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Senate schedules 1st hearing into Capitol breach security failures The Senate on Tuesday scheduled its first hearing to examine the security failures that led to last month's breach of the U.S. Capitol building by a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters.      U.S., European allies condemn deadly Iraq attack The United States with Western European allies on Tuesday condemned Monday night's rocket attack on a U.S.-led military base in northern Iraq that left one civilian contractor dead and nine others injured.   Biden says COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available by the end of July in town hall During a town hall in Wisconsin on Tuesday, President Joe Biden said he expects the COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available by the end of July and for the nation to return to normalcy by Christmas.   Texas power grid energy shortage leads to rolling blackouts in winter storm Officials from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said the state's energy supply fell short by about 45,000 megawatts leading to rolling blackouts that have left more than 3 million people without power.   Winter storm: Millions without power in Texas, other states; snow grounds flights Millions of people were without electricity and hundreds of flights were canceled on Tuesday due to a major winter storm from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic that has produced deep snow and killed several people.   Australian army plans new amphibious landing craft for fleet The Australian Army announced plans Tuesday to phase out its littoral fleet in favor of a new line of amphibious landing craft.   NATO AGS drone reaches initial operational readiness The NATO AGS RQ-4D remotely piloted aircraft has reached initial operational readiness, according to Gen. Tod Wolters, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander.   Mars rover Perseverance to conduct, collect science in ambitious Red Planet mission After NASA lands the biggest, heaviest vehicle sent to Mars yet, the agency's scientists have planned an ambitious mission that will see the rover conduct science on the Red Planet and also collect samples to send home.   State Department approves possible $197M missile sale to Egypt The State Department approved a possible $197 million deal Tuesday to sell RIM‑116C Rolling Airframe Missiles Block 2 tactical missiles to Egypt.   Dubai princess Latifa says she is being held hostage in video recordings Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler, said she is being held hostage in a villa converted into a prison following a 2018 escape attempt.   Watch: Hungry alligator steals Florida man's golf ball A Florida golfer ended up finding and exception to the "play it as it lies" rule when an alligator grabbed his ball in its mouth and swam away.   Maryland man's coffee stop ends with $57,777 lottery jackpot A Maryland man who stopped into a convenience store for a cup of coffee said some fellow customers inspired him to buy a scratch-off lottery ticket that won a $57,777 top prize.   USS Winston Churchill crews seize thousands of illegal weapons off coast of Somalia Crews on the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston Churchill seized thousands of illicit shipments of weapons and weapons components from two stateless boats off the coast of Somalia last week, according to the Navy.   Court rules Revlon lenders can keep $500M Citigroup mistakenly paid them A federal judge ruled Tuesday that investment firms that made loans to cosmetic giant Revlon could keep roughly $500 million that Citigroup attempted to recover.   Crocodile undergoes surgery to remove shoe from stomach in Florida A crocodile from a Florida zoo underwent surgery to remove a shoe swallowed by the reptile when it fell from a zipliner's foot.   'Batman '89,' 'Superman '78' to expand classic films in comic book form DC Comics announced on Tuesday that a pair of comic book series, based on Tim Burton's "Batman" films and Richard Donner's "Superman" films, will be released in July.   Watch: 911 call about dismembered body leads to finding mannequin parts The California Highway Patrol said troopers responding to a report of body parts floating in the water next to a highway ramp were relieved to discover the limbs and torsos actually were mannequin parts.   U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs begin air operations in Arabian Gulf The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit began air operations in the Arabian Gulf this week, the Marine Corps announced.   Researchers find group of genes linked to Addison's disease Gene variants associated with a rare autoimmune disorder called Addison's disease have been pinpointed, according to researchers.   Perseverance rover begins approach to Mars atmosphere NASA's newest Mars rover, Perseverance, is in good shape and has begun programming and preparation for its descent to the Red Planet surface Thursday.   Biden administration increases COVID-19 vaccine distribution to states, pharmacies The Biden administration will distribute 13.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to states this week and 2 million to pharmacies, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said during her daily news briefing Tuesday.   Look: iKon shares concept teaser for digital single K-pop group iKon released a black and white teaser video for its forthcoming comeback single.   'Sound of Metal,' 'Borat 2,' 'The Queen's Gambit' among WGA Awards nominees "Sound of Metal," "Promising Young Woman," "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and "The Queen's Gambit" are nominated at the Writers Guild Awards.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Texas Winter Storm Leads to Power Outages and Angry Residents“I’m kind of angry,” said one man whose family has been without power since Monday. A winter storm caused physical damage to the electrical grid’s infrastructure as well as a surge in demand.   A Glimpse of America’s Future: Climate Change Means Trouble for Power GridsSystems are designed to handle spikes in demand, but the wild and unpredictable weather linked to global warming will very likely push grids beyond their limits. Rio's Carnival Canceled, Venue Turned Into Vaccination CenterBrazil’s most famous Carnival has endured years of war, hyperinflation and despotism. But with a pandemic raging, the party is canceled. Biden Faces Deadline on Withdrawal From AfghanistanThe question is whether the small contingent of American troops can accomplish anything after 20 years — and whether full withdrawal would clear the way for Taliban advances. Michigan Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Trump Face BacklashEven after his defeat, Donald Trump is causing fierce infighting among Republicans in a crucial battleground state. Loyalists are rewarded. Dissenters face punishment. Trump’s Legal Defense Team Was Defined by Stumbles, Clashes and EgosThe lawyers assembled by the former president to represent him in his Senate impeachment trial hardly knew one another. They prevailed in the end, but it wasn’t pretty. Biden Works to Leverage Senate Ties to Power His AgendaThe president has made clear in his first weeks in office that he plans to try to capitalize on his experience and relationships on Capitol Hill to get things done, though deep divisions remain. Turkish Forces in Syria Protect 5 Million PeopleTurkey was widely criticized when it sent forces into Syria, but today its soldiers stand between millions of Syrians and potential slaughter at the hands of President Bashar al-Assad’s forces. Stuck at Home, Pastry Chefs Find Freedom. New Yorkers Find Cookies.At dozens of microbakeries in apartment kitchens, laid-off chefs are flexing their creativity to meet the city’s demand for cheer and calories. Winter Storm, Mardi Gras, Australian Open: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Innovation, Not Trees. How Bill Gates Plans to Save the Planet.He has billions to donate for crises from coronavirus to climate change, and more hope now that Trump is out of office. What Trump, San Francisco and the Deer in My Backyard Have in CommonDemocracy depends on understanding the connection. DNA and Race: What Ancestry and 23andMe RevealOur country has struggled to reckon with the horrors of the past. Could DNA tests help? The New Debt PrisonsEntrapping debtors betrays the American idea. It must end. What ‘Drained-Pool’ Politics Costs AmericaHeather McGhee and Ezra Klein discuss the terrible price of drained-pool politics. Inflation Isn’t Lurking Around the Corner. This Isn’t the 1970s.Democrats need to shelve the memory of stagflation. Adam Kinzinger, I Can Relate: When Politics Divides FamiliesA reader shares a painful experience and reconciliation. Also: Amazon’s business practices; the plight of Black immigrants. Ancient Rome Has an Urgent Warning for UsThe era of the Antonine Plague offers a reminder of what a powerful force nature has been throughout human history. Daniil Medvedev Finds Another Way of Playing Professional TennisHow is this elite tennis player different from all other tennis players? Let us count the ways. But can he win a Grand Slam title? The Soothing, Digital Rooms of YouTubeAmbience videos pair relaxing soundscapes with animated scenery to make viewers feel immersed in specific spaces, like a cozy library. They’re big with “Harry Potter” fans. 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Is Hollywood at Its Most Radical“Judas and the Black Messiah” is the rare Hollywood film to explore a vision of Blackness that has nothing to do with white audiences. New York Sues Amazon, Saying It Inadequately Protected Workers From Covid-19The case focuses on two of the company’s facilities in New York. Garbage Truck Driver Is Charged in California Fire That Killed 2The driver, Antonio Ornelas-Velazquez, is accused by the authorities of dumping a burning load of trash that sparked a deadly fire in 2019 that also destroyed more than 70 structures. Hedge Fund Reaches a Deal to Buy Tribune PublishingAlden Global Capital’s move continues the financial industry’s acquisition of major newspaper chains. The Baltimore Sun, a Tribune paper, will be sold to a Maryland hotel executive. Arne Sorenson, Marriott’s Chief Executive, Dies at 62Mr. Sorenson, the company’s third-ever C.E.O., was the first person outside the Marriott family to lead the hotel company, which grew to be the world’s biggest during his tenure. Dozens Contract Covid-19 After Abundance 360 ConferencePeter Diamandis thought extensive testing could help create an “immunity bubble” for a conference in Culver City, Calif. It didn’t work. “I hope others can learn from my mistakes,” he said. Book Review: ‘No One Is Talking About This,’ by Patricia Lockwood“No One Is Talking About This,” by the poet and memoirist who honed her craft on Twitter, finds beauty and grief in a life split between the virtual and physical worlds. A Pakistani-American Tale Upends Expectations Onscreen and in LifeIram Parveen Bilal’s “I’ll Meet You There” depicts a parent who supports his daughter’s dream. The filmmaker’s own parents weren’t as sure about her passion. Why a Canadian Artist's U.S. Exhibition Features Giant EmojisThe Canadian artist Divya Mehra’s first U.S. solo show takes a surprising look at mourning. She uses giant emojis to portray her devastation. Tiny Love Stories: ‘What Will You Miss if You Leave Him?’Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. 7 Podcasts About the Art of the ScamThese shows, about corporate fraud, pyramid schemes, Hollywood impersonators and more, feeds the national appetite for stories about deception. Trump Calls on G.O.P. to Replace McConnellThe former president, breaking an unusually long silence, called the Senate minority leader a “dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack” and called on Republicans in the chamber to find a new leader. Brayden Smith, Five-Time ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion, Dies at 24Mr. Smith had appeared on some of the last shows hosted by Alex Trebek, earning $115,798 and the moniker “Alex’s Last Great Champion.” Grind Your Teeth? Your Night Guard May Not Be the Right FixSome experts say tooth-grinding is a behavior rather than a disorder, and the dentist’s chair isn’t the best place to address it. When Genocide Is Caught on Film“The Ravine,” by Wendy Lower, investigates a rare photograph documenting the murder of Jews in Ukraine during the Holocaust, unearthing a history of perpetrators and victims. More Recent Articles
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