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John Thompson was a basketball giant, and courage personified John Thompson's accomplishments are too numerous to chronicle in any tribute. To name but a few, the Hall of Famer won almost 600 games, took Georgetown to 24 straight postseason appearances including three NCAA Final Fours and the 1984 national ...
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San Francisco 49ers put Fred Warner on reserve/COVID-19 list SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Monday. Warner is the third member of the 49ers to go on the list, which is for players who either test positive for the ...
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What is herd immunity, and why are Trump officials pursuing an idea WHO calls 'dangerous'? Trump administration officials are starting to implement policies that suggest a "herd immunity" strategy — a controversial approach that involves deliberately allowing the coronavirus to spread to build up population resistance more quickly, while protecting ...
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How Has Donald Trump Survived? DONALD TRUMP V. THE UNITED STATES Inside the Struggle to Stop a President By Michael S. Schmidt. When a Republican-led Senate committee issued a nearly 1,000-page report in mid-August that detailed the prodigious extent of the contacts between ...
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Will Cam Newton start for the Patriots in Week 1? What to expect for QB's first season in New England Even since the Patriots signed Cam Newton in June, there was an assumption that he would replace Tom Brady as the team's starting quarterback in 2020. But when training camp started, it became clear Newton had to earn the job in New England by ...
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Appeals court denies Michael Flynn and Justice Department's effort to end his case Trump claims leaks are to blame for DNI decision. (CNN) A federal appeals court ruled Monday against Michael Flynn and the Justice Department in their request to quickly shut down his criminal case.
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Bronny James joins FaZe Clan The news was posted via two FaZe Clan tweets on Sunday afternoon with one including a hype video featuring basketball highlights of Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, as well as highlights from video games, namely Fortnite ...
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Belarus strike leader jailed; opposition activist detained KYIV, Ukraine — Belarus' authorities on Monday handed a jail sentence to a factory strike organizer and detained a leading opposition activist, part of a methodical effort to stifle weeks of protests against the country's authoritarian leader after an election the ...
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French prosecutor opens official investigation into magazine's portrayal of Black lawmaker as slave (CNN) The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation over illustrations in a right-wing magazine that portrayed Black politician Danièle Obono as an 18th-century slave. The article in the magazine Valeurs Actuelles, entitled "Danièle Obono in the ...
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MLB rumors: A's trade for pitcher Mike Minor in deal with Rangers The A's have bolstered their rotation, acquiring Texas Rangers starter Mike Minor in a trade for two prospects to be named later, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday morning citing sources. The Oakland A's have acquired left-hander Mike Minor from the ...
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COVID-19 Roundup: Colleges Struggle to Control Outbreaks New restrictions on bars and Greek houses emerge as some colleges report 500-plus cases. With more than 100 cases each, SUNY Oneonta and Temple revert to online instruction for two weeks. Officials warn outbreaks aren't just linked to parties.
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May 24 trial set for Steve Bannon in fundraising fraud scam NEW YORK — A May 2021 trial date was set Monday for Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump's former chief strategist, on charges that he cheated donors to a group seeking to fund a southern border wall. Bannon, 66, of Washington, D.C., appeared by ...
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Trudeau condemns toppling of Canada's first PM as 'vandalism' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is "deeply disappointed" by the toppling of the statue of Canada's first prime minister over the weekend. He called the act "vandalism". Activists in Montreal pulled down the statue of Sir John A Macdonald, who ...
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Moore: Why I'm betting the Heat to beat the Bucks in round 2 of the NBA playoffs There's no sense burying the lede here. I'm betting the Miami Heat to beat the Milwaukee Bucks and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. This has been coming for some time. Advertisement. To understand my position, I've been high on the Bucks since ...
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Billionaire Warren Buffett just turned 90—here are 6 pieces of wisdom from the investing legend Berkshire Hathaway CEO and self-made billionaire Warren Buffett turned 90 on Sunday, August 30. And he's not slowing down. In honor of the Oracle of Omaha's big day, CNBC Make It rounded up six of his best pieces of investing — and life — advice.
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Indoor Dining Could Be Off Table In NYC Until Coronavirus Vaccine NEW YORK CITY — Indoor dining in New York City is off the menu until a "huge step forward" is served up against the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. "I pray for and expect a vaccine in the spring that will allow us all to get more back to normal ...
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New York City reaches $5.9 million settlement in death of transgender woman who couldn't pay $500 bail (CNN) The City of New York has reached a settlement with the family of Layleen Cubilette-Polanco for $5.9 million following her June 2019 death while in custody on Rikers Island. The transgender woman was arrested in April 2019 and sent to the jail ...
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Top Envoy Says US Preparing Tighter Oil Sanctions on Venezuela WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is looking to tighten oil sanctions on Venezuela in the near future, top U.S. envoy for the country told Reuters on Monday, by potentially removing exemptions that allow some oil companies to receive crude oil from ...
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Oversight panel set to subpoena DeJoy amid clash over Postal Service The House Oversight Committee is preparing to issue a subpoena for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, accusing him of ignoring the panel's demand for documents related to Postal Service mail delays and contacts with White House officials or the Trump ...
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TikTok to 'strictly' obey China's tech takeover law TikTok's owner has said it will "strictly adhere to" new rules imposed by China over what technologies the country's companies can sell overseas. The export controls could potentially be used to block the sale of TikTok's US operations. The expanded list of ...
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Stocks edge lower but are still headed for a monthly gain Stocks are mostly lower in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday after the market gave back some of its recent gains from a five-week winning streak. The S&P 500 was down 0.2% after spending much of the morning wavering between gains and losses of ...
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Powerful Typhoon Maysak brings 100 mph winds to Okinawa, heads for super typhoon status and landfall in Korea Typhoon Maysak sideswiped the Japanese island of Okinawa on Monday, with wind gusts as high as 101 mph, and is forecast to intensify into the equivalent of a Category 4 storm as it moves toward eventual landfall in South Korea. Maysak is currently the ...
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'Poppycock': Fans debate whether photo of Adele shows culture appropriation A photo of Adele has sparked an international debate about whether the singer's African hairstyle and Jamaican swimsuit at a London festival was an example of Black cultural appropriation. During the weekend, the 32-year-old posted a photo of herself on ...
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Voice of America Journalists: New CEO Endangers Reporters, Harms US Aims A group of veteran journalists for the Voice of America delivered a letter of protest Monday denouncing their parent agency's new CEO, Michael Pack, and alleging Pack's remarks in a recent interview prove he has a damaging agenda for the international ...
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Alvin Kamara's absence from Saints camp is contract related: report New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara missed his third consecutive practice Monday, and according to an ESPN report, those absences have been unexcused as Kamara seeks a new contract. When asked after practice if Kamara's absence was ...
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JC Penney bankruptcy sale talks hit 'stalemate,' raising threat of liquidation Negotiations to sell J.C. Penney to one of the largest mall owners in the country or other investors have stalled, placing the retailer on the edge of a potential liquidation of the entire chain. The company had been negotiating a sale to one of three potential ...
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FDA willing to fast-track coronavirus vaccine, agency chief says The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Sunday that he is willing to fast-track a coronavirus vaccine in an effort to make it available as soon as possible. Speaking to the Financial Times, Commissioner Stephen Hahn said the FDA is ...
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Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock got 'married' over the weekend: 'Sorry girls, he's taken now' Kid Rock tied the knot this weekend. Kinda. The lucky lady? Country music icon Loretta Lynn. Now, here's the rest of the story. Lynn, 88, watched her son Ernest, 69, renew his vows with wife Crystal over the weekend. "It was beautiful and everything it should ...
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What to know about colon cancer In the wake of Chadwick Boseman's death from colon cancer at age 43, many people have questions about the disease, especially about the risk of colon cancer in younger people. Here's what is known and what experts recommend.
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Overdose-reversal kits become more available through new Michigan partnership with EMS Michigan is launching a new program to provide more overdose-reversal kits to people at the scenes of non-fatal opioid overdoses in an effort to combat the recent rise in overdose fatalities. On Monday, Aug. 31, the Department of Health and Human Services ...
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India's foreign minister says favorable US visa policy would be good for both countries NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, said on Monday a U.S. visa policy that supported Indian talent would be beneficial for both countries. A more knowledge-driven, global economy will require more trusted talent, ...
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West Accepts Moscow Was Right to Approve COVID Vaccine: Russian Official MOSCOW — Comments by a senior U.S. official and moves by Britain towards the possible fast-tracking of COVID-19 vaccines show the West now accepts Russia was right to approve a vaccine as early as August, a Russian official said on Monday.
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Nestle is paying $2.6 billion for a company that treats peanut allergies San Francisco (CNN Business) Nestlé is buying the maker of a peanut allergy drug for children for $2.6 billion as it deepens its focus into health care and nutrition. The world's largest food and beverage company plans to acquire Aimmune (AIMT), a Brisbane, ...
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John Oliver: Name Sewage Plant for Me, I'll Give to Charity Comedian John Oliver upped the stakes in a tongue-in-cheek spat with a Connecticut city, offering to donate $55,000 to charity if officials follow through on a joke to name its sewage treatment plant after him. Mayor Mark Boughton said last week that Danbury ...
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The Haunting Of Bly Manor Trailer Teases A New Ghost Story There's a new ghost story in town — and this one has creepy dolls, too. On Monday, Aug. 31, Netflix dropped The Haunting of Bly Manor trailer, revealing an October release date just in time for Halloween. And, based on the teaser, this new season will bring ...
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'Wake-Up Call': World Bank Hopes Lebanese Blast Will Spur Reform BEIRUT — The World Bank has estimated that a huge explosion at Beirut port caused as much as $4.6 billion in damage to homes and infrastructure, and the bank's regional head said this should be a catalyst for reforms to unlock reconstruction funds.
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Vikings left tackle Riley Reiff must choose between restructure or release The Vikings are making left tackle Riley Reiff choose between taking a pay cut, through a restructured contract, or being released. The Vikings approached Reiff while seeking salary cap relief, a league source confirmed Monday morning, a day after acquiring ...
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New Jersey Will Start Indoor Dining on Friday, While NYC Restaurants Still Have No Plan New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that the state's restaurants will be allowed to resume indoor dining starting on Friday. Similar to NYC, the state was originally supposed to resume indoor dining at the beginning of July, but plans were postponed ...
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Poor quality pirated versions of 'Tenet,' 'New Mutants' surface online Poorly recorded, pirated versions of Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" leaked online last week. Both are camcorded copies of negligible quality — at least one has Korean subtitles and another has German subtitles. It is unclear how widely seen the illegal copies of ...
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A 3-year-old girl in Taiwan was caught in a kite and swept high into the air A kite-flying festival turned terrifying in Taiwan on Sunday when a 3-year-old girl became entangled in tail of giant kite and sent flying high into the air. The international kite festival was being held in the city of Hsinchu, south of the capital Taipei. Video of the ...
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic: Closes the season in style Doncic totaled 38 points (15-28 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-8 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Sunday's 111-97 loss to the Clippers. Doncic went down swinging as the Mavericks were bundled out of the playoffs. Despite playing injured ...
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Lionel Messi fails to attend Barcelona pre-season training (CNN) Barcelona forward Lionel Messi did not attend pre-season training on Monday, a club source has confirmed to CNN Sport. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity, in keeping with the club's rules about official statements to the media. The news ...
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FAA Clears Amazon Drones for Takeoff Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has won Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification to operate its Prime Air delivery drones, an important step toward the retail giant's goal of eventually automating the package delivery process. The approval gives ...
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Diplomat tapped to be PM vows reforms in crisis-hit Lebanon BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's prime minister-designate on Monday called for a new government to be formed "in record time," pledging to speed up the investigation into the massive Beirut explosion and implement reforms after winning the backing of major ...
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Rain, Hard Work Help Keep Colorado Wildfires From Spreading Significantly There was virtually no change in size and containment at the Pine Gulch Fire near Grand Junction. The fire remains at 139,006 acres and 77% containment. Crews expect activity to increase on the western flank. They say Munger Creek and Hunter Creek ...
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Mars dust devil spotted by NASA's Curiosity Rover NASA's Curiosity Rover has spotted a dust devil traveling across the surface of Mars. The rover captured remarkable footage of the dust devil from its vantage point in Mars' Gale Crater. "It's almost summer in Gale crater, which puts us in a period of strong ...
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Rain, lower temperatures expected in San Angelo this week SAN ANGELO — After days of dry, triple-digit temperatures, San Angelo is expected to see rain and somewhat cooler weather this week, according to the National Weather Service. Monday will have a high near 103 degrees, which should be the last day that ...
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USDA extends waiver allowing children free meals through Dec. 31 WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it has extended the waiver allowing free meals to all children ages 1 through 18 until December 31, 2020. The USDA extended several flexibilities through the end of the year — or ...
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Tesla, Apple stock splits propel shares to record highs Red-hot Tesla Inc. and Apple Inc. shares rallied to record highs Monday as investors scooped them up at greatly reduced prices following their stock splits. Continue Reading Below. Apple shares, which split 4-for-1, climbed as much as 4.2% to $130.05.
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Ubisoft says PS5 won't be backward compatible with PS3, PS2 or PS1 The upcoming PlayStation 5 will not be backward compatible with the PS3, PS2 or original PlayStation, according to an Ubisoft support page first spotted by our sister site GameSpot. That means you won't be able to play games from those previous consoles ...
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