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Opponents of Mnuchin's nomination have been running ads in states which were hit hard by foreclosures during the housing crisis in an effort to bring pressure on Republicans to join Democrats in opposing Mnuchin's nomination. "Throughout the confirmation process, Mr. Mnuchin has failed to adequately demonstrate that he will be a forceful advocate for innovative policies that will make the U.S. economy work better for the majority of Americans," Warner said in a statement.

NEW YORK (AP) — The man on trial again for murder in the case of a 6-year-old New York City boy who vanished 37 years ago is innocent, and his surprise confession in one of the nation's most influential missing children's cases was wrongly obtained, his lawyer said Monday. Pedro Hernandez admitted in 2012 to choking Etan Patz in the basement of a convenience store where he worked as a teenage stock boy. The case helped to make missing children a national cause in the United States, and Etan's mother became a national advocate. Читать дальше...

In the places that propelled Donald Trump to the White House, the president's fans couldn't be much happier with his executive order temporarily banning refugees and immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries. Thousands of people have demonstrated at U.S. airports since Trump issued an order Friday blocking people from seven countries in the Middle East and Africa from entering the United States and suspending refugee immigration for four months. The protests included a gathering of several hundred people in Birmingham... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — King Abdullah II of Jordan's visit to Washington this week is testing President Donald Trump's ability to maintain key Arab alliances while cracking down on immigration from some Muslim countries and possibly moving the American Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. Abdullah's trip comes as the Trump administration is embroiled in its first major Mideast controversy, sparked by Trump's executive order temporarily halting all refugee admissions and suspending entry to the U.S. for citizens of seven majority-Muslim countries. Читать дальше...

"No longer will Iran be given a pass for its repeated ballistic missile violations, continued support of terrorism, human rights abuses and other hostile activities that threaten international peace and security," Corker, a Republican from Tennessee, said in a written statement. Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen, meanwhile, claimed a successful missile strike against a warship in the Red Sea belonging to the Saudi-led coalition that is fighting alongside Yemen's internationally recognized government. Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal lawsuit on Monday accused banking giant Wells Fargo of illegally denying student loans to young immigrants who are protected from deportation and allowed to work and study in the U.S. under a program created by former President Barack Obama. The young immigrants in the country illegally have Social Security numbers and documents that meet bank requirements for identification, but Wells Fargo refuses to give them loans based on their citizenship status, according to... Читать дальше...

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State University says a graduate student, a postdoctoral researcher and a visiting scholar have been blocked from entering the country due to President Donald Trump's restrictions on immigration. ISU President Steven Leath said Monday that the university has been in touch with all three and hopes they'll "be able to continue their work and studies with Iowa State in the near future."

Arnold Schwarzenegger Says SAG Awards ‘Perfect Place’ for Stars to Speak Out Against Trump (Video) “The New Celebrity Apprentice” and former Republican governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn’t mind when celebrities speak out against President Trump’s incendiary executive order on refugees from Muslim-majority countries. “I was busy yesterday and I did not watch the show, but I’ve heard about it,” Schwarzenegger told “Access Hollywood” when asked about stars speaking out during the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans are moving swiftly to repeal Obama administration regulations aimed at better protecting streams from coal mining debris. Coal country lawmakers unveiled legislation Monday to block the rules, which they say would kill jobs in the coal industry, which is reeling from competition from cleaner-burning natural gas. Environmental groups such as the Sierra Club support the rules, saying they would protect people in coal country from health risks from pollutants like mercury.

“Controversy,” written and executive produced by Sheldon, follows the junior counsel of a prestigious Illinois university which must deal with an out-of-control scandal when a young co-ed accuses several star football players of sexual assault. From the football coaches and boosters who wield outsize influence, to a university administration under siege, the series explores the type of high-profile controversy all-too familiar on today’s college campuses, as well as the corrosive, dangerous nature of institutional power. Читать дальше...

Ryder’s “Stranger Things” costar Gaten Matarazzo has offered up an explanation that makes sense… or at least as much sense as anything viewers have seen on the Netflix series. Ryder went viral Sunday night after “Stranger Things” won the SAG Award for outstanding ensemble, drama, displaying a series of ridiculous facial reactions as Harbour gave a passionate and well-received acceptance speech decrying the policies of the Trump administration. Ryder’s expressions seemed pretty awkward, given the earnest nature of Harbour’s speech... Читать дальше...

"Big problems at airports were caused by Delta computer outage,.....protesters and the tears" of Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., who criticized the travel restrictions, Trump tweeted. Just two weeks ago, Delta CEO Ed Bastian praised Trump, saying that he was "very excited" about the possibility that the new administration might upgrade airport facilities, reduce taxes and cut regulations. Bastian also expressed hope that Trump might give a new airing to complaints by Delta, American Airlines and... Читать дальше...

“Bones” star Tamara Taylor reflected on the police procedural’s successful 12-season run and picked her favorite episodes from the show in a recent interview with TheWrap. The final season of “Bones” premiered earlier in the month and will bring the series, which stars Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, to a staggering total of 246 episodes. Of the show’s many episodes, Taylor singled out the fan-favorite Season 3 episode “Aliens in the Spaceship” as one of her favorites. There are, however,... Читать дальше...

Fitbit will lay off 6 percent of its workforce, or a little more than 100 employees, the San Francisco fitness device maker announced Monday. The reductions were announced amid disappointing quarterly and annual revenue results, as well as lower-than-expected revenue forecasts for 2017. There is also the perception that technological innovation within their devices, the pace of that innovation, is slowing. The company announced 2017 revenue guidance of $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion — less than... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — President Trump signed an order Monday aimed at cutting regulations on businesses, saying that agencies should eliminate two regulations for every new one. Trump signed the document — which he called “a big one” — at his desk in the Oval Office surrounded by nine small-business owners, who earlier met in the Roosevelt Room. “Regulation has been horrible for big business, but it’s been worse for small business,” he said, noting that small businesses cannot hire the talent and compliance personnel that larger businesses do. Читать дальше...

South Dakota lawmakers weigh transgender locker room bill Republican Sen. Lance Russell, the main sponsor of the bill, says he's interested in protecting all students.

‘The Yellow Birds’ Stars Tye Sheridan and Jack Huston on Why Kids Go to War (Video) Sundance 2017: “A lot of these guys sign up for war because it’s something to do,” actor Huston tells TheWrap. Jack Huston plays a “ball-busting sergeant” commanding Tye Sheridan in Alexander Moors’ Iraq War film “The Yellow Birds.” First Look at Jennifer Aniston in 'The Yellow Birds' as Toni Collette, Jason Patric Join Cast (Photo)

Peter Capaldi will depart “Doctor Who” after the 2017 Christmas special, the actor announced on Monday. [...] Read: 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Is BBC America's Top Telecast of 2016 Capaldi revealed that his contract was up, and despite having been asked to stay on for more episodes, he didn’t feel he could continue to do his “best work” on the show. [...] Read: 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special First Look Unveils New Superhero (Video) From our brilliant crew and creative team working for the best broadcaster on the planet... Читать дальше...

The news of President Trump's executive order on immigration from Muslim countries drew opposition from around the country Saturday, including a large protest at SFO's international terminal and a smaller one that marched through the city's streets.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Education Secretary Hanna Skandera is pushing for state lawmakers to pass legislation aimed at reducing the amount student test scores count on teacher evaluations. Albuquerque Teachers Federation President Ellen Bernstein said teachers feel the overall evaluation system is flawed and small changes don't cut it. National Education Association-New Mexico executive director Charles Bowyer said the union doesn't want the teacher evaluation system into state law but rather keep it as a state regulation.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A doctor and former university trustee pleaded guilty Monday to charges of tax evasion and running a pill mill in Columbus that served hundreds of patients a day, authorities said. Dr. Kevin Lake acknowledged knowing that doctors and staff at his Columbus medical clinic were prescribing painkillers without a legitimate medical purpose, according to the indictment and plea deal made public Monday. Lake admitted engaging in more than $20 million in money laundering transactions with clinic proceeds, prosecutors said.

BEIRUT — Syria warned Monday of safe zones for civilians that President Trump has expressed interest in creating, saying it would have to come in coordination with the Syrian government. The announcement was made in Damascus by Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem during a meeting with the head of the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR, Filippo Grandi, who began an official visit to Syria on Monday. The announcement came about a week after the Trump administration’s expressed interest in setting up safe zones for civilians in war-torn Syria... Читать дальше...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu refused to take a clear stance on President Donald Trump's executive order banning travel to the United States by citizens of seven majority-Muslim nations and suspending the nation's refugee program. Sununu's reaction stands at odds with that of the state's attorney general, who condemned Trump's order as unconstitutional and a violation of the principles of democracy and religious freedom. Hassan joined fellow Democratic members of the homeland... Читать дальше...

In a message to the campus, Nichols says the student was scheduled to join a UW graduate program but was unable to travel because of the immigration order. In her message, Nichols says UW is committed to internationalization and globalization in education and research.

NEW YORK (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals were stripped of their top two picks in this year's amateur draft Monday and ordered to give them to Houston along with $2 million as compensation for hacking the Astros' email system and scouting database, the final and unprecedented step in an unusual case of cybercrime involving two Major League Baseball teams. [...] of Mr. Correa's conduct, the Astros suffered substantial negative publicity and had to endure the time, expense and distraction of both a... Читать дальше...