Betty White, a TV Fixture for Seven Decades, Is Dead at 99

Among the many highlights of a career that began in 1949 were star turns on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in the 1970s and “Saturday Night Live” in 2010.

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1 of 2 suspects in shooting of Illinois officers arrested

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Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel 'does not like' striker's comments

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku's comments in an interview in which the striker said he was "not happy" with his role at the club "brings noise that we don't need".

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Piers Morgan distances himself from Ghislaine Maxwell, says photo of them together shows a one-off conversation

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Rape survivor describes 'locking eyes' with Maxwell in court

Sarah Ransome says Maxwell was the "enforcer" in the sexual abuse that was carried out by Maxwell and Epstein.

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Colorado Fires Destroyed Up to 1,000 Homes, Officials Say

The wildfires, which tore through several suburban neighborhoods on Thursday, are the most destructive blaze in state history. Follow updates here.

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Noah Cyrus hits the beach in hot pink bikini ahead of sister Miley's New Year's Eve gig in Miami

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Virginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum

A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials.

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Covid Vaccines Rarely Lead to Problems for Young Children, C.D.C. Reports

The reports, both released on Thursday, underscored the importance of vaccinating children against the coronavirus.

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Capitol police officer says it's a 'disgrace' that Pence is dismissing January 6: 'We did everything possible to prevent him from being hanged and killed in front of his daughter and his wife'

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I tried Disneyland's massive $100 sandwich, and I would totally order it again

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Southern storms damage homes, buildings, power lines

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AP photographers reflect on major 2021 stories

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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Found Liable in Landmark Opioid Trial

The case was the first of its kind, targeting every point of the prescription opioid supply chain, from manufacturers to pharmacy chains that filled prescriptions.

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Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases - WHO

The warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe.

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Alaska 'Icemageddon' warning follows heat record

The coldest US state faces weather extremes after heavy snowfall and torrential rain.

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Desmond Tutu: Religious and political leaders pay tribute in Cape Town

Politicians and leaders of different faiths gathered in Cape Town to remember the anti-apartheid leader.

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Ukraine tensions: Biden and Putin phone call seeks 'diplomatic path'

The presidents of the US and Russia will speak again in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.

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Molly Sims, 48, unveils fit physique in bikini while enjoying a cocktail in Mexico

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Russia orders health and drug checks for foreigners

Business groups criticise a new law requiring mandatory fingerprinting, drug tests and STD checks.

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How We Treat Farmed Animals

Readers react to a column by Ezra Klein about the horrors of factory farming. Also: Hospitals and the unvaccinated; unwanted holiday gifts. 

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Trail cam catches 5 bobcats roaming together in Ohio. Here’s why the sighting is rare

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Malawians mourn ex-First Lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi

Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69.

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The W.H.O. warns of a ‘tsunami’ of Delta and Omicron cases as U.S. officials stress Omicron’s ‘milder’ effects.

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NYC Schools Will Reopen with More Covid-19 Testing to Limit Closures

Instead of delaying the start of in-person school and pivoting to remote learning, New York City will aim to detect more infections to mitigate disruptions.

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Experts pull documents, money from Lee statue time capsule

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CDC sharply drops estimate of Omicron prevalence in U.S.

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Officers urged cop to 'slow down' before he fatally shot a suspect and 14-year-old girl inside a Burlington Coat Factory, body-camera footage shows

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Man buys Missouri lottery tickets to scratch with wife at dinner. It left her in shock

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Jordan MPs fighting in parliament session live-streamed on local television

The argument began as the chamber debated constitutional reforms, including gender equality.

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Fears of Omicron’s Rapid Spread Are Tempered by Signs of Milder Illness

“We can’t stop it,” Israel’s prime minister said of the Omicron variant, but that warning was blunted by early signs of potentially less-severe illness than with earlier coronavirus iterations.

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Good news about omicron: It may pass quickly, pose small threat to vaccinated, experts say

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Ghislaine Maxwell jury faces longer hours because of Covid

The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to meet for an extra hour each day.

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How to Improve Nursing Home Care

Readers discuss problems such as underpaid and overworked staff and suggest remedies. Also: Inspired by bell hooks; Trump in the shadows.

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These Will Be the Top Decor Trends of 2022, According to Design Pros

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Your Flight Has Been Canceled or Delayed. What Should You Do?

As demand grows and the Omicron variant spreads, airlines have been canceling thousands of flights because of staffing shortages, as well as bad weather. Here’s what you need to know if yours is one of them.

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Man who told Biden 'let's go Brandon' goes on Bannon's podcast, touts Trump

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I’ve Spent 25 Years as a Joan Didion Thief

Didion inspired at least two generations of impostors.

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Eight Food Trends You'll Want to Try in 2022

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Joan Didion Inspired Generations of Impostors

Didion inspired at least two generations of impostors.

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Harris says Americans under the pressures of student loan debt 'are literally making decisions about whether they can have a family, whether they can buy a home'

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Even in Retirement, Desmond Tutu Remained South Africa’s Moral Compass

The Nobel laureate retired from public life over a decade ago, but he continued to advocate social justice, gay rights and climate change.

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Major storm dumps snow, closes mountain routes in California

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Airlines Cancel Hundreds More Flights as Virus Scrambles Air Travel

The virus, and winter weather, are making flights trickier during a busy season.

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Whitmer kidnapping plot defense seeks to dismiss indictment

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Oregon father who told Biden 'let's go Brandon' said comment was in 'jest'

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U.S. Policy Toward Pakistan Can't Be All About Afghanistan

A reset won’t be easy: Resentment is rife.

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'Elf' makes fun of disabled adults through Buddy — whether purposefully or not

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As Prices Rise Due to Inflation, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers

A wide-ranging presidential order helped block a railroad merger and tackle supply-chain problems, and it is planting the seeds for bigger actions.

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Deputies wound man in California shootout after carjacking

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Covid Outdoor Gatherings Are Back in New York Amid Surge

In the midst of a new Covid surge, New Yorkers are bracing themselves for another chilly season of outdoor “fun.”

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Surging COVID cases, 'jingle jabs' make for somber Christmas

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Kim Potter’s Attorney’s Request That She Spends Holidays with Her Family After Guilty Verdict Shut Down by Judge Who Refused to Show Special Favor

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'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event

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2 dead in submerged car as California storm worries spread

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Sen. Rand Paul releases annual Festivus Report, which focuses on what he sees as wasteful spending

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‘Beverly Johnson Told Us About Him Back In 1995’: Beverly Johnson’s 25+ Year Restraining Order Against Chris Noth Resurfaces Amidst New Sexual Assault Allegations

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We’re in Omicron Lockdown in the Netherlands. It Shouldn’t Have Happened.

The failure to vaccinate more people, start a booster campaign earlier and spin up free testing capacity quickly have created a crisis.

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Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget amid Taiwan concerns

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Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room

The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.

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11 Festive Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas

Ham, soups and stews, turkey and oh so many fishes — New York Times Cooking has a recipe for your holiday, no matter how you celebrate.

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Well-being check finds actress Alicia Witt's parents deceased in their Worcester home

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Democrats Say They Are Serious About State Elections. But Are They Too Late?

State-level races are becoming a central focus of American politics as the lasting effects of new congressional maps and election laws raise the stakes.

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Swastika-Tattooed Man Sentenced to Six Years for Punching Texas 14-Year-Old Black Teen In the Face In Random Attack

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James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong

The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".

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Amazon Reaches Labor Deal, Giving Workers More Power to Organize

The agreement’s national scope and its concessions to organizing go further than any previous settlement that the e-commerce giant has made.

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Sandra Bernhard on fall out with Madonna: ‘Her relationships just don’t last’

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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.

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‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Review: The Thane, Insane, Slays Mainly in Dunsinane

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand play a toxic power couple in Joel Coen’s crackling adaptation of Shakespeare’s Scottish play.

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How the Building Industry Blocked Better Tornado Safeguards

Engineers know how to protect people from tornadoes like the ones that recently devastated parts of Kentucky, but builders have headed off efforts to toughen standards.

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Panama City man charged with sex with a minor at department store where he worked

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Roman-era 'Good Shepherd' ring found off Israel in ancient shipwreck

Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus.

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F.D.A. Clears Pfizer’s Covid Pill for High-Risk Patients 12 and Older

The first-of-its-kind treatment, Paxlovid, has been found to be highly protective against severe illness. It could be available within a few days.

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Biden Administration Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments

The Biden administration, under pressure from Democratic lawmakers, announced a three-month extension, citing the ongoing pandemic.

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Obamacare Sign-Ups Reach Record as Virus Rocks Job-Based Coverage

Thanks to increased subsidies, new advertising, and a reshaped insurance landscape, 13.6 million Americans have enrolled in plans for 2022. Enrollment continues until Jan. 15.

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Black Twitter defends Michael Vick after report of his last fighting dogs’ death

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Turkey arrests US diplomat over alleged passport handover

Police say the US man gave the document to a Syrian trying to travel to Germany from Istanbul airport.

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Parenting in 2021? ‘Not Great, Bob!’

But we can still find ways to cackle with our kids.

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John Thune, a Likely Successor to Mitch McConnell, Weighs Retirement

Mr. Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, is considering giving up his South Dakota seat because of both family concerns and Donald Trump’s enduring hold on the G.O.P.

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Covid Etiquette: Don't Come to a Holiday Party With a Cough

Even if your chest cold, stomach bug or swollen sinuses are not coronavirus-related, step away from the mulled cider until you are healthy.

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Madagascar: Minister 'swims for 12 hours' after helicopter crashes at sea

The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident.

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Seasonal sparkle as Sydney lights up for Christmas

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Omicron Is Turning Europe’s Busy Season Silent

European businesses are demanding government help, again, as another virus surge is driving customers away.

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‘Students Are Proud to Be Racists’: 16-Year-Old Experiences Racism at Indiana High School, Mom Pulls Her Out Despite White Students Being Suspended

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Spain police thwart raffle of Christmas hamper stuffed with drugs

Police have arrested two men allegedly trying to raffle off a "narco-basket" stuffed with drugs.

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How to Find a Coronavirus Test in New York City

City officials announced plans to open nearly two dozen additional testing sites to meet demand for testing, which has doubled in the past three weeks.

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In a Boston Court, a Harsh Spotlight Falls on a Heavyweight of Science

The trial of Charles Lieber offers a peek inside the world of big-money, big-prestige science as the U.S. cracked down on Chinese funding.

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Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school

An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC.

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Kamala Harris tells Charlamagne tha God the student debt crisis 'is real' and 'we need to deal with it' while avoiding his question about Biden's campaign promise to forgive $10,000 per borrower

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U.S. and Britain Help Ukraine Prepare for Potential Russian Cyberassault

Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power grid in the past, and experts say Moscow might take similar steps as it masses troops along the border.

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Boise asked ACHD to allow 19-story tower’s street exit. ACHD refused. Then this happened

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Gabon youth coach arrested after male rape claims which he denies

Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies.

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Do Not Close the Schools Again

The Omicron surge is scary. But schools must stay open.

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Il Divo singer Carlos Marin dies aged 53

The Spanish singer is remembered by other members of the group for his unique voice and spirit.

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Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill

Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it.

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Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns

The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.

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Former Ghani adviser says Afghan leaders didn't see "writing on the wall"

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Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks

The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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U.K. Weighing Lockdown Amid an Omicron Wave and Political Turmoil

Britain’s health secretary said on Sunday he wouldn’t rule out more restrictions before Christmas, but the prime minister would most likely face sharp pushback from his own party.

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OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

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Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival

The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival.

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As Covid cases multiply across the nation, mitigation measures are returning.

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What to Know About the Civilian Casualty Files

A New York Times investigation found that the American air war in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan has been plagued by flawed intelligence, poor targeting and thousands of civilian deaths.

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Jaguars move quickly to end many of Meyer's practice methods

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Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award.

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Hong Kong's Election Is Really a Selection

I know firsthand what a meaningful and contested campaign looks like.

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Trump Ally Peter Navarro Says The Jan. 6 Coup Conspiracy Part Out Loud

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Covid: Dutch to enter tight lockdown over Omicron wave

Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January.

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‘Knock It TF Off’: Swizz Beatz Responds to Rumors of Him Cheating on Alicia Keys with La La Anthony

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Son's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral

A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media.

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In a trial, Pfizer-BioNTech’s low-dose shot did not provoke an adequate immune response in 2- to 5-year-olds.

Calling the vaccine a “three-dose series,” the company now plans to test three doses of its vaccine in children ages six months to 17 years.

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Crews may have found 1887 time capsule in Lee statue base

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Louisiana judge’s son removed from LSU’s track team following racist video

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Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories.

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Examining the Role of Climate Change in a Week of Wild Weather

The science suggests that the United States can expect more unusual and severe storms as the world heats up, increasing the urgency for action to protect communities.

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Pro wrestler uses iron spike to stab referee in head, ‘horrifying’ Texas video shows

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Haiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries

The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang.

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‘When I Will Be Old, Maybe. But Now, I Feel Myself Young.’

After his wife’s sudden death, Eduard Arzunyan needed some help.

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What to do if you're exposed to someone with COVID-19

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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defence attorneys begin arguments

A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence.

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A Serious Threat to Reproductive Rights

Readers criticize an essay that expressed gratitude for President Trump’s picks for Supreme Court justices. Also: Liz Cheney; cruelty to migrants; Santa Claus.

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Rains pound Southern California amid major storm

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Bill O'Reilly: 'Diminishing the Capitol riot could never have happened' while he was at Fox News

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bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69

Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends".

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Senate Passes $768 Billion Defense Bill, Sending It to Biden

Lawmakers in both parties linked arms in an overwhelming vote authorizing an increase in the Pentagon’s budget of roughly $24 billion more than President Biden requested.

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Evictions on the rise months after federal moratorium ends

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A Mental Health Crisis Among the Young

A health professional and an author/filmmaker write that we are failing our youths. Also: Memo to Democrats; military spending; moving away from coal.

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Toyota revealed an electric truck to compete with the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T

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Toronto police release video of 'suspect' in billionaires' 2017 murders

Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home four years ago, but police have made no arrests.

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House Set to Refer Contempt Charge Against Meadows in Jan. 6 Inquiry

The former White House chief of staff previously provided the committee with thousands of pages of documents, including text messages he received on Jan. 6.

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Election probe into pro-Trump attorney's residency dismissed

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Sex and cancer: 'I was ashamed to ask for help'

Cait didn't know why it hurt to masturbate after her treatment - and didn't know who to ask.

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Is Biden’s Presidency a Disappointment?

Readers assess the Biden presidency. Also: Mark Meadows and Jan. 6; paying for abortions for women in need.

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Supreme Court Allows Vaccine Mandate for New York Health Care Workers

Doctors and nurses challenged a state coronavirus vaccine requirement that had medical but not religious exemptions, saying it violated their right to free exercise of their faiths.

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Derek Chauvin Appears Likely to Plead Guilty to Federal Crimes

A change of plea hearing has been set for Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer who was found guilty of murdering George Floyd in April.

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Elon Musk rips the political class again, saying 'government is inherently not a good steward of capital' even though his companies thrived from government subsidies

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Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas to face Westminster magistrates

Mrs Sacoolas returned to the US after diplomatic immunity was asserted on her behalf.

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‘A Nightmare’: Kentucky Tornado Victims Sort Through Rubble

Residents of Princeton, Ky., sifted through debris for salvageable items and cherished belongings after a tornado destroyed dozens of homes on Friday night.

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No U.S. Troops Will Be Punished for Deadly Kabul Drone Strike

The military initially defended the August strike, which killed 10 civilians including seven children, in the days afterward, but ultimately called it a tragic mistake.

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Take Action Now to Curb Inflation

It’s better to act more aggressively now than wait and risk sparking a recession later.

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Man Thought Death Was Near As Otter Pack Overpowered Him In Singapore Park

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Kim Kardashian passes California 'baby bar' law exam

The reality TV star and businesswoman says "don't ever give up" after passing on her fourth attempt.

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Nassar Abuse Survivors Reach a $380 Million Settlement

The agreement reached with U.S.A. Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee will compensate more than 500 girls and women abused in the sport.

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EXPLAINER: Will ex-official clear up Noem nepotism probe?

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Chris Wallace is leaving Fox News for CNN+. Why that's great for him — but not for Fox

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Verstappen wins F1 world title, Mercedes protest

Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins his first Formula 1 world title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

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At Amazon site search efforts continue as victims are identified.

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What was the strength and size of the main Kentucky tornado? Here are early estimates.

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Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet

The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens.

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Pennsylvania Hospitals Fill Up as Cold Weather Sets In

The state is among a number in the Midwest and Northeast that have seen sharp rises in hospitalizations in the last two weeks. Catch up on Covid updates.

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Juror Explains What Sealed Jussie Smollett’s Fate for Them

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Democrats Back Biden, But No Consensus About Plan B for 2024

Leaders with White House aspirations all say they’ll support the president for another term. But there is no shortage of chatter about the options if he continues to falter.

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Al Hirschfeld's Drawings Captured Stephen Sondheim Better Than Any Photo

These nine portraits of Sondheim musicals, from “West Side Story” and “Gypsy” to “Into the Woods” and “Passion,” sparked this theatergoer’s memory.

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Prosecutors are almost done presenting their case at the Ghislaine Maxwell trial — but they just had a terrible day

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What the New Right Sees

Why an alienated movement sees American life more clearly than its rivals.

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German ship with burning timber cargo towed to Swedish port

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Severe weather outbreak leaves path of deadly destruction

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Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims

The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s.

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New photo appears to show Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the Queen's residence, a visit likely facilitated by Prince Andrew

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Fact-check: Were gas prices $1.86 when Donald Trump left office?

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Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division.

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With This Supreme Court, What’s Next for Abortion Rights?

Legal scholars, researchers and writers consider how the country could be transformed.

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Josh Duggar's wife Anna leaves court emotionless after former TV star convicted of child porn possession

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The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78

With the group, the singer and guitarist had a string of hits and starred in a TV sitcom in the 1960s.

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Rethinking U.S. Rules on International Travel

Readers discuss testing requirements and suggest a quarantine. Also: Outdoor dining; universal pre-K; Roe v. Wade; machines and morality; Gil Hodges.

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How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could spill over into Europe

A senior Western intel official warns war would have far-reaching consequences on the continent.

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An event planner for Bob Dole's funeral was dismissed over accusations of involvement in the Capitol riot

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Progressives introduce FOUR-DAY work week bill, is this the answer to The Great Resignation?

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My worst moment: Theo Rossi and the time he disappeared into a port-a-potty on the set of ‘Sons of Anarchy’

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Compton-bred rapper Slim 400 shot and killed in Inglewood at age 33

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Senate Clears Last Hurdle to Raising Debt Ceiling

Fourteen Republicans joined Democrats in voting to take up legislation that would pave the way for Congress to raise the debt ceiling by a simple majority vote, skirting a filibuster.

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Trump remains fixated on overturning the 2020 election and it's impossible to get him to focus on anything else, sources told Axios

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Kenya police recruits brag: 'We are the bad ones'

A video of Kenyan police recruits acting in an intimidating fashion is widely condemned.

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Democrats' Infighting Only Helps Republicans

The party’s infighting and pessimism are just what Republicans savor.

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Christmas tree outside Fox News headquarters set afire

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Jamal Khashoggi: France releases Saudi man held over journalist's murder

A man with the same name as a suspect in the killing was arrested at a Paris airport on Tuesday.

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Britain Introduces 'Plan B' Covid Measures to Tackle Omicron

Under the so-called Plan B, people in England will be urged to work from home and will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter some venues.

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First physical evidence of Roman crucifixion in Britain unearthed in housing estate

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Capitol riot: Lawmakers to hold ex-Trump chief of staff in contempt

Donald Trump has urged his former aides to refuse cooperation with the 6 January House panel.

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With Olaf Scholz at the Helm in Germany, a New, Uncertain Chapter

After 16 years, Angela Merkel handed over the German chancellery to Olaf Scholz, leaving behind a changed country and a polarizing legacy.

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Father of 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed says she 'complained' about two jobs on set

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Acclaimed historian says 'Japan lost the war on Dec. 7, 1941'

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Amazon services down for thousands of users

Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa.

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Climate Change Is Thawing Arctic Alaska

The landscape resembles frozen spinach left out on the kitchen counter too long.

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China's moon rover spots a mysterious cube-shaped object, and the internet is intrigued

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Chile same-sex marriage: Legislation overwhelmingly approved by parliament

A new law allowing same-sex marriage is approved in the historically Catholic Latin American country.

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Should States Be Allowed to Spend Public Money on Religious Educations?

The Supreme Court is about to consider that question.

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San Francisco restaurant hit with negative reviews after it asks officers to leave

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WH announces diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics

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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.

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Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.

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US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.

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Justice Dept. Files Voting Rights Suit Against Texas Over New Map

The department said the state’s redistricting plan would violate the Voting Rights Act by discriminating against minority voters.

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Bitcoin trial: Defendant wins dispute over $50B in Bitcoin

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Trump responds to report that he tested positive for COVID before debate, says 'Biden goes around coughing on people all over the place'

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Rams star Cooper Kupp gave a technical answer about scoring a touchdown that was probably gibberish to most people

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Socialist Kshama Sawant faces recall vote in Seattle

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Stuck jet stream bring blowtorch December to Lower 48, frigid Alaska

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Tensions flare in Europe as people protest new COVID restrictions

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United States Will Not Send Government Officials to Beijing Olympics

Athletes will still be able to compete in the Winter Games in Beijing, but the diplomatic boycott is a response to human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

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Purdue moves to No. 1 in AP Top 25 for the first time

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Woman wins court battle over treating her husband's COVID-19 with ivermectin. That was just the beginning.

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Fact-check: Did the U.S. import oil from Saudi Arabia during Trump's presidency?

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How a Native American artisan keeps the 4,500-year-old practice of wampum alive

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Firefighter seriously hurt after fire truck tire ‘exploded’ in NC, officials say

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Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?

The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?

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Biden Expected to Offer Warnings and Alternatives in Call With Putin

President Biden will hold a high-stakes video call with Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Tuesday.

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On Ukrainian Front, Grinding War and Weary Anticipation of Invasion

After eight years in the trenches, Ukrainian soldiers are resigned to the possibility that the Russian military, which dwarfs their own in power and wealth, will come sooner or later.

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Heeding Warning Signs Before School Shootings

Readers criticize the school’s decision to allow Ethan Crumbley back into class, and the nation’s gun laws. Also: Chris Cuomo; gender-neutral in French; happiness.

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Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

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A former Kamala Harris staffer says aides have to endure 'a constant amount of soul-destroying criticism': report

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Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'

Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.

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Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday.

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Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.

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Biden, Obama and Other Leaders React to Bob Dole's Death

Former presidents and political leaders recalled Mr. Dole’s dignity, sense of humor and lifetime commitment to public service.

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Bueckers scores 22 but injured in UConn win over Irish

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A former Netflix software engineer and his friend were sentenced to prison for conducting an insider trading scheme that made more than $3 million

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Passage: In memoriam

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Jojo Siwa stunned in a midriff-baring top with a sparkling bow accent in one of her most daring outfits to date

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A mountaineer who found a trove of rubies, emeralds, and sapphires that belonged to a passenger killed in a plane crash gets a share of the gems, say reports

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar said 'some pro-choice Republicans' might get on board with codifying Roe v. Wade into law

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Why Is Russia Massing Troops on Its Ukraine Border?

There are tactical reasons for threatening an invasion, but the real cause may lie in the Kremlin’s fixation with righting what it sees as a historical injustice.

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A Colorado sheriff's office said it didn't intend to be 'insensitive' after it tweeted a photo of Santa getting a concealed carry permit

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San Francisco restaurant hit with negative reviews after asking officers to leave

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Kennedy Center Honors and its traditions are back once more

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U.S. congressman posts family picture with guns, days after school shooting

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Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98

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What an America Without Roe Would Look Like

Legal abortions would fall, particularly among poor women in the South and Midwest, and out-of-state travel and abortion pills would play a bigger role.

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Inside the Holiday Light Show at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Outdoor installations like the elaborate illuminations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden are perfect for this second pandemic winter.

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The Canonization of Saint John Coltrane

The intensity of the jazz legend’s music has always inspired passion, but in the 1960s, one group of devotees was so stirred they founded a church in his name.

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Best Theater of 2021

Digital innovation continued this year, but experiencing plays in isolation grew tiring. Then came an in-person season as exciting as a child’s first fireworks.

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The New Rules for Hosting That Holiday Party

If the 2020 holiday season was the year to cancel everything, 2021 is about figuring out how to get our groove back.

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Netflix Holiday Movies Ranked, From Tree Toppers to Lumps of Coal

Is the streaming service delivering goodies in its holiday stockings? We make an assessment.

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Who Will Hold Prosecutors Accountable?

The Justice Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility needs an overhaul.

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Chris Cuomo Has a Funny Idea About What Doing His Job Means

Reporting on the suspension of a brotherly TV host.

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Where the Pro-Choice Movement Went Wrong

How abortion-rights groups failed to stop the erosion of Roe v. Wade.

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Jack Dorsey Steps Down and Other Silicon Valley Transitions

Twitter’s new boss needs to boost the company’s value, or someone else will.

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Cawthorn sparks outrage after using phrase 'earthen vessels' in anti-abortion speech

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How Teen Gunman’s Parents Ended Up Hiding Out in Local Artist’s Studio

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CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Over His Efforts to Help Andrew

“We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately,” the cable network said on Saturday.

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Biden Can Do Better on Covid

The administration has been a victim of events. But it has also cooperated in its own victimization.

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More Than 40,000 March in Vienna Against Coronavirus Restrictions

Protesters gathered for a second weekend of mass demonstrations against the country’s tough lockdown and a coming vaccine mandate.

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Facing Economic Collapse, Afghanistan Is Gripped by Starvation

An estimated 22.8 million people — more than half the country’s population — are expected to face potentially life-threatening food insecurity this winter. Many are already on the brink of catastrophe.

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Inside the U.S. Military Base Where 11,000 Afghans Are Starting Over

A New Jersey military base is the only site accepting new Afghan arrivals from overseas. It holds more evacuees than any other U.S. safe haven.

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Critical Moment for Roe, and the Supreme Court’s Legitimacy

As justices consider Mississippi’s restrictive abortion law, scholars debate what a reversal of Roe v. Wade would mean for the court’s credibility.

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Proud Boys members and other right wing groups based in Utah are holding an armed 'Kyle Rittenhouse Appreciation' rally: report

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Omicron prompts a stutter step in the U.K. ahead of the holidays

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Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears

The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion.

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Friends who went to an anime convention with a man who tested positive for Omicron also got sick, he says.

Most of the infected had traveled to southern Africa recently, but health officials are bracing for the inevitable community spread.

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The co-founder of a San Francisco pizza chain says he received no applications for an assistant manager, despite raising the salary to $70,000

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Lantern Festival brings Chinese traditions to southwestern France

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Fiancée of Man Convicted In Ahmaud Arbery’s Murder Tried to Hail Him as a Hero In Failed GoFundMe Campaign Before It Was Ultimately Shut Down

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Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river.

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Omicron Is Another Waiting Game for Parents

A worrisome week in news.

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Kevin McCarthy avoided condemning Lauren Boebert's Islamophobic comments about Ilhan Omar, instead praising her for a phone call that ultimately went off the rails

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Pakistan police: Mob kills Sri Lankan over alleged blasphemy

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From Filet Mignon and Flank to Sirloin and Skirt, Our Beef Steak Glossary Includes All the Cuts You Need to Know

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Upstate New York Hospitals Are Overwhelmed as Covid Cases Surge

Health care officials say a “perfect storm” of new Covid cases, staff shortages and filled nursing homes has created a crisis.

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Sanders to Biden: Cut back looming Medicare premium hike

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A Maine lawmaker who fought against vaccine and mask mandates resigns after his wife dies of COVID-19

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Michigan school shooting suspect's mother texted him, 'Ethan, don't do it,' prosecutors allege

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Biden says he caught a cold from his young grandson

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Baltimore man who attacked two Asian Americans with cinder block pleads not criminally responsible

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Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort

The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters.

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Omicron is spreading more than twice as quickly as the Delta variant in South Africa, scientists report.

If the finding holds up elsewhere, Omicron may be more difficult to contain than previous iterations of the coronavirus, lengthening the pandemic.

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Plumber finds cash, checks behind loose toilet in wall at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church

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Teen Gunman’s Parents Charged in Wake of Michigan School Shooting

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Former Epstein staffer testifies Maxwell was the "lady of the house"

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Ex-sheriff, facing life for rapes, pleads guilty to bribery

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West Wind Fire tears through a Montana town

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Covid: Don't panic about Omicron variant, WHO says

The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant.

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Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter

Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun.

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In Afghanistan, ‘Who Has the Guns Gets the Land’

A decades-long fight over land has been reinvigorated as Taliban leaders look to reward their fighters with property, even if that means evicting others.

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Stabbed 20 Times by Her Husband, She Now Fights Laws Favoring Abusers

Shira Isakov, once a little-known Israeli working in advertising, has become a national force in the struggle to combat domestic violence and change the legal landscape on parental rights.

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Vaccine Hesitancy Is About Trust and Class

Vaccine hesitancy reflects a transformation of people’s core beliefs about what we owe each other.

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Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures

Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant.

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Why Hasn’t the U.S. Found More Omicron Cases?

Genomic surveillance has improved enormously in recent months, but the system has built-in delays, and blind spots remain.

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Social Welfare Can Break the Intergenerational Cycle of Poverty

Intervening in children’s lives early can help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

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‘This is who he is and that’s unfortunate’: Wolken on Brian Kelly’s embarrassing exit

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Edmunds: Ford Bronco versus Jeep Wrangler

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Billie Eilish Responded To The Backlash Over Her Evolving Style And Experimental Vogue Cover Months After Revealing She Lost 100,000 Followers For Posting A Picture In A Corset That Was Labeled “Disingenuous” By Critics

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Russia sends missiles near Pacific islands claimed by Japan

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Senator Ted Cruz blocks Biden's State Department nominees

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How do you say 'Omicron'?

Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate.

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Germany Requires Vaccines for Store and Restaurant Customers

Facing a huge coronavirus surge, Chancellor Angela Merkel, her successor, Olaf Scholz, and state governors agreed on tough new restrictions on people who have not been inoculated.

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With No Resources, Authority or Country, Afghan Ambassador Presses On

Adela Raz arrived in Washington just before her country fell and has struggled to keep her embassy going. A dinner with U.S. veterans was a priority.

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Fears About the Future of Abortion

Readers express concern about the ramifications if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Also: Unvaccinated health workers; working remotely; hopes for Democrats.

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Why fresh blood in CFP is great for college football

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Disney fires beloved performer and dog after nearly two decades on Hilton Head resort

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Prosecute shoplifters under existing laws, governor says

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Mitch McConnell's great Trumpian miscalculation

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EPA chief visits 'cancer alley' on 3-state tour

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Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights.

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San Francisco Followed Covid Rules. Will Omicron Change the Playbook?

San Francisco has endured mask mandates, vaccination requirements and lockdowns. Now with the first U.S. case of the Omicron variant, no one’s sure what comes next.

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Another Omicron Case is Detected in the US, This Time in a Minnesota Resident

Officials said they found the virus variant in a test sample from a man who had recently traveled to New York City for Anime NYC 2021 convention at the Javits Center.

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Supply Chain Snarls for Cars on Display at a Kansas Terminal

A shipping terminal in Kansas reveals the fundamental problem — no one can plan, and no one is sure what will happen next.

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Omicron Has Lessons for Us. We Refuse to Learn Them.

The response to a new variant of the coronavirus suggests a teachable epoch gone to waste.

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WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai

The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.

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Do Sports Still Need China?

Global outrage, broken contracts and shifting politics could change the calculus for leagues and teams that once raced to do business in China.

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Stacey Abrams Says She’s Running for Georgia Governor

Ms. Abrams, a Democratic voting rights activist, will aim to unseat Gov. Brian Kemp in a rematch of their contentious 2018 race for governor.

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Decades-old San Francisco Chinatown jewelry store faces closure after losing $250,000 in burglary

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A glowing start to the morning

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First confirmed U.S. case of Omicron variant detected in California

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Army launches inquiry into startling NFL game flyover by Fort Campbell pilots

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Music executive Clarence Avant’s wife, Jacqueline, killed in home robbery

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WTA Suspends Tournaments in China Over Treatment of Peng Shuai

Steve Simon said Wednesday that the women’s tennis tour would not stage tournaments in China, including Hong Kong, because he has been unable to communicate with Peng despite repeated attempts.

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Omicron is Here. Will We Use Our New Covid Drugs Wisely?

The world must not repeat history by making Covid-19 drugs inaccessible. 

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The National Debate Over Abortion Laws

Readers discuss whether one can be a pro-life feminist, high-risk pregnancies and Judaism’s position on abortion. Also: Taking action against Omicron.

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Sandra Bullock says she thought she was 'gonna die' after her body started failing her due to extreme stress

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Officials say a fourth person, a 15-year-old boy, has died from Michigan school shooting

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WHO warns world creating 'toxic' recipe for new variants

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Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient

The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later.

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Former UK chancellor says the Queen asked him to tell Obama to leave a state banquet because she wanted to go to bed

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Crowds gather as Supreme Court hears abortion case

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NEW: Fauci WARNS of Omicron cases changing RAPIDLY, 68% concerned about new variant

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Ocasio-Cortez slams McCarthy's 'Ku Klux Klan caucus' after Omar death threat

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Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says

EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron strain, says Ursula von der Leyen.

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The Mississippi Abortion Law That Challenges Roe v. Wade

A case before the Supreme Court is seen as potentially pivotal in establishing how aggressively the justices might move to place new constraints on abortion rights.

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Trump Tested Positive for Virus Days Before Debate, 2 Ex-Officials Say

The former president first received a positive coronavirus test days ahead of his first debate with Joseph R. Biden Jr., and then received a negative result, two former officials say.

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Is Holiday Gift-Giving Really Worth It?

December’s materialism can feel perfunctory.

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