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• Biden news – live: Call for unity at Gettysburg battlefield elicits angry response from Trump

  06-10-2020 23:59
  
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• Kyrgyzstan prime minister resigns during post-vote chaos

  06-10-2020 23:56
  
  Kyrgyzstan's prime minister Kubatbek Boronov resigned Tuesday after widespread unrest pushed the country's electoral body to cancel the results of Sunday's parliament elections. 
  
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• Joe Biden says 'dark forces' dividing America in Gettysburg address

  06-10-2020 23:54
  
  White House hopeful Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that "the forces of darkness" are dividing Americans, stressing that as president he would strive to "end the hate and fear" consuming the nation. In a speech at the site of the famous Civil War battle of Gettysburg, the Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump in November's election condemned the rise of white nationalism and said the country needed to unite. "The forces of darkness, the forces of division, the forces of yesterday are pulli
  
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• Classic Rock Stars Honor Eddie Van Halen With Twitter Tributes

  06-10-2020 23:54
  
  Sammy Hagar said the guitarist's death left him "heartbroken and speechless."
  
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• How Eddie Van Halen transformed Michael Jackson's 'Beat It'

  06-10-2020 23:44
  
  Before Eddie Van Halen agreed to add a guitar break to Michael Jackson's “Beat It,” one of the most famous cameos in rock history, he had to be sure the phone call from producer Quincy Jones wasn't a practical joke.Van Halen, who died Tuesday at age 65, needed less than an hour in the studio and 20 scorching seconds on record to join white heavy metal to Black pop at a time when they seemed in entirely different worlds, when the young MTV channel rarely aired videos by Black artists.
  
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• D'Arnaud, Braves rally in 7th, beat Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS

  06-10-2020 23:44
  
  Ronald Acuña Jr. made history with his leadoff homer, Travis d’Arnaud hit a tiebreaking shot in Atlanta’s huge seventh inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-5 Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.D'Arnaud also doubled and singled in driving in four runs and Dansby Swanson homered during a six-run seventh to help power Atlanta.The Braves trailed 4-3 in the seventh before Austin Riley and Acuña hit consecutive singles with no outs to chase Miami starter Sa
  
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• Felony rioting charges dropped against Kentucky lawmaker

  06-10-2020 23:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  Felony rioting charges have been dropped against a Kentucky lawmaker and others arrested last month during protests demanding justice for Breonna Taylor
  
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• Facebook bans accounts, groups linked to pro-Trump conspiracy theory QAnon

  06-10-2020 23:36
  
  Facebook said it will ban groups that “represent” QAnon, the baseless conspiracy theory that paints President Donald Trump as a secret warrior against a supposed child-trafficking ring run by celebrities and “deep state” government officials. The company said Tuesday that it will remove Facebook pages, groups and Instagram accounts for “representing QAnon” — even if they don’t promote violence. The social network said it will consider a variety of
  
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• Gutfeld on the media attacking Trump for going back to work, part 2

  06-10-2020 23:35
  
  The mainstream media goes wild again after the president leaves Walter Reed for White House
  
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• Eric Trump says his dad ‘literally’ saved Christianity

  06-10-2020 23:35
  
  The president’s son claims liberals want to close churches across the country but leave liquor stores open
  
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• 'There's no place for hate in America': Biden pleads for national unity at site of Gettysburg

  06-10-2020 23:34
  
  Former VP’s remarks were meant to stand is stark contrast to Trump’s equivocation at debate on white supremacist group
  
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• 'The Five' react to Trump, Biden sparring over mask-wearing

  06-10-2020 23:34
  
  The president and his Democratic rival go back and forth over handling of coronavirus
  
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• A look at former Olympian Tracee Talavera’s life

  06-10-2020 23:34
  
  'Fox Report' celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a look at the life of former Olympian Tracee Talavera.
  
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• Facebook bans QAnon accounts across all platforms

  06-10-2020 23:31 via independent.co.uk
  
  <p>Tech giant says it is a big change in policy only introduced in August</p>
  
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• Trump’s New Favorite NY Post Columnist Blames ‘Selfish’ Old People for COVID

  06-10-2020 23:26
  
  New York Post columnist Miranda Devine claimed on Tuesday afternoon that it is “incredibly selfish of older people” to be “timid and afraid” of the novel coronavirus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans, adding that they are causing “young people to miss out on the most important part of their lives.”A day after the president bizarre included her email address in a tweet quoting her most recent pro-Trump column celebrating the “bravery” of h
  
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• Second City comedy theater for sale, 2nd time in 60 years

  06-10-2020 23:25
  
  Chicago’s Second City comedy theater — where performers including Bill Murray, Steve Carell and Jordan Peele honed their skills — has been put up for sale.In a statement released Tuesday, co-owner Andrew Alexander said a sale presents the opportunity for Second City to succeed well into the future.“What we are seeking is critical re-investment in the business that will allow us to continue to grow in the right ways and with the right resources while remaining an oasis of
  
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• In 'Time,' love and a family waylaid by incarceration

  06-10-2020 23:25
  
  For the 21 years while Sibil “Fox” Richardson’s husband, Rob, was imprisoned, they were, she says, “a telephone, letter-writing, visitation, just-stay-alive and keep-your-head-above-water couple.”Garrett Bradley’s acclaimed documentary about the Richardson family, “Time,” measures its passage through a father’s absence.Made with family video diaries shot by Fox of herself and their six children that span more than two decades, “Time&rdq
  
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• Democrat's personal scandal roils N. Carolina Senate race

  06-10-2020 23:24
  
  A race in North Carolina critical to control of the U.S. Senate has been thrown into turmoil over allegations of personal misconduct by Democrat Cal Cunningham, a married man who had an extramarital relationship with a consultant.Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, and the contest between Cunningham and Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has been among the most watched in the country, with polls showing a tight race and both parties investing heavily in the outcome.
  
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• Facebook Scrubs All QAnon Accounts From Its Platforms

  06-10-2020 23:23
  
  Facebook announced a sweeping ban on QAnon activity Tuesday, vowing to delete content related to the pro-Trump conspiracy theory movement on its platforms.“Starting today, we will remove any Facebook Pages, Groups and Instagram accounts representing QAnon, even if they contain no violent content,” the company said in a press release.The crackdown follows an earlier attempt to stop the spread of QAnon on Facebook in August. But while that initial purge removed 1,500 pages and groups c
  
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• NHS Covid tests under threat following Roche supply chain problem

  06-10-2020 23:21
  
  NHS coronavirus tests such as swabs are under threat following a supply chain problem with pharmaceutical giant Roche.Concerns have been raised over the supply of vital testing materials for a range of conditions, including Covid-19.
  
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• Your questions about the US election

  06-10-2020 23:16
  
  We know it's complicated. So we're asking our global audience to send us their most pressing and perplexing questions about the upcoming US elections.
  Submit your questions using the form on the BBC News website. Tell us what you want to know - and we'll explain.
  
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• Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Big Tech

  06-10-2020 23:15
  
  Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to sever their dominant platforms from their other lines of business and imposing new uniformity on the terms they offer users.The proposals in a report issued Tuesday follow a 15-month investigation by a House Judiciary Committee panel into the companies' market dominance.
  
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• NC candidate stays in race after sexual texts published

  06-10-2020 23:13
  
  Bryan Llenas, Fox News correspondent, on scandals hitting the Democrats and Republicans as election nears.
  
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• Mexican congress votes to eliminate social, culture trusts

  06-10-2020 23:13
  
  The lower house of Mexico’s congress voted Tuesday to eliminate as many 109 government trust funds that finance everything from science to movie productions to disaster relief.Debate continued on opposition proposals that some of the trusts could be preserved.The issue has sparked more heated debate than any of López Obrador's initiatives since he took office almost two years ago.
  
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• Let’s leave Claudia Conway out of this

  06-10-2020 23:13
  
  It is possible to interact with this situation with empathy and common sense, rather than with glee, sexism or political point-scoring
  
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• Lion King and Queens: Cubs Debut at Dallas Zoo

  06-10-2020 23:10
  
  Three African lion cubs named Izwi, Ilola, and Tadala – one male and two females – made their public debut and dazzled “their adoring fans” with cuteness at the Dallas Zoo on October 6.“Today was a big day for these three little lion cubs! Izwi, Ilola and Tadala took their first steps out into their public-facing habitat to greet their adoring fans, with Great Aunt Jasiri and Grandma Lina right by their sides,” a Facebook post with the announcement said. &ldqu
  
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• Column: Surprise major champs no longer a surprise on LPGA

  06-10-2020 23:10
  
  First-time major champions — even those not among the top 50 in the world — are nothing new on the LPGA Tour.A month after Popov won at Royal Troon as the No. 304 player in women's golf, Mirim Lee was No. 94 when she won her first major at the ANA Inspiration by beating Brooke Henderson and Nelly Korda (both in the top 10) in a playoff.Going into the Women's PGA Championship, which starts Thursday at Aronimink outside Philadelphia, eight of the last nine major champions had never won
  
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• US military chiefs in quarantine as Covid chaos spreads and Trump recuperates

  06-10-2020 23:07
  
  US military chiefs in quarantine as Covid chaos spreads and Trump recuperates. Chairman and vice-chairman of joint chiefs in quarantine after coast guard official tests positive, as sense of crisis intensifies
  
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• Kamala Harris v Mike Pence: Why this vice-president debate matters

  06-10-2020 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Not usually considered a must-watch, this campaign's vice-presidential debate has taken on fresh importance.
  
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• Collins: Maskless Trump set a poor example at White House

  06-10-2020 23:06
  
  Republican Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday she was “shocked” to see President Donald Trump discharged from the hospital so soon, and said Trump set a poor example by appearing at the White House without a mask.“When I saw him on the balcony of the White House, taking off his mask, I couldn’t help but think that he sent the wrong signal, given that he’s infected with COVID-19 and that there are many people in his immediate circle who have the virus," she said.The Whi
  
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• Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon

  06-10-2020 23:04
  
  Facebook said it will ban groups that openly support QAnon, the baseless conspiracy theory that paints President Donald Trump as a secret warrior against a supposed child-trafficking ring run by celebrities and “deep state” government officials.The company said Tuesday that it will remove Facebook pages, groups and Instagram accounts for “representing QAnon” — even if they don’t promote violence.The social network said it will consider a variety of factors to
  
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• Facebook says it will ban groups for 'representing' QAnon

  06-10-2020 23:04
  
  The company said Tuesday that it will remove Facebook pages, groups and Instagram accounts for “representing QAnon” — even if they don’t promote violence.The social network said it will consider a variety of factors to decide if a group meets its criteria for a ban, including its name, the biography or “about” section of the page, and discussions within the page, group or Instagram account.Mentions of QAnon in a group focused on a different subject won't neces
  
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• Virus leads two prime Atlantic City restaurants to close

  06-10-2020 23:03
  
  Two popular and highly regarded restaurants in Atlantic City will remain closed permanently, victims of the coronavirus and the restrictions that came with it.Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Buddakan and The Continental, which have been closed since mid-March, will not reopen.Both were located inside the former Playground Pier, which Caesars Entertainment recently repurchased from developer Bart Blatstein.
  
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• Worcester want answers before agreeing to face Sale in play-off decider

  06-10-2020 23:00
  
  Worcester want answers before agreeing to face Sale in play-off decider* Wednesday’s concluding Premiership game remains in doubt * Worcester to question why 13 Sale players not self-isolating
  
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• Survey finds negative views of China soar among advanced economies

  06-10-2020 23:00
  
  Unfavorable views toward China have soared in the past year in the United States and many other advanced economies, a survey of 14 countries conducted by the U.S.-based Pew Research Center showed on Tuesday.The survey, conducted from June 10 to Aug. 3, found that a majority in each of the countries polled had an unfavorable opinion of China.In Australia, Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United States, South Korea, Spain and Canada, negative views reached their highest points since
  
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• Six Nations may delay 2021 edition over fears of financial crisis without fans

  06-10-2020 23:00
  
  Six Nations may delay 2021 edition over fears of financial crisis without fans* RFU says it would lose £60m with no fans at Six Nations* Wales head coach: ‘Unions desperate for crowds to watch’
  
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• Piers Francis withdraws from England squad after positive Covid-19 test

  06-10-2020 23:00
  
  Piers Francis withdraws from England squad after positive Covid-19 test
  
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• White House butlers who serve First Family face infection risk from Trumps

  06-10-2020 22:49
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump's return to the White House Monday evening put people who work in the building at an increased risk of catching COVID-19, the disease that had killed over 210,000 Americans, doctors and health officials say.The most exposed may be the approximately half dozen White House butlers who work on the second floor, where the private family residence is, say former staffers and a White House expert.Trump said he and his wife, Melania, tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
  
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• Rock star Eddie Van Halen dies aged 65

  06-10-2020 22:49
  
  Revered rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer, his son has said.Van Halen was part of the classic Van Halen line-up alongside his brother Alex, Michael Anthony on bass and David Lee Roth singing.
  
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• Swiatek routs Trevisan to reach first Grand Slam semi at French Open

  06-10-2020 22:45
  
  Iga Swiatek swept into her first semi-final at a Grand Slam tournament on Tuesday night with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over the Italian qualifier Martina Trevisan at the French Open in Paris. The 19-year-old Pole, who dispatched the top seed Simona Halep in the last 16, was down 3-1 in the first set but she won five consecutive games to claim the opener after 43 minutesShe maintained her poise and was too powerful for the world 159 who had beaten the 20th seed Maria Sakkari in the third round and the f
  
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• NFL lays out new coronavirus guidelines

  06-10-2020 22:45
  
  The NFL is threatening forfeits for COVID-19 protocol breaches; Fox Sports' Mike Pereira joins 'Fox & Friends' with insight.
  
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• Trump halting COVID stimulus talks 'doesn't make sense': Panetta

  06-10-2020 22:44
  
  Former White House chief of staff reacts to president calling off negotiations until after election on 'Your World'
  
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• Eddie Van Halen, guitar wizard and party rocker for the ages, dies at 65

  06-10-2020 22:43
  
  Rocker Eddie Van Halen, guitarist and founding member of the hugely successful American rock band named after him and his drummer brother, has died of cancer, his son said on Twitter on Tuesday. He was 65. "I can't believe I'm having to write this but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning," Wolfgang Van Halen said in the tweet.With his distinct solos, Eddie Van Halen fuelled what was the ultimate California party band with its self-ti
  
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• Banking lobby group picks Postings as new chief after sexism row

  06-10-2020 22:42
  
  Britain's main banking lobby group will on Wednesday name David Postings as its next boss with a brief to help steer the industry through the remainder of the coronavirus crisis.Sky News has learnt that Mr Postings, who recently stepped down as global chief executive of Bibby Financial Services, will be appointed as the chief executive of UK Finance.The appointment will come as the UK's major banks grapple with the financial and reputational fallout from the emergency loan schemes set up by mini
  
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• Eddie Van Halen: Tributes pour in for music icon and 'Mozart of rock guitar' following his death aged 65

  06-10-2020 22:41
  
  Tributes have flooded in for the "Mozart of rock guitar" Eddie Van Halen following his death at the age of 65.The revered musician and co-founder of influential group Van Halen died on Tuesday following a battle with throat cancer.
  
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• Eddie Van Halen: Rock star and guitar legend dies of throat cancer aged 65

  06-10-2020 22:39
  
  Van Halen formed the band of the same name in California in 1972, with David Lee Roth on vocals, his brother on drums, and Michael Anthony on bass.Other Van Halen hits include Why Can't This Be Love and Runnin' with the Devil.Michael Jackson also recruited Eddie Van Halen for the distinctive guitar parts on Beat It.
  
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• Eddie Van Halen: Rock star and guitar legend dies of cancer aged 65

  06-10-2020 22:39
  
  Van Halen formed the band of the same name in California in 1972, with David Lee Roth on vocals, his brother on drums, and Michael Anthony on bass.Other Van Halen hits include Why Can't This Be Love and Runnin' With The Devil.Michael Jackson also recruited Eddie Van Halen for the distinctive guitar break on Beat It.
  
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• Third Great British Bake Off contestant eliminated from the tent

  06-10-2020 22:36
  
  Tuesday’s episode also saw Marc suffer a buttermilk mishap during the signature challenge.
  
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• Felipe Anderson completes FC Porto loan move with West Ham now likely to target Said Benrahma

  06-10-2020 22:35
  
  West Ham midfielder Felipe Anderson has completed a loan switch to FC Porto.The Brazilian moves to the Estadio do Dragao for the remainder of the 2020/21 season after the reigning Primeira Liga champions - who have also loaned Marko Grujic from Liverpool and Chelsea defender Malang Sarr - sealed an agreement before the Portuguese transfer window closes at midnight on Tuesday.
  
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• Pentagon's top military leaders quarantining after Coast Guard admiral tests positive for COVID-19

  06-10-2020 22:32
  
  Almost all the members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are quarantining at home after the vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard tested positive for COVID-19, according to two U.S. officials.The decision that the nation's senior military leaders should quarantine was made after they were advised late Monday night that Adm. Charles Ray, with whom they had met with at a Pentagon meeting last Friday, had tested positive for the virus, said a U.S. official.All of the people who attended the Pentagon m
  
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