Monday, 31 October 2022

A 5-acre island near the Chesapeake Bay is on the market for $2.1 million. The origin story is murky, and the owner believes it was once a bordello.



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Chinese Stocks Fluctuate After a Bruising Week


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Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation

The British billionaire has spoken out about Singapore's death penalty for crimes such as drug trafficking.

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Topline Results from Oct. 2022 Times/Siena Polls in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania


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Powerball grand prize climbs to $1B without a jackpot winner



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Sunday, 30 October 2022

Sevastopol: Unmanned surface vehicles hit Admiral Makarov, flagship of Russian Black Sea Fleet



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When celebration turns into disaster.


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Seoul Halloween crush disaster: scored killed and injured

At least 151 people died as huge Halloween crowds surged into a narrow street in South Korea's capital.

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Witnesses describe the chaos in Itaewon.


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Kyrie Irving Defends Antisemitic Documentary and Conspiracy Theory


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More signs Russia's invasion of Ukraine is unraveling



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Saturday, 29 October 2022

The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people.

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Slavery’s Indelible Stain on a White Abolitionist Legend


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British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women.

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Barack Obama Mercilessly Mocks Herschel Walker With A 'Thought Experiment'



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Maurice Hastings: US man in prison for 38 years freed by new DNA evidence

Maurice Hastings was wrongfully convicted of murder and repeated requests for DNA testing were denied.

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Zelensky says that some four million Ukrainians face restrictions on power use.


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Friday, 28 October 2022

Can you dress up for Halloween without hurting the planet?

How influencers are combatting the environmental costs of fast fashion Halloween costumes

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A Celebrated Japanese Artist Died Trying to Save Others From Drowning


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Russia's hope for Ukraine win revealed in battle for Bakhmut



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A government-connected Putin critic’s flight from Russia raises questions about who is still safe.


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The Scars of Hurricane Sandy, 10 Years Later


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Ros Atkins On… Hu Jintao's China Congress exit

A look at why China's former leader was led out of Communist Party Congress.

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Thursday, 27 October 2022

Iran protests escalate as crackdown continues

Iran sees one of the biggest scales of demonstrations yet, as authorities struggle to contain them.

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Brazil’s Presidential Election Will Determine the Planet’s Future


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Credit Suisse Unveils Sweeping Revamp to Revive Its Fortunes


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'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave.

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Stephen Colbert Ponders Dr. Oz’s Views on Abortion


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Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Mom says she hopes toddler alive as police search for body



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Eric Weinberg: Scrubs producer and writer pleads not guilty to 18 counts of sexual assault

The 62-year-old is denied bail after appearing in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Tucker Carlson Declares War Over Diss



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Indonesian woman's body found dead inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found.

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Jimmy Kimmel Wonders Why Trump Would Talk to Bob Woodward


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Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank

Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says.

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Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid

Six Palestinians, including a militant commander, die in one of the biggest operations in months.

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Why People Are Flocking to a Symbol of Taiwan’s Authoritarian Past


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With Promise of Legalization, Psychedelic Companies Joust Over Future Profits


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A Times Series Knows a City Can Be Found in Its Books


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Spelling Bee Forum


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Penn State Cancels Event by Proud Boys Founder, Citing Threat of Violence


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Arizona governor puts more containers along Mexican border



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Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv

A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv.

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Monday, 24 October 2022

Running an Election in the Heart of Election Denialism


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This Wasn’t the Vibe Shift Democrats Had in Mind


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US Border Patrol sending migrants to offices with no notice



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What we just learned about China's economy

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng stock index fell more than 6% on investor concerns over Xi Jinping's policies.

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Korean Air crash: Plane overruns runway in bad weather

A Korean Air plane overran on the runway while landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.

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Lindsey Graham and the ‘Speech or Debate’ Clause, Explained


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DeSantis and Crist debate, body cam footage goes viral, and covert migrant details emerge



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Sunday, 23 October 2022

‘I’m deadly serious’: why filmmaker Michael Moore is confident of a Democratic midterm win



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For Xi Jinping, China’s greatest innovation has been controlling the internet.


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Xi supercharged state surveillance. In his 3rd term, its power will continue to grow.


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Leadership Changes Reveal That in China, Men Still Rule


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China’s economy is in trouble. Xi may turn to He Lifeng to fix it.


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Young Chinese find ways to express dissent outside of the country.


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Trump doubles down on threats to sue Pulitzer board at Texas rally



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Saturday, 22 October 2022

How to watch the World Cup draw.


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Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene after election ruling



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EXPLAINER: What would retreat from Kherson mean for Russia?



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Two Men Attempt To Pick Up The Same Child From School, Both Thought They Were The Child's Father



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Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given.

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Pot 1, containing (nearly) all the favorites, will be emptied first.


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Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting

Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why.

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Friday, 21 October 2022

Taylor Swift: Midnights praised by critics despite lack of radio hits

Critics praise the "fantastic songs" on Midnights, but some add there is "not a smash hit in sight".

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Superman?!? NFL Player Goes Viral For Incredible Flying Touchdown



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Scream


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Would a Casino Be Good for Times Square?


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Two Raleigh police officers on administrative leave after teenage suspect allegedly kills five people



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Ukraine war: Growing Russia-Iran ties pose new dangers

The conflict has driven them closer together in a way which could impact the world beyond Ukraine.

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Thursday, 20 October 2022

Dark Brandon Returns: Biden Gets Sassy With Peter Doocy And Twitter Lights Up



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四通桥事件与习近平治下的魔幻十年


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Trump has finished being grilled at Mar-a-Lago in E. Jean Carroll rape defamation case



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Indonesia bans all syrup medicines after death of 99 children

It follows a cough syrup scandal in The Gambia which has been linked to the deaths of nearly 70 children.

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World Cup 2022: Amnesty urges hosts to continue worker reforms after tournament

Human rights group Amnesty tells Qatar that progress on labour reforms "must not grind to a halt" once the 2022 World Cup is over.

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Word of the Day: implacable


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Six month jail threat over Delhi fireworks

People who burst firecrackers during the Hindu festival this year will face up to six months in jail.

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Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Doctor's funeral in Kyiv brings home pain of Russian missile attacks

Dr Oksana Leontieva was going to work after leaving her son at nursery when she was killed in Kyiv.

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A K-Pop Star Didn’t High-Five Black Fans. Was It Racism?


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Sanna Irshad Mattoo: Pulitzer-winning Kashmiri journalist stopped from leaving India

Kashmiri photojournalist Sanna Irshad Mattoo was due to attend the award ceremony in the US.

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Word of the Day: penchant


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Thai man in coma after foreign owners of Porsche he was admiring brutally attack him



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Russian general: Situation in Ukraine 'tense'

The commander of Russian forces in Ukraine appears to admit difficulties in occupied regions.

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Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Trevor Noah Explains Why He's 'Totally On Trump's Side' In Latest Scandal



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Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine power plants

The capital Kyiv and other cities are targeted, a day after unmanned drones kill eight people.

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Parkour for a Purpose


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The Misinformation Beat, Translated


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Sadder but Wiser? Maybe Not.


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Spelling Bee Forum


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Topline Results for the October 2022 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters


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China's 'Bridge Man' inspires Xi Jinping protest signs around the world

A rare one-man demonstration in Beijing has inspired protest signs and graffiti elsewhere.

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Monday, 17 October 2022

U.K. Markets Rise as New Chancellor Rushes Forward New Tax Plans


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Former DOJ official says Trump's reaction to the January 6 panel is starting to look like the makings of an insanity defense



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Report on Bristol Attack Describes Heroism of Officer Who Survived


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The Colorado Republican who lost to Lauren Boebert in the primaries penned a scathing op-ed endorsing her Democratic opponent and comparing her to AOC



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Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building

Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning.

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Sunday, 16 October 2022

On Taiwan, Xi Jinping warns against international ‘interference.’


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A presidential historian says he believes Trump was 'enjoying the violence' during the January 6 Capitol riot: 'He thought that was a way of staying in office'



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What does a third term mean for Xi and China?


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Xi Jinping Thought, the guiding ideology of his era, is expected to get a boost.


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Herschel Walker Flashes Fake Police Badge In Georgia Debate Against Raphael Warnock



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Saturday, 15 October 2022

Another Covid Wave Could be Coming. Here’s How to Make Your Holiday Plans.


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Police: 5 killed, including officer, in N. Carolina shooting



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'I was shot by rebels' - when reporting gets deadly

Umaru Fofana looks back at how reporting on Sierra Leone's civil war 25 years ago got personal.

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Rep. Jim Jordan's Rant About 'Real America' Backfires Spectacularly



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Russia is pressuring Zaporizhzhia plant’s workers to sign contracts, U.N. agency says.


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Ukrainian minesweepers remove deadly threats to civilians



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Friday, 14 October 2022

Retreating Russian troops are arming Ukraine with modern T-90 tanks as Putin's army digs 60-year-old armor out of storage, Ukraine's military says



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Iran: Video shows forces shooting fleeing people from truck

Footage shows a gun-mounted pick-up truck chasing people running away, as mass protests continue.

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Trevor Noah Is Inspired by Trump’s Camera Work


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Choose Your Own Adventure


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North Carolina: Five dead in Raleigh mass shooting

"The nightmare of every community has come to Raleigh," state Governor Roy Cooper says.

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Ethics report into Matt Gaetz expected to be released

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