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McConnell proposal envisions speedy impeachment trial for Trump

U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Monday proposed rules that would execute a potentially quick impeachment trial for President Donald Trump, with no guarantee that witnesses or new evidence would be allowed. A resolution McConnell unveiled on Monday would give House Democratic prosecutors and Trump lawyers 48 hours, evenly split, to present their arguments over a maximum of four days. Under the resolution, which could face a vote as early as Tuesday, lawyers for Trump could move early in the proceedings to ask senators to dismiss all charges, a senior Republican leadership aide said, a motion that would likely fall short of the support needed to succeed.

Prince Harry leaves UK for Canada to reunite with Meghan, Archie

Prince Harry has left the U.K. and is flying to Canada to reunite with his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their 8-month-old son Archie, according to ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie. Buckingham Palace has not commented on Harry's whereabouts.

New Hampshire father strangles coyote that attacked his child

A New Hampshire man killed a coyote with his bare hands after the animal attacked his young child, according to police. Authorities had received multiple calls regarding a violent coyote Monday morning prior to its encounter with the family, the Kensington Police Department said in a press release. Around 8:40 a.m., police in Hampton Falls received a report of a coyote attacking a vehicle on Drinkwater Road near on Drinkwater Road, near the boarder of Hampton Falls and Kensington.

2 dead, 5 injured as patron opens fire 'indiscriminately' at San Antonio bar

Two people are dead and five injured after a person opened fire "indiscriminately" at a San Antonio bar Sunday night. San Antonio Police Department responded to a shooting at a bar called Ventura, steps from the San Antonio River, at 8 p.m. local time. An altercation appears to have broken out between customers when one person pulled out a gun and began shooting, Police Chief William McManus said at a press conference Sunday night.

2 dead, including gunman, 15 injured in Kansas City shooting

A 25-year-old woman was killed and 15 people were injured outside a Kansas City, Missouri, nightclub on Sunday night when a gunman let loose a barrage of shots before he was gunned down by a security guard, authorities said on Monday. The shooting happened outside the 9ine Ultra Lounge, where several hundred people had gathered, many celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' American Football Conference championship and a birth to the team's first Super Bowl in 50 years, said Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. "We're here today because something happened last night that marred what was an exciting night, a euphoric night for the people of Kansas City," Lucas said at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Mexican union suspends strike threat against Home Depot

A top Mexican trade union said on Monday it has suspended its threat to launch a strike at Home Depot stores across Mexico over labor demands, adding it is in talks with the U.S. home improvement chain to improve pay and benefits for workers. The Revolutionary Confederation of Laborers and Farmworkers, or CROC, is pressing for a 20% pay raise, benefits such as 20 annual vacation days and more contributions toward transportation, school supplies, food and savings funds. Home Depot has about 6,200 workers under the union's contracts, according to CROC, out of a total of 16,000 Home Depot employees across 125 stores in Mexico.

Go inside Tim Tebow's wedding weekend in South Africa

Tim Tebow is a married man. The former NFL quarterback wed Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters in a sunset ceremony at La Paris Estate in Cape Town, South Africa, People magazine reported. Nel-Peters, who hails from South Africa, accepted a proposal from Tebow last January.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reflects on father’s sudden death: 'Didn’t get a chance to say goodbye'

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reflects on father’s sudden death: 'Didn’t get a chance to say goodbye' originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.comIn an Instagram video posted Sunday, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reflected on his father’s sudden death last week and thanked fans for their support.His father, former wrestler Rocky Johnson, died Wednesday at the age of 75."As you know, I lost my old man a few days ago. I lost him just like that, didn't get a chance to say goodbye to him," Johnson said in the video. ...

U.S. Agriculture Secretary says no need for more farm aid after China trade deal

With China poised to increase purchases of U.S. agricultural goods this year as part of a Phase 1 China trade deal, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary said on Monday there is no need for a third year of trade-related aid for farmers. Farmers have increasingly relied on aid from the U.S. government to survive during the past two years as exports have lagged throughout the U.S.-China trade war. China, which typically buys the bulk of its U.S. agriculture products during the fall and early winter, will likely change the timing of its purchases, Perdue said.

Police officer dies after fellow cop crashes while driving intoxicated, IL cops say

A police officer in Illinois has been charged with a DUI after her passenger — also an officer — was killed following a crash on Sunday, police say.

Thousands of armed protesters turn out for Trump-supported gun rally

Armed with rifles, tactical gear and homemade posters, thousands of gun rights activists hit the streets of Richmond, Virginia, Monday to protest the state’s proposed gun control laws. Lobby Day went off with no major violent incidents in the morning despite threats from armed militias and white supremacist groups that led Gov. Ralph Northam to declare a state of emergency and ban weapons from Capitol Square. Gun rights groups, such as the Virginia Citizens Defense League and Gun Owners of America, spoke out against the proposed ban on assault rifles, a "red flag" law, which would give officials the power to confiscate weapons from an individual who poses a threat, and other gun control measures that the newly Democratic-led state legislature introduced.

Boeing seeks to borrow $10 billion or more amid 737 MAX crisis: source

Boeing Co is in talks with banks about borrowing $10 billion or more amid rising costs for the U.S. planemaker after two crashes involving its 737 MAX jetliner, a source told Reuters on Monday. CNBC first reported the news on Monday, citing sources that Boeing has so far secured at least $6 billion from banks and is talking to other lenders for more contributions. A source confirmed the talks to Reuters, but it was still not clear how much Boeing would seek to raise and whether it would pursue the selling of new bonds.

Man charged with $1.5 million fraud for allegedly filing false damage claims on items shipped through USPS

A Florida man has been federally charged with running a $1.5 million fraud for allegedly filing false claims on merchandise he sold through his online company. Miami resident Edwin Jim Garcia-Albarracin, 45, allegedly filed fraudulent claims for "purportedly damaged packages" sold through his online business, Rambos Market, stating that they were damaged when they were shipped through the U.S. Postal Service, according to a federal indictment filed in the Southern District of Florida earlier this month. Garcia-Albarracin sold a variety of products through online marketplaces such as Listia and eBay, according to the court documents.

Prince William, Kate step out at reception after Harry, Meghan royal family exit

Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, made their first public appearance Monday since the announcement of Prince Harry and Meghan's exit from the royal family. William and Kate hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace on behalf of Queen Elizabeth to mark the U.K.-Africa Investment Summit that took place in London Monday.

Memphis police hunt suspect over death of 10-year-old boy

Police in Memphis have launched a hunt for the person who fatally shot a ten-year-old boy.Officers were called to the Orange Mound neighbourhood in the south east of the city, after receiving reports of a shooting.

Shooting reclassified to homicide after Chicago man dies 9 years later from wounds

Chicago police reclassified a 9-year-old shooting case as a homicide Monday after a man succumbed to his gunshot wounds last week. Marco Rainge, 41, was shot multiple times in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood back on Oct. 12, 2010, according to the Cook County Medical examiner's office. Rainge died on Jan. 14 from those injuries, according to the Medical Examiner's Office, which conducted an autopsy Sunday.

Boy shot in Liberty City while riding his bike with friends has died, police say

Nalton Johnson Jr., who was shot Friday night while riding his bike with friends in Liberty City, died at 8:06 Monday morning, Miami-Dade police announced.

New storm set to slam West Coast tomorrow

January is in full swing in the eastern half of the United States where temperatures and wind chills are below zero in the Northern Plains and New England. After this cold blast in the East our attention turns to a new cross-country storm to move from West to East this week with snow, ice and rain. By Tuesday morning, the storm system will move into the west with heavy rain from Seattle to San Francisco and heavy snow in the mountains.

Parents think teens spend too much time playing video games

A whopping 86% of parents "agreed" or "strongly agreed" their teens spend too much time gaming, according to a new report from the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll. "Although many parents believe video games can be good for teens, they also report a number of negative impacts of prolonged gaming," says Mott Poll co-director and Dr. Gary Freed. "Parents should take a close look at their teen's gaming behavior and set reasonable limits to reduce harmful impacts on sleep, family and peer relationships and school performance," Freed said.

Ashley Graham welcomes a baby boy: 'Our lives changed for the better'

Ashley Graham has given birth to a baby boy. "At 6:00pm on Saturday our lives changed for the better," Graham wrote in the post, along with a heart emoji. Graham, 32, announced her pregnancy back in August on her ninth wedding anniversary.

Utah shooting: Teenager arrested after family - including three children - shot dead

A quiet town near Salt Lake City, Utah has been rocked by tragedy after police arrested a teenage boy suspected of killing four members of a family, including three children, and injuring a fifth person inside at the same address.The shooting is among the state's most deadly mass shootings and one of the first murder cases in Grantsville in nearly 20 years.

Women rarely regret decision to get abortion

Five years after an abortion, most women still say it was the right decision even if they struggled with their choice at the time, a U.S. study suggests. "We found no evidence of emergent negative emotions about the abortion over the five years," said study leader Corinne Rocca of the University of California, San Francisco. Opponents of abortion have argued against legal access to these procedures in part because of concerns that abortion harms women by causing negative emotions and regret, researchers note in Social Science and Medicine.

Pink gets candid about aging: 'My talent is far more important than my face'

Pink gets candid about aging: 'My talent is far more important than my face' originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.comPink is choosing to age "the old fashioned way" and wants everyone to "get on board."In a series of candid tweets Monday morning, the 40-year-old singer explains why she's rejecting Botox and embracing her wrinkles.MORE: Pink and Carey Hart take their kids on an epic 'family ride day' with dirt bikes"Letter to self; Dear Me, you're getting older. I see lines. Especially when you smile. Your nose is getting bigger.." she begins. ...

'África's richest woman' out of Davos well before report

The rapidly changing circumstances for Isabel dos Santos, widely known as “Africa's richest woman,” is evident by her absence at the the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Forum organizers said the participation of dos Santos, daughter of longtime Angolan strongman Jose Eduardo dos Santos, at the forum's annual gathering in Davos was cancelled this month, well before an investigation alleged that she bilked her country of more than $1 billion through unscrupulous dealings. Forum spokesman Max Hall refused to specify whether the forum or dos Santos cancelled her participation.

New DNA evidence links mystery of body found 27 years ago in Wisconsin to SC tribe

He was missing four front teeth when he died.

Trump impeachment trial puts the fate of the republic at stake, both sides say

Both sides say the outcome of President Trump’s impeachment trial will have a momentous impact on the nation’s future.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's relationship: from marriage to friendship

When Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt shared a friendly moment at the 2020 SAG Awards Sunday night, fans went insane. It had been almost exactly 15 years since Hollywood's former golden couple announced the end of their four-year marriage, and shortly after that, Pitt publicly moved on with Angelina Jolie.

Dior's Grecian goddesses kick off Paris fashion extravaganza

Christian Dior took the fashion world back to ancient Greece on Monday with vaporous peplum-style gowns and shimmering golden numbers at its Haute Couture show, part of a twice-yearly showcase of one-of-a-kind outfits by top designers in Paris. Some models showed off glittering fringed looks fit for the movie awards season while others wafted down the runway in more delicate, translucent styles with flowing capes, as Hollywood stars Uma Thurman and Sigourney Weaver looked on. Haute Couture Week, which runs until Jan. 23, is a display of hand-crafted creations by a small club of fashion labels - designs usually bought by a single client and tailored just for them.

Jason Momoa shares sweet photos of visit to children's hospital

Jason Momoa shares sweet photos of visit to children's hospital originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.comJason Momoa recently delighted fans as he paid a visit to patients healing at a children's hospital.The star shared heartwarming photos on his Instagram page of himself greeting a number of kids at UPMC children's hospital of Pittsburgh, writing, "The greatest part of him being aquaman is making children happy spreading aloha. ...