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Published 8:58 pm Sunday, November 29, 2015

Cyber Monday 2015: The best tech deals we’ve seen so far

Shoppers who prefer to avoid the frenzy of Black Friday can look forward to some incredible deals on electronics for today, Cyber Monday. Gaming consoles, televisions and drones are among the hottest items on wish lists this holiday season. Here’s a running list of some of the best deals we’ve seen on technology for Cyber Monday 2015 to help you get a jump start on plotting your shopping strategy. — ABC News

Yazidi women tell of rape and enslavement at hands of ISIS

The grandmother lifted her face to heaven and let out a high wail.

“I pray for this hell to end,” the 64-year-old said before crumpling onto the floor of her  hut. Kimy Hassan Sayfo’s daughters and granddaughters have been held captive by ISIS. Two daughters recently escaped but extremist fighters have kept her young granddaughters “for themselves,” she said. — NBC News

U.S. online shopping rivals store trips: NRF survey

An equal number of U.S. shoppers sought to buy items online as they did in physical stores over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to a closely watched survey by the leading retail industry lobby, highlighting the growing importance of e-commerce during the crucial holiday shopping season. — Reuters

Burglar stuck in chimney dies after homeowner lights fire

A burglar stuck in a chimney died Saturday after the homeowner lit a fire in the fireplace, California authorities said. The burglar climbed in the chimney Friday night to rob the home in the small city of Huron but became stuck, Fox 40 reports. The man was discovered just before 3 p.m. Saturday when the homeowner came home and lit the fireplace. — Fox News