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At least 21 people were killed and 71 were injured on Friday when a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico as dozens of people tried to fill up containers, state and federal authorities said.

BRAZIL-CORRUPTION/

Brazil probe finds suspect deposits in Bolsonaro son's account: report

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian financial authorities have identified dozens of cash transfers worth almost 100,000 reais ($26,665) that were deposited over the course of a month into the account of the president's son, according to a TV newscast on Friday.

U.S.

USA-COURT-CASES/

U.S. Supreme Court silent on 'Dreamers' appeal, other big cases

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It is looking increasingly likely that the U.S. Supreme Court will not hear Trump administration appeals involving the "Dreamers" immigrants, transgender troops and gay rights during its current term, meaning rulings in these major cases may not come until next year.

CHICAGO-POLICE/

Ex-Chicago policeman sentenced to nearly seven years in black teen's death

CHICAGO (Reuters) - White former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was sentenced on Friday to nearly seven years in prison for shooting black teen Laquan McDonald to death in 2014 in a landmark case that highlighted racial tensions in America's third-biggest city.

BUSINESS

USA-CHINA-TRADE-EXCLUSIVE/

Exclusive: U.S. demands regular review of China trade reform

BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is pushing for regular reviews of China's progress on pledged trade reforms as a condition for a trade deal - and could again resort to tariffs if it deems Beijing has violated the agreement, according to sources briefed on negotiations to end the trade war between the two nations.

USA-ECONOMY/

U.S. consumer sentiment at two-year low, manufacturing rebounds

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment tumbled in early January to its lowest level since President Donald Trump was elected more than two years ago as an ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government and financial market volatility stoked fears of a sharp deceleration in economic growth.

ENTERTAINMENT

PEOPLE-RKELLY/

Sony's RCA parts ways with R. Kelly after abuse uproar - media reports

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R. Kelly has parted ways with his Sony Music-owned RCA record label, Billboard magazine, Variety and the New York Times reported on Friday, and he no longer appears on the roster of artists on RCA's website.

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL-GLADYS-KNIGHT/

Gladys Knight defends decision to sing U.S. anthem at Super Bowl

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Gladys Knight has defended her decision to perform the U.S. national anthem after receiving criticism from supporters of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who used the pre-game tradition to protest racial injustice.

SPORTS

TENNIS-AUSOPEN-SERENA/

Serena motors into fourth round in Melbourne

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams powered into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday with a 6-2 6-1 demolition of Ukrainian teenager Dayana Yastremska to continue her charge through the Melbourne Park draw.

BASKETBALL-NBA-ROUNDUP/

NBA roundup: Irving scores 38 as Celts trip Grizzlies

Kyrie Irving stalled a Memphis Grizzlies rally with two consecutive jumpers and later added a game-clinching 3-pointer to cap off a 38-point effort as the host Boston Celtics held on for a 122-116 victory on Friday night.

UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

USA-TRUMP/WOMEN (PIX) (TV)

Women to march in hundreds of U.S. cities for third straight year

Women will march in hundreds of U.S. cities and overseas on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of demonstrations that drew millions of protesters a day after Republican President Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2017.

19 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

INDIA-ELECTION/RALLY (PIX)

India's regional parties join hands against Modi

The heads of India's at least ten political parties in opposition will hold a public rally in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, in an effort to form a united front against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is facing a challenge to win a second term in the national election due by May after losing three key state elections.

19 Jan 04:30 ET / 09:30 GMT

HUNGARY-PROTEST/ (PIX) (TV)

Hungarian opposition, trade unions plan anti-government protest

Hungarian opposition groups and some trade unions are expected to protest against Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government, the latest in a string of demonstrations sparked by reforms that include a law allowing employers to ask staff to work up to 400 hours per year of overtime.

19 Jan 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

POLAND-STABBING/FUNERAL (PIX) (TV)

Funeral of Gdansk mayor who died after being stabbed at charity event

Pawel Adamowicz, Gdansk mayor who died after being stabbed at a charity event, is buried at his hometown'd main church, St Mary's Basilica

19 Jan 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

USA-SHUTDOWN/CULTURE (PIX)

U.S. cultural institutions offer free tickets to furloughed government workers

Arts institutions ranging from museums and symphony orchestras around the United States offer free tickets to furloughed government workers as the partial shutdown of the federal government reaches its 29th day.

19 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

RELIGION

RELIGION-EPIPHANY/RUSSIA (PIX) (TV)

Russians dip themselves in icy water to mark Orthodox Epiphany

Russian believers in Moscow immerse themselves in the freezing waters observing an Orthodox Christian ritual to mark the feast of Epiphany.

19 Jan 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

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