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Tuesday's ugly and ill-tempered first US presidential debate has been widely condemned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SbcQNq

Japan 'Twitter killer' pleads guilty to murders

Takahiro Shiraishi confessed to using the social media platform to seek out and kill his victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30n...

Seagram's Heiress Sentenced In Nxivm Sex Trafficking Ring Case

Several victims of the group offered tearful testimony of the abuse they suffered at the hands of Clare Bronfman, a wealthy member who used...

NFL Week 4 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs face New England, the Bears try to continue their improbable start and the whole league waits to see what wil...

Technical glitch halts trading on Japan's exchanges

Stock markets in Tokyo and other cities suffered a day-long suspended trading session on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H...

Google Pixel phone 'designed for economic downturn'

The Pixel 5 loses several headline features of last year's flagship phone to hit a lower price tag. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Alabama Gov. Apologizes To Surviving '5th Girl' Of 1963 KKK Bombing

"There should be no question that Ms. Collins Rudolph and the families of those who perished ... suffered an egregious injustice that ...

'I Like What I See': FAA Chief Flies 737 Max, But Not Ready To Recertify Plane

Steve Dickson took a Boeing 737 Max on a test flight Wednesday and says "It responded well," as regulators inch closer to ungroun...

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Russia offers to host Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks

The offer comes as Azerbaijan vows to fight for full control of the disputed Armenian-majority area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Lakers vs Heat Game 1: Live Score and Updates

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are up against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat for the championship. from NYT > Sports https://...

WIRED25 Day 3: Look at Problems in a New Way

Guests like Anthony Fauci, Lisa Piccirillo, Patrice Peck, and Audrey Tang discussed how to puzzle through seemingly intractable situations. ...

Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster

Italy was the first country in Europe to be overwhelmed by the virus but is so far keeping it in check. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united?

Nigeria's greatest challenge on its 60th anniversary remains its diversity, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. from BBC News - World https...

Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China

As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jm74Vk ...

M.L.B. Will Allow Fans at World Series and N.L. Championship Series

About 11,500 tickets will be available for games at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. M.L.B. did not get approval to sell tickets to the...

First Trump-Biden presidential debate: Trump clashes with moderator

President Donald Trump clashes with moderator Chris Wallace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GfVJr3

US election 2020: A really simple guide

If you’re looking for a refresher or trying to understand it for the first time, this guide will help. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

A Hotel Shows the French Open Is Another Sports Bubble That Isn’t

Restrictions limit the players’ access to Parisian cafes and even their own homes. But members of the public can rent rooms at the hotel nea...

For Serena Williams, the French Open Has Delivered Telling Highs and Lows

The greatness of Williams has been largely defined by her success at Wimbledon, the United States Open and the Australian Open. But her hist...

Bad Call Sends Kristina Mladenovic Spiraling Again

The chair umpire made a bad call that cost Mladenovic a set point at the French Open. Then Mladenovic blew six more set points and ultimatel...

Trump-Biden Debate Twitter Recap: Politics Is a Metaverse

The first 2020 presidential debate was a series of interruptions and half-thoughts—like the internet IRL. from Feed: All Latest https://if...

From Debate Stage, Trump Declines To Denounce White Supremacy

Asked to disavow white supremacists, Trump addressed the Proud Boys directly, telling them to "Stand Back, Stand By." He did not ...

US election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in primetime debate

In a debate disrupted by angry shouting, the rivals fight over the pandemic, protests and even their families. from BBC News - World https...

Extra facility opened for planes grounded by Covid-19

Analysts say it's an indication of more trouble ahead for the struggling airline industry from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3idocv2...

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Census End Remains Uncertain After Judge Calls New Schedule 'A Violation'

A day after the Census Bureau tweeted out a new "target date" of Oct. 5 for ending 2020 census counting, a federal judge in Calif...

Disney lays off 28,000 at US theme parks

Prolonged closures and limited capacity at the parks has forced the company to cut its workforce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gp...

Brazil judge stymies plan to revoke mangrove protection

Environmentalists feared fragile coastal ecosystems would be destroyed by redevelopment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30j79Bw

Helen Reddy: Australian singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies

The Australian singer had a string of hits in the 1970s, but is best known for her feminist pop anthem. from BBC News - World https://ift....

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Joyce Echaquan: Outcry in Canada over treatment of dying indigenous woman

A nurse is sacked after Joyce Echaquan filmed herself in hospital apparently being insulted by staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Draymond Green Doesn’t Mind Missing the N.B.A. Finals. This Year.

In this newsletter, Marc Stein talks to Green about the Golden State Warriors’ down year, analyzes the many coaching vacancies, and looks ah...

Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

The stage seemed set for Minnesota to break its streak of postseason losses. But sure enough, a late collapse delivered a 17th consecutive p...

US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario

Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mXtZs1

Congo's sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation

A new book highlights the "sapeurs" in the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa. from BBC News - World https://if...

Patrick Mahomes Flexes Chiefs’ Muscle to Beat the Ravens

In a showdown of two of the N.F.L.’s best quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes again bested Lamar Jackson. The Kansas City quarterback showed off a...

2020 French Open: What to Watch on Tuesday

Novak Djokovic starts his campaign for a second French Open title against Mikael Ymer, while Aryna Sabalenka tries to live up to her potenti...

Trump and Biden: What to watch for in first presidential debate

One is aggressive, the other amiable - but both share a similar weakness. We break down what to look for. from BBC News - World https://if...

Chinese teacher sentenced to death for poisoning nursery children

A Chinese court said she put poison into the porridge of her colleague's students in an act of revenge. from BBC News - World https://...

Tampa Bay Lightning Win Stanley Cup in Pandemic Bubble

The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars, four games to two, to win their second championship, in a season upended by the coronavirus pandemi...

Tampa Bay Lightning Win Stanley Cup in Pandemic Bubble

The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars, four games to two, to win their second championship, in a season upended by the coronavirus pandemi...

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Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million

UN chief António Guterres calls it "an agonising milestone" as the fight to stem the virus continues. from BBC News - World http...

George Pell: Cardinal to return to Rome for first time since acquittal

The ex-Vatican treasurer is to return to Rome for the first time since being acquitted of sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift....

COVID-19 Deaths Top 1 Million. How These 5 Countries Are Driving the Pandemic

Nine months after the first reported fatality in China last January, the world has hit a sobering milestone. (Image credit: Andre Coelho/G...

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Officer Indicted In Breonna Taylor Case Pleads Not Guilty

Brett Hankison, the former Louisville Police Department detective, has pleaded not guilty to all three counts of wanton endangerment agains...

Texas Sheriff Charged With Destroying Evidence In Officer-Related Death

A grand jury has indicted Sheriff Robert Chody with intentionally destroying or concealing video and audio recordings of the encounter invo...

Many Arkansas Teachers Refuse In-Person Classes Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Citing a lack of adherence to guidelines, teachers in Little Rock, Arkansas, have refused to teach in-person classes. The district is consid...

BTS to become multi-millionaires after label goes public

The South Korean K-pop group will become multi-millionaires after their label Big Hit goes public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...

Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence

The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cEqwd4

Kangana Ranaut: The star taking on Bollywood

Why is Kangana Ranaut on a warpath with many of her colleagues? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9t7Nh

With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours

Lorenzo Giustino defeated Corentin Moutet in a match that helped push the French Open slate to a post-midnight completion. from NYT > S...

Doc Rivers Is Out as Los Angeles Clippers Coach

The Clippers were expected to contend for a championship this season, but they were upset in the second round of the playoffs as their big-n...

Gómez and Korda in French Open Decades After Their Fathers Played it, Too

Emilio Gómez won his way into the tournament 30 years after his father, Andrés, won the men’s singles title there. from NYT > Sports ht...

At the French Open, Cold Weather and a Ball That Will Not Behave

Paris in the fall is far different than Paris in the spring. The damp chill is forcing more changes than just the clothing. from NYT > ...

Hockey Needs Viewers. It Should Not Glorify Pain and Violence to Get Them.

A promotional video posted by the N.H.L. that glorified pain showed a disturbing embrace of violence by the league. The post has since been ...

Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson Face Off on Monday Night Football

They’re under 26, have won M.V.P.s and they can seemingly do anything. On Monday night, the N.F.L. gets a boost from the latest installment ...

The Best 60-Game Stretch in a Century Belongs to Ichiro Suzuki

No one managed to hit .400 this year despite excited speculation about the possibility in a truncated season, underscoring how impressive Su...

Trump denies story he avoided paying taxes

The president denies claims in the New York Times that he paid just $750 income tax in 2016 and 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

Dreamworld accident: Australian theme park fined over four deaths

Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Dreamworld theme park in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jaGHBo

2020 French Open: What to Watch on Monday

Serena Williams sets off on her quest for a 24th Grand Slam title and Dominic Thiem looks to capitalize on his momentum after winning the Un...

Miami Heat Advance to the N.B.A. Finals

The Heat beat the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday and will face the Los Angeles Lakers for the championship. fro...

A Crisis Within A Crisis: Food Insecurity And COVID-19

Hunger is one of the most urgent — yet hidden — crises facing the nation. In this special episode of All Things Considered , a look at how ...

TikTok: US judge halts app store ban

District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...

The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priest

Reverend June Major has gone on hunger strike twice to demand that the church take action against her alleged attacker who still practises a...

Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cBCggr

'You're an opera singer? But you're not white...'

The story of Emmanuel "Onry" Henreid and the unexpected duet that went viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335y2dU

After a Halt, Then a Sprint, the Cardinals Land in the Playoffs Again

After a Covid-19 outbreak, the Cardinals crammed 53 games into the season’s final 44 days. On Sunday, they emerged from a chaotic National L...

Yankees’ Regular Season Ends With a Loss and Two Individual Titles

Luke Voit claimed the American League home run title, D.J. LeMahieu won the batting title, and the Yankees learned they were headed to Cleve...

Paradox-Free Time Travel Is Theoretically Possible, Researchers Say

In the peer-reviewed journal article, University of Queensland physicists say time is essentially self-healing. Changes in the past wouldn...

U.S. Judge Halts Trump's TikTok Ban, Hours Before It Was Set To Start

The decision grants TikTok a short-term reprieve, but the wildly popular app's fate still faces an extraordinary amount of uncertainty....

The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm

Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GhWIH3 ...

Why India needs to worry about post-Covid care

Experts say India needs more post-Covid care centres as many patients are reporting lasting symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt...

NFL Week 3: Recap, Top Performers and Highlights

Fourth quarter leads were far from safe in a week where Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Seattle and Chicago — yes, the Bears — improved to 3...

NFL Week 3 Scores

Wilson was under pressure all afternoon but found receiver Tyler Lockett for three of his five scores against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys. ...

Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild

A woman entered the Malibu, Calif., home of the former N.F.L. star on Saturday afternoon and took the child from a playpen, officials said. ...

Darnold Throws Three Interceptions in Blowout Loss

The Colts returned two of Sam Darnold’s turnovers for touchdowns as the Jets fell to 0-3 for the second consecutive year under Coach Adam Ga...

What Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Nomination Means For The 2020 Election

The focus on the court could help energize conservatives in key states. Progressives are fired up, too — immediately after Saturday's a...

Presidential Votes Have Been Too Close To Call And Even Too Close to Count

The uncertainty of past U.S. elections may not offer an adequate model given the magnitude of this year's problems and the apparent det...

NY Parole Of Former Black Panther Activist Who Murdered 2 Cops Sparks Reform Debate

Anthony Bottom, 68, is at the center of a discussion over elderly inmates convicted of violent crimes in their youth. Reform advocates say ...

Some Black Americans Buying Guns: 'I'd Rather Go To Trial Than Go To The Cemetery'

As the U.S. faces a fight for racial justice in the aftermath of police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, some Black Americans a...

Switzerland firmly rejects end of free movement with EU - projection

Projections suggest a referendum on annulling a pact with the European Union has failed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HvpWmt

The Android 11 Privacy and Security Features You Should Know

Many of the updates to Google's mobile OS are behind the scenes—but they can help you control your app permissions and keep your data sa...

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH NOW: 'Fox & Friends' co-host Pete Hegseth's exclusive interview with Trump on nominatio...

iOS 14: How to add, remove, and customize widgets

Apple has announced iOS 14 , and it’s the first time in years that the company has made significant changes to the home screen. There are ...

Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi found dead at 40

The award-winning actress and mother of two is believed to have taken her own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ceFy4

iOS 14: How to use the App Library

Prior to iOS 14, one of the central problems with iOS (compared to Android) was that every single app you’ve ever downloaded has to exist ...

Stars Beat Lightning in Double Overtime to Force Game 6

Corey Perry’s goal gave Dallas a 3-2 victory and stopped Tampa Bay from clinching its second Stanley Cup. from NYT > Sports https://ift...

Azerbaijan and Armenia clash over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region

The two sides report fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh and blame each other for starting it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kS2Apy

New for This Pandemic French Open: Fall Weather and Lights

The postponement of the Grand Slam tournament from May created some significant shifts for the players and the event’s atmosphere. from NY...

2020 French Open: What to Watch on Sunday

Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka face off in the first round, and Simona Halep starts her campaign for a second French Open title. from NYT ...

France racism: Paris to commemorate slave rebellion figure

A statue will honour Solitude, a black woman involved in a 1802 uprising in the French West Indies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...

Brain-eating microbe: US city told not to use water amid contamination concerns

People in Lake Jackson, Texas, are urged not to use tap water because it might be contaminated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jkAr...

In California, Windy, Dry Weather Expected To Bring 'Critical' Fire Conditions

The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings throughout parts of the state. Cal Fire says winds and low humidity are expected to e...

As Election Nears, Trump Expands Moratorium On Exploratory Drilling In Atlantic

The move extends a moratorium Trump imposed earlier this month. The oil industry opposes the move. Trump's detractors say Trump is play...

French Open: Andy Murray v Stan Wawrinka & Johanna Konta v Coco Gauff on day one

The opening day of the French Open sees three Britons - Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Dan Evans - playing at Roland Garros. from BBC News...

Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?

A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33...

Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests

The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i4vkK...

Denmark confronts sexual harassment at work in #MeToo moment

It started with a comedy awards show and a bombshell revelation that left the audience stunned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrHt...

Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'

When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i5Q...

Some Cities Are Plotting a ‘Green Recovery’ After Covid-19

Cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, and New Orleans are aiming to tackle another, longer-term emergency: the climate crisis. from Feed: All ...

Miranda July's 'Kajillionaire' Follows A Family Of Schemers

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with writer-director Miranda July about her new film, Kajillionaire , which focuses on a family of thieves. ...

A 'Supreme' Fight For America Begins Now

President Trump's move to replace the late-Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court has triggered a fight for the direction the...

Trump Set To Formally Announce His Supreme Court Nominee

Republicans expect the president to select Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his choice to take Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat, a source t...

New DOJ Filing: TikTok's Owner Is 'A Mouthpiece' Of Chinese Communist Party

In a new court filing, the Trump administration offers its most thorough explanation to date of why it considers the hit video-sharing app ...

Lebanon's PM-designate Adib fails to form new government after blast

The previous cabinet resigned in August amid angry calls for reform after the Beirut port explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

20 Best Weekend Deals: Laptops, Smart Speakers, and More

Snag discounts on the MacBook Air, Echo Dot, OnePlus 8, and other tech to keep you distracted indoors as the weather starts to cool. from ...

Here's How You Can 'See' Molecules—on a Whole 'Nother Planet

Scientists picked up signs of phosphene on Venus by using a technique called rotational spectroscopy. It works like this. from Feed: All L...

Activists at Amazon Say Its Climate Efforts Still Fall Short

One year after organizing a walkout, employees are calling for a more ambitious environmental agenda. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt...

Tasmania pilot whales: Rescuers release 108 surviving animals

Efforts now turn to the disposal of some 350 whale carcasses after Australia's worst ever stranding. from BBC News - World https://ift...

As the French Open Begins, Confusion and Fears About Coronavirus Dominate

This tournament was supposed to represent the next stage for the comeback of tennis, with fans in the stands and more freedom for the player...

What a Sold-Out N.F.L. Game Is Like in 2020

The Jaguars drew a socially distanced capacity crowd for Thursday night’s game against the Dolphins, as football fans sought a bit of normal...

Switzerland gets ready to vote on ending free movement with EU

Switzerland isn't in the EU, but it does enjoy access to free trade - on condition of it also having free movement. from BBC News - Wo...

Deepika Padukone: Bollywood star questioned in drugs case

Deepika Padukone and other stars were summoned in a drugs investigation after an actor's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...

Miro Heiskanen Is Dallas’s Do-Everything Defenseman

Heiskanen, 21, leads all players at that position in points this postseason and has impressed greats like Nicklas Lidstrom with his play. ...

Lightning Have Championship in Sights After Winning Third Straight Game

Kevin Shattenkirk scored on the power play in overtime to give Tampa Bay a 5-4 win and a lead of three games to one over Dallas. from NYT ...

Ukraine military plane crash: Cadets among at least 22 people killed

The aircraft, carrying air force cadets, was on a training flight when it came down near Kharkiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/341...

Missouri Governor And Wife To Host Fall Festival Days After COVID Diagnosis

"Come enjoy the outdoor activities and the beautiful fall decorations," said First Lady Teresa Parson days after her diagnosis. T...

Federal Judge Ousts Trump's Top Public Lands Chief

The ruling blocks William Perry Pendley from continuing as the temporary head of the Bureau of Land Management, a post he's held for mo...

Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i4IVRJ

Philippines Troll Patrol: The woman taking on trolls on their own turf

Pro-government trolling has become rampant online in the Philippines, but some people have had enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Rimbaud and Verlaine: France agonises over digging up gay poets

There is mounting pressure to have two of France's best-loved poets reinterred in the Paris Pantheon. from BBC News - World https://if...

Singapore in world first for facial verification

The technology is being rolled out countrywide as part of Singapore's national identity scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3...

A Candidate, Not A Prosecutor: Harris' Role In Upcoming Supreme Court Hearings

Kamala Harris made her national reputation as a sharp, partisan questioner in Senate hearings. As a vice presidential nominee, that may not...

Florida Republicans Take Aim At Efforts To Pay Felons' Fines So They Can Vote