A first time NYC marathon runner's special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention

A first-time NYC marathon runner's special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention

Trevon Bosley will be one of 50,000 people at the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.

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New York Marathon Cracks Down on Cyclists’ Pre-Race Joyride

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Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years

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Trudeau says Canadian police went public with Indian diplomat allegations to prevent more violence

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World - ABC News - October 17

Sen. Raphael Warnock says he hopes "cooler heads with prevail" to prevent election violence

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "incredible turnout" so far in his state shows the "vigilance of the people of Georgia, and I hope ...

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Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Wild history

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Girma: 'Such a joy' to score first USWNT goals

United States women's national team defender Naomi Girma scored her first two international goals Wednesday in her team's 3-0 victory over Argentina in Louisville.

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Lionel Messi dazzles with a hat trick and two assists for Argentina in a resounding victory over Bolivia

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WATCH: Filip Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Minnesota Wild history

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Gustavsson Becomes First Netminder Since Penguins Jarry To Score Goalie Goal

Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild became the first NHL netminder since the Pittsburgh Penguins' Tristan Jarry to score a goalie goal.

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USWNT's Fox nets first Arsenal goal in UWCL rout

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Ten Hag: Anger at De Ligt handling fuelled Utd win

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Thompson, 19, nets 1st career USWNT goal in win

Alyssa Thompson scored her first goal for the United States women's national team, and Jaedyn Shaw and Sophia Smith scored late on Thursday at Q2 Stadium as the Americans defeated Iceland 3-1.

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The Advocate endorses Harris for president

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Amazon makes first foray into live news with election night special hosted by Brian Williams

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Amazon makes first foray into live news with election night special hosted by Brian Williams

Amazon said Thursday it plans to host an election night special anchored by Brian Williams, marking the company’s first foray into live news coverage.

USMNT falls to Mexico for first time since 2019

Raúl Jiménez scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Mexico to a 2-0 friendly victory over the United States on Tuesday night in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Microplastics found in dolphin breath for first time – study

Research suggests the marine animals are inhaling pollutants when they come up for air, with even rural populations affected. Microplastics have been found in dolphin breath for the first time, ...

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Israel Strikes Near Beirut for First Time in Days

There were also attacks in southern Lebanon that killed at least 19 people. Israel’s military said the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah targets. They came on the same day the Lebanese health ...

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Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

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EY slims workforce for first time in 14 years

Slowdown in demand for consulting services leads Big Four accounting firm to post weakest revenue growth since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

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Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

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Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils for the first time in Hong Kong.

Harris and Obama campaign together for first time

Former President Barack Obama introduced Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday night, marking the first time they have campaigned together. CBS News ...

Next profits poised to top £1bn for first time

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BYD quarterly sales beat Tesla for first time

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