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More countries, including China, are grappling with shrinking and aging populations
A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and agingABC News - Jan. 17 -
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The long-term mental health toll of wildfires and the danger if left untreated
Wildfires can take a long-term toll on mental health, and, if left untreated, people can suffer for even longer. Experts explain what to know.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Palestinians in Gaza are eager to return home in a ceasefire but many will find nothing left
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to leave miserable tent camps and return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas warABC News - Jan. 16 -
McDavid 2nd on Oilers points list behind Gretzky
Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in franchise history.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
President Biden touts accomplishments, outlines threats in his farewell address to country
President Biden delivered a formal farewell speech from the Oval Office on Wednesday. While discussing his accomplishments in office, he also issued warnings and called on Americans to protect ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Kenny Chesney will bring country music to the Las Vegas Sphere in May
The country star announced Thursday that he'll play a dozen shows at Sphere starting May 22.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
China Deploys Security to Try to Reassure a Country on Edge
Police are checking on safety at schools and visiting karaoke bars and rental homes to root out perceived malcontents, after several mass killings alarmed the public.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Here's the science behind the Los Angeles wildfires
Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not have a singular cause.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Country Garden Lost $24.33 Billion in 2023
The Chinese developer released its long-delayed results showing that its net loss narrowed in the first half of 2024 following a record loss in 2023.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Walker left out of City squad amid transfer links
Manchester City's wantaway defender Kyle Walker was left out of the squad for his team's 2-2 draw with Brentford on Tuesday as he explores a move away from the club.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Behind Pete Hegseth's explosive Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee as he vies for the secretary of defense post in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. CBS News' Taurean Small and ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Country star Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's inauguration
Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next weekABC News - Jan. 13 -
Norway on track to be first country to hit 100% electric vehicle sales
Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
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 -
Return looted shipwreck treasures to countries of origin as reparations for slavery, says lawyer
Proposal suggests restitution for colonial artefacts should also apply to underwater heritage . Shipwrecked colonial treasures that have lain on the seabed for centuries could be recovered and ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
‘You don’t just go and buy a country’: Greenland plunged into geopolitical storm
Residents of Nuuk do not want to be part of the US but welcome a discussion of their sovereigntyFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Which other countries should be on Trump’s shopping list?
Trump and his eye for successful business deals are now trained on countries instead of buildings and hotels. When he looks at certain troubled countries, he seemingly asks himself, “Well, what if ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
How Outlets on the Left and Right Have Covered the Los Angeles Wildfires
Media outlets reported similarly on the destruction caused by the fires that raced through Southern California. But partisan publications attributed them to very different causes.The New York Times - 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 -
U.S. overdose deaths far outpace other countries: Report
The United States has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths out of 30 countries, according to a new report from the health nonprofit the Commonwealth Fund. Overdose deaths in the U.S. dipped ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Read the full eulogy Walter Mondale left behind for Jimmy Carter
Former president Jimmy Carter's vice president, Walter Mondale, died in 2021 but left behind a eulogy that his son Ted read at Carter's memorial service Thursday morning.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Behind the scenes of the new "Hollywood Squares"
The classic game show "Hollywood Squares" is getting a fresh update. Nate Burleson got a sneak peek.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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This country karaoke night in L.A. is a rootin', tootin' hootenanny with a queer twist
A honky tonk atmosphere meets the queer community when the KFM Country Karaoke Revue gets going at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Glassell Park.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
'It can’t be bought': Greenlanders respond to Trump's options for their country
Nuuk residents said that Greenland could not be bought, after President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out the use of force to take control of the Arctic island.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forcesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
A politician was shot dead in Bangkok. Did another country do it?
Lim Kimya's killing had all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded, professional assassination.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Germany leader: All countries must respect existing borders, in rebuttal of Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the principle of inviolability of borders applies to every country, however powerfulABC News - Jan. 8 -
California wildfire scorches abandoned cars left behind by evacuees
Video from NBC News’ affiliate station KNBC shows multiple abandoned vehicles being destroyed by a wildfire in southern California after many residents had to evacuate for safety.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Behind Jimmy Carter's legacy as president
Jimmy Carter's presidency was marked by global challenges and his quest to unite Americans. James Fallows, a speechwriter for the Carter administration, joins CBS News with more on Carter's legacy.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Behind Trump's deal with Dubai's DAMAC Properties
President-elect Donald Trump announced a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Properties for an investment of at least $20 billion in the U.S. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
An Indefensible Decision Has Left the Giants Adrift
Owner John Mara was lost in a sea of contradictions as he tried to explain keeping Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
The Face of Women’s Tennis Returns to a Country Where She Doesn’t Lose
Can anyone beat Aryna Sabalenka in Australia? She’s done little to give her opponents hope.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Reliving the Terrifying Robbery That Left One Soccer Star ‘Lost’
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells all about a career marked with chaos, mistakes and glory.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.
Climate impacts are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Deadly winter storm sweeps across the country
At least five people have been killed in crashes in Kansas and Missouri as a major winter storm created hazardous conditions on the roads. Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey are among ...CBS News - Jan. 6