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Grammy Weekend Kicks Off With Honor for Dolly Parton
Nobody pokes more fun at Dolly Parton — all hair, sequins, nine-inch nails and five-inch stilettos — than the country superstar herself.
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UK Scraps Brexit Ferry Deal With Firm That Has No Ships
The British government has canceled a contract to ship goods to the country after Brexit with a company that turned out to have no boats and no experience running a ferry service.
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Losing Climate Change Race a ‘Disaster for Africa,’ UN Says
The United Nations chief says the world is losing the race with climate change and 'this can be a disaster for Africa' and beyond.
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The Latest: Turkey’s President Visits Building Collapse Site
The Latest on the Istanbul apartment building collapse (all times local):
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West China Blizzards Kill Thousands of Herd Animals
Blizzards in Tibetan areas of western China have left thousands of head of livestock dead and roads covered in up to 45 centimeters (18 inches) of snow.
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Leader of New Climate Panel Talks of Need for ‘Bold Action’
It does not yet have office space, staff or even Republican members, but Florida Rep. Kathy Castor is confident that a special House committee on climate change will play a leading role on one of the most daunting challenges facing the planet.
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Norway’s Svindal Bids Skiing Goodbye in Downhill at Worlds
Norwegian great Aksel Lund Svindal bids skiing goodbye in the downhill at the world championships on Saturday.
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Pelicans Balancing Davis’ Playing Time With Future Concerns
Even with one foot out the door, Anthony Davis is showing he can still produce prolific statistics for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Death Toll Rises to 16 In Istanbul Building Collapse
Turkey’s interior minister has said the death toll in the collapse of an eight-story apartment building in Istanbul has risen to 16.
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Pakistani Authorities Detain Rights Activist, Journalist
Pakistani authorities have detained a rights activist who led a protest and a journalist who allegedly criticized state agencies on traditional and social media.
