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Face transplant recipient shows remarkable progress 11 months after surgery

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Face transplant recipient shows remarkable progress 11 months after surgery More than two years after Cameron Underwood attempted to end his life, the 26-year-old has gotten a second chance.

British politician reveals he has been HIV positive for 10 years in emotional statement to Parliament

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British politician reveals he has been HIV positive for 10 years in emotional statement to Parliament Lloyd Russell Moyle, 32, was given a standing ovation in the House of Commons after he revealed he has been HIV positive for 10 years.

Face transplant recipient shows remarkable progress

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Face transplant recipient shows remarkable progress Nearly 11 months after having a 25-hour face transplant operation, 26-year-old Cameron Underwood from California has made unbelievable progress.

Ohio nurse who lied about terminal cancer diagnosis gets prison time

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Ohio nurse who lied about terminal cancer diagnosis gets prison time A nurse in Ohio who lied to her friends and coworkers about a terminal lung cancer diagnosis, receiving paid leave and thousands of dollars in cash and gifts in response is going to prison.

Woman’s allergic reaction to hair dye causes head to swell to massive size: 'I almost died'

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Woman’s allergic reaction to hair dye causes head to swell to massive size: 'I almost died' A French woman said she had a “light bulb head” after suffering a near-fatal allergic reaction to a chemical that is often found in darker-colored hair dyes.

Overdoses, suicides push down US life expectancy

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Overdoses, suicides push down US life expectancy Suicides and drug overdoses pushed up U.S. deaths last year, and drove a continuing decline in how long Americans are expected to live.

7 cleaning tips that every germaphobe needs to know

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7 cleaning tips that every germaphobe needs to know Before you start cleaning, you need a game plan. And that means knowing the biggest problem areas for germs.

National forecast for Thursday, November 29

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National forecast for Thursday, November 29 Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

Sheryl Sandberg reportedly asked Facebook employees to research George Soros

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Sheryl Sandberg reportedly asked Facebook employees to research George Soros Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg reportedly asked employees to do research on George Soros following a speech he gave criticizing the social media giant.

Grindr’s president says marriage is ‘between man and woman’: report

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Grindr’s president says marriage is ‘between man and woman’: report The president of Grindr, the gay dating app, faced backlash after posting on Facebook last week that  "marriage is a holy matrimony between a man and a woman," reports said.

New tech to defeat hidden underground terror threats

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New tech to defeat hidden underground terror threats Defense Specialist Allison Barrie explains how new technology could make stopping threats lurking underground and as well as preventing illegal smuggling across U.S. borders much easier and far safer.

Subterranean terror: Can tech defeat hidden underground threats?

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Subterranean terror: Can tech defeat hidden underground threats? Nuclear weapon installations, cross-border smuggling tunnels, subway systems, cave networks ... just a few places that adversaries can pose an underground threat to security.

Vlad the imposter: Twitter suspends fake Putin account that had almost 1 million followers

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Vlad the imposter: Twitter suspends fake Putin account that had almost 1 million followers Twitter has suspended a fake English language Vladimir Putin account that had racked up almost 1 million followers.

China is using 'economic espionage' to grab US technology

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China is using 'economic espionage' to grab US technology A new report issued by several prominent experts on Chinese and American foreign policy claims that China is using a range of methods to misappropriate U.S. technology.

China is using 'economic espionage' and 'theft' to grab US technology

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China is using 'economic espionage' and 'theft' to grab US technology A new report issued by several prominent experts on Chinese and American foreign policy claims that China is using a range of methods to misappropriate U.S. technology.

Instagram adds object detection, alt text for the visually impaired

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Instagram adds object detection, alt text for the visually impaired Instagram is a photo and video sharing social network, which by default puts the emphasis on viewing the content users upload.

Facebook considered charging for access to user data, documents show

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Facebook considered charging for access to user data, documents show Internal emails show Facebook Inc. considered charging companies for continued access to user data several years ago, a step that would have marked a dramatic shift away from the social-media giant’s policy of not selling that information, according to an unredacted court document viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

Amazon hit for ‘dehumanizing’ and ‘deadly’ employment practices by labor union amid New York expansion

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Amazon hit for ‘dehumanizing’ and ‘deadly’ employment practices by labor union amid New York expansion A New York labor union blasted Amazon for "deadly" and "dehumanizing" employment practices in a report issued Wednesday as the tech giant's plans to build a Long Island City campus for 25,000 employees draws further scrutiny. 

Ingraham: Anti-Semitism hiding in plain sight

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Ingraham: Anti-Semitism hiding in plain sight Examining the political influence of Linda Sarsour.

Hannity: Mueller investigation desperate for dirt on Trump

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Hannity: Mueller investigation desperate for dirt on Trump Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress about 'Moscow project.'

Are progressives missing the point of 'Rudolph'?

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Are progressives missing the point of 'Rudolph'? Huff Post claims 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' promotes bigotry; Dave Rubin responds.

Gregg Jarrett: Cohen guilty plea does absolutely nothing to show wrongdoing by Trump

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Gregg Jarrett: Cohen guilty plea does absolutely nothing to show wrongdoing by Trump President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen's guilty plea to lying to Congress does nothing to show wrongdoing by Trump.

Judith Miller: The latest Trump outrages (and why I'm upset)

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Judith Miller: The latest Trump outrages (and why I'm upset) Americans should be appalled. In one 24-hour period this week, President Trump has set a new standard for outrageous, if not surprising, behavior.

CNN’s Marc Lamont Hill's anti-Israel comments are a rallying cry for the end of the Jewish state

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CNN’s Marc Lamont Hill's anti-Israel comments are a rallying cry for the end of the Jewish state CNN has a responsibility to fire commentator Marc Lamont Hill, who embraced a hate-filled call for the destruction of Israel as the world’s only Jewish state in a speech Wednesday at the United Nations.

Kurtz: Does Testimony on Trump's Aborted Moscow Project Really Matter?

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Kurtz: Does Testimony on Trump's Aborted Moscow Project Really Matter? Howard Kurtz weighs in on whether or not testimony on President Trump's aborted Moscow project really matters.

Trump is winning on trade -- Don't let the 'experts' fool you

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Trump is winning on trade -- Don't let the 'experts' fool you The U.S. has hemorrhaged middle-class manufacturing jobs for more than a generation thanks to bad trade policies. President Trump is changing that.

Tammy Bruce: Streisand accuses Trump of misogyny while liberals turn on their own

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Tammy Bruce: Streisand accuses Trump of misogyny while liberals turn on their own Another celebrity woman is making news as she accuses President Trump of the misogyny in which she is wading.

Tucker Carlson: The word 'Russia' eliminates all rational thought in journalists

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Tucker Carlson: The word 'Russia' eliminates all rational thought in journalists After two long years of the most expensive and wide-ranging independent counsel investigation in a generation, we should be close to nabbing those dastardly secret agents from Russia who supposedly hacked our presidential election. But no. Robert Mueller's prosecutors are instead threatening elderly men with life in prison for petty crimes that have nothing to do with spying or Russia or anything else that threatens this country.

Abuse, Fear and Intimidation: How Viral Videos Masked a Prep School’s Problems

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By SARAH STEIN KERR, AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER and SAMEEN AMIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2RoQ2b5

Louisiana School Made Headlines for Sending Black Kids to Elite Colleges. Here’s the Reality.

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By ERICA L. GREEN, KATIE BENNER and ANNIE FLANAGAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q178iy

Sending Lewd Nudes to Strangers Could Mean a Year in Jail

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By SHARON OTTERMAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2E5zeTd

New on SI: With Win Over Saints, Cowboys Prove Their Defense Can Compete With NFL’s Offensive Juggernauts

The Cowboys' defense shined on a major stage on Thursday night, with two young linebackers impressing against the Saints' high-flying offense. 

New on SI: Cowboys Defeat Saints in Defensive Struggle on Thursday Night Football

The Saints were held scoreless in the first half for the first time in 71 games.

New on SI: NFL Sunday Vegas Totals Roundup and Best Bets

The Chiefs and Rams are both coming off byes following their high-scoring affair on MNF in Week 11. But should you bet the under on these two teams' games?

New on SI: Randall Cobb: Aaron Rodgers is 'Getting Ready to Light Everybody Up This Week'

Cobb believes he'll be ready to play on Sunday after missing six of the Packers' last eight games with a hamstring injury.

New on SI: Report: Former Bills QB Nathan Peterman to Work Out for Broncos

Peterman is a free agent after being released by the Bills on Nov. 12.

New on SI: NFL Week 13 Picks: Who Will Win Cowboys-Saints?

Our staffers make their picks for the opener and all the Week 13 games...

New on SI: NFL Week 13 Against the Spread Picks

Who do our experts have in the Week 13 games?

New on SI: How to Watch Saints vs. Cowboys: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch the Saints and Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 29.

New on SI: Weekly Tip Sheet: The Complete Printable Betting Guide to NFL Week 13 Games

Need help analyzing the gambling lines for every NFL game in Week 13? SI has you covered with the betting guide winners use.

New on SI: Browns Offensive Coordinator Defends Baker Mayfield Speaking Out About Hue Jackson

Baker Mayfield criticized Hue Jackson on Sunday for joining the Bengals' coaching staff.

New on SI: NFL Week 13: Preview and Analysis for Each Sunday Game

What can we expect in each of the 14 games to be played on Sunday? A quick look at the upcoming slate.

New on SI: Deion Sanders: Baker Mayfield 'Does Not Understand That [the NFL] is a Business'

Sanders cautioned Mayfield after the rookie's comments about former head coach Hue Jackson.

New on SI: Doug Williams: Redskins Front Office United on Reuben Foster Decision

Doug Williams said he knew there would be scrutiny over the decision, but also said "this is small potatoes [compared to] a lot of things out there" across the country.

New on SI: Baker Mayfield Should Keep Speaking His Mind

Baker Mayfield set off a firestorm when he coldly shook Hue Jackson’s hand after beating the Bengals in Week 12—and he has continued to speak openly and honestly about it when asked by the media. Why the Browns QB should continue to not shy away from telling the truth.

New on SI: Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Matt Ryan Thriving Despite Falcons' Record

The Falcons are struggling and Lamar Jackson has won two straight, but Matt Ryan is clearly the QB to play in their match-up this week.

New on SI: Cam Newton: 'I'm Playing the Best Football of My Career'

Newton is averaging career highs in completion percentage and passing yards per game in 2018.

New on SI: Explaining an Aaron Rodgers Fourth-Down Mistake (For Those Still Confused)

My Extra Point column on Monday was about a coach and a quarterback’s shared responsibility for the Packers’ uneven offensive performance. I cited a single play as an example of Rodgers’s tendency to work outside of the play design—a successful play design, in this case—costing the Packers an easy fourth-down conversion. In response to some misguided criticism, here’s a deeper dive to further explain that play

New on SI: How It All Went Wrong in Packerland

A one-of-a-kind franchise, a front office’s conservative approach, a roster caught in limbo, and the friction between the legendary quarterback and the embattled head coach. A closer examination of what has led to the Green Bay Packers’ most disappointing season of the past decade.

New on SI: Terrell Owens on End Zone Celebrations: 'I Wish I Played Now, I'd Probably Have a Million Followers'

Owens tallied numerous excessive celebration penalities in addition to his 153 career touchdown catches. 

New on SI: Week 13 Fantasy Football Sneaky Starts

Carlos Hyde is expected to see the bulk of Jacksonville's carries with Leonard Fournette suspended, making him one of our top Sneaky Starts for Week 13.

Washington-based potato chip company sued for using ‘Hawaiian’ name

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Washington-based potato chip company sued for using ‘Hawaiian’ name Consumers of “Hawaiian” brand potato chips have filed a class-action lawsuit against the parent company.

Alabama family takes Christmas pictures at Waffle House

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Alabama family takes Christmas pictures at Waffle House For one sweet Alabama family, it’s not Waffle House, it’s Waffle Home.

Starbucks will block porn on free Wi-Fi starting next year

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Starbucks will block porn on free Wi-Fi starting next year Starbucks said it wants to ensure the space is "safe and welcoming to all."

Dunkin' says customers' DD Perks accounts may have been compromised in security breach

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Dunkin' says customers' DD Perks accounts may have been compromised in security breach The company said its own security hadn't been breached, but that a third party may have gained access via breaches of other companies.

California woman who allegedly 'punched, choked' McDonald’s employee is arrested

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California woman who allegedly 'punched, choked' McDonald’s employee is arrested A California woman allegedly caught on surveillance video last month assaulting a McDonald’s worker after she didn’t get enough ketchup has been arrested, authorities said Wednesday.

Massachusetts beer writer pens last column to give himself 'chance to live'

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Massachusetts beer writer pens last column to give himself 'chance to live' A local Massachusets beer writer who has penned the "Beer Nut" column for more than 12 years decided to retire it on Wednesday to give himself a "chance to live."

IKEA adds salmon meatballs to menu

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IKEA adds salmon meatballs to menu IKEA keeps adding to its meatball menu.

McDonald’s customer tries to pay for meal with potato chip package, sock

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McDonald’s customer tries to pay for meal with potato chip package, sock He also missed the birth of his child.

McDonald’s touchscreens test positive for traces of feces, deadly bacteria

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McDonald’s touchscreens test positive for traces of feces, deadly bacteria One kiosk was even found to have staphylococcus, a contagious bacteria that can cause blood poisoning and even toxic shock syndrome.

Starbucks' new juniper latte drawing mixed reviews, strange comparisons: 'It tastes like grass and dirt'

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Starbucks' new juniper latte drawing mixed reviews, strange comparisons: 'It tastes like grass and dirt' Sounds...festive.

For Israel, a rearmed Hezbollah in Lebanon is top concern

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For Israel, a rearmed Hezbollah in Lebanon is top concern On a moonlit night, some two dozen Israeli soldiers in full battle gear march near a Lebanese border village with a bomb-sniffing dog, searching for explosives and infiltrators.

'One family': Party members take homestays in far west China

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'One family': Party members take homestays in far west China The two women in the photograph were smiling, but Halmurat Idris knew something was terribly wrong.

51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand

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51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand Fifty-one pilot whales died Friday in another mass stranding in New Zealand, less than a week after 145 pilot whales and nine pygmy killer whales perished in two other, unrelated strandings.

New leftist president promises transformation of Mexico

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New leftist president promises transformation of Mexico Mexico's incoming president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, is folksy, plain-spoken, and spontaneous — perhaps too much so for financial markets, which have been roiled in advance of his inauguration Saturday.

As G-20 summit opens, contentious issues loom on sidelines

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As G-20 summit opens, contentious issues loom on sidelines Heads of state from the world's leading economies were invited to the Group of 20 summit to discuss issues like development, infrastructure and investment.

Sen. Lee on how to solve the immigration crisis

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Sen. Lee on how to solve the immigration crisis Sen. Mike Lee traveled to Guatemala and Mexico in search of solutions to the migrant caravan.

Uninvited guests keep watch for China inside Uighur homes

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Uninvited guests keep watch for China inside Uighur homes The two women in the photograph were smiling, but Halmurat Idris knew something was terribly wrong.

7 found guilty in killing of Honduran environmental activist

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7 found guilty in killing of Honduran environmental activist A Honduran court found seven people guilty of participating in the 2016 murder of prize-winning indigenous and environmental rights activist Berta Caceres, while acquitting an eighth suspect in a case that has drawn international attention.

Canada imposes sanctions on 17 Saudi nationals

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Canada imposes sanctions on 17 Saudi nationals Canada is imposing sanctions on 17 Saudi Arabian nationals suspected of being linked to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.