* Kentucky becomes first U.S. state to impose Medicaid work provisions.

* Mormon church officials to announce new leadership.

* Soda Tax Sticker Shock Grips Seattle.

* Snow in Kazakhstan turns black due to high pollution levels - Residents blame emissions from industrial factories.

* President Donald Trump's medical exam 'went exceptionally well,' doctor says - Why did Trump use same DR. as Obama?

* Seattle Will Appeal Court Ruling Striking Down Tax on Wealthy - Rick Moran.

* Jeff Flake of the U.S. Senate compares the president of the United States and the leader of his own party to Josef Stalin.

* Amazon's creepy plan to put a camera and microphone in every BEDROOM with launch of its Echo Spot 'smart alarm'.

* To Reduce Costs, The Guardian Trims Its Print Edition.