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Obituary: Betty White, the Golden Girl with a heart of gold

One of America's original screen stars, Betty White enjoyed a career spanning eight decades. by via BBC News - World

Betty White, 'Golden Girls' actor and comedian whose career spanned eight decades, dies at 99

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Covid booster 88% effective against hospital treatment with Omicron

UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose. by via BBC News - World

1 of 2 suspects in shooting of Illinois officers arrested

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

Sarah Ransome says Maxwell was the "enforcer" in the sexual abuse that was carried out by Maxwell and Epstein. by via BBC News - World

Many people hospitalized in the Omicron surge are there for other reasons and have only mild COVID-19

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A former Marine and prosecutor who monitors Trump's base online worries confrontations over race and gender education could endanger school-board members

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Desmond Tutu: Mourners queue to pay respects as body lies in state

The Nobel Peace Prize winner's body will lie in state in a simple coffin for two days. by via BBC News - World

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

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A private airline using the HondaJet is launching charter flights starting at $4,000 per hour and just ordered 15 new planes

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Prison ordered for Wichita man who killed friend who refused to give him ride home

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Missouri school doctor arrested in Arkansas on abuse counts

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Judge says she doesn't understand how Vos could have so few records regarding Wisconsin's election review

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Covid: Woman isolates in toilet for five hours after positive mid-flight test

A US teacher says she spent five hours in the toilet after testing positive for Covid-19. by via BBC News - World

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

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AP photographers reflect on major 2021 stories

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I went inside million-dollar homes on Aspen's 'Billionaire Mountain,' a residential enclave for the ultra rich

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

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'Slow-motion insurrection': How GOP seizes election power

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Juror in Kim Potter trial speaks on how jury found ex-officer guilty in Daunte Wright's death

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Custody dispute over 1-year-old child sparked Christmas Day shooting of Long Island parents by their bodybuilder son: cops

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Suspect in deadly hit-and-run tussles with courtroom guards

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Alaska 'Icemageddon' warning follows heat record

The coldest US state faces weather extremes after heavy snowfall and torrential rain. by via BBC News - World

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

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Russia orders health and drug checks for foreigners

Business groups criticise a new law requiring mandatory fingerprinting, drug tests and STD checks. by via BBC News - World

Doctor: Patients discharged after COVID are so sick they're returning to the hospital

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Malawians mourn ex-First Lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi

Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69. by via BBC News - World

Lake County neighbors dead after floodlight dispute leads to murder-suicide, deputies say

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A Texas sheriff's lieutenant who called the Capitol riot one of the best days of her life has been fired

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‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ just moved to Miami. He’s already fitting in like a local

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AP Top Stories December 28

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

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Fox News Star Was Up for ‘The View’ Gig Until She Refused to Get Vaccine

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Israel tries to contain avian flu outbreak after 5,000 wild cranes die

Some 5,000 wild cranes have died and hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys are being culled. by via BBC News - World

Mayor says "city and police are responsible" after teen biker dies in traffic stop

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

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

The argument began as the chamber debated constitutional reforms, including gender equality. by via BBC News - World

Moscow sparkles with festive joy to bring in 2022

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'I thought I would never get it, and boy was I wrong'

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Christmas morning shooting just the latest drama for wealthy Long Island family with ties to corruption

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‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Dad Runs to Bannon, Claims ‘Election Was 100% Stolen’

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Jury signals verdict not near at Ghislaine Maxwell trial

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Community mourns death of Lawrence Township police officer Sean VanDenberg

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Windsor Castle crossbow suspect's father says 'something has gone horribly wrong' with his son

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Millie Bobby Brown celebrates Christmas with Bon Jovi’s son — see the pic

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Blame Canada? Steelers offense regressing under coordinator

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France announces tighter Covid restrictions amid Omicron surge

Remote working will become compulsory from 3 January but there will be no New Year's Eve curfew. by via BBC News - World

US animal shelter shocked after 800 parakeets surrendered

A Detroit animal shelter said the birds were handed over in a "very unhealthy situation". by via BBC News - World

Kamala Harris says she's looking for ways to 'creatively' solve the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis, reminding many of her plan that was criticized as overly-complicated when she ran for president

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Watch a Tesla owner blow up his Model S with 66 pounds of dynamite instead of paying $22,000 to repair it

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‘Stop Spreading Stupidity’: T.I. Slammed Over ‘Irresponsible’ Delta and Omicron Coronavirus Social Media Post

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Greta Thunberg: “Strange” that Biden would be considered a leader in climate

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Hundreds of parakeets dropped off at Michigan animal shelter

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Photos of aftermath of massacre in Myanmar fuel outrage

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Kylie Jenner shares first Instagram post since Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival tragedy

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Whitmer kidnapping plot defense seeks to dismiss indictment

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Salsa dancers take to Cali's 'Salsodromo' on Christmas Day

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Putin threatens military action if NATO rejects Russian ultimatum

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A New Hampshire woman came home from the airport and found dog food in her luggage instead of the $3,000 worth of gifts she bought in Europe

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Former volleyball coach from Tama County charged with having sex with student, 17

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Bethenny Frankel shares unfiltered selfie: 'Happy just the way I am'

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Customers hate tipping before they're served – and asking makes them less likely to return

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‘Is You Serious, Man?’: Newly Released Bodycam Footage Captures Virginia Police Officer Tackling Black Man for Riding Bike Without Headlights

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Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75

Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom. by via BBC News - World

Love story sends TV fans in search of idyllic Alps

Crash Landing On You has been a big hit and now fans are travelling to the filming locations. by via BBC News - World

Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media

Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling. by via BBC News - World

The Chinese mother backing bigger families

Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children. by via BBC News - World

Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells

Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think. by via BBC News - World

Neil deGrasse Tyson ignites a Twitter backlash by calling out Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve

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Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California

Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve. by via BBC News - World

Porsche-Loving Miami Realtor Accused of ‘Execution Style’ Murder Spree

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Prosecutor: Oxford school shooting suspect's mom had affair while son spiraled

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A grim Christmas as Zimbabweans queue for cash

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Deputies wound man in California shootout after carjacking

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French zoo closed temporarily after pack of nine wolves escape

No people were injured during the incident, but the wolf pack was killed due to safety concerns. by via BBC News - World

14-year-old fatally shot by LAPD has been identified

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

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

A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president. by via BBC News - World

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

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

The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party. by via BBC News - World

‘Folks About to Lose Their Mind’: Ciara’s Beach Photo Lights Up Social Media After Fans Zoom In on the Singer’s Snatched Body

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Schools fear mass exodus of teachers: 'We’re overworked, undervalued, and constantly under attack'

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2 dead in submerged car as California storm worries spread

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Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87

She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born. by via BBC News - World

Read the letter a virologist sent his family on how to best protect themselves from the Omicron variant

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How a Minnesota Family of Seven Died in Their Beds at Home

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How to make a hearty casserole with frozen ingredients

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A Miami man smacked a 3-year-old to the ground in a store. Cops are looking for him

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Woman who texted boyfriend to kill himself pleads guilty

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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. by via BBC News - World

Kim Jong Un impersonator undeterred by threats

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

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

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

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Manchin meets with Democrats to discuss the social spending bill

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Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1

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Arizona Republican calls Elon Musk America’s ‘richest African American’

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Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge

As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave. by via BBC News - World

Research: Wreck of last US slave ship mostly intact on coast

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

Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus. by via BBC News - World

Brazilian favela delivery start-up goes where the big firms don't

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Turkey arrests US diplomat over alleged passport handover

Police say the US man gave the document to a Syrian trying to travel to Germany from Istanbul airport. by via BBC News - World

Covid Omicron: Variant will push Europe hospitals towards brink, says WHO

The UN health body's Europe head says another storm is coming, as countries brace for a surge in cases. by via BBC News - World

Hungary's Viktor Orban to defy EU over immigration law

PM Viktor Orban vows to stick by an asylum law the European Union's top court deemed illegal. by via BBC News - World

OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours. by via BBC News - World

Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? And other questions

What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders. by via BBC News - World

Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades

At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain. by via BBC News - World

Woman gets prison for torturing boyfriend and posting it to Snapchat, IL officials say

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

The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident. by via BBC News - World

Players with Saudi releases have to decide if it's worth it

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Bill Gates says he's canceled his holiday plans due to Omicron, but he believes the wave will be over by March

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What Are the Wine and Drinks Trends for 2022? Here's What to Quaff Throughout the New Year

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Spain police thwart raffle of Christmas hamper stuffed with drugs

Police have arrested two men allegedly trying to raffle off a "narco-basket" stuffed with drugs. by via BBC News - World

Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill. by via BBC News - World

Police: No 'obvious trauma' in deaths of 7 Minnesota people

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

An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC. by via BBC News - World

Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; Arizona rises to No. 6

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How Trump Stole Christmas—And Why Evangelicals Rally to Their Savior

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Gabon youth coach arrested after male rape claims which he denies

Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies. by via BBC News - World

An Indiana couple saw their house guest's picture on Facebook and realized he was wanted for the deadly hit-and-run of a child

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'I've always loved the Willamette Valley': '1883's' Sam Elliott at home in Oregon

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A Papa John's restaurant manager says he was fired after 13 years with the company for closing 3 hours early amid ongoing hiring and retention challenges

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A massive rave took place in a Saudi desert. It was just like any other festival, bar the electronic music pausing for the Islamic call to prayer, say reports

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GOP Gov. Larry Hogan said having Donald Trump as the 2024 nominee would be 'bad' for the party and the country

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6th child dies following Australian jumping castle tragedy

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Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks

The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol. by via BBC News - World

McConnell Stops Another Coup Attempt as Trump’s Grip Keeps Slipping

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Face The Nation: Milgram, Mohib

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Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival

The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival. by via BBC News - World

The White House Calls Joe Manchin a Liar After He Goes on Fox to Kill Build Back Better Bill

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Clash after Belgian Covid measures protest

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UK troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia

Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance. by via BBC News - World

Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days

Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year. by via BBC News - World

OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

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AOC pushed back on Nancy Pelosi's stance against banning congressional stock-trading: 'We write major policy and have access to sensitive information'

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COVID-19 cases on the rise across the U.S. as Americans get ready to travel for the holidays

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Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

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

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

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Covid: Dutch to enter tight lockdown over Omicron wave

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

McConnell says 'the public needs to know' what the January 6 committee is finding even though he tanked an effort to create a bipartisan commission

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TikTok says US school shooting threats not credible

Security around some US schools is stepped up in response to supposed violent threats going viral. by via BBC News - World

The White House may send eligible families 2 child tax credit checks in February to make up for a lapse next month

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

A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media. by via BBC News - World

'At war with evil.' Urban Meyer's daughter defends her father on Instagram

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

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Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories. by via BBC News - World

RAF Typhoon jet shoots down 'small hostile drone' in Syria

It is the first time the RAF has shot down enemy aircraft since the Falklands nearly 40 years ago. by via BBC News - World

Awash in illegal pot farms, Oregon plans millions for relief

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I went to South Padre Island and found it's becoming the Hamptons of Texas. Here's what it's like to visit.

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Haiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries

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

Mitch McConnell says delaying Biden's agenda, including an expanded child tax credit, is 'the best Christmas gift Washington could give working families'

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Supreme Court returns Texas abortion case to appeals court

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Will a Stand Your Ground Self-Defense Claim Save Black Oklahoma Man Who Killed White Intruder? Legal Expert Says It Depends: ‘I Just Leave It to God’

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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defence attorneys begin arguments

A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence. by via BBC News - World

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted $100k donations from University of Florida trustees or they'd lose their appointments, Democratic Florida commissioner alleges

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Amid drought, California advances big new reservoir project

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Omicron spreads 70 times faster in airways than delta but 10 times slower in lungs

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A Louisiana judge blamed sedatives after video emerged of her and her family apparently using racial slurs

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Kimmel Dings Donald Trump Jr. With Brutal 1-Liner About His Dad's Tour With Bill O'Reilly

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YouTube star Nikita Dragun says she was involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital after being picked up by police on Thanksgiving

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Enraged Parent Slugs School Board Member at Tense Meeting Over Native American Mascot

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Logic's 1-800-273-8255 led to call surge to suicide line, study suggests

Researchers found that the rapper's 1-800-273-8255 increased calls to the helpline it was named after. by via BBC News - World

‘Oh My God, I’m Scared’: New York Man’s Request for Supervisor Quickly Turned Into Violent Traffic Stop Caught on Video, Now He’s Suing Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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San Francisco car owners take drastic measures as break-ins skyrocket: 'I'm shocked'

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Florida substitute teacher arrested after alleged Snapchat video showed her having sex with student

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Haiti gas truck explosion kills 66, injures dozens

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A member of Congress apologized to Mark Meadows for not overturning the election on January 6: 'I'm sorry nothing worked'

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bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69

Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends". by via BBC News - World

Dispute between men in parking lot leads to brutal punch, Louisiana video shows

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Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis

The landmark move is expected to be followed by more European countries. by via BBC News - World

The 2nd-ranked Senate Democrat is daring Joe Manchin to sink Biden's agenda: 'It's time to put up or shut up'

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Phillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease

US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma. by via BBC News - World

2nd Ohio city that voted to criminalize abortion repeals ban

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Russia told to pay compensation to woman whose hands were cut off

Europe's top human rights court says authorities failed to protect her against domestic violence. by via BBC News - World

Election probe into pro-Trump attorney's residency dismissed

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Channel tragedy: French authorities identify 26 victims

Sixteen Kurdish people, including two friends from Iraq, were among those who perished last month. by via BBC News - World

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

Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home four years ago, but police have made no arrests. by via BBC News - World

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

Cait didn't know why it hurt to masturbate after her treatment - and didn't know who to ask. by via BBC News - World

Koffi Olomidé cleared of rape but convicted of holding dancers

A French court clears Koffi Olomidé of rape but convicts him of holding four dancers against their will. by via BBC News - World

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

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Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas to face Westminster magistrates

Mrs Sacoolas returned to the US after diplomatic immunity was asserted on her behalf. by via BBC News - World

15 details you missed in 'The Wheel of Time' season 1

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‘Y’all Not Finna Try Unc’: Fans Come to Denzel Washington’s Defense After Veteran Actor Says He’s Never Heard of ‘Snowfall’ Star Damson Idris

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Medicare urged to flex its power and slash back premium hike

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Zendaya says 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' costar Jamie Foxx had dance parties on set, and she and Tom Holland weren't invited

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Mark Meadows used his own cell phone, 2 personal Gmail accounts, and Signal for official White House business, Jan. 6 committee says

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Meta Stresses Importance of India, but No Timelines for Hardware Release Yet

Vishal Shah, Vice President, Metaverse at Meta, talks to Gadgets 360 about what to expect as the company looks at a 15-year journey towards building the metaverse. from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://bit.ly/3oOkn5Z

Kim Kardashian passes California 'baby bar' law exam

The reality TV star and businesswoman says "don't ever give up" after passing on her fourth attempt. by via BBC News - World

Trump and Bill O’Reilly Tour Kicks Off With Many Empty Seats

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

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Verstappen wins F1 world title, Mercedes protest

Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins his first Formula 1 world title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. by via BBC News - World

Harrowing video shows a terrified woman trapped in a Kentucky candle factory that was devastated by a tornado leaving dozens dead

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Indian PM Modi's Twitter hacked with bitcoin tweet

The Indian prime minister's account had a message stating that bitcoin would be distributed to citizens. by via BBC News - World

Amazon employees speak out against controversial phone ban after deadly tornado kills at least 6 warehouse workers in Edwardsville, Illinois

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Alan Shepard: Bezos space company sends first US astronaut's daughter to space

Laura Shepard Churchley's father, Alan, became the first American in space in 1961. by via BBC News - World

Mark Meadows said he would've 'dressed in a giant penguin suit' to have Trump back in the Oval Office after COVID-19 hospitalization: book

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I ordered the same meal at In-N-Out and McDonald's, and I preferred the juicier, cheese-coated burger

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Aftermath of deadly Kentucky tornado

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Disney reportedly removes video promoting luxury Star Wars hotel after fans call it a 'galactic failure'

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‘How Is This Deescalating?’: Bystanders Outraged After Viral Video Shows Minneapolis Police Officer Violently Arresting Elderly Black Man

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

The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s. by via BBC News - World

Hot under the collar? Police say man used flamethrower to settle parking dispute

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Mexico truck crash: 'There are so many dead'

At least 54 people have been killed, and scores more injured, after a truck rolled in southern Mexico. by via BBC News - World

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

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

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division. by via BBC News - World

‘So Cringy’: Bow Wow Reacts to Angela Simmons’ Late Night Festivities Doing This, Fans Call Out the Rapper

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The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78

With the group, the singer and guitarist had a string of hits and starred in a TV sitcom in the 1960s. by via BBC News - World

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

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Beijing Winter Olympics boycott is insignificant, says Macron

The French president says some Western countries' refusal to send officials has no useful outcome. by via BBC News - World

Astroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt

The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas. by via BBC News - World

US-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq

Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS. by via BBC News - World

How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could spill over into Europe

A senior Western intel official warns war would have far-reaching consequences on the continent. by via BBC News - World

Sheriff: N Carolina student was carrying AK-47 on school bus

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

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Police: Girl gave birth after father sold her to another man

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How to watch The Game Awards 2021 Live Stream

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Mark Meadows texted a member of Congress 'I love it' about a plan to submit 'alternate' slates of Trump electors, Jan. 6 committee says

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Elizabeth Holmes testifies she 'never' misled investors

Holmes' defence team rested their case after seven days of testimony from the Theranos founder. by via BBC News - World

Czechs to deploy troops in Poland to guard Belarus border

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Jussie Smollett Got Totally Nailed in His Cross-Examination

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Trump gets wish in Georgia, sparks 'a political civil war'

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Robert E Lee: Confederate general statue to be turned into art

The statue was at the centre of a white nationalist rally in 2017, which led to the death of a woman. by via BBC News - World

Georgia becoming center of 'political civil war,' as Trump eyes another presidential bid

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Dogs attack and kill 61-year-old woman outside relative’s home, Missouri sheriff says

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Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals

Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers. by via BBC News - World

Stunning video, images out of Hawaii as slow-moving storm pounds region

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Two London officers get prison for photos of slain sisters

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Amazon services down for thousands of users

Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa. by via BBC News - World

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

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Chile same-sex marriage: Legislation overwhelmingly approved by parliament

A new law allowing same-sex marriage is approved in the historically Catholic Latin American country. by via BBC News - World

Jussie Smollett said on the witness stand at his trial that he previously did drugs and made out with one of the men authorities say he hired to attack him

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Macho Florida home listed for $5.9 million has a ‘man cave’ like no other. Take a look

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Ryder Cup golfer ‘groped air stewardess and urinated on seats’ after ‘partying’ in first class

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WH announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

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America Learned the Wrong Lessons From Pearl Harbor—And the World Is Still Living With the Consequences

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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. by via BBC News - World

Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. by via BBC News - World

US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff. by via BBC News - World

Sex and the City’s Chris Noth says he was ‘not happy’ about Kim Cattrall’s criticisms of Sarah Jessica Parker

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My boyfriend and I take relationship breaks every 2 months. We've been together for over 3 years and are happier than ever.

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Ukraine president hails military as Russia tensions soar

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

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WH announces diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics

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

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

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Socialist Kshama Sawant faces recall vote in Seattle

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

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Trump inadvertently said people who believe his election-fraud theories are stupid

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Tensions flare in Europe as people protest new COVID restrictions

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Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?

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

Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner

The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. by via BBC News - World

Lenny Kravitz wows at private party during Miami Art week

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

Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. by via BBC News - World

Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. by via BBC News - World

Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. by via BBC News - World

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

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

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Kennedy Center Honors and its traditions are back once more

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

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He Never Touched the Murder Weapon. Alabama Sentenced Him to Die.

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

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

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Bob Dole, war hero, senator, Republican mainstay, dies at 98

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Lenny Kravitz wows at private party during Miami Art week

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

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

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

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

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Kroger recalls about 20 baked goods products because there might be metal in the mix

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Bob Dole, World War II veteran, senator and presidential nominee, has died at 98

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Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 by via BBC News - World

Nature's Radio: Listening to Birds Singing to My Microphone

The more you bird, the more you see, and the 'birdier' it looks! Taking a snapshot with a camera helps capture a memory or a bird in a pretty photograph; to remember what it looks like, where it... from NDTV Gadgets - Latest https://bit.ly/3lArv41

Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces

US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. by via BBC News - World

Locked-Up 'Sullen' Crumbley Family Showing No Remorse After School Shooting, Says Sheriff

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Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother

The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother defend sexual harassment claims. by via BBC News - World

Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash. by via BBC News - World

Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. by via BBC News - World

Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against

Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs? by via BBC News - World

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

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South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. by via BBC News - World

Cuomo ‘Livid’ After Shock Firing by CNN

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Alec Baldwin hits back at George Clooney's response to 'Rust' shooting: 'Good for you'

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

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Wisconsin's governor vetoed 5 Republican anti-abortion bills in a single day after conservative Supreme Court justices seemed willing to overturn Roe v. Wade

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Donald Trump had McDonald's delivered to the hospital while he was being treated for COVID-19, reports say

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Allergy sufferers have nearly 40% lower risk of COVID-19 infection, study says

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Bond set at $1M after Michigan parents enter pleas

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

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Biden warns Putin he will make it 'very, very difficult' to attack Ukraine after US intelligence says Russia is planning military offensive

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Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears

The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. by via BBC News - World

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

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

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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

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Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. by via BBC News - World

9-year-old girl sold into marriage rescued after CNN report

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Man temporarily cured of Type 1 diabetes

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DHS eyes Chinese airline employees suspected of spying

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Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. by via BBC News - World

Missouri withheld data showing mask mandates' effectiveness

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Paris Hilton's wedding planner says one of the most challenging parts of the event was getting guests to give up their phones

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Alessandra Ambrosio explains why she posed nude for new photo book: ‘It was something very special’

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Kayleigh McEnany says she found out Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 while he was on live TV with Fox News' Sean Hannity

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Trump attorney John Eastman's own think tank just published a book review ripping his memos about how Pence could have kept Trump in power

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Sanders to Biden: Cut back looming Medicare premium hike

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

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Jobs report shows employers nervous about variants

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

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

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Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort

The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. by via BBC News - World

Can you spot the rattlesnake in this photo? Many missed it hiding in an Arizona yard

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

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

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Donald Trump said it was 'fake news' that Melania Trump won't return to the White House if he runs and wins in 2024

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

The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant. by via BBC News - World

Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter

Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun. by via BBC News - World

Deal reached to reduce Yellowstone's bison herd by 600-900

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Arizona scientist finds 'strong evidence' on how pandemic began, reviving debate on virus origins

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Paris archbishop resigns over alleged relationship

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Glenn Greenwald Discusses Criticism Of Fauci Overseeing 'Medically Unjustifiable' Experiments On Dogs

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Arrest made in fatal shooting of Jacqueline Avant in Los Angeles

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Oregon officials ask public help to find killers of 8 wolves

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Pasadena jogger fatally struck by car that ignored stop sign, driver not arrested

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Would Mac Jones go number one? Chris Long Re-drafts the rookie QBs

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Trump should 'just shut up,' says a Republican who's the longest serving member of Congress

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Jeffrey Epstein’s pilot reveals names of Hollywood stars who flew on his plane

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Andrew Perez: Lobbyists PROTECTING the corporate court, it’s GREAT for business

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Waukesha Christmas Parade suspect Darrell Brooks Jr. says he is being treated like a 'monster,' according to jailhouse interview

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Pelosi: Some justices need lesson on birds & bees

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Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures

Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. by via BBC News - World

Chinese student poses as wealthy socialite to live in luxury in Beijing for free

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The Army is now reviewing a 4 helicopter flyby at a NFL game that was so low it prompted safety concerns

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Cuba protest movement gets SQUASHED by gov't, country vaccine rate REMARKABLY high

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Accuser who testified Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused her for years says she was on a flight with Prince Andrew and met Trump

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Police say a FedEx driver dumped packages into a ravine in Alabama on at least 6 separate occasions

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Pfizer lobbies to BLOCK anti-corporate fraud law after it cost them $2.3 BILLION in 2009

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How do you say 'Omicron'?

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

Jeffrey Epstein’s pilot reveals names of Hollywood stars who flew on his plane

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

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. by via BBC News - World

New rift opens between U.S. House Republicans over racism claims

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Moderna loses patent battles and could face lawsuit over COVID vaccine

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Illegal drug trade thrives on social media

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Neo-Nazis Attack Gay Bar While Screaming ‘White Power’ & Antigay Slurs

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An Oxford high schooler's video shows students escaping through a window after realizing a person asking to enter the room may be the gunman pretending to be an officer

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WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai

The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. by via BBC News - World

Bula! Joy as Fiji reopens borders to tourists

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Jacqueline Avant, wife of music executive Clarence Avant, fatally shot in Beverly Hills home

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Trump hailed Mark Meadows' book in October as 'an incredible Christmas present' for those who want to learn about 'truth.' He's now calling it 'fake news.'

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1st US case of COVID omicron variant confirmed in California

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'Miracle': Japanese man rescued after 22 hours drifting at sea

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

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Seven Things Experts Say You Should Know Before Buying a Real Christmas Tree

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

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Bodycam video shows Kenosha Police interaction with NBC producer near Rittenhouse juror bus

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

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Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient

The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. by via BBC News - World

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

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We decoded the global shipping crisis and supply chain backlog that's causing the 'everything shortage'

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

EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron strain, says Ursula von der Leyen. by via BBC News - World