Rachel Treisman
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National
The 'Home Alone' house could be yours for a night
The McCallister family home will be available to rent on Airbnb later this month. The overnight stay will include junk food, booby traps and "ample opportunity to scream into the mirror."
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National
Minnesota confirms an omicron case in a resident who traveled from New York City
Minnesota health officials say the case was identified in a Hennepin County resident who tested positive days after attending an anime convention in New York City.
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National
Authorities say a FedEx driver dumped hundreds of packages into an Alabama ravine
The Blount County Sheriff's Office said the unnamed driver dumped packages into a wooded area at least six times, leaving some 450 people without their deliveries.
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Health
What the AIDS crisis can teach us about the COVID pandemic response
This is the second World AIDS Day during the coronavirus pandemic. Public health officials are calling on world leaders to do more to address the inequities at the root of both crises.
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National
Merriam-Webster's 2021 word of the year is, of course, 'vaccine'
The word "vaccine" saw a more than 600% increase in lookups this year over last. In its announcement, Merriam-Webster noted that it's come to represent much more than just medicine.
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National
What we know about the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident
At least five people are dead and more than 40 others are injured after the driver of a red SUV tore through a crowd of revelers on Sunday.
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Arts & Life
The winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards will brighten your day
Among this year's winners are a trio of gossipy raccoons, a joyful bird reunion and an all-powerful prairie dog.
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National
Tennessee governor invites unvaccinated out-of-state cops to join its highway patrol
In a video, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee invited police officers from New York to Los Angeles to join the Tennessee Highway Patrol, saying that "we won't get between you and your doctor."
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Technology
Apple will soon sell you parts and tools to fix your own iPhone or Mac at home
Apple's new program will be available in the U.S. for certain iPhone models starting in early 2022. Customers can buy the parts and tools for DIY repair and recycle used parts in exchange for credit.
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National
Times Square will welcome back vaccinated revelers this New Year's Eve
The party's on, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that Times Square will be open this New Year's Eve to those who are fully vaccinated.