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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ October 29, 2020
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	The New York Times Schools Stay Open in Europe's New Lockdowns, a Reversal From Spring The New York Times BERLIN — When Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the latest round of restrictions on public life, she named bars, restaurants, theaters, concert halls, gyms and tattoo parlors as institutions that would be forced to close. But missing from the list released on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Christie says Democratic hopeful in Montana governor's race deceived him into trolling GOP opponent CNN Washington (CNN) Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday blasted Montana Democratic Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney for unwittingly using him to troll his Republican opponent in the state's gubernatorial race. In a Cameo video message posted earlier ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Mike Tyson's goal for exhibition fight is to 'disable' Roy Jones Jr. ESPN Mike Tyson isn't pulling any punches entering his exhibition bout against former champion Roy Jones Jr.: He wants to win. "My mindset is totally bliss. This is something I've done all my life since I was 13 years old," Tyson said. "I'm more evolved now than I've ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com Cowboys, Eagles meet, first place in weak NFC East at stake FOXSports.com DALLAS (2-5) at PHILADELPHIA (2-4-1). Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC. OPENING LINE - Eagles by 7 1/2. RECORD VS. SPREAD - Dallas 0-7; Philadelphia 2-5. SERIES RECORD - Cowboys lead 69-53. LAST MEETING - Eagles beat Cowboys 17-9 on Dec. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Pelosi says she hopes for stimulus deal in lame duck session CNN (CNN) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is eying the congressional lame duck session after the election as a chance for lawmakers to pass a new coronavirus relief package, even as talks for another round of aid have faltered in recent days. Pelosi had previously ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Stocks rebound from massive sell-off, S&P 500 closes more than 1% higher as tech gains CNBC Stocks rose on Thursday, clawing back some of their losses from the previous session, as shares of major tech companies advanced ahead of their quarterly earnings reports. Sentiment also got a lift from better-than-expected economic data. The S&P 500 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Joe Judge addresses Giants positive COVID-19 test, says team is 'optimistic' players will return for Week 8 Yahoo Sports Giants head coach Joe Judge gave his normal, thorough breakdown of this week's opponent – the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – to kick off his Thursday morning press conference. But the obvious elephant in the room gave way to a multitude of questions that he ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com Hurricane Zeta photos: New Orleans surveys storm damage, and the cleanup begins NOLA.com Ice at RobertsÕ Market is selling as fast as it is delivers after Hurricane Zeta knocked out power in the neighborhood in New Orleans, La. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. RobertsÕ was fortunate enough never to loose power. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Facebook's pandemic user bounce fades CNN (CNN Business) The pandemic has been a boon for Facebook, but the company says uncertainty lies ahead. Facebook on Thursday said that its daily and monthly active users in the US and Canada, a core market, declined slightly in the third quarter ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Boston Mayor Marty Walsh unveils effort to encourage people to get tested for coronavirus The Boston Globe With COVID-19 cases on the rise, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh on Thursday unveiled the "Get The Test Boston" pledge, an initiative aimed at getting more people tested for the virus. "I'm asking everyone to commit to getting tested for COVID-19. Getting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roll Call Gray wolf protections lifted by Trump administration Roll Call Gray wolves will lose their protection under the Endangered Species Act across the contiguous United States, a long-held goal of some Republican lawmakers, ranchers and hunting groups. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced the new rule ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico New York City sees 'very worrisome' spike in coronavirus infection rate Politico New York City is seeing a "very worrisome" sustained increase in Covid-19 infections across the five boroughs, Mayor Bill de Blasio and public health officials said Thursday. The city's positive test rate hit 1.92 percent based on a seven-day average, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vulture America's Sweetheart Marries Scarlett Johansson Vulture "We're thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones, following COVID-19 safe precautions as directed by the CDC," the announcement ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Alphabet stock pops 5% as company crushes expectations CNBC Google parent company Alphabet's stock rose more than 5% in after-hours trading as it crushed expectations for both earnings and revenue in its third-quarter earnings results. Here are the results. Earnings per share: $16.40 vs $11.29 expected, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report VMI to Remove Statue of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson U.S. News & World Report LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Military Institute's board voted Thursday to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson that currently stands in front of the historic barracks on campus, a school spokesperson said. Spokesman ... Flag as irrelevant
	TechCrunch Amazon crushes Q3 expectations, but AWS growth slowed to 29% TechCrunch Amazon has continued to reap the rewards of a society increasingly dependent on ecommerce — a trend further fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company crushed analyst expectations Thursday, reporting net income of $6.3 billion in the third quarter, ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com New gathering limits put in place as coronavirus cases rise in Michigan mlive.com Michigan is tightening its restrictions on gatherings and moving the Traverse City region back in line with the rest of the state in Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan as coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to increase. On Thursday, Oct. 29, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Mexico: At least 59 bodies found in unmarked graves BBC News The remains of 59 bodies - belonging mostly to young people - have been found in unmarked graves in Mexico. The bodies, possibly of teenagers, were discovered in Guanajuato state. The discovery was made in the Salvatierra municipality, an area that has ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington 4 DC Officers on Leave After Karon Hylton-Brown's Fatal Scooter Crash; Body Cam Video Released NBC4 Washington D.C. police say they tried to stop Karon Hylton-Brown because he was riding without a helmet. His family says they chased him, causing his death. By NBC Washington Staff • Published October 29, 2020 • Updated 2 hours ago. Pause. 2:00. DC Police to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDBJ7 Zeta batters Southeast after swamping Gulf Coast; 6 dead WDBJ7 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zeta sped across the Southeast on Thursday, leaving a trail of damage and more than 2.6 million homes and businesses without power in Atlanta and beyond after pounding New Orleans with winds and water that splintered homes ... Flag as irrelevant
	BurlingtonFreePress.com University of Vermont Health Network suffers IT outage; confirms cyberattack BurlingtonFreePress.com The University of Vermont Health Network has confirmed it suffered a cyberattack that compromised some of its systems, and is working with the FBI and Vermont Department of Public Safety to investigate the attack. "We expect that it will take some time to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch DeWine: There's 'no place to hide' from virus as daily cases surpass 3000 for first time The Columbus Dispatch Ohio topped 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the first time Thursday as 3,590 more Ohioans tested positive for the virus. Thursday's number brings the statewide total to 208,937 cases, according to the Ohio Department of Health. "The virus is raging ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Pope Ends Public Audiences, Eyes Christmas as Coronavirus Surges NBC Southern California Pope Francis is halting his public general audiences and will limit participation at Christmas and other upcoming Masses amid a surge of coronavirus cases in Italy and the Vatican, officials said Thursday. Starting next week, Francis will resume livestreaming ... Flag as irrelevant
	KKTV 11 News Millions of mail ballots not yet returned in key states KKTV 11 News ATLANTA (AP) — Just days before the presidential election, millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states, and election officials warn that time is running out for voters who want to avoid a polling place on Election Day. At least 35 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY Wisconsin: 51 more COVID-19 deaths as rate rises; almost 15000 coronavirus cases in 4 days WBAY MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsin's death rate rose for a second time this week, back to 0.91%, where it was 5 days ago, as Wisconsin nears 215,000 confirmed coronavirus cases since the pandemic reached our state almost 9 months ago. Wisconsin ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC A new coronavirus variant is seen spreading across Europe, research says CNBC A new variant of the coronavirus, identified as 20A.EU1 by researchers from Switzerland and Spain, was first observed in Spain in June. · It has been recorded in Spain at frequencies of above 40% since July, the study said. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Look Ma, no ears! Teensy spiders hear with organ on their legs Livescience.com Ogre-faced spiders hang from their webs, and like gymnasts, they flip backwards to snatch flying insects from the air. To hear their prey coming, the spiders "listen" for the flap of tiny wings using a special organ in their spindly legs, a new study has found. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Coronavirus cases reach single-day record in this state Fox News Maine on Thursday set a single-day record for new cases of the novel coronavirus, according to data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The state on Thursday reported an increase of 80 coronavirus cases, bringing the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Asteroid Samples Tucked Into Capsule for Return to Earth U.S. News & World Report CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft more than 200 million miles away has tucked asteroid samples into a capsule for return to Earth, after losing some of its precious loot, scientists said Thursday. Flight controllers moved up the crucial ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sun Sentinel Wedding and birthday party infect 56, leaving nearly 300 in quarantine Sun Sentinel Long Island, New York, health officials scrambled to contain a coronavirus outbreak in Suffolk County when dozens of people tested positive for the virus after attending a high-end Sweet 16 party in September that violated state restrictions on gatherings. Flag as irrelevant
	The Dickinson Press Active COVID cases, hospitalizations peak as North Dakota reaches the doorstep of 500 deaths The Dickinson Press We've opened up access to this story to everyone regardless of subscription status. Please consider supporting our work with a subscription. BISMARCK — North Dakota reported a daily record for new COVID-19 positives on Thursday, Oct. 29, bringing the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Business Moderna rakes in $1.1B on coronavirus vaccine orders Fox Business Moderna Inc. has received $1.1 billion in customer deposits for its COVID-19 vaccine, expected to be available next year, as demand surges for a safeguard against the deadly airborne disease that would enable nations around the world to resume more ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTVQ COVID-19 vaccine plan shared with lawmakers WTVQ FRANKFORT— There are many unknowns when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner for the Kentucky Department for Public Health, reiterated that point during a presentation on the state's plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Altamont Enterprise Week XXXIII: Despite autumn uptick, NYS rates for COVID-19 among lowest in nation The Altamont Enterprise ALBANY COUNTY — The upcoming presidential election has, in part, become a referendum on the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Albany County, in its 33rd week of dealing with the pandemic, has suffered two more deaths, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP Train derails in southeast Texas, forcing evacuations WTOP MAURICEVILLE, Texas (AP) — A freight train derailed Thursday in southeast Texas, prompting authorities to urge nearby residents to evacuate their homes as hazmat crews assessed the damage, the Orange County sheriff's office said. The derailment ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Report: Gardner Minshew has multiple thumb fractures Yahoo Sports Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Jacksonville quarterback Gardner Minshew has multiple fractures and a sprained ligament in his thumb. Per the report, Minshew concealed the injury from the team, which is another way of saying the team didn't disclose ... Flag as irrelevant
	Laptop Mag Buying a PS5 on launch day could be tricky: What you need to know Laptop Mag The PS5 will be released in two weeks, but for some gamers, the long wait to play the next-gen console could extend far beyond its launch date. While not yet officially confirmed, many retailers in North American will reportedly not stock the PS5, PS5 Digital ... Flag as irrelevant
	Decaturish.com (PHOTOS) The aftermath of Tropical Storm Zeta Decaturish.com By Dean Hesse, contributor. Decatur, GA — Thousands of people were still without power Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29, due to the strong winds and rain from Tropical Storm Zeta. The storm, formerly known as Hurricane Zeta, blew through DeKalb County and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Foreign Policy Trump's Middle East Legacy Is Failure Foreign Policy My very first column as a regular contributor to Foreign Policy ran under the headline "Trump's Middle East Policy Is Totally Boring." The point of the piece was not to imbue the White House's foreign policy with an intellectual framework but rather to show how ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Court halts order requiring masks at Texas polling places Tulsa World AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal appeals court has suspended a judge's order requiring people in Texas to wear face masks inside polling stations. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed U.S. District Judge Jason Pulliam's order late Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	KTVB.com Watch at 10 am: Judge to take up motion to combine Daybell, Vallow cases KTVB.com REXBURG, Idaho — A man charged in connection to the disappearance of two children who were later found dead on his property in Fremont County is due to appear in court Thursday morning. Chad Daybell was arrested on two felony counts of ... Flag as irrelevant
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