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Suicide Rate Up 33 Percent, Franklin Graham Says People Need Hope

More than 47,000 Americans committed suicide in 2017, causing the country to hit a 50-year record. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2E1Cr6k https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How to Celebrate Advent At Home with Your Family

Are you planning to spend time celebrating Advent with your family this year? If so, it’s best to capitalize on the ‘countdown nature’ of Advent and help your children become familiar with what Advent is daily. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SmxZlZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He Was Born Without a Heartbeat, Parents Credit God's Power for Baby's Miracle

A Texas couple recently celebrated Thanksgiving with a miracle. Jacob and Hannah Sheriff's newborn son was born without a heartbeat and wasn't breathing.  But instead of giving up the couple prayed and stood on God's word.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QtpJTI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trumps Light National Christmas Tree South of White House

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the nation’s capital. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AuNWiH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

School Reverses Decision to Ban Students From Openly Praying

A Texas middle school has decided to allow its students to pray openly during lunch again after forcing them to hide from the view of other students.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SgWwIY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Media Bias or Simple Mistake? WaPo Publishes Story on Kavanaugh Coaching Basketball Under 'Public Safety' Category

The Washington Post sparked outrage Tuesday after publishing an article about Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh returning to coach his daughter's basketball team under its "public safety" category.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PXvt8O https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dr. Robert Jeffress: 'The Strong Argument from Science is FOR Instead of AGAINST a Divine Creator'

In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Tuesday, Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of the 13,000-member First Baptist Church of Dallas, reacted to the recent widely published report that announced all modern humans descended from a solitary pair who lived 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2zsJwJ9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nebraska Vet's Funeral Notice Goes Viral, Hundreds of People That He Never Knew Help Give Final Salute

A Vietnam veteran received a final salute from hundreds of people who didn't even know him on Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2KDJtPn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires

Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FOo3QB https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DSo1on https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Berta Cáceres: Seven convicted of murdering anti-dam activist

A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TSu4ia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Korean train crosses DMZ into North Korea

A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DQfi6a https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DPNHSx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zGF1ev https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australian students in mass climate protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from Australia's PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRMZEj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael Cohen in court: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress

Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RtGv2c https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2repfCG https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FN4tUX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'

A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9tOaQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

G20: So how does the summit work?

The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ShPNyz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals

Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E5qsVE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes

Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zzazmj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zz5cn9 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYXtJc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How do you make a vinyl record?

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QpItn5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws

Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TZqWkT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Shenzhen Half Marathon: Traffic cameras catch cheats taking shortcut

Almost 250 runners in the Shenzhen Half Marathon are caught cheating by traffic cameras that show them taking a shortcut through bushes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DQnCmd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China employees fined for walking fewer than 180,000 steps

Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SkYVSP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo

Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KI5KeN https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The French village that fears for its British community

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4RKez https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U09RqC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'

The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QurIqM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4SoZx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Battle of the big bovines: Dozer trumps Knickers by just over an inch

The phrase "enjoy your 15 minutes of fame" is usually reserved for humans, but can now be extended to cattle. from Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News! https://ift.tt/2zznGEd https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Doctors eat Lego for digestion experiment

Researchers have swallowed pieces of Lego to see how long it takes them to pass through their digestive systems. from Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News! https://ift.tt/2Qky6kH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Royal Mail tells boy it delivered card to dad in Heaven

Jase Hyndman and his sister lost their father four years ago and always mark his birthday at this time of year. from Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News! https://ift.tt/2PZzHwK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BA passenger 'injured next to Lomu-sized tourist' loses claim

A British Airways passenger who said he was injured after being forced to sit next to a holidaymaker "the size of Jonah Lomu" has lost his claim against the airline. from Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News! https://ift.tt/2zvF5gO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Knickers the cow 'too big to be slaughtered'

Giant cattle are not usually found among the internet's stars but seven-year-old Knickers has found viral fame due to his extraordinary size. from Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News! https://ift.tt/2SiJdIe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Amateur club sorry for faking footballer's death

An Irish amateur football club has apologised for a "gross error of judgement" after it falsely claimed one of its players had died. from Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News! https://ift.tt/2E2LTpY https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hang glider clings on for his life after pilot forgets strap

A first-time hang glider was forced to cling on for his life after his instructor failed to attach a safety harness. from Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News! https://ift.tt/2FJRa7R https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nice swan: Bird on motorway causes rush-hour chaos in Glasgow

A swan "just chillin" on a motorway in Scotland forced police to divert rush-hour commuters around the bird. from Weird News - Strange and Odd News Stories | Sky News! https://ift.tt/2BzduN6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

EPA Watchdog Closes 2 Of The Many Probes Into Former Chief Scott Pruitt

Pruitt resigned in July amid mounting scandals and more than a dozen federal investigations into his dealings. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q8DnMY

James Comey Asks Judge To Block GOP Efforts For Closed-Door Testimony

House Republicans have ordered the former FBI director to testify in a closed-door depositions next week. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q2ZT9Y

Air New Zealand Trolls Trump With Adorable 'Naughty List' Kids In Christmas Ad

The “Nicest Christmas Ever” commercial includes a direct quote from the U.S. president. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2P9ZtZK

North Carolina Delays Certifying Results Of Congressional Race Amid Probe Of Irregularities

State investigators are reportedly examining issues with absentee ballots. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2QqBg6d

CNN Fired Marc Lamont Hill For Saying Palestinians Deserve Equal Rights

The cable news giant seems perfectly fine with anti-Palestinian racism, though. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2AwfjZq

Stephen Colbert Reveals What Donald Trump Really Has Planned For Paul Manafort

The "Late Show" host says the president may give Manafort a gift he definitely won't want. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2U1WsPd

Torrential Downpour Destroys Tents Housing Homeless Camp Fire Evacuees

The rain made the living situation even more difficult, a former Paradise resident told HuffPost. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2QlA0l5

Dominique Crenn Becomes First Woman In The United States To Earn 3 Michelin Stars

The stars, awarded to Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, mark a milestone for female chefs in America. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2TUEqyh

'The View' Co-host Joy Behar Thinks It's 'A Good Day For Donald Trump To Resign'

She had two reasons: It’s her 20th anniversary on the show and Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2BI6ihQ

Utah Police Officer Babysits Kids So Mom Can File Domestic Violence Report

The West Jordan Police Department prides itself on stepping in where needed. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2FPWMNU

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Michael Cohen’s New Guilty Plea

As part of Robert Mueller’s investigation, Trump’s former personal lawyer admitted to lying to Congress last year. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2FPSWEu

Methodist Church Sign Subtly Criticizes U.S. Use Of Tear Gas At The Border

The United Methodist Building sign took aim at federal agents' use of tear gas to drive back migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border this week. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2BI1lWl

Oil And Water: Finding New Uses For Fracking Waste Water

Even in dry states, it’s unclear whether the reused water would be safe. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2ABp60F

Right-Wing Conspiracist Laura Loomer Handcuffs Herself To Door Of Twitter's Office

Many people who are not banned from Twitter had a lot to say about the self-proclaimed journalist's protest. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2DS16ta

Florida Woman Pulled Knife On Man Who Complained About Her Farts: Police

The suspect allegedly told the man who complained about the gas attack that she was going to "gut" him. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2E29pUp

We Listened To A Lot Of Podcasts In 2018. Here Are 31 We Loved.

From the infuriating to the inspirational, these are the best series that earbuds had to offer this year. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2AvCCCE

Republicans Give Up On Food Stamp Work Requirements For Farm Bill Deal

President Trump's tweets weren't enough to make it happen. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q3OrL9

Jameela Jamil, Kal Penn Join Cast Of Disney's All-Indian Kids' Cartoon Show

"Mira, Royal Detective" will center on a young commoner who gets appointed a royal detective after solving a mystery that saves the kingdom’s prince. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2SlHnGb

What’s on TV Friday: ‘A Very Nutty Christmas’ and ‘The Shining’

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By DANYA ISSAWI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2DQOHG0

Despite A Big Setback, Progressives Increase Their Leadership Clout In New Congress

California Rep. Barbara Lee lost, but the Congressional Progressive Caucus still made big gains. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2FXChyW

Southwest Apologizes To Girl Named Abcde After Gate Agent Made Fun Of Her

The 5-year-old’s mother said that the airline employee also snapped a photo of the girl’s boarding pass and posted it on social media. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2DRDJA7

New Jersey Man Charged With Murdering Brother, Family Members In Mansion Fire

Police say Paul Caneiro, a 51-year-old tech executive, killed his brother, sister-in-law and their two children over a business dispute. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2AAhOdl

BMW Fact-Checks Trump On ‘Major New Plant,’ Which Hasn't Been Finalized

BMW CEO Harald Krueger said it is only considering a second plant in the U.S. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2zyyeDz

Trump Cancels Meeting With Putin Amid Ukraine-Russia Conflicts

The two leaders had planned to meet during the G-20 summit in Argentina this weekend. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2ACHciS

Mashable, PCMag Employees Move To Unionize

Seeking more stability and job protections, staffers have asked owner Ziff Davis to recognize their union and start bargaining for a contract. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2TYwXOo

Mic Lays Off Entire Editorial Staff, Then Is Sold To Bustle

When asked whether Mic had indeed let go of every single editorial employee apart from the site’s co-founder, a spokeswoman replied, “Yes that’s right.” from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2rdJhgw

Jewish Columbia Professor's Office Spray-Painted With Swastikas

"I was, to put it mildly, shocked," Elizabeth Midlarsky said. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2ACDA0i

Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty In Mueller Investigation

Trump's former personal attorney pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about his contacts with Russia for a Trump Tower project during the 2016 campaign. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2Q3OTZC

Painting Of Donald Trump Chilling With Other GOP Presidents Gets Scathing Reworking

Michael D’Antuono depicted Trump as a cards-cheat in his biting reimagining of Andy Thomas' "The Republican Club." from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2zv8QhE

Fox News' Laura Ingraham: New York Times Is Selling Its 'Own Version Of Reality'

The Fox News host has previously likened child immigrant detention centers to summer camps or boarding schools. from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2r9UMFM

Parents Of School Shooting Victims Take Center Stage On Time's Poignant New Cover

It is captioned: "The World Moves On And You Don't." from U.S. News - Breaking News and Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2zwZjGV

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Fox News Breaking News Alert 3 dead, 8 injured after high-speed chase at border 11/29/18 11:45 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump cancels meeting at G20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine tensions 11/29/18 8:44 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress in Russia probe 11/29/18 6:34 AM

Syria did not shoot down Israeli war plane: RIA cites source

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Syrian air defenses shot down several targets but did not shoot down an Israeli war plane on Thursday, Russia's RIA news agency cited an unnamed Syrian security source as saying on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KH8KYN https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Sri Lanka parliament halts ministers' salaries to hinder disputed PM

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Sri Lanka's parliament on Friday voted to halt payment of ministers' salaries and travel expenses, but it remained unclear how the move would impact the disputed government of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa whose ministers boycotted the vote. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2zxvg1O https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Merkel protege and old rival battle to lead Germany's ruling party

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The race to succeed Angela Merkel as leader of Germany's ruling conservatives, and take pole position to succeed her as chancellor, is going down to the wire. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Paxdq2 https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Australian kids walk out of school to protest climate inaction

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Thousands of children walked out of school across Australia on Friday in protest against government inaction on climate change, prompting a rebuke from a minister who said they were setting themselves up for "failure". from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2E462w5 https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Angry Indian farmers march on parliament to denounce their plight

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Tens of thousands of Indian farmers and rural workers marched to the Indian parliament in the capital, New Delhi, on Friday in a protest against soaring operating costs and plunging produce prices that have brought misery to many. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SiQJTb https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Germany checking if Merkel's plane woes had 'criminal' cause: paper

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German investigators are checking whether there was any criminal cause behind the malfunction of a plane carrying Chancellor Angela Merkel to the G20 summit in Argentina, German newspaper Rheinische Post reported on Friday, citing security sources. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QqKFe1 https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Activists seek release of refugee Bahraini footballer held in Thailand

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Thai rights activists on Friday called for the release of a refugee footballer from Bahrain detained in Bangkok who may be deported back home where they say he could face persecution. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2QueoTo https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

VietJet plane makes troubled landing, minor injuries to some passengers

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A VietJet Aviation JSC flight made a troubled landing on Thursday evening after the wheels on its front landing gear had "problems", with passengers reporting minor injuries, the carrier and Vietnam's aviation authority said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2RnWPSd https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

China rejects U.S. academic report calling for retaliatory action

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Chinese media on Friday hit back at a U.S. academic report which urged the United States to engage in "tit-for-tat" retaliation to counter what it said was China's widening campaign for influence which threatened to undermine democratic values. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SllvL8 https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Air New Zealand Christmas ad replicates Trump's U.N. laughter moment

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An Air New Zealand advertisement released for the Christmas season this week takes a dig at U.S. President Donald Trump by portraying an American boy wearing a "Make Christmas Great Again" red cap being laughed at by other children on Santa's "naughty" list. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2U0J0e2 https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Saudi crown prince meets India's Modi in Argentina, plans to ramp up investments

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and told him about plans to scale up investments in India's tech, farm and energy sectors, an Indian official and the Saudi news agency (SPA) said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2BGbnY6 https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

Taiwan president says 'status quo' policy on China won't change after election drubbing

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Taiwan's policy of maintaining the status quo with China won't change despite a drubbing at local elections for the ruling party, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, adding democracy was the biggest difference with China. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ShLnYr https://ift.tt/HDXIyB

In abrupt switch, Trump cancels Putin meeting, cites Ukraine crisis

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Argentina, registering his disapproval of Russia's treatment of Ukraine and casting new uncertainty over U.S.-Russian ties. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Q1YDUo https://ift.tt/HDXIyB