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Guardians' Cobb has back strain, done for season
Guardians right-hander Alex Cobb has an acute left low back strain and will not pitch again this postseason. He was replaced on the ALCS roster by Ben Lively.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
How some politicians are fighting back against gerrymandering
North Carolina Democratic state Senate candidate Kate Barr is competing in an election she knows she can't win, but hopes to change in the future.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
How some are fighting back against gerrymandering
In North Carolina, one state Senate candidate is running to prove a point, even though she knows she can't win. In Ohio, voters will decide if the power to draw congressional districts should go to ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
'We know he's fit' - Borthwick puts faith in Slade
Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry recover from injury to make England's 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck problem.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
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 -
Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions
They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverageBusiness - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Allred backs oil in bid to take down Cruz In Texas’ tight and acrimonious Senate race, there ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Taboos take a back seat in a new Europe
Fewer voters are put off by the roots of some far-right partiesBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Why immigration is back on the European Union’s agenda
The new mood to tighten laws is driven in large part by the success of far-right parties, in power in seven countries. Clashes expected at EU summit as immigration tops agenda EU leaders met ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Thompson back for first USWNT team since Paris
Six uncapped players will join head coach Emma Hayes' 26-player roster for the United States women's national team's first matches since winning the Olympic gold medal in women's soccer in August.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Why European bank mergers are back on the table
Rising rates have boosted profits and policymakers want banks that can compete with US rivals. But many obstacles remainBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Alex Salmond's body arrives back in Scotland
The former first minister died of a heart attack in North Macedonia at the weekend.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Alonso-sparked Mets roll, send NLCS back to L.A.
Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the NLCS with a 12-6 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Keri Russell pulls back the curtain on "The Diplomat"
Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in "The Americans," is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in "The Diplomat," playing the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Join "Sunday Morning" on the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Moldovans back joining the EU by razor-thin majority
Final result sees ‘yes’ vote scrape ahead by 13,000 votes, narrowly avoiding shock setback for pro-western president. Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favour of joining the EU after ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Mourinho angered by questions as Fener slip back
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho expressed his frustration over "always" being asked by local journalists about players that don't play.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Republican senator pushes back against KOSA 'lies'
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) pushed back against tech companies' criticism of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), responding in a memo Monday to what she described as "lies" about the privacy ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Ancelotti backs Bellingham despite goal drought
Carlo Ancelotti has defended Jude Bellingham's Real Madrid form, saying the work he's doing for the team this season is "more important" than scoring goals.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Harris Wants Moderate Republicans to Back Her. Are They Out There?
It’s an unusual effort that reflects just how close the race is.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
Why Amazon Can’t Turn Back the Clock
A lot of companies want to drag workers back to the office or insist that consumers revert to their pre-pandemic behavior. They’d better understand that it’s not going to happen.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Bettors backing Bronny as long shot ROY pick
More bets have been placed on Bronny James to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year than any other player at multiple major U.S. sportsbooks.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
How to Bring People Back to New York City
The essential ingredient of urban living — the quality of life — has tanked in the city.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
'Chaos' at Man Utd goes back to 2013 - Evra
Five-time Premier League winner Patrice Evra says the future at Manchester United is "not bright" with his old club having been "in a chaos" for more than a decade.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Badenoch hits back at Jenrick's 'disrespectful' jibe
The Tory leadership contender says she is focused on principles rather than setting out specific policies.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Tele2 Posts Higher Profits; Backs Targets
Tele2 reported a slightly higher third-quarter net profit, helped by growth in revenue from its core telecommunications services, though revenue and underlying earnings were a touch below ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Georgia Turned Against the West, and It’s Not Coming Back
The romance between Georgia and the West is on the rocks.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Why Some Outspoken C.E.O.s Are Backing Harris — Silently
Jamie Dimon and Bill Gates are quietly supporting the vice president rather than issuing a public endorsement, a sign of how polarized politics has become.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator
Harvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the caseEntertainment - ABC News - October 23 -
Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation
Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.Top stories - BBC News - October 23