US News Update: 2016

Saturday, December 31, 2016

A YEAR IN REVIEW Best FoxNews.com stories, exposes of 2016

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The 16 Most Memorable Memes of 2016

2016 was the best of times and the worst of times for memes on the internet.

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U.N. Security Council Approves Syrian Cease-Fire Plan

The council's unanimous approval of the plan Saturday also reiterates support for a roadmap to peace that starts with a transitional government.

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NYPD Secures Times Square Ahead of NYE Ball Drop

New York City increases security in Times Square in response to recent attacks abroad. Michael Balboni, former New York State Homeland Security Advisor, breaks down how the Big Apple is preparing.

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So Long 2016! Here's What NBC's Correspondents Are Hoping for in 2017

Looking forward to the new year, our NBC correspondents share their wishes for 2017.

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'BRING IT ON' Obama to visit Democrats ahead of health law fight

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GONE TO MEXICO? Murder warrant issued for ex-lover of Dallas mom

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Sanctuary city mayors urge Obama to protect illegal immigrants from Trump actions

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Greek Ambassador to Brazil Killed by Wife's Lover: Police

Police in Brazil believe that Greece's ambassador to the country was killed by his wife's lover under her orders, authorities said Friday.

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Giant Panda Pan Pan Dies, Leaving 130 Descendants

Pan Pan, the world's oldest male Panda, died at the age of 31 in China's Sichuan Province Wednesday.

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Divers to search Lake Erie where plane carrying six vanished in Ohio

CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Divers were set to plunge into Lake Erie on Saturday to look for the remains of six people who are presumed to have died when their small plane crashed into the frigid lake shortly after taking off from a Cleveland airport, officials said.

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Will Ronda Rousey Fight Again? Dana White Isn't Sure

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Early birds flock at Times Square for New Year's Eve revelry

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City is preparing for a veritable sea of humanity to converge on Times Square on Saturday for the annual descent of the New Year's Eve ball, a century-old tradition that will unfold this year under an unprecedented blanket of security.

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New York opens subway line dreamed up in 1920s

NEW YORK (Reuters) - While more than a million people ring in the new year with their eyes on a glittering ball high above Times Square, a select group of construction workers and city officials will toast 2017 underground on the inaugural ride of a subway line a century in the making.

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Coast Guard suspends search for plane that vanished in Ohio

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Two killed, two wounded at rap concert in Connecticut: media

(Reuters) - Two people were shot and killed and two others were wounded on Friday after a rap concert in southern Connecticut, local media reported.

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Trump Tweets New Year's Message for 'My Many Enemies'

Throughout the world, leaders tried to instill hope for their people for 2017 following social and economic upheaval.

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'RELENTLESS, PREDATORY' Malware code tied to Russian hackers found on US electric company laptop

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Mexican man accused of rape had 19 deportations, removals

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The 5 Most Shocking Economic Moments of 2016

In a year where everything from populism to petroleum was in turmoil, 2016 had no shortage of nail-biter financial moments.

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Powerful Nor'easter Knocks out Power to Tens of Thousands

Tens of thousands of people in New England are without power on New Year's Eve after a powerful nor'easter slammed the area. Maine was hit h

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Is Now a Good Time to Get a Gym Membership?

Now that holiday shopping has mostly wrapped up, many stores are offering big discounts. But is everything as big as a deal as it appears?

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PHOTOS: New Year celebrations around the world - South Koreans demand leader's removal in New Year's Eve protest

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Raging blaze burns a dozen storefronts in New York; 3 firefighters injured

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2016's most annoying words

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Sydney Leads 2016 Farewells With Tribute to Fallen Stars

Sydney sent up a dazzling farewell to 2016's fallen icons with a New Year's Eve fireworks display honoring David Bowie and Gene Wilder.

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Chirp! First of Two Baby Bald Eagles Hatches

Eagle mom Harriet and mate M15 welcomed their offspring, known as E9, at 7:33 a.m. ET Saturday.

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For Women in Corporate America, It's Still a Struggle at the Top

This year, talk about women in the workplace dominated the conversation.

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COMEBACK CUT SHORT Ref calls fight 48 seconds into Rousey's UFC return

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Using AI to improve health

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Protect yourself from spyware

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Secret to national park travel

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Parents, kids & New Year's

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Baghdad bomb blasts kill at least 28

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South Koreans demand leader's removal in New Year's Eve protest

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2 dead, 2 injured in Connecticut shooting after rapper's concert

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Most Americans Agree 2016 Was Pretty Dismal

Fifty-five percent of Americans say that 2016 was either below average or one of the worst years they can remember for the country.

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'Hero' Saves Driver, 73, Seconds Before Train Hits Car

A hero stepped in to pull a driver to safety as a train barreled toward a car on the tracks in Orlando, Florida.

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CRIME OF PASSION? Brazilian officials: Greek envoy killed by wife's lover

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UN Security Council to vote on cease-fire agreement in Syria

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2 Dead, 2 Hurt in Shooting Outside Meek Mill Concert

Police say two are dead and two injured after a shooting outside the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, Conn. following a Meek Mill concert.

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'MISERABLY BRIEF' ORDER: Obama's response to Russian hacking doesn't go far enough, experts say

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Ronda Rousey Is Stopped 48 Seconds Into Comeback Fight

Rousey returning from a 13-month absence, never managed to get her footing against bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.

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Ronda Rousey Is Stopped 48 Seconds Into Comeback Fight

Rousey returning from a 13-month absence, never managed to get her footing against bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.

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18 people stuck on California amusement ride

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Court Reinstates Michael Skakel's Murder Conviction

The state Supreme Court narrowly rejected a lower court's ruling his lawyer didn't adequately represent him in the Martha Moxley murder trial.

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Tyrus Wong, Pioneer 'Bambi' Artist, Dies at 106

In 2001, Tyrus Wong was named a Disney Legend, and in 2013 he had his artwork featured in the Walt Disney Family Museum.

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Nor'easter Hammers New England, Drops Two Feet of Snow on Some

Residents in New England are digging out after a nor'easter dropped more than 2 feet of snow in some places, while 100,000 people in Maine are left without power which could take days to restore.

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Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting death of Pennsylvania state trooper

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Vermont Utility Finds Malware Linked to Russian Hackers

The malware affiliated with so-called "Grizzly Steppe" hacking campaign was found on a laptop not connected to Burlington's electric grid systems.

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Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher to Have Joint Funeral

Reynolds died a day after her daughter this week, and her son told ABC News Friday that "she just left to be with Carrie."

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About 20 people stuck on airborne ride at California theme park

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - About 20 people have been trapped for several hours about 125 feet (38 m) in the air in an enclosed cabin of a ride at Knott's Berry Farm amusement park in Southern California on Friday, with rescue officials trying to find a way to get the people down.

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60 injured in crowd crush at Australian music festival

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Steph Curry sneakers raise $43,157 for Oakland fire victims

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In Memoriam 2016: Remembering the Famous Figures the World Lost

The world lost superstar musicians, stars of stage and screen, some of the greatest athletes of all time and larger-than-life political figures in 2016.

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Trump Adviser Conway's Husband on 'Short List' for Solicitor General: Sources

George T. Conway III has extensive litigation experience. The Solicitor General represents the U.S. before the Supreme Court.

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Tesla owner files lawsuit in California claiming sudden acceleration

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash through the garage into the owner's living room, injuring the driver and a passenger.

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Coast Guard Suspending Search for Plane Carrying 6

The small jet with a beverage company executive and family and friends aboard disappeared as it flew from Cleveland to Columbus following an NBA game.

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Democratic North Carolina governor-elect sues over law stripping his powers

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Judge Blocks N.C. Law Stripping Powers From Incoming Governor

The judge ruled that the Republican-backed law stripping the incoming Democratic governor of his control over election boards needs more review.

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Trump Applauds Putin in Sanctions Stand-Off With Obama

Trump tweeted his approval after Putin rejected his foreign minister's proposal to give American diplomats the boot.

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What Went On In Those Not-So-Secret Russian Compounds?

Intelligence officials say that two properties the president has ordered closed had been used by the Russians to gather intelligence.

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Plane Carrying Fans Home From NBA Game Vanishes

A spokesman for the Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland told NBC News that the missing aircraft was carrying three adults and three children.

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In Memoriam: Some of the Famous Figures Who Died in 2016

2016 was a rough year for celebrity deaths.

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Can Virtual Reality Make You a Better Person?

Researchers across the globe are using immersive digital worlds to place users in someone else's shoes and, at least temporarily, help them become kinder, more compassionate people.

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Eight Good Things That Happened in 2016 (Yes, Really)

Honestly, 2016 was rough, no matter what side of the political aisle you're on. But there was still some good you may have missed.

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From 2016 to #2024: The Year in Kanye

Through all his antics, 2016 for Yeezy was at times as beautiful, dark and twisted a fantasy as ever.

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Soprano Won't Sing For Trump, Quits Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Jan Chamberlin said she "could never look myself in the mirror again with self-respect" if she sang at Trump's inauguration.

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Clearing Up 5 Obamacare Myths and Misunderstandings

President Obama's signature legislative achievement is at risk — even as the majority of Americans say they'd like to keep most of what the law offers.

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'Air Rage' Forces Delta Flight to Land as Cases Soar

Two airline passengers are facing charges after a mid-air outburst forced a cross-country flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to turn around.

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Cosby Wants Trial Moved, Citing 'Monster' Headlines

He says the trial should be held in a bigger place to increase the chance of finding an impartial jury.

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Heisman Winner's Death Ruled Suicide; CTE Tests Refused

Rashaan Salaam is a Muslim and tests were refused for religious grounds, so it will never be known if the former NFLer suffered chronic head trauma.

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Hatch Watch: We Have a Crack! See Baby Bald Eagles Emerge

On Thursday afternoon, eagle cam viewers caught a glimpse of the beginning of the hatching process, the first crack in an egg's shell.

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The Hard Truths Trump Must Face to 'Crush ISIS'

The new American president will have to face some hard facts about the world's deadliest terror group.

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Nation's First Known Intersex Birth Certificate Issued in NYC

On Tuesday, 55-year-old Sara Kelly Keenan received something in the mail she's been waiting for her entire life: an accurate birth certificate.

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7 Memorable Political Quotes From 2016

2016 was full of heated rhetoric and eye-watering quotes. Here's seven of the best (that didn't come from Trump or Clinton).

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Must Read: The Very Best of NBC News From 2016

Whether you loved 2016 or hated it, one thing is clear: It was a year full of the unexpected.

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Tesla owner files lawsuit in California claiming sudden acceleration

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc was sued on Friday by a Model X owner who said his electric SUV suddenly accelerated while being parked, causing it to crash through the garage into owner's living room, injuring the driver and a passenger.

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TODD STARNES 2016 was the year of the deplorables -- at last

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Anthropologists to examine mummified body found in Detroit garage

DETROIT (Reuters) - A body that had decomposed to the point of mummification was found in a car in the garage of a Detroit home, and medical examiners have called for an anthropologist to conduct a special autopsy of the remains, authorities said on Friday.

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Illinois budget woes reignite with spending deal's imminent lapse

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois is poised to re-enter a budgetary limbo on Sunday with the expiration of temporary spending authority for the state's cash-strapped universities and fraying human services network.

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What Went On In Those Not-So-Secret Russian Compounds?

Intelligence officials say that two properties the president has ordered closed had been used by the Russians to gather intelligence.

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'VERY SMART': Trump praises Putin over response to new US sanctions

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Aleppo's orphans replay their trauma with war games in the rubble - Syria's nationwide cease-fire holding despite minor violations

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Rio cop reportedly confesses to love triangle killing of Greek ambassador to Brazil

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Connecticut's top court reinstates Kennedy cousin murder conviction

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Connecticut high court reinstates murder conviction of Kennedy cousin

(Reuters) - The Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday instated the 2002 murder conviction of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel on a charge that he murdered his neighbor in 1975, rejecting his argument that his lawyer at trial was inadequate.

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No, California Did Not Legalize Child Prostitution

State Democrats say the new law will keep child prostitutes from being prosecuted as criminals, but it doesn't condone such activities.

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NO LAUGHING MATTER Cops fired for joking about blacks as target practice

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Trump: Putin 'Very Smart' for Not Retaliating Against Sanctions

Trump tweeted his approval after Putin rejected his foreign minister's proposal to give American diplomats the boot.

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Friday, December 30, 2016

Judge blocks law limiting incoming North Carolina governor's power

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) - A North Carolina judge on Friday temporarily blocked a state law hours after incoming Democratic Governor Roy Cooper sued to void Republican-backed legislation lessening his control over state and county elections boards, local media reported.

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LA police official gets restraining order against Black Lives Matter activist

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Loose bulls charging through Arizona neighborhood caught on video

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Hawaiian cafe backs down over ban on Trump voters

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Partiers ring in the new year with giant bear costumes

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Soprano Won't Sing For Trump, Quits Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Jan Chamberlin said she "could never look myself in the mirror again with self-respect" if she sang at Trump's inauguration.

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THEY WISH WE FORGOT Top 9 political scandals, gaffes and errors of 2016

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Police pursuit of stolen U-Haul truck ends in shooting

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Missouri to loosen requirements for concealed carry, triggering debate

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Twitter could allow what?

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Michael's death unexplained

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7 Memorable Political Quotes From 2016

2016 was full of heated rhetoric and eye-watering quotes. Here's seven of the best (that didn't come from Trump or Clinton).

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Threat of New Year attack in U.S. low but 'undeniable': agencies

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. defense and security agencies said they believed the threat of militant attacks inside the United States was low during this New Year's holiday, yet some chance of an attack was "undeniable," according to security assessments reviewed on Friday.

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