Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.

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'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.

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The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced.

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Growing up as a black child in post-war Germany

The racism and abuse suffered by thousands of children born to African-American fathers and white German mothers in post-war Germany.

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Bhangra brothers: We danced every day in lockdown

The brothers ran high-energy dance classes from their living room in Harrow every day during lockdown.

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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?

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Halloween: How the Boulet Brothers' Dragula blends drag and horror

Drag stars Boulet Brothers chat about dressing up at Halloween and their popular reality show Dragula.

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U.S. only at 'the beginning of the steep part' of the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Scott Gottlieb says

Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned that the United States is only "at the beginning of the steep part of the epidemic" as the number of coronavirus infections and hospitalizations across the country break grim records.

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Ronaldo recovers from virus and is back for Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo has recovered from the coronavirus after 19 days and three missed matches for Juventus, the club announced on Friday.

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Trump launches rally blitz as America braces for election unrest

Businesses in some of America's biggest cities are boarding up their shopfronts in anticipation of potential damage on election day.

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'Wild weather' on the way so south-east Queenslanders urged to vote early

Thunderstorms with possible hail are predicted on Saturday afternoon as voters decide who will be Queensland's next premier.

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'Rehearsed, fully in command': Diana found her voice in BBC interview

With the Princess of Wales back in the news, her former confidant Paul Burrell reveals the secret preparation that went in to that explosive Panorama interview.

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Time Running Short, Trump and Biden Return to Northern Battlegrounds

Surprise victories in the Midwest catapulted President Trump to victory four years ago, and the region again looms as the critical battleground. Both candidates are focusing on it in the final days.

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Joe Biden Anguishes Over Hunter, ‘My Only Surviving Son’

Hunter Biden’s business dealings have provided President Trump with plenty of political ammunition, while making an already complicated father-son relationship even more so.

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After a Summer of Racial Reckoning, Race Is on the Ballot

The coronavirus and battered economy are focal points in national campaigns. But in many local elections, systemic racism and police reform have emerged as dominant themes.

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Mark Levin describes how Biden-Sanders 'unity platform' mimics 1936 Soviet Constitution

American voters should be very concerned about how closely the 110-page Democratic "unity platform" resembles the Soviet Union's 1936 constitution, Mark Levin tells viewers on a special Saturday edition of "Life, Liberty & Levin".

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Fraudster attempts to register dead Americans as Dem voters in Florida

At least 50 new voter applications were sent to the Broward county elections office – and many of the voters had recently died.

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Kim Kardashian dresses up as Carole Baskin for Halloween, pal Jonathan Cheban goes as Joe Exotic

The social media queen in past years has been singers Selena and Cher and this year decided to be inspired by one of the Internet's latest obsessions: Tiger King.

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Texas unlikely to turn blue in 2020 election, Rep. Thornberry says

Texas is unlikely to turn blue despite a close race between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the key state, retiring Rep. Mac Thornberry said in an exclusive interview with Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin on Friday.

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CDC lifts no-sail ban for cruise ships, but passengers won't be allowed onboard yet

The CDC issued a conditional sailing order on Friday, explaining how cruise ships in U.S. waters will be allowed to bring back passengers in phases.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp quarantining after COVID exposure despite negative test result

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s office announced that he will be placing himself in quarantine after becoming exposed to the coronavirus, despite a negative test result Friday.

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Top two pro-Trump super PACs make final $20 million ad push

The two leading super PACs that are supporting President Trump's re-election bid are teaming up to shell out $20 million to run ads on TV and digital in seven crucial general election battleground in the closing stretch leading up to Election Day on Tuesday.

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United Kingdom reaction underscores significance of U.S. election

The 2020 U.S. presidential election is creating waves across the pond, where residents of the United Kingdom have taken interest.

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The bad news for the Wallabies is that the All Blacks respect them

The 'R' word has been missing in action between Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby of late but there is a different feeling where the games are won and lost.

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'Words have consequences': Turkey's Erdogan cited in wave of deaths in France

Erdogan said this week that Muslims were subject to a 'lynch campaign' comparable to the persecution of the Jews in the Second World War."

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'If he belongs, then maybe a few more of us belong, too'

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks, political commentators (and Aussie Rules Tiger tragics) Waleed Aly and George Megalogenis discuss devout Muslim and champion Richmond half back flank Bachar Houli, with moderation from Good Weekend senior writer Konrad Marshall.

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'$3000 - woo hoo': Readers respond to Australia Post's Cartier bonuses

The PM was 'appalled' by the decision to reward senior Australia Post staff with luxury watches. Our readers targeted the largesse and the PM's response.

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I chose my best friend as my 'life partner' over romantic love

After a string of narcissistic boyfriends, I moved in with Susie. I was 28, and a jaded serial monogamist. Now, I couldn't accept a future without her in it.

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7-Eleven forced to pay $173 million to underpaid workers

More than 4000 workers have received repayments after being paid below legal minimums at the national convenience store franchisor.

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Trump admin. pressures allies to crack down on China over nuclear program

The Trump administration is working to pressure NATO allies to collectively crackdown on China's nuclear program as it looks to limit Beijing's growing influence in the global arms race.

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Breonna Taylor grand jurors: 'Uproar' when we realized officers wouldn't be charged

Two grand jurors who heard the Kentucky Attorney General's Office presentation of the Breonna Taylor case say prosecutors were dismissive of their questions and that there was an "uproar" when jurors realized Louisville police officers wouldn't be charged with Taylor's death.

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What Europe fears most about the US election

Europe, but particularly France and Germany -- the two motor nations of the continent -- are holding their collective breath for the outcome of Tuesday's American presidential election. They recognize that the future of the trans-Atlantic relationship, the very nature of the Atlantic alliance, which has preserved the peace in Europe for three-quarters of a century, hangs in the balance.

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Colombia's peace deal could hang on the US election

As Colombia struggles with mounting protests, deteriorating security and the coronavirus pandemic, some local politicians are showing a burning interest in the US election result -- which could be pivotal in the battle for the future of their nation.

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Walmart removes guns and ammo from shelves in some stores as protests rage

Walmart is removing firearms and ammunition off the sales floor in some of its US stores in response to protests in Philadelphia following the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.

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Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are married

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are officially married.

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Paris Jackson Mines Her Heartache For Solo Debut Album

It started in her bedroom with just a guitar, but Paris Jackson has turned coping with the heartache after a recent breakup into her debut solo album.

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Election forecast: Zeta disrupts early voting; cold front moves in

With Zeta downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone but still racing up the East Coast with powerful winds and rain, the weather can have an impact on early voting in several states.

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Sen. Mike Lee: Big Tech companies falsely claim no bias against conservatives — they may violating law

Each of these Big Tech CEOs has made public statements claiming to operate his company without political bias. Clearly, that is false. These claims make me think there is a good case to be made that these companies are engaging in “unfair or deceptive trade practices” in violation of federal law.

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Not-so-'Goodfellas' busted in $6M JFK airport heist

Authorities in New York have busted a group who they said were responsible for a series of heists at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Virginia judge rules in partial favor of GOP-led election integrity lawsuit

A Virginia judge ruled partially in favor of a Republican-led lawsuit that sought to block mail-in ballots with missing or unreadable postmarks that arrive after Election Day.

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Ex-Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman gets ‘Happy’ - a first in 36 years

Danny Elfman is one of Hollywood's most decorated composers.

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LA’s surge in homicides fueled by gang violence, killings of homeless people

Gang disputes and the killing of homeless people are at the center of the surge in murders in Los Angeles this year, amid a national trend in gunplay, according to police figures.

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Surge in early voting gives Democrats competitive edge in Texas

Early voting in Texas has stirred hope among Democrats of gaining ground in the state that has been in the firm grip of Republicans for decades.

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Rapper Lil Wayne meets with Trump

Lil Wayne and President Trump "had a great meeting," according to the rapper.

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Fox News' Election Night Tools: Probability dials, Voter Analysis and more

Prior to and on the night of Tuesday's election, FoxNews.com will have a wide selection of tools that users can access to analyze and track in real time how Americans are voting.

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MSNBC's Chuck Todd trashed for suggesting Biden is taking COVID-19 'too seriously' on campaign trail

MSNBC anchor Chuck Todd drew heavy backlash Wednesday for suggesting that Joe Biden has taken the coronavirus pandemic "too seriously" on the campaign trail.

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Music industry reports progress on diversity

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.

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Fortescue lifts iron ore exports on 'robust' Chinese demand

'Twiggy' Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group has lifted its shipments of iron ore by 5 per cent as strong Chinese demand underpins this year's stunning price rally,

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Her character was Trumpesque but the kids loved her anyway

Comedian Penny Greenhalgh embraced her inner child – and evil villain – for a fresh take on laughs and pratfalls for kids' TV.

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Many of life's pleasures found close to home but not human comforts

The first in our series of pieces featuring writers' reflections on their lessons from months in lockdown.

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I want Bulldogs to be 'club everyone wants it to be': Hansen

Former World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he has no plans to bring the cream of New Zealand's rugby crop to his new gig at Canterbury.

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Trump's narrow - but not impossible - path to victory

If Donald Trump scores a second upset election victory next week, how will it happen? Two states hold the key: Florida and Pennsylvania.

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Victorian hotel quarantine inquiry final report delayed until late December

The inquiry has been granted almost two more months to complete its final report, while an interim report next week could pave the way for international arrivals to Victoria.

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Coroner refers fatal shooting of Dwayne Johnstone for prosecution

The shooting of an Aboriginal man in the custody of NSW Corrections officers outside Lismore Base Hospital has been referred to the DPP, three days into a coronial inquest.

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Tupperware's profits soar in the pandemic, even without the parties

Decades after its glory days, Tupperware is suddenly an 'it brand' again. This time around it's not social gatherings, but social distancing fuelling its sales.

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School threats continue as Police Minister warns of 10 years' jail for perpetrator

North Sydney Boys High School was evacuated on Thursday morning after threats were received on the phone and via email.

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'Perfectly good contract': Hockley defends cricket's broadcast deal

On a day Cricket Australia posted a $45.9 million net deficit at its AGM, CA chief Nick Hockley said discussions were ongoing with Seven West Media and Foxtel.

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The Problems with Prop 24 and California's Internet Privacy Law

An update to California’s groundbreaking privacy law falls short.

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Two words describe the Senate's latest Big Tech hearing: Worthless and petty

In 1994, Congress dragged the CEOs of the nation's largest tobacco companies to Capitol Hill, where they testified — under oath — that cigarettes are not addictive, contrary to evidence otherwise. It was a watershed moment for the tobacco industry and marked the beginning of the end of Big Tobacco's dominance in America.

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Several hospitals targeted in new wave of ransomware attacks

Several hospitals across the United States have been targeted in ransomware attacks in what appears to be an escalation and expansion of similar attacks previously launched on other hospitals and medical facilities.

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Breonna Taylor's mother asks for independent prosecutor to present case to a new grand jury

Breonna Taylor's mother is asking the Kentucky Prosecutors Advisory Council to appoint an independent prosecutor to present the case of her daughter's death before a new grand jury, saying the state attorney general's handling of the case "undermines the trust and integrity of the entire process."

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Trump says Miles Taylor 'should be prosecuted' after reveal as 'Anonymous' administration critic

President Trump called Wednesday night for former Department of Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor to face prosecution after he revealed himself as “Anonymous,” the former senior administration official who authored a New York Times op-ed criticizing the presidency in 2018.

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Man arrested at Trump rally in Maine carrying knife and wooden baton

A man wielding a knife and wooden baton was arrested at a campaign rally for President Trump in Maine Wednesday where Gov. Kristi Noem appeared. 

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White House sends 50K COVID tests to wildfire stricken Colorado

The White House has sent an additional 50,000 coronavirus rapid testing kits to Colorado, to support disaster response efforts as the state grapples with its largest wildfires.

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Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with 7 new counts of sexual assault

He pleaded not guilty to the new counts on Wednesday.

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Cadillac Super Cruise beats Tesla Autopilot in Consumer Reports test

A Consumer Reports test of highway driver assistance systems found Cadillac's Super Cruise to be better than Tesla's Autopilot. The feature will be available on 22 GM models by 2023.

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SCOTUS won't fast-track appeal over blocking extended deadline for PA mail-in ballots

After a Supreme Court decision, Pennsylvania will count mail-in ballots until Friday after Election Day, despite Republican objections. 

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Fox News viewers can win $50G with FOX Bet Super 6 Election 2020 game

Election Day is less than one week away, and Fox News viewers have a chance to win $50,000 from our friends at FOX Bet.

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Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot plans vary; some counties to start counting after Election Day

Mail-in ballots received by Nov. 6 are eligible to be counted.

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The COVID-normal city: Will we ever return to our CBD offices?

Not so long ago working from home was a novelty. It felt like wagging school. Now it has the potential to reshape Melbourne, our homes, and our working lives forever.

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Extra support for workers on the dole likely in 2021, but JobSeeker hike 'temporary'

Any extra income support for unemployed Australians is expected to be in the form of "temporary" help.

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'Waiting for report': Women on nine other planes were stopped and searched at Doha airport

Dozens more women from around the world could have been subjected to invasive body searches at Doha airport after it was revealed a total of 10 planes were caught up in the scandal.

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WA dads' heartbreak as human suffering caused by west's hard border unveiled

Human Rights Watch: "West Australians who want to return home for compassionate family reasons and who are willing to abide by quarantine restrictions should not be blocked from doing so."

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Bertens to miss Australian Open after Achilles surgery

Top 10 tennis player Kiki Bertens will miss the start of next season, including the Australian Open, after having surgery on her left Achilles tendon.

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'Ruined my life': After going all in on Amazon, a merchant says he lost everything

Barak Govani ran a clothing store on LA's famed Melrose Avenue. Then earlier this year he made a big bet on Amazon.com that he now regrets.

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Could this be the best Aussie sheep movie since Babe?

Michael Caton and Sam Neill star in a gentle Aussie comedy perfectly fitted to our times.

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Study names Australia as a major source for shark fin trade

The controversial paper suggests far more shark fins are taken from Australian waters than official figures show.

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'Some mates just don't get it' and other discoveries of a first-time dad

“We’ve got this!”, “Oh my god, what are we doing?”, “Why did we do this?!” I’d whisper-yell to my wife, as only a parent of a newborn can do.

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Epidemiologist helped eradicate smallpox

Volunteers did not use personal protective equipment, Lane recalled in a 2017 interview with Australian epidemiologist Raina MacIntyre.

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How Mitch McConnell Delivered Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Rapid Confirmation

Ignoring cries of blatant hypocrisy, the Senate leader pushed through pre-election approval, capping off his reshaping of the judiciary.

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Biden Invokes F.D.R. to Reach Across Partisan Divide in Georgia

In the rural hills of Georgia, a state he is seeking to win, Joseph R. Biden Jr. called for “healing” and “restoration,” and a commitment to a common purpose to meet the challenges of the coronavirus.

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Hospitals Are Reeling Under a 46 Percent Spike in Covid-19 Patients

The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus has climbed significantly from a month ago, straining cities that have fewer resources to weather the surges.

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When My President Sang ‘Amazing Grace’

We’ve forgotten what it’s like to have a truth-teller and a healer in the White House.

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Californians, Vote Yes on Prop 16

Banning any consideration of race, gender or ethnicity in public university admissions and public contracting was a mistake with big consequences.

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Security guard at 2017 Ariana Grande concert terror attack was afraid of being called a racist: Report

A security guard at the Manchester Ariana Grande concert where a terror attack killed 22 and injured more than 100 in 2017 said he did not approach the bomber in the United Kingdom city “over racism fears,” according to local reports.

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American Airlines cuts back flight attendant training after two instructors contract COVID-19

American Airlines will still conduct required classes, but they will be led by instructors who haven’t been at the training center recently.

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Utah restaurant bans customers from wearing masks

The owners of Yaks Cafe, a restaurant located in Blanding, Utah, are pushing back against state and local health recommendations by banning their customers from wearing masks used to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

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'Squad' member Ayanna Pressley to stump for Biden in New Hampshire

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., will stump in New Hampshire Thursday for Joe Biden, making her the first “Squad” member to officially campaign for the Democratic nominee. 

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Hickenlooper follows lead of Biden and Harris, remains mum on court packing

Colorado Democratic senate challenger John Hickenlooper has followed in the footsteps of presidential nominee Joe Biden in refusing to take a position on packing the Supreme Court in the lead up to the Nov. 3 election.

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Herschel Walker slams mainstream media for not airing Trump speeches

Former NFL running back Herschel Walker on Tuesday slammed the mainstream media for giving airtime to a speech by Barack Obama but not President Donald Trump.

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USPS recommends Tuesday as final to mail in ballots before election

According to U.S Postal Service (USPS) guidelines, voters should cast their early ballots by the end of Tuesday.

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Emily Ratajkowski poses nude as she shares 'new body’ after pregnancy announcement: ‘20 weeks’

The actress and social media maven announced on Monday she and husband Sabastian Bear-McClard are expecting their first child together

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Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Red wall revolt' and Covid immunity warning

Demands from Tory MPs for a "road map" out of lockdown and a study on Covid immunity lead the papers.

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Heat mapping and digital queues: Malls' plan to fight virus as shops reopen

Shopping centres are introducing futuristic, pandemic-busting technology as Melbourne's retailers prepare to reopen.

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Go on, live a little: dress up as hand sanitiser this Halloween

When everyday life is scary enough, our funny bones are leading the way when it comes to trick-or-treating attire.

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Kindergarten teachers offered cash grants to take on regional jobs

Victoria has announced an extra $510,000 in financial incentives as part of a wider push for teachers to take jobs in regional Victoria.

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'There is no option': Wellington Phoenix to move to NSW for A-League season

Wellington Phoenix could play their home games at WIN Stadium, GIO Stadium or even on the Central Coast after confirming they will relocate to NSW next week for pre-season training.

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Sweet moment for Republicans: Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court judge

Never before in US history has a Supreme Court justice been appointed so close to election day.

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Surgery for Parfitt after playing out grand final with broken thumb

Geelong midfielder Brandan Parfitt played out the bulk of the grand final with a broken thumb.

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Early release of superannuation 'opened up a frontier' for financial abuse

The Tax Office says it will review elements of the early super release program after claims women are being financially abused through the scheme.

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Kyle Daniels trial to start again after jury discharged

The jury was discharged less than a day after the case began after an unexpected issue arose.

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Son strikes again as Spurs beat Burnley to move fifth

Son Heung-min's prolific start to the season continued with his 76th minute header giving Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win at winless Burnley in the Premier League.

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The big winners of Lockdown 2.0 will be very different from last time

With much of the global economy going back into lockdown, investors feel they have a pretty good idea how the next few months will play out. But there are three reasons why it will not be the same story.

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War Memorial concedes some will always be unhappy with expansion plans

Australian War Memorial director Matt Anderson has conceded there will always be critics of the $500 million expansion of the national landmark whose minds cannot be changed.

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Kushner, Employing Racist Stereotype, Questions if Black Americans ‘Want to Be Successful’

In a “Fox & Friends” interview, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser also criticized protesters as more concerned with what he called “virtue signaling” than in coming up with “solutions.”

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Covid in America: ‘A Tale of Two Worlds’

Readers are outraged that the president and the vice president continue to hold rallies where people are packed together and often maskless.

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University overturns student ban on anti-abortion group, says it would violate 1st Amendment

The University of Northern Iowa is reversing the student government's controversial decision to bar recognition of an anti-abortion group that senators said was hateful.

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50 Cent says 'F--k Donald Trump' one week after expressing support for president

Chelsea Handler has been outspoken about 50 Cent's support for Donald Trump in opposition to Joe Biden's tax plan

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Washington Examiner endorses Trump for president, but editor says he 'can't vote' for incumbent

The Washington Examiner announced its endorsement of President Trump's reelection on Monday, but the conservative magazine's own editor separately declared that he cannot vote for the GOP incumbent.

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Disney+ in talks with Oscar Isaac for 'Moon Knight' series

Oscar Isaac, "Star Wars" actor, is in talks with Disney+ to star in the Marvel series "Moon Knight."

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Trump continues to hammer Biden on fracking stance during PA rallies

Trump told Pennsylvania supporters that Biden would "send your state into a crippling depression."

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Seahawks' D.K. Metcalf hits top speed, shows off athleticism in chasing down defender after interception

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is one of the most freakishly athletic players in the NFL. And after his incredible play on Sunday Night Football against the Arizona Cardinals, Metcalf further solidified that statement.

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Rain pushes NASCAR Texas Cup Series playoff race to Tuesday

NASCAR had to delay the restart of its Texas Cup Series playoff race for a second day after rain continued at the Texas Motor Speedway. The restart is now scheduled for Tuesday at Noon.

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Portland reportedly secures courthouse ahead of election after rioters damaged it

Officials in Portland are not taking any chances ahead of next month's presidential election by reinforcing a federal courthouse that has been a flashpoint between demonstrators and federal authorities amid months of unrest. 

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Ray of hope for WA's economy, 'state of the states' report shows

WA has lifted its economic performance in the last quarter thanks to its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and health activity in the mining sector.

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'Some were upset, angry, one was crying': significant concerns over invasive Doha searches

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has described an incident at Doha airport, where 13 Australian women were invasively searched without their consent, as a "grossly disturbing" and "concerning" set of events.

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A royal letter of a different kind

Thai demonstrators will write to ask Germany to investigate their own King. He spends much of his time in Bavaria.

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Has Anna Wintour’s diversity push come too late?

Vogue’s September issue celebrated Black culture. But some employees say the magazine’s powerful editor fostered a workplace that sidelined women of colour.

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To the letter: Inside the emotional tributes that inspired the Storm

Clive Churchill medallistmRyan Papenhuyzen asked an NRL legend to pen a few words for him before the grand final with players breaking down reading the tributes.

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Panthers-Storm grand final ratings up, Gould rejects 'bias' allegations

The NRL experienced a spike in numbers for the grand final with a national audience of 2.97 million tuning in for the decider between the Storm and Panthers.

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'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job.

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Coronavirus: Local lockdowns 'stifling jobs recovery'

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research.

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To the letter: Inside the emotional tributes that inspired the Storm

Clive Churchill medallistmRyan Papenhuyzen asked an NRL legend to pen a few words for him before the grand final with players breaking down reading the tributes.

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Panthers-Storm grand final ratings up, Gould rejects 'bias' allegations

The NRL experienced a spike in numbers for the grand final with a national audience of 2.97 million tuning in for the decider between the Storm and Panthers.

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Infection of Pence Aides Raises New Questions About Trump’s Virus Response

From the beginning, the president has turned mask wearing and other preventive measures into a loyalty test. He and his aides have taken the same approach inside the White House.

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Game Day in Green Bay: Empty Sports Bars, Full Hospitals

Uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus in northeast Wisconsin has done what little else could: subdue a city’s urge to cheer on its beloved Packers together.

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Trump’s Army of Angry White Men

This group will continue to fight for Trump and he knows that.

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To Reduce Racial Inequality, Raise the Minimum Wage

Diversity and inclusion programs for elites are tokens. A large wage increase that would most benefit the Black working class is far better.

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US pre-election voting surpasses all 2016 early ballots

Pre-election voting for the November election has surpassed all 2016 early ballots cast with 9 days left until Election Day.

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Hilary Duff announces she's pregnant with her third child

"Lol quarantine was fun," Hilary Duff's husband Matthew Koma said in announcing the couple's pregnancy.

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Dunkin' Brands in talks to go private

Dunkin Brands', the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, is in "preliminary discussions" to be acquired by private equity-backed Inspire Brands.

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Rapper Silentó, known for the Nae Nae dance, arrested for speeding in Atlanta

Rapper Silentó, best known for the hit single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," was arrested in Atlanta this weekend after driving 143 mph in a 65-mph zone, according to a DeKalb County Police Department incident report.

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Drake teases next album name and release date

Drake has announced a new studio album called "Certified Lover Boy" for release in January 2021.

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Tumultuous weather forecast nationwide this week with wildfires, snow and tropical storms

Tumultuous weather is expected across the country this week, with historic wildfires burning in the West, a tropical storm heading toward the Gulf Coast by mid-week and an early-season winter storm expected to bring snow and ice from the Rockies into the Plains.

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Sharon Osbourne says she was 'afraid and so alone' after abortion at 18

Sharon Osbourne felt "afraid and so alone" after telling her mother that she had an abortion at age 18.

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Susan Collins says she is voting against Coney Barrett confirmation to be 'fair and consistent'

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, took a veiled shot her party’s leadership in the Senate on Sunday when she announced that she would be voting against the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

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AOC won't say whether she'll support Pelosi for speaker

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appeared to violate her truce with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday, sparking what could become renewed infighting between the progressive wing and moderate congressional Democrats if the party retains control of the House in 2020.

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Giro set for nail-biting finale as Aussie leads by less than a second

Australian Jai Hindley took the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on the penultimate day but has less than a one-second advantage over stage 20 winner Tao Geoghegan Hart.

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New rules for sports, food courts, funerals as restrictions in regions eased

The state government has relaxed rules in regional areas in recognition of low coronavirus infection numbers.

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AFL night grand final a television ratings bonanza

The AFL grand final was watched by more than three million viewers nationally in the first decider played at night.

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Woman fighting for life after being flung from carnival ride in Cairns

The 25-year-old, who fell 30 metres, was stuck under the ride's machinery while it continued to operate.

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Liverpool scrape a win, but rivals drop points

Champions Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sheffield United, but their likely title rivals all dropped points.

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'Paralysis': Former health minister lashes government over lockdown pause

Jenny Mikakos has described a delay in easing restrictions is unnecessary.

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Giro set for nail-biting finale as Aussie leads by less than a second

Australian Jai Hindley took the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on the penultimate day but has less than a one-second advantage over stage 20 winner Tao Geoghegan Hart.

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New rules for sports, food courts, funerals as restrictions in regions eased

The state government has relaxed rules in regional areas in recognition of low coronavirus infection numbers.

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AFL night grand final a television ratings bonanza

The AFL grand final was watched by more than three million viewers nationally in the first decider played at night.

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Woman fighting for life after being flung from carnival ride in Cairns

The 25-year-old, who fell 30 metres, was stuck under the ride's machinery while it continued to operate.

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Liverpool scrape a win, but rivals drop points

Champions Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sheffield United, but their likely title rivals all dropped points.

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Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn.

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'Paralysis': Former health minister lashes government over lockdown pause

Jenny Mikakos has described a delay in easing restrictions is unnecessary.

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Giro set for nail-biting finale as Aussie leads by less than a second

Australian Jai Hindley took the overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on the penultimate day but has less than a one-second advantage over stage 20 winner Tao Geoghegan Hart.

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New rules for sports, food courts, funerals as restrictions in regions eased

The state government has relaxed rules in regional areas in recognition of low coronavirus infection numbers.

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AFL night grand final a television ratings bonanza

The AFL grand final was watched by more than three million viewers nationally in the first decider played at night.

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Woman fighting for life after being flung from carnival ride in Cairns

The 25-year-old, who fell 30 metres, was stuck under the ride's machinery while it continued to operate.

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Liverpool scrape a win, but rivals drop points

Champions Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sheffield United, but their likely title rivals all dropped points.

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Trump privately tells donors it'll be 'very tough' for Republicans to hold Senate

Democrats need to win three seats from Republicans to gain control of the powerful upper house.

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Steelers re-sign punter Jordan Berry in time for Titans game

Australian punter Jordan Berry is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers, less than two months after being cut to make room for another player.

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Preserving Food, Preserving Myself

This fall, the chores in my kitchen have become a way to stay connected to my Lebanese identity.

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America and the Coronavirus: ‘A Colossal Failure of Leadership’

In its destruction of American lives, treasure and well-being, this pandemic marks the greatest failure of U.S. governance since Vietnam.

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Why Does Trump Win With White Men?

The gender gap probably deserves another name.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe

A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan.

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School meals: Rashford 'proud' of community response

The England striker says he is "overwhelmed" by the support from councils and businesses.

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Rare green puppy 'Pistachio' born in Italy

The puppy was part of a five-dog litter born at a farm on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia.

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Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.

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New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos

Town residents pick Val-des-Sources to replace the moniker that paid homage to its mining history.

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Baby born in lorry cab meets staff who saved her life

Gemma Greensmith gave birth to daughter Raelyn in a lorry cab outside her Staffordshire home.

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Is Scotland moving towards independence?

Six years ago Scotland rejected independence but now polls consistently show a majority back it. Why?

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'It feels so good to be back dancing'

The world of ballroom dancing went online to cope with the pandemic restrictions, but what does the future hold?

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Porn effects: 'My expectations of sex and body image were warped'

Calls are made for the dangers of porn to be included in the new Welsh school curriculum.

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How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation.

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Trump Tried to Blur Responsibility for His Family Separation Policy in Final Debate

President Trump repeatedly hurled the phrase “They built the cages” at his debate opponent Thursday, but separating children from parents was a policy all his own.

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Russians Who Pose Election Threat Have Hacked Nuclear Plants and Power Grid

The hacking group, Energetic Bear, is among Russia’s stealthiest. It appears to be casting a wide net to find useful targets ahead of the election, experts said.

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The Shrinking of the American Mind

What wasn’t said at the debates was as telling as what was.

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1 very concerning headline on the 2020 vote

You could be forgiven -- amid the rising coronavirus case numbers and the final presidential debate -- if you missed this headline on Thursday in The New York Times: "Trump Campaign Draws Rebuke for Surveilling Philadelphia Voters."

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Disneyland to open portion of California Adventure Park for shopping, outdoor dining

Downtown Disney, the theme park’s shopping and dining district that is outside of both parks has been open since July.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg, Twitter's Dorsey to voluntarily testify before Senate on alleged censorship

Social media platforms faced criticism over their handling of the New York Post's report on emails taken from a laptop purportedly belonging to Hunter Biden.

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Wisconsin activist agrees to plead guilty to extortion, would get time served under deal

A Wisconsin activist who allegedly threatened to vandalize a restaurant unless he got free food and beer during protests has agreed to plead guilty to one of the federal charges against him, according to media reports. 

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Mike Huckabee: Trump will move America forward, Biden would return US to disastrous Obama era

The final debate Thursday night between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden showed the American people exactly what is at stake in this election.

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MSNBC's Chris Hayes panned for knocking Kushner, Israel peace deals as 'cynical and transactional'

MSNBC host Chris Hayes was slammed on social media Friday over his quick dismissal of the agreement between Israel and Sudan to normalize relations.

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Mitch McConnell’s bruised hands, lips likely common skin condition, dermatologists say

What’s wrong with Mitch McConnell’s hands? Probably nothing more than the thinning skin — and easy bruising — that comes with old age.

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JetBlue passenger wearing Burger King crown hurls racial slurs, assaults flight attendant on plane

The passenger has since been banned from flying with the airline.

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Senate Republicans produce documentary film on their behind-the-scenes handling of coronavirus

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans have produced a mini-documentary film about the coronavirus pandemic and how they worked to pass swift, bipartisan legislation to combat the virus and deliver economic relief.  

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US Presidential Debate LIVE updates: Donald Trump and Joe Biden face off for final time before election

With just 11 days left until election day, US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden will face off in Nashville, Tennessee, for the final presidential debate.

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Police squad to investigate child sex crimes in Peel region over fears abuse is rife

WA Police Minister Michelle Roberts will ask the state's police commissioner to send a squad of detectives to the south west after the death of a 11-year-old girl prompted fears a group of child abusers were operating in the region.

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The US doesn't 'do left': Readers respond to Switzer's Biden concerns

The ABC RN presenter and executive director of the Centre for Independent Studies is 'worried at the prospect of an America lurching left'.

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Runs and wickets won't be the only key to success in WBBL 2020

In a season unlike any other, resilience, honesty and vulnerability will be every bit as crucial to lifting the trophy as runs and wickets.

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Statistics like 'no other': Ablett's domination in numbers

We compare Gary Ablett's stats to that of some fellow 300-game midfielders from his generation, plus a handful of today's superstar players.

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More than 40 charged, 16 children removed from harm as AFP dismantle national paedophile ring

Australian Federal Police have charged 44 men and removed 16 children from harm after investigators dismantled a national paedophile ring.

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Key match-ups for the 2020 AFL grand final

There is much to consider for coaches Chris Scott and Damien Hardwick heading into Saturday's grand final. We take a look at four key match-ups that could decide the result.

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Tears flow as first flight carrying stranded Australians leaves Heathrow

Kate Smith broke down in relief when boarding the repatriation flight to bring her home.

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What We Know and Don’t About Hunter Biden and a Laptop

President Trump’s allies have promoted claims of corruption aimed at the former vice president’s son in an effort to damage the Biden campaign.

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How Many Americans Will Ayn Rand Kill?

Liberty doesn’t mean freedom to infect other people.

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In a State of Violence

The people of Nigeria are standing up to a government that seems to hate us.

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CNN previews final presidential debate

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Potentially violent militia groups could be rampant leading up to elections in these five states: Report

Five states-- Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Oregon-- could be hotbeds for militia groups to protest and carry out violent demonstrations leading up to Election Day, a new research study shows. 

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Chicago businesses face curfew as new coronavirus cases rise

Some Chicago businesses will have to close by 10 p.m. and residents are asked to limit gatherings to six people as the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases among residents continues to rise.

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Texas Supreme Court allows drive-thru voting to continue in Harris County

The Texas Supreme Court rejected a challenge from the state Republican Party to halt drive-thru voting Thursday, which was created earlier this year in Harris County as a socially distanced way to vote amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Santa Clara won't reopen Levi's Stadium for 49ers' home games despite new COVID-19 guidelines

The California Health and Human Services agency provided guidelines for fans if they want to attend San Francisco 49ers’ home games at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Christina Anstead says she's choosing 'peace' over 'nonsense' amid Ant Anstead split news

HGTV personality Christina Anstead is choosing "peace" in the month following her split from husband Ant Anstead

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Black Lives Matter Sacramento founder wants gun training for Black community: 'We need to be armed'

A Black Lives Matter chapter in California has launched a fundraising campaign in an effort to get members trained in gun safety to protect themselves and their communities.

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Cuomo warns head of FDA to 'save your soul,' urges against rushed coronadd

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo encouraged Dr. Stephen Hahn, the head of the Food and Drug Administration, to "save your soul" and not kotow to President Trump's demands for an expedited coronavirus vaccine. 

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Ex-NHL star Todd Bertuzzi apologizes to media years after sucker-punch incident

Former NHL player Todd Bertuzzi was in the media spotlight for a portion of his career after he sucker-punched Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore and fractured multiple vertebrae in his neck, ending his career.

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Ethiopia jailing people for up to 2 years for not wearing masks in public: Report

Ethiopia will start jailing people who refuse to wear masks in public for up to two years, Reuters reports. 

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Jamie Lynn Spears releases updated version of 'Zoey 101' theme song 'Follow Me'

Jamie Lynn Spears has released a new version of her pop song "Follow Me," which was the theme song for her Nickelodeon show "Zoey 101"

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Navratri 2020: When Is Ashtami, Navami 2020? Date, Time, Puja, Prasad For Durga...

Navratri is a nine-day long Hindu festival during which devotees worship the different avatars of Goddess Durga. It is a celebrations of good over evil, specifically when Goddess Durga defeated the demon king Mahishasura.

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Aged care inquiry lawyers call for staff ratios and tougher laws, enforcement

Senior counsel assisting the aged care royal commission have made 124 recommendations to the commissioners on what should be contained in the final report next February.

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'Those answers are made up': Clive Palmer grilled in Twisted Sister case

The former politician claims he was not inspired by Twisted Sister's We're Not Gonna Take It and wrote original lyrics for a song used in campaign advertisements.

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'He messed it up': Obama enters campaign with brutal Trump slap down

The former US president promised Americans that if Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win the election then "you won't have to think about the crazy things they said every day".

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Donald and Joe Are Ready to Go

Introducing everybody’s dream invention: a Trump-muter.

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Obama delivers a blistering rebuke of Trump in his return to the campaign trail

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US officials say Russia and Iran have interfered with the presidential election

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Wednesday that Iran and Russia have obtained US voter registration information and are trying to influence public opinion ahead of the election.

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Experts warn US will see dramatic rise in Covid-19 cases

CNN's Nick Watt reports on the rising number of Covid-19 hospitalizations states in the US as coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas pushes for herd immunity against the surgeon general's recommendation.

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Why it's so hard to dethrone Google

If you use the internet, Google is practically inescapable. This is most evident in how we search for almost everything online — so much so that "Google" is synonymous with search.

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Tesla posts record profit and says it will sell half a million cars this year

Tesla reported by far its best quarterly profit Wednesday and said it still hopes to hit its target of half a million car sales this year.

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Trump administration notifies Congress of $1.8B in proposed weapons sales to Taiwan

The US formally notified Congress of a proposed $1.8 billion in advanced weapons systems sales to Taiwan -- a move sure to increase tensions with Beijing.

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Black women's battle for the ballot

Historian and author of "Vanguard" Martha S. Jones and trailblazing civil rights activist Xernona Clayton talk about Black women's historic fight to be heard and counted.

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A California Black Lives Matter chapter is fundraising to get some of its members trained in gun safety

Black Lives Matter's Sacramento chapter wants to sponsor 10 Black people for gun safety training in an effort to keep its organization members safe.

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Which US state's economy is faring best during the pandemic

The Back-to-Normal Index from CNN Business and Moody's Analytics shows which states are closest to and furthest from their pre-pandemic economies.

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Penn State coach Pat Chambers resigns after investigation

Pat Chambers resigned as Penn State's basketball coach Wednesday following an internal investigation by the school into allegations of inappropriate conduct.

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Glenn Greenwald attacks 'Lincoln Project grifters' for comparing themselves to civil rights movement

The Intercept co-founder Glenn Greenwald is calling out the anti-Trump Lincoln Project after some of its leadership appeared to compare themselves to civil rights protesters in the 1960s.

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Trump's German ambassador tried to secretly negotiate Venezuelan president's exit

A Trump administration official secretly met with a representative of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month in an effort to negotiate the embattled leader's peaceful exit from power amid an economic crisis in the oil-rich nation. 

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Alleged killer of Houston police sergeant could face death penalty

An undocumented immigrant accused of killing a Houston police officer and wounding another on Tuesday has been charged with capital murder, and could face the death penalty, prosecutors said. 

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Singing bear at Yosemite National Park sounds like Chewbacca from 'Star Wars,' Twitter claims

Most people have seen a bird singing in a tree – but what about a bear?

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Blackburn: Trump should focus on his 'incredible record' at presidential debate, not 'Biden Inc.'

President Trump should focus on his own accomplishments during Thursday night's second and final presidential debate against Joe Biden, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., told "Special Report" Wednesday.

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DNI Ratcliffe says Iran, Russia attempting to interfere with 2020 election

Russia and Iran are attempting to influence the 2020 elections and have obtained some voter registration information, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said at an FBI press conference on Wednesday.

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Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham brushes off reports committee Democrats may boycott ACB vote

Senate Judiciary Republicans seemed unphased by reports that their colleagues across the aisle may skip Thursday’s vote to move Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination forward for a full Senate vote. 

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Trump campaign, Nevada GOP threaten to sue Clark County over attempts to ‘obstruct’ election observation

The campaign and state Republicans claim that observers have been banned from certain areas where ballots are handled.

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Gutfeld on the media dismissing the Hunter Biden story as 'Russian disinformation'

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Crisis cabinet was aware of plan to allow crowds at Cox Plate racing carnival, says Racing Minister

Racing Minister Martin Pakula said he had pursued the move to allow a crowd at Moonee Valley on behalf of the racing industry. 

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McConnell Moves to Head Off Stimulus Deal as Pelosi Reports Progress

The top Senate Republican told colleagues that he had advised the White House against striking a pre-election deal with Democrats to deliver pandemic aid, fearing political repercussions.

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How the F.D.A. Stood Up to the President

After months of caving to pressures from the White House, Commissioner Stephen Hahn and a band of agency scientists have eked out a few victories.

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Trump Records Shed New Light on Chinese Business Pursuits

As he raises questions about his opponent’s standing with China, President Trump’s taxes reveal details about his own activities there, including a previously unknown bank account.

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After the Pandemic, a Revolution in Education and Work Awaits

Providing more Americans with portable health care, portable pensions and opportunities for lifelong learning is what politics needs to be about post-Nov. 3.

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The Intelligence Director Who Is Undermining Trust and Truth

John Ratcliffe is breaking norms, which could weaken our defenses.

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Nancy Goroff, Antonio Delgado and Tom Malinowski for Congress

Vote for public servants who will represent all Americans.

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Trump called CNN 'bastards' for covering Covid-19. Hear Keilar's response

CNN's Brianna Keilar responds to President Trump's comments at a rally that people are "tired of the pandemic" and those who continue to cover the crisis are "dumb bastards."

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Coffee smells like burnt tires: See how Covid-19 changed their sense of smell

From coffee that smells like burning tires, to garlic that smells like garbage, a growing number of people who contracted Covid-19 are reporting foul smells and tastes after getting sick.

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Bruce Willis reprises iconic role for commercial

With nearly as many explosions as a "Die Hard" movie, this Advance Auto Parts ad reunites some of the cast from the beloved 1988 film.

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He oversaw the bin Laden raid. See what he says about Trump

Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven, the former head of US Special Operations Command who oversaw the successful raid that killed Osama bin Laden, said he is voting for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

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Tapper: Officials stunned by White House push for this 5G deal

CNN's Jake Tapper reports that senior officials are concerned about White House pressure on the Pentagon to lease premium real estate for the lucrative 5G market to Rivada, a company that has prominent GOP investors, in a deal that could be worth tens of billions. Rivada is denying they want a noncompetitive deal.

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Keilar: Host has history of peddling baseless claims

CNN's Brianna Keilar looks back at Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo's history of pushing false claims and analyzes Bartiromo's interview style with President Trump.

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Romance Song Master Armando Manzanero Has More Music To Give

Armando Manzanero still has music to give. At 84, the Mexican master of romantic music, who has penned Spanish classics such as Somos Novios and Contigo Aprend, is still working the tunes on his piano.

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9 Ohio counties take over absentee ballot mailings amid vendor delays

Thousands of Ohio residents did not receive their absentee ballots on time.

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Phil Collins’ ex-wife has allegedly taken over his Miami mansion with ‘armed occupation’: report

The couple divorced in 2006 only to reunite in 2016 and then split again over the summer.

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Sorority member put on probation for 'unbecoming' conservative values expressed on social media

A University of Kansas student has been placed on probation by the college's Kappa Alpha Theta sorority for "unbecoming" values expressed through her social media posts expressing conservative viewpoints. 

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Prague cafe employees set up slot car races throughout bar emptied by COVID-19

As scientists around the world race to create a COVID-19 vaccine, the staff at one café in Prague have taken up a different kind of race.

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Jeff Bridges' co-stars Barbra Streisand, Michelle Pfeiffer offer support for star after Lymphoma diagnosis

Jeff Bridges announced his Lymphoma diagnosis on Monday, prompting responses from Barbra Streisand, Michelle Pfeiffer, Julianne Moore and more stars.

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Spc. Vanessa Guillen’s death ruled ‘in the line of duty,’ entitling family to benefits

The death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who went missing from Fort Hood for weeks before investigators found her remains in July, has been ruled “in the line of duty,” which grants her bereaved family benefits for her service, authorities announced Tuesday.

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Trump threatens to release Lesley Stahl interview ahead of Sunday's '60 Minutes'

President Trump threatened to release an interview he granted "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl ahead of the Sunday Oct. 25 broadcast. He said he would expose how "fake and biased" the sitdown was. 

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Gutfeld on the politics of late-night comedy

New research has found that 97% of all the jokes told about candidates last month by Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon were about President Trump.

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Photographer files lawsuit against owners, handlers of Texas Longhorns' mascot Sugar Bowl incident

A former photographer for the Austin American-Statesman is suing the owners and handlers of the beloved Texas Longhorns mascot for negligence after the animal charged at him before the 2019 Sugar Bowl causing “permanent injury,” the publication said Monday. 

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COVID-19 likely to become 'endemic' like annual flu, says UK Chief Scientist

Sir Patrick Vallance warns a truly sterilising vaccine that eradicates the virus is unlikely and the disease will continue to circulate.

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Hey Doc 'relaxed' going into Friday night's Manikato

Group 1-winning jockey Luke Currie says Hey Doc is coming into his own heading into Friday night's Manikato Stakes, a race the horse won in 2017.

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Trump's feud with Fauci exactly what Republicans want to avoid

Taking pot-shots at such a popular figure is the type of undisciplined behaviour Republican strategists want Trump to avoid at this stage of the campaign.

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'More red ink than black gold': Oil industry making deals in fight for survival

The once mighty oil and gas industry is flailing, desperately trying to survive a pandemic that has sharply reduced demand for its products.

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Live: India’s tally of fresh cases lowest in 90 days

In the last 30 days since Covid-19 cases peaked in India, the growth rate of infections has more than halved — from 92% in the month prior to September 18 to 42% since then, a drop of 50 percentage points. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

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CAA rules in the making, Nadda says in Bengal

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Odisha techie’s AI tool helps Nobel winner WFP

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U.S. Diplomats and Spies Battle Trump Administration Over Suspected Attacks

American officials in China, Cuba and Russia say U.S. agencies are concealing the true extent of the episodes, leaving colleagues vulnerable to hostile actions abroad.

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Is the Trump Campaign Colluding With Russia Again?

Giuliani’s dirty tricks are the scandal, not Hunter Biden’s hard drive.

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Why Biden Will Need to Spend Big

The economic case for deficit spending is overwhelming.

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Live: India’s tally of fresh cases lowest in 90 days

In the last 30 days since Covid-19 cases peaked in India, the growth rate of infections has more than halved — from 92% in the month prior to September 18 to 42% since then, a drop of 50 percentage points. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

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Near vision loss cases in India surge to 138 million

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Jeffrey Toobin suspended from New Yorker, on leave from CNN, after accidentally exposing himself on Zoom call

Jeffrey Toobin, CNN's chief legal analyst and a renowned reporter for The New Yorker, has been sidelined at a pivotal moment in the run-up to the presidential election.

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Miley Cyrus covers 'Zombie' by The Cranberries, stuns fans

Miley Cyrus performed the 1993 rock hit at Los Angeles' Whiskey a Go-Go.

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50 Cent says ‘vote for Trump’ in light of Biden's tax plan: 'IM OUT'

Rapper 50 Cent urged fans to vote for Trump after learning about Biden's tax proposals.

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Supreme Court turns away PA GOP effort to block extended period for turning in ballots

The Supreme Court on Monday shut down a GOP-led effort to block an extended period for counting ballots in the crucial presidential swing state of Pennsylvania. 

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Kyle Larson reinstated to NASCAR for 2021 season

Kyle Larson has been reinstated to NASCAR after being suspended in April for using a racial slur during an online racing event. He does not yet have a team for the 2021 season.

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Group of GOP Senators lay out proposals to prevent Democrats from court packing

A group of Republican senators advanced two proposals Monday, including a Constitutional amendment, to prevent court packing, which Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has portrayed as a near certainty if Democrats take power in November.

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Texas Air Force base investigates suspicious package

A Texas Air Force base shut down one of its entrances Monday after a bomb-sniffing dog alerted authorities to a suspicious package in a commercial truck, officials said. 

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Documents show alleged Hunter Biden signature, FBI contacts with computer repair store owner

The document allegedly signed by Biden details repair work that was to be performed on three MacBook Pro laptops at “The Mac Shop” in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Trump slams Cuomo over 'apology tour' as NY governor warns public should be 'skeptical' of COVID vaccine

President Donald Trump on Monday slammed New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for taking a so-called “apology tour” to promote his book on leadership while the coronavirus pandemic is still raging and crime has been steadily increasing this year. 

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Early voting causes long lines as thousands of Floridians flock to the polls

Thousands of Floridians went to the polls on Monday sporting facial coverings and socially distancing, in order to cast their ballot for the 2020 presidential election between President Trump and Joe Biden. 

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5-year-old boy gets lifetime zoo pass for spotting stolen lemur

Recapture an endangered ring-tailed lemur stolen from the renowned San Francisco Zoo — and get a lifetime zoo pass.

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Bank of England boss: Best to 'act aggressively'

BoE governor Andrew Bailey said aggression rather than caution is best in the face of uncertainty.

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Sudan khalwas: Undercover in the schools that chain boys

A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.

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Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'

Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory".

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Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content

TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for.

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Far-right online: 'I got them back on social media'

'I cannot bear the chance of something that I've done makes somebody else go and do something horrific.'

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Could cold water hold a clue to a dementia cure?

Swimmers at a London lido aid understanding of what cold does to the body.

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The place in North America with no Covid-19 cases

Nunavut, in Canada's north, has managed to keep coronavirus out of its communities.

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'The fake reporter wanted to know about our software'

As image recognition software is increasingly used, one firm had to deal with subterfuge.

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US election 2020: What are Trump's and Biden's policies?

Some of President Trump's and Joe Biden's key policies explained and compared.

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Covid: What the tier rules say about the split between science and politics

Why does the divergence between science and politics appear to be wider than it has ever been?

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Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, October 19

Free daily horoscope for each star sign from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the day ahead in life, love and career.

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Worker suffers head and facial injuries in workplace incident

A rescue helicopter has been called to attend.

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Zero new local COVID-19 cases in NSW, up to 30 people allowed to gather

No new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 was been detected in NSW as Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced up to 30 people will be allowed to gather in restaurants, cafes and outdoors.

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Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?

Facebook insists it has learnt its lesson after the 2016 election that saw Russian agents and other opportunists attempt to manipulate the result. But critics are not so sure.

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Polling calm before the final debate.

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Democrats Dare to Believe

Donald Trump himself doesn’t seem to think he stands a chance.

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Trump tries to recreate 2016 atmosphere in final push to Election Day

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China's buying soybeans again. That could help Trump in key states

Dave Walton's Iowa farm was struggling a year ago as President Donald Trump's trade war with China took a bite out of soybean exports.

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Jim Carrey spoofs Joe Biden town hall with Mr. Rogers comparison on 'SNL'

Jim Carrey's Joe Biden put on a sweater and sang the classic Mr. Rogers theme song during the spoof of his town hall

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Falcons rookie A.J. Terrell records first career interception with his legs

Atlanta Falcons rookie cornerback A.J. Terrell recorded his first career interception in impressive fashion Sunday afternoon in his Week 6 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Giants' C.J Board lies motionless, carted off the field after scary hit from Washington's Deshazor Everett

New York Giants wide receiver C.J Board was officially ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team after being carted off the field in the third quarter. 

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Jets' Marcus Maye uses his butt to secure interception amid blowout loss vs. Dolphins

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye made a highlight-reel interception that some are calling the butt pick or the butt-ception in a loss against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday evening.

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China threatens to detain innocent Americans after DOJ arrests Chinese 'spies,' Gen. Keane warns

The Chinese government is threatening to detain innocent U.S. nationals in China in retaliation to the Justice Department’s prosecution of Chinese military-affiliated scholars.

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Two key Rabbitohs miss out as NSW adds to Origin squad

Brad Fittler's latest additions were considered straightforward, leaving only seven spots left to be filled after the NRL grand final.

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'Maybe sunlight could be the best vaccine': Pete Evans endorses anti-vax party

The controversial chef says "self-love and hugs" might also provide protection against disease, as he throws his weight behind fringe political party in Queensland.

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Hong Kong activist Grandma Wong 'prevented from crossing border for 14 months'

Grey-haired and bespectacled, Wong had been a familiar face at anti-government protests in Hong Kong last year, often waving a large British flag, but disappeared from the streets around August last year.

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Frustration for Liverpool in derby draw, City beat Arsenal

Liverpool were left frustrated after a 2-2 draw at Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday with VAR ruling out a potential winner from Jordan Henderson in stoppage time.

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Interactive: What is within 25km of your home's new lockdown limit

Use our interactive map to see where your new 25km travel limit finishes.

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What the new coronavirus restrictions mean for Melburnians

Here's the run down on your new-look lockdown rules, what they mean and when they will apply.

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Five new cases of COVID-19 in NSW, including four in hotel quarantine

One case of local transmission is linked to a cluster at the Great Beginnings Childcare Centre at Oran Park.

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New 25km bubble as Premier reveals lockdown rules for Victoria

After just two new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, Daniel Andrews has unveiled the latest version of his road map out of restrictions

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Tony Blair accused of breaking British quarantine rules

Blair had appealed to government officials for special dispensation from the COVID-19 rules, but was not issued with the formal exemption, the report said.

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Two key Rabbitohs miss out as NSW adds to Origin squad

Brad Fittler's latest additions were considered straightforward, leaving only seven spots left to be filled after the NRL grand final.

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'Maybe sunlight could be the best vaccine': Pete Evans endorses anti-vax party

The controversial chef says "self-love and hugs" might also provide protection against disease, as he throws his weight behind fringe political party in Queensland.

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Hong Kong activist Grandma Wong 'prevented from crossing border for 14 months'

Grey-haired and bespectacled, Wong had been a familiar face at anti-government protests in Hong Kong last year, often waving a large British flag, but disappeared from the streets around August last year.

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Frustration for Liverpool in derby draw, City beat Arsenal

Liverpool were left frustrated after a 2-2 draw at Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday with VAR ruling out a potential winner from Jordan Henderson in stoppage time.

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What the new coronavirus restrictions mean for Melburnians

Here's the run down on your new-look lockdown rules, what they mean and when they will apply.

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Five new cases of COVID-19 in NSW, including four in hotel quarantine

One case of local transmission is linked to a cluster at the Great Beginnings Childcare Centre at Oran Park.

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New 25km bubble as Premier reveals lockdown rules for Victoria

After just two new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, Daniel Andrews has unveiled the latest version of his road map out of restrictions

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Tony Blair accused of breaking British quarantine rules

Blair had appealed to government officials for special dispensation from the COVID-19 rules, but was not issued with the formal exemption, the report said.

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Two key Rabbitohs miss out as NSW adds to Origin squad

Brad Fittler's latest additions were considered straightforward, leaving only seven spots left to be filled after the NRL grand final.

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'Maybe sunlight could be the best vaccine': Pete Evans endorses anti-vax party

The controversial chef says "self-love and hugs" might also provide protection against disease, as he throws his weight behind fringe political party in Queensland.

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Hong Kong activist Grandma Wong 'prevented from crossing border for 14 months'

Grey-haired and bespectacled, Wong had been a familiar face at anti-government protests in Hong Kong last year, often waving a large British flag, but disappeared from the streets around August last year.

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Frustration for Liverpool in derby draw, City beat Arsenal

Liverpool were left frustrated after a 2-2 draw at Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday with VAR ruling out a potential winner from Jordan Henderson in stoppage time.

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Ganna takes third stage win as Almeida extends Giro lead

Filippo Ganna claimed his third victory in this year's Giro d'Italia when he won the 14th stage on Saturday, as Joao Almeida extended his overall lead.

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Brandon Judd: Trump is strengthening border security, keeping violent criminals and illegal drugs out of US

Anyone who cares about establishing an orderly immigration system and ending the flow of illegal drugs, violent criminals and human traffickers coming across our southern border should take heart that President Trump’s administration is winning the fight for border security.

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Covid: How worried should we be?

We know we are heading into a difficult winter, but how worried should we be?

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Azerbaijan at war: Reporter’s journal

A BBC team spent a week looking at the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict from the Azerbaijani side.

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Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

People will be banned from using hand-held devices to take photos under government proposals.

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Climate change action sidelined by Covid-19, say young activists

More than half of 18 to 24-years-old in the UK are worried that climate change has been neglected because of coronavirus.

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Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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US election: Are white women voters wavering on Trump?

Polls suggest they're changing their minds on the president. We look at what impact it could have.

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Ammonite: Who was the real Mary Anning?

In a romantic Victorian-era drama, Kate Winslet plays the role of fossilist Mary Anning. Who was she?

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Meet Merck Mercuriadis, the man who has spent $1bn on old hits

The Church is among the investors in a company that has been snapping up the rights to classic songs.

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My Money: 'Most of our spending is on our son'

Ned Vincent from Norfolk takes us through his week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Is there a future for street fundraising?

Face-to-face fundraising is vital for charities' cash income - but does it have a post-Covid future?

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France reports over 25,000 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours

French police also searched the homes of top officials in an investigation into the government's response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Desperate search for missing bushwalker in remote WA hiking spot

Mt Augustus, in WA's Gascoyne region, made headlines last month after three bushwalkers were found dead in the area in less than a week. 

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$421 Million in Debt: Trump Calls It ‘a Peanut,’ but Challenges Lie Ahead

The president on Thursday played down big loans he guaranteed for his struggling businesses. But much of that debt is soon to come due in the midst of declining revenue and an I.R.S. audit that could cost him over $100 million.

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White House Opposes Expanded Virus Testing, Complicating Stimulus Talks

Some administration officials say testing Americans with no symptoms of the coronavirus would hurt the economy and restrict civil liberties. Democrats and some prominent experts say it would slow the virus and bolster economic growth.

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Must-watch videos of the week

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Hear from WHO's director for Europe amid surge

CNN's Becky Anderson speaks with the World Health Organization's Europe director Hans Kluge as countries smash records for daily coronavirus cases and the WHO warns that the daily death toll on the continent could reach five times its April peak within months.

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He served under 6 presidents. He quit because of Barr

Phillip Halpern, a career prosecutor who worked at the Department of Justice under six different presidents and 19 different attorneys general, tells CNN's Brianna Keilar why he felt like he had to quit.

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Trump's former chief of staff unleashes on the President

Former White House chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, has told friends that President Donald Trump "is the most flawed person" he's ever known.

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Keilar on Trump event: So many falsehoods, we need to interject

CNN's Brianna Keilar fact checks President Donald Trump at an event in Florida for seniors where he spoke about coronavirus.

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Michigan bans open carry of a guns at polling locations

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370K Pennsylvania mail-in ballot applications rejected: Report

Many residents may have mistakenly sent in more than one ballot request.

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Chicago woman's self-written obituary goes viral for her wise advice

Stacy Lois Oliver, from Chicago, died on Oct. 4 at the age of 52. Before she died, she wrote her own obituary, which has gone viral for its good advice.

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Nevada U.S. attorney announces ‘district election officer’ to handle growing concerns of election fraud

As conservative outcries of election fraud roil Nevada, one of only two states to mail ballots to every voter this election, Nevada U.S. Nicholas Trutanich announced Friday that he would appoint a “district election officer” to handle concerns of voter fraud in conjunction with the Department of Justice. 

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Trump-social media platform row escalates over Biden son story

Decisions about Donald Trump's Facebook posts, including the president's claims that the coronavirus was less deadly than the flu, are taken at the highest level of the company.

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Young woman fighting for life after being rammed by car outside Collie pub

The vehicle pinned the two women to the wall with such force it caused it to partially collapse. 

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No 'bang for buck': Budget is big on political correctness, weak on job creation

The budget spends a mint of money – which it should - but its measures have been chosen based on how well they fit the government's "core values", not on whether they’re likely to deliver "bang for buck".

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Zara and H&M under threat from China's little-known giant

China's Shein may be the biggest shopping site you've never heard of.

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Slamming Trump, G.O.P. Senator Warns of a ‘Republican Blood Bath’

Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska issued a scathing takedown of President Trump during a telephone town hall with constituents, saying he cozied up to dictators and white supremacists.

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SUNY Oneonta President Resigns After 700 Students Test Positive for Coronavirus

The State University of New York at Oneonta had the worst coronavirus outbreak of any public university in the state.

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What Does ‘Negative’ on a Coronavirus Test Really Mean?

President Trump’s recent tests are a reminder that although many products exist, none test for infectiousness.

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A Rapid Test Offers Hope for Community Screening

In a small study in San Francisco, Abbott’s BinaxNOW identified infectious people nearly as accurately as a P.C.R. test.

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Facebook and Twitter Dodge a 2016 Repeat, and Ignite a 2020 Firestorm

The companies have said they would do more to stop misinformation and hacked materials from spreading. This is what that effort looks like.

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As Twitter and Facebook Clamp Down, Republicans Claim ‘Election Interference’

Conservatives said they would subpoena the chief executives of the social networks, which had blocked an unsubstantiated New York Post article.

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By Calling Climate Change ‘Controversial,’ Barrett Created Controversy

Judge Amy Coney Barrett refused to answer numerous questions, but it was her avoidance of acknowledging climate change that particularly resonated.

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How to Actually Make America Great

Reversing 50 years of social decline.

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How the G.O.P. Can Still Wreck America

Even if Trump loses, his party can do immense damage.

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FEC records show Cunningham’s alleged mistress donated to his campaign

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham, who is accused of having had an extramarital affair, received multiple campaign contributions from his alleged mistress around the time they were supposedly intimate, campaign finance records show.

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Le'Veon Bell signs one-year contract with Kansas City Chiefs

Le’Veon Bell has found a new home.

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FBI completes investigation into death threats leveled against Anchorage mayor embroiled in sex scandal

The FBI concluded its investigation into death threats to Alaska Mayor Ethan Berkowitz from the Anchorage news anchor he admitted to having a “messaging relationship” with after the anchor claims he posted inappropriate photos of himself to an underage website. 

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DNI Ratcliffe directs Intel Community inspector general to review 'concerns' with 2017 ICA

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe on Thursday directed the Intelligence Community inspector general to review a referral written in 2018 by then-House Intelligence Committee about “concerns” with the completion of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russia’s influence campaign targeting the 2016 election, Fox News has learned.

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Texas judge issues halt on governor’s order limiting one ballot drop-off location per county

A Texas District Court judge on Thursday issued a temporary injunction blocking Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to limit counties to only one drop-off location.

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Twitter, Facebook 'deserve' heavy regulation after restricting Hunter Biden report, ex-acting AG says

Twitter and Facebook will look back on this period as "the golden age of social media before Washington, D.C. heavily regulated them," former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker predicted on "Your World" Thursday.

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Bill banning ‘no-knock’ raids in Virginia sent to Gov. Northam

Virginia’s General Assembly passed a bill banning “no-knock” search warrants Wednesday, clearing the way for it to go to Gov. Ralph Northam’s desk.

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Denver DA to charge security guard with second-degree murder in fatal shooting of 'Patriot Muster' protester

Colorado prosecutors have charged the unlicensed security guard accused of fatally shooting a protester last weekend with murder. 

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Kim Kardashian joins cast of animated 'PAW Patrol' movie

The reality star will be joined by Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel in the flick based on a Nickelodeon cartoon.

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Judge allows public viewing of previous George Floyd arrest video

A Minnesota judge on Thursday denied a request from prosecutors to temporarily block public access to police body camera footage of a previous George Floyd arrest, ruling that video would not be prejudicial.

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Trump directs California GOP to 'fight hard' in court over ballot boxes despite prosecution threat

President Trump on Tuesday directed Republicans to “fight hard” in court after California’s top election and law enforcement officials, both Democrats, ordered the state GOP to remove unofficial ballot boxes from various locations in three counties by later this week or face prosecution.  

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Underdog GOP Senate candidate gains ground in race against incumbent Democrat, campaign says

Virginia’s Republican Senate candidate Daniel Gade is headed toward Election Day at a fundraising disadvantage against a well-known Democratic incumbent in a blue state – but the Iraq War veteran says he’s closing the gap in support among likely voters.

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Hunter Biden email story: Computer repair store owner describes handing over laptop to FBI

The man, John Paul Mac Isaac, said he has a condition that affects his vision and “can’t be 100 percent sure” it was Hunter Biden who dropped off the computer for repair.

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Lemur stolen from San Francisco Zoo, police say

An endangered lemur has been stolen from the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, according to police.

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Federal judge blocks North Carolina from measure that made it easier for voters who forget witness signature

A federal judge ordered North Carolina on Wednesday to block a measure that made it easier for voters who forget witness signature to fix their ballots, according to reports.

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Stevie Nicks says she’s ‘pretty sure’ Fleetwood Mac wouldn’t exist if she didn't have an abortion

Stevie Nicks says that if she didn't have an abortion in 1979, she's “pretty sure there would have been no Fleetwood Mac.”

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Airline crew reports seeing man in jetpack flying 6,000 feet in the air near LAX

For the second time in a month, an “airspace intruder” – a person seen flying in a jetpack some thousands of feet above Los Angeles International Airport -- was visible to planes high in the sky on Wednesday.

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Colorado Sec. of State dispenses PPE to election workers amid rising COVID cases

Colorado Secretary of State’s office has prepared for the Nov. 3 General Election by pairing up with the Office of Emergency Management and distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all county clerks, as the state sees a spike in coronavirus cases.

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'Grey's Anatomy' star Jesse Williams finalizes divorce: Report

The 39-year-old actor and his now-ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee have reportedly completed proceedings and were no longer married as of Aug. 7, 2020.

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New York dog walker made second call to accuse black bird-watcher

The hearing was the latest development in the weekend encounter that resonated across the country and reignited discussions about the danger of false accusations. 

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Tablet interactive: ICAC grills Daryl Maguire

Former MP Daryl Maguire faces the ICAC inquiry into his possible misuse of his position to broker property deals, following revelations of his "close personal relationship" with the Premier.

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COVID-19 vaccines are Big Pharma's chance of salvation

For a long time, pharmaceutical companies have been the most hated industry in America. Racing to find vaccines to end the coronavirus pandemic, the industry is hoping to redeem itself in the public's mind.

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Shopper confidence jumps in wake of the federal budget

Westpac's measure of consumer confidence has jumped to its highest level since July 2018, but their survey shows the budget helped more men than women.

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2020 Brownlow Medal: Lachie Neale the soaring favourite in shortened season

We crunch the numbers to give you a complete guide to this year's Brownlow Medal count, including who the bolters could be and just how many votes Lachie Neale is likely to poll.

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Man pleads not guilty in gruesome killing of tech CEO Fahim Saleh

The former executive assistant of Fahim Saleh pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of first-degree murder for allegedly decapitating and dismembering the tech entrepreneur in his luxury New York condo in July.

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The Great Barrier Reef has lost half its corals within 3 decades

Australia's Great Barrier Reef has lost 50% of its coral populations in the last three decades, with climate change a key driver of reef disturbance, a new study has found.

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Mitch McConnell's disturbing chuckle

Mitch McConnell appears to think this is some kind of joke.

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2020 Brownlow Medal: Lachie Neale the soaring favourite in shortened season

We crunch the numbers to give you a complete guide to this year's Brownlow Medal count, including who the bolters could be and just how many votes Lachie Neale is likely to poll.

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Aidan O'Brien import Wichita breaks down in Werribee track gallop

Cantala Stakes favourite Wichita has become the latest international horse to break down at Werribee's quarantine facility, fracturing his right hind leg in trackwork.

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Trump taxes: A 'fundamentally unfair' system?

What do Donald Trump's tiny tax bills say about the taxes of the wealthy?

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Department clears Liberal MPs of misuse of taxpayer funds for staff

An independent investigation has cleared two senior Liberal MPs of any misuse of resources after allegations their staff were branch-stacking while on the public payroll.

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China's five-year plan is a risk to the global economy

China's latest five-year plan could bring a lot more stress to a post-COVID-19 global economy attempting a recovery.

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Tributes flow for young apprentice killed in Curtin University building collapse

Friends and family took to social media to pay tribute to the apprentice, describing Jonnie Hartshorn as a "lovely young man" who was "well loved and respected".

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Ada Lovelace Day: '2020 has been a hard slog'

Women working in the technology sector describe their experiences of living through the pandemic.

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Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves

Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process.

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Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine study paused due to unexplained illness in participant

The study of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine has been paused due to an unexplained illness in a study participant.

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Imagining the Trump Presidency That Wasn’t

A politically incorrect administration might have succeeded where this one failed.

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'None can be so blind as the righteous': The Premier's own sense of integrity may have been her downfall

I fear that what she "sees" and "thinks" has been warped by the forces of necessity, familiarity, habit, convenience … and so on.

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'No student left behind': Victorian government to deploy thousands of tutors

The state is urging pre-service teachers, teachers on leave, casuals and retired teachers to become tutors, to work with students who need help in the wake of remote learning.

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