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Promoter: Sex Toy Sponsorship Was Too Racy For Curling Crowd
A Dutch sex toy companys attempt to reach fans of the wholesome sport of curling led some broadcasters to cancel their livestream of a tournament that will determine the final spots in the Beijing Olympics.
Three Missionaries Released In Haiti Following October Kidnapping
Three missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti in October have been released, the U.S. State Department and the Ohiobased missionary group that organized the group's trip to the Caribbean nation said on Monday.
Jets WR Davis Having Core Muscle Surgery, Out For Season
New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis will have core muscle surgery Tuesday and will miss the rest of the season.
Browns Designate LB Phillips For Return After Biceps Injury
The Cleveland Browns could have some extra help at linebacker for their playoff push.
Gambian Opposition Rejects Election Results As President Barrow Closes On Victory
Three opposition candidates have rejected the partial results of Gambia's election that show President Adama Barrow heading for a resounding victory, citing an unusual delay in tallying the votes.
After 16 Years of Being In Charge, Angela Merkel Wants a 'Little Nap'. Seaside Visit, Soup May Be Next
The veteran chancellor has been tight-lipped about what she will do after handing over the reins to her successor Olaf Scholz on December 8.
Jackson Finishes 6th In 500; Mantia Wins 1,500 At World Cup
American Erin Jackson lost a 500meter World Cup race for just the second time this season on Saturday, hesitating after what she thought was a false start.
An Italian Man Wanted Covid Vax Certificate But Not the Jab. Here's What He Did to His Arm
Italy was the first European country to be hit by the pandemic in early 2020, but is currently faring better than many of its neighbours.
Breonna Taylor Honored By Peaceful Augmented-reality Garden
Say her name with flowers on your tongue that's what Breonna Taylor's sister wants during Miami's art week from people visiting an augmented reality garden created to honor her late sister.
New York Film Critics Name 'Drive My Car' Best Film Of 2021
The New York Film Critics Circle on Friday named Drive My Car, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's intimate threehour epic and Haruki Murakamis short story adaptation, the best film of the year.
Blinken Warns Chinese Leaders Over Taiwan As Global Crises Mount
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the Reuters Next conference on Friday that Chinese leaders should think carefully about their actions toward Taiwan, warning of "terrible consequences" if China precipitates a crisis across the Taiwan Strait.
National Guard Chief Gets COVID-19 After Overseas Trip
The chief of the National Guard has tested positive for COVID19 after returning from an overseas trip to visit guard troops in Europe for Thanksgiving.
AP Source: State Department Employees Hacked By NSO Group
The phones of 11 U.S. State Department employees were hacked using technology from Israel's NSO Group, the world's most infamous hackerforhire company, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Upstate NY WWII Soldier Killed In France IDed After 77 Years
The remains of a World War II soldier from upstate New York killed in France in 1944 have been identified, defense officials announced Friday.
Belgian Zoo Says Its 2 Very Runny-nosed Hippos Have COVID-19
A Belgian zoo said Friday that a pair of hippopotamuses in its care are in isolation after testing positive for COVID19, possibly the first time ever such animals have caught the disease.
New U.S. COVID-19 International Travel Testing Rules Effective from Monday
Under current rules, vaccinated international air travellers can present a negative test result obtained within three days of their day of departure. Unvaccinated travellers currently must get a negative COVID-19 test within one day of departure.
