BEIJING — China broadened its unprecedented, open-ended lockdowns to encompass around 25 million people Friday to try to contain a deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds, though the measures’ potential for success is uncertain. At least eight cities have been shut down —- Wuhan, Ezhou, Huanggang, Chibi, Qianjiang, Zhijiang, Jingmen and Xiantao — all […]
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Well, for the producers of the upcoming “Ghostbusters” sequel, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” it had to be Bill Murray. The comic legend has confirmed to Vanity Fair that he’ll be playing Peter Venkman in the new film, despite being non-commital in the past. “The script is good. It’s got lots of emotion in it. It’s got lots
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Image copyright Siemens/ PA Image caption A proposed design for an HS2 train No-one took full account of how complex and risky the HS2 high-speed rail project was likely to be, says the government spending watchdog. The Department for Transport (DfT) and HS2 Ltd did not allow for all uncertainties when estimating initial costs, said
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SEATTLE — When Jeff Bezos and his former wife, MacKenzie, celebrated what would be their last anniversary together around Labor Day 2018, they arrived at a Miami nightclub with no fanfare. His table was booked online, which is “totally what tourists do” and “totally dorky,” the club’s celebrity liaison said in an interview at the
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Josiah Wallace had 22 points to lead Eastern Illinois to a 95-83 victory over UT-Martin January 24, 2020, 4:14 AM 1 min read CHARLESTON, Ill. — Josiah Wallace had 22 points as Eastern Illinois beat UT-Martin 95-83 on Thursday night. George Dixon added 20 points and nine rebounds for Eastern Illinois (10-9, 3-4 Ohio Valley
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Representatives Adam B. Schiff of California, left, and Jerrold Nadler of New York led House impeachment managers through the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday.Credit…Erin Schaff/The New York Times Representative Jerrold Nadler, Democrat of New York and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, began the House presentation on Thursday with an hourlong lecture on the constitutional history
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Image copyright Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images Image caption Brazil fans were emotional following their country’s defeat to Germany in 2014 Devoted football fans experience such intense levels of physical stress while watching their team they could be putting themselves at risk of a heart attack, research suggests. The Oxford study tested saliva from Brazilian fans
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Image copyright JOHANNES EISELE/Getty Images US actress Annabella Sciorra has testified in Harvey Weinstein’s trial that the film producer pinioned and raped her at her home 25 years ago. Ms Sciorra, best known for her role in The Sopranos, said Mr Weinstein forced himself into her apartment and attacked her. “I was trying to get
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Image copyright AFP The UK’s largest business, trade and education bodies have set out their priorities for a post-Brexit immigration system. They called for flexibility for skilled workers to enter the UK through a points-based system, and a reformed sponsorship process. The Home Office said it would introduce a points-based immigration system. It added that
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Dana Evans scored 21 points and No. 5 Louisville beat Virginia 71-56 Thursday night for their 11th straight win By STEVE BITTENBENDER Associated Press January 24, 2020, 3:12 AM 2 min read LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dana Evans scored 21 points and No. 5 Louisville beat Virginia 71-56 Thursday night for their 11th straight win. The
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