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Miho Nakayama, Japanese pop star who starred in romance film 'Love Letter,' dies at 54
Miho Nakayama, a Japanese singer-actor known for her contributions to the early J-pop scene and the film 'Love Letter,' was found dead at her home this week.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land border crossings with Syria except one
Lebanon said it is closing all land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital DamascusABC News - 5d -
Will Trump seek detente with Venezuela in return for border security?
The Trump administration is considering a double-sided détente with Venezuela to increase energy imports and stem migratory flows to the Southern border, with the oil industry and financiers ...The Hill - 5d -
Sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack finally accounted for
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.CBS News - 5d -
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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 - 5d -
Jury awards $300m payout to family of teen who died on Orlando ride
Tyre Sampson fell 30m (98ft) from the ride at ICON Park in Orlando which had no seat belts.BBC News - 5d -
Germany’s ‘peace chancellor’ spars with rivals over Ukraine
Olaf Scholz tries to depict conservative and Green candidates as warmongers ahead of February snap voteFinancial Times - 6d -
Prince Johnson, 72, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies
A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.The New York Times - 6d -
Man dies after dog attack in east London
A woman, 32, has been charged over the attack, which took place on Wednesday morning.BBC News - 6d -
Richard Hamilton, Who Helped Solve a Mathematical Mystery, Dies at 81
He came up with an innovative equation called the Ricci flow that helped mathematicians explore fundamental questions that were once out of reach.The New York Times - 6d -
Two Romanian men charged in the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London
Two Romanian men have been arrested in their home country and charged in connection with the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London this springABC News - 6d -
Two Romanian men charged in the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London
Two Romanian men have been arrested in their home country and charged in connection with the stabbing of an Iranian journalist in London this springABC News - 6d -
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Two men charged over stabbing of Iranian journalist in UK
Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in the leg outside his Wimbledon home in March.BBC News - 6d -
Julius Randle scores 20 points as Timberwolves cruise to 108-80 victory over Clippers
Julius Randle scored 16 of his 20 points in the first quarter, Anthony Edwards added 16 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 108-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday nightABC News - 6d -
‘You Can Never Look Back’: How ’70s Rockers Rebooted for the ’80s
The year 1984 was a watershed in pop music. The stars who’d made it big the previous decade had to embrace new instruments and MTV or risk being left behind.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Injury-plagued Clippers held to 80 points in blowout loss to Minnesota
With Norman Powell joining the injured Kawhi Leonard on the bench, the Clippers couldn't overcome their shooting woes in a 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Guardian Journalists Strike Over Planned Sale of The Observer
Workers have begun a 48-hour walkout, the first in 50 years for the outlet, over a proposal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, a digital media start-up.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media
The wife of an investigative journalist in Guinea says her husband had been abducted in Guinea’s capital, as the military regime continues to tighten its grip on independent mediaABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"
Penelope Hegseth said she wrote the 2018 email "in haste" and with "deep emotions."CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Clifton Wharton, Who Rose to the Top at Several Institutions, Dies at 98
Wharton was the first Black person to head TIAA-CREF, Michigan State University, the State University of New York and the Rockefeller Foundation.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
TotalEnergies Boosts Presence in Germany With VSB Deal
TotalEnergies struck a deal to buy renewable-energy company VSB Group from Partners Group for $1.7 billion, expanding its presence in Germany.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Guardian and Observer journalists go on strike over sale of Sunday paper
Their first strike in more than 50 years concerns the proposed sale of the Sunday title to Tortoise.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Australian Music prize: 80-year-old Kankawa Nagarra wins over Nick Cave and Amyl and the Sniffers
Walmatjarri elder and blues musician wins $50,000 prize for Wirlmarni, saying she hopes it will bring pride to her community in Wangkatjungka. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
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Save up to 80% on accessories like phone cases, wallets, and more this December.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media
Forty-eight-hour strike, first at Guardian in more than 50 years, to take place on Wednesday and Thursday. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are holding a 48-hour strike in protest at ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Thirman Milner, Hartford Mayor Who Broke Race Barrier, Dies at 91
He grudgingly transitioned from civil rights to politics and became the first popularly elected Black mayor in New England.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
4 life and investing lessons from NYSE icon Art Cashin, dead at 83
The man known as the dean of the New York Stock Exchange has left the building for the last time, but investors still have the benefit of decades worth of his accumulated wisdom, which he shared in ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Book Review: Robin Cook sets his latest thriller in the iconic Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital
Robin Cook, the king of medical thrillers, returns with “Bellevue.”ABC News - Dec. 3 -
'Scandal's' Bellamy Young: Domestic abuse can happen at any age. My mom was in her 80s
In a guest column, the 'Scandal' actor recounts her late mother's experience with elder domestic abuse and urges readers to seek help if they're in need.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80ABC News - Dec. 3 -
LeBron James scores season-low 10 points in Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to Timberwolves
LeBron has scored a combined 22 points in his past two games.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats
At least one of the marine mammals was recently spotted in Washington wearing the multipurpose fishy accessory. Researchers suspect that orcas may be reviving a peculiar fashion statement of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
