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Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero — Felix TV. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012). Galaxy Note 2 Phone, tablet or both? It's hard to classify What happens between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Is the Google home mini worth it Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 is because it generally requires two hands to use and has a 5.5-inch display. But it fits in a front pants pocket and makes voice calls. Here's our first look! Senate Confirms Dan Brouillette to Lead Energy Department. The former lobbyist becomes President Trumps second energy secretary, succeeding Rick Perry. $4.75 Million Homes in California. A 1936 English Cotswolds-style cottage in Los Angeles, an updated 1924 house in San Francisco and a custom home in Rancho Santa Fe. Woman with muscular dystrophy says cosplay 'saved her life'. Amber Guzman, 32, from Long Beach, California, has muscular dystrophy. The incurable condition has left Amber in a wheelchair. Irish ISIS bride suspect Lisa Smith charged with terror offences. Suspected ISIS bride Lisa Smith has been charged with terror offences by police in Dublin relating to her time living in the so-called Islamic State. Driver slaps angry note on Lexus slamming owner's parking before plastering it with white paint. Support Worker Alasdair Duncan was on his way to work in west London when he saw the furious note among egg shell and paint spatters, but agreed it was terrible parking when he shared the picture. Documentary 'For Sama' wins big at BIFAs. Documentary «For Sama» took away the top prizes for Best Independent Film, Best Director and Best Documentary at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) on Sunday (December 1), «For Sama» follows. Headteachers of schools in three London boroughs told to be wary of measles. Public Health England last week wrote to headteachers of schools in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham. Barber Shop Chronicles Gives Black Men Control of Their Story. Inua Ellams discusses his surprise hit play, which has its New York premiere at the Next Wave Festival this week. Commute to work for just a 1 a WEEK Car firm SEAT unveils zero-emission electric motorcycle. The motorcycle has a range of 71 miles between charges and will typically cost just 60-70p to fully charge. Spanish makers Seat say it has a 11kW motor, the equivalent to a 125cc petrol engine. I'm A Celebrity Caitlyn Jenner admits she doesn't know ANY of Kanye West's songs. Despite being related to rapper Kanye West, Caitlyn Jenner admitted she doesn't know any of his music on Tuesday's I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! People with polarized political views are more likely to be duped by bots and Twitter trolls. For years, Russia's Internet Research Agency attempted to influence American political opinion through bot and troll posts on social media. A new study considers how effective they were. Supporters of Bolivia's Morales met with tear gas in La Paz. Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has warned government officials not to «stain themselves with the blood of the people,» after his supporters took to the streets in support of the embattled former leader. Perverted killer had sex with woman's corpse and then raped their daughter in India. A 38-year-old man was seized by police yesterday for the murder of a couple and their four-month-old son, who were discovered dead and naked in their home a week ago in Uttar Pradesh. Melania Trump Reveals Christmas Dcor but Stays Hidden. What you can see, and what you cant see, in the official White House photographs. Demi Rose PICTURE EXCLUSIVE Model goes topless in Thailand. Demi Rose left nothing to the imagination when she went topless by the pool side while holidaying at the luxury resort of Baba Beach Club Phuket during her relaxing Thailand getaway. Beethoven Was the Johnny Rotten of His Day. In Music A Subversive History, the jazz critic and author Ted Gioia tells the story of music as one of radical nonconformists overturning convention.

Hero boy, 14, rescues girl, 3, who fell down a 100ft well in China after being lowered head-first. A three-year-old girl accidentally fell into the concrete borehole in Xun County, China, while walking with her father. She was saved by a heroic teenager who was sent six times down the 100ft well. Trump Meets With Fed Chair Powell for a Cordial Talk. The president has made a habit of criticizing the chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome H. Powell, whom he picked to lead the central bank. Mary Poppins review Zizi Strallen is practically perfect in every way. There's no family show in town like it.

Asthma attacks in pregnancy tied to complications for mothers, babies. (Reuters Health) — Asthma attacks during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications for mothers and their babies, a Canadian study suggests. No room at the inn Christmas tourists flock to Bethlehem. Tourists have been flocking to Bethlehem in the run up to Christmas to visit the birthplace of Jesus, leading to a shortage of hotel rooms. Adam Reed reports. 'Tomorrow provides nothing' Judiciary Committee ranking member. Republican Representative Doug Collins, the ranking member of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, made the comment on Tuesday as the Judiciary Committee begins impeachment inquiry hearings on Wednesday featuring four legal scholars discussing the constitutional grounds for removing a U.S. president from office. AACTA Awards 2019 All the winners from the star-studded ceremony. The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards were held in Sydney on Wednesday evening. Facebook shares plummet nearly 4 per cent as company's OWN employees dump stock. The social networking giant ended the day down 3.79 percent after 99million shares changed hands. Company stock fell 83 cents to close at $21.11 Wednesday. The stock is down 44 percent from its IPO price of $38. Local hero Florida hotelier Harris Rosen keeps his giving close to home. Harris Rosen has a chain of eight hotels bearing his name in the Orlando area, but he makes most of his headlines these days for giving away his fortune. KandiBurruss shares sweet bonding moment with both son Ace, 3, and newborn daughter Blaze. Kandi Burruss made sure she wasn't picking favorites on Tuesday, bonding with both her son, Ace, three, and daughter, Blaze, one-week. Boris Johnson vows to increase tax bills for tech giants. On the first day of the Nato summit — just over a week before the General Election — the Prime Minister made it clear he was prepared to stand up to the US President. Looking For Wedding Deals? Start on Black Friday. Wedding retailers and businesses offer discounts, some up to half off, on wedding dresses, accessories, gifts and more for your wedding party. Rare Mozart portrait flies above presale estimate at Paris auction. A rare portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart sold for 4 million euros on Wednesday at Christie's in Paris, rocketing past the auction house's presale estimate of 800,000-1.2 million euros. Best Classical Music of 2019. Our critics list the best performances, premieres and digital releases of the year from the world of classical music and opera. Woman filmed husband rape her daughters, 7 and 10, because she feared he'd send them to Philippines. The Filipino woman was sentenced to ten years behind bars in Brisbane District Court for allowing the abuse to occur over seven months in 2018. Cornish accent dying out because so many rich outsiders are moving to the area. The accent, which sees the 'r' sound after a vowel extended, is said to be the basis for how Americans speak after the Pilgrim Fathers set off from the West Country. Pictured TV drama Poldark. 6 Cookbooks That Double as Guidebooks. For travelers who first consider dinner reservations and pastry stops when planning a trip, select cookbooks celebrating the cuisine of a city or country can also serve as guidebooks. NBA roundup Spurs edge Rockets in 2OT. DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, including the game-winning free throws with 3.3 seconds to play in the second overtime, as the San Antonio Spurs came back from 16 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the visiting Houston Rockets 135-133 on Tuesday. John Simon, Wide-Ranging Critic With a Cutting Pen, Dies at 94. Prolific, erudite and caustic in his wit, he surveyed the entire cultural landscape films, plays, books, art and saw little that he liked.

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Celine Dion Tops the Chart for the First Time in 17 Years. The singers first English-language album since 2013 sold well, while a very busy Taylor Swift saw a surge in activity. Promoting racing with disabilities. Nathalie McGloin, President of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission, is working to promote women in motorsport from the grassroots level.