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Thai man reunites with his family after being released by Hamas
Watchara Sriaoun was an agricultural worker in Israel and was taken hostage in Kibbutz Nir Oz when Hamas carried out the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Watchara returned home to reunite with his family in ...NBC News - 4d -
Who's performing at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?
Rapper Kendrick Lamar is headlining the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.CBS News - 4d -
‘Woman, life, freedom’: the Syrian feminists who forged a new world in a land of war
In a society riven by conflict and misogyny, the autonomous region of Rojava has a government with perhaps the most complete gender equality in the world. ‘Being a woman,” says the woman standing ...The Guardian - 4d -
How did teen Danni Houchins die? Her family's search for the truth
For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always ...CBS News - 4d -
‘This time, we stay’: the Palestinian families vowing not to leave Gaza
Defiant Gazans reject Trump’s resettlement plan after enduring 15 months of conflict. Saaed Salem’s eyes filled with tears as he surveyed the remains of his north Gaza neighbourhood on a freezing ...The Guardian - 4d -
Man's pop-up urinal death may never be explained, family fears
The family of Kevin Holding fear they may never find out why a pop-up urinal dropped on him.BBC News - 4d -
Hamas releases 3 hostages, a sigh of relief for their families and Israel
Scenes from the staged handover of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have angered Israelis. The events have made an already tenuous ceasefire more fragile. Chris Livesay reports.CBS News - 4d -
Ben Simmons waived after former No 1 pick and Brooklyn Nets agree to buyout
Faded three-time All-Star waived, ending Nets career ESPN reports Simmons could sign with Cavs or Clippers Ben Simmons was waived by the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday after the team agreed to a ...The Guardian - 5d -
Teddy bear helps hostage’s family come to terms with grief amid joy over his release
As Gillian Brisley and her husband, Pete, watched their son-in-law’s release from captivity, she clutched a teddy bear to her chestABC News - 5d -
Hostage's British family express joy at his release but concern over gaunt appearance
The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed.BBC News - 5d -
Father-of-two dies days after being assaulted at house
The 31 year old's sister describes him as "everybody's friend" as police launch a murder investigation.BBC News - 5d -
He's in a wheelchair, she's not. Their love story created an extraordinary life
In the week before Valentine's Day, CBS News is featuring stories about love that blossomed despite unimaginable odds. We call this series Love, Against All Odds.CBS News - 5d -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy.BBC News - 5d -
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Who is part of DOGE leader Elon Musk's family?
Elon Musk is taking an influential Washington role but remains private about his family and life out of the spotlight.The Hill - 5d -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - 5d -
In the dark for 34 minutes: The inside story of when the lights went out at the Super Bowl
The last time the Super Bowl was in New Orleans, the Superdome lost half of its lights for 34 minutes.ESPN - 5d -
Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?
Israel is releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ceasefire that has paused the war but whose future is uncertainABC News - 5d -
The families of L.A. wildfire victims confront the failures that prevented escape
One month after the Los Angeles wildfires, the public and California’s government are being forced to confront weaknesses in their approach to disasters.NBC News - 5d -
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Family fleeing violence in eastern Congo sees little hope as rebels grab more land
Thousands of families have been displaced by violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels last month seized the key city of Goma in a blitz offensive in the mineral-rich regionABC News - 5d -
Bereaved families asked to return pension overpayments
A former pensions minister says the DWP does not make it clear to families the repayments are voluntary.BBC News - 5d -
Sonya Massey's family reaches $10 million settlement with Sangamon County
Massey was shot and killed in her home near Springfield last July. Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is charged with her murder.CBS News - 5d -
Who's pulling the strings in the DR Congo crisis?
As M23 rebels advance in DR Congo, regional players meet to defuse the escalating crisis.BBC News - 5d -
Family files lawsuit seeking to halt sales of Galaxy Gas and other nitrous oxide after woman's death
Nitrous oxide sold in colorful tanks with candy-like flavors that consumers are inhaling to get high is creating a “veritable national health crisis,” a lawsuit says.NBC News - 5d -
Chris Jones doesn't care if Chiefs keep winning Super Bowls: 'Every good story has a villain'
Jones isn't worried about the perception of the ChiefsCBS Sports - 5d -
Plane Crash in São Paulo, Brazil, Kills Two
Six people on the ground were also injured by the plane, part of which struck a bus on the road when it crashed in São Paulo.The New York Times - 6d -
Brooklyn Museum Will Lay Off Employees and Scale Back Exhibitions
The museum, which faces a projected $10 million deficit, said it planned to cut more than a tenth of its employees and mount fewer exhibitions.The New York Times - 6d -
Draymond, two other Warriors to participate in NBA All-Star events
Draymond Green and two other members of the Golden State Warriors will participate in a few NBA All-Star events on All-Star Saturday Night.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Small plane crashes on avenue in Sao Paulo, killing two
A small aircraft crashed on an avenue in Sao Paulo, killing at least two passengers, the local firefighter corps said in a statementABC News - 6d -
Take-Two CEO bullish on his games but wary on tariffs | Strauss Zelnick
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, talked about the latest plans the triple-A game publisher has with its upcoming titles and his view of possible tariffs on game consoles. I ...VentureBeat - Feb. 6 -
Grenfell Tower, Where Fire Killed 72, Will Be Demolished, Families Say
Survivors and bereaved families’ groups said Britain’s deputy prime minister had told them that the site of the 2017 catastrophe would be dismantled.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Every song and dance in 'Emilia Pérez' tells a story — and that was a thrill to its DP
Cinematographer Paul Guilhaume used a variety of techniques to pull off the song-and-dance numbers in 'Emilia Pérez,' working closely with director Jacques Audiard.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Mini Breakdown in a Walmart Bathroom’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Feb. 5 -
My Toddler Son Likes to Wear Dresses. Can He Wear One to My Sister’s Wedding?
A mother wants to respect her 2½-year-old’s preference for dressing like his older sister, but she worries that letting him do so would bother the bridal couple.The New York Times - Feb. 5 -
Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challengeABC News - Feb. 5
