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Two Wyoming Bobsledders. Two Horrific Brain Injuries. One Survivor.
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2022 12:00
Travis Bell and Joe Sisson were close friends and rising stars in bobsled before crashes derailed their careers. Two decades later, one of them wonders why he thrived and his friend is gone.
At India's Golden Temple, an intruder was allegedly beaten to death. So why don't politicians want to talk about it?
CNN - 4 Jan 2022 04:34
The throngs of worshipers were mid-prayer when a man emerged from the crowd and jumped over the barrier, entering into the sanctum of Sikhism's holiest shrine.
Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of 4 counts in fraud trial
NY Daily News - 4 Jan 2022 03:45
Holmes, whose failed biotech company was once valued at $9 billion, was indicted on 11 felony counts of fraud and conspiracy back in June 2018, not long after Theranos crumbled beneath an ever-growing pile of lies pushed...
Two teens rescued from mountain after 'SOS' signal spotted
New York Post - 4 Jan 2022 04:41
Two 19-year-old men trapped on a mountain in Oregon were rescued after their 'SOS' signal for help was spotted written in the snow.
Prosecutor wants US death penalty for police shooting pair
ABC News - 4 Jan 2022 03:42
A prosecutor says he’ll ask the Justice Department to review the case of two people charged in the shootings of two police officers at a northern Illinois hotel with the intention of pursuing federal death penalty char...
New cruises in Brazil suspended amid spread of omicron
ABC News - 4 Jan 2022 03:43
Cruise ship activity has been temporarily suspended along Brazil’s shores until Jan. 21 due to the spread of the coronavirus’ omicron variant, according to a statement the federal government published Monday
Woman caught on video stripping from dress, using it as mask in ice cream shop
New York Post - 4 Jan 2022 15:00
A woman in Argentina stripped down to her underwear and attempted to use her dress as a face covering to get around an ice cream parlor's mask mandate.
Nevermind baby's lawsuit against Nirvana dismissed
The Week - 4 Jan 2022 14:18
Nevermind baby's lawsuit against Nirvana dismissed
In the Capitol's Shadow, the Jan. 6 Panel Quietly Ramps Up Its Inquiry
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2022 12:00
From a nondescript office building, a few dozen investigators and members of Congress are rushing to dissect what led to the worst attack on the Capitol in centuries.
Haiti Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt, His Office Says
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2022 04:45
Prime Minister Ariel Henry was the target of an unsuccessful attempt on his life over the weekend by gunmen in the northern city of Gonaïves, his office said Monday night.
Fourth Pfizer Dose Spurs Sharp Jump in Antibodies, Early Results From Israel Show
Wall Street Journal - 4 Jan 2022 20:47
People who got the fourth shot had a fivefold increase in antibodies one week later, according to data from Israel's Sheba Medical Center, which provided the dose to 154 medical workers of various ages.
Desperate pleas for help revealed in 911 calls after deadly Florida hit-and-run
New York Post - 4 Jan 2022 20:28
The calls came on Dec. 27, when a car sped past a transit bus and plowed into a group of children in Broward County, Florida.
Tomgram: Nick Turse, A Blank Check for Endless War
OpEdNews - 4 Jan 2022 17:25
It began more than two decades ago. On September 20, 2001, President George W. Bush declared a "war on terror" and told a joint session of Congress (and the American people) that "the course of this conflict is not known...
Flights carrying illegal immigrants now landing in Pennsylvania: reports
New York Post - 4 Jan 2022 15:37
At least five flights carrying the illegal immigrants landed at airports in Scranton and Allentown late last month from Texas.
US sets grim COVID record with more than 1 million daily cases
New York Post - 4 Jan 2022 15:21
The US hit a grim COVID-19 milestone Monday - with more than 1 million cases diagnosed as the highly contagious Omicron variant rages across the country.
Prince Andrew faces key court hearing in fight to dismiss sex-assault suit
New York Post - 4 Jan 2022 15:18
Prince Andrew faces a key day in court Tuesday as he attempts to get the damning sex-assault lawsuit against him thrown out.
Belgian research outpost in Antarctica hit by COVID-19 outbreak
New York Post - 4 Jan 2022 14:46
At least 16 of the 25 workers at the Princess Elisabeth Polar Station have caught the deadly bug since December 14, 2021.
'Flavor of the week': CNN's Keilar rolls the tape on Trump's strongman support
CNN - 4 Jan 2022 14:45
CNN's Brianna Keilar takes a look back at former President Trump's praise for strongmen around the world as he showed support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Snowstorm strands thousands of motorists for 10-plus hours south of Washington, D.C.
The Week - 4 Jan 2022 14:30
Snowstorm strands thousands of motorists for 10-plus hours south of Washington, D.C.
Tesla just opened a new showroom in China's Xinjiang region
CNN - 4 Jan 2022 06:18
Tesla has opened a new showroom in Xinjiang, a region in western China that is purported to be the site of abuse and brutal repression of the country's Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority.
Verizon and AT&T Agree to Delay 5G Plans Over Airline Safety Concerns
The New York Times - 4 Jan 2022 05:19
The companies will wait two weeks and work with the government.
Steller's sea eagle makes its way to Maine for the New Year
Boston - 4 Jan 2022 03:02
Hundred of birders flocked to the Pine Tree State for a glimpse of the rare raptor. The post Steller’s sea eagle makes its way to Maine for the New Year appeared first on Boston.com.