Tuesday 31 January 2023

Your Investment Lost Money Last Year. So Why the Big Tax Bill?

When you invest and where matters for taxes. But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises, our columnist says.

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Puppy Bowl XIX: How to watch the other big game

If the Super Bowl isn't your thing, there's another game you can watch that day.

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Are Saunas Good for You? What to Know About Health Benefits

Sweating in small hot rooms has been a wellness staple for centuries. But don’t believe everything you hear.

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How to Become a Morning Exercise Person


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More than 600 US flights canceled as winter weather moves in

More than 500 US flights have been canceled on Monday as winter weather bears down on a wide swath of the United States.

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Monday 30 January 2023

The Hunt for Nazi-Buried Treasure in a Dutch Village

The public release of a map from the 1940s has drawn fortune seekers with shovels and metal detectors to a small Dutch village. Not everyone is excited.

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This map shows latest state of control in Ukraine



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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Is the Victim of its Own Success

What once seemed like attractive economics have been upended by increasing competition and rising interest rates.

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Inside the secretive process to select the first astronauts for NASA's next moon mission

Sometime this spring, NASA will make one of the biggest announcements in its history when it names the initial four-person crew for its flagship Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon for the first time in 50 years.

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Surgeon General says 13 is 'too early' to join social media

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms, because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still "developing their identity."

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Sunday 29 January 2023

Do You Have a Civic Duty to Watch the Video of Memphis Police Beating Tyre Nichols?

The video of Memphis police beating Tyre Nichols challenges public complacency — and complicity. What are our duties as citizens and as human beings?

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What’s Passive Income? It’s Not What Influencers Say It Is.

Misconceptions about passive income abound, namely that it’s easy to earn.

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Why urgent care centers are everywhere

If you drive down a busy suburban strip mall or walk down a street in a major city, chances are you won't go long without spotting a Concentra, MedExpress, CityMD or another urgent care center.

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FDA Seeks More Authority to Oversee CBD Products

The agency wants Congress to intervene, saying it does not have adequate oversight powers to ensure the safety of the myriad cannabidiol products derived from hemp.

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An iceberg the size of London. Webb telescope captures stunning image. The week in 33 photos

Eleven people were killed and nine were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a dance studio in Monterey Park, California, on Saturday, January 21.

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Saturday 28 January 2023

Why Experts Are Urging Swifter Treatment for Children With Obesity

Growing research has shown that intensive interventions are needed, scientists say. Here is why their advice is changing.

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New Guidelines Underscore Complexity of Childhood Obesity

The A.A.P. is recommending early and intensive interventions. Can that happen without furthering stigma?

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The Rehearsal Club, Housing For Aspiring Artists, Returns to N.Y.C.

The Rehearsal Club, which provided inexpensive housing for decades for aspiring actresses, singers and dancers trying to make it in New York City, is back. Carol Burnett said the club “saved my life.”

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US tourist fined for driving rental car over medieval Italian bridge

The Ponte Vecchio, a beautiful centuries-old bridge spanning the Arno River in the Italian city of Florence, is best viewed on foot, with crowds of tourists regularly thronging the pedestrianized structure to view its ancient stonework.

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Justice Department announces new arrests in plot to kill New York-based journalist directed from Iran

The Justice Department announced new arrests Friday in a plot to kill a New York-based journalist and human rights activist who is critical of the Iranian government.

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Deaths in pregnant or recently pregnant women have risen, especially for unrelated causes such as drug poisoning and homicide

The mortality rate of pregnant and recently pregnant women in the United States rose almost 30% between 2019 and 2020, according to a new study.

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More than 7,500 migrants approved to come to the US under new program, data shows

More than 7,500 migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti have been approved to come to the United States under a program set up by the Biden administration earlier this month, which administration officials have cited as contributing to a drop in border crossings, according to data obtained by CNN.

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FDA proposes individual risk assessments for blood donors, opening up opportunities for more men who have sex with men to donate

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing to move to a blood donation policy that focuses on individual risk instead of relying on blanket assessments, the agency said on Friday.

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Friday 27 January 2023

Israeli Raid on West Bank City Kills Nine Palestinians, Officials Say

The violence comes as Israel’s new government, the most right-wing administration ever, has signaled an even tougher line against the Palestinians.

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Emailing Your Doctor May Carry a Fee

More hospitals and medical practices have begun charging for doctors’ responses to patient queries, depending on the level of medical advice.

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In Chicago, ‘Opera Can Be Hip-Hop, and Hip-Hop Can Be Opera’

Will Liverman and DJ King Rico’s “The Factotum,” at Lyric Opera of Chicago, is a gloss on “The Barber of Seville” set in a South Side barbershop.

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True crime sells, but fans are debating the ethics of their passion

For some people, relaxation looks like settling down with a nice glass of wine and the most graphic, disturbing tale of murder imaginable.

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Anthony Kim Was Compared to Tiger Woods. So Why Did He Walk Away From Golf?

Is it OK for an athlete — or anyone, really — to have an extraordinary gift and not use it? The golfer Anthony Kim apparently decided, emphatically, that it is.

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ChatGPT passes exam at Ivy League business school

ChatGPT is smart enough to pass prestigious graduate-level exams -- though not with particularly high marks.

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Thursday 26 January 2023

Goldman Sachs says even a near-default on US debt could spark a recession

A full-blown debt ceiling crisis has the potential to stop the US economy in its tracks, according to the top economist at Goldman Sachs.

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F.D.A. Proposes Limits for Lead in Baby Food

The agency estimated that the guidelines could reduce young children’s dietary exposure to lead by about 25 percent.

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U.S. Accuses Google of Abusing Monopoly in Ad Technology


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Iran has amassed enough material for 'several nuclear weapons,' says IAEA chief

Diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran developing a nuclear weapon should restart, said International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi, who warned that Tehran has amassed enough material for "several nuclear weapons."

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Opinion: Minors' rights can't be left up to their parents' politics

Some of the most contentious debates in American education -- among them what kinds of stories are (and are not) allowed in the classroom, how teachers should teach US history and navigate LGBTQ issues (when there are states that seek to bar them from discussion) -- have led to the resurgence of talk about "parents' rights."

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Democrat admits he is putting party in 'sticky situation' with race against Sinema

Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) speaks to CNN's Don Lemon on his announced bid for Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's (I-AZ) Senate seat and responds to the concerns some congressional Democrats have about his decision.

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Wednesday 25 January 2023

How Sponsorship Deals Are Transforming College Sports

Now that college players are allowed to cut sponsorship deals, some of them are raking in the money — but at what cost to the rest?

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Things Are Looking Pretty Weird for Merrick Garland

The special counsel regulations were not designed for the problem of having two simultaneous high-profile cases.

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Victor S. Navasky, a Leading Liberal Voice in Journalism, Dies at 90

Witty and contrarian, he was the longtime editor and later publisher of The Nation and wrote an acclaimed book about the Hollywood blacklisting era.

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'Knew I was on thin ice': Ex-Trump official reveals moment he knew his job was at risk

Former Secretary of Defense under Trump, Mark Esper, reacts to claims in former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's new book while speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper.

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The Biggest Oscar Snubs and Surprises 2023

It’s a record-setting year for performers of Asian descent. In the actress race, there’s room for Andrea Riseborough but not Viola Davis or Danielle Deadwyler.

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Overnight shooting in Yakima, Washington, leaves 3 dead, suspect at large

At least three people are dead following an overnight shooting in Yakima, Washington, according to Yakima Police Chief Matt Murray.

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Man accused of killing 23 people at a Walmart in 2019 intends to plead guilty to federal charges, court docs show

The man accused of killing 23 people and wounding nearly two dozen others in the 2019 mass shooting at a Texas Walmart in 2019 intends to plead guilty to federal charges, according to court filings.

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Tuesday 24 January 2023

Twitter competitor to Elon Musk: Get off the internet

Mastodon has seen a huge influx of users since Elon Musk took over Twitter. Founder Eugen Rochko tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin things have been chaotic, since he's the only full-time employee managing a platform that now has more than 1 million active users. And his message to Elon Musk? Get off the internet

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Man who rested feet on desk in Pelosi's office on Jan. 6 found guilty on 8 counts

An Arkansas man who was infamously photographed putting his feet on a desk inside then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the January 6, 2021, insurrection was found guilty on eight counts by a Washington, DC, jury Monday.

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Tyre Nichols' family to watch video of his arrest by Memphis police just days before his death

Tyre Nichols' family is expected Monday to view footage of his arrest earlier this month, giving them a first opportunity to see what happened before he was taken in critical condition to a hospital, where he died days later.

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Bob Bauer: The man behind Biden's classified documents strategy

President Joe Biden was facing the prospect of an imminent federal investigation after the discovery of classified documents at his former Washington office in November -- and it was up to Bob Bauer, his personal attorney, to break the news to the White House, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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Supreme Court delays considering Florida and Texas laws that force social media platforms to host content

A high-stakes legal battle over social media moderation remains in limbo after the Supreme Court on Monday delayed saying whether it will hear three cases that could decide the constitutionality of Texas and Florida laws letting users sue online platforms for alleged political censorship.

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Earth’s Inner Core Paused, Then Reversed Its Spin. This Is Fine.

Researchers proposed a model with a 70-year rotation cycle of our planet’s iron heart, and report that we’re in the middle of one of its big shifts.

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Analysis: Why Germany is struggling to stomach the idea of sending tanks to Ukraine

The past 12 months has forced European leaders to seriously rethink their approach to national security.

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Monday 23 January 2023

See stars pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley at Graceland memorial

Billy Corgan, Sarah Ferguson, Alanis Morisette, and others pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley at a public memorial service held at the Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Burkina Faso's military government demands French troops leave the country within one month

The military government of Burkina Faso has demanded the departure of French troops from the country, according to the government press agency Agence d'Information du Burkina (AIB).

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Analysis: Why a historically small presidential primary field is possible in 2024

The 2020 presidential primary race was already in full motion at this point four years ago, with candidates jumping in left and right. The Democratic primary field, as well as the combined Democratic and Republican fields, were well on their way to being the largest in the modern primary era.

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House Foreign Affairs chair says some members don't understand stakes in Ukraine

The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee sought Sunday to tamp down speculation that the new GOP majority will be less likely to fund aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia, though he did suggest some members of his party may need to be convinced about the need to continue US support.

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Russian Agents Suspected of Directing Far-Right Group to Mail Bombs in Spain

U.S. officials say the operation may be a signal by Russia that the country and its proxies could carry out more terrorist actions in Europe if nations continue supporting Ukraine.

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Women’s March Plans Nationwide Rallies on Sunday for 50th Anniversary of Roe

The annual march, which was started in 2017 as a reaction to the election of former President Donald J. Trump, this year is focused on abortion rights.

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Prosecutors say Brian Walshe searched online for, 'Can you be charged with murder without a body?' The law says you can

Ana Walshe -- a Massachusetts mother of three who hasn't been seen since the new year -- is still missing, even as her husband was charged this week with her murder.

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Sunday 22 January 2023

How Asian Americans Are Redefining the Lunar New Year

Some younger Asian Americans are creating their own holiday traditions, putting a spin on lessons they’ve learned.

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'Avengers' star Jeremy Renner says he broke 30 bones in snowplow accident

"Avengers" star Jeremy Renner says he broke more than 30 bones in the New Year's Day snowplow accident that sent him to the hospital for more than two weeks.

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Entry to Machu Picchu suspended amid unrest in Peru

Tourist entry to Machu Picchu Citadel and the Inca Trail Network has been suspended until further notice due to ongoing unrest in Peru, officials in the country said Saturday.

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Attorneys for Keenan Anderson's estate file $50 million claim of damages against Los Angeles 

Attorneys representing the estate of Keenan Anderson, who died from cardiac arrest after he was repeatedly tased by Los Angeles Police Department officers, filed a $50 million claim of damages against the city of Los Angeles for his death, they announced in a news conference Friday. 

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See the tanks countries are debating sending to Ukraine

The US and Germany are in a standoff over whether to send German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine to fight against Russia. CNN Pentagon correspondent Oren Liebermann reports.

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Opinion: Technology is the answer to the White House's classified documents problems

The recent revelations that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump retained classified material in unsecured, unauthorized locations while not in government have prompted many to ask, "How could this have happened?"

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Ex-US Navy SEAL killed while fighting in Ukraine



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Saturday 21 January 2023

TSA investigating how some no-fly list data was exposed on internet

The Transportation Security Administration said it was investigating a "potential cybersecurity incident" after a hacker claimed to access an older version of the agency's no-fly list of known or suspected terrorists.

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David Crosby’s 15 Essential Songs

The singer and songwriter, who died this week, created music that helped define an era and stretched across generations. Listen to six decades of tracks that tell the story of his career.

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Amazon axes its charity donation program

Amazon is shutting down its "Smile" charity donation program as the company cuts costs and rethinks its strategy.

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She thought she had a stomach bug. Her Apple Watch alerted her it was more

One pregnant California mother thought she was coming down with a stomach bug her son had, but when her Apple Watch wouldn't stop alerting her about her heart rate she went to the hospital to find out she had a severe pregnancy complication known as placenta abruption.

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Three active-duty Marines arrested for participating in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

Three active-duty Marines who work in intelligence -- one of whom allegedly espoused support for a second civil war -- were arrested this week for breaching the US Capitol building with a mob of Trump supporters on January 6, 2021.

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Trump drops lawsuit attempting to block NY AG from accessing his trust records

Former President Donald Trump on Friday withdrew his lawsuit seeking to block the New York attorney general's office from accessing materials from his private trust.

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Texas schools cancel author Emma Straub's visit due to social media posts

Bestselling author Emma Straub had two book events canceled in Texas schools, after some discovered she used profanity on social media.

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Friday 20 January 2023

DeSantis administration rejects inclusion of AP African American Studies class in high schools

The administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is blocking a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies.

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How Bad Is It to Share Lip Products?

In Prince Harry’s new memoir, he describes a moment when Meghan Markle borrowed some lip gloss from Kate. Experts weigh in on whether that’s hygienic.

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See mummified crocodiles discovered in Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists say the 2019 discovery provides "another glimpse into the life of ancient Egyptians."

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Tom Cruise and the Insanity of the Oscars

How can you compare a juggernaut like “Top Gun: Maverick” with a delicacy like “Tár”?

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Hear what investigators found inside Idaho suspect's home

CNN's Veronica Miracle reports on what investigators found in Brian Kohberger's home. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students. He has yet to enter a plea in the case.

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Thursday 19 January 2023

Feds arrest Russian crypto operator on suspicion of criminal activities

US authorities arrested a Russian cryptocurrency executive who allegedly exchanged hundreds of millions of dollars with drug traffickers and cybercriminals.

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Nurses Are Burned Out and Fed Up. For Good Reason.

A recent strike in New York is just the latest sign of a growing crisis in American health care.

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Analysts breakdown the 'blueprint' Brian Walshe's search history offers

CNN analysts react to the grisly Google search history laid out by prosecutors detailing everything that Brian Walshe searched in early January including "can you be charged with murder without a body?" and "how to stop a body from decomposing."

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What Is Intuitive Eating? Meet the Duo Behind the Method

Once considered radical, Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole’s method of intuitive eating has become the cornerstone of the modern anti-diet movement.

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California Sues Companies Over Insulin Prices, Joining Other States

The state is taking action against three major drug companies and the big pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to temper costs for people with diabetes.

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‘Game Theory’ Host Bomani Jones Calls an Audible

“Game Theory,” his HBO talk show, has pulled off the difficult feat of mixing sports and comedy with a political bite. Now he’s trying to up his game by going unscripted.

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Seoul’s Best Hidden Restaurants and Bars

Not far from the glare of the city center, the South Korean capital offers a wealth of cozy, cool hangouts, if you don’t mind ducking down alleys and opening a well-concealed door or two.

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Temperatures on Greenland haven't been this warm in at least 1,000 years, scientists report

As humans fiddle with the planet's thermostat, scientists are piecing together Greenland's history by drilling ice cores to analyze how the climate crisis has impacted the island country over the years. The further down they drilled, the further they went back in time, allowing them to separate which temperature fluctuations were natural and which were human-caused.

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Wednesday 18 January 2023

Why This Trilobite Had Neptune’s Trident for a Nose

A new paper suggests an ancient creature’s odd anatomical feature may be the earliest known example of specialized sexual combat in the animal kingdom.

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13 Predictions for Life in 2023


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Kyle Richards wants Chrissy Teigen on 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'

Kyle Richards wants Chrissy Teigen as a fellow housewife.

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Pivotal 'Titanic' scene reenacted to disprove theory about the film

Did Rose sink Jack's chances in "Titanic"? Now there's a forensic reenactment of the so-called door scene. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.

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As Debt Ceiling Threat Looms, Wall Street and Washington Have Only Rough Plans

A default is likely to rattle markets and carry big risks, no matter how the Federal Reserve and Treasury try to curb the fallout.

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Opinion: What every pilot should know before landing in the Himalayas

The circumstances that led to Nepal's deadliest plane crash in 30 years are still in the very early stages of investigation. But that hasn't stopped media focus turning to the mountainous terrain and unique challenges it poses to pilots.

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Santos' former roommate: He had 'delusions of grandeur'

A former roommate of New York Rep. George Santos said on Tuesday that the fabulist lawmaker showed signs of "delusions of grandeur" during their time living together in New York City.

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Tuesday 17 January 2023

CNN gets rare look at NFL protocol that saved Hamlin

The NFL requires all teams to have an emergency action plan, or EAP, for all player facilities, including practice fields. These plans include details about where ambulances are located, the quickest route to the hospital, where medical equipment is stored, and even what radio and hand signals will be used in case of a medical event. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets a rare look inside the game routine for NFL medical staff.

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Walgreens removes online purchasing limits for children's fever medications

After weeks of high demand that stretched supply, Walgreens removed its online purchasing limits for children's pain- and fever-reducing medications on Monday morning, spokesperson Zoe Krey told CNN.

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Prosecutors drop charges against NYPD officer accused of acting as foreign agent for China

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn moved to dismiss charges against a New York Police Department officer who had been accused of acting as a foreign agent on behalf of the Chinese government.

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White House counsel's office says there are no visitors logs at Biden's Wilmington home

The White House counsel's office says there are no visitors logs that track guests who come and go at President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Opinion: A fix to the restaurant staffing shortage

In 2017, a professionally trained chef from India was working as an intern at Noma, the Copenhagen restaurant that has frequently led a list of the world's best and has announced that it is closing to diners next year to reinvent itself as a food lab. As an intern, the New York Times reported, Namrata Hegde's only task was to make 120 fruit-leather "beetles" every day. She was told not to laugh or, for that matter, make any other noise. All of which would be bad enough had Hegde been paid. But she was an unpaid intern at a restaurant that charged $500-per-person for its dinner menu.

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London Police Officer Admits to 49 Charges of Sexual Abuse, Including Rape

David Carrick, who worked for the Metropolitan Police, carried out “a relentless campaign” of violence over 17 years, prosecutors said, using his position of authority to manipulate victims.

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Stabbing of Asian student was motivated by race, suspect allegedly said. Now, another US community is pushing back on anti-AAPI hate

The suspect in an unprovoked attack allegedly said she was motivated by race when she repeatedly stabbed the victim -- an Asian student at Indiana University -- last week on a city bus, according to court documents and a student group.

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Monday 16 January 2023

The Slow, Inevitable Death of Middle-Class Housing

Built with high ideals and architectural panache, New York’s stock of mid-20th-century apartment buildings is now threatened by greed and decay.

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9 places where you can walk in MLK Jr.'s footsteps

Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised in the American South, but his dream of racial equality and social justice reverberated out of his region, into the whole country and around the world. And it wasn't just his vision that spanned the globe -- the man himself embarked on travels far and wide.

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Death Toll Rises After Russian Strike Destroys Apartment Block

Rescue workers were still digging through the rubble of a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Sunday, a day after a Russian missile attack.

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In ‘The Last of Us,’ Bella Ramsey Might Save the World

A working actor since joining “Game of Thrones” at 11, Ramsey takes her biggest role yet in this dystopian zombie thriller.

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Devin Willock and UGA Staff Member Killed in Car Crash

Devin Willock, an offensive lineman, and Chandler LeCroy, a recruiting analyst, died after a vehicle driven by LeCroy crashed into power poles and trees.

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Jewelry company will pay you $1,500 to go on 15 first dates

Tired of going on awkward first dates? Maybe some cash will incentivize you.

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Sunday 15 January 2023

Analysis: How White House missteps exacerbated Biden's classified documents headache

Joe Biden is facing the worst political crisis of his presidency after a failed attempt at damage control over his classified documents controversy landed him with what all White Houses dread -- the naming of a special counsel.

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California deputy killed in the line of duty

A California deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.

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What to Know About Gas Stove Alternatives

Cooking with gas isn’t the only way. Electric and induction cooking can offer some distinct advantages, experts say.

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Child dies in Pittsburgh area house fire

A two-year-old child was killed and several others injured in a house fire in Pennsylvania on Friday.

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Have Celebrity Sleuthing and Hunting for Easter Eggs Gone Too Far?

Harvesting Easter eggs is now integral to our consumption of entertainment. But there’s a fine line between perceptiveness and paranoia.

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Saturday 14 January 2023

What Should I Eat or Drink When I Have a Cold?

From hot toddies to chicken soup, there are a few important things to keep in mind, experts say.

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Putin refuses to say the name of his nemesis, and his nemesis refuses to back down

Surviving President Vladimir Putin's poisoners was just a warm-up, not a warning, for Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny. But his defiance, according to his political team, has put him in a race against time with the Russian autocrat.

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Putin gets angry and berates Russian official in public meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized one of his top officials at a public meeting for not delivering military aircraft quick enough. CNN's Clarissa Ward discusses the exchange and what Putin was trying to achieve.

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Lisa Marie Presley, a Life in Pictures

The daughter of Elvis was famous from the moment she was born.

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A Fossil Flower Trapped in Amber Had a Mistaken Identity for 150 Years

A study of the Baltic specimen offers new insights into what Europe’s climate was like some 35 million years ago.

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See how Republicans downplayed Trump classified documents, but pounced on Biden

CNN looks at how both Republicans and Democrats reacted to the mishandling of classified documents by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

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Friday 13 January 2023

Why Clearing Clutter Can Feel Impossible

The link between messiness and mental health is real. These low-lift tips for keeping a clean-enough home will help.

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Ex-FBI official says one piece of evidence in Idaho killings is 'absolutely critical'

CNN senior law enforcement analyst Andrew McCabe gives his insight on the Idaho killings suspect Bryan Kohberger and the evidence that could be essential to the case.

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Jeff Beck’s 10 Essential Songs

The guitarist, who died on Tuesday, could make his instrument slash, burn and sigh. Listen to tracks released from 1966 to 2010 that reveal his range and intensity.

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Pete Ricketts Will Be Nebraska’s Next Senator, Replacing Ben Sasse

Mr. Ricketts, a Republican former governor of the state, was appointed by his successor and political ally, Gov. Jim Pillen.

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2022 was the warmest La Niña year on record. Scientists say this year will be warmer

Twin reports released Thursday by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found the last nine years were the hottest nine on record, with 2022 being the warmest La Niña year ever recorded.

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Thursday 12 January 2023

Thousands of Airline Passengers Impacted by FAA System Outage

For the second time in recent weeks, the U.S. airline industry faced major delays. This time, it wasn’t the airlines’ fault.

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R.J. Reynolds Pivots to New Cigarette Pitches as Flavor Ban Takes Effect

Now that California’s tobacco prohibitions are in place, some Camel and Newport items are billed as newly “fresh” or “crisp” non-menthol versions.

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Heavy Rains Lash Los Angeles as Evacuations Are Ordered in Montecito


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Jerrod Carmichael burns Tom Cruise and Scientology with Shelly Miscavige joke

Jerrod Carmichael had a pitch for Tom Cruise and Church of Scientology in one of his Golden Globes jokes.

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Gwen Stefani faces criticism over 'I'm Japanese' comment in Allure interview

Music star Gwen Stefani has been called out for comments made about her affinity to Japan during an interview with Allure magazine, while promoting her beauty brand GXVE.

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Yellen will remain Treasury secretary heading into the Biden administration's third year

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to stay in her Cabinet role heading into the third year of the administration, a decision she conveyed to President Joe Biden during a December conversation, according to two White House officials.

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House Oversight chairman seeks Biden family financial transaction data

Rep. James Comer, in one of his first moves as House Oversight Chairman, is seeking information from the Treasury Department about the Biden family's financial transactions and calling on a handful of former Twitter executives to testify at a public hearing.

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US and Japan to strengthen military relationship with upgraded Marine unit in attempt to deter China

The US and Japan are set to announce a significant strengthening of their military relationship and upgrading of the US military's force posture in the country this week, including the stationing of a newly redesignated Marine unit with advanced intelligence, surveillance capabilities and the ability to fire anti-ship missiles, according to two US officials briefed on the matter.

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Wednesday 11 January 2023

Powell explains why the Fed will not 'promote a greener economy'

Jerome Powell addressed the Federal Reserve's independence at a conference held by Sweden's central bank. Powell emphasized the need to resist the temptation to address social issues that are outside the Fed's "statutory goals and authorities."

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Check out the Consumer Electronics Show's oddest products

From a drone cam protecting the inside of your house to high tech makeup, Jeanne Moos has some e-highlights from the Consumer Electronics Show.

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T.C.U., Confronting Georgia, Spirals on National Title Stage

Georgia forced the Horned Frogs into plenty of bad plays. But T.C.U. showed unusual flaws compared with its previous games this season.

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US intercepts Iranian shipment of 2,000 assault rifles destined for Yemen

The US intercepted a shipment of more than 2,000 Iranian assault rifles destined for Yemen, according to a statement from the US military.

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Concentration Tips: How to Focus Like It’s 1990

Smartphones, pings and Insta-everything have shortened our attention spans. Get some old-school concentration back with these tips.

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Tuesday 10 January 2023

Sex Pistol bids to represent Ireland in Eurovision Song Contest

Former Sex Pistols lead singer John Lydon, better known to many as Johnny Rotten, will compete to represent Ireland in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

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The Unexpected Gift of Dead Plants

When the big storm swept through, it left an important lesson about survival.

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Restaurant named the world's best to close next year

Noma, one of the most feted restaurants in the world, is set to close its doors to diners next year.

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How Damar Hamlin’s Recovery Allowed Us to Breathe

This weekend the narrative around the Buffalo Bills player flipped, from soul-searching about the violence of America’s most popular sport to something more hopeful.

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Biden's record pace of judge nominations leaves the South behind

• LIVE UPDATES: Congress vote on House rules • Analysis: Kevin McCarthy faces first test of his capacity to cling onto power today • Inside McCarthy's chaotic win

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A 6-year-old shot a teacher in class. Hear from an 8-year-old student who was down the hall

A 6-year-old boy is in police custody after shooting a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. CNN's Poppy Harlow speaks to a father and his 8-year-old son who attends the school, addressing their concerns around safety.

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Monday 9 January 2023

Hamlin posts photo from hospital bed rooting on the Bills

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin posted a photo of himself on social media, sitting up in his hospital bed and rooting on his teammates on Sunday, less than a week after his cardiac arrest and on-field collapse.

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Russell Banks, Novelist Steeped in the Working Class, Dies at 82

He brought his own sometimes painful blue-collar experiences to bear in acclaimed stories exploring issues of race, class and power in American life.

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'That is a smoke screen': Top Democrat calls out Republicans after McCarthy vote

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-CT) tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Republicans are trying to distract the American public away from their legislative agenda under new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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This 3-Course Meal Can’t Get Much Easier

David Tanis offers a carrot-leek soup, baked fish with mushrooms and just a tiny bit of sweetness to finish after the holidays’ excesses.

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Hear audio of medical personnel treating Damar Hamlin after he collapsed

New audio recorded the interaction between medical personnel who treated Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin after he collapsed on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Sunday 8 January 2023

How Climate Change Affects Book Preservation

As extreme weather events become more common, archivists and conservators are scrambling to protect their collections.

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Kevin McCarthy and the Return of the Pre-Trump G.O.P.

In the struggles over the speakership, the old G.O.P. world, with all its dysfunctions, stalemates and futility, has come again.

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Six journalists detained over footage that shows South Sudan president seemingly wetting himself

Six journalists in South Sudan have been detained over the circulation of footage showing President Salva Kiir appearing to wet himself at an official event, the national journalists union said on Saturday.

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Opinion: How the Supreme Court can finally enter the 21st century

Oral arguments resume at the Supreme Court next week, with student debt relief, immigration and labor relations among the cases on the agenda. The top US court will hear from some of the nation's finest attorneys on issues impacting the daily lives of Americans.

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Many Republicans Against McCarthy Sought to Overturn 2020 Election

Some of the same Republicans who were former President Donald J. Trump’s lieutenants in seeking to overturn the 2020 election led the charge against Representative Kevin McCarthy as speaker.

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Ravens look toothless in the absence of quarterback Lamar Jackson

The NFL family has waited on tenterhooks this past week on the health of Damar Hamlin as he continues to recover in hospital, but this weekend the show goes on and the final game week of the regular season still holds plenty of thrilling football.

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Saturday 7 January 2023

NBA Has Sharp Rise in 50-Point Games

Donovan Mitchell’s 71 points in a game this week was the top mark since 2006, but a rise in offense (and a lack of defense) has made high-scoring games a routine affair.

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At Nearly $1 Billion, Mega Millions Jackpot Is Among Biggest

The next drawing for the $940 million jackpot is Friday night. Since 2016, five multistate lottery jackpots have exceeded that amount, including two in the past year.

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Son of 'El Chapo' held in top-security prison in Mexico after 29 killed in arrest operation

Arrested drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán, the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, is being held in the Altiplano maximum security federal prison, officials said Friday, following an intense operation in northern Mexico that led to the deaths of 29 people.

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10 Key Revelations in Idaho Murder Case

Court records unsealed this week provided vital and unsettling new details about the night four University of Idaho students were killed.

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These Engineers Want to Build Conscious Robots. Others Say It’s a Bad Idea.

The pursuit of robot consciousness may be humankind’s next moonshot. But it comes with a slurry of difficult questions.

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Widening Highways Doesn’t Fix Traffic. So Why Do We Keep Doing It?

With billions of dollars available to improve transportation infrastructure, states have a chance to try new strategies for addressing congestion. But some habits are hard to break.

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Judge suspends law license of lawyer for Alex Jones following Sandy Hook document leaks

A Connecticut judge suspended the law license of a lawyer for right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones after he allegedly improperly released court documents from the Sandy Hook defamation case.

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Friday 6 January 2023

How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health

Experts say wonder is an essential human emotion — and a salve for a turbulent mind.

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Mexican authorities arrest son of notorious drug lord 'El Chapo'

Mexican authorities arrested Ovidio Guzmán, son of notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, in an operation in the state of Sinaloa on Thursday, a source from the federal government of Mexico told CNN.

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Biden Will Announce New Border Policies to Reduce Illegal Crossings

President Biden is under increasing pressure to confront historic surges of people at the border.

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Biden to honor 12 people with Presidential Citizens Medal on two-year anniversary of January 6 insurrection

President Joe Biden on Friday plans to mark the two-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection by awarding for the first time in his presidency the Presidential Citizens Medal to 12 people.

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Opinion: How to stop Trump from becoming the GOP nominee again

To keep extremism at bay, Republicans need to use proportional representation as the method for selecting delegates to their 2024 presidential convention. Current rules have a strong winner-take-all bias -- designed in many states to create horserace elections, in which the candidate who wins the most votes in any given state, wins all, or most of, the delegates from that state.

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Thursday 5 January 2023

Asian Researchers Face Disparity With Key U.S. Science Funding Source

White researchers fared best in winning grants from the National Science Foundation, a study says. Asians encounter the highest rate of rejections, challenging an academic stereotype.

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Opinion: Don't expect Biden to confront Netanyahu anytime soon

Barely a week into the most extreme government in Israel's history, its controversial national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, is already demonstrating its right-wing religious and nationalist credentials.

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Fay Weldon, British Novelist Who Challenged Feminist Orthodoxy, Dies at 91

By turns elusive and confessional in public, she used dark satire to explore the divides between men and women.

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Todd Chrisley promises tell-all interview with son before he and Julie head to prison

Todd Chrisley says nothing will be off limits in a tell-all interview he plans to give before he heads to prison.

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Dave & Buster's co-founder James 'Buster' Corley dies in apparent suicide

James "Buster" Corley, co-founder of the popular restaurant and entertainment chain Dave & Buster's, has died. He was 72.

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Idaho murder suspect on flight back to the state after waiving extradition

The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November is on a flight back to the state, a source familiar with the case said Wednesday.

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Wednesday 4 January 2023

Prince Harry Says He Wants His Family Back in ITV, ’60 Minutes’ Interviews

With Prince Harry’s new book, “Spare,” set to be released next week, Britain is gearing up for the release of revealing new interviews with the estranged royal.

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'The View' pays tribute to Barbara Walters

"The View" returned from its holiday hiatus to pay tribute to its creator, Barbara Walters, who died last week at 93 years old.

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Montgomery, Alabama, airport worker died after being 'ingested' into aircraft engine, NTSB says

A worker who died in an accident at the Montgomery Regional Airport Saturday "was ingested into the engine" of an aircraft, according to a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Ex-Capitol Police Chief Faults Intelligence Officials and Military in Jan. 6 Attack

Steven A. Sund wrote in his new book that intelligence possessed by the F.B.I. and other agencies should have had them “seeing red.” He also criticized the military’s slow response to the siege.

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France's César film awards ban nominees under investigation for sexual violence from ceremony

France's equivalent of the Oscars -- the Césars ​-- says it is banning anyone currently under investigation for acts of violence, "especially those of a sexual nature," from attending its awards ceremony next month "out of respect for any possible victims."

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Tuesday 3 January 2023

These Young Musicians Made an Album. Now It’s Nominated for a Grammy.

The debut album of the New York Youth Symphony, featuring some players who were in middle school, is up against recordings by some of the world’s top orchestras.

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Kody Brown opens up about latest 'Sister Wives' marital split from Meri Brown

"Sister Wives" stars Meri and Kody Brown are sharing more about their split.

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Opinion: The real outrage in Trump's taxes

Hallelujah! The House Ways and Means Committee has released former President Donald Trump's tax returns from 2015 to 2020. If nothing else, this will -- let us hope! -- release me from being asked about the release of Trump's tax returns, as I have been for over six years now.

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This popular country just got a new currency

With over 1,000 miles of coastline and over 1,000 islands and islets, Croatia is one of Europe's most idyllic summer destinations. Yet until now it has always felt that little bit more exotic than the likes of France, Spain and Greece, with its own currency, the kuna.

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Opinion: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was more than 'God's Rottweiler'

The news that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died will have shocked no one. He was, after all, 95, and had been in declining health for at least a decade: his fragility was, in 2013, cited as the ostensible reason for his resignation, which came as a shock at the time. It had been, after all, 600 years since a pontiff had done such a thing. His successor, Pope Francis, alerted the world to Benedict's turn for the worse Wednesday, and a kind of death watch ensued.

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Why India and China Are Fighting in the Himalayas

The countries share a volatile disputed border that is not marked on a map.

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Wall Street's biggest winners and losers in 2022

This hasn't been a good year for the equities market. The S&P 500 is down nearly 20% and with two trading days left in the year, investors' hopes of a miraculous recovery have been dashed.

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Monday 2 January 2023

Retiring Congress Members See Rough Roads Ahead

Departing longtime lawmakers perceive little prospect of orderly business in a divided Congress. They’re taking with them decades of experience in the day-to-day work of keeping the government running.

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What Should You Do Differently in 2023? Try Taking Suggestions.

More than offering prescriptions, suggestions — good or bad — about how we should live broaden our worldview and put us in touch with our desires.

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A skier died in an avalanche outside a Colorado resort

A man died while skiing with his father in Colorado on Saturday when an avalanche struck and engulfed them both, a rescue team statement said.

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How an 82-year-old became the Queen of Twitter

Dionne Warwick wishes younger artists today would be more cognizant of what they are saying and the possible ramifications.

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The U.S. Should Define Russia’s Red Lines

There are better ways to think about strategy.

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Biden will promote infrastructure law with McConnell in Kentucky this week as he seeks bipartisanship in new Congress

President Joe Biden will join top Republican officials to herald the bipartisan infrastructure law this week as the GOP assumes control of the US House of Representatives.

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Chef reveals how he makes desserts that go viral online

French pastry chef Nicolas Guercio shows CNN's Paris correspondent Melissa Bell how he makes amazing works of art out of sugar.

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Sunday 1 January 2023

Putin 'hides behind you': Zelensky directly addresses the Russian people



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Happy Low-Key New Year!

Some people are giving themselves permission to replace grand ambitions with more realistic expectations for 2023.

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The lyrics to 'Auld Lang Syne' so you don't mumble your way through it

• It takes 26 hours for the entire world to enter the New Year. See who's next • What will the holiday weather be like? • The team behind CNN's 'New Year's Eve Live'

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Russia wants to 'leave us in the dark for the New Year,' says Ukrainian prime minister

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Moscow wants to cause darkness and leave the country "in the dark for the New Year," as deadly strikes swept several regions on Saturday.

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How Anthony Fauci Quietly Shocked AIDS Activists

An ACT UP veteran remembers the doctor’s AIDS legacy.

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Ukrainian military official calls countrywide attack 'insidious and cynical'



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How States Are Enticing Employers to Help Their Workers Save for College

With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers’ 529 accounts. ...