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Female chess champ hopes Netflix hit ‘Queen’s Gambit’ will inspire more women

Just like Beth Harmon, flame-haired Jennifer Shahade has been checkmating her way to the top of her game as a two-time US Women’s Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster

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Pipe Bombs Believed To Have Been Placed Night Before Attack On U.S. Capitol

The FBI releases photos of the person thought to be responsible for putting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters and says the bombs were placed on the night before the riot. (Image credit: Federal Bureau of Investigation)

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IDF chief did not coordinate speech criticizing US with Netanyahu, Gantz: report

Kohavi’s intended audience for inflammatory address was Iran, Israeli public, military officials tell broadcaster

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A ‘Race’ to Vaccinate, After South Africa Variant Is Detected in South Carolina

The mutation raised the stakes for South Carolina, which is reporting the second-highest rate of new infections in the nation. It is believed to be less receptive to vaccines.

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G.M. Announcement Shakes Up U.S. Automakers’ Transition to Electric Cars

Every carmaker is trying to figure out how to make the leap before governments force it and Tesla and other start-ups lure away drivers.

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Vaccinated congressman tests positive for virus

A statement says Lynch isn’t displaying any symptoms of COVID-19. Lynch will self-quarantine and vote by proxy in Congress in the coming week.

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Elon Musk Becomes Unlikely Anti-Establishment Hero in GameStop Saga

The billionaire has inserted himself into the confounding stock market drama and solidified his role as the ultimate insider outsider.

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Kevin McCarthy Takes Heat From Democrats over Donald Trump Meeting – Newsweek

Kevin McCarthy Takes Heat From Democrats over Donald Trump Meeting  Newsweek How McConnell derailed Trump’s impeachment trial before it started | TheHill  The Hill ‘Betrayed’: Republicans urge Biden to change course on stimulus  POLITICO Republicans assemble circular firing squad  The Washington Post Opinion |

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New York City restaurants could reopen indoor dining starting on Valentine’s Day, Cuomo says – CNBC

New York City restaurants could reopen indoor dining starting on Valentine’s Day, Cuomo says  CNBC NY Gov. Cuomo accused of undercounting Covid-19 nursing home deaths  CNN NY has used 100 percent of its first-dose COVID-19 allocation  New York Post It was like pulling

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Major winter storm next week could bring significant snowfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to Massachus – MassLive.com

Major winter storm next week could bring significant snowfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to Massachus  MassLive.com D.C. area awaits biggest snowstorm in two years; snowfall starts Sunday, possibly lasting to Tuesday  The Washington Post N.J. weather: Winter storm could dump up

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