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Top stories - CBS News
Texas judge grants temporary restraining order pausing Robert Roberson's execution
Texas lawmakers filed a subpoena Wednesday in a last-minute effort to delay the execution of Robert Roberson.October 17 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Hugh Grant on the ‘Freak-Show Era’ of His Career and Being a Family Man
The seemingly droll, breezy star is actually sentimental about his family and utterly serious about his work, including his villainous turn in “Heretic.”October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Taboos take a back seat in a new Europe
Fewer voters are put off by the roots of some far-right partiesOctober 17 -
World - The New York Times
Is Brazil’s Supreme Court Saving Democracy or Threatening It?
Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.October 17 - Brazil -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Cleveland wins $60 million federal grant to help connect Downtown to the lakefront
Cleveland took a significant leap Wednesday on the road to remaking its lakefront. The city won almost $60 million in federal grants to help convert the Shoreway into a slimmed-down boulevard.October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Steelers' Wilson takes first-team reps in practice
Russell Wilson took first-team reps in Wednesday's practice, but Mike Tomlin remained mum when asked about who will start Sunday's game vs. the Jets.October 16 - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators
Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unitOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
Six Russian soldiers granted French visas after fleeing war in Ukraine
Organisations assisting Russian deserters hope France’s decision will lead to more soldiers fleeing. Six Russian soldiers who fled the war in Ukraine have been granted temporary visas as they apply ...October 16 - Ukraine -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: Singer takes a tumble during concert
Olivia Rodrigo shocked fans in Melbourne, Australia, after she fell into a hole on the stage. She later posted on social media, saying she was doing fine after the incident.October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
Jets grant holdout DE Reddick OK to seek trade
The Jets have granted defensive end Haason Reddick permission to seek a trade, owner Woody Johnson confirmed Tuesday.October 15 - NFL -
Business - Inc.
Wolfspeed, a Maker of EV Chips, Gets $750 Million in Grants for North Carolina Plant
The government money, and matching funds from a group of financial firms, will be used for its new silicon carbide wafer plant in the Research Triangle area.October 15 -
Sports - ESPN
LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even
The Mets quieted Dodger Stadium in an NLCS Game 2 blowout, while the ALCS began with a Yankees win.October 15 - MLB -
Top stories - ABC News
DOD grants honorable discharges to 800 vets kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
My Employee Takes Credit for the Whole Team’s Work
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...October 15 -
Business - The New York Times
Tina Brown, the Queen of Legacy Media, Takes Her Diary to Substack
She made her name leading glossy magazines. Now she’s joining the newsletter flock.October 15 - United Kingdom -
Sports - ESPN
Gaudreau's dad takes ice with Jackets at practice
The Blue Jackets hosted Johnny Gaudreau, the father of Johnny and Matthew who were killed by a suspected drunk driver, at practice Monday.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Tougher sentences taking too long, say bereaved parents
The parents of a student killed by a drunk driver say 10 years is too long to wait for change.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch
Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgmentOctober 14 -
Tech - GameSpot
Destiny Rising RPG Announced, Takes Place In An Alternate Timeline In The Destiny Universe
NetEase and Bungie have announced an all-new Destiny mobile game called Destiny Rising. The sci-fi RPG is set in an "alternate timeline" in the Destiny universe, featuring what NetEase described as ...October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
New Zealand take 4-0 lead over GB in America's Cup
New Zealand need only three more wins to claim the America's Cup for a third consecutive year.October 14 - New Zealand -
World - ABC News
Polish democracy leader Lech Walesa says a Trump victory would be a 'misfortune' for the world
Polish democracy champion and former President Lech Walesa says a victory by Republican Donald Trump in this year’s U.S. presidential election would be a “misfortune” for the worldOctober 14 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Zionists are students too: University professors should take heed
Political ideology discrimination may not violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, but it is nonetheless misconduct for a college professor.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14 -
Entertainment - ABC News
Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the ironyOctober 13 -
Sports - ABC News
Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the ironyOctober 13 -
Sports - ESPN
Joe Burrow takes off for 47-yard TD on opening drive
The early score was the longest rushing TD of Burrow's careerOctober 13 - NFL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NFL Winners and Losers: Taking stock of the league through Week 6
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are only getting started, but they already look like the best No. 1 and 2 QB picks in NFL Draft history. Plus, big bummer in Big D.October 13 - NFL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Bill O'Brien shares candid take on Drake Maye's Patriots potential
What does the future hold for Drake Maye in New England? Former Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien shares his scouting report on the rookie QB.October 13 -
World - Financial Times
Business takes centre stage
Plus, earnings season peaks, Nike’s new boss begins, Tokyo Metro IPO pricing unveiled and Labour woos UK investmentOctober 13