U.S. Leaders Brace for Omicron as Inevitability, Urge Masks Indoors
As of Monday, more than a dozen countries around the world have reported cases of the Omicron variant, but the U.S. has yet to be included in that list.
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Ilhan Omar 'Hung Up on Me,' Lauren Boebert Says, as Apology Escalates Feud
"I told Ilhan Omar that she should make a public apology to the American people for her anti-American, anti-Semitic, anti-police rhetoric," Boebert said in a video recounting their contentious phone call.
Alabama Amazon Workers to Get Second Union Vote After NLRB Decision
The decision by NLRB Regional Director Lisa Henderson released Monday accused the retail giant of having "hijacked" the first vote by misleading employees.
Prosecutors Ask SCOTUS to Review Cosby Case, Say He's Not Immune for Life
Cosby was released in June after Pennsylvania's highest court ruled that an earlier promise not to prosecute the former comedian was binding.
How 'Bystander Fatigue' Prevented Catching Dayton Mass Shooter
The attacker's friends and peers did not know about his violent fantasies, leading the report to conclude "bystander fatigue" contributed to the shooting.
The Danger of China and Russia Working Together
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This first annual list includes several U.S. companies, a start-up automaker and a number of models that have recently been redesigned. Nearly all of the vehicles we ranked are made in America.
America's Most Loved Workplaces 2021
For the first time, Newsweek has partnered with the Best Practice Institute to measure how employees feel about their organizations.
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Best Online Shops 2022
Newsweek has once again paired with respected global data-research firm Statista to recognize 1,000 shops across 39 categories in eight groups.
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Mom's Best List 2021
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Biden Commits to North Korea Peace as U.S., South Korea Discuss Ending War
"Once the ROK-U.S. consultation is completed, there will be ways to resolve such conditions through dialogue and consultations with the North," a South Korean Unification Ministry official told Newsweek.
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Iran Says U.S. Could Return to Nuclear Talks If It Lifts Sanctions
The remaining signatories of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal met on Monday in Vienna to discuss reentering the agreement.
Prosecutors Ask SCOTUS to Review Cosby Case, Say He's Not Immune for Life
Cosby was released in June after Pennsylvania's highest court ruled that an earlier promise not to prosecute the former comedian was binding.
Majority of Americans Would Take COVID Pill, Except for Unvaccinated
The finding comes as Pfizer seeks FDA emergency use approval for Paxlovid, which is a five-day antiviral pill regimen.
Omicron Crypto Hits All-time High Amid Volatile Markets As Variant Spreads
The little-known cryptocurrency's price spiked and then rapidly fell as scientists rush to better understand the worrying COVID variant of the same name.
Miss Universe Proceeding, Despite Competitor Testing Positive for COVID
The Miss Universe pageant will proceed on December 12 in Eilat, Israel, despite an unnamed competitor testing positive for COVID-19 upon arrival.
Brothers Allegedly Hired to Stage Jussie Smollett Attack to Appear in Court
Brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo—known as Abel and Ola—have alleged that Jussie Smollett orchestrated and paid them for his own attack at their hands.
Mark Esper Sues U.S. for Release of Material for Memoir About Trump Cabinet
The filing claims that "significant text" of the memoir is being held for classification purposes despite Esper saying that nothing classified is included.
Trump Challenges Anyone to a Debate on Election Fraud
"It will be a ratings bonanza for television," said the former president in a statement.
Israel Bans All Foreigners Except Beautiful Women Due to Omicron Variant
Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov made the announcement on Sunday, a day after Israel said it was banning all foreigners from entering the country.
Video of Nancy Mace's Vaccine Remarks on Fox News and CNN Goes Viral
Nancy Mace was criticised by a Johns Hopkins surgeon Joseph Sakran and dubbed "reckless."
Video of Fauci Laughing Off Calls for His Prosecution Viewed Over 1M Times
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Former Theranos CEO Holmes Testifies About Ex-Lover's Controlling Tactics
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1/6 Defendant Charged With Tasing Fanone Allegedly Talked of Killing Biden
The Jan. 6 defendant repeatedly cried during his FBI interview in which he said he attacked the...
Man Accused of Rape on Philadelphia Train Ordered Held for Trial in January
Police say the woman was seen on surveillance video pushing away Fiston Ngoy, 35, multiple times...
Jussie Smollett, on Trial for Hate-Crime Hoax, Is the Real Victim: Lawyer
The lawyer told the jury that the alleged attackers were "going to lie to your face."
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Spike of Homicides Causes Oakland Mayor to Go Back on Diverting Funds
Diverting funds from the police was a move many cities took after the killing of George Floyd, but...
Over $30B of Federal Rental Assistance to be Distributed by End of 2021
Over 100 states and cities have distributed the first portion of funds and are starting to...
GOP NC Lt. Gov Tells Dem State Senator to Not 'Equate Black and Gay People'
"It was a rant. He berated her, and he yelled as loudly as he could," a witness to the incident...
6th Intentional Homicide Charge Added For Driver Who Crashed into Parade
The sixth charge is for victim Jackson Sparks, an 8-year-old boy who was walking in the parade with...
6-Year-Old in Hawaii Missing, Adoptive Parents Plead Not Guilty to Murder
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Rep. Stefanik Trolled for Denouncing Biden Over Successful Fentanyl Seizure
Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) argued that the successful seizure of the highly addictive...
Alex Jones' Lawyers Fight Ruling He is Liable For Calling Shooting a 'Hoax'
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Intoxicated Oklahoma Man Kills 1, Injures Others With Truck at Watch Party
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McDonald's Staff Berated Over Splenda Packet in Viral Video Gets 3.8M Hits
"I'll f**k your ass up, girl," the man screamed at a female McDonald's employee after being told...
New Species of Dinosaur Found in Missouri May Lead to More Fossils
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A Talented Dog Dives For Rocks
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Ex-Special Forces Soldier Charged in Capitol Riot May Be Offered Plea
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Georgia Sheriff Indicted in Use of Restraint Chair Seeks Dismissal
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Michigan Hits Record High of Hospitalized COVID Patients, Over 800 in ICUs
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France: Leading Europe’s Green and Digital Revolutions
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America's Best Online Learning Schools 2022
For the first time, Newsweek and Statista are recognizing 182 institutions that offer online learning courses or online college/university degrees to adult learners.
America's Most Trusted Brands 2022
Newsweek partnered with BrandSpark, a leading market research firm, to create this list. Thousands of shoppers participated in this edition and 83 service and E-commerce categories were included.
America's Best Nursing Homes 2022
This year's ranking identifies the nation's top 450 nursing homes based on three critical criteria: overall performance data, peer recommendations and each facility's handling of COVID-19.
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2022
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What The Democrats Don't Get
Congressional Democrats are willing to throw their seats away in the next election by sticking with Biden's program.
Why Joe Biden Should Want Donald Trump to Run Again
While Democrats might despise the former president, his presence in a race could provide a clearer route to take tactically.
Alice Sebold Memoir Hit With Negative Reviews After Accused Man Exonerated
Anthony Broadwater was exonerated last week, having served 16 years in prison after being falsely accused of raping the author.
Who Is Parag Agrawal, Twitter's New CEO?
Jack Dorsey announced he is stepping down as the leader of the social media giant, and his successor has already been named.
Omicron COVID Variant, With Worrying Mutations, Detected in These Countries
Several countries have restricted travel after World Health Organization designated the heavily mutated form of COVID a variant of concern.
Bannon Faces Over 1,000 Pages of Evidence and Materials From Prosecution
The Justice Department said it has handed over 65 documents per Bannon's defense team's request, while also accusing them of "frivolous" legal complaints.
Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Harm Black Women the Most
Mississippi has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling in a case seeking to revive a 15-week abortion ban.
Why Omicron Might Be More Dangerous Than Other COVID Variants
Omicron became the fastest variant to go from discovery to being classified as variant of concern by the World Health Organization on Friday.
