Turkish media say authorities have detained seven people as part of an investigation into how former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn fled to Lebanon from Japan via Istanbul January 2, 2020, 9:27 AM 2 min read ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish authorities have detained seven people as part of an investigation into how former Nissan chairman Carlos […]
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Those who grew up watching “The Wonder Years” on television are experiencing an uncomfortable reminder about just how much time has passed since the iconic show aired from 1988 to 1993. The series, starring Fred Savage and Danica McKellar as Kevin Arnold and Winnie Cooper, was set 20 years earlier, covering 1968 to 1973. As writer
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Image copyright Getty Images The government has described Northern rail services as “unacceptable” as delays continue to plague its trains. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he is “not prepared” to tolerate the commuter line’s poor performance. In October, Mr Shapps said he had taken steps that could lead to the operator being stripped of its
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Walking the vibrant streets of Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic’s capital, can be frustrating for the beach-seeking tourist — you’re tantalized by the sight of the sea but the best beaches, with that quintessential stretch of pristine sand, are miles away. But history, culture and nature abound in this cosmopolitan Caribbean city, where Christopher Columbus landed
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NEW ORLEANS — Georgia freshman receiver George Pickens left behind his regrettable ending to the regular season and put the rest of college on notice that he will be an exceedingly tough cover in 2020. Pickens caught 12 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown, and No. 5 Georgia defeated eighth-ranked Baylor 26-14 in the
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The entrepreneur Andrew Yang’s presidential campaign said Thursday that he had raised $16.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2019, a considerable sum that represents his best total for a three-month period to date and is likely to put him among the Democratic field’s top five fund-raisers. The $16.5 million raised from October to December
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Image copyright Marvel Studios Image caption Some people think the trans character will be linked to Tessa Thompson’s character Valkyrie (on the winged horse) The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to get its first transgender superhero. “And very soon. In a movie that we’re shooting right now,” Marvel Studios boss Kevin Fiege said during a
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Image copyright Getty Images Royal Mail expects 2 January, the first working day of the year for postal workers in the UK, to be the busiest for returning unwanted Christmas gifts. Returns on “Takeback Thursday” were expected to be 72% higher than the average day in December. It said most people will send back their
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LeBron James had his eighth triple-double of the season, Anthony Davis had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers opened the new year with a 117-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer January 2, 2020, 7:21 AM 5 min read LOS ANGELES — The Lakers built a
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Turkey’s parliament is voting on whether to send Turkish troops to Libya after the U.N.-supported government in Tripoli asked Ankara for help By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press January 2, 2020, 9:32 AM 3 min read ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s parliament is voting Thursday on whether to send Turkish troops to Libya to help the U.N.-supported
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