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How Trump's 2nd inauguration drifted from tradition
President Trump's second inauguration on Monday deviated from traditional norms in a few different ways. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Weddings That Are Out of This World (or at Least Way Out of the Chapel)
Some couples bring in numerologists or lip print readers, while others choose to be married by a spirit guide or practicing witch.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Sabalenka survives scare to keep title defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka survives a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and continue her bid for a third straight Melbourne title.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped in Burkina Faso have been released
Four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in West Africa over the weekend have been released in NigerABC News - Jan. 21 -
A look at the tradition of presidents leaving letters for their successors
As President Joe Biden prepared to pass the baton to President-elect Donald Trump, he followed the tradition of leaving his successor a note.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
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AI comes alive: From bartenders to surgical aides to puppies, tomorrow’s robots are on their way
Beyond performing tasks, machines will integrate into our social fabric, requiring us to navigate new relationships with technology.VentureBeat - Jan. 19 -
New York Rescuers Break the Ice to Save Moose From a Frozen Lake
The bull moose had fallen into a lake in the Adirondacks and been in the frigid waters for about two hours before rescuers arrived and used a chain saw to free it.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
8 Wedding Trends to Watch in 2025
Experts share eight predictions for what will happen in the world of weddings in 2025.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Appeals court again declares DACA illegal, but keeps policy alive
A federal appeals court on Friday declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy unlawful.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Mets pivoting from Pete Alonso, International Signing Day recap & remembering Bob Uecker | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Mets reportedly being ready to pivot from Pete Alonso, recap International Signing Day, remember the late Bob Uecker and talk about where things stand ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
How one Altadena family is keeping hope alive after losing their home
The Taylor family reflects on their evacuation from the Eaton Fire and discusses the loss of their home in Altadena.ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Three ways Democrats are breaking with tradition before inauguration
Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in, as Democrats follow Trump in ignoring some conventions.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Student finds bride's unseen 1960s wedding video
Beryl Davies says there was previously just one coloured photo from her big day in October 1966.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Tropical Thailand takes a break from the heat as it experiences a run of cool weather
Tropical Thailand is experiencing an unusually cool stretch of weather that forecasters say could last until mid-February, leading many residents to dig out their sweaters and cardigansABC News - Jan. 16 -
California fires: LA fire crews make progress as officials expect ‘much-needed break’ from dangerous weather – as it happened
This blog is now closed. You can read our latest story here . ‘Running to danger’: incarcerated firefighters on LA frontlines Tell us about financial consequences you are facing LA mayor, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
After the ennui and angst, Arsenal keep Premier League title race alive | Barney Ronay
Hosts played with a concentrated spirit in north London derby and were good value for their 2-1 defeat of Tottenham. Maybe the world isn’t ending after all. Or at least, not yet anyway. For ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
These 2 Democrats voted for House Republicans' bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports
Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass legislation meant to bar transgender athletes from competing in girls ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
You Are Cordially Invited to Our Wedding. But Not to Our Vows.
Some couples are finding more intimate ways to share their wedding pledges with each other: in private, in written notes — or even in sweats.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Du Toit stars as Bath keep hopes alive with Champions Cup win over Clermont
Pool 2: Bath 40-21 Clermont Auvergne Premiership leaders travel to Leinster next Saturday Bath are not yet certain of qualification for the knockout stages of this year’s Champions Cup but this ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson pregnant
The singer, 33, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "She's eating for 3 now".BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus
Riyadh meeting also discussed keeping pressure on Syria’s new leadership to meet commitment to inclusive transition. Ministers from 17 Middle East and western countries have met in Riyadh to ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor
Tatu City outside Kenya's capital is a startup city, privately owned and with aspirations of eventually having a population of 250,000ABC News - Jan. 12 -
Another bitter loss in 'The Game' didn't keep Ohio State from getting a national title shot
Ohio State this time gets the chance to play for the national title after another bitter loss to its biggest rivalABC News - Jan. 11 -
Soul Man singer Sam Moore dies aged 89 from surgery complications
Half of 1960s duo Sam & Dave is also remembered for the hit Hold On, I’m Comin’. Sam Moore – the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Can I move money from my IRA to an HSA? ‘Medical expenses keep growing.’
“If there was a way to pay for them out of pretax funds, it would be most helpful.”MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered for breaking barriers
Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and cityABC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump keeps saying send water from the north to LA fires. That's not the problem
As fires spread across Southern California, Trump urged Newsom to send in water from Northern California despite some experts saying water supply is not the problem.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Inside a U.K. couple's "secondhand wedding"
Tying the knot can be pricey, with the average cost of a wedding estimated at about $35,000. But CBS News' Leah Mishkin met a British couple who've proven you don't have to break the bank to have ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea’s President Yoon From Detention
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security service stopped an effort to detain him on insurrection charges and has vowed to do so again. Its roots are in the era of military dictatorships.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump keeps up talk of U.S. expansion: From the Politics Desk
President-elect Donald Trump is keeping up his talk of expanding the United States by taking control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Bridged Folk-Pop Eras
With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow, folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, dies at 86
Folk singer Peter Yarrow — writer of the timeless classic "Puff the Magic Dragon" and one-third of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — died Tuesday, a family representative said.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
The singer and songwriter who helped popularize folk music in the 1960s died of bladder cancer at his home in New York.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86
Known for his political songs as well as Puff, the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer. Peter Yarrow, a vocalist with the US folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died aged ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
J&J says its lung cancer drug combination keeps people alive longer
Johnson & Johnson said its lung cancer regimen – Rybrevant plus Lazcluze – keeps people alive for at least a year longer than AstraZeneca's Tagrisso.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
CFPB finalizes rule barring medical debt from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday finalized its rule barring medical debt from being included on credit reports, potentially freeing up billions in credit. The finalized ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
UK visitors from dozens of countries will have to pay a new entry fee starting this week
Starting Wednesday visitors to the UK from dozens of countries will have to pay a new travel authorization fee before entering.CNBC - Jan. 6
