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Trump won’t commit to peaceful transfer of power if he loses on November 3
Politics 1 hour ago
President Trump declined during a Wednesday briefing at the White House to commit to a “peaceful” transition of power if he were to lose to Democratic rival Joe Biden in the November 3 presidential election. “I’ve been complaining very strongly about the ballots,” Trump added, appearing to reiterate unfounded claims about mail-in voting, which intelligence officials and fact-checkers have confirmed to be safe and reliable.
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The Toronto Raptors are facing an off-season like no other
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Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol are free agents. Kyle Lowry has one year left. Norman Powell and OG Anunoby represent the future. And what happens with Masai Ujiri? This six-part series dives into an upcoming off-season like no other.
Raj Chetty is finding economic carnage in the wealthiest ZIP codes
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The celebrated Harvard economist has built a data tool with a God’s-eye view of the pandemic’s damage—and soaring inequality.
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Grand jury indicts one officer on criminal charges in fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor
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Six months after Breonna Taylor’s death in Louisville, the Jefferson County grand jury has voted to indict officer Brett Hankison. Ahead of the announcement, the Louisville mayor announced a curfew and the Louisville Police Department said the US National Guard has been activated.
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Among Us sequel called off due to game's popularity
Gaming 1 hour ago
Video game developer InnerSloth decided to cancel the upcoming sequel to Among Us, instead choosing to focus on upgrading the system after being overwhelmed by the game's sudden popularity.
Two officers shot in Louisville after Breonna Taylor decision sparks protests
US news Last night
Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear called on protestors to go home after two police officers were shot in Louisville amid demonstrations following the grand jury’s decision to not charge anyone over Breonna Taylor’s death. Both police officers are in a stable condition and are expected to recover. A suspect is in custody.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in repose at the Supreme Court
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Following her death on September 18, the Supreme Court justice was greeted on Wednesday by an army of her former law clerks who waited on the steps of the Supreme Court to pay their respects. This begins three days of public mourning for the trailblazer.
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Joe Biden did not use a teleprompter in Telemundo interview, CNN and Politico confirm
Politics Yesterday
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden did not rely on a teleprompter during a recent interview with Telemundo, according to several fact-checking outlets and the television network itself. Biden was responding to pre-taped questions from viewers on an off-screen monitor when the screen briefly went black, prompting Biden to say: "I lost that line."
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Brandon Leake just got crowned the winner of America’s Got Talent!
Last night
A new winner was crowned during the #AGTFinale tonight. After many inspiring performances, spoken word poet @Called_To_Move took home the prize! The finale also featured performances by legendary artist @Usher and many more!
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CA will ban sale of gas-powered cars in 2035: What you need to know
Yesterday
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ban on sales of new combustion-engine vehicles in California calls for a plan to phase in requirements between now and 2035.
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Ted Cruz blocks a U.S. Senate resolution to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg, citing a “partisan” amendment
Yesterday
Cruz objected to language his Democratic counterparts added noting that late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's dying wish was that a successor not be chosen until after the presidential inauguration.
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Breonna Taylor decision sparks demonstrations across the US
US news 50 minutes ago
Thousands of protesters around the country hit the streets after a grand jury decided that no officers would be charged directly with Breonna Taylor's death. A county-wide curfew of 9 pm has been instated in Louisville.
Mariah Carey opens up about marriage to ex-husband
Yesterday
In Mariah Carey's new memoir, the singer explains how she felt trapped by her relationship with Tommy Mottola.
Eric Trump ordered by New York state judge to answer questions under oath before election
US news Yesterday
The US president's son must make himself available no later than October 7 to testify in a state probe related to financing for properties owned by the Trump family.
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Explaining 'wanton endangerment,' which is a Class D felony in Kentucky
US news Yesterday
On Wednesday, former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was charged with three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment for reckless gunfire, though no one was charged for fatally shooting Breonna Taylor in her home. Here's a look at what "wanton endangerment" means, and what the Class D felony might entail for Hankison.
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hails Indian-Americans’ contribution to the US economy
Politics September 23, 2020
Speaking at a fundraiser, Biden said the community’s work had powered the economic growth of America and helped create cultural dynamism. He also said that he would address the community's concerns related to the H-1B visa.
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Which Police Departments Are as Diverse as Their Communities?
Yesterday
Rank-and-file officers in hundreds of police departments are considerably more white than the communities they serve, according to a New York Times analysis of new federal data.
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Is China expanding Xinjiang’s detention camps?
Last night
A new research report by @ASPI_org says China is continuing to expand detention camps in the predominately Muslim region of Xinjiang. China says the camps are vocational facilities and that all detainees had "graduated."
QAnon explained through U.S. political history
Yesterday
Conspiracy movements usually end up entering the halls of power. And then they get absorbed.
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LA hid a methane leak for a year. Many want the power plant shut down
Yesterday
Community activists don’t trust that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is giving them the full story about the leak — especially because utility staff said they discovered the leak in August 2019.
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