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Top stories - BBC News
'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.October 20 -
Sports - The New York Times
The Hottest Place to Be in Sports This Weekend? Austin, Texas.
With the Formula 1 Grand Prix in town and a top-five college football matchup, the city is marketing it as “the biggest weekend ever.”October 19 -
Sports - ABC News
Arsenal stunned by Bournemouth and Garnacho sparks Man United comeback
In one of the biggest shocks of the season, English Premier League title-chasing Arsenal has suffered a 2-0 loss to BournemouthOctober 19 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Brady Cook injury: Missouri QB returns from hospital, leads No. 19 Tigers to comeback win over Auburn
With Mizzou's season on the brink, its star QB made a miraculous return to lead his team to victoryOctober 19 -
Top stories - NBC News
Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations
A five-alarm brush fire in Oakland, California, sparked evacuation orders as it burned two homes on Friday.October 19 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
College football scores, results: Georgia, Tennessee come up with huge SEC wins
Week 8 was a big one for the SEC.October 19 -
Sports - ESPN
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.October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Plans to power Los Alamos lab supercomputers spark pushback from Pueblo communities, environmentalists
Northern New Mexico Indigenous communities and environmental groups are calling for the reconsideration of federal plans to run a new transmission line through an ecosystem they say is both ...October 19 -
Politics - NBC News
Latino support for Democrats appears to be shrinking in Texas
Democrats have counted on the Latino vote for years, but their support appears to be slipping. NBC News polling shows a growing number of working class Latino voters in Texas are casting their ...October 18 -
Sports - ESPN
Texas poised to end Georgia's streak as favorite
Georgia owns the longest active streak as a betting favorite in the nation, a 49-game run that is poised to end Saturday against top-ranked Texas.October 18 -
Sports - ESPN
Texas-Georgia, Zombieland celebration and more
Our college football experts touch on big SEC matchups, five surprises as we hit midseason and more.October 18 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.October 18 -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Outside the Office, Sparks Fly Between Colleagues
Taylor Burt was working at BarkBox, surrounded by adorable dogs, when she found herself distracted by someone she thought was even cuter: Mayank Shah.October 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...October 17 -
Tech - GameSpot
The Penguin Mid-Season Trailer Sparks A War For Gotham City's Underworld
Where's Batman when you really need him? HBO's The Penguin is a spin-off from The Batman , and the Dark Knight is nowhere to be found while there's a gang war underway between the Falcone and ...October 17 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Studied Israel in Mission to Topple It
The head of the U.S-designated terrorist organization spent two decades in Israeli prisons before emerging to assemble a powerful militia.October 17 -
Sports - ABC News
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coachOctober 17 -
Sports - ESPN
MLS boss: FIFA suit could spark schedule change
MLS president Don Garber said the recent antitrust antitrust lawsuit before the European Commission in Brussels could spark change to the congested global calendar.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Four takeaways from Harris's combative first Fox interview
During a 25-minute sit-down, the US vice-president and the host frequently interrupted each other.October 17 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Market is not liking Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) earnings decline as stock retreats 5.8% this week
Investors can approximate the average market return by buying an index fund. But if you buy individual stocks, you can...October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Footage of Arizona police punching and tasering deaf Black man sparks outcry
Body camera video shows two Phoenix officers violently assaulting Tyron McAlpin, a deaf man with cerebral palsy. Phoenix police are facing widespread criticism following the release of body camera ...October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
Mike Henry and miner’s M&A executive met with government officials as standstill period expires next monthOctober 16 -
Politics - NBC News
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate between Democrat Rep. Colin Allred and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. The two discussed their stances on abortion laws, the border and response to the Jan. ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
5 takeaways from the Texas Senate debate
Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and former Rep. Collin Allred (D) squared off on Tuesday in their only debate before Election Day, sparring over the border and abortion amid signs of a surprisingly competitive ...October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Video of violent arrest of deaf Black man with cerebral palsy sparks outrage
Phoenix police officers were seen repeatedly punching and tasing Tyron McAlpin.October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Video of violent arrest in Phoenix sparks outrage
Police body camera video of the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, has sparked outrage among civil rights and disability advocates. McAlpin was repeatedly ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) will face challenger ...October 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
How China’s Iran support could spark a Persian Gulf energy war
Washington has to be concerned that Beijing sees an opportunity to deny or at least restrict Middle East energy to others.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 WNBA Finals: Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton providing spark while battling through injury
Laney-Hamilton knocked down four 3-pointers in the Liberty's Game 2 win over the LynxOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
France's budget battle: Why the government's plan to plug the deficit is sparking an outcry
France’s new government has unveiled its 2025 belt-tightening budget bill, with plans for major tax hikes and spending cuts aimed at tackling the country’s giant deficitOctober 15 -
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World - The Guardian
Trump sparks outrage after calling for army to handle enemies on election day
Democrats condemn ex-president for saying armed forces should turn against ‘enemy within’ when voters go to polls. Donald Trump has provoked an angry backlash from Democrats after calling for the ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Trial set to open in Delphi double murder case that sparked a cellphone mystery
The deaths of Indiana teenagers Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German on a trail in early 2017 went without an arrest for more than five years.October 14 -
Sports - ABC News
Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Results
Sunday at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Tony Schumacher; 4. Steve Torrence; 5. Shawn Reed; 6. Brittany Force; 7. ...October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Laney-Hamilton provides spark for Liberty to even WNBA Finals
You wouldn't know Laney-Hamilton recently had knee surgery after her 20 points on 8-of-14 from the field and 4-of-6 from deep in New York's win.October 13 -
Top stories - BBC News
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.October 13