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Rafael Nadal Pulls Out of U.S. Open and Will Miss Rest of 2021
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2021 13:30
The four-time U.S. Open champion said he was withdrawing because of a chronic problem with his left foot.
'They were very sick': Viral photo of people on floor at Florida clinic shows troubled scene
USA Today - 20 Aug 2021 02:50
A man took photos of sick COVID-19 Florida patients waiting on the floor for Regeneron therapy. He says the images can't convey the pain they were in.
Study finds 'very concerning' 74% increase in deaths associated with extreme heat
CNN - 20 Aug 2021 04:05
A pair of new studies out Thursday find a "very concerning" rise in the number of climate-related deaths and paint a picture of world where people struggle with regular temperature extremes.
Harvey Weinstein Indicted Again on Previously Dropped Sexual Battery Charge
The Wrap - 20 Aug 2021 01:57
The Los Angeles District Attorney has again indicted producer Harvey Weinstein, reviving a sexual battery charge that was dismissed by a judge last week. This is the fourth time the Los Angeles D.A. has indicted Weinstei...
Chuck Close, Artist of Outsized Reality, Dies at 81
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2021 04:30
He found success with his large-scale Photorealist portraits, becoming one of the leading artists of his generation. Late in life he faced allegations of sexual harassment.
Parents, sitter charged after 11-month-old Mercedes Lain found dead in Indiana woods
New York Post - 20 Aug 2021 04:02
The parents and babysitter of an 11-month-old girl in Indiana have been charged after the baby was found dead in a wooded area.
Fight Over Voting Rights in Texas Nears End as Democrats Return
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2021 03:38
More than 50 Democrats fled to Washington last month to prevent a restrictive voting measure. Three returned to the State Capitol on Thursday, clearing the way for a quorum.
'Never seen anything this devastating': At least 2 dead, 20 missing in North Carolina county flooded by Fred
USA Today - 20 Aug 2021 01:52
The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred were soaking the Northeast on Thursday as southern states assess the damage from severe flooding.
Trump's Deal With the Taliban Draws Fire From His Former Allies
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2021 01:31
The former president and his secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, are attacking President Biden over Afghanistan even as their own policy faces harsh criticism.
Authorities find the bodies of a family on a hiking trail near Yosemite
NY Daily News - 20 Aug 2021 04:53
A search and rescue team in Mariposa County, California found the bodies of an entire family, including their toddler and family dog in a hiking area near Yosemite National Park.
Oklahoma mom of 11 rescues members of Afghan all-girls robotics team
New York Post - 20 Aug 2021 03:55
Oklahoma mother Allyson Reneau flew to Afghanistan earlier this month to rescue ten members of the country's all-girls robotics teamand hoping to save more as the Taliban takes power in Kabul.
Texas House reach quorum with Dems back in Austin, poised to vote on disputed election bill
New York Post - 20 Aug 2021 03:44
The Texas House of Representatives reached a quorum for the first time since Democratic lawmakers fled Austin to stall a vote on an election reform bill.
25-Year Sentence for Iowa Woman Who Drove Into Children Because of Their Race
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2021 03:05
Nicole Poole Franklin, 43 of Des Moines, was sentenced on two federal hate crime charges in connection with the 2019 attacks.
Naked man stabs another nude man in the middle of Seattle sidewalk
NY Daily News - 20 Aug 2021 01:40
A naked man in Seattle stabbed another naked man on Tuesday morning in the middle of a sidewalk, police said.
Hunted by the Taliban, US-Allied Afghan Forces Are in Hiding
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2021 01:00
The Afghan forces disintegrated ahead of the Taliban's rapid advance. Now, the militants are searching for thousands of Afghan soldiers and security officials.
COVID anxiety rising amid delta surge, AP-NORC poll finds
ABC News - 20 Aug 2021 15:13
Anxiety in the United States over COVID-19 is at its highest level since winter
Tear Gas Used to Control Crowds at Kabul Airport
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2021 15:02
Thousands of Afghans are still pushing to get into the airport, following the Taliban's takeover of the capital on Sunday.
R. Kelly trial: The judge, attorneys, witnesses, jury and the singer accused of racketeering in New York federal court
Chicago Tribune - 20 Aug 2021 14:42Walt And Roy Disney's First Home In Los Angeles Being Restored
Deadline - 20 Aug 2021 05:10
The Charlotte and Robert Disney House at 4406 West Kingswell Avenue in the Los Feliz area is being renovated and is designated a Los Angeles Historical Cultural Monument. It was the first Los Angeles home to Walt and Roy...
Bitcoin miners earn over 50% total revenue mining 2GB block on the blockchain
ZDNet - 20 Aug 2021 14:03
As Bitcoin mining slowly transitions towards transaction processing, miners have the opportunity to earn substantially more than the current fixed block subsidy on offer.
EU Probes Illumina's Decision to Close Grail Deal
Wall Street Journal - 20 Aug 2021 13:41Josh Brolin has seen the final cut of Dune and calls it a "cinematic masterpiece"
GamesRadar - 20 Aug 2021 12:59
Josh Brolin has high praise for Dune