Bird Flu Updates: Virus Mutation in First U.S. Severe Human Case May Increase Transmission in People
Infrared drone used to rescue missing 78-year-old man on Christmas Eve
That infrared detector spotted “a significant heat signature over the side of the roadway in thick brush,” according to the sheriff’s office.
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Ultra-rare lobster named Arnold Clawmer rescued from Maine grocery store
The unusual-looking sea creature has a characteristic that only happens in 1 in 50 million lobsters.
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USC makes a statement in thrilling Las Vegas Bowl comeback over Texas A&M
Jayden Maiava connects on a touchdown pass to Kyle Ford in the final seconds as USC overcomes mistakes to defeat Texas A&M 35-31 in the Las Vegas Bowl.
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Florida homeowner shoots and kills one intruder, injures another: sheriff’s office
A man in Florida is accused of opening fire on two home intruders.
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California store sells winning $1.22 billion Mega Millions ticket
One lucky ticket sold in Northern California won an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing just days before the new year.
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Tears as Rescue Dog Who Was Abandoned by Family Reacts to Owner Moving
"You're an amazing person for rescuing [her]," one viewer said, while others shared their experiences with rescue dogs.
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Winning $1.22-billion Mega Millions ticket sold in California
A Mega Millions lottery ticket sold at a Shasta County gas station hit a whopping estimated $1.22 billion jackpot on Friday.
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Corbin Burnes agrees to six-year, $210M deal with Diamondbacks
Corbin Burnes and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a six-year, $210 million deal, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported.
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Corbin Burnes Lands $210 Million Contract With Surprise National League West Team
The Corbin Burnes sweepstakes ended Friday with the pitcher agreeing to terms on a six-year, $210 million contract with a surprising National League West team
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Model Dayle Haddon found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at Hallmark actor’s Pennsylvania home
First responders were called to the property just after 6:30 a.m. Friday after receiving reports of a 76-year-old man lying unconscious on the first floor of the suite, the Solebury Township Police Department said.
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Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California
The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been sold in California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever.
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Federal judge orders Biden administration to stop selling off border wall parts
“We have successfully blocked the Biden Administration from disposing of any further border wall materials before President Trump takes office,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
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Jusuf Nurkic, Naji Marshall trade blows in wild Suns-Mavericks brawl
Friday was fight night between the Suns and Mavericks.
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$1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot won in California
The winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49 and 55. The Mega Ball was 6. The jackpot is the fifth-biggest ever in the Mega Millions lotteries.
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Mega Millions player wins $1.22B jackpot
The ultra-lucky player matched all six numbers, defeating the 1 in 302,575,350 odds of winning the grand prize.
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12/27: CBS Evening News
CBS Sports broadcasting legend Greg Gumbel dies at 78; Nurse adopts teen mom after caring for babies in NICU
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Three relatives dead after eating same Christmas cake — months after the baker’s husband died from food poisoning
Civil Police are investigating the peculiar deaths after arsenic was found in blood tests conducted on two of the surviving family members and one who perished.
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Donkey named Wonder gets new prosthetic leg for Christmas
During Christmas, a little donkey received a life-changing artificial limb.
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Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?
Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc may be proving irresistible to the Kremlin.
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Myanmar’s Long-Suffering Rohingya Face More Abuse From New Persecutors
Brutally persecuted for years by the military in Myanmar, the Rohingya ethnic minority has now become the target of one of the junta’s most formidable rivals in the country’s civil war.
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Greeks Are Defying an Indoor Smoking Ban
The country, which has one of Europe’s highest smoking rates, is also resisting a wider push for outdoor bans.
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'Connections' December 28: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #566
Keep your "Connections" win streak going—or start a new one—with the help of Newsweek's hints and tips.
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'Wordle' Today #1,288 Hints, Clues and Answer for Saturday, December 28
Stuck on today's brainteaser? Newsweek has provided a host of handy hints to help you on the road to five green squares.
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Miss Manners: How do I give a monetary gift without writing a check?
If personal checks are out of fashion, how does this letter writer give monetary gifts?
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Carolyn Hax: Friend gets angry if people forget her mom’s death anniversary
A letter writer thinks a friend overreacts when others don’t acknowledge her mom’s death anniversary exactly the right way.
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Asking Eric: My partner changed his mind about wanting kids and marriage
Letter writer loves their partner, but he doesn’t want kids and marriage anymore.
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Rangers’ K’Andre Miller activated off injured reserve, returns to practice
The Rangers are getting back a defenseman coming out of the holiday break.
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Tyrone Tracy cleared, Malik Nabers trending toward playing in Giants injury boosts
Giants coach Brian Daboll said before Friday’s practice that he was “hopeful” Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr. would be ready for Sunday’s game.
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Paul Bamba, championship boxer managed by Ne-Yo, dead at 35
Paul Bamba died at the age of 35 — just days after one of the greatest moments of his life.
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Chris Kreider doesn’t want to talk about his stunning Rangers scratch — but he’s ready to move on
Rangers forward Chris Kreider said he was ready to “take the lessons” from his healthy scratch last Monday’s game against the Devils and move on.
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Mike Johnson's Odds of Being House Speaker as Republicans Stay Divided
Johnson faces opposition as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie says he will not back him for House speaker.
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Prep basketball roundup: La Mirada is building resume for Open Division playoffs
La Mirada boys basketball advances to the Classic at Damien semifinals after defeating Redondo Union.
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Man, 56, burned inside NYC’s Penn Station — cops probing cause of injuries
First responders swarmed the major transit hub around 7:50 p.m. after MTA police received a report of a man on fire at the station, according to police.
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Search ramps up for 8-year-old who disappeared after crash, authorities considering new possibilities
Helicopters and drones are being used as the search expands for an 8-year-old girl who went missing after a fatal car crash.
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Shaq Barrett gets chance to impact playoffs with Buccaneers signing, ending retirement saga
Shaq Barrett was finally waived by the Miami Dolphins on Thursday.
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Michael Goodwin: All of Team Joe aided in the Big Lie — now the world knows the truth of the Biden crime family
Ever since The Post broke the story of Hunter Biden’s laptop in October of 2020, it’s been obvious that Joe Biden was involved in his son’s influence peddling schemes.
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St. John’s 3-point shooting could be pivotal for how rest of season shakes out
One number that depending on your outlook, makes you believe more in St. John’s or doubt Rick Pitino’s team. The 3-point line.
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Bird flu kills 20 big cats at Washington sanctuary now under quarantine
A big cat sanctuary in Washington is temporarily closed and quarantined after bird flu killed 20 wild cats there, including cougars, bobcats and a tiger.
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Undermanned Nets overpowered by Victor Wembanyama, Spurs in tough loss
Starters Cam Johnson (hip contusion) and Ben Simmons (lower back maintenance) joined leading scorer Cam Thomas (hamstring) out of the Nets lineup.
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Microsoft, Bill Gates Went All-In for Kamala Harris as Trump Taps Anti-Big Tech Hawks for His Administration
Microsoft and its founder, Bill Gates, went all-in for Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris as President-elect Donald Trump has tapped nominees who will take a hawkish stance on big tech, especially for big tech's censorship practices. The post Microsoft, Bill Gates Went All-In for Kamala Harris as Trump Taps Anti-Big Tech Hawks for His Administration appeared first on Breitbart.
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Fourth Pro-Abortion Activist Convicted in Florida Pregnancy Center Vandalisms
A woman has been convicted for her role in vandalizing several Florida pro-life pregnancy centers after the Supreme Court overturned Roe. The post Fourth Pro-Abortion Activist Convicted in Florida Pregnancy Center Vandalisms appeared first on Breitbart.
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Fans are heard, title hopes are solidified and Teoscar Hernández is back with Dodgers
Let the sunflower seeds fly because the Dodgers have bolstered their chances of repeating as World Series champions by retaining Teoscar Hernández.
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Raphael sale del hospital tras ser diagnosticado con cáncer al cerebro
El célebre cantante español sufre de un tipo raro de linfoma
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Mega Millions Jackpot: How to Watch Draw for Winning Numbers
Players can watch the drawing for the winning numbers on the Mega Millions YouTube channel at 11 p.m. ET Friday.
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Encuesta: muchos estadounidenses culpan lucros y negativas de aseguradoras por muerte de CEO de UHC
La mayoría de los estadounidenses cree que los ingresos de los seguros médicos y las denegaciones de cobertura son también responsables del asesinato del director general de UnitedHealthcare (UHC), aunque no tanto como la persona que apretó el gatillo, según una nueva encuesta.
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Should Mega Millions jackpot winners take a lump-sum payout or annuity?
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.22 billion. Experts say winners should generally take the money in annuities, but that’s not what most people do.
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