Trump announces nomination of former director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe to head CIA
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Trump announces nomination of former director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe to head CIA.
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USA TODAYWho was Brian Thompson? CEO of UnitedHealthcare fatally shot in Manhattan
The 50-year-old CEO was fatally shot outside a Hilton hotel Wednesday morning, according to police. Here's what we know about him.
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Donald Trump Jr. is joining the board of a ‘woke-free’ marketplace. Its stock is surging
The owner of “woke-free” online marketplace PublicSquare exploded in value on Tuesday on news that Donald Trump Jr. is joining the tiny company’s board of directors.
- The Hill
Opinion - Putin’s overseas empire is collapsing all at once — don’t let up on him now
Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a difficult week as Syria's government collapses, Russian military bases are overrun by rebels, and protests in Abkhazia and Kazakhstan signal a decline in Russian influence in the region.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Deborra-Lee Furness 'seething with rage' as new details of Hugh Jackman's romance emerge
Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly 'seething with rage' after her A-list friends kept news of Hugh Jackman's new relationship a secret. Read more.
- BuzzFeed
My Daughter Is Asexual And It Breaks My Heart
"That was the moment I realized that I would never be a grandparent or watch my daughter fall in love, get married, or do anything 'normal' in society’s eyes. My daughter was asexual."
- BuzzFeed
I’m Speechless At These 12 People Who Had Literally No Idea What Their Trump Vote Meant
"'I didn't think he'd do that,' is what she says. She says she regrets it, 'But what can I do now?'"
- The Hill
McConnell cries foul after 2 Democratic judges cancel retirement after Trump victory
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vented his displeasure Monday after two Democratic-appointed federal judges reversed their decisions to retire in what appear to be efforts to stop President-elect Trump from nominating their successors. McConnell called the unusual decisions to forgo retirement following Trump’s sweeping victory last month a “partisan” gambit that would undermine the…
- Hello!
Hugh Grant's frank comment on ex-girlfriends after Elizabeth Hurley shock
About A Boy actor Hugh Grant has made a rare comment about his past high-maintenance girlfriends after ex Elizabeth Hurley reveals they no longer speak
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Nicho Hynes caught in ugly $1 million fallout as Cronulla Sharks lose gun half to Dragons
It would mark a massive coup for Shane Flanagan over his former team. Read more here.
- Yahoo Finance AU
FIFO workers reveal miserable issue causing them to leave $170,000 roles: 'Hardest part'
There are many challenges with FIFO work, but one is rarely talked about.
- The Independent
Putin’s cousin accidentally reveals secret figure relating to Russian losses
Anna Tsivilyova, the reported daughter of Putin’s cousin, estimates at least 50,000 losses
- BBC
Major war could destroy army in six months - minister
The defence minister said Russia was suffering 1,500 casualties a day in its conflict with Ukraine.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Ivan Cleary's sad confession about wife as Panthers coach offers new insight into struggles
Ivan Cleary is probably the happiest man in the NRL, but it wasn't always like that. Read more here.
- BuzzFeed
"It Annoyed Me To No End": Americans Who Lived Abroad Are Sharing The Biggest Reverse Culture Shock They Had When Moving Back Home
"Depending on where you lived abroad, the return to this is probably going to be the biggest shock."
- Yahoo News Australia
Incredible breakthrough for rare creature on tiny predator-free island: 'Australian first'
The significant achievement could be the stepping stone to returning a species back to its natural habitat.
- HuffPost
Jimmy Kimmel Spots Not-So-Subtle Shade In A World Leader's Message To Trump
The late night host said a single word stands out.
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Two brothers found guilty of raping teenage girls almost 20 years ago
Mark Evans, 36, and Robert Evans, 40, were convicted on Wednesday after a two-week trial at Sheffield Crown Court.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Aussies reveal XI for second India Test after Michael Clarke's shock call on Mitch Marsh
Michael Clarke appears to have forgotten a key detail. Read more here.
- Parade
Heidi Klum Issues a Direct Response to Critics of Lingerie Photoshoots With Daughter Leni
The model was slammed for posing with her daughter in an intimate ad campaign.
- Yahoo News Australia
Windscreen detail on road trip suggests worrying natural trend in Australia: 'Where have they gone?'
If you have memories of things being quite different on road trips when you were a kid, you're probably not wrong. Read why.