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Presidential debate
Thursday
1 October 2020
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Democrat raises $3.8m in an hour as campaign stresses optimism but unedifying Cleveland debate widely seen as an embarrassment
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President ‘made his call to violence crystal clear’, critics say, after he exhorted the far-right Proud Boys to ‘stand back and stand by’ -
As Joe Biden’s campaign to beat Donald Trump heats up, the Guardian is tracking the latest polling in eight states that could decide the election -
The rejected ads claimed, without evidence, that Biden would allow more refugees and thus increase Americans’ risk of Covid-19 -
Organisation founded ahead of 2016 US election is classified by the FBI as an ‘extremist group’
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An analysis of low-level infractions in California found that Black residents are disproportionately targeted in LA and across the state -
Pope Francis reportedly declined to meet Mike Pompeo during his visit this week, citing closeness of US presidential election
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Residents are now wearily familiar with the enervating routine of wildfires, alerts and being ready to flee at a moment’s notice -
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Experts say Growth in the Americas programme is attempt to reassert US control – and seems likely to anatagonise Beijing
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Duke’s plan was to implement rigorous weekly testing. UNC said testing created a ‘false sense of security’ -
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Africa approaching 1.5m cases across its 54 countries; Italy could extend government powers to January; record cases high in Ukraine
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CV explained thrasher
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Spotlight
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When Covid-19 hit, the islands were locked down, giving the environment time to recover and residents a chance to think -
US model and TV presenter was pregnant with her third child when she was taken into hospital following complications
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Donald Trump set the tone for a brawl that offered a bleak picture of American democracy -
The president is behind in key states. Fighting on TV won’t turn things around or win over the sliver of undecided voters left
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Editorial: The dismal spectacle reminded viewers what is at stake in November for the US – and the rest of us -
Keir Starmer barely has to get out of second gear to win PMQs now. It must be driving Johnson mad
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LeBron James had 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past the Miami Heat 116-98 on Wednesday night -
An achilles heel injury picked up at the US Open has forced Serena Williams to pull out of the French grand slam
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Women seem to be bearing the brunt of the economic fallout and taking on a greater share of domestic work and childcare. Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff looks at whether the virus has meant a huge step back for women’s rights
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The directors have sent a letter to the government, saying ‘we fear for the future’ of cinemas, 69% of which could go out of business -
2 out of 5 stars.
Brothers in Arms review Platoon's veterans hold their audience hostage
2 out of 5 stars.Gruelling, macho and punishingly dull: welcome to the making-of documentary about Oliver Stone’s Vietnam classic -
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Deonte Lee Murray was charged with attempted murder in the 12 September ambush, which left the two deputies with head wounds -
Asian American Performers Action Coalition reveals nearly 80% of Broadway and off-Broadway shows from white playwrights -
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Female musicians say abuse by gurus has been an open secret for years in a culture where ‘toxic and old-fashioned patriarchy’ holds sway -
Pent-up demand on display at start of Golden Week after months of paralysis
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Woman had non-diplomatic job at embassy, source says, as police look for tall, dark-haired man aged about 30 -
Human rights campaigners warn reinstating capital punishment ‘would be a huge step backwards’ -
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Nik Roche’s photos of addicts living on the boundaries of society capture a community whose complex circumstances deserve more than just a glance -
Jamie Johnson spent five years photographing the fun-loving, fashion conscious kids who are forced to spend their childhoods battling prejudice -
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