Obituary: Betty White, the Golden Girl with a heart of gold

One of America's original screen stars, Betty White enjoyed a career spanning eight decades.

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Quebec government faces backlash over New Year’s Eve curfew.

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Betty White: Biden leads tributes for Golden Girls actress

The long-time Hollywood star died on Friday at the age of 99 after an eight-decade film and TV career.

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A New Year and a New Leader, but Germany’s Focus Remains on Covid

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Covid booster 88% effective against hospital treatment with Omicron

UK health officials said the latest data reinforces the importance of getting a third dose.

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Russian Foreign Minister Levels New Warning on Ukraine

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Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated

In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation.

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8 New Books We Recommend This Week

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Desmond Tutu: Mourners queue to pay respects as body lies in state

The Nobel Peace Prize winner's body will lie in state in a simple coffin for two days.

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Sports Stories That Hit Home in 2021

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Covid: Woman isolates in toilet for five hours after positive mid-flight test

A US teacher says she spent five hours in the toilet after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Banned Books, Parisian Spaghetti Dinners and Other Letters to the Editor

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The Most-Read Food Stories of 2021

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Ukraine tensions: Biden and Putin phone call seeks 'diplomatic path'

The presidents of the US and Russia will speak again in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.

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Spurred by Omicron, Europe Is Setting Coronavirus Infection Records Every Day

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Russia orders health and drug checks for foreigners

Business groups criticise a new law requiring mandatory fingerprinting, drug tests and STD checks.

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How to Clean Suede Boots and Shoes

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Malawians mourn ex-First Lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi

Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69.

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How We Treat Farmed Animals

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Covid: Europe sees record virus case rise

Italy, Greece and Portugal all also announced their highest daily case totals on Tuesday.

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Richard Marcinko: Seal Team Six founder dies at 81

Richard Marcinko played a vital role in boosting America's counter-terrorism capabilities but was a divisive figure.

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Robert E. Lee: Virginia workers open Civil War era time capsule

The 130-year-old capsule contained flags, books and bullets related to the Confederate States.

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‘El peor escenario es que todo se seque’: Chile discute su nueva Constitución, mientras enfrenta el cambio climático

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‘Ain’t Too Proud’ will close on Broadway as Covid takes its toll.

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Israel tries to contain avian flu outbreak after 5,000 wild cranes die

Some 5,000 wild cranes have died and hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys are being culled.

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Sharon Gless Admires Eddie Redmayne and L.A.’s Union Station

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Jordan MPs fighting in parliament session live-streamed on local television

The argument began as the chamber debated constitutional reforms, including gender equality.

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J.D. Crowe, Banjo Virtuoso and Bluegrass Innovator, Dies at 84

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France sets new restrictions amid record cases.

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¿Bienvenido Juan Carlos? España se reencuentra con un monarca caído en desgracia

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‘People Want Jewelry With Meaning’: How Breast Milk Became a Gem

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10 Photos of the Year From California

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A ‘Tragic Mistake’ by Officer Potter, but Not a Criminal One

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New York expands coronavirus testing as case counts continue to climb.

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US animal shelter shocked after 800 parakeets surrendered

A Detroit animal shelter said the birds were handed over in a "very unhealthy situation".

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‘Brown Girls,’ a Daring Debut That Follows Its Characters Through Life and Beyond

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For Pop Music, 2021 Was the Year of the Deep Dive

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Sweeping private-sector vaccine mandate goes into effect in N.Y.C.

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I’ve Spent 25 Years as a Joan Didion Thief

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Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger

Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime.

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Scott Marsh: Viral and controversial art of 'Australia's Banksy'

He uses quintessential Australian larrikinism to skewer politicians, climate sceptics and others.

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How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot

The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot.

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India's unwinnable battle against spitting

The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public.

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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war

US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war.

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Expert Report of Dr. Theodore Chan

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Declaration of Mark Kroll, Ph.D.

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Trial Testimony Declaration of Dr. Tom Neuman

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Is Disney the Met’s Fairy Godmother?

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Is Disney the Met’s Fairy Godmother?

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Fauci warns against complacency amid data that Omicron causes milder illness

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Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California

Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve.

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India, wounded by Delta’s disastrous spring surge, expands vaccinations and starts boosters to fight Omicron.

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U.S. Covid hospitalizations are rising among children. New York urges parents to vaccinate the young.

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Anti-Coup Protesters in Sudan Press Their Demand for Return to Civilian Rule

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A U.S. Navy combat ship is stranded in Guantánamo Bay with a virus outbreak.

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Winter Storms Threaten to Disrupt Travel in the Northwest

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Sardi’s, Broadway’s iconic watering hole, is back, just in time for Omicron show closures.

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As Prices Rise, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers

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Is It Safe to Have a New Year’s Eve Party?

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As Russian Threat Looms, Ukraine’s Government Is No Laughing Matter

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Love Letter: A Kinky Holiday Rendezvous

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The Weekender

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How Do Saudis Celebrate Christmas? Quietly, but Less So.

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South Africa ends quarantines and contact tracing, and authorizes booster shots.

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Tracing the Origins of a Black American New Year’s Ritual

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As Hindu Extremists Call for Killing of Muslims, India’s Leaders Keep Silent

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Group Raises $20 Million to Preserve ‘Lost’ Brontë Library

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Bosses Have a New Headache: How Long Should Sick Workers Isolate?

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'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event

A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.

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Lazy Lasagna

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Democrats Say They Are Serious About State Elections. But Are They Too Late?

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Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room

The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.

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Boston College student's girlfriend pleads guilty over his suicide

Inyoung You was accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died in May 2019.

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Daunte Wright shooting: Key moments in the trial of Kimberly Potter

The trial saw emotional testimonies and dramatic bodycam footage of the fatal shooting.

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New York’s virus surge has leaders balancing health and political risks.

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