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How to climb Everest in a week
An Austrian guide will soon lead trips up the world’s highest peak in less time than an average beach holiday. Is adventure travel going too high, too fast?Financial Times - Jan. 11 -
Ruins, racers and rockers: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest
Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo BayBBC News - Jan. 10 -
Nvidia’s stock is down 9% from its recent record. That shows the short term is winning out for now.
Nvidia’s stock is off 9% from an all-time high hit earlier this week, with investors focused more on the here and now than on new eye-popping projections of market opportunity.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
The books members of Congress are reading
Since opening up an independent bookstore on Long Island, I’ve often been asked by my former colleagues in Congress for book recommendations. At the start of every new year, I survey members for ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Book excerpt: "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Get Old"
The actress and New York Times bestselling memoirist returns with a new book about the empowerment that comes from calling out society's callous and short-sighted expectations of women as they age.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Putting some perspective on Britain’s bad markets week
At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
9 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2025): iPhone or Android
Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.Wired - Jan. 10 -
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Los Angeles officials face questions, criticism as out-of-control wildfires continue to rage; How to help Southern California wildfire victimsCBS News - Jan. 10 -
Ubisoft Shares Fall After Net Bookings Slump, Assassin's Creed Delay
The stock dropped after the videogame maker said it expected a decrease in third-quarter net bookings and pushed back the release of its blockbuster game for a second time.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Canada's Liberal Party to decide who will be the country's next prime minister on March 9
Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s new prime minister March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this weekABC News - Jan. 10 -
U.S. Court Halts Guilty Plea Hearing for Accused 9/11 Mastermind
A three-judge appeals panel will decide whether the plea deal Khalid Shaikh Mohammed reached to avoid a death-penalty trial remains valid.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
The '9/11 mastermind' wants to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
The accused mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks will no longer plead guilty on Friday, after the US government objected.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Appeals court temporarily blocks 9/11 plea deals
An appeals court on Thursday temporarily blocked a plea deal for three accused 9/11 plotters in a win for the Justice Department and Pentagon, which had requested this week that the court block the ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
9/11 guilty pleas delayed after US government objects
The justice department argued it would cause irreparable harm if Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants' pleas were accepted.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 12)
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Appeals court pauses plea proceedings in alleged 9/11 architect KSM's case
The U.S. had filed an appeal to stop plea proceedings for alleged 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others from moving forward Friday in the war court in Guantanamo Bay.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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California wildfires death toll rises to five; Abortion restrictions in conservative cities get struck down by New Mexico Supreme Court.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Senate advances Laken Riley Act in bipartisan 84-9 vote
The Senate advanced a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration Thursday as the issue comes front and center under the new Congress.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Chattanooga vs. UNC Greensboro odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 9 bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the UNCG Spartans vs. UTC Mocs on ThursdayCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
The 32 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (January 2024)
Nightbitch, John Wick, and American Psycho are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Purdue vs. Rutgers odds, score prediction, time: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 9 bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NCAA Basketball picks for Purdue Boilermakers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights on ThursdayCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
Ohio State vs. Oregon odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Jan. 9 bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes on ThursdayCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
No. 9 UConn falls to Villanova, 68-66, after Alex Karaban's missed free throws
Eric Dixon scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half and Villanova held on for a 68-66 victory over No. 9 UConn on Wednesday night after the Huskies’ Alex Karaban missed two free throws with ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop
Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
NBA trade candidates: 70 players, broken into 11 tiers, who could be moved by Feb. 6 deadline
We're breaking down players who could be moved, from stars to salary fillerCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Pentagon asks court to block 9/11 plea deals
The Justice Department, on behalf of the Pentagon, on Tuesday asked an appeals court to block an effort to enforce plea deals reached with four accused conspirators of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
The week's bestselling books, Jan. 12
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Indian army divers retrieve the body of one of at least 9 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine
Indian army divers have retrieved the body of one of at least nine miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam stateABC News - Jan. 8 -
Report: Giants reach 1-year, $15 million deal with 9-time All-Star Justin Verlander
The three-time Cy Young winner will turn 42 in February.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
U.S. asks court to stop plea agreements in alleged 9/11 architect's case
The Justice Dept filed a motion to stop plea deals from moving forward in the war court in Guantanamo Bay, days before Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Chef Alexander Smalls celebrates Sunday dinner with his new children's book
In his new children's book, "When Alexander Graced the Table," James Beard Foundation Award winner Alexander Smalls shares the story of a young boy learning to contribute to family meals with a ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Amanda Gorman on why new book is a tribute to women's impact and resilience
Poet Amanda Gorman shares her new children's book, "Girls on the Rise," celebrating women's achievements and encouraging young girls to embrace their power to change the world.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
9 million tulips, spinning library shelves: The massive backlot builds of 'Wicked'
'I'm not interested in standing in front of a blue screen with a digital design,' says 'Wicked' production designer Nathan Crowley. 'I want to make things.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7
