A British doctor who sexually assaulted two dozen female patients has been sentenced to at least 15 years in prison February 7, 2020, 4:03 PM 1 min read LONDON — A British doctor who sexually assaulted two dozen female patients was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison Friday by a judge who accused […]
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Cynthia Erivo has transformed into Aretha Franklin in the first teaser for National Geographic’s series “Genius.” The late Queen of Soul will be the focus of the anthology series’ upcoming third season, set for release in May. Erivo will star alongside Courtney B. Vance, who will portray Franklin’s father, and other cast members including Pauletta Washington, David
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Baylor, Kansas, Gonzaga and San Diego State are the top seeds in the NCAA’s preliminary rankings By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer February 8, 2020, 6:15 PM 2 min read Baylor, Kansas, Gonzaga and San Diego State are the top seeds in the NCAA’s preliminary rankings. The Bears were the No. 1 overall seed in
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After abandoning plans to use the same kind of app that led to a debacle in Iowa, Nevada Democratic officials are testing backup plans this weekend as they attempt to come up with a clear alternative for their own state caucus, which begins in less than two weeks. Though party leaders in Nevada are now
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Latino activists say they hope the controversy around the novel “American Dirt” brings more attention to recent and overlooked works by Latino writers By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press February 8, 2020, 3:51 PM 4 min read ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When Oprah Winfrey endorsed the novel “American Dirt” for her book club last month, many Latinos
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Of the many benign issues that plague the human body, hiccups are probably one of the strangest. They seem to strike at the most inconvenient times ― before a big presentation at work, for example ― and last anywhere from two minutes to 48 hours (in severe cases). Hiccups feel funny at best and painful
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Financial wrongdoing across African soccer has been unearthed in a confidential audit of the continent’s governing body that raises concerns about the legitimacy of millions of dollars of payments to executives and national associations By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer February 8, 2020, 5:01 PM 4 min read Financial wrongdoing across African soccer has
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MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s fourth-place finish in Iowa and his wobbly standing here in New Hampshire are now testing the central premise of his candidacy — that he is the strongest Democrat to defeat President Trump — and forcing his team to scramble to prove that claim before voters
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The death of a Chinese doctor underscores a grim reality: The physicians first to recognize outbreaks are often among the earliest victims. Dr. Li Wenliang’s death showed the dangers health workers have faced in similar epidemics, including SARS and Ebola By MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer February 7, 2020, 7:10 PM 4 min read LONDON
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RIO DE JANEIRO — When Marília de Barros Silva heard reports that the popular Brazilian soccer club Flamengo was signing a player for almost 17 million euros ($18.6 million), she felt sadness — but also resentment. For a year, she has been trying in vain to reach a settlement with the Rio de Janeiro club
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