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Broncos name Nathaniel Hackett as new head coach: Will Aaron Rodgers follow him?
CNN - 28 Jan 2022 13:40
The Denver Broncos announced Nathaniel Hackett as the team's new head coach on Thursday, sparking speculation over a swift reunion with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Death of teen found in rolled-up gym mat was accident, report finds
New York Post - 28 Jan 2022 05:34
A black Georgia teenager found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at his high school nine years ago was killed in a bizarre accident, a new report concluded.
NYC native executed in Oklahoma for killing two hotel workers in 2001
New York Post - 28 Jan 2022 03:49
A New York City native was executed by lethal injection in Oklahoma on Thursday morning for killing two hotel workers during a 2001 robbery.
Federal judge cites climate crisis in decision to cancel oil and gas leases in Gulf of Mexico
CNN - 28 Jan 2022 05:08
A federal judge on Thursday invalidated a massive oil and gas lease sale for 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico after a coalition of environmental groups sued the Biden administration to stop it.
6th victim identified in 'The Doodler' serial killer case in San Francisco
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2022 04:54
William Andrews, then 52, was attacked April 27, 1975, in Golden Gate Park and died several weeks later without waking up, San Francisco police said.
Florida forecast: Freezing temperatures and falling iguanas
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2022 03:40
A cold snap threatened Florida this weekend as the Northeast braced for a blizzard. With sub-freezing temperatures predicted, residents were warned to protect pipes and pets, and watch out for falling iguanas.
Identical twin released on bond 9 years after brother confessed to murder
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2022 03:09
Kevin Dugar and Karl Smith look very similar to each.
Ukrainian official tells CNN Biden's call with Ukrainian President 'did not go well' but White House disputes account
CNN - 28 Jan 2022 04:30
A call between US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday "did not go well," a senior Ukrainian official told CNN, amid disagreements over the "risk levels" of a Russian attack.
US Coast Guard finds 5 dead from capsized vessel off Florida coas
CNN - 28 Jan 2022 02:45
After finding five bodies off Florida's Atlantic coast, the US Coast Guard announced Thursday it officially suspended its search for the remaining 34 people missing after a vessel capsized over the weekend.
Inside Macron's Friday call with Putin
The Week - 28 Jan 2022 23:35
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in an attempt at persuading Moscow to de-escalate or pull back from the situation in Ukraine, Politico reports (though it seems Macro...
U.K. Police Ask for Report on Boris Johnson to Withhold Details
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2022 14:04
The request would mean that the senior civil servant Sue Gray's report on her investigation into Downing Street parties is unlikely to lay out the most serious accusations in full.
Landon Eastep fatally shot by police as he walked on Tennessee interstate
New York Post - 28 Jan 2022 13:44
Law enforcement officers in Tennessee fatally shot a man wielding a box cutter on a major interstate Thursday afternoon following a tense 30-minute standoff.
COVID hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet
ABC News - 28 Jan 2022 13:32
Kiribati and other small Pacific nations were among the last to avoid COVID-19.
Sarah Palin, Who is Unvaccinated, Dined Outdoors in N.Y.C. After Testing Positive
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2022 04:54
The unvaccinated former Alaska governor returned to Elio's, the Upper East Side restaurant where she had been seen dining indoors on Saturday despite the city's requirement that indoor guests show proof of vaccination.
2 dead in shooting, fiery crash in Ravenswood, authorities say
Chicago Tribune - 28 Jan 2022 04:29
Officials: 2 dead in shooting, fiery crash in Ravenswood
Lowe's to start opening mini-Petco shops inside its stores
The Week - 28 Jan 2022 03:30
Lowe's and Petco are hoping that by joining forces, they can offer a one-stop shopping experience that's irresistible to home-owning animal lovers. Starting in February, Lowe's will open mini-Petco shops inside 15 of its...
Harris Seeks Ally in Honduras as She Revisits Central America
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2022 03:48
Vice President Kamala Harris's trip was viewed as more than just showcasing the U.S. presence at the inauguration of Xiomara Castro, the first female head of state in Honduras.
Federal Court Revokes Oil and Gas Leases, Citing Climate Change
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2022 03:41
A judge ruled that the Interior Department must consider the climate impacts of oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico before awarding leases.
Do you have 'eco-anxiety'? Here's how to find out
CNN - 28 Jan 2022 14:12
We know changes in the weather and seasons can affect mood, causing run-of-the-mill rainy-day blues and seasonal affective disorder. Now, it's also important to recognize the harmful mental and physical health effects of...
Slavery Was a Terror Beyond Measure
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2022 12:00
Data science is unlocking new insights about the slave system in the United States. But is there a danger in trying to quantify evil?
NYC mayor's brother can serve as his adviser on mayoral security for a salary of $1, conflict of interest board says
CNN - 28 Jan 2022 10:15
Bernard Adams, the brother of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, can serve as the mayor's senior adviser for "Mayoral Security" for a $1 salary, according to a waiver granted by the city's Conflict of Interest Board (COIB).
The Willful Naïveté of Stephen Breyer
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2022 01:10
He insisted that politics do not shape the decisions of justices -- an idyllic, even naïve, notion, but one that kept the court functioning for years.