The Public Theater cancels the Under the Radar festival, citing Omicron surge.

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The Times Square celebration will be muted. The police presence will not.

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Quebec government faces backlash over New Year’s Eve curfew.

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Russian Foreign Minister Levels New Warning on Ukraine

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1 of 2 suspects in shooting of Illinois officers arrested

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Desmond Tutu: Body of South African hero to be aquamated

In line with his eco-friendly beliefs, the water-based process uses a tenth of the energy of cremation.

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People with Omicron are less likely to need hospitalization, U.K. report finds.

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Piers Morgan distances himself from Ghislaine Maxwell, says photo of them together shows a one-off conversation

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Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer 'fine' after hospital drama during panto

Heavily pregnant Dani Harmer says she's fine after leaving Cinderella mid-performance.

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Russia labels Pussy Riot members foreign agents

Journalists and other prominent figures also feature on an updated justice ministry list.

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Leicester City v Norwich City postponed because of Covid cases and injuries

Norwich confirm their Premier League game at Leicester on Saturday is off after positive Covid cases and injuries within the Canaries squad.

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Banned Books, Parisian Spaghetti Dinners and Other Letters to the Editor

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AP photographers reflect on major 2021 stories

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Man arrested after missing 12-year-old girl found

Police say the 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and kidnap.

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These graphics show where cases are soaring fastest around the world.

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Covid vaccines rarely lead to problems in younger children, according to two C.D.C. reports.

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How to Plan a Veggie New Year’s Eve

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Pharmaceutical Company Found Liable in Landmark Opioid Trial

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Hundreds of drivers get stuck in the snowy Sierra Nevada after trying to bypass closed highways

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Molly Sims, 48, unveils fit physique in bikini while enjoying a cocktail in Mexico

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Four people injured in London stabbings

A double stabbing at Seven Kings railway station was followed by another in Kilburn High Road.

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W.H.O. Warns of a ‘Tsunami’ of Delta and Omicron Infections

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Trail cam catches 5 bobcats roaming together in Ohio. Here’s why the sighting is rare

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Covid: Daily UK case numbers hit record of 183,037

The spike in reported cases comes as frustration grows over a lack of available lateral flow tests.

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Four Smithsonian museums are among those shuttering amid Omicron staff shortages.

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Lake County neighbors dead after floodlight dispute leads to murder-suicide, deputies say

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‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ just moved to Miami. He’s already fitting in like a local

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CDC sharply drops estimate of Omicron prevalence in U.S.

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US warships stay in Mediterranean amid Ukraine, Russia fears

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Fox News Star Was Up for ‘The View’ Gig Until She Refused to Get Vaccine

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‘Ain’t Too Proud’ will close on Broadway as Covid takes its toll.

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Man buys Missouri lottery tickets to scratch with wife at dinner. It left her in shock

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Fears of Omicron’s Rapid Spread Are Tempered by Signs of Milder Illness

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Good news about omicron: It may pass quickly, pose small threat to vaccinated, experts say

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Ghislaine Maxwell jury faces longer hours because of Covid

The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to meet for an extra hour a day.

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‘Ain’t Too Proud’ will close on Broadway as Covid takes its toll.

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Blame Canada? Steelers offense regressing under coordinator

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Biden is president because of hatred for Trump

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Pike County teacher dies of COVID. 59 K-12 public school employees have died in KY.

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Jury signals verdict not near at Ghislaine Maxwell trial

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Serious cognitive problems see abrupt drop among older people, study says. Here’s why

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Sweeping private-sector vaccine mandate goes into effect in N.Y.C.

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Man who told Biden 'let's go Brandon' goes on Bannon's podcast, touts Trump

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Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City

The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues.

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I’ve Spent 25 Years as a Joan Didion Thief

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Putin threatens military action if NATO rejects Russian ultimatum

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Harris says Americans under the pressures of student loan debt 'are literally making decisions about whether they can have a family, whether they can buy a home'

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This Tacoma ferry boat became a luxury home and still runs. It can be yours for $825,000

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A city's pandemic politics reveal a wider rupture.

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Whitmer kidnapping plot defense seeks to dismiss indictment

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Two more members of the K-pop band BTS test positive for the coronavirus.

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Oregon father who told Biden 'let's go Brandon' said comment was in 'jest'

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Catherine Was Great. But Was She a Girl Boss?

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Prosecutor: Oxford school shooting suspect's mom had affair while son spiraled

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A grim Christmas as Zimbabweans queue for cash

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As Russian Threat Looms, Ukraine’s Government Is No Laughing Matter

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Is It Safe to Have a New Year’s Eve Party?

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Deputies wound man in California shootout after carjacking

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Kate surprises concert with piano performance

The duchess appears with musician Tom Walker at the event for people who helped in the pandemic.

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Welsh cook will spend Christmas aboard Boaty McBoatface

Steve Carpenter will cook Christmas dinner for climate scientists in the Antarctic

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'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event

A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.

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Bosses Have a New Headache: How Long Should Sick Workers Isolate?

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‘Beverly Johnson Told Us About Him Back In 1995’: Beverly Johnson’s 25+ Year Restraining Order Against Chris Noth Resurfaces Amidst New Sexual Assault Allegations

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2 dead in submerged car as California storm worries spread

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Democrats Say They Are Serious About State Elections. But Are They Too Late?

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President Biden defends administration's response to Omicron

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Jon Snow bows out of Channel 4 News after 32 years

The long-serving 74-year-old's last show is described as "an emotional one for the whole newsroom".

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How Patriots corner J.C. Jackson went from facing life in prison to making NFL Pro Bowl

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James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong

The actor speaks about his past "consensual" relationships with students from his acting school.

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Toys ‘R’ Us Tries to Come Back, Four Years After Bankruptcy

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Hiro Made Fashion Photography Otherworldly

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The flu makes an unwelcome comeback as Omicron surges.

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Yuengling accuses Bud Light of trampling on trademark

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Rescues and aid delivered to Malaysia flood victims

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Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1

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House Republican says he regrets voting against certifying 2020 election results and suggested Trump was a 'coward' on January 6

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Arizona Republican calls Elon Musk America’s ‘richest African American’

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Spain to require masks outdoors amid Covid surge

As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave.

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The Year in Tech Empires

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Belvidere homicide victim was trying 'to start a new life, somewhere beautiful'

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Ancient mass-migration linked to British genes

Scientists uncover evidence for a large-scale, prehistoric migration into Britain in the Bronze Age.

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Homelessness in England: 'There's no space for my baby'

Two families living in temporary accommodation tell the BBC of their struggle to find homes.

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What would it cost to end the pandemic?

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Hungary's Viktor Orban to defy EU over immigration law

PM Viktor Orban vows to stick by an asylum law the European Union's top court deemed illegal.

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Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades

At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain.

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Mysterious `boom' rattles central Illinois communities

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OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief

The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.

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Designed to Prepare for Cyberattacks, a Panel Wraps Up Its Work

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Seasonal sparkle as Sydney lights up for Christmas

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Omicron: Andrew Lloyd Webber halts Cinderella musical until February

The West End musical will return "as soon as this wave is licked", the composer and producer says.

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In a Boston Court, a Harsh Spotlight Falls on a Heavyweight of Science

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Baylor stays No. 1 in AP Top 25; Arizona rises to No. 6

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'Astonishingly dangerous' pursuit at 80mph in Cambridge

Police dashcam shows a driver narrowly avoiding other cars and bikes while trying to evade officers.

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‘A Strange Loop’ Won the Pulitzer. Now It’s Coming to Broadway.

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How Trump Stole Christmas—And Why Evangelicals Rally to Their Savior

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Downing Street gatherings: What were the Covid rules at the time?

Several alleged gatherings are being investigated by a senior civil servant.

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European leaders weigh tougher measures as the Omicron surge threatens health systems.

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Maxwell’s lawyer says the prosecution’s case rests on ‘erroneous memories.’

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A Panettone Baked in Prison, and It’s One of Italy’s Best

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Who are the lawyers in the Kim Potter trial? And who are the other key players?

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Denver school hit with civil rights complaint after 'families of color playground night' surfaces

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Sports Personality 2021: How to vote online

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U.K. Weighing Lockdown Amid an Omicron Wave and Political Turmoil

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Former Ghani adviser says Afghan leaders didn't see "writing on the wall"

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Covid: Scotland to receive an extra £220m from Treasury

The extra Covid funding follows discussions between the devolved nations and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

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Covid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns

The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.

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Spurs and Liverpool share thrilling draw as Robertson sent off

Liverpool lose ground in the Premier League title race in a pulsating draw at Tottenham that saw Andrew Robertson sent off.

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2 Lynchings Reported at Sikh Temples in India

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Dr. Fauci says people vaccinated against COVID-19 'can still enjoy a social gathering' for the holidays as WHO warns Omicron cases are doubling in a matter of days in areas with community transmission

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OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

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Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days

Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year.

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Shirley Zussman, Indefatigable Sex Therapist, Is Dead at 107

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Jaguars move quickly to end many of Meyer's practice methods

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Brit Awards 2022: Full list of nominees

A rundown of the artists who are nominated for a Brit Award in 2022.

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Nearly a year into his presidency, Biden is again struggling to beat back a resurgent virus.

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