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Men have grown twice as much as women over past century, study shows
Data from dozens of countries reveals height and weight differences between sexes have increased since 1900. Amid the profound changes humanity has witnessed, one might be forgiven for failing to ...The Guardian - 4h -
England's Dunkley smashes 22 runs off one over
Watch as England's Sophia Dunkley hits three sixes and a four off the bowling of Australia's Kim Garth during their Women's Ashes T20 encounter in Sydney.BBC News - 1d -
California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open's 4th round
Two friends from California, Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen, have both reached the fourth round at the Australian OpenABC News - 3d -
Hi, Mom! 20-year-old Californian Alex Michelsen beats a second top-20 seed at the Australian Open
Alex Michelson has reached the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first timeABC News - 4d -
Former Minister Is Acquitted in 1975 Murder of 8-Year-Old Gretchen Harrington
The defense argued that David Zandstra, 84, had been coerced by investigators into confessing to the killing of Gretchen Harrington.The New York Times - 4d -
Putin and Iran's president sign 20-year treaty, strengthening ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Moscow on Friday to sign a broad 20-year treaty. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down how ...CBS News - 4d -
Former daycare worker claims 2009 murder confession was coerced: "They broke me down"
Melissa Calusinski, an Illinois daycare worker convicted of killing a 16-month-old in 2009 when she was 22 years old, insists she is innocent. She's turning to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has ...CBS News - 4d -
Killer recalled to prison after 'shamelessly boasting' about Jimmy Mizen murder
Jake Fahri, who served 14 years in jail for murdering schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, breached licence conditions.BBC News - 4d -
How a cigarette butt helped solve a 30-year murder mystery
Serial sex offender Graham McGill was on parole when he murdered mother-of-eleven Mary McLaughlin in 1984.BBC News - 4d -
U.S. Hits Sudan's Leader With Sanctions Over Brutal Civil War
The move comes after the Biden administration last week accused a Sudanese rebel group of committing genocide.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife
Other girls wanted to know how they could stay safe after teenager Elianne Andam was killed outside a shopping centre, community workers say.BBC News - 5d -
A Three-Year Prison Sentence Will Pause Development On Fortune's Run
Popular indie FPS Fortune's Run won't be seeing any updates for a while--about three years, to be precise, as that's how long its sole developer, known only as Dizzie, will be spending behind ...GameSpot - 5d -
What’s the best way to convince 20-year-olds to save for retirement?
A parent wants to persuade reluctant young adults to start investing.MarketWatch - 6d -
Husband arrested for murder after wife's body found in dumpster
Rolando Corte, 42, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lucrecia Jadan Sumba, 39, from Elizabeth, New Jersey.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Attempted murder charge after nurse stabbed
A 37-year-old man will appear in court on Tuesday after a nurse was stabbed at a hospital in Oldham.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
2025 NFL Wild Card odds, predictions, line, spread: Buccaneers vs. Commanders picks from expert on 34-20 run
Larry Hartstein has revealed his NFL Wild Card Weekend bets and NFL picks against the spread for Washington vs. Tampa Bay on Sunday Night FootballCBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
Three murder charges over boy's bus station death
Three people are charged with murder over Thomas Taylor death near a bus station, say police.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies
Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
‘This place instilled constant fear in us’: the man who lived next door to the brutal Homs security unit for 50 years
For 50 years Taha Tadmori had a window to the surveillance complex of the Assad regime. As Syria starts a new chapter, he recalls the horrors he witnessed and the family he lost. The three floors ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Murder investigation in Spain after body of missing Belfast man found
Family ‘heartbroken’ after discovery of body of John George, 37, who went missing in Alicante area in December. A murder investigation is under way in Spain after the body of a 37-year-old man from ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Fantasy Football 2024 RB Exit Interview: The year of the running back renaissance
Fantasy football analyst Andy Behrens delivers his final thoughts about the running back position in 2025.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Service Workers Union Rejoins AFL-CIO After 20 Years as Labor Girds for Trump 2.0
The Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members, will renew its affiliation with the umbrella labor union, bringing membership to about 15 million.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon's parliament tries again to pick a president, after 12 failed attempts over 2 years
Lebanon’s parliament has convened to elect a president to fill a vacuum that's lasted more than two yearsABC News - Jan. 9 -
Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over '16 men' comments
Connacht wing Mack Hansen is cleared to play in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about a referee.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Four men jailed over brutal homophobic murder in Spain
Men kicked and punched Samuel Luiz, 24, to death outside nightclub in A Coruña in 2021. Four men have been jailed over the homophobic murder of a young gay man whose killing almost four years ago ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Our 52 Places to Go Lists Show How Travel Has Changed Over 20 Years
When The New York Times’s 52 Places to Go list made its debut in 2005, world travelers had no smartphones, no Instagram and no Google Maps. As the list turns 20 years old, our reporter Tariro ...The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Meredith Vieira's husband Richard Cohen dies after living with multiple sclerosis for over 50 years
Richard Cohen, the husband of former "TODAY" show anchor Meredith Vieira, died on Christmas Eve at the age of 76.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Robinson named U.S. men's player of the year
United States men's national team and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been voted the 2024 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Sunday shows preview: US reels after New Year's attacks; 119th Congress hits ground running
The U.S. is reeling from a pair of New Year’s Day attacks in Nevada and Louisiana that have taken multiple lives and injured dozens. Authorities said the suspect in the New Orleans terror attack, ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
The death of Livye Lewis: A party, a murder, and a man on the run
After a party in Hemphill, Texas, Livye Lewis is discovered dead and her ex-boyfriend Matthew Edgar is found bloodied on the ground nearby. What happened along the side of the road where they were ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Boeing hopes the turbulence is over after a year of crashes, near misses and embarrassment
Boeing said Friday that it had hit several internal targets on safety and quality control despite a series of deadly crashes, near catastrophes and embarrassing incidents that has seen its share ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Bengals become first team in NFL history hit with this brutal scheduling quirk after being flexed in Week 18
The NFL hit the Bengals with a brutal scheduling quirk that no other team has ever had to deal withCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Gruesome scene at a Honolulu home after fireworks blast kills 3, injures over 20
Authorities say three people are dead and 20 others injured in a New Year’s fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhoodABC News - Jan. 2 -
New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion kills 3, injures 20 in Hawaii
A New Year’s Eve firework display in a Hawaii neighborhood quickly went wrong after three people were killed and 20 injured on Tuesday night. When fireworks were lit in a neighborhood in ...The Hill - Jan. 2
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Drug traffickers nabbed by photo of French Bulldog must pay $1.4 million
Investigators used an intercepted photo of Bob the French Bulldog to track down an organized crime group.CBS News - 2h -
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What Trump's executive orders mean for the fight against climate change
On his first day in office, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders promoting fossil fuels and ending many of the Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change. CBS News ...CBS News - 3h -
Trump's return to power looming over World Economic Forum
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Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
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Elephants can’t pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they’re not human, court says
DENVER — Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but, since they’re not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday.NBC News - 12m -
Rare snowstorm hits US south, with four deaths reported
A major winter storm prompts blizzard warnings, dumping heavy snow and sleet in a region where even flurries are a rare sight.BBC News - 29m -
Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife
A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His lawyer denied her ...The New York Times - 1h -
Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales
Anyone wanting to buy a blade online would have to complete two age verification checks under government plans.BBC News - 1h -
4 arrested with football memorabilia amid investigation of burglaries at athletes' homes
Four men from Chile have been charged in an ongoing investigation of nationwide burglaries at the homes of the rich and sometimes famous, according to court documents.NBC News - 1h