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Today is not a proud day for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The agency spent close to $800 million of federal funds on a so-called high-speed rail project between Seattle and Portland–only “so-called” because top speeds would be just 79 mph, which is conventional rail. Much of the money was spent upgrading existing tracks to give passenger trains a shorter (but less scenic) route through and around Tacoma.

Johannesburg - David Mabuza who has been elected as the Deputy President of the ANC, was seen as a dark horse during the run-up to the ANC elective conference, but who is he actually? 

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Cyril Ramaphosa, elected leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress in a tight race on Monday, now faces the daunting task of uniting a starkly divided party and reviving the tarnished reputation of Nelson Mandela's liberation movement. The 65-year-old Ramaphosa, the country's current deputy president, beat former African Union commission chairwoman Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma by a margin of less than 200 votes. As the head of the ANC, Ramaphosa will be the party's candidate for president in 2019 elections... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans rallied to GOP Sen. Bob Corker's defense Monday, rejecting a report that the Tennessee lawmaker stealthily tucked a provision into the massive tax package to benefit himself financially and then reversed course to back the bill. Democrats were unrelenting as they howled about the "Corker kickback" and argued the tax benefit for real estate developers boosts the wealthy — President Donald Trump, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Corker among them — at the expense of average Americans. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans rallied to GOP Sen. Bob Corker's defense Monday, rejecting a report that the Tennessee lawmaker stealthily tucked a provision into the massive tax package to benefit himself financially and then reversed course to back the bill. Democrats were unrelenting as they howled about the "Corker kickback" and argued the tax benefit for real estate developers boosts the wealthy — President Donald Trump, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Corker among them — at the expense of average Americans. Читать дальше...

Packers wide receiver Davante Adams has been on the receiving end of two of the most violent hits to the head in the entire NFL this season. The first came early in the year when the Bears’ Danny Trevathan hit Adams so hard that he was hospitalized overnight. The second came Sunday when, after one of Aaron Rodgers’ three interceptions in a 31-24 loss to the Panthers, Adams was leveled by the Panthers’ Thomas Davis on a blindside block. Adams was placed in concussion protocol and didn’t talk to reporters after the game. Читать дальше...

VIDEO - In this video, part of a series on the Deep State, The New American's Alex Newman exposes the “intelligence community” component of the “Deep State.” Among other concerns, Newman highlights how these bureaucracies have supported both jihad terrorism and communism, even while using the threat of both to seize more power and perpetrate abuses. The video also reveals how the “intelligence” agencies do some of the dirty work — including murder — of the Deep State Behind the Deep State. In this video... Читать дальше...

In Edmonton, 1,686 appointments need to be filled. Blood donation centres will be open on Boxing Day and New Year's Day to help fill the need.

Paul Manafort has apparently been dreaming of a white Christmas — by the beach, that is.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal report says the response of Orlando police and other agencies likely saved lives during a deadly mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida. The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services released a review Monday of the June 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, where a man killed 49 people before being fatally shot by police. Officials interviewed first-responders, reviewed 911 calls and researched police procedures. The report says the Orlando... Читать дальше...

ATLANTA — The nation’s air-travel system struggled to get back on schedule Monday after a weekend fire and blackout at the world’s busiest airport forced the cancellation of over 1,500 flights just days before the start of the Christmas rush. Stranded travelers sat on the floor, slumped in chairs or stood in long lines at ticket counters a day after the underground blaze knocked out electricity and crippled Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for about 11 hours. A spokesman for Delta Air Lines... Читать дальше...

Artist Gabriel Dishaw is going to the ‘Darkside’ by making beautiful sculptures out of vintage Louis bags, except there’s a twist. Buzz60's Sam Berman has more.

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Dunkin' Donuts is brewing more than coffee for the shortest and darkest day of the year. The Canton, Massachusets-based coffee and doughnut chain said Monday it has teamed up with Wormtown Brewery to launch DDark Roasted Brew. The beer's release is being timed to coincide exactly with the winter solstice at 11:28 a.m. Thursday. The curious will be able to taste it on draft at Wormtown's tap room in Worcester. Dunkin' Donuts says the stout-style suds feature "full-roasted... Читать дальше...

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Dunkin' Donuts is brewing more than coffee for the shortest and darkest day of the year. The Canton, Massachusets-based coffee and doughnut chain said Monday it has teamed up with Wormtown Brewery to launch DDark Roasted Brew. The beer's release is being timed to coincide exactly with the winter solstice at 11:28 a.m. Thursday. The curious will be able to taste it on draft at Wormtown's tap room in Worcester. Dunkin' Donuts says the stout-style suds feature "full-roasted coffee... Читать дальше...

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet with Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chrystia Freeland, in Ottawa on Tuesday.

CLEARFIELD, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man convicted three times in the killing of a teen romantic rival two decades ago is seeking a fourth trial. Andrew Callahan is serving life without parole in the November 1997 death of 16-year-old Micah Pollock in Beccaria Township. The case is on appeal again following a ban on mandatory life without parole terms for juveniles. The (Altoona) Mirror reports that the 36-year-old defendant's current attorney, Shawn McGraw, is challenging a previous attorney's... Читать дальше...

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ordering six companies to clean up contaminated soil and indoor dust at a federal Superfund site in northwestern Indiana. The EPA said Monday it issued two unilateral administrative orders for residential areas slated for cleanups in East Chicago's USS Lead Superfund site. The (Northwest Indiana) Times reports the agency says the soil cleanups could cost about $24 million, while the indoor dust cleanups could cost... Читать дальше...

According to quotes in the Mirror, Nabil Fekir has name-checked Arsenal as one of the clubs he’d like to join amid reports of a potential £60m move to north London. Arsene Wenger is on the market for at least one attacker as Alexis Sanchez is set to leave while Mesut Ozil’s future is also in serious doubt as their contract sagas rumble on. Fekir has emerged as a key target with the Daily Star reporting a few weeks ago that Arsenal were in advanced negotiations with Lyon over a £60m deal to sign the talented attacker. Читать дальше...

The Little Maple is picking up his roots.

The Mariners have reportedly parted ways with one of the nicer surprises of the 2017 season.

#Mariners will grant Andrew Albers his release so he can sign with an NPB team per source. Canadian LHP posted 3.51 ERA in strong showing with #Mariners this year: 41 innings, 37 Ks, 10 BB.

Andrew Albers was acquired via a pure money exchange with the Atlanta Braves on August 12th of 2017, in the midst of Deadgar Weekend. Читать дальше...

The self-proclaimed “vampire” who bit the heads off two Bryant Park pigeons to slurp their blood as bystanders watched in horror could be looking at a plea deal. Defense attorney Caitlyn Hall told the judge Monday that she and prosecutors were working to hammer out an unspecified treatment-based agreement for Daniel Ventre, who stood groggily...

A Queens deacon and married father of two is accused of the cardinal sin of lust — but his wife says her husband is innocent and the accuser is animated by greed. Police arrested 55-year-old Jaime Pinzon, an ordained deacon at the St. Joan of Arc parish in Jackson Heights, on charges that he molested...

We have spent c.£20m this calendar year and find ourselves due to finish it rock bottom of the division.

It's no exaggeration to say we average a goal once a month and we're lucky if we have one shot on target per game. We also have taken 2 points away from home all season.

Yet, in our recent history we have had much less resource, better performances and better results. Of course one manager in our recent history performed exceptionally well with minor resources but this thread is about Lee Clark. Читать дальше...

The Champlain Water District is asking customers to avoid non-essential water use during the day Tuesday.