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Donald Trump has taken over the sprawling West 55th Street property that once housed the Plaza Hotel, transforming the building into an entertainment venue. But the changes at the five-building Waldorf Astoria property —…
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During a news conference in Argentina, Vice President Joe Biden was late to present his view on US trade with the G20 countries, but said, “We were playing with elevators,” as he read from…
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On this week’s call of the wild, many hours after thieves ripped off a man’s bright yellow bicycle, I learned some details about what I called home for more than a week. The conversation…
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear arguments in a challenge to a Texas law that would impose new restrictions on abortion providers. Such a move was widely expected. The…
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BBC Poppystown Below is the audio clip, in case you miss parts of the conversation: Listen to the full conversation: We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the incredible impact fishing and finning…
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The Atlanta Braves’ hopes of going to their first NLDS appearance since 2013 got sunk with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. The AL Championship Series saw some ugly defeats, and…
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The United States missed a deadline Monday for submitting its formal National Climate Assessment to Congress, but a spokesman for U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said it was “impossible” to do so now…
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Written by Staff Writer Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli spoke out Thursday about the backlash to what he termed “unprofessional conduct” from trolls criticizing the captain of his home team’s bowling attacks. The Indian…
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Image copyright AFP Image caption No one at the eSports World Championship was aware of Andrew’s presence at the finals A professional esports driver has been suspended after competing in a US gaming competition…
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Visitors to Iceland and its volcanoes are used to seeing the Great Glacial Lagoon, where magma produced by large volcanic eruptions sloshes down from above. But next week, a slightly different vista will greet…
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