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Century 21 department store to reopen in lower Manhattan after COVID closures, bankruptcy
NY Daily News - 17 May 2022 22:13
Big Apple bargain shoppers, rejoice. Century 21, the discount department store chain thrown into financial ruin after COVID-19 shutdowns, will return to New York City next spring, the company announced Tuesday.
FBI creates website for public to upload video to help in Buffalo supermarket shooting probe
NY Daily News - 17 May 2022 03:41
As it became apparent that alleged shooter Payton Gendron planned his dire deed for months before bursting into a Buffalo Tops supermarket and murdering 10 people, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday establishe...
Russian Atrocities Prompt Bipartisan Push to Expand U.S. War Crimes Law
The New York Times - 17 May 2022 03:32
A bill being drafted in the Senate would allow U.S. courts to try war crimes cases even if neither the perpetrators nor the victims are American.
Mayor Wu: No plans right now to bring back mask mandate amid increase in COVID-19 cases
Boston - 17 May 2022 20:25
"We're watching the numbers very carefully." The post Mayor Wu: No plans right now to bring back mask mandate amid increase in COVID-19 cases appeared first on Boston.com.
Tax filings reveal how BLM co-founder spent charity funds
New York Post - 17 May 2022 15:22
More than $37 million was spent by the foundation on grants, real estate, and charter on private flights, tax documents seen by The Post show.
North Korea reports another fever surge amid COVID-19 crisis
ABC News - 17 May 2022 05:04
North Korea reported another large jump in illnesses believed to be COVID-19 and encouraged good health habits as an outbreak spreads through its unvaccinated population
Biden Administration Lifting Some Trump-Era Restrictions on Cuba
The New York Times - 17 May 2022 04:20
The changes include an expansion of flights to the country and the restarting of a family reunification program.
Biden reverses some Trump restrictions on Cuba
The Week - 17 May 2022 02:52
The Biden administration is lifting some Trump-era restrictions on Cuba, with State Department spokesman Ned Price saying on Monday the measures "will make it easier for families to visit their relatives in Cuba and for ...
Buffalo gunman was just getting started; planned racist attacks in other parts of city
NY Daily News - 17 May 2022 02:27
The rampaging teen behind a hate mongering massacre at a Buffalo supermarket was just getting started, and had plans to take his anti-Black attack to other parts of the city, authorities said on Monday.
House Intel panel to hold first open UFO hearing in decades
New York Post - 17 May 2022 15:16
The House subcommittee will kick off the two-hour public hearing on "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena" -- the official term for UFOs -- shortly after 9 a.m.
Four people killed, several injured in gas explosion near a school in northwest Nigeria
CNN - 17 May 2022 15:08
At least four people were killed and several were injured in a gas explosion that happened Tuesday morning in Nigeria's northwestern Kano State, police have said.
Gunman allegedly stayed inside California church for hours before opening fire
New York Post - 17 May 2022 14:53
A letter claimed that accused gunman David Chou, 68, spent hours at the place of worship Sunday, before chaining the doors shut and opening fire.
Biden offering additional 8 free COVID-19 tests to public
ABC News - 17 May 2022 14:37
The government website for requesting free COVID-19 at-home tests from the U.S. government is accepting a third round of orders
Protesters at Palestinian funeral clash with Israeli police, dozens injured
Fox News - 17 May 2022 14:03
Israeli police clashed with protesters and mourners at a funeral in Jerusalem on Monday night.
Ban on protests in front of homes signed by Gov. DeSantis
ABC News - 17 May 2022 04:51
People who protest in front of private residences in Florida can face jail time and fines under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis
It's 'Bruising' day for Johnny Depp, Heard releases troubling photos
New York Post - 17 May 2022 04:34
"This is my face after Johnny threw a phone at it," Heard, testified about the aftermath of the alleged brawl with Depp.
New Yorkers share in grief at Harlem vigil for Buffalo victims
NY Daily News - 17 May 2022 04:04
Two days after a hate-filled, gun-wielding white teenager launched a heinous attack on Black shoppers at a grocery store in Buffalo, killing 10 people, New Yorkers shared in grief at a Harlem vigil for the victims on Mon...
The Macklowe Collection Tops $922 Million at Auction
The New York Times - 17 May 2022 04:00
The art holdings from a bitter divorce became what Sotheby's called the most valuable collection ever sold at auction.
Former partner, FBI agent to testify against ex-Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann
New York Post - 17 May 2022 03:12
Hillary Clinton's top campaign lawyer will be among the first witnesses against a former colleague who's charged with lying to the FBI.
Iran protests continue into second week as State Department tweets message of support for protesters
Fox News - 17 May 2022 03:06
Anti-government protests continue into a second week in Iran as protesters continue to demonstrate against the regime's price hikes.
We Tested Americans' Knowledge Of Inflation. Here's How They Responded.
FiveThirtyEight - 17 May 2022 03:04
In this installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast, the crew discusses the races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania. They also introduce a new FiveThirt...
How 'replacement theory' became prominent in mainstream US politics
ABC News - 17 May 2022 03:01
The alleged Buffalo gunman appears to have been motivated by a racist, far-right conspiracy theory that has increasingly found a footing in mainstream U.S. politics.