A historic coal mining shovel that was hidden under bramble for more than 70 years has gone on display in southeast Kansas alongside its more well-known successor, an 11-million pound (5 million kilogram) orange giant known as Big Brutus. The Joplin Globe reports that a ceremony to dedicate the Markley shovel is slated for 1 […]
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How do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Jodi Rudoren, associate managing editor for audience, discussed the tech she’s using. Tell us a bit about your role as head of audience strategy. It’s a new role, and in many ways, we’re making it up as we go
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The latest on the shooting of former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz in the Dominican Republic (all times local): 1:30 p.m. The wife of former Red Sox star David Ortiz says her husband is recuperating at a hospital in Boston after being shot at a bar in his native Dominican Republic. Tiffany Ortiz said
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For five decades, Bernie Sanders has embraced the label of democratic socialism, one that has defined his political ideology and won him millions of loyal supporters even as it has become a cudgel for opponents seeking to portray him as too radical. On Wednesday, two weeks before the first set of primary debates, he will
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Black and other darker-skinned women had long struggled to find makeup that matched or complemented their skin. But a widening array of products is showing up at mainstream retailers with an eye toward the multicultural consumer. A big game changer was Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty collection, which was launched two years ago and is sold at
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The BBC said Brand’s comments were “not intended to be taken seriously” The BBC has defended Jo Brand against claims she incited violence through comments made during a radio show. The comedian, a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Heresy on Tuesday, joked about throwing battery acid at “unpleasant characters”
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Image copyright Reuters Many UK businesses “are not even close to being ready for a no-deal” Brexit, figures seen by Newsnight suggest. In February, HMRC launched the Transitional Simplified Procedures scheme, aimed at easing imports in the event of the UK leaving the customs union and single market abruptly. Less than 10% of the firms
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Dominican prosecutors say witnesses and security camera footage show that the attempt to kill former Red Sox star David Ortiz was carried out by two men on a motorcycle and two other groups of people in cars, indicating a new level of sophistication in the attack. The details were contained in a court document obtained
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The Scottish Conservative leader has backed Sajid Javid’s bid to have talks with the Irish government over the controversial backstop if he becomes PM. Ruth Davidson said the home secretary had the “most credible plan” for Brexit out of all the leadership contenders. The BBC’s Nick Eardley asked her about comments from Andrea Leadsom about
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Image copyright PA Image caption Sir Michael Palin was honoured for services to travel, culture and geography Michael Palin has predicted he will be the only Monty Python member to become a sir after being dubbed a knight by Prince William at Buckingham Palace. “I’ll probably be the only one,” he said, adding that fellow
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