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Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81
Vicente Fernández, a beloved Mexican singer who was awarded three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys and inspired a new generation of performers has died. He was 81 years old.
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UPenn students visualize scientific racism in ‘Rotten Foundations’
A group of students at UPenn make the racist history of anthropology visible through class projects, now on display at the Slought Foundation.
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Owner of Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club overwhelmed by support following fire
After fire destroyed Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club, Crimson Moon Tavern owner Don Bischoff says he’s been overwhelmed by support from around the region.
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NYCFC wins 1st MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in penalty shootout
Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title on a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
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Michael Strahan flies to space with astronaut’s daughter
The Amazon founder's space company launched the former football player and co-host of ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Saturday morning from West Texas.
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How to spend a warmish December day? Making ornaments for the birds, or brunching with Santa
It was two weeks before Christmas and off in the suburbs, the weather was yucky, but nice enough for kids and grown-ups to get out and about.
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UK seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia’s ‘malign behavior’
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations were meeting in Liverpool for talks dominated by Russia’s military buildup near its border with Ukraine.
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Dole’s last Kansas journey honors service, political career
Bob Dole has returned to Kansas for memorials in his hometown and at the Statehouse.
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Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
Much of the most damning evidence has come from rioters' own words and videos.
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Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states
Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states late Friday, killing at least six people overnight.
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Night Tours: Winter Holidays at Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary has found ways to celebrate the holidays that also honors its mission of criminal justice reform advocacy.
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Philly Fire Dept. on how to make sure your Christmas tree doesn’t become a holiday hazard
With the holidays in full swing, the Philly Fire Department warns a dried-out live Christmas tree can be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe — and recycle your tree.
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COVID-19 boosters on backburner for most U.S. pro sports leagues
Even as cases continue to crop up, the NFL and NHL have no current plans to follow the NBA’s lead of requiring an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 who helped plan Trump rallies
Rep. Bennie Thompson, says some worked to stage the rallies and “some appeared to have had direct communication” with then-President Trump as they were planning.
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‘The internet’s on fire’ as techs race to fix software flaw
Computer security experts around the world are racing to patch one of the worst software vulnerabilities discovered in years.
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