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The Atlantic Wire

• A Perjury Charge for the Cop Who Pulled Over Sandra Bland 16:11
• The Puddle 15:12
• Iran's Beleaguered Sunnis 13:52
• American Crime

: More Method, Less Madness 13:16

Why the British Tell Better Children’s Stories 11:07

What Bernie Sanders Thinks Is Wrong With the Fed 08:06

The Fallout From the Reports of Sexual Assaults in Cologne 08:03

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Canoe.ca

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• Muzzo doing right by victims' family with guilty plea 19:16

  ShareMANDEL: Muzzo doing the right thing

• Mission to repatriate WWI soldiers buried in potato field 18:45

  ShareAll about respect for Canadian historian

• Store owners use baseball bat to fight off armed robber 15:57

  Share95 lbs. owner fights off robber

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CBC News

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  Pot activist mails marijuana to Liberal MPs in legalization push 14:59

  ShareA well-known advocate for marijuana legalization has sent a sample to every Liberal MP to...
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  TransCanada to file NAFTA claim over Keystone XL rejection 14:53

  Share​Calgary-based TransCanada Corp. says it will file a claim under Chapter 11 of the North...
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  More charges laid in Sask. highway crash 14:23

  ShareCatherine McKay, 49, now faces 8 more charges related to collision that killed family of four.

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China Digital Times (CDT) RSS Feed

• China’s First Marriage Equality Case Accepted by Court 14:34
• Photo: Cool little alley with a bookstore, Hong Kong, by Patrick Cheung 5 Jan
• Questions Remain Over Disappearance of Hong Kong Publisher 5 Jan
• Minitrue: Suspected Bus Arson in Ningxia Kills 17 5 Jan
• Photo: Xinjiang, by Peter Winter 5 Jan
• As Xinjiang Seethes, China Targets Uyghurs Abroad 4 Jan
• Minitrue: “Stabilization and Control” of QQ Users 4 Jan

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The Eyeopener from CBC Radio Calgary (Highlights)

• Eyeopener Podcast for January 6, 2016 5 Jan
• Eyeopener Podcast for January 5, 2016 4 Jan
• Eyeopener Podcast for January 4, 2016 3 Jan
• Eyeopener Podcast for December 31, 2015 30 Dec 2015
• Eyeopener Podcast for December 30, 2015 29 Dec 2015
• Eyeopener Podcast for December 29, 2015 28 Dec 2015
• Eyeopener Podcast for December 23rd, 2015 22 Dec 2015

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Daily Intelligencer

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  Gary Johnson Is the Latest Reminder of How Irrelevant Libertarians Are in 2016 19:03

  ShareThere was nothing all that unusual about the latest announcement of presidential candidacy. 2012...
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  VW CEO Says He Is Close to an Emissions Fix; EPA Immediately Dissents 18:09

  ShareVolkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess is still trying to paddle his way out of hot water. On Tuesday...
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  VW CEO Says He Is Close to an Emissions Fix; EPA Immediately Dissents 18:09

  ShareVolkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess is still trying to paddle his way out of hot water. On Tuesday...

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Daily Kos

• Hawaiian man beaten and pepper sprayed by police for praying over a seal on the beach 34 min
• Spotlight on green news & views: About those wildlife refuges; hot December; energy bust 16:45
• House Republicans define insanity, vote to repeal Obamacare. Again. 15:57
• Brian T. Encinia, the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland, will face perjury charges 15:16
• Louisiana Gov.-elect John Bel Edwards promises action on Medicaid expansion in 'first 24 hours' 14:17
• Could 2016 bring a mandate for new gun laws? 13:21
• Midday open thread: Paiutes unhappy with Malheur occupation; everything wrong with Silicon Valley 13:01

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Democracy Now!

• Will U.S. Deport Kurdish Activist Ibrahim Parlak Back to Turkey Where He Was Jailed & Tortured? 06:46
• Executive Action: Bush Opened Guantánamo Without Congress, So Why Can't Obama Close It? 06:41
• Gun Owners of America vs. American Constitution Society: A Debate on Obama's Gun Executive Orders 06:27
• "A Profound Day": Mother of Teen Who Was Shot Dead over Loud Music Praises Obama's Action on Guns 06:14
• "Every Time I Think About Those Kids It Gets Me Mad": Obama Tears Up as He Orders New Gun Control 06:11
• Headlines for January 6, 2016 06:00
• When We Fight, We Win: New Book Showcases Social Movements & Activists Transforming the World 5 Jan

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Channel NewsAsia Singapore News

• Netflix becomes 'global TV network' in 190 countries - including Singapore 19:48
• Football: Jermaine Pennant arrives in Singapore for S.League trial 18:53
• Workers’ Party back in court for AHPETC case 18:40
• Dengue cases in Tampines spike to 188 on Tuesday 18:24
• Netflix becomes 'global TV network' in 190 countries - including Singapore 16:40
• Man sentenced to 3 months' jail for splashing hot oil, water at neighbour 16:26
• Netflix becomes 'global TV network' in 190 countries - including Singapore 16:02

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Channel NewsAsia Front Page News

• S Korea in talks with Washington to deploy strategic assets 15 min
• HDB resale volume dips 4.3% in December 30 min
• Caregivers for adults with autism to get training resources under new initiative 34 min
• Luxury goods to visas: North Korea under UN sanctions 34 min
• 'Star Wars' passes 'Avatar' for box office record 49 min
• Saudi embassy attack may backfire on Iran hardliners 19:49
• China stocks trading halted after rout 19:40

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euronews

• School for the blind reportedly among sites hit in new airstrikes in Yemen 14:46
• US doubts North Korean H-bomb claims 13:30
• Scuffles in Cologne as rival groups hold demonstrations over immigration 11:47
• Paris terror attacks directed from Brussels by 'Bouzid' and 'Kayal' 10:45
• North Korea's steady steps toward nuclear weaponry 10:14
• Saudi Arabia scuppers US Middle East policy by execution of cleric 09:47
• Baghdad offers to mediate in growing row between Saudi Arabia and Iran 09:46

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World - Google News

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  Texas fires trooper after he's charged with perjury in Sandra Bland traffic stop - CTV News 19:00

  ShareCTV NewsTexas fires trooper after he's charged with perjury in Sandra Bland traffic stopCTV...

• Bahrain claims dismantling 'terror' cell linked to Iran - DAWN.com 18:53

  ShareBahrain claims dismantling 'terror' cell linked to IranDAWN.comDUBAI: Bahrain said on Wednesday...
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  Venezuela political showdown deepens, barred legislators sworn in - Reuters Canada 16:59

  ShareReuters CanadaVenezuela political showdown deepens, barred legislators sworn inReuters...

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Media Monarchy

• #MixlrMusic: January 6, 2016 14:25
• #MorningMonarchy: January 6, 2016 11:19
• Video: Interview w/Simon Tam of The Slants 10:36
• #MixlrMusic: January 5, 2016 5 Jan
• Audio: #GoodNewsNextWeek – Free State Project, Corporate Logos, GMO-Free Zones 5 Jan
• #MorningMonarchy: January 5, 2016 5 Jan
• #MixlrMusic: January 4, 2016 4 Jan

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NATO Latest News

• Statement by the NATO Secretary General on North Korea's announcement 05:00
• Spain and Belgium take over NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission 5 Jan
• The NATO Archives commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement and the IFOR peacekeeping mission 5 Jan
• Secretary General pays tribute to troops serving in NATO missions in end-of-year message 21 Dec 2015
• First NATO AGS aircraft gets off the ground 20 Dec 2015
• NATO marks 20 year anniversary of IFOR peacekeeping mission 18 Dec 2015
• NATO marks important step towards operationalising missile defence facility in Romania 18 Dec 2015

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National Post

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  Macaque monkey who took selfies can’t be declared copyright owner of photos: judge 11 min

  ShareSAN FRANCISCO — A macaque monkey who took now-famous selfie photographs cannot be declared...
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  Jen Gerson: Anger over Notley government leads to growing fringe protests, threats of violence 17:26

  ShareGeorge Clark belongs to no political party. He’s a middle-aged man who owns a construction...
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  ‘Ultimate team players’: Wounded veterans, business people leave for gruelling Antarctica climb 16:44

  ShareOn Tuesday evening a team of eight wounded Canadian soldiers, 15 Canadian business people and...

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National Security: National Security, Pentagon & Defense Department News - The Washington Post

• American charged in bomb attack on U.S. military base in Afghanistan 16:02
• In latest Guantanamo release, two prisoners sent to Ghana 15:31
• Pentagon to overhaul how it recognizes heroism, review cases for modern veterans 15:16
• A North Korean H-bomb? Not likely, experts say. 12:57
• This is the Air Force radiation sniffer plane deploying after North Korea's nuclear test 11:56
• Obama picks Special Operations commander to lead Centcom 11:25
• Why veterans look at the Oregon occupation and see 'loose cannon clowns' 08:51

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Channel NewsAsia World News

• Saudi embassy attack may backfire on Iran hardliners 19:49
• Maduro names young hard liner to run Venezuela's ailing economy 19:35
• Prince George's big day: Young prince completes first day at nursery 19:28
• First Cuban migrant flight to leave Costa Rica next week 18:45
• California Governor declares LA-area gas leak an emergency 18:23
• Maduro reshuffles Cabinet as Venezuela showdown intensifies 18:20
• Two Guantanamo detainees sent to Ghana - Pentagon 17:55

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Channel NewsAsia Asia Pacific News

• Asia stocks will get over China-sparked rout: Analysts 19:46
• Taiwan's 2016 Elections: Five things you need to know 19:08
• Costly treatment blamed for high cancer mortality rates in China 19:00
• Asia stocks will get over China-sparked rout: Analysts 18:52
• Yuan hits weakest since Feb 2011 after PBOC sets yuan midpoint 0.5% weaker 18:44
• North Korea nuclear test draws threat of sanctions, despite H-bomb doubts 18:05
• North Korea test draws threat of sanctions despite H-bomb doubts 17:45

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Pakistan News » Kashmir

• Pakistan urges UN Chief to implement resolutions on Kashmir 27 Sep 2015
• Ten civilians killed as India, Pakistan trade border fire 28 Aug 2015
• Soldiers kill four suspected rebels in Indian Kashmir 27 Aug 2015
• Fear and despair in Kashmir as India-Pakistan talks falter 26 Aug 2015
• Woman killed, eight wounded in continued Kashmir shelling: Pakistan 16 Aug 2015
• India summons Pakistan envoy over civilian deaths in Kashmir 16 Aug 2015
• Curfew in Indian Kashmir on eve of independence day 14 Aug 2015

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Greg Palast

• Alabama Gov. Fixing Mansion with BP Fund Money 29 Dec 2015
• Watch these 2 Minutes... 20 Dec 2015
• Will you walk with me? 15 Dec 2015
• Chavez wins in Venezuela — no kidding 10 Dec 2015
• We have nothing to sell but fear itself 8 Dec 2015
• Big Oil Threatens Academia, Again 3 Dec 2015
• Jefferson Davis and me in Montgomery 1 Dec 2015

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Public Intelligence » Feed

• DEA Report Details Philadelphia’s Growing Drug Overdose Problem 3 Jan
• (U//FOUO) Delaware Valley Intelligence Center Philadelphia Narcan Administration January-June 2015 3 Jan
• (U//FOUO) DEA Analysis of Drug-Related Overdose Deaths in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2013-2014 3 Jan
• Madison, Wisconsin Police Department Guide on Using iP-BOX iPhone Unlock Tool 1 Jan
• NCTC Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE) Watchlisting Overview 1 Jan
• (U//FOUO) NCTC Bulletin: Community-Oriented Policing Offers Framework for Counterradicalization 31 Dec 2015
• (U//FOUO) FDNY Presentation on San Bernardino Terror Attack 29 Dec 2015

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Sunlight Foundation Blog

• Arguments for data transparency — a list for advocates 07:56
• A message from Michael Klein, co-founder and chairman of the Sunlight Foundation 4 Jan
• Sunlight reaches an agreement with Twitter on Politwoops 31 Dec 2015
• Dear Santa, open your data 24 Dec 2015
• NBA teams up with Everytown for PSAs on gun violence 23 Dec 2015
• The high cost of television ads for super PAC 22 Dec 2015
• Rubio super PAC ad spending kicks into high gear in Iowa 21 Dec 2015

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Straight.com - Vancouver's Online Source

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• Vancouver area hospital emergency departments get busier on Mondays 5 Jan

  ShareThis is according to a website that tracks wait times at various local hospitals.

• Police arrest three after gunfire and car chase in Surrey 5 Jan

  ShareIt was a wild ride.

• Vancouver law firm launches class-action lawsuit over sale of auto parts 5 Jan

  ShareKlein Lawyers LLP alleges that it raised the price of cars by several thousand dollars between...

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Mashable!

• The 'Inception' coffee table of your dreams within your dreams 25 min
• California gas leak that caused nausea, nose bleeds prompts state of emergency 46 min
• How to build the Star Wars BB-8 droid using Lego bricks 55 min
• 9 highlights from the CES show floor 19:47
• This Darth Vader car will pull you to the dark side of the road 19:36
• Janet Jackson slams rumors: 'I do not have cancer' 19:25
• Rescued purple cat befriends blind shelter cat 19:22

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TechCrunch

• AmpMe Syncs Multiple Devices To Become A Portable Speaker System 55 min
• Sphero’s New Wristband Will Let You Control BB-8 With Gestures — And Also The Force 19:39
• Today On The TC Gadgets Podcast: Oculus Rift, Wearables And We’re Live From CES 19:39
• L’Oreal’s Sensor Will Warn You If You’re Getting Sunburned 19:32
• Oculus Co-Founder Confirms The Rift Will Be Sold At Cost 19:13
• MyFitnessPal Makes It Easier To Order Healthily At Restaurants 18:53
• IBM’s Watson Now Powers AI For Under Armour, Softbank’s Pepper Robot And More 18:24

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GigaOM

• Sortd and the trajectory of the email inbox 10:57
• The Shape of Shopping in 2016: Holiday Shopping Trends Inform the Coming Year 08:32
• Why we should think differently about digital signage (draft) 02:53
• The web economy will chopshop the car industry 5 Jan
• Why the future of payments may lie deep in the past 4 Jan
• The Gift Card Sector Comes of Age (Series). Part 1 of 5: Gift Cards are Cool Again (and Everyone Wants In) 31 Dec 2015
• The headset cometh: A virtual reality content primer 31 Dec 2015

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CNET News.com

• The coolest wearables at CES 2016 are hidden in Samsung's booth - CNET 19:15
• Typing is so 19th century: CES panelists discuss its replacements - CNET 18:57
• Samsung smart clothing from wellness belts to solar-charging bags (pictures) - CNET 18:55
• All that matters on the first day of CES 2016 - CNET 18:46
• Fitbit users sue, claiming heart rate monitors miss the beat - CNET 18:20
• Tech privacy policies need an overhaul, regulators say - CNET 18:19
• Brillo rubs Electrolux the right way - CNET 17:01

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The Official Google Blog

• ‘Tis the season for Santa Tracker 24 Dec 2015
• We read the news today, oh boy: It’s The Beatles, on Google Play Music 23 Dec 2015
• #SpecialDelivery: Google Spotlight Stories come to YouTube with interactive 360-degree storytelling 22 Dec 2015
• ICYMI: A few stocking stuffers from around Google 17 Dec 2015
• YouTube and NBC News present Democratic primary debate in South Carolina 16 Dec 2015
• Search on: 2015 in Google Search 16 Dec 2015
• Shared memories made easy with Google Photos 10 Dec 2015

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Boing Boing

• Time Warner Cable: Sorry guys but data from up to 320,000 customers probably stolen 18:23
• 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' overtakes 'Avatar' as highest-grossing film in US history 18:07
• How intense are the El Niño rains in LA? Oh, El Pollo Loco roof collapsing intense 17:43
• The Entrepreneurial State: how the "free market" stalls without government-funded innovation 17:05
• Review: Crio Bru brewable roasted cacao, for drinking instead of (or with!) coffee 17:05
• Airlines try auctioning off seat-upgrades at the gate 16:38
• Incredible timelapse of Dubia skyscraper in flames 15:29

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Gizmodo

Here's the Entire Universe in One Clever Map
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ShareA map of the known universe to a constant scale would either be very big, or very useless. But use a logarithmic scale to compress the distances as you travel outwards, and you get this gorgeous and slightly Eye-of-Sauron image. Read more...

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  Bask in the Beauty of a Perfect Purple and Pink Sunset - 18:45

  ShareStop, relax, and let go of your stress by basking in this literally picture-perfect sunset.Read...
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  Practical 3-D Printing Looks Like a Crazy $4,500 Coffee Table - 18:15

  Share3-D printing, the technology that will change retail stores forever, still has a long way to go...

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ReadWriteWeb

Oculus Rift Is Opening Up To The Masses, Ushering In The VR Era
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ShareThis post appears courtesy of the Ferenstein Wire, a syndicated news service. Publishing partners may edit posts. For inquiries, please email author and publisher Gregory Ferenstein. Virtual reality is becoming actual reality. After...

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  Why The Blockchain, Not Bitcoin, Is What's Fascinating Builders - 11:56

  ShareA few years ago, Bitcoin, the distributed digital currency, was the hottest thing to roll through...
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  Mark Zuckerberg Is About To Get A Smart-Home Headache - 5 Jan

  ShareOn Sunday night, Facebook founder  Mark Zuckerberg announced his plans for 2016 on his...