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Saturday, 1 September 2018

Fix legal age of marriage for men at 18 years: Law Commission

Emphasising on the equality of marriageable age across religions the Law Commission said that if there is a universal age for the majority that grants all citizens the right to choose their governments then citizens should also be considered capable of choosing their spouses. The commission has released a suggestion paper on family laws.

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Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 14

Check live updates of today's matches in Asian Games 2018 on Times of India

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14 for four: Hizb, J&K police release each other’s families

The Hizb let the 14 captives go after the J&K police had released the militants’ arrested kin. Sources later said police had arrested other relatives of militants as well and that they, too, had been released. The unofficial prisoner swap is a rare quid pro quo in Kashmir’s violent past.

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Loans to get costlier as SBI hikes lending rates

State Bank of India (SBI) has increased the lending rate by 20 basis points across all tenors up to three years. Now SBI's overnight and one-month tenors' Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) stands at 8.1 per cent as against 7.9 per cent, as per the SBI's website.

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IPPB: India’s biggest bank in the making

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will focus on providing banking and financial services to people in rural areas, by linking all the 1.55 lakh post office branches (that’s nearly 2.5 times the bank network) with IPPB services by the end of 2018. Around 11,000 postmen both in rural and urban areas will provide doorstep banking services.

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Walmart to Open E-Commerce Fulfillment Center in Bullitt County

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 30, 2018) – Gov. Matt Bevin today announced Walmart will invest $41 million and create 400 full-time jobs at a new facility in Bullitt County dedicated to fulfilling online orders from Walmart.com and Walmart subsidiary Jet.com. “We are excited to welcome Walmart and Jet.com’s distribution facility to Bullitt County and the commonwealth,” Gov. Bevin said. “This is a major new venture for the company that will bring significant investment and hundreds of jobs to the region. It is further confirmation that Kentucky is the established leader for logistics and distribution in the United States.” Walmart will lease a 720,000-square-foot building in the Velocity 65 trade center on Velocity Way off of I-65. In addition to full-time permanent workers, the facility will eventually employ several hundred temporary workers, including seasonal employees. Company leaders plan to open the center later this fall. “This new facility will soon be serving even more Walmart.com and Jet.com customers with fast shipping in two-days or less, and we’re thrilled we found a home for it in Bullitt County,” said Nate Faust, senior vice president of supply chain, Walmart eCommerce U.S. “We look forward to opening for business and to a long relationship with the people of Kentucky and Shepherdsville.” Sen. Dan Seum, of Fairdale, said the company’s plans would help the local economy and its impact would reverberate beyond Shepherdsville. “This is a great development for our area and the entire region,” Sen. Seum said. “It represents the faith the company has in the outstanding workforce in Bullitt and surrounding counties. I look forward to seeing the project come to fruition.” Rep. Linda Belcher, of Shepherdsville, said the project showed Bullitt County is ready for business. “This is tremendous news for Bullitt County and is further proof that our community offers everything businesses large or small might need,” Rep. Belcher said. “These new jobs, meanwhile, will create opportunities for hundreds of workers and families throughout the region, making us even stronger economically. I look forward to working with the company and doing whatever I can to help make its local operations a success.” Shepherdsville Mayor Curtis Hockenbury said he looked forward to the project’s positive effect on the local economy. “I am thrilled Walmart is expanding its investment and presence in our community,” Mayor Hockenberry said. “The project will have a huge impact on the economy and provide jobs that will improve the lives of Shepherdsville residents. This is another indication that this is a great place to do business.” Bullitt County Judge-Executive Melanie Roberts also lauded the development as a win for the county. “We are very pleased to have a project of this magnitude coming to Bullitt County,” Judge-Executive Roberts said. “This shows that companies like Jet.com understand the quality of our people, as well as our ideal location for top distribution and logistics operations. The investment and jobs will help grow this community for years to come.” To encourage the investment and job growth in the community, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) on Thursday preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives up to $3 million through the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based incentive allows a company to keep a portion of its $41 million investment over the agreement term through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments by meeting job and investment targets. A detailed community profile for Bullitt County can be viewed <a href="https://ift.tt/2Ny6l3l" target="_blank">here</a>. Information on Kentucky’s economic development efforts and programs is available at <a href="https://ift.tt/2onIkRr" target="_blank">ThinkKentucky.com</a>. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion on <a href="https://ift.tt/2Nz2Idp" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or follow on <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZD0mbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwODMwLjk0MjczMzcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDgzMC45NDI3MzM3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MDM0NzEwJmVtYWlsaWQ9dGdyaWZmaW5Aa3lyZXRhaWwuY29tJnVzZXJpZD10Z3JpZmZpbkBreXJldGFpbC5jb20mdGFyZ2V0aWQ9JmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&104&&&http://www.twitter.com/ThinkKentucky" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Watch the Cabinet’s “This is My Kentucky” video on <a href="https://ift.tt/2onIjwR" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, nearly 265 million customers and members visit our more than 11,200 stores under 55 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2018 revenue of $500.3 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. 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It’s the BESTEST Announcement of the Year! Walmart Unboxes America’s BEST Toy Shop

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Aug. 30, 2018 – When it comes to toys, Walmart is not playing around! Today, Walmart unboxed its plans for America’s Best Toy Shop: its destination for kids’ favorite products – toys! – in its stores and on Walmart.com. Walmart’s toy aisles are set to offer the best toys at the best prices along with more fun for everyone than ever before. Starting today, America’s Best Toy Shop kicks off with: <ol><li>Expanded aisles and the best selection of toys, with thousands of new and exclusive items from top brands, creating Walmart’s broadest assortment of toys ever.</li><li>The best experience for parents and kids to test, play and shop for toys – through in-store events and demos, and a new specialty toy experience online featuring exclusive content from toy influencers for the first time.</li><li>The season’s 40 top rated toys from the real toy authorities – kids – to make it easy for parents to know what toys are on trend and tops for kids.</li><li>Layaway…it’s back August 31.</li></ol> "Walmart has always been a destination for toys. Parents shop us for our wide selection of top brands and because we bring fun to stores in ways that only Walmart can," said Anne Marie Kehoe, vice president of toys, Walmart U.S. "But today, we are making even bigger investments in the category to ensure we have the widest selection of toys at the best prices and an unmatched in-store and online experience to show customers the best place to shop for toys is Walmart.BESTEST Assortment of Toys Ever Bigger. Better. Bestest assortment! To ensure Walmart has all of the toys kids want, the retailer has expanded America’s Best Toy Shop aisles in select stores across the country. This expanded assortment includes 30 percent new toys in stores and 40 percent more toys online. Walmart searched high and low for the biggest trends and the right toys to expand its assortment. New toy brands now available at Walmart include Pomsies, Fancy Nancy, Boxy Girls, Grumblies and Hairdorables. This year, the retailer has added hundreds of new exclusive toys in stores and online. Just one of the hundreds of new exclusives includes Ryan’s World, a line of 11 toys from first-grade internet toy sensation Ryan of Ryan ToysReview, available exclusively at Walmart until Sept. 30. The excitement continues on Walmart.com with new online-only exclusives such as the DC Comics 6-Volt Justice League Batmobile and KidKraft Uptown Espresso Kitchen with 30 Piece Play Food. Bringing the WHHHHOOOAAA to Stores and Online America’s Best Toy Shop is putting the fun in toys, the Walmart way. Walmart will host more than 2,000 toy play dates over the next two months at Supercenters across the country so that kids can play with top toys as they start to build their holiday wish lists. Here’s a look at the fun happening in America’s Best Toy Shop now through November 1:<ul><li>America’s Best Toy Shop will host its first National Play Day on September 8 in more than 1,500 stores. Kids will leave seriousness and responsibility at the door and enjoy the opportunity to play with top toys, pose for pictures and take home toy booklets and other giveaways.</li><li>In-store toy demos, including events highlighting toys from Ryan’s World, Barbie and Transformers will take place from August 30 to November 1. </li><li>Toy roadshows for Nerf and Hot Wheels, will give kids the chance to play with the newest toys from these two classic brands with interactive activities at Supercenters from August 31 to November 1. </li></ul> Walmart.com will also open America’s Best Toy Shop online as a specialty shopping destination for customers to discover the perfect toy. As a part of the experience, this year, for the first time ever, customers can hear directly from 25 toy influencers including Clara Lukasiak, Gavin Raygoza, Kenzie Mitchell, and Gabe & Garrett, who will develop exclusive toy content throughout the year, giving customers the scoop on all things toys with advice, reviews and recommendations. The online shop will also include curated toy collections to help customers find inspiration and shop for toys with ease, whether that be by trending item, age, character or brand, among other ways to shop. "This year is all about an unmatched experience on Walmart.com," said Chris Sponiar, General Manager, Toys and Seasonal, Walmart eCommerce U.S. "Whether customers know exactly what they’re looking for or if they want to browse our digital shelves, we are the destination for parents to discover that perfect toy for their child. And, we make it easy. With options like free, two-day shipping or Pickup Today on millions of items, customers can get their toys however they like, either straight to their door or at a Walmart store." Hear ye, Hear ye: The Kids Have Spoken! America’s Best Toy Shop launches with a little help from the real toy authorities – kids! Walmart engaged hundreds of youngsters to test and play with dozens of toys. Their favorites resulted in Walmart’s Top Rated by Kids list. Up from 25 toys in previous years, this list of 40 toys will help guide parents on the "it" toys kids are wishing for. Straight from kids themselves, here is a look at the top 40: <ul><li>Power Brands: These brands have been household names for generations and continue to be popular with kids today. Whether it’s a twist on a classic, or a fresh new way to play with beloved icons, these toys are tops with kids: </li></ul>Barbie Dreamhouse Fisher-Price Little People Take Turns Skyway Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage (Walmart exclusive) LEGO Creator Pirate Roller Coaster Nerf Laser Ops 2 Pack Playmobil Hidden Temple with T-Rex Power Wheels Barbie Dream Camper (Walmart exclusive) Razor Ultra Spark Scooter Sing & Spin Scooter Minnie <ul><li>Entertainment Properties: Toys that enable kids to play with their favorite characters from movies and television are all the rage. Here are the characters – in toy form – that kids will be buddying-up with off-screen: </li></ul>Disney Princess Rapunzel Tower Vanity (Walmart exclusive) Harry Potter Wizard Training Wands Imaginext Jurassic World Jurassic Rex Incredibles 2 Jack Jack Doll Paw Patrol Fire Truck Ride-On (Walmart exclusive) Paw Patrol Fire Truck Peppa Pig Fun Fair Playset (Walmart exclusive) PJ Masks Romeo’s Lab Playset <ul><li>Collectibles: Few things can replace the sheer joy of discovering a surprise toy inside a mystery box. Kids may not know what they’re going to find, but that’s the delight! And, be sure they’ll want to collect them all:</li></ul>New product from Hatchimal, hatching Oct. 5 Little Live Pets Wrapples LOL Surprise House Lost Kitties Moj Moj Claw Machine Fingerlings Hugs Num Nom Silly Shakers Maker PikMi Pops Super Flip Ryans World Giant Mystery Egg Treasure X Single Pack <ul><li>Innovative Items: The future is here! As kids embark on new adventures, these innovative toys offer uncharted areas of play:</li></ul>Air Hogs Supernova All Star Hover Board (Walmart exclusive) Fisher Price Laugh & Learn 3-in-1 Smart Car Kumi Kreator Little Live Pets Rollie My Kissing Puppy Polaris 1.5 RC (Walmart exclusive) Really Rad Robots Mi-Bro Rideamals Scout Interactive Pony (Walmart exclusive) STEM Jr. Wonder Lab Terra Sect RC Trail Buster RC (Walmart exclusive) VTech Explore & Write Activity Desk (Walmart exclusive) Zoom Tubes Car Trax Customers can shop for Top Rated by Kids toys in stores and online by visiting Walmart’s brand new Top Rated by Kids shopping experience at <a href="https://ift.tt/2f1eduL" target="_blank">Walmart.com/topratedbykids</a>. To ensure customers get the toys they want now through Christmas, Walmart’s layaway service will open on August 31, offering customers the opportunity to pay off items throughout the season. The Top Rated by Kids top 40 toys list, along with thousands of other items in Walmart stores are available to reserve on layaway accounts. For more information on the Top Rated by Kids top toys list, visit <a href="https://ift.tt/2f1eduL" target="_blank">Walmart.com/topratedbykids</a>. For press materials, visit <a href="https://ift.tt/2NvwqQl" target="_blank">America’s Bestest Toy Shop</a>. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, nearly 265 million customers and members visit our more than 11,200 stores under 55 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2018 revenue of $500.3 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. 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'Drug courts' are trying to help solve America's opioid crisis -- in ways that rehab alone can't

Can drug courts help solve America's opioid crisis? Judge-led therapy programs aim to help addicts kick the habit and get their lives back in ways that rehab alone can't, the Financial Times reports.

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About 10 percent of US children are diagnosed with ADHD

Researchers found 10.2 percent of children between the ages of 4 and 17 had diagnosed ADHD in the 2015-2016 survey, up from 6.1 percent in 1997 and 1998.

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Hipster men's brand Hims has pitched potential investors about expanding to a new market: Women

Hims is a venture-backed start-up selling generic Viagra and hair loss drugs to millennial men. Now it's looking to expand into women's products and has talked about raising $100 million at an $800 million valuation.

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You might not need as much sleep as you think

Fitbit researchers find that people who slept an average of 5 hours and 50 minutes to 6 hours and 30 minutes per night performed better on the test than people who slept more or less.

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Skateboarder Cory Kennedy gets 4 years in prison for fatal DUI crash

Cory Kennedy, a popular pro skateboarder who has appeared in the films “Pretty Sweet” and “Beware of Sasquatch,” has been sentenced to four years in prison in connection with a fatal DUI crash.

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Request to end DACA from multiple states denied by federal judge

Seven states that sued to block the DACA program couldn’t demonstrate that permitting it to continue was causing irreparable harm, a federal judge said on Friday, declining to halt the Obama-era policy that protects young illegal immigrants from deportation.

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Village Voice shuts down after 63 years

A year after halting its print publications, the infamous weekly The Village Voice is folding due to financial woes, ending a 63-year run.

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Stars without the warpaint

See what your favorite celebrities look like before they hit the makeup chair... and after.

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Celebrities who served their country

Scores of stars have proudly served in our armed forces over the years.

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Style Watch: Who wore short shorts?

Daisy Dukes were everywhere this summer.

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Stars then and now

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FOX411's snap of the day

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Celeb style: How low can they go?

Some stars aren't scared to wear a dress cut down to waaaaaaaay down there.

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Korean War vet, 98, walks 12 miles each day to see ailing wife

Distance does not deter 98-year-old Korean War veteran Luther Younger from seeing his now-paralyzed wife Waverlee.

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Asian Games 2018 Day 14 live score and updates: Amit Panghal eyes boxing gold, no...

Live updates and live scores of Asian Games 2018: Amit Panghal look to win gold for India in men’s (49 kg) light fly category.

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Fear grips police force in Jammu and Kashmir as families turn collateral

Militants abducted two more relatives of Jammu and Kashmir policemen on Friday taking the number to 11 within the last three days

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Who is Riyaz Naikoo, Kashmir's most wanted militant?

Riyaz Naikoo, 30, started figuring prominently on the radar of security agencies after the killing of militant poster boy Burhan Wani in 2016. He carries a reward of Rs 12 lakh on his head.

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Congress-BJP spar over Rahul Gandhi's Kailash-Mansarovar yatra

The Congress on Friday came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly trying to denigrate party chief Rahul Gandhi’s Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage

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At 8.2%, GDP grows at its quickest pace in 2 years

Govt hails structural reforms after manufacturing boost.

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After tit-for-tat abductions, all 11 relatives of J&K police released by milita...

Late on Friday evening, the militants released all 11 relatives of policemen after the state released the kin of the three militants detained earlier.

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Telangana hospital sacks four nurses for selfie with Nandamuri Harikrishna's bo...

Nandamuri Harikrishna, the son of former CM NT Rama Rao, had died in a road accident at Anneparthi village on Wednesday.

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Kumaraswamy, Chandrababu Naidu discuss anti-BJP front

After meeting Kumaraswamy, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu said they want more regional parties to join the front. He suggested that as a first step, efforts would be made to bring all regional parties in south India to join hands to prevent the growth of the BJP in the region.

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Wanted to buy grenade launcher, ammo: Maharashtra police on arrested activists

At a press conference, senior Maharashtra police officer Param Bir Singh said the police had arrested activists only when we were confident that clear links had been established.

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Fix legal age of marriage for men at 18 years: Law Commission

Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 14

Check live updates of today's matches in Asian Games 2018 on Times of India

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14 for four: Hizb, J&K police release each other’s families

Loans to get costlier as SBI hikes lending rates

IPPB: India’s biggest bank in the making

Sam Burgess tells Souths mates he's good to go for finals

South Sydney have received a boost with news Sam Burgess will definitely feature in week one of the finals after being cleared of a dodgy hamstring.

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Crows coach Pyke: 'We made some mistakes - that's what humans do'

Adelaide coach Don Pyke has admitted the club made mistakes regarding physical and mental preparation this year.

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End of a great double act as Josh and Brett go separate ways

Former Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens reckons one and one makes three when the Morris twins play together, which they will do for the last time today in the NRL.

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NBL-bound Marshall Nelson backs Canberra Gunners pathway

Rob Beveridge's decision to send Marshall Nelson to Canberra paved the way for the rising star to earn an NBL contract.

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Urban Wildlife

As the drought hits hard in north western NSW, kangaroos are swamping the township of Gunnedah in search of green picks on front lawns and water from sprinklers.

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Athletics ACT confident of securing Australia's best

Officials feared Australia's top athletes would be forced to desert Canberra in search of major qualifiers.

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Storm's injury list makes two finish 'remarkable': Smith

Cameron Smith has played more NRL matches than anyone else, but has never seen the like of the injury woes the Storm are dealing with.

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Canberra export Marc Tokich makes Young Socceroos squad

The Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder joined the Australian camp on Saturday.

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Police shot man 'armed with a knife' in Rockhampton

A detective couldn't confirm reports police had been told the man was armed with a gun, but confirmed he was armed with a knife at the time of the shooting.

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Marsh, Finch in frame for ODI captaincy but a smokey has support

Mitch Marsh and Aaron Finch are the front-runners to become Australia's ODI captain but a forgotten figure has state support.

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'Best job in the world': How an Aussie went from sleeping on the floor to video game star

In 2015 Scott 'Custa' Kennedy decided to quit his university degree in Adelaide and move to Canada to try and become a professional video game player.

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Aretha Franklin funeral bishop apologises to Ariana Grande after touch

The bishop who officiated Aretha Franklin's funeral has apologised Friday to Ariana Grande for how he touched her onstage and a joke he made about her name.

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Jack Viney trains, looks ready for final

Jack Viney has taken another big stride forward in his bid to return from injury to Melbourne's team for the club's first final since 2006.

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Finals return driving Raiders coach Ricky Stuart

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says missing the top eight is already driving him to play in the NRL finals next season.

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Man arrested after Forrestfield car theft

A man believed to be in his 20s has been arrested in relation to the theft of a car that had a two year old boy in it in Forrestfield around lunchtime.

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Bolt will need a lot more than four months to get up to speed: Bosnich

Usain Bolt believes he can land an A-League contract in just four months. One of Australian soccer's greats says it will take a lot longer than that.

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Owner reckons The Kosciuszko is just the ticket for the bush

Racehorse and pub owner Les Polglase has a daily ritual since The Kosciuszko tickets went on sale.

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She Gambled on Her Claim to Link Russians and Trump. She Is Losing.

Facing trial in Thailand, the Belarusian escort Anastasia Vashukevich has begun backtracking on her claim to have evidence of election interference.

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John McCain Lies in State in the Capitol: ‘We Lost a Good One’

Senator John McCain lay in state in the Capitol’s Rotunda, hailed as a principled war hero as citizens wondered whether an era of comity died with him.

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On Washington: A Rare Moment of Unity, in Celebration of John McCain

At Mr. McCain’s last visit to the Capitol, colleagues embraced the spirit of public service.

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Even at Her Funeral Celebrations, Aretha Franklin Was the Height of Glamour

Inside the posthumous styling of the Queen of Soul

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral: Stars, Dignitaries and Fans Honor the Queen of Soul

Thousands packed a Detroit church to pay respects to a musical giant whose legacy was evident in several hours of tributes in song.

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Memorable Moments From Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Jennifer Hudson sang a stirring “Amazing Grace,” Bill Clinton called himself a “groupie” and Stevie Wonder gave a speech about love.

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U.S. Open 2018 Results: Serena Is ‘Untouchable’ in Beating Venus

In the 30th professional match between the sisters, Serena defeated Venus in the third round. Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin del Potro and Sloane Stephens also won Friday.

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Serena Williams. New Mom. Elite Athlete. Extraordinary and Ordinary All at Once.

Williams’s success has the sports world buzzing about new mothers and great performances. It has happened before, and it will happen again.

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Straining to Keep Faith With America

John McCain knew that we are better than Trump.

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Dispatch: Could I Kill My Mother?

I am not a doctor. I am not very brave. But I want to do what she wants.

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A Vengeful and Shortsighted Act

The Trump administration, currying favor with hard-liners in Israel, eliminates funding for the United Nations agency that aids Palestinian refugees.

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Vultures! Elections! It’s September!

We have seen the future, and it’s in North Dakota.

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McCain and a Requiem for the American Century

Torture imbued him with a humanity that transcended politics, and a belief in the centrality of American values in the battle for freedom.

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Addiction Doesn’t Always Last a Lifetime

In fact, most addicts recover, often on their own. Here are some of their stories.

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How Photography Exploits the Vulnerable

There are too many gratuitous photos of people jamming needles into their bodies and bloated corpses carried out of filthy homes.

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Schools Can Keep Kids Safe Without Giving Their Teachers Guns

Betsy DeVos’s latest scheme flies in the face of expert advice.

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Six Years, Four Sore Feet, 2,650 Miles

My daughter and I finished hiking one of “our” properties: the Pacific Crest Trail.

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Do Public School Students Have Constitutional Rights?

The Supreme Court used to answer with a resounding yes. In recent decades, regrettably, it has changed its mind.

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A Labor Day Thank You for the Arts

This holiday weekend we tip our hats to those performers and others who work days, nights and weekends to enrich your cultural experiences.

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Got Milk? Or Was That Really a Plant Beverage?

A remark by the F.D.A.’s chief about almonds and lactation has set off a seemingly existential debate about what milk is.

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On Pro Football: Colin Kaepernick Is Not Going Away

Despite a ruling from the arbitrator allowing the case to continue, the N.F.L. is not inclined to settle. Neither is Kaepernick.

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Brazilian Court Rules That ‘Lula’ Cannot Run for President

Currently serving a 12-year prison term for corruption, former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva still leads in the polls. The decision throws the presidential race wide open.

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Racist Robocalls Target Andrew Gillum, Democratic Nominee for Florida Governor

The calls, tied to a white supremacist entity, came days after Mr. Gillum became the first black person nominated by a major party to be governor of Florida.

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Toxic Dust Still Threatens Housing Authority Residents, U.S. Says

The government criticized the city’s housing authority for failing to fulfill a promise to safeguard residents from toxic materials during lead-paint removals.

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U.S., Canada Pass Friday Deadline With No Nafta Deal

The U.S. and Canada failed to meet a Trump administration Friday deadline for reaching a new trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, but agreed to continue talks next week rather than break off negotiations.

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Military Believes Trump's Afghan War Plan Is Working, but Spy Agencies Are Pessimistic

American military and intelligence officials are at odds over the direction of the war in Afghanistan, creating a new source of friction as the president and his national security team seek a way to end the 17-year-old conflict.

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As Assault Looms, Syrian Rebels Detain Those Trying to Surrender

Syrian rebels are braced for battle and have detained dozens of people suspected of negotiating surrender, as the Assad regime prepares to retake the country’s last opposition stronghold.

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China's Muslim Crackdown Extends to Those Living Abroad

Chinese Uighurs living overseas have become a focus of one of government’s largest mass incarcerations in decades. Beijing is concerned that radical Islamic militants are behind a sporadically violent Uighur separatist movement in Xinjiang.

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U.S., Germany at Odds Over Serbia-Kosovo Land Swap

The U.S. and Germany are in disagreement over a possible plan to redraw the border between Serbia and Kosovo, with Berlin concerned the move could open a Pandora’s box of ethnic recriminations in the region.

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Australia's New Leader, Indonesia Strike Free-Trade Pact

The leaders of Indonesia and Australia hammered out a free-trade agreement that they said would lead to lower tariffs and would relax investment regulations. They also agreed to bolster security ties.

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Iran Tries to Save $1 Billion Deal With Giant Oil Trader

Iran’s state-run oil company is in talks to salvage a $1 billion oil deal with Swiss trader Vitol Group as companies sever ties with the Islamic Republic ahead of U.S. sanctions.

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Brazil's Sky-High Lending Rates Hurt Consumers---and Economic Growth

Average bank-lending rates in Brazil are 53%, which in turn hobble a consumption-dependent economy by discouraging shopping and making credit a risky game for entrepreneurs.

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EU Plans End to Daylight Time

The European Union is proposing to abolish the twice yearly clock change after a poll found Europeans overwhelmingly dislike the effects.

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Australian Bishops Reject Reporting Sexual Abuse Revealed in Confession

Catholic Church leaders in Australia said they oppose laws requiring priests break the “seal of confession” when told of possible sexual abuse, as recommended by a judicial inquiry into abuse in churches and schools.

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Cambodian Court Convicts Australian Filmmaker of Spying

A Cambodian court sentenced an Australian filmmaker to six years in prison for espionage in a case that has worsened ties with Western countries worried about a continuing shift toward authoritarian rule.

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