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David Silva signs for Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City a legend
CNN - 18 Aug 2020 11:35
David Silva has signed for Spanish club Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City as a free agent.
Huawei faces fresh US sanctions that put its entire business at risk
CNN - 18 Aug 2020 04:32
The United States has cut off Huawei's access to vital, advanced computer chips, striking a deadly blow to the Chinese tech champion.
A Family Looks Back on Their Hybrid Home-School Experience
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2020 22:30
Seven perspectives on home-schooling in the 80s and 90s.
Here is what is happening in Belarus
CNN - 18 Aug 2020 19:13
Belarus' newly re-elected president Alexander Lukashenko is facing increased pressure to resign as tens of thousands of people are taking the streets to protest the disputed presidential election.
Scientists discover dozens of new species in Galapagos depths
Al Jazeera English - 18 Aug 2020 04:11
Deep-sea experts discover fragile corals and sponges, as well as new species of crustacean.
Top producers leave "Ellen" following allegations
CBSNews - 18 Aug 2020 19:29
Numerous employees raised allegations of sexual misconduct and a toxic work environment.
Former CIA officer arrested and charged with espionage
CNN - 18 Aug 2020 04:54
Federal prosecutors accused a former CIA officer of selling sensitive defense secrets to the Chinese government over a decade in an espionage case revealed in Hawaii on Monday.
Rep. Ted Lieu calls on FBI to launch investigation into postmaster general, U.S. Postal Service
CBSNews - 18 Aug 2020 03:55
Democratic Congressmen Ted Lieu and Hakeem Jeffries are calling on the FBI to investigate the postmaster general and U.S. Postal Service to determine if they've committed crimes with their recent changes. Congressman Lie...
Abortion Fight Evolves, Overshadowed in 2020 but With Huge Stakes
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2020 20:42
Anti-abortion groups hope to keep Americans voting Republican despite anger at leaders' handling of the coronavirus, race and the economy. Abortion-rights groups say the issues are all linked.
No Applause, No Crowds: Democrats Begin a Most Unusual Convention
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2020 04:24
Driven online because of the coronavirus crisis, Democrats presented a program that spanned the ideological gamut from socialists to Republicans, all hailing their nominee, Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Accused looters and protesters appear in court following consecutive weekends of trouble
Chicago Tribune - 18 Aug 2020 03:49
Two men faced charges connected to the protests, including a 25-year-old who prosecutors said was captured on video hitting a helmeted police officer in the head with his skateboard three times on Saturday afternoon.
Couple who pointed guns at protesters to speak at RNC
CBSNews - 18 Aug 2020 20:13
This is not the first time the McCloskeys have been linked to the Trump campaign.
SpaceX launches 58 more Starlink satellites
CBSNews - 18 Aug 2020 17:42
SpaceX's Starlink constellation grows to more than 650 satellites in aggressive launch campaign.
John Kasich Tells Republicans to Vote Biden: "America Is at a Crossroads"
Mother Jones - 18 Aug 2020 04:39
Well, here they are: The Republicans of the Democratic National Convention. On the first night of the DNC, sprinkled among an array of Democrats, a group of Republicans spoke about the importance of electing former Vice ...
Andrew Cuomo says 'COVID is the symptom not the illness' in DNC speech
New York Post - 18 Aug 2020 04:28
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday gave a self-congratulatory speech about the coronavirus pandemic at the Democratic National Convention, declaring that “COVID is a metaphor” for a weakened country. “COVID is th...
George Floyd's brother leads moment of silence on first night of DNC
New York Post - 18 Aug 2020 03:57
George Floyd’s brother led a moment of silence in a video broadcast Monday on the opening nigh of the virtual Democratic National Convention. “George had a giving spirit. A spirit that has shown up on the streets aro...
Experts fear warming climate could lead to more heat waves and Dust Bowl-like conditions
CBSNews - 18 Aug 2020 03:45
In the middle of a major heat wave, experts fear climate change could bring about more extreme weather. Desert-like conditions are much more likely on a compromised planet. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist J...
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Rolls to a Close as Virus Tracking Remains Complex
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2020 03:26
The annual rally in Sturgis, S.D., drew hundreds of thousands of people. It will be challenging to track any coronavirus outbreak as bikers return to their home states.
Gun-toting St. Louis couple will declare support for Trump at RNC
New York Post - 18 Aug 2020 03:11
The St. Louis couple who wielded firearms while Black Lives Matter protesters gathered outside their mansion will make an appearance at the Republican National Convention next week, a report said Monday. Personal injury ...
Black Virginia State Senator Charged With 'Injuring' Confederate Monument
Time - 18 Aug 2020 15:54
The ACLU of Virginia called for the charges against the state senator and several others to be dropped
Hiker rescued after apparently being stuck 2 weeks in forest
CBSNews - 18 Aug 2020 14:48
The man hurt his back and couldn't move but was spotted by another hiker who led rescuers to him after their initial search proved fruitless.
DNC Speaker Whose Father Died of Covid on Turning Grief Into Activism
The New York Times - 18 Aug 2020 21:10
Ms. Urquiza, who gave a scathing speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, spoke to The Times about her father's support of President Trump and on the country's need for leadership.