Washington Post: FBI warned of violent ‘war’ at Capitol in internal report issued day before deadly riot
The FBI warned of a violent “war” at the US Capitol in an internal report issued a day before last week’s deadly siege, but it…
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Sheldon Adelson, Republican kingmaker and casino magnate, has died at 87
Sheldon Adelson, the chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands and a major donor to Republican politicians, died late Monday following complications…
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Boston Bruins to retire the jersey of Willie O’Ree, who broke the NHL’s color barrier
The National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins will retire the jersey of Willie O’Ree, who broke the NHL’s color barrier with Boston in…
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Sunset Health begins Tier 1B vaccinations
Sunset Health began administering vaccines at its clinics Tuesday to those who fall in the 1B…
Continue Reading PayPal ditches Christian crowdfunding site used by the Proud Boys
PayPal is cutting ties with Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo following the January 6 US Capitol siege. The site, which the far-right extremist…
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No limit to benefits of exercise when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk, study finds
It has long been understood that being physically active is good for you, particularly when it comes to preventing things like heart attacks and…
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You can now take a 5G-powered virtual tour of The Met
Pandemic travel restrictions and shelter-in-place orders have made it difficult to access cultural experiences. But a virtual tour of the…
Continue Reading New York Times faces new pushback on ‘Caliphate’ podcast
The New York Times is facing fresh blowback for how it handled the fallout over falsehoods unearthed in “Caliphate,” the paper’s…
Continue Reading GM is starting its own electric delivery van company
General Motors is starting a new vehicle brand to sell electric delivery vans in the United States and Canada beginning in 2021. Called BrightDrop,…
Continue Reading Help dogs and cats cope with separation anxiety when humans return to work
When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says…
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The US has averaged more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths a day over the past week
The magnitude of loss from Covid-19 is now on par with suffering the 9/11 attacks every day. The US averaged more than 3,223 Covid-19 deaths a day…
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How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you
Millions of people will sit down at the Thanksgiving table this week across from family members on the opposite side of the political divide. If talk…
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Dishwashing robots and Bluetooth masks: Pandemic products hit tech’s biggest show
A nearly human-sized robot grabs a dish out of a crowded sink with its gripper arms and neatly adds it to the dishwasher. It then sets the table,…
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El Condado de Yuma inicia la fase 1B de vacunación contra el COVID-19
El Distrito de Servicios de Salud Pública del Condado de Yuma (YCPHSD) empezó el dÃa de ayer a vacunar a los grupos 1B que incluyen a residentes…
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Crowds ignore warning and flood Tuscaloosa strip after Alabama crushes Ohio State for national football title
A college football season shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic ended Monday with a familiar team and coach on top, and familiar — even if…
Continue Reading CNN’s Sara Sidner cries during Covid-19 report: ‘We are literally killing each other’
CNN correspondent Sara Sidner has been covering Covid-19 grief firsthand, and on Tuesday, she shared the pain that comes with reporting on the deadly…
Continue Reading 10 ways to de-escalate political discussions with friends and family who disagree with you
The shocking invasion of the US Capitol by a mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump is proof that the anger and frustration that divides…
Continue ReadingNew terror threat points to plot to surround Capitol, lawmaker says
Thousands of armed pro-Donald Trump extremists are plotting to surround the US Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration,…
Continue Reading Ex-cop Derek Chauvin will be tried separately in George Floyd’s killing due to the pandemic
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, will be tried separately from the other…
Continue ReadingThree House Democrats blame Covid diagnosis on lawmakers who didn’t wear masks while sheltering
Three House Democrats said they tested positive for Covid-19 after sheltering in place with other members of Congress who did not wear masks during…
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