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Book Review: John Green is obsessed with tuberculosis. He makes a strong case that we should be, tooMar 17, 2025 2:10 pm - So you read “The Fault in Our Stars” or watched John Green on YouTube, and, if you’re like me, you probably thought, “I would read or watch anything this mind produced for public consumption.” Even if it’s a 200-page nonfiction thesis on tuberculosis arguing why it should be Public Enemy No. 1 and on its way to eradication.
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Americans increased spending tepidly last month as anxiety over the economy takes holdMar 17, 2025 1:36 pm - U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.
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A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without explanation, despite US visaMar 17, 2025 1:00 pm - A doctor from Lebanon who arrived at the Boston airport was deported over the weekend without explanation, despite having a U.S. visa and a job teaching at Brown University.
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'Danish Viking blood is boiling.' Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so tooMar 17, 2025 12:57 pm - Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United States. No more Coca-Cola, no more California Zinfandel wine or almonds.
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Devastating storms kill at least 39 across 7 states in the South and MidwestMar 17, 2025 12:54 pm - Crammed into their two-door Toyota Celica with three huskies, Hailey Hart and her fiance Steve Romero hugged and prayed as a tornado rolled the car upside down before tossing it on its wheels again.
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Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in UkraineMar 17, 2025 9:05 am - WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a possible pivot point in efforts to end the war in Ukraine a...
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Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026Mar 17, 2025 7:46 am - Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy’s leadership said Monday.
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What to stream: ‘Wicked’ at home, Selena Gomez in love and Ellen Pompeo out of scrubsMar 17, 2025 5:30 am - “Wicked” landing on Peacock for home sing-alongs and Ellen Pompeo starring in her first big role since stepping back from ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” are some of this week’s new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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March Madness: How to win your NCAA women's tournament pool and a look at what history tells usMar 16, 2025 9:31 pm - Congratulations to the 12 teams left in the chase for the women’s Division I national championship. Wait. We mean 68, right? Not really. Technically, yes, there are 68 te...
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Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubtMar 16, 2025 8:46 pm - TOKYO — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will...