China promises prompt action on US trade pact
Since then, the two countries have exchanged several rounds of trade duties on hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of goods. China had been the largest purchaser of USA soybeans, buying $12.25 billion worth of that product in 2017.

Greenland Ice Sheet Melting Faster Than Ever, Reacting Even With Minimal Warming
A 2016 analysis using satellite-derived gravity data found Greenland lost a trillion tons of ice between 2011 and 2014. This frozen meltwater creates distinct ice bands that pile up over years to form layers of densely packed ice.

Russian Military Tracks US Destroyer in Sea of Japan - MoD
Peter the Great Bay stretches farther than that from parts of the Russian coast, but Moscow claims the entire bay as its own, anyway.

'Dumplin'' serves up pageant drama set to Dolly Parton songs
The Along Came Polly actress added to her glitzy ensemble with strappy heels and chandelier earrings for some added pizzazz. Just kind of go out on wicker chairs". "I know that you can't stand that your daughter looks like this", Willowdean says.

Trump announces Barr as AG ... again
Two people familiar with the discussions said the president has told advisers in recent days that he plans to nominate Barr. If confirmed by the Senate, Barr would succeed Attorney General Jeff Sessions , who was forced out by Trump in November.

Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is named the AP Player of the Year
Murray's strong 2018 campaign has drawn comparisons to 2017 Heisman Trophy victor and former Oklahoma starter Baker Mayfield . Oklahoma's junior quarterback threw for 40 touchdowns and 4,053 yards this season, while rushing for 892 yards and 11 scores.

Trump says Mueller and Comey are 'Best Friends'
Trump pressuring Rosenstein to step aside from the probe would only intensify those House investigations. Doing same thing to people now", Trump wrote in a pair of tweets.

CNN offices evacuated after bomb threat
Police tweeted that 25 Columbus Circle was evacuated, and that personnel swept the building and decided it was safe. A Florida man named Cesar Sayoc was arrested for allegedly sending them and was indicted on 30 federal counts.

Dani Dyer And Jack Fincham Split Four Months After Winning Love Island
Dani released a statement on her Instagram Story confirming the news: "Jack and I have sadly chose to part ways. However, a source told Sun Online: "Dani may have said this was a mutual decision, but that's not the case".

Why Christmas Tree Farms Are Blaming Shortage on 2008 Recession
Have a look before you get round to unstringing the lights and you'll get your ideal set-up, straight off a Christmas card. If you went to buy a Christmas tree this year and you noticed a bit of a strain on your wallet, you're not the only one.

U.S. must stay in Afghanistan or face new 9/11, top general urges
Mr Khan said a precipitous American withdrawal from Afghanistan would lead to a repeat of the chaos of the 1990s. "We are in Afghanistan to help the Afghan people but we are also in Afghanistan to help ourselves".

UN General Assembly rejects US-backed resolution to condemn Hamas
In a statement early Friday, Hamas thanked the states that voted against the resolution and rebuked those who voted in favor. In speeches, Iran said the resolution was based on "deception" and ignored the "illegal occupation" by Israel.

VW's Next Generation Of Combustion Engines Will Be Its Last
VW said that talks with Ford about extending a potential alliance beyond commercial vehicles continue and remain constructive. The new petrol and diesel units are slated to arrive in 2026 and they will mark the end of an era for Volkswagen.

Burger King is giving away 1-cent Whoppers...at McDonald's
The Whopper Detour , which works by geofencing McDonald's locations across the country, runs until Wednesday, Dec. 12. Recently, the fast food chain announced a new promotion to encourage people to use their mobile app.

Arsenal boss Holding out hope defender’s injury is not too serious
Usually United create a lot of chances here, and I don't think we conceded a lot of chances. "I think that's a big part of it". " Even in matches like today, where we played well we always shoot ourselves." "We are going to wait, it is his knee".