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Zoe Saldana takes point in ‘Special Ops: Lioness’

“Yellowstone” writer-producer Taylor Sheridan has excelled at luring big stars to television with relatively thin material, a formula that feels especially transparent with “Special Ops: Lioness,” his latest series for Paramount+. Zoe Saldaña takes point in this fact-based tale of female special-ops soldiers, which races through the set up by relying on a litany of war-story cliches.

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As alcohol-related deaths rise in the US, women are increasingly at risk, study shows

Men are nearly three times more likely than women to die from alcohol use in the United States, but a new report shows that gap has narrowed as the risk for women has grown, especially in recent years.

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Falling prices could destroy an economy - ask China

US markets reeled on Tuesday after January’s Consumer Price Index showed inflation came in hotter than expected, leaving investors to believe that interest rate cuts are off the table for the near future.

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Champagne sales fizzle after hitting Covid-era record highs

Champagne sales have lost some of their pop in 2023 following a few record-breaking years of sales spurred by the end of Covid-19 lockdowns.

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‘Stay home,’ Jackson mayor says as freezing cold, wintry weather could bring treacherous conditions

Jackson residents are urged to stay off the roads Monday and Tuesday as dangerous cold and icy conditions are expected.

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New park dedicated to late US Rep. Elijah Cummings to honor his legacy

Green space on Mura Street in east Baltimore is dedicated to the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings. It's a vision that comes from Harry T. Spikes II.

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School's first black student president was the target of a racist attack. Now she's suing over the 'troll storm' that followed

After Taylor Dumpson became the first female African-American president of American University's student government, she was targeted by a racist backlash.

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NEWS: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Endorses Sanders for President

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. announced on Sunday that he is endorsing Sen. Bernie Sanders for president and will speak today at an event with the senator in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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What impact will US sanctions on Iran actually have?

Even before his shock win in 2016, US President Donald Trump was vocal in his criticism of the nuclear deal that the US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, and China signed with Iran in 2015.

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What LeBron James Understands About the Presidency and Trump Doesn't

The run-up to the 2018 congressional elections has begun. With 40 Republican representatives deciding not to run again, the party's majority in the House is at risk. President Donald Trump has announced he plans to stump for Republicans across the country, seeking to make the election a referendum on him. Characteristically, a centerpiece of his approach is to use race as a weapon to divide and distract us.

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Queen Tiye's Kitchen

“The kitchen don’t lie” was a saying I heard often during my childhood. In the 1950s in my part of Virginia, Saturday evenings saw a lot of African American sisters finish washing the dinner dishes and place a hot comb on top of the stove and begin to “do hair,” getting ready for Sunday service.

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Five ways technology is changing how you get your online shopping and takeout deliveries

In recent years, we’ve grown accustomed to the sight of Amazon vans and courier cars bringing packages to our doors. But according to consultancy firm McKinsey, the growth of e-commerce since the Covid pandemic has “put huge pressure on the last-mile delivery system” – the final stage of the delivery process, where parcels are transported from warehouse to customers.

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5 Things for September 6: Irma, DACA, Sen. Menendez, Iran, Health & Height

Looks like we might get flying cars (and electric ones at that!) after all. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Monday, June 5: London Attacks, Manchester Concert, Portland Protests

There are fast-moving developments coming out of London on Monday morning, so let's get right to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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What To Do In Palm Springs Beyond Coachella

In the '60s, it was a favorite playground of stars like Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope and Doris Day, many of whom have streets named after them now.

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Kamala Harris Just Showed Why Biden Chose Her as His Running Mate

When Kamala Harris appeared with Joe Biden on Wednesday as his running mate for the first time, she showed why he had chosen her.

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5 things for May 24: Justice Dept., Ireland abortion vote, ebola, NFL anthem protests

Uber posted a rare profit in the first quarter of the year, but it might be the last one for a while. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 things for May 7: White House, Hawaii volcano, Russia protests

Check out the world's longest sea-crossing bridge (it's 34 miles!), which opens this summer in China. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 things for May 16: North Korea, immigration, Tom Wolfe

Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, has begun. Here's an etiquette guide for non-Muslims. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 things for April 16: James Comey, Michael Cohen, Barbara Bush

Apple put out a memo warning employees about leaking. Of course it got leaked. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.