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

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Golden Girl actress Betty White dies aged 99

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

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

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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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The Most-Read Food Stories of 2021

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Virginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum

A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials.

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These graphics show where cases are soaring fastest around the world.

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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year.

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

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Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases - WHO

The warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe.

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How to Clean Suede Boots and Shoes

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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 We Treat Farmed Animals

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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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‘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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The C.D.C. significantly lowers its estimate of Omicron’s prevalence nationwide.

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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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Better Living Through Stoicism, From Seneca to Modern Interpreters

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

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

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Ghislaine Maxwell jury faces longer hours because of Covid

The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to meet for an extra hour a day.

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Crocodiles turn on humans amid Iran water crisis

The creatures are attacking as their habitats shrink, a grim side-effect of Iran's water shortages.

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The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower

Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen.

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What a Greek tragedy teaches us about modern migration

A production of Antigone seeks to overturn prejudices about Africans arriving in Sicily.

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83 movie: Reliving India’s epic cricket triumph

A Bollywood ode to India's 1983 cricket world cup win recreates one of the greatest upsets in sports history.

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Afghanistan: Children in Kabul working for a piece of bread

More and more Afghan children are having to work to support their families, amidst an economic collapse.

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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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Wayne Thiebaud, Playful Painter of the Everyday, Dies at 101

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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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Winter Storms Threaten to Disrupt Travel in the Northwest

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

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

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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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Covid: Ecuador makes vaccination mandatory for most citizens

All those from the age of five must be jabbed, although people with medical reasons are exempt.

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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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One annual tradition refuses to die: last-minute Christmas shopping.

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Daunte Wright death: US 'Taser mixup' ex-officer guilty of manslaughter

The April shooting led to days of demonstrations against police killings of black men.

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Who is Kimberly Potter?

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James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong

The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".

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11 New Books We Recommend This Week

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Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87

She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born.

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Sally Miller Gearhart Strove for a Self-Sufficient, Women-Centered World

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Want to Buy a Car? You Might Have to Get on a Plane to Claim It.

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Today in On Tech: The year in tech empires.

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Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge

As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave.

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Amid urgent demand for testing, CityMD temporarily closes 19 sites in New York and New Jersey.

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Roman-era 'Good Shepherd' ring found off Israel in ancient shipwreck

Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus.

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Hungary's Viktor Orban to defy EU over immigration law

PM Viktor Orban vows to stick by an asylum law the European Union's top court deemed illegal.

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OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.

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Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? And other questions

What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders.

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Epidemics: A Force for Life-Changing Innovation

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Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades

At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain.

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Today in On Tech: The tech I want in 2022.

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Madagascar: Minister 'swims for 12 hours' after helicopter crashes at sea

The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident.

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In a Boston Court, a Harsh Spotlight Falls on a Heavyweight of Science

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‘Reopening Night’ Review: The Show Goes On

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Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.

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Two New Sources for Food News

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Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school

An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC.

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Launching Themselves Toward Beijing

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Two Pianists, Two Recitals, Two Deeply Personal Statements

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For two U.S. health leaders, a resignation and a birthday as the pandemic marches on.

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