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He was a soccer star. Then he took on the U.K. government and became a hero.

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00:46 GMT

"It could be a situation of life and death," said Phil Starling, co-owner of a Liverpool restaurant that is helping feed kids during the holidays.

Rams hold off Foles, Bears for Monday Night Football win

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:14:04 GMT

The Los Angeles Rams intercepted Nick Foles twice and held the offense of the Chicago Bears to just a lone field goal as they cruised to a 24-10 victory on Monday night.

Trump admin dismantles 'firewall' for editorial independence at U.S.-funded outlets

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 06:47:00 GMT

Lawmakers and press freedom groups fear the administration is trying to turn the U.S.-funded news outlets into partisan mouthpieces.

Pennsylvania teen fatally shot while sitting with girlfriend by lake

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 06:06:19 GMT

His girlfriend reported seeing a man in an orange vest in the state park where hunting is permitted.

Virginia Military Institute superintendent resigns amid call for racism probe

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 03:26:27 GMT

The resignation comes after a Washington Post story that described Black cadets and alumni facing “relentless racism," and an order for an investigation.

First 'murder hornet' nest in U.S. destroyed, officials say

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:02:42 GMT

Heavily protected workers vacuumed the Asian giant hornets from the nest in Blaine, Washington, two days after its discovery.

Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to Supreme Court

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:29:02 GMT

Some legal experts say this will be the most conservative court since before World War II.

In setback for Democrats, Supreme Court won't let late mail ballots count in Wisconsin

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:23:00 GMT

Voting rights groups and the state and national Democratic parties had filed lawsuits seeking to extend the deadline.

Seattle woman still missing three weeks after traveling to Dallas, Texas

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:18:50 GMT

Marisela Botello, 23, was last seen leaving her ex-boyfriend’s house in Dallas, Texas on October 4, 2020. She took a Lyft alone to the entertainment district Deep Ellum. Her family said security video reportedly shows her leaving the Select Start bar at 1 a.m. with an unknown man. Her cell phone and debit card haven’t been used since that night and her other belongings were left behind at her ex-boyfriend’s house where she had been visiting from Seattle for the weekend. She missed her flig

'I don't wish Zeta on anyone': Storm upgraded to hurricane, takes aim at Gulf Coast

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:44:00 GMT

Zeta, the 27th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic season, will potentially make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast, which is still recovering from Laura and Delta.

New & Notable: The latest from Rihanna, Amazon and Allbirds

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:23:15 GMT

Rihanna unveils her latest skin care offering, an all-natural cleaning brand launches at Target and high fashion face masks have arrived on Amazon.

Family sues Texas county for wrongful death of Black man during 'Live PD' production

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:08:16 GMT

Ben Crump, an attorney representing Javier Ambler's family, accused the county sheriff of prioritizing "dramatic content" over the lives of residents.

Calif. Uber, Lyft measure could take toll on Asians, who are 1 in 3 drivers in Bay Area

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:21:16 GMT

“A lot of immigrant drivers just do whatever the company wants because we feel like we can’t do anything about it,” one driver in San Francisco said.

Expert shopping: Space heaters

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:05:44 GMT

From electric heaters for garages to energy efficient space heaters, experts share tips on the best space heaters — and some good options to consider.

Tesla beta testing "full self-driving" system worries drivers, pedestrians — and ...

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:25:04 GMT

Tesla warned drivers they should remain vigilant and be ready to take over at a moment’s notice or the car could “do the wrong thing.”

Trump hates Biden's stretch-run strategy. Biden loves Trump's.

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:23:00 GMT

Analysis: Republicans seem more eager than Democrats to get Joe Biden out on the trail — an indication that his four-corners strategy is perceived by both parties as a smart tack.

'Cowboys,''Welcome to the USA' take home top prizes at NYC's LGBTQ film fest

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:55:25 GMT

For the first time in its three-decade history, NewFest, New York's annual LGBTQ film festival, was virtual.

Southern California wildfire forces 60,000 Orange County residents to evacuate

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:39:34 GMT

And electricity was cut to thousands across the state so that equipment doesn't spark more flames.

Black contractor braves threats in removing Richmond statues

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:03:10 GMT

“I feel a great deal of conviction in what we did and how it was done,” lead contractor Devon Henry said.

Felicity Huffman completes supervised release after college admissions scandal conviction

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:31:38 GMT

Twelve months ago this weekend, the "Desperate Housewives" actress walked out of a federal lockup in California.