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As Election Looms, Justice Dept. Tries to Steer Clear of Politics
A department memo seeks to formalize a pre-election “quiet period” in which senior officials should avoid unnecessary high-profile moves.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Spirit Airlines announces layoffs, jet sales as it tries to stay afloat
Embattled discount airline Spirit Airlines Inc. on Thursday said it would cut staff, scale back flight coverage and sell jets as it seeks a lifeline following its failed merger with JetBlue Airways ...Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, for those in financial hardship
The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent ...Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
FBI investigates claims China tried to hack Donald Trump’s phone
Probe follows reports Republican presidential candidate and running mate JD Vance were targetedBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
ICC prosecutor allegedly tried to suppress sexual misconduct claims against him
Exclusive: Karim Khan denies claims he repeatedly urged alleged victim to disavow allegations against him. The chief prosecutor of the international criminal court allegedly responded to a formal ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Burglar who tried to swim away from police jailed
Chad Lambert was followed by police after stealing a bottle of wine and the contents of a shop's till.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Biden Appears to Insult Trump Supporters as ‘Garbage,’ but Quickly Tries to Clarify
In a posting on social media, President Biden said he was talking about racist language, not Trump supporters.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Remark
In North Carolina, Kamala Harris geared her message toward moderate Republicans and independents, while Donald J. Trump accused Democrats of demonizing him and his supporters.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Third-party candidates could be swing-state spoilers despite strong Democrat efforts
Less than a week before Election Day, third-party candidates still present an unknown factor in key swing states where dozens of Electoral College votes are up for grabs.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
College football scores, results: No. 10 Texas A&M blown out by South Carolina, No. 11 Clemson falls to Louisville
Three undefeated teams fell on Saturday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
A Lebanese Town Tries to Stay Out of Israel-Hezbollah War
While Lebanese are united against Israel’s onslaught, some in southern towns where Hezbollah does not hold sway say they feel caught between Israel’s firepower and Hezbollah’s fighters.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
A 'constitutional sheriff' tried to seize voting machines in 2020. Officials are bracing for a repeat.
Sheriff Dar Leaf and other "constitutional sheriffs" have become prominent figures in the election denial movement, and among the most dangerous, critics say.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military
German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Tennessee woman shoots monkey who tried to attack her
A woman in Thrasher, Tennessee, told police a vervet money tried to attack her when she went to feed her cats. The monkey later died at the Chattanooga Zoo.Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military
German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.World - CBS News - Yesterday -
Investigation underway after man tried to enter Trump Coachella rally perimeter with guns in vehicle
Federal authorities are investigating after a man with guns in his vehicle was arrested Saturday after he was stopped at a checkpoint near a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump.Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
Mets come out swinging in Game 2 vs. Dodgers, tie NLCS
Francisco Lindor crushed a leadoff homer and Mark Vientos added a grand slam, and Los Angeles never recovered. The series heads to NY tied 1-1.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Royal arm: Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in London
Prince William has played catch with British teenagers at a flag football event organized by the NFLSports - ABC News - October 15 -
Prince William tries his hand at flag football in NFL event with kids in London
Prince William has played catch with British teenagers at a flag football event organized by the NFLEntertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Harris talks with Charlamagne Tha God as she tries to stem erosion of support among Black men
Polling shows that Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has less support among Black men than President Biden did four years ago.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16 -
USMNT sends a B-team to Mexico, and loses its unbeaten streak vs. El Tri in pitiful fashion
"It seemed like the USA didn't want to play. It seemed like nobody wanted the ball," former USMNT star DaMarcus Beasley said. "Nobody's up for this moment."Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Trump’s legal team tried to keep Stormy Daniels quiet ahead of 2024 election, MSNBC reports
Former President Donald Trump this summer offered a financial incentive to adult film star Stormy Daniels if she agreed to keep quiet about Trump ahead of this November’s election, MSNBC’s Rachel ...Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
China reports 4.6% growth in third quarter as government tries to boost struggling economy
China’s National Bureau of Statistics on Friday reported third-quarter GDP growth of 4.6% year on year, slightly beating expectations.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Yankees vs. Guardians: Biggest questions for ALCS Game 5 as Tanner Bibee tries to save Cleveland's season
New York pitchers are running on E with the pennant on the line SaturdaySports - CBS Sports - October 19 -
‘They tried to rob us’: Georgia stun No 1 Texas on first trip to Austin since 1958
No 5 Georgia upset No 1 Texas 30-15 in Austin Bulldogs have won three straight since Alabama loss Trevor Etienne ran for three touchdowns, the first two set up by cornerback Daylen Everette’s ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
We Tried Apple's New Hearing Test---and the New AirPods Pro Hearing Aids
Apple’s new clinical-grade diagnostics and hearing assistance are potential life changers. You just need to find them.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
U.S. tries to secure cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas as violence surges in Middle East
The U.S. is once again trying to secure a cease-fire deal in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv, also pushing for a deal between Israel and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
WATCH: Harris tries to woo unhappy Republican voters as Trump doubles down on his base
The most dire warnings against a second Trump administration have come from people who served him in the most sensitive and important positions.Top stories - ABC News - October 23 -
911 calls from Butler rally released: 'They just tried to kill President Trump'
The 15 recordings, some of which capture the sounds of chaos in the background, were released Wednesday by Butler County officials.Top stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Lucy Letby, Former U.K. Nurse, Loses Bid to Appeal Attempted Murder Conviction
Ms. Letby is serving 15 life sentences after the deaths and collapses of babies in the neonatal unit where she worked.World - The New York Times - October 25 -
Teen who allegedly shot 5 family members dead tried to blame brother, documents say
The teen is accused of shooting his parents, two brothers and a sister in their home in Fall City, Washington, outside Seattle, according to court documents.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Warsaw opens a new modern art museum as it tries to leave Poland's communist legacy behind
The grand opening of new modern art museum designed by the American architect Thomas Phifer is taking place in the Polish capital, WarsawEntertainment - ABC News - October 25 -
Warsaw opens a new modern art museum as it tries to leave Poland's communist legacy behind
The Polish capital is holding the grand opening of new modern art museum designed by the American architect Thomas PhiferWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
US teen charged with killing family tried to accuse brother, surviving sister says
Sister tells investigators Seattle boy, 15, accused of shooting parents and three siblings was in trouble for failing tests. A 15-year-old boy accused of killing his parents and three of his ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
‘We tried to get Mariah Carey … and found out she costs $1m’: the songs musicians chose for their first dance
Does Charlie Simpson regret choosing Sigur Rós? Did Chesney Hawkes play ‘that’ song? And who picked an eight-minute jam by LCD Soundsystem? Musicians on the songs they chose for their wedding ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Sean Payton on Panthers saying he tried to run up score: It's the NFL, play better
With the Broncos ahead by 21 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Broncos head coach Sean Payton called a fake field goal and had wide receiver Courtland Sutton throw ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28
