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Music industry giant's wife killed in home invasion
Jacqueline Avant, the wife of entertainment exec Clarence Avant and mother of Ambassador Nicole Avant, was shot by an intruder at her Beverly Hills home.Bill Clinton, others express grief
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Top aide to Kamala Harris expected to leave White House
Symone Sanders, chief spokesperson and senior advisor, is reportedly the second of the vice president's aides to leave in recent weeks.'Served honorably for 3 years'
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Seth Rogen has questions for Adele after her 'One Night Only’ concert
The actor, who was heavily featured in the televised event, revealed it was much more than he had expected.‘Why did you do that?’
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CNN host reacts to suspension from his prime-time show
The network sidelined Chris Cuomo after learning how involved he was in helping combat sexual harassment allegations against his brother, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.'It hurts to even say it'
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Baldwin to ABC on shooting: 'I didn't pull the trigger'
Alec Baldwin gives his first TV interview since the "Rust" shooting — and it's an emotional one.'Real' surprise in the interview
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WH makes frank admission about the pandemic
"We are all sick and tired of this virus," press secretary Jen Psaki said, just minutes after the first U.S. case of the new variant was detected in California.Expert urges 'vigilance, not panic'
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Miss USA's 1st transgender contestant on being eliminated early
"It was disappointing to me because I had so much more to offer. I had so much I wanted to talk about," Kataluna Enriquez told Yahoo Life.'I think they were just not ready'
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Sources: Notre Dame makes decision on a new coach
Irish defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman is expected to become the team's next head coach after Brian Kelly's departure to LSU, according to sources.35-year-old's coaching résumé
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4 killed, including police officer, in Georgia shooting
Officer Henry Laxson was fatally shot, along with two women and the suspect, while a child and another officer were wounded, Clayton County police said.Child in critical condition
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Meghan Markle shares photo of Archie feeding chickens
Meghan Markle recently shared a new photo of her and Prince Harry’s son, Archie, in an interview on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”Check out the cute picture
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Personal hygiene mistakes that most people are guilty of
This common cleanliness faux-pas is one that most aren't even aware of, and it could have big consequences.Don't make the same error
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Teen, 15, charged in Michigan high school shooting
A 15-year-old boy was charged Wednesday with murder, terrorism and other counts for a shooting that killed four fellow students and injured others at Michigan's Oxford High School.Fourth student dies
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Tori Spelling posts family holiday card minus husband
Commenters speculated about Tori Spelling's marriage status after her husband Dean McDermott was noticeably absent from a holiday card.Get the latest family update
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Dog behaviors that are more concerning than owners realize
From scooting on the floor to sleeping in odd positions, here's what's going on with people's canines.Some of them are easy to miss
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Jan. 6 defendant sobs while admitting he used stun gun on officer
In a tearful videotaped FBI interrogation, alleged Capitol rioter Daniel Rodriguez is seen describing his actions, including tasing Officer Michael Fanone.'I know he's a human being'
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Why Britney Spears called out Christina Aguilera on Instagram
Spears called out Aguilera last month for not speaking up about the trauma she suffered during her 13-year conservatorship.Read what broke their friendship
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20 questions to tell whether you're ready to retire
This startup launched a free tool to match you with qualified fiduciary advisers so you can get sound financial advice.5-minute survey can help
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White Sox mourn loss of former ace, Cy Young winner
LaMarr Hoyt, who won 24 games in 1983 en route to winning a Cy Young Award, spent his final days reminiscing about his time with the Chicago White Sox, his son said.Statements from team, family
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Parents burst into tears listening to Adele
In one of the songs on Adele’s newest album, the singer opens up about being a parent while going through a divorce.Here's the story
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Jeffrey Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew
Larry Visoski, who worked for the disgraced financier for nearly 30 years, talked about his experience during the sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.Trump and Bill Clinton mentioned
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Man testifies Smollett recruited him to fake racist attack
Abimbola Osundairo, an aspiring actor, said Jussie Smollett asked him and his brother “to fake beat him up” and detailed how they should carry out the hoax.'He wanted a camera to catch it'
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Fox News host Tucker Carlson defends Cuomo after suspension
Carlson spent a few minutes recapping some of the times he has criticized CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, but said that this is a "kind of defense" of Cuomo's priorities. 'What a thing to be fired for'
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Courts block 2 Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Two federal judges' rulings are preventing the White House from enforcing mandates requiring millions of American workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.Sectors affected by the rulings
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1st case of the Omicron variant identified in the U.S.
Less than a week after it was first detected in South Africa, health officials revealed that the country's first case of the new coronavirus variant has been confirmed in California.Fully vaccinated traveler
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Shocking 'Voice' result: 'It makes no sense'
Power singer Jershika Maple, who struggled with dyslexia as a child and until recently was working as a security guard, cried as she thanked her coach, John Legend.'This show really saved me'
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Why is New Jersey resident Dr. Oz running for office in Pennsylvania?
The celebrity doctor is facing questions and criticism over his decision to run for office in a state he doesn't call home.How he defends the move
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Video shows students' dramatic escape during school shooting
Video shared on social media shows Michigan students fleeing a classroom after fearing a shooter was at the door.'Unforgivable' act of violence
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AR-15 Rittenhouse used in Kenosha is being 'destroyed'
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on five felony charges related to his actions during a protest over the shooting of Jacob Blake by a white Wisconsin police officer.'We don’t want anything to do with that'
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Fauci IDs another casualty of the COVID pandemic
The top U.S. infectious disease expert says that tackling COVID-19 has also disrupted supply chains and increased the risk for people with HIV.His urgent message to society
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Michael J. Fox gives update on life with Parkinson's disease
The actor opened up on making it through the "dark" days, the prospects of a cure, and why he remains optimistic for the future.'I am genuinely a happy guy'
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Abortion law changes seem likely after oral arguments
After 90 minutes of debate, justices appeared prepared to uphold a Mississippi law that would ban nearly all abortions after 15 weeks, a dramatic break from 50 years of rulings.What recent poll said about debate
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Russia orders U.S. diplomatic staff to leave in spat grows
U.S. embassy workers who have been in Moscow for more than three years have been ordered to fly home by Jan. 31.Latest step in an escalating row
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Sotomayor warns of danger to Supreme Court legitimacy in abortion law fight
During a hearing on a Mississippi law, Justice Sonia Sotomayor questioned whether the high court's legitimacy would endure if it overturned abortion rights.'How will we survive?'
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When and how we’ll know if Omicron is worse than Delta
The sudden emergence of Omicron has ushered in the most disorienting phase of the pandemic since COVID-19 first materialized two winters ago.'This is not going to be good'
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No. 1 Duke blows late 15-point lead in stunning upset loss
The top-ranked Blue Devils suffered their first loss of the season on Tuesday against Ohio State despite having a double-digit advantage in the second half.Flub by likely top draft pick
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RGIII touts 'tell-all' book about 'most dysfunctional' team
As Robert Griffin III teases an explosive new book on his time with the Washington franchise, there are good reasons for owner Dan Snyder to be worried.'I want you to take this journey with me'
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Former Olympic sprinter killed in shootout
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified Emmit King as one of two men who died after exchanging gunfire in Bessemer, Alabama on Sunday.Argument escalated with guns pulled
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Biden HIV/AIDS strategy identifies racism as a 'public health threat'
The new strategy asserts that over generations "structural inequities have resulted in racial and ethnic health disparities."Raical effects 'are severe, far-reaching and unacceptable'
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WTA suspends play in China over concern for player
"In good conscience, I don't see how I can ask our athletes to compete there when Peng Shuai is not allowed to communicate freely," WTA CEO Steve Simon said in a statement.Questions over safety, well-being
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Trump denies claim he tested positive for COVID before 1st Biden debate
“The story of me having COVID prior to, or during, the first debate is Fake News,” the former president said in a statement.'A test revealed that I did not'
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Kourtney Kardashian shuts down pregnancy rumor
It isn't the first time the reality star replied to claims she is pregnant, as she's been at the center of rumors throughout most of her relationship with Travis Barker.'I'm a woman with a BODY'
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Omicron already playing havoc with travel and tourism
News of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and a growing list of new restrictions are putting a crimp in freshly made travel plans.'More complicated than ever before'
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Woods quashes car crash questions in press conference
The iconic golfer, bulked up but still visibly in pain, stonewalled any mention of his February wreck while discussing his return to golf in his 1st public appearance since the accident.'That's all been answered'
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Stacey Abrams announces another bid for governor
The Georgia Democrat and leading voting rights activist will launch another campaign to become the nation's first Black woman governor.Sets up possible rematch with Gov. Brian Kemp
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Salt-N-Pepa on the legacy of 'Let's Talk About AIDS'
"It was a very unpopular, unspoken thing. We took it head on ... and we became advocates for AIDS and HIV awareness. I think that's a huge part of our history."30th anniversary of historic song
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The best beauty gifts you can buy this holiday season
Whether you’re shopping for someone you barely know or for a close friend or relative, a beauty gift is always a safe bet.Most deals are under $100
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Britney Spears says she's now on 'the right medication'
Following the dissolution of the controversial conservatorship she was under for nearly 14 years, the pop star is celebrating her newfound freedom on social media.'Feels so good to just BE HERE'

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Top aide to Kamala Harris expected to depart WH

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