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Unmarried couples could be jailed for having sex under new laws being considered by Indonesia's parliament
World news This evening
As part of a new bill, Indonesia's parliament is considering passing new laws that will disallow unmarried people to have sex in the country. Some of the other changes listed in the bill include making it illegal to denounce the president and spread communist ideology, according to The Age.
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One killed and five injured after a shooting in Northwest Washington, DC
US news 2 hours ago
DC police confirmed that one person died and five others were wounded following a shooting in Columbia Heights on Thursday night.
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Doc Rivers threatened to move the team to Seattle if Kawhi Leonard had chosen the Lakers
NBA 2 hours ago
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times on Thursday, Rivers shed more light on the negotiations with Kawhi Leonard, including the effort to secure Paul George from the Thunder. According to Rivers, Kawhi first told him that the Clippers were "not good enough," but later changed his mind.
Looks like Celine Dion doesn't want her face tattooed on Drake's body
Celebrity This evening
During an interview with iHeartRadio Canada, the singer wasn't too keen on the idea of Drake tattooing her face on his body, saying, "I can have you home for lunch or dinner…we can go for a drink. We can sing together. Whatever you want to do. I can talk to your mother. Whatever you want, but please."
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Planes are grounded and public transportation is suspended in Houston
Weather This evening
Rain and lightning are creating dangerous conditions in the Houston area as a result of Tropical Depression Imelda. Flights out of Houston Bush and Hobby airports are ground stopped, and Metro Houston service has been suspended.
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The University of Texas’s Secret Strategy to Keep Out Black Students
Long-hidden documents reveal that the school adopted a selective admissions policy based around standardized testing, which they knew would suppress the number of African American students they were forced to admit, Asher Price reports.
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Gunmaker Colt will no longer produce the AR-15 rifle
US news This evening
Colt, which owns the AR-15 trademark, is stopping production of the semi-automatic rifle due to lack of demand, not because of public pressure, the AP reported. Democrat presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke recently called for a buyback of AR-15 rifles, eliciting a reaction from the National Rifle Association, which predicted that sales of the firearm would rise.
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Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew joins Byron Leftwich in the franchise record books
NFL 5 hours ago
Minshew kicked off the night against the Titans in style as he threw two touchdowns in the first quarter, one of which was 22-yards long. He became the second quarterback in Jaguars history to have a touchdown pass in each of his first three NFL games, joining Byron Leftwich in 2003.
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6ix9ine alleges that Jim Jones and Cardi B are gang members
US news This afternoon
Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine is testifying for the third day in a trial against alleged members of his former gang, and reportedly claimed on Thursday that rapper Jim Jones is a member of the Nine Trey Bloods, as well as Cardi B.
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'This is something I deeply, deeply regret' — Trudeau addresses 'blackface' and 'brownface' photos
Canadian federal election This afternoon
On Wednesday night, Time Magazine released a photo of the Canadian prime minister wearing "brownface" at an Arabian Nights-themed party in 2001. By Thursday, two more images emerged showing Trudeau in racist costumes. On Thursday afternoon, Trudeau addressed the media, stating: “Darkening your face, regardless of the context or the circumstances, is always unacceptable because of the racist history of blackface."
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Chris Cornell's daughter releases first single Far Away Places
Music This evening
Toni Cornell, the daughter of the late Soundgarden frontman released a ballad, which Cornell produced before his death, on Thursday.
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Julianne Hough Debuts Her First Song in 9 Years, at AGT Finale
During America's Got Talent's season finale on Wednesday, the 31-year-old judge debuted "Transform," her first song since 2010's "Is That So Wrong."
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Billie Lourd's role on Will and Grace will pay a sweet tribute to her grandma
Television 4 hours ago
Lourd, who is also the daughter of Carrie Fisher, will guest star on the upcoming season of Will and Grace in the role of the granddaughter of the character played by her real-life grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, EW reports.
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Shia LaBeouf shares a story about wrestling Tom Hardy during Hot Ones interview
Celebrity This afternoon
In the Season 10 premiere of Hot Ones, Shia LaBeouf ate some seriously spicy wings while sharing a medley of personal stories, including one about Tom Hardy wrestling him while he was naked.
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Trump's betting $28 billion that rural America will stick with him
At $28 billion so far, the farm rescue is more than twice as expensive as the 2009 bailout of Detroit’s Big Three automakers, which cost taxpayers $12 billion.
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Trump's call with Ukraine was at the center of whistleblower complaint, reports say
US news 4 hours ago
According to the Washington Post and ABC News, the complaint by a member of the intelligence community centered on a call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. House Democrats have sought to review the complaint, which was escalated to the director of national intelligence but has not been made available to lawmakers.
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Global climate strike kicks off in different parts of the world
World news 1 hour ago
Inspired by an idea from teen activist Greta Thunberg, people of all ages are expected to strike and take to the streets across the planet on Friday 20th September, to raise awareness of the climate crisis.
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Antonio Brown is no longer a Nike athlete amid sexual assault allegations
NFL This afternoon
A Nike spokesperson said that the company has severed ties with the New England Patriots receiver, who currently faces sexual assault allegations by a former trainer.
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Canadians react to Justin Trudeau's apology for racist costumes
Politics This afternoon
The Canadian prime minister is currently under fire after the media surfaced photos and videos showing Trudeau wearing "blackface" and "brownface." As the scandal unfolds, people are exploring the broader impact of the images and discussing whether Trudeau's apology is enough.
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Tom Welling will portray Superman again in the Arrowverse crossover
Television This afternoon
"The actor is set to reprise his role as Smallville's Clark Kent in the upcoming Crisis on Infinite Earth crossover for CW."
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