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NJ man allegedly used 'dark web' to blackmail girlfriend's teen sister into sex
New York Post - 5 Oct 2020 20:14
A New Jersey man blackmailed his girlfriend’s teen sister into having sex on camera, claiming the "dark web" would release explicit photos of her if she did not, authorities alleged. Bryan Cruz, 24, of Trenton, was hel...
Aerial view captures 'very active' Glass Fire in Napa Valley, California
USA Today - 5 Oct 2020 03:26
The Glass Fire continued to rage in Napa Valley, California, in early October, destroying at least 17 wineries.
Sen. Pat Toomey expected to announce he won't seek re-election, run for governor
New York Post - 5 Oct 2020 15:15
Sen. Pat Toomey, the lone Republican holding statewide office in Pennsylvania, will not seek re-election and will not run for governor, he is expected to announce Monday. Toomey (R-Pa.), who is currently serving his seco...
Trump Declares 'I Get It,' Then Briefly Leaves Hospital to Salute Supporters
Time - 5 Oct 2020 03:18
The move again showed his willingness to disregard basic COVID-19 precautions.
Jerry Seinfeld: The 2020 60 Minutes Interview
CBSNews - 5 Oct 2020 01:58
Seinfeld speaks with Jon Wertheim about a host of topics, including his new book and what kind of comedy life in a pandemic has inspired.
Interpol issues notice for arrest of Red Bull heir accused in Thai cop's death
New York Post - 5 Oct 2020 15:31
Interpol has issued an urgent "red notice" for the arrest of the jet-setting heir of the Red Bull fortune — eight years after he was accused of killing a cop with his Ferrari in a coke-fueled crash, Thai police said Mo...
Trump campaign goes virtual after president's COVID diagnosis, Biden temporarily stops attack ads
CBSNews - 5 Oct 2020 15:20
While President Trump is staying at Walter Reed Medical Center, his campaign is moving ahead with virtual events less than a month before the election. Meanwhile, his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, is...
'Imagine having a literal COVID parade': Critics react after Trump leaves Walter Reed to see supporters
USA Today - 5 Oct 2020 02:45
Dr. James P. Phillips, an attending physician at Walter Reed, called the move "insanity."
Here's who has tested positive and negative for Covid-19 in Trump's circle
CNN - 5 Oct 2020 15:37
At least 10 people in President Donald Trump's family, the US government and circle of advisers and recent contacts have recently tested positive for Covid-19.
Texas man called 'pillar of community' fatally shot by police officer
New York Post - 5 Oct 2020 04:57
A Texas man hailed as a “pillar of the community” was fatally shot by a police officer as he tried to break up a fight, according to local reports. Jonathan Price, 31, intervened when he saw a man and a woman brawlin...
World Bank chief reiterates call to forgive poor countries' debts
Al Jazeera English - 5 Oct 2020 04:40
David Malpass says private banks, investment funds are not doing enough to help countries struggling due to coronavirus.
Horrified Walter Reed Attending Physician Slams Trump's Drive-By Risk To Secret Service
The Huffington Post - 5 Oct 2020 03:14
Agents "might get sick. They may die. For political theater. Commanded by Trump to put their lives at risk for theater. This is insanity," Dr. James Phillips tweeted.
Tropical Storm Delta likely to hit Gulf Coast as hurricane
CBSNews - 5 Oct 2020 15:57
Delta is forecast to intensify with winds around 100 mph before making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast around Friday
Instead of Reassurance, Trump's Doctor Delivers Confusion, Experts Say
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2020 03:56
Dr. Sean P. Conley, who admitted that he had misled the public about the president's treatment, has lost credibility with some colleagues.
CA man convicted of fraud, charged with trying to steal $22M from PPP loans
New York Post - 5 Oct 2020 03:04
A California man who defrauded several local governments in the state five years ago is now charged with trying to steal $22 million from the Paycheck Protection Program. Attila Colar, 48, was charged on Friday with bank...
Guatemala turns around U.S.-bound migrant caravan from Honduras
CBSNews - 5 Oct 2020 15:35
President Alejandro Giammattei said his country had an "obligation" to send the migrants back home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Breonna Taylor: Attorneys for family want new special prosecutor on case
New York Post - 5 Oct 2020 14:59
Attorneys for Breonna Taylor's family have asked Kentucky's governor to appoint a new special prosecutor in the case - and blasted state Attorney General Daniel Cameron for “intentionally” not presenting homicide cha...
Afghan president Ghani arrives in Qatar as peace talks drag on
Al Jazeera English - 5 Oct 2020 14:59
Ashraf Ghani will hold meetings with Qatari and Afghan leaders but will not hold a meeting with Taliban officials.
Iran's delicate balancing act in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Al Jazeera English - 5 Oct 2020 14:58
Iran shares borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan, and is home to communities with origins in both countries.
WHO: 10% of world's people may have been infected with virus
ABC News - 5 Oct 2020 14:36
The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says its “best estimates” indicate that roughly 1 in 10 people worldwide may have been infected by the coronavirus
Trump improving after COVID-19 treatment, White House says
New York Post - 5 Oct 2020 14:26
President Trump is continuing to improve and will meet with his medical team later Monday, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told Fox News.
Nancy Pelosi says she is not being briefed on Trump's coronavirus status
New York Post - 5 Oct 2020 14:19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is second in the line of succession behind Vice President Mike Pence - but she said she gets information about President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis like most Americans do, according to a report...