Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
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Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."6 days ago -
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Defending champion South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA
Defending champion South Carolina ranked No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25 ahead of UConn, USC, Texas and UCLA6 days ago -
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World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket6 days ago -
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Bestselling novelist Ken Follett will probe the mysteries of Stonehenge in 'Circle of Days'
Ken Follett’s next historical epic will look back to the origins of Stonehenge, one of the world’s most famous and enigmatic destinations6 days ago -
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Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.6 days ago -
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Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86
Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...October 14 -
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Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConn
Kansas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama and two-time defending national champion UConnOctober 14 -
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ICC prosecutor announces renewed probe into alleged crimes in conflict-torn eastern Congo
The International Criminal Court prosecutor is renewing an investigation in Congo and focusing on allegations of crimes committed in the conflict-torn North Kivu province in the central African ...October 14 -
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NASA launches Europa Clipper to probe Jupiter moon
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the ...October 14 - NASA -
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Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival
John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.October 14 -
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SpaceX launching NASA probe toward Jupiter, moon Europa to assess habitability
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.October 14 - NASA -
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India-Canada diplomatic war intensifies over killing probe
India has strongly rejected Canada's allegations that its diplomats are "persons of interest" in a murder investigation, stating that the claims are part of Trudeau's "political agenda" and that ...October 14 -
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The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend
There's never been an era in NBA history where it’s been harder to win back-to-back titlesOctober 14 -
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Body of Scottish independence champion Alex Salmond soon to be flown home from North Macedonia
The body of Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former first minister who died during a conference in North Macedonia, will soon be returned by special flight to ScotlandOctober 14 -
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Officials probing fiery Tesla crash that killed 4 people in France
Police in western France say they're looking into what caused a Tesla that came off a road to catch on fire in a crash that killed the driver and all 3 passengers.October 14 -
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The conversation: Can the Celtics repeat their formula and repeat as NBA champions?
Let's preview the 2024-25 Boston Celtics, including their best-case and worst-case scenariosOctober 14 - NBA -
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NASA launching probe to seek signs of habitability on Jupiter's moon Europa
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Eruopa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.October 14 - NASA -
World - The Guardian
Families seek to clear names of men who refused to fight for former Dutch colony
Conscientious objectors refused to take part in military campaign against Indonesian independence in 1940s. Families of 20 men who were jailed for refusing to fight to preserve the former Dutch ...October 14 -
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Jerry Kelly ends drought, wins PGA Tour Champions' regular-season finale
Jerry Kelly closed with a 5-under 67 and won the SAS Championship on Sunday.October 14 - NFL -
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Alex Salmond, Scottish first minister and independence champion, 1954-2024
Political heavyweight whose turbulent career culminated in 2014 referendum defeatOctober 13 -
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Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy
Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.October 13 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
SpaceX's Starship Cleared for New Test Flight
The FAA said requirements have been met for the next launch. The company has criticized the length of reviews.October 12 - SpaceX