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ABC News - World
Kenyan president visits Haiti as it grapples with future of international efforts to fight gangs
Kenya’s President William Ruto has arrived in Haiti2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
South Carolina conducts its first execution in 13 years
Freddie Owens, a death row inmate convicted in the 1997 killing of a convenience store clerk during a robbery, was executed by lethal injection Friday. It was South Carolina's first execution since ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden rolls out global Cancer Moonshot effort, targeting cervical cancer
President Biden announced Saturday a new program and funding for research on cancer surgeries as part of his administration's Cancer Moonshot initiative, aimed at reducing cancer deaths. "So I'm ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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California firefighter arrested in connection with starting 5 fires
A Cal Fire employee was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in August and September, investigators allege.2 days ago - California -
ABC News - Sports
WNBA playoffs set to begin Sunday with all four first-round series getting underway
The WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with all four first-round series starting2 days ago - WNBA -
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The Hill - Politics
Trump calls on Congress to ban sanctuary cities
Former President Trump, campaigning Saturday in North Carolina, said he would be calling on Congress to pass legislation banning sanctuary cities, if elected president. “As soon as I take office, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Nationals demote All-Star CJ Abrams after reported late night out at casino
Abrams has struggled following a strong first half of the season.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
What is kratom, the herbal product banned in six states?
Kratom may be new to you, but state officials and federal regulators are already very familiar with the herbal product.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
How the Kremlin Might Get Past RT Bans to Spread Its Message
Social media companies may try to ban RT, the Russian state media broadcaster. But the network has proved in the past to be a wily adversary when confronted with efforts to silence it.2 days ago - Russia -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
College football updates: OU humbled by Tennessee in SEC debut
The No. 6 Volunteers shut down the No. 15 Sooners' offense. Get updates on all the big games in Week 4.2 days ago - College Football -
NBC News - Politics
Pregnancy deaths skyrocketed in Texas after abortion ban, analysis shows
The number of women in Texas who died while pregnant, during labor or soon after childbirth skyrocketed after the state’s ban on abortion care, a new analysis finds.2 days ago - Abortion -
Wired - Tech
California Can Slake the Thirst of Its Farms by Storing Water Underground
A new study finds that the state should replenish groundwater aquifers to sustain agriculture.2 days ago - California -
The Guardian - World
Republicans step up effort to change Nebraska voting rules to help Trump
Key figures seek to bring about winner-takes-all allocation that would give Trump all five electoral college votes. Congressional Republicans are demanding an 11th-hour change to Nebraska’s ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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The Incumbent, the Marxist and the Heir: Sri Lanka’s Tight Race for President
The country will hold its first presidential election on Saturday since its strongman president fled the country two years ago. Here are the main contenders.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Wallabies fall narrowly short of All Blacks amid brave Bledisloe Cup comeback
New Zealand hold off Australia for 31-28 win at Accor Stadium James Slipper comes off bench for record-breaking 140th Test cap Australia have lost their eighth-straight Test to New Zealand and ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
‘I think we inspired the knickerless couple’: the story of the Guardian Blind date duo who tied the knot, six years after that first kiss
Emily and Sophie were sent out to dinner in the grip of a heatwave. But 34C temperatures and even a scoring blunder couldn’t stop the romance …. Like all great love stories, this one begins with ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
I am world leader at bagging my shopping faster than Aldi staff can scan it | Stuart Heritage
Leroy Lupton’s bagging videos went viral, but he’s a poorly organised amateur. Follow my tips for checkout success . The TikToker Leroy Lupton went viral this week after filming himself in Aldi ...2 days ago -
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New York confirms its first case of EEE since 2015. What to know about the virus.
An Ulster County resident has tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus, health officials say.3 days ago - New York -
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Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices
The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.3 days ago - Ukraine -
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California firefighter accused of setting fires in wine country
A California firefighter was arrested on suspicion of arson in a series of small fires that burned in wine country in recent weeks, officials said Friday.3 days ago - California -
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New York magazine says its star political reporter is on leave after a relationship was disclosed
New York magazine’s star Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, is on leave after disclosing she had a personal relationship with a former reporting subject3 days ago - New York -
Inc. - Business
Striking Boeing Workers Maintain Resolve After First Week
The walkout by 33,000 union machinists began eight days ago, with no end in sight.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years after securing drugs
South Carolina inmate Freddie Eugene Owens is set to undergo the state’s first execution in 13 years, about a year after the state obtained the necessary drugs to carry out a lethal injection. ...3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Directors Resign as 23andMe Privatization Efforts Sputter
https://www.inc.com/reuters/23andme-ceo-wojcicki-makes-offer-to-take-compnay-private.html3 days ago -
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Israel investigates after its soldiers filmed throwing bodies off roof
The IDF says the incident does not "conform" to its values, while Palestinian officials say it is a "crime".3 days ago - Israel -
Inc. - Business
Civil Rights Groups Push Back on Anti-DEI Efforts
A collective of 19 organizations reminded top U.S. companies to maintain DEI programs is not only ethically right, but also beneficial to their businesses.3 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Anti-Defamation League sues Intel, its first-ever discrimination case against major American company
The Anti-Defamation League joins lawsuit alleging discrimination at Intel tied to Israel-Gaza War, the first time it has sued a major company in over 100 years.3 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces legal vulnerabilities in Brazil after X ban
Billionaire’s satellite service is considered vital in remote areas but is coming under new scrutiny in Latin American country3 days ago - Brazil -
NBC News - Politics
In effort to shore up blue wall, Harris eyes Wisconsin
The battle for Wisconsin is intensifying as Vice President Kamala Harris sweeps into this deep blue college town and state capital of Madison for a rally.3 days ago -
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Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters
Authorities say eight firefighters have been injured in a severe highway crash involving a fire truck in Southern California3 days ago - California -
CNBC - Business
Indian ed-tech startup Physics Wallah bags $2.8 billion valuation amid sector troubles
Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey said the company would use the $210 million funding to expand its business and do acquisitions.3 days ago