jueves, 31 de diciembre de 2020

New York's Times Square ball drop brings in 2021

New York City celebrated the arrival of 2021 with the traditional ball drop in Times Square.

       

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'Midnight Cafeteria' caters to Taipei's stray cats

Pipi, a plump black and white street cat living by a Taipei night market, already dines well. However, he and his fellow strays, recently got an upgrade to their dining situation, with a new 'Midnight Cafeteria'. (Jan. 1)

       

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Today in History for January 1st

Highlights of Today in History: Fidel Castro seizes power in Cuba; Abraham Lincoln signs Emancipation Proclamation; Ellis Island opens; Hank Williams Senior dies. (Jan. 1)

       

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San Francisco's iconic Cliff House restuarant closes

San Francisco's Cliff House restaurant that has served tourists and locals for more than a century has closed its doors for good. The proprietors say they're closing because of losses due to the pandemic and a dispute over an operating contract. (Dec. 31)

       

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NYC police ask for help locating woman who tackled a Black teen after accusing him of stealing her phone

Police in New York City are looking for a woman who tackled a Black teenager she accused of stealing her phone in an incident that went viral.

       

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Mayor: NYC will vaccinate 1 million in city in January

An ambitious goal of vaccinating 1 million New York City residents with the COVID-19 vaccine in January was set Thursday by Mayor Bill de Blasio, who noted that meeting the target would also require outside cooperation. (Dec. 31)

       

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No reason given for Trump cutting vacation short

President Donald Trump departs Florida as he cuts short his Florida vacation and returns to Washington on Thursday, one day earlier than expected for reasons the White House didn't explain. (Dec. 31)

       

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