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Cruise ship in limbo after at least four countries deny entry over coronavirus fears
World news 1 hour ago
The Westerdam, operated by Holland America Line, is stranded after Thailand became the latest country to turn the luxury liner away from its ports. The ship, which has 2,257 people on board, was rejected by Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines and Guam.
Portugal freezes bank accounts of Africa's richest woman under fraud investigation
World news 4 hours ago
The public prosecutor's office in Lisbon said that dozens of personal and corporate accounts belonging to Isabel dos Santos and her husband were the subject of a seizure order. Santos, who is the daughter of the former Angolan president José Eduardo dos Santos and has a fortune estimated at over $2 billion, is currently the subject of a criminal investigation.
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Blues defenceman Jay Bouwmeester 'conscious and alert' after suffering cardiac episode on the bench
NHL 2 hours ago
Tuesday night's game between the St Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks was postponed after Bouwmeester suffered a medical emergency during the first period. Blues GM Doug Armstrong confirmed the defenceman is conscious and is currently undergoing further testing by physicians.
Andrew Yang suspends his Democratic presidential campaign
US election 5 hours ago
The entrepreneur, who recently remained the only person of color on the Democratic debate stage, ended his campaign on Tuesday, shortly after polls closed in the New Hampshire primary.
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Disneyland raises ticket prices, breaking the $200-a-day mark
Months after Disneyland opened the biggest expansion in its history, the theme park raised ticket prices, pushing the cost of some one-day passes above $200 for the first time.
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Trump wins the New Hampshire GOP primary
US election 5 hours ago
The Associated Press called the Republican primary for President Trump with around 10% of precincts reporting. Challenger Bill Weld said he intends to move on to Super Tuesday regardless of the results.
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Cubs president Theo Epstein rebuts Joe Maddon's comments about the team's direction
MLB Yesterday
Theo Epstein, Chicago's President of Baseball Operations, offered a response to remarks by Joe Maddon, the former Cubs manager who exited the team in September. Maddon suggested in a recent ESPN interview that "philosophical differences" had led to his departure.
Knicks say brand advisor Steve Stoute doesn't call shots on personnel changes following his TV interview
NBA Yesterday
The New York Knicks issued a statement after Stoute's first appearance as the team's brand consultant on ESPN's First Take. Stoute was asked about his plans for the franchise, the potential new president hire and interim coach Mike Miller. His comments were followed by the Knicks saying Stoute doesn't speak on behalf of the team's "personnel and basketball operations".
Church of England issues apology for past 70 years of racism
World news Yesterday
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby — the most senior member of the clergy — stated that the church remains "deeply institutionally racist" after decades of mistreatment and shutting doors on minorities.
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New Hampshire primary: Bernie Sanders wins the 2020 New Hampshire primary, projections say
US election 2 hours ago
Senator Bernie Sanders won the 2020 New Hampshire Democratic primary on Tuesday, according to multiple news outlets, including The Associated Press. Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar finished behind the Vermont senator, as former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren pledged to continue their campaigns.
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Colorado Senator Michael Bennet drops out of the 2020 presidential race
US election 5 hours ago
After Bennet's exit from the presidential race on Tuesday, the Democratic field is now in the single digits.
The Academy clarifies why it omitted notable actors from the Oscars' In Memoriam segment
Awards season 2020 Yesterday
In a statement, the Academy, which is responsible for the annual Oscars ceremony, responded to criticism after viewers noticed actors Luke Perry, Cameron Boyce and Orson Bean were left out of Sunday's In Memoriam segment. "All the submissions are included on Oscar.com and will remain on the site throughout the year. Luke Perry and Cameron Boyce are remembered in the Oscar.com gallery," the statement said.
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Coronavirus cases aboard Japanese cruise ship surpasses 170
World news 3 hours ago
More passengers on board the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. At least five Australians, one American, two Canadians and one British national are among the people who've been diagnosed. The ship, which is carrying 3,700 people, has been quarantined in Yokohama since February 3 after a Hong Kong man who sailed on the cruise tested positive for the virus.
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Former CNBC anchor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera is running against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress
Politics Yesterday
Caruso-Cabrera, a former longtime CNBC anchor and contributor, will challenge AOC in the NY-14's Democratic primary. Ocasio-Cortez currently holds the seat for New York's 14th congressional district, which represents the Bronx and Queens.
All four prosecutors resign after Justice Department seeks lighter sentence for Roger Stone
Politics 1 hour ago
The Justice Department on Tuesday released a new sentencing recommendation for political operative Roger Stone, who was convicted in November for obstruction of justice. Federal prosecutors Michael Marando, Aaron Zelinsky, Jonathan Kravis and Adam Jed left the case after the Justice Department publicly rebuked their recommended sentence of seven to nine years. Earlier, President Trump called the original recommendation “very unfair.” Stone is a former campaign aide to President Trump.
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Siba the standard poodle wins best in show at Westminster Dog Show
Animals 3 hours ago
While Daniel the golden retriever was a crowd-favorite, it wasn't enough to stop the well-groomed and stylish black poodle from winning the 144th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Jussie Smollett indicted in Chicago
US news Yesterday
Special prosecutor Dan Webb indicted the actor on six charges related to an alleged attack in January 2019.
Coronavirus: WHO says outbreak poses a 'very grave threat for the rest of the world'
World news Yesterday
Latest: - There are over 42,000 confirmed cases worldwide - The death toll from the Coronavirus outbreak stands over 1,000 fatalities - Numbers of new confirmed and suspected cases appear to be declining - 30 medical staff in Wuhan Mental Health Center were diagnosed with the virus - The Philippines and Hong Kong have reported deaths outside China
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Philippines set to scrap major military agreement with the US
World news Yesterday
The Visiting Forces Agreement, which was signed in 1988, allows US military aircraft and vessels free entry into the Philippines. Manila expressed its intention to terminate the treaty on Tuesday. The pact will end after 180 days unless both sides agree to keep it.
Japan will ban visitors from China's Zhejiang Province to curb coronavirus spread
World news Yesterday
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan would extend its entry ban to people from the province, and it would take effect on Thursday. The country has already banned the entry of foreign nationals who were in Hubei Province within 14 days before their arrival in Japan.
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