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NASA images show measurable decrease in airborne nitrogen dioxide over China
Coronavirus 5 hours ago
"There is evidence that the change is at least partly related to the economic slowdown following the outbreak of coronavirus," the news release says.
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Greta Thunberg responds to sexually explicit graphic featuring Alberta oil company logo
Canada news Earlier today
Earlier this week, a sexually explicit cartoon surfaced depicting Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and featuring the logo of the Canadian oil company X-site. The image sparked outrage and an investigation by the Canadian federal police. Thunberg responded on Saturday: "They are starting to get more and more desperate ... This shows that we’re winning."
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Amy Adams fans are celebrating Leap Day with a cinematic tradition
Pop culture 3 hours ago
Some are choosing to spend the last hours of Leap Day by revisiting the Amy Adams and Matthew Goode rom-com about the tradition of proposing on February 29.
US reports first coronavirus death in Washington state
Coronavirus 3 hours ago
According to health officials in King County, Seattle, a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions has died from the COVID-19 virus. At least two new cases were confirmed in the state at a nursing home, with other patients reporting having symptoms. Washington Governor Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency in response.
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President Trump announces new coronavirus travel measures
Politics Earlier today
During an impromptu Saturday press conference at the White House, President Trump addressed the upcoming peace agreement with the Taliban and provided an update on the coronavirus outbreak, including the first death attributed to coronavirus in the United States.
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Waka Flocka Flame says he was a 'wack rapper'
Music 4 hours ago
In an interview on Everyday Struggle, Waka said, "I was a wack rapper. I knew I was wack. But I was real, see what I’m saying?" He also talked about how hip-hop saved his life.
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South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win the South Carolina Democratic primary, AP reports
US election 1 minute ago
Former vice president Joe Biden is projected to win Saturday's Democratic primary election in South Carolina, according to The Associated Press and several other news outlets. Reacting to Saturday's early results, President Trump said that Biden's victory should spell the end of former New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg's White House bid.
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UConn joins a list of universities canceling their study abroad programs
US news This morning
Schools are scrambling to make decisions about their study abroad students in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Arsenal send a cheeky message after Liverpool's unbeaten streak is ended by Watford
Premier League 3 hours ago
After Liverpool's 3-0 defeat to Watford, Arsenal congratulated the Reds on an amazing unbeaten run, but also were seemingly relieved that the Premier League leaders were no longer invincible this season. With 26 wins and one draw from 27 games before facing Watford, Liverpool came close to matching Arsenal's unbeaten run in the 2003-04 season but could not keep it going.
Trader Joe's founder Joe Coulombe has died at 89
In memoriam This morning
Coulombe opened the grocery store with a hope to bring high-quality, healthy food to those who couldn't afford high-end food shops. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.
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The US and the Taliban sign a peace agreement to end 18-year conflict in Afghanistan
World news This morning
In a ceremony in Doha, Qatar, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Taliban leaders came together for a deal which is expected to pave the way towards peace in Afghanistan.
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Tom Steyer backed that azz up to get out the vote in South Carolina
Politics This morning
The Democratic presidential nominee had DJ Jazzy Jeff and Juvenile perform at a rally held at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Marnie's owner wants her fans to know she's getting older
Animals Earlier today
The 18.5-year-old rescue Shih Tzu is experiencing some health issues, but her owner says she's "just chilling" until it she makes it clear that it's her time to go.
131 polling sites in South Carolina relocated
Politics Earlier today
Some South Carolina Democrats may have had trouble finding their sites that were moved or merged. Chris Whitmire, the director of public information for the State Election Committee, said the changes happened "months ago." Voters can find their polling site at the South Carolina Election Commission website. Polls close at 7 pm ET.
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The tradition of leap day marriage proposals is alive and well
Today This morning
On February 29, it's traditional in some countries for women to propose to their partners. The custom dates back to a time when a woman proposing marriage to a man was seen as unusual.
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Italy's coronavirus cases top 1,000
Coronavirus This morning
According to Civil Protection Chief Angelo Borelli, the number of confirmed cases in Italy jumped from around 800 to over 1,000 on Saturday. At least 29 people have died from the virus in Italian borders.
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Torontonians lined up for the Canadian launch of White Claw
Canada news Earlier today
The popular alcoholic seltzer is finally in Canada. Dozens braved the cold on Saturday morning to get a taste.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds are expecting a child
UK news Earlier today
The couple are engaged to be married and are expecting their first child together in the summer, a spokesperson for the couple said.
Coronavirus: Cases exceed 3,000 in South Korea in largest outbreak outside China
World news This morning
Latest: - At least 85,000 global cases are confirmed - The death toll stands at over 2,900 -WHO warns risk of global spread 'very high' - Qatar, the Netherlands, Monaco, Iceland and Mexico record their first cases - US urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Italy - South Korea reports more than 3,000 cases - Italy places around 50,000 people in quarantine - Schools across Japan to close amid the outbreak
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Zion Williamson becomes first NBA player under 20 years old to score 10-straight 20-point games
NBA Last night
Williamson dropped 24 points in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 116-104 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Smoothie King Center, their sixth win in eight games.
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