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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes after being introduced at the 2019 State of the Union address. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2UNHLyL

Adidas pulls all-white sneaker honoring Black History Month after backlash: 'Try consulting with actual black people' "A swing and a miss."

Tom Brady arrived at Super Bowl in $13G-plus outfit After beating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in the big game, Brady changed back into his pricey ensemble for an epic after party.

Model sues Clairol, claiming brand illegally advertised with her photo for years She argues that the unlawful use of her image has since hindered career opportunities for her as a hair model.

Bride asks guests for $233 to 'secure' their place at the wedding: 'That is the tackiest thing I have ever heard' "It sounds like a business arrangement rather than a wedding."

Online retailer's high-cut 'front thong' bodysuit gets backlash: 'Crime against humanity' “Surely this would result in being split entirely in two, or the world’s worst front wedgie,” wrote the woman who shared the retailer's ad.

Parents who study with kids promote better grades, report claims New research has found that kids whose parents help them study are more likely to succeed in school.

Wheelchair-bound groom stands for first dance with bride in 'beautiful,' heartwarming video There isn't a dry eye on the Internet right now.

Spring cleaning: How to safely pitch these 7 common items Here's a look at how to dispose of some of those hard-to-get-rid-of items.

Iowa crowd's rendition of national anthem at high school basketball game goes viral Oh, say can you see!

University of Minnesota student goes viral for wearing shorts in bitter cold: 'Mom would be mad' Sorry, mom.

The US president says territory held by the group may be freed "100%" as early as next week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HY6I8Z

The former president receives a further sentence of 12 years and 11 months for corruption. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DhtSBP

The luxury fashion brand apologised and says it will use the incident as a 'powerful learning moment'. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WLAwsN

Paris describes as "unacceptable" a meeting between Luigi Di Mao and anti-government protesters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BmUmSc

Health authorities previously warned that more than two million children have not been vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GrElO5

The US military says it is buying the Iron Dome missile system to "assess and experiment" with. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RJtPDG

Dan Mallory, who wrote The Woman in the Window, admits he falsely told people he had brain cancer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Bmvnyo

The British rapper is being held by US immigration officials over an expired visa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WIP5xr

At least two people die and seven are injured when an apartment block collapses in Turkey's main city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SwEaaI

Neomi Rao tried to distance herself from articles she wrote in college blaming feminism for date rape. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MTjrbR

There has been major backlash against the plan to attract visitors using images of plus-size women. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TypAwx

What do passengers on a bus in Caracas say about life in Venezuela's capital? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ScVF0q

Henry Ng believes he is one of the last people to make the lion dance costume in Singapore. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SvxWbb

A baby ended up riding solo on a train after its father left the carriage to smoke a cigarette. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SDReLH

The feminist publishing company Virago Press was set up by Carmen Callil in the 1970s from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WUOhpg

Polls suggest comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy is a frontrunner in Ukraine's presidential election. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RMgLxq

The 3D-printed robot showed off its skating skills at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DpqoNJ

Karen Curnow escaped Australia's deadliest bushfire, and from it forged a life-changing bond. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMqXrS

Joel Edgerton hopes gay conversion therapy will be outlawed, rendering Boy Erased irrelevant. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DXnvFi

YouTuber and Marseille fan Mohamed Henni tells BBC World Service that he breaks TVs when his football team loses "to make people happy". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RJm14R

Ten years ago, the nation had its worst-ever bushfire disaster - and it has left a profound legacy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TBcLBE

The gilets jaunes protest movement is changing - but could its move to politics actually help Macron? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WMIL7V

Robert and Trude thought their son Mats lived a lonely life, but they discovered this was far from true. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HWKUKY

A human rights movement is highlighting abuses by the military and the media isn't covering the story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GtGp8b

While Donald Trump wants to build his wall, Mexico's new president wants less of his countrymen and women to want to go to the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SchywV

A list of 230 new emojis also includes a blood drop meant to represent menstruation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UOgnRf

3-story tower of flames explodes in SF, torching 5 buildings Published on February 07, 2019 at 02:23AM by Dianne de Guzman, SFGATE San Francisco firefighters are responding to a report of fire in the Inner Richmond, which might have possibly begun do to a gas explosion, KGO reported.

What's at Geary and Parker, location of massive fire Published on February 07, 2019 at 03:11AM by Alix Martichoux, SFGATE A massive fire erupted Wednesday in San Francisco's Laurel Heights neighborhood after a gas line was breached, causing an explosion. Flames shot more than three stories into the air at the intersection of Geary Boulevard and Parker Avenue, a busy intersection with many restaurants, businesses and apartments.

Traffic alert: Geary will be closed overnight Published on February 07, 2019 at 03:35AM by Bill Disbrow KTVU helicopter video from the scene of Wednesday's fire at Geary Blvd. and Parker Ave. shows crews digging into San Francisco streets in the effort to cap a major gas fire in the Richmond District.

Fox News Breaking News Alert Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax sexual assault accuser releases statement detailing allegations 02/06/19 11:24 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Milwaukee police officer shot and killed while serving warrant, medical examiner says 02/06/19 11:15 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Virginia AG Mark Herring admits wearing blackface at 1980 college party 02/06/19 8:45 AM

A new price cap could see households on default energy tariffs typically pay an extra £117 a year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2RKEPAP

A council's proposed budget cuts puts Seaborne's planned Ramsgate to Ostend ferry service at risk. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UFRU04

The luxury fashion brand apologised and says it will use the incident as a 'powerful learning moment'. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WLAwsN

A leading jobs website says the number of searches from Europe for British jobs has dropped since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2tanA1Z

Chief executive Masayoshi Son said the record buyback would prop up the tech giant's share price. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TAFdDT

The website will let users know if a company has flagged its negative reviews to hide them. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TyhfJi

Nominee David Malpass has called for changes at the international institution. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DWdAzI

The Chinese telecoms giant says measures to address UK security concerns will take time to implement. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WNPlLh

The RMT union said Northern rail had offered a guarantee of a conductor on all trains. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2taJW3z

Cuadrilla says other industries enjoy "higher thresholds" when it comes to tremors. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UIymIE

The music streaming service is trying to be the "Netflix of audio", an analyst says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2t5Gw1W

France's finance minister says ruling against the Siemens-Alstom tie-up 'serves the interests of China'. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SiJnDW

Lizzie Grant gave up her job as a lawyer to become a professional organiser. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sce4KR

Meet the women around the world who are making tidying up and decluttering into a career. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2BqabaO

While Donald Trump wants to build his wall, Mexico's new president wants less of his countrymen and women to want to go to the US. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SchywV

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The website will let users know if a company has flagged its negative reviews to hide them. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TyhfJi

As concerns mount over how screen time and social media affect children, parents are given suggestions. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2RHPxbu

A list of 230 new emojis also includes a blood drop meant to represent menstruation. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UOgnRf

Chief executive Masayoshi Son said the record buyback would prop up the tech giant's share price. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2TAFdDT

Images of child abuse are found embedded in the system powering a high-profile crypto-currency. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DaBkys

The Chinese telecoms giant says measures to address UK security concerns will take time to implement. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WNPlLh

Currently, the law requires a human remote driver - not necessarily inside the vehicle but ready to take over control if needed. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MRzua1

Deputy leader Tom Watson accuses social media giants like Facebook of failing to protect their users. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2WNDugD

The online grocer has seen shares slump after a fire tore through its Hampshire warehouse. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DfEwsw

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Miller Lite fires back at Bud Light over Super Bowl ‘corntroversy’ with full-page ad "We want consumers to know the facts..."

Whataburger customer claims employees put clump of mud in her sandwich "[My] body went numb and [my] stomach turned into knots.”

Bikini baristas appeal city ordinance issuing dress code Too hot to work?

Couple takes wedding photos at Cracker Barrel where they first met They hit it off in the parking lot on their way to work a shift at the chain.

KFC offering Colonel Sanders bearskin rug as part of Valentine's Day giveaway It's faux bearskin (and faux Colonel), according to KFC.

Shake Shack launches chicken nuggets nationwide Sleep with one eye open, Chick-fil-A.

Donald and Melania Trump's 2005 wedding cake favor up for auction A piece of President Donald and first lady Melania Trump’s wedding day could be yours.

North Carolina restaurant warns other businesses after woman steals tip jar “I turned my back to help another customer. As soon as I came back, she was gone."

Costco selling 24-pound cheese 'Wedding Cake' capable of feeding 150 guests And the price for such a privilege? $439.99, shipping and handling included.

California Girl Scout’s cookie-themed Cardi B remix goes viral "Buy Thin Mints or even s'mores. Please open up when I knock on your door," the youngster crooned.