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Elizabeth Taylor gave Michael Jackson an elephant as a thank-you present, longtime assistant says
Elizabeth Taylor was notorious for receiving extravagant gifts from her seven husbands, but the Hollywood icon didn’t hesitate to spoil her pals.
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Elon Musk's Vow to 'Go to War' Raises Eyebrows
Musk said he'd "go to war" to defend H-1B visas, the latest punch thrown in a fight within Donald Trump's base over immigration.
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New Year’s Eve ball unveiled with whopping 2,688 new sparkling crystals before blockbuster party
Rapper Pitbull carefully lodged the last triangle in its place at the unveiling.
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Democratic congressman who ran against Biden citing ‘physical decline’ defends his decision: ‘Vindication’
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips, who ran a failed presidential campaign against President Biden, defended his decision in a recent interview despite intense criticism.
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Missing Florida dog returns to family home, rings doorbell
Athena, a 4-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix, escaped her home in Green Cove Springs, near Jacksonville, on Dec. 15.
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Race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in update New York heats up with new challenger
New York Republican State Sen. Dan Stec of North Country is running for Congress to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is expected to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
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Here's How Americans Want to Change Their Lives in 2025: New Poll
The poll comes as U.S. obesity rates continue to pose a major health problem, leading to high rates of heart disease and diabetes.
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Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia
Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk.
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NYC woman sues Arby’s for ‘deceptively’ cutting portions, but not prices: ‘Greedflation’
A Queens woman is accusing the fast food joint for downsizing its French fries and drinks without lowering prices or alerting customers, a class action lawsuit charges.
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Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits championship tournament over a pair of jeans: 'I'm out, f--- you'
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships on Friday after being confronted over a dress code violation.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's Critique of US Culture Misses Key Facts About Zack Morris
Ramaswamy criticized American culture for celebrating a sitcom character and not valuing studying and hard work, but that character scored a 1502 on the SATs.
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Zuby Ejiofor’s March Madness dreams fueling his St. John’s rise after heartbreaking end last year
St. John’s star big man Zuby Ejiofor takes a shot at a Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
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High school basketball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school basketball scores for Friday.
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Putin apologizes after Azerbaijani plane is shot down but doesn't claim responsibility
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader after the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.
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AEW Boss Tony Khan Explains 'Rampage' Cancellation
AEW founder Tony Khan breaks down what went into canceling Rampage.
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WWE Superstar Zelina Vega Drops Out of Competition Due to Injury
Queen's Crown tournament winner Zelina Vega has abruptly dropped out due to a legit injury.
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Revealed: The real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to stay home on Christmas
The couple enjoyed a quiet Christmas in California with children Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3
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Explosion Rips Through Russian Military Train Close To Moscow
A freight train used by Russia's war machine was targeted in the explosion, according to Ukraine's military intelligence.
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Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch ousts dozens of NYPD bosses in shocking purge — one week after sex scandal that rocked department
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch ousted dozens of NYPD bosses in a shocking Saturday purge, beginning with the department’s Internal Affairs Bureau.
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Aaron Rodgers trying to get cut by Jets after ‘direct shot’ at Woody Johnson: Eric Mangini
Former Jets coach Eric Mangini said that Rodgers has been "doing everything he can to get cut" by owner Woody Johnson.
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Eli Manning inches closer to Hall of Fame after being named finalist in first year of eligibility
Former Giant Eli Manning moved one step closer to football immortality, as he was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.
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Chess champion Magnus Carlsen disqualified for wearing jeans
Top chess player Magnus Carlsen was told he could change and continue competing, but he declined to do so.
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One of the Biggest Movies of the Year Had One of Its Worst Endings
The ending of Gladiator II will not be remembered, in this life or the next.
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How to Watch Boston College vs Nebraska, Live Stream Pinstripe Bowl, TV Channel
The Boston College Eagles (7-5) and Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-6) are set to face off in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Saturday.
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The Best PS5 Games You Can Play Right Now
These PS5 games are some of the best games on the market.
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Bengals vs. Broncos prediction: NFL Week 17 picks, odds, best bets
Oddsmakers are expecting Saturday’s Bengals-Broncos match-up to be one of the highest-scoring of the week.
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How the controversial ‘Keto’ diet can actually improve mental health
The meat-based eating plan could become part of the MAHA movement.
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Mary Trump Shares How Elon Musk Maintains 'Most Influence' Over Her Uncle
Donald Trump's estranged niece spoke about the influence Musk has created with her uncle as the billionaire clashes with MAGA supporters over H-1B visas.
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How Many Points Did Lakers' Bronny James Score in G League Loss?
Bronny James played for South Bay last night in the G League. How many points did he score?
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Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Costner spotted at popular Aspen hotspot together after high-profile divorces
Lopez appeared to be having a great time, as she was photographed laughing and enjoying a drink, while Costner chatted close by.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Finalists Announced
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has its finalist for the Modern-Era Class of 2025.
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Manhattan real estate billionaire’s son should be cut out of will, says lover accused of ‘severe’ neglect
Now Vostrikova -- who claims Russian authorities cleared her of any wrongdoing in Allan's death -- wants the whole case tossed out of court.
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Appeals court overturns ex-49ers star Dana Stubblefield’s rape conviction
A California appeals court has overturned the rape conviction of former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield.
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Netflix Comedy Roast Slammed For Untimely ‘C-Word’ Joke About Blake Lively
Comedian Hannah Berner clarified that the joke had been written before Lively's suit against Justin Baldoni.
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Cocktail Recall Update As FDA Issues Risk Warning for 25 States
A voluntary recall was initiated after it was discovered that pre-mixed Bloody Marys may contain undeclared allergens, including fish (anchovy), or soy.
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‘Heartless’ NYC DOE tried to fire disabled special-ed teacher 2 days before Christmas
The city Department of Education is so intent on firing a disabled teacher that it went to court two days before Christmas to terminate him.
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Former CBS Sports announcer Greg Gumbel dead at 78
Whether it was giving viewers a first look at NCAA brackets, calling the action on NFL fields, or hosting the Olympic Games, Greg Gumbel was synonymous with CBS Sports, covering athletics for over 50 years. He died Friday at 78 years old.
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Rapid brain aging occurs at three distinct ages, scientists discover: Here’s how to slow it down
If age is a state of mind, this is when the mind begins to decline.
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Electric air taxis are taking flight. Can they succeed as a business?
Investors are pouring money into the high-risk, high-reward proposition that quieter, greener and battery-powered aircraft can revolutionize travel.
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25% of remote workers say their social skills have declined while working from home: survey
Remote work policies ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a serious toll on employees' social and emotional well-being, a new study found.
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Big Bear’s celebrity bald eagles kick off mating season. Will fans finally meet a chick?
Jackie and Shadow, Big Bear's famous bald eagles, were spotted mating for the first time this season, renewing hopes that the pair will successfully raise an eaglet in the new year.
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Don’t blame your health insurance company for your lousy coverage
Healthcare became a lot less affordable after the Affordable Care Act. Healthcare insurance denials went from 1.5% to nearly 15%. We shouldn't blame the insurance companies.
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7 appetizers for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration
Ring in the new year with these appetizer recipes for stuffed dates, deviled eggs, pigs in a blanket and more.
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Our 12 most popular recipes of the year
Looking back on the 12 most popular recipes of the year, plus our staff favorites.
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The favorite stories written by the Food team in 2024
Check out the favorite profiles, features, travelogues and essays written by the Food team in 2024. Plus, California sparkling wine has come of age; we tell you what to buy and where to buy it.
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Couple Buy Empty Home Without Viewing, Shock at What They Find Inside
The couple bought the house without ever seeing the inside, knowing how many rooms it had, or even seeing a floor plan.
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Millennial Explains Why She Ended Marriage After Just Four Months
"I used to be very self-conscious, but I love who I am now because I'm being the true version of me," Sian Howells told Newsweek.
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Dear Jurisprudence: Could Trump Really Run for a Third Term?
At the end of 2024, we consider reader questions (and worries) about 2025.
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