'Dances With Wolves' actor charged in Nevada sex abuse case | #Friend

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'Dances With Wolves' actor charged in Nevada sex abuse case

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — A former “Dances With Wolves” actor accused of sexually abusing Indigenous girls and women for two decades in multiple states has been charged in Nevada for crimes that prosecutors said occurred in the Las Vegas-area starting in 2012.

Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem | #Friend

Kentucky Bourbon Trail attendance reaches record heights | #Friend

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail attendance reaches record heights

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Bourbon tourism reached new heights last year in Kentucky, where visitors flocked to large and small distilleries as the whiskey-making attractions shook off any pandemic-era hangover.

China says will 'safeguard interests' over balloon shootdown | #Friend

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China says will 'safeguard interests' over balloon shootdown

BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday it will “resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests” over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States, as relations between the two countries deteriorate further.

Google hopes 'Bard' will outsmart ChatGPT, Microsoft in AI | #Friend

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Google hopes 'Bard' will outsmart ChatGPT, Microsoft in AI

Google is girding for a battle of wits in the field of artificial intelligence with “Bard," a conversational service apparently aimed at countering the popularity of the ChatGPT tool backed by Microsoft.

UK energy company BP's profits double to $27.7 billion | #Friend

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UK energy company BP's profits double to $27.7 billion

LONDON (AP) — British energy firm BP reported record annual earnings on Tuesday, fueling demands that the U.K. government boost taxes for companies benefiting from the high price of oil and natural gas after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

White House: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon | #Friend

Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of Union address | #Friends

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Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of Union address

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address seeking to overcome pessimism in the country and concerns about his own leader

Nets' Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable | #Friend

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Nets' Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable

Blake Griffin is no stranger to trade drama. He was dealt from the Clippers to the Pistons in 2018, and last season he was playing for the Brooklyn Nets when they sent James Harden to Philadelphia in a February blockbuster.

Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022 | #Friend

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Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year ago, President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address to push top Democratic priorities that were sure to face a battle in the narrowly divided Congress but he also laid out a four-pronged “unity agenda” that would be an easier sell.

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time | #Friend

Mexican actor Pablo Lyle gets prison for road rage death | #Friend

Jury: Musk didn't defraud investors with 2018 Tesla tweets | #Friend

Bank of England poised for big rate hike to tame inflation | #Friend

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Bank of England poised for big rate hike to tame inflation

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates by as much as half a percentage point Thursday as it seeks to tame the double-digit inflation fueling a cost-of-living crisis, public-sector strikes and fears of recession.

Biden approval steady after document discovery: AP-NORC Poll | #Friend

Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness | #Friend

Arts & Entertainment

Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Noah feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former “The Daily Show” host still has some nervousness about leading the ceremony with big-time acts like Beyoncé, Adele and Harry Styles looking on.

NY judge jails ex-gynecologist who abused 100s of women | #Friends

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NY judge jails ex-gynecologist who abused 100s of women

NEW YORK (AP) — An ex-gynecologist convicted of sexually abusing hundreds of patients was ordered to spend the next two months in jail as he awaits sentencing, a federal judge in New York City ruled Wednesday.

US, Philippines agree to larger American military presence | #Friend

Inter Milan vs. Atalanta odds, picks, how to watch, live stream: Jan. 31, 2023 Coppa Italia predictions | #Friend

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Inter Milan vs. Atalanta odds, picks, how to watch, live stream: Jan. 31, 2023 Coppa Italia predictions

Inter Milan won their eighth Coppa Italia last season, but they face a difficult quarterfinal match on Tuesday against Atalanta on Paramount+. Despite advancing to five finals since their first appearance in the 1935-36 season, Atalanta has only won the tournament once, and that was 60 yea

South Korea furious over Bento dismissal and 'lack of fairness' | #friends

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South Korea furious over Bento dismissal and 'lack of fairness'

South Korea were left bemoaning a "lack of fairness" after head coach Paulo Bento was sent off at the end of their 3-2 defeat to Ghana due to a furious reaction to his side not being allowed to take a late corner.