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House Democrats move to pass the next coronavirus bill without GOP support

Democrats aim to approve new spending for states, individuals and testing in the next coronavirus relief bill.




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Biden accuser Tara Reade gives first on-camera interview, to Megyn Kelly

Biden accuser Tara Reade gives her first on-camera interview since the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee unequivocally denied her claim last week.




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Gavin Newsom endorses Joe Biden for president during high-dollar fundraiser

Gavin Newsom endorses Joe Biden for president




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Stephen Sondheim's Star-Studded 90th Birthday Salute Made For Perfect TV

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Groban and Meryl Streep are just a few of the artists featured in Take Me to the World, a tribute to the iconic Broadway composer and lyricist.




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How The Approval Of The Birth Control Pill 60 Years Ago Helped Change Lives

Before the pill was approved by the FDA on May 9, 1960, there were few contraceptive options available to young women. It revolutionized family planning and the sex lives of millions of Americans.




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Inspired by a photo, a reader's kindness makes a big difference

The holiday decorations have long since been packed away, but there was one more gift that had yet to be delivered.




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Editor's Note: 2014 marked by explanatory, accountability journalism

Dear Readers, As we embark on a new year, I want to take a moment to thank you for reading and to look back at the highlights of 2014.




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Times columnist Bill Plaschke to co-host morning radio show on Beast 980

Times columnist Bill Plaschke is joining the airwaves with a morning show that kicks off this week on all-sports radio station the Beast 980 AM.




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Armed robbers stealing e-bikes from Manhattan deliverymen strike again, this time slicing one victim’s hand with a knife

The 36-year-old Domino’s Pizza deliveryman was dropping off a pie to a building on Fort George Hill near Fairview Ave on Sunday about 9 p.m. when the crew of crooks took his $1400 bike at knifepoint and cut the man’s hand. He refused medical attention, cops said.




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Trump on board with $3.9 billion bailout for MTA, NYC councilman says

The White House is expected to inform Gov. Cuomo of Trump’s bailout support Friday afternoon.




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EXCLUSIVE: Knife-wielding madman’s sister says Harlem bus stabbing suspect struggled with personal demons, drug abuse

"Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be my brother until I saw everything the next day and saw his name," said Rosemary Gomez, 38. “I was like, ‘No, it can’t be him, it can’t be him.' Then his (estranged) wife called me. She was in a state of shock."




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Elliott: Hockey is the big winner as U.S. women beat Canada before record crowd in Anaheim

The U.S. women's hockey team ended its rivalry series with Canada with a 4-3 overtime victory in front of a record crowd of 13,320 at Honda Center.




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Kings showed this fan they had a lot of bite

For one night, the hapless Kings show it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog that matters.




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U.S. women's hockey players look for stability in starting their own league

Nearly 50 years after Congress passed Title IX, female athletes are still scrambling for a fair shot in the male-dominated world of sport. In hockey, top Americans and Canadians train with their national teams part-time; the rest of the season, they have only a small pro league that offers twice-a-week practices, weekend games and thin salaries.




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Elliott: Hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser earns her biggest assist during COVID-19 pandemic

Hayley Wickenheiser, the Hockey Hall of Fame player turned medical student, has organized drives to provide equipment for medical personnel.




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Mets slugger Pete Alonso is thinking about hitting a home run on his birthday — in December

Move over, Polar Bear. Mr. December is heading for Queens.




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Dodgers beat Angels behind good pitching and offense in spring training exhibition

The Dodgers mount a comeback to beat the Angels 9-4 on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch to improve their spring training record 3-1.




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Kenley Jansen looks sharp in Dodgers' exhibition loss to Rangers

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen retires the three batters he faces and shows off his new slider grip in spring training loss to Texas Rangers.




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Alex Wood and Tony Gonsolin are sharp in Dodgers' exhibition rout of the Padres

Left-hander Alex Wood and right-hander Tony Gonsolin combined to allow one run in six innings of the Dodgers' 14-2 exhibition win over the San Diego Padres.




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It's Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday. Here's how you can watch him play

The MLB website will show a highlight video of the 1955 World Series on Wednesday featuring Jackie Robinson and other Dodgers 'Boys of Summer' greats.




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Granderson: Baseball games or not, it will still be Jackie Robinson Day

Jackie Robinson's legacy stretches well beyond baseball, into all facets of life. It's why we should always celebrate Jackie Robinson Day.




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Elon Musk publicly corrects Grimes over their newborn son’s bizarre name

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12.




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Ariana Grande confirms new beau’s identity in ‘Stuck With U’ video, her collaboration with Justin Bieber

We’re stuck on this reveal. The music video for Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s new song, “Stuck With U,” dropped early Friday and with it, some new information.




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Judge denies Lori Loughlin’s bid to toss charges in college admissions bribery case

Lori Loughlin and other parents charged in the college admissions scandal have failed to get their cases dropped with claims the feds withheld evidence and pressured the scam’s leader to lie.




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Chrissy Teigen, food writer Alison Roman stir up bizarre pseudo-beef on Twitter

It’s not that spicy.




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Elon Musk publicly corrects Grimes over their newborn son’s bizarre name

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12.




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Ahmaud Arbery supporters are running 2.23 miles on what would be his 26th birthday

Supporters for Ahmaud Arbery, the unarmed black jogger who was fatally shot by two white men on a Georgia road in broad daylight, are planning to run 2.23 miles Friday to celebrate what would be his 26th birthday and call for justice in the case. Organizers of the virtual run are asking people to go for a walk, jog or run and post a photo, video or written message on social media with the hashtag #IRunwithAhmaud.




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Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauds NYC Council bills requiring pay hikes for local workers

Elizabeth Warren touted her own “universal workers’ bill of rights" and said of New Yorkers, "I’m glad to see people who are picking up this idea at the state level."




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Tara Reade calls on Joe Biden to end his presidential bid over her sexual assault accusations

Tara Reade made the remarkable demand during an appearance on ex-Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly’s show, her first on-camera interview about the alleged assault.




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Trump offers Biden rapid COVID-19 test to resume travel

In a telephone interview with "Fox & Friends," Trump said he would be willing to provide the former vice president with the same coronavirus tests he uses.




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Trump calls video of Ahmaud Arbery killing ‘disturbing’ but trusts Georgia’s ‘very good’ law enforcement

President Trump on Friday called the viral video of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing “very, very disturbing,” but he said he’s confident that Georgia’s law enforcement authorities will handle the case properly despite a slow-moving investigation and conflict-of-interest questions surrounding the incident. “So I saw the tape, and it’s very, very disturbing," he said in a Fox New phone interview. “I looked at a picture of that young man. He was in a tuxedo... And I will say that that looks like a really good, young guy.”




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Trump on board with $3.9 billion bailout for MTA, NYC councilman says

The White House is expected to inform Gov. Cuomo of Trump’s bailout support Friday afternoon.




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4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds

The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals.




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Search for pair of teens who vanished while tubing continues in Utah

The desperate search for two teens who vanished while tubing in Utah continued on Saturday, days after the pair were swept up in an intense storm.




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Is it safe to walk, run or bike outside right now? Yes, and this is how

Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns.




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Social distancing rules: People, 6 feet. Bison, at least 75 feet

A video of a Montana reporter's encounter with bison in Yellowstone prompts a reminder of social distancing rules -- for wildlife




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What bird is that? 7 apps that will answer your birding questions

Download some of our favorite birding apps, and then start looking up.




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Jets to kick off 2020 regular season at Bills: sources

The Jets will start their 2020 campaign on the road against the Bills.




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Jets to kick off 2020 regular season at Bills: sources

The Jets will start their 2020 campaign on the road against the Bills.




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Here’s the 2020 Giants regular season schedule; Big Blue opens up on MNF vs. Steelers

The coronavirus pandemic did not stop the NFL from scheduling a Giants home game in Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season.




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Korean soccer league prohibiting players from spitting, talking on field

Korea's top soccer league will be banning players from talking and excessive spitting on the pitch.




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Mets slugger Pete Alonso is thinking about hitting a home run on his birthday — in December

Move over, Polar Bear. Mr. December is heading for Queens.




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NCAA grants spring sports athletes extra year of eligibility because of coronavirus

The NCAA is giving spring sports athletes whose 2020 seasons were majorly disrupted by the coronavirus another year of eligibility.




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UCLA rewards tight end Greg Dulcich with scholarship on his birthday

UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich played it cool when he was on the phone with coach Chip Kelly. But when he got off the phone, it got loud in his house.




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NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for spring athletes, with a catch

NCAA voted Monday to approve an extra year of eligibility for spring athletes who had their seasons canceled because of COVID-19 but some might not get same financial aid.




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Cutting college sports programs is a possibility amid economic downturn

A proposal that would allow Division I sports teams to be cut amid the coronavirus crisis has created concern among coaches and athletics officials.




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Former UCLA linebacker Tyree Thompson granted sixth year of eligibility

Tyree Thompson has been granted a sixth year of eligibility and will finish his college career at Buffalo. He started every game for UCLA in 2018.




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Mick Cronin must conquer new obstacle in bid to lure top talent to UCLA

UCLA lost its top recruit in Daishen Nix when the five-star point guard from Las Vegas decided to join the G League academy team.




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Owen Bieber, who led United Auto Workers through recession and downsizing, dies at 90

Owen Bieber, who shepherded the UAW through a recession, the Reagan era, industry downsizing and rapidly expanding global competition, dies at 90.




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Bobbie Battista, one of CNN's original anchors, dies at 67

Battista, the original host of CNN's "TalkBack Live," has died after a four-year battle with cervical cancer.