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• 'We're going to war,' senior Republican source says of McCarthy's mindset

  03-01-2023 23:40 via cnn.com
  
  House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy faces a make-or-break moment on Tuesday, as he seeks to lock down the support necessary to become the next speaker in a vote that could turn into a chaotic and contentious once-in-a-century floor fight.
  
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• Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges in New York

  03-01-2023 23:23 via nbcnews.com
  
  Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty in New York federal court Tuesday to eight charges related to the collapse of his former crypto exchange FTX and hedge
  
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• The ableist wellness programs that assault fat employees this time of year

  03-01-2023 22:53 via nbcnews.com
  
  With talks of weight loss challenges, creating a space for plus-size workers to feel welcome has just as much to do with inclusion as any other group.
  
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• TV sports presenter apologizes for Damar Hamlin tweet

  03-01-2023 22:43 via cnn.com
  
  On his show "Undisputed," Fox Sports host Skip Bayless apologized for his "widely misconstrued" tweet that sparked outrage after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a game with the Cincinnati Bengals.
  
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• Skip Bayless apologizes for his 'widely misconstrued' tweet on Damar Hamlin

  03-01-2023 22:43 via cnn.com
  
  On his show "Undisputed," Fox Sports host Skip Bayless apologized for his "widely misconstrued" tweet that sparked outrage after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a game with the Cincinnati Bengals.
  
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• Steelers' Mike Tomlin reflects on long relationship with Damar Hamlin: 'Got a lot of love for that young man'

  03-01-2023 22:36 via foxnews.com
  
  The condition of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin Tuesday weighed heavily on his teammates, coaches and family – and on Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin spoke to reporters and said he’s known Hamlin since the defensive back was coming up in the youth football ranks. Hamlin grew up in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, located just outside Pittsburgh. He attended Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School and went to the University of Pittsburgh. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS CO
  
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• L.A. County to pay $20M for Black family’s seized land

  03-01-2023 22:34 via nbcnews.com
  
  Southern California beachfront property that was taken from a Black couple through eminent domain a century ago and returned to their heirs last year will be
  
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• Chicago mayoral challenger predicts controversial Mayor Lightfoot won't make runoff election

  03-01-2023 22:33 via foxnews.com
  
  With the midterm elections rapidly receding into the rearview mirror, the 2023 Chicago mayoral election is looming in the distance, with nine candidates looking to unseat first-term Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Feb. 28.  "I do not believe Mayor Lightfoot is even going to make it in the runoff," candidate Willie Wilson predicted to Fox 32.  With nine candidates on the ballot next month, it's unlikely anyone will get the 50% plus one vote needed to win outright, meaning a two-per
  
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• Former NFLPA president calls out media, fans for Damar Hamlin support after previously calling players greedy

  03-01-2023 22:31 via foxnews.com
  
  From charitable donations to jersey sales to thoughts and prayers, the sports world has come together to support and hope for the best for Damar Hamlin, who is in critical condition after going into cardiac arrest during the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game Monday night. A former NFL cornerback is calling out fans and media who he said once thought of players as simply entertainers. Domonique Foxworth, who spent six seasons in the NFL and was the president of the Players Association, said s
  
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• Jets’ Robert Saleh preaches patience amid Zach Wilson uncertainty ahead final regular season game

  03-01-2023 22:29 via foxnews.com
  
  The New York Jets have missed the playoffs for the 12th consecutive year and with that, concerns have been raised about quarterback Zach Wilson’s future with the franchise, but head coach Robert Saleh continued to preach about patience ahead their final game of the season.  During a press conference on Monday, Saleh was asked about the quarterback situation heading into the offseason and if he knows "enough about Zach moving forward" after two seasons as starting quarterback — t
  
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• 'Fight we must': Ron DeSantis flames Davos 'jetsetters,' 'technocratic elites' in fiery inauguration speech

  03-01-2023 22:28 via foxnews.com
  
  Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used his fiery Tuesday inauguration speech to go after who he referred to as "jetsetters in Davos" and "technocratic elites" acting as a "threat" to freedom. The rising GOP star and potential presidential candidate made the comments just minutes after being sworn in for a second term as Florida's governor following his resounding November re-election victory. "Now, fighting for freedom is not always easy because the threats to freedom are more complex and mor
  
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• 'She would kick us under the table': 'The View' hosts share Barbara Walters stories

  03-01-2023 22:27 via cnn.com
  
  "The View" gathered current and former hosts to honor Barbara Walters, the show's creator who died last week at 93 years old.
  
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• Florida man who impersonated doctor as a teen gets prison time for stealing from employer

  03-01-2023 22:26 via foxnews.com
  
  A Florida man who was arrested and convicted of impersonating a doctor when he was a teenager was sentenced to 28 months in prison last week for stealing thousands of dollars from his employer in a separate scheme.  Malachi Love-Robinson, who is now 25 years old, pleaded guilty to grand theft and organized scheme to defraud. He was working as a salesperson at a business that connects shippers with trucking companies in 2020 and had customers make payments to him instead of his employer, acc
  
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• Houston police looking for robbery suspects for allegedly holding rideshare driver at gunpoint

  03-01-2023 22:19 via foxnews.com
  
  A Texas rideshare driver was robbed at gunpoint when one of two passengers threatened to kill him when he refused to get out of his vehicle during an October trip, authorities said Tuesday.  Video footage posted online by the Houston Police Department shows the driver dropping off two males at an apartment complex at 2929 Dunvale Road in west Houston. The pair were picked up around 11 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2022 at a restaurant in the 7600 block of Westheimer Road, police said.  IDAHO MURDER
  
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• Tesla plunges 250 feet off a California cliff, all 4 occupants survive

  03-01-2023 22:16 via cnn.com
  
  Two adults and two children somehow escaped serious injuries after their Tesla plunged off a cliff along California's Pacific Coast Highway and crashed on a rocky beach some 250 feet below.
  
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• Bad Bunny says he threw fan's phone in water because of a 'lack of respect'

  03-01-2023 22:15 via foxnews.com
  
  Rapper Bad Bunny has some explaining to do.  The Grammy winner went viral on Monday, after a video surfaced showing him throwing a female fan's phone into nearby water.  Now he's defending himself, saying he did it because she displayed a "lack of respect" by sticking her phone in his face for an attempted selfie while he was walking down the street.  The viral video showed the fan approach Bad Bunny to film or take a photo of the two of them.  He smiles into the camera, then
  
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• Brazil's president, thousands of mourners line streets to pay final respects to legendary soccer player Pelé

  03-01-2023 22:08 via foxnews.com
  
  Brazil mourned Tuesday as legendary soccer player Pelé was laid to rest. Tens of thousands of mourners from fans to dignitaries, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, visited Santos to pay their final respects to the soccer legend.  Pelé's coffin was transported by the fire department from Vila Belmiro stadium to his final resting place.  The procession passed the house of Pele's 100-year-old mother. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS
  
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• WATCH: Watch hilarious moment grandma messes up ‘Bad Romance’ lyrics

  03-01-2023 21:55
  "Caught in a fence!" Grandma stole the show during this family’s attempt at singing Lady Gaga’s hit "Bad Romance."
  
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• CNN reporter explains why GOP is 'furious' about House Speaker vote

  03-01-2023 21:36 via cnn.com
  
  CNN's Melanie Zanona details how GOP lawmakers and voters are reacting to Rep. Kevin McCarthy's failure to win a majority for the House speakership amid opposition from his own party.
  
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• What caused Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest? Doctors say his heart was likely healthy before collapse

  03-01-2023 21:33 via nbcnews.com
  
  What is "commotio cordis"? Doctors suggest a potential cause of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's collapse and cardiac arrest during Monday night's football game.
  
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• Police bombarded with fireworks in Bolivia protests

  03-01-2023 21:23 via cnn.com
  
  Protests erupted in Bolivia after the arrest of local governor and opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho.
  
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• Twitter sued by landlord for allegedly failing to pay rent

  03-01-2023 21:14 via cnn.com
  
  A commercial landlord is suing Twitter for breach of contract after the company allegedly failed to pay rent for one of its offices in San Francisco.
  
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• Insiders claim King Charles still open to reconciliation with son Prince Harry: report

  03-01-2023 21:02 via foxnews.com
  
  Insiders claim that King Charles III of England remains open to reconciliation with his son, Prince Harry, despite the ongoing media circus regarding his recent documentary series. PRINCE HARRY STATES HE WANTS HIS FATHER AND BROTHER 'BACK,' ALLEGES PLANTING OF STORIES IN UPCOMING INTERVIEWS According to a report in the Telegraph, sources close to the king claim that lines of communication have been left open in good faith for Prince Harry.  This directly conflicts with clips teased from Pri
  
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• Jeremy Renner was clearing driveways prior to snow plowing accident

  03-01-2023 20:51 via cnn.com
  
  "Hawkeye" actor Jeremy Renner is recovering from surgery after suffering "blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries" in a New Year's Day snow plowing accident in Nevada, a spokesperson for the actor said.
  
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• 'Uncharted territory': January heat records smashed across Europe

  03-01-2023 20:50 via cnn.com
  
  The year has only just started but already Europe has broken an alarming number of weather records as extreme heat spread across the continent.
  
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• House confronts once-in-a-century fight to elect speaker

  03-01-2023 20:40 via cnn.com
  
  House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy faces a make-or-break moment on Tuesday, as he seeks to lock down the support necessary to become the next speaker in a vote that could turn into a chaotic and contentious once-in-a-century floor fight.
  
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• Running 1 mile a day is gaining popularity online: How it can improve your health

  03-01-2023 20:37 via foxnews.com
  
  Running a mile per day for a 30-day period has become a popular fitness challenge among workout enthusiasts and beginners. Content creators on visual platforms, such as YouTube and TikTok, have documented their attempts and quantifiable results with millions of viewers, which have inspired many to partake in the challenge, according to comments and response videos shared on social media. Fitness experts agree that participating in a running-focused fitness challenge certainly has health benefits
  
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• FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty

  03-01-2023 20:35 via cnn.com
  
  Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, is set to appear in person in a Manhattan federal court on Tuesday to face charges that include cheating investors out of billions of dollars.
  
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• WATCH: Little boy gives dad advice on dealing with anxiety

  03-01-2023 20:25
  Five-year-old Hudson had some sound wisdom to share with his dad.
  
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• Colombia’s ELN guerrilla group denies agreeing to national ceasefire

  03-01-2023 20:17 via theguardian.com
  Statement contradicts president’s announcement of six-month truce between country’s five largest armed groupsColombia’s largest remaining guerrilla group has contradicted government claims that they had agreed a national ceasefire, in a setback to plans to bring peace to the Andean nation after decades of violence.President Gustavo Petro had announced on New Year’s Eve that the country’s five largest armed groups had agreed to a six-month truce, but on Tuesday the N
  
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• Ex-GOP lawmaker on House Speaker vote: I don't see how McCarthy gets there

  03-01-2023 20:15 via cnn.com
  
  Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent reacts after Rep. Kevin McCarthy appears to fall short of the necessary votes needed for the House speakership.
  
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• Apple has lost $1 trillion in market value in a year

  03-01-2023 20:13 via cnn.com
  
  Apple's market cap fell below $2 trillion in trading Tuesday for the first time since early 2021 and one year to the day after the company became the first public tech company valued at $3 trillion.
  
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• Blinken reminds Israel Biden admin committed to 'two-state solution' following Netanyahu appointment

  03-01-2023 20:04 via foxnews.com
  
  Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Israel’s Eli Cohen on his appointment as foreign minister and reminded the newest appointee in the Netanyahu administration of the U.S.’s position when it comes to a two-state solution with its Palestinian neighbors. In a call Monday, the pair discussed U.S. - Israeli relations, mutual interests and regional security. However, according to a readout, Blinken also "emphasized the continued U.S. commitment to a two-state solution and
  
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• Private burial of Pelé in Santos after eight-mile funeral procession

  03-01-2023 19:59 via theguardian.com
  Coffin of Brazilian footballer, who died aged 82, taken to cemetery near stadium where he began careerThe Brazilian footballer Pelé has been buried in the port city where he began his career nearly 70 years ago, with the country’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, flying in to lament the “irreparable loss”.Pelé, who died last week age 82, scored most of his 1,283 goals for Santos football club and it was at a cemetery near the team’s Vila Belmiro
  
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• Dozens of seagulls were trapped in ice. This couple saved them with household tools

  03-01-2023 19:56 via cnn.com
  
  Seamus Gallivan and Alex McArthur found dozens of seagulls stuck in ice on the shore of Lake Erie after Buffalo was hit with a blizzard. The couple used a hammer and chisel to set the freezing seagulls free.
  
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• Mexican journalist attacked on first day of 2023 after 2022 was deadliest year for journalists in decades

  03-01-2023 19:47 via foxnews.com
  
  A Mexican journalist was attacked in Mexico on New Year’s Day continuing a trend from 2022 that resulted in the deadliest year for journalists in the country in decades. The media site La Nota Prensa De Sonora said its director, Omar Castro, was attacked but unharmed on a street in the city of Ciudad Obregon. Castro was traveling with his daughter and a nephew when bullets were fired at his sports utility vehicle. The SUV had a La Nota Prensa De Sonora sign on it. The site reported the att
  
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• China blasts 'unacceptable' COVID-19 travel restrictions, claims political motivations for new rules

  03-01-2023 19:12 via foxnews.com
  
  Chinese officials blasted foreign nations that announced "unacceptable" COVID-19 travel restrictions, vowing to take "countermeasures" in response.  "Some countries have taken entry restrictions targeting only Chinese travelers," China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters. "This lacks scientific basis and some practices are unacceptable." "We firmly reject using COVID measures for political purposes and will take corresponding measures in response to varying situations ba
  
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• 4 Nigerian security officials killed in car bomb targeting former governor in Imo State

  03-01-2023 19:07 via foxnews.com
  
  Four security officials were killed in a car bomb targeting a former government official in southeast Nigeria, authorities said Tuesday. Three police officers and a paramilitary official were killed in the attack in Imo State on a convoy carrying the former governor Ikedi Ohakim, Police Commissioner Mohammed Barde said. "The man (Ohakim) was ambushed and he was able to maneuver and escape," said Barde. The four security personnel were killed in a different car, he said. The attack was an unfortu
  
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• Uganda police charge organizer of New Year’s celebrations with murder

  03-01-2023 19:05 via foxnews.com
  
  The death toll in a stampede at a shopping mall during New Year’s celebrations in Uganda’s capital has risen to 10, the country’s vice president said Monday, while police charged the event’s organizer with murder. Vice President Jessica Alupo, who visited the scene in Kampala, told journalists that one more person died Sunday night from their injuries after being caught in the crush of hundreds trying to exit the Freedom City Mall venue through a single door when the emce
  
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• Ministers yet to finalise Covid testing plans for travellers from China

  03-01-2023 19:04 via theguardian.com
  Officials confirm new policy for England will begin on Thursday but say they are still working on final details Ministers are yet to set out details of a Covid testing regime for arrivals from China that comes into force this week, including whether it will apply to people flying from Hong Kong or to those who travelled to the UK indirectly from China.Downing Street confirmed that people flying to the UK from China would need to take a Covid test before travelling, and would not be allowed to tr
  
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• Extreme-right Israeli minister visits al-Aqsa mosque compound

  03-01-2023 18:57 via theguardian.com
  Move by Itamar Ben-Gvir angers Palestinians after Hamas warned such a step was a ‘red line’The extreme-right Israeli firebrand Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited Jerusalem’s sacred al-Aqsa mosque compound for the first time since becoming a minister, angering Palestinians who see the visit as a provocation.“Our government will not surrender to the threats of Hamas,” Ben-Gvir said in a statement, after the Palestinian militant group had said such a move would be a “re
  
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• Iranian sports minister accuses UK of ‘sedition plot at World Cup’

  03-01-2023 18:21 via theguardian.com
  Tehran parliament told plan was for national football team to defect on pitch in Qatar but plot was foiledThe UK was plotting for the Iranian national football team to defect on the pitch at the World Cup in Qatar, the minister of sport and youth has told the Iranian parliament, without providing any evidence.The sports minister, Hamid Sajjadi, told MPs the country’s enemies had attempted “the height of sedition”. He said the “Old Fox”, by which he meant the UK, had
  
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• WATCH: Healthier eating habits for the New Year

  03-01-2023 18:13
  Nutrition and fitness expert and NY Times best-selling author JJ Virgin discusses what it means to eat healthy along with tips and tricks to help you keep track of your New Year’s resolutions.
  
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• Pelé: Brazil says final goodbye to footballing legend on his last journey

  03-01-2023 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  A procession carrying Pelé's coffin passed through the streets of Santos, before a private family burial.
  
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• Robin Roberts says she will marry her partner of nearly 18 years

  03-01-2023 17:51 via nbcnews.com
  
  "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts made a surprise announcement on the ABC morning show Monday, saying she's ready to tie the knot with her
  
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• McCarthy calls out Rep. Matt Gaetz in statement before House Speaker vote

  03-01-2023 17:51 via cnn.com
  
  GOP leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) did not mince words before the vote for the next House Speaker as he called out other Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), for making demands so he could get their vote.
  
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• McCarthy calls out Gaetz in statement before House Speaker vote

  03-01-2023 17:51 via cnn.com
  
  GOP leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) did not mince words before the vote for the next House Speaker as he called out other Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), for making demands so he could get their vote.
  
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• There wasn't a single bank robbery in Denmark last year

  03-01-2023 17:50 via cnn.com
  
  The number of bank robberies in Denmark fell to zero last year, as beefed-up security and reduced use of cash in the Nordic country make holdups less lucrative.
  
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• McCarthy faces make-or-break moment

  03-01-2023 17:42 via cnn.com
  
  House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy faces a make-or-break moment on Tuesday, as he seeks to lock down the support necessary to become the next speaker in a vote that could turn into a chaotic and contentious once-in-a-century floor fight.
  
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• Airport worker died after being 'ingested' into aircraft engine, NTSB says

  03-01-2023 17:25 via cnn.com
  
  A worker who died in an accident at the Montgomery Regional Airport Saturday "was ingested into the engine" of an aircraft, according to a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board.
  
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