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British woman dies in 'violent collision' while skiing in French Alps
A 62-year-old woman reportedly crashed into a stationary skier, a British man, on Tuesday.BBC News - 14h -
Woman, 21, becomes youngest person to reach South Pole on skis
Karen Kylleso accomplished the feat 114 years after polar explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.CBS News - 2d -
Trump deportation threat puts US on collision course with Vatican
Pope’s appointment of progressive Robert McElroy comes as rightwing Catholics wield notable influence in US capital. When the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, sought to shut down a Catholic ...The Guardian - 3d -
Former British child star dies in Los Angeles wildfire, mother says
Rory Sykes' mother said she was unable to help her son due to a broken arm.The Hill - 3d -
JD Vance says violent Jan. 6 rioters shouldn't receive pardons
Vice President-elect JD Vance said Sunday who he thinks should and shouldn’t receive presidential pardons for their actions during the riot at the Capitol on Jan.NBC News - 3d -
An avalanche hits a group of skiers in Italy's Piedmont Alps, killing 3
An avalanche has hit a group of five skiers in Italy’s northern Piedmont region on Sunday, killing three of them, rescuers saidABC News - 3d -
Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man
A woman in her 50s is being questioned about the death of William McNicholl.BBC News - 4d -
DOJ reveals violent details behind Tulsa race massacre
The Justice Department released an extensive report looking into one of the most destructive racial massacres in U.S. history.ABC News - 4d -
Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision
Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.BBC News - 4d -
Tram collision in Strasbourg leaves dozens injured
Rescue services treat 100 more people for shock or stress after collision in tunnel leading to central train station. Two trams collided in Strasbourg in eastern France on Saturday, causing dozens ...The Guardian - 4d -
A vanishingly small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction
Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.NBC News - 5d -
Violent protests in China after student falls to his death
Protesters and police clash after a boy is found dead at his school dormitory.BBC News - 6d -
TikTok's fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech, security
In a collision between free speech and national security, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over the fate of TikTok, a digital age cultural phenomenon that roughly half the U.S. population uses ...ABC News - 6d -
Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek
Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first round Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eight Emma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
At the Movies, the ‘Older Woman’ Is Growing Up
She has been called “cougar,” “Mrs. Robinson” and “your mom.” Now she’s the protagonist, and one of film and television’s most compelling characters.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Rescuers search for 2 British hikers missing since New Year's Day in Italian alps
Rescue crews have found the body of a British hiker buried in the snow of the Italian alpsABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, Rabble-Rousing Leader of French Far Right, Dies at 96
He ran unsuccessfully for the French presidency five times, riding waves of discontent and xenophobia as the leader of the National Front party.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen, Far-Right French Firebrand Politician, Dies at 96
He co-founded what became France’s biggest opposition party, National Rally, rooted in deep anti-immigrant sentiment.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Le Pen - an unrepentant extremist on race, gender and immigration - founded the far-right National Front in 1972.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread ...ABC News - Jan. 7 -
French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies aged 96
Former paratrooper led National Front party for decades and courted controversy, being repeatedly fined for contesting crimes against humanity. Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
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French police arrest three Algerians for making alleged violent statements on social media
Police in France have arrested three Algerians, described by authorities as social media influencers, who are accused of posting videos inciting violenceABC News - Jan. 6 -
‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6
The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
WATCH: Ski boot rides down the hill without the skier
A skier in Finland got a cold foot from her ski boot after it came loose and slid down the hill without her.ABC News - Jan. 5 -
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Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Park City Ski Patrol Strike Against Vail Resorts Continues
Long lift lines, limited terrain and frustration among skiers and snowboarders are downstream impacts of a wage dispute between union workers at Park City Mountain in Utah and its owner, Vail Resorts.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
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Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - Jan. 4 -
Violent crime in DC at 30-year low
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Sydney Thunder duo sent to hospital after sickening collision in BBL thriller
Cam Bancroft and Daniel Sams clash heads in catch attempt Thunder earn last-ball win over the Scorchers in Perth Sydney Thunder pair Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams have been taken to hospital ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Utah woman 'who always wanted to be a mom' dies nine days after having twins
A Utah woman died of a rare heart condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy just nine days after she gave birth to twins, her grieving father said.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
British woman and fiance found dead in Vietnam villa
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered dead in a room at a tourist villa in Hoi An, police said.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Sydney duo 'conscious and talking' after BBL collision
Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams are both "conscious and talking" after colliding with each other while playing for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Preventing a British royal regency nightmare
Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”The Hill - Jan. 2