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Witnesses: Threat, lunge for gun from 1st Rittenhouse victim
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The first man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha was “hyperaggressive” that night, threatened to kill Rittenhouse and later lunged for his rifle just before the 17-year-old fired, witnesses testified Thursday. The testimony
This Spanish Flu Monument Took 100 Years. Will COVID-19 Be Memorialized Sooner?
After the nation on Wednesday crossed the grim milestone of 750,000 COVID-19 deaths in Johns Hopkins University's count, some are wondering how communities nationwide may honor those victims. In the landmark Hope Cemetery, which showcases the skill and
Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 0000 GMT, Nov. 5
BEIJING, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed
Portuguese president announces to dissolve parliament
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa addresses the nation at the Belem Palace in Lisbon, Portugal, on Nov. 4, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Thursday announced decisions to dissolve the parliament and hold new
Chongqing donates essential medical supplies to Myanmar to fight COVID-19
The Chongqing Municipal People's Government held a ceremony on Aug.13, marking the commencement of the transportation
Dwayne Johnson pledges to use fake guns at production company after 'Rust' shooting
'The Rock' said his movie production company will use rubber guns and special effects from now on after Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer on set. ...
American tourists shelter during deadly shootout near Cancun resorts
A gun battle between suspected drug cartels broke out in Cancun on Thursday and sent hotels guests running for cover, CNN reports. Mexican authorities in Quintana Roo confirmed that two suspected drug gang members were shot dead in the incident, which took
Sudanese talks make progress, source says, as international pressure grows
CAIRO (Reuters) -Talks between
Truex quietly chases 2nd NASCAR Cup championship at Phoenix
PHOENIX — Martin Truex Jr. stood on pit road moments after his first victory at Phoenix over a Cup career stretching nearly 20 years and quickly put a target on a more meaningful race at the track. “I wish it was November,” Truex said.
Scientists find fossil of early hominid in South Africa
The fossil remains of an early hominid child have been discovered in a cave in South Africa by a team of international and South African researchers. The team announced the ...
Missouri attorney general reviewing claims against lawmaker
A judge appointed Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt as a special prosecutor to consider criminal charges against a state lawmaker accused of having sex with a drunk woman while on ...
California’s PUC OKs boosting storage at infamous gas field
California regulators voted Thursday to increase the capacity of a Los Angeles-area natural gas storage field where a 2015 blowout caused the nation’s largest-ever methane leak and forced thousands from ...
Family mourns woman’s death in crash involving ex-NFL player
The family of a Las Vegas woman who died in a fiery crash that authorities say former Raiders player Henry Ruggs III caused after driving 156 mph with a blood-alcohol ...
Arbery death trial dominated by race before it even begins
The trial hasn’t even started and yet issues of race are dominating the case in which three white men are charged with murder for chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery. The ...
Arizona won’t stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is defying a demand that he stop using federal coronavirus relief money to fund an education grant program that can only go to schools without mask ...
Barn explosion kills 2 owners, neighbor in northeast Texas
Investigators are seeking the cause of an explosion and fire that tore through a northeast Texas barn, killing three people. The blast happened Tuesday night in Simms, Texas, about 27 ...
COP26: Panama presents the benefits of its green tourism to the world
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At the United Nations Climate
Several Ethiopian armed opposition groups to form alliance
Ethiopia’s Tigray forces are joining with other armed and opposition groups in an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to seek a political transition after a year of devastating war, organisers said Thursday evening. The signing in Washington on Friday
Biden seeks right balance on Iran pressure as talks resume
With nuclear talks set to resume this month with Iran, an increasingly skeptical US President Joe Biden is seeking the right balance between threats and incentives to bring Tehran back into compliance with a 2015 deal. Iran has agreed to resume talks on 29
California nurse charged in death of inmate at county jail
A nurse at a county jail in California was charged with involuntary manslaughter Thursday after being accused of walking away from a 24-year-old inmate who collapsed in front of her ...
Illinois woman charged in August fire deaths of her 5 kids
A woman has been charged with child endangerment in the August fire deaths of her five young children, who she allegedly left in a southwest Illinois apartment without adult supervision. ...
Portugal heads to polls on Jan 30, political stability fades
LISBON (REUTERS) - Portugal will head to the polls on Jan 30 for a snap election called by the country's president on Thursday (Nov 4), a week after Parliament threw out the minority Socialist government's 2022 budget Bill, ending six years of relative
Moderates in US Congress balk at $2.36 trillion Biden social spending Bill
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - A leading moderate Democrat raised doubts about the odds of quickly passing President Joe Biden's US$1.75 trillion (S$2.36 trillion) social-policy and climate-change Bill on Thursday (Nov 4) as the party struggled to move ahead after
Centre of Italy's anti-vaccine protests is now a Covid-19 hotspot
TRIESTE, ITALY (NYTIMES) - When Italy introduced Europe's toughest and most expansive health pass last month, the north-eastern port city of Trieste became the epicentre of protests as vaccine skeptics marched alongside dock workers who shouted that the
US calls on China not to limit journalists' freedom at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States on Thursday (Nov 4) urged China not to restrict access and movement for journalists reporting on next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing. The Foreign Correspondents' Club of China this week said it was concerned about a
US to cover costs for journalists under legal pressure
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States will offer funding to help journalists overseas survive frivolous lawsuits meant to silence them, as part of a campaign to support democracy, USAID chief Samantha Power announced Thursday (Nov 4). Ms Power, herself a former
Meghan Markle blasted for using royal title for political gain
Meghan Markle has been blasted for referring to herself as the Duchess of Sussex when addressing US politicians regarding political reform. ...
First person of color confirmed as next Census Bureau leader
Robert Santos was confirmed Thursday as the next U.S. Census Bureau director, becoming the first person of color to lead the nation’s largest statistical agency on a permanent basis. The Senate approved Santos, a third-generation Mexican American statistician
SpaceX crew launch bumped to next week; astronaut on mend
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX’s next crew flight is off until at least next week, as NASA debates whether to bring astronauts back from the International Space Station before launching their replacements. Flight surgeons, meanwhile, are continuing to monitor
Many women have left the workforce. When will they return?
NEW YORK — There was a time when Naomi Peña could seemingly do it all: Work a full-time job and raise four children on her own. But when the viral pandemic struck early last year, her personal challenges began to mount and she faced an aching decision: Her
Judge questions Trump lawyers trying to shield Jan. 6 papers
WASHINGTON — A federal judge expressed skepticism Thursday when attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked her to prevent the handover of documents sought by a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. Some of the committee’s requests
Marinho’s resignation questions JP News’ “pluralistic” intent – 11/04/2021
Andre Marino’s farewell to Joam Pan, He made the announcement this Thursday (4), weakens one of the banners of the news channel, which is the guardian of freedom of expression and pluralism. The comedian made his name on the program “Scream”
Onto Innovation: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
WILMINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $36.4 million. On a per-share basis, the Wilmington,
Collegium Pharmaceutical: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
STOUGHTON, Mass. (AP) — Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc. (COLL) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $8 million. On a
TDS: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
CHICAGO (AP) — Telephone & Data Systems Inc. (TDS) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $40 million. On a
Perdoceo Education: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) — Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) on Thursday reported earnings of $27.8 million in its third quarter. On a per-share
U.S. Cellular: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
CHICAGO (AP) — United States Cellular Corp. (USM) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $34 million. The
Japan To Provide $880 Cash Payout To Minors As Part Of Stimulus -Yomiuri
The Japanese government and ruling
US VP Kamala Harris Wishes Joyous Diwali To All Celebrating Festival Of Lights
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday wished a joyous Diwali to all
COP26 President: 'Coal is no longer king'
“Coal is no longer king” Alok Sharma has said following an
British hospital electrician admits murders of two women and sex assaults on corpses
A hospital electrician has admitted murdering then
German Covid cases soar as WHO warns over Europe deaths
Frankfurt, Germany – Daily Covid infections hit an all-time high in Germany Thursday as the World Health Organization warned that another 500,000 people could die across Europe, with cases once again on the rise. The dire projection came as the UK became
Canada military sexual assault cases handed over to civilian authorities
Ottawa, Canada – Canada’s new defense minister on Thursday ordered investigations and prosecutions over sexual misconduct in the military, including within its top ranks, be handed over to civilian authorities. The decision followed recommendations
Mexico beach shooting leaves two dead, sowing panic
Canc�n, Mexico – A shooting involving rival gangs on a beach near Mexico’s Caribbean resort of Cancun left two suspected drug dealers dead on Thursday, prosecutors said, sparking panic among foreign tourists. “There was a confrontation
New Pentagon report hypes 'Chinese nuclear threat' to serve US hegemonic goals
The US Defense Department on Wednesday released its annual report on China's military development, which again hyped the "China threat theory," and discussed China's nuclear arsenal, claiming that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is expanding its
Putin, Lukashenko sign Union State integration decree
"By carrying out these sectoral integration programmes, Russia and Belarus can create an equal and unified business environment," Putin said. MOSCOW, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin
U.S. lags behind on at-home COVID-19 testing: CNN
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States is "lagging dramatically behind" many countries on at-home COVID-19
Europe once again COVID-19 epicenter: WHO
The current pace of transmission across the 53 countries of the WHO European Region is of grave concern as COVID-19 cases are once again approaching record levels, and the unprecedented increase is due to insufficient vaccination coverage and the relaxation of
Ventilate your home to stop Covid spread, government says
UK-wide campaign will ask people to open their windows for 10 minutes every hour when they are socialising Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People are being urged to open their windows for 10 minutes every hour when they are
Quiz of the week: Who joined Macaulay Culkin in Gucci's Love Parade?
It's the weekly news quiz - how closely
Mexico beach shooting prompts lockdown of hotel hosting LGBTQ event
A shootout on a Mexico beach on Thursday prompted the lockdown of a hotel that is hosting a weeklong event organized by an LGBTQ travel company. Mexican media reports indicate a group of 15 armed men who are members of rival drug gangs began to shoot at each
Alarm bells in 53 European, Central Asian countries, WHO warns of new Covid wave
Covid-19 cases had risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where the infections are still increasing, WHO's headquarters in Geneva said on Wednesday. Head physician Lorenz Nowak treats a Covid-19 patient in the ICU of
How Alibaba Founder's Meet With Donald Trump Upset China's President
This was supposed to be Jack Ma's finest hour: a year ago to the day, his Ant Group was meant to go public in a $37 billion blaze of glory. Instead Beijing reined in his empire, abruptly clipping the... ...
Teen indicted on murder charge in officer’s fatal shooting
A teenager with a lengthy arrest record was indicted Thursday on a first-degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of a South Florida police officer. A Broward County grand jury ...
By 2030, half world’s population will be exposed to flooding, storms, tsunamis
That is why the United Nations has chosen enhancing international cooperation for developing countries, as the theme of this year’s World Tsunami Awareness Day. In a message marking the day, the UN Secretary-General called on all countries, international
Portugal’s president calls a snap election on Jan. 30
LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s president announced Thursday that he is dissolving parliament and calling a snap election for Jan. 30, following the minority Socialist government’s defeat in a key vote on post-pandemic plans to spend billions of euros in
Trump criminal probe: New grand jury seated in New York
By Michael R. Sisak | Associated Press NEW YORK — New York prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump’s business dealings have convened a new grand jury to hear evidence in the probe as the previous panel’s term was set to run out, a
Service Properties: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Service Properties Trust (SVC) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter. The real estate
Danny Lee accidentally broke Viktor Hovland’s driver on the range before Thursday's first round in Mexico
We’ve all done it. You’re on the range with some friends or family warming up and you play “pass the club.” Someone hits a few shots with your driver, you take a few cuts with one of their clubs, no big deal, right? Well the same thing happens on
When Kevin O'Leary sees this resume red flag, 'I simply put it into the garbage'
When assessing a potential hire, but there's one red flag that Kevin O'Leary looks for before anything else: Candidates that are "bouncing all over the place." ...
Iran says to resume Vienna nuke talks on Nov 29
WORLD Iran says to resume Vienna nuke talks on Nov 29 " data-media=""> 04/11/2021 11:11 AM TEHRAN, Nov 4 -- Iran's senior nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, said on
Portugal's Council of State accepts President's proposal to dissolve Parliament
WORLD Portugal's Council of State accepts President's proposal to dissolve Parliament " data-media=""> 04/11/2021 11:41 AM LISBON, Nov 4 -- Portugal’s Council of State, chaired by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, decided Wednesday to dissolve
France reinstates mask requirement in 39 areas as COVID cases rise
WORLD France reinstates mask requirement in 39 areas as COVID cases rise " data-media=""> 04/11/2021 11:24 AM PARIS, Nov 4 -- Face masks will become obligatory again in schools in 39 regional departments of France where COVID-19 cases have
Seven killed after aircraft crashes in Russia
WORLD Seven killed after aircraft crashes in Russia 04/11/2021 10:58 AM MOSCOW, Nov 4 -- An An-12 cargo plane crashed in Russia's Irkutsk
Witness: Shooting victim threatened to kill him, Kyle Rittenhouse
KENOSHA, Wis. — The first man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha was “hyperaggressive” that night, threatened to kill Rittenhouse, and later lunged for his rifle just before the 17-year-old fired, witnesses testified Thursday. The testimony at
Michigan city on edge as lead water crisis persists
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Shortly after sunrise on a recent Saturday in Benton Harbor, Michigan, residents began lining up for free bottled water so they could drink and cook without fear of the high levels of lead in the city’s tap water. Free water distribution
Report: Sudan military to free 4 ministers detained in coup
CAIRO — Sudan’s top general on Thursday ordered the release of four ministers of the now-deposed government who were detained amid a widely condemned military’s coup last week, the country’s state-run news agency reported. Moez Hadra, a
Optimism from climate talks: Warming projections down a bit
GLASGOW, Scotland — With pledges for a United Nations climate conference, the world may be ever so slightly receding from gloomy scenarios of future global warming, according to two new preliminary scientific analyses Thursday. The two reports — one by the
FAA Has Referred 37 Air Passengers for Criminal Prosecution
The Federal Aviation Administration says it has referred 37 cases involving unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible criminal prosecution since the number of disruptions on flights began to spike in January. FAA and Justice Department officials said
Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, Nov. 5
LISBON -- Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Thursday announced decisions to dissolve the parliament and hold new general elections on Jan. 30, 2022. The president made the statement in his nationally televised speech, in a bid to solve the
China, US dialogue on climate change underway at COP26
China and the United States continue their dialogue and exchanges on tackling
Rittenhouse juror dismissal shows risk of bias in big cases
The juror dismissed from Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial apparently was trying to be funny when he cracked to a court security officer about a police officer's shooting of Jacob Blake, the event that set off the protests where Rittenhouse shot three people,
Photo claiming to show ‘400 jets’ used to fly attendees to COP26 is actually from ...
The photo shared widely online is actually from 2013 and was actually taken from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. ...
‘Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord’ Review: Our Sewing Superhero
The first post-shutdown live performance at New York Theater Workshop is almost a debriefing after the crisis we have endured. ...
Democrats Need to Confront Their Privilege
To win the culture war, bring the nation together, don't split it into parts. ...
Democrats Deny Political Reality at Their Own Peril
What's badly needed is a return to the moderate policies that fueled the blue-wave victories in 2018 and won Joe Biden the presidency in 2020. ...
'Sad sight': Astronaut reports back on Earth's climate disaster
Paris, France – A French astronaut reported back on Earth’s climate change damage as seen from space on Thursday, calling it a “sad sight” in a conversation with President Emmanuel Macron. Thomas Pesquet, on his second tour at the
Vatican urges peace talks as Abbas meets Pope
Vatican City, Holy See – Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas held a private audience with Pope Francis Thursday and met with top Vatican officials, who emphasized the importance of resuming peace talks with Israel. Abbas, who has met the pontiff several
Dozens dead in west Niger jihadist attack
Niamey, Niger – A jihadist attack in Niger’s volatile “tri-border” zone with Burkina Faso and Mali has killed dozens of members of a self-defence militia, local sources told AFP on Thursday. The assault took place on Tuesday at
Victoria Covid vaccination rate by postcode: check the percentages in your suburb – interactive map
Newly released data from the state government shows the vaccine rollout by area. Check the Covid-19 vaccine rates for first and second dose by postcode Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updates Vic restrictions ; Vic hotspots Australia vaccine rollout
Australia’s feelgood factor returns as crushing win strengthens T20 World Cup position | Geoff Lemon
Victory over Bangladesh did not suddenly make Australia the best team in the competition but it did put the wind back in their sails If Australia’s Twenty20 team and World Cup campaign were each flat after being steamrolled by England a few nights ago, they
World urged to slash gas use by a third to avoid climate disaster
‘Gas is the new coal’, says Climate Analytics report that finds it the fastest growing source of carbon dioxide emissions The escalating rollout of gas for heating, electricity and cooking is turning it into the “new coal” and its use worldwide must be slashed
Speculation nation: Can Xi Jinping’s property tax deflate China’s housing bubble?
Analysis: President faces an uphill battle to undo a system that has led to a bloated property sector Xi Jinping’s to-do list has seen a lot of ticks in recent months: more flights into Taiwan’s defence zone; suppressing dissenting voices in Hong Kong;
Tucker Carlson claims he now relates to opioid addicts after drug regimen following surgery
In a recording obtained by Motherboard, Fox News host Tucker Carlson can be heard describing a huge amount of opioid painkillers that he
US Judge Rules Against Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin In Lunar Lander Suit
A US federal judge on Thursday ruled against Blue Origin brought by Jeff Bezos' company in a bid to overturn a NASA contract awarded to rival SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, to build the next craft for... ...
Deputy fire chief vanishes while hunting for elk, Washington officials say
A Seattle Fire Department deputy chief is missing in Washington after going elk hunting, the sheriff’s office said. Deputy Chief Jay Schreckengost texted his family he was leaving his rented ...
Fugitive llama named Todd escapes for 2nd time in a week, North Carolina officials say
There’s a llama on the run ― and he goes by the name Todd. The fugitive llama was first seen running through a residential Emerywood neighborhood in High Point on ...
