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2+ week, 3+ day ago (430+ words) In a candid letter to shareholders this week, Warren Buffett admitted his original vision for large-scale philanthropy through the Giving Pledge hasn't panned out as he'd hoped. Now 95 and still worth about $150 billion, Buffett confessed that his original plans for giving away his fortune "did not prove feasible,... Buffett Rethinks Giving Pledge, Puts Kids in Charge of Billions In a candid letter to shareholders this week, Warren Buffett admitted his original vision for large-scale philanthropy through the Giving Pledge hasn't panned out as he'd hoped. Now 95 and still worth about $150 billion, Buffett confessed that his original plans for giving away his fortune "did not prove feasible," citing lessons learned from watching other failed attempts at wealth transfers, per Fortune. Instead, he's shifted to a more family-oriented approach, allocating about $500 million a year for each of his three children's charitable foundations…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (408+ words) A Chilean national with a globe-spanning criminal record has pleaded guilty to stealing the purse of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a Washington, DC restaurant and will face deportation after he gets out of prison. Prosecutors say Mario Bustamante Leiva, 50, who has convictions for theft in the UK... Man Who Stole Noem's Purse Faces Deportation A Chilean national with a globe-spanning criminal record has pleaded guilty to stealing the purse of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a Washington, DC restaurant and will face deportation after he gets out of prison. Prosecutors say Mario Bustamante Leiva, 50, who has convictions for theft in the UK and Chile, stole Noem's Gucci bag containing her ID, passport, badge, and $3,000 in cash while she was dining with family at an upscale restaurant. His signed plea agreement says he stole from three people, including…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (674+ words) President Trump denounced ABC News' Mary Bruce as a "terrible reporter" Tuesday and threatened the network's license to broadcast after she asked him three sharp questions at the White House. The network's chief White House correspondent was among reporters let into the Oval Office to question the president and Saudi... Trump Lashes Out at Another Journalist President Trump denounced ABC News' Mary Bruce as a "terrible reporter" Tuesday and threatened the network's license to broadcast after she asked him three sharp questions at the White House. The network's chief White House correspondent was among reporters let into the Oval Office to question the president and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the AP reports. She asked Trump whether it was appropriate for his family to be doing business in Saudi Arabia while he was president. - Before he could answer, she…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago (433+ words) Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades burned through the night, leaving at least 44 people dead and 279 reported missing with rescuers still pulling residents from blazing high-rise apartment buildings into Thursday morning. Police arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the fire which began Wednesday afternoon... 3 Arrested in Connection With Hong Kong Fire Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades burned through the night, leaving at least 44 people dead and 279 reported missing with rescuers still pulling residents from blazing high-rise apartment buildings into Thursday morning. Police arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the fire which began Wednesday afternoon in a housing complex in Tai Po district, the AP reports. By Thursday morning local time, the fire was yet to be put out and rescues continued. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the fire spread across…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (432+ words) Federal authorities say two men in Michigan were plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on LGBTQ+ bars over Halloween, but the FBI intervened before anything could happen. According to a criminal complaint filed Monday, Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud are accused of conspiring to commit terrorism by transferring firearms and ammunition, per... Feds: Michigan Terror Plot Targeted LGBTQ+ Bars Federal authorities say two men in Michigan were plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on LGBTQ+ bars over Halloween, but the FBI intervened before anything could happen. According to a criminal complaint filed Monday, Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud are accused of conspiring to commit terrorism by transferring firearms and ammunition, per the Detroit Free Press. Investigators say the pair, along with three other co-conspirators, including a juvenile, shared ISIS-related materials, discussed possible attacks, and trained with firearms over several months. The FBI says the…...

9+ hour, 30+ min ago (262+ words) The White House has unveiled a section on its official website that accuses and names journalists it says misrepresented President Trump's remarks. The page , which launched Friday, carried the headline "Misleading. Biased. Exposed ." Under "Media Offender of the Week," it lists the Boston Globe , CBS News, and the Independent , per... White House Site Lists Accusations of Media Bias The White House has unveiled a section on its official website that accuses and names journalists it says misrepresented President Trump's remarks. The page, which launched Friday, carried the headline "Misleading. Biased. Exposed." Under "Media Offender of the Week," it lists the Boston Globe, CBS News, and the Independent, per the Guardian. All distorted the president's response to a video by six Democratic lawmakers that urged military personnel not to follow illegal orders, the site says. Trump had accused the Democrats of…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (434+ words) Japan has deployed its military to assist in managing a record surge of bear attacks in the northern prefecture of Akita, where residents have grown increasingly alarmed by frequent encounters with the animals near schools, train stations, and supermarkets. "It has affected how people live their lives, forcing them to... After Bears Kill 12 in 6 Months, Japan Sends In the Troops Japan has deployed its military to assist in managing a record surge of bear attacks in the northern prefecture of Akita, where residents have grown increasingly alarmed by frequent encounters with the animals near schools, train stations, and supermarkets. "It has affected how people live their lives, forcing them to stop going out or cancel events," Kazuno Mayor Shinji Sasamoto tells Reuters. Since April, bears have killed 12 people across the country'the highest annual death toll since the government began tracking…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (490+ words) The thousands of people lining the streets of the five boroughs on Saturday to cheer on the 55,000 runners in the New York City Marathon had competitions worth seeing. Hellen Obiri of Kenya convincingly won the women's title for the second time, beating the course record by more than... Early Celebration Nearly Costs NYC Marathon Winner The thousands of people lining the streets of the five boroughs on Saturday to cheer on the 55,000 runners in the New York City Marathon had competitions worth seeing. Hellen Obiri of Kenya convincingly won the women's title for the second time, beating the course record by more than two minutes with her time of 2 hours,19 minutes, 51 seconds. On the men's side, Benson Kipruto of Kenya nearly cost himself the victory at the finish line, the New York Times reports. Over the last 50 minutes, Alexander Mutiso…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (426+ words) Kim Yong Nam, a quintessential North Korean bureaucrat whose lifelong loyalty to the ruling Kim dynasty allowed him to serve as the country's ceremonial head of state for two decades, has died, North Korea's state media reported Tuesday. The Korean Central News Agency said Tuesday that Kim Yong Nam, former... North Korea's Longtime Head of State Dies at 97 Kim Yong Nam, a quintessential North Korean bureaucrat whose lifelong loyalty to the ruling Kim dynasty allowed him to serve as the country's ceremonial head of state for two decades, has died, North Korea's state media reported Tuesday. The Korean Central News Agency said Tuesday that Kim Yong Nam, former president of the Presidium of North Korea's rubber-stamp Supreme People's Assembly, died Monday at 97. KCNA said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the bier of Kim Yong Nam on Tuesday…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago (437+ words) Some wore black dresses to signify a funeral for fossil fuels. Hundreds wore red shirts, symbolizing the blood of colleagues fighting to protect the environment. And others chanted, waved huge flags or held up signs Saturday in Brazil on what's historically the biggest day of protest at the halfway point... Varied Movements Join at Climate Talks Protest Some wore black dresses to signify a funeral for fossil fuels. Hundreds wore red shirts, symbolizing the blood of colleagues fighting to protect the environment. And others chanted, waved huge flags or held up signs Saturday in Brazil on what's historically the biggest day of protest at the halfway point of annual United Nations climate talks. Organizers with booming sound systems on trucks with raised platforms directed protesters from a wide range of environmental and social movements. Marisol Garcia, a Kichwa woman from…...