People around the world, and beyond, celebrated the Lunar New Year.
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Barrelling avalanche urges tourists to run for cover on mountain slope
Tourists in southwestern China’s Yunnan Province avoid being engulfed by an avalanche.
Nissan Rogue recall 2022: More than 793,000 SUVs recalled for fire risk
Nissan Rogue SUVs from the 2014 through 2016 model years are being recalled because water can get into wiring and cause a fire.
Thailand loosens entry restrictions as omicron worries ease
Fully vaccinated travelers will be able to enter under the “Test and Go” program if they take a RT-PCR test on arrival and spend a night in a hotel.
3 men sentenced to life in prison for Arbery’s murder; parole denied for father, son
Judge Timothy Walmsley granted the possibility of parole to William “Roddie” Bryan, who joined the chase and took video of the killing.
Allegiant expanding from all-Airbus fleet with purchase 50 of Boeing 737 Max jets
Allegiant said it will take delivery of the Boeing planes from 2023 through 2025.
Chicago Teachers Union votes for class to be remote again, city reacts by cancelling class
The Chicago Teachers Union voted to switch classes to remote learning due to the COVID-19 surge, city leaders reacted by canceling classes instead.
Jan. 6 committee urges Supreme Court to toss Trump’s privilege claim
Trump has asked the Supreme Court to block the Jan. 6 committee from getting key documents. The panel is probing the insurrection at the Capitol.
Mexico says cruise ships with COVID cases can dock, passengers with no symptoms can enter normally
Mexico is one of the few countries that hasn’t instituted travel restrictions, testing requirements or mandatory face mask wearing for visitors.
Sarah Weddington, lawyer who argued Roe v. Wade, dies at 76
Sarah Weddington was 26 when she successfully argued the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court.