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Alaska man is first reported person to die of Alaskapox virus; exposure may be linked to stray cat

An elderly man in Alaska has died from Alaskapox, the first known fatality from the recently discovered virus, state health officials said. It’s unclear how the man contracted the virus but officials say it’s possible that it could be linked to a stray cat that lived with him. The man, who lived in the remote Kenai Peninsula, was hospitalized last …

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Biden urges House to take up Ukraine and Israel aid package: Pass this bill immediately

Washington — President Biden urged House Republicans to “immediately” take up a $95 billion foreign aid bill that includes assistance to Ukraine and Israel after the Senate passed the measure early Tuesday, saying that “there’s no question” that it would pass if brought to the House floor. “I call on the speaker to let the full House speak its mind …

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DoorDash to gift $50,000 home down payment, BMW in Super Bowl giveaway

DoorDash is gifting one lucky Super Bowl fan nearly half a million dollars’ worth of gifts such as cars, gift cards and phones seen during this year’s game. The delivery service on Monday will pick a winner for its “All the Ads” Super Bowl sweepstakes, showering one lucky football fan with up to $480,000 in gifts from the game’s advertisers, …

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Artist says hell destroy $45M worth of Rembrandt, Picasso and Warhol masterpieces if Julian Assange dies in prison

An artist in the south of France says he’s planning to destroy up to $45 million worth of art, including pieces by Rembrandt, Picasso, and Andy Warhol, if WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange dies in prison, British broadcaster Sky News reports. Andrei Molodkin told Sky that he put a collection of masterpieces that had been donated to him into a 29-ton …

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Arrests made in Cancun after 5 dismembered bodies found in taxi, 3 other victims dumped in shallow grave

Prosecutors said Monday they have arrested six members of a drug gang in the Mexican resort of Cancun that allegedly killed and hacked up five people with a machete, and dumped three other victims in a shallow grave. Authorities said that five dismembered bodies were found inside a taxi on January 29 and three bodies were later found in a …

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1 dead, 5 injured after vehicle crashes into medical center in Austin, Texas

One person died and at least five others were injured after a vehicle crashed into a medical center in Austin, Texas, officials said Tuesday. The vehicle crashed into the emergency room at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services posted on social media. Austin’s EMS Chief Robert Luckritz said at a Tuesday evening briefing that officials …

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Is filing your taxes on your own worth it?

Tax time is here, and as such, you may be wondering if you should shell out hundreds of dollars or more to have a professional file your taxes for you. After all, there are several resources online and some of those resources are free. The complexities of the U.S. tax code may make it difficult to navigate, though. And if …

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Dolly Parton says to forgive singer Elle King after Grand Ole Opry performance

Dolly Parton is telling fans to “forgive that and forget it” regarding singer Elle King’s recent performance at theGrand Ole Opryafter King admitted to being drunk during a birthday tribute to the country legend. Parton called her a “great artist” during an interview with“Extra.” “She’s a great girl, and she’s been going through hard things lately,” Parton said. “She just …

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Former pro wrestler William Billy Jack Haynes in custody after wife found dead in Oregon home

Former professional wrestler William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, authorities said. Portland police said in a statement that Haynes, 70, was in police custody at a local hospital, undergoing treatment “for a medical condition unrelated to the homicide or his contact with law enforcement.” …

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital, resumes his full duties, Pentagon says

After undergoing a medical procedure, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital and resumed the responsibilities that he had delegated to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, the Pentagon said Tuesday. Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday afternoon following symptoms of an “emergent bladder issue,” according to the Pentagon. He underwent what …

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