Iraq rejects rumors of ‘deal’ with US to deploy its forces to Syria
http://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/007b79c5-98c9-442f-acab-22532c0a384e
Comey contradicts Brennan's testimony on Russian Dossier
https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2018/12/24/james-comey-contradicts-brennans-testimony-on-pee-dossier-influencing-intel-community-report/
Resignations in the news this weekend: part 1
Island Lake Trustee Doehler resigns unexpectedly
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181221/island-lake-trustee-doehler-resigns-unexpectedly
Greene county sheriff's deputy fired and arrested
https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Greene-county-sheriffs-deputy-fired-and-arrested-503397821.html
Parishville-Hopkinton high school/middle school principal fired
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/parishville-hopkinton-high-schoolmiddle-school-principal-fired-20181222
Calvin Klein chief creative officer Raf Simons stepping down
https://pagesix.com/2018/12/21/calvin-klein-chief-creative-officer-raf-simons-stepping-down/
2 priests resign from Gonzaga after abusive-clergy report
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/2-priests-resign-from-gonzaga-after-abusive-clergy-report/
Spurrier retires after more than three decades with Extension
https://www.whig.com/20181222/spurrier-retires-after-more-than-three-decades-with-extension
Executive Director of the Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs to resign
https://kwwl.com/news/top-stories/2018/12/21/executive-director-of-the-black-hawk-county-veterans-affairs-to-resign/
Pacific Grove announces interim police chief stepping in just as retiring chief steps out.
http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/blogs/news_blog/pacific-grove-announces-interim-police-chief-stepping-in-just-as/article_81f107e2-055d-11e9-84eb-fbf8a612fcb2.html
Greater Clark Superintendent Andrew Melin tenders resignation
https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/greater-clark-superintendent-andrew-melin-tenders-resignation/article_b958fb72-045e-11e9-8905-970fc2d466fd.html
Coos Health and Wellness Director Ginger Swan is retiring
https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-health-and-wellness-director-ginger-swan-is-retiring/article_574263de-1023-5d66-bfa2-d53c9309fb8a.html
Anniston City Schools superintendent resigns
https://abc3340.com/news/local/anniston-city-schools-superintendent-announces-resignation
Kelly Moss, Principal of The Waybright Academy Retires
https://www.itemlive.com/2018/12/21/kelly-moss-principal-of-the-waybright-elementary-school-in-saugus-retired-friday-after-38-years/
Verona Asst. Fire Chief resigns amid misconduct allegations
https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/verona-asst-fire-chief-resigns-amid-misconduct-allegations/article_3dce8ff5-10e6-5651-97e8-45da4863429c.html
Charles Van Horne Retiring From Abbott Capital
https://www.wsj.com/articles/charles-van-horne-retiring-from-abbott-capital-11545432120
Niantic Fire Chief Resigns Amid Questions About Unaccounted for Town Funds
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Niantic-Fire-Chief-Resigns-Amid-Questions-About-Unaccounted-for-Town-Funds-503387621.html
West Irondequoit Superintendent Retiring
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2018/12/22/west-irondequoit-school-superintendent-retiring
Resignations in the news this weekend: part 2
Idris Yakubu, Managing Director of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, has resigned his position.
http://saharareporters.com/2018/12/22/nahco-gets-four-managing-directors-16-months-yakubu-resigns
NC Parke superintendent Rohr to retire
http://www.journalreview.com/news/article_80e9f37a-056e-11e9-a35c-736665a9897d.html
Post Office to close temporarily following resignation
https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/17316302.post-office-to-close-temporarily-following-resignation/
Two KHSD principals planning to retire at end of school year
https://www.bakersfield.com/news/education/two-khsd-principals-planning-to-retire-at-end-of-school/article_940bb90c-0578-11e9-a50c-57e4f9e0e80c.html
Oneida County Board of Elections commissioner to resign
https://www.uticaod.com/news/20181221/oneida-county-board-of-elections-commissioner-to-resign
As Reichardt retires, McDermott set to take over as Skagit County sheriff
https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/as-reichardt-retires-mcdermott-set-to-take-over-as-skagit/article_42a88607-a080-586b-8dae-a674ed71af7b.html
Brett McGurk, top U.S. envoy in ISIS fight, resigns
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brett-mcgurk-top-u-s-envoy-in-isis-fight-to-quit/
Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen Retiring
https://www.insidernj.com/tentative-plans-honor-retiring-rodney-frelinghuysen/
Soon-to-be police chief's resignation surprises Pa. mayor
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/12/soon-to-be_police_chiefs_resig.html
Schmoll to retire after 40 years at Farmers Bank
https://www.mydailysentinel.com/news/34498/schmoll-to-retire-after-40-years-at-farmers-bank
Retiring Etowah County probate judge looks back on legacy of service
https://www.gadsdentimes.com/news/20181223/retiring-etowah-county-probate-judge-looks-back-on-legacy-of-service
Following weekend arrest, Don Brown resigns from congressional staff
https://www.macombdaily.com/news/copscourts/following-weekend-arrest-don-brown-resigns-from-congressional-staff/article_a19e3a2e-03dc-11e9-8d6c-f3644b2d6e2d.html
Green resigns as chairman of CorEnergy
https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2018/12/17/corenergy-chairman-richard-green-resigns.html
Siekerman retires as editor of Ada Icon
https://www.limaohio.com/news/business/333616/siekerman-retires-as-editor-of-ada-icon
Woodland College president retiring in June
https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2018/12/22/woodland-college-president-retiring-in-june/
Coal miner Dennis Balleck starts new chapter, retiring to ranch
https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/moffat-county-locals-local-coal-miner-retiring-to-ranch/
Chilhowie Library supervisor retires
https://www.swvatoday.com/news/smyth_county/article_52a4ea68-0589-11e9-8865-8fe325e4bf76.html
Blythe Masters Resigns as CEO of Blockchain Company, Digital Assets
https://ethereumworldnews.com/blythe-masters-resigns-as-ceo-of-blockchain-company-digital-assets/
Sherry Esse retiring as executive director of Cuero Chamber of Commerce
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/business/sherry-esse-retiring-as-executive-director-of-cuero-chamber-of/article_2f1540f2-0241-11e9-8fef-7336ffc6b39f.html
Bass Pro's enthusiastic ambassador for all things outdoors calls it a career
https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2018/12/22/bass-pro-shops-ambassador-martin-mac-donald-ambassador-career-retires/2353841002/
One more transmission and Gallup will be retiring
http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/20181223/one-more-transmission-and-gallup-will-be-retiring
Bowman retiring as IBHE executive director
https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/bowman-retiring-as-ibhe-executive-director/article_549fac06-f848-5ee3-b08c-3e58bfa5561e.html
First Lutheran’s Pastor Darrell Pedersen retires
https://www.messagemedia.co/aitkin/community/faith/first-lutheran-s-pastor-darrell-pedersen-retires/article_01ce5a5c-03a4-11e9-8cea-0b75c9a500f2.html
Two longtime Channel 9 veterans to exit
https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2018/12/21/two-longtime-channel-9-veterans-to-exit.html
Extension agent Martin to retire after 25 years in Labette County
http://www.parsonssun.com/news/article_1b3f0ed2-05b1-11e9-86a4-87c62f92c748.html
Chief Shiner to retire after 51 years of service
http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/texarkana-region/story/2018/dec/24/chief-shiner-retire-after-51-years-service/758041/