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Ginni Thomas urged White House chief of staff to challenge election results, text messages show
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In the fall of 2020, after Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the presidential election, Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, repeatedly urged White House [Read More…]
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Pope Francis to consecrate Russia, Ukraine
SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian forces are continuing their attempted push through Ukraine from multiple directions, while Ukrainians, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are putting up “stiff resistance,” according to U.S. [Read More…]
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Weekend watchlist: Oscars edition
In honor of the 94th Academy Awards ceremony this Sunday, here’s a look at some of the nominated films that are available to watch on streaming. Let’s start with HBO Max. Witness the sci-fic epic Dune, [Read More…]
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In Brief: Netflix’s Marilyn Monroe biopic getting NC-17 rating, and more
Love is in the air at Netflix. Ahead of Love Is Blind‘s third season premiere, the streaming service has renewed the series for seasons four and five. The reality dating show, and its spinoff, Love Is Blind: [Read More…]
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Mom pens powerful message to thank surrogate for rainbow baby
Courtesy of Kelly Savant (NEW YORK) — Two years ago, two women — complete strangers — embarked on a remarkable journey together and today, they say they’ve become “family.” Now, they’re opening up about their [Read More…]
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Endometriosis Awareness Month: Woman describes seven-year battle to get endometriosis diagnosis
Taylor Keefe (NEW YORK) — March marks World Endometriosis Awareness Month dedicated to recognizing and advocating for the estimated 190 million women worldwide who suffer from endometriosis. Taylor Keefe was 13 years old when she [Read More…]
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Parkland shooting survivors, activists call on lawmakers to pass gun reforms as midterms approach
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — On the fourth anniversary of the “March For Our Lives” rally, more than 1,100 body bags — each one representing 150 people — were placed on the National Mall Thursday [Read More…]
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Washington welcomes spring with cherry blossoms in full bloom
SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The iconic cherry blossoms that circle the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., reached peak bloom Monday, according to the National Mall. Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the [Read More…]
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: 300 dead in airstrike on Mariupol theater, officials say
SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian forces are continuing their attempted push through Ukraine from multiple directions, while Ukrainians, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are putting up “stiff resistance,” according to U.S. [Read More…]
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Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran dish on ‘Bridgerton’s “Scandalous” second season
Courtesy of Netflix Break out your corsets and top hats, season two of Bridgerton drops today on Netflix! And there’s some new blood this time around, in the form of the Sharma sisters. Simone Ashley joins the cast this [Read More…]
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Shonda Rhimes explains why shows like ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ aren’t “forward thinking”
Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Shonda Rhimes is celebrated for changing television with her shows, such as Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away with Murder, but she doesn’t consider herself a trailblazer. Speaking with ABC Audio, the Shondaland CEO chatted about her inclusive [Read More…]
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Scoreboard roundup — 3/24/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Toronto 117, Cleveland 104 Memphis 133, Indiana 103 Milwaukee 114, Washington 102 New Orleans 126, Chicago 109 Phoenix 140, Denver [Read More…]
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Amy Schumer predicts she’ll be “canceled” thanks to Sunday night’s live Oscars telecast
ABC/Art Streiber Amy Schumer sat down with Ellen DeGeneres for a taping of an April segment for the final season of Ellen’s chat show, during which Amy admitted she’s expecting some blowback from her Oscars gig [Read More…]
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“I was a drunk” — ‘Full House’ alum Dave Coulier announces he’s two years sober
Gerardo Mora/Getty Images Full House alum Dave Coulier is opening up about how he cut alcohol out of his life, by sharing a throwback photo of his cut-up face. “I was a drunk. Yes. An alcoholic,” the 62-year-old actor said [Read More…]
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New York City to offer free doula access in bid to reduce maternal mortality
Oscar Wong/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the United States continues to face the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, the country’s largest city is offering new support for expectant people. New York City [Read More…]
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Home invasion suspects posing as candy sellers sought after injuring older woman
Richard Williams Photography/Getty Images (OAK LAWN, Ill.) — A woman in her 70s was recovering from injuries Thursday after being forcibly held at gunpoint while suspects ransacked her home. The home invasion took place Tuesday [Read More…]
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Cornell University reports indications of ‘substantial prevalence’ of COVID-19 on campus
kickstand/Getty Images (ITHACA, N.Y.) — After a significant viral outbreak before winter break in December, COVID-19 infection levels at Cornell University had markedly declined, as the omicron surge receded, and students returned to campus for [Read More…]
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New York City vaccine mandate rollback prompts concerns of double standard
Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Big Apple athletes and performers who haven’t received their COVID-19 vaccine shots now won’t be barred from taking the court or stage. But some New [Read More…]
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DOJ charges Russian officials over hacking campaigns that targeted critical infrastructure
Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department unsealed two indictments Thursday charging four Russian government employees with two separate conspiracies — outlining their alleged involvement in hacking campaigns that targeted critical infrastructure [Read More…]
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Free COVID-19 tests ending for uninsured Americans
Images by Tang Ming Tung/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Americans who don’t have health insurance will now start to see some of the free COVID-19 testing options disappear, even if they are showing symptoms. Quest Diagnostics, [Read More…]