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ABC News - World
A Marxist lawmaker leads the vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake is leading Sri Lanka’s presidential election after knocking out the incumbent liberal President Ranil Wickremesinghe from the race9 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Marxist lawmaker leads the vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa headed to a run-off for Sri Lanka’s presidency on Sunday, the election body said, with a second round of counting to ...1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sri Lanka election goes to historic second count
No presidential candidate got the 50% plus one required to win in the first round.1 hour ago -
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Financial Times - Business
Sri Lankan election heads into run-off count with leftist outsider in the lead
Neo-Marxist Dissanayake has pledged to crack down on corruption but promised to uphold $3bn IMF bailout3 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Election day is already here for some US voters as states open the polls early
Tens of millions of Americans will have cast their ballots before polling day on November 57 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Marxist Leads Presidential Vote as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.8 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Severe storms may lead to flooding, tornadoes from Plains to Midwest
Thunderstorms are in the forecast across parts of the central United States as a summer-like pattern continues to deliver hot temperatures and scattered severe weather.13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
England's batting fails as Australia take 2-0 lead
England fall 2-0 down in the one-day international series against Australia as their batting wilts in the second match in Headingley.18 hours ago - Australia -
The Guardian - World
‘Unbelievable’ Matteo Manassero takes lead into PGA Championship final round
Italian takes three-shot lead with three birdies to finish McIlroy, in second, lauds leader’s ‘amazing’ return to top Were he not trying to scratch an itch of his own, Rory McIlroy would be ...18 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
From 1-8 to the WNBA playoffs: How Caitlin Clark, Fever overcame early growing pains
Caitlin Clark had 21 turnovers through three games. Indiana started 1-8. But the Fever ignored the outside noise to return to the WNBA playoffs.19 hours ago - WNBA -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”20 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Harris and Trump hit key swing states as early voting begins
Vice President Kamala Harris was in Georgia and Wisconsin on Friday with events centered on reproductive rights. While former President Donald Trump heads to the swing state of North Carolina on ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Leading Effective Meetings: Managing Challenges and Driving Accountability
When tensions arise, try to diffuse the situation.23 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Barça's Bonmatí: Liga F must follow WSL's lead
Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has voiced concerns that Liga F is "stagnating" and believes the league should show humility and take inspiration from the Women's Super League (WSL) to develop ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia begin early in-person voting
Voters in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia lined up to fill out their 2024 ballots in person on Friday. CBS News' Natalie Brand is on the ground in the Old Dominion state.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Hollywood Actress Finds a Farm, and Her Leading Man, in the Midwest
Torrey DeVitto, whose father was Billy Joel’s drummer and mother is Stevie Nicks’s best friend, is a famous actress in her own right. She found love with Jared LaPine in Kalamazoo, Mich.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Battleground states show tight race despite Harris's national lead
Vice President Kamala Harris has a slim lead in the national polls, but the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and North Carolina will be the ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Normal man, not flash Harry: why Brook is the right choice to lead England | Barney Ronay
Has English cricket actually made a smart decision for once by naming the non-posh batter as captain for this ODI series?. Even a stopped clock tells the right time once a day, or twice depending ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
Aaron Rodgers Leads the Jets to 24-3 Win Over the Patriots
In his first home game with New York since tearing his Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 season, the quarterback delivered a vintage performance.Yesterday - NFL -
The Guardian - World
Mouse crawling out of meal forces plane to make early landing
Rodent posed risk to electrical wiring on Scandinavian Airlines flight from Oslo to Málaga. Airline meals hardly carry high expectations but this week a passenger faced more than just a ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Which family drama has Rupert Murdoch in a leading role? | Fiona Katauskas
It’s all about succession. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
College Football Playoff Bubble Watch, Week 4: Michigan, Notre Dame have work to do after early losses
Teams we're keeping an eye on this week just outside of current College Football Playoff projections.Yesterday - College Football -
ESPN - Sports
Flick: Early red changed game 'totally' for Barca
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick felt Eric García's early red card was the turning point in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Monaco and insisted his side are strong enough to progress in the new-look Champions ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Early voting begins today in Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota
Harris called for action to stop gun violence at schools during a campaign event with Oprah Winfrey last night.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a superb homecoming performance, New York’s defense was dominant and the Jets rolled to a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots2 days ago - NFL -
ABC News - Top stories
Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states
Voting season has officially kicked off as Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota have opened up their early voting options to the public.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Japan's Nikkei leads gains in Asia Pacific after Wall Street soars; BOJ and PBOC hold rates
Traders in Asia also look toward August consumer prices index from Japan and Hong Kong, and central bank decisions from Bank of Japan and People's Bank of China.2 days ago - Japan -
NBC News - Top stories
Jets dominate Patriots in redemptive home opener for Aaron Rodgers
Jets defeat Patriots 24-32 days ago - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Could Connor McDavid Follow Sidney Crosby's Lead With Next Contract?
Connor McDavid has been inspired by Sidney Crosby his whole life. Will he take another page from his book?3 days ago