How 2 Flights to Europe May Have Spurred Spread of New Variant

A confounding array of Covid rules and lax enforcement of mask wearing may have sent on infected passengers on two KLM flights from South Africa to “who knows where.”

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Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called.

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3 Are Killed in Shooting at Michigan High School

A 15-year-old was taken into custody after firing a semiautomatic handgun at Oxford High School in Michigan, the authorities said. Follow updates.

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Powell Says Fed Could Finish Bond-Buying Taper Early

The Federal Reserve could pull back economic support faster as inflation lasts, and its chair signaled that for now the Omicron variant is a “risk.”

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Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June

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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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3 Are Killed in Shooting at Michigan High School

A 15-year-old was taken into custody after firing a semiautomatic handgun at Oxford High School in Michigan, the authorities said. Here’s the latest.

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Dr. Oz Says He’s Running for Senate in Pennsylvania

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is running as a Republican for an open Senate seat, described his frustration with the “arrogant, closed-minded people in charge” who shut schools and businesses during the pandemic.

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I Was Raped by My Father. An Abortion Saved My Life.

Anti-abortion laws in Mississippi and Texas contain no exceptions for rape or incest. Here is what that means for survivors.

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Does Europe's Lower Inflation Hold Lessons for America?

What does (somewhat) lower inflation in Europe tell us about America?

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Stephen Sondheim Wrote My Life’s Soundtrack

“A Little Night Music” was all it took.

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

Britain’s approach to coronavirus-related restrictions has been looser than other European countries, but the Omicron variant has spurred swift action on mitigation measures.

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El Chapo’s Wife Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty in June to helping her husband, Joaquin Guzmán Loera, smuggle drugs into the United States and escape from prison.

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Prosecutors charge man who allegedly assaulted police at the US Capitol and brought hatchets to FBI headquarters

Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against a Rhode Island man on Monday who allegedly attempted to hop over security chains behind the FBI headquarters in Washington, DC, with two hatchets just hours after the US Capitol riot on January 6.

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Josephine Baker becomes first Black woman honored at the Pantheon in Paris

Black, American-born, a woman, and arguably best known for her exotic dancing: Josephine Baker hardly fits the profile of France's historical heroes.

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Gucci family hits out at portrayal in 'House of Gucci'

The heirs of former Gucci fashion house chairman Aldo Gucci have hit out at Ridley Scott's "House of Gucci" movie.

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Home prices jumped another 19% in September

Home prices rose 19.5% in September compared to a year ago, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index.

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Movie star describes how he escaped being held at knifepoint

Actor Bradley Cooper says was held at knifepoint while on his way to pick up his daughter from school during an interview on Dax Shepard's podcast.

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

Britain’s approach to coronavirus-related restrictions has been looser than other European countries, but the Omicron variant has spurred swift action on mitigation measures.

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Mark Meadows Cooperating With Jan. 6 Attack Inquiry

Donald J. Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has turned over documents and agreed to be deposed in the House’s inquiry into the Jan. 6 attack.

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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.

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Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling

If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions.

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With Omicron, Stock Analysts Expecting More Uncertainty

Stocks rose on Monday, but analysts expect a bumpy ride for share prices while experts assess whether existing vaccines will be effective against the new variant.

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s Trial Opens, With Epstein at Its Center

A prosecutor described Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime girlfriend and associate, Ms. Maxwell, as “partners in crime.”

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Labour shortage: Is Santa Claus coming to town this year?

With less Santas donning their suits and more demand for holiday cheer, Santa will be in short supply.

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Chris Cuomo Played Outsize Role in Andrew Cuomo’s Defense

Chris Cuomo, the CNN host, participated in strategy discussions and shared a tip on at least one woman who had accused his brother, Andrew Cuomo, of sexual harassment.

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Who Is Parag Agrawal, Twitter’s New C.E.O.?

A longtime Twitter insider and a confidant of co-founder Jack Dorsey, Mr. Agrawal takes over as the social media company confronts various challenges.

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Fan Mail: Remembering Stephen Sondheim, the Man and the Music

Readers recount their interactions with the composer. Julie Andrews laments the loss of a “genius.”

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Why WHO skipped letters in the Greek alphabet to name Omicron

The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion.

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World's first living robots can now reproduce, scientists say

• Meet the xenobot: world's first living, self-healing robots created from frog stem cells

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Boebert and Omar have contentious call amid backlash for anti-Muslim remarks

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota spoke on the phone, the two members of Congress confirmed Monday, amid criticism of Boebert's anti-Muslim remarks aimed at Omar.

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Pentagon denies Oklahoma governor's request and insists National Guard members must be vaccinated

Secretary of State Lloyd Austin denied a request from Oklahoma's governor to exempt his state's National Guard members from the Pentagon's Covid-19 vaccine mandate.

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Chris Cuomo Played Outsize Role in Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Defense

Chris Cuomo, the CNN host, participated in strategy discussions and shared a tip on at least one woman who had accused his brother, Andrew Cuomo, of sexual harassment.

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Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir.

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All vaccinated adults should get a Covid-19 booster shot because of the Omicron variant, CDC says

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strengthened recommendations for booster doses of coronavirus vaccine Monday, saying all adults should get boosted six months after the second dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's or Moderna's vaccine or two months after the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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