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Former Aide Says Cuomo Kissed Her, Suggested Strip Poker
A former member of Gov. Andrew Cuomos administration who previously accused him of sexual harassment offered new details Wednesday, saying he once kissed her on the lips without consent after a private meeting.
Dare Mighty Things: Mars Rover's Giant Parachute Carried Secret Message
Another added touch not widely known until touchdown: Perseverance bears a plaque depicting all five of NASA's Mars rovers in increasing size over the years similar to the family car decals seen on Earth.
French Actor Depardieu Charged With Rape, Old Case Revived
The Paris prosecutors office said on Tuesday that French actor Gerard Depardieu was charged last December with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 investigation that was initially dropped.
US: Human Rights Will Be 'Central' To Relations With Egypt
The Biden administration on Tuesday told Egypt that human rights will be central to its policy in dealing with the key Arab state and major American partner in the Middle East.
Pfizer to Ship 13 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Per Week to US by Mid-March, Says Executive
Pfizer is on track to deliver 120 million doses of its two-dose regimen by the end of March, said John Young, Pfizer's chief business officer.
UN, AU And EU Urge Somalia To Quickly Agree On Election Date
The United Nations, African Union and European Union urged the Somali government and opposition on Monday to quickly agree on a date for elections, warning that the delay is fueling violence and impacting the impoverished Horn of Africa nations developmen...
Texas AG Was In Utah After Historic Freeze Back Home
As Texas was reeling from last week's historic freeze, the state's attorney general was in Utah for previously scheduled meetings, a spokesman said Monday.
Oil Jumps Almost 4% As Output Slow To Recover From Texas Storms
Oil prices rose nearly 4% on Monday, boosted by the expected slow return of U.S. crude output after last week's deep freeze in Texas shut in production.
White House Says U.S. Communicating With Iran Over Detained Americans
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday the United States had begun to communicate with Iran over the country's detention of American citizens, calling the matter a "complete and utter outrage".
Texas Restores Power But Millions of Americans Still Struggling Without Drinkable Water
Even with power back and temperatures rising on Saturday, multiple cities remained under orders to boil water before consuming it.
Protesters Revive Demands For Armenian Government To Resign
Thousands of protesters calling for the resignation of Armenias prime minister and his government gathered in the center of the countrys capital on Saturday.
Appeal Over Dictionary Use Denied In U.Va. Lacrosse Slaying
A federal judge has rejected an appeal from a former University of Virginia lacrosse player that his 2012 murder conviction should be tossed out because of a claim the jury improperly consulted a dictionary.
Kim And Kanye: Tales Of An Uber Celeb Marriage Gone Wrong
Holograms and Twitter rants, roving gospel gatherings and billiondollar business ventures. If there's one word that defines the lives of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West, it's BIG.
Italy Probes Vaccine Scams Even As Officials Court Offers
Italian police investigating fake COVID19 drugs and vaccines have interviewed a Veneto regional official who reported receiving offers to buy 27 million doses of Pfizer shots outside the European Union procurement system.
Biden Withdraws Trump's Restoration Of UN Sanctions On Iran
The Biden administration on Thursday rescinded former president Donald Trumps restoration of U.N. sanctions on Iran, an announcement that could help Washington move toward rejoining the 2015 nuclear agreement aimed at reining in the Islamic Republics nucl...
Solicitor Finds No Fault With Baltimore Prosecutor's Travel
Baltimore's state's attorney, a prominent figure in the racial justice movement, is not at fault for taking trips to conferences around the world, according to the city's solicitor who said rules for travel by elected officials are ambiguous and inconsist...