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A's Mike Fiers Has Moved On From Astros Cheating Scandal
The New York Times - 6 Aug 2020 11:00
Fiers revealed the cheating scheme by the Houston Astros, his former club, but he has fended off attention ever since. "He wants the game to be straightaway," his father said.
NBCUniversal Pushes Out Chairman of NBC Entertainment
The New York Times - 6 Aug 2020 18:10
Paul Telegdy leaves the network ahead of a pending investigation into his workplace behavior.
After Hiroshima's Carnage, Setsuko Thurlow Devoted Her Life to Peace
The New York Times - 6 Aug 2020 11:00
Setsuko Thurlow, a survivor of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima 75 years ago this month, has used the power of her personal story to try to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
Individual Circadian Clocks Might Be the Next Frontier of Personalized Medicine
Time - 6 Aug 2020 14:03
We used to think everyone needed eight hours of sleep. Not so, according to new science
Murder Charges Filed in Deadly Shooting at Seattle's Protest Zone
Time - 6 Aug 2020 03:40
Marcel Levon Long faces murder charges with a firearm enhancement for the death of 19-year-old Lorenzo Anderson
'Wonder Woman 1984' debuts new teaser
CNN - 6 Aug 2020 18:49
We're getting another glimpse at the upcoming "Wonder Woman 1984."
Twitter temporarily restricted Trump campaign's ability to tweet over false Covid-19 claims
CNN - 6 Aug 2020 03:26
Twitter said on Wednesday it had restricted President Donald Trump's campaign from tweeting after its account shared a video containing false claims about the coronavirus.
U.S. Examines Whether Saudi Nuclear Program Could Lead to Bomb Effort
The New York Times - 6 Aug 2020 04:49
Intelligence agencies are scrutinizing whether the kingdom's work with China to develop nuclear expertise is cover to process uranium and move toward development of a weapon.
Texas cancer researcher murdered on her daily jog, suspect in custody
New York Post - 6 Aug 2020 03:03
A cancer researcher and mother-of-two who emigrated from India to Texas was reportedly murdered on her daily jog Saturday morning. Sarmistha Sen, 43, was found dead by a passerby at about 7 a.m. near a creek along the Ch...
Weather experts issue most threatening hurricane forecast yet
CBSNews - 6 Aug 2020 05:00
Labeling the 2020 hurricane season "extremely active," the team is now predicting 24 named storms, including 12 total hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes.
LA mayor threatens to turn off water, power after Beverly Hills bash
New York Post - 6 Aug 2020 04:37
The mayor of Los Angeles is threatening to shut off water and power to any businesses or residences found to be hosting massive parties during the coronavirus pandemic. The warning from Mayor Eric Garcetti is a direct re...
Blame for Beirut Explosion Begins With a Leaky, Troubled Ship
The New York Times - 6 Aug 2020 04:13
The bleak tale of an indebted cargo vessel and its disgruntled crew is where a story of chronic negligence started six years ago. It ended on Tuesday in a giant explosion.
C.D.C. Warns of the Dangers of Drinking Hand Sanitizer After Fatal Poisonings
The New York Times - 6 Aug 2020 03:56
Four people died and nearly a dozen others were poisoned after swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizer, federal health officials said.
Video captures teen's terrified reaction to Beirut explosion
New York Post - 6 Aug 2020 18:13
Video captured a teenager’s terrified reaction to the massive Beirut blast that leveled much of the Lebanese capital’s waterfront Tuesday. The video shows the girl initially looking out in wonderment, while another v...
19 dead from virus at Texas nursing home; 24 staffers infected
CBSNews - 6 Aug 2020 16:22
"This harrowing development speaks to the severity of this pandemic," said Yolanda Ford, the mayor of Missouri City, Texas.
White House trade adviser says Trump will sign executive order aimed at deregulating pharmaceuticals
CBSNews - 6 Aug 2020 15:53
The Trump administration's director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, Peter Navarro, joins "CBS This Morning" ahead of a trip to Ohio with President Trump. He discusses the president's planned executive or...
Beirut port worker found alive at sea 30 hours after explosion
New York Post - 6 Aug 2020 15:38
A bloodied Amin al-Zahed was admitted to the Rafic Hariri University Hospital after being pulled out of the Mediterranean.
When a nearly 12-foot alligator came toward his 4-year-old, this dad sprung into action
CNN - 6 Aug 2020 09:17
Andrew Grande didn't hesitate before jumping into action when he saw a massive alligator making its way to his 4-year-old daughter.
Don't blame fate for Beirut's cruel tragedy
CNN - 6 Aug 2020 04:52
Sometimes, it seems as if fate is trying to prove its unlimited capacity for cruelty. When the skies over Beirut exploded on Tuesday, sending shockwaves felt all the way to Cyprus, 150 miles away in the Mediterranean, an...
Lebanon orders house arrest of officials over Beirut blast: Live
Al Jazeera English - 6 Aug 2020 04:46
Investigators probe alleged negligence in storing explosive chemicals at the port; damage estimated between $10-$15bn.
Hiroshima marks 75th anniversary of world's first atomic bombing
Al Jazeera English - 6 Aug 2020 04:39
Hiroshima mayor urges nations to reject self-centred nationalism on 75th anniversary of attack that killed over 140,000.
Trump raises $165 million in July, beating Biden by $25 million
CBSNews - 6 Aug 2020 04:34
The Trump campaign announced $165 million raised last month to Biden's $140 million -- but the president's total cash lead has narrowed.