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9 UN peacekeepers injured as rebels close in on eastern Congo’s main city
Nine United Nations peacekeepers in eastern Congo sustained injuries during fighting with the M23 armed group, the U.N. said, as the rebels close in on GomaABC News - 6d -
What to know about the escalating conflict in eastern Congo as rebels close in on Goma
Fighting has escalated sharply in recent weeks in eastern Congo, where rebels have seized key towns and are closing in on the city of Goma, the government’s last stronghold in the North Kivu ...ABC News - 6d -
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Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo
Many Congolese see the rebel advance as an invasion of their country by a foreign power in an attempt to seize land and Congo’s valuable rare minerals.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
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Covering an Mpox Outbreak in Congo: Mile After Mile of Muck
A reporter made a long journey, much of it spent fighting through mud on a motorbike, to reach the epicenter of a viral outbreak in Africa.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates as shoppers buy more household staples
Procter & Gamble beat quarterly earnings and revenue estimates and also reiterated its fiscal 2025 forecast.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Morris Chestnut on staring as Dr. John Watson in CBS show "Watson"
In the CBS show "Watson," Morris Chestnut takes on the role of Dr. John Watson, who, after the death of Sherlock Holmes, resumes his medical career while solving mysteries on his own. He joins "CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
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Trump’s Gen AI deregulation gamble
The incoming Trump administration's deregulatory agenda for generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is set to accelerate its development, forcing organizations to adapt to the disrupted ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Rights group accuses Congo's army and a rebel group of possible war crimes
Amnesty International has accused Congo’s army and a rebel group of bombing densely populated areas in attacks that “likely constitute war crimes.”ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Apple hit by Belgian probe over ‘blood minerals’ from Congo
Lawyers for DRC allege iPhones and other electronics use minerals supplied by armed groups behind atrocitiesFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Johnson failed to provide citation for Lebedev peerage
Financial Times FOI request reveals unusual lack of formal commendation for appointment flagged by security servicesFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
'Dr Tottenham' cures Everton - but Postecoglou desperately needs a tonic
'Dr Tottenham' finds a cure for struggling Everton, but pressure is building on Ange Postecoglou.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Eastern Michigan basketball games flagged for unusual gambling activity
An Eastern Michigan spokesperson has confirmed that two Eagles men’s college basketball games were flagged for unusual betting this seasonABC News - Jan. 18 -
Cramer's week ahead: Inauguration, earnings from Procter & Gamble and American Express
CNBC's Jim Cramer guided investors through next week on Wall Street, highlighting President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans
The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Islamic State-linked rebels kill at least 10 people in eastern Congo
At least 10 people were killed in eastern Congo by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group, a local official said WednesdayABC News - Jan. 15 -
Democrats fail to land decisive blow against Hegseth
Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee failed to land a decisive blow against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, after several hours of tense ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Which recent films failed at the name game?
Here's a rundown of some of this season's more well-wrought movie titles — along with a few missed opportunities.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
The Guardian view on Argentina’s austerity year: painful cuts, rising poverty and a geopolitical gamble | Editorial
In his first 12 months Javier Milei has imposed drastic economic measures – sparking protests while banking on an IMF bailout. . The first foreign leader to meet Donald Trump after his victory last ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
McMahon to pay millions for failing to disclose settlements: SEC
Vince McMahon will pay $1.7 million to for failing to disclose two settlements he had with employees while he ran the WWE.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
What Dr. Ruth Left Behind
Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau
Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions. “I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Hungarian energy bid under review over Russia concerns, says Romanian minister
Bucharest could mirror Spain’s recent decision to block a takeover on security grounds, says Sebastian BurdujaFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Romanian Gymnast Involved in Olympic Medal Controversy Commits to Stanford
Ana Barbosu was awarded the bronze medal that was stripped from the American Jordan Chiles.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Pete Hegseth fails to embody military professionalism
How does the time when I, a U.S. Navy veteran, roleplayed as a nuclear terrorist relate to Hegseth’s candidacy for secretary of Defense? Let me explain.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Experian accused of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes
A top watchdog agency for consumer finance has accused the credit rating company Experian of failing to properly investigate consumer disputes. In an announcement Tuesday, the Consumer Financial ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
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Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Changing alcohol labels could take 'decades': Dr. Marion Nestle
Dr. Marion Nestle called the surgeon general's proposal "absolutely unambiguous" in its phrasing.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Dr. Jon LaPook unpacks surgeon general's call for cancer warnings on alcohol
The U.S. surgeon general is calling for cancer risk warning labels to be added to alcoholic beverages. In an advisory released Friday, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that, given the conclusive evidence on ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Red Wings Gamble Finally Paying Off
The Detroit Red Wings made a bet in the summer that is finally paying off.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot
Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.Politico - Jan. 3 -
South Korean officials fail to detain impeached president
South Korean officials left the home of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol without him after a near-six-hour standoff. Yuna Ku with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.CBS News - Jan. 3
