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Rockets hit Iraq base with US troops; no word on casualties (ABC)
A barrage of Katyusha rockets targeted an Iraqi air base that houses American troops south of the city of Mosul on Friday, two security officials said. There was no immediate word of casualties from the attack.

Canada case poses question: Is US immigration system safe? (AP)
According to Canadian government statistics, since early 2017 through June nearly 50,000 people have applied for asylum after crossing into the country illegally. Most of those irregular border crossers entered Canada at Roxham Road.

UK inquiry was warned of Russian infiltration, leaked testimony shows (CNN)
Russia's influence reaches deep into the British establishment and successive UK governments have turned a blind eye to it, lawmakers were warned, according to multiple sources familiar with testimony given to a parliamentary inquiry.

For east Syria, US troops are about much more than oil (AP)
As U.S. troops beef up in eastern Syria to protect oil fields, residents hope their mission will bring stability and prosperity to the remote and resource-rich region —and keep the Syrian government out.

美国时政 US Politics

Bloomberg opens door to a 2020 Democratic presidential bid （AP）
“Mike Bloomberg is jumping into the Democratic presidential race because he believes that Joe Biden is fading, opening the moderate lane next to Elizabeth Warren,” sources close to the former New York mayor tell Axios.

Trump to court 2020 African American vote at 'Black Voices for Trump' launch (ABC)
President Trump on Friday accelerated efforts to win over support from black voters for his reelection bid, arguing his economic record should allow him to garner greater support among the voting bloc that has traditionally favored Democrats.

Ivanka Trump rejects notion family profits from presidency (ABC)
Ivanka Trump says a big difference between her family and Democrat Joe Biden's is that President Donald Trump amassed his fortune before he entered politics while Biden's wealth is a "derivative" of his lengthy public service career.

Alexander Vindman and Fiona Hill testimony transcripts released - live updates (CBS)
On Friday, House Democrats released the transcripts of the testimony of NSC official Alexander Vindman and of Fiona Hill, the president's former national security adviser on Russia and European affairs.

商业 Business

Mozilla hits Google, Facebook for 'microtargeting' political ads ( The Hill)
Mozilla, creator of the Firefox web browser, on Friday called on Google and Facebook to stop "microtargeting" political advertisements.

Disney CEO Bob Iger is about to take the biggest risk of his career
Bob Iger is on top of the world. As Disney's CEO, he has led the company through a commanding 14 years, peaking with a dominating 2019. (CNN)

军事 Military

Female Marines Get OK to Wear New Hairstyle and More Earring Choices (Military)
Marines have been given the approval to let their hair down -- at least some of it -- while they work out.

旅行 Travel

How Egypt's Red Sea Mountain Trail set new tracks into the wild Finding a way to experience a country away from other groups of tourists is a challenge in 2019. It doesn't take long for once underexplored areas to become popular as the word gets out. (CNN)

健康 Health

How to make a fried chicken sandwich like Popeyes at home (ABC)
Whether you've tried the mouthwatering, crispy, buttery and briny, savory chicken sandwich from Popeyes or not, chef Michael Symon shared the best way to recreate one (or four) in your own kitchen.

8 Don'ts for Stubborn Eczema
Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) can be painful, irritating and downright stubborn. You may feel like you’ve tried everything and still have that irritating rash or annoying itch. But even the most stubborn eczema can be tamed with the right treatment and a few tips to soothe the skin. (CNN)

时尚 Style

Punk legend Patti Smith and longtime friend photographer Lynn Goldsmith, who shot Smith's iconic "Easter" album cover, are celebrating a nearly five decade collaboration in a new book. "Before Easter After" is a collection of Goldsmith's photographs of Smith from when they first met in the mid-70s.

英语咬文嚼字 The Crazy Logophile

Marmite
noun [ U ] /ˈmɑː.maɪt/
Trademark in UK, a yeast and vegetable extract used as a salty-tasting food for spreading on bread
马麦酱;
Figuratively something or someone that some people like very much and other people dislike very strongly
有人非常喜欢，有人特别讨厌

John Bercow knows he has critics, but says he doesn’t lose any sleep over them. “I am something of a Marmite character,” he said, in reference to the tangy British breakfast spread that has a love it-or-hate it reputation. “But, you know, can I bear the burden of being regarded as a Marmite character with stoicism and fortitude? I think I can.”
— AP by BY JILL LAWLESS Nov 07, 2019

vendetta
noun [ C ] /venˈdet.ə/
a blood feud between people or families, who seek vengeance and harm other people to punish them for the things that happened in the past.
世仇；族间血仇；宿怨

Trump and Republican lawmakers have widely panned the impeachment inquiry, arguing that the probe is an effort to reverse the results of the 2016 election. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a vocal ally of the president, on Wednesday dismissed charges that Trump's dealings with Ukraine amounted to a quid pro quo, calling the whole process a "joke" and a "political vendetta."
—The Hill BY JUSTIN WISE Nov 07, 2019

turncoat
noun [ C ] disapproving
a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, not loyal to people who share the original opinion
背叛者，变节者，叛徒

Who Will Betray Trump?
The administration, working in concert with its allies on Capitol Hill, has been hard at work identifying potential turncoats in the party and monitoring their activities to catch any sign of slippage.
— Politicalwire by Taegan Goddard Nov 08, 2019