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Myanmar military arrests Aung San Suu Kyi, seizes power in a coup

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The Myanmar military on Monday took control of the government and announced a state of emergency hours after detaining the country's civilian leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and other high-ranking officials in a coup. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2MMfsSE via IFTTT

Richmond pauses men's basketball activities for third time due to COVID-19

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Richmond again has halted all men's basketball activities because of COVID-19 concerns within its program. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2YuKwIT via IFTTT

Ex-Michigan QB Dylan McCaffrey transferring to Northern Colorado

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Former Michigan Wolverines quarterback Dylan McCaffrey announced Sunday on social media that he is transferring to Northern Colorado. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3oHT4ak via IFTTT

New York Rangers put defenseman Tony DeAngelo on waivers

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The New York Rangers have placed defenseman Tony DeAngelo on waivers, the team announced Sunday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2MC1L8B via IFTTT

Lions trading Matthew Stafford to Rams for Jared Goff, draft picks

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The Detroit Lions are sending Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff and a package of draft picks. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cum8zE via IFTTT

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart out at least two weeks with calf injury

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The Boston Celtics announced Sunday that veteran guard Marcus Smart will miss at least two weeks because of a left calf injury. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3td3hPb via IFTTT

Denzel Washington's 'Little Things' tops the North American box office

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"The Little Things" is the No. 1 movie at North American theaters this weekend, earning $4.8 million in receipts, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/36qjUNG via IFTTT

Utah skier dies after being caught in avalanche

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Kurt Damschroder, 57, died after being caught in an avalanche while skiing in Utah over the weekend, authorities said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3tbmukp via IFTTT

Richard Kind volunteers at coronavirus vaccination site

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Actor Richard Kind announced on Twitter Sunday that he was vaccinated for the coronavirus when he volunteered to work for a day at a clinic in Arizona. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2YyQBEd via IFTTT

Wayne and Garth reunite for Uber Eats ad

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Former "Saturday Night Live" and "Wayne's World" stars Mike Myers and Dana Carvey have reprised their roles of Wayne and Garth in a new promo for Uber Eats. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Yw0bI5 via IFTTT

U.S. reaches 31 million vaccine doses administered, 9 nuns die at Michigan campus

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday reported that 31 million doses of COVID-19 have been administered throughout the United States. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2YzmPzn via IFTTT

Blizzard conditions eye New York, Boston as nor'easter bears down

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A powerful nor'easter was taking shape along the mid-Atlantic coast Sunday. Forecasters say the developing winter storm will be a long-duration event for some areas and unload up to 36 inches. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3j2tknE via IFTTT

Jessica Biel marks Justin Timberlake's birthday: 'Happy 40th, my love'

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Actress Jessica Biel celebrated the 40th birthday of her husband, pop music star Justin Timberlake, with an Instagram post on Sunday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/36vUhep via IFTTT

Zendaya: 'Malcolm & Marie' was 'nerve-wracking,' also 'liberating'

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Zendaya spoke about her hands-on-role behind the scenes of her upcoming Netflix movie 'Malcolm & Marie,' a combination of increased pressure and freedom she described. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3rluTAf via IFTTT

Republicans ask Biden to hear pitch on trimmed down coronavirus relief bill

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A group of 10 Republican senators, led by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, sent a letter asking President Joe Biden to meet with them to discuss cuts to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cpZZ5d via IFTTT

Machine Gun Kelly, Pete Davidson fall off stage during 'SNL' curtain calls

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Singer-songwriter Machine Gun Kelly was the musical guest for "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pBRCaG via IFTTT

COVID-19 easing as death tolls pass 2.2 million, cases hit 103 million

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The coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed more than 2.2 million lives and sickened at least 103 people worldwide, is subsiding from record levels. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cpoDmE via IFTTT

British Army vet, 100, who raised xx, admitted to hospital with coronavirus

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Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran from Britain, who raised $45 million for the National Health Service for walking around his garden, was hospitalized Sunday COVID-19, his daughter said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3t7ENqN via IFTTT

Trump impeachment lawyers depart team nine days before trial

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Several lawyers assigned to defend former President Donald Trump in his upcoming impeachment trial left his legal team just days before the Senate proceeding is set to begin, reports said Sunday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Mlkgyj via IFTTT

Halle Berry directed MMA film because no one else would

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Halle Berry spoke on a Sundance Film Festival about her directorial debut "Bruised," in which she also stars as a MMA fighter. Berry said she stepped up to direct when no one else would. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2YxgunW via IFTTT

Sia regrets caving to casting pressures for 'Music'

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Singer/songwriter Sia spoke about her feature film "Music," which she co-wrote and directed, at the Sundance Film Festival. She admitted she did not cast the Kate Hudson/Leslie Odom Jr. movie exactly as she wished. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pBlhkh via IFTTT

In Photos: Justin Timberlake turns 40: a look back

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Singer, actor, and producer Justin Timberlake turns 40 on January 31, 2021. Here's a look back at his life through the years. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2MbjMLh via IFTTT

'SNL' mines for laughs social media, stock market, vaccine rollout

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"Saturday Night Live" returned with its first new show of 2021 -- and the Joe Biden presidency -- this weekend. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pzTiS5 via IFTTT

Wife of Russian Alexey Navalny among 3,000 detained

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At least 3,000 people, including the wife of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, were detained Sunday at rallies throughout Russia in cold weather protesting the detention of her husband. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cEFXnZ via IFTTT

On This Day, Jan. 31: Germany wages unrestricted sub warfare during WWI

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On Jan. 31, 1917, Germany announces it will wage unrestricted submarine warfare against all ships, including passenger carriers, in war-zone waters. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3apCo2e via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for Jan. 31: Justin Timberlake, Portia de Rossi

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Singer/actor Justin Timberlake turns 40 and actor Portia de Rossi turns 48, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 31. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2MnFvzr via IFTTT

British authorities arrest 5 after fire at center for asylum seekers

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British authorities say five men have been arrested after a fire at a center where asylum seekers are being held. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3ahoO0K via IFTTT

Pentagon halts plan to vaccinate Guantanamo Bay detainees

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The Pentagon is pausing a plan to vaccinate detainees at Guantánamo Bay against COVID-19 after a backlash over the Defense Department's priorities. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3raM7zR via IFTTT

Freddy the Great Dane, tallest dog in the world, dead at 8

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Freddy, a Great Dane known as the tallest dog in the world, has died. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/39zlizz via IFTTT

2 Proud Boys, 2 Pennsylvania woman face charges in Capitol attack

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Two members of the Proud Boys and two Pennsylvania woman have been indicted on charges tied to a deadly attack at the U.S. Capitol. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3te1n0I via IFTTT

Scottish singer Sophie dead at 34 after fall

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Singer and transgender icon Sophie died in Greece on Saturday at the age of 34, her record label said. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pAyCsS via IFTTT

'New Amsterdam' Season 3 to debut March 2

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NBC has announced Season 3 of its medical drama, "New Amsterdam," is scheduled to debut March 2. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2MjKP6T via IFTTT

Kelly Rowland announces birth of second son

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Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland has announced the birth of her second son. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cqySqI via IFTTT

COVID-19: WHO investigators visit 2 hospitals in Wuhan, China

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The World Health Organization has visited two hospitals at the center of the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cr7F7d via IFTTT

Massachusetts Reps. Stephen Lynch, Lori Trahan test positive for COVID-19

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Rep. Stephen Lynch has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokeswoman said, making him the second member of Congress from Massachusetts to come down with the virus this week. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2YHsEeh via IFTTT

Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous' tops U.S. album chart for 2nd week

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Country star Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous: The Double Album" is the No. 1 album in the United States for a second week. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3px4JK4 via IFTTT

Major nor'easter to develop in mid-Atlantic, Northeast

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On Saturday morning, the AccuWeather forecast team was developing a clearer picture of what could unfold across cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3aoi3ua via IFTTT

Rita Moreno says she regrets staying with husband for 46 years

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Rita Moreno, the subject of the documentary "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It," opened up at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday about her regrets surrounding her marriage to Lenny Gordon. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3oxzJs4 via IFTTT

CDC issues order requiring masks on public transportation

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an order requiring people to wear masks while using public transportation. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cmKjzO via IFTTT

'Dear Evan Hansen' movie to open in theaters Sept. 24

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Universal Pictures has announced plans to release its film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen" in theaters Sept. 24. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3pz2GoZ via IFTTT

Jerrod Carmichael: Directorial debut 'a natural progression of truth'

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Jerrod Carmichael made his directorial debut with "On the Count of Three." Speaking at the Sundance Film Festival, Carmichael says the dark comedy follows his tradition of finding comedy in serious subjects. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/39v1Vrd via IFTTT

California cancels Coachella, Stagecoach festivals due to COVID-19

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California officials have canceled the 2021 live editions of the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals because of COVID-19. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3alH9JM via IFTTT

Music may help patients recover more quickly after surgery

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Heart surgery can be stressful, but researchers may have found a way to reduce patients' anxiety and postoperative pain -- without any extra side effects. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2YrtKL1 via IFTTT

Famous birthdays for Jan. 30: Phil Collins, Dick Cheney

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Musician Phil Collins turns 70 and former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney turns 80, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 30. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/2Mh1Xua via IFTTT

On This Day, Jan. 30: WHO declares coronavirus a public health emergency

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On Jan. 30, 2020, World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3t9XvOt via IFTTT

Experts: Double-masking not a bad idea, though not supported by studies

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Could wearing two masks be better than one? The emergence of new and more infectious COVID-19 variants has led health experts to consider "double masking" as a potential way to better protect yourself and others. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3oBo1wt via IFTTT

Rockies to trade All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado to Cardinals

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The St. Louis Cardinals are acquiring All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a blockbuster trade with the Colorado Rockies. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3oFiPrP via IFTTT

Ex-Mets, Nationals infielder Daniel Murphy retiring after 12 seasons

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Former New York Mets and Washington Nationals infielder Daniel Murphy announced Friday that he is retiring from MLB after 12 seasons. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3iYw9pI via IFTTT

Packers part ways with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine

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The Green Bay Packers have moved on from veteran defensive coordinator Mike Pettine after three seasons, the team announced Friday. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3cpFdmy via IFTTT

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs 5-year New START treaty extension

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a five-year extension of the New START nuclear arms treaty with the United States. from Latest News - UPI.com https://ift.tt/3t8Btf0 via IFTTT