Current News Service: December 2017

Sunday, December 31, 2017

FOX BIZ NEWS: Legal recreational pot in California: What you need to know

Legal recreational pot in California: What you need to know

California on Monday becomes the nation's largest state to offer legal recreational marijuana sales.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Anticipation high as California rolls out retail pot sales

Anticipation high as California rolls out retail pot sales

Californians may awake on New Year's Day to a stronger-than-normal whiff of marijuana as America's cannabis king lights up to celebrate the state's first legal retail pot sales.

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Ringo Starr Tapped for Knighthood

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Charles Dutoit Replaced at New York Philharmonic Concerts After Assault Allegations

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Forget Cisco Systems, Ubiquiti Networks Is a Better Networking Stock

Forget Cisco Systems, Ubiquiti Networks Is a Better Networking Stock

Ubiquiti’s strong WLAN niches make it a resilient player in a market dominated by giants.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: 3 Pressing Questions for the U.S. Marijuana Industry in 2018

3 Pressing Questions for the U.S. Marijuana Industry in 2018

You guessed it -- Jeff Sessions tops the list.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Why Enbridge Inc Is a Retiree's Dream Stock

Why Enbridge Inc Is a Retiree's Dream Stock

With a high current yield that’s expected to grow at a rapid rate, this pipeline stock has everything a retiree could want.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: The 7 Most Popular Fool.com Articles of 2017

The 7 Most Popular Fool.com Articles of 2017

These articles caught our readers' attention in droves over the past year.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Tobacco Stocks: What to Watch in 2018

Tobacco Stocks: What to Watch in 2018

It has been a good year for tobacco stocks, but there could be big changes ahead.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Mitsubishi says on track to deliver long-delayed jets by 2020

Mitsubishi says on track to deliver long-delayed jets by 2020

NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. is on track to deliver its repeatedly delayed commercial jet by mid-2020, the head of its aircraft unit said, despite a risk of an order cancellation.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: These Internet of Things Stocks Can Fly Even Higher in 2018

These Internet of Things Stocks Can Fly Even Higher in 2018

Cypress Semiconductor and Sierra Wireless' pursuit of fast-growing IoT niches could give them a nice boost.

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মধ্যরাতে তালিকা প্রকাশ, উৎকণ্ঠায় অধীর আসাম

বছরের শেষ দিনে ঠিক রাত বারোটায় অনলাইনে প্রকাশিত হবে আসামে বৈধ নাগরিকদের প্রথম খসড়া তালিকা। তবে এই তালিকাই চূড়ান্ত নয়, এটা স্পষ্ট হওয়ার পর আপাতত কিছুটা স্বস্তির নি:শ্বাস ফেলছেন রাজ্যের অনেক বাঙালি মুসলিম।

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The Month in Live Jazz: 5 Standout Shows

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‘Massive Mental Health Crisis’ Feared for Rohingya Children

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Fire Department Finds a Way Around Times Square Traffic for Medical Emergencies

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After 2nd Bout With Cancer, Seeking to Heal His Body and Mind

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The Acrobatic Artwork That Pretty Much Sums Up 2017

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New top story from Time: Swatting Led to an Innocent Man’s Death in Kansas. Here’s What to Know About It

What to Cook This Week

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New top story from Time: Watch 12 Cities Around the World Ring in 2018

Merkel’s Wishes for 2018: More Empathy and a New Government

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বাংলাদেশে গুম-নিখোঁজের ঘটনায় উদ্বিগ্ন নয় সরকার

দেশের শীর্ষস্থানীয় একটি মানবাধিকার সংগঠন যদিও বলছে ২০১৭তে পরিস্থিতি অত্যন্ত খারাপের দিকে গেছে, সরকার কিন্তু দুশ্চিন্তার কোনও কারণ দেখছে না। প্রধানমন্ত্রীর এক উপদেষ্টার মতে, "এগুলো দেশে দ্রুত উন্নয়নের ব্যথা-বেদনা"।

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Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 15 at Funeral in Afghanistan

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New top story from Time: Colorado Sheriff’s Office Says ‘Multiple Deputies Down’ in Active Incident

New top story from Time: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Vows to Crush Anti-Government Protests

FOX BIZ NEWS: Minimum wage increases expected in 18 states in January

Minimum wage increases expected in 18 states in January

Beginning on January 1, workers in a large number of cities and states across the nation should expect a pay bump as new minimum wage policies go into effect.

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Even in Poland, Workers’ Wages Flow to North Korea

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‘Multiple’ Deputies Hit in Colorado Shooting, Officials Say

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Passing the Torch to the Next Generation of Volunteers

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FOX BIZ NEWS: 3 Investments That Don't Belong in Your IRA

3 Investments That Don't Belong in Your IRA

Put these three investments inside an IRA, and you'll be wasting money.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: 3 Top Dow Stocks of 2017: Are They Still Buys?

3 Top Dow Stocks of 2017: Are They Still Buys?

These Dow stocks soared this year, but can their momentum continue into 2018?

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FOX BIZ NEWS: What to Expect From Axon Enterprise in 2018

What to Expect From Axon Enterprise in 2018

After years of growth in the body camera market, the company may finally be putting a focus on the bottom line in 2018.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: TransEnterix's Piggy Bank Gets Fatter, but Are Shares Finally a Buy?

TransEnterix's Piggy Bank Gets Fatter, but Are Shares Finally a Buy?

Management just padded its wallet by selling off its SurgiBot system, but what's next for the robotic surgery upstart?

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Forget Bitcoin and Ethereum: Say Hello to Qtum

Forget Bitcoin and Ethereum: Say Hello to Qtum

This business-focused blockchain developer aims to combine the best of bitcoin and Ethereum, with a twist.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: The Dow's 3 Best Stocks in 2017

The Dow's 3 Best Stocks in 2017

These companies accounted for a huge portion of the Dow's overall gains. Find out why.

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In Congo, 2 Killed and Altar Boys Arrested Amid Crackdown on Protests

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Laughter, Then Horror, as Flames Engulf Upscale Mumbai Restaurants

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Here's Why Your Taxes Could Go Up Sooner Than You Think

Here's Why Your Taxes Could Go Up Sooner Than You Think

One subtle change in the GOP tax bill could cause your taxes to rise.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Here's How Franco-Nevada Corporation Crushed It in 2017

Here's How Franco-Nevada Corporation Crushed It in 2017

This was another solid year for the gold streaming company, but the real good news is the diversified foundation it's building for the future.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: You're Probably Taking Social Security for Granted

You're Probably Taking Social Security for Granted

Social Security does a lot more than you realize.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: 8 Changes to Social Security in 2018

8 Changes to Social Security in 2018

Social Security's retirement age and COLA are just two of the changes for the new year.

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Here's the Right Way to Quit Your Job

Here's the Right Way to Quit Your Job

It nay not be the most fun, but leaving professionally is the way to go.

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রাজনীতিতে এলেন তামিল সুপারস্টার রজনীকান্ত

জয়ললিতার মৃত্যুর পর তামিল নাডুর রাজনীতিতে যে শূন্যতা সৃষ্টি হয়েছে, তা পূরণ করার লক্ষ্য নিয়েই রবিবার নতুন দল গঠন করার কথা ঘোষণা করেছেন রজনীকান্ত। ভারতের শাসক দল বিজেপি তার ঘোষণাকে স্বাগত জানিয়েছে।

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A Year in Bloopers: The Making of The Daily 360

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Homes That Sold for Less Than $500,000

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On the Dance Beat: Extreme Focus, Extreme Costumes, Extreme Imagination

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New Year’s Eve, Iran, Donald Trump: Your Weekend Briefing

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New top story from Time: Why It’s So Hard to Cure Your Hangover, According to Experts

বাংলাদেশের চট্টগ্রামে ৫০ হাজার ইয়াবাসহ গ্রেপ্তার দুইজন সেনা সদস্য

বাংলাদেশের চট্টগ্রামে ৫০ হাজার ইয়াবাসহ দুইজন সেনা সদস্যকে গ্রেপ্তার করেছে পুলিশ। এদিকে, আইএসপিআর জানিয়েছে, অভিযুক্ত দুইজনের বিরুদ্ধে শাস্তিমূলক ব্যবস্থা নেবে সেনাবাহিনী।

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2 Killed in Iran as Official Says Protesters Will ‘Pay the Price’

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New top story from Time: Man Found Slain in 1983 Gets Headstone on His Grave After 34 Years

New top story from Time: Man Massaged Boy at Airport Then Handed Him Money and ‘Alarming Note,’ Police Say

New top story from Time: The Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpots Are Both More Than $300 Million Right Now

New top story from Time: Officers Shoot Juvenile Who Drove Stolen Car at Them, Police Say

New top story from Time: Donald Trump Ups Show of Support for Economic Protests in Iran

New top story from Time: ‘Make America Gay Again.’ Mike Pence Gets Trolled With Rainbow Banner

New top story from Time: After Horseback DUI, Woman Is Declared Unfit to Care for Animal

New top story from Time: Los Angeles Police Officer Shot in Ambush Attack

New top story from Time: Man Killed Wife and Left Crying 2-Year-Old Daughter With Her Body, Police Say

New top story from Time: ‘Shaking’ 2-Year-Old Girl in Diaper Found Wandering Into Traffic on Frigid Day

ইরানে বিক্ষোভ চলতে থাকলে 'শক্ত হাতে' দমনের হুমকি সরকারের

ইরানে সরকার বিরোধী আন্দোলন চলতে থাকলে, শক্ত হাতে বিক্ষোভকারীদের দমন করা হবে বলে হুশিয়ারি দিয়েছে দেশটির বিপ্লবী বাহিনী। দ্রব্যমূল্য বৃদ্ধির বিরুদ্ধে শুরু হওয়া বিক্ষোভ তৃতীয় দিনের মত চলছে।

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আসামে বিতর্কিত ‘নাগরিক তালিকা’য় বাদ পড়তে পারেন লাখ-লাখ মুসলমান

ভারতের আসাম রাজ্য সরকার আজ 'ন্যাশনাল রেজিস্টার অফ সিটিজেনস' নামে বিতর্কিত এক তালিকার খসড়া প্রকাশ করতে যাচ্ছে। এতে প্রথম অবস্থাতেই '৩০-৪০ লাখ' মুসলমান বাদ পড়বেন বলে আশংকা করছেন সেখানকার একজন সাংবাদিক।

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বাংলাদেশে নিখোঁজের চার মাস পর এবার ‘গ্রেপ্তার’ বিএনপি নেতা

বাংলাদেশে চার মাসেরও বেশি সময় ধরে নিখোঁজ থাকা বিএনপির নেতা ও ব্যবসায়ী সৈয়দ সাদাত আহমেদকে এবার ‘গ্রেপ্তার’ করেছে পুলিশ। তবে, মিঃ আহমেদের স্ত্রী দাবী করেছেন তার স্বামীর বিরুদ্ধে কোন মামলা ছিল না।

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