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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut amid clashes with Hezbollah near Lebanese border
More loud explosions reported in Lebanese capital’s south as Hezbollah says Israeli army trying to infiltrate southern town of Odaisseh amid ongoing fighting. A panel of experts discuss what next ...19 minutes ago - Israel -
Entertainment - ABC News
A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely granted
Texas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in October1 hour ago -
Sports - ESPN
Ratcliffe: Ten Hag's United future 'not my call'
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to give assurances to under-fire manager Erik ten Hag while insisting a decision on the Dutchman's future is out of his hands.2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: more explosions overnight in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations
UN condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon; Biden cautions Israel over retaliation against Iran . Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent violence? ...2 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Iran's supreme leader issues warning to Israel amid ongoing attacks
Israel launched another series of missile strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon Friday as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered remarks in Tehran, Iran's capital. He ...6 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
Dockworkers back on the job amid new evidence of economic strength
President Biden hailed the suspension of the strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts, and the government reported better-than-expected job numbers for September. NBC News' Christine ...8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as fears grow of wider Mideast war
Joe Biden defends Israel’s right to defend itself as it escalates offensive against Hizbollah in Lebanon9 hours ago -
Health - The New York Times
As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Risks
The drug, legal in much of the country, is widely seen as nonaddictive and safe. For some users, these assumptions are dangerously wrong.10 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Investors question Fed’s rate cut amid signs of faster economic growth
Something unexpected is happening on the road to the much-hoped-for soft landing in the U.S.: The growing possibility of an economic reacceleration, which handed Treasury yields their biggest ...10 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Independent panel calls for removal of Homeland Security watchdog
An independent group of investigators called on President Biden to remove the government watchdog at the Department of Homeland Security, finding Inspector General Joseph Cuffari misled Congress, ...12 hours ago -
Sports - ABC News
Amid Hurricane Helene's destruction, sports organizations launch relief efforts to aid storm victims
Sports teams and organizations have launched their own relief efforts to help those impacted by the devastation from Hurricane Helene13 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Satellite imagery shows Iranian oil tankers at country’s major terminal disappearing amid fears of Israeli counterattack
Fifteen miles off Iran's northwestern coast, the Kharg Island terminal handles more than 90% of the country's crude exports.13 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Ten Hag decision 'not my call' - Ratcliffe
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says the future of under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag is "not my call".15 hours ago -
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Top stories - CBS News
L.A. district attorney reviews Menendez brothers case amid new evidence
Erik and Lyle Menendez have each served 34 years in their life sentence after being convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents. Now, the Los Angeles district attorney is reviewing the murder ...17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Boris Johnson calls for referendum on leaving ECHR
Move over European convention on human rights likely to put pressure on Tory leadership candidates to follow suit. Boris Johnson has called for a referendum on Britain’s membership of the European ...20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...21 hours ago - Climate -
Sports - ESPN
Germany name uncapped trio amid keeper crisis
Germany have selected three goalkeepers who are yet to make a senior international appearance ahead of their Nations League games against Bosnia and the Netherlands.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Liz Cheney Campaigns With Harris and Calls on Her Party to Reject Trump
The former congresswoman and Republican exile stumped for Kamala Harris in Ripon, Wis., the birthplace of the G.O.P., calling on conservatives to shun Donald Trump’s “depraved cruelty.”Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Indian appetite for Swiss watches grows
Brands increase exports to meet demand from exponentially growing luxury marketYesterday - India -
World - ABC News
Peru celebrates 2 decades of a fast-growing breed of guinea pigs eaten as a delicacy
Peru is celebrating two decades since the creation of a genetically modified breed of guinea pig, a rodent whose meat has formed a part of the diet of people in the Andean nation for thousands of ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Julius Randle calls trade to Minnesota 'a breath of fresh air'
He says he was shocked by the deal but likes his opportunity with the TimberwolvesYesterday -
Science - The New York Times
Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year
Researchers say that two rivers merged some 89,000 years ago and gave the mightiest peak in the Himalayas a huge growth spurt.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'Botched insulation means mushrooms grow on my walls'
MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
Panic buying amid U.S. ports strike is creating supermarket supply concerns
Grocery stores and retailers say consumers are panic buying products over shortage concerns due to East and Gulf Coast ports strike, but fears are unfounded.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Fifa investigates Israeli ‘discrimination’ after Palestinian FA calls for sanctions
Two investigations announced after council meeting Fifa ‘kicking the can down the road’, claim campaigners Fifa has said it will undertake further investigations into the possibility of ...Yesterday - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Lebanese healthcare workers fearful as growing numbers killed in strikes
At least 50 paramedics have been killed in Lebanon over the last two weeks. The airstrikes started just before noon. The injured and the dead quickly followed. As the ground in the southern ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Findlay calls on Swinney to ditch National Care Service plans
Russell Findlay accuses the Scottish government of wasting £28m during his debut as party leader at FMQs.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
This opaque, lightly regulated corner of Wall Street is growing by leaps and bounds. Some worry it will eventually deliver a shock to the financial system.
Millions of Americans have exposure to private credit, which often outpaces stock-market returns but also poses risks.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Top stories - CBS News
NYC steps up security for Jewish High Holy Days amid Middle East unrest
Iran's attack on Israel has pushed New York City to step up security for the Jewish High Holy Days. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
White House pushing for dockworker deal with concerns growing over prolonged strike
The White House has been nudging the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies to reach a deal with billions on the line for the U.S. economy as the port strike continues. CBS ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
'Talent was obvious' - Solanke's England call rewards persistence
Dominic Solanke's first England call-up in seven years is deserved reward for a striker now fulfilling his rich potential.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Solanke gets first England call-up in seven years
Dominic Solanke's first and only England cap came in 2017 against Brazil at Wembley.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Documentary Shows Stalker 2 Is "An Element Of Resistance" Amid Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it threw the entire country into chaos. Missiles fell on Ukrainian cities and Russian soldiers pushed over its borders. For developers at Ukrainian ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Kirk strengthens in the Atlantic, expected to grow rapidly
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters said.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Ship queue grows at U.S. ports as dockworker strike enters third day
Long lines of container ships queued up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly half a century entered its third day.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Amid Sanctions, Russian Oil Tankers Are Flying New Flags
A shadowy network of ships has registered in Gabon, highlighting how Vladimir V. Putin is building an economy beyond the reach of Western sanctions.Yesterday - Russia -