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• EU's Dombrovskis says Greek pension payout 'complicated' review talks

  17-12-2016 19:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Greece's decision to give pensioners a one-off bonus has delayed the conclusion of its second bailout review but an agreement can still be reached in the coming months, EU Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis was quoted as saying on Saturday. Greece angered its lenders this month by announcing it would spend about 600 million euros on a Christmas bonus for low income pensioners after beating its fiscal targets for the year. "Certainly I wouldn't describe the situation as a 'dead-end' but
  
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• Donald Trump Mobile, Alabama Rally Live Stream: Watch President-Elect’s ‘Thank You’ Speech Online

  17-12-2016 19:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Donald Trump was expected to take the stage Saturday afternoon to deliver a rally speech to the people of Mobile, Alabama.
  The president-elect has scheduled the rally at 3 p.m. CST (venue opens at 11 am) at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile. Trump and his team announced they would be participating in the rally as part of the administration’s “USA Thank You Tour 2016.” Trump’s most recent rally for the thank you tour took place in Orlando, Florida, at the Central Florida Fair
  
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• FTC: DeVry University Agrees to Pay $100 Million Settlement in False Ads Lawsuit

  17-12-2016 17:16 via ibtimes.com
  
  DeVry University and its parent company, DeVry Education Group, have agreed to pay a $100 million settlement after being accused of misleading prospective students, theFederal Trade Commission announced Thursday.
  
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• Twitter Testing New Version Of Its Mobile App That Removes The Current Retweeting Icon

  17-12-2016 17:11 via ibtimes.com
  
  Twitter is testing a new version of its app that removes the retweeting icon, and replacing it with a circular icon for “sharing” options, according toTechCrunch.
  Twitter told TechCrunch, “We’re testing new icons on Tweets to evaluate how this impacts the way that people use Twitter,” a spokesperson said in an email.
  
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• WWE Roadblock End Of The Line 2016: Start Time, Live Stream Info, Updated Match Card

  17-12-2016 17:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  WWE’s final pay-per-view of 2016 is set for Sunday night in Pittsburgh with Roadblock: End of the Line. There are multiple ways to watch the event, which will exclusively feature wrestlers from “Monday Night Raw.”
  
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• These 'Star Wars' Laser Drones Let You Battle In The 'Star Wars' Galaxy

  17-12-2016 17:09 via ibtimes.com
  
  Soon those memories of watching the speeder bikes dive in and out of the forest inReturn of the Jediwhile blasting lasers at Storm Troopers won't be just a memory, it can be something you do at home.Propel’s newStar Warslaser drones will immerse you in multiplayer player battles in theStar Wars galaxy.
  
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• Club World Cup Final 2016: TV Channel, Live Stream Info, Team News For Real Madrid vs. Kashima Antlers

  17-12-2016 16:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  As it seeks to finish 2016 by being crowned the best club team on the planet, Real Madrid is set to welcome back its inspirational captain who has so often made the difference on the big occasion.
  
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• How To Help The Homeless During Polar Vortex 2016: 5 Ways To Keep People Without Shelter Warm During The Winter

  17-12-2016 16:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  With weather reports citing below freezing temperatures, damaging winds and snowfall all across the U.S., many Americans may choose to stay in the warm comforts of their own homes over the weekend. However, there are hundreds of thousands of people living in the states that will not have the luxury of warming up to a cozy lit fire with family members during the winter months.
  
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• Christmas Prayers 2016: 5 Blessings To Say During Yuletide Celebrations

  17-12-2016 16:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Those celebrating Christmas may be anticipating opening presents from Santa on Dec. 25, but for many Catholic and Christian observers, the holiday marks the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth.  Between opening gifts and feasting with family members and friends, take a moment to say happy holidays with a few Christmas prayers.
  Check out a few prayers to say on Christmas Day below:
  
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• ‘Nashville’ Season 5 Spoilers: Meet The New Characters On The CMT Drama

  17-12-2016 15:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  “Nashville” Season 5 has a new network (CMT), new showrunners (Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz) and new characters. Of course, Rayna, Deacon and the other beloved country singers will be back, but the new faces that will really be memorable too. These are the characters Nashies will meet in the 2017 episodes:
  
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• Kid Cudi ‘Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ Review: 7 Best Songs From Cudi’s New Album

  17-12-2016 14:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  After a rough 2016 which involved feuds and rehab, Cleveland native Kid Cudi is finishing out the year with his sixth studio album, “Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin.’”
  
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• Vaccines To Get In 2017: Flu Shots, Immunizations To Get For The New Year

  17-12-2016 14:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  We are in the full throes of the flu season and your doctor (or mother) has likely urged you to get your influenza shots and vaccinations.
  
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• Supermoon 2016 Pictures: See The Final Full Moon Of The Year As It Came Closest To Earth

  17-12-2016 14:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Skywatchers this week were able to view the third and final supermoon of 2016 in all its spectacularglory. The moon, which appeared much larger than average Tuesday and Wednesday, prompted many to snap photos to try and retain the memory of the beauty.
  
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• ‘Shameless’ Season 7 Spoilers: What Will Happen In The Finale? Episode 12 Synopsis, Photos Tease Revenge

  17-12-2016 14:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  The Gallaghers are all going to be under one roof again during Season 7, episode 12 of “Shameless.” After Monica’s unexpected death, the family will gather for a South Side sendoff.
  According to Showtime’s synopsis, the family will navigate their grief together. In doing so, some of the family — namely Debbie (Emma Kenney), Carl (Ethan Cutkosky) and Liam (Brenden and Brandon Sims) — will find themselves participating in their father Frank’s (William
  
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• How Many People Have Police Killed 2016? Two-Thirds Of Arrest Deaths Are Homicides

  17-12-2016 14:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  More than two-thirds of arrest-related deaths in recent months could be considered homicides, according to data released by the Bureau of Justice and Statistics (BJS) on Friday.
  
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• Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Her 2016: 6 Last-Minute Girlfriend Gift Suggestions For Christmas

  17-12-2016 13:40 via ibtimes.com
  
  Nothing is better than opening Christmas presents and then realizing there are gifts in the stocking, too. With the holiday less than two weeks away, check out some stocking stuffer ideas below:
  1. Technology:This Christmas, lavish the techie you love with fun accessories.
  
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• Marijuana Research In Colorado: Health Department Grants $2.35M For Studies On Drug's Impact On Driving

  17-12-2016 13:30 via ibtimes.com
  
  Colorado’s Health Department announced Tuesday the state will provide $2.35 million for research on the effects of marijuana, with most of the money aiding in two studies analyzing the impact marijuana has on driving, Denver Post reported.
  
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• Christmas Terror Attacks In Belgium? 10 Teenagers Arrested For Plotting Bomb Blasts

  17-12-2016 13:27 via ibtimes.com
  
  Ten teenagers were taken into custody Saturday in Belgium for plotting terror attacks on Christmas carnivals in the country, according to reports. The arrests came at a time when the risk of such attacks remains high in Europe and several countries have stepped up their security.
  Saturday’s arrests were confirmed by Eric Van Der Sijpt, spokesman for the Belgium prosecutor's office, who said the teens received instructions online about how to kill a person and to make a bomb.
  
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• New York Health Department Anti-Smoking Ad Lands Up On Gun Sale Site That Tried To Auction George Zimmerman’s Gun That Killed Trayvon Martin

  17-12-2016 13:10 via ibtimes.com
  
  An advertisement from the New York State Department of Health appeared on a website that sells guns, Ku Klux Klan robes and Nazi equipment, NBC New York reported Friday. Following the report, the department pulled down the anti-smoking campaign ad from Gunbroker.com.
  
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• When Does The Electoral College Vote 2016? Clinton's Last Chance Win, Beat Trump, Comes Monday

  17-12-2016 13:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  It didn’t take long after last month’s presidential election for millions of Americans to cycle through several stages of grief before landing on the third, bargaining, and basically just sit on that level.
  
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• National Maple Syrup Day 2016: 5 Recipes To Enhance With Delicious Sweetener

  17-12-2016 13:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Breakfast food lovers, rejoice! Saturday marked National Maple Syrup Day! The "holiday" gives people the rare excuse to go nuts with the sugary substance and indulge in a pancake breakfast or a stack of waffles.
  While there are all sorts of recipes and brands that make delicious variants on the sweet syrup (strawberry, cinnamon are just a couple additional flavors to try), traditional maple syrup is the honorary flavor to celebrate this holiday.
  
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• Manny Pacquiao Birthday 2016: Net Worth And Quotes As Boxer Celebrates His 38th Year

  17-12-2016 13:00 via ibtimes.com
  
  Manny Pacquiao, the all star boxer known most recently for his high profile fight against Floyd Mayweather in 2015, turned 38 Saturday. The milestone came a little less than a month after he announced to the world that he planned to continue his boxing career at a new gym.
  Pacquiao has won world titles in eight different weight divisions. The boxer has a57-6-2 win-loss-draw record and was the first sitting senator to ever win one a world title.
  
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• Papua New Guinea Earthquake Live Updates: Tsunami Alert Issued After 7.9-Magnitude Quake

  17-12-2016 12:54 via ibtimes.com
  
  UPDATE: 7:22 a.m. EST — The government of Fiji said Saturday there is no 'significant tsunami threat' to the country following the 7.9-magnitude earthquake off Papua New Guinea. Officials said they will keep monitoring the situation.
  
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• ‘Super Mario Run’ vs. ‘Pokémon GO’: Which App Performed Better?

  17-12-2016 12:44 via ibtimes.com
  
  Super Mario Run has yet to be launched for Android devices but the game from Nintendo has smashed the record, made only a few months ago by Pokémon GO, for the highest ever number of downloads on the App Store.
  In the first 24 hours of its launch Dec. 15, Super Mario Run had been downloaded 2,850,000 times around the world, which is more than three times the 900,000 downloads that Pokémon GO saw within the first day of its release.
  
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• Kim Kardashian, Kanye West's Christmas Decoration 2016: Couple In Festive Spirit After Rapper's Return From Hospital

  17-12-2016 12:23 via ibtimes.com
  
  Just days after Kanye West returned home from his hospitalization for an alleged mental breakdown, the rapper and his wife Kim Kardashian are in the festive spirit to celebrate Christmas. Kardashian's close friend Jonathan Cheban visited the couple's mansion in Los Angeles on Friday night and shared video clips showing off their decorations.
  Jonathan shared a video on his Instagram account that shows the couple's massive Christmas tree decorated with only lights.
  
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• What Is Wright Brothers Day? Facts And Quotes Of Aviation Pioneers

  17-12-2016 12:19 via ibtimes.com
  
  On Dec. 17 every year, the United States celebrates Wright Brothers Day to mark the first successful flight by two Ohio brothers who went on to become aviation pioneers.
  
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• John Glenn Memorial Live Stream: Watch Celebration Of Former Astronaut, Ohio Senator’s Life

  17-12-2016 11:58 via ibtimes.com
  
  John Glenn, a former Ohio senator who was better known around the world as the first American to orbit Earth in 1962, died Dec. 8, aged 95. A memorial ceremony celebrating his extraordinary life and many achievements will take place at Mershon Auditorium in the Ohio State University (OSU) at 2 p.m. EST, Saturday, Dec. 17.
  
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• Are E-Cigarettes Safe? Device Sparks Fire On American Airlines Plane, No One Hurt

  17-12-2016 11:27 via ibtimes.com
  
  An American Airlines passenger's electronic cigarette "malfunctioned" Thursday and started a small fire aboard the aircraft, airline officials said. The small fire forced the flight from Dallas to Indianapolis to make an emergency landing at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  American Airlines spokesman Ross Feinstein said none of the 137 passengers or five crew members was injured, according to the Associated Press (AP). The airline said crew members quickly extin
  
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• High house prices got you down? Here's 3 ways to beat the odds

  17-12-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With the sluggish economy and tightened lending rules, being priced out of the real estate market is a reality for many, particularly those in Toronto and Vancouver. But whether your finances are limited or you simply don't want to overextend yourself, there are other options.
  
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• High house prices got you down? Here are 3 ways to beat the odds

  17-12-2016 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With the sluggish economy and tightened lending rules, being priced out of the real estate market is a reality for many, particularly those in Toronto and Vancouver. But whether your finances are limited or you simply don't want to overextend yourself, there are other options.
  
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• Streaming Music, Movies This Christmas: Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, Slacker Radio

  17-12-2016 10:57 via ibtimes.com
  
  With Christmas only a few days away, everyone is getting in the holiday spirit, and the festive mood is reflected in the sort of music we listen to and the movies we watch. And if you are one of those who streams their audio/video content, then choosing the right service which is the best fir for your needs and your wallet is an important decision.
  So if you don’t already have a subscription, here are a few popular services and plans you can pick from ahead of this Christmas.
  Music streami
  
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• Who Is Evan McMullin? Trump Calls Former Presidential Rival 'McMuffin' In Florida Rally Speech

  17-12-2016 09:07 via ibtimes.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump mocked one of his formal presidential rivals at his Friday night rally in Orlando, Florida, calling Evan McMullin “McMuffin.” While recalling watching the polls close on election night, Trump referred to the investment banker as a “character that nobody ever saw before, nobody ever heard of him before."
  When someone in the audience called the former independent candidate “McMuffin,” Trump repeated it.
  
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• Turkey Blast Live Updates: Bus Carrying Turkish Soldiers Hit By Explosion, Casualties Reported

  17-12-2016 08:29 via ibtimes.com
  
  UPDATE: 3:10 a.m. EDT — An explosion Saturday in the central Turkish city of Kayseri killed 13 soldiers and injured 48 people, the Turkish army said, according to Agence France-Presse.
  Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş said the blast outside Erciyes University resembled the attack outside a soccer stadium in Istanbul last Saturday.
  
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• ‘Incorporated’ Episode 4 Sneak Peek: Spiga Tries To Recruit Elena To Be A Prostitute [SPOILERS]

  17-12-2016 07:20 via ibtimes.com
  
  Elena (Denyse Tontz) previously refused to work as a prostitute for one of Spiga’s executive clubs.
  A newly released sneak peek from Season 1, episode 4 of “Incorporated” shows a flashback scene to Elena’s teenage years in the Red Zone. The scene opens with Elena finding a female Spiga employee, together with her bodyguard, inside the eatery she works at.
  
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• ‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Spoilers: How Will Mon-El’s Secret Affect His Relationship With Kara?

  17-12-2016 07:16 via ibtimes.com
  
  The budding romance between Kara (Melissa Benoist) and Mon-El (Chris Wood) might end abruptly once she finds out that he hasn’t been completely honest with her since his arrival on Earth.
  
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• A Sun-Like ‘Death Star’ That Consumed Its Planets Discovered

  17-12-2016 07:03 via ibtimes.com
  
  Stars that are very similar to the sun are called solar twins and astronomers like to study them, especially if they also happen to have exoplanets orbiting them, to better understand the evolution of planetary systems, which would also provide valuable insight into the nature of our own solar system.
  
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• Sherri Papini Latest Update: Who Abducted Her? No Sketch Yet As California Mother Can't Describe Kidnappers

  17-12-2016 06:35 via ibtimes.com
  
  Sherri Papini could not describe her abductors as they hid their faces from the 34-year-old when her head wasn't covered, authorities reportedly said. The investigation into Papini's kidnapping has made no progress so far, but police say the case is still "a top priority."
  
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• Goldman Sachs to settle U.S. rate-rigging lawsuit for $56.5 million

  17-12-2016 05:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc has agreed to pay $56.5 million to resolve a U.S. class action lawsuit accusing it and other banks of rigging an interest rate benchmark used in the $553 trillion derivatives market.
  
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• Hurdles emerge for stocks after rally

  17-12-2016 02:14 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Benchmark U.S. stock index rallies, in anticipation of fiscal stimulus measures by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, could also be laying the seeds for equity market troubles from a stronger dollar and rising bond yields. "We are putting fuel on the fire here potentially, because nothing has actually happened, everybody is acting like it is already happening," said Richard Bernstein, chief executive officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors in New York.
  
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