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Multiple storms to keep flood risk high in Pacific Northwest After months of heat waves and drought, weather in the Pacific Northwest has flipped completely to flooding rain and gusty storms. Ex-chief of Brazil's Olympics committee sentenced to 30 years for vote-buying The former head of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, was sentenced to 30 years and 11 months in prison for helping to operate a vote-buying scheme. Airline makes history on journey to the 'end of the world' Charter airplane operator Hi Fly successfully landed an Airbus A340 on the frozen landscape of Antarctica for the first time. Biden administration calls for overhaul of oil, gas leasing on federal lands The Biden administration says programs that allow oil and gas production on federal lands short-changes taxpayers and the environment while rewarding speculators at the expense of consumers. 10-year-old among six injured in North Carolina mall shooting A shooting at a Durham, N.C., shopping mall left six people injured, three with gunshot wounds, Friday, police said. Charles Moose, police chief at center of response to D.C. sniper attacks, dead at 68 Charles Moose, who led the Montgomery County police as snipers terrorized the Washington, D.C., area in 2002, died on Thanksgiving Day. Vaccine companies testing efficacy against COVID-19 Omicron variant Pharmaceutical companies announced plans Friday to test their COVID-19 vaccines' efficacy against the newly designated Omicron variant of the virus. Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim dead at 91 Famed Broadway lyricist and songwriter Stephen Sondheim died Friday at his home in Roxbury, Conn., his attorney confirmed. He was 91. Study: Fetal infection with COVID-19 possible, but unlikely There is a very low risk that pregnant women with COVID-19 will pass the virus to their unborn babies, researchers say. COVID-19 protection wanes after two doses of Pfizer vaccine, study says Protection can gradually fade after a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech, which suggests that a booster shot might be necessary, researchers report. U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan, China responds dismissively A delegation of five U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan on a two-day trip to meet with the island's leaders despite calls from the Chinese government to cancel the trip. Stocks fall to new lows Friday on news of emerging COVID-19 variant News of a new and more dangerous strain of the coronavirus sent the stock market reeling Friday, where the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all posted the kind of losses they have not seen in months. Portugal, Italy draw same group for World Cup qualifier playoff The men's 2022 FIFA World Cup will be without either Portugal or Italy after the countries were drawn in the same group Friday for a European playoff to secure spots in the prestigious soccer tournament. WHO names new COVID-19 strain Omicron a 'variant of concern,' EU, U.S. to restrict travel travel to South Africa over concerns of its spread The WHO on Friday said a new strain of COVID-19, which originated in South Africa and has been named Omicron, is a "variant of concern," while the European Union and United States moved to block travel to the region. Study: Giving help to others can bring back health benefits When it comes to helping others and your health, it might be better to give than to receive, a new study suggests. College football: Louisiana Tech parts ways with coach Skip Holtz Louisiana Tech and football coach Skip Holtz agreed to part ways, the school announced Friday. 1 rescuer found alive after Russia coal mine explosion A rescuer at Russia's collapsed Listvyazhnaya coal mine who went missing was found alive Friday, an official said. Dwayne Johnson, Tiffany Haddish spread holiday cheer for Thanksgiving Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gifted a Navy veteran a new truck, while Tiffany Haddish and Dane Cook helped serve free Thanksgiving meals this week. Single dose of HPV vaccine may be enough for protection, trial in Africa suggests Women getting vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus now need two or three shots, but an African clinical trial suggests a single dose is just as effective. Seth Meyers and wife Alexi announce birth of daughter Adelaide Seth Meyers announced on Friday's edition of Late Night that he and his lawyer wife, Alexi, have welcomed a baby girl. After weeks of deals, Black Friday brings smaller crowds, fewer items in stock, longer waits With coronavirus pandemic rules allowing shoppers to return to stores for Black Friday, customers will find less congestion and crowds but fewer items and longer waits because of staffing shortages. Cowboys' Trysten Hill punches Raiders' John Simpson after game Week 12's NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders not only featured a mid-game skirmish, cameras also caught defensive tackle Trysten Hill punching guard John Simpson after the final whistle. Fantasy football: Hurts, Brady, Jackson lead Week 12 quarterback rankings Jalen Hurts, Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 20 fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 12. Ekeler, Mixon, Montgomery lead Week 12 fantasy football running back rankings Austin Ekeler, Joe Mixon and David Montgomery lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 30 fantasy football running back rankings for Week 12. |
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Covid Live Updates: Biden Moves to Restrict Travel from Southern AfricaScientists will meet with W.H.O. experts about a concerning variant as several countries have already restricted travel from the region. Here’s the latest. Stephen Sondheim, Titan of the American Musical, Is Dead at 91He was the theater’s most revered and influential composer-lyricist of the last half of the 20th century and the driving force behind some of Broadway’s most beloved and celebrated shows. Stephen Sondheim Reflected on 'Company' and 'West Side Story' in Final InterviewIn an interview on Sunday, the revered composer and lyricist, 91, contentedly discussed his shows running on Broadway and off, as well as a new movie about to be released. Merck Says Its Covid Pill Is Less Effective in a Final AnalysisThe drug, molnupiravir, reduced the risk of hospitalization and death in high-risk Covid patients by 30 percent. An earlier analysis had found a 50 percent reduction. Seeking Backers for New Fund, Jared Kushner Turns to Middle EastFormer President Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise capital for his investment firm and is turning to a region that he dealt with extensively while in the White House. Thomas Bach Is Criticized for His Handling of the Peng Shuai CaseThe handling of the Peng Shuai case raised new questions about the I.O.C.’s relationship with China. One Olympic official called its actions ‘discreet.’ Critics called it collaboration. Guantánamo Bay: Beyond the PrisonWith 6,000 residents and the feel of a college campus, the U.S. Navy base has some of the trappings of small-town America, and some of a police state. Why the Bradford Pear Tree Is Plaguing the SouthThe Bradford pear, hugely popular when suburbs were developed, contributed to an invasion of trees conquering nearly anywhere it lands. South Carolina is stepping up its fight against it. ‘Today’s Outfit Is Confidence’: Atypical TikTok Star Enchants MexicoMiddle-aged and scarred, a Mexican journalist is breaking the mold of social media influencers with a message of pure positivity that resonates in dark times. There Is Another Democrat A.O.C. Should Be Mad AtThe monumental scale of the Build Back Better plan raises a difficult question: Is a fleeting and narrow majority enough for making history? The Military’s Broken Culture Around Sexual Violence and SuicideThe Pentagon isn’t doing what is necessary to protect and care for service members facing trauma. As Virtual Worlds Grow, We Are Losing Our Sense of TouchAfter I’ve struggled with anorexia and bulimia for more than 20 years, the last thing I want is technology that further estranges me from my body. Mark Bittman: Whole Wheat Bread Is the Key to a Better Food SystemBaking whole wheat bread can reacquaint us with food that truly nourishes us. Genetic Risks for Cancer Should Not Mean Financial HardshipPeople with markers for cancer often need more screenings. But health insurers are not required to fully cover them. In Their 80s, and Living It Up (or Not)Two octogenarians have different reactions to an essay, “Living My Life Again.” Also: “Illiberal democracy”; housing in the Bronx; rich vs. poor How a Prosecutor Addressed a Mostly White Jury and Won a Conviction in the Arbery CaseLinda Dunikoski, a prosecutor brought in from the Atlanta area, struck a careful tone in a case that many saw as an obvious act of racial violence. G.O.P. Cements Hold on Legislatures in Battleground StatesDemocrats were once able to count on wave elections to win back key statehouses. Republican gerrymandering is making that all but impossible. Sweden Finally Chose a Prime Minister. She Lasted About 7 Hours.Magdalena Andersson, Sweden’s first female prime minister, quit after her government’s budget was defeated on her first day in office and her coalition partners bolted. Ann Patchett on ‘These Precious Days’Patchett talks about her new essay collection, and Corey Brettschneider discusses a series of books about liberty. That ‘Team Beto’ Fund-Raising Email? It Might Not Be From Beto.Mimicking official correspondence is an age-old marketing trick. But look-alike emails suggesting links to Beto O’Rourke’s campaign for governor show the tactic has accelerated in the digital era. A Mine Disaster in Russia Highlights Safety Shortfalls in Rush to Dig CoalAt least 46 miners were killed in an explosion at a Siberian mine. The director of the mine has been taken into police custody, along with five other administrators. After Murders ‘Doubled Overnight,’ the N.Y.P.D. Is Solving Fewer CasesIn the Bronx, where the percentage of murders solved by the police has plunged, one family is waiting impatiently for a day that may not come. 3 Bodies Found May Be Tied to Protests in Solomon IslandsThe police were trying to determine if the charred remains found in the capital’s Chinatown district were linked to the protests, in which demonstrators set fire to buildings. Brooks Koepka Bests Rival Bryson DeChambeau in 'The Match'Never paired together at one of golf’s majors, the rivals Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau instead went head-to-head in a spectacle for charity off the Las Vegas Strip. Carlos Arthur Nuzman, Who Brought Olympics to Brazil, Convicted of BriberyCarlos Arthur Nuzman was found guilty after a trial that featured claims of rigged votes, gold bars and at least $2 million in payoffs to top sports officials. Slain Woman Had Begged Apartment Complex to Change Locks, Lawsuit ClaimsA New Jersey mother had been granted a temporary restraining order against her husband before he killed her and their two children, according to a suit filed by the woman’s family. Iraqis Return From Belarus, but Some Say They Will Try Again to Reach the E.U.“If I find a better and safe route, I will definitely try again,” said one of the more than 600 Iraqi migrants who came home on the government’s latest evacuation flights. Five Science-Fiction Movies to Stream NowThis month’s picks include an amnesiac romance and acts of sentient killer robot rampage. More Recent Articles |
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After months of heat waves and drought, weather in the Pacific Northwest has flipped completely to flooding rain and gusty storms.
The former head of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, was sentenced to 30 years and 11 months in prison for helping to operate a vote-buying scheme.
Charter airplane operator Hi Fly successfully landed an Airbus A340 on the frozen landscape of Antarctica for the first time.
The Biden administration says programs that allow oil and gas production on federal lands short-changes taxpayers and the environment while rewarding speculators at the expense of consumers.
A shooting at a Durham, N.C., shopping mall left six people injured, three with gunshot wounds, Friday, police said.
Charles Moose, who led the Montgomery County police as snipers terrorized the Washington, D.C., area in 2002, died on Thanksgiving Day.
Pharmaceutical companies announced plans Friday to test their COVID-19 vaccines' efficacy against the newly designated Omicron variant of the virus.
Famed Broadway lyricist and songwriter Stephen Sondheim died Friday at his home in Roxbury, Conn., his attorney confirmed. He was 91.
There is a very low risk that pregnant women with COVID-19 will pass the virus to their unborn babies, researchers say.
Protection can gradually fade after a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer-BioNTech, which suggests that a booster shot might be necessary, researchers report.
A delegation of five U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan on a two-day trip to meet with the island's leaders despite calls from the Chinese government to cancel the trip.
News of a new and more dangerous strain of the coronavirus sent the stock market reeling Friday, where the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all posted the kind of losses they have not seen in months.
The men's 2022 FIFA World Cup will be without either Portugal or Italy after the countries were drawn in the same group Friday for a European playoff to secure spots in the prestigious soccer tournament.
The WHO on Friday said a new strain of COVID-19, which originated in South Africa and has been named Omicron, is a "variant of concern," while the European Union and United States moved to block travel to the region.
When it comes to helping others and your health, it might be better to give than to receive, a new study suggests.
Louisiana Tech and football coach Skip Holtz agreed to part ways, the school announced Friday.
A rescuer at Russia's collapsed Listvyazhnaya coal mine who went missing was found alive Friday, an official said.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gifted a Navy veteran a new truck, while Tiffany Haddish and Dane Cook helped serve free Thanksgiving meals this week.
Women getting vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus now need two or three shots, but an African clinical trial suggests a single dose is just as effective.
Seth Meyers announced on Friday's edition of Late Night that he and his lawyer wife, Alexi, have welcomed a baby girl.
With coronavirus pandemic rules allowing shoppers to return to stores for Black Friday, customers will find less congestion and crowds but fewer items and longer waits because of staffing shortages.
Week 12's NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders not only featured a mid-game skirmish, cameras also caught defensive tackle Trysten Hill punching guard John Simpson after the final whistle.
Jalen Hurts, Tom Brady and Lamar Jackson lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 20 fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 12.
Austin Ekeler, Joe Mixon and David Montgomery lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 30 fantasy football running back rankings for Week 12. 
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