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Jul 28
An Amelia Earhart statue joins the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall
by Vanessa RomoA statue honoring the aviation pioneer is now part of the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall. Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic...npr.org · Jul 28
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Jul 22
Video of Josh Hawley Running Away From Capitol Mob Sparks Mockery and Memes
by Giulia CarbonaroSurveillance footage from January 6 shows Republican Senator Josh Hawley fleeing the building as the pro-Trump mob enters.newsweek.com · Jul 22
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Jul 21
Schumer's legal weed bill is finally here
The long-awaited cannabis legislation was introduced Thursday, but faces an uphill battle to passage.politico.com · Jul 21
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Jul 20
J.Lo Shared BTS Details From Her And Ben's Vegas Wedding And Confirmed She’s Changed Her Name To “Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck”
by Leyla Mohammed“So with the best witnesses you could ever imagine, a dress from an old movie and a jacket from Ben’s closet, we read our own vows in the little chapel and...buzzfeednews.com · Jul 20 · Published: Jul 18
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Jul 19
Put Your Face in Airplane Mode
by Saahil DesaiMasking only at the start and end of every flight will do a lot to keep you safe.theatlantic.com · Jul 19
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Jul 15
Egypt’s authorities want to crack down on mahraganat
by The EconomistBut the working-class music will not be stifled.economist.com · Jul 15
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Jul 13
House centrists could derail Manchin reconciliation deal with demand for no new taxes
by Hans NicholsTrying to modify the potential deal could scuttle the entire package.axios.com · Jul 13
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Jul 11
Global Investors Dump Bonds of Chinese Banks That Lent Heavily to Russia
by Rebecca FengFor years, foreigners loaded up on debt from Chinese state-owned lenders known as policy banks, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a rethink of...wsj.com · Jul 11
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Jul 8
Elon Musk notifies Twitter he is terminating deal
by Lauren Feiner"Twitter has not complied with its contractual obligations," an attorney for Musk wrote.cnbc.com · Jul 8
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The Rogers outage disrupted services across Canada. A list of what was affected
by Michelle da SilvaA Rogers outage on July 8 reached beyond internet and phones, disrupting Interac payments, transit, and causing The Weeknd to postpone his Toronto show.theglobeandmail.com · Jul 8
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Jul 7
The tragedy of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a relentless revolutionary
by The EconomistOne of Egypt’s best thinkers, the writer and activist has spent most of the last decade in prison.economist.com · Jul 7 · Published: Jun 22
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Jul 1
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Jun 29
Axiata, Telenor win approval to form Malaysia's top mobile operator
by ReutersMalaysia's communications regulator on Wednesday approved a merger between the mobile operations of Axiata Group Bhd and Norway's Telenor ASA , in a deal...reuters.com · Jun 29
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Jun 28
Former White House aide recounts play-by-play of the West Wing leading up to Jan. 6
by Ximena Bustillo, Jonathan FranklinCassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Mark Meadows, depicted a West Wing where some were very concerned about violence erupting at the Capitol and others, like...npr.org · Jun 28
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Jun 12
Anarchist, publisher, would-be assassin: exhibition documents life of Stuart Christie
by Vanessa ThorpeTribute to the revolutionary thinking of the Glaswegian writer jailed in Spain when a teenager for plotting to blow up Franco.theguardian.com · Jun 12
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Jun 8
How San Francisco Became a Failed City
by Nellie BowlesAnd how it could recover.theatlantic.com · Jun 8
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Jun 6
The Surreal Case of a C.I.A. Hacker’s Revenge
by Patrick Radden KeefeA hot-headed coder is accused of exposing the agency’s hacking arsenal. Did he betray his country because he was pissed off at his colleagues?newyorker.com · Jun 6 · Published: Jun 3
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Jun 3
Florida threatens to fine Special Olympics $27 million over vaccination requirement
by Jay O'BrienThe letter, exclusively obtained by ABC News, was sent to the Special Olympics on Thursday night.abcnews.go.com · Jun 3
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May 27
Sensitive Iranian Military Site Was Targeted in Attack
by Farnaz FassihiA drone exploded at a structure in the Parchin military technology complex on Wednesday. The attack fit a pattern of past Israeli strikes on Iran.nytimes.com · May 27
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May 26
Texas school shooting: Senator Ted Cruz storms off over questions about gun reform
by Mark StoneAmong the mourners at a vigil for the 21 people killed at Tuesday's mass shooting are Greg Abbott, the governor of Texas, and his ally in the senate, Ted...news.sky.com · May 26
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May 25
Israel Tells U.S. It Killed Iranian Officer, Official Says
by Farnaz FassihiIsraeli officials say the officer, Sayad Khodayee, was a leader of a covert unit tasked with abductions and killings of Israelis and other foreigners around...nytimes.com · May 25
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The Real Reason America Doesn’t Have Gun Control
by Ronald BrownsteinThe basic rules of American democracy provide a veto over national policy to a minority of the states.theatlantic.com · May 25
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May 24
Ancient massive 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile dug up in Argentina
by Horacio Fernando SoriaArgentine scientists discovered a new species of a huge flying reptile dubbed "The Dragon of Death" that lived 86 millions of years ago alongside dinosaurs,...reuters.com · May 24
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May 23
How a French Bank Captured Haiti
by Matt ApuzzoIt helped finance the Eiffel Tower as it drained millions from Haiti. The bank, C.I.C., won’t talk about it, but The Times tracked how much its investors...nytimes.com · May 23 · Published: May 20
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May 20
Roger Angell, Who Wrote About Baseball With Passion, Dies at 101
by Dwight GarnerIn elegantly winding articles for The New Yorker loaded with inventive imagery, he wrote more like a fan than a sports journalist.nytimes.com · May 20
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EO review – an innocent donkey leads the way in surreal Bresson-inspired ride
by Peter BradshawLife is seen through the eyes of a put-upon beast of burden in this beautifully photographed homage to Au Hasard Balthazar by the veteran Polish director...theguardian.com · May 20
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May 16
First electric scooter series on mission to push safer micromobility
by Alan BaldwinOrganisers of the world's first electric scooter series say they are on a mission to promote and develop micromobility as a safe and integrated element of...reuters.com · May 16
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May 7
Jewish gangsters once took on Nazis in the streets of NYC
by Todd FarleyIn the late 1930s, America’s fascism problem was eventually solved — with some Jewish toughs and their fists, a new book reveals.nypost.com · May 7
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May 3
Exclusive: Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows
“We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled,” Justice Alito writes in an initial majority draft circulated inside the court.politico.com · May 3
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Apr 29
What The New Yorker Didn’t Say About a Famous Writer’s Anti-Semitism
by Caitlin FlanaganWhy are Alice Walker’s vile beliefs about Jews treated so gently?theatlantic.com · Apr 29
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Apr 18
How “Better Call Saul” Brilliantly Killed the Thrills of “Breaking Bad”
by Aaron BadyWe know how the Bob Odenkirk-led prequel is going to end, and there’s no pleasure in finally getting there.newyorker.com · Apr 18
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Apr 6
Video appears to show Ukrainian troops killing captured Russian soldiers.
by Megan SpeciaWASHINGTON — As Russian troops retreat from northern Ukraine and focus operations on the country’s east and south, the Kremlin is struggling to scrape...nytimes.com · Apr 6
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Mar 22
The Smaller Bombs That Could Turn Ukraine Into a Nuclear War Zone
by William J. BroadMilitary experts say a new generation of nuclear weapons has raised the risk that Mr. Putin might introduce less destructive atomic arms into the...nytimes.com · Mar 22
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Mar 18
How Russia’s mistakes and Ukrainian resistance altered Putin’s war
Moscow’s initial hopes of lightning-fast victory foundered in face of fierce opposition and its own shortcomings.ig.ft.com · Mar 18
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Mar 17
The Story Behind TIME's 'Resilience of Ukraine' Cover
by Tara LawThe mother of the child who appears on TIME's cover shares their story of fleeing Ukraine.time.com · Mar 17
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Mar 16
Iran’s Attack Was Response to Secret Israeli Attack on Drone Site
by Farnaz FassihiIsrael and Iran are pushing the boundaries of a long-running clandestine war that is increasingly spilling out of the shadows.nytimes.com · Mar 16
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Mar 14
Russia may do Biden a favor by killing the Iran deal
Some Democrats and diplomats are increasingly wary of restoring the 2015 agreement, arguing it is weaker than before and gives too much sanctions relief to...politico.com · Mar 14
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Mar 10
Russia says China refuses to supply aircraft parts after sanctions
by ReutersChina has refused to supply Russian airlines with aircraft parts, an official at Russia's aviation authority was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying on...reuters.com · Mar 10
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Mar 9
U.S. intelligence shows Iran threats on U.S. soil, but Blinken and Schiff say this shouldn't derail new nuclear deal
by Margaret BrennanThere are "serious and credible" threats to current and former U.S. officials, including against former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.cbsnews.com · Mar 9
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Mar 3
Absolute Power
by Graeme WoodAsked about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Mohammed bin Salman said, “If that’s the way we did things, Khashoggi would not even be among the top 1,000 people...theatlantic.com · Mar 3
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Heritage of Iraq's last few Jews at risk - Digital Journal
by AFPIraq's Jewish community was once one of the largest in the Middle East but its members have dwindled to a handful.digitaljournal.com · Mar 3
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Feb 28
‘Yes, He Would’: Fiona Hill on Putin and Nukes
Putin is trying to take down the entire world order, the veteran Russia watcher said in an interview. But there are ways even ordinary Americans can fight back.politico.com · Feb 28
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Feb 27
How Volodymyr Zelensky found his roar
by The EconomistA man who used to entertain the nation has become its voice.economist.com · Feb 27
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Feb 11
Ex-Tehran police chief linked to rights abuses spotted working out at Toronto-area gym
by Tom BlackwellMorteza Talaei headed the police force in Iran's capital city when Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi was arrested and tortured to death in a Tehran prison.nationalpost.com · Feb 11
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Jan 31, 2022
The Betrayal
by George PackerAmerica’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan added moral injury to military failure. But a group of soldiers, veterans, and ordinary citizens came together...theatlantic.com · Jan 31, 2022
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Jan 30, 2022
Stranded dog lured to safety by sausage dangling from a drone | CNN
by Sara SparyVolunteers have rescued a runaway dog from dangerous mud flats -- by luring her to safety with freshly cooked sausages tied to a drone.cnn.com · Jan 30, 2022 · Published: Jan 21, 2022
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Jan 26, 2022
Biden administration cancels two mining leases near Minnesota wilderness, in reversal of Trump-era decision
by Dino GrandoniA proposed copper and nickel mine near the popular Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been at the center of a tug of war between Democratic and...washingtonpost.com · Jan 26, 2022
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Jan 19, 2022
Inadvertent byproduct of Biden's alliance campaigns around China
Despite the occasional harsh rhetoric and the demands and warnings sent between the two countries, we did not see any major conflicts. Why? The answer,...news.cgtn.com · Jan 19, 2022
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Jan 14, 2022
Ukraine: 'Massive cyber attack' shuts down government websites
by Deborah HaynesAsked whether Russia was suspected as being behind the attack, a spokesman said: "It's too early to draw conclusions, but there is a long record of Russian...news.sky.com · Jan 14, 2022
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Jan 13, 2022
From Hamilton to Harry Potter, Critics Keep Writing Off Things That Their Audiences Love. Why?
by Yair RosenbergAn investigation of culture bubbles and their discontents.newsletters.theatlantic.com · Jan 13, 2022