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Critics slam Gov. Cuomo's apology as 'tone-deaf'
"When is it a joke to say, 'Do you have sex with older men?' I felt like it was very much gaslighting instead of an apology," the N.Y. governor's ex-chief of staff said.'Faux-pology'
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Minimum wage hike all but dead in big COVID-19 relief bill
Democrats on Monday seem to have exhausted their most realistic options for quickly salvaging the pay hike.Durbin: 'We may not have a path'
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Texas stabbing victim describes racially motivated near-death attack on himself, his kids
A recent spate of violence toward Asian Americans fuels worries that hostilities have worsened.'God protected my family'
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Nike VP resigns after report on son's lucrative business
A new report claims Ann Hebert was linked to her 19-year-old son's high-stakes sneaker business.$132K in purchases in a single day
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Trump quietly received vaccine in January: Reports
The news emerged a day after Trump told a conservative conference that "everybody" should get vaccinated, an idea he’s skirted around in the past.Approach contrasts with other political leaders
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Hilton recalls being 'publicly humiliated' by Letterman
Paris Hilton said that late night television hosts and comedians "abused" her in the media following her much-publicized 2007 jail sentence.'There's no way that would happen today'
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How much lowest-income taxpayers owe in each state
You fall into the lowest tax bracket for the 2021 filing year if you're single and your income is $9,950 or less, or $19,900 or less if you're married filing jointly.Tax burden by state
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Chris Cuomo says he 'cannot cover' brother's scandal
The CNN anchor made an on-air statement shortly after a report revealed a third woman is accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, of sexual harassment.'Obviously, I’m aware of what’s going on'
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Britney Spears posts rare photo with her teen sons
The singer has shared an image of herself posing in a field with Sean Preston and Jayden, who are now both taller than their mother.'My boys are so big now!'
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Video of athlete goes viral for the obnoxious reason
Sprinter Michelle Jenneke has broken records, but she still wasn't ready for the fame one viral video brought her.Things got out of hand
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Experts find evidence of ancient war that lasted 100,000 years
Before the dawn of human history, mankind was engaged in a huge struggle that is becoming clearer today.The proof keeps piling up
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Kayleigh McEnany reflects on buildup to Capitol riot
In her first interview since leaving office, the former White House press secretary claimed that she was "expecting peace" on Jan. 6, despite a warning from the FBI.'It was a very hard, difficult day'
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People who spot coins on graves need to know this
Coins laid on top of a headstone isn't an act of littering, but a very important military funeral gesture.Most people never suspect
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Hybrid animal species that have experts concerned
Mother Nature is full of surprises, and these rare cross-bred animals might take the cake for most baffling.It's wild that they actually exist
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Hilaria and Alec Baldwin welcome baby No. 6
Hilaria shared a photo of herself surrounded by their six children, captioning the picture "7" and giving the photo credit to Alec.See the sweet picture
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Hotel owner's love triangle came back to haunt him
San Antonio's Hotel Emma was the home to a tycoon's scandalous affair that ended in truly mysterious fashion.Reality is stranger than fiction
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Princess Margaret privately suffered from a health issue
Queen Elizabeth's sister Margaret was outspoken and bold, but beneath her confidence was a host of health problems.The crown tried to keep it hidden
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J.J. Watt ends drama, reveals new team on Twitter
After a morning of Twitter-fueled speculation, the free agent defensive end took to social media to announce his next career move.Details of reported deal
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35 actors who were incredible athletes
Athletic ability is clear and present in some of these actors, while in others you would never guess.Find who is on the list
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Coach on 'The Voice' fails to recognize old friend
Blake Shelton failed to realize that one auditioner, 45-year-old Pete Mroz, was actually his bandmate from 25 years ago, much to the amusement of Kelly Clarkson.'Sounds like there's some history there!'
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Painting by WW2 leader sells for millions after Jolie put it up for auction
The artwork depicting a Moroccan landscape smashed the pre-sale estimate.Record price for a piece by wartime icon
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Third woman accuses Cuomo of harassment
Anna Ruch told the New York Times the governor put his hand on her bare back and then put his hands on her face and asked if he could kiss her, during a wedding reception in 2019.'I was so confused and shocked'
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Insult to injury: Texas workers face having pay docked
Employees with several large companies in Texas said they were asked to use days of work missed due to power outages as personal time off or to forgo pay.'Don’t come in to work'
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Taylor Swift takes on Netflix over 'deeply sexist' joke
While Netflix had a lot to celebrate after Sunday night’s Golden Globe wins, one superstar collaborator was not joining in the toasting.Jab made at singer's romantic life
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ESPN looking into analyst's disturbing comments, tweets
Basketball analyst Dan Dakich is being investigated after he made controversial and disturbing comments online and on his Indianapolis radio show last week.Twitter account since deactivated
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Lady Gaga's dog walker shares update from hospital after 'close call with death'
Ryan Fischer thanked the singer for her "unwavering" support as he recovers from a gunshot wound.'I felt your healing support!'
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Horrific allegations of abuse at state-run youth facility
One hundred fifty staffers at New Hampshire's youth detention center stand accused of abusing 230 children over six decades.Allegations get worse with time
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How Blacks and Hispanics are being shortchanged on vaccines
Not long after Florida began rolling out vaccines, Black leaders raised alarms about their distribution. Now the statistics appear to validate their concerns.Ranking Florida's vaccination rate
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Warren, Dem allies introduce plan for tax on ultrarich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is teaming with fellow Democrats and Sen. Bernie Sanders to put forth the 2 percent wealth tax she promoted as a presidential candidate.10-year revenue of $3T projected
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U.S. Soccer council member removed over racist speech
Paralympian Seth Jahn is no longer a part of the U.S. Soccer Federation's athletes' council after he made a racist speech in support of the former anti-kneeling rule.Details of his comments
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U.S. to pay for health care, other services for families separated at border
The Biden administration said it plans to pay for a variety of services for those separated under Trump's 'zero tolerance' border policy.May bring deported parents back
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'Mad Men' duo re-creates Golden Globes looks from 10 years ago
January Jones tried on the crimson, fringed Versace dress she wore to the awards ceremony in 2011, inspiring Kiernan Shipka to do a fun throwback of her own.'It still, (sorta), fits'
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Former French president Sarkozy convicted of corruption
French former President Nicolas Sarkozy's sentence marks the first time in France's modern history that a former president has been convicted of corruption.'Consistent and serious evidence'
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Texas power company seeks bankruptcy protection
The largest and oldest power cooperative in Texas is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing last month's winter storm that left millions without power.Will continue to supply power
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CEO announces timeline for latest vaccine availability
A third option for coronavirus protection will soon be available in the United States after regulators approved Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.When the single-dose shot will be available
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T.I. and Tiny 'emphatically' deny sexual abuse allegations
The latest round came from a series of screenshots of DMs from several women accusing the rapper and his wife of disturbing incidents of sexual abuse.'Taking this matter very seriously'
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New Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups ditch the chocolate shell
While the classic candies consist of a peanut butter center coated with chocolate, this version will be encased with a "100% peanut butter candy-flavored shell on the outside," Hershey announced.Will be sold for a limited time
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9/11 families push Biden to release classified documents
Following new disclosures on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, families of Sept. 11 victims are seeking more information on the Saudi role in the terrorist attacks.'We have waited long enough'
AP
Years of broken promises plague big city's police force
For years, Boston leaders have vowed to diversify the police department so it looks more like the community it serves.Huge barriers to diversity remain
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Why this car is 'a near perfect choice for a daily driver'
A turbocharged and supercharged engine is combined with an electric motor to produce 400 horsepower.And it can even run on electricity alone
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Why this is the one car brand you may want to avoid
The results are based on predicted reliability, owner satisfaction scores, testing results and safety features.Find out what you should probably choose instead
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Americans catch the travel bug again as vaccine rolls out
As a return to pre-pandemic life appears to be on the horizon, a large percentage of people in the U.S. are making big vacation plans, according to a survey.How much they'll spend
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AG sues Texas utility over sky-high energy bills after storm
The lawsuit comes days after Texas' power grid manager effectively shut down Griddy by revoking its access to the state's electricity market.'Griddy misled Texans'
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Tensions over vaccine equity pit rural against urban America
Differing local approaches to vaccine distribution have left some rural communities without easy access to the shots.'It’s really, really flawed'
Reuters
Progressives push Biden to overrule $15 wage ruling
Twenty-three prominent Democrats, including Reps. Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, asked President Biden to overrule the Senate parliamentarian's decision.'Urge you to keep that promise'
AP
Deal reached to get California kids back into classrooms
California's public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the end of March, according to a new agreement.Details of plan are complicated
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Should the government guarantee everyone a job?
Rep. Ayanna Pressley last week introduced a proposal to establish a federal job guarantee, a national program that would provide work for every American who wants it.Why there’s debate
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Athlete's muscles are to thank for surviving stabbing
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham, who was stabbed outside of a club in October, said he would be dead or paralyzed if he "wasn't so muscular."'I'm lucky to even be here to play'

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