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Storm, Runway and Perhaps Pilot Error Are Cited in India Air Crash
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2020 15:33
As investigators sought the cause of a jetliner accident that killed 18 people, blame began to fall on the pilot and the hilltop runway.
Timeline: Tracking Trump alongside scientific developments on hydroxychloroquine
ABC News - 8 Aug 2020 14:19
Donald Trump's embrace of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug unproven in treating COVID-19, has directly contradicted guidance of top agencies and officials.
Latino Streaming Service VIX Launches Linear Channels On Roku, Xumo, Vizio & More
Deadline - 8 Aug 2020 00:01
EXCLUSIVE: VIX, a leading free Latino streaming service, has launched linear versions of two of its owned-and-operated channels on a range of distribution platforms. The channels being added to Roku Channel, Xumo, Redbox...
Quincy man, 26, identified as shooting victim found outside Mattapan auto shop
Boston - 8 Aug 2020 16:25
Pierre was found outside Fresh City Tires suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, police said.
Venezuela sentences American coup plotters to 20 years in prison
New York Post - 8 Aug 2020 15:33
A Venezuelan court has sentenced two former US special forces soldiers to 20 years in prison for their part in a botched coup, according to the country’s chief prosecutor. Luke Denman and Airan Berry, both former Green...
A home with a $10,000 monthly electrical bill allegedly had $3M worth of marijuana plants growing inside
Boston - 8 Aug 2020 00:45
Two men have been arrested in connection with alleged marijuana trafficking.
Ex-Green Berets get 20 years for plot to topple Venezuela leader
CBSNews - 8 Aug 2020 17:23
Luke Denman and Airan Berry admitted to taking part in the operation orchestrated by a third ex-U.S. soldier, Venezuelan's chief prosecutor said.
97,000 kids test positive for COVID-19 in two weeks, report says
CBSNews - 8 Aug 2020 16:14
Experts hope increased testing of children will help determine what role they play in transmission, as school districts around the country return to some form of school.
Trump's Axios Interview, Kanye West's Campaign: The Latest in the 2020 Race
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2020 15:03
President Trump wants to brand Joe Biden as a doddering gaffe machine. But the incumbent's own rhetoric causes so much controversy it is overwhelming the strategy.
2 Black Staff Members Quit Bon Appétit as Tensions Over Race Continue
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2020 02:16
Troubles at the magazine surfaced in June, when the top editor resigned under pressure after staff members complained of a toxic culture.
Bill Maher Delivers a Fake Eulogy for Trump, and It's as Mean as You'd Expect
The Wrap - 8 Aug 2020 05:53
Like a lot of people have been doing lately, on Friday Bill Maher took a minute to make fun of the fact that none of the prominent, greatly respected American politicians who died in recent years wanted Donald Trump at t...
Beirut braces for more funerals, massive protest over blast
New York Post - 8 Aug 2020 15:53
Beirut braced for another grim day Saturday, one filled with yet more mourning for those left dead by Lebanon’s deadliest explosion and a long-simmering anger that brought out tens of thousands to protest the governmen...
How to watch Milan-San Remo 2020 live stream online anywhere
Android Central - 8 Aug 2020 05:23
The longest of cycling's five Monuments finally takes place this weekend -
NASA maps the damage from the Beirut explosion - CNET
CNET - 8 Aug 2020 02:12
NASA used synthetic aperture radar data from space to map where the worst damage occurred.
Therese Poletti's Tech Tales: The CEO who made one of Silicon Valley's worst acquisitions wants a $400 million blank check
Market Watch - 8 Aug 2020 01:59
Amid record-breaking billions pouring into SPACs is a filing from former Hewlett-Packard CEO Leo Apotheker, known for the calamitous $11 billion purchase of Autonomy.
Democrats, Republicans can't reach last-minute agreement for COVID-19 aid
New York Post - 8 Aug 2020 05:11
WASHINGTON -- A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardshi...
Plants cropping up in lost Michigan lakes where dams failed
ABC News - 8 Aug 2020 16:21
A nonprofit organization wants to gain ownership of four Michigan dams, including two that failed in storms on May 19
Intelligence community says Russia, China have picked favorites in the U.S. election
CBSNews - 8 Aug 2020 03:37
The intelligence community revealed Friday that China and Russia have chosen favorites in the 2020 U.S. election. Paula Reid reports.
After Elon Musk criticized Bernie Sanders' brand of socialism, Sanders took him to task for taking billions of dollars in government support (TSLA, AMZN, FB, WMT)
Business Insider - 8 Aug 2020 02:56
Andy Clayton King/AP Photo Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk got into a tiny tussle on Twitter Friday over "socialism." Sanders on Thursday introduced a bill that would place a 60% tax on the wealth gained during the coronavi...
Darryl Strawberry says Alex Rodriguez would be 'incredible' Mets owner in candid interview
New York Post - 8 Aug 2020 20:39
New York baseball icon, former Met and Yankee, and four-time World Series champion Darryl Strawberry takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Who are sluggers in today's game you enjoy watching? A: P...
$14K reward offered in suspected arson case that killed 5 members of a family
ABC News - 8 Aug 2020 18:57
$14K reward offered in suspected arson case that killed 5 members of a family
New Zealand's Ardern launches 'COVID election' campaign
Al Jazeera English - 8 Aug 2020 07:24
PM kicks off her re-election campaign by pledging a $205m rescue package for businesses affected by virus lockdown.