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Woman who Gorilla Glued her hair into place visits emergency room
NY Daily News - 8 Feb 2021 04:17
TikTok maven Tessica Brown tried substituting some innocently named Gorilla Glue spray for her usual hair spray. The results lasted a lot longer than she had planned, and she is still working to get it out, a month later...
The U.S. Moves to Rejoin the U.N. Human Rights Council in Another Reversal of Trump's Policies
Time - 8 Feb 2021 05:07
Officials say Washington will return to the body as an observer with an eye toward seeking election as a full member
Second drug kingpin arrested in Thailand tightening dragnet on huge syndicate
CNN - 8 Feb 2021 04:50
A second senior leader of a vast drug syndicate has been arrested, a Thai narcotics official said, as a transnational dragnet tightens on the Sam Gor group, which police say dominates the $70 billion annual Asia Pacific ...
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here's what's happening Monday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Chicago Tribune - 8 Feb 2021 15:29Netanyahu 'abruptly' leaves court after pleading not guilty to corruption charges
The Week - 8 Feb 2021 15:35
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court Monday, pleading not guilty to corruption charges. The prime minister, who is charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, made a Jerusalem court appearanc...
Jen Psaki mocks reporter when asked about Keystone pipeline job losses
New York Post - 8 Feb 2021 21:02
WASHINGTON — White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday mocked a reporter who asked when workers on the canceled Keystone XL pipeline would get “green jobs” promised by President Biden. It’s expected that up...
Pedophile pop star Gary Glitter gets COVID-19 vaccine in prison
New York Post - 8 Feb 2021 14:45
Pedophile pop star Gary Glitter has gotten the COVID-19 vaccine — ahead of his victims and the prison staff protecting him, according to a report. The 76-year-old sex offender — whose real name is Paul Gadd — was a...
9 dead, 140 missing after glacier breaks and triggers flooding in India
The Week - 8 Feb 2021 05:12
At least nine people are dead and 140 missing after part of a glacier in the Himalayas broke off on Sunday, causing water, debris, boulders, and mud to surge down into villages in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. More th...
Michigan baby shower attendee dies after being struck by exploding cannon
New York Post - 8 Feb 2021 04:49
A 26-year-old man died from injuries sustained by a malfunctioning cannon at a Michigan baby shower on Saturday, a report said. Evan Silva was struck by metal shrapnel when the cannon — meant to celebrate the occasion ...
After Abuse Allegations, $2 Billion Shelter Network Faces Scrutiny
The New York Times - 8 Feb 2021 00:13
Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered a review of the groups that run New York's homeless housing after The New York Times uncovered accusations of sexual and financial misconduct.
Tesla buys $1.5B in Bitcoin, will accept as payment soon
ABC News - 8 Feb 2021 15:59
Tesla says it has invested more than $1 billion in Bitcoin and will accept the digital currency as payment for its electric vehicles
China arrests Australian TV anchor on spying allegations
CBSNews - 8 Feb 2021 14:55
The charges are highly unusual for an employee of a media outlet tightly controlled by China's ruling Communist Party.
Democrats are split on Trump's impeachment trial: Brief or comprehensive?
The Week - 8 Feb 2021 14:41
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, but "details of the proceedings are still being negotiated by the Senate leaders," The Associated Press reports. "So far, it appears there will be ...
Benjamin Netanyahu Pleads Not Guilty in Israel Corruption Trial
The New York Times - 8 Feb 2021 14:29
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel returned to court with a general election just weeks away. The trial is viewed by many as a test of the nation's judicial system.
Tom Brady still tops with seventh title as Buccaneers rip Chiefs in Super Bowl 55
USA Today - 8 Feb 2021 05:31
Tom Brady and the Tampa Buccaneers won Super Bowl 55 with a 31-9 rout of the Kansas City Chiefs. The win gives Tom Brady seven career championships.
A Utah school offered parents a chance to opt children out of Black History Month instruction. Then the NAACP called.
USA Today - 8 Feb 2021 05:16
The North Ogden charter school sent a letter that allowed families "to exercise their civil rights to not participate in Black History Month."
Utah parents drop Black history curriculum opt out request
ABC News - 8 Feb 2021 04:38
Some parents tried to opt out their children from Black History Month curriculum
Police leaders admit need for more transparency as they file progress report on reform, a document critics dismiss as deflection
Chicago Tribune - 8 Feb 2021 04:00
Chicago police leaders acknowledged needing to do a better job being transparent with the public as their department is under continuing pressure to implement court-enforced reforms.
Millions who likely voted for Trump want him barred from future office
CNN - 8 Feb 2021 03:55
It is common that many politicians grow more popular once they leave office. That has not been the case for former President Donald Trump.
Jaw-dropping video shows avalanche tumbling towards Utah snowmobilers
New York Post - 8 Feb 2021 03:54
Five snowmobilers survived a massive avalanche in Utah on Saturday — with one of them recording the dramatic moments the wall of snow closes in. The group had been riding in the Uinta Mountains when the avalanche hit, ...
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Describes Image That Still Haunts Her From Capitol Siege
The Huffington Post - 8 Feb 2021 03:53
"We have been cleaning up after violent, white supremacist mobs for generations and it must end," the Massachusetts lawmaker said.
Photos: A look at the fans of Super Bowl 2021 in Tampa
USA Today - 8 Feb 2021 03:44
The NFL said it would allow 22,000 fans, nearly a third of them vaccinated health care workers, into Raymond James Stadium for Super Bowl 55.