Read CNN’s Fast Facts on Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan.
Iran will send downed plane’s black boxes to Ukraine
Iran will send to Kiev the black boxes of a Ukrainian airliner that its military accidentally shot down this month, killing all 176 people on board, Iranian media reports.
What’s in store for the Year of the Rat? Hong Kong’s most famous fortune teller reveals all
So Man-fung Peter, one of Hong Kong’s most famous geomancy consultants, shares his insights on the coming year and offers a few tips on how to incorporate feng shui into your travels.
4 charged after CPD officers recover stolen vehicle in Calumet Park
Three men and a 17-year-old boy were charged after Chicago police officers recovered a stolen vehicle Jan. 24, 2020, in the 12800 block of South Bishop Street in Calumet Park. | Sun-Times file photo Devante Givan, 21; Shamir Younger, 20; and 20-year-old D Mari Moore are each charged with a […]
Lunar New Year: 11 things to know
Lunar New Year is full of obscure facts, fun quirks and interesting customs. Here are 11 things to know about celebrating Lunar New Year in 2020 as we usher in the Year of the Rat.
An Iranian passenger plane skidded off the runway onto a city road — and nobody was hurt
A passenger plane with 135 people on board has skidded off the runway in the Iranian city of Mahshahr and onto a road with its wheels still retracted — and, miraculously, no one was hurt.
China’s unprecedented reaction to the Wuhan virus probably couldn’t be pulled off in any other country
As the world watches the developing crisis around the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, it’s difficult to know how worried to be. One thing is clear, however: China is treating the matter extremely seriously.
China allots nearly $9 bln to contain spread of virus
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Brazil: Dozens killed as heavy rains cause floods, landslides
More than 2,500 people evacuated from their homes in Minas Gerais state as two days of heavy rainfall cause flooding.
The backlash against Meghan and Stormzy shows that Britain is in denial about racism
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan began a new life in Canada last week, having stepped down as senior royals and left the UK. The couple’s departure has forced a heated debate on a problem that many say the country is failing to face up to: racism.
Body of Israeli tourist missing in New Zealand found
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Schuch making the most of new offensive approach at DWU
The Dell Rapids native scored a career-high 19 points in a win at Northwestern on Jan. 8.
Naama Issachar’s pardon request to be discussed by committee on Monday
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Dayton pays residents who claimed harm largest amount in years
“The goal is not just to avoid liability, but we don’t want see citizens injured — that’s our first and foremost goal,” a city lawyer said.
Oregon shooting drove up 2019 Dayton homicides, but other crimes down
The mass shooting in the Oregon District pushed homicides in Dayton to the highest level since the mid-1990s.
What we know about Trump’s Middle East peace plan
The US president is expected to release the details of a long-delayed plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace within days.
Iranian airliner skids into street; all 150 passengers safe
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – An Iranian passenger airliner carrying some 150 passengers skidded off the runway and into a street next to the airport in the southern city of Mahshahr on Monday, after apparently losing its landing gear in a hard landing. No major injuries were reported. The passengers calmly […]
Huge night for Billie Eilish at her first Grammy Awards
The first-time Grammy nominee snagged awards for song of the year, record of the year, album of the year, best new artist and best pop/vocal album.
Trump administration violated law by withholding Ukraine aid – US watchdog
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Which countries have confirmed cases of new coronavirus?
People in more than 10 countries, mostly in Asia, have been diagnosed with the virus, which originated in Wuhan, China.
India plans sale of debt-laden national carrier Air India
NEW DELHI (AP) – India said Monday it plans to sell its entire stake in the national carrier Air India to shore up falling revenues and privatize the airline, after an initial attempt last year failed to attract a single bidder. The government issued a document on Monday inviting initial […]
Here is all you need to know about Maharashtra government’s Shiv Bhojan scheme
Here, Kobe Bryant was just another dad you bumped into at the grocery store
Kobe Bryant was just another dad you bumped into at the grocery store. Tonight, Newport mourned
Many ministers in Maharashtra govt earned position on merit: Sharad Pawar
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has said that many ministers in the Shiv Sena-led coalition government in Maharashtra do not belong to political families and have earned their position purely on merit. Pawar made the statement on Sunday night in Kalwa area of Thane district while felicitating local MLA and Cabinet […]
John Bolton’s memoir, ‘The Room Where It Happened,’ gets March 17 release date
John Bolton’s memoir about his time working for President Trump now has a title and a release date.
Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna among 9 dead in helicopter crash; feds search for cause
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed into a hillside in Calabasas shortly before 10 a.m.
Timeline: How China’s new coronavirus spread
The virus has killed 80 people in China and has infected nearly 3,000 around the world.
Bolton bombshell raises the stakes as Trump’s defense team takes the spotlight
An explosive New York Times report detailing an unpublished draft manuscript by former national security adviser John Bolton has added new uncertainty to this week’s crucial vote to determine whether the Senate should subpoena witnesses and documents in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, several GOP sources said.
Iranians should not let Trump harm national unity – Rouhani
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Downing of jet in Iran reveals Islamic Republic’s wider woes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – The Ukrainian jetliner stood ready for takeoff at Iran’s main international airport bound for Kyiv, packed with passengers and so many bags on one of the cheapest routes to the West that the ground crew rushed to unload some luggage to make its weight […]
Iran’s Principlists tipped to win parliament vote amid discontent
Dissatisfaction with reformists and disqualification of candidates could reduce voter turnout in February 21 vote.
Muddy Waters Report Hammers Billionaire’s Health Firm: QuickTake
After seeing its market value soar to more than $10 billion less than two years ago, NMC Health Plc is now struggling to cling on to investors. The Middle Eastern hospital operator, founded by billionaire Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, is in the spotlight after Carson Block’s Muddy Waters Capital claimed it’s […]
Look inside the Louisiana medical marijuana site harvesting 570 plants a month; here’s how it works
The distinct sweet-yet-tangy smell of medical-grade marijuana plants wafts around a room full of oscillating fans meant to circulate clean warm air where pot grows in hundreds of containers.
Man, 28, struck by vehicle on Kennedy Expressway in West Loop
A man was hit by a vehicle on the expressway Jan. 26, 2020 in the West Loop. | Sun-Times file photo A 28-year-old man was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious-to-critical condition, fire officials said. A man was struck by a vehicle Sunday on the Kennedy Expressway in the West […]
Small suspected homemade bomb explodes at Hong Kong hospital
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Woman missing from Little Village found
Abigail Hernandez | Chicago police Abigail Hernandez was found and is safe, police said. An 18-year-old woman reported missing last month from Little Village on the Southwest Side was found Sunday. Abigail Hernandez was last seen Dec. 27, 2019, Chicago police said. Police canceled her missing person alert Sunday, saying […]
2 charged with armed robbery in West Garfield Park shooting: police
The scene from a Jan. 22, 2020, armed robbery and shooting on South Kilpatrick Avenue. | Emmanuel Camarillo/Sun-Times Semaj McMullen, 19, and Deandre Davis, 18, were allegedly part of a group that tried to rob someone before someone started shooting at them, leaving one dead and two wounded. Two people […]
2 charged with armed robbery in West Garfield Park shooting: police
The scene from a Jan. 22, 2020, armed robbery and shooting on South Kilpatrick Avenue. | Emmanuel Camarillo/Sun-Times Semaj McMullen, 19, and Deandre Davis, 18, were allegedly part of a group that tried to rob someone before someone started shooting at them, leaving one dead and two wounded. Two people […]
Custer State Park bighorn population back from the brink
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (AP) – After the near decimation of the Custer State Park bighorn sheep herd, wildlife managers are now seeing the group as a success story. In 2004 the herd was 200-plus animals strong when members of it contracted mycoplasma ovipneumoiae, a pneumonia-causing bacteria that killed 70-80% […]
Schell’s brewery in New Ulm barely survived Prohibition
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) – Most breweries in existence at the time did not survive Prohibition, which started 100 years ago this month and lasted for 13 years. One of the few that did was the August Schell Brewing Co. in New Ulm, founded in 1860. It now counts itself as […]
Balancing Goat in Mandan blends coffee with yoga
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – Two women who are longtime friends and former co-workers have joined forces to open a coffee shop and yoga studio in north Mandan, naming it after the animal tied in myth to the discovery of the drink. Karen Schmidt, 46, and Dawn Hager, 45, opened Balancing […]
Finnish auction house takes over Wisconsin mink trading hub
STOUGHTON, Wis. (AP) – Under the harsh light of fluorescent bulbs in an unadorned warehouse, Claudia Manzanilla picks up a stiff mink pelt and runs her fingers along the silvery fur. In less than a second, she assesses the length of the fur, sorts it and grabs another seemingly identical […]
Detroit Historical Society showcases its ‘magical’ warehouse
DETROIT (AP) – In some ways, the overflow storage facility for the Detroit Historical Society isn’t all that different from a grandmother’s attic. There’s a bunch of old board games, tons of out-of-date clothing and dusty sewing machines. But that’s about where the resemblance ends. Chances are Grandma never …
This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed meeting, Amazon earns
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: EYE ON CONSUMERS Economists project that a barometer of U.S. consumer confidence rebounded after declining last month. They expect that the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index rose to 128.4 this month, reflecting continued economic expansion […]
Kettering seeks to end HOME partnership with Dayton
Kettering is seeking to ends its consortium partnership with the city of Dayton regarding HOME funding.
Almost 10,000 retail jobs lost this year
Tough competition on the UK High Street means there are more job losses to come, say insolvency specialists.
Pro-Pak elements infiltrating anti-CAA protests in US; pushing own agenda: Indian-American leader
Mile posts: Marathon Trials Q&A with former Iowa City High prep Michelle Lilienthal
The two-time state cross country champion from Iowa City High (1998 and 1999) had baby Theo almost four months ago and is in a race against time to get fit.
Democrats pounce on Bolton report to demand testimony in Senate impeachment trial
Democrats demanding new witnesses in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial are seizing on a report that the President ordered former national security adviser John Bolton to keep military aid to Ukraine frozen in a bid to coerce political favors.
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