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James Tayloris sharing his personal favorite James Taylor songs.

During an appearance onThe Late ShowwithStephen Colberton Thursday, Feb. 5, the legendary musician was asked to rank his top 5 songs from his ownmusiccatalog, and he was more than prepared to provide his answers.

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"They told me you were going to ask that question," he said to Colbert, while bringing a small notebook out of his pocket.

Noting that it's a "hard" task, Taylor, 77, went on to name his top 5 songs from his own discography, providing explanations for his choices along the way. (Note: he didn't appear to name them in any particular order.)

"Mean Old Man"

To start, Taylor named his song "Mean Old Man," off of his 2002 album,OctoberRoad.

He then explained that the same song had once earned him high praise from none other than The Beatles'Paul McCartney.

"Paul McCartney got in touch with me at one point," Taylor said. "He commented on a song that I had written. He said he'd really liked it, that he bought the album because of it."

"So that's got to go in there," he said.

"Millworker"

The next song Taylor mentioned was one thatBruce Springsteenhad a special fondness for, a song called "Millworker."

Taylor originally wrote the track for the Broadway musicalWorking, though he later recorded and released his own version as part of his 1979 album,Flag.

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"Sweet Baby James"

For his next choice, Taylor said, "I think 'Sweet Baby James' probably has to go [on the list]."

"Sweet Baby James" was one of the songs on Taylor's iconic album of the same name, which released in 1970.

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"The Frozen Man"

For his fourth pic, Taylor named "The Frozen Man," a song that previously earned him a compliment from fellow songwriting legend,Bob Dylan.

Taylor then remembered when he and Dylan were working a gig together at the Apollo Theater in New York, as he recalled, "Dylan said, 'I really like that song, 'God Have Mercy on The Frozen Man.'"

The song is just called "The Frozen Man," but Taylor sings the line, "Lord have mercy on the frozen man" several times throughout the song, which is from his 1991 albumNewMoonShine.

"Carolina In My Mind"

Last but not least, Taylor named "Carolina In My Mind," to round out his list.

"Carolina In My Mind" is one of Taylor's earliest songs, released on his self-titled debut album in the late '60s.

But once Taylor got to the end of his list, fans on social media couldn't help but notice one major hit song was missing: "Fire and Rain."

"Oh come onnnn where is Fire and Rain???" one user wrote in the comments on Instagram, while another echoed, "that's a JT classic ❤️😍."

"No Fire and Rain? That's gotta be number 6" someone else insisted.

But others pointed out, in Taylor's defense, that there are just "way too many songs" to choose from his massive catalog, so he was bound to leave some fan-favorites off his list.

"How about all of them❤️❤️" another fan suggested instead.

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WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has long been notorious for his partying, which the 76-year-old still manages to do today. Not too long ago,Flair recalled once getting Shawn Michaels drunk after a previously-sober HBK chastised him for his drinking habits, but Flair has always preferred to party with big names across the decades.

"In the 80s? Arn Anderson and I had a ball. And then I've had so much fun with The Undertaker – I lost two Rolex watches with The Undertaker!" Flair recalled during an appearance on the "Games With Names" podcast, pointing out that The Undertaker could hold his own when it came to Jack Daniels, but Paul Bearer never joined them, as he was a calm man behind the onscreen persona. "'Taker and I would tear Europe apart, my God. We used to go on these European tours where they would let us stay over night in each town? Boy, that was rough."

Flair then added that the towns in Germany were the best, while England came in second. "But the best trip? So Vince calls me and says: 'You and 'Taker are gonna go and wrestle in Japan, and then from there you go to London,' right?" the veteran added, recalling that on the flight home from London, they got drunk and The Undertaker decided to play a prank on him by crossing his arms over his chest while he was sleeping. "They said: 'Mr. Flair, you have to get off the plane.' And I said: 'Where are we?' and he left me with my hands over [my] chest!"

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Ric Flair on his relationship with André the Giant: 'I'd take him to see all the bars, it was tremendous'

Back in the day, Flair was one of the legendary André the Giant's drivers, and naturally had some stories involving bars to tell about the largest wrestler in WWE history. "Yeah, I drove André for a year when he was Jean Ferré," Flair recalled. "I took him to Chicago and all that. He was – I'd take him to see all the bars, it was tremendous."

When asked about where André would sit in his car, Flair simply stated that the 7-foot-4-inch tall wrestler would sit in the backseat of his car without a problem. "Oh! Well, he wasn't as heavy then – when he first started, he was like – when I first met him, he was like 4-420, 430? But then, you know, he eventually got to 560," Flair clarified. "He could drink boy. You've never seen anybody like that in your life.106 beers.I saw him do it!"

"He drank a g****mn 747 out of every bottle of vodka on the plane," the veteran jokingly added about André's drinking ability. "I mean, other people are getting served too, but: 'Boss! More vodka!' 'We don't have any more!' [laughs] 'Bring me something else!'" Despite all of this, Flair claims that André wouldn't even be drunk after knocking back several drinks.

Despite this, he claims they still had fun together, especially on their drives. "[We'd talk about] girls. Nothing changed; always our favorite subject. Or we were knocking our opponents; A or B," he added.

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NEED TO KNOW

• Two young sisters have died following a fire that fully engulfed a home in Queensland, Australia, on Sunday, Feb. 1

• The siblings were treated for breathing difficulties in the hospital prior to their deaths

• Two teenage boys were also treated in the hospital after escaping the blaze
  

Two young sisters have died following a devastating house fire in Queensland, Australia.

On Friday, Feb. 6, the Queensland Police confirmed in areleasethat the siblings died on Thursday following a fire that occurred at their family home in the city of Townsville on Sunday, Feb. 1.

"Emergency services were called to the Gum Court address around 5:30 a.m. following reports of the property being fully alight," authorities said.

"Two teenage boys were able to escape the fire, with emergency services able to extract a two-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl from the house," the release added.

The sisters have been identified as sisters, Hallie, 2, and Evie, 13, according to theAustralian Broadcasting Corporation(ABC),news.com.auand9NEWS.

Both girls were taken to the Townsville University Hospital in a critical condition after suffering breathing difficulties. The boys who escaped the blaze were reported to have sustained smoke inhalation injuries, per ABC.

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While it's currently unclear what caused the fire, police stated in their release that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

"There are no words to describe the pain being experienced by the girls' parents, Karah and Zac," a statement by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service on behalf of the family, read, per ABC and aGoFundMepage.

"Both parents would like to thank friends, extended family and the wider community for the care, compassion and support shown during this incredibly difficult time," the statement continued.

"As the family grieves and supports their other children and loved ones, they kindly ask that their privacy is respected," the statement added.

A spokesperson from the family also said in a statement earlier this week that the girls' mother Karah worked as a nurse at the Townsville University Hospital, per ABC.

They added that the mother was a "devoted single mother of four."

"She has spent her career caring for others and is now facing unimaginable heartbreak, while also having lost her family home," the spokesperson added. "The emotional, physical and financial strain on her and the wider family is overwhelming."

PEOPLE has contacted the Queensland Police Department and the Townsville Hospital and Health Service for comment.

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OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway's crown princess issued an apology on Friday to those she has "disappointed" following days of scrutiny of her contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and said she was sorry for the situation she had put the royal family in.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit's communications and contacts withEpsteinhave put her in the spotlight in recent days, adding to the embarrassment to the royals just as her son wentto trial this weekfor multiple offences including charges of rape.

The Epstein files contained several hundred mentions of the crown princess, who said in 2019 that she regretted having had contact with Epstein, Norwegian media reported.

The documents, which include email exchanges, showed that Mette-Marit borrowed an Epstein-owned property in Palm Beach, Florida, for several days in 2013. Broadcaster NRK reported that the stay was arranged through a mutual friend, which was later confirmed by the royal household.

The royal palace said Friday that Mette-Marit wants to talk about what happened and explain herself in more detail, but is unable to at present. It added that she is in a very difficult situation and "hopes for understanding that she needs time to gather her thoughts."

It also issued a statement from the crown princess herself, her second in a week, in which she reiterated her deep regret for her past friendship with Epstein.

"It is important for me to apologize to all of you whom I have disappointed," she said. "Some of the content of the messages between Epstein and me does not represent the person I want to be. I also apologize for the situation I have put the Royal Family in, especially the King and Queen."

Mette-Marit said in a statement issued shortly after the latest Epstein files were released that she "must take responsibility for not having investigated Epstein's background more thoroughly, and for not realizing sooner what kind of person he was." She added: "I showed poor judgment and regret having had any contact with Epstein at all. It is simply embarrassing."

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A suicide bomber targeted a Shiite mosque on the outskirts ofIslamabadduring Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding at least 169 others, officials said, a rare bombing inPakistan'scapital as its Western-allied government struggles to rein in a surge in militant attacks across the country.

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Television footage and social media images showed police and residents transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals. Some of the wounded in the attack on the sprawling mosque of Khadija Al-Kubra were reported to be in critical condition.

Rescuers and witnesses described a harrowing scene, with bodies and wounded lying on the mosque's carpeted floor. Hussain Shah said he was praying in the mosque courtyard when he heard a sudden, loud explosion.

"I immediately thought that some big attack had happened," he said. He then went into the mosque to utter chaos — many of the wounded were screaming and crying out for help. Shah said he counted around 30 bodies inside the mosque, while the number of the wounded appeared to be significantly higher.

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the explosion, but suspicion is likely to fall on militants such as the Pakistani Taliban or the Islamic State group, which has been blamed forprevious attacks on Shiite worshippers, a minority in the country. Militant groups across Pakistan often target security forces and civilians.

A surge in militant attacks

Though attacks are not so frequent in Islamabad, Pakistan has seen a surge in militant violence in recent months, largely blamed onBaloch separatist groupsand the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, which is a separate group, but allied with Afghanistan's Taliban. A regional affiliate ofthe Islamic State grouphas also been active in the country.

In the initial aftermath of the explosion, a lower number of casualties was released, but Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon gave the latest tolls.

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif wrote on X that preliminary findings suggest the suicide bomber had been on the move to and from Afghanistan. Asif said the mosque's security guards tried to intercept the suspect, who opened fire at them and then detonated his explosives among the worshippers.

The condition of the guards was not immediately known. Pakistan often accuses Afghanistan, where the Taliban seized power again in August 2021 as American and NATO troops were withdrawing after a 20-year war, of harboring militants and members of the Pakistani Taliban. Kabul denies the accusation.

Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement Friday saying that the "Islamic Republic of Afghanistan condemns such attacks that violate the sanctity of sacred rituals and mosques and target worshippers and innocent people."

The attack also drew condemnation from the international community, including the United Sates and European Union. Condolences and condemnation also poured in from various embassies in Islamabad.

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Political and religious leaders condemn the attack

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended condolences to the families of the victims in sperate statements and asked that all possible medical assistance be provided for those wounded.

"Targeting innocent civilians is a crime against humanity," Zardari said. "The nation stands with the affected families in this difficult time."

"Those who are responsible must be identified and punished," Sharif said. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also condemned the attack.

Friday's attack occurred as Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is on an official two-day visit, was attending an event with Sharif. The event in Islamabad was several miles away from the site of the explosion.

A top Shiite leader, Raja Nasir, expressed deep sorrow over the attack at Khadija Al-Kubra.

"Such a terrorist act in the federal capital is not only a serious failure in protecting human lives but also raises significant questions about the performance of the authorities and law enforcement agencies," he said and asked for people to give blood as the hospitals in Islamabad were in urgent need for blood supplies for the wounded.

The last deadliest attack in Islamabad was in 2008, when a suicide bombing targeted the Marriott Hotel in the capital, killing 63 people and wounding over 250 others. In November, asuicide bomber had struck outside a court in Islamabad,killing 12 people.

The latest attack came nearly a week after the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army carried out multiple attacks in insurgency-hit southwestern Balochistan province, killing about 50 people.

Security forces responding to those attacks also killed more than 200 "terrorists," according to the military.

Associated Press writers Babar Dogar in Lahore and Asim Tanveer in Multan, Pakistan, contributed to this story.

While events for the 2026 Olympics have already begun, the Winter Gamesofficially kick off this Friday, Feb. 6, with the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony. The 2026 Opening Ceremony theme is "Armonia," or harmony in English. You can expect to see Olympians parade through Italy, witness the passing of the Olympic flame and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron and enjoy performances from Italian and international artists, including Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey.

The Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will officially begin at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. An enhanced primetime encore broadcast will re-air on NBC Friday evening at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Here's what else you need to know about watching the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. Looking forhow to watch every event during the Winter Games? Yahoo has you covered.

How to watch the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony:

Date:Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

Time:2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT

TV channel:NBC

Streaming:Peacock

When is the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony?

The Winter Games officially begin with the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 6 (though some events will start as early as Feb. 4).

Olympics Opening Ceremony start time

The Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games will begin at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT on Friday, Feb. 6. It will also re-air in primetime on NBC at 8 p.m. ET.

2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony TV channel

All of the 2026 Winter Olympics, including the Opening Ceremony, will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock.

NBC Sports legend Terry Gannon will host coverage of the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony, with help from three-time Olympic snowboarding champion Shaun White.

How to watch the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony without cable

Who is performing at the Milan Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony?

In addition to the Olympians, Mariah Carey has been announced as a headlining performer. Carey will join a lineup which includes Italian actress Matilda De Angelis, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini and Ghali.

How long is the Olympic Opening Ceremony?

The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony is expected to last around three hours.

Where are the Winter Olympics this year?

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Northern Italy, primarily in Milan and also the Alpine mountain resort town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The Opening Ceremony will primarily take place inside San Siro Stadium.

Winter Olympics time difference

This year's Olympic Games are in Italy, which is 6 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time, so some events will start bright and early for U.S. viewers, and live coverage will likely wrap up around 4 p.m. ET each day. NBC will have primetime replays of the biggest moments each night.

2026 Winter Olympics TV/streaming schedule

All times Eastern.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 (Pre-opening competition begins)

Curling (round robin) – 2 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Curling (round robin) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Alpine skiing training – 3–6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Thursday, Feb. 5

Curling (round robin) – 2 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Curling (round robin) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Freestyle skiing qualifications – 4 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Snowboard qualifications – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Friday, Feb. 6 – Opening ceremony

Curling (round robin) – 2 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (team event short programs) – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Snowboard slopestyle qualifications – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Speedskating (early distances) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Opening ceremony – 2 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Opening ceremony – 8 p.m. (NBC – Primetime)

Saturday, Feb. 7

Alpine skiing (men's downhill) – 3 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Snowboard slopestyle finals – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Speedskating medals – 7 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (team free programs) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Hockey (group play begins) – 10 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Sunday, Feb. 8

Alpine skiing (women's downhill) – 3 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Freestyle skiing moguls finals – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (pairs short program) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Luge (singles runs) – 9 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Hockey (group play) – 12 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Monday, Feb. 9

Biathlon sprint – 5 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Speedskating medals – 7 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (pairs free skate – medals) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Curling (round robin) – 9 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Skeleton (heat 1–2) – 11 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Alpine skiing (giant slalom) – 4 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Snowboard halfpipe qualifications – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (men's short program) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Curling (round robin) – 10 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Wednesday, Feb. 11

Nordic combined – 4 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Freestyle skiing aerials finals – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (men's free skate – medals) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Speedskating medals – 11 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Thursday, Feb. 12

Alpine skiing (slalom) – 4 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Snowboard halfpipe finals – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (ice dance rhythm dance) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Curling (medal round qualifiers) – 10 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Friday, Feb. 13

Biathlon pursuit – 5 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (ice dance free dance – medals) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Skeleton finals – 10 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Hockey (quarterfinals) – 12 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Saturday, Feb. 14

Alpine skiing (tea.m. combined) – 4 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Cross-country skiing distance race – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (women's short program) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Speedskating medals – 11 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Sunday, Feb. 15

Snowboard cross finals – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating (women's free skate – medals) – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Luge relay – 11 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Hockey (semifinals) – 1 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Monday, Feb. 16

Freestyle skiing dual moguls – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Cross-country skiing team sprint – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Curling (medal games) – 10 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Tuesday, Feb. 17

Biathlon relay – 5 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Speedskating team pursuit – 7 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Hockey (placement games) – 12 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Alpine skiing (final technical events) – 4 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Freestyle skiing big air – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Curling (gold medal match) – 9 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Thursday, Feb. 19

Cross-country skiing marathon – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Snowboard parallel events – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Hockey (bronze medal games) – 1 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Friday, Feb. 20

Biathlon mass start – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Speedskating final medals – 8 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Figure skating gala – 1 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Saturday, Feb. 21

Men's hockey gold medal game – 12 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Women's hockey gold medal game – 3 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Men's hockey gold medal game – 8 p.m. (NBC – Primetime)

Sunday, Feb. 22 – Closing Ceremony

Cross-country skiing final event – 6 a.m. (Peacock – Live)

Closing Ceremony – 2 p.m. (Peacock – Live)

Closing Ceremony – 8 p.m. (NBC – Primetime)

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"You have to think about other people, and I have enough to think about."

The Gist

• Whoopi Goldberg is the subject of a new Interview Magazine feature.

• She made rare comments about her love life while speaking with playwright Jeremy O. Harris.

• "Being lonely and being alone are two different things," Goldberg shared.

Whoopi Goldbergrarely discusses her love life, but in a newInterview Magazinefeature, she admitted that "not everybody's cut out to be in a relationship."

"I'm not good at relationships because you have to think about other people, and I have enough to think about with my daughter and her husband and my grandkids and my great-grandkids and all the people at work," she told playwrightJeremy O. Harrisin an article published on Wednesday, February 4.

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"In the last 25 years, I recognized that not everybody's cut out to be in a relationship. Some people are just cut out to be one-night stands," she added. "I don't want to live with anybody. I lived with my daughter. That's all I can handle. I have lots of people that I love, but I don't need them living with me. I don't need to be sleeping with them."

Goldberg, who has been divorced three times, has one child, Alex Martin, with her first ex-husband, Alvin Martin. She was later married to David Claessen from 1986 to 1988, followed by Lyle Trachtenberg from 1994 to 1995.

In the same interview, Goldberg also shared why living alone suits her.

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"Being lonely and being alone are two different things," Goldberg explained. "I don't necessarily get lonely because there's enough people around who don't let me. But most people are not comfortable being alone because we've been taught that there's something wrong with you if you're not a pair, that being singular, eating singular, is a bad thing."

Goldberg went on to say how she accepts that she's "not great at partnerships."

"There are some people who are brilliant at it, but I think we walk into relationships with a lie and say, 'I'm not trying to change you.' But in fact, you are trying to change them," she said. "I'd rather you say, 'Listen, I don't know if I could be true to you. I think I might need more than one person in my life.' I'd rather hear you tell me that so I can make the decision."

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