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NEW YEAR'S EVE


Meet the mascots for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

What do "Bing Dwen Dwen" and "Shuey Rhon Rhon" represent?

I've lived in Scotland my entire life. Here are 6 traditions I grew up with that my American friends find surprising.

Insider's Mikhaila Friel was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and has spent time in both the US and England.

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Kathy Griffin says CNN President Jeff Zucker 'started yelling at me' and fired her when she asked for a raise

Kathy Griffin says CNN President Jeff Zucker 'started yelling at me' and fired her when she asked for a raise

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One of Betty White's final photos shared on what would have been her 100th birthday

"She was radiant and beautiful and as happy as ever," her assistant said.

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Bartender's tip leads to arrest in Key West buoy burning

Always remember to tip your server, if you know what's good for you. A tourist made a big impression in a Key West bar by ordering drinks three times on New Year's Eve without leaving a tip. The arson caused more than $5,000 in damage to the city's landmark buoy marking the southernmost point in the United States, and sent the island's “coconut telegraph” gossip chain into high alert, the Miami Herald reported Tuesday.

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One of Bob Saget's final posts was a tribute to Betty White and reflection on afterlife: "I don't know what happens when we die"

Bob Saget died just a little more than a week after Betty White, whom he called "a remarkable talent and human being."

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CCPD officer on paid leave after shooting suspect accused of attacking police with knife

The Corpus Christi police officer who fired his gun at a suspect who allegedly attacked him and two other officers with a knife is on paid leave.

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Kim Kardashian unfollows Miley Cyrus after the pop star's NYE special appearance with Pete Davidson: report

Kim Kardashian has seemingly unfollowed Miley Cyrus after the pop star made an appearance alongside Pete Davidson during a New Year's Eve special. The reality TV star and comedian have been reportedly dating since Kardashian's appearance on "Saturday Night Live."

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Man who was shot after allegedly assaulting officers with a knife is arrested

Servando Sanchez, 33, was booked into the City Detention Center on several charges Monday.

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8 Affordable Hotels That Look Way More Expensive Than They Are

Want to book a gorgeous hotel for your next vacation? You don't have to skimp on style if you want to ring in under budget—the beauties ahead only look like a million bucks.

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Miley Cyrus joked about her New Year's Eve fashion mishap with a photo of her daring top that fell off mid-performance

Miley Cyrus was on live TV for an NBC New Year's Eve special when her sparkling halter top fell off in the middle of her singing "Party in the USA."

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Passengers who tested negative disembark stranded cruise ship in Lisbon

The German cruise ship AIDAnova, carrying 4,197 passengers and crew, which was due to travel to the Canary Islands, has been stranded in Lisbon for four days following an outbreak of cases onboard. Passengers who tested negative for Covid-19 are being evacuated from the ship and taken to the airport.

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Lake District mountain rescuers plea after busiest-ever year

Lake District volunteers were called out to help people 680 times in 2021.

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Cape Town in shock over devastating parliament fire

A massive fire in South Africa's houses of parliament in Cape Town has completely destroyed the National Assembly where parliamentarians sit, as the blaze continued to rage.

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Miley Cyrus suffers wardrobe malfunction during New Year's Eve special

"WITHOUT YOU" singer Miley Cyrus nearly lost her top while performing on stage during her New Year's Eve special.

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Andy Cohen goes viral for roasting Bill de Blasio during New Year's Eve broadcast

"Sayonara sucka!" Cohen said after he and Anderson Cooper took a shot to ring in 2022.

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New Year's celebrations toned down as COVID cases hit record highs nationwide

Sparse crowds were at the Vatican Saturday morning as Pope Francis conducted New Year’s Day Mass. On Friday, the Pope canceled his traditional New Year’s Eve visit to the nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square to discourage large crowds from forming. In Times Square, just 15,000 revelers rang in 2022. The muted celebrations come as COVID cases in New York City have skyrocketed in recent weeks. Elise Preston reports.

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New Year's celebrations toned down as COVID cases hit record highs

2022 is the third calendar year of dealing with the coronavirus​ pandemic

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Child wounded when relative’s gun accidentally discharges onto ground during New Year’s eve gathering, deputies say

A young child suffered injuries overnight after being struck by concrete when a family member’s gun accidentally discharged on the ground, deputies said.

Miley Cyrus' top fell off at her 'New Year's Eve Party' so she seamlessly threw a blazer on and kept singing

The singer was in the middle of "Party in the USA" during "Miley's New Year's Eve Party" on NBC when her top fell off and she quickly fixed it.

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Pictures of the world ushering in 2022, as omicron weighs on New Year celebrations

From Sydney to Shanghai to New York and Paris, the world ushered in 2022 with New Year celebrations that were largely overshadowed by pandemic concerns.

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Limited revelers return to Times Square to usher in 2022

New York City said it limited the number of people in Times Square to about 15,000 this year, after forgoing a public event a year ago.

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Mild temperatures welcomed by NYE revelers in NYC

Due to COVID-19, a reduced number of people were welcome to watch the ball drop from Times Square this year.

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Doctor discusses ways to celebrate the New Year’s Eve safely

Dr. Keith Jensen with HCA Houston Healthcare talked about ways to stay safe during the holiday.

Grapes? Greens? What are your New Year’s Eve traditions?

Each year, some Houston-area shoppers head to grocery stores to pick up some New Year’s Eve staples, hoping to bring luck and good fortune in the year to come.

Party like it's 2019: Serbia hosts raucous New Year's Eve

Boisterous New Year’s Eve celebrations have kicked off in Serbia’s capital of Belgrade, where mass gatherings have been allowed despite fears of the fast-spreading omicron variant.

Disney World to livestream New Year’s Eve ‘Fantasy In the Sky’ fireworks at Magic Kingdom

Ring in the new year Disney-style without the trip to Orlando.

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As the world marks New Year's Eve, celebrations are muted by omicron

In many places, New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled for the second straight year due to a surge of coronavirus infections, this time driven by the highly contagious omicron variant.

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How to Watch and Stream Happy New Year, Charlie Brown and For Auld Lang Syne in 2021 for Free

Here's how to watch and stream Happy New Year, Charlie Brown and For Auld Lang Syne for free.

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Toned-down New Year's Eve celebrations as the world welcomes 2022 under an Omicron-shaped COVID shadow

Fast-spreading variant crimps New Year's Eve plans around the globe as many pin hopes for a brighter year ahead on the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Is Mail Delivered on New Year's Eve and Day? What to Know About Post Office's Hours

Here is everything you should know about the United States Post Office's New Year's Eve and New Year's Day holiday closures and hours.

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Omicron's New Year's cocktail: Sorrow, fear, hope for 2022

Muted New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world ushered in the fourth calendar year framed by the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Revelers await return to NYC’s Times Square to usher in 2022

The annual New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City's Times Square has arrived just as the year prior began, with the pandemic clouding an already uncertain future.

Live music at Middelton Brewery

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Many New Year's Eve celebrations across the country canceled amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Many states are breaking their single-day case records. On Wednesday, more than 431,000 new cases were reported, the CDC said.

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Americans fume as the pandemic scrambles New Year's Eve celebrations again

Skyrocketing COVID-19 case rates have caused officials In New York City and elsewhere to scale back their New Year's Eve celebrations. Around the country, people are facing tough decisions.

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It’s trivia time: Test your New Year’s Eve knowledge with this fun quiz

You might think you know everything there is to know about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but there’s actually some cool history behind the big days.

Ghislaine Maxwell Jury Must Work New Year's If No Verdict

Judge Alison Nathan informed the jury Wednesday of the expectation after they asked whether they had to work on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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Fauci warns against large New Year's Eve parties as Covid cases hit pandemic high

Fauci said small gatherings with family and close friends are low risk if everyone at the gathering is vaccinated and boosted.

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LIST: New Year’s Eve celebrations happening around Houston

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We won't print New Year's Eve or New Year's Day newspapers. Here's how to find latest news, puzzles and comics.

The latest news and information is at Caller.com and our app. Friday and Saturday’s comics, puzzles, games, news and sports will be in the e-editions.

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As omicron spreads, here’s why advisors say it's more important than ever to overhaul your financial plans

The fast-spreading omicron variant has added new complexity to the outlook for 2022. But you can still set yourself up to achieve big financial goals.

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Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year’s celebrations

New Year celebrations are approaching and across the world there is an urge to party.

You don't have to hit the town to have fun on NYE. Here are some ways to celebrate at home

Want to stay at in and celebrate New Year's Eve at home? We put together a list of fun ways to spend time with your family and friends.

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U.S. To Lift Travel Ban On 8 Southern African Countries

The U.S. will lift travel restrictions to eight southern African countries on New Year's Eve, the White House announced Friday.

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Us To Lift Travel Ban On 8 Southern African Countries

The U.S. will lift travel restrictions to eight southern African countries on New Year's Eve, the White House announced Friday.

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Newspaper headlines: Omicron study hope, and Queen's moving tribute

The latest analysis on the severity of Omicron makes the front of several papers on Christmas Eve.

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New Year's Eve celebrations will still be on in Times Square, but with smaller crowds

Viewing areas that normally accommodate about 58,000 people will be limited to about 15,000 to allow for more distancing, and everyone in attendance must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.

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New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square scaled back amid rising COVID cases

The famous celebration will host less audience members and require them to wear masks and be fully vaccinated.

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New Year's Eve in Times Square still on, with smaller crowd

Revelers will still ring in the new year in New York’s Times Square next week, there just won’t be as many as usual under new COVID-19 restrictions.

Winter holidays: These city of Corpus Christi facilities are closed; trash pickup schedule

The city of Corpus Christi announced its winter closure schedule. Here's what offices, facilities and services will be closed, including trash pickup.

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New York City weighs new restrictions for Times Square New Year's Eve celebration

New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio said he will announce any changes to the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square by Christmas.

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Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave

Non-essential shops, schools, bars and other public venues have been closed until at least 14 January.

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Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again

A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist.

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Celebrating with drinks? Here's how to get a free ride on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Celebrating with drinks with Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve? Here's how to get a free ride home in Corpus Christi.

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Times Square will welcome back vaccinated revelers this New Year's Eve

The party's on, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that Times Square will be open this New Year's Eve to those who are fully vaccinated.

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Times Square New Year's Eve: Hundreds of Thousands of Fully Vaxxed Revelers (With Proof and ID) Invited

Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed the details on Tuesday; crowds will be permitted to end 2021 in the Crossroads of the World, but revelers will be required to present proof of full COVID vaccination and a valid photo ID, NBC New York reports.

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Times Square is back open on New Year's Eve — with vax proof

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says crowds will once again fill Times Square this New Year’s Eve.

London's New Year fireworks cancelled for a second year

The mayor's office blames "uncertainty caused by the pandemic", but other options will be planned.

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Downtown businesses are facing harsh new reality

Downtown businesses that once took for granted an office worker clientele have had to adapt as offices remain closed and workers stay home (Sept. 13)

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7 First Alert Forecast 11 p.m. Update, Sunday, September 12

7 First Alert Forecast 11 p.m. Update, Sunday, September 12

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AP Top Stories September 12 P

Here's the latest for Sunday September 12th: Towns evacuated in Spain due to wildfires; Israeli prisons scanned after prisoner escapes; Pope visits Bratislava; Arc de Triophe wrapped in fabric to complete Christo project. (Sep 12)

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Vaccination effort picks up speed, but it's too late for some

Vaccination effort picks up speed, but it's too late for some The founder of a child care center focusing on kids from struggling families in Baltimore was excited when COVID vaccines started getting approved late last year. Sadly, she fell ill in December and died on New Year's Eve before she had the opportunity to get vaccinated. Michael George reports.

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Homebound viewers boost New Year's Eve ratings; a CNN high

NBC was the highest-rated broadcast network last week, averaging 4.6 million viewers in prime time. Fox News Channel had 1.7 million viewers, CNN had 1.6 million, Hallmark had 1.42 million, MSNBC had 1.4 million, HGTV had 1.3 million and TNT had 1.2 million. ABC’s “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race, averaging 9.75 million viewers. College Football Bowl Studio, ESPN, 16.1 million. College Football Playoffs Semifinal, ESPN, 13.4 millionCollege Football Bowl Studio, ESPN, 13.5 million.

UK in 'eye of the storm' amid surging new coronavirus cases

A quiet Wardour Street in London, as the New Year's Eve fireworks display has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)LONDON – British hospitals around the country face a perilous situation in January, medical workers warned Friday amid surging coronavirus infections blamed on a new virus variant. “In the short term, the additional increase of vaccine efficacy from the second dose is likely to be modest. The U.K.'s main union for doctors warned that delaying the second dose causes huge scheduling problems for thousands of partially vaccinated elderly and vulnerable people. ___Follow AP coverage of the coronavirus pandemic at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic and https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-vaccines and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak

2021 arrives around the world

(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)CANBERRA – This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with many bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget. Some countries and cities canceled or scaled back their festivities, while others without active outbreaks carried on like any other year. Instead, we should bring in 2021 in our own homes with just our own households," Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said. Many around the world looked toward 2021 with hope, partly due to the arrival of vaccines that offer a chance of beating the pandemic. Initial reports about a mystery respiratory illness sickening people in the Chinese city of Wuhan emerged exactly a year ago.

Asia Today: Bangkok shuts schools, entertainment venues

BEIJING – Thailand's capital is shutting down venues including schools and entertainment areas as coronavirus cases continue to spread. Seven provinces including Bangkok have been designated red zones where places including entertainment venues, boxing rings, gyms and flea markets are ordered closed. Bangkok reported 180 cases in the last 24 hours. The requirements by the Shenyang and Dalian airports come amid a small but persistent growth in cases in the two cities located in Liaoning province just north of the capital Beijing. China on Friday reported a total of 19 new virus cases, including 10 that were brought from outside the country.

South Africans swap firecrackers for candles amid pandemic

Many South Africans will swap firecrackers for candles to mark New Year's Eve amid COVID-19 restrictions including a nighttime curfew responding to President Cyril Ramaphosa's call to light a candle to honor those who have died in the COVID-19 pandemic and the health workers who are on the frontline of battling the disease. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)JOHANNESBURG – Many South Africans swapped firecrackers for candles to mark New Year’s Eve amid COVID-19 restrictions including a nighttime curfew. Urging all South Africans to battle the virus, Ramaphosa called on the nation to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a different way. Instead, the mayor of South Africa's largest city will light a candle on the landmark Nelson Mandela Bridge. At midnight he will light a candle with his family and pray for everybody who has suffered from the pandemic.

Bomb-sniffing dogs? Check. Times Square crowd? Not this year

A man wears a protective mask during the coronavirus pandemic in Times Square Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in New York. Small groups of revelers, some wearing glittery hats, filmed their distant view of Times Square on their phones and broke out in cheers at midnight. Preparing for the worst, the New York Police Department deployed its bomb-sniffing dogs and sand-filled sanitation trucks intended to guard against explosions. “It’s dead,” said Ali Jameel early Thursday, who owns a store a block from Times Square. “Coming to Times Square is a family tradition for some.

Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU

A different U.K.-EU trade deal will bring new restrictions and red tape, but for British Brexit supporters, it means reclaiming national independence from the EU and its web of rules. Hundreds of millions of individuals in Britain and the bloc also face changes to their daily lives. Britons and EU citizens have lost the automatic right to live and work in the other’s territory. For some in Britain, including the prime minister, it’s a moment of pride and a chance for the U.K. to set new diplomatic and economic priorities. In Scotland, which voted strongly in 2016 to remain, Brexit has bolstered support for separation from the U.K.

The Latest: Tens of thousands on Vegas strip despite warning

(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)LAS VEGAS — Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. China on Friday reported a total of 19 new virus cases, including 10 that were brought from outside the country. ___LONDON — The coronavirus pandemic canceled London’s annual New Years’ Eve fireworks display, which usually draws tens of thousands of spectators. The nation’s most populated county has about 40% of California’s virus deaths. ___NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee ends the year ranked first in coronavirus cases per capita.

After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, confetti falls at midnight on the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration in New York. If ever a year's end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. (Photo by Ben Hider/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – If ever a year's end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. From New York's Times Square to Sydney Harbor, big public blowouts are being turned into TV-only shows and digital events. The occasion stirs mixed feelings for people like Cesar Soltero, who was taking photos, and taking stock, in Times Square this week.

Texas Bowl canceled because of coronavirus concerns

HOUSTON – The Mercari Texas Bowl has been canceled because of concerns over the coronavirus. The New Year’s Eve matchup between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the TCU Horned Frogs was set to be played at NRG Stadium. According to PigTrail Nation, Head Coach Sam Pittman said the Razorbacks had no positive COVID-19 tests on his team. “While we are disappointed in canceling this year’s game, we look forward to hosting both the Texas Kickoff and Texas Bowl next season,” David Fletcher, executive director of the Texas Bowl, said in a statement issued on Twitter. Those refunds will be processed through the vendor through which the tickets were purchased.

Billy Porter to join New Year's Eve show from Times Square

Last New Year's Eve, Billy Porter was working in New Orleans. This year he'll still be working — but in New York City. The “Pose” star will join Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale on ABC in Times Square on Dec. 31 for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020.” The broadcast is closed to the public due to the pandemic. “2020 has been a trying year for the world and I’m thrilled to have Billy and Lucy join me in ushering in a new year with fresh beginnings,” said Seacrest in a statement. As with last year, Ciara will once again oversee the Los Angeles festivities.

2 amazing cocktail recipes for your New Year’s Eve bash

HOUSTON – If you’re looking for a way to set your mood for your New year’s party, cocktails might do the trick. According to Bailey, these are the four things to keep in mind when hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration that includes drinks. You can do variations on a cocktail you like and switch in and out liqueurs to make it your own. Bailey shared the cocktail recipes below. Double Strain over ice into a Collins glass.

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