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Former top special operations commander who oversaw bin Laden raid says he voted for Biden
Retired Navy Adm. William McRaven, the former head of US Special Operations Command who oversaw the successful raid that killed Osama bin Laden, said he is voting for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
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Rapper Fetty Wap's brother was shot and killed in New Jersey
Rapper Fetty Wap says his brother's phone never used to ring three times in a row when he called him, but since his death it now goes straight to voicemail.
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Rapper Fetty Wap posted this picture of his brother, Twyshon Depew, on Instagram. Depew, 26, was shot and killed in New Jersey last week, according …
Published on October 20, 2020
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The 4 threats facing voters this election — and how you can beat them
As the US grapples with an election season rampant with mistrust and conspiracy theories, federal officials are warning Americans about threats to undermine the integrity of the vote -- and how to avoid them.
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UK government signs contract for first coronavirus human challenge studies
The UK government has signed a contract for the first human challenge studies for the novel coronavirus, in which healthy volunteers are deliberately infected with the virus in a controlled setting, and some receive an experimental vaccine.
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A California city is guaranteeing income to 800 residents for two years
The city of Compton is launching a pilot program that will guarantee free, recurring cash payments to 800 of its low-income residents -- with no strings attached.
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Houston Health Department Encourages Alternatives to Traditional Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Gatherings During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Houston Health Department encourages people to forgo traditional trick-or-treating and Halloween gatherings this year in favor of safer alternatives. Going door-to-door and attending traditional Halloween events are high-risk activities for spreading COVID-19 during the pandemic.
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The rich really are different: They're buying more jewelry during Covid
MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman coming to Netflix December 18th and in select theaters in November. This is one of Boseman's last projects.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | Netflix
Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary “Mother of the Blues.” Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, directed by George C. Wolfe. Starring Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Michael Potts, Glynn Turman, Dusan Brown and Taylour Paige. Coming to Netflix December 18. Watch Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, In select theaters November and on Netflix December 18: https://www.netflix.com/title/81100780
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Barry Jenkins gives first look at 'The Underground Railroad'
"The Underground Railroad" is coming to Amazon and Barry Jenkins delivered a first look at the limited series on Monday.
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Winner Takes All
Astros force a Game 7 in the ALCS after being down 3-0
Hip Hop Artist Chris Brown had one of the most iconic openings to a song that has been etched into the minds of everyone who has ever heard it. On his hit single, “Look At Me Know” featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne, Chris bellows out what could easily be the Houston Astros rally cry this season to other teams and fans who are holding the 2017 cheating scandal over their heads.
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H-Town Stand Up
Correa’s blast in the ninth inning helps the Astros stave off elimination
Stadium in San Diego, California as soon as I heard the loud “Crack” from the barrel of the bat of Astros shortstop and “Swag Leader” Carlos Correa.
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Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, who sparked controversy between the NBA and China, to step down
Daryl Morey, who in October last year sparked controversy between the NBA and China with a tweet in support of pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong, is stepping down as the Houston Rockets general manager.
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More people watched Biden on ABC than Trump on NBC, MSNBC and CNBC
Joe Biden's town hall on ABC averaged 14.1 million viewers on Thursday night, easily surpassing the Nielsen ratings for President Trump's town hall on NBC. That alone was a result virtually no one in the TV business expected. And that's not even the most surprising part.
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Mexico's former defense minister arrested on federal drug charges in Los Angeles
A former Mexican defense minister was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on drug and money laundering charges, accused of taking bribes in exchange for permitting a cartel known for wholesale violence to operate with impunity in Mexico, federal prosecutors said Friday.
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Debate commission announces topics for final debate between Trump and Biden
The Commission on Presidential debates announced on Friday the six topics for the second and final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden set to take place next week.
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Classic Disney films now have stronger advisories warning of racist content
Disney+ subscribers who log on to watch classic films like "Lady and the Tramp" or "Peter Pan" now see stronger advisory messages warning of racist content.
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Suspect arrested in shooting death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, police say
An arrest has been made in the shooting death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd, according to a release from Atlanta Police Department.
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I stood in line for four hours to vote
Perseverance. That's the word my fraternity brother, who was already in line to vote, loudly and clearly said to me as my wife and I took our place in line roughly 10 people behind him.
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Be Fearless and Fierce in the Face of Breast Cancer
Angela Wright shares her story as a breast cancer survivor
We all know that life can throw some twists and turns then there are a few times life throws a curve that almost takes our breath away.
