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New York Mets player suffers nasal fractures after getting hit in the face by a 94 mph fastball
New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar will meet with a specialist after he suffered multiple nasal fractures when a 94 mph fastball hit him, the team said Tuesday.
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Prophetic investor from 'The Big Short' is betting against Tesla
Michael Burry, one of the investors who became famous for predicting the epic collapse in the housing market in 2008 that was chronicled in the book and movie "The Big Short," has a new favorite stock to bet against: Tesla.
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Michael Burry, one of the investors who became famous for predicting the epic collapse in the housing market in 2008 that was chronicled in the …
Published on May 18, 2021
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Flooding leads to rescues in Louisiana and Texas, with more rain on the way
Water rescues were underway Tuesday morning in Louisiana's capital region after torrential rain that started a day earlier caused dangerous flash flooding in parts of that state and southeastern Texas.
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The real reasons for why Kevin McCarthy is afraid of a January 6 commission
Days after a bipartisan agreement was reached in the House to form a commission to examine the roots and events of the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced Tuesday that he opposes the bill.
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What Joe Biden's tax returns should remind us of (HINT: Donald Trump)
On Monday night, President Joe Biden did something relatively unremarkable: he released his 2020 tax returns, showing that he and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, had made just over $607,000 in the last year and owed federal taxes of $157,000.
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Mayor Turner Announces Unique Partnership Between Houston ISD and Rapper/Actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a news conference Monday to announce a unique partnership between rapper, actor, and philanthropist Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, his G-Unity Foundation, and the Houston Independent School District.
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Arson suspect arrested in uncontrolled fire burning near Los Angeles
An arson suspect in custody is believed to be responsible for starting the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Southern California, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Monday.
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Pacific Palisades resident Mike Sutton, 31, and his son, Tommy, 2, watch the deployment of firefighters on May 16. Mandatory Credit: Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP
Published on May 18, 2021
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Nick Jonas is recovering from bike accident
Singer/actor and recently returned "The Voice" coach Nick Jonas has revealed details following reports he was hospitalized over the weekend.
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Singer/actor and recently returned "The Voice" coach Nick Jonas has revealed details following reports he was hospitalized. Mandatory Credit: Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP/Getty Images
Published on May 18, 2021
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The housing market is still red hot despite lumber shortage
Americans keep putting money into their homes. And that's great news for Home Depot.
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T.I. and Tiny's lawyer says they have not been contacted by police
An attorney representing rapper Clifford "T.I." Harris and his wife, singer Tameka "Tiny" Harris, says the couple have not been contacted by authorities regarding an investigation into sexual assault and abuse allegations levied against the couple.
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An attorney representing rapper Clifford "T.I." Harris and his wife, singer Tameka "Tiny" Harris, says the couple have not been contacted by authorities regarding an …
Published on May 18, 2021
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Here's the truth: Raising the capital gains tax won't hurt the economy
The Biden administration recently released plans to increase the top capital gains tax rate for people earning over a million dollars a year to help pay for his American Families Plan. That plan is already under heavy fire from critics who claim it will spur them to curb their investments and destroy jobs. But the truth is, raising the capital gains tax rate won't hurt the economy or cut investments at all.
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More places in the US lift mask mandates. One local leader says the honor system is already not working
Several days since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans can -- for the most part -- ditch their masks, more places are announcing changes to their mask policies, or doing away with the requirement altogether.
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After death of Covid-denying president, Tanzania sets roadmap to combat the virus
Tanzania's coronavirus response is getting serious, two months after the death of the country's Covid-denying president.
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Biden wants to bring the economy from relief to recovery. A labor shortage may signal trouble for those plans.
Patti Eisenbraun had been anxiously waiting for the pandemic to subside so the dining room and patio at the Brown Iron Brewhouse would be bustling once again.
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A labor shortage is one of the persistent headwinds facing President Joe Biden as he builds support for his economic agenda to invest trillions of …
Published on May 18, 2021
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Microsoft board investigated Bill Gates over an alleged affair with employee, report says
Bill Gates's 2020 resignation from Microsoft's board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic relationship he had with a Microsoft employee, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal.
