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3 missing after 1,000 homes destroyed during rare winter wildfire in Colorado
New York Post - 2 Jan 2022 02:59
Three people are missing and 1,000 homes destroyed in this week's sudden, destructive winter wildfire in Colorado, officials said Saturday.
Ghislaine Maxwell's brother says she won't rat out for lighter sentence
New York Post - 2 Jan 2022 02:10
Ghislaine Maxwell is a convicted sex offender and disgraced British socialite --- but she's no rat, her brother tells The Sunday Times of London.
21 rescued after being stranded overnight on icy tram in New Mexico
New York Post - 2 Jan 2022 04:08
Officials rescued 21 hospitality workers from two trams after their rides home from a fancy restaurant were halted over safety concerns in the early morning hours Saturday.
Three people are dead and four more injured after a shooting at a Mississippi New Year's Eve party
CNN - 2 Jan 2022 04:55
Three people have been killed and four others injured at a New Year's Eve party in Mississippi when multiple people started shooting following a physical altercation.
Baghdad rally marks anniversary of Iranian general's death; US, Israeli flags trampled
Fox News - 2 Jan 2022 05:24
Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people rallied in the Iraqi capital Saturday to mark the anniversary of the killing of a powerful Iranian general and a top Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike.
Vandals set fire to Key West's iconic Southernmost Point landmark
New York Post - 2 Jan 2022 04:20
The widely photographed tourist attraction was charred when the vandals lit a Christmas tree on fire in front of the monument around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.
Madison Cawthorn Says Founding Fathers Wouldn't Recognize U.S. Twitter Critics: DUHH
The Huffington Post - 2 Jan 2022 04:19
And they'd be "horrified," he claimed -- probably over the Jan. 6 insurrection, noted others.
Man dies after Roseland dog attack, officials say
Chicago Tribune - 2 Jan 2022 00:57
Man dies after Roseland dog attack, officials say
NHL fan spotted staffer's mole from the stands. Now he's cancer-free, and she has a scholarship to med school.
Boston - 2 Jan 2022 18:03
"The words out of the doctor's mouth were that if I ignored that for four to five years, I wouldn't be here." The post NHL fan spotted staffer’s mole from the stands. Now he’s cancer-free, and she has a scholarship t...
Five missing teenage girls found, 30 sex offenders arrested in New Orleans
New York Post - 2 Jan 2022 15:45
A law enforcement operation in the New Orleans area led to the discovery of five missing teenagers and 30 sex offender arrests, authorities announced.
June primary election hovers over Illinois legislative session as lawmakers try to finish budget and other work by April
Chicago Tribune - 2 Jan 2022 14:00
Illinois lawmakers are on a fast-track schedule in an election-year session as they attempt to pass a budget and complete other tasks against an early April adjournment date.
Fire burns South Africa's Parliament building in Cape Town
ABC News - 2 Jan 2022 13:01
Firefighters are battling a major blaze at South Africa’s national Parliament complex
Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount
ABC News - 2 Jan 2022 12:23
Nine lawmakers are united in their commitment to tell the full story of Jan. 6.
One year later, Jan. 6 insurrection still rattles N.Y. lawmakers: 'It was like a war zone'
NY Daily News - 2 Jan 2022 18:00
On Thursday, the nation will mark one year since the vertigo-inducing day when former President Donald Trump, sowing lies of a stolen election, fueled an assault on the Capitol that stunned the nation and the world.
Overnight storms bring damage to parts of US South
ABC News - 2 Jan 2022 16:07
A line of severe storms damaged homes, knocked out power and downed trees.
S Korea: Unidentified person crosses border into North Korea
ABC News - 2 Jan 2022 12:47
South Korea’s military says an unidentified person has crossed the border.
Russian, Czech junior hockey teams removed from plane
ABC News - 2 Jan 2022 03:37
Fellow passengers say the Russian squad was smoking and refusing to wear masks.
Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets
Boston - 2 Jan 2022 23:47
As if anyone should be surprised, Brady led the Bucs on a game-winning drive. The post Tom Brady rallies Bucs past Jets amid Antonio Brown’s outburst appeared first on Boston.com.
56 Counties, Cities, and States Just Raised Their Minimum Wage
Mother Jones - 2 Jan 2022 23:39
Back in 2012, a group of 200 fast-food workers in New York City walked off the job to demand a $15 minimum wage and a union. Their protest seeded what has become known as the "Fight for 15" movement, which has spent the ...
Antonio Brown let go by Buccaneers after ripping off jersey, leaving mid-game vs. Jets
Boston - 2 Jan 2022 23:36
The former Patriots WR ranted against the media last week. The post Antonio Brown let go by Buccaneers after ripping off jersey, leaving mid-game vs. Jets appeared first on Boston.com.
A Tribe's Bitter Purge Brings an Unusual Request: Federal Intervention
The New York Times - 2 Jan 2022 23:31
After cutting 306 people from its rolls, the Nooksack tribe is moving to evict those who remain in tribal housing. The dispute has raised questions about individual rights and tribal sovereignty.
Sudan's Prime Minister resigns amid violent anti-coup protests that have left at least 57 people dead
CNN - 2 Jan 2022 23:29
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned, according to a video address from Hamdok posted Sunday on the verified YouTube account of the Prime Minister's office.