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Western New York gets buried under 5 feet of snow in some areas

A winter storm dropped more than 5 feet of snow in some parts of western New York. A National Weather Service meteorologist said some places could get hit with another foot or two Saturday. (Image credit: John Normile/Getty Images)

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Iranian authorities kill 3 protesters in Mahsa Amini’s home province

Death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman while in custody of morality police in September has sparked months-long wave of demonstrations

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We Need to Bring Sexual Health Care to Places Where People Have Sex

On Saturday, June 29, 2019, a group of over 200 queer and trans folks were gathered in New York City, celebrating the city’s big World Pride weekend. They had all come to a party called NYC Inferno known for sexual

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How to Watch the 2022 World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Sunday, Nov. 20 in Qatar at 11 a.m. ET, marking the first-time the four-week international soccer tournament will take place in a Middle Eastern country. Thirty-two teams will travel to Qatar to

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Negotiators at COP27 reach deal on fund for nations stricken by extreme weather

Agreement aiming to have developed economies finance damage caused to poor nations as a result of climate change still needs to be approved in unanimous vote

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COP27 Agrees on Loss and Damage Fund for Vulnerable Countries

The deal hands a victory to poorer countries that for years have pushed for the move and removed a major sticking point in United Nations climate talks.

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Former Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another Supreme Court Breach

Years before the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, a landmark contraception ruling was disclosed, according to a minister who led a secretive effort to influence justices.

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Qatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything

The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport.

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Amid Twitter chaos, Musk reveals new vision for hate content

The reinstatement of accounts banned for violating Twitter’s content moderation rules has been seen as a bellwether of where new owner Elon Musk, a self-described ‘free speech absolutist,’ wants to take the site San Francisco (AFP) – After turning Twitter

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World Cup: FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Qatar

Gianni Infantino defended the host country’s decision to ban the sale of beer at stadiums and fired back at the “hypocrisy” of Western criticisms.

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