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Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say

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Corsica gunman kills 1, injures 6 before committing suicide, officials say An elderly man who opened fire on pedestrians on the French island of Corsica, killing one person and injuring six others, has committed suicide, officials said late Wednesday.

US officially launches effort to have asylum-seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed

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US officially launches effort to have asylum-seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed 'Remain in Mexico' or Migrant Protection Protocols require migrants seeking asylum in America to wait in Mexico while their claims play out; William La Jeunesse reports from Tijuana, Mexico.

The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix Australia in February

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By NOEL MURRAY from NYT Watching https://nyti.ms/2MMcPw4

‘Russian Doll’: Programmer, Debug Thyself

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By JAMES PONIEWOZIK from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2SexJsK

Frida Kahlo Was a Painter, a Brand Builder, a Survivor. And So Much More.

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By REBECCA KLEINMAN from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2sYCybg

Pablo's Escoburgers restaurant draws backlash for name, serving hamburger with line of fake cocaine

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Pablo's Escoburgers restaurant draws backlash for name, serving hamburger with line of fake cocaine They say nothing goes better with a burger than a Coke, but I don’t think this is what they had in mind.

Postmates reveals one of Kylie Jenner's most bizarre orders: A single carrot

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Postmates reveals one of Kylie Jenner's most bizarre orders: A single carrot Kylie Jenner is too busy growing her billion-dollar beauty empire for food runs, so she often orders takeout.

New England Patriots-inspired beer being released by Samuel Adams

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New England Patriots-inspired beer being released by Samuel Adams A pair of New England Patriots teammates’ jokes are turning into a beer.

KFC testing Cheetos Sandwich with fried chicken and 'special Cheetos sauce'

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KFC testing Cheetos Sandwich with fried chicken and 'special Cheetos sauce' "Both KFC and Cheetos have dedicated fan bases loyal to each new creation," KFC stated of the item.

Wisconsin ice cream shop distributes free cones in minus 20-degree temps, continuing 87-year-old tradition

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Wisconsin ice cream shop distributes free cones in minus 20-degree temps, continuing 87-year-old tradition Talk about a quirky custom.

Café bans 'rude' customer who 'shamed' employee for using a breast pump

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Café bans 'rude' customer who 'shamed' employee for using a breast pump The customer claimed her "lunch was ruined" by the act.

Trump at war with his own intel chiefs as divide deepens

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Trump at war with his own intel chiefs as divide deepens Trump's appointees and congressional Republicans seem to be more openly challenging the president, at least on foreign policy.

Trump may nominate former Wyoming lawmaker for Interior post, succeeding Zinke: report

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Trump may nominate former Wyoming lawmaker for Interior post, succeeding Zinke: report Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis has emerged as a serious contender to become President Trump’s next interior secretary, according to reports.

Ex-Maine governor says taking resources from citizens for asylum seekers is a big mistake

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Ex-Maine governor says taking resources from citizens for asylum seekers is a big mistake Portland, Maine's largest city, has long been welcoming to immigrants, but a local official said their local resources are unable to keep up with the influx of asylum seekers.

Trump needs intervention on intelligence, Schumer writes in letter to Coats

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Trump needs intervention on intelligence, Schumer writes in letter to Coats Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called on Dan Coats-- the director of National Intelligence-- to stage an intervention with President Trump after the president took the unusual move Wednesday to criticize his intelligence chiefs on Twitter as being "naive" when it comes to the dangers of Iran. 

Cornyn warns Texas Republicans against complacency ahead of 2020

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Cornyn warns Texas Republicans against complacency ahead of 2020 Texas Republicans have their work cut out for them if they hope to maintain the party’s dominance there, according to the state’s senior U.S. senator.

Tucker Carlson and pro-choice advocate have heated debate on Virginia abortion bill

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Tucker Carlson and pro-choice advocate have heated debate on Virginia abortion bill Tucker Carlson and pro-choice advocate Monica Klein got into a heated debate Wednesday during a discussion on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” about a proposed Virginia abortion bill that would allow late-term abortions.

81 percent believe third-trimester abortions should be illegal

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81 percent believe third-trimester abortions should be illegal President Trump blasts calls to legalize late-term abortions; panel reaction and analysis on 'Fox News @ Night.'

Christie: Trump turned Republican party into 'something different'

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Christie: Trump turned Republican party into 'something different' Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie weighs in on President Trump's polices and his chances of beating the Democrats' presidential nominee in 2020.

Former Maine governor on what liberalism does to our country

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Former Maine governor on what liberalism does to our country Wall Street Journal reports Portland, Maine is overrun with asylum seekers; former Maine Gov. Paul LePage weighs in.

Ingraham: Trump vs. the party of death

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Ingraham: Trump vs. the party of death Have Democrats abandoned their core humanity? Dems push for late-term abortion.

Judge Andrew Napolitano: An American nightmare

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Judge Andrew Napolitano: An American nightmare the current, unreal world -- where politics deeply infuse law enforcement -- prosecutors use brute force to send a message of terror to innocent defendants. Like all defendants at the time of arrest, Roger Stone is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Gutfeld on Bloomberg’s advice for Democrats

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Gutfeld on Bloomberg’s advice for Democrats Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is warning Democrats not to go to the extreme far left. He''s preaching common sense. But he's really boring and doesn't have charisma.

Trump haters flipping their lids over MAGA hats

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Trump haters flipping their lids over MAGA hats Trump opponents are telling us we shouldn't wear Make American Great Again hats. Ignore them.

Gutfeld on Bloomberg's advice for Democrats

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Gutfeld on Bloomberg's advice for Democrats Michael Bloomberg offers a reality check to a party whose loudest progressive voices are embracing the last century's worst ideas.

Stuart Varney: How long are we going to tolerate the sliming of decent people?

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Stuart Varney: How long are we going to tolerate the sliming of decent people? After their failure to prevent the elevation of Justice Brett Kavanagh to the Supreme Court, the left is now going after Neomi Rao, who is the Trump administration's nominee to the important D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Howard Kurtz: Are Republicans starting to abandon Trump on foreign policy?

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Howard Kurtz: Are Republicans starting to abandon Trump on foreign policy? 'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on the media pouncing on Trump and his intel chiefs contradicting each other.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: New York's extreme pro-abortion law is backward and barbaric

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Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill: New York's extreme pro-abortion law is backward and barbaric New York state has done the unthinkable: It legalized abortion well past viability, up until the very moment before the child’s birth.

I am a liberal Democrat -- Here's why I am convinced that 'Medicare for all' is a bad idea

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I am a liberal Democrat -- Here's why I am convinced that 'Medicare for all' is a bad idea Yes, all Americans need to be insured. But we can and must make that happen without taking away the insurance options that millions of Americans currently rely on. Simply put, Medicare works for some, but not for all.

Liz Peek: Democrats are afraid of Howard Schultz because they know he'll expose their empty promises

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Liz Peek: Democrats are afraid of Howard Schultz because they know he'll expose their empty promises Are Democrats worried that Howard Schultz might tell the truth about our fiscal position, and show voters how empty their promises truly are?

Judge Napolitano: How Roger Stone's arrest was an American nightmare

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Judge Napolitano: How Roger Stone's arrest was an American nightmare Judge Napolitano's Chambers: Judge Andrew Napolitano weighs in on why it was wrong for the FBI to use such extreme use of force when arresting Roger Stone early in the morning in Fort Lauderdale.

Youtuber creates time lapse of Michigan snow storm

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Youtuber creates time lapse of Michigan snow storm A Michigan winter storm dropped 15 inches of snow with wind chills expected to reach -50 degrees Fahrenheit over the next few days.

East Coast braces for temperatures in the single digits

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East Coast braces for temperatures in the single digits Businesses are bracing for the impacts of freezing winter weather on consumers; Laura Ingle reports.

Polar vortex forces Chicago rail crews to use fire to keep trains moving

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Polar vortex forces Chicago rail crews to use fire to keep trains moving Chicago rail crews are ensuring the tracks don't freeze during the Polar Vortex through gas-fed systems that generate heat near the lines so the rails don't pull apart.

Midwest, Great Lakes settle into deep Arctic blast

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Midwest, Great Lakes settle into deep Arctic blast

National forecast for Wednesday, January 30

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National forecast for Wednesday, January 30 Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

Polar vortex sends temperatures plunging in much of US

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Polar vortex sends temperatures plunging in much of US Kentucky governor Matt Bevin received pushback Tuesday for sneering at school districts’ decision to cancel classes ahead of what is expected to be some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded in the Midwest.

Learning With: ‘A Merciless Cold Lingers in the Midwest’

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By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2GcDKj6

‘Shovel-ready' plot of land in Bel Air hits market for $150 million, house not included

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‘Shovel-ready' plot of land in Bel Air hits market for $150 million, house not included Have an extra $150 million lying around?

Batman to get 2021 release with a much younger Bruce Wayne: report

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Batman to get 2021 release with a much younger Bruce Wayne: report Ben Affleck will be passing the baton to a new actor to play Batman in the planned 2021 release, according to reports. 

'Jersey Shore' cast member Jenni 'JWoww' Farley accuses estranged husband of domestic abuse in lengthy open letter

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'Jersey Shore' cast member Jenni 'JWoww' Farley accuses estranged husband of domestic abuse in lengthy open letter "Jersey Shore" star Jenni "JWoww" Farley blasted her estranged husband Roger Mathews on Wednesday, claiming he abused and threatened her, while detailing the allegations in a lengthy open letter to him on her website and on social media. 

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews questions whether climate change leads to illegal immigration

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MSNBC’s Chris Matthews questions whether climate change leads to illegal immigration MSNBC "Hardball" host Chris Matthews brought on liberal TV scientist Bill Nye the Science Guy on Wednesday night to discuss climate change and its potential ties to illegal immigration.

Chicago police release 'people of interest' photos in 'Empire' actor's alleged attack case

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Chicago police release 'people of interest' photos in 'Empire' actor's alleged attack case Photos of "persons of interest" connected to the alleged attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were released by the Chicago Police Department Wednesday night.

Kelly Ripa leaves flirty message on husband Mark Conseulos’ Instagram post: ‘Daddy, I love when you take over’

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Kelly Ripa leaves flirty message on husband Mark Conseulos’ Instagram post: ‘Daddy, I love when you take over’ It seems as if Mark Consuelos' latest gig is getting his wife Kelly Ripa all hot and bothered.

Jennifer Lopez’s ex Diddy and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez rave about her sizzling abs in social media comments

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Jennifer Lopez’s ex Diddy and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez rave about her sizzling abs in social media comments Jennifer Lopez has still got it going on.

Carey Hart shares video of daughter, 7, shooting a rifle: ‘I’m raising the kids with knowledge of fire arms’

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Carey Hart shares video of daughter, 7, shooting a rifle: ‘I’m raising the kids with knowledge of fire arms’ Carey Hart is raising his and wife Pink's children with "knowledge of firearms."

Maddie Ziegler recalls introduction to Sia, explains how singer went from stranger to 'god mom'

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Maddie Ziegler recalls introduction to Sia, explains how singer went from stranger to 'god mom' Former “Dance Moms” star Maddie Ziegler shared kind words about the singer Sia during her “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” appearance on Tuesday.

Farrah Abraham posts video of 9-year-old daughter dancing in bra and underwear

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Farrah Abraham posts video of 9-year-old daughter dancing in bra and underwear Farrah Abraham is dismissing criticism after posting a Snapchat video of her 9-year-old daughter, Sophia, dancing in a bra and underwear. The video showed Sophia dancing around in what appeared to be a dressing room of a New York City Nordstrom store. Abraham shook off the critics, saying, 'I know my daughter and I are living our best lives wearing Calvin Kleins.'

Joanna Gaines opens up about the pressures of social media

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Joanna Gaines opens up about the pressures of social media Joanna Gaines is opening up about the pressures of social media.

New on SI: DeSean Jackson Says He Would Like to Play With Los Angeles Rams

Jackson still has one year remaining on his contract with Tampa Bay.

New on SI: A Very Slater Super Bowl: What Super Bowl LIII Means for a Rams Great and a Patriots Captain

Jackie Slater will witness his son Matthew compete against his former Rams team with a Super Bowl title on the line. 

New on SI: Kurt Warner Refuses to Discuss Whether Pats Taped Practices, More From Super Bowl Media Availability

Former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner remained tight-lipped about whether or not he thinks the Patriots taped their practices during Super Bowl XXXVI, something his teammate Marshall Faulk insists happened. Also, an advertising deal for C.J. Anderson, Rob Gronkowski enjoys being tickled and more from Super Bowl week.

New on SI: 2 Chainz, Adam Scott Star in First Expenseable Super Bowl Commercial

The 30-second ad was released on Tuesday.

New on SI: As NFL Issues Become More Polarizing, Roger Goodell Must Find a Way to Better Engage

At his yearly Super Bowl press conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell took the stage and said a whole lot of nothing in the face of real, concerning issues plaguing the league right now.

New on SI: Browns Tried Drafting Cameron Jordan After Saints Had Already Picked Him in First Round

Jordan Cameron and Cameron Jordan getting drafted in the same year proved to be a bit confusing for the Browns.

New on SI: Amazon Releases Self-Aware Super Bowl Commercial on Rejected Voice Activated Devices

Amazon's 2019 Super Bowl commercial shows a few ideas for Alexa products that don't end well.

New on SI: Robert Kraft Has No Reservations About Extending Tom Brady's Contract After 2019

Tom Brady's contract expires after 2019, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft sees the QB sticking around for the foreseeable future.

New on SI: Roger Goodell Says NFL Teams Decide Whether to Sign Kaepernick if He Can Help Them Win

"Our clubs are the ones that make decisions of players they want on their roster," Goodell said about Kaepernick's situation.

New on SI: What Time Is the Super Bowl? We Asked Theoretical Physicist Carlo Rovelli

Looking to watch the Rams and Patriots play in Super Bowl 53 on Sunday, but don’t know what time the game starts? We have the answer you need.

New on SI: Roger Goodell's Super Bowl Press Conference Covered Josh Gordon, NFC Blown Call, Kaepernick

Roger Goodell spoke on the NFC Championship's blown call, Colin Kaepernick and more.

New on SI: Redskins Hire Rob Ryan as Inside Linebackers Coach

Ryan has not coached since the 2016 season.

New on SI: Roger Goodell on NFC Championship No-Call: Officials are Human, Technology Won't Solve Issue

Goodell said the controversial no-call is "a play that should be called."

New on SI: RoboChild Will Haunt Your Dreams Forever After TurboTax Super Bowl Commercial

TurboTax teased its Super Bowl commercial and introduced the world to RoboChild.

New on SI: JuJu Smith-Schuster: Keep Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell on Steelers, 'Let's Stop All the Bull----'

The Pittsburgh wide receiver made the comments on NFL Network's "RapSheet and Friends" podcast.

New on SI: Watch: Chance the Rapper Remixes Backstreet Boys’ 'I Want It That Way' in Doritos’ Super Bowl Ad

The rapper and the boy band perform a remixed version of “I Want It That Way” for Dorito's Super Bowl Sunday commercial.

New on SI: Watch: Michael Vick Admits He Cried Over Eagles QB Battle With Nick Foles

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick said he cried over a position battle with Nick Foles when he played for the Eagles under coach Chip Kelly.

New on SI: A Patriots Super Bowl Run in Four Acts: II, Why the Pats of September Are Not the Pats of January

Humbling September defeats often make the Patriots look vulnerable. Don’t be fooled—or game plan that way. It all makes sense in the big picture.

New on SI: Did Sean Payton Really Wear a Roger Goodell Clown Shirt During His Press Conference?

Internet sleuths are investigating whether Sean Payton is wearing Barstool Sports' Roger Goodell Clown shirt.

New on SI: Sean Payton Holed Up in His Room For Three Days Watching Netflix After Loss to Rams

This is the opposite of how he reacted after the Minneapolis Miracle. 

Trump Says He’ll Leave Decision of Whether to Release Special Counsel’s Report to Justice Dept.

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2sYkIFk