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Ruth Bader Ginsburg wins Berggruen Prize for philosophy and culture

Ginsburg, 86, was announced as the winner by the LA-based Berggruen Institute on Wednesday, for her pioneering legal work for gender equality and support for the rule of law. Super yacht firm creates a 217ft-long luxury 'BACKUP boat' to carry the super-rich owner's many toys. The ultimateaccessory for the mega-rich, the backup boat - which has been christened 'Hodor' - is an extravagant 217 feet (66 metres) -long catamaran with a max speed of 22.5 knots and a crew of 20. If Trump Shoots Someone on 5th Ave., Does He Have Immunity? His Lawyer Says Yes. During an appeals court hearing, the judges expressed skepticism about the presidents bid to block a subpoena for his tax returns. Giuliani associates plead not guilty. Two foreign-born Florida businessmen who helped President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani investigate political rival Joe Biden pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to illegally funneling money to a pro-Trump election committee and other politicians. Larrikin or liability Is Nick Kygrios good for tennis? Nick Kyrgios continues to delight and frustrate in equal measure. Tennis' modern-day bad boy took on bitter rival Rafael Nadal in a heated second-round clash at Wimbledon Thursday and it was another classic in the Kyrgios canon. Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. Angry Republicans Impeachment Protest Keeps Late Night Laughing. Conan OBrien joked that it would take Republicans a lot longer than a five-hour protest to stop Democrats from hearing damaging things about President Trump. The Rail Content Is On the Move. This blogs regular features, including live race analysis and news and notes from Joe Drape, Melissa Hoppert and others, can now be found on the sports home page. Jin Young Ko Beats Tiger Woodss Bogey-Free Streak. And Then Some. The top-ranked Ko shot par or better on 114 consecutive holes, but her run ended just four holes after she passed Woods for the longest known bogey-free streak.

Le Penthouse New York's most expensive property listing is $98M, a block away from the Empire State. Keller Williams says New York's most expensive real estate listing Le Penthouse at 172 Madison Ave, offers 'nearly anything that money can buy and the mind can imagine is possible'. US Army cannon capable of shooting projectiles from Nashville to New York set for testing in 2023. The US Army is developing a powerful cannon capable of shooting a projectile more than 1,150 miles - the same distance between Nashville, Tennessee and New York City. David Ross Is Said to Be Cubs Next Manager. Ross, who helped Chicago to its first World Series title in 108 years in 2016, will replace Joe Maddon, who parted ways with the club after this season. Nikes Chief Executive, Mark Parker, Is Stepping Down. Mr. Parker, who was involved in multiple controversies in recent years, will become executive chairman of the sportswear company. Here's what you need to do if you've been billed for hire car damage you didn't cause. Embarking on the return trip is the low point of all holidays, but some receive a double blow when they're billed for damage to a hire car - especially if they didn't cause it. Here's what to do. In Texas, a 26-year-old liberal takes on a moderate. Jessica Cisneros is a 26-year-old immigration lawyer gunning for her former boss job, saying Representative Henry Cuellar's values are out of touch with the sprawling south Texas district he has represented for 15 years.

How to Cool a Planet With Extraterrestrial Dust. A study of fossil meteorites suggests that a distant asteroid collision once sent Earth into an ice age. In Boeing Lion Air Crash, Indonesians Learn What Took Their Loved Ones. The investigation by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee found that the disaster was caused by systemic design flaws in the jet that were compounded by flight crew lapses.
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