Monday Briefing: Devastation in Myanmar

Aftershocks and airstrikes struck Myanmar More than 1,600 people were confirmed dead across Myanmar over the weekend, and more than 3,000 were injured in the worst earthquake to hit the country in over a century. Here is a map of the damage, and images from the region. An aftershock yesterday struck Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city,…

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Florida basketball: How a miraculous comeback and an unexpected hero led Gators to first Final Four in a decade

At one point, a victory seemed impossible for the No. 1 seed Florida Gators on Saturday’s Elite Eight matchup. The Gators were on the brink of elimination with six minutes remaining, struggling to match No. 3 Texas Tech’s physicality as their illustrious season appeared to be coming to an end. But, through a miraculous comeback…

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Richard Chamberlain, ‘Dr. Kildare’ and ‘Shogun’ actor, dead at 90 – National

Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series Dr. Kildare who found a second career as an award-winning “king of the miniseries,” has died. He was 90. Chamberlain died Saturday night in Waimanalo, Hawaii of complications following a stroke, according to his publicist, Harlan Boll. “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now….

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China Miéville says we shouldn’t blame science fiction for its bad readers

It’s been 25 years since China Miéville stepped into the literary spotlight with his novel “Perdido Street Station.” Combining elements of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, the novel introduced readers to the fantastically complex city of New Crobuzon, filled with insect-headed khepri, cactus-shaped cactacae, and terrifying slake moths that feed on their victims’ dreams. It…

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