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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will spend Thanksgiving at the White House this year.  The first couple generally spends Thanksgiving and Christmas at Mar-a-Lago, nicknamed the 'winter White House' through the president's nearly four years in office.  Trump has been basically out of sight in the 10 days since the major networks called the presidential election for his rival, President-elect Joe Biden - as he bunkers down for an extended legal fight to overturn the results. First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump will remain at the White House in Washington, D.C. over the Thanksgiving holiday, the first lady's spokeswoman announced in a Tuesday night tweet President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will spend Thanksgiving at the White House, the first lady's spokeswoman tweeted. The president has largely stayed out of sight since the election was called for his rival, President-elect Joe Biden  The first lady's spokeswom

Irish leaders last night said a Brexit agreement could finally be in sight.  Despite Boris Johnson urging caution, Micheal Martin, the taoiseach, said both sides could see ‘the landing zones’. But he suggested it would be possible only if the UK agreed to compromise.  He told the Bloomberg new economy forum: ‘Will the decision be made in London to go for it and say lets get a deal done? Some of us think that’s an issue that has yet to be determined.’ Despite Boris Johnson urging caution, Micheal Martin, the taoiseach, said both sides could see ‘the landing zones’ Lord Frost, the UK’s chief negotiator, is in Brussels this week trying to make progress with EU counterpart Michel Barnier.  Talks could be extended into the weekend in a bid to break the deadlock, sources said last night. An EU diplomat said: ‘They might give another two or three days over the weekend but then that’s it. After that, time will get the better of us.’ Sources in the UK negotiating team say an agreement could co

The family of a student who was killed in her bed believe a picture of her touching her boyfriend pushed an alleged stalker over the edge and into a stabbing frenzy. Melbourne woman Celeste Manno, 23, was found dead in a home at Mernda, to the city's northeast, at about bout 4.10am on Monday. Suspect Luay Sako, 35, is under police guard in hospital after handing himself in following her death.  In an emotional tribute, Ms Manno's brother Alessandro shared his disappointment that he was unable to protect the 'beautiful' and 'loving' young woman.   Ms Manno's family think a picture of the 23-year-old and boyfriend Chris Ridsdale linking arms likely triggered the alleged attack.  Celeste Manno's family think this picture of the young woman and her boyfriend Chris Ridsdale linking arms likely triggered the alleged attack Pictured: Suspect Luay Sako, 35, is under police guard in hospital after handing himself in following her death She shared the photo to soc

Lesbian couples are more than twice as likely to divorce as gay men, Government data suggests.  The Office for National Statistics published annual research on Tuesday looking at divorces in England and Wales last year.  As well as the overall number of divorces seeing their largest rise in 50 years, the data showed there were 822 same-sex splits in 2019 - nearly twice as many as 2018, when there were 428. Of those same-sex couples who divorced last year, 589 - 72 per cent - took place between women. There were 233 between men.  The figures are a stark rise on 2018, when there were 321 same-sex divorces between women and 107 between men.   Lesbian couples are more than twice as likely to divorce as gay men, Government data suggests And the number of heterosexual couples breaking up hit a five year high in 2019, after spiking by a fifth - the biggest percentage increase since 1972. Some 107,599 called time on their marriage in England and Wales last year, which was the largest total si

Virgin Australia has unveiled its brand new look with no free snacks and cheaper fares, positioning itself as a mid-market airline under its new owners.  On Wednesday, incoming chief executive officer Jayne Hrdlicka revealed major changes on the way for the airline. Under the changes, fares will drop but in-flight perks, such as free snacks, will be scrapped. Free tea, coffee and water will continued to be offered.  Virgin's shift from being a full-service carrier will mark the end of a decade-long arms race with Qantas Airways Ltd for corporate travellers involving lavish airport lounges, celebrity chefs and lie-flat business seats on longer domestic flights.  The debt-ridden airline has already cut subsidiary Tiger air, trimmed down its fleet and discontinued its business lounges until travel demand resumes Virgin Australia will be a mid-market carrier appealing to customers who are after a great value airfare and better service 'Australia already has a low-cost-carrier and

The Justice Department is dropping its drug trafficking and money laundering case against former Mexican defense secretary General Salvador Cienfuegos, Attorney General William Barr said on Tuesday. Barr said the department would drop its case so Cienfuegos 'may be investigated and, if appropriate, charged, under Mexican law.'  The 72-year-old - nicknamed El Padrino, or 'The Godfather' - was taken into custody at Los Angeles International Airport last month.  He was accused of using his office to protect Mexico's H-2 narcotics cartel.  Cienfuegos, who led Mexico's army for six years under ex-President Enrique Peña Nieto, was the highest-ranking former Cabinet official arrested since the top Mexican security official Genaro Garcia Luna was arrested in Texas in 2019. Former Mexican Defense Secretary General Salvador Cienfuegos (seen above in 2016) will not be prosecuted by the federal government for drug trafficking and money laundering, the Department of Justice

An investigation into a possible serial killing is underway in Colorado after the remains of multiple people were discovered in the San Luis Valley. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced the probe in a news release on Tuesday.   An undisclosed number of bodies were found at two properties near Las Sauces, a tiny rural community near the New Mexico border in Conejos County.  'The have been recovered and are currently being analyzed as part of the identification process,' the CBI release said.  'The property owners are not currently living at these properties.'   The Denver Gazette, which was first to report on the case prior to the CBI release, said that investigators believe the bodies could belong to 'several people' who have been missing in Conejos County since August.   An investigation into a possible serial killing is underway in Colorado after the remains of multiple people were discovered in the San Luis Valley (above in a file photo) The invest

A group of tourists were forced to swim in crocodile infested waters after the car they were travelling in got stuck at a notorious river crossing.  Pictures captured the morning after the blue Subaru Forester became stranded at Cahills Crossing, in Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory on Monday night.  The group were forced to abandon the car and swim across the river filled with dozens of saltwater crocodiles.  Locals were unable to cross the river the following morning as the car remained there until late on Tuesday. Unlucky tourists were forced to abandon their vehicle in crocodile-infested waters after their car became stuck on a river crossing Commuters were unable to cross the river the following morning as the car remained there until late on Tuesday It is not known how many people were inside the car, NT News reported. Charlotte Ruth and her partner were stuck in Jabiru due to the blockage, unable to travel to Gunbulanya.         'The car was stuck from the nigh