Why did Trump's love affair with US generals turn sour?
The US president has heavily relied upon high-profile military men, but he has not got what he expected. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2QsnRqr
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SJU Completes Sweep of Bethel With 3-0 Shutout
BLAINE, Minn. - Saint John's hockey completed the weekend sweep of Bethel with a 3-0 win on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine. - Box Score from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2C1Uje2
Pentagon chief of staff Kevin Sweeney resigns
Chief of staff Kevin Sweeney is the latest to leave the US defence department after Syria policy changes. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2VzjU6R
US budget shutdown talks to resume on Sunday, Trump says
The president said he had made "not much headway" on the government budget with Democratic leaders. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FcI4iX
Juul: The rise of a $38bn e-cigarette phenomenon
The controversial three-year-old Silicon Valley start-up sells e-cigarettes and is now valued at more than $38bn (£30bn). from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CQh46i
Johnnies Roll to Their Ninth Straight Win, 92-50 at Macalester
ST. PAUL, Minn. - No. 19 Saint John's basketball shot 61.4 percent from the field in a 92-50 win at Macalester on Saturday, Jan. 5, in St. Paul. - Box Score from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2RglQTC
Becker Wins Third Tournament of 2018-19
PELLA, Iowa - Saint John's University junior Noah Becker (Browerville, Minn.) led the Johnnies with his third tournament win of the season on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Central Invitational in Pella, Iowa. - Results from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2C0rrTq
An Engineering Wunderkind's Ocean Plastics Cleanup Device Hits A Setback
Four months into its testing phase, the Ocean Cleanup's plastic-catching device isn't catching as much plastic as intended. (Image credit: JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2VEEJOy
Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents
Cancerous tumors trick myeloid cells, an important part of the immune system, into perceiving them as a damaged part of the body; the tumors actually put myeloid cells to work helping them grow and metastasize (spread). Researchers have now discovered a potential therapy that can disrupt this recruitment and abnormal function of myeloid cells in laboratory mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TvrzkW
NBA star cancels UK trip in fear of Turkey
New York Knicks' Enes Kanter says he will not travel to London for January's NBA game because of fears over Turkish spies. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Fab6Pa
'Kidnapper' chased out of North Carolina karate studio
The suspect is accused of following a woman inside before he was fought off by a top instructor. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Cd6DbB
Russia collusion inquiry: Grand jury term extended
The decision takes Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation beyond its initial 18-month term. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2F9iyKt
Childbirth may increase risk of breast cancer
A new study reveals that contrary to popular belief, having recently given birth may result in a slightly higher risk of breast cancer. from Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2AxFi3y
90-year-old American cyclist to be stripped of title after failing drugs test
A 90-year-old American is given a warning and stripped of his title after violating anti-doping laws having probably eaten contaminated meat. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2AunQ04
Paul Whelan: Russia rules out prisoner swap for ex-US Marine
Ex-US marine Paul Whelan was arrested last month on suspicion of spying - claims his family denies. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2VuQ9Eq
Arizona police investigate after 'vegetative patient gives birth'
Arizona police launch a sexual assault inquiry amid reports a woman in a clinic for a decade gave birth. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2C19vbb