What’s brown, shiny and boasts a sexy sheen of scandal? Welcome to the world of conkers | Emma John
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Emma Hayes names USWNT roster for first matches since winning gold at the Olympics
Forward Trinity Rodman will miss a trio of upcoming matches for the U.S. women’s national soccer team as she continues to recover from a back injury7 hours ago - Olympics -
Sports - CBS Sports
USWNT roster: Post-Olympic October squad contains gold medal heroes as well as fresh faces for Emma Hayes
While the CBA mandates that the Olympians all be included, some injuries created room for a few debuts7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Trump, the movie’ is a fun watch, but read the book if you really want to know all about him | Emma Brockes
Lucky Loser, by two New York Times journalists, reveals just how much Donald owes to his father (spoiler alert: everything) . The singular piece of publicity most helpful to The Apprentice , a ...11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
What’s brown, shiny and boasts a sexy sheen of scandal? Welcome to the world of conkers | Emma John
Sports fans love the drama of cheating accusations but perhaps event organisers love the resulting media attention even more. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, close bosom-friend of the ...11 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Fan Bingbing, Once China’s Top Actress, Returns to Film Years After Tax Scandal
Fan was a megastar until 2018, when she was fined tens of millions of dollars over unpaid taxes and her career tanked. “Green Night” is her first film since the scandal.11 hours ago - China -
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Richard V. Secord, Middleman in Iran-Contra Scandal, Is Dead at 92
A war hero and a former Air Force general, he denied wrongdoing for his role in the Reagan-era shipment of arms to Iran to support Nicaraguan rebels.Yesterday -
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WATCH: Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes baby tiger
Baby Basko is a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub.Yesterday -
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The Medicare scandal hiding in plain sight
Who can you trust when it comes to Medicare advice?Yesterday -
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US swing state voters: 'You have a big say on what happens in the entire world'
Residents in key states describe the non-stop, "incessant" and "exhausting" stream of ads and campaigning, designed to win them over before 5 NovemberYesterday -
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'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket
A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations.Yesterday -
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World - The Guardian
‘Nut pimping, stampsies … anything goes’: Peckham hosts rival to world conker contest
After men’s conker world champion was accused of cheating, Peckham event says he would be welcome in south-east London. Never in its proud 60-year history has an allegation of such audacious ...Yesterday -
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UK government should consider suing Post Office ex-directors over scandal, says Alan Bates
Victim of Horizon IT scandal says former executives failed in their dutiesYesterday - United Kingdom -
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10/15: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the presidential campaigns' differing strategies just three weeks out from Election Day, a new ultimatum from the U.S. regarding military aid to Israel, and what's behind ...2 days ago -
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John Dickerson says goodbye to "The Daily Report"
"The Daily Report" anchor John Dickerson bid farewell to the show Tuesday evening. He said its goal was to deliver news that treated viewers' attention like the precious thing that it is. CBS News' ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Labour to set up review after carer’s allowance overpayments scandal
Exclusive: overhaul of system that imposed draconian penalties for innocent errors in benefit claims is expected. Draconian penalties that caused unpaid carers to rack up thousands of pounds of ...2 days ago -
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A traditional Mexican family restaurant, and a welcoming LGBTQ hub
Café Ollín in New York's Harlem neighborhood has become a social media and community presence after a family member took the small restaurant in a new direction.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Amari Cooper traded to Bills in huge midseason deal with Browns
Buffalo picks up the five-time Pro Bowler and a sixth-round pick in the trade, with Cleveland getting a future third-rounder and seventh-rounder in return.2 days ago - NFL -
World - The New York Times
A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Elton John on the keyboard geniuses who blew his mind: ‘With Zoot, you were in for a party’
Why do Britain’s guitar heroes become household names – yet its piano and organ players don’t? Let’s end this injustice, writes Elton John , as he pays tribute to all those thrilling showmen ...2 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 pocket2 days ago -
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10/14: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
Lindsey Reiser reports on presidential campaigns targeting battleground states with just about three weeks left until Election Day, threats against FEMA amid hurricane relief efforts, and ...2 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.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
What happens to the world if forests stop absorbing carbon? Ask Finland
Natural sinks of forests and peat were key to Finland’s ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2035. But now, the land has started emitting more greenhouse gases than it stores. Read more: Trees ...2 days ago -
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West Virginia's Neal Brown offers plea for fan support: 'What I would say is -- did they have a good time?'
West Virginia is off to a 3-3 start to the 2024 season with two losses coming to chief rivals3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
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 ...3 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
An Escape Plan for the Browns Once They (Finally) Admit It’s Over
Another week, another depressing performance from the offense, followed by credibility-sapping assurances that Deshaun Watson remains QB1, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: what we have learned so far from early stages in UAE
Australia are putting up a mighty defence, the heat at Sharjah has proven to be game changing and England have found themselves in an unlikely Group of Death Continue reading...3 days ago -
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Scandal-hit Sinn Féin on back foot ahead of Irish elections
Leader Mary Lou McDonald vows to stay at helm of party despite resignations of two deputies3 days ago -
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John F. Kennedy Jr.’s 1990s-Era Magazine Is Back, With a QAnon Twist
It is a reanimation story strange enough for a zombie movie, made possible by the fact that the original George trademark lapsed, only to be secured by a conservative lawyer.3 days ago -
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Deshaun Watson addresses Browns' offensive struggles: 'I don't know what we have to do'
The quarterback has coach Kevin Stefanski's support, however4 days ago -
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Browns' leading rusher Ford injures hamstring
Browns running back Jerome Ford was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Eagles because of a hamstring injury.4 days ago - NFL