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How the Wreck of the Costa Concordia Changed an Italian Island
The New York Times - 14 Jan 2022 16:11
Ten years ago the Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan island of Giglio, killing 32 people and entwining the lives of others forever.
Arsenal in talks with Premier League over whether Spurs game can go ahead
The Guardian - 14 Jan 2022 16:22
Arsenal heavily affected by injury, Covid and other absences Granit Xhaka's red card at Liverpool further reduced options Arsenal and the Premier League are in discussions regarding whether Sunday's north London derby wi...
That package you're missing might have been stolen in Los Angeles
CNN - 14 Jan 2022 21:42
Thieves are raiding freight trains along a corridor in Los Angeles and making off with packages and goods destined for all parts of the country. CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS reports.
Hanya Yanagihara Is Never Going to Read Your Mean Tweets
Time - 14 Jan 2022 16:44
One of the most anticipated books of the year, Hanya Yanagihara’s To Paradise, is already one its most debated. The doorstopping 720-page novel is split into three sections, each focused on different characters by the ...
Ukraine crisis: Risks remain as Russia and West talk
BBC - 14 Jan 2022 02:48
After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from areas near Ukraine.
Early warning systems first suggested North Korean missile could hit US
CNN - 14 Jan 2022 04:33
In the minutes after North Korea launched a ballistic missile around 7:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, the US command responsible for protecting the American homeland from airborne threats raced to determine whether the m...
Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Twitter, Meta, Alphabet and Reddit
The New York Times - 14 Jan 2022 03:57
The panel investigating the attack on the Capitol is demanding information from Alphabet, Meta, Reddit and Twitter.
Sinema says no to filibuster reform scuttling Democrats' voting rights hopes
The Guardian - 14 Jan 2022 03:24
Arizona senator says she will not support filibuster changes Sinema's floor speech condemned by voting rights activists Joe Biden was in crisis talks with Senate Democratic rebels Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema at the Wh...
Four people with alleged gang ties charged in shooting-death of Los Angeles police officer
NY Daily News - 14 Jan 2022 14:22
Four people with alleged ties to a street gang have been charged in connection with the murder of an off-duty Los Angeles Police officer, who was searching for homes with his girlfriend when he was fatally shot earlier t...
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says she will 'continue to expose the truth' about alleged abuse
Sky News - 14 Jan 2022 03:45
The woman who has accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault has said she will "continue to expose the truth" and thanked the judge who rejected the royal's attempts to have the lawsuit thrown out.
Dentist accused of killing wife during Africa hunting trip
New York Post - 14 Jan 2022 03:39
A Pennsylvania dentist is accused of killing his wife on an African big-game hunting trip to collect millions in life insurance payments.
UK government apologizes to Queen for 'suitcase of wine' parties on eve of Prince Philip's funeral
CNN - 14 Jan 2022 15:37
Of all the recent revelations of lockdown-busting parties held by Britain's top officials, the latest report may be the most damaging yet.
Burmese flee bombardment as junta 'makes example' of city of Loikaw
The Guardian - 14 Jan 2022 05:00
Up to 170,000 people are thought to have left homes in Myanmar's Kayah state due to intensified fighting Nan and her family had just one hour to gather their belongings and prepare to flee their home. A charity had offer...
Judge finds no probable cause in case of Texas mother who allegedly put son in trunk to avoid Covid-19 exposure
CNN - 14 Jan 2022 03:53
A Texas judge ruled Thursday there was no probable cause against a mother who allegedly put her son in the trunk of the car to avoid being exposed to Covid-19 -- but the case might not be over yet.
3 alleged gang members and an associate charged in the fatal shooting of an LAPD officer
CNN - 14 Jan 2022 15:36
Federal prosecutors charged three alleged gang members and one alleged gang associate Thursday in the fatal shooting of off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer Fernando Arroyos during an attempted robbery.
Wales to reopen nightclubs and allow large crowds at outdoor events
The Guardian - 14 Jan 2022 14:15
Welsh government says Omicron 'storm' has been weathered as it announces plans to relax rules Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Large crowds are being allowed to return to outdoor events in Wa...
North Korea Threatens 'Stronger' Reaction as U.S. Seeks Sanctions Over Missile Tests
The New York Times - 14 Jan 2022 03:25
The country's warning came as tensions have crept up over its six missile tests in recent months.
Fear of war dips in Taiwan despite rise in US-China tensions over island
The Guardian - 14 Jan 2022 02:30
Annual poll finds Taiwanese fear of conflict in coming months has fallen 15 percentage points in the past year A declining number of Taiwanese people fear an imminent war with China, according to a new poll suggesting th...
'Massive' cyberattack hits Ukraine government websites
CNN - 14 Jan 2022 15:50
A number of Ukrainian government websites were targeted in "a massive cyberattack" with threatening text warning Ukrainians to "be afraid and wait for the worst" and alleging their personal information has been hacked.
How No 10's alleged parties took place as UK Covid death toll rose - interactive
The Guardian - 14 Jan 2022 14:26
A timeline of alleged lockdown parties and UK deaths, what Covid rules were in place at the time and what Boris Johnson said Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The UK government and the Conserv...
Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas UK court date postponed
BBC - 14 Jan 2022 13:53
Magistrates were due to hear the case concerning the death of teenager Harry Dunn next week.
Baltimore Prosecutor Charged With Perjury and Filing False Loan Applications
The New York Times - 14 Jan 2022 04:44
Marilyn Mosby, the state's attorney for Baltimore City, is accused of lying about pandemic hardships to withdraw retirement funds and of making false statements in her mortgage applications to buy two Florida vacation ho...