Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

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Jean Franco, 98, Pioneering Scholar of Latin American Literature, Dies

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Katie Couric: What Barbara Walters Made Possible for Women

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UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

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Russia’s War Could Make It India’s World

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The Invention of Elise Stefanik

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Georgia and Ohio State Know All About No. 4 Seeds Making Title Runs

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Librarians Are Meeting Younger Readers Where They Are: TikTok

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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How the Speaker’s Election Could Devolve Into Chaos

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Suspect Arrested in Killings of 4 College Students in Moscow, Idaho

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Afrochella: Shock at end of Ghana music festival

The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Africa.

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How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

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A Look Back at Pelé’s Storied Soccer Career

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Pele: A sporting icon who made football beautiful

The life of the man regarded by many as the finest ever player of the "beautiful game".

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Recount Confirms Democrat’s Victory in Arizona’s Attorney General Race

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Ex-Pope Benedict's failing health presents difficult decisions for Vatican

For the first time in modern history a living Pope will help bury a dead Pope.

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You’re Stranded at the Airport. Now What?

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A ‘Once in a Generation’ Storm. What’s the Role of Climate Change?

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Ask Wirecutter: Cheap New Year’s Eve

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36 Hours

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Lawmakers Signal Inquiries Into U.S. Government’s Use of Foreign Spyware

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Republicans Step Up Attacks on F.B.I. as It Investigates Trump

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19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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The Afterlife of Your Holiday Discards

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Did the Tesla Story Ever Make Sense?

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Menahem Schmelzer, Jewish Theological Seminary Librarian, Dies at 88

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The Year Pop’s Men Dismantled Their Masculinity

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Well’s Favorite Health Tips of the Year

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Travel Meltdowns in Recent History

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Ukraine’s foreign minister proposes peace summit for February.

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Pandemic Woes Lead Met Opera to Tap Endowment and Embrace New Work

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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.

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In the Bahamas, a Lingering Sympathy for Sam Bankman-Fried

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Paris Shooting Suspect Indicted on Charges of MurderWith Racist Motive

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For Sibling Survivors of a Mass Shooting, Christmas Is an Act of Resolve

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Is the Inflation Storm Letting Up?

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Buses of Migrants Arrive at Kamala Harris’s Home on Christmas Eve

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Terry Hall, a Face of Britain’s Ska Revival, Is Dead at 63

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US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

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US winter storm: Severe weather continues to cause disruption

Strong winds and freezing temperatures cause power cuts and travel chaos across North America.

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Maya Ruiz-Picasso, Artist’s Daughter and Inspiration, Dies at 87

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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For farmers in Florida, the chill resonates in a troubling way.

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Even for Buffalo, this storm is colossal.

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A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America

Nick Miller has the latest forecast.

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In Buffalo, residents are trying to dig out — unsuccessfully.

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In chilly Orlando, the most popular souvenir isn’t Mickey Mouse ears.

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Arizona Judge Rejects Kari Lake’s Effort to Overturn Her Election Loss

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Threat of Invasion From Belarus Low, Says Ukraine Spy Chief

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Drivers were stranded overnight in a jam on a snowy Kentucky highway.

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Russian shelling hits Ukraine’s south and east as Zelensky returns to Kyiv.

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The Weekender

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Russian shelling hits Ukraine’s south and east as Zelensky returns to Kyiv.

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Even After FTX, S.E.C. Chair Sees No Need for New Crypto Laws

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FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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How a See-Through Frog Hides Its Red Blood From Predators

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Suspected Russian spy held by German intelligence

The man, named only as Carsten L, is arrested in Berlin in a possible case of treason.

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Feed a Crowd With These Festive Savory Pies

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How did Salt Bae get to hold World Cup after final?

Fifa is investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae and a number of other people gained "undue access" to the pitch at the end of the World Cup final in Qatar.

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A Strong Signal That Recession Is Looming

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World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations

Millions of people had attended a victory parade in the streets of the capital.

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What Are Patriot Missiles, and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?

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Bomb cyclone: Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canada.

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World Cup: The crowd goes wild for Argentina... in Bangladesh

Argentina has had an army of supporters in the South Asian country since the days of Maradona.

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Elena Xausa, Illustrator With a Whimsical Style, Dies at 38

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Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive.

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A committee will decide whether the former president’s returns are released publicly.

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