Women of science
The two scientists awarded the Nobel Prize are Katalin Karikó, for Covid vaccines, and Anne L’Huillier, for a sharp look into the interior of the atom. Something is moving in Stockholm
Matt Gaetz, the ‘built-for-battle’ Trumpist who plunged the Capitol into chaos
The Florida representative, part of the most hard-line wing of the Republican Party, has shown a keen desire for the spotlight in his six years in Washington
‘We are approaching a possible government shutdown and we are discussing how a person should dress’
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The US Congress is in unprecedented chaos, but much of the debate has been focused on one detail: whether a senator can wear shorts
Trumpist chaos in the United States
The potential ripple effect of gridlock on Capitol Hill extends well beyond the Republican Party, Washington, and even the United States
Biden moves to allow more border wall construction in midst of immigration crisis
Democratic administration waives 26 federal laws that could result in up to 20 miles of barriers in South Texas in bid to contain surge in illegal arrivals from Mexico
Evo Morales’ party expels President Luis Arce and deepens political war in Bolivia
The former head of government shows his strength in a party congress with his faithful in the midst of his fight with Arce for the leadership of the left
Celtics and Bucks will challenge Denver in an NBA season watching Wembanyama
The 2023-24 championship features a new in-season tourmanent, the NBA Cup, but all eyes will be on the towering 19-year-old French rookie, the number one Spurs pick
Six phony plastic surgeons convicted of using fake degrees in Colombia
The men had shown the Ministry of Education false records of a course taken at a Brazilian university. Many women who underwent cosmetic procedures with them suffered serious side effects
Julia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein for sexually abusing her in 1995
The star of ‘Legends of the Fall’ has also denounced her then representation agency, as well as Miramax, the mogul’s production company, and the Walt Disney Company, which owned it in the 1990s
The revelations of David Beckham’s documentary: His depression, his obsession with cleanliness and why Victoria wasn’t happy in Spain
The former soccer player just premiered a four-episode series on Netflix in which he goes over his career and life; a story marked by self-demand and media pressure
Health care workers picket outside US hospitals in multiple states, kicking off 3-day strike
The strikers include licensed vocational nurses, home health aides and ultrasound sonographers, as well as technicians in the radiology, X-ray, surgical, pharmacy and emergency departments
Suspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur’s fatal shooting makes first court appearance in Las Vegas
A few hours after his arrest last Friday a grand jury indictment was unsealed charging Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis with murder. Prosecutors say he masterminded the shooting death of Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996
Tearful mourners pay their respects to Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco’s City Hall
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Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, also of San Francisco, was among the officials in attendance. Feinstein died Thursday at her Washington, D.C., home after a series of illnesses
Trump lawyers go after accountant and appeal major pretrial ruling in New York fraud case
Donald Bender testified Tuesday that the Trump Organization didn’t always supply all the information needed to produce the documents
Biden suggests he has a path around Congress to get more aid to Ukraine and plans major speech
Biden told a group of reporters after giving remarks at the White House that “I’m going to be announcing very shortly a major speech I’m going to make on this issue and why it’s critically important for the United States and our allies that we keep our commitment” to Ukraine
Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
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The American team of Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong combined for a total of 167.729 points to edge Brazil and France
The US warns of a Chinese global disinformation campaign that could undermine peace and stability
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The State Department is warning that Beijing’s global information campaign could eventually sway how decisions are made around the world and undermine U.S. interests
Say goodbye to the Covid-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them
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Some states have online options that create a QR code. Health officials recommend keeping your card in a safe place if you still have one
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