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Country singer Michael Ray charged with DUI; hit vehicle at McDonald'
The Daily News reported the 29-year-old was spotted at a McDonald's drive-thru in Florida when he told police his foot slipped off the pedal of his Jeep Wrangler, prompting him to rear-end the auto in front of him. After failing a series of sobriety tests, Ray was arrested for DUI and felony possession of weed oil, which was discovered when authorities searched him. [Full Article...]
China criticizes US's 'cold war mentality' after Trump speech
However, it added, "the United States should also adapt and accept China's development". "Given the huge size and strength China has formed, it is impossible for the United States to restrain China", said the newspaper, which is known for its nationalistic tone. [Full Article...]
Al Franken finally sets date for his Senate exit
Gov. Mark Dayton's choice to replace Franken, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith , is set to be sworn in January 3. Then came a seventh claim against him, on December 6, from a woman claiming that Franken tried to forcibly kiss her in 2006. Franken apologized for some of the accusations but in his resignation speech said that his response to those women's accounts "gave some people the false impression that I w... [Full Article...]
Trump's Approval Rating Dips Even Further to 35 Percent
As of December of their first year in office, all first-time elected presidents back to Eisenhower have approval ratings of 49% or higher except for Trump. The poll also asked respondents about Trump's chance of impeachment - and it's here where he fares slightly better. Those who believe collusion occurred include 65 percent of Democrats, 35 percent of independents and six percent of Republica... [Full Article...]
Trudeau broke ethics rules while on vacation, watchdog finds
Dawson concluded the trips could be seen as an attempt to influence Trudeau, particularly when the Aga Khan's foundation was registered to lobby the Office of the Prime Minister. Not recusing himself from discussions that had the potential to further the Aga Khan's interests. "I fully accept the report of the commissioner. [Full Article...]
Mexico tourist bus crash leaves 12 dead, 20 injured
Martin said the crash occurred as the bus was on its way to the ruins at Chacchoben , about 110 miles (175 kilometers) south of Tulum . We are doing all we can to care for our guests, including assisting with medical care and transportation. [Full Article...]
Turkish government wants Enes Kanter imprisoned for four years
The angry rebuke comes a day after a spokesperson for the Turkish president, Ibrahim Kalin, accused the UAE of spreading divisive propaganda after the UAE's most senior diplomat retweeted a post claiming Fahreddin Pasha, the Ottoman governor of Medina between 1916 and 1919, had committed crimes against local Arabs and stolen their property. [Full Article...]
US Sanctions Chechen Leader Kadyrov, Four Others Under Magnitsky Act
The United States slapped sanctions on Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov on Wednesday, accusing Russian leader Vladimir Putin's key regional ally of personal involvement in repression, torture and murder. The Treasury Department said Kadyrov oversaw "disappearances and extrajudicial killings" and that he's believed to have ordered the killing of one of his political rivals. [Full Article...]