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Lawmakers livid after CIA director Gina Haspel a no-show for closed-door briefing on Khashoggi murder
Senators wanted to hear from CIA Director Gina Haspel because the agency has reportedly concluded the Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s murder.
An escaped giant inflatable Santa causes major traffic delays
A colossal Kris Kringle causes chaos on the causeway. Try saying that 5 times fast. Buzz60’s Mercer Morrison has the story.
Hundreds of isolated tribes still exist around the world
In an age of technology, there are still hundreds of tribes across the globe who are cut off from the rest of the developing world.
American Fabiano Caruana challenges for World Chess Championship
American Fabiano Caruana challenges for World Chess Championship
Chinese scientist claiming gene-edited babies reports second pregnancy
The researcher, He Jiankui of Shenzhen, revealed the possible pregnancy Wednesday while making his first public comments about his controversial work at an international conference in Hong Kong.
Lion Air jet that crashed into Java Sea was ‘not airworthy,’ Indonesian investigators say
A preliminary report from Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee based on flight recorder data found that pilots struggled to control the plane as its automatic anti-stall system repeatedly pulled the plane’s nose down.
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Senate to vote on U.S. military role in Yemen amid anger over Saudi-led war, Khashoggi murder
Angered over the Khashoggi murder, the Senate proposal would force President Donald Trump to end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen.
Meet Knickers, the internet’s favorite giant Australian steer heftier than some cars
A staggering steer in Australia has the Internet– and the colossal cattle’s owner – saying, “Holy cow,” over the meaty mammal’s size.
Knickers, a steer from Australia, heavier than some cars
Meet Knickers: A steer from Western Australia towering nearly 6 feet, 4 inches and weighing over 3,000 pounds. His owner says he is “too heavy” to be sold or killed for his meat.