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Everything you've heard about picking a vice president is wrong
Sometime this week -- maybe as soon as today! -- Joe Biden will announce his vice presidential running mate. Until that moment, the speculation over who he might pick (and why) will run rampant. And the vast majority of it will be totally wrong.
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Simon Cowell speaks out after breaking his back
Simon Cowell is offering some advice following an accident which landed him in the hospital.
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Caption: Simon Cowell, seen here at the premiere for "America's Got Talent: The Champions," wishes he had read the manual for his new electric bike./Credit: …
Published on August 10, 2020
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Fabio Jakobsen, cyclist who suffered horrific crash, can achieve comeback, says team doctor
Fabio Jakobsen, the Dutch cyclist who sustained serious facial injuries in a horrifying crash last week in Poland, is expected to make a comeback to cycling, his team doctor said.
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Off-duty police officer pulls pilot from lake crash
A 78-year-old man suffered minor injuries when the ultralight aircraft he was piloting crashed in Meredith Bay on Sunday afternoon and then sank in 65 feet of water, officials said.
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Illinois' breakout star in a hazy economic landscape: recreational marijuana
It only took a few months for Illinois' budding recreational marijuana industry to blossom -- even during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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'I love cars': Meet the 77-year-old man who's been to every Street Rod Nationals event
Thousands of vintage cars are on display at the Kentucky Expo Center for Street Rod Nationals.
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'Shark Week' kicks off with Mike Tyson and a major shark breach
Discovery's "Shark Week" returned Sunday, with a huge shark breach and Mike Tyson cage-diving with sharks.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under new national security law
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his support of the city's pro-democracy movement and criticism of China, has been arrested on suspicion of "colluding" with foreign forces, according to local police.
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Rachael Ray and family safe after house fire
Celebrity chef and talk show host Rachael Ray escaped a fire in her upstate New York home unscathed, officials confirmed to CNN on Monday.
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Will Richard Branson ever be Richard Branson again?
Richard Branson loves a challenge. The Virgin Group founder has built a reputation, and his more than $4 billion fortune, on the back of his willingness to take bold risks and venture into new areas of business.
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Yes, of course Donald Trump wants his face added to Mount Rushmore
On Sunday night, President Donald Trump tweeted out a picture of himself standing in front of Mount Rushmore -- an image that made him look as though he was the fifth presidential bust on the iconic monument.
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Lebanon's government to step down Monday in wake of Beirut blast, state TV reports
Lebanon's government is expected to step down on Monday night, less than a week after a massive explosion in Beirut killed more than 160 people and sparked days of violent protests.
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Astros looking to stay in contention while they get healthy
I can imagine how hard it is for Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker to keep it all together from day-to-day. As someone who takes pride in giving his all to his job and making no excuses, I am pretty sure he wants to scream out these words every time he gets the daily injury report.
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Mobile Meals: Wells Fargo, Feeding America Introduce Drive-Up Food Bank Program
Wells Fargo parking lots become mobile food distribution centers this summer as the company teams with local food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All-Star outfielder George Springer listed day-to-day with wrist strain
The Astros suffered a minor setback in Thursday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. All-Star center fielder George Springer had to leave the game after he suffered a right wrist strain in the bottom of the fifth inning. Springer made a brilliant diving catch to hinder Arizona’s Andy Young from getting a hit.
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Jeff Green is helping the Rockets prepare to make a deep run with his play off the bench
For some, February 17, 2020 was just another Monday where people on social media usually complaining about going back to work and how they wish they could have just one more day at home.
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Zoe Saldana apologizes for playing Nina Simone in panned 2016 biopic
Actress Zoe Saldana has apologized for playing Nina Simone in a 2016 biopic, four years after she was heavily criticized for darkening her skin and wearing a prosthetic nose for the role.
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'Big Brother: All-Stars' meet their competition in Season 22 premiere
Big Brother" was back Wednesday with a live two-hour Season 22 premiere that revealed just who the new houseguests would be.
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Caroline Flack died by suicide amid fears of prosecution, coroner rules
British TV presenter Caroline Flack died by suicide after hearing she was definitely going to be prosecuted for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend and feared press intrusion, a coroner has ruled, according to PA Media news agency.
