Wednesday, December 13, 2017

@20:00, 12/13/17

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U.S.

Omarosa Manigault Newman to Leave White House Job Next Month

Omarosa Manigault Newman resigned “to pursue other opportunities,” the White House press secretary said.

Fleeing rats are a good sign in this administration.
She may be a good person leaving a bad position.

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U.S.

You Don’t Need to Take an Oath on a Bible, or Any Religious Text

A spokesman for Roy Moore, explaining why his candidate believed Muslims should not serve in Congress, said politicians must be sworn in on a Bible. He was wrong.

Roy Moore is the wrong person.

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U.S.

Justice Dept. Official Defends Mueller as Republicans Try to Discredit Him

Republicans, including party mainstays, as well as the president’s lawyers are undermining the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, as his probe gathers speed.

I hope the axe is falling.   Trump is guilty.

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U.S.

Republican Tax Bill in Final Sprint Across Finish Line

House and Senate negotiators reach agreement, appearing on track to send a bill to President Trump by Christmas.

This bill should not pass.

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U.S.

Al Franken’s Minnesota Seat to Be Filled by Tina Smith, a Democrat

The appointment of Minnesota’s lieutenant governor followed weeks of debate over Mr. Franken’s fate. The seat will be up for grabs in 2018.

Fine by me.

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U.S.

In Alabama, Blacks Saw a Vote Against Moore as a Vote Against Turning Back the Clock.

Turned off by Roy S. Moore, Stephen K. Bannon and President Trump, African-Americans turned out at levels that ensured victory for the Democratic Senate candidate.

Clearly true.

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World

Baby Born With Heart Outside Her Body Is Saved by U.K. Surgeons

Vanellope Hope Wilkins, who had her first operation within an hour of birth, is believed to be first newborn in Britain to survive the corrective procedure.

If you dearly wish.  I am only reluctant.

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U.S.

Video and Full Transcript: Roy Moore, Refusing to Concede, Addresses Supporters on Election Night

Roy S. Moore, the Republican candidate in the Senate race in Alabama, addressed his supporters on Tuesday night after the election was called for his opponent, Doug Jones.

It does not matter now.

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Opinion

Donald Trump Did It

We need investigations. But we already know the truth about what our president thinks about women.

Forensic evidence is useful. 

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Arts

Why the Getty Center’s Art Stayed Put as Fires Raged Nearby

How the Getty Center protects its art from wildfires.

An irrigation system can soak the grass and plantings.


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