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Woman rescued after floating on air mattress on Oklahoma lake for two days
New York Post - 7 Feb 2022 02:29
A woman spent two days floating on an air mattress in an Oklahoma lake in freezing weather before drifting to shore again and being rescued.
Mexican authorities evict Tijuana migrant camp near border
ABC News - 7 Feb 2022 04:29
About a hundred members of the police, National Guard and army have evicted 381 migrants, mainly Central Americans and Mexicans, from a makeshift camp they had been staying in for almost a year in Tijuana at the U.S. bor...
New Zealand Māori party calls for a 'divorce' from Britain's royal family
The Guardian - 7 Feb 2022 03:15
Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi said the move was 'an opportunity to reimagine a more meaningful and fulfilling partnership' The Māori party of New Zealand has called for a "divorce" from the crown and removal of the Bri...
Las Vegas visitor who unknowingly won $229,000 on slot machine is identified after 'exhaustive investigation'
NY Daily News - 7 Feb 2022 02:04
"The slot machine experienced a malfunction that prevented Mr. Taylor and casino personnel from realizing that a progressive jackpot had been won," the Nevada Gaming Control Board said.
Rayan: Morocco prepares to bury five-year-old who died trapped in well
BBC - 7 Feb 2022 13:28
A funeral will be held for five-year-old Rayan Oram, who died despite a painstaking rescue effort.
Connecticut teacher arrested for pulling 12-year-old student's hair
New York Post - 7 Feb 2022 05:16
Jennifer Wells-Jackson, a 49-year-old veteran school teacher, was arrested for allegedly pulling the hair of a 12-year-old student during an altercation.
WATCH: 18 rescued on Lake Erie after ice breaks away
ABC News - 7 Feb 2022 02:21
More than a dozen people were rescued after ice floes broke away while people were riding snowmobiles on Lake Erie near Catawba Island, Ohio, officials said.
Ukraine crisis: Macron heads for talks with Putin, while Scholz and Biden meet in DC - live coverage
The Guardian - 7 Feb 2022 15:49
Day of diplomacy as tensions continue over Russia's massive troops build-up on Ukraine border The head of Ukraine's state gas company has called for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to be shelved regardless of whether Russia i...
Israel inquiry to look into alleged police use of Pegasus spyware
The Guardian - 7 Feb 2022 15:47
Newspaper claims businesspeople, politicians, activists and Netanyahu's son were targeted by phone intercepts Israel's police minister has announced the formation of a cabinet-level inquiry after a newspaper alleged that...
Andrew Yang says Joe Rogan is 'not racist' then deletes tweet
New York Post - 7 Feb 2022 15:32
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang stood up for Joe Rogan amid backlash over his past use of racial slurs, claiming the podcast host is "not racist" before deleting his comments.
Guidance on GCSE and A-level exams published amid grade concerns
The Guardian - 7 Feb 2022 15:24
Lib Dems say 25,000 GCSE pupils and 66,000 A-level students could miss out on top grades compared with last year Exam boards have published advance information about some of the content due to come up in GCSEs and A-leve...
Ukraine defense chief urges 'calm' as fears of Russian invasion build
Fox News - 7 Feb 2022 15:05
Ukraine's leaders are telling their people to "keep calm" despite dire warnings from the White House and Pentagon over the growing number of Russian forces on its border.
Hong Kong reports highest number of Covid cases since pandemic began
The Guardian - 7 Feb 2022 15:03
Officials confirm 614 new cases but insist outbreak can be controlled if people stay at home Coronavirus - latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Hong Kong has reported a record 614 new cases of Covid-19, the va...
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson declares state of emergency during truckers protest
New York Post - 7 Feb 2022 14:02
Ottawa's mayor has declared a state of emergency to handle the truckers who are protesting national coronavirus regulations - a 10-day occupation that has shut down the center of the Canadian capital city.
Amy Coney Barrett's Long Game
The New Yorker - 7 Feb 2022 13:00
The newest Supreme Court Justice isn't just another conservative--she's the product of a Christian legal movement that is intent on remaking America.
Lauren Groff Reads "Annunciation"
The New Yorker - 7 Feb 2022 13:00
The author reads her story from the February 14 & 21, 2022, issue of the magazine.
France's Macron to visit Moscow in attempt to end Russia-Ukraine crisis
The Week - 7 Feb 2022 05:29
French President Emmanuel Macron is heading to Moscow on Monday and Kyiv on Tuesday, as part of diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russia has about 100,000 troops stationed along the border w...
Mike Pence's Ex-Chief Of Staff Says Trump Aides Were Like 'Snake Oil Salesmen'
The Huffington Post - 7 Feb 2022 04:36
Trump believed the vice president could overturn the election due to guidance from "many bad advisors," Marc Short suggested.
Covid: Plan to tackle England's NHS backlog delayed
BBC - 7 Feb 2022 04:30
A detailed plan by NHS England to reduce waiting lists for procedures is held back by one section of government.
PETA outraged by 'Jackass Forever' animal stunts, tells moviegoers to skip
New York Post - 7 Feb 2022 04:26
PETA is urging moviegoers to skip "Jackass Forever" while calling for a criminal investigation into the film's production.
Covid Live Updates: Omicron Helped Clarify Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy in Young Children, Gottlieb Says
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2022 03:57
The size of the U.S. wave has given regulators and scientists an opportunity to better assess vaccine efficacy in children aged 6 months to 4 years old, said Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who sits on the board of the vaccine maker...
Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency Amid Antigovernment Protests
The New York Times - 7 Feb 2022 03:53
A 10-day demonstration by truckers and other protesters has ensnarled Canada's capital and led officials to warn that things could turn violent.