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• 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' garden gnomes: Your weeds will be assimilated

  20-11-2016 23:17 via cnet.com
  
  Resistance is futile: Gnomes painted like Picard, Riker, Worf, Data and Locutus of Borg are beaming down to your lawn.
  
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• APEC leaders say they want to fight all forms of protectionism

  20-11-2016 23:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Pacific rim leaders said on Sunday that they were committed to fighting "all forms of protectionism," and encouraged signatories of the TPP trade pact to continue supporting it despite fears it may not have a future in its current form. "We reaffirm our commitment to keep our markets open and to fight against all forms of protectionism," the leaders of the 21-strong Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group said in a closing statement after meeting in Peru. APEC talks in Lima have been domi
  
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• James Corden and Eddie Redmayne in amusing TSA standoff

  20-11-2016 22:25 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: To promote the new "Fantastic Beats" movie, the two Englishmen somehow pretend that one of them is American and the other is just an ordinary guy.
  
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• Will Donald Trump Leave The Federal Reserve Alone? St. Louis Fed President Says Fed Will Hold President-Elect To His Word

  20-11-2016 21:57 via ibtimes.com
  
  St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said Sunday the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold President-elect Donald Trump to his word on preserving the central bank’s independence.
  Bullard, who said last week he could see supporting a December rate hike, told the German business daily Handelsblatt the transition team has said “it wants to protect the independence of the Fed.”
  
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• Fatty the robot smashes glass, injures visitor

  20-11-2016 20:30 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: In China, a robot runs amok. But don't worry, it was all a human's fault for pushing the wrong button. Allegedly.
  
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• Is Waterboarding Torture? Vice President-Elect Mike Pence Not Ruling Out Waterboarding; Says Trump Will Never Say What He Won't Do

  20-11-2016 20:18 via ibtimes.com
  
  Vice President-elect Mike Pence Sunday declined to rule out reinstating waterboarding as an interrogation technique in his first round of Sunday talk show appearances since the Nov. 8 election.
  Pence, in an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” said though he has respect for those who oppose the practice, the new administration “is going to focus on confronting and defeating radical Islamic terrorism as a threat to this country.” He said Donald Trump will be a pres
  
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• AIG eyes 'direct investments' in mortgages: FT.com

  20-11-2016 20:07 via news.yahoo.com
  
  (Reuters) - Insurer American International Group, or AIG, is looking to move into residential property loans with plans to make what company representatives called direct investments in mortgages, the Financial Times reported Sunday.
  
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• American Music Awards 2016 Live Stream: How To Watch The AMAs Online And On TV

  20-11-2016 20:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  The American Music Awards are finally here. On Sunday, fans can see if the artists they voted for have won statues, but they’ll need to know where to watch. Music lovers can watch the 2016 AMAs online or on TV.
  
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• Northern Alberta oilfield's continuing bitumen seepage 'disturbing,' environmentalist warns

  20-11-2016 19:40 via cbc.ca
  Environmentalists and First Nations are raising concerns about a heavy oilfield in northeastern Alberta that may still be seeping water and bitumen years after the flow was first discovered.
  
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• Concerns over possible ongoing problems at CNRL well in Alberta

  20-11-2016 19:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Environmentalists and First Nations are raising concerns about a heavy oilfield in northeastern Alberta that may still be seeping water and bitumen years after the flow was first discovered.
  
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• Barack Obama To Vladimir Putin: Hands Off Ukraine; Pair Meet At APEC Summit

  20-11-2016 19:09 via ibtimes.com
  
  U.S. President Barack Obama urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to honor Moscow’s commitments on Ukraine’s sovereignty as the pair met briefly on the margins of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, Sunday.
  A White House statement said Obama told Putin U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov should continue meeting on various issues to stem international violence and ease the suffering of the Syrian people.
  
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• ‘The Affair’ Spoilers: Where Did Season 2 Leave Off? Finale Recap Before The Season 3 Premiere

  20-11-2016 19:06 via ibtimes.com
  
  The wait is almost over! Showtime’s “The Affair” is just a few hours away from its Season 3 premiere. It’s already been revealed that the new episodes will take place three years after Noah’s shocking confession.
  
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• ‘Game Of Thrones’ Prequel: 6 Characters And Houses We’d Like To Star In HBO’s Rumored New Series

  20-11-2016 19:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Game of Thrones” is nearing its end, but Thronies may be able to get their fix in other ways soon. Rumors have been circulating about a potential spinoff series and it seems HBO may be considering the idea.
  
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• Kanye West storms out of concert, Twitter loses mind

  20-11-2016 18:55 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: After two songs in Sacramento, the fascinating rapper disses Beyoncé and Jay Z and leaves.
  
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• Trump to be held to his word on Fed independence: Bullard

  20-11-2016 18:24 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to his word on preserving the central bank's independence, policymaker James Bullard told a German newspaper on Sunday. "The transition team of the President-elect has said that it wants to protect the independence of the Fed," Bullard told Germany's Handelsblatt business daily.
  
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• Olivia Culpo, Rachel Hilbert, Lo Bosworth Attend Forevermark Black Label Collection Launch In NYC

  20-11-2016 18:21 via ibtimes.com
  
  Forevermark launched its Black Label Collection, the most exclusive collection of diamond cuts ever conceived, at a private cocktail event in New York City where the brand also unveiled its collaboration with artist Angie Crabtree and with personality Olivia Culpo , model Rachel Hilbert , "The Hills" star Lo Bosworth  and influencers Danielle Bernstein of "We Wore What" and Arielle Nachmani of "Something Navy" in attendance. 
  
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• Deutsche nominates chairman for second term, clears him of Libor blame: source

  20-11-2016 18:21 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Deutsche Bank has nominated its chairman for a second term after an internal probe cleared him of accusations that he was partly to blame for the bank's poor cooperation with authorities in a probe into rate-rigging, a source close to the bank said. Paul Achleitner was nominated at a meeting of the lender's supervisory board in late October, the source said on Sunday. Several shareholders said on Friday that a renewal of Achleitner's contract was imperiled by Deutsche's poor earnings and falteri
  
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• Revolutionary weather satellite blasts off

  20-11-2016 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  New GOES-R satellite features a camera that will provide near real-time high-resolution imagery.
  
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• No First Lady In The White House? Melania Trump Reportedly Is Staying In New York; Wants Son To Stay At Current Prep School

  20-11-2016 18:01 via ibtimes.com
  
  UPDATED: 6:05 p.m. EST — President-elect Donald Trump Sunday confirmed his wife and youngest son will stay in New York after the inauguration though he will settle into the White House. Trump told McClatchy newspapers his wife and son Barron will remain in New York at least through the end of the school year.
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• SNL mocks Trump again, Trump tweets anger

  20-11-2016 17:51 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: "Saturday Night Live" sees Alec Baldwin return as Donald Trump. On the show, president-elect uses Google and Siri to help him with military strategy.
  
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• Cardi B Talks ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Fame, Explains Why She Was ‘Skeptical’ About Releasing Music

  20-11-2016 17:45 via ibtimes.com
  
  A lot has changed for Cardi B since joining the cast of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: New York.” Almost overnight, Cardi went from an Instagram sensation who stripped as a way to make money to a full-blown celebrity. In a new interview, Cardi dished on her newfound fame and her upcoming projects.
  
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• What Happens to Utility Stocks in a Trump Administration?

  20-11-2016 17:25 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Utilities could benefit from lower regulations under Donald Trump, but don't forget that utilities have to live on for decades and through multiple presidential administrations.
  
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• Donald Trump Takes Offense At 'Hamilton,' 'Saturday Night Live'; Seeks Apology, Equal Time On Twitter

  20-11-2016 17:25 via ibtimes.com
  
  UPDATE: 3 p.m. EST — The Hill reported President-elect Donald Trump’s original tweet on working with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the New York Democrat “cunning,” but the tweet was deleted and replaced with one that left the word out.
  Here’s the original tweet:
  "I have always had a good relationship with Chuck Schumer. He is much smarter than Harry R, and actually, far more cunning - gets things done!"
  
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• ‘Defenders’ Spoilers: Luke Cage Kisses A Fan Favorite Character In Set Photos

  20-11-2016 17:25 via ibtimes.com
  Luke Cage and Claire Temple are moving their relationship forward. New set photos from “Marvel’s The Defenders” show the two in a pretty steamy make out scene.
  Pictures have been surfacing on social media since filming started in New York earlier this month, but these set photos are a little more spoiler-filled than other snapshots. The photos show Luke (Mike Colter) locking lips with Claire (Rosario Dawson). It doesn’t look like a quick peck, though. Luke has picked up C
  
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• Netflix Thanksgiving Movies 2016: 5 Films Available To Stream During Your Turkey Day Celebration

  20-11-2016 17:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  When it comes to the holidays, Christmas movies are king and Thanksgiving movies can be hard to come by. While there are plenty of Thanksgiving TV specials to watch on Netflix, the movie selection is smaller. Despite the list being small, there are still a few Thanksgiving films you can stream on Netflix in 2016.
  Check out the five of the best picks below:
  1. “Dutch”
  
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• When Does ‘Secrets And Lies’ Return? Episode 8 Synopsis Shows Eric Discovering A New Secret

  20-11-2016 17:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  There are only three episodes left until the Season 2 finale of “Secrets and Lies” but fans of the ABC series are going to have to wait an extra week for their chance to view episode 8, “The Racket.”
  While the series has aired every Sunday since Oct. 16, it will not be airing on Nov. 20 due to the 2016 American Music Awards. According to a representative for ABC, the Sunday lineup needed to be pre-empted for the 2016 award show.
  
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• 7 Facts About Medicare Advantage You Didn't Know

  20-11-2016 17:03 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Don't ignore the option of Medicare Advantage plans, as one might serve you well, offering greater coverage at a lower price than original Medicare.
  
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• How Close Is Facebook to Monetizing Messenger and WhatsApp?

  20-11-2016 16:43 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg clarifies his thinking on making money from Facebook's major products.
  
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• What Will Donald Trump Do For Health Care? A Timeline Of Everything The President-Elect Has Said About Obamacare And Insurance Reform

  20-11-2016 16:36 via ibtimes.com
  
  The tumultuous 2016 presidential campaign between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton was a frenzy. It suffices to say less time was spent discussing policy decisions than the various scandals and controversies that surrounded both candidates. One thing was clear, however: Trump planned to dismantle Obamacare.
  
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• How To Make Corn Casserole For Thanksgiving 2016: An Easy Recipe Anyone Can Cook And Serve

  20-11-2016 16:33 via ibtimes.com
  
  Thanksgiving is fast approaching and this means it is time to start planning the yearly Thanksgiving dinner menu.
  You may be lucky and have the meal conjured up in front of your eyes by an aunt, uncle, parent or friend. Or you may have to go through the tedious process of putting together the feast  — for the greater good. Anyone who is part of the latter category can turn to the trusted corn casserole for an incredibly simple and delicious side dish, replacing plain old corn on the T
  
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• How Will a Trump Presidency Affect Tesla?

  20-11-2016 16:31 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  If President Trump does eliminate electric-vehicle incentives, CEO Elon Musk actually thinks this would give the company a competitive advantage. Here is a look at his reasoning.
  
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• Black Friday Target Deals 2016: Sales And Discounts On Electronics, Toys, Bedding And More

  20-11-2016 16:31 via ibtimes.com
  
  Target has kicked off its daily deals leading up to its big Black Friday sales event. The mega retailer’s "10 Days of Sales" is underway, but Target has also released its 38-page Black Friday ad preview, which is loaded with exclusive offers on apparel, kids’ toys, books and electronics. 
  
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• Black Friday 2016 Fashion Deals: Sales From Kohl’s, Macy’s, H&M And More

  20-11-2016 16:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  For anyone planning on attending a wealth of holiday and New Year’s Eve parties this season, that party-hopping could require quite a lot of costume changes. Thankfully, there is no shortage of Black Friday sales to come. Nearly every apparel, accessory and footwear retailer will be slashing prices on party dresses, shoes, suit jackets, dress pants, accessories and more, starting next week.
  From ASOS to Macy’s, these are the top fashion retailers to hit for your holiday fas
  
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• Will President Trump Break President Obama's Mars Promise?

  20-11-2016 16:13 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Our current president says we're going to Mars in the 2030s -- but what does his replacement have to say about the idea?
  
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• TJX and Ross Stores Crushed Department Stores Again in Q3

  20-11-2016 16:05 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  Department store sales fell again last quarter, but revenue continues to grow at a healthy clip for off-price leaders TJX and Ross Stores.
  
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• Could You Live on $16,000 a Year? Here's Why You Might Have To

  20-11-2016 15:44 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  If you're counting on Social Security alone to stay afloat in retirement, you may be in for a shocking reality check.
  
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• O'Hare workers who plan strike will announce date Monday

  20-11-2016 15:31 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  O'Hare International Airport workers who voted to strike soon will announce when they plan to take action.
  
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• Deutsche clears chairman of blame for bank's poor cooperation in Libor case: paper

  20-11-2016 15:28 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Deutsche Bank has cleared its chairman of accusations by shareholders that he was partly to blame for the bank's poor cooperation with authorities over alleged rate-rigging, daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung has cited financial sources as saying. Last year, Deutsche Bank agreed to settle a case over the alleged manipulation of interbank rates such as Libor for a record $2.5 billion with U.S. and British authorities, which had accused the lender of obstructing their investigations. Some shareholders sub
  
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• Can Best Buy Keep Going After Last Week's 17% Pop?

  20-11-2016 15:15 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  The consumer-electronics retailer surges after a strong earnings report and encouraging guidance, but Wall Street pros aren't as enthusiastic in the stock after last week's rally.
  
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• What Healthcare REITs Do, and Why You Might Want to Invest in Them

  20-11-2016 15:13 via feeds.foxbusiness.com
  
  With an influx of aging baby boomers on the way, investors might want to take a look at the companies that lease out medical real estate.
  
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• Encryption key standard getting a makeover and EMC endorsement

  20-11-2016 14:19 via techrepublic.com
  
  Key Management Interoperability Protocol is an obscure yet important 6-year-old encryption standard. Its leaders are looking for a big boost in 2017.
  
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• Volkswagen CEO says sees case for building own battery factory: paper

  20-11-2016 14:03 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen sees building its own factory to make electronic vehicle batteries as a logical move as it expands production of low-emission cars after its emissions scandal. Volkswagen and its labor unions agreed on Friday to cut 30,000 jobs at the core VW brand in exchange for a commitment to avoid forced redundancies in Germany until 2025. The cuts came with a management pledge to create 9,000 new jobs in the area of battery production and mobility services at factories
  
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• Ottawa to decide this week on Enbridge's biggest pipeline project

  20-11-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's oil and gas industry could get a much needed shot in the arm this week if the federal cabinet gives the green light to two massive pipeline projects — infrastructure that would help deliver close to a million more barrels of oil a day.
  
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• 'No real role': Canada's watchdog for mining abroad struggles to sharpen its teeth

  20-11-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A lawsuit over alleged human rights abuses by a Canadian mining company in Eritrea highlights the challenges facing the federal government as it tries to step up its oversight of Canadian companies’ behaviour abroad.
  
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• Mortgage rates, grocery bills, airline fees all heading up: The Marketplace consumer cheat sheet

  20-11-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  If you've been too busy this week to keep up with health and consumer news, CBC's Marketplace is here to help.
  
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• Is it an ad, or a social media post? Hard to tell

  20-11-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Deceptive marketing on social media is a growing problem that regulators in Canada and the U.S. are trying to contain. So-called influencers get paid to promote products, but not all of them are upfront about it.
  
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• From coffee cups to fake badges, how some people try to avoid parking tickets

  20-11-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It’s an issue that often frustrates drivers: the dreaded parking ticket. Here’s how some of us turn to tricks in the hopes of keeping parking officers at bay.
  
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• Canadians not terribly savvy about digital privacy, poll finds

  20-11-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As part of the Police, Power and Privacy series, CBC News found that most Canadians haven't used tools like encryption or virtual private networks to safeguard their security and privacy online.
  
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• 'A real disgrace': Air Miles not delivering on rewards, claim customers

  20-11-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Numerous Air Miles collectors have complained to CBC News that they’re having problems getting their hands on their chosen rewards, either because of shipping delays or long waits to reach customer service by phone.
  
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• Hong Kong firms in China charm-push ahead of Hong Kong-Shenzhen investment link

  20-11-2016 03:44 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Scores of Hong Kong-listed companies - many small - are on a roadshow blitz in China to whet the appetite of mainland investors ahead of the launch of a cross-border investment link between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. "Valuations of Hong Kong stocks are very low. In addition, the Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar, so when you buy Hong Kong dollar assets, you're actually buying into the U.S. dollar," Ma Hong, general manager of Shanghai TopFund Investment Management Co, said at an event i
  
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