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Van Go? Van Gof? Van Gog? They're all wrong, Van Gogh experts say
CNN - 7 Feb 2020 19:20
How do you pronounce "Van Gogh"? You're probably saying it wrong, according to insiders at the launch of an interactive exhibition on the artist in London.
The storied celebrity photos that shaped Hollywood
CNN - 7 Feb 2020 15:53
For the past 40 years, American magazine Vanity Fair has been responsible for creating some of the most iconic images in Hollywood.
The Unhealthy Math of Skinny + Pretty = Good
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2020 07:00
A young woman struggling with an eating disorder tries to shift from self-loathing to self-loving.
Man pays hooker with bad check that bounces, complains to cops, gets arrested
New York Post - 7 Feb 2020 01:41
A Nebraska man who stiffed a prostitute with a bounced check got busted after he called the cops to report that she and two men were trying tocollect the debt, police said. Wyatt Walker, 23, was arrested for solicitation...
Another 41 on cruise liner off Japan test positive for coronavirus
Reuters - 7 Feb 2020 05:00
Another 41 people on a cruise liner off Japan tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, bringing the total confirmed cases to 61, with thousands of passengers confined to cabins as testing continues.
Texas executes man for fatally shooting 5 family members
CBSNews - 7 Feb 2020 04:15
Abel Ochoa, 47, was pronounced dead at 6:48 p.m., 23 minutes after receiving a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.
Pete Buttigieg narrowly defeats Bernie Sanders in Iowa caucus, state Democratic Party says
New York Post - 7 Feb 2020 04:48
And the winner is … Following days of chaos and uncertainty, Pete Buttigieg on Thursday night appeared to be the winner of the Iowa caucus. The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, narrowly defeated Vermont Sen. Bernie...
Louisiana teacher allegedly had sex with teen while own child was home
New York Post - 7 Feb 2020 15:40
A Louisiana middle school teacher is accused of having sex multiple times with a 15-year-old student at her home -- while her own child was also in the residence, authorities said.
For a Better Cocktail, Reach for a Different Shaker
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2020 18:44
Salt, arguably the most important ingredient in the kitchen, is just as critical at the bar.
Trump's former Navy Secretary Richard Spencer endorses Mike Bloomberg
New York Post - 7 Feb 2020 14:48
Richard Spencer, who was ousted last year after opposing Trump's intervention in the discipline of a Navy SEAL, said Friday that he is endorsing Michael Bloomberg in his White House bid.
Environmentalists Seek Endangered Species Listing for Alaska's Freshwater Seals
Time - 7 Feb 2020 04:30
They are the only known freshwater harbor seals in the U.S.
My Super Hot Doctor Wants to Have Sex. Bad Idea?
Slate - 7 Feb 2020 02:32
It's really hard to find a good PCP.
More than 200 medical professionals condemn bills trying to restrict transgender kids from getting gender reassignment treatments
CNN - 7 Feb 2020 17:27
A slew of states have proposed curbing transgender minors' access to gender-affirming health care. But medical professionals are pushing back against the legislation, claiming it discriminates against trans patients and ...
Coronavirus kills 'hero' Chinese doctor who sounded alarm as toll passes 630
Reuters - 7 Feb 2020 05:00
A Chinese doctor who tried to warn the world about a new coronavirus died of the disease on Friday, prompting an outpouring of sorrow as the death toll passed 630 and Beijing declared a "people's war" on the rapidly spre...
Cambridge police search for missing 34-year-old woman
Boston - 7 Feb 2020 16:01
She was last seen around 4 p.m. on Sunday wearing a shiny jacket and blue scarf.
Joe Walsh ends bid to challenge Trump, calls on Republicans to 'reject' GOP and elect Democrats
USA Today - 7 Feb 2020 15:41Jimmy Kimmel Endures Trump's 'Pettysburg Address'
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2020 09:49
The president used the National Prayer Breakfast "to lash out at those who oppose him, just as Jesus would have done," Kimmel said.
MS Westerdam, cruise ship with 2,000 aboard, blocked from docking amid coronavirus fears
New York Post - 7 Feb 2020 15:24
Four countries have turned away a cruise ship carrying more than 2,000 people over coronavirus fears -- even though the crew insists no one on board is infected.
White House announces al-Qaida leader tied to NAS Pensacola shooting has been killed
USA Today - 7 Feb 2020 15:22Dog stranded in flood was carried to safety by fire crew
USA Today - 7 Feb 2020 15:07
A fire crew from Taylors, South Carolina, came to the rescue of a dog left stranded after properties were inundated with floodwaters.
Turkey sends more troops, tanks to Syria amid Idlib assault
ABC News - 7 Feb 2020 14:57
Several Turkish armored vehicles and tanks have entered rebel-controlled northwestern Syria in the latest reinforcements sent in by Ankara amid a Syrian government offensive that this week brought the two countries' troo...
Pope's Amazon document due Wednesday amid married priest row
ABC News - 7 Feb 2020 14:56
Pope Francis will release his eagerly awaited document on the Amazon next Wednesday, with attention focused on whether he will approve calls by the region's bishops to ordain married men to address a priest shortage ther...