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Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet and publisher, dies at 101 Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the poet, publisher and owner of San Francisco's City Lights book store who helped to foster the Beat movement, died at the age of 101, his family said.      Former chief: Capitol Police 'pleaded' for National Guard help during attack Four law enforcement and security officers who were on duty during the Jan. 6 mob attack at the U.S. Capitol testified in Congress Tuesday and revealed a portrait of several failures that allowed the assault to occur.   Braves sign former Diamondbacks 3B Jake Lamb to 1-year deal The Atlanta Braves signed former Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb to a non-guaranteed Major League contract for the 2021 season.   Ex-NBA star Pau Gasol returns to Spain, signs with FC Barcelona Former NBA All-Star Pau Gasol is returning to Spain to play for Liga ACB and EuroLeague member FC Barcelona, it was announced Tuesday.   Congress holds candlelight vigil, moment of silence for 500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19 Congress held a candlelight vigil and a moment of silence on Tuesday to memorialize and mark the passing of 500,000 Americans to the coronavirus pandemic.   NBA announces reserves for 2021 All-Star Game The NBA on Tuesday night revealed the reserve selections for next month's All-Star Game in Atlanta, with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden headlining the list.   UCLA dismisses track, cross country runner Chris Weiland for alleged slurs UCLA has dismissed track and field and cross country runner Chris Weiland after a video and text message exchange surfaced on social media of him allegedly using racist and homophobic language.   Contractors set to begin removing USS Bonhomme Richard's island Contractors were scheduled to begin the process of removing the USS Bonhomme Richard's island Tuesday as part of the vessel's ongoing inactivation.   Grand jury declines to indict Rochester, N.Y., officers in Daniel Prude's death A New York grand jury chose not to indict any Rochester police officers involved in the arrest of a man that resulted in his death by asphyxiation, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.   Pentagon commission on sexual assault to be announced by end of week Defense secretary Lloyd Austin will formally announce the formation, makeup and start of military's 90-day commission on sexual assault by the end of the week.   Houston Rockets waive former All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins The Houston Rockets officially waived former All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, the team announced Tuesday.   Executives testify SolarWinds hack was of unprecedented scale, scope Executives from major technology companies affected by the widespread SolarWinds hack testified before the Senate on Tuesday that the breach was of a scale and scope not seen in other major cyberattacks.   Tiger Woods injured in serious car crash in Southern California Golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in a serious car crash Tuesday morning in California that resulted in significant injuries to both of his legs, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.   President Joe Biden to visit Texas after historic deep freeze President Joe Biden plans to travel to Houston later this week to observe the effects of a series of winter storms that crippled Texas' electrical grid and caused millions of people to lose access to drinkable water.   Civilian casualties in Afghanistan down, targeted killings up, UN says Last year Afghanistan saw the lowest number of civilian casualties since 2013 -- but targeted killings increased sharply in 2020, says a United Nations report released Tuesday.   In cockroach fights, bet on the roach with the bigger respiratory system When cockroaches square off, more often than not, the roach with the bigger respiratory system emerges victorious.   Senate confirms Vilsack to lead USDA, Thomas-Greenfield as U.N. ambassador The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Tom Vilsack to head the Agriculture Department and Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.   White House to increase weekly vaccine deliveries to 14.5 million doses White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced Tuesday that the Biden administration will increase weekly shipments of COVID-19 vaccines to states to 14.5 million doses.   Man wins $500,000 Powerball prize with fortune cookie numbers A man who collected a $500,000 Powerball prize in North Carolina said his lucky lottery numbers came from an unusual source: a fortune cookie.   Non-conscious brain modulation could help people with PTSD forget their fears Decoded Neurofeedback is a novel approach to treating a variety neurological disorders using a combination of artificial intelligence and brain scanning technology, and new research suggests it may help PTSD patients.   Watch: Australian family finds deadly snake swimming in backyard pool A reptile specialist was called out to an Australian family's home when they discovered one of the world's most venomous snakes swimming in their backyard pool.   Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell optimistic for 'complete' U.S. economic recovery In Congress to give an update on the state of the U.S. economy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that there's a lot of economic confidence right now and gave a mostly optimistic picture of things to come.   'Suspicious package' reported in Britain was message in a bottle A British police officer responding to a report of a "suspicious package" said he was pleasantly surprised to discover the object was a message in a bottle from a local family.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Prude's Death Leads to No Charges for PoliceMr. Prude, a Black man who was having an apparent psychotic episode, died after police officers placed a mesh hood over his head and pinned him to the ground.   Daniel Prude's Case and Death: What We KnowFor months, officials in Rochester, N.Y., tried to keep body camera footage of the police encounter that led to his death from becoming public. A grand jury declined to bring an indictment against the officers involved. DOJ Ramps Up Investigation Into George Floyd's DeathAs the state murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer charged in the death of George Floyd, approaches, the federal government has accelerated its own investigation. Man Shoved by Officers During Protest Sues Buffalo PoliceMartin Gugino, then 75, was pushed to the ground by officers during a protest against police violence last year. A video of the episode, which left Mr. Gugino with a fractured skull, circulated widely online. Ex-Security Officials Spread Blame for Failures of Capitol RiotFormer Capitol security officials gave sometimes conflicting accounts in the first high-profile public hearing on the attack by a pro-Trump mob. Powell Focuses on Economic Need at Key Moment in Markets and PoliticsThe Federal Reserve will continue to support the economy, its chair, Jerome H. Powell, pledged, even as concerns about inflation rise. U.S. Vaccine Supply to Increase After Snowstorms Caused DelaysThe nation’s total virus toll is higher than in any other country in the world. Here’s the latest pandemic news. Israel Gives Vaccine to Far-Off Allies, as Palestinians WaitThe donations will go to nations like the Czech Republic and Honduras that pledged to move diplomats to Jerusalem. Critics say Israel has an obligation to inoculate Palestinians under its occupation. Biden and Trudeau Renew the Ties Put to the Test by Trump“The United States has no closer friend than Canada,” President Biden told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Mr. Biden’s first virtual meeting with a foreign leader. With Biden Behind on Confirmations, Senators Are Overloaded With HearingsSenators pressed through hours of backlogged confirmation hearings on Tuesday as pressure intensified to get the president’s cabinet picks through the process. After Russian Cyberattack, Looking for Answers and Debating RetaliationKey senators and corporate executives warned at a hearing on Tuesday that the “scope and scale” of the hacking of government agencies and companies, the most sophisticated in history, were still unclear. Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Poet Who Nurtured the Beats, Dies at 101An unapologetic proponent of “poetry as insurgent art,” he was also a publisher and the owner of the celebrated San Francisco bookstore City Lights. Capitol Hill, Tiger Woods, Eagle Hunters: Your Tuesday Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day. When Covid Hit Nursing Homes, Part 1: ‘My Mother Died Alone’In the first of two episodes on what went wrong in New York’s nursing homes, we look at the crisis through the eyes of a bereaved daughter. Can You Believe This Is Happening in America?We used to dream big. Now we’re increasingly thinking short term. Mitt Romney Has a Plan, and Joe Biden Should Borrow From ItChild poverty requires a permanent fix. Britney Spears and I Learned the Same Lesson About FameBritney Spears and I learned the same lesson growing up: When you’re young and famous, there is no such thing as control. Humans Are Animals. Let’s Get Over It.It’s astonishing how relentlessly Western philosophy has strained to prove we are not squirrels. He Lost His Son to an Overdose. Now He’s Taking On the ‘Top Drug Cop.’One activist is asking the Biden administration to remember the failures that led to the opioid epidemic as it chooses the next head of the F.D.A. The Villages Promotes Paradise“Why would I want to hear about death and destruction? I’d rather hear somebody made a hole in one yesterday.” The Covid Emergency Must EndWe might be able to achieve normalcy by summer. Our leaders should embrace the possibility. How to Not Be at the Mercy of a Trumpified G.O.P.Barack Obama asked Democrats to kill the filibuster and pass a voting rights bill because it was the right thing to do. There’s a stronger argument. Covid Vaccines Work. They Likely Also Reduce TransmissionHow to understand the difference between vaccination to prevent Covid-19 and shots to halt infection. The GameStop Craze Was Mostly Just CrazyThe congressional hearing about the “meme stock” frenzy shows it was definitely bizarre, but maybe not as meaningful as we desire. The Golden Globes’ Biggest Winner May Be the Group That Hands Them OutMembers of the tax-exempt Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the ceremony, are courted by stars and studios, and sometimes paid. What Frances McDormand Would (and Wouldn’t) Give to ‘Nomadland’The acclaimed film required her to draw from a life she prefers to keep private. So when the director asked to cast her family, too, the star pondered whether to cross a personal line. San Francisco Pauses School Renamings to Focus on Returning Students to ClassroomsA plan to rename schools that honored people like Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson was put on hold after criticism of the plan and, particularly, its timing amid the pandemic. Southern Baptists Expel 2 Churches Over Sex Abuse and 2 for L.G.B.T.Q. InclusionIn a fiery speech, the denomination’s president decried “fissures and failures and fleshly idolatries.” California Wins Court Victory for Its Net Neutrality LawA federal judge’s ruling can allow the state to go ahead with its law while a lawsuit works its way through the courts. Arizona Man Is Accused of Faking Own Kidnapping to Evade WorkWhen the police arrived, they found the man with his hands bound behind his back by a belt and a bandanna “stuffed in his mouth” in Coolidge, Ariz. Having Won Syria’s War, al-Assad Is Mired in Economic WoesAfter a decade of war, the biggest threat now to President Bashar al-Assad is an economic crisis. But at a recent meeting, he had no concrete solutions to his country’s extreme distress. Calvin Tyler Pledges $20 Million to Morgan StateThe gift will help Morgan State University, a historically Black college, finance scholarships for financially needy students. Israel’s Beaches Are Littered With Tar After Mysterious Oil SpillThe environmental damage is being called one of Israel’s worst ecological disasters in decades. “I feel like I want to cry,” said an official. “It’s everywhere.” Looking for Something New in Russia’s ‘New People’ PartyCritics see an old trick, a phony opposition group blessed by the Kremlin as an alternative to the movement spawned by Aleksei A. Navalny. Giving Hope, and a Place to Mourn: Memorials to the PandemicHow should we memorialize those who’ve died from Covid-19? In Italy and Britain, artists and architects are beginning to come up with answers. Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Remove My Wedding Ring’Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Danny Baggish Takes Aim at PDC Darts TourOn the eve of his pro tour debut, Danny Baggish talks bright lights, tense moments and how carnivals put the big stuffed animals away when they see him coming. A.I. Is Everywhere and EvolvingMany of us already live with artificial intelligence now, but researchers say interactions with the technology will become increasingly personalized. A Perfectly Imperfect House in MiamiThe exterior of the 1930s Mediterranean-style home in Coconut Grove was charming. The interior was anything but. This couple was thrilled. Gender Reveal Device Explosion Kills Man in Liberty, N.Y., Police SayThe explosion in a garage killed Christopher Pekny and injured his brother on Sunday, officials said. Another brother described what happened as “the freakiest of freak accidents.” More Recent Articles
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