the new scourge of the Caribbean

As Venezuela's economy collapses, a tide of lawlessness - and piracy - is spreading to the nearby island of Trinidad. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TdOP77

Fyre Festival: My front-row seat for the chaos in the Exumas

Two new documentaries detail the mess of the 2017 event in the Bahamas. This is the islanders' story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CQOLDt

The mistake that led to a £1.2bn business

How two Estonian friends built popular money transfer business TransferWise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UlJ07M

Roger Stone Says Text Exchanges Cited in Indictment Were Mischaracterized

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2FRxv4T

Trump Thought Firing Flynn Would End ‘Russia Thing,’ Chris Christie Writes in Book

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Tg2Gdb

Elite Law Firm’s All-White Partner Class Stirs Debate on Diversity

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By NOAM SCHEIBER and JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2G5HXVN

These Patients Had Sickle-Cell Disease. Experimental Therapies Might Have Cured Them.

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By GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2MzXyhN

Steve Martin Plays Roger Stone on ‘Saturday Night Live’

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By DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2UkD66S

Jared Kushner, a Confident Negotiator, Finds Immigration Deal to Be Elusive

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By ANNIE KARNI and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2UdWJxE

America Pushes Allies to Fight Huawei in New Arms Race With China

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By DAVID E. SANGER, JULIAN E. BARNES, RAYMOND ZHONG and MARC SANTORA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Mx9Bfu

With Pain Still Fresh, Lawmakers Make Push to Outlaw Shutdowns

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By CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Tbfrpv

Stone-Cold Loser

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By MAUREEN DOWD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2WoabB4

She Wanted to Drive, So Saudi Arabia’s Ruler Imprisoned and Tortured Her

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By NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2ReyL3q

The Loneliness of the Moderate Democrat

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By FRANK BRUNI from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2CKT17F

Fatima Ali, Fan Favorite on ‘Top Chef,’ Dies of Cancer at 29

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By JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2RhPWRF

40 Dead, Many Feared Buried in Mud After Brazil Dam Collapse

The death toll from the collapse of a dam holding back mine waste in southeastern Brazil rose to 40 on Saturday as searchers flying in helicopters and rescuers laboring in deep mud uncovered more bodies. An estimated 300 people were still missing and authorities expected the death toll to increase during a search made more challenging by intermittent rains. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2MykuxO

Imprisoned in China:  Pastor John Cao's Appeal Hearing Delayed for Fourth Time as His Health Deteriorates

Pastor John Cao, a US permanent resident from Greensboro, North Carolina, has been incarcerated in a Chinese prison for almost two years after being convicted and sentenced by a Chinese court without any evidence against him. Now comes word that the trial court has postponed Cao's appeal hearing for the fourth time and the pastor's health is failing.    from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2SfUHQp

'Lord Jesus, We Trust in Your Great Love': Latin American Christians Cry Out for God's Mercy Over Venezuela

Christians in Venezuela are taking up the fight for the country's future – in prayer. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2sJSjmp

China Blocks Microsoft's Bing, Ramping Up Its Communist Censorship

Chinese internet users have lost access to Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine, setting off grumbling about the ruling Communist Party's increasingly tight online censorship. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2RbjNv9

If the S&P 500 breaks through this level, Bank of America predicts it'll spark a sustainable rally

Bank of America-Merrill Lynch believes it's premature to call an end to the correction. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WkSZw5

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is said to be exploring an independent 2020 presidential bid

Former Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz, who is launching a book tour next week, is reportedly giving serious consideration to running for president in 2020 as an independent candidate. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UnAhSV

How to get rid of your old phones and laptops — and make some money in the process

Clean up all of the gadgets collecting dust around your house by selling them, trading them in, donating or recycling them. Here's how. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Hu5qCm

Canada's prime minister fires ambassador to China after Huawei extradition remarks spark furor

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fired his ambassador to China, who prompted a political furor with comments about a high-profile extradition case. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2UjqfBU

HSBC: Bet on these 3 'safe havens' if the markets take a wild turn again

In times of market turmoil and economic uncertainty, U.S. Treasuries should be the best safe haven, followed by the Japanese yen and gold, according to HSBC. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DCc8SV

As New York's real estate market cools, Brooklyn neighborhoods stay hot for buyers and renters

How will new buildings compete to get the attention of potential occupants? from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G2iHQc

'The Punisher' is back on Netflix, but fans wonder if the antihero can survive 2019

The 'Punisher' season 2 is new on Netflix, but fans already are wondering if the antihero will survive 2019. Three out of five Marvel-Netflix shows were canceled in 2018, including the highly praised 'Daredevil.' from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G61k1b

Naomi Osaka just won $2.9 million—here's what she did with her first Grand Slam paycheck

Naomi Osaka won another big paycheck at the Australian Open. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2CMdnx8

CBD goes mainstream as bars and coffee shops add weed-related drinks to menus

Companies are adding the compound from just about everything — and that should accelerate as regulations ease and consumer interest grows. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2sRtQvj

The fastest-growing jobs of the future, including cyber calamity forecaster and solar engineer

"You have to double-down on the things that differentiate a human being from software." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RemcVO

Here are 9 times a Grand Slam tennis tournament ended in an upset for the favorite

Upsets are what make a Grand Slam tournament interesting. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DyAnkM

Why some investors who once dumped gold for bitcoin are flocking back to the yellow metal

Bitcoin's hot streak is well and truly dead. Signs are bitcoin investors are moving toward a more traditional commodity, instead, says Jan Van Eck, CEO of Van Eck Associates. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2CLGpgr

Apple's dismissal of 200 self-driving car employees points to a shift in its AI strategy

Some of Apple's self-driving car employees will now be working more broadly on AI and machine learning. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2MFw6iJ

Germany, France, Spain poised to back Trump and recognize Venezuela's Guaido

The United States said on Friday it was ready to step up economic measures to drive Nicolas Maduro from power. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Wk3Aau

Hundreds missing after Vale dam burst at Brazil mine as death toll surges

Sludge tore through the mine's offices and a cafeteria during lunchtime. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Bfq0kD

Germany to phase out coal by 2038 in move away from fossil fuels

The plans are at the center of Germany's strategy to shift to renewable sources of power. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Tek1Du

Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile program

A military base deep inside Saudi Arabia appears to be testing and possibly manufacturing ballistic missiles, experts and satellite images suggest, evidence of the type of weapons program it has long criticized its archrival Iran for possessing. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2WdvvsG

US economy lost at least $6 billion to government shutdown: S&P

The U.S. economy lost at least $6 billion during the partial shutdown of the federal government due to lost productivity from furloughed workers and economic activity lost to outside business, S&P Global Ratings said on Friday. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2ReBGcj

Cramer's game plan: We may be coming in 'too hot' to the busiest week of the year

Jim Cramer goes over his plan for the week ahead, which will see a flurry of earnings reports from major companies including Apple. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G66j1V

Jane Goodall travels with a stuffed animal named Mr. H to remind her of the 'human spirit'

Jane Goodall's companion is named "Mr. H" and was given to her by Gary Haun, a blind magician. Mr. H has been with Goodall for 28 years and has traveled to 64 countries. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2sLlsh1

This 'doomsday prepper dream home' in the Nevada desert is on sale for $900,000 — take a look inside

The round-shaped building has 22 rooms, 16-inch walls and exists completely off the power grid and includes 40 acres of land. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G1KUa4

Apple, Microsoft and Amazon could drive the market in the next wave of earnings

The earnings season is about to get a lot more interesting with about a quarter of the S&P 500, nearly half of the Dow Jones Industrials and three of the four biggest companies in the world reporting in the week ahead. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2TkChv7

Facebook engineers didn't wear shoes in cafeteria. Salespeople thought it was 'disgusting'

The cultural tension between the two halves of Facebook, the engineers led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and the sales team led by COO Sheryl Sandberg, came to a head in 2015 in an incident now known by employees as "shoegate." from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2CVa1rZ

Roger Stone allegedly wanted to use WhatsApp to 'talk on a secure line' — here's what that means

Here's how encrypted communications channels have grown in popularity and were tacitly endorsed by Roger Stone in an indictment released Friday. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2Dyd4aW

'Asinine and irresponsible' and 'craziest thing' — ex-airline CEOs blast government over shutdown

The former CEOs of two major U.S. airlines slammed the government over the shutdown on Friday, and warned that passenger safety could be at risk. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2B7joVb

Millennials may claim another victim: Harley-Davidson and the classic American motorcycle

With sales at Harley-Davidson falling year after year, UBS analyst Robin Farley wonders if motorcycles have already had their cultural moment. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2B5PosH

Even with the shutdown over (for now), here's why the effects could linger for the US government

Government jobs have been considered stable, but the notion is crumbling as 800,000 people are set to miss another paycheck. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2RLNnfP

Chinese business leaders came to Davos with a message of economic optimism

Many Chinese business and political leaders came to Davos with a consistent message of optimism that Asia's largest economy will continue to drive global growth. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2DzrffW

Air traffic controller shortage delays hundreds of flights at several major US airports

The disruptions come a day after airline executives warned that the partial government shutdown could roil air travel. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2MxNplt

These workers face the biggest risk of losing their jobs to automation

Certain people will feel the pain of automation more acutely than others, according to a report by the Brookings Institution. from Top News & Analysis https://cnb.cx/2G1oMwy

Brexit: MPs facing longer hours to help break deadlock

The Commons February recess could be cancelled and the working day extended to help secure a deal. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TmgpQ1

Prince Philip 'deeply sorry' after Sandringham car crash

Prince Philip wishes a passenger a "speedy recovery" in a note after an accident near Sandringham. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WivQdT

UK's 'highest taxpayers' revealed in first-ever Sunday Times list

The Sunday Times names businessman Stephen Rubin and his family as the top taxpayers in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2MG0FVv

Brumadinho dam collapse: Hope fades for hundreds missing in Brazil

At least 34 people are confirmed dead as rescue teams try to locate hundreds buried beneath sludge. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UhrcuA

Banksy tribute to Bataclan terror victims stolen in Paris

A mural by the British artist painted in tribute to the victims of the 2015 terror attack is removed. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RQ0sVb

Mersea Island homeless grandparents living in car

Grandparents Tina and Winston Reid have been moving around Mersea Island, in Essex. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S4A2i0

Holocaust Memorial Day: 'Shocking' levels of denial remain

Holocaust survivor Steven Frank says the figures are "terribly worrying". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2RT6g0a

Jolo church attack: Many killed in Philippines

One bomb went off outside the cathedral on Jolo island while a second exploded as soldiers responded. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2sLMe93

Millwall v Everton: Man slashed in face during football brawl

A fight breaks out ahead of Millwall and Everton's FA Cup clash at The Den in London. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2FQhkEW

Louisiana shootings: Five killed and suspect at large

US police are searching for a gunman suspected of killing five people, including his parents. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SbyYZM

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet in final

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry when they meet in an Australian Open final where both can create new records. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2B36XtG

UK cyber-crime victims lose £190,000 a day

Police agency Action Fraud said money lost by victims increased by 24% over a six-month period. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2sNMvZ2

James Charles: Birmingham gridlocked after YouTuber visit

Roads were jammed and cars abandoned after 8,000 James Charles fans flocked to Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2MwXejP

Paper review: Tech firms accused and Brexit stand-off

The front pages report concerns social media content may have influenced teen suicides and anticipate the next events in Brexit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2FQTlWe

Plus-size beauty queen: 'Pageants rebuilt my life'

Lady Mya Amarise is a British Muslim mother-of-four who wants more women like her to compete in beauty pageants. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S6Ik94

How brotherly love led to an app to help thousands of autistic children

Zafer Elcik created an app to help his autistic brother's education - now thousands use it. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S8dgWj

'I was groomed on Grindr when I was 15'

Greg wants other vulnerable teenagers to learn from his experience. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Myl8va

Chinese takeaway kids: What's it like to grow up in one?

BBC Stories meets the children of Chinese immigrants who sacrificed their childhoods by working- from peeling shrimp to confronting racist customers. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CP63AL

White skunk rescued after wandering Wiltshire countryside

A runaway white skunk found wandering near some stables in west Wiltshire is reunited with its owner. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TgkIMC

Curling goes outdoors as temperatures drop

Freezing conditions enabled curlers in some parts of the country to enjoy the traditional sport outside. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WteTNU

Volunteers feed up to 200 Gelligaer wild horses a day

The group goes out three times a week, handing out haylage to the animals on Gelligaer common. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2HvalCX

Why Americans love the Great British Bake Off

US viewers are bingeing the series on Netflix, setting up fan groups and hosting themed parties. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CR40wq

Who was the mysterious Madame Valerie?

The founder of Patisserie Valerie has left little trace and may not even exist. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2TkQwA4

Venezuela: All you need to know about the crisis in seven charts

Discontent fuelled by hyperinflation, power cuts and food and medicine shortages have led to a political crisis in Venezuela. What's going on? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2CPhTer

The enduring appeal of violent jihad

With IS on its last legs in Syria, the BBC's Frank Gardner explores why violent jihad will endure. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2S9UOg5

#JusticeforKhadija: The long road to justice for a student stabbed 23 times

Khadija Siddiqui's attacker was sensationally acquitted in Pakistan last year, but she didn't give up. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2SaIyvV

Reality Check: Is our pothole problem getting worse?

Winter is peak season for potholes, but is the problem becoming worse for drivers and cyclists? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2COhvwM

Banksy tribute to Bataclan terror victims stolen in Paris

A mural by the British artist painted in tribute to the victims of the 2015 terror attack is removed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RQ0sVb

Louisiana shootings: Five killed and suspect at large

US police are searching for a gunman suspected of killing five people, including his parents. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SbyYZM

Brumadinho dam collapse: Hope fades for hundreds missing in Brazil

At least 34 people are confirmed dead as rescue teams try to locate hundreds buried beneath sludge. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UhrcuA

Michael Jackson doc Leaving Neverland is 'disturbing and devastating'

Journalists react after watching Leaving Neverland at the Sundance Film Festival in the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UijjW0

Taliban talks: US envoy says significant progress made in Qatar

A US envoy is heading to Kabul after six days of talks in Qatar aimed at ending the Afghan conflict. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Rd8FxL

Venezuela crisis: Maduro given ultimatum by European leaders

A number of EU countries say they will recognise Venezuela's opposition if elections are not called. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Wtl5FE

Kurdish protesters storm Turkish military camp in Iraq

At least one person has died after protesters attacked the camp in Iraq's Kurdish region on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S7WxlZ

Windmills of Your Mind composer Michel Legrand dies aged 86

During his long career, the Oscar-winning French artist wrote more than 200 film and TV scores. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Te5ck9

Brazil dam collapse: Rescuers search for hundreds buried under mud slide

Firefighters search for the missing after a collapsed dam causes a huge mudslide at a mine complex. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ujvlye

Krio Borbor: Why I moved from Utah to Sierra Leone

Krio Borbor is from Utah, but speaks Krio and loves his life in Sierra Leone. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2FQhVGW

Plus-size beauty queen: 'Pageants rebuilt my life'

Lady Mya Amarise is a British Muslim mother-of-four who wants more women like her to compete in beauty pageants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S6Ik94

ICYMI: Snow sculpture and a robot hotel

Some stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DyE9dV

The enduring appeal of violent jihad

With IS on its last legs in Syria, the BBC's Frank Gardner explores why violent jihad will endure. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S9UOg5

Why Americans love the Great British Bake Off

US viewers are bingeing the series on Netflix, setting up fan groups and hosting themed parties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CR40wq

#JusticeforKhadija: The long road to justice for a student stabbed 23 times

Khadija Siddiqui's attacker was sensationally acquitted in Pakistan last year, but she didn't give up. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SaIyvV

Venezuela: All you need to know about the crisis in seven charts

Discontent fuelled by hyperinflation, power cuts and food and medicine shortages have led to a political crisis in Venezuela. What's going on? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2CPhTer

Google's Brain Team: What does it do?

Tech firms hope better artificial intelligence will mean more compelling products. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TeYLxq

Trump and His Associates Had More Than 100 Contacts With Russians Before the Inauguration

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By KAREN YOURISH and LARRY BUCHANAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ScyhPG

St. Louis Officer Charged in Fatal Russian Roulette Shooting of Another Officer, Authorities Say

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By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WkRuy8

A Bruised Trump Faces Uncertain 2020 Prospects. His Team Fears a Primary Fight.

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By ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2B5mXLo

Trump Meets With Hard-Right Group Led by Ginni Thomas

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN and ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2HBrPhc

Alaska Hunter Who Killed Cubs in Bear Den Gets 3 Months in Jail

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By JULIA JACOBS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2DA7XqB

Does Society Need Andrew Dice Clay?

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By JESSICA SHAW from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2Wib6mk

Mueller’s Real Target in the Roger Stone Indictment

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By JULIAN SANCHEZ from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2B7G5bN

Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?

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By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2RNGKcI

Tax Filing Season Is Starting, but It May Not Go Smoothly

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By ANN CARRNS from NYT Your Money https://nyti.ms/2RPOtab

Huge Trove of Leaked Russian Documents Is Published by Transparency Advocates

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By SCOTT SHANE from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2DAf6Y4

For a President Consumed With Winning, a Stinging Defeat

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By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RRFo0y

Trump Signs Bill Reopening Government for 3 Weeks in Surprise Retreat From Wall

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By NICHOLAS FANDOS, SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2WjL8z1

Indicting Roger Stone, Mueller Shows Link Between Trump Campaign and WikiLeaks

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By MARK MAZZETTI, EILEEN SULLIVAN and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2RTZ1W8

Texas Secretary of State Questions Citizenship of 95,000 Registered Voters

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By LIAM STACK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MAnppv

Zuckerberg Plans to Integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger

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By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2RfbtKE

Yes, Venezuela Is a Socialist Catastrophe

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By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2TdTiXG

Trump’s Shutdown Was a Cruel Joke

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By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Wmzh3g

Steve Jobs Never Wanted Us to Use Our iPhones Like This

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By CAL NEWPORT from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Hy2kgD

Why People Ghost — and How to Get Over It

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By ADAM POPESCU from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/2CAVgu4