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Antonio Tejero Molina, 93, Dies; Spanish Colonel Led Failed Coup
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Antonio Tejero Molina, 93, Dies; Spanish Colonel Led Failed Coup

He held Spain’s Parliament hostage for 18 hours on Feb. 23, 1981, before surrendering after it became clear that he had little support from the country’s armed forces.​ Read More He held Spain’s Parliament hostage for 18 hours on Feb. 23, 1981, before surrendering after it became clear that he had little support from the country’s armed...

Why South Korea’s Dubai Chewy Cookie Craze Rose and Fell So Fast
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Why South Korea’s Dubai Chewy Cookie Craze Rose and Fell So Fast

The brief life span of the Dubai chewy cookie reflects the country’s fast-moving food trends, where hype often matters more than taste.​ Read More The brief life span of the Dubai chewy cookie reflects the country’s fast-moving food trends, where hype often matters more than taste. 

BAFTAs Guest With Tourettes Shouts Racial Slur During Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s Appearance
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BAFTAs Guest With Tourettes Shouts Racial Slur During Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo’s Appearance

A racist slur, shouted involuntarily while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award, raised questions about how the show’s host and the BBC responded.​ Read More A racist slur, shouted involuntarily while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award, raised questions about how the show’s host and the BBC responded. 

BBC and BAFTA Say They Are Investigating After Broadcast of Racist Slur
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BBC and BAFTA Say They Are Investigating After Broadcast of Racist Slur

The awards organization and the broadcaster have ordered separate investigations into what led to airing the slur, which was shouted involuntarily during Sunday’s ceremony.​ Read More The awards organization and the broadcaster have ordered separate investigations into what led to airing the slur, which was shouted involuntarily during Sunday’s ceremony. 

Ann Godoff, a Top Editor and Publisher of Best Sellers, Dies at 76
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Ann Godoff, a Top Editor and Publisher of Best Sellers, Dies at 76

Considered an “author’s publisher” at Random House and then Penguin, she cultivated the careers of dozens of celebrated novelists and nonfiction writers.​ Read More Considered an “author’s publisher” at Random House and then Penguin, she cultivated the careers of dozens of celebrated novelists and nonfiction writers. 

Greek Politician Is Prosecuted for Admitting Drug Use Decades Ago
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Greek Politician Is Prosecuted for Admitting Drug Use Decades Ago

The leftist party of Yanis Varoufakis, a former finance minister and critic of the conservative government, said he had been charged based on admitting he had tried ecstasy once.​ Read More The leftist party of Yanis Varoufakis, a former finance minister and critic of the conservative government, said he had been charged based on admitting he had...

Judge Finds Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations Unlawful
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Judge Finds Trump Administration’s Third-Country Deportations Unlawful

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe ruling repudiates a key Homeland Security Department policy of sending immigrants to countries where they have no ties. The judge paused his ruling to allow for an appeal.​The ruling repudiates a key Homeland Security Department policy of sending immigrants to countries where they have no ties. The judge paused his...

Senate Votes to Fill Seat of Air Safety Official Ousted by Trump
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Senate Votes to Fill Seat of Air Safety Official Ousted by Trump

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsJohn DeLeeuw, an American Airlines executive, was confirmed to the seat vacated by Alvin Brown, who is suing over his ouster.​John DeLeeuw, an American Airlines executive, was confirmed to the seat vacated by Alvin Brown, who is suing over his ouster. ​Read More

Surgeon General Nominee Sidesteps Questions on Vaccines at Senate Hearing
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Surgeon General Nominee Sidesteps Questions on Vaccines at Senate Hearing

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, author and supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said that “anti-vaccine rhetoric has never been part” of her message.​Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, author and supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said that “anti-vaccine rhetoric has never been part” of...