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• Contaminated Waste Shipments From Ohio Derailment to Resume

  26-02-2023 23:53
  
  Federal environmental authorities say shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment will resume Monday to two Ohio sites
  
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• Biden EPA Allows Hazardous Waste to Be Shipped from East Palestine to Other US Locations

  26-02-2023 23:53
  
  Shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment this month in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line will resume Monday to two approved sites in Ohio, according to federal environmental authorities.
  The announcement came a day after the Environmental Protection Agency ordered Norfolk Southern to “pause” shipments from the site of the Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine to allow additional oversight measures about where waste was shipped.
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• Young's Buzzer-Beating Jumper Lifts Hawks Past Nets 129-127

  26-02-2023 23:44
  
  Trae Young sank a buzzer-beating jumper over Spencer Dinwiddie to score 34 points and lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 129-127 win over the Brooklyn Nets
  
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• Tucker Carlson: Here's What We Could Buy for America with Cash Going to Ukraine

  26-02-2023 23:27
  
  Tucker Carlson is asking the questions too many politicians won’t.
  A year into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the mouthpieces of President Joe Biden’s administration keep parroting each other that the U.S. will support the Ukraine government’s war of self-preservation for “as long as it takes.”
  But what is that going to take for Americans?
  Carlson has long been a vocal skeptic of the Biden administration’s reflexive support for Ukraine — a country so s
  
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• Man United Targets More Trophies After Winning League Cup

  26-02-2023 23:14
  
  What else can Manchester United achieve in a season that is shaping up nicely for manager Erik ten Hag
  
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• $42k Balloon Dog Sculpture Pops After Museum Leaves Within Reach of Clumsy Woman

  26-02-2023 23:14
  
  A dainty sculpture by artist Jeff Koons meant to look like a blue balloon dog is now a whole lot of pieces after it was knocked off its pedestal and promptly shattered.
  The incident took place at Art Wynwood in Miami during a VIP reception on Feb. 16. according to The New York Times.
  Koons sculpts pieces of all sizes to look like dogs made out of balloons. The piece on display was titled “Balloon Dog (Blue)” and was valued at about $42,000, according to CNN.Here’s another remin
  
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• Madonna's Older Brother Has Died at Age 66, Family Says

  26-02-2023 23:07
  A family member says Madonna’s eldest sibling, Anthony Ciccone, has died
  
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• Survey: Business Economists Push Back US Recession Forecasts

  26-02-2023 23:06
  
  A majority of the nation’s business economists expect a U.S. recession to begin later this year than they had previously forecast, after a series of reports have pointed to a surprisingly resilient economy despite steadily higher interest rates
  
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• Kaprizov Caps Hat Trick in OT as Wild Beat Blue Jackets 3-2

  26-02-2023 23:03
  
  Kirill Kaprizov scored with 20 seconds left in overtime, completing a natural hat trick and lifting the Minnesota Wild past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2
  
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• Woman charged in connection with dognapping Lady Gaga’s pets sues her for $500,000 reward

  26-02-2023 22:52 via nbcnews.com
  
  LOS ANGELES — A woman charged in connection with the theft of Lady Gaga’s prized French bulldogs who were dognapped at gunpoint in Hollywood has sued the musician for alleging she was denied a $500,000 “no questions asked” reward, according to a complaint filed Friday.
  
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• Arrest Warrant Issued for Rapper Kodak Black in Florida

  26-02-2023 22:47
  
  Court records show a Florida judge has issued an arrest warrant for rapper Kodak Black for failing a drug test while on bail for a drug charge
  
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• Nicklaus Says PGA National Will Have Stronger Field in '24

  26-02-2023 22:46
  
  Jack Nicklaus thinks the Honda Classic, by whatever name it’ll be known as next year, should have a chance at a stronger field because of looming changes to the PGA Tour schedule
  
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• 3 Men Arrested After Extended North Dakota Police Chase

  26-02-2023 22:42
  Three men are facing charges after their fleeing vehicle smashed into several police cars and nearly hit a deputy Saturday morning
  
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• Zelenskiy Fires a Top Ukrainian Military Commander, No Reason Given

  26-02-2023 22:35
  
  (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday fired a senior military commander helping lead the fight against Russian troops in the...
  
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• Court Gives Conservative 'Mama Bears' the Last Laugh, Brutally Punishes School Board Trying to Keep Porn Stash Hidden

  26-02-2023 22:32
  
  A school district in Georgia was forced to pay $100,000 in legal fees to a group of mothers who were barred from conducting out loud readings at school board meetings of the porn-infested books the board had approved for kids to see on school library shelves.
  A federal court ordered the Forsyth, Georgia, County School District to pay the legal fees of the group calling themselves the Mama Bears, who sued the district when officials barred them from reading from the disgusting books during board
  
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• Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara Gets Typo-Free Cy Young Plaque

  26-02-2023 22:30
  
  Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara has received his NL Cy Young Award trophy for the second time, and this time he has no reason to give it back
  
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• Gordon Pinsent, Award-Winning Canadian Actor, Dies at 92

  26-02-2023 22:29
  
  Gordon Pinsent, an award-winning Canadian actor acclaimed for his performance as a heartbroken husband in the film “Away From Her,” has died at 92
  
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• Billionaire Ackman Donates $3.25 Million for Ambulances in Ukraine

  26-02-2023 22:27
  
  By Svea Herbst-Bayliss(Reuters) - Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has pledged $3.25 million to help buy more than a dozen ambulances for...
  
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• Leaders of House China Panel Denounce Attack on Rep Judy Chu

  26-02-2023 22:24
  
  The leaders of a new House select committee on China are defending Democratic Rep. Judy Chu on Sunday after a GOP lawmaker questioned her loyalty to the U.S. based on her Chinese heritage
  
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• Parts of New Mexico Under Watch for High Winds, Blowing Dust

  26-02-2023 22:23
  The National Weather Service has issued another high wind watch Monday for parts of New Mexico along with a blowing dust advisory
  
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• Machado Rips RBI Double After Agreeing to $350M Deal

  26-02-2023 22:20
  
  Manny Machado continues to be a very rich man
  
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• Jeff Bezos Gets Absolutely Humiliated by NFL Owner After Billionaire's Paper Wrote Hit Pieces on Team - Report

  26-02-2023 22:16
  
  You can file this under “billionaires fighting over billionaire things.”
  Disgraced Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, who has been accused of multiple wrongdoings, including workplace misconduct and sexual harassment, may not sell his team as originally thought.
  According to the New York Post, offers to buy the Commanders “fell far short” of Snyder’s $6 billion asking price. There was reportedly an offer around $5.5 billion, but again, that’s not $6 bi
  
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• SpaceX Set to Launch Next International Space Station Crew for NASA

  26-02-2023 22:07
  
  By Joe Skipper and Steve GormanCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX was set to launch early on Monday the...
  
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• Elon Musk Accuses Media of Racism After Newspapers Drop 'Dilbert' Cartoon

  26-02-2023 22:02
  
  By Sheila Dang(Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday accused the media of being racist against whites and Asians after U.S. newspapers dropped...
  
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• Bucks Outlast Suns 104-101 for 14th Consecutive Victory

  26-02-2023 21:57
  
  Brook Lopez made a tiebreaking layup and a steal in the final 25 seconds as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Phoenix Suns 104-101 for their 14th consecutive victory
  
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• Chick-fil-A Rolls Out New Rule After Out-of-Control Behavior at Restaurant

  26-02-2023 21:56
  
  A Pennsylvania Chick-fil-A has laid down the law after disruptive behavior from young customers reached the breaking point.
  “[T]o dine in our restaurant, anyone under the age of 16 is required to be accompanied by an adult. If not accompanied by an adult, they may come in to purchase food, but must take it to go,” the Chick-fil-A in Royersford, Pennsylvania, posted Wednesday on Facebook.
  The post noted, “We contemplated long and hard before posting this, but decided it was time
  
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• Dylan Cozens Scores 3 in Sabres' 7-4 Rout of Capitals

  26-02-2023 21:51
  
  Dylan Cozens scored three times and added an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres won their third straight in routing the Washington Capitals 7-4
  
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• U.S. Energy Department assesses with 'low confidence' Covid may have originated from Chinese lab leak

  26-02-2023 21:45 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Energy Department concluded with "low confidence" that the Covid-19 pandemic "likely" originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China.
  
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• RNC chair says requiring loyalty pledge for participation in GOP presidential debates is a 'no-brainer'

  26-02-2023 21:36 via cnn.com
  
  Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Sunday that she expects 2024 GOP presidential contenders will have to sign a pledge to back the party's ultimate nominee in order to participate in primary debates.
  
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• Walter Mirisch, Oscar-Winning Producer, Dead at 101

  26-02-2023 21:35
  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says Oscar winning film producer Walter Mirisch has died at age 101
  
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• Trump, Other Republicans Will Have to Pledge Loyalty to 2024 Presidential Nominee, Party Chief Says

  26-02-2023 21:21
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican Party plans to ask 2024 presidential candidates to pledge support for the eventual nominee, Republican...
  
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• Heinz Makes Call to the Public - Company Is Hunting for Lone Sailor Who Was Lost at Sea

  26-02-2023 21:04
  
  In a rare occurrence for 2023, a man may be wholly disinterested in “going viral” — despite the best efforts of condiment conglomerate Heinz to thrust him into the spotlight.
  According to CNN, sailor Elvis Francois ended up lost at sea in January, surviving primarily off ketchup.
  In addition to the beloved tomato-based dipping sauce, Francois had access to garlic powder and bouillon cubes, the latter of which he would mix with water.
  Francois had to live off that scrumptious co
  
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• Madonna's Brother Dies After Heartbreaking Life, But Left a Shocking Revelation About the Superstar

  26-02-2023 20:48
  
  Anthony Ciccone, who was the brother of music star Madonna, has died at the age of 66.
  According to Page Six, Ciccone is believed to have died in Michigan.
  Madonna’s brother-in-law Joe Henry, the husband of Madonna’s sister Melanie, announced Ciccone’s death Saturday on Instagram.
  “My brother-in-law, Anthony Gerard Ciccone, exited this earthly plane last evening,” he wrote.Madonna’s older brother Anthony Ciccone dead at 66 https://t.co/PFPzHctbAX pic.twitter.c
  
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• Factbox-Results So Far From Nigeria's Presidential Election

  26-02-2023 20:44
  
  LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigeria's electoral commission has announced the following results following the country's presidential election, with the final...
  
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• 26 Arrests in Gang Sweep After Massacre at California Home

  26-02-2023 20:42
  Authorities in central California announced more than two dozen arrests during a gang crackdown following last month’s fatal shootings of six people, including a teenage mother and her baby, that investigators believe stemmed from a gang rivalry
  
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• There are new rules about severance agreements. Here's what you need to know

  26-02-2023 20:35 via cnn.com
  
  There have been many questions raised about the implications and reach of a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board to prohibit employers from requiring laid off workers to sign certain types of non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses if they want to receive severance.
  
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• No. 10 Notre Dame Overcomes Miles Injury to Clinch ACC

  26-02-2023 20:34
  Sonia Citron scored 27 points, including four key free throws in the final 1:20, and No. 10 Notre Dame overcame the loss to star guard Olivia Miles to a knee injury to beat Louisville 68-65 on Sunday and clinch the ACC regular season title
  
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• 'It's Like a Cover-Up' - Lindell Promises to Drag McCarthy to SCOTUS Over Handling of Jan. 6 Footage

  26-02-2023 20:30
  
  My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell is vowing to wage a fight over the decision by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s exclusive deal to give footage from the Capitol incursion to Tucker Carlson at Fox News.
  Lindell made his comments during an appearance on the “War Room” podcast hosted by Steve Bannon. Parts of the interview were posted on Twitter.
  “Well, we’re not going to sit back and let that happen,” Lindell said.
  After asked why he was making this battle a priori
  
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• Investigation Team On-Site at Scene of Medical Flight Crash as New Clues Surface: 'I Knew the Plane Was in Trouble...'

  26-02-2023 20:24
  
  Authorities are trying to determine the cause of the crash of a medical transport flight that killed all five people aboard the plane, including a patient, in a mountainous area in northern Nevada.
  The National Transportation Safety Board has sent in a seven-member team of investigators to the site of Friday night’s crash near Stagecoach.
  The crash occurred amid a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service in Reno for large swaths of Nevada, including parts of Lyon County.
  
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• Terps Roll in 2nd Half, Beat No. 21 Northwestern 75-59

  26-02-2023 20:14
  
  Jahmir Young scored 18 points and Don Carey added 13 to help Maryland wrap up an undefeated home season in Big Ten play with a 75-59 win over No. 21 Northwestern
  
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• Southern California Braces for Wind and Rain After Rare Snowfall

  26-02-2023 20:14
  
  By Pete Schroeder(Reuters) - After a rare snowfall dusted Los Angeles on Saturday, Southern California is bracing for a series of weak storms that...
  
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• NTSB Says Medical Plane Apparently Broke Apart Before Crash

  26-02-2023 20:14
  Authorities say a medical transport flight that crashed in northern Nevada, killing all five people aboard including a patient, apparently broke apart before hitting the ground
  
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• Maryland Rolls in 2nd Half, Beats No. 21 Northwestern 75-59

  26-02-2023 20:14
  
  Jahmir Young scored 18 points and Don Carey added 13 to help Maryland wrap up an undefeated home season in Big Ten play with a 75-59 win over No. 21 Northwestern
  
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• First Willy Wonka, Now James Bond: The Language Police Are Going After Ian Fleming's Classic Novels - Report

  26-02-2023 20:14
  
  There are many, many, many things to despise about the “woke” far left. But most of those faults pale in comparison to one big thing the far left just loves to do: mutilate the English language.
  Now that mutilation can take on many different forms, from the utterly nonsensical “pronoun” hysteria, to claiming that your literal spoken words aren’t what you said, all the way to whatever in the world “misgendering” is.
  Within this odoriferous assault on the
  
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• Cause Sought in Crash of Medical Transport Flight in Nevada

  26-02-2023 20:14
  Authorities are trying to determine the cause of the crash of a medical transport plane that killed all five people aboard, including a patient, in northern Nevada
  
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• Georgia Loses Game, and Wins a FIBA World Cup Berth Anyway

  26-02-2023 20:01
  
  Georgia lost, and then celebrated
  
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• Larry Summers: Why sanctions on Russia aren't effective

  26-02-2023 19:55 via cnn.com
  
  Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said price caps on Russian energy should be stiffened up to maximize the impact of sanctions on the country as the war in Ukraine hits a year.
  
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• Tens of Thousands Protest Mexico's Electoral Law Changes

  26-02-2023 19:49
  
  Tens of thousands of people filled Mexico City's vast main plaza to protest electoral law reforms that they say threaten democracy
  
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• Tens of Thousands Protest Mexico Electoral Reforms

  26-02-2023 19:49
  
  Tens of thousands of people filled Mexico City's vast main plaza to protest electoral law reforms that they say threaten democracy
  
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• Watch: Chinese Coal Mine Suffers Catastrophic Collapse, Men and Equipment Buried Under Mountainside-Sized Wave of Rock

  26-02-2023 19:45
  
  The Wednesday afternoon collapse of an open-pit coal mine in northern China has resulted in the deaths of six people as of Friday, according to state media.
  The mine collapsed because of a landslide that day, burying several workers under a debris pile 550 yards wide and approximately 87 yards high, Reuters reported citing state-broadcaster CCTV.
  The incident occurred in the Alxa Left Banner in China’s Inner Mongolia province on Wednesday at 1 p.m., according to reporting from the state-ru
  
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