Netflix Announces 2021 Film Slate
The streaming services movies feature Oscars winners and box office stars and are a reminder of its power in a Hollywood that has been irrevocably changed during the pandemic. Read more...
Last-Minute Rule Seeks Term Limits on Top Career Health Officials
The Trump administration wants to mandate job reviews for top government scientists and managers every five years, which could lead to reassignment. Read more...
Fiji Will Lead U.N. Rights Body, Over Russian and Chinese Opposition
The vote ended a proxy battle waged by China, Russia and Saudi Arabia, which sought to strengthen their influence by installing a more compliant candidate. Read more...
DJ LeMahieu Returning to Yankees on Million Deal
LeMahieu got a six-year contract that lets the Yankees avoid the luxury tax for now. The team also agreed to a deal with Corey Kluber, an ace starter undone by injuries the past two seasons. Read more...
Bill Gates is now the biggest owner of FARMLAND in the US after buying up 242,000 acres
Bill Gates, the billionaire founder of Microsoft, has been revealed as the biggest private owner of farmland in the US, after buying up 242,000 acres in 18-states. Read more...
How to Move a Giraffe
As the senior wildlife veterinarian at the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Dr. Robert Aruho, 36, finds himself in the very tricky business of moving giraffes. Read more...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 9 Ways to Honor His Legacy
Marches and parades are on pause this year. But streamed events and exhibitions are still commemorating Kings achievements. Read more...
Atlanta Prosecutor Appears to Move Closer to Trump Inquiry
The Fulton County district attorney is weighing an inquiry into possible election interference and is said to be considering hiring an outside counsel. Read more...
Boy, 16, arrested for 'raping two women in brutal attack that rattled small Arizona community'
A teenager from Scottsdale, Arizona has been arrested for allegedly raping two women, including a neighbor who lives in his apartment building. DNA evidence linked the 16-year-old boy to the assaults, which happened one week apart on Oct. 18 and Oct. 24, police said. Read more...
Mitch McConnell gives Republican senators permission to find Donald Trump guilty in impeachment
Republican Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota says Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has told him impeachment will be a 'vote of conscience' without pressure to convict or acquit President Trump. Read more...
Coronavirus worldwide death toll passes 2m with 93m people infected
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore published figures showing more than two million people have died with Covid and more than 93 million people have been infected. Read more...
How to Pretend Youre in Tunis Tonight
The Tunisian capital beckons with white-sand beaches, the medina, cafe districts and Roman ruins that speak to its place in history. Luckily, there are ways to capture its spirit at home. Read more...
Fred Sasakamoose, One of the First Indigenous N.H.L. Players, Dies at 86
He played only 11 games in hockeys top league, but he inspired generations of athletes from Canadas First Nations. He died after suffering complications of the coronavirus. Read more...
Smart doggie 'garage door' nabs 'Innovation Award' at CES for replacing the traditional flap
Suitable for dogs from 10 to 90 pounds, the myQ Pet Portal comes with a collar sensor and programmable app. Owners can customize when Fido enters/exits and get daily reports on his activity. Read more...
Dreaming of the Departed
Nighttime visitations from lost family members are not uncommon among caregivers. Read more...
39;Hateful39; Tweet About Stacey Abrams Costs UT-Chattanooga Football Coach His Job
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga said that it had parted ways with Chris Malone, an offensive line coach, over a now-deleted social media post. Read more...
Yankees Say D.J. LeMahieu Is Worth Waiting For
The teams primary off-season goal remains re-signing the free-agent infielder, who could command a lucrative four-year contract at age 32. Read more...
The School Conference Blues
As much as parents want to know about areas that our children are struggling in, we're also wondering what teachers like about them. Read more...