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Scores of homes razed, one dead in Australian bushfires

Scores of homes razed, one dead in Australian bushfires

Bushfires have razed hundreds of buildings across southeast Australia, authorities said Sunday, as they confirmed the first death from the disaster.

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Bears banish Packers, Rams survive Panthers playoff scare

Bears banish Packers, Rams survive Panthers playoff scare

Caleb Williams fired the Chicago Bears to a madcap win over their bitter foes Green Bay on Saturday, storming back from an 18-point deficit to eliminate the Packers 31-27 on the first day of the NFL playoffs.

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'Quad God' Malinin warms up for Olympics with US skating crown

'Quad God' Malinin warms up for Olympics with US skating crown

Ilia Malinin kept his eyes on the ultimate prize Saturday, winning his fourth straight US Figure Skating men's title with a conservative free skate in the final build-up to his bid for Olympic gold.

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New York's Chrysler Building, an art deco jewel, seeks new owner

New York's Chrysler Building, an art deco jewel, seeks new owner

The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale.

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AI toys look for bright side after troubled start

AI toys look for bright side after troubled start

Toy makers at the Consumer Electronics Show were adamant about being careful to ensure that their fun creations infused with generative artificial intelligence don't turn naughty.

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AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setback

AI pendants back in vogue at tech show after early setback

Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant.

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Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78

Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78

American guitarist and songwriter Bob Weir, a founding member of the revolutionary, psychedelic jam band Grateful Dead, has died aged 78, his family announced Saturday.

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'One Battle After Another' heads into Golden Globes as favorite

'One Battle After Another' heads into Golden Globes as favorite

Hollywood's A-listers are set to hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, with the politically charged "One Battle After Another" expected to solidify its status as the film to beat this awards season.

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Rams survive Panthers scare to advance in NFL playoffs

Rams survive Panthers scare to advance in NFL playoffs

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams barely avoided a stunning upset in the opening game of the NFL playoffs Saturday, edging Carolina 34-31 after the Panthers threatened a stunning comeback.

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Rallies across US after woman shot and killed by immigration agent

Rallies across US after woman shot and killed by immigration agent

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Minneapolis on Saturday chanting the name of the woman killed by a federal agent in the city, amid widespread anger at use of force in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

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