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‘There are indications that House will discuss quota issue’

An Indiana dispatcher had to put her math skills to the test recently when she received a 911 call from a young boy who needed help with his fractions homework.

Shares slide on fears China telecoms equipment group will be hit with an export ban

Toronto’s LGBT community grieves after one of their own is charged with targeting and killing gay men.

The Worldwide Threat Assessment says election interference, North Korean nuclear capabilities, and a continued threat from ISIS are top priorities.

A key hearing on Capitol Hill is appearing to draw a deeper divide between President Trump and the nation’s intelligence community. Stephanie Ruhle and Ali Velshi are joined by NBC’s Bill Neely and former Retired Four Star General Barry McCaffrey to

• The director of national intelligence briefed senators Tuesday on the many rising threats to the US-led global order.
• The intelligence community concluded the US's foremost threats are election interference, cyber attacks and espionage.
• Other threats, including North Korea's stalled denuclearization and the potential resurgence ISIS, directly contradict President Donald Trump's public statements.
• The report also shows how the administration's tendency towards isolationism... Читать дальше...

The Los Angeles Unified School District strike resulted in historic wins for teachers. But students with disabilities were forced to bear the cost.

Dan Coats says the U.S. must 'keep our eyes on' ISIS

HRF demands its immediate rollback, transparent public consultation

Directs MMRCL to acquire equipment to scientifically transplant, geotag trees

I used to draw a lot of caricatures when I first began freelancing back in 1989.

Five people had challenged land acquisition move in High Court

DEAR DEIDRE: EVERY weekend I hit the self-destruct button by getting drunk and getting into fights. I’m 26 and Mr Happy-Go-Lucky to my friends. But deep down I’m miserable. My workmates and drinking buddies are all in relationships, planning weddings or going on holiday. I’m single and have nothing to add to their conversations about […]

US to shiver in 'once-in-a-generation' polar vortex  BBC News

The US will shiver this week in a once-in-a-generation deep freeze, forecasters warn. The most extreme arctic blasts, caused by a spinning pool of cold air ...

Not aware of the development, says KEK

The Kansas City Royals announced the signings of a dozen players, none of whom are yet eligible for arbitration, to 2019 contracts Tuesday.

NRL talking points: What should excite you most about your club in 2019  Fox Sports

*Fresh* faces, rising stars and the prospect of finals football.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said financial assistance of Rs 4,714 crore from the Centre for drought-affected areas of Maharashtra is indeed a "historic package" that would be of great help to the farmers. "I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Agricultural Minister Radha Mohan Singh for giving this historic package for the drought-affected areas of the state. Such a huge amount is possibly never given at one go to any state or to Maharashtra. Читать дальше...

A new report by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) provides an action plan to close the low-carbon building skills gap in the Ontario construction industry. With buildings accounting for 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions, addressing the current gap…

1. Maduro and Venezuela's relationship to China, Russia, Turkey  CNN
2. $840M in gold bars prepared for loading onto Russian jet at Venezuelan airport: report  Fox News
3. For the Kremlin, Venezuela Is Not the Next Syria  The New York Times
4. Trump's Russia collision ... in Venezuela | TheHill  The Hill
5. Maduro Is Putin’s Man in Caracas  The Wall Street Journal
6. View full coverage on Google News

Why China, Russia and Turkey are standing with Maduro—in the US's backyard  CNN

Backed by China, Turkey and Russia among others, Nicolas Maduro faces off against Juan Guaidó for Venezuela's presidency. What do they have to lose if ...

ROMELU LUKAKU and Alexis Sanchez starting Manchester United’s FA Cup clash at Arsenal was a huge shock.

ROMELU LUKAKU and Alexis Sanchez starting Manchester United’s FA Cup clash at Arsenal was a huge shock.

FORMER Chelsea boss Antonio Conte could join Inter Milan in the summer, but ONLY if current manager Luciano Spalletti fails to win a trophy.