Cargo ships used to carry up to 12 passengers on no-frills international voyages. Now, fans of the minimalist travel option are hoping it will start up again soon.

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Ukrainians hone survival skills as Russia tensions mount

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Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst penned revealing 2021 essay, detailing struggle with time, internet trolls, and entering 30th year 'searching for joy and purpose on my own terms'

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California moves to dismantle nation's largest death row

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Mexican town hopes pelicans will help tourism take off

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French ambassador expelled from Mali

Mali gave the ambassador 72 hours to leave over comments made by the French foreign minister.

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Alberto Salazar Was Barred for Life for Alleged Sexual Assault

An arbitrator’s ruling, revealed for the first time, shows that allegations of physical assault prompted a lifetime ban for Alberto Salazar, the former coach of the Nike Oregon Project.

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Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media.

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The Hard-Line Russian Advisers Who Have Putin’s Ear

Three reactionary security officials dedicated to “traditional values” and restoring Soviet glory will figure prominently in the decision whether to invade Ukraine.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning at hotel; 7 in critical condition

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'Should I tear up my degrees?' Ex-felon says he can't land job no matter how hard he tries

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Why Book Ban Efforts Are Spreading Across the U.S.

Challenges to books about sexual and racial identity are nothing new in American schools, but the tactics and politicization are.

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Britain Toughens Its Stance on Russia, and Russia Seeks Answers From NATO

Britain is seeking to broaden the range of sanctions available if Russia invades Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia asked NATO for clarity.

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The Battle for the World’s Most Powerful Cyberweapon

A Times investigation reveals how Israel reaped diplomatic gains around the world from NSO’s Pegasus spyware — a tool America itself purchased but is now trying to ban.

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A.F.C. Championship Live: Bengals at Kansas City for Super Bowl Berth

Kansas City, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is attempting to make the Super Bowl for the third straight season.

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After outcry, Vance moves Sunday's Marjorie Taylor Greene event from Loveland to Mason

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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

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In North Carolina, a Pitched Battle Over Gerrymanders and Justices

A fight over who is fit to hear a redistricting case highlights what experts say is the growing influence of ideology and money over state supreme courts nationwide.

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Donald Trump should not lead the country again, says the Republican leader of the National Governors Association

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In Canada, ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protesting Vaccine Mandates Nears Capital

The “Freedom Convoy” began as a response to Covid vaccine requirements for some truckers, but its political aims have since broadened.

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Governor kept mum amid conflicting accounts of deadly arrest

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The Equal Rights Amendment Is Now the Law of the Land. Isn’t It?

Alas, the Constitution doesn’t always mean what it says.

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Woman allegedly gang raped, tortured and paraded through streets

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How Independent Voters Feel About Biden

Responses to a focus group of independent voters. Also: President Biden and the economy; Boris Johnson; sanctions against Russia; debtors and lawyers.

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Penn. man followed woman home, shot her after she accidentally bumped into him at store, police say

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Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games

A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat.

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Eric Adams Can Hire His Brother, but at Salary of $1, Not $210,000

Instead of overseeing the mayor’s security detail, Bernard Adams will be a senior adviser to the mayor with no supervisory role after an ethics board ruling.

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Pod Save America Hosts Laugh Along as Obama Alum Calls Kyrsten Sinema a ‘C***’

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Covid Has Exacerbated Political Tribalism

It has replaced genuine thought in America, and Covid only made things worse.

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Woman bumps into man at market, then he follows her home and shoots her, PA cops say

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Biden’s Chance to Nominate a Supreme Court Justice

Readers hope for a smooth confirmation process, object to “identity politics” and suggest Anita Hill as a nominee. Also: Voting rights; Covid ethics.

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Biden warns Russia to stop aggression against Ukraine

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Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine.

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In an interview last year, Justice Breyer discussed his thinking on retirement.

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Neil Young threatens to PULL music off Spotify over Joe Rogan vaccine coverage

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The World Awaits Putin’s Word on Ukraine, but on That, He Is Silent

The Russian president appears on camera almost daily, talking about things like cryptocurrency, green energy and the World’s Fair. But not about Ukraine.

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Vivica A. Fox shares message from Regina King following son’s suicide

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2nd N.Y.P.D. Officer Dies of Wounds From Harlem Shooting

Wilbert Mora, 27, joined the department in 2018. He and his partner, Jason Rivera, were killed by a man who opened fire during a domestic call, the police said.

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Colorado deputy with OnlyFans account retires after being discovered by female officer

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Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it?

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion.

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How It Feels to Be an Asian Student in an Elite Public School

Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Tech and other schools across the country are under pressure to end entrance exams. Students have complicated feelings about that.

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Gov. Ducey sues Biden for the right to use federal funds to help spread COVID-19

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Burkina Faso military says it has seized power

President Kaboré has been overthrown and the government and parliament dissolved, the army says.

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Omicron’s Economic Toll: Missing Workers, More Uncertainty and Higher Inflation (Maybe)

The latest wave of coronavirus cases is slowing the recovery, but its longer-term impact is less clear.

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Workers at a Wisconsin hospital sought new jobs with higher pay — then the hospital sued to stop them from leaving

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Bob Dylan sells his master recordings to Sony Music

The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases".

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Rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine stokes fear

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Full video: “Listening to America” focus group on COVID and the economy

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Animals Infecting Humans Is Scary. It’s Worse When We Infect Them Back.

Mink farms threaten to become a source of new coronavirus variants — and an object lesson in how ‘spillback’ can make deadly diseases even deadlier.

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Bella Hadid embraces her sobriety and reveals it was 'a lot harder to pick up the glass' after a scan showed alcohol's effects on the brain

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Rams Meet Buccaneers, Bills Travel to Kansas City for N.F.L. Playoffs: Live Updates

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Fact-check: Is it true that 70% of Texas fourth-graders cannot read at grade level?

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A Shrinking Band of Southern Nurses, Neck-Deep in Another Covid Wave

The exodus of medical workers during the pandemic has been especially brutal for the small, nonprofit safety-net hospitals where millions of Americans seek care.

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Deleted video shows 'Stop the Steal' organizer said he'd ask the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to provide Jan. 6 security: report

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Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel.

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2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Answers to Some Big Questions

How will the Olympics deal with the coronavirus? What happens if athletes protest China? Will there be boycotts? Here’s what we know.

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Rapid Inflation Fuels Debate Over What’s to Blame: Pandemic or Policy

The White House is emphasizing that inflation is worldwide. Economists say that’s true — but stimulus-spurred consumer buying is also to blame.

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The Arizona Democratic Party unanimously voted to censure Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for voting to uphold the filibuster

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Toddler clears out mom's online shopping cart, orders $2K worth of items from Walmart

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I worked at Disney World for 2 years. Here are the only 13 attractions worth your time.

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Brian Cox on playing Logan Roy in “Succession”

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Wisconsin GOP lawmaker calls for election cheating in video

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US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades.

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The Long Road to Successful Covid Vaccines

The road to successful vaccines; mask distribution; Starbucks; Build Back Better; Trump’s call to Georgia; leaving the G.O.P.; a football fan’s plea.

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Justice Dept. Charges Texas Man With Threatening Georgia Election Officials

A man accused of using Craigslist to call for the assassination of election officials is the first to be charged by the agency’s task force on election threats.

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Winter Is the Season for House Fires—Here's How to Prevent a Fire and Keep Your Home Safe

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Gabby Petito's family back in Florida 4 months later; parents reach agreement regarding couple's property

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Rare baby elephant twins born in Kenya

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Court bolsters defendant's right to cross-examine witnesses

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Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

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'They probably have a low IQ'

World number two Daniil Medvedev and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas both made it into the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week.

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The U.S. Bombed a Dam in Syria That Was on a ‘No-Strike’ List

A military report warned that striking the giant structure could cause tens of thousands of deaths.

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Atlanta D.A. Requests Special Grand Jury in Trump Election Inquiry

The prosecutor, Fani T. Willis of Fulton County, Ga., is conducting a criminal investigation of election interference by the former president and his allies.

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Pope Francis Is Troubled by Your Pet

On Fido and fruitfulness.

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Pastor had 8 people locked in basement as part of illegal group home, Georgia cops say

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Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed.

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Exclusive: Lina Khan Is (Still) Bursting Big Tech’s Bubble

The FTC Chair’s exclusive conversation with Kara Swisher and Andrew Ross Sorkin.

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I'm an ER nurse who's comforted panicked COVID-19 patients as they beg to live. Too often, they die anyway.

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Eric Trump and Allen Weisselberg invoked their 5th Amendment rights more than 500 times in Trump Organization probe, court filing says

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How Best to Ease the Crisis in Afghanistan

Responses to an essay that urged the U.S. to cooperate with the Taliban to save Afghan lives. Also: Justice Gorsuch, maskless; toxic masculinity. 

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Amy Schumer opens up about getting liposuction: 'I feel good'

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Scientists say Tonga’s volcanic eruption may harm environment for years

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The Attack at a Synagogue in Texas

Reaction to the hostage siege in Colleyville, Texas. Also: Glass barriers in the subway; the Bronx fire; Democrats’ task; vote counting and the V.P.

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COVID-19 'almost took me out,' says ESPN's Stephen A. Smith

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AT&T agrees another 5G delay at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights.

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Kathy Hochul Unveils Record $216 Billion Budget Plan for NY

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a record-setting new budget plan, as state officials project balanced budgets through 2027, with none of the typical warnings of billion-dollar shortfalls.

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Israel study: 4th vaccine shows limited results with omicron

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Texas Rabbi Recounts Dramatic Escape From Synagogue

As a gunman ranted, the hostages whispered instructions and edged closer to the door. The rabbi credited security training for their safe exit.

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‘Hello, Cancel Culture Please’: Kendrick Lamar Gets Blasted on Social Media for Producing Upcoming Live-Action Comedy About a Slave Intern

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler.

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I ordered chicken tenders from 5 fast-food chains and the best were from the smallest chain

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Christie Brinkley, 67, models a black string bikini in mirror selfie: ‘Gratitude’

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Bice: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson blames LBJ and Great Society for high percentage of out-of-wedlock births

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Gonzaga back at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Auburn up to No. 2

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South Carolina road sign changed to display racist message, officials say

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Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.

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Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice.

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A Quandary for New York Restaurants and Workers: What to Do About Omicron?

Without hard rules about employees who test positive, owners and workers are weighing safety against finances, and not always agreeing on the answer.

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A radio station fired two announcers who got caught calling high school girls playing basketball 'extremely overweight' on a hot mic

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A 74-year-old woman was exonerated of the rape and murder of her niece after spending 27 years in prison

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What We Know About the Hostage Situation in a Texas Synagogue

The authorities have identified the suspect, a British citizen, who was killed when the hostages at a synagogue in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were freed on Saturday night.

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The estranged wife of indicted leader of Oath Keepers tells CNN he is a 'dangerous man' and 'complete sociopath'

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Passengers stuck at sea after Norwegian cancels cruise mid-voyage

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Homeless man shoves a woman in front of a train in Times Square, then confesses: NYPD sources

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Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse.

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Healthcare Workers and Hospitals Confront the Fallout From Supreme Court Vaccine Mandate

Hospitals could face more staff shortages, and workers and facilities could feel caught between opposing state and federal policies.

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'Wine time Fridays' leave British PM with new hangover

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Politics and the Supreme Court

Several readers accuse the court of making decisions based on partisanship, not legal reasoning.

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Richard Johnson: Mick Jagger, 78, is finally settling down with 35-year-old gal pal

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Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges.

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Sidney Poitier and the Black Voice

He was a pioneer — in the transitional sense.

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Afghan tradition allows girls to access the freedom of boys

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Single page of Spider-Man comic sells for over $3.3m

An auction house in Dallas erupted into cheers when the record-smashing bid won out.

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Blocking a Mandate, the Supreme Court ‘Sided With Covid-19’

Readers criticize the court’s decision to reverse a vaccine mandate for large businesses. Also: Intransigent senators; Senate rules; “Don’t Look Up”; smoking.

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CIA-trained Ukrainian paramilitaries may take central role if Russia invades

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'Havana syndrome': US baffled after new cases in Europe

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says investigations continue after more diplomats fall ill.

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Sometimes, Life Stinks. So He Invented the Nasal Ranger.

For Chuck McGinley, an engineer who devised the go-to instrument for measuring odors, helping people understand what they smell is serious science.

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Man found alive in Scotland after faking his death to evade U.S. sex assault charges, official says

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South Africa minister tells schoolgirls to 'open books and close legs'

Phophi Ramathuba is criticised for comments she made attempting to encourage abstinence.

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Donald Trump's Vanity Is Still Holding America Hostage

A country is held hostage by a former president’s vanity.

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Ukraine tensions: US says Russia faces stark choice

Russia is told it must decide between de-escalation and diplomacy, or confrontation and consequences.

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South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office

Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace.

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How the Voting Rights Bills Miss the Target on Election Subversion

The proposed legislation and the push to reform the Electoral Count Act leave open a variety of pathways to subvert a presidential election.

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A timeline of sexual assault allegations that may have gotten TikToker Sienna Mae Gomez dropped from Netflix's 'Hype House' reality show

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Tucker Carlson pushes blatantly false InfoWars conspiracy theory that white people are being denied monoclonal antibodies because of their race

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Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans

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Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend testifies to grand jury in sex trafficking probe

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Palestinian man, 80, found dead after Israeli raid in West Bank

Omar Asad reportedly died following his arrest by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

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The Growing Fight Over Voting Rights

On President Biden’s speech, vote counting and voter suppression. Also: Donald Trump and Jan. 6; Rikers Island; Covid pathogens; exercise heals.

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Forgotten 4-year-old girl spent hours in daycare van on 24-degree day in NY, owner says

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Saudi court orders first naming of man guilty of sexual harassment

The kingdom amended an anti-harassment law last year to allow for the public shaming of offenders.

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Health Workers, ‘Risking Their Own Lives to Save Ours’

Responses to an essay that urged additional compensation for health workers. Also: Space heaters and the Bronx fire; entertaining young kids; ketamine.

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Eagle’s meal suddenly interrupted when fiercer predator swoops in. ‘Boss has arrived’

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Henry Winkler is shocked his dances keep going viral on TikTok, saying he only joined because his granddaughter insisted

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Doctors transplant pig heart into a patient

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Oklahoma death row inmates seek firing squad as alternative

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Chinese K-pop singer attacked online, told to 'go back to China' for not kneeling down to fans

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Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest blaze in three decades.

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Jerome Powell Says Fed Is Prepared to Raise Rates to Tame Inflation

The Federal Reserve chair is testifying before lawmakers as he seeks Senate confirmation to a second term.

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Playoff Fans in the Cold as College Football Plots Its Future

Recent huddles among the sport’s leaders have shown how much television drives their thinking.

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Harvard doesn't have to pay prof's legal fees, court finds

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New York fire: Officials pledge support after 17 die in 'unspeakable tragedy'

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx.

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Talking to Voters From Both Parties

Readers are upset that Republicans in one of the focus groups still believe that the election was stolen. Also: Vaccine mandates; marriage and divorce.

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CNN, MSNBC's obsessive Jan 6 coverage TANKS ratings, Ted Cruz BALKS to Tucker Carlson

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Covid pass protesters attack French MP Stéphane Claireaux with seaweed

Stéphane Claireaux likens the attack near his home in a French part of North America to a "stoning".

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Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals

Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year.

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At Least 19 Are Dead in Bronx Apartment Fire, Officials Say

The death toll includes nine children. Mayor Eric Adams said the fire was one of the worst in the city “in modern times.” Follow updates here.

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Slain officer's sister sues Facebook for wrongful death

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Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in opening game

Hosts Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in an absorbing opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Your Head of H.R. Is Now Basically the School Nurse

Vaccine mandates. Boosters. Exemptions. Testing protocol. Just a handful of public health questions that human resources departments now have to answer.

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Ex-Oklahoma police officer gets 25 years for 2014 killing

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A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at the Grolier Club

A collector’s passion for Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is on display in “Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects.” But can he solve the case of the pirate signature?

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The Epic Rise and Fall of Elizabeth Holmes

In Silicon Valley’s world of make-believe, the philosophy of “fake it until you make it” finally gets its comeuppance.

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We Need a Second Cut of ‘Don’t Look Up’

How the hit movie almost captures a teetering America.

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A search party found the body of a Virginia man who tried to walk six miles home after his vehicle broke down during a snowstorm

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Oklahoma Couple Accused of Having Sex After Gruesome Love Triangle Slaying

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Ford threatens dealers: We won't send you F-150 Lightnings if you break sales rules

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Sister-in-Law Says Ex-Michigan House Speaker Raped Her for Years

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Bare rooms, rotten fruit and boredom: Quarantine life on infected cruises

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked if people ever sought testing to see if they were sick before the coronavirus pandemic: 'Think about it'

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Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire.

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Seneca Village and the Search for the Black Utopia

Seneca Village has more stories to tell about Black lives in New York City.

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Man and his girlfriend are accused of brutal assault on wife

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Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan

Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard.

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How Biden and Boris Johnson Reached the Same Place on Virus Policy

Two different leaders with differing approaches landed on a policy of coexisting with the virus. Analysts say they had little choice.

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U.S. Details Possible Sanctions on Russia Over a Ukraine Invasion

The Biden administration and its allies are developing new possible sanctions ahead of a series of meetings to defuse the crisis with Moscow.

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Justice Sotomayor Claims Not to Understand the Distinction Between State and Federal Powers

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Sidney Poitier was a ground-breaking black man - Bonnie Greer

Playwright Bonnie Greer pays tribute to the acting legend Sidney Poitier, who has died at the age of 94.

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This Is the N.F.L. Season That Ran Too Long

The N.F.L.’s final-week schedule usually builds to a Sunday night crescendo. But with only one true elimination game, Week 18’s bloat should feel anticlimactic.

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Beauty is only skin deep in China 'micro-procedure' craze

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Sidney Poitier: Remembering the Oscar winner and Hollywood trailblazer

We look back on the career of Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar.

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Commemorating Jan. 6, and Meting Out Justice

Readers praise President Biden’s “stirring speech” and urge more vigorous prosecution of “all those complicit.” Also: Trump on Jan. 6; a student’s anguish; baby furniture.

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Companies Donated Millions to Those Who Voted to Overturn Biden's Win

One year after the Capitol riot, many businesses resumed corporate donations to lawmakers who voted against certifying the 2020 election.

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Remembering Jan. 6, When He Was Trapped Alone in the Capitol

Wayne K. Williams, a top aide to the No. 5 House Democrat, was the only member of his staff in the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He was barricaded in his office alone as mayhem reigned.

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Inside the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot: An Exclusive Video Investigation

The Times analyzed thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol Building to understand how it happened — and why. Here are some of the key findings.

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The Next Big Lies: Jan. 6 Was No Big Deal, or a Left-Wing Plot

How revisionist histories of Jan. 6 picked up where the “stop the steal” campaign left off, warping beliefs about what transpired at the Capitol.

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Liz and Dick Cheney were reportedly the only Republicans in the House chamber to observe a moment of silence for January 6

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Charlize Theron snuggles daughter and dog in candid new photo

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Near-empty flights crisscross Europe to secure landing slots

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All vaccinated participants with severe COVID-19 in CDC study had at least one risk factor

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Tucker Carlson lashes out at Sen. Ted Cruz for calling January 6 'a violent terrorist attack'

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Peter Bogdanovich, Director Whose Career Was a Hollywood Drama, Dies at 82

Within one decade, the ’70s, he was transformed from one of the most celebrated of filmmakers, notably for “The Last Picture Show,” into one of the most ostracized.

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Stephanie Grisham says a group of 15 former Trump officials will meet to 'try and stop' Trump

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US Capitol attack: Rioters held dagger to the throat of America - Biden

On the anniversary of the Capitol attack, the US president says "the pain and scars" run deep.

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Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82

The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd.

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Every Day Is Jan. 6 Now

Though we yearn for peace and quiet, things in America are far from normal.

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Prosecutors alert Maxwell judge of juror's sex abuse claims

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Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport

Mass demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices escalate despite a state of emergency in some areas.

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Health Risks of Smoke and Ozone Rise in the West as Wildfires Worsen

Simultaneous high levels of the two pollutants, which harm human health, are occurring with increasing frequency, researchers say.

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New GM electric truck faces competition and skeptical buyers

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Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze

Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block.

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India’s Rising Omicron Wave Brings a Grim Sense of Déjà Vu

Just months after Delta fueled hospital failures and funeral pyres, India’s leaders again offer a mixed message: Their political rallies are packed even as they order curfews and work closures.

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San Francisco man pistol-whipped during daylight robbery on New Year's Eve

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Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing

Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out.

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Biden ‘Over-Promised and Under-Delivered’ on Climate. Now, Trouble Looms in 2022.

Mounting challenges will make the coming months critical for the president’s environmental agenda, analysts say.

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‘Her Mama Looks Like She Could be Her Age’: Alexis Skyy Leaves Fans Stunned After She Shares a Clip of Her Mom

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Prosecutor drops Andrew Cuomo groping charge

Accuser is 'credible', district attorney says, but there is not enough evidence to move forward.

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2021's Overlooked Economic Recovery

A closer look at a recovery for the record books.

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Mental Health on College Campuses Amid Covid

Student suicides, a shortage of counselors and stories of resilience. Also: Just one Republican; guardianship abuse; spouses’ love-hate relationships.

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Nearly 3,000 Flights Are Canceled on Monday

A storm in the Washington area knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people, adding to the problems facing airlines, like staff shortages.

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Another Far-Right Group Is Scrutinized in Effort to Aid Trump

The organization, called 1st Amendment Praetorian, is not as well known as the Oath Keepers or the Proud Boys, but it worked closely with pro-Trump forces in the months after the 2020 election.

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How the European Union Allowed Hungary to Become an Illiberal Model

After years of complacency and wishful thinking, Brussels is finally trying to rein in the country’s pugnacious leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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Democrats Blast Corporate Profits as Inflation Surges

Politicians are placing more blame on greedy companies as prices stay high. But booming consumer demand is enabling firms to charge more.

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Democrats, Voting Rights Are Not the Problem

It isn’t voting that needs fixing, but what comes after it and the public’s confidence in the results. 

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What's the Right Way to Shake a Cocktail?

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Former Pa. auditor general finds himself in middle of Peach Bowl brawl viral video

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Hezbollah leader launches verbal attack against Saudi king

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Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Facebook hours after Twitter ban

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Appearances matter and Floridians are watching | Editorial

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry survived assassination attempt - officials

Ariel Henry was targeted by gunmen during an event in Gonaïves on Saturday, his office says.

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He wanted to leave small-town Mississippi. A mysterious old house for sale made him stay.

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South Africa's parliament building on fire again

One day after a fire at the parliament building in Cape Town, crews are tackling another blaze.

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Prosecute Donald Trump for the Jan. 6 Coup Attempt?

Readers discuss an essay urging a Justice Department investigation. Also: Anthony Fauci; Covid frustration; Betty White; women’s wages; Black voters.

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Kathy Hochul Will Propose Term Limits for New York Governors

The state’s Covid response will continue to demand her attention, but other contentious issues await as the Legislature returns and a primary looms in June.

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Drone attack on U.S. base thwarted, Iraqi security sources say

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David Bowie: Singer's estate sells rights to his entire body of work to WCM

Warner Chappell Music say they are "immensely proud" to be "chosen as caretakers".

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Kathy Hochul Will Propose Term Limits for New York Governors

The state’s Covid response will continue to demand her attention, but other contentious issues await as the Legislature returns and a primary looms in June.

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Harris Ranch developers sued, then taxpayers struck back. Here’s what happened next

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Liz Cheney says Trump is unfit for office and 'clearly can never be anywhere near the Oval Office ever again'

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Twitter bans congresswoman over Covid misinformation

The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths.

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Cape Town in shock over devastating parliament fire

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Covid: Israel Omicron spike could bring herd immunity but with risks - health boss

Health boss says Omicron may lead to herd immunity but it would be better achieved via vaccination.

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In the Tinderbox of Bosnia, a Serb Nationalist Lights a Match

Bosnia’s fragile multiethnic government is facing its greatest crisis since the Balkan wars. The Serb nationalist leader, Milorad Dodik, is threatening to tear the country apart.

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US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather

More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather.

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Map drawn from memory helps reunite kidnapped Chinese man with family

Li Jingwei was kidnapped in Yunnan province in 1989 and sold to a family thousands of miles away.

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After Catastrophic Fire, Colorado Fights a New Hazard: 10 Inches of Snow

A snowstorm brought relief to fire crews battling massive fires. But those whose homes survived were struggling against new threats — from cold and ice.

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A man who was charged after stealing a Frito Lay truck asked to rap in exchange for a new car at an auto business the night before, report says

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Over 400 migrants disembark from German rescue ship in Sicily

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Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious.

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New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans

Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device.

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The New Political Cry in South Korea: ‘Out With Man Haters’

After slow gains in women’s rights, the country is facing a type of political correctness enforced by young men angry at feminists, saying they undermine opportunity.

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