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Peru’s President Dissolves Congress, and Lawmakers Suspend Him

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By BY ANATOLY KURMANAEV AND ANDREA ZARATE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mygjcQ

Federal Judge in Kansas City Is Reprimanded for Sexual Harassment

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By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mrphZ9

Convicted Murderer Who Escaped From Prison in 2009 Is Missing Again

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o6sayV

They Usually Attract

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By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2n6MaBJ

Alberto Salazar: Four-Year Doping Ban for the Distance Running Coach

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By BY JERÉ LONGMAN AND MATT HART from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nWPYW5

'I struggled to do my mum justice at her inquest'

Bereaved families often get no legal aid to help them establish the causes of a loved one's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mrLXIV

How China became the world's 'economic miracle'

Historic reforms propelled China from poor and isolated, to one of the world's economic superpowers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nZxTXo

Trump impeachment: Who's who in whistleblower story?

It's the story that kickstarted impeachment moves against Donald Trump. But who are the main players? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mnQ4Wf

Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nfOK8f

Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mYs6Bt

The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nXWk7K

Crystal has face cancer and wants to work in theatre

Diagnosed at 18-years-old, Crystal has joined the Teenage Cancer Trust #stillme campaign to inspire others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2oLrFLd

Catalonia protesters: 'It feels like we're all being tried'

Fresh unrest is feared in Catalonia, as it awaits the verdicts from 12 independence leaders' trials. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ndB0el

James Johnson: 'My struggles as an intersex footballer'

James Johnson, who was born intersex, was a star in Nigeria's women's team before transitioning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2o5f2dp

How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment

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By BY ELIZABETH DREW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2o3EwrW

Hong Kong protests: 'I can't say I love China any more'

A Hong Kong protester from a pro-Beijing area talks about his complicated feelings about China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2oDHZ0n

Minister to outline longer jail term plans for serious offenders

The government wants those convicted of serious violent and sexual offences serve more of their sentences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2neFXUb

Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2oLJ1HR

China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mrgxCt

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert PROGRAMMING ALERT: Rudy Giuliani reacts to subpoena on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET 09/30/19 5:36 PM

EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nXDT32

Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2neddLi

Alberto Salazar: Mo Farah's former coach banned from athletics for four years after doping violations

Alberto Salazar, Mo Farah's former athletics coach, has been banned from the sport for four years after being found guilty of doping violations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mstmfR

On Opening Weekend, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita

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By BY JOE DRAPE AND MIKE TIERNEY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ot3Jw1

Tory conference: Government confirms £25bn for road upgrades

Infrastructure plans to be set out at the Tory conference as opposition MPs meet to discuss Brexit moves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nGaY3p

Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy

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By BY SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2mW88qH

4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2osIlaf

Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead

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By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mXjIBU

Sound of Music play still 'sumptuous and so joyful'

Sixty years on, the original stage show's power still endures, says one of its remaining stars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2osHOFn

Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun

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By BY HOWARD MEGDAL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m5eALE

U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

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By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2nFx4D9

The day China became communist

On 1 October 1949 Chairman Mao Zedong announced the creation of the People’s Republic of China from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mJJnyd

The sex education circus

Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2m8ooVf

Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mJMia9

Where does recycling and rubbish from the UK go?

Waste management company Biffa has been fined for sending used nappies and food packaging to China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nGE6HK

A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mVppjP

Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

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By BY PETER S. GOODMAN AND AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2oqI2g4

M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

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By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nGnFLy

Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp

Police fire tear gas to control a crowd who say firefighters were too slow to respond to the fire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mUORG7

Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2m82BwT

Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest

A band of volunteer firefighters are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nL7Gfi

Private schools say abolition would be vote-loser

Independent-school leaders hit back at Labour's plans to ban fee-paying schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mSRFDG

Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nGuTiE

Be More Chill: The word-of-mouth hit musical now heading to London

Be More Chill was kept alive thanks to the cult following its soundtrack built up on streaming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nL9W5U

Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mHfgHD

Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

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By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m4Qe4G

Courtney Rottenberger, Jason McKean

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2oghKNt

Ann Honor, Patrick Kozak

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2m3sDS4

Alyssa Gerharter, Daniel Cohn

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2nxDCDC

Aaron Kurosu, Gregory Henselman

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2mzqnlW

The Internet Is Overrun With Images of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong?

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By BY MICHAEL H. KELLER AND GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nwomHh

Corrections: September 29, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2mzgwfW

Quotation of the Day: Beijing Parade Glorifies Party, and Xi’s Power

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2mzRugH

Jo Cox charity urges MPs to sign up to code of conduct

The foundation set up in memory of the murdered MP says it will help to protect election candidates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2m4B2Vq

Kelsea Ballerini on disco balls, ugly tears and stolen luggage

The country star spills the beans on her third album and the celebrity who stole her backpack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lYlIJT

Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nu2KeC

We Are Stoke-on-Trent: What links the Titanic and oatcakes?

The life of the captain of the Titanic and the origins of oatcakes - stories our readers asked us to tell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nyHSTk

US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NOPrwK

Money-making hack: Renting clothes online

Tash and Marie are making money by renting out old dresses to women in the area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2myZcHU

Why Borana people don't name their children for up to three years

The Borana people are not in any rush to name their newborn babies. Here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mGy5up

The awfulness - and awesomeness - of being short

For men, being tall is considered desirable, but one man has come to embrace his height - or lack of it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mIN2Mn

Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nvxyLU

World War Two: 'I discovered my eldest sister was my mother'

Albert Gilmour learned his father was an American GI based in Northern Ireland during World War Two. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2m0pVgb

Your pictures on the theme of 'tiny things'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "tiny things". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lYj9HF

Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

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By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2m2fKrq

Government plans 40 new hospitals and a new mental health services pilot

Ministers unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nv0Daq

Four teens held after Enfield to Loughton police chase

The pursuit ended after the car hit stationary traffic and the suspects were dragged from the car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lWfYQJ

Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

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By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m3FfbW

‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nxYdYq

Showgirl Video: The last peep show in Las Vegas

The closure of Showgirl Video marks the end of an era for Sin City. But will it ever shun sex completely? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nWrjAV

Who listens in on a president's phone call?

A whistleblower has shone a spotlight on the practice of hearing and recording calls from the Oval Office. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nh3Pq0

Ride It: Jay Sean's song re-charting because of TikTok

A 2008 remix has gone to the top of the UK's chart because of TikTok from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lKVOZR

Music funding: 'There will not be another Sheku Kanneh-Mason'

The award winning cellist's mother has warned state schools aren't getting enough funding for music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lPQjJC

Sickle cell disease: I wanted to get people talking

Chris who lives with the disease wants to create conversation about the condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2njpMop

Parisians fight climate change with a surprising weapon

An initiative in Paris is trying to persuade restaurants to turn food waste into compost. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nkYaPO

'Just let the power of music move you'

Ecstatic dance is a form of dance which generates feelings of trance and ecstasy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ni3ovu

Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2noQBHv

We are Stoke-on-Trent: How Pokemon Go is helping players

Meet the people who say Pokemon Go has helped them combat depression and social anxiety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nZUjIh

Trump Tears Up the Welcome Mat

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2nRVfy2

Can a computer fool you into thinking it is human?

Chatbots are increasingly common on and off line, but does it matter if their voices aren't real? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2n13yHA

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Kurt Volker resigns as Ukraine envoy after mention in whistleblower complaint, AP reports 09/27/19 5:56 PM

How Good Is the Yankees’ Defense? Depends on Who’s Keeping Track

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By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2niIoVy

Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nYNaYz

Thomas Cook: How the collapse affected me

A week after the collapse of Thomas Cook, the BBC looks at the stories of those involved from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nkTxFq

How to Throw an Intimate Dinner at Home, the Parisian Way

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By BY KIN WOO from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/2niMwEU

Pete Alonso Ties Aaron Judge’s Rookie Record With 52nd Home Run

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By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN AND KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nZOhY1

Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

The US secretary of state is ordered to turn over all related documents within a week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nmuSAk

Hundreds of thousands join Canada climate strikes

The demonstrations come after environmental activist Greta Thunberg called for students to strike. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nkyr9R

Giuliani Backs Out of Kremlin-Supported Conference in Armenia

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By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o0pHGB

Harris County Deputy Is Fatally Shot in Traffic Stop, Official Says

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By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nixiQg

‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key

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By BY A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2nY1b8W

Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail

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By BY SYDNEY EMBER AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lGyQD8

Corrections: September 27, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2m0n9rk

Quotation of the Day: Ally on Right Will Help ‘Dreamers’ in Legal Fight

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2m0m5Um

What’s It’s Really Like to Eat Your Way Around the Globe

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By BY BESHA RODELL from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2mbnVBD

The Concussion Crisis in Australian Rules Football

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By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2n76tye

US slashes refugee limit to all-time low of 18,000

The White House says Iraqis who helped the US military and persecuted minorities will get priority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2n2aV1m

In a Routine Phone Call, Alarmed Aides Saw Trouble

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By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ly60VC

Review: Peter Brook Asks the Ultimate Question in ‘Why?’

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By BY JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2luzvHT

It Gets a Party Started

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By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2nHbvC7

Man Who Berated Woman Over T-Shirt With Puerto Rican Flag Is Convicted of Hate Crimes

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By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lYmQ0d

Complaint in Hand, Democrats Aim for a Fast, and Focused, Impeachment Inquiry

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ltvenX

Ryan Murphy, Super Producer, Reboots Himself for Netflix and ‘The Politician’

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By BY JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2maHNoq

Police watchdog warns 35,000 police staff 'not vetted properly'

Forces in England and Wales must do more to root out sexual predators, a police watchdog report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lVm1oR

Mothers with 'controlling voice' fail to persuade teenagers

The tone of voice used by mothers can be as important as what they say, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2n1clJu

Iranian spying charge 'preposterous', prisoner's wife says

The wife of a retired engineer from London jailed in Iran appeals to the UK government for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nGd4QL

No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

A report highlights new transport routes, support for care homes and doubts over the size of the medicines stockpile as concerns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lrrFP6

'Clueless' Cleveland Police 'putting public at risk'

Cleveland's force becomes the first in England to be rated inadequate in all areas of inspection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2n4U9yQ

Just How Corrupt Is Bill Barr?

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2mb4Csj

Quiz of the week: Fleabag's Emmy success and other posers

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2n2Dtb1

Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nFLJ15

One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2m8tjWi

The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nFldVz

Trump Said His Ukraine Envoy Would ‘Go Through Some Things.’ She Has Already.

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By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE, KENNETH P. VOGEL AND PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2m7jojK

Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC

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By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2n6OkR6

Peloton: 'It's borderline addiction'

The company's believers say its tech-enhanced stationary bike has matched exercise to the age of social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nlvB4H

Male infertility linked to prostate cancer risk

Men who have fertility treatment have a higher risk of prostate cancer in later life, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lEYLLK

Royal naming for Sir David Attenborough polar ship

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will celebrate the introduction of the UK's new polar research vessel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lSfviz

‘Mothers’ Review: Mommy and Me and the Apocalypse

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By BY MAYA PHILLIPS from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2nmPU1D