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China: Possible That New Virus Could Spread Between Humans

The possibility that a new virus in central China could spread between humans cannot be ruled out, though the risk of transmission at the moment appears to be low, Chinese …

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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Lead Field into Rock Hall

Posthumous inductees Whitney Houston and The Notorious B.I.G. will lead a new class into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Nine Inch …

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Documents Suggest Thomas Markle to Testify in Meghan Lawsuit

The estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex  could be called as a defense witness in her lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday newspaper, court papers reveal.      Meghan …

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EU Investment Plan Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2050

The European Union rolled out a massive, trillion-dollar investment plan Tuesday to deliver on promises to make Europe the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050.The EU would designate one-quarter of its …

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New Space Force Chief Sworn in

Vice President Mike Pence has formally sworn in in Gen. John “Jay” Raymond as the new Chief of Space Operations Tuesday at the White House.Raymond assumed the duties of the …

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Tom Hanks’ Family Offered Greek Passport too for Fire Help

Greece’s government is extending its offer of citizenship to Tom Hanks to his wife and their two children, in recognition of the family’s help in assisting victims of a deadly …

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Oceans Were Hottest on Record in 2019

The world’s oceans were the hottest in recorded history in 2019, scientists said on Tuesday, as manmade emissions warmed seas at an ever-increasing rate with potentially disastrous impacts on Earth’s …

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Brazil Documentary Gets Oscar Nomination, Exposes Division

The Academy Award nomination for a Brazilian documentary about the impeachment of then-President Dilma Rousseff has once again laid bare the polarization of Latin America’s largest democracy.      In …

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Worldwide Pollution-Related Deaths Topped 8 Million in 2017

Pollution kills three times more people than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined, according to new estimates. It’s one of the leading causes of death. But it’s a neglected issue in …

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Weinstein Back in Court as Jurors Winnowed for Rape Trial

Jury selection resumed Monday at the trial of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to charges he raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 …

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‘Joker’ Leads Oscar Nods with 11 as Women Miss out

Dark comic book tale “Joker” topped the Oscar nominations Monday, picking up 11 nods including best picture and best director, as women and ethnic minorities were largely shut out once …

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WHO: First Case of New Virus Behind China Outbreak Found in Thailand

The World Health Organization confirmed Monday the first case in Thailand of a new virus from the same family as SARS that is behind a Chinese pneumonia outbreak.The U.N. health …

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Nominees for 2020 Academy Awards Announced

The nominees for the Academy Awards have been announced in Los Angeles. Issa Rae and John Cho announced nominees in 24 categories that honor the best achievements in films released …

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Oscar Nominations Are Monday Morning: Here’s What to Expect

Who will be celebrating Oscar morning? Brad Pitt for sure. Jennifer Lopez almost certainly. And very possibly the Obamas, too. Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards, which will begin at …

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People in China Cautious, But Not Worried About New Virus

China’s health officials say there is no danger that a new strain of coronavirus could cause a worldwide spread of pneumonia-like illness similar to the 2003 SARS  (Severe acute respiratory …

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New Strain of SARS Blamed for Pneumonia Outbreak in China

World health officials say an outbreak of pneumonia in the central Chinese city of Wuhan is being caused by a new strain of the virus that led to the deadly …

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Harry, Meghan Seek Financial Independence: Will That Work?

As part of a surprise announcement distancing themselves from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, declared they will “work to become financially independent” — a move …

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Royal Courtiers Chart Path for Prince Harry’s Independence

Queen Elizabeth II has moved quickly to take control of the crisis surrounding the decision by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, to distance themselves from the royal …

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Two Documentaries Chronicle Horrors in Syria Through Women’s Eyes

Two award-winning documentaries capture death and destruction in the war-torn Syrian cities of Aleppo and Eastern Ghouta through the eyes of women. Waad al-Kateab’s film “For Sama,” and Feras Fayyad’s …

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Comedian-Director Buck Henry Dies at 89

American comedian, writer and director Buck Henry, who was behind one of the most influential films in history, has died of a heart attack. He was 89.The Dartmouth-educated Henry first …

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Trump Orders Changes in Environmental Law He Calls ‘Broken and Outdated’

President Donald Trump Thursday announced changes to a 50-year-old environmental law that he calls “broken and outdated,” but that critics say will now give developers a green light to pollute.Trump …

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US Plutonium Production Plan Likely to Spur Legal Challenge

The agency that oversees the United States’ nuclear arsenal says it doesn’t need to do any broad environmental reviews of a proposal that calls for ramping up production of plutonium …

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