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Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action
The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
NBA's Silver: No regrets on backing legal betting
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he does not regret a 2014 op-ed in which he supported changing U.S. law on sports betting, part of a movement that changed the sports landscape in the past decade.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?
Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?
Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Elon Musk's PAC giveaway raises legal concerns
Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there's a catch — and it's raising concerns about possible campaign finance ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges
A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
What will happen to Trump's legal issues after the election?
Donald Trump has more than just the presidency on the line Nov. 5 — the outcome of his various legal troubles hinges on the election, as well.Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.
New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.
New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails
A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short
Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?
Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.Top stories - BBC News - 13 hours ago -
What will happen to Trump's legal issues after the election?
Donald Trump has more than just the presidency on the line Nov. 5 — the outcome of his various legal troubles hinges on the election, as well.Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Stokes and Potts return for second Test in Pakistan
Captain Ben Stokes is fit to play in the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, coming in alongside pace bowler Matthew Potts.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
'We know Pakistan can crumble' - centurion Duckett
England opener Ben Duckett says Pakistan can "crumble" and are under "pressure", despite the home side ending day two of the second Test in the stronger position.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
England spun to defeat in second Pakistan Test
England are spun out by Pakistan to lose the second Test by 152 runs, setting up a series decider in Rawalpindi next week.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Pakistan want turning pitch again for decider - Masood
Pakistan captain Shan Masood says he wants another spinning pitch for the third Test against England in Rawalpindi after such a surface helped his side set up a series decider.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
‘No complaints’: England’s McCullum unfazed by Pakistan’s pitch tactic
Hosts opted to re-use pitch in Multan after first Test loss PCB wants turning surface for Rawalpindi decider Brendon McCullum may believe that only Superman could have saved England from defeat ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Pakistan spinners show England’s fallibility and fatalism with the bat
Perhaps for the first time under Brendon McCullum, belief slightly drained away during moonshot run chase in Multan. It was a pretty good week for fans outside of cricket’s so-called Big Three. In ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign
Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them has hampered years of efforts toward making the ...World - ABC News - October 21 -
Polio is rising in Pakistan ahead of a new vaccination campaign
Polio cases are rising ahead of a new vaccination campaign in Pakistan, where violence targeting health workers and the police protecting them has hampered years of efforts toward making the ...Health - ABC News - October 21 -
Unified England primed for Pakistan series decider
Ben Stokes has already suffered one defeat in Rawalpindi this week, but a bigger prize is on offer in the final Test, writes Stephan Shemilt.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Smith and late wickets boost England against Pakistan
Jamie Smith’s fabulous 89 and a trio of late wickets gave England the upper hand on a breathless first day of the third and deciding Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Shakeel puts Pakistan in charge of deciding Test
A masterful century from Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and late wickets from the spinners put England in huge danger after two days of the deciding Test in Rawalpindi.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Pope, Stokes & bowlers - five talking points from Pakistan
England are exhilarating when they are good but infuriating when they are not. Stephan Shemilt tackles five questions after defeat in Pakistan.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Ranking NFL Week 6 rookie performances: Jayden Daniels-Caleb Williams Rookie of the Year race tightens
Also, Bills RB Ray Davis went for 150 all-purpose yards on 'Monday Night Football'Sports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
China tightens export controls for tech and goods with military use, ahead of Xi's trip to Russia
China unveiled a set of regulations on export control of goods and technologies that could be used for military purposes.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
South Carolina upsets No. 10 Texas A&M to further tighten SEC title game race
Each of the 16 teams in the SEC has at least one conference loss with four weeks to go in the regular season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say
The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Bridget Jones back in fashion with Gen Z, author says
Helen Fielding says young women are worse off today but take comfort from the character's exploits.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Armed man arrested on suspicion of threatening FEMA workers, authorities say
FEMA conspiracy theories spark rumors and response.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Ukraine war briefing: Authorities order evacuation of previously liberated Kupiansk
Zelenskyy due to present ‘victory plan’ to EU leaders; Spain rounds up alleged sanctions-busting gang sending chemicals to Russia. What we know on day 966. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...World - The Guardian - October 15