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McConnell warns countries that interfere in 2020 election will 'have a serious problem'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday warned against foreign interference in U.S. elections, threatening that nations seeking to meddle in the 2020 races will “have a serious problem” on their hands. “Look, 2018 was a big success story,” the Kentucky Republican told CNBC, praising the Trump administration’s efforts to safeguard last year’s midterm elections. Critics have branded the Senate leader as “Moscow Mitch” in recent months for his refusal to to bring election security legislation to the floor. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2nakzPP

Restive Hong Kong hunkers down as China's birthday celebrations begin

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Hong Kong went into lockdown on Tuesday to ensure anti-government protests do not overshadow Chinese President Xi Jinping's commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2o07SqW

China to mark 70 years of communism with massive show of force in Beijing

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China will celebrate seven decades of communist rule on Tuesday with a display of power through central Beijing, showing off goose-stepping troops, new missiles and floats celebrating the country's technological prowess. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mu8J2Q

Cowboys lose Pro Bowler Smith to high ankle sprain

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The Cowboys might be without left tackle Tyron Smith for a while. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mVYODx

Manchester United vs Arsenal, Premier League: live score and goal updates

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Ceballos the replacement, Arsenal need a bit of kwa-li-tee. mins: United 1 Arsenal 0 United allowed time and space on the ball by Arsenal, Rashford eventually crosses in. The ball is played into the area and it hits, I think, Kolasinac on the hand. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2nglyy7

England vs Argentina, Rugby World Cup 2019: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?

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England have recorded two bonus point victories in their opening matches against Tonga and the USA. Argentina lost their opening match narrowly to France. All three players are in contention to face Argentina according to England attack coach Scott Wiesemantal but it is likely that if they were selected it would be from the bench. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mBcfIR

The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nXWk7K

Rudy Giuliani's television appearances reportedly led to his congressional subpoena

Be careful about what you say on television, kids.President Trump's personal lawyer and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was issued a subpoena by Congress on Monday in relation to the House's impeachment inquiry of President Trump over his communications with Ukraine's government. House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), and House Oversight Committee Chair Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), sent a joint letter compelling Giuliani to produce key documents that could aid the inquiry by Oct. 15.> BREAKING: Giuliani subpoenaed pic.twitter.com/ult4WCMVHo> > -- Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) September 30, 2019Giuliani reportedly landed himself in such a position, in part, because he said on CNN that he asked Ukraine's government government to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden over his activities in Ukraine. The committee chairs also wrote that Giuliani has stated he possesses evidence in...

California man arrested after leading police on 2-hour chase through corn maze

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A California man was caught and arrested by police Saturday morning, but not before he managed to elude them for two hours while hiding inside a corn maze. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mpwyst

CBS News poll: Majority of Americans, Democrats approve impeachment inquiry

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More than half of Americans — and an overwhelming number of Democrats — say they approve of the fact that Congress has opened an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But as the inquiry begins, there is no national consensus on how to assess the president's actions. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mno1WY

Floods kill 113 in north India in late monsoon burst, jail, hospital submerged

Heavy rains have killed at least 113 people in India's Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states over the past three days, officials said on Monday, as flood waters swamped a major city, inundated hospital wards and forced the evacuation of inmates from a jail. India's monsoon season that begins in June usually starts to retreat by early September, but heavy rains have continued across parts of the country this year, triggering floods. An official said that at least 93 people had died in most populous Uttar Pradesh since Friday after its eastern areas were lashed by intense monsoon showers. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oKdlTn

Motorist was killed after looking at another driver the wrong way, Phoenix police say

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Police say Nicolas Elliott shot and killed another motorist "for merely looking at him while stopped at a red traffic light." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oavlWp

Republican leadership memo suggests Senate can't block trial if House votes to impeach

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Republican leadership clarified that the Senate must take action if the lower chamber approves articles of impeachment against President Trump. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oeNfr5

A passenger filmed the engine cover coming off a United Airlines plane, which was forced to turn back to the airport

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United Airlines flight 293 had to turn back to Denver International Airport over what United called a "mechanical issue with one of the engines." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2nbgUBh

Amtrak crash: Why train rammed into CSX freight cars, killing 2 and injuring 91, per NTSB

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A CSX freight train conduc tor failed to throw the correct switch, leading to the crash that jackknifed the Amtrak train from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ncKtm7

Rudy Giuliani's television appearances reportedly led to his congressional subpoena

Be careful about what you say on television, kids.President Trump's personal lawyer and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was issued a subpoena by Congress on Monday in relation to the House's impeachment inquiry of President Trump over his communications with Ukraine's government. House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), and House Oversight Committee Chair Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), sent a joint letter compelling Giuliani to produce key documents that could aid the inquiry by Oct. 15.> BREAKING: Giuliani subpoenaed pic.twitter.com/ult4WCMVHo> > -- Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) September 30, 2019Giuliani reportedly landed himself in such a position, in part, because he said on CNN that he asked Ukraine's government government to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden over his activities in Ukraine. The committee chairs also wrote that Giuliani has stated he possesses evidence in...

California man arrested after leading police on 2-hour chase through corn maze

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A California man was caught and arrested by police Saturday morning, but not before he managed to elude them for two hours while hiding inside a corn maze. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mpwyst

CBS News poll: Majority of Americans, Democrats approve impeachment inquiry

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More than half of Americans — and an overwhelming number of Democrats — say they approve of the fact that Congress has opened an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But as the inquiry begins, there is no national consensus on how to assess the president's actions. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mno1WY

Floods kill 113 in north India in late monsoon burst, jail, hospital submerged

Heavy rains have killed at least 113 people in India's Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states over the past three days, officials said on Monday, as flood waters swamped a major city, inundated hospital wards and forced the evacuation of inmates from a jail. India's monsoon season that begins in June usually starts to retreat by early September, but heavy rains have continued across parts of the country this year, triggering floods. An official said that at least 93 people had died in most populous Uttar Pradesh since Friday after its eastern areas were lashed by intense monsoon showers. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oKdlTn

Motorist was killed after looking at another driver the wrong way, Phoenix police say

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Police say Nicolas Elliott shot and killed another motorist "for merely looking at him while stopped at a red traffic light." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2oavlWp

Baker Mayfield disses Rex Ryan again: 'Rex Ryan does not get any credit for this week’s win'

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It was a knock-down, drag-out bout, but Baker Mayfield delivered the knockout blow to his feud with Rex Ryan on Sunday. Following an impressive 40-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens, Mayfield wanted nothing to do with a question about Ryan. Mayfield and Ryan have feuded throughout the week, and Mayfield was asked whether that back-and-forth with Ryan inspired the Browns to come out and have a big game. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2m7z6eG

Winners and Losers: Ranking the 10 college football conferences after 5 weeks

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We’ve learned a lot through the first third of the college football season and have a pretty good idea about each conference. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mKKNbr

Osaka, Venus Williams through to 2nd round at China Open

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Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams both advanced to the second round of the China Open on Sunday. The No. 4-seeded Osaka won 76 percent of first serves and hit 26 winners in her 6-3, 7-6 (5) win over unseeded American Jessica Pegula. ''I just felt like this match, I was kind of living in the moment every point. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mS46Q7

Jalen Hurts' crazy-good start to the season continues in Oklahoma's blowout of Texas Tech

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Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts has thrown just 19 incompletions in four games in 2019. Jalen Hurts was so good against Texas Tech that he got replaced before the fourth quarter even began. Hurts threw for over 400 yards in just shy of three quarters of playing time and continued his amazingly good start to the 2019 season in a 55-16 win by No. 6 Oklahoma over the Red Raiders on Saturday. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2ntRHCb

Report: Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington signed for UFC 245

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A third title bout has been added to the UFC 245 fight card on Dec. 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. After extended negotiations, Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington are set to meet. Usman (15-1) won the welterweight title at UFC 235 in March defeating Tyron Woodley by unanimous decision. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2lVTiA5

Athletics: Gold is gold even without my flag, says Russian champion Sidorova

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Russian pole vaulter Anzhelika Sidorova said her victory at the world championships on Sunday had not been overshadowed by the absence of her country's flag and the scandal surrounding its athletics federation. The 28-year-old Russian, who cleared 4.95 meters on her third and final attempt, said she felt slightly uncomfortable seeing the silver and bronze medalists celebrate with their flags but was too caught up in her own emotions to be bothered. Russia's athletics federation has been suspended since a 2015 report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) found evidence of mass doping in the sport. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mTtKnJ

England vs Argentina, Rugby World Cup 2019: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?

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England have recorded two bonus point victories in their opening matches against Tonga and the USA. Argentina lost their opening match narrowly to France. All three players are in contention to face Argentina according to England attack coach Scott Wiesemantal but it is likely that if they were selected it would be from the bench. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mBcfIR

Boxing: Wilder and Ortiz heavyweight rematch set for November

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Undefeated heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder will defend his title when he fights Luis Ortiz in Las Vegas on Nov. 23, event promoters announced on Saturday. The highly-anticipated rematch will reprise their enthralling 2018 New York bout, which American Wilder won in a 10th round TKO to inflict on Ortiz the only defeat of the Cuban's career. Wilder, with a career record of 41 wins (40 by knockout) and one draw, has held the WBC title since 2015. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2nvFkFJ

Japan legend Honda offers to play for Man Utd

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Japanese star Keisuke Honda has alerted Manchester United to his availability by offering to play for the Red Devils in a social media post. The 33-year-old free agent used his official Twitter account to send the message to United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, tagging Manchester United and their Japan affiliate. Honda has been without a club since July, after being released by Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2ofRAdL

Barca boss Valverde lauds Suarez's perseverance after goalscoring display

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Ernesto Valverde hailed the perseverance of Luis Suarez, who silenced his critics with a goal in Barcelona's 2-0 LaLiga victory at Getafe. Suarez was on target in the opening half as 10-man Barca recorded their first away victory of the league season on Saturday. Whistled during Barca's win at home to Villarreal midweek, Suarez responded by scoring his third LaLiga goal of the campaign – a lobbed effort in the 41st minute. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2nu8JzX

AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Clemson ... but for how long?

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Clemson might relinquish the No. 1 ranking on Sunday when the new AP Top 25 is released, and Trevor Lawrence is probably already out of the Heisman Trophy race. In fact, it all feels familiar for the Tigers, who held off a late 2-point conversion to win at North Carolina on Saturday in a game where the Tar Heels were about a four-touchdown underdog. ''I know we're supposed to just destroy everybody,'' coach Dabo Swinney told reporters after the game, dismissing that as unrealistic. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2oeZzb0

It's like he's dancing with the ball - Bayern boss Kovac hails Coutinho impact

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Philippe Coutinho plays as if he is "dancing with the ball" and fans of Bayern Munich and Paderborn would have enjoyed his display in Saturday's Bundesliga encounter, said head coach Niko Kovac. Midfield playmaker Coutinho, on a season-long loan from LaLiga champions Barcelona, was influential as Bayern defeated Paderborn 3-2, assisting Serge Gnabry's opener and scoring when his team-mate returned the favour. Coutinho has impressed early on in his Bayern career and Kovac was full of praise for his showing at the Benteler-Arena. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mH09he

Rumour Has It: Pogba demands double-your-money deal at United as Spurs eye Southgate

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If Manchester United want to keep Paul Pogba, it is going to cost them. Pogba wanted to leave Old Trafford as Real Madrid and Juventus circled before the transfer window closed. Now, Pogba has some personal demands for United. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mMhNQA

'A great cop': NYPD Officer Brian Mulkeen killed in the Bronx, possibly with his own gun

Officer Brian Mulkeen was fatally shot, possibly with his own gun, in the Bronx during a struggle with an armed assailant, police said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mDbhfb

Former British leader defends Biden Ukraine scenario

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday supported the explanation offered as to why Vice President Joe Biden pressured the president of Ukraine in 2015 to crack down on corruption. Supporters of President Donald Trump — particularly his attorney Rudy Giuliani — have argued that Trump’s much-criticized July 25 phone call with the current president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, was appropriate because Biden had been corrupt in pushing Poroshenko to get rid of the state prosecutor. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2nHcAto

Jeff Flake: 'At least 35' GOP senators would vote to remove Trump if vote was private

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The former Arizona Senator, who was one of Trump's most visible critics in the Senate, said if there was a secret vote, "there would be at least 35" GOP senators to vote for impeachment. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2myJhJk

Zimbabwe's Mugabe buried in home village, ending an era

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Zimbabwe's founding leader Robert Mugabe was buried on Saturday in his home village of Kutama, ending a dispute between his family and the government of his successor President Emmerson Mnangagwa over his final resting place. Mugabe ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years from independence in 1980 but was a polarizing figure idolized by some for his role in the country's liberation struggle and hated by others for ruining a promising nation through disastrous economic policies and repression against opponents. After Mass by a Roman Catholic priest and speeches by family members, Mugabe was buried in the courtyard of his rural homestead without the pomp and fun fare usually reserved for national heroes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2msG2n3

Trump reportedly worked with 2 'off the books' lawyers to pressure Ukraine

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"Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace said that top U.S. officials confirmed President Trump was working with more than one personal lawyer "off the books" to pressure Ukrainian officials for damaging information on former Vice President Joe Biden. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mck9rU

China ‘poised to unveil new nuclear missile’ at military parade in warning to Trump

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A parade by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-armed missile that could reach the United States in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology.The Dongfeng 41 is one of a series of new weapons Chinese media say might be unveiled during the parade marking the ruling Communist Party’s 70th anniversary in power. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2ol3t2d

How Mitch McConnell could give impeachment the Merrick Garland treatment

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It’s on track to be the trial of the century: President Donald Trump fighting to keep his job before a jury of 100 senators. Sure, it would be an unprecedented move in U.S. history for Republican leader Mitch McConnell to table Trump impeachment proceedings without allowing any significant debate or a vote to convict a president from his own party, thereby removing him from office. Conventional wisdom still says there has to be a Trump trial. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2lQrOvH

Trailblazing Texas deputy who was first local Sikh officer 'ruthlessly' killed during traffic stop

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Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, the county's first Sikh officer, was killed Friday during a traffic stop near Houston. Police have arrested Robert Solis. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2npuFfz

A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mVppjP

How Ukraine envoy's resignation could affect his possible Congressional testimony

Kurt Volker, the State Department's special envoy for Ukraine, resigned Friday amid a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump and his communications with the Ukrainian government, including the country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Volker did not provide a public explanation for leaving his post, but a source familiar with his decision said Volker concluded he could not perform the job effectively as a result of the recent developments.One person familiar with the matter told NBC News that Volker's resignation will likely enable him to be much freer in what he can say about his time at his post if he is called at some point to testify before Congress.The whistleblower complaint that sparked the impeachment inquiry alleges that Volker went to Kiev to help guide Ukrainian officials on how to handle Trump's alleged demands that the government investigate former Vice President Joe Biden's son, Hunter. He also reportedly spoke with Trump's personal lawyer Ru...

Greta Thunberg marches in Montreal for global climate protests

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The 16-year-old Swede met privately with Trudeau but later told a news conference with local indigenous leaders that he was "not doing enough" to curb greenhouse gases responsible for global warming. Thunberg generated headlines around the world earlier this week with her viral so-called "How Dare You?" speech at the UN climate summit, accusing world leaders of betraying her generation. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mtqob3

Masai Ujiri projects confident vision for defending-champion Raptors

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The Toronto Raptors are considered by many to be out of title contention entering the 2019-20 season without Kawhi Leonard. Someone forgot to give Masai Ujiri the memo. Toronto's president of basketball operations rejected the notion that the team will tank this year, and expects a leap from a number of contributors, including Pascal Siakam. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2mCSbWn

Max Verstappen: Lewis Hamilton is an amazing driver but has not had the strongest team-mates

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Max Verstappen believes Lewis Hamilton's dominance of Formula One has been helped by team-mates who have failed to test him. Despite Hamilton's mixed form – he heads into tomorrow's Russian Grand Prix with only two victories from his past seven races and finished a distant fourth in practice here – the British driver remains on course to cruise to his sixth world championship. Hamilton, 34, has been partnered with the likes of Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button and Nico Rosberg, the trio holding four titles between them, during his career. from Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games https://ift.tt/2muOuC4