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Origin of virus that hobbled newspapers still unclear - The Associated Press

Origin of virus that hobbled newspapers still unclear    The Associated Press Malware Attack Hits Chicago Tribune And Other Tribune Publishing Newspapers    CBS Chicago Cyberattack Disrupts Printing of Major Newspapers    The New York Times Malware attack disrupts delivery of L.A. Times and Tribune papers across the U.S.    Los Angeles Times Apparent Foreign Cyberattack Wreaks Havoc On U.S. Newspaper Distribution    HuffPost View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2ViypMl

Instagram Issues an Apology After Backlash to Horizontal Scrolling Update - Highsnobiety

Instagram Issues an Apology After Backlash to Horizontal Scrolling Update    Highsnobiety Instagram changed to horizontal scrolling and people were freaking out    Dazed Instagram Accidentally Made Users' Feeds Scroll Horizontally    Entrepreneur Instagram enrages users after accidentally eliminating scrolling in apparent redesign    MarketWatch Instagram's brief horizontal scrolling test causes an uproar among confused users    TechRadar View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Te5Mhn

Citi Research cuts estimate for Q1 production of iPhone XS Max by half - Notebookcheck.net

Citi Research cuts estimate for Q1 production of iPhone XS Max by half    Notebookcheck.net Now there's a report of an iPhone XS Max catching fire    TechRadar iPhone 'X' names have nowhere to go in 2019    CNET Another bank makes another cut in its iPhone XS sales forecast    pocketnow.com This report claims all may not be ‘well’ with Apple’s most expensive iPhone    Times of India View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2Aq3CV3

Say goodbye to 2018 with New Year's Eve freebies and deals, including free rides - USA TODAY

Say goodbye to 2018 with New Year's Eve freebies and deals, including free rides    USA TODAY Ring in 2019 with champagne, free coffee and more deals. Monday, Dec. 31 also is National Champagne Day. Find out ways to save on your celebrations. from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2CFRoci

Outlander brings together Brianna, Jamie, and Claire for a complex reunion - The A.V. Club

Outlander brings together Brianna, Jamie, and Claire for a complex reunion    The A.V. Club Outlander Season 4: The Birds and the Bees    Paste Magazine 'Outlander': See the first Fraser family portrait    Entertainment Weekly News 'Outlander' Recap: Season 4, Episode 9 — Jamie and Brianna Meet    TVLine 'Outlander' episode 4.9 recap: Claire and Jamie overjoyed in 'The Birds and the Bees' | GOLD DERBY    Gold Derby View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2BNXLcb

Justin Bieber Apologizes to JoJo Siwa After Bizarrely Shading Her New Rainbow Car - Entertainment Tonight

Justin Bieber Apologizes to JoJo Siwa After Bizarrely Shading Her New Rainbow Car    Entertainment Tonight Unpacking the Great Justin Bieber Vs. JoJo Siwa Instagram Crisis of 2018    Jezebel Justin Bieber Reaches Out to YouTuber Jojo Siwa After Shading Car    E! NEWS Justin Bieber Apologizes to JoJo Siwa After Dissing Her New Car    Us Weekly Justin Bieber Just Inexplicably Started a Feud with JoJo Siwa on Instagram    Cosmopolitan.com View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://et.tv/2AnXXil

Um, Sofia Richie Is on a New Year's Eve Ski Trip with the ENTIRE Kardashian Family - Cosmopolitan.com

Um, Sofia Richie Is on a New Year's Eve Ski Trip with the ENTIRE Kardashian Family    Cosmopolitan.com Sofia Richie Bonds with the KarJenners — Including Kourtney! — on Family Ski Vacation in Aspen    PEOPLE.com Kourtney Kardashian Is Spending New Year's Eve With Scott Disick and Sofia Richie    ELLE.com Sofia Richie Joins Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian on Family's Aspen Vacation    Entertainment Tonight Kourtney Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Sofia Richie and Paris Hilton Have Fun-Filled Aspen Vacation — Pics!    Us Weekly View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2VjUABW

Birds Reviewing ‘Bird Box’ Are the Only Critical Takes That Matter – Watch - IndieWire

Birds Reviewing ‘Bird Box’ Are the Only Critical Takes That Matter – Watch    IndieWire Netflix says over 45 million accounts watched Bird Box — here’s what that means    The Verge 'Bird Box' Meme Makes Sandra Bullock the Newest Ninja Turtle    Comicbook.com ‘Bird Box’ Ending Explained: What Happens at End of Netflix Movie    Newsweek ‘Bird Box’ Appears to Have Had the Best Movie Opening Ever    Film School Rejects View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2GKLzyE

Chargers Offer Initial Reaction on Facing Ravens - Chargers.com

Chargers Offer Initial Reaction on Facing Ravens    Chargers.com NFL Playoff Picture Week 17 standings, updates, bracket: Colts grab final playoff spot, Chiefs get homefield    CBS Sports 2018 NFL Week 17 live - playoff scenarios, schedule, scores, wild-card races, draft order    ESPN NFL Playoff Schedule 2019: Dates, times and TV for every round of the AFC and NFC postseason    CBS Sports Baltimore Ravens' playoff path: AFC North champs take No. 4 seed, will host Chargers    PennLive View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2EYnQII

Get Colts-ready for the game tonight! - WTHR

Get Colts-ready for the game tonight!    WTHR Colts defeat Titans 33-17, earn playoff spot    Fox News Colts vs. Titans Week 17 Highlights | NFL 2018    NFL Marcus Mariota not expected to play vs. Indianapolis Colts; stinger puts QB's long-term throwing ability at risk    ESPN 3 Turnovers in the 2nd Quarter is a Bold Strategy Cotton!    NFL View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2EUWHq6

Ron Cook: Steelers complete possibly the worst collapse in franchise history - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ron Cook: Steelers complete possibly the worst collapse in franchise history    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Steelers, fans gather to watch Cleveland heartbreak    Yahoo Sports Browns vs. Ravens: Mary Kay Cabot's prediction    cleveland.com Steelers beat Bengals but get no help from Browns    Tribune-Review 2019 Steelers' opponents set    Steelers Wire View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2LH5EES

Lamar Jackson Leads Ravens to Playoffs w/ Week 17 Win! - NFL

Lamar Jackson Leads Ravens to Playoffs w/ Week 17 Win!    NFL Early whistle costs Browns a TD on Lamar Jackson fumble    Yahoo Sports Browns vs. Ravens final score, takeaways: Baltimore holds off Baker Mayfield's final charge to win AFC North    CBSSports.com Ravens notes: Alive and well, Terrell Suggs breaks franchise record for games played    Baltimore Sun Browns vs. Ravens Week 17 Highlights | NFL 2018    NFL View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckX3qElXTbA

On eve of New Horizons flyby, Ultima Thule still holding onto its mysteries - Spaceflight Now

On eve of New Horizons flyby, Ultima Thule still holding onto its mysteries    Spaceflight Now Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe    BBC News NASA spacecraft to make record-setting flyby on New Year's    Axios NASA Is About to Reach The Farthest Object Yet in The Solar System. Here's How to Watch    ScienceAlert Live coverage: New Horizons on Ultima Thule's doorstep    Spaceflight Now View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News http://bit.ly/2EVW4fO

NASA pioneer Nancy Grace Roman, the 'Mother of Hubble,' dead at 93 - Fox News

NASA pioneer Nancy Grace Roman, the 'Mother of Hubble,' dead at 93    Fox News Hubble telescope 'mother' Nancy Grace Roman dies    Engadget Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died, At Age 93    NPR Nancy Roman, ‘Mother of the Hubble’ Telescope, Dies at 93    The New York Times NASA's Nancy Grace Roman, Known as the 'Mother of Hubble,' Dies at 93    Gizmodo View full coverage on Google News from Top stories - Google News https://fxn.ws/2Thqn4r

Wikipedia article of the day for December 31, 2018

The Wikipedia article of the day for December 31, 2018 is John Doubleday (restorer) .

2 of New York’s Most Influential Offices Are About to be Held by One Person

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By J. DAVID GOODMAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2Tllzvc

What’s on TV Monday: New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Taylor Swift

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By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2AmjsAe

Armed Man in Tactical Clothing Headed to a Texas Church to ‘Fulfill a Prophecy,’ Police Say

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By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2CH9f2G

Trump Digs In, Darkening Hopes for a Deal to End the Shutdown

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qdoeov

Obamacare, Ruled Invalid by Federal Judge, Will Remain in Effect During Appeal

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By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GQ7rIL

Lindsey Graham Suggests Syrian Troop Drawdown Will Take Longer Than 30 Days

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GIQ7p0

Quotation of the Day: C.I.A.-Led Afghan Forces Leave Grim Trail of Abuse

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2GMzf0B

Ravens and Eagles Claw Their Way to the N.F.L. Playoffs

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By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Als4qM

Cowboys Send Giants to Another Late Loss

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QVaF2l

Alabama and Clemson Are Putting a Trademark on the Title Game

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By MARC TRACY from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QXVEgb

No Corrections: December 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2BOloBb

A Closed Brooklyn Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: New York Is That Crowded

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By TYLER PAGER from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2CHhv2E

Shutdown, McKinsey, Gaza: Your Monday Briefing

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By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2LIPH0A

‘Outlander’ Season 4, Episode 9: Fraser Hospitality

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By GENEVIEVE VALENTINE from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2EWOnH6

Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham

A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SrBV5i via IFTTT

Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote

Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EWFJbC via IFTTT

Angela Merkel: Germany to take on greater global responsibility

Germany will assume greater international responsibility, Angela Merkel says in her New Year address. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SzaEhv via IFTTT

Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EXMmcP via IFTTT

DR Congo election: Presidential poll hit by delays

The election could see the first peaceful transition of power since independence in 1960. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QV2hjx via IFTTT

Morocco tourist murders: Swiss-Spanish national arrested

The dual Swiss-Spanish national was arrested in Marrakesh on Saturday, Moroccan authorities say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BLjQI7 via IFTTT

'Dangerous orange pill' prompts Australia festival warning

Festival-goers are told that a "dangerous" drug is circulating in Australia, following a man's death. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmSDfb via IFTTT

Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals

The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2EXbrFC via IFTTT

American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tg7r6c via IFTTT

UAE helicopter crash kills four crew on rescue mission near zipline

Four die in a helicopter crash near the world's longest zipline, in the UAE's northern-most emirate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QXx536 via IFTTT

France to help combat Channel smuggling

Six Iranian migrants are found on the Kent coast as the home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the issue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ak3q9S via IFTTT

DoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest

Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Tist3Y via IFTTT

What it’s like to be Black and Argentine

Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s2fJ6c via IFTTT

Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence

Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Sv4fni via IFTTT

Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BZzjVp via IFTTT

Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials

Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmkSL1 via IFTTT

Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags

A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RntUB7 via IFTTT

The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AntDnS via IFTTT

The Instagrammer who wants to show a different side of Gaza

Instagram photographer Kholoud Nassar wants to show us a different side of Gaza. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2AmFuTb via IFTTT

In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor

Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BMln0I via IFTTT

2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s3oDAp via IFTTT

Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea

India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ApBWzF via IFTTT

Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018

Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2F03HlD via IFTTT

Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?

Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2s3oVat via IFTTT

Africa's year in pictures 2018

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GIKAyK via IFTTT

Ask the Captain: What airplanes did you fly in your career?

Prior to becoming an aviation safety consultant, and USA TODAY columnist, John Cox flew a wide variety of commercial airplanes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2So6icU

Fears of intimidation, violence as Bangladesh set to vote

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DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — As Bangladeshis get set to vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections, there are fears that violence and intimidation could keep many away from the polls, including two opposition candidates who said police had barricaded them inside their homes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Tlqnkd

US winter storms kill seven: media

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Parts of the United States were digging out Saturday from winter storms that media reports said led to at least seven deaths, while warmer regions braced for potential flooding during the New Year's travel period. As storm clouds moved east, they were set to bring heavy rain and probably flooding to the Gulf Coast, and both rain and freezing rain to New England. Flight tracker FlightAware reported more than 129 flight cancellations and 1,006 delays Saturday -- down from more than 500 cancelations and 5,700 delays on Friday -- as the winter storm hit north-central and Midwestern states with up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BKTLsY

Will General Motors resurrect the GMC Envoy? Trademark filing raises speculation SUV may be brought back.

General Motors has filed for a trademark on the name Envoy, raising speculation that it will resurrect the once popular GMC SUV. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2CIsMQt

Missouri man fatally shoots girlfriend, her kids, her mother

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A St. Louis-area man shot to death his girlfriend, her two young children and her mother in the home they all shared, authorities said Saturday. He exchanged gunfire with officers as he fled and was captured several hours later in a convenience store, covered in blood and wounded. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2EYeeyr

Grande Arrival: The Year Digital Native Pop Stars Took Over

2018 saw the emergence of female artists whose online presence managed to be savvy without being sentimental, sensitive but still cynical. from Culture Latest http://bit.ly/2CvXL1P

2018 Was the Year of the Scooter. What Happens Now?

After the mania comes the grind. from Feed: Transportation Latest http://bit.ly/2GMTStG

Bell’s V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Flies Through a Year of Testing

The V-22 Osprey-inspired aircraft, bidding to replace the Army's Black Hawk helicopter, has spent the past 12 months bagging a series of milestones. from Feed: Transportation Latest http://bit.ly/2s1Lc8q

Should US Rethink Decision to Leave Syria? The Kurds Say 'Yes' – Here's Why

President Trump's decision to remove our troops from Syria has been criticized by many of his political allies in the US. However, one of our closest friends in the region is also hoping America won't pull its support. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Sl26KM

The Birth of Jesus in the New Testament: One Event – Four Narratives

It might come as a big surprise to learn that many of the elements people often treasure as part of the nativity story come from Christmas carols and that the true source for this event, the Gospels in the New Testament, deal with the story of the birth of Jesus in four very different, but yet not contradictory, ways. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2RePDLj

The Coming 'Turkish Jihadist Invasion' Against Christians: A Christmas Plea from Syrians to US Christians

In an open letter to Christians in the United States, the head of the Syriac Union Party pleaded that his people not be abandoned to Turkish forces if US troops pull out of Syria, a move announced recently by President Trump. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2V8fEeo

Best Video Games (2018): *God of War*, *Spider-Man*, and More

Indies and blockbusters, exclusives and multiplatform delights, these are the 10 standouts of the year. from Wired http://bit.ly/2Qcqexc

Amazon Fire HD and Echo Dot (Kids Editions): 5 Tips and Tricks

Before you hand your kid an Amazon Fire tablet or Echo Dot, here are a few ways to make sure they enjoy it. from Wired http://bit.ly/2Cc1faH

The Best Music Moments of 2018

From Robyn to "This Is America," it was a good year for music. Thank u, next. from Wired http://bit.ly/2QZj18Y

The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2018: Trump, Zuck and More

From Donald Trump to Russian hackers, these are the most dangerous characters we've been watching online in 2018. from Wired http://bit.ly/2VmhdFA

2018 Was the Year of the Scooter. What Happens Now?

After the mania comes the grind. from Wired http://bit.ly/2GMTStG

This Year SpaceX Made Us All Believe in Reusable Rockets

A few small glitches marred an otherwise stellar year as SpaceX honed its reusable rocket technology. from Wired http://bit.ly/2QbFZVe

New on SI: LeBron Says He Felt Like He Became 'Greatest of All-Time' After Beating Warriors

LeBron James said he felt he became the "Greatest of All-Time" after beating the Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals. 

New on SI: The Potential Silver Linings of the John Wall Surgery

It's been a tough season for the Wizards so far, but John Wall getting season-ending surgery could actually serve Washington well long term. 

New on SI: WATCH: Steph Curry Surprises Girl Who Wrote Letter About His Shoes With New Curry 6's on Christmas

Steph Curry sent his new Curry 6's to the nine-year-old girl who wrote him a letter asking why his shoes were only listed under the boys section on Under Armour's website.

New on SI: Wizards PG John Wall to Undergo Heel Surgery, Out for Rest of 2018-19

Wall reportedly visited with a specialist in Wisconsin on Saturday. 

New on SI: Is Ben Simmons a Future Trade Target?

After another high-profile loss to the Celtics on Christmas Day, is it time for the Sixers to start considering trading Ben Simmons for a better fit with Joel Embiid. 

New on SI: Watch: LeBron James Walks into Lakers-Clippers Game With Glass of Wine

The King arrived in style. 

New on SI: 2019 NBA Wishlist: Kevin Durant's Future, Lakers Free Agency and More

It's great to reflect at the end of the year, but forecasting the future can be just as fun. With that in mind, The Crossover created a wishlist for 2019, focusing in on major topics like Kevin Durant's decision, Lakers recruitment and more. 

New on SI: Report: Cavs Offer Warriors Restricted Free Agent Patrick McCaw Two-Year, $6 Million Deal

McCaw has played 128 games with Golden State since being drafted in 2016. 

New on SI: Report: Rajon Rondo Expected to Undergo Hand Surgery, Miss One Month

Rondo sprained his right ring finger in the Lakers' Christmas Day game against the Warriors.

New on SI: New Year’s Resolutions for the NBA’s Worst Franchises

As we turn the page to 2019, we can now paint a fairly clear picture of the league’s bottom five. The Crossover offers New Year's resolutions for the worst teams in the NBA. 

New on SI: Three at 3: Spurs Ready to Pull Off Upset in Denver

San Antonio looks like a strong pick in its rematch against Denver. Plus, the rest of Three at 3's best NBA bets.

New on SI: Report: NBA Sends 'Anti-Tampering' Memo to Teams After LeBron James' Comments on Anthony Davis

The memo was sent after LeBron James' perceived tampering by commenting on possibly playing with Anthony Davis.

New on SI: Watch: Bogdan Bogdanovic Caps Kings' 15-Point Comeback vs. Lakers With Buzzer-Beating Three

Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning three-pointer.

New on SI: James Harden, Kyrie Irving Have Work to Do to Rescue Their Teams From Lackluster Starts

Whether it’s filling up the stat sheet or finding the proper balance within the team, Harden and Irving still have a lot of work to do to get their units where they want them to be.

New on SI: Bucks Add Beer Button to Fiserv Forum App So Fans Can Buy Brews From Their Seats

You don't need to get up from your seat at Bucks games ever again.

New on SI: Steve Kerr Says the Warriors are Maybe the 'Most Scrutinized Team' in NBA History

The Warriors have struggled this season but have a 23–12 record.

New on SI: Report: Lakers Expect LeBron James to Miss Several Games With Left Groin Strain

James suffered a left groin strain in the third quarter against the Warriors on Christmas Day.

Devils’ Young Goalie Records First Shutout

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS via NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Suix7G

Alabama Defeats Oklahoma to Advance to 4th Consecutive Title Game

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By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD via NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2AkPaxG

Corrections: December 30, 2018

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By Unknown Author via NYT Corrections https://nyti.ms/2AkOMPK

Wikipedia article of the day for December 30, 2018

The Wikipedia article of the day for December 30, 2018 is First Tennessee Park .

Despite regime troops nearby, Syrians in Manbij still fear Turkey

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Syrian forces have deployed around the city of Manbij at the request of the Kurds, but Abu Azeez Jaber still fears a US military withdrawal will see Turkish troops enter. Since 2016, the strategic northern city on the Turkish border has been controlled by an alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters backed by the US-led coalition. On Friday, Syria's army announced it had sent troops to the region, after Kurdish forces said they had requested the regime's help. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RlQwSx

Hannover airport closed for over four hours after car drives onto runway

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The airport in the German city of Hannover was closed for over four hours after a car drove onto the runway. The unnamed driver has been arrested, and all flights were diverted from 3:30pm until 8pm. A police spokesman said a car with a Polish license plate managed to get on to the runway just after a plane had landed. “Officers from the Federal Police were able to stop the car and overwhelm the man,” said Hannover police, in a statement. The incident comes after the airport increased security over the Christmas period. Passengers inside Hannover airport wait for updates “The security areas are currently vacated, currently there is no clearance," police said, immediately after the incident. "Flight operations are currently suspended. The investigation continues.” Eurocontrol, the organisation responsible for air traffic management, said there were no flights due to land or take off until 8pm. “Zero rate applied for arrivals and departures due to an ongoing security issue on t...

California inmate who walked away from San Quentin is caught

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SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — California authorities on a nearly four-day manhunt for an inmate who walked away from San Quentin State Prison captured him Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TirSzj

Government shutdown: White House aide predicts long standoff as Trump talks border closure

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The partial federal government shutdown entered its second week Saturday with no apparent movement towards a resolution. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2QcW6SJ

UK says rising migrant Channel crossings are a 'major incident'

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British interior minister Sajid Javid has said the fast-growing number of would-be immigrants crossing the English Channel from France in dinghies is a "major incident." Nearly 70 people have been intercepted in the past three days as they try to reach England by crossing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Javid is also seeking an urgent call with his French counterpart over the weekend, his ministry said. "He has insisted the Home Office treat the situation as a major incident and has ... asked for daily updates," it said in a statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RnSSAm

FCC probes outage of CenturyLink 911 emergency call service

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating a nationwide CenturyLink Inc network outage that has affected service on 911 emergency phone calls across the country, agency chairman Ajit Pai said on Friday. "The CenturyLink service outage is ... completely unacceptable, and its breadth and duration are particularly troubling," Pai said in a statement. "I’ve directed the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to immediately launch an investigation into the cause and impact of this outage." Asked about the FCC investigation, a spokeswoman for CenturyLink said the company had been in contact with the federal agency and would cooperate fully. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ESIr0Q

Why Russia Being 'First' In Hypersonic Weapons Might Be a Bad Thing

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In rushing to be first, Moscow could end up fielding an unreliable weapon. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SqjgXk

35 photos capture extreme weather events that hammered the US in 2018

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Bomb cyclones, major hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and major flooding produced some memorable and tragic photos in 2018. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2ET7y3N

Barn find Bugatti trio found in Belgium is worth over $1m

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Three classic Bugattis and a Citroen is a major barn find discovery, with all four cars heading to auction in February from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GK6PUZ

Tesla names two directors as part of Musk US fraud settlement

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Tesla named two more independent directors on Friday and said it completed the requirements of a US settlement of fraud charges involving Chief Executive Elon Musk. The electric car company tapped Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Walgreens Boots Alliance Executive Vice President Kathleen Wilson-Thompson for its board of directors, an element of the September agreement between Musk and the US Securities and Exchange Commission that resolved charges that Musk defrauded investors by claiming on Twitter that he had secured funding to take Tesla private. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Rn620i

The Latest: Community vigil honors slain California officer

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on the killing of a California officer (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2QSbgSt

Parents of missing woman win custody of her daughter

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Kelsey Berreth's 1-year-old child is in her parents' custody after her fiance was arrested on suspicion that he killed her. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SpLNwt

The Quickest Fords of All Time

from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SlvUqx

Trump, holed up in White House amid shutdown, will skip New Year's gala at Mar-a-Lago

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The president's incoming chief of staff says Trump will be 'very heavily engaged' on federal shutdown negotiations instead. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Q9bBuH

Cyberattack hits U.S. newspaper distribution

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The cyberattack appeared to originate outside the United States, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a source with knowledge of the situation. The attack led to distribution delays in the Saturday edition of The Times, Tribune, Sun and other newspapers that share a production platform in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times reported. Tribune Publishing, whose newspapers also include the New York Daily News and Orlando Sentinel, said it first detected the malware on Friday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2CFVEsE

Welcome to Russia's Hybrid War in the Sea of Azov

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Doubtful that Kremlin planners would commit to a full-scale land invasion, Moscow is likely attempting to use the Sea of Azov as a stepping stone to further develop their interests in the Black Sea from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SrcVLn

No aliens: NY transformer explosion lights sky, knocks power

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NEW YORK (AP) — A transformer explosion at an electrical plant set the skies above New York City ablaze in an eerie, pulsing blue light Thursday night, causing scattered power outages, delaying flights and sparking a social media storm of jokes about an alien invasion. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RgQ8EQ

Was the Austin Metro really Britain's biggest motoring failure?

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On this day in 1997, the Austin Metro and Rover 100-series production line fell silent. We commemorate 21 years with a look back on one of the Britain's less loved cars from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2QL5Icc

The octogenarian challenging Bangladesh's 'autocrat' Hasina

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For Kamal Hossain -- the Oxford-educated architect of Bangladesh's constitution -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is an autocrat who has betrayed the legacy of her independence hero father. The 82-year-old former friend of Bangladesh's first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman heads an alliance opposing Hasina's bid for a historic fourth term in a general election Sunday. Hossain accuses Hasina's Awami League party of trampling over Bangladesh's hard-won democratic freedoms by locking up and attacking opposition activists in a bid to rig the poll. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2QUB4xp

Armed man surrenders following 10-hour siege after negotiator sings White Christmas to him

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A man with a rifle who held off a team of armed police in a 10-hour siege gave himself up after an officer sang a Christmas carol to him. Nathaniel Lewis, 34, allegedly started shooting at the specialised police who rushed to his home in Pennsylvania, US, when a relative reported him acting erratically on Christmas evening. The shots hit a police vehicle, a house and another vehicle, and the Swat (Special Weapons and Tactics) team returned fire. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2LHuNyU

4 excellent Instant Pot deals are still available right now

Instant Pots were among the most popular purchases of the holiday shopping season this year, so it's only natural that a few of the hottest models available are still on sale at discounts. From the entry-level Instant Pot Duo Mini to the extra-large Instant Pot DUO80 and the top-of-the-line Instant Pot Ultra, you can still save as much as $50 on an Instant Pot if you know where to look. And if you're reading this right now, you obviously know where to look! ## Instant Pot Duo Mini * All the features of the Instant Pot duo, the bestselling electric pressure cooker in North America now available in a 3 Qt compact format * The perfect companion to your existing Instant Pot, use it for side dishes, vegetables or other accompaniments such as rice * Generous capacity, great for smaller families or where space is at a premium. In a dorm, RV or boat? the Instant Pot duo mini Emits no steam, heat or cooking smells * Features fully automatic pressure cook programs, 3 slow cook heat setti...

Utah gears up to implement nation's lowest DUI limit

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New Year's Eve revelers in Utah could find themselves with more than a hangover as 2019 dawns. If they drink and drive, they could end up on the wrong side of the nation's newest and lowest DUI threshold. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2QdArtD

Donald Trump, venting fury over budget fight, threatens to close U.S.-Mexico border

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Donald Trump threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Democrats refused to budge on wall funding but he didn't spell out how he would do so. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RgGPor

New Year's Eve party in Times Square to cheer for press freedom

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Reporters will be the guests of honor at the New Year's Eve party in New York's Times Square on Monday, in what organizers said was a celebration of press freedom after an unusually deadly year for journalists at U.S. news outlets. Two attacks in particular weighed on organizers as they discussed in autumn whom to give the honor of initiating the ceremonial ball drop just before midnight, according to Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance. One was the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi columnist for the Washington Post and U.S. resident, inside a Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2VfaLQN

Deaths of Police Officers on Duty on the Rise in the U.S.

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More police officers have died in the line of duty this year in the United States than in 2017 from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Thht6X

Police criticised for asking public to choose which village to patrol via Twitter poll

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A local police force has been criticised for asking the public to vote on which village they should patrol by using a poll on Twitter. Wiltshire Police force has been accused of signposting where criminals should target after announcing on social media that it would send officers to patrol one of three villages. It posted: "Which village would you like us to patrol later today?", giving the options of Aldbourne, Great Bedwyn and Worton. The village Great Bedwyn was picked as the winner. The force wrote: "Great Bedwyn got the vote! Quick pit stop to refuel and we’ll head there!" The Twitter account posted pictures from the village, writing:  "As promised, a foot patrol of Great Bedwyn! Had a chat to some residents and bumped into Daisy the dog." Followers of the account were quick to criticise, with Steve Johnson incredulously writing: "Wow a poll to see where to patrol ? What next a lucky dip to see who to arrest!" Which village would you like us...

Volkswagen presents a mobile electric vehicle charging station

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German carmaker Volkswagen has revealed a first glimpse of its mobile quick charging station for electric vehicles (EVs), which will go into production in 2020. With this first glimpse, Volkswagen has demonstrated that it's possible to provide temporary charging facilities, which will open up new avenues for the future expansion of recharging networks. The goal is to be able, for example, to set up charging points at large-scale events, or on company premises. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2QUDA6D

Indonesian tsunami volcano lost two-thirds of its height

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The Indonesian volcano which caused a tsunami that killed more than 400 people last week lost more than two-thirds of its height following the eruption which triggered the killer waves. A section of Anak Krakatoa's crater collapsed after an eruption and slid into the ocean, generating the tsunami last Saturday night. A visual analysis by the Indonesian volcanology agency found the volcano has lost more than two-thirds of its height, an official said Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TnzFfB