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Woman who alleged gang rape in Cyprus was failed by police, judges rule
The woman took her case to the European Court of Human Rights over the way it was handled.BBC News - 1d -
With Caitlin Clark in the W.N.B.A., Who’s the Top Women’s College Player?
U.S.C.’s JuJu Watkins, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo, and U.C.L.A.’s Lauren Betts all have a case to earn the sport’s top award.The New York Times - 1d -
The Wall Street C.E.O. Who Made a Triumphant Return to College Football
Joe Moglia’s process of finding “spiritual soundness” has led him on a journey like no other.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Team Tightens Control Over Government Lawyers Who Might Say ‘No’
At the Justice Department and the Pentagon, the administration is curtailing the ability of lawyers to raise internal objections to the president’s use of power.The New York Times - 1d -
Democratic senator presses Trump CFPB nominee: 'Who's really going to be in charge?'
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) pressed President Trump’s nominee to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over who will be making key decisions at the agency Thursday, after it dismissed ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP is considering cuts to Medicaid funding. Here's who could be impacted
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many AmericansABC News - 1d -
Francis’ Illness Raises a Hard Question: Who Governs if the Pope Can’t?
The Vatican says Pope Francis has continued making decisions and is improving, but his two-week hospital stay poses uncomfortable, unanswered questions about Vatican decision-making.The New York Times - 1d -
Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media
The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.The New York Times - 1d -
The Bangladeshi politician who built a shadowy global property empire
Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his family bought 482 properties overseas costing $295mn. The new government wants some of that money backFinancial Times - 1d -
Who was Kiki Camarena, the DEA agent murdered in Mexico in 1985?
Enrique "Kiki" Camarena disappeared in 1985 shortly after he helped bust a billion-dollar marijuana operation in Mexico.CBS News - 1d -
The teams, coaches and players who have the most to prove next season
Spring football is coming up and our college football experts give their thoughts on who has the most to prove next season.ESPN - 23h -
Former PC who leaked Nicola Bulley case details sentenced
PC Molly Bury was arrested after her mother was overheard saying she shared sensitive information with her.BBC News - 22h -
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban
A World Health Organization official said the FDA "participated as in the past" in the process.CBS News - 19h -
Kemi Badenoch needs to work out who her friends are
She attacks those whose aims she shares in a failed attempt to gain the support of those who oppose herFinancial Times - 18h -
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people."CBS News - 15h -
Black woman who retired at 30: Financial independence is 'not just for white guys'
Persistent wage and wealth gaps make it harder for Black Americans to retire on a similar timeline to their white peers. Blogger hopes to inspire change.CNBC - 14h -
National Rugby League 2025: How to watch in the U.S., who's competing and more
Everything you need to know about streaming the National Rugby League this season.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Special counsel who prosecuted Hunter Biden quietly resigned in January
David Weiss stepped down as both a U.S. attorney and special counsel three days before President Donald Trump's inauguration.NBC News - 9h -
Reporter's Notebook: Who took these mystery photos of 1960s San Francisco?
A Bay area photographer is raising money to find the photographer behind a trove of photographs from San Francisco in the 1960s, capturing cultural icons like Muhammed Ali, Janis Joplin and Alan ...CBS News - 9h -
Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.’s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78
NEW YORK — Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., died Friday morning at 78.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Voletta Wallace, mother of rapper Notorious B.I.G. and steward of his legacy, dies at 78
Voletta Wallace worked to elevate her son's short-lived but influential career to hip-hop greatness. Notorious B.I.G. was gunned down in 1997 in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.'s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious BABC News - Feb. 21 -
8-year-old boy dies as boat carrying 'reverse flow' of migrants capsizes off Panama coast
A boat carrying 19 migrants, part of a “reverse flow” of migrants who once hoped to reach the United States, capsized off Caribbean coast of PanamaABC News - 6d -
Cult folk singer Bill Fay, writer of The Healing Day, dies aged 81
Songs by the reluctant live performer have been covered by the War on Drugs, Wilco, Pavement and Marc Almond. The folk singer Bill Fay, known for songs such as The Healing Day and Thank You Lord, ...The Guardian - 5d -
When my sister died, it wasn’t just her own childhood memories that disappeared. Mine did too | Jason Hazeley
Millie had fantastic recall, unlike mine. Now there are parts of my past – and myself – that I’ll never be able to remember. I was midway through Kathryn Mannix’s With the End in Mind when it ...The Guardian - 5d -
Jesus Guerrero, celebrity hair stylist to Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, dies at 34
Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero, known for working clients such as Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry, has died, his family announced. He was 34.NBC News - 4d -
Guardians owner Larry Dolan dies at 94: Cleveland native led team to nine MLB postseasons in 24 years
Dolan bought the team in 2000CBS Sports - 4d -
Couple forced to sit next to dead body on plane for 4 hours after woman dies mid-flight
A married couple said they were forced to sit next to a dead woman's body for four hours on a flight from Australia to Qatar.NBC News - 3d -
Roberto Orci, 'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' and 'Hawaii Five-0' writer-producer, dies at 51
Roberto Orci, the producer and writer behind the TV reboot 'Hawaii Five-0' as well as 'Star Trek,' 'Transformers' and several other action-adventure movies, has died.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl actor, dies aged 39
The actor was found at a New York apartment on Wednesday, with the cause of death unknown but not being treated as suspicious. Michelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from ...The Guardian - 2d -
Elijah Olaniyi dies at 26: Former Stony Brook, Miami player battled brain cancer
Olaniyi's name can be found across the record books at Stony BrookCBS Sports - 1d -
Criminal conviction thrown out for owners of New Zealand island volcano where 22 died in an eruption
The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe overturned by a judge on FridayABC News - 1d -
Russian tourist dies after being attacked by sharks in Philippine diving spot, another drowns
Two Russian tourists, who went scuba diving in waters south of Manila, have died when they were swept away by strong undercurrents with one drowning and the other being attacked by sharksABC News - 1d -
Judge overthrows conviction of owners of New Zealand island where 22 died in volcanic eruption
The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe thrown out by a judge on Friday.NBC News - 1d -
Dozens of dead birds found on Long Island beach believed to have died from avian flu
A Long Island beachside community in Suffolk County is worried about dozens of dead birds that have washed up on the shore and been found in backyards, especially because officials believe the ...NBC News - 1d -
Dead birds found on New York beach believed to have died from avian flu
At least 20 dead birds found on a small beach in East Patchogue, New York, are now being tested for avian flu, sparking concerns in the community. WNBC’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.NBC News - 1d