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Trial to begin of man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie
A 27-year-old man faces a jury trial in New York state, where Mr Rushdie is expected to testify.BBC News - 3d -
Marriages in China plunged by a record last year, fanning birthrate concerns
Marriages in China fell by a record fifth last year, despite efforts by officials to encourage young couples to wed and have children to boost the country’s declining population.NBC News - 3d -
Last throw of the boule for Addis Ababa’s historic pétanque club as developers turn city into hi-tech hub
In the heart of the Ethiopian capital is a relic of the French-built railway but the government’s grandiose redevelopment plans threaten this friendly club. Words and pictures by Fred Harter in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie Goes on Trial
Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder in the attack, which took place in 2022 as Mr. Rushdie was about to speak at an arts conference in western New York.The New York Times - 3d -
Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92
Tom Robbins, the literary prankster-philosopher who charmed, enlightened and addled millions of readers with such adventures as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Jitterbug Perfume," has diedABC News - 3d -
The man on a ‘divine mission’ to traumatise US bureaucrats
Budget director is commander of Trump’s campaign to reduce the size of governmentFinancial Times - 3d -
Monday Briefing: The Last Guard Against Trump’s Orders?
Plus, a study in swearing.The New York Times - 3d -
Basketball Hall of Famer Hubie Brown calls his last NBA game at 91 years old
A fixture of basketball sidelines who won an ABA championship and coached the Hawks, Knicks and Grizzlies, Hubie Brown is best known to generations of fans for imparting his wisdom in the broadcast ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Super Bowl 59: Watch as Eli Manning defeats Peyton Manning in FanDuel Kick of Destiny before Chiefs vs. Eagles
Eli hit a 25-yard field goal to continue his winning ways on Super Bowl SundayCBS Sports - 3d -
This popular Facebook page is a portal to 1970s and '80s NYC gay history
A growing Facebook group, Gay New York 1970s and 80s, serves as a virtual online time machine, guiding its tens of thousands of followers back to an era many of them never knew while building a ...NBC News - 3d -
Winter Storm Brings Snow in New York, Boston and Northeast
More than 10 inches of snow fell in parts of New England as snow, sleet and freezing rain swept across the Northeast before tapering off Sunday.The New York Times - 3d -
Namibia’s ‘founding father’ Sam Nujoma dies at 95
Former guerrilla leader and president fought against apartheid and South African controlFinancial Times - 3d -
2025 could be a renter’s market — but it won’t last, economists say. Here's how to take advantage
The affordable conditions in the rental market in the U.S. might be short-lived. Here’s why, according to economists.CNBC - 3d -
Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies
The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease.BBC News - 4d -
Manning and Southern host Alabama State
Southern Jaguars (15-8, 10-0 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (9-14, 5-5 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern takes on Alabama State after Joe Manning scored 22 ...ABC News - 4d -
Dre Davis' last-second shot lifts No. 25 Mississippi past LSU 72-70
Dre Davis tipped in Sean Pedulla’s missed layup with 0.1 seconds left to cap No. 25 Mississippi’s 72-70 comeback victory over LSUABC News - 4d -
Duke Deen scores 16 to lead Bradley to 80-74 victory over Evansville
Led by Duke Deen's 16 points, the Bradley Braves defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 80-74ABC News - 4d -
Johnson scores 22, Montana defeats Northern Arizona 83-80
Led by Kai Johnson's 22 points, the Montana Grizzlies defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 83-80ABC News - 4d -
Marcus Adams scores 25 to help Cal State Northridge hold off Long Beach State 81-80
Led by Marcus Adams Jr.'s 25 points, the Cal State Northridge Matadors defeated the Long Beach State Beach 81-80ABC News - 4d -
Mekhi Conner, Nyle Ralph-Beyer both score 20 as Sacred Heart tops Fairfield 77-71
Mekhi Conner and Nyle Ralph-Beyer scored 20 points apiece to help Sacred Heart defeat Fairfield 77-71ABC News - 4d -
Lakhin scores 22, Clemson defeats No. 2 Duke 77-71 to snap Blue Devils' 16-game winning streak
Viktor Lakhin scored 22 points, Clemson held player of the year candidate Cooper Flagg in check for most of the game and the Tigers defeated No. 2 Duke 77-71 to snap the Blue Devils’ 16-game ...ABC News - 4d -
Brown scores 29 in Kansas City's 80-69 victory over North Dakota
Led by Jamar Brown's 29 points, the Kansas City Kangaroos defeated the North Dakota Fightin' Hawks 80-69ABC News - 4d -
Boxer Cooney dies after title fight defeat
Irish super-featherweight boxer John Cooney dies after suffering a brain injury in last Saturday's defeat by Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ashworth gets hot hand and scores 22 to lead Creighton to a 77-67 win over No. 11 Marquette
Steven Ashworth scored 22 points and made a season-high six 3-pointers, including one in the last minute to help Creighton put away No. 11 Marquette in a 77-67 victoryABC News - 4d -
Tripp scores 19, Wofford downs Mercer 77-66
Led by Corey Tripp's 19 points, the Wofford Terriers defeated the Mercer Bears 77-66ABC News - 4d -
Her Brother Disappeared in War 80 Years Ago. She Finally Got to Say Goodbye.
Margery Hop Wong last saw her older brother Sgt. Yuen Hop in 1943. He was a soldier missing in action, until researchers solved the mystery behind his death.The New York Times - 4d -
Rounding up athletes in commercials: Beckham, Mahomes and the Mannings
Athletes take center stage in star-studded Super Bowl commercials on Sunday.ESPN - 4d -
Bournemouth knock out Everton in Goodison Park’s last FA Cup tie
The Park End was awash before kick-off with banners commemorating Everton’s five FA Cup triumphs, each one part of the competition’s 132-year history at Goodison Park. History is where Goodison and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Holy Cross hosts Boston University following Brewster's 25-point game
Boston University visits the Holy Cross Crusaders after Miles Brewster scored 25 points in the Terriers' 87-65 win against the Navy MidshipmenABC News - 5d -
Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate
A Canadian government department that tracks suspected foreign interference says it has detected a “coordinated and malicious activity” targeting federal Liberal Party leadership candidate Chrystia ...ABC News - 5d -
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Man City's 115 charges outcome 'in a month' - Guardiola
Manchester City expect to learn the outcome of the hearing into their 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month" says boss Pep Guardiola.BBC News - 5d -
Finding One Last Free Agent for Every M.L.B. Team
Spring training is around the corner, and these players could fill a need at a new home.The New York Times - 5d -
LinkedIn Made $2 Billion in Subscriptions Last Year. How’s Hiring Going for You?
Something smells fishy.Inc. - 6d -
Last man charged in 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke pleads guilty
Corey Walker pleaded guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter and two counts of robbery, with firearm and gang enhancements, in the fatal shooting of rapper Pop Smoke.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?
The hosts of Uncanny Valley chronicle the TikTok ban saga and ask: What makes the app so uniquely vulnerable?Wired - 6d -
Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102
The Bears announced that team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey died at the age of 102.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
WATCH: Unconscious man rescued from spinning boat
Emergency crews rushed to a lake near Orlando, Florida, where a boat was spinning in circles, apparently out of control.ABC News - 6d
