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Ex-Olympian Michael Barisone accused of shooting woman at his...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 19:00:26 -0400

Ex-Olympian Michael Barisone accused of shooting woman at his N.J. equestrian-training farm

Michael Barisone, a former Olympic dressage athlete, is charged with attempted murder in the shooting at the New Jersey farm where he trains equestrians.

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Eugenio Derbez on ‘being a kid again’ in 'Dora and...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:30:25 -0400

Eugenio Derbez on ‘being a kid again’ in 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold’

“It’s a big deal because now we’re seeing this Latina that’s successful, brave, smart,” Eugenio Derbez said about the new movie.

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Secretive Christian group at heart of D.C. politics ready for...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 18:00:27 -0400

Secretive Christian group at heart of D.C. politics ready for its close-up

A Netflix documentary series, “The Family,” puts the spotlight on the enigmatic Fellowship Foundation, the Christian group behind the National Prayer Breakfast.

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Foul Ball: Did a NJ man get duped into buying $100K in bogus...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:30:25 -0400

Foul Ball: Did a NJ man get duped into buying $100K in bogus sports memorabilia?

Charles Kerr viewed his collection as an investment. But his family now believes he was swindled by a man who bought Joe DiMaggio’s personal collection.

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Opinion | Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner: Plastic bags feel integral...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:00:25 -0400

Opinion | Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner: Plastic bags feel integral to modern life. But they’re a relatively new addition we could live without.

We’d landed on the moon, the Beatles had broken up and Studio 54 was in full swing before the first plastic grocery bags were ever introduced in America.

Scientists just sequenced the avocado genome. Here’s why...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:30:25 -0400

Scientists just sequenced the avocado genome. Here’s why that’s good news for guac lovers.

Years in the making, the feat could lead to the development of avocado varieties more resistant to extreme environmental conditions.

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Neo-Nazi website founder owes $14 million to woman he urged...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:00:28 -0400

Neo-Nazi website founder owes $14 million to woman he urged readers to harass, judge says

Tanya Gersh said she and her family received threatening and horrifying messages for months after Daily Stormer founder Andrew Anglin encouraged a “troll storm.”

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Rosie Ruiz, Boston Marathon course-cutter, dies at 66BOSTON —...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:30:25 -0400

Rosie Ruiz, Boston Marathon course-cutter, dies at 66

BOSTON — Rosie Ruiz, the Boston Marathon course-cutter who was stripped of her victory in the 1980 race and went on to become an enduring symbol of cheating in sports, has died. She was 66.

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Taylor Swift on LGBTQ activism: ‘Rights are being stripped...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:00:28 -0400

Taylor Swift on LGBTQ activism: ‘Rights are being stripped from anyone who isn’t a straight white cisgender male’

In an interview with Vogue, Taylor Swift explained why she decided to throw her weight publicly behind LGBTQ activism and the Equality Act.

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Vietnam War pilot’s remains flown home to Texas by his...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 14:30:24 -0400

Vietnam War pilot’s remains flown home to Texas by his son, a Southwest pilot

Col. Roy A. Knight Jr.’s remains landed at Dallas Love Field Airport, the same airfield where he said goodbye to his family more than 50 years ago.

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Netflix’s ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ special...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 14:00:25 -0400

Netflix’s ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ special features transgender storyline

The Netflix reboot of the Nickelodeon cartoon features the transgender coming out story of Rachel Bighead, the daughter of Ed and Bev Bighead, Rocko’s neighbors.

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An extra cup of coffee could up the odds of a migraineDrinking...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 13:30:22 -0400

An extra cup of coffee could up the odds of a migraine

Drinking an extra cup of coffee — or other caffeinated beverage — could up the odds of a migraine among those prone to getting them, a new study suggests.

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How to tell a friend they’ve upset you without making...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 13:00:21 -0400

How to tell a friend they’ve upset you without making things awkward

Addressing conflict with a friend can feel aggressive or uncomfortable. Here’s how to do it in a constructive way.

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Colin Kaepernick video aims to remind NFL: He’s still...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:30:20 -0400

Colin Kaepernick video aims to remind NFL: He’s still ready to play football

Although the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback hasn’t played since the 2016 season, the video shows him hitting the gym to stay in football shape.

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Staring at seagulls can stop them from stealing your food,...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:00:23 -0400

Staring at seagulls can stop them from stealing your food, scientists say

Whereas gulls might be tempted to swipe your snack when you’re distracted, they’re less likely to come near if you pay attention to them, researchers recently reported.

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FDA backs Gilead’s HIV prevention drug Descovy for use as...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:30:19 -0400

FDA backs Gilead’s HIV prevention drug Descovy for use as PrEP

An FDA advisory panel on Wednesday voted in favor of Gilead Sciences Inc’s combination drug to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV infection in men and transgender women who have sex with men.

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Andrew Yang becomes 9th candidate to qualify for September...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:00:10 -0400

Andrew Yang becomes 9th candidate to qualify for September debate

The entrepreneur has never held elective office, but he just beat better-known rivals to the third debate stage.

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Models call on Victoria’s Secret CEO to lead in combating...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:30:10 -0400

Models call on Victoria’s Secret CEO to lead in combating sexual misconduct in fashion industry

While recent allegations of sexual assault and misconduct “may not have been aimed at Victoria’s Secret directly, it is clear that your company has a crucial role to play in remedying the situation,” the models said.

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The chore war: How to stop fighting about housework — and get...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:00:11 -0400

The chore war: How to stop fighting about housework — and get the cleaning done

Your dirty laundry might be ruining your marriage. No, I’m not talking about secrets, I’m talking literally about your dirty laundry.

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Blind YouTube star Molly Burke doesn’t want a cure — she...

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:30 -0400

Blind YouTube star Molly Burke doesn’t want a cure — she wants a voice

“I came to realize that I’m not broken at all. I can live a fulfilled and happy life as a blind person,” said Burke. “The real problem is inaccessibility and the way the world views disabled.”

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