One of President Trump’s top reelection advisers told influential Republicans in Wisconsin that the party has “traditionally” relied on voter suppression to compete in battleground states, according to an audio recording obtained by the Associated Press. The adviser said later that his remarks referred to accusations that Republicans use such tactics. Read from Source
American Airlines has quietly rolled out non-binary gender options during the booking process, where people can designate "U" or "X" for their gender. Read from Source
Thousands of well-wishers turned out on Saturday to welcome former Central African Republic president Francois Bozize on his return from exile. Bozize climbed on to the back of a pick-up truck to address members of his KNK party, although most of his speech was drowned by cheers and shouts of support from the crowd, an … Read more
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) went after South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg during Thursday's Democratic debate for attending a fundraiser in Napa Valley, California, that took place in a wine cave. But it wasn't too long ago that alcoholic grape juice played a role in her own fundraisers, The Associated Press reports.AP notes that in … Read more
Rep. Jamie Raskin, a key member of the House Judiciary Committee, defends and explains Nancy Pelosi’s decision to delay sending the impeachment articles to the Senate, on Yahoo News’ “Skullduggery” podcast. Read from Source
‘Burnt Christmas tree’ is a perfect symbol for Australia’s fire-ravaged holiday season The Washington Post Canadian firefighters arrive to help battle NSW fires | Nine News Australia Nine News Australia Australia’s NSW braces for catastrophic fire conditions CGTN ‘Deeply sorry’ PM comes home amid bushfire emergency Daily Telegraph Australia battles ‘catastrophic’ wildfires as PM rushes home Washington Post View full … Read more
Ralph Lee Jr. savors his new-found freedom. But he's had to learn about cell phones and cable TV. Read from Source
Five people suspected of burning down four mosques in Ethiopia’s Amhara region were arrested on Saturday, a regional spokesman said, as rising inter-communal and ethnic violence threatens political reforms initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. “Five people who are suspected of leading and organizing the attacks have now been arrested,” Getnet Yirsaw, the Amhara state … Read more
Royal Caribbean is suspending tours of active volcanoes after the Dec. 9 New Zealand volcano eruption on White Island. Read from Source
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate Saturday launched consultations to form a desperately-needed government for a protest-hit country facing economic collapse, saying political leaders are warming up to a line-up of independent experts. Debt-burdened Lebanon has been without a fully functioning government since former prime minister Saad Hariri resigned on October 29 in the face of nationwide protests. … Read more