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Chief justice promotes civics education in year-end report Saying "public confidence in the judiciary" was at stake, Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday urged Americans to become more engaged in learning about the role of courts in promoting democracy.

US blames Iran for US Embassy attack in Iraq Trump speaks with Iraqi prime minister about attack; Kevin Corke reports.

Joe Biden says he would consider a Republican running mate Bloomberg mocked for White House 'open office plan'; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

Progressive group under fire for taunting Trump by calling violent Baghdad protests his 'Benghazi' A progressive veterans PAC is under fire for a tweet suggesting hope that the violent protests that erupted at the US embassy on Baghdad would go down as President Trump's "Benghazi."

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Australia's fires have killed at least three in recent days and left hundreds homeless or displaced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39DEnia

Mexico: 7 detained in drug-cartel massacre that killed 9 Americans Mexican prosecutors seven people linked to the November slaughter of nine women and children in an ambush have been detained. 

Trump to sign China trade deal January 15 Critics push for more Chinese concessions; Rich Edson has the details.

Marines deployed to bolster security at US Embassy in Baghdad Tensions escalate as protesters storm embassy; Trey Yingst reports.

John Tiegen on embassy attack: This is a big slap in the face from Iraqis Former GRS team member from Benghazi John 'Tig' Tiegen reacts to protesters storming U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

Kinzinger: Iran is acting as predicted, trying to get a response Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger on President Trump holding Iran responsible for attack on U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

Picasso painting damaged by London gallery visitor, officials say A 20-year-old man is charged with damaging a Picasso painting at London's  Tate Modern gallery, police said Tuesday. 

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Matt Lauer dating marketing executive Shamin Abas: report Matt Lauer is moving on.

Britney Spears dances with sister Jamie Lynn, nieces in sweet video Britney Spears is ringing in the New Year by dancing with her nieces and her sister, Jamie Lynn.

Robert Durst wrote note about location of friend's body in 2000, defense admits Lawyers for Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir dogged by accusations that he killed his first wife decades ago, admitted he wrote a note tipping off police to the location of a friend he is also accused of killing. 

Lily Tomlin says Jane Fonda is 'a real toughie' following arrests Lily Tomlin has a deep respect for her "Grace and Frankie" co-star Jane Fonda.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry share delightful photo of baby Archie ahead of the new year Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave the world a treat on Tuesday, sharing a new, unseen image of their son, baby Archie as they looked back on the year past.

Steve Harvey and Maria Menounos host 'Fox's New Year's Eve' Stars and musical guests ring in 2020 with Maria and Steve live from Times Square in New York City.

Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson Ross enjoy ski vacation with husbands Jessica Simpson and her sister Ashlee Simpson Ross are enjoying a couple's vacation with their respective husbands.

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Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth's daughter, was the hardest-working royal in 2019 Queen Elizabeth II’s only daughter, Princess Anne, was the hardest-working royal for at least the third year in a row, putting in a total of 167 days.

Carrie Underwood to step down from CMA hosting gig after 12 years: ‘It’s time to pass the torch’ Carrie Underwood is hanging up her hosting hat.

Padma Lakshmi responds to magazine that mistook her for Priyanka Chopra: ‘I know to some we all look alike’ Padma Lakshmi is firing back at a magazine that mistook her for Priyanka Chopra.

‘Ozark’ star Julia Garner marries Foster the People frontman Mark Foster Julia Garner had herself December to remember, capping off 2019 in style by marrying fiancé Mark Foster.

Bebe Rexha flaunts curves in fierce vacation bikini pic: ‘Vacay before the new year’ Bebe Rexha is once again showing off her curvy physique.

Caitlyn Jenner said she apologized to Kardashians for criticism following her reality TV show exit Caitlyn Jenner wants the world to lay off on criticizing her children.

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Jessie James Decker reveals husband Eric Decker is ready for another child: ‘He’s getting baby fever again’ Jessie James Decker wants husband Eric Decker to slow it on down.

Jessie J shares emotional message following Channing Tatum split: 'You are never alone' Jessie J doesn’t want to be defined by her past trauma.

Masih Alinejad speaks out against Iran's crackdown on protesters 'The Wind in My Hair' author Masih Alinejad weighs in on tensions in Iran.

Pompeo: US strikes on Iranian-backed militia a 'defensive action' Strikes renew concerns of escalating tensions in Iran; Kevin Corke reports.

Sudan sentences at least 27 to death for torturing, killing detained protester A Sudanese court sentenced at least 27 members of the country's intelligence service to death by hanging for the torture and death of a protester during demonstrations against then-President Omar al-Bashir.

US blames Iranian-backed militia for attack that killed American contractor Retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin reacts to U.S. airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia.

China sentences Christian pastor to 9 years in prison A well-known Christian pastor in China who operated outside the state’s legally recognized protestant organization was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison.

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The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tfGc3Z

Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37oZNO1

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Men who refused mandatory military service were subjected to prison - and social stigma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sl2FN7

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Marijuana legalization in Illinois, Michigan could trigger interstate tangling The recreational market selling marijuana is coming to the Midwestern states, and the expensive, challenging industry bringing a patchwork of legal and cultural snares.

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The move comes as the US-China trade war US companies to shift production out of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F5cWQa

The North Korean leader was speaking to senior party officials at a meeting in Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SCROIQ

People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/353DXhz

The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MFNvJ9

With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SCCSuA

How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39qsBHx

On the trail of almost half a billion dollars lost when the Wex exchange collapsed in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QtHsIO

Five years on from Nigeria's Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, discrimination seems to have worsened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MzPSNF

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