| Biden lawyers say Trump won’t win the election in Supreme Court Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:05 PM PST  Lawyers for President-elect Joe Biden derided the slew of lawsuits filed by President Trump's campaign since Election Day, calling them "meritless," and asserted Tuesday that Biden will take office in January.
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| MSNBC cuts off correspondent as he replies ‘s***’ and ‘f***’ to anchor question about transition Posted: 10 Nov 2020 01:01 PM PST  Ken Dilanian quickly apologises for swearing live on air
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| FBI arrests Cincinnati councilman after undercover agents reveal 'brazen' bribery scheme, feds say Posted: 10 Nov 2020 01:47 PM PST  Undercover FBI agents and at least two whistleblowers helped to unravel the pay-to-play scheme, prosecutors say.
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| Analysis: Putin draws Erdogan a red line on Russia's southern flank with Karabakh deal Posted: 10 Nov 2020 09:24 AM PST  Russian President Vladimir Putin has brokered a Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal that locks in territorial gains for Turkey-backed Azerbaijan. In doing so, he has thwarted a stronger Turkish presence in a region Moscow views as its backyard. Six weeks of heavy fighting between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces over the enclave have tested Moscow's influence in the South Caucasus, a swath of the former Soviet Union it views as vital to defending its own southern flank.
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| Dominic Raab urged to boycott G20 over Saudi Arabia's bid to evict Bedouin tribe from homeland Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:26 AM PST  Dominic Raab is facing calls to boycott the G20 summit in Saudi Arabia over the Kingdom's attempts to drive a Bedouin tribe from their homeland to make way for a futuristic "megacity". In a letter to the foreign secretary, British lawyers representing the tribe said Mr Raab had a "moral imperative" to stand up for the Howeitat tribe, which has inhabited northwestern Saudi Arabia for hundreds of years but is now being ordered to leave the area. "The Howeitat Tribe are the victims of ongoing serious human rights violations by the Saudi Arabian government," wrote Rodney Dixon QC, in a letter seen by the Telegraph. "[They] are now in the process of being forcibly removed from their homeland by the Saudi Arabian authorities." The tribe is being cleared from the area so that construction can begin on Neom, a $500bn (£377bn) city of skyscrapers, self-driving cars and robot dinosaurs next to the Red Sea. The project is the brainchild of Mohammad bin Salman, the Crown Prince and de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, and the centrepiece of his Vision 2030 business reforms.
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| South Africa's Ramaphosa warns of racial division after school clash Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:31 AM PST  President Ramaphosa warns against racial polarisation after parents and activists clash.
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| Trump's election challenge is continuing, but the campaign is already shedding staff Posted: 09 Nov 2020 03:44 PM PST  Trump and senior members of the campaign team have insisted this election is not over, potentially making the loss of staff more consequential.
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| Gretchen Whitmer turns down prospect of Biden cabinet role Posted: 08 Nov 2020 10:55 PM PST  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has requested the president-elect Joe Biden leave her name out of consideration when he assembles his first cabinet. Ms Whitmer was understood to be on the shortlist of candidates for Mr Biden's running mate before he picked Kamala Harris, and is among the favourites to be given a cabinet role instead.
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| Why appointing Amy Klobuchar to a Biden Cabinet position could backfire on Democrats Posted: 10 Nov 2020 10:00 AM PST  Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) is reportedly under consideration for a number of Cabinet positions by President-elect Joe Biden, including attorney general and agriculture secretary, but there's a sense that could backfire on Democrats down the line.As analysts point out Klobuchar represents a state that generally leans blue, but is still competitive, and may grow more so over the next few years. For a party trying to flip the Senate majority, losing Klobuchar — whom NBC News' Benjy Sarlin notes is "uniquely popular" and "wins big" in battleground areas within the state — could add another hurdle.> If D's are still too nervous to appoint Warren for fear of another special election, then it would be insane to appoint a senator who's uniquely popular in a far more competitive state https://t.co/b8ybZO6UZ9> > — Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) November 10, 2020> what democrat would watch the last few senate cycles and willingly open up a MN senate seat https://t.co/zb9SD8CpJs> > — David Byler (@databyler) November 10, 2020On the flip side, Commentary's Noah Rothman argues Republicans should signal they'd be happy to confirm the more moderate Klobuchar to any Cabinet position, opening an eventual path for an even wider Senate majority.> The Republican conference should make it explicit that they will happily confirm all Cabinet nominees plucked out of the Senate from competitive states. https://t.co/POpTg0lNcS> > — Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) November 10, 2020Of course, this is all speculative, and Klobuchar may remain in the upper chamber once Biden settles into the White House. But even if she did enter the administration, Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz would appoint someone from the party to take her place, where they would serve until 2024 when Klobuchar's term ends.More stories from theweek.com Trump wants to be forced out Trump's aggressive assault on election integrity is reportedly making some of his outside lawyers queasy 3 Latino politicians considered top contenders to fill Kamala Harris' Senate seat
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| Kenosha shooter's mother tries to deflect blame from her son Posted: 10 Nov 2020 09:29 AM PST  The mother of an Illinois 17-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of two men during a protest in Wisconsin said neither her son nor the protesters should have been on the street that night and put much of the blame for what happened on police and the governor. Kyle Rittenhouse, of Antioch, Illinois, is also charged in the wounding of a third person Aug. 25 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during the demonstration to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man. Rittenhouse said her son felt he needed to protect businesses in Kenosha from the looting that erupted after Blake was shot seven times in the back two nights earlier.
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| Taurid meteor stream ‘rich in fireballs’ to peak this week. Here’s when to see it Posted: 10 Nov 2020 11:06 AM PST  "The Taurids are rich in fireballs, so if you see a Taurid it can be very brilliant."
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| Moscow to close bars and restaurants overnight as Russia's COVID-19 cases climb Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:59 AM PST  Bars, clubs and restaurants in Moscow face two months of overnight closures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday, as Russia's daily tally of cases exceeded 20,000. Russia is already testing two vaccines against the virus and is on the cusp of registering a third, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, adding that all of the country's vaccines were effective. Russia is rolling out its Sputnik V vaccine for domestic use despite the fact that late-stage trials have not yet finished, and on Monday said it was more than 90% effective, following earlier comments by vaccine developers Pfizer Inc and BioNTech, who said the same of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
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| At more than 3,500 pounds, this great white shark is swimming off New Jersey coast Posted: 10 Nov 2020 11:30 AM PST  Nukumi is a 3,541-pound great white shark. She's among the largest of the apex predators in the ocean.
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| MSNBC's election guru Steve Kornacki has moved on to analyzing Thanksgiving Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:47 AM PST  MSNBC's election week chartthrob Steve Kornacki has undoubtedly been going through big board withdrawal ever since Joe Biden was declared the president-elect on Saturday. The nice people at Today, though, decided to throw him a bone -- or perhaps more aptly, a turkey drumstick -- and asked him to analyze a map of national Thanksgiving trends on the show Tuesday.You could practically see the lights turn back on in Kornacki's eyes. "This is going to be such a fun break for me, I'm so used to doing this electoral map," he said, flipping over to a map that broke down the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes by state.Kornacki proceeded to walk through the Today show hosts' home states, noting that many belonged to "stuffing country" in the northeast. Craig Melvin cut in, though, with the million dollar question: "Steve, can you get us to 270 using the Thanksgiving map?""This is an election that would be going to the House of Representatives," Kornacki quipped, before thoughtfully adding that "mashed potatoes get California. That's a lot of electoral votes…" > With just 16 days until Thanksgiving, @stevekornacki returns to the big board to break down the most popular sides dishes in every state. pic.twitter.com/q6NldeTp1V> > -- 3rd Hour of TODAY (@3rdHourTODAY) November 10, 2020More stories from theweek.com Trump wants to be forced out Trump's aggressive assault on election integrity is reportedly making some of his outside lawyers queasy 3 Latino politicians considered top contenders to fill Kamala Harris' Senate seat
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| Trump’s evangelical adviser, Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., has died at 66 Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:03 AM PST  Jackson, the senior pastor at Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland, was a conservative prison reform advocate. Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., an evangelical advisor to President Donald Trump and senior pastor at Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland, died Monday at 66. The church released a statement after his death, saying, "It is with a heavy heart that we notify you that our beloved Bishop Harry R. Jackson, Jr. has transitioned to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020."
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| Eta hits the Florida Keys and is expected to become hurricane Posted: 09 Nov 2020 02:02 PM PST  A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta made landfall in the Florida Keys on Sunday night, days after leaving scores of people dead and over 100 missing in Mexico and Central America.
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| Dem Senator Joe Manchin Vows to Vote against Packing Court, Eliminating Filibuster Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:01 AM PST  Senator Joe Manchin (D., W.V.) vowed to oppose ending the filibuster and packing the Supreme Court in a Monday interview on Fox News, two actions many Democrats have called for over the past several months.Former president Obama has voiced support for ending the filibuster as a "Jim Crow relic" even though he himself used it to stall the confirmation of Justice Samuel Alito in 2006. During and after the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett in October, progressive Democrats pressured more moderate colleagues to support packing the court, or expanding the number of justices on the bench.However, Manchin promised in his interview with Bret Baier not to support potentially drastic moves by other Democrats. The comments were significant because if the Republican senators from Georgia are both defeated in runoff elections, the Senate will likely be tied at 50-50. In that case, Manchin would be able to scrap initiatives by simply withholding his support."I commit to you tonight, and I commit to all of your viewers and anyone else who's watching…when they talk about packing the courts, or ending the filibuster, I will not vote to do that," Manchin said. "Brett, this system, this Senate is [such a] unique body in the world. It was made to work together in a bipartisan way, and once you start breaking down those barriers, then you lose everything."Manchin also denounced support by members of his own party for efforts to "defund the police" and even to institute Medicare for All, which he said was practically impossible to pay for."I'm a proud moderate conservative Democrat. Maybe there's not many of us left but I can tell you what this country wants is moderation," Manchin said. "It was wrong for this many people to be split, for us not to be able to have a mess that didn't scare the bejeezus out of people and when you're talking about basically the Green New Deal and all this socialism, that's not who we are as a Democratic Party."The West Virginia senator has stuck with Democrats on a number of key issues, including voting for President Trump's impeachment and against the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett. However, Manchin broke with Democrats to vote for Senator Tim Scott's police reform bill, and also voted to confirm Trump nominees Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch to the Court.
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| UK peer ‘should be ashamed’ for calling Kamala Harris ‘the Indian’, says former top Biden official Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:15 AM PST  Lord Kilclooney has been told to apologise for his 'appalling' tweet
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| 4 Florida teens face attempted murder charges. They drove a van over a mother, cops say Posted: 10 Nov 2020 10:56 AM PST  A gang of four Polk County teens looking to settle a romantic beef put a mother in critical condition and are charged with attempted murder, the Polk County Sheriff's Office says.
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| Senate Republicans unveil $1.4 trillion spending bill to avoid a government shutdown next month — but Democrats are blasting its lack of coronavirus relief funding Posted: 10 Nov 2020 10:31 AM PST  Republicans say a stimulus package should be dealt with separately from annual spending bills. But both parties disagree on size and priorities.
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| Belarus nuclear plant stops power output soon after opening Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:56 AM PST  Belarus' first nuclear power plant stopped generating electricity the day after it was formally opened by President Alexander Lukashenko and some of its equipment needs to be replaced, a Belarusian official told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Lukashenko inaugurated the Russian-built and -financed Astravyets plant on Saturday. The plant stopped producing power Sunday because some electrical equipment broke down, according to Oleg Sobolev, a consultant at the Belarusian Emergency Ministry's department of nuclear and radiation safety.
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| One in five COVID-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days: study Posted: 09 Nov 2020 03:36 PM PST  Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said on Monday, after a large study found 20% of those infected with the coronavirus are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days. Anxiety, depression and insomnia were most common among recovered COVID-19 patients in the study who developed mental health problems, and the researchers also found significantly higher risks of dementia, a brain impairment condition. "People have been worried that COVID-19 survivors will be at greater risk of mental health problems, and our findings ... show this to be likely," said Paul Harrison, a professor of psychiatry at Britain's Oxford University.
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| Edmund Fitzgerald crew memorialized across Great Lakes 45 years after ship sank Posted: 10 Nov 2020 12:29 PM PST  The Great Lakes have claimed some 6,000 ships but few have captured the public's imagination as has the Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank Nov. 10, 1975.
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| Landscaping company at centre of farcical Trump press conference launches merchandise line Posted: 09 Nov 2020 02:21 AM PST  A small landscaping company in Philadelphia has begun selling merchandise today after finding global fame as the location of a briefing from Donald Trump's lawyers. Four Seasons Total Landscaping, located in between a crematorium and a sex shop, was the unlikely venue for a press briefing in which the outgoing president's attorney Rudy Giuliani pressed Mr Trump's unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud.
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| Why are forecasters encouraging decorating for winter holidays early this year? Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:28 PM PST  As Americans brace for a long winter heading toward the end of what has been a taxing year, AccuWeather forecasters are encouraging people to set up holiday decorations before Thanksgiving. In a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok encouraged hanging outdoor Christmas lights early ahead of the winter season, which officially begins on Dec. 21. Now-ish is a good time to get to work on those outdoor holiday decorations, he said. "Mine are up!" Pastelok laughed, adding that he had chosen to take advantage of the warm spell that enveloped the Northeast in recent days thanks to the influence of Tropical Storm Eta. He encouraged others to do the same as the United States buckles down for what could be prolonged winter weather that could include harsh conditions even extending well into March. Factors driving the U.S. winter weather forecast A La Niña weather pattern, the cooler phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ESNO) climate pattern across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, along with a weak polar vortex and western Atlantic temperature anomalies will be among the contributing factors of the winter weather this season. La Niña weather patterns typically lead to a stronger, more frequent northern storm track over the U.S., with heavier precipitation for the Northwest and drier weather for the South. Pastelok noted this would be the "main driver" of the winter weather this season. As for the western Atlantic, temperatures have been running above normal, which will influence cold air as it reaches the East, according to Pastelok. Cold air could modify and warm up as it encounters the mild Atlantic waters. Because of that, it will be "harder to get cold air masses to stick in the East," Pastelok said, adding that's why his team is predicting a mid-season thaw with above-normal temperatures during January and February in the East. As for the third factor, the term "polar vortex" grabbed the attention of headlines after a lapse in the upper-level low pressure area centered over the North Pole caused a breach of bone-chilling air to seep into the states during the winter of 2018 into 2019. The weakening of the polar vortex can result in just that -- cold air pushing the boundaries into areas with generally more mild air. A stronger polar vortex, as is expected for most of this season, tends to hold the colder air back. However, toward March, it could weaken and the U.S. could see bitterly cold weather, resulting in what could feel like a prolonged winter. What to expect for Thanksgiving and Black Friday Black Friday deals have hit the shelves early this year, not only encouraging early shopping ahead of the holidays but also emphasizing the importance of the weather during the early weeks of the season. After Eta's influence wanes, a chill will come over the northeastern U.S., though temperatures could bounce around a bit. Regardless, one or two potential big storms in New England may interrupt holiday shopping and traveling before Thanksgiving. Nor'easters could develop and lead to coastal flooding, wind damage and drifting snow events in New England, Pastelok warned. However, the holiday itself in the region should remain dry with chillier air ahead of a warmer holiday weekend. The mid-Atlantic into the southern U.S. will experience more mild weather, though an occasional chilly bout, meaning outdoor dining is likely to be able to continue into at least early December. Severe weather threats such as thunderstorms may still be possible into the winter months, but they likely won't carry a large impact on holiday shopping and shipping as in the Great Lakes and Midwest. Cold fronts may stir up several rounds of gusty to severe thunderstorms in the lower Mississippi Valley from November to early December, though the southern Plains and Gulf Coast should see less concerns. The central Gulf states into Tennessee and into the interior Southeast may have a few isolated severe weather events in December into February. A northern storm track could bring quick-moving storms through the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions, resulting in frequent lake-effect snow for the areas during both holiday periods, creating the possibility of slippery conditions or impassible roadways. The more northern areas are likely to experience above-average snowfall as rain and ice target areas farther south across Missouri, Illinois and Iowa. Farther to the west, a couple storms my impact Colorado and eastern New Mexico with mountain snow, rain and brief cold weather, but a spaced-out timing between the storms should keep any disruptions in holiday shopping to only a few days. Similarly, heavy rain, snow and a windy conditions will make for rough travel through the passes in the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies from November into the new year. Shoppers should prepare for wet and windy conditions, which could lead to travel delays at times. Alternatively, parts of Southern California will face localized visibility not from snow squalls or showers, but from smoke as the wildfire season in the state as well as western Arizona extends into December. Due to the persistent wildfires, any precipitation can lead to flooding and mudslides in charred areas of California and Oregon, which could force road closures in some locations. Dry and seasonable conditions should provide for pleasant travel, shopping and dining for the Southwestern part of the county through the end of the year. Chances of a white Christmas This winter season holds good news for snow lovers in the northern half of the nation. In addition, areas of northwestern Washington to northwestern Nevada and areas from Iowa to Ohio to areas of northern Tennessee may have higher chances for a white Christmas compared to normal. Conversely, much of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado, including the southern Rockies, will face a lower-than-normal chance for snow. Skiing Season Outlook Thanks in a large part to the La Niña pattern in place, winter weather will provide excellent skiing conditions across most of the northern swath of the country. At times, frigid air in the northern Rockies and Midwest as well as icy periods possibly around midseason in New England and upstate New York may keep people from the slopes, but the snow season may make up for it for ski resorts in these areas with snowfall possibly lasting into the spring. The Midwest is also set to benefit from the cold shots for snowmaking operations, and a variety of lighter and heavier snow events expected throughout the season could add some fresh powder to the slopes. Skiers in Colorado and Utah are expected to face a roller coaster ride of a season. Winter conditions will at times bring cold and snow, but more mild and drier conditions are anticipated for other periods. Additionally, big gaps in snow events are expected for the two states. Across the nation, those seeking to hit the slopes and escape the confines of home may not be in luck this season. Central Appalachia and the mid-Atlantic are expected to experience poor skiing conditions at least into December due to warmups that can lead to melting and icy spots. The impact of winter weather events on COVID-19 precautions The novel coronavirus has seeped into nearly every nook and cranny of everyday life, from pushing schools to use more online classes to prompting some stores to enforce stricter capacity limits. Here are some concerns with how the weather could play into these. The number of storms will be less of a problem for the southern half of the U.S., but areas in the northwestern U.S. and Great Lakes region should be prepared for not just snow, but high wind events that can threaten power outages and potentially cause disruptions to remote work and learning. High winds cannot only cause power outages, but also prompt delays at airports for anyone traveling by air over the holidays. Consumers should keep in mind that COVID-19 has also caused delays in shipping for some producers, which may add further stress if any dangerous winter weather adds to timelines. Areas to watch for ice events will extend from Missouri to Indiana to northern New England, Pastelok said. Power outages from these ice events can rival those even caused by hurricanes, plunging households into a period without active heat if precautions aren't taken ahead of time. Online classes may also be interrupted by these events in a power outage, Pastelok pointed out.
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| Map: These are the states that have agreed to a plan to replace the Electoral College Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:07 AM PST  Colorado became the latest state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, now one of 15 states and D.C.
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| White supremacist flyers displaying swastikas appeared in a Texas town after Joe Biden was declared president-elect Posted: 09 Nov 2020 11:44 AM PST  Police in Hollywood Park, Texas, said they were investigating the flyers that depicted "anti-Black Lives Matter and anti-abortion rhetoric."
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| A Florida corrections officer is charged with the beating death of an inmate Posted: 10 Nov 2020 12:52 PM PST  Michael Riley Jr., became a Florida Department of Corrections officer in 2019, one month after Christopher Howell became a Corrections inmate at Lake Correctional Institution. Howell was scheduled to do three years, at the most.
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| Tesla employees reportedly fear having a meeting with Elon Musk the day after a SpaceX rocket test fails Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:33 AM PST  Tesla employees will watch SpaceX launches and live in fear of Musk's bad mood if they fail, according to a new report from Vanity Fair.
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| US 'disappointed' as Cambodia razes another military facility Posted: 10 Nov 2020 01:52 AM PST  The United States expressed disappointment Tuesday that Cambodia had demolished a second American-funded military facility without warning, as the kingdom turns to China to expand a naval base.
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| Destruction of murder hornets nest doesn't end threat Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:09 PM PST  When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday. Among them were nearly 200 queens that had the potential to start their own nests, said Sven-Erik Spichiger, an entomologist leading the fight to kill the hornets. Asian giant hornets, an invasive pest not native to the U.S., are the world's largest hornet at 2 inches (5 centimeters) long, and a predator of other insects, including the honey bees that pollinate many of the crops in Washington's multi-billion-dollar agriculture industry.
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| Did Sen. Kelly Loeffler take advantage of a Trump tax loophole to write off campaign jet? Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:00 AM PST  Records suggest Loeffler may have deducted a jet she used on campaign trips, letting the government eat the cost
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| Deadly Tropical Storm Eta targets Florida, would be state's first landfall of historic hurricane season Posted: 08 Nov 2020 06:57 PM PST  Eta targeted Florida after storming through Central America as a Category 4 hurricane, triggering deadly mudslides that destroyed entire villages.
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| The 'war on drugs' may be a bigger problem than the drugs themselves, experts say Posted: 10 Nov 2020 08:13 AM PST  Voters in seven states and DC voted on Tuesday to decriminalize or legalize a variety of drugs, ending the practice of using punishment as treatment.
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| Houston sergeant fatally shot responding to a call for help on his way to work Posted: 10 Nov 2020 07:19 AM PST  Sgt. Sean Rios, 47, was a 25-year veteran of the Houston Police Department who was killed in the line of duty Monday after responding to a call for help.
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| COVID-related hospital overcrowding has gotten so bad the Utah governor has issued a state of emergency Posted: 09 Nov 2020 12:29 PM PST  Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said "our hospitals are full" in a video to residents about the issued state of emergency due to coronavirus uptick.
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| How Trump fumbled the COVID-19 crisis and sabotaged his own reelection Posted: 09 Nov 2020 01:06 PM PST  If the Trump presidency was marked with errors in judgment — strange overtures to foreign dictators, political appointments that deviated wildly from his populist promise — none would be as costly to him or the American people than the conviction that the coronavirus was not an enemy to be taken seriously.
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| Biden lines up ex-Google boss for White House role as Mark Zuckerberg could face hostile reception Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:59 PM PST  Mr Biden has been a vocal critic of the social media giant
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| South Korea confirms H5N8 bird flu in wild birds, issues warning Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:46 AM PST  South Korea's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday it had confirmed the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain of bird flu in samples from wild birds in the central west of the country and issued its bird flu warning. The virus was discovered in samples collected from wild birds last week in Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, about 84km (52.2 miles) central west of capital Seoul, the agriculture ministry said in a statement. The ministry said it has ramped up prevention measures to contain a wider spread of bird flu and issued a highly pathogenic avian influenza warning as there are increased risks the virus will spread.
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| ‘I don’t think that would be helpful’: Anthony Fauci hopes Trump doesn’t fire him after veiled threats Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:52 PM PST  The president suggested at a campaign rally that he would wait until after the election to fire Mr Fauci
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| Tropical Storm Theta is record-breaking 29th storm of 2020 — and there could be more Posted: 09 Nov 2020 07:41 PM PST  Tropical Storm Theta formed in the Atlantic Monday night. It poses no threat to land but was notable nonetheless, making 2020 a record-breaking hurricane season.
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| Election breathes new life into false 'dead voter' claims Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:33 PM PST  As President Donald Trump continued to assert without evidence Tuesday that the presidential election was undermined by voter fraud, social media users falsely claimed that people had cast extra votes using the identities of dead people in Pennsylvania and Michigan. The false claim that deceased voters cast votes "comes up every election," said Jason Roberts, a professor of political science at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Experts told The Associated Press that it is common for state voter rolls to include voters with birthdates that make them appear impossibly old, but these are usually explained by human error, software quirks or voter confidentiality issues.
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| Hikers found a message dropped by a clumsy carrier pigeon more than a century ago Posted: 10 Nov 2020 09:19 AM PST  The note, likely written by a Prussian soldier, was well preserved and tucked inside an aluminum capsule.
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