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Detroit Tigers great Bill Freehan, catcher on 1968 World Series team, dies at 79 Detroit Tigers icon Bill Freehan, an 11-time All-Star selection who played catcher on the 1968 World Series championship team, died Thursday at age 79.      Grace weakens, but expected to be hurricane for 2nd strike in Mexico Tropical Storm Grace passed over the Yucatan Peninsula and into open waters Thursday and it's expected to return to hurricane strength before striking Mexico a second time this weekend.   Tropical Storm Henri expected to strengthen, could near Northeast Tropical Storm Henri, which is forecast to become a hurricane by Friday, was moving west over the Atlantic Ocean toward the northeastern states, forecasters said Thursday.   Texas House reaches quorum after weeks of delay by Democrats The Texas House on Thursday reached quorum after six weeks of delay by Democrats who fled the state to block a restrictive voting bill.   Milwaukee Brewers' Freddy Peralta put on 10-day IL due to shoulder issue Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder.   Artist Chuck Close, known for photorealistic portraits, dead at 81 Artist Chuck Close, who was known for painting photorealistic portraits, died at the age of 81 on Thursday.   Charlotte Hornets signing Terry Rozier to 4-year, $97M max extension Standout guard Terry Rozier agreed to a four-year maximum contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.   Northern Trust: Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm open with 63s to share first-round lead Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm both opened with an 8-under 63 on Thursday at Liberty National Golf Club to share the lead at The Northern Trust in Jersey City, N.J., as the PGA Tour's postseason began.   American Airlines extends ban on alcohol sales until Jan. 18 American Airlines on Thursday extended a ban on alcohol sales aboard its flights until Jan. 18, 2022.   Afghan activists clash with Taliban for 2nd day; Joe Biden vows to get U.S. evacuees out For the second day, throngs of protesters took to the streets in Afghanistan to show disapproval for the abrupt Taliban takeover, as U.S. President Joe Biden said troops may be kept there until all Americans are out.   Federal judge blocks Biden administration directives limiting ICE arrests A federal judge on Thursday blocked a pair of directives by the Biden immigration seeking to limit deportations to recent border-crossings and immigrants with serious criminal records.   Suspect in standoff near U.S. Capitol surrenders after bomb threat A man sitting in a pickup truck who claimed to have a bomb near the U.S. Capitol on Thursday surrendered to police after an hours-long standoff, authorities said.   New York Jets' Carl Lawson ruptures Achilles, out for season New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson will miss the entire 2021 season after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in Thursday's practice.   Oklahoma judge sentences man to death for 1997 slaying of teen An Oklahoma City judge on Thursday handed down a death sentence for a man convicted of killing a 19-year-old woman in 1997.   Education Department to erase $5.8M in student loans for borrowers with disabilities Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced Thursday that the department will automatically discharge $5.8 billion in student loan debt for 323,000 disabled borrowers.   Sens. Angus King, Roger Wicker, John Hickenlooper test positive for COVID-19 Sens. Angus King, I-Maine; Roger Wicker, R-Miss.; and John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., announced Thursday that they have tested positive for COVID-19.   New Jersey family wins $2 million lottery prize during Maryland bathroom break A New Jersey family traveling home from a trip to North Carolina found a bathroom break in Maryland to be a lucky stop when they won a $2 million lottery jackpot.   Watch: Rope bridge over busy English road keeps squirrels out of danger A group of British animal lovers said a rope bridge they erected over a busy road has proven to be a popular means of travel for the squirrels it was designed to keep out of harm's way.   Experimental drug could cut migraine frequency, clinical trial indicates A new pill specifically designed to prevent migraines, Atogepant, appears to do the job, a new clinical trial found.   Labor, treasury heads say states can use pandemic funds to extend unemployment benefits Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said in a letter to Congress Thursday that states can use funds from pandemic relief legislation to extend unemployment benefits set to expire Sept. 6.   Washington National Cathedral repairs still underway 10 years after earthquake Nearly a decade after 5.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the eastern United States, restoration efforts at the damaged Washington National Cathedral have totaled about $15 million and are expected to take another 10 years.   Phone returned to owner after 12 months in Ontario river A cellphone containing precious photos of a deceased relative was returned to a woman a year after she dropped it into an Ontario, Canada, river.   Baby goat rescued from irrigation pipe in two-day operation Animal rescuers in Arizona said an 8-month-old goat that fell into a 250-foot-long irrigation pipe was rescued at the end of a two-day operation.   U.S. Navy awards $134.5M in two more contracts for Marine Corps Camp Blaz The U.S. Navy awarded $134.5 million this week in two more construction contracts for Marine Corps Camp Blaz, Stars and Stripes said Thursday.   | |||||||||||||||||||||
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How News Organizations Got Colleagues Out of Kabul, AfghanistanThe evacuation of those who worked for outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post came after a global rescue effort stretching from the Pentagon to Qatar.   Taliban Quash Afghanistan Protests, Tightening Grip on CountryThe Taliban’s actions and history of brutality cast doubt on their promises of amnesty, and many Afghans are afraid to venture out of their homes. How A Sluggish Visa Process is Stranding Many Afghans Who Helped USOfficials described impatience across the Biden administration with the State Department as thousands of Afghans wait outside Kabul’s airport. President Biden to Speak on Afghan Evacuation EffortThe remarks come after days of tumult in and around Hamid Karzai International Airport since the Taliban took Kabul. A 17-Year-Old Afghan Soccer Player Died Falling From a US Evacuation PlaneHe was a young soccer player frantic to flee the Taliban. “He had no hope and wanted a better life,” a sports official said. So he joined the desperate crush at the Kabul airport. Trump’s Deal With the Taliban Draws Fire From His Former AlliesThe former president and his secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, are attacking President Biden over Afghanistan even as their own policy faces harsh criticism. Senators Wicker, King and Hickenlooper Test PositiveRoger Wicker, Republican of Mississippi, Angus King, independent of Maine, and John Hickenlooper, Democrat of Colorado, said on Tuesday that they were experiencing symptoms. Nursing Homes Face Quandary: Vaccinate Staff or Don’t Get Paid.A new policy from President Biden will require all nursing home workers to be vaccinated against Covid. Facilities that fall short could be penalized or lose federal funding. Why Anti-Covid Plastic Barriers in Classrooms and Restaurants May Make Things WorseClear barriers have sprung up at restaurants, nail salons and school classrooms, but most of the time, they do little to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Fight Over Voting Rights in Texas Nears End as Democrats ReturnMore than 50 Democrats fled to Washington last month to prevent a restrictive voting measure. Three returned to the State Capitol on Thursday, clearing the way for a quorum. Chuck Close, Artist of Outsized Reality, Dies at 81He found success with his large-scale Photorealist portraits, becoming one of the leading artists of his generation. Late in life he faced allegations of sexual harassment. The Mysterious Metamorphosis of Chuck CloseThe legendary artist has radically upended his distinctive style of portraiture — and his entire life. Why? Chuck Close Is Accused of Harassment. Should His Artwork Carry an Asterisk?Sexual harassment accusations have scuttled an exhibition of the portraitist’s work. Museums are wrestling with the implications — not just for Mr. Close, but for centuries of artists. Capitol Police Investigate Bomb Threat’ Near Library of CongressThe police closed off several streets and sent alerts to congressional staff members, prompting evacuations. Three People I Would Interview About AfghanistanImagining conversations on Afghanistan. To Save His Presidency, Biden Must Tell the Truth About AfghanistanHe may not be able to save his ambitious legislative agenda unless he understands this crucial lesson from the past. How Jason Miller Is Trying to Get Trump Back on the InternetAnd, potentially, back in the White House. The Quiet Rage of the ResponsibleIt's time to stop being diffident and speak up. Covid Isn’t Going Away. So What Now?The pandemic will end, eventually. But how soon that happens is anybody’s guess. Want to Solve the Housing Crisis? Take Over Hotels.A discussion on the escalating problem of unaffordability. Apple’s Illusion of Privacy Is Getting Harder to SellOur data is as secure as their policies. The Truth About Long Covid Is Complicated. Better Treatment Isn’t.Fears may be alleviated by understanding what the evidence shows about the relationship between this syndrome and the coronavirus. On Embracing Faith, or Rejecting ItReaders react to Ross Douthat's invitation to "think yourself into" religious faith. Also: Working mothers; how to make friends. Who Has the Cure for America’s Declining Birthrate? Canada.Let states bring in workers from around the world, based on their labor needs. What America Owes Afghanistan and Vietnam War VictimsFor Afghans, the war isn’t over simply because the United States declared it so. The nightmare doesn’t end after the last American leaves. Why the Recall in California May Replace Newsom with a RepublicanThe recall was created by California progressives to hold corrupt officials to account. One hundred years later, conservatives may use it to get rid of Gavin Newsom. Dhar Mann, YouTube's Moral PhilosopherDhar Mann has built an online video empire on contemporary fables. Biden Thought Leaving Afghanistan Would Be Simple. How American.It’s a problem for all presidents, including Biden. When the Fires Came, the Store Went OnlineAn outdoor gear store is a test of what it’s like to start an e-commerce site in 2021. Fermented Foods: The Dos and Dont'sIs all yogurt created equal? Does it matter if the kimchi is spicy? And what if my kombucha has sugar? Your questions answered. Biden, Nixon and the Economic Burdens of a SuperpowerThere are revealing similarities between the America of 1971 and today. 是时候抛弃“少数族裔”标签了吗？美国许多超市设有“少数族裔风味”货架，对这个国家的“少数族裔”而言，它们的存在和地位仿佛一个隐喻。当白人人口减少、少数族裔渐成主流，需要重新定位的远不止食材和货架。 Tropical Storm Henri to Become a Hurricane as It Moves Toward New EnglandThe storm, the eighth of the Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to turn on a path toward the Northeast Coast on its way to New England, where hurricanes are rare. Western Drought Will Last Into Fall or LongerThe forecast, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, comes as almost half of the land area of the lower 48 states is experiencing drought. FDA Says Recalled Pet Food May Be Linked to 130 Dog DeathsThe agency warned Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. that its dry dog food may also have sickened 220 pets. United Asks Flight Attendants Not to Tape Passengers to SeatsTheir union called the memo a publicity stunt. But plans by the F.A.A. to fine passengers suggest that the skies remain unruly, as does American Airlines’ extension of its alcohol ban. 25-Year Sentence for Iowa Woman Who Drove Into Children Because of Their RaceNicole Poole Franklin, 43 of Des Moines, was sentenced on two federal hate crime charges in connection with the 2019 attacks. OnlyFans Says It Is Banning Sexually Explicit ContentThe company is the latest digital platform to crack down on such material. The site became a source of income for millions during the coronavirus pandemic. Tropical Storm Grace Heads for Mainland Mexico After Landfall on Yucatán PeninsulaThe weather system was downgraded to a tropical storm after coming ashore as a hurricane. A hurricane warning was in effect for the eastern coast of mainland Mexico. Is Shohei Ohtani ‘the New Babe Ruth,’ or Something Entirely New?The two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels draws countless comparisons to the Yankees legend, but their paths are fairly different. Why is a Brazilian Butt Lift Dangerous?The procedure has the highest mortality rate of any cosmetic surgery, but many women are undaunted. Out of Storage and Onto Walls, the Uffizi Spreads Its BrandThe gallery in Florence is lending artworks from its depots to smaller towns throughout Tuscany, increasing their appeal and strengthening its ties to the region. Is Jeremy O. Harris’s Play for ‘Gossip Girl’ Real? Now It Is.Joshua Safran’s “Gossip Girl” reboot filmed a scene from an imaginary work by the “Slave Play” playwright. Then the Public Theater commissioned it. More Recent Articles
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