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Captive Gorillas Have Caught Coronavirus at a Zoo

Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are coughing, officials said, after an asymptomatic staff member is believed to have infected the animals.
Becky Ferreira
1.13.21
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I Found a Dead Body on Google Maps

We spoke to Jerry Nyman, the man who accidentally discovered the corpse of someone who had been missing for over 20 years whilst doing a Google Maps search.
cuba

Cubans Brace For Even Tougher Times as U.S. Returns Island to Terrorism Sponsor List

Shortages are already chronic given existing sanctions and the covid pandemic, but life for Cubans is about to get even harder.
Lillian Perlmutter
1.13.21
Fitness

I’ve Had It With the ‘Get a Big Ass’ Workouts

Shred is my favorite exercise app precisely because it's focused on functionality and strength, not aesthetics.
Hannah Smothers
1.13.21
Politics

The QAnon 'Shaman' Is Turning Indigenous Culture Into Cosplay

His request for organic food in a federal detention center is only part of the problem.
Jelisa Castrodale
1.13.21
Capitol Hill invasion

When Someone You Know Went to the D.C. Riot

“I love all my family. That doesn’t go away. But I don’t know how to deal with it.”
Anna Merlan
1.13.21
Somalia

Trump's Chaotic Non-Withdrawal From Somalia Leaves Civilians At Risk

Formerly secret documents show that the recent directive disrupts plans to further entrench the U.S. in Somalia—and civilians will still be in harm's way.
Nick Turse
1.13.21
Internet

The FBI Is Using Baked Alaska's Livestream to Track Down Capitol Hill Rioters

In a massive self-own, the FBI is using the far-right media personality's livestream to track down Capitol Hill rioters.
Matthew Gault
1.13.21
News

Mayor, Ex-member of Controversial Church, Attempts to Make Amends With Conversion Therapy Ban

Kingston, Ontario Mayor Bryan Paterson addressed the ‘elephant in the room’ in an impassioned speech before city council supporting a ban of the practice.
Rachel Browne
1.13.21
Capitol Riot

Republicans Are Throwing a Tantrum Over Capitol Metal Detectors

One Republican insists that the metal detectors now required to get onto the House floor are unconstitutional.
Paul Blest
1.13.21
Capitol Riot

Amtrak’s Largest Union Doesn’t Want Capitol Hill Rioters on Its Trains

The call for increased security comes after flight attendants wanted pro-Trump rioters banned from planes.
Aaron Gordon
1.13.21
capitol insurrection

The Man Who Stormed the Capitol in a 'Camp Auschwitz' Sweatshirt Has Been Arrested

The man was photographed several times inside the U.S. Capitol in a raid that led to the death of five people.
Trone Dowd
1.13.21
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