Biden blames Putin for Alexey Navalnys reported death in Russian prison

Washington — President Joe Biden on Friday blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, saying he was “outraged” but “not surprised” by the news. “Make no mistake, Putin is responsible for Navalny’s death,” Mr. Biden said from the White House, adding that is was “more proof of Putin’s brutality.” Navalny died in …

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Read the full decision in Trumps New York civil fraud case

The judge overseeing the civil fraud case in New York against former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization has issued his long-awaited ruling, five weeks after thetrial in the case concluded. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his company to pay $354 million in fines — a total that jumps to $453.5 million when pre-judgment interest is factored in. …

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3rd suspect arrested for random murder spree in East LA County

A third suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting spree that left four dead within a 5-mile radius in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said they arrested an unidentified juvenile suspect Thursday night in Compton. No other details were released. The juvenile’s case will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges, …

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How often do Lyft and Uber customers tip their drivers? Maybe less than you think.

When it comes to having food delivered, Americans are accustomed to offering a gratuity. But it’s a different story for people whose job is delivering people to their destination. Only some 28% of rideshare trips result in tips, according a recently released report by Gridwise Analytics, which operates an app that tracks earnings for 500,000 active rideshare and delivery drivers. …

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Minneapolis LUSH aims to become nations first nonprofit LGBTQ+ bar, theater

MINNEAPOLIS— A Twin Cities business hopes to become the United States’ first nonprofit LGBTQ+ bar and theater. LUSH Lounge & Theater in northeast Minneapolis, which bills itself as “a premier destination for live music, comedy, drag, burlesque and so much more,” announced Wednesday that its 501(c)3 Organization, the Lush Legacy Fund (LLF), is working to acquire the business. Jennifer Lueck, …

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Paul McCartneys long-lost Höfner bass returned after more than 50 years

Paul McCartney has been reunited with the original Höfner bass guitar he bought in the early 1960s that was stolen in the ’70s, the former Beatles member confirmed Wednesday. “Following the launch of last year’s Lost Bass project, Paul’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, which was stolen in 1972, has been returned,” read a brief statement on McCartney’s website. “The …

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Early detection may help Kentucky tamp down its lung cancer crisis

Anthony Stumbo’s heart sank after the doctor shared his mother’s chest X-ray. “I remember that drive home, bringing her back home, and we basically cried,” said the internal medicine physician, who had started practicing in eastern Kentucky near his childhood home shortly before his mother began feeling ill. “Nobody wants to get told they’ve got inoperable lung cancer. I cried …

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New Jersey textile artist, guild aim to keep quilting alive for future generations of Black Americans

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The generations-old tradition of quilting in African American heritage is celebrated as a one-of-a-kind form of expression, which stemmed from necessity. CBS New York’s Kristie Keleshian spoke with textile artist Bisa Butler and a local quilting guild aimed at keeping the tradition of quilting alive for generations to come. Within the walls of Butler’s Jersey City …

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San Francisco Chinatown native praises resilience of her community

As Lunar New Year festivities continue around the Bay Area, a student who grew up in San Francisco’s Chinatown gave KPIX her unique perspective on the neighborhood’s rich history, struggle and strength. San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in the nation, with one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in the country. For Tracy Law, the world famous …

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Tinder and Hinge dating apps are designed to addict users, lawsuit claims

There may be a reason so many hopeful singles on dating apps say they bank hours a day on the platforms swiping and scrolling without great results. Match Group-owned apps including Tinder and Hinge are designed to addict users and lock them “into a perpetual pay-to-play loop,” according to a proposed class-action lawsuit, filed in California district court on Wednesday …

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Economic outlook continues to improve, CBS News poll finds

Americans’ economic outlook continues to improve, even if it still isn’t great. The number who see economic growth, or even a boom coming, has risen for the second consecutive month; the number who fear a recession is down again. Ratings of the current economy are at their highest level in over two years; they’ve also been trending up, albeit slowly …

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