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• South Carolina Senate debate replaced with interviews after Lindsey Graham ‘refuses Covid-19 test'

  09-10-2020 23:59
  
  Republican senator reportedly declines coronavirus test and attacks rival for demanding ‘special treatment’ as GOP under scrutiny for White House disease outbreak
  
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• Raiders hoping to get Brown, Ruggs back for Chiefs game

  09-10-2020 23:50
  
  The Las Vegas Raiders are hopeful of getting starting right tackle Trent Brown and speedy rookie receiver Henry Ruggs III back in time for a showdown against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.Brown and Ruggs were listed as questionable for the game Sunday after making it through a week of practice.Coach Jon Gruden said the final decision won’t be made on Brown and Ruggs until game day when he sees how they handled the flight and how they feel that day.
  
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• Court allows NY virus restrictions ahead of Jewish holidays

  09-10-2020 23:46
  
  A federal judge refused Friday to block New York’s plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in COVID-19 hot spots.U.S. District Judge Judge Kiyo Matsumoto issued the ruling Friday after an emergency hearing in a lawsuit brought by rabbis and synagogues that argued the restrictions were unconstitutional.The restrictions apply in six designated virus hot spots statewide, in parts of New York City, Rockland and Orange counties, and part of Binghamton.
  
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• Coronavirus: Key workers receive honours in Queen’s birthday list

  09-10-2020 23:42
  
  Fourteen per cent of list comprises of health and social care workers who worked tirelessly through pandemic
  
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• Footballer Rashford honoured for school meals campaign

  09-10-2020 23:41
  
  Footballer Marcus Rashford is among those to receive awards in Queen Elizabeth's birthday honours, an annual list dominated this year by frontline workers against the COVID-19 pandemic and community champions.The 22-year-old Manchester United and England forward whosuccessfully campaigned to extend free school meals this summer, receives an MBE for services to vulnerable children during the pandemic.Body Coach Joe Wicks and Mr Motivator (Derrick Evans) also receive MBEs for their live workouts t
  
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• US Army develops augmented reality goggles for dogs to guide them on the battlefield

  09-10-2020 23:38
  
  The US Army is developing augmented reality goggles for dogs who are used in combat to help their handlers instruct them on the battlefield. The technology is seen as potentially a better way to communicate with the dogs than the traditional hand signals or laser points. The devices are made by a firm called Command Sight which is managed by the US Army Research Laboratory. Dogs are used by the military in combat zones to scout ahead for devices such as explosives. The idea is that the augmented
  
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• Two officers charged with assault and battery stemming from BLM protests appear in court

  09-10-2020 23:36 via independent.co.uk
  
  <p>Grand jury initially deliberated 18 indictments involving eight officers</p>
  
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• At least 12,000 mink dead as coronavirus spreads among fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin

  09-10-2020 23:35 via independent.co.uk
  
  <p>Covid-19 is killing mink in the same way it kills humans, and is wreaking havoc on fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin</p>
  
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• Virtual quizmaster awarded MBE

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  Jay Flynn, from Darwen, Lancashire, has been made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours after his virtual pub quiz set up in lockdown raised £750,000 for various charities.
  
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• Sir David Attenborough appointed a Knight Grand Cross by the Queen

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  The indefatigable 94-year-old presenter continues to make acclaimed programmes on the natural world.
  
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• Sally Wainwright ’emotional’ to receive OBE after success of Gentleman Jack

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  She is also responsible for dramas such as Happy Valley and Last Tango In Halifax.
  
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• Queen's Birthday Honours: Celebrity highlights

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  Take a look at the showbiz and sport stars who have made the Queen's Birthday Honours list this year.
  
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• Poirot star David Suchet knighted after 50-year acting career

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  He played the moustachioed detective for almost 25 years.
  
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• OBE for centenarian who raised Covid-19 funds by walking garden laps while fasting for Ramadan

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  A 100-year-old man who raised thousands for Covid-19 relief while fasting during Ramadan has been made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.Dabirul Islam Choudhury walked 970 laps of his garden to raise money for victims of the virus. The centenarian - who was fasting for Ramadan during his walk - raised more than £420,000. Mr Choudhury said he was inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore, who was knighted in June after raising more than £30 million for NHS charities.The Queen'
  
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• Mr Motivator: I feel blessed to have been made an MBE

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  The fitness instructor said when he was initially told the news he thought it was a scam.
  
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• Maureen Lipman ‘proud’ to become first dame of Coronation Street

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  The actress has enjoyed a varied career on stage and screen spanning more than 50 years.
  
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• Mary Berry ‘overwhelmed’ at being made a Dame in Queen’s Birthday Honours

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  She has become a national treasure over her TV and baking career.
  
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• Mary Berry 'Overwhelmed' To Receive Damehood In Queen's Birthday Honours List

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  The former Great British Bake Off judge is among the celebrities honoured for her contributions this year.
  
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• Marcus Rashford humbled by MBE

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford has vowed to continue the fight to support vulnerable children after being made an MBE.The 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours list was due to be published in June, but was pushed back to enable nominations for people playing crucial roles during the first months of the crisis.Rashford, 22, launched a high-profile campaign which resulted in the Government changing policy over its free school meals vouchers during lockdown, helping ensure chil
  
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• Marcus Rashford awarded MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list for efforts to eradicate child food poverty

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  Manchester United and England forward forced the government into a volte-face after school meals for vulnerable children were initially suspended over the summer
  
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• Lorraine Kelly, Joe Wicks And Marcus Rashford Among Stars On Queen's Birthday Honours List

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  Mary Berry is also set to receive a damehood, while Mr Motivator has also been recognised for his efforts during the pandemic.
  
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• Lorraine Kelly ‘humbled’ to be made CBE

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  The 60-year-old presenter has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
  
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• Knighthood for creator of Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  Phil Redmond brought gritty realism to youth programmes.
  
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• Joe Wicks: MBE is like a ‘dream come true’

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  The Body Coach started out as a fitness trainer when, sometimes, nobody would attend his bootcamps.
  
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• Joe Wicks: Being honoured with an MBE is a dream come true

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  Fitness trainer Joe Wicks has been awarded an MBE for his services to fitness and charity.He became the nation’s PE teacher in March, offering free workouts each day at 9am throughout lockdown.Wicks describes the honour as a 'dream come true' and promises that if there is another national lockdown, his daily sessions will return.
  
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• Dr Hilary Jones ‘humbled and delighted’ by MBE honour

  09-10-2020 23:30
  
  The medical expert gives out health advice on ITV's Good Morning Britian.
  
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• China's Xi says intends to deepen relations with North Korea - KCNA

  09-10-2020 23:29
  
  In a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un for the founding anniversary of North Korea's ruling party, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he intends to deepen relations with Pyongyang, North Korean state media reported on Saturday."We have an intent to successfully defend, consolidate and develop the China-Korea relations together with Korean comrades," North Korean state news agency KCNA quoted Xi as saying.Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea
  
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• Back from virus, Freeman makes NLCS in 11th year for Braves

  09-10-2020 23:29
  
  Freddie Freeman has come a long way this year.The slugging first baseman recovered from a serious bout with COVID-19 in July in time to play a full season for the Braves and help them to their first NL Championship Series since 2001.As the Braves prepare to meet the Los Angeles Dodgers starting on Monday in Arlington, Texas, Freeman was asked to reflect on everything that’s happened since the night the coronavirus caused his temperature to spike to 104.5.
  
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• Trump to hold first public events since COVID-19 diagnosis

  09-10-2020 23:28
  
  President's campaign schedules Florida rally for Monday; Reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
  
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• French Open LIVE tennis results: Roland Garros latest scores – Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal in final

  09-10-2020 23:24
  
  Welcome back to the Evening Standard’s LIVE coverage of the 2020 French Open.It was a dramatic day in the men's singles semi-finals as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic advanced to set up a third Roland Garros final between the pair on Sunday.
  
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• Jack Grealish enjoying comparisons with 'absolute icon' Gascoigne after starring on first England start

  09-10-2020 23:22
  
  Jack Grealish says he would love to be compared with Paul Gascoigne after impressing on his first start for England on Thursday night.The Aston Villa playmaker was the standout performer for the Three Lions in their 3-0 win over Wales at Wembley, setting up Dominic Calvert-Lewin for his first goal with a fine cross.
  
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• State takes over Houston's Harvey home repair program

  09-10-2020 23:21 via independent.co.uk
  
  A Houston program that has been criticized for its slow pace in repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey has been taken over by the state
  
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• Donald Trump announces ‘BIG RALLY’ in Florida despite fears he is still contagious

  09-10-2020 23:21
  
  President only left hospital earlier this week after Covid-19 treatment
  
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• South Carolina Senate debate replaced with interviews after Lindsey Graham refuses Covid-19 test

  09-10-2020 23:20
  
  Debate officials have changed the format of a debate between Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison to instead consist of separate candidate interviews.The change was reportedly prompted by officials after Mr Harrison declined to participate unless the Republican incumbent took a coronavirus test, which he reportedly declined.In the hours leading up to the event, Mr Harrison called on debate moderators and Senator Graham to take Covid-19 tests.
  
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• 'I had to be rude because he was lying': Trump defends interrupting Biden at least 128 times during debate

  09-10-2020 23:20
  
  President was widely criticised for his behaviour during first face-off with his challenger
  
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• Trump's 11th Hour Campaign Gambit: Give Voters Cash

  09-10-2020 23:16
  
  Hitting the closing stretch of the election, and trailing by a substantial margin in the polls, Donald Trump is placing his political hopes on winning over voters with cold hard cash.Over the past month, the president and his team have coalesced around a series of policies that would result in billions of dollars being allocated to critical constituencies right as voting begins: a proposal to dramatically increase government lending in African American communities, an order to send seniors a $20
  
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• Does the coronavirus affect Trump's decision-making capabilities

  09-10-2020 23:16
  
  Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins 'Your World' to discuss the president's recovery from COVID-19
  
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• Moscow hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan talks as fighting continues over Nagorno-Karabakh

  09-10-2020 23:08
  
  Armenia and Azerbaijan held their first high-level talks in Moscow on Friday after nearly two weeks of fierce clashes over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, amid hopes that a ceasefire could be brokered. The talks between the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia continued for some six hours but it was not immediately clear if the ministers would speak to reporters afterwards.Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova did not provide an immediate comment on the progress of th
  
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• Students formally chastise Notre Dame president for not wearing mask at White House

  09-10-2020 23:07
  
  The University of Notre Dame president continues to face criticism over his behavior during a White House event last month.The South Bend, Indiana, university's student senate passed a resolution Thursday night "formally disapproving" of Rev. John Jenkins' "violations of university" health policy while attending the SCOTUS nomination ceremony in the Rose Garden.Jenkins was seen in photos and videos not wearing a mask or social distancing at the Sept. 26 event.
  
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• What’s it like in Donald Trump’s head? Rush Limbaugh gave us a two-hour tour

  09-10-2020 23:04
  
  ‘Mr President, two hours. I know you’ve got a jam-packed day,’ radio host said as he gave Trump the hook. Only it sure didn’t seem that way
  
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• Ben Spencer gives Bath hope against Exeter back at the place of pain

  09-10-2020 23:00
  
  Ben Spencer gives Bath hope against Exeter back at the place of pain. Scrum-half’s arrival and a change of focus during lockdown has taken Neal Hatley’s men to within 80 minutes of Twickenham
  
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• Coronavirus: Last orders called as Scotland's lockdown restrictions introduced

  09-10-2020 22:57
  
  In the George IV pub in Edinburgh drinkers booed - in a friendly manner - when the bell was sounded for last orders.The Scottish government has ordered the closure of all pubs, bars and restaurants in the central belt of the country - where most people live - for the next sixteen days.For pub goers taking their last sip the measures have left a bitter taste, but for hospitality workers it's much worse.
  
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• Queen's birthday honours: Marcus Rashford and Joe Wicks among COVID heroes rewarded

  09-10-2020 22:56
  
  The list would usually be released in June but was postponed to include people, such as medical workers and fundraisers, who have been instrumental in the COVID-19 effort.Footballer Marcus Rashford has been made an MBE after campaigning to make sure vulnerable children still received proper meals during the pandemic."As a young black man from Wythenshawe, never did I think I would be accepting an MBE, never mind an MBE at the age of 22," Rashford said.
  
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• Wigan's Liam Farrell strikes late to send Warrington spiralling downwards

  09-10-2020 22:55
  
  Wigan's Liam Farrell strikes late to send Warrington spiralling downwards
  
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• Brexit: EU and UK in choppy waters over fishing rights

  09-10-2020 22:55
  
  Fishing rights have been one of the main sticking points in Brexit negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom since March. Yet neither side appears ready to concede, despite mounting fears within the fishing industry over the consequences of a “no-deal” exit. With less than a week to go before a decisive European Council meeting on the future of EU-UK relations, it looks as though ongoing tensions over fishing rights could threaten to scupper an eventual agreement
  
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• Trump news – live: Fears of new White House super-spreader debacle as president invites guests to public event

  09-10-2020 22:52
  
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• McConnell tries to salvage Senate majority with court vote

  09-10-2020 22:52
  
  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spent a year prepping his Republican colleagues for this moment, telling them the confirmation a Supreme Courtjustice is the most important vote they will take as senators, the chance to make what he called seismic change that will stay with the nation for generations to come.Now, three weeks before Election Day, the GOP leader needs this moment more than ever.Confirmation hearings are set to begin Monday for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee g
  
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• North Carolina University issues ‘shelter in place order’ following ‘direct threat’ over BLM mural

  09-10-2020 22:51 via independent.co.uk
  
  <p>Students and teachers warned ‘do not come to campus’</p>
  
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• U.S. signs agreement with AstraZeneca to develop, supply COVID-19 antibody treatment

  09-10-2020 22:50
  
  The U.S. health agency will provide the funding to AstraZeneca for two Phase 3 clinical trials under operation Warp Speed, which is aimed at speeding up treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.AstraZeneca said it plans to supply up to 100,000 doses starting towards the end of 2020 and the US Government can acquire up to an additional one million doses in 2021 under a separate agreement.In a video posted on Twitter on Wednesday, Trump credited Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc'stherapeutic for his recov
  
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• High Winds Lash Lake Charles as Hurricane Delta Continues Approach

  09-10-2020 22:50
  
  As Hurricane Delta continued making its approach toward the Louisiana coast, heavy winds and rain lashed Lake Charles on October 9.The National Hurricane Center warned that by early Friday, storm preparations needed to be finished before it became “dangerous or impossible to complete” them due to tropical-storm-force winds. The storm was expected to make landfall by Friday evening, bringing storm surges, hurricane-force winds, and significant flash flooding.This footage, taken from a
  
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