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Before and after: Mosul’s historic landmarks rebuilt after IS destruction
Some 80% of the Old City of Mosul, in northern Iraq, was destroyed under the Islamic State group.BBC News - 1d -
Column: How Karla Sofia Gascón turned a historic Oscars first into a historic Oscars nightmare
With a series of resurfaced tweets, the lead actress nominee for 'Emilia Pérez' has caused an awards season uproar — and plenty of culture war confusion.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Iraq's top court suspends new legislation that activists say undermines women's rights
Iraq’s top court has suspended implementation of three controversial bills passed last month by the country’s parliament, including a measure that activists say undermines women’s rightsABC News - 2d -
Eagles GM: Saquon's historic feats not a surprise
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman says Saquon Barkley's historic season is no surprise to him, as the team prepares for its rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday.ESPN - 3d -
Walmart Just Made a ‘Landmark’ Announcement. It’s What Warren Buffett Advised Investors 39 Years Ago
Rule No. 1: Don’t make the same mistakes everyone else is making.Inc. - 4d -
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Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.BBC News - 6d -
Germany's far right upends convention with landmark vote on immigration
Germany’s opposition conservatives won a parliamentary vote Wednesday for a proposed migration restrictions with help from the far-right Alternative for Germany.NBC News - Jan. 30 -
US chipmaker Nvidia rebounds after historic tumble
Wall Street steadies following sharp losses driven by concerns over Chinese AI group DeepSeekFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
'Locked in' Daniels eyes historic road playoff win
The Washington Commanders cite the poise and preparation of quarterback Jayden Daniels for settling the team when playing in hostile road environments this year.ESPN - Jan. 24 -
Foreigners are chasing U.S. stocks. Historically, that’s a bad sign.
Foreigners have a tendency to buy U.S. stocks right before crashes.MarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
WATCH: Historic snowstorm paralyzes parts of the South
There have been at least 10 deaths across three states as millions struggle to navigate the winter storm.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Where Donald Trump's executive orders rank historically
President Donald Trump is on pace to surpass Joe Biden's executive orders signed during his first 100 days in officeThe Hill - Jan. 23 -
Happy couples mark landmark Thai law allowing same-sex unions
Thailand reached a major milestone on Thursday in becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to hold legal same-sex unions, with LGBT groups aiming to mark the occasion with more than a thousand ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Japan’s biggest banks hit valuation landmark as BoJ weighs rate rise
Largest lenders now trade at or close to their book values for first time in almost a decadeFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Historic storm brings blanket of snow to Deep South
The snowstorm covered stadiums across the South and produced record-breaking snowfalls.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Iraq passes laws that critics say will allow child marriage
Proponents of the amendments – described by activists as ‘disastrous’ – say they align with Islamic principles. Iraq’s parliament has passed amendments to the country’s personal status law that ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
What to expect as historic snowstorm slams the South
The first-ever blizzard warning has been issued for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coast as a historic snowstorm hits the South.ABC News - Jan. 21 -
Landmarks destroyed, masterpieces incinerated, communities razed: how the LA fires ravaged culture
Almost 200 artists in the Altadena neighbourhood have had their homes or studios burned down, while modernist buildings and irreplaceable collections have been destroyed. Fires are a seasonal ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Warriors continue their descent with historic loss to Celtics
The reeling Warriors have now gone 9-18 since a 12-3 start and fallen to the outside looking in at the Western Conference play-in race.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 21 -
Trump promises "historic" first day in power
He will be sworn in as the 47th president todayBBC News - Jan. 20 -
Athletics uniform changes: A's add Rickey Henderson patch, swap out elephant logo for Sacramento landmark
The A's will have a new home and a new look for the 2025 MLB seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community
Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Iraq is in for a rough 2025
The word for 2025 is “sovereignty.” Despite many challenges like reducing oil dependency, ensuring political stability amid sectarian divides and managing environmental crises, the Sudani ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Eaton Fire hits historically Black neighborhoods
The Eaton Fire has destroyed thousands of structures in the communities of Altadena and Pasadena. Both are historic communities that generations of Black families have called home. Elise Preston ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
FEMA administrator: L.A. officials were "prepared" for wildfires given historic winds
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that L.A. officials were "very prepared" for wildfire, noting that the area is prone to fires.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Federal Court Blocks Transfer of Guantánamo Convict to Prison in Iraq
The Iraqi prisoner had sued the Biden administration, saying he would be at risk for abuse at a prison in his homeland.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
What we learned as Domas' historic game fuels Kings past Celtics
Domantas Sabonis grabbed a Sacramento-era record 28 rebounds and scored 23 points to lead the Kings to an impressive win over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
How historic humiliation inspired Broncos' defense
Denver's defense allowed 70 points in Week 3 last year. Now it's helped the Broncos return to the postseason.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Local landmarks lost and damaged by raging Los Angeles fires
As fires continue to burn through Southern California, some of the region's landmarks have been burned or destroyed by the blazes.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
These are some of the well-known landmarks damaged in the California fires
From a school featured in "Freaky Friday" to a historic synagogue, local landmarks are among the thousands of structures damaged by the wildfires.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Power Rankings: How far does Tennessee fall after historic loss?
How do Florida's and Tennessee's fortunes change after the Gators' dominant showing?ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football’s historic and modern behemoth
Back in the 1920s, the Fighting Irish made what might have been their biggest push to join what would become the Big Ten but the athletic director at Michigan blocked it. Ever since, Notre Dame has ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Trump’s win made Biden’s historical legacy one of failure
Having run as a transitional figure, Biden succumbed early to the fatal conceit that he could be a transformational leader, akin to Franklin D. Roosevelt or Lyndon B. Johnson.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Uncovering Iraq’s mass graves: the painstaking search for missing loved ones – photo essay
The country has as many as one million missing persons after decades of conflict. Forensic teams face huge challenges to document remains as families wait in hope of closure. Text by Marta ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Palisades Fire threatens historic Los Angeles landmarks
The Palisades Fire which has burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles has threatened several landmarks which many Americans have come to know from television and in movies. Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Several Local Landmarks Are Destroyed in Southern California Wildfires
A high school used in many films, a synagogue and several well-known restaurants are among the structures that burned, while other local landmarks are endangered.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Grounds of historic Villa de Leon caught in blaze amid Palisades Fire
Video captured the grounds of the Villa de Leon on fire. The historic mansion has been featured in many high-profile music videos and commercials. The mansion is located near the Getty Villa, an ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
How historic weather conditions fueled the Los Angeles area wildfires
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area that were quickly fueled by intense Santa Ana winds are persisting. CBS News' Elise Preston has more from Malibu, and CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy ...CBS News - Jan. 8
