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Japan to have first aircraft carriers since World War II

Japan is poised to put its first aircraft carriers to sea since World War II, refitting its Izumo-class warships to carry US-designed F-35B fighter jets, the government announced Tuesday.

Marcel Hirscher chases Lindsey Vonn World Cup win mark

He's already one of the greatest sportsmen of his generation, but Marcel Hirscher shows no sign of letting up as he chases the record of all-time World Cup wins.

MIT invents method to shrink objects to nanoscale using basic lab equipment

Some say bigger is better, but researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will tell you that when it comes to tech, smaller things are far more impressive.

Couple who named baby after Hitler jailed for membership of neo-Nazi group

A couple who named their baby after Adolf Hitler and were members of a banned neo-Nazi group in Britain have been jailed for more than 10 years combined.

Daughter signs for deaf dad at rock concert and doesn't miss a beat

Rocking out at a concert, Kari Carberry didn't miss a beat as she signed the lyrics of the songs for her deaf dad in Canada last week.

TSA says it will dial back controversial passenger monitoring program

Questions remain about a controversial program that monitors American travelers who are not on any terror watchlists nor are suspected of terrorism or criminal behavior, despite changes the Transportation Security Administration has made to how it tracks them.

NYT: Education Department poised to rescind Obama-era school discipline policies

The Department of Education is poised to rescind Obama-era policies that sought to ensure minority students are not unfairly disciplined in schools, an effort the Trump administration believes will alleviate school-related violence, The New York Times reported Monday night.

China won't back down in its plan to dominate tech

China's efforts to become a global powerhouse in the technology of the future are under attack. But don't expect it to beat a retreat.

Steve Carell and Robert Zemeckis on why you should see 'Welcome to Marwen'

In "Welcome to Marwen," Steve Carell plays a photographer who funnels the pain of a personal tragedy into art using dolls.

Manchester United fires Jose Mourinho after worst ever Premier League start

Manchester United has fired Jose Mourinho following the club's worst ever Premier League start.

Huawei still has a shot at the world's hottest mobile market

Huawei has been shut out of some major 5G markets because of security concerns. But it may still have a shot in India.

One day before New Year's Eve, Utah will implement the strictest DUI law in the country

People in Utah may think twice about having that extra drink before driving home from their New Year's Eve parties.

Comey's warning to Trump

He may be an imperfect messenger, but James Comey's warning is still chilling.

Shutdown fears, and a wait-and-see game

A partial government shutdown is four days away, and there is no plan to stop it. That's not speculation. That's not a Democratic attack on the White House and President Donald Trump. Those are the words of Republican senators -- …

Zinedine Zidane: The right man to replace Jose Mourinho at Manchester United?

In taking the decision to sack coach Jose Mourinho on Tuesday, Manchester United are making a desperate attempt to halt five years of decline.