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The many doors and cars that got buried in Newfoundland
Weather 3 hours ago
Parts of Newfoundland, Canada, are buried in snow following a crippling blizzard on Friday and Saturday. Residents are sharing photos of their buried vehicles, garages and doors of their homes.
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Harry and Meghan will no longer use HRH titles or receive public funds, the palace says
Royal family Earlier today
Buckingham Palace released a statement saying the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to no longer use their HRH titles "as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family."
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Unique ways people are getting around in Newfoundland's blizzard 🏂
Weather 1 hour ago
A state of emergency was called following an unprecedented blizzard that hit Newfoundland, Canada, with authorities urging vehicles to stay off the road. Some residents are taking advantage of the cleared roads and finding more unique modes of transportation.
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Kentucky coach John Calipari ejected from game against Arkansas
NCAA basketball 4 hours ago
Calipari was ejected in the second half of Kentucky's match after receiving a double technical against Arkansas at the Bud Walton Arena.
The Incredible Hulk of drinks may have ruined quite a few nights
Haha Earlier today
The question first posed by @dontihammond included a photo of two bottles: Hennessy and Hypnotique. The combination of liquors is commonly known as Incredible Hulk, and people are sharing their experiences drinking it.
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Canadian Armed Forces to assist Newfoundland after blizzard hits province
Weather 4 hours ago
A huge snow storm battered the eastern part of Newfoundland on Friday, prompting several areas of the province to declare a state of emergency. The airport and businesses remained closed in the capital of Newfoundland in Atlantic Canada on Saturday in the wake of a massive winter blizzard that covered cars in snow.
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The first Space Force uniforms are camouflage, and plenty of jokes have ensued
Haha This morning
The United States Space Force, a new branch added to the US Military by President Trump, revealed a first look at their uniforms on Friday evening. The camouflage print has many people asking why that particular style would be necessary in space.
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No. 11 Louisville upsets No. 3 Duke at Cameron Indoor
NCAA basketball 2 hours ago
The Cardinals defeated Duke 79-73 on Saturday night, handing the Blue Devils their second loss of the week. David Johnson led the victory with 19 points off the bench while Dwayne Sutton added 13 of his own.
National Archives exhibit censored images that criticized Trump, The Washington Post reports
Politics This morning
A new exhibit commemorating 100 years since the beginning of women's suffrage includes images of the 2017 Women's March on President Trump's inauguration day. The National Archives admitted to The Washington Post that signs critical of Trump were censored for the exhibit, as were ones with mentions of "women's anatomy."
Toronto Blue Jays unveil new alternate jersey
MLB Earlier today
The team revealed new alternate uniforms that can be worn during both home and away games in 2020.
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Why finding this wild Indigo snake in Alabama is good news for birds
Science Last night
Wildlife scientist David A Steen PhD announced that for the first time in 60 years a wild-born Indigo snake was found in Alabama, a sign that the reintroduction program is working. The endangered species is an apex predator which helps to restore the ecosystem by preying on other bird-eating snakes.
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Tristan Thompson ejected from game for slapping Jae Crowder’s butt
NBA Last night
The Cleveland center was ejected late in the third quarter of the Cavaliers' 113-109 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday night. Thompson slapped former teammate Jae Crowder on the buttocks as he walked past him at the free-throw line. Referee Kenny Mauer described the act as a "physical taunt."
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Rod Rosenstein authorized the release of Lisa Page and Peter Strzok texts
Politics Earlier today
A DOJ filing on Friday night revealed that Rod Rosenstein authorized the release of text messages between FBI employees Lisa Page and Peter Strzok which criticized President Trump. The filing also alleged that he did so in part to protect them "from the drip effect of incremental releases of the texts by lawmakers or others," Politico reports.
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Original yellow Wiggle Greg Page suffers cardiac arrest during bushfire relief concert
Australian news Yesterday
Page was taken to hospital after collapsing during a reunion concert for Australian bushfire relief on Friday night in Sydney. The Wiggles later confirmed Page had suffered a cardiac arrest at the end of the show. He "has had a procedure and is now recovering in hospital," the group said.
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Hank Azaria says he will no longer voice Apu on The Simpsons
Television Yesterday
According to several entertainment outlets, the actor confirmed that he will no longer voice Apu on The Simpsons. Azaria's voicing role came into controversy in 2017 following the release of The Problem With Apu, a documentary that explored the implications of his role and how many South Asians viewed the character as an offensive caricature.
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Cancer patients living under a Mumbai bridge given shelter after public outcry
World news Last night
The Mumbai Mirror's Lata Mishra uncovered that over 100 cancer patients were living under the busy Hindmata flyover in Mumbai, India. The paper reported the patients were recovering from surgery, waiting for treatment and too poor to pay for accommodation. A wave of public support in response to Mishra's story has seen the local municipality and charities provide shelter to the patients.
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Sanders campaign researched dual VP-treasury secretary role for Warren
The Sanders campaign researched the question of whether the same person can serve as both vice president and treasury secretary, according to three sources. The person the campaign had in mind with the inquiry was Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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Steve Cook sent off for a handball inside the box
Premier League This morning
Bournemouth defender Steve Cook was sent off for a deliberate handball during Saturday's match against Norwich.
Former congressman Chris Collins sentenced to two years in federal prison for insider trading
US news Last night
On Friday afternoon, US District Court Judge Vernon S. Broderick sentenced the former congressman to 26 months in federal prison for insider trading and lying to the FBI. "I did what I did and I violated my core values," Collins said in court.
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Ovechkin passes Lemieux for 10th on all-time goals scored list
NHL This afternoon
Alexander Ovechkin officially passed Mario Lemieux on Saturday on the NHL's all-time goals scored list. The Capitals took down the Islanders with a final score of 6-4.
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