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Peter Mandelson to Be Named UK Ambassador to US
The veteran Labour lawmaker chosen by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has experience in trade policy and business and was once nicknamed “the Prince of Darkness” for his political tactics.The New York Times - 1d -
Peter Mandelson 'honoured' to be appointed US ambassador
The former cabinet minister says he will help the government land "big opportunities" with the US government.BBC News - 22h -
Sammy Sosa appears to acknowledge PED use, apologizes; Cubs welcome him back into fold
Sammy Sosa appeared to acknowledge using performance enhancing drugs during a career in which he hit more than 600 home runs, and the Chicago Cubs said they were ready to welcome him backABC News - 1d -
Lord Peter Mandelson to be UK’s next ambassador to US
Former Labour minister is expected to try to avert a trade war with incoming Trump administrationFinancial Times - 1d -
Peter Mandelson to be announced as UK’s next US ambassador
Keir Starmer on the verge of appointing Labour grandee to key post at start of Trump presidency. Peter Mandelson is set to become Britain’s next ambassador to the US, the first time a politician ...The Guardian - 1d -
Prisoner’s Self-Portraits of C.I.A. Torture Surface From Sealed Court Record
“This is what his nightmares are all about,” said a lawyer for a now-confessed war criminal who spent years at Guantánamo Bay.The New York Times - 2d -
Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll
Vanuatu’s capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nationABC News - 3d -
‘A living hero’: Philippines welcomes back death row survivor Mary Jane Veloso
Supporters say her drug smuggling conviction embodies the deepest fears of families in a country that sends millions of workers abroad each year. After 14 years on death row in Indonesia, Mary Jane ...The Guardian - 3d -
Review: Velázquez's Queen Mariana portrait is a whiz-bang spectacle on view in Pasadena
The Velázquez masterpiece, on loan to the Norton Simon Museum from the Prado Museum in Madrid, is loaded with royal intrigue and mystery.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murder
Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murderABC News - 4d -
Subversive, sensual and shocking: Erwin Olaf’s larger than life portraits – in pictures
Marvel at Dutch photographer’s suggestive Champagne explosions and naked cyclists! But Olaf’s work could also be intensely personal … Continue reading...The Guardian - 4d -
John Tavares registers 14th career hat trick as the Maple Leafs come back to defeat the Sabres 5-3
John Tavares scored twice as part of a second-period outburst and added an empty netter for his 14th career hat trick as the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back from a 3-1 deficit to pick up a 5-3 ...ABC News - 5d -
Luigi Mangione is the median American voter | Peter Rothpletz
He’s a highly educated, heterodox, politically homeless moderate – and that fact should terrify us all. The vast majority of the US population rarely – if ever – lapses into murderous fantasies ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
Classic Racing Game Screamer Roars Back To Life As An Anime-Inspired Tale Of Revenge And Greed
During The Game Awards , developer Milestone showed off its new project, a resurrection of the classic arcade racer Screamer. While the trailer didn't show off any gameplay, it did tease a darker ...GameSpot - Dec. 12 -
Wisconsin dad who faked death and fled overseas is back in U.S., charged with obstruction
The Wisconsin man accused of hatching an elaborate plan to fake his death before he turned up with a woman in western Asia returned to U.S. soil and was arrested, authorities said Wednesday.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Hamas welcomes fall of al-Assad in Syria
Yahoo News - Dec. 9 -
The endangered Mercosaurus roars back to life
Europe and South America revive a dormant dealFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
I’ve seen how declining British high streets can be brought back to vibrant life | Holly Lewis
New powers to force landlords to let empty shops is a good step – and there are other ways to revitalise these community spaces. If you have been reading anything about high streets recently, the ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime'
The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian rebels.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Former Canadiens Received A Hero's Welcome
Last night, there was a very special spectator for the Montreal Canadiens' game against the Washington Capitals and he received a much-deserved hero's welcome.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Husband 'got back into' strangled Harshita Brella's life after arrest
Harshita Brella's sister says Pankaj Lamba worked himself back into his wife's life after he was arrested.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
A welcome end to a brutal Middle East dynasty
Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime brings hope — and fear — to a beleaguered nationFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Scholz welcomes end of al-Assad's rule in Syria
Yahoo News - Dec. 8 -
France welcomes the overthrow of al-Assad in Syria
Yahoo News - Dec. 8 -
‘I always have a moment of confession’: Peter Sarsgaard on truth, ethics and the quirks of family life
Peter Sarsgaard’s calm authority has brought depth to a huge range of roles, from Dopesick to Batman. He talks about his dismay at Trump’s victory, trying to do the right thing, and raising his ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Rick Pitino honors St. John's legend Lou Carnesecca with 'Looie Sweater,' wins first game since legend's death
Pitino went to a tailor and had a replica sweater made in honor of Carnesecca, who died Nov. 30 at 99 years oldCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
She Gave 56 Years of Her Life to Manchester United. After Her Death, the Club Paid Tribute.
David Beckham and other club icons sat by Kath Phipp’s bedside in her final weeks. By the end, there were many people knocking on her front door.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Hairy Biker Si King: 'Dave and I are best mates in life and death'
The TV chef celebrates the life of his co-star and says their friendship does not just end after Dave's death.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Doc Rivers welcomes back Khris Middleton: Bucks star expected to make season debut Friday night vs. Celtics
Middleton has yet to play due to offseason surgery on both anklesCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Nottingham attacks families welcome homicide review
Families of the victims have been campaigning for changes to be made to the justice system.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Digested week: style icon Daniel Craig and the king’s portrait hardly anybody wants
Former 007 actor is named one of 2024’s most stylish people. Plus, an underwhelming response to free royal portrait offer. A man dies on the sidewalk at the hands of a masked gunman and much of the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
A Lost Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud Set Off a Bidding War in Paris
The discovery of a rare picture of the tragic, handsome poet, made by his lover Paul Verlaine, set off a bidding war in Paris.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Death and Taxes
We explain why the estate tax isn’t working.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump on Bitcoin hitting $100K: 'You're welcome!!!'
President-elect Trump took credit for Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 milestone late Wednesday evening, hours after he nominated another pro-crypto businessman to his incoming cabinet. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump picks Peter Navarro as top trade advisor
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Peter Navarro will serve as "Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing" in his next White House term.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
From Chinese Patriot to American Spy: The Unusual Life of John Leung
He had been hailed by Chinese state media as a model for his efforts to promote Beijing’s interests in the United States. He was in fact an F.B.I. informant.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Flames honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and welcome his family back to Calgary
The Calgary Flames paid tribute to longtime star Johnny Gaudreau before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, months after the All-Star was killed while biking on a New Jersey road this summerABC News - Dec. 4 -
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 yearsABC News - Dec. 3 -
California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead
California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...The Hill - Dec. 3
