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Rafael Nadal Beats Denis Shapovalov Amid Charge of Favoritism
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2022 14:29
Nadal beat Denis Shapovalov to reach the semifinals, then rejected his opponent's complaints about unfairness, saying, "I think he's wrong."
COVID-19 vaccines do not affect fertility for women or men, study finds
ABC News - 25 Jan 2022 03:00
The study looked at more than 2,000 couples in the United States and Canada.
What My Queer Uncle Taught Me About How to Live
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2022 12:00
A beloved uncle left an inheritance made of love.
Amid Ukraine tensions, U.S. puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert
The Week - 25 Jan 2022 05:16
Military units stationed in the United States have been notified by the Pentagon that they should be ready to deploy to Europe should NATO send a request. Russia has spent the last year moving tens of thousands of troops...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. compares US Covid-19 vaccine policies to Nazi Germany
CNN - 25 Jan 2022 04:02
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a rally against vaccine mandates, where he compares vaccine mandates to Nazism. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
N.Y. expands medical marijuana program, granting docs more discretion
NY Daily News - 25 Jan 2022 01:07
While recreational cannabis is still at least a year away, any doctor or other eligible health professional, such as dentists and nurse practitioners, now has the ability to use their discretion when determining if marij...
Not All Georgia Republicans Want More Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Huffington Post - 25 Jan 2022 00:52
Greene is facing at least three primary challengers for her deep-red seat.
Downing Street Lockdown Parties to Be Investigated by U.K. Police
Wall Street Journal - 25 Jan 2022 14:33
The investigation further raises pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose popularity has fallen sharply in the wake of the revelations.
S. Korea sets high of 8,000 new virus cases ahead of holiday
ABC News - 25 Jan 2022 06:26
South Korea has recorded more than 8,000 new coronavirus infections for the first time as health authorities reshape the country’s pandemic response to address a surge driven by the highly contagious omicron variant
Blaze rips through Everett warehouses, officials monitor air quality
Boston - 25 Jan 2022 02:48
"It had a lot of void spaces. It was very difficult to get the water on certain parts of the building." The post Blaze rips through Everett warehouses, officials monitor air quality appeared first on Boston.com.
Democrats, Want to Defend Democracy? Embrace What Is Possible.
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2022 12:00
Why Congress should reform the Electoral Count Act.
Democrats in Congress Seek Review of Teams Within the Border Patrol
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2022 01:25
Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to review "critical incident teams," and two House committees will conduct a separate investigation.
Guatemala sentences 5 ex-patrol members for 1982 rapes
ABC News - 25 Jan 2022 06:24
A court in Guatemala has sentenced five fomer members of a pro-government “civilian patrol” to 30 years in prison in connection with the rape of Indigenous women during the Central American country’s civil war
Full Circle: The all-Black group preparing to climb Mount Everest
CNN - 25 Jan 2022 03:56
About 4,000 people have summited Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. And only eight of them have been Black.
California mother claims teachers manipulated her daughter to change her gender identity
New York Post - 25 Jan 2022 03:29
A California mother filed a suit against two teachers and the school district for a policy did not tell parents if their child decided to change their gender identities.
Aldermen reject $125,000 settlement for woman whose son was fatally shot by Chicago police after he stabbed officer
Chicago Tribune - 25 Jan 2022 03:03
Terrance Harris was shot 29 times by officers, a city lawyer said.
U.S. Puts 8,500 Troops on Alert for Possible Deployment to Europe Amid Ukraine Crisis
Time - 25 Jan 2022 01:46
Thousands of U.S. troops were put on standby to deploy to eastern Europe as fears of a Russian ground invasion into neighboring Ukraine looms over the European continent. President Joe Biden’s decision to alert the mil...
Why Biden's 'son of a bitch' moment is nothing like Trump's attacks on reporters
CNN - 25 Jan 2022 16:28
On its face, it's not a big deal.
Ukraine Live Updates: U.S. and Europe Seek to Present United Front to Deter Russia
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2022 14:58
President Biden held a video conference with European leaders as fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine deepened. The U.S. put 8,500 troops on "high alert" and NATO is sending more jets and ships to the region.
Fighting Spreads Between U.S.-Backed Syrian Forces and ISIS
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2022 14:39
A confrontation between Kurdish-led militia backed by U.S. forces and ISIS militants spilled into neighborhoods around an embattled prison in Syria. Follow our updates.
Greece imposes fines on unvaccinated people age 60 and older, reports say
Fox News - 25 Jan 2022 14:28
Greece is now imposing fines on people age 60 and older who are unvaccinated - even as COVID-19 cases have been declining.
Ukraine urges calm, saying Russian invasion not imminent
ABC News - 25 Jan 2022 13:56
Ukraine’s leaders are seeking to reassure the nation.