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DC mayor narrows scope of report on renaming public buildings following backlash

Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has narrowed the scope of a city panel's recommendations for the namesakes of public works to exclude federal buildings, including those bearing the names of Founding Fathers, following backlash from the White House.

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Cameron Diaz reveals why she quit acting in interview with Gwyneth Paltrow

Former Hollywood star Cameron Diaz has revealed her reasons for retiring from the movie business, saying she found "peace" when she quit acting.

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'The Simpsons' addresses Apu stereotype criticism

Sunday night's episode of "The Simpsons" took on the controversy over a character, and not everyone thought the response was funny.

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Actress Rebel Wilson Awarded Record $3.6M in Australian Defamation Case

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has been awarded $3.6 million ($4.5 million Australian) by an Australian court after it found a popular magazine guilty of defamation.

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1 in 3 young adults vulnerable to severe Covid-19 — and smoking plays a big part, research finds

One in three young adults is at risk of severe Covid-19, and smoking plays a big part in that risk, according to new research published Monday in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

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Grammys find balance between awards and performances

The Grammys return this weekend, facing some of the same challenges as those confronting its movie-industry counterpart, the Oscars, but with at least one significant advantage: the music world's top prize has already found a balance between handing out awards and delivering entertainment.

Family of teacher killed in fire: "We always knew she was special"

We are hearing from the family of a Mobile teacher killed Monday night in a house fire. Lillis Lewis was found in her home burning home on Silverwood Street. She was brought to the hospital where she later died. Mobile Fire-Rescue are still looking into the cause.

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Record-breaking roller coaster will travel more than 155 miles per hour

A roller coaster now under development in the Middle East is set to smash existing records for speed, height and track length. Called "Falcon's Flight," the ride will be the main attraction of Six Flags Qiddiya, due to open in Saudi Arabia outside of capital Riyadh in 2023.

Jury has reached a verdict in the trial of former Theranos COO Sunny Balwani

The jury has reached a verdict in the criminal fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes' ex-boyfriend and former second-in-command at Theranos, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani.

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Josh Duggar's siblings speak out about his conviction

Some of Josh Duggar's sisters are speaking out in the wake of his recent conviction.

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North Dakota governor defends crowded GOP primary field: ‘Competition is great for America’

Republican presidential candidate Doug Burgum on Sunday sought to assuage concerns of an overcrowded 2024 primary field, which now boasts 12 high-profile GOP contenders.

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Players criticize field at Super Bowl LVII, saying was 'like playing in water park'

Multiple players criticized the field at Super Bowl LVII after many found it difficult to keep their footing during the Kansas City Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Special counsel obtained search warrant for Donald Trump’s Twitter account

The special counsel investigation into Donald Trump secured a search warrant of the former president’s Twitter account, @realDonaldTrump, according to a newly unsealed court filing.

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5 things for April 16: James Comey, Michael Cohen, Barbara Bush

Apple put out a memo warning employees about leaking. Of course it got leaked. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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"Much Ado About Nothing" Harden’s competitive nature has him back in the headlines.

Have you ever heard the cliché “Much ado about nothing?” Its meaning is one that can describe a lot of what we read on social media daily, especially when it comes to Rockets superstar James Harden. A lot of commotion or excitement over something insignificant. Read that twice when you get a chance.

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What 'Medicare for All' means, politically and practically

If you've been watching the Democratic presidential hopefuls gear up, you have probably heard the phrase "Medicare for All."

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Greatest Rise in Heroin Use Was Among White People, Study Says

The numbers are startling -- in 2015, 52,404 people died from drug overdoses according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sixty-three percent of those deaths involved an opioid.

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Deaths in pregnant or recently pregnant women have risen, especially for unrelated causes such as drug poisoning and homicide

The mortality rate of pregnant and recently pregnant women in the United States rose almost 30% between 2019 and 2020, according to a new study.

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5 Things for Tuesday, January 31, 2017: Sally Yates, Travel Ban, Super Bowl LI

With all of the political talk dominating the headlines, we almost forgot that it's Super Bowl week. And the storyline for Super Bowl LI looks very familiar. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Desmond Tutu, Anti-apartheid Leader and Voice of justice, Dead at 90

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Anglican cleric whose good humor, inspiring message and conscientious work for civil and human rights made him a revered leader during the struggle to end apartheid in his native South Africa, has died. He was 90.