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At Least 235 Killed in Egypt Mosque Attack
At least 235 people were killed and 109 injured when gunmen armed with explosives attacked a Sufi-linked mosque in Egypt’s restive Sinai Peninsula, in the deadliest assault in the country’s modern history. 331
Mueller Probe Looks at Flynn’s Work on Film Targeting Cleric
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating former White House national security adviser Mike Flynn’s work on an unfinished film financed by Turkish interests as part of its wider probe into whether Mr. Flynn improperly concealed financial ties to Turkey and to Russia. 563
Unilever Launches Search for New CEO
Unilever PLC has kicked off the search for a new chief executive, according to a person familiar with the matter—initiating what is expected to be a monthslong process to replace longtime head Paul Polman.
The Rise and Fall of a Law-School Empire Fueled by Federal Loans
Don Lively offered legal education for students rejected elsewhere. After a big expansion, thousands have dropped out, transferred or failed state bar exams while struggling to pay down more than $1 billion in student debt. 163
EU Reaches Out to Eastern Neighbors, but Cautiously
The European Union, at its “Eastern Partnership” summit in Brussels, discussed trade and other ties with its neighbors to the east, but the bloc carefully scaled back its ambitions.
Trump Plans to Stop Arming Kurds in Syria
President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to stop sending weapons directly to Kurdish militants battling Islamic State in Syria, dealing a political blow to the U.S.’s most reliable ally in the civil war. 118
Fight Erupts Over CFPB Interim Leadership
The leadership of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was thrown into uncertainty when President Trump and the agency’s departing Obama-era leader both named temporary directors. 132
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A Sun-Soaked Weekend in the French Caribbean: An Hour-By-Hour Guide
The jet set hasn’t descended on the French archipelago of Guadeloupe just yet, which makes it ideal for a great-value, no-fuss long winter weekend.
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YouTube Faces Backlash After Ads Appear Near Pedophile Comments
A fresh wave of advertisers suspended commercials on YouTube after their ads showed up next to videos that appeared to attract pedophile viewers and comments.
Hacker Expected to Plead Guilty in 2014 Yahoo Breach
An accused computer hacker is expected to plead guilty Tuesday to criminal charges stemming from the massive 2014 security breach of Yahoo that a federal indictment alleges was orchestrated by Russian spies.
For the Pope’s Trip in Asia, a Delicate Balance
A focus on the Catholic Church’s ‘peripheries’ brings Francis to the doorstep of the Rohingya crisis.
Finding Inspiration in Aretha Franklin
Actress Jenifer Lewis on how “First Snow in Kokomo” by Aretha Franklin gave her a goal: to perform like the queen of soul.
The Latest Exercise Trend: Acting Like a Baby
With crawling gaining popularity in the fitness world, Joe Queenan imagines what other infant-based workouts might be next—throwing a tantrum?
The Annoying Reality of Ticket Processing Fees
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely answers questions on clumsy ticket pricing strategies, gaining people’s trust and growing kinder as we age.
Zimbabwe’s New Leader Reaches Out to Opposition
Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was sworn in as Zimbabwe’s new president before a cheering stadium crowd in Harare, used his inaugural address to reach out to political opponents and pleaded with foreign investors to return to the crisis-hit country.
With Saudi Ties Fraying, Lebanese Premier’s Construction Empire Crumbles
Saudi Arabia is at the nexus of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s two big problems: his precarious political future and the looming collapse of his construction empire, a business built on decades of support from the Saudi royal family.
Germany’s Social Democrats Soften Stance on Merkel Talks Amid Deadlock
Germany’s Social Democrats said they would hold talks with other parties to discuss ways out of the political crisis, reducing the likelihood of imminent snap elections after Chancellor Angela Merkel’s efforts to form a government collapsed.
U.S. Criticizes Pakistan for Freeing Terror Suspect From House Arrest
The State Department says it is ‘deeply concerned’ over the freeing of Hafiz Saeed, whom the U.S. has designated a global terrorist.
In Mueller Cases, Picking a Fair Jury Poses a Challenge
With the first trial resulting from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation expected in the spring, prosecutors, defense lawyers and the judge head toward a delicate and often difficult task: picking a fair jury.
Senate Republicans to Huddle With Trump on Taxes
President Trump will meet with Senate Republicans at their weekly closed-doors lunch on Tuesday as the party prepares to vote next week on legislation overhauling the tax code.
Social Media Is Seen Fueling the Fire of Violent Crime
Prosecutors and police in Chicago and other cities say social media mirrors and contributes to gang-related behavior on their streets. 88
As Money Tightens, an Oil Boom Town Fights for Its Share
The oil boom town of Williston, N.D., has hit a rough patch since energy prices flattened off and the state’s agricultural sector has softened.
Keystone Cleanup Recovers 44,000 Gallons of Oil
The estimated 210,000-gallon leak on TransCanada’s pipeline was discovered last week, and about 170 people are working in 12-hour shifts around the clock to clean up.
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The Latest Luxury Amenity: Blue Lagoons
Crystal Lagoons are in the works at 16 upscale developments across the U.S. A Chilean entrepreneur says his patented technology uses a fraction of the chlorine and other chemicals found in traditional swimming pools.
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