Florida County Submits Recount 2 Minutes Late And State Rejects It

Volunteers in Broward County, a Democratic stronghold in Florida, recounted hundreds of thousands of votes this week by order of the state ― but it was all for nothing.Joe D’Alessandro, the county’s director of elections, revealed Thursday that his team

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  Seth's Favorite Jokes of the Week: Florida's Recount, Democrats Celebrate

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  Florida: Senate race stays on knife edge as hand recount ordered

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New Jersey couple and homeless man whose feel-good story went viral charged with GoFundMe scam

It was a feel-good story for the ages — a homeless military veteran’s random act of kindness and a New Jersey couple intent on helping him get back on his feet during the holidays — that inspired people to donate more than $400,000 in an online fundraiser when it went viral last fall. “The paying it forward story that drove this fundraiser might seem too good to be true,” Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said at a press briefing in Mount Holly, N.J., on Thursday afternoon. The three were each charged with second-degree conspiracy and theft by deception. If convicted on all charges, D’Amico, McClure and Bobbitt would each face 10 to 20 years in prison.

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  Prosecutors announce charges against couple and homeless man, say they made up story for GoFundMe scam

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  Homeless Man in GoFundMe Scam Told 'a Similar Story' About Helping Woman Who Ran Out of Gas in 2012

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Yahoo News Explains: Is North Korea breaking the missile agreement with Trump?

North Korea is reportedly continuing to develop its ballistic missile program. Satellite images appear to show numerous hidden bases in the country.  But the president reassured Americans on Twitter. Following a summit with the U.S., North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to dismantle his country’s main nuclear site.

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  North Korea announces weapons test; will release detained American

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  North Korea Kim Jong Un says new tactical weapon is display of 'defense capabilities to the whole region': KCNA

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List of retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving 2018

BJ's Wholesale Club is among the big name stores whose doors will be locked on November 22. Retailers began pushing the limits in 2010 when Sears was the first to announce they would open late on Thanksgiving and stay open overnight. Fellow stores like Walmart and Target soon followed the controversial decision, opening the floodgates to stores of all sizes to open on the holiday.

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  What to Cook Every Night This Week (November 19 - 25)

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  The Minimalist Brussels Sprouts Thanksgiving Side with Maximalist Results

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New York Residents Grapple With Their Gigantic New Roommate, Amazon

NEW YORK ― Locals are being force-fed a Silicon Valley-sized meal, and all they can hope is that they don’t get poisoned. This week, Amazon announced its plans for a gigantic corporate campus in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City. In a matter of 15 years, this waterfront community of 20,000 will absorb a gargantuan development with 8 million square feet of office space ― the equivalent of three Empire State Buildings, The New York Times points out ― and tens of thousands of daily workers. Meanwhile, Amazon will receive $1.7 billion in incentives from the state and another $1.3 billion from the city, including a taxpayer-funded helicopter pad, just for moving in.

FBI, Aruba Police Probing Royal Princess Cruise Ship Death

The FBI and authorities in Aruba are investigating whether the tragic death of an American woman on a Caribbean cruise was an accident or a crime. The Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess cruise ship was in the Caribbean early Tuesday when the victim, a 52-year-old woman who has not been publicly identified, plunged from an upper deck onto a lifeboat below, according to authorities. When the ship arrived at port in Aruba, local authorities launched an investigation.

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  Rule your family vacation on the world's largest cruise ship

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  Woman's cruise ship death may be murder

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Pound plunges as UK ministers quit over Brexit deal

The pound plunged against the dollar and euro Thursday after ministers, including Britain's Brexit secretary Dominic Raab, quit in protest against a draft deal to exit the EU. The latest market gyrations came as the nation's business sector gave a lukewarm verdict to the proposed agreement, and amid worries that British Prime Minister Theresa May could soon face a no-confidence vote. "There's been a sharp move lower in the pound ... after Brexit minister Raab announced his resignation," said XTB analyst David Cheetham.

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  Brexit: Liam Fox admits 'a deal is better than no deal' as he backs Theresa May's plan

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  Brexit Deal Gives Absolutely Nothing to the City of London

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Best Bites: Crispy prosciutto cups with goat cheese and figs

Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your never-ending craving for food content through quick, beautiful videos for the at-home foodie. Check back on Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes!These elegant crispy prosciutto

The Latest: Congressman says election lawsuit will proceed

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. House race in Maine (all times local):3:30 p.m.Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, of Maine, isn't conceding defeat in the first use of ranked balloting in a U.S. congressional race.He said in a statement

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  Ranked-choice voting used in Maine as Democrats clinch another U.S. House seat

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  Democrats continue to gain House seats as vote counting continues

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Trevor Noah Provides 'Presidential Harassment' Training For House Democrats

With Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives, Trevor Noah noted on Wednesday’s “Daily Show” that they were ready to investigate President Donald Trump on a slew of matters. “Wow,” Noah said, “Mitch McConnell is brilliant. For that reason, he said, he had a video that Democrats would be required to watch, much like the sexual harassment videos that employers show to their employees.

China’s Influence on Display as Leaders Converge on Island Nation

China has been pouring money into the Pacific Island nation, injecting at least $5.9 billion of infrastructure spending since 2011 into an economy smaller than any U.S. state. The investment has highlighted the region’s growing status as a strategic battleground between China and U.S. allies ahead of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summits, which are bringing Xi, Vice President Mike Pence and other world leaders there this week. A banner advertising the state-owned China Railway Group flew over a construction site near cruise ships being used to house delegations.

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  Trump absent as ASEAN hears protectionist warnings

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  China's Xi promises support to Papua New Guinea amid regional tension

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'Start Here' podcast: 4 military members charged with Green Beret's death

The incident happened last June when the two Navy SEALs and two special ops Marines were stationed in Mali. ABC News' Brad Mielke reports.

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  A Female Soldier Passed The Green Beret's Initial Training Course

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  Soldier is first woman in history to clear hurdle to becoming a Green Beret

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Migrant caravan arrives at U.S.-Mexico border

The bulk of the migrant caravan crossing Mexico began arriving Thursday at the U.S. border, as around 800 Central Americans reached the city of Tijuana aboard 22 buses after more than a month’s trek. “We’ve finally reached Tijuana. It’s been a never-ending journey, but God brought us here,” said Carmen Soto, a Honduran migrant traveling with her two young children.

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  'Get out!' Some Mexico border residents reject migrant arrivals

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  Central American migrants seeking asylum reach US border in Tijuana

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Melania Trump Knows It’s Ironic That She Advocates Against Bullying

Melania Trump acknowledged the irony that she is advocating against bullying while married to President Donald Trump, and she’s OK with it. “And I hope that, like I do, you will consider using their negative words as motivation to do all you can to bring awareness and understanding about responsible behavior,” she added. "It is not news or surprising to me that critics in the media have chosen to ridicule me for speaking out on this issue, and that's okay," first lady Melania Trump says while speaking about "responsible online behavior" and her "Be Best" campaign.

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  Melania Trump Spent $174k on Hotels During a Day Trip to Toronto

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  Melania Trump Champions Responsible Online Behavior Among Students at Annual FOSI Conference

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Khashoggi family receives condolences after Riyadh proffers murder culprits

Two of Khashoggi's brothers and one of his sons received a few hundred men in the coastal city of Jeddah a day after the Saudi public prosecutor said it would seek the death penalty for five unnamed suspects in the killing inside the country's Istanbul consulate on Oct. 2. Earlier on Friday, tens of thousands of worshippers prayed for the deceased in Mecca and Medina, Khashoggi's hometown, though the imams did not name him. Friends eulogized the 59-year-old royal insider-turned-critic, and politicians who knew him denounced Riyadh's investigation as biased.

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  CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince behind Khashoggi murder: reports

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  Jamal Khashoggi: Hundreds of mourners hold burial ceremony for Saudi journalist without his body

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Death Toll Rises To 63 In Northern California Camp Fire, 631 Now Unaccounted For

The death toll in Northern California’s Camp fire rose once again on Thursday to 63 as rescue workers continue to search through the devastation left by the state’s deadliest blaze in history, authorities said. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea told those gathered at a news briefing that the number of missing persons reflected ongoing work by emergency response personnel sifting through reports, but said many of the unaccounted for may simply be displaced in shelters throughout the region. “The reason that that number went up is because after they went up, [emergency officials] didn’t stop working, they continued to work into the night,” Honea said.

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  Chico, California Mayor on wildfires: It’s catastrophic

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  California wildfires leave at least 66 dead with more than 600 still missing

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Morning Brief: The top news and buzzy moments you need to know

As search crews found another body Wednesday in a house burned by a massive Southern California wildfire, officials fear many more deaths in the destructive blazes at both ends of the state that have now claimed 59 lives. It was a historic night for James as he passed Wilt Chamberlain for fifth on the all-time NBA scoring list midway through last night's game in the fourth quarter with 39 points. Singer Pink‘s husband Carey Hart‘s post — warning looters in Malibu, the location of the Woolsey Fire, that they “will be shot on” sight — has gone viral.

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  Woolsey Fire: Flames near Rocketdyne bring out concerns on toxic materials

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  Can Property & Casualty Insurers Overcome Wildfire Woes?

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Kasich: Midterm turnout suggests opening for independent bid

Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Thursday while he remains undecided about another presidential run, the midterm election results could suggest a greater opening for an independent or third-party candidate. Kasich made his second trip this year to New Hampshire, where he finished second in the state's leadoff Republican presidential primary in 2016. Asked about his previous speculation about running as a third-party or independent, Kasich said all options remain on the table.

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  Founder of #MeToo Movement Tarana Burke Reflects On 2018 Midterm Election Results

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My Kid's School Bus Was Attacked. His Reaction Surprised Me.

It’s October, and my eighth-grader is late getting home from school. “Where are you?” I text as I walk out the door to pick up my youngest. I expect him to say the bus is running late or that there’s a sub who doesn’t know the route ―  replies I’ve heard

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  Driver Accused of Killing 3 Children at Indiana School Bus Stop Pleads Not Guilty

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  Kids with Special Needs Stranded on NYC School Bus for 10 Hours During Winter Storm

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Netanyahu battles to save weakened ruling coalition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party denied Friday that he had decided to call a snap election, as he battled to keep the government afloat after his defence minister quit over a Gaza ceasefire. Netanyahu's ruling coalition was left with a single seat majority in parliament after the walkout on Wednesday by Avigdor Lieberman and his hawkish Yisrael Beitenu party. Netanyahu held crunch talks on Friday with his other main right-wing rival, Education Minister Naftali Bennett, whose religious nationalist Jewish Home party has threatened also to quit unless he is given Lieberman's job.

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  Netanyahu faces snap election calls after defense minister quits

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  Netanyahu's main coalition partner pushes for early election

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Bullseye! Hilarious photos capture dogs showing impressive concentration before catching treats

This unique collection of photographs shows the concentrated faces of dogs just before catching their beloved treats. Professional photographer Christian Vieler, from Germany, shot the latest series of his “Dogs Catching Treats in Trouble” collection with hilarious results. Some of the 48-year-old’s images show the happy faces of successful catches, whereas others illustrate pooches’ shocked reactions on seeing such large amounts of treats thrown at them at once.

World's most popular car gets a new face: meet the new Toyota Corolla

The 12th generation of the Toyota Corolla was unveiled Friday, featuring a sportier exterior, enhanced performance, and new connected technology. After following in the steps of the 2019 Corolla Hatchback, the new 2020 sedan uses the underpinnings of the Toyota New Global Architecture making the long-surviving vehicle even more sturdy and aggressive. Introducing the all new re-imagined and reconfigured 2020 Toyota #Corolla.

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  The 2020 Toyota Corolla Sedan Will Be the First Corolla Hybrid In the U.S.

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  The New Toyota Corolla Sedan Is Surprisingly Cool

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Stormy Daniels lawyer arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of domestic violence

Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her legal battles with Donald Trump, was arrested in Los Angeles on Wednesday on suspicion of domestic violence. Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Jeff Lee said no further details were immediately available about the incident, which happened in in Los Angeles.

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  Stormy Daniels weighs in on Avenatti arrest

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  What’s Going on With Michael Avenatti’s Arrest?

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Captain says U.S. military does not view Central American migrants as 'enemies'

"The military is not classifying them as the enemy in any way, shape or form," said Cunningham, who is the spokesman for the Special Purpose Marine Ground- Air Taskforce 7. Trump's politically charged decision to send troops to the border with Mexico came ahead of U.S. congressional elections last week. The number of U.S. troops at the border with Mexico may have peaked at about 5,800, the U.S. commander of the mission told Reuters, noting he would start looking next week at whether to begin sending forces home or perhaps shifting some to new border positions.

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  Migrants face armed agents, razor wire at border

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  'Not enough room': migrant flows strain Mexican border shelters

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Nancy Pelosi In Peril

Democrats may have won the House of Representatives, but for Rep. Nancy Pelosi the fight is just beginning.

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  Nancy Pelosi allies ready to battle Democrats opposing her bid to become Speaker

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  Ohio Democrat hints may take on Pelosi for powerful U.S. House speaker job

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