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Wall Street erases losses as bank, energy stocks lead pullback

Wall Street erases losses as bank, energy stocks lead pullback

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Clement weather a relief for NYC New Year bathers

Clement weather a relief for NYC New Year bathers

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Security guard charged with murder in fatal shooting of suspected shoplifter

Jonathan Hart, 21, was shot and killed at a Walgreens in Hollywood, California, on Dec. 2.

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Georgia teen dies by suicide after he accidentally fatally shoots friend

Devin Hodges, 15, was showing off a gun to friends when it accidentally discharged, police said.

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Three police officers shot in Houston while serving warrant

The suspected shooter was not immediately captured and may be barricaded inside a home, officials said.

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Child hospitalized after falling into rhino exhibit at Florida zoo

The incident happened during a hands-on, educational experience at the zoo called a Rhino Encounter.

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Euroviews. Feeling lonely? How to find connection in an impersonal world | View

Holidays can be particularly hard, but research suggests many people crave more meaningful social interactions.

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Firefighters rescue Christmas present from burning vehicle

Firefighters responding to a burning car in Florida on Christmas Eve made an important rescue before handling the blaze — one large, wrapped Christmas gift.

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Euroviews. Europe's worst fears about Trump were realized in 2018. What's next?

With each ill-conceived tweet and impulsive policy change, Trump manages to magnify the need for America's allies to band together without him.

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Euroviews. Netflix's radical 'Black Mirror' movie may forever change how we experience TV | View

This weekend’s major release introduces an entirely new way to experience entertainment.

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Euroviews. We shouldn't let Apple colonize our public spaces | View

The attempted (and sometimes successful) invasion of public space is the real issue with Apple’s town square concept.

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Trump exposes secret Navy SEAL team in Twitter video

"The reason their identities are protected is in case of capture," said intelligence expert Malcolm Nance.

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Transgender inmate who alleged abuse is transferred to female prison

Lawyers for Deon "Strawberry" Hampton welcomed the transfer and said it is "a testament to her strength and courage."

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800,000 government workers may need financial aid as shutdown continues

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management advised thousands of government employees who won't be paid to reach out to creditors for alternative payment options.

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Ex-CEO of drug company to plead guilty in major opioid case

Subsys, an under-the-tongue spray that manages pain in cancer patients, contains fentanyl, an opioid that the D.E.A. says is 25 to 50 times more powerful than heroin.

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42,000 Coast Guard members working without pay during shutdown

"Everyone thinks the military is getting paid during the shutdown, but the Coast Guard is facing no pay," wrote one Twitter user who said her husband is Coast Guard.

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Officer praised for non-lethal tactics in confrontation with 5 men

"Stand back. I don't want to hurt you," the officer shouted repeatedly as the men approached him, video shows.

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Euroviews. The 51 letters that could shake up 2019 | View

While it is impossible to know what will come out of these requests, the [Cummings] letters offer some clues about what Trump officials can expect in 2019.

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Stocks under a cloud as U.S. political uncertainty adds to growth fears

Stocks under a cloud as U.S. political uncertainty adds to growth fears

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Guatemalan boy, 8, dies in US immigration custody

The official cause of the child's death is still unknown and CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility will conduct a review.

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