Federal health officials say that they are expanding the search for Omicron in the U.S.

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The Horrors of Irish Magdalene Laundries, Revisited

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Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet.

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Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore.

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Some supermarkets will not enforce mask wearing

Most supermarkets are taking a light touch when it comes to new face mask rules.

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Adele announces Las Vegas residency

The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year.

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Norwich retailers, shoppers and commuters on mask-wearing

The reintroduction of mandatory face coverings on public transport and in shops comes into force.

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Meadows Agrees to Cooperate in Capitol Attack Investigation

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Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence.

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Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore.

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Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence.

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Jill Biden’s White House Christmas Looks Very … Normal

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Dorsey’s Twitter Departure Hints at Tech Moguls’ Restlessness

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The Gator Finds a Place at the Tailgate

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Who is Alison Nathan, the judge in the Ghislaine Maxwell case?

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Amid Variant Fears, U.K. Discovers Limits to Its Virus Strategy

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England announces 13 confirmed Omicron cases, and restrictions tighten.

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Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court.

November 30, 2021 at 11:27PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7Z2Di

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife.

November 30, 2021 at 10:17PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdGWjB

A Timeline of Jack Dorsey’s Twitter Tenure

Business
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Pentagon Chief Orders New Inquiry Into U.S. Airstrike That Killed Dozens in Syria

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Iran Insists on Immediate Lifting of Sanctions as Nuclear Talks Resume

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Virgil Abloh’s Celebrity Influence

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Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

November 30, 2021 at 01:23AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lfNpJu

The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

November 30, 2021 at 12:43AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ear5sc

Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

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Ghislaine Maxwell ‘exploited young girls’ and ‘served them up’ to Epstein, a prosecutor said.

New York
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‘No red flags’ yet: South African scientists caution against panic over the new variant.

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Xiomara Castro lidera en Honduras con una promesa de cambio a pesar de sus vínculos al pasado

en Español
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Biden Urges Vaccinations Amid Omicron Variant Concerns

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‘Looking for the Good War’ Says Our Nostalgia for World War II Has Done Real Harm

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Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable".

November 30, 2021 at 12:18AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d0iNaj

Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable".

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomb response shameful, says victim's dad

The father of the youngest victim of the Manchester attack says he has never heard "so many excuses".

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Brook House: Naked detainee 'mocked and humiliated by staff'

The inquiry into Brook House removal centre, near Gatwick, is examining mistreatment of detainees.

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Sweden Elects Its First Female Leader — for Second Time in a Week

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November Subscriber Digest

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Black Friday sales were up, but reflected the challenges facing retailers.

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In Scotland, Serving Halibut for a Better Planet

Food
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De Blasio reminds New Yorkers to wear masks indoors.

New York
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Phil Saviano, Survivor of Clergy Sex Abuse, Dies at 69

U.S.
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Stephen Sondheim, as Great a Composer as He Was a Lyricist

Arts
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Israel and Morocco impose blanket bans on all foreign travelers.

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‘Daddy at Your Service:’ Candidates promise a new era, but are tied to the past.

World
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Hondurans seek a break from graft and despair in an election with repercussions for the United States.

World
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Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

November 29, 2021 at 01:40AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bhaDW

Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.

November 29, 2021 at 01:24AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lhcSSW

Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

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Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.

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‘Papi a la orden’: los candidatos prometen una nueva era, pero están atados al pasado

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Los hondureños buscan un alivio de la desesperación en unas elecciones con repercusiones para Estados Unidos

en Español
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Virgil Abloh, Bold Designer of Men’s Wear, Dies at 41

Style
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Elecciones presidenciales en Honduras: ¿qué está en juego hoy?

en Español
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Jennifer Nettles Had Sung ‘She Used to Be Mine.’ But Not While Crying.

Theater
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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics.

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Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd: Jorginho recovers from mistake to earn Blues a point

Manchester United prepare for the arrival of interim manager Ralf Rangnick by earning a battling point against Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Listen to Stephen Sondheim’s 20 Essential Songs

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South Africa, whose scientists detected Omicron, is an outlier on the least vaccinated continent.

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Does Omicron cause only mild illness? The jury is still out.

Health
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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics.

November 28, 2021 at 11:39PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rdm0vD

Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.

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ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.

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Storm Arwen: Tree fall in Bridgend narrowly misses woman

A woman had a lucky escape after a tree fell just feet away from where she was standing.

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Wakefield Poole, Pioneer in Gay Pornography, Dies at 85

Movies
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Garage Sale Pitches

Crosswords & Games
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Switzerland will vote on virus restrictions on Sunday.

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Medical students helping to fight Covid get a holiday gift.

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Michigan Upsets Ohio State and Aims for a Playoff Berth

Sports
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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.

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'He is the perfect signing' - is Jota key to Liverpool's success?

Liverpool have scored more goals after 13 games than in any other top-flight season, so is "perfect signing" Diogo Jota key to their success?

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Storm Arwen: Third person dies as gale-force winds hit UK

A third person dies after the storm and thousands of homes are left without power in Storm Arwen.

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Tube strikes set to disrupt first Night Tube services

Plans to reopen the Central and Victoria lines in the early hours will be disrupted.

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

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Alice Waters Helps a Museum Cater to the Tastes of Art Lovers

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Republicans Have a Golden Opportunity. They Will Probably Blow It.

Opinion
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Mandatory face masks return to tackle Omicron

Boris Johnson introduces a raft measures to slow the spread of Omicron ahead of Christmas.

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Driver killed by falling tree in Aberdeenshire during Storm Arwen

A police van was also crushed by a tree as officers attended the fatal crash in Aberdeenshire.

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A Tale of Culinary Reconciliation, Beside the Eiffel Tower

World
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The Mets Bolster Their Offense With Three Free Agents

Sports
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‘Company’ Director and Cast Praise Stephen Sondheim

Arts
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United States will place restrictions on travelers from South Africa and 7 other countries.

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.

November 27, 2021 at 02:49AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUMXM6

Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning.

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Channel migrants: Johnson under pressure to reduce small boat crossings

Lives remain at risk, but as the crisis persists, the greater the political risks for the PM too.

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Cinema in Covid pass row ordered to close

Welsh government says it issued the order on public health grounds under the Coronavirus Act 2020.

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion.

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Allen 'can't rule out' pulling out of UK Championship because of personal difficulties

Mark Allen says he "can't rule out" having to withdraw from the UK Championship at some stage because of the personal difficulties he has been experiencing.

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The Weekender

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Shoppers with their Black Friday prizes.

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What to Do This Weekend

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