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Flooding deaths in Nepal reach 193 as recovery work is stepped up
Many of the deaths were in the capital, Kathmandu, which got heavy rainfall, and much of the southern part of the city was flooded.
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NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo, Known for His Finger Wag Taunt, Dies at 58
David Liam Kyle/GettyThe NBA has lost one of its all-time greats.Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, famous for his finger-wagging taunt and shot-blocking prowess, died of brain cancer on Monday, the association announced. He was 58. Mutombo, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. He was an eight-time NBA All-Star and won the league’s Defensive Player of the Year award an eye-popping four times, which is tied for the most all time.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Judge denies request to free Hannah Gutierrez, armorer in fatal 'Rust' movie
The New Mexico judge reviewed Gutierrez's case after dismissing charges against actor-producer Alec Baldwin in July. Gutierrez has served nearly seven months for her involuntary manslaughter conviction.
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CCRB can punish cops who turn off bodycams and also initiate probes without complaints: appeals court
NYPD unions representing officers and sergeants had challenged such new Civilian Complaint Review Board rules in a lawsuit last year, claiming that these expansions of oversight "exceeded their authority."
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Biden shores up asylum limits, likely extending border crackdown indefinitely
The Biden administration announced new regulations to shore up the partial asylum ban it enacted at the U.S. southern border in June.
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NY Times, AP, Washington Post raise eyebrows with glowing coverage of terror leader Hassan Nasrallah
Media outlets in the United States raised eyebrows over the weekend with glowing coverage of terror leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was praised as a "father figure."
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US economy set to lose billion of dollars a day as strike threatens major ports on East, Gulf coasts
The International Longshoremen's Association is scheduled to walk out on the job after the clock strikes midnight late on Monday.
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Zookeeper mauled to death by lion while feeding it when wildlife park was supposed to be closed
A zookeeper was mauled to death by a lion while taking people to see him feed it after his wildlife park had closed, according to officials. Babaji Daule, a 35-year-old trained lion handler, was bitten in the neck Saturday after agreeing to take guests into the enclosure even though they arrived after hours at Olusegun...
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Donald and Eric Trump reveal their plan for an American (financial) revolution — with a crypto launch
Former First-Son, Eric Trump spoke with The Post today to clarify and explain the potentially revolutionary strategy behind his company’s latest major expansion: World Liberty Financial.
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Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole hits back at Taylor Swift fans following online attacks
Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole is clapping back at Taylor Swift fans and haters who have been attacking her appearance. A fan page dedicated to posting unfiltered photos of the model shared new images to their account, to which an X user left a not so nice comment. Watch the full video to learn more...
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Tough-on-crime Trump says rampant theft could be stopped in “one, real rough, nasty” day of policing
Former President Donald Trump mused about having “one real rough, nasty” and “violent day” of policing to tamp down on crime raging across the country while speaking at a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania Sunday.
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Prince Harry attends WellChild Awards in UK without Meghan Markle — will he see William?
Prince Harry is officially back in the UK after his stop in New York City and at "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" last week.
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Selena Gomez sends flirty message to Benny Blanco after grinding on Édgar Ramírez at Sabrina Carpenter concert
The producer, 36, and the actress, 32, confirmed their romance in December 2023 after six months of dating. They sparked engagement rumors in August.
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Kris Kristofferson once thought he’d be dead by 30
An old interview with Kris Kristofferson has resurfaced following his death at age 88.
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The Many Faces of Kris Kristofferson: Genius Songwriter, Questionable Singer, Cinema Icon
“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”
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An inside look at Rebel Wilson and partner Ramonua Agruma’s lavish Italian wedding
Rebel Wilson is a married woman! The actress reportedly tied the knot with her partner Ramona Agruma on September 28th.The newlyweds had a breathtaking seaside ceremony at the Hotel Cala di Volpe in Sardinia, Italy. Watch the full video to learn more about Rebel and Ramona’s fairytale wedding. Subscribe to our YouTube for the latest...
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Oasis will play the Rose Bowl during reunion tour, which just added North American shows
Oasis' newly reunited brothers have set five shows on the North American leg of their tour, which will not use dynamic pricing for ticket sales.
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Heartbroken NBA community reacts to Dikembe Mutombo’s death
The NBA community is mourning the death of Dikembe Mutombo, who died Monday due to brain cancer at 58 years old.
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Judge declines to dismiss case against 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez
A New Mexico judge has declined to dismiss the case against "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
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BioLab plant fire: More than 90K sheltering in place in Georgia as 'strong chemical smell' enters Atlanta area
Authorities in the Atlanta area are now reporting a "strong chemical smell" in the air following a chemical plant fire on Sunday in Conyers, Georgia.
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Cardi B reveals when she conceived third baby after Offset’s claim she cheated while pregnant
Cardi filed for divorce from Offset before the rappers welcomed their third child together, a baby girl whose name they have yet to reveal.
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Ariana Grande defends her relationship with Ethan Slater relationship amid criticism
One year after Ariana Grande’s romance with her “Wicked” co-star Ethan Slater made headlines despite their respective divorces, she is clapping back at criticism. In a joint cover story with Cynthia Erivio for Vanity Fair, she says the most disappointing part was seeing so many people believe the worst of their relationship. Watch the full...
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Bucs' Baker Mayfield downplays Tom Brady remarks, says words were taken 'out of context'
Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Baker Mayfield downplayed comments he made about Tom Brady's effect in the locker room when he played with the team.
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America Needs a Disaster Corps
Mutual aid keeps communities afloat in the moments after disasters strike. Why not turn it into a jobs program?
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Boomer Esiason thinks there’s a ‘major issue’ between Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh
Boomer Esiason thinks he has gotten to the heart of the apparent friction between Aaron Rodgers and Jets coach Robert Saleh.
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Autoridades en Georgia piden a población confinarse en sus casas tras incendio en planta química
Las autoridades pidieron el lunes a más de 90.000 habitantes de un condado al este de Atlanta que permanezcan en casa y cierren negocios temporalmente, debido a un incendio que estalló un día antes en una planta química y que produjo una columna de humo tan grande que era visible kilómetros de distancia.
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Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah ‘suffocated in agony’ from toxic fumes inside bunker, Israeli media claims
Medical and security officials who pulled Nasrallah's body out of the hole in southern Beirut, however, told Reuters that he was most likely killed by blunt trauma due to the explosions.
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Hammer Museum names a new director, ending speculation over one of L.A.'s prized art posts
The Hammer Museum has named Zoe Ryan, formerly of ICA and Art Institute of Chicago, as its new director, replacing longtime leader Ann Philbin.
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Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson are suddenly major Jets concerns
The expectation entering the season was that they would make the Jets offense go along with Aaron Rodgers. So far, they are sputtering.
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Waffle House employee claims she was fired for filming viral video during shift
The clip featured her with co-workers dancing and lip-syncing to the song "Brokey" by Latto.
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NYC man who spent 27 years behind bars for ex-cop’s slay is exonerated thanks to DNA: ‘Lucky to be free’
A 48-year-old Manhattan man who spent more than half his life behind bars for the shooting death of a retired NYPD detective was freed Monday after he was cleared by new DNA evidence.
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Jason Sudeikis implores fans to stop following him: 'Scared the s--- out of me'
Jason Sudeikis was adamant that he would not be signing autographs for fans on Sunday night in Los Angeles after feeling bombarded outside a comedy club.
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Man puts on ‘Be Our Guest’ performance with a 25-person cast and fireworks display for DoorDash driver
A man surprised a DoorDash delivery driver with an epic performance of 'Be Our Guest' from Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
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Kelly Clarkson’s Jaw-Dropping ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Cover Breaks the Internet
Weiss Eubanks/NBC UniversalKelly Clarkson spent the weekend getting Americans excited about the democratic process again. How patriotic, with the presidential election coming up and all.At least that’s one interpretation of the response to the video that went viral of her singing a cover of Céline Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” delivering vocals so unbelievable and stirring that, amid the fawning, fans heralded the clip as proof that the voting process actually works. The country elected her as the first American Idol winner, and she hasn’t let us down since.The performance was posted at 5 pm on Friday by The Kelly Clarkson Show’s social media account, presumably to usher us all into the weekend with uplifted spirits and good vibes, like a digital happy hour. It was part of the show’s “Kellyoke” tradition, in which Clarkson covers a new song at the beginning of each episode and is so astonishing in her performance that it’s become an industry running joke that artists cower in fear of the day that Kelly Clarkson chooses their song and does it better than they do.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Fired Boar’s Head workers slam management at Va. plant after 10th death tied to listeria outbreak: ‘wasn’t shocked’
A former Boar's Head employee said the death toll “is laying on my heart.”
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Ryan Routh pleads not guilty to charges alleging attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh faces five federal charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, in connection with the Trump International Golf Club incident.
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Playboy model apologizes for Diddy party comments: 'I pray for the victims and justice'
Kendra Wilkinson apologized for making comments about Diddy's parties as the disgraced music mogul awaits a federal trial. Sean Combs was arrested Sept. 16 and charged with sex crimes.
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Over 90,000 Georgia Residents Taking Shelter After Chemical Fire
The haze and chemical smell had spread to Atlanta by Monday morning.
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Donald Trump claims Dems aren’t letting him have enough Secret Service agents — and limiting size of his rallies
Former President Donald Trump accused Democrats of harming his 2024 campaign operation by standing in the way of marshaling sufficient resources for the Secret Service to protect him. Former President Donald Trump accused Democrats of interfering with his 2024 campaign by failing to marshal sufficient resources for the Secret Service to protect him. Trump claims...
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Envían suministros a poblaciones aisladas por Helene mientras la cifra de muertos se acerca a 100
Las autoridades de Carolina del Norte prometieron llevar el lunes más agua y otros suministros a las zonas afectadas por las inundaciones, después de que el huracán Helene dejara un rastro de destrucción en el sureste de Estados Unidos y mientras la cifra de muertos por la tormenta se acercaba al centenar.
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Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh pleads not guilty to more serious charges
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Trump, pleaded not guilty to new charges in federal court in West Palm Beach, Florida, Monday.
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Tiny treasures: These simple things bring Americans the most joy
Waking up after a good night’s sleep, catching up with an old friend or loved one and enjoying a cup of coffee are Americans’ top three “simple joys” in life.
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The biggest moments from ‘SNL’s’ Season 50 Premiere
Live from New York it’s Saturday night! After fifty seasons of Saturday Night Live, hearing that line never gets old. The premiere started off the season with SNL’s classic chaos. The episode began with Maya Rudolph making also made her return as Kamala Harris in a star-studded cold open. Later on, the Weekend Update desk...
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Antoine Griezmann anuncia su retiro de la selección de Francia
Antoine Griezmann, uno de los jugadores más emblemáticos de la selección de Francia durante la última década, sorprendió el lunes al mundo del fútbol cuando anunció el final de su carrera internacional con Les Bleus.
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Muere Dikembe Mutombo, uno de los mejores defensores en la historia de la NBA. Tenía 58 años
Dikembe Mutombo, el miembro del Salón de la Fama del baloncesto que fue uno de los mejores defensores en la historia de la NBA y embajador global del deporte, falleció el lunes tras una batalla contra un tumor cerebral, informó la liga.
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Jets' Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh appear to differ on what issues plaguing offense
Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh appeared to differ on the reasons for false start penalties on Sunday after the New York Jets' loss to the Denver Broncos.
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