Saturday, February 20

United Airlines announces investigation into leak of Cruz's Cancun flight information

United Airline ssays it's investigating a leak of information regarding Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) controversial flight to Cancun, Mexico. "It's against United's policies to share personal information about our customers and we are investigating this incident," 

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Brandy Norwood Transforms Into Cinderella In TikTok Challenge Video

Brandy Norwood transforms in a TikTok Cinderella challenge video. The international folklore surrounding a young girl living a life of misery and servitude to her wicked stepmother and sisters, only to later find love and happiness with a handsome prince 



Rihanna Through the Years: Look Back at Her Rise From Singer to Business Mogul

Since the early aughts, Rihanna has made a name for herself in not only the music industry but also the worlds of movies, fashion, beauty and beyond. Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty in Barbados in 1988, the singer was discovered by Jay-Z in 2005 

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Anne Hathaway Reveals She Was the ‘9th Choice’ for ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Leading Role

There can only be one Andy Sachs! Anne Hathaway got real about the struggles she faced before landing her iconic role in The Devil Wears Prada.The Oscar winner, 38, appeared on the Friday, February 19, episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, 

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Argentina health minister resigns after reports of VIP vaccine access

Gines Gonzalez Garcia said in a letter posted on Twitter that individuals were able to sidestep proper procedure for vaccinations due to “unintended confusion” in his office while he was away.

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Bitcoin, ether hit fresh highs

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency rose to an record $56,620, taking its weekly gain to 18%. It has surged more than 92% this year. Bitcoin’s gains have been fuelled by evidence it is gaining acceptance among mainstream investors and 

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A 50-year pen pal friendship that began with a message in a bottle

Robbinroger Beever was 15 years old and walking home along a beach in Liberia, West Africa. The year was 1967. Beever's family lived near Monrovia, where his diplomat father worked at the US Embassy. 

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Alexey Navalny remains in jail after Moscow appeals court confirms prison sentence

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny will remain behind bars after a Russian court partially rejected his appeal over a two-and-a-half year prison sentence handed down earlier this month. The court did shorten the activist's sentence by a month 

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The face of the Perseverance landing was an Indian American woman

It was Swati Mohan who first delivered the news to earthlings that NASA's Perseverance rover had successfully landed on Mars. 
"Touchdown confirmed," she announced to roaring applause from mission control at NASA

LIVE UPDATES: Biden approves Texas disaster declaration as millions still on boil-water notices

Food and water shortages remained in Texas and other winter weather-stricken swaths of the South, even as forecasts showed warmer temperatures and power had been restored to millions of homes. 

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Bumbling lawmakers no longer have Trump around to bail them out

According to a report from the New York Times, Congressional lawmakers are finding the national media landscape in a post-Donald Trump presidency much more difficult to manage with the controversial ex-president no longer dominating the headlines and creating outrage on Twitter.

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Trump 'doesn't have to play nice with these people anymore' as he launches war on GOP: report

Despite the best efforts of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to broker a truce this weekend between Donald Trump and the Republican Party, Politico is reporting that the president is about to start a war for control of the future of the party beginning next week. 

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders' campaign not met with 'excitement' by Arkansas' mainstream GOP: ex-RNC official

According to the former spokesperson for Republican National Committee, early GOP contenders for Arkansas' governorship that will open up in 2022 are getting out of the way for Sarah Huckabee Sanders, but mainstream Republicans in the state aren't thrilled about it.

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FBI investigating possible links tying Alex Jones and Roger Stone to Capitol riot: report

On Saturday, The Washington Postreported that the FBI and Department of Justice are investigating whether former President Donald Trump ally Roger Stone and far-right webcaster Alex Jones played a significant role in encouraging the invasion of the U.S. Capitol in January.

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The best sex scene ever? The puppet copulation in Team America

Keira Knightley has been making worthwhile arguments about sex scenes in movies. Speaking on the Chanel Connects podcast, she suggested she might never again shoot such a sequence for a male director. 

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'Bridgerton's' intimacy coordinator's work not as sexy as you'd think

There's a particular steamy scene in "Bridgerton" that lots of people are talking about, but we won't spoil it for you. What we will say is that the "library scene," as it's come to be known, took some choreography when it came 

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Trump's 'reality TV presidency' gets a new, more produced look with Biden TV

Much has been written about Donald Trump's "TV presidency," and how the former reality-TV star sought to produce his time in the White House. Throughout his presidential campaign, however, Joe Biden's team -- in its adherence to Covid protocols 

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For movie awards season, February is beginning to look a lot like Christmas

The pandemic has upended the calendar in a variety of ways, and the movie awards "season" is no exception. That explains why this year, February is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. It's around Christmas, 

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'Nomadland' drops Frances McDormand into a rootless life on the open road

As with her breakthrough movie "The Rider," director Chloé Zhao straddles a line between fiction and reality with "Nomadland," parachuting Frances McDormand into what almost feels like a documentary about those living a rootless 

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Watch more than just 'Judas and the Black Messiah' this Black History Month

Let's be clear right from the top — celebrating Black stories and Black creators should be a to-do 365 days a year. Of course, it's February. So what better time to learn the history of Black excellence than during Black History Month? 

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Ingenuity helicopter phones home from Mars

The Ingenuity helicopter, sidekick and traveling companion of NASA's Perseverance rover, has checked in with a good report and is "operating as expected," according to the agency. If successful, Ingenuity will be the first helicopter to fly on another planet,

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Boris Johnson's government is 'gaslighting' Britain about the realities of Brexit, critics say

London (CNN)Andy Trust has been exporting fish from Cornwall to continental Europe for 20 years. However, the past seven weeks have given him cause to contemplate shutting down the entire European operation of his fish merchants, Ocean Harvest. 

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Kim Kardashian West files for divorce from Kanye West

Kim Kardashian West has filed for divorce from Kanye West, a court clerk for Los Angeles Superior Court confirmed to CNN on Friday. Christy Welder, a representative for Kardashian West, confirmed the divorce filing but said Kardashian West 

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Friday, February 19

Policing Leaders Praise DOJ Nominee Vanita Gupta. One Group Is Smearing Her Anyway.

President Joe Biden’s nominee for the No. 3 position at the Department of Justice is coming under attack from a right-wing group trying to smear her as anti-law enforcement. But a number of conservatives and law enforcement organizations 

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Trump Says Twitter’s ‘Not The Same,’ ‘Very Boring’ Without Him

Former President Donald Trump tossed a jab at Twitter in an interview with Newsmax on Wednesday, addressing his permanent ban from the social network by arguing that it was nowhere near as exciting now that he was no longer on it. 

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Houston Chronicle Editorial Board Torches Ted Cruz Over Cancun Trip

The Houston Chronicle editorial board called on Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to resign over his Cancun debacle in a blistering editorial on Friday. The home state newspaper described Cruz’s vacation during a Texas weather crisis as “foolish, callous and sadly telling of his approach to the job over the past eight years.” 

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6 Capitol Police Officers Suspended, Another 29 Investigated For Alleged Roles In Jan. 6 Riot

Six Capitol Police officers have been suspended with pay and 29 others are under investigation for their alleged roles in the riot last month, CNN and Fox News reported Thursday. “Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman has directed that any member 

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Heidi Cruz Texted Friends To Organize Cancun Vacation At Ritz-Carlton: NYT

Heidi Cruz, the wife of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), took a leading role in attempting to organize a nearly weeklong escape to Cancun with friends at the Ritz-Carlton while Texas plunged into a cold weather crisis, group text messages obtained by The New York Times revealed Thursday. 

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Elon Musk says bitcoin is slightly better than holding cash

“However, when fiat currency has negative real interest, only a fool wouldn’t look elsewhere,” Musk said in a tweet. “Bitcoin is almost as bs as fiat money. The key word is ‘almost’.” He also defended Tesla’s action to invest in bitcoin, 

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Bitcoin goldrush sparks fears of speculative bubble

LONDON: Bitcoin has enjoyed a record-breaking week after electric carmaker Tesla and Wall Street finance giants sparked a goldrush for the world's most popular virtual currency, but bubble fears persist. Investors and mega-corporations 

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Gujranwala police catch two suspects in Pakistan's first Bitcoin robbery case

GUJRANWALA: Two men have been arrested in Gujranwala for their involvement in what is being reported as Pakistan's first Bitcoin robbery. Two foreign nationals visiting Lahore on business had been taken hostage at gunpoint by the suspects. 

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Bitcoin Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap, Soars To Another Record High

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin touched a market capitalization of $1 trillion as it hit yet another record high on Friday, countering analyst warnings that it is an “economic side show” and a poor hedge against a fall in stock prices.

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Susie Dent rescued by new Countdown co-host Anne Robinson on live TV: 'Always grateful'

Susie Dent, 56, is the resident lexicographer on Countdown alongside host Nick Hewer, 77, and mathematician Rachel Riley, 35. The main show presenter stepped down from his role after a decade on the Channel 4 programme, with Anne Robinson, 77

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Ted Cruz's explanation for his Cancun trip made things worse

Look, it's bad enough to leave the country for a resort town when a) you're a United States senator and b) your state is dealing with widespread power outages and frigid temperatures. It's worse when you blame your kids for your decision to leave.

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Prince Harry and Meghan will not return as working members of royal family

London (CNN)Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have agreed with Queen Elizabeth II that they will not be returning as working members of the British royal family, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. The decision means that honorary military 

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Nation's top governors under fire as three big states reckon with deadly crises

The multiple crises gripping the US -- from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic to a deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans without heat and potable water -- have jeopardized the once-bright futures of three of the nation's most prominent governors 

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As Trump's latest intra-party feud rages, Sen. Graham heads to Mar-a-Lago on a peace mission

Washington (CNN)Sen. Lindsey Graham is heading to Mar-a-Lago this weekend to meet with Donald Trump in hopes of bridging a growing rift in the top echelon of the Republican Party, CNN has learned. According to a person familiar 

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Snow hits part of the East Coast, and temperatures will slowly rise in outage-stricken Texas

The cold weather sweeping through much of the US will be sticking around Friday, but temperatures generally are expected to rise some this weekend and into next week. However, parts of the Northwest, Northeast will still be under winter weather 

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Missing Princess Latifa 'being cared for at home,' Dubai royal family says

Dubai's royal family says Princess Latifa is "being cared for at home," dismissing videos in which she accused them of holding her hostage since she attempted to flee abroad in 2018. "In response to media reports regarding Sheikha Latifa, 

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Facebook faces a global backlash over its bid to 'bully' Australia

London (CNN Business)Facebook's decision to block people from sharing news in Australia has been rebuked by lawmakers around the world, raising the specter of a much wider showdown between the world's biggest social media platform and the governments and news organizations fighting to check its power. 

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These Americans want you to rethink the pandemic phenomenon of 'travel shaming'

When Kaytlin Snider, a recent college graduate, told her friends and family members she was moving to South Korea, she was met with confusion -- and some judgment. After all, health officials still warn against traveling during the pandemic. 

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Caught in a vaccine no man's land, these European countries are scrambling for Chinese and Russian shots

As the United Kingdom celebrates giving at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine to 15 million people and the EU surpasses 23 million doses distributed, several other European countries have not yet managed to put a single shot in arms. 

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Tribes of Europa cast: Who is in the cast of Tribes of Europa?

Tribes of Europa is set in 2074 and sees a mysterious global disaster leaving the continent in tatters. Europa follows several warring factions - the Crimson Republic, the Crows, the Origins and the Atlantians - trying to gain control of the land. 

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Biden pledges to reassert U.S. leadership in global diplomacy and welcome talks with Iran

President Biden delivered a stark warning to global leaders and policymakers on Friday that “democratic progress is under assault” in many parts of the world, including the United States and Europe. “Our partnerships have endured 

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3 Statistics on How Millennials Are Choosing Restaurants

If you’re under the age of 35 and have eaten in a restaurant lately, chances are you asked a specific group for help to make your choice. Choosing where to eat isn’t easy for anyone, regardless of generation or geography. And, perhaps not surprisingly, 

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Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates On The Rise In Pennsylvania

A Penn State researcher expects to see a major spike in sexually transmitted infections, or STI cases by March. Casey Pinto, assistant professor of public health at Penn State University, told The Confluence that she plans to research STI rates next month. 

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​Data Transmission Technologies

Data transmission technologies allow users to transmit data from one point to other. Data transmission can be over short distances, for example, from a CPU to a monitor for displaying information. Data is also transmitted over long distances, for example, from a satellite back to Earth. 

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This Week In Illinois History: World’s First BBS Goes Live (Feb. 16, 1978)

The Great Blizzard of 1978 was one of the worst storms in Illinois’ history. One-hundred-mile-an-hour winds whipped up snow drifts as high as 12 feet. Wind chills were so low they caused railroad tracks to buckle and break. Northern Illinois, especially Chicago, ground to a halt. And a couple of snowed-in computer nerds created a major technological achievement.

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Thursday, February 18

A simpler way to move data from the network’s edge to Amazon Web Services

Data has been called “the new oil.” And like oil, it needs to be extracted, processed, and delivered before it has value. Customers have told me how overwhelming the process is when thousands of devices at the network’s edge transmit over 

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Swans bask in warm waters from Ukrainian nuclear plant during winter freeze

OSTROH, Ukraine (Reuters) - Dozens of swans have flocked to a reservoir in western Ukraine this winter, evading snow and ice to enjoy the warm waters discharged from a nearby nuclear power plant. Scientists say the birds migrate from all over Ukraine 

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Big tech wants more screentime for children but knows not to say so. So it hired a shill. UNESCO.

In Asia, I am alarmed at the explosive growth in mobile phone usage by toddlers. The phone is the modern pacifier. In the West, parents hear about the downsides of childhood screen time. Not so, in many developing regions. Parents may believe, in the words of one I spoke to, that “my daughter is getting a head start on her education.” 

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Health Minister calls Facebook's blocking of health sites a 'disgrace'

Health Minister Greg Hunt said he was "profoundly shocked" that Facebook had taken down health sites as part of their wide-reaching ban on Australian news. "We understand that ACT health, Queensland Health, South Australia Health, Dementia Australia, 

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Nine News Melbourne newsreader Peter Hitchener to celebrate his 75th birthday

Nine News Melbourne newsreader Peter Hitchener will celebrate his 75th birthday at the weekend, however it will be a "quiet" day of celebrations as Victoria remains bound by COVID-19 restrictions. The legendary newsreader said he was looking forward 

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Dallas official says White House called but Texas governor has not

A Dallas official said Thursday that the White House has called him to offer assistance during the unprecedented winter storm hitting Texas, but he has not heard from Gov. Greg Abbott (R). "I haven't heard from the governor. I haven't heard from 

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Everything you need to know about Victoria's COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Victoria will start vaccinating people who are most at-risk of contracting COVID-19 from Monday. The first Victorians to get the Pfizer jab for coronavirus will be frontline workers under phase 1A, including hotel quarantine workers 

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Melbourne's Moomba festival to proceed after council backflips on its decision to cancel

Melbourne's beloved Moomba festival will go ahead with the council backflipping on its decision to cancel the event following community backlash. Melbourne City Council overturned the decision to cancel the iconic event today, 

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Undeterred by Facebook news blackout, Australia commits to content law

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed on Friday to press ahead with laws to force Facebook Inc to pay news outlets for content, saying he had received support from world leaders after the social media giant blacked out all media. 

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Israeli study finds Pfizer vaccine 85% effective after first shot

(Reuters) - The first dose of Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine is 85% effective, a study of healthcare workers at an Israeli hospital has found, potentially fuelling a debate over the recommended two-dose schedule as governments try to stretch out supplies.

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Trump ready to make McConnell's life miserable

Allies of former President Trump say he's determined to make life miserable for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Trump's political machine, which has $60 million in a super PAC and an unmatched grass-roots fundraising 

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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 vaccination in South Asia

Vaccinating the world against COVID-19 is one of the largest mass undertakings in human history — and efforts are well underway.  But no one is safe until everyone is safe.  

That’s why UNICEF is working with WHO, partners and governments across the world through the COVAX Facility, 

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Some Texas homes, businesses see power restored -- though many still without safe drinking water

Power was restored Thursday to some homes and businesses in Texas following a deadly winter storm that was heading eastward after killing at least three dozen people. But many people remained without safe drinking water and nearly 

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Sean Hannity rips Democrats for ongoing obsession with Donald Trump: He lives in their ‘sick brains’

Nearly one month into Joe Biden’s presidency, Democrats are still fixated on former President Donald Trump, "Hannity" host Sean Hannity pointed out Thursday."The hysteria on the left is apparently never-ending," he said. "Democrats 

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Minnesota ramps up security for murder trial of Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death

Minnesota authorities said a heavy security presence will be in place for the upcoming murder trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death. Minneapolis police, Hennepin County sheriff’s deputies, Minnesota state 

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These are the safest states during the COVID-19 pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage across the country, states are struggling to mitigate the spread of the deadly virus whilst safely reopening their economies. A WalletHub study released on Thursday revealed its rankings of the five safest 

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Major winter storm slams eastern US as power outages persist in Texas, southern states

S major winter storm is now slamming the eastern U.S. as around half a million people in Texas are still waiting for power to be restored following days of bitterly cold temperatures. The extreme weather that has gripped much of the nation 

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Matthew McConaughey clarifies 'Titanic' audition rumors: 'I did not get offered the role'

Matthew McConaughey is telling all about his "Titanic" audition. Appearing on "Literally! with Rob Lowe" on Thursday, McConaughey went on-record to clarify how exactly his audition for the lead role in "Titanic" went down. "So I went and read 

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San Antonio apartments catch on fire from suspected water tank explosion amid deadly winter storm

A San Antonio apartment complex caught on fire Thursday from a suspected water tank explosion, prompting an evacuation by residents already beleaguered by deadly winter storms that have slammed Texas and neighboring states this week. 

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Small contingent of National Guard expected to remain at US Capitol indefinitely

A small group of National Guard troops is expected to remain in and around the U.S. Capitol indefinitely to serve as a reactionary force, sources told Fox News Thursday night. Roughly 25,000 National Guardsmen were deployed to Washington, D.C. 

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Alaska woman visits outhouse, bear takes a bite out of her backside: report

In the wilderness, you need to watch your butt sometimes. An Alaska woman camping with her brother near Chilkat Lake over the weekend nearly had to kiss hers goodbye when she encountered a bear in the outhouse, she told a local radio station.

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AOC goes vegetarian for Lent to honor colleague’s late son

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is giving up meat for Lent in honor of Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin’s late son – an outspoken vegan and animal lover who died on New Year’s Eve. He was 25. And she’s encouraging her 12 million Twitter 

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ABC 'World News Tonight' gives Cruz Cancun fiasco four times more coverage than Cuomo nursing home scandal

ABC's "World News Night" devoted roughly four times more coverage Thursday to the Cancun controversy surrounding Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, than the growing legal problems faced by Democrat New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

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NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars

NASA has unveiled the first pictures from its fifth Mars rover, Perseverance, after a successful landing on the red planet's Jezero crater at approximately 3:55 p.m. Thursday. "This landing is one of those pivotal moments for NASA, the United States, 

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Dolly Parton says 'thanks, but no thanks' to a statue of her at the Tennessee capitol

Dolly Parton has told Tennessee lawmakers that actually, no, she doesn't want a statue of her erected at the Tennessee Capitol. Earlier this year, a Tennessee representative proposed the statue idea to honor Parton for her contributions to the state.

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Critics say Robinhood more aligned with the wealthy than average investors

For one shining moment in January, it looked as if the stock trading app and retail brokerage Robinhood had lived up to its namesake – the rabble-rousing outlaw of English folklore. In the hands of a merry band of Reddit traders, Robinhood helped 

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Los Angeles schools cut police budget to fund an achievement plan for Black students

LOS ANGELES – The board overseeing the Los Angeles Unified School District has cut $25 million from the budget for school police and will use the money to help fund an achievement plan for Black students. The plan approved by the school 

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‘I am not a cat’: Chaotic GameStop hearing provides tense exchanges, humor as lawmakers grill key players in saga

The GameStop saga took center stage Thursday when lawmakers held a congressional hearing to examine what happened during last month’s trading frenzy after the event set off a series of federal probes into possible market manipulation. 

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Philadelphia Eagles agree to trade QB Carson Wentz to Indianapolis Colts

Carson Wentz has a new home. And the Philadelphia Eagles have parted with their one-time franchise quarterback. After months of speculation, the Eagles have agreed to trade Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, a person with direct knowledge 

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What's her secret? 6 miles in the snow didn't stop 90-year-old woman from getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Fran Goldman inspired the nation this week after she walked 6 miles round trip through snow in Seattle to get her first shot of COVID-19 vaccine. What's more, she did it at 90 years old. "Her secret is a combination of good genes and a commitment to daily 

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These are the best new cars, trucks, SUVs of 2021, according to Consumer Reports Top Picks

New-vehicle prices passed $40,000 in late 2020, but that doesn’t mean you have to pay top dollar to get a new ride. In fact, some of the best cars in the industry are affordable vehicles from mainstream automotive brands. 

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Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars, a key step in NASA’s search for signs of life

NASA’s newest robotic explorer has landed safely on Mars after a nearly 300-million-mile journey that began on a Florida launch pad. The agency’s Perseverance rover touched down on the Red Planet at 3:55 p.m. EST Thursday, bringing 

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Facebook shares dip as Wall Street ponders Australia news fallout

(Reuters) - Facebook Inc shares slipped around 1% on Thursday as Wall Street assessed the wider ramifications of its move to block all news content in Australia. The surprise escalation of the battle over a law which would require Facebook and Google 

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Facebook 'unfriends' Australia: news pages go dark in test for global publishing

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Facebook faced an angry backlash on Thursday after blocking news feeds in Australia in a surprise escalation of a dispute with the government which could be a test for the future of online publishing worldwide. 

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EU to impose sanctions on Russians over Navalny by March summit, diplomats say

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is set to impose travel bans and asset freezes on allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin in March, possibly in the run-up to an EU summit, after a meeting of envoys gave approval for punitive measures, diplomats said. 

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Breakingviews - Capital Calls: Temenos CAGR swagger boosts shares

CAGR FLAGGER. Max Chuard has injected some much-needed optimism into the Temenos investment story. The $10 billion banking software group’s shares surged 18% on Thursday after its chief executive issued new 2025 targets. 

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Texas blackouts disproportionately affect low-income, nonwhite communities

At least 21 people have died across the southern United States as a result of the devastating Winter Storm Uri, and millions more are without power and heat as the snowfall and freezing rain continue. Many of them are low-income, nonwhite 

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Researchers urge delaying Pfizer vaccine's second dose as first highly effective

(Reuters) - The second dose of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine could be delayed in order to cover all priority groups as the first one is highly protective, two Canada-based researchers said in a letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 

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Tokyo: Outstanding MICE Venues and Exceptional Safety

Of all the aspects of business impacted by the pandemic, conferences, trade fairs and other such large-scale gatherings have been amongst the hardest hit. While no major city on the planet was left completely unscathed by the coronavirus, Tokyo 

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The Body Is Far From Helpless Against Coronavirus Variants

To locate some of the world’s most superpowered cells, look no further than the human immune system. The mission of these hometown heroes is threefold: Memorize the features of dangerous microbes that breach the body’s barriers. 

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The Evolution of Trump’s Threat to America

In folklore and rhetoric, there’s a concept known as the “rule of three.” A trio of events, characters or ideas, the reasoning goes, is for some reason more engaging to the human mind than collections of two or four. The major crises that will 

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County officials blasted DeSantis over vaccine site in an affluent White area. So he threatened to take away the doses.

When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) unveiled a “pop-up” clinic offering coveted coronavirus vaccines in an affluent, mostly White part of Manatee County, Fla., lawmakers on both sides of the aisle slammed the plan for excluding residents in the rest of the county. 

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Trump reveals story behind Rush Limbaugh's Presidential Medal of Freedom honor

Former President Donald Trump joined "Hannity" on Wednesday to remember conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who passed away at age 70 after a long battle with lung cancer. Trump reflected on his decision to award Limbaugh 

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Keeping schools closed hurts minority, low-income children the most, study finds

A study of San Francisco students found that students of color and low-income students have suffered the most as the school district has stuck to virtual learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. Assessments of the San Francisco students' 

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Vince Gill speaks out on Morgan Wallen controversy, says country isn't just for 'conservative' 'White America'

Vince Gill spoke out about diversity in country music as well as the scandal surrounding Morgan Wallen that started a conversation about racism within the genre. The 21-time Grammy winner spoke with "CBS This Morning" about the current 

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