October 2019

Trump Makes Few Promises to U.K. Over Diplomat’s Wife Who Fled Crash

LONDON — President Trump offered little succor to the authorities in Britain on Wednesday in a growing dispute over an American woman who fled the country using diplomatic immunity after being involved in a road crash that left a teenage motorcyclist dead. Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain had said that he would appeal directly

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‘The Masked Singer’ Unmasks Eagle And We’re Knocked Over With A Feather (Spoiler Alert)

The Fox masquerade competition grounded the fine-feathered celebrity, forcing him to reveal his identity after a showdown against Flower, Penguin and Fox. Eagle’s clue package included the tidbit that he listened to other people’s stories and the declaration that “I don’t just hang out with rock stars, I am one.” The Eagle did not soar

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Ukrainian President Says ‘No Blackmail’ in Phone Call With Trump

KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said on Thursday that President Donald Trump did not seek to blackmail him over military aid when the two leaders spoke this summer during a telephone call that has formed the basis of an impeachment inquiry in the United States. Speaking at a marathon news conference at a

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The Latest: Ukraine to probe alleged 2016 US interference

The Latest on Ukrainian president’s “media marathon” (all times local): 2:25 p.m. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country will “happily” investigate whether Ukrainians interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections. Zelenskiy told reporters Thursday that “we can’t say yes or no” as to whether there was any interference without an investigation. He said it’s in

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Long-term Lyme disease ‘actually chronic fatigue syndrome’

Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption The characteristic Lyme disease “bullseye” rash The majority of people who believe they have a chronic form of Lyme disease are more likely to have chronic fatigue syndrome, experts suggest. There are around 3,000 cases of Lyme disease, caused by tick bites, in the UK each year. Most

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Mark Ruffalo breaks Hollywood ranks over Ellen’s George W Bush friendship

Image copyright BBC/Reuters/Getty Images Avengers star Mark Ruffalo has disagreed with Ellen DeGeneres’ defence of her friendship with ex-US President George W Bush. After being pictured with Mr Bush, the TV host said she was friends with many people who don’t share her views, adding we should “be kind to everyone”. But Hulk actor Ruffalo

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