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• Trump's election night party adds to virus scrutiny

  08-11-2020 23:59
  
  Instead, the Trump campaign's election night watch party in the White House East Room has become another symbol of President Donald Trump's cavalier attitude toward a virus that is ripping across the nation and infecting more than 100,000 people a day.Polls suggest that attitude was a serious drag on the president's reelection bid as voters chose to deny Trump a second term in favor of his Democratic rival, now President-Elect Joe Biden.The White House has repeatedly refused to say who else has
  
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• Ollie Watkins: ‘I’m an Arsenal fan - my grandad won’t be too happy!’

  08-11-2020 23:59
  
  Boyhood Arsenal fan Ollie Watkins says he is ‘over the moon’ after firing Aston Villa to victory at the Emirates on Sunday – even if his family might not be too pleased.Watkins has spoken previously about his love for the Gunners and counts Thierry Henry among his idols but is now competing against them in the Premier League following his summer move to Villa from Championship side Brentford.“I’m not sure my grandad or uncle Baz are going to be too happy!” Wat
  
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• Boris Johnson still has not spoken to Joe Biden, as Democrat marks first day as president-elect

  08-11-2020 23:54
  
  Mr Biden used his maiden speech following Saturday’s announcement that he had won the 2020 presidential election to call for Americans to “lower the temperature” and “listen to each other again” after a divisive campaign.The former vice-president, only the second Catholic to be elected to the Oval Office, attended mass on Sunday in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still waiting on a call with the president-elect as repo
  
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• Pennsylvania remains front and center of Trump campaign legal dispute

  08-11-2020 23:49
  
  Fox News correspondent Bryan Llenas joins 'Fox & Friends' with the latest.
  
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• Allen hurt, Smith interceptions sink Washington vs. Giants

  08-11-2020 23:48
  
  Alex Smith paused his preparations to enter the game to watch starting quarterback Kyle Allen get carted off the field after dislocating his left ankle.“Obviously, a ton of emotions going on for me right there,” Smith said.Smith broke his right leg on the same field two years ago — a gruesome injury that needed 17 surgeries to repair.
  
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• Trump campaign vows to file election suit in Pennsylvania

  08-11-2020 23:47
  
  Fox News correspondent Bryan Llenas joins 'Fox & Friends' with the latest from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
  
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• Lock, Broncos run out of time for another comeback bid

  08-11-2020 23:46
  Lock came up just short in a 34-27 loss Sunday to the Atlanta Falcons after spending much of the first three quarters scrambling and throwing intermediary routes that failed to advance the chains.The Broncos (3-5) had won three of four and were coming off a 31-30 win over the Los Angeles Chargers that included three touchdown passes from Lock in the final period.“Everybody wants to be known for something and we need to stop being known for coming back from three touchdowns in the fourth qu
  
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• The Trials of Oscar Pistorius review – what about Reeva Steenkamp?

  08-11-2020 23:45
  
  The Trials of Oscar Pistorius review – what about Reeva Steenkamp?. This docuseries could have asked bigger questions on domestic violence, or the murder of Pistorius’s scarcely mentioned girlfriend. Instead, it is a flawed, fawning hagiography
  
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• Stocks seen buoyant, dollar likely to extend losses

  08-11-2020 23:45
  
  Stocks are expected to stay buoyant on Monday while the dollar is seen likely to extend its downward trend as Democrat Joe Biden won the U.S. presidential election in a move that analysts say would prop up risk assets.The outcome was largely priced in by markets, which had been trading with the view of a Biden presidency and a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate late last week."This combination, of course, likely means a Biden presidency's ambitions will be curtailed in a grid-locked political sce
  
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• Stocks higher, dollar extends losses on Biden win

  08-11-2020 23:45
  
  Wall Street stock futures started strong on Monday while the dollar extended its downward trend as risk assets got a boost on expectations of fewer regulatory changes and more monetary stimulus under U.S. president-elect Joe Biden.The Democratic candidate's victory at the U.S. Presidential election was largely priced in by markets, which had been trading with the view of a Biden presidency and a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate late last week."What appears to be divided government at this point
  
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• Election results – latest: Ex-Trump advisor predicts he’ll flee at Christmas as Biden picks first officials

  08-11-2020 23:45
  
  A defiant Donald Trump was pictured leaving the White House as he headed back to his golf course in Virginia, still insisting he had won the US presidential election.The president has so far refused to concede the race to president-elect Joe Biden, who, four nail-biting days after the election, finally amassed enough electoral college votes needed to win the White House.Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney claimed Mr Trump, despite having a "relaxed relationship with the truth", wi
  
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• Bones Hillman, Midnight Oil's 'bassist with the beautiful voice', dies aged 62

  08-11-2020 23:39
  
  Bones Hillman, Midnight Oil's 'bassist with the beautiful voice', dies aged 62. Band pay tribute to New Zealand-born musician who died at home in US of cancer
  
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• Trump saw people celebrating his defeat from motorcade as he rode back to White House from golf course

  08-11-2020 23:37
  
  When the 2020 presidential election was called for Joe Biden on Saturday, Donald Trump was at his golf course in Virginia.Located some 26 miles from the White House, in the suburb of Stirling, it was an interesting journey back to the executive mansion for the president — and there was no way a motorcade could shield him from public feeling regarding the election result.Supporters of president-elect Biden lined the streets and highways between the golf course and downtown Washington, DC, w
  
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• Miami Streets Flooded as Tropical Storm Eta Heads Toward Florida

  08-11-2020 23:37
  
  Flood and tropical storm warnings were issued across Miami, Florida, on November 8, ahead of Tropical Storm Eta reaching the coast.The Sun Sentinel reported the tropical storm warnings were issued for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, and the storm could reach hurricane strength by the time it reaches Florida on Sunday night.Six to nine inches of rain was forecast for south Florida through Tuesday, the report said.This footage shows an intersection flooded in downtown Miami. Credit: Jackson Dill
  
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• Ant and Dec retch and threaten to sack manager during I’m A Celeb trials

  08-11-2020 23:32
  
  They finally took part in bushtucker trials after years of watching others face their fears.
  
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• West Ham sweating over Angelo Ogbonna groin injury after Aleksandar Mitrovic collision

  08-11-2020 23:30
  
  West Ham have been left to sweat over a groin injury to Angelo Ogbonna after the Italian defender was forced off during their win over Fulham on Saturday night.Ogbonna, who has been one of West Ham's standout players since David Moyes's return to the club, sustained the injury which "opened his groin up" in a collision with Lukasz Fabianski, the Hammers goalkeeper, and Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic.
  
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• Joe Biden victory: 'Now the world sees our vote matters'

  08-11-2020 23:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe's Biden's victory was built on overwhelming support from black voters - they won't let him forget.
  
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• Country singer Lee Brice to miss CMA Awards due to COVID-19

  08-11-2020 23:25
  
  Country singer Lee Brice tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform as scheduled at the CMA Awards on Wednesday.A representative for Brice told The Associated Press on Sunday that he is “in good spirits and not experiencing any symptoms."Brice was tested ahead of the awards show, which will be broadcast on ABC from Nashville, Tennessee, where he had been scheduled to perform with Carly Pearce.
  
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• France battles second wave as daily cases hit record high and death toll passes 40,000

  08-11-2020 23:15 via independent.co.uk
  
  ‘The second wave arrived brutally and violently,’ says Jean Castex
  
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• Joe Biden's success in Philadelphia suburbs key to PA call

  08-11-2020 23:13
  
  Pennsylvania Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan weighs in on the race in Philadelphia on 'Democracy 2020.'
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2020 Line-Up Revealed – Here's Who's Confirmed For The Castle

  08-11-2020 23:11
  
  The new series of the ITV show, which is relocating Australian jungle to a Welsh castle this year, kicks off next Sunday.
  
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• Who are the stars heading to Wales for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here?

  08-11-2020 23:10
  They will take part in the show in a castle instead of in Australia.
  
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• Sir Mo Farah confirmed for I’m A Celebrity: ‘It’s so out of my comfort zone’

  08-11-2020 23:10
  
  The Olympian will show a different side to himself.
  
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• Shane Richie says he is ‘skint’ ahead of I’m A Celebrity appearance

  08-11-2020 23:10
  
  The star said he is looking forward to paying off his debts.
  
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• Mikel Arteta ‘takes full responsibility’ for Aston Villa defeat and says Arsenal ‘didn’t play as a team’

  08-11-2020 23:07
  
  Mikel Arteta says Sunday’s defeat to Aston Villa was the first time his Arsenal side haven’t played as a team – but he takes full responsibility for that.Arsenal slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium as an own-goal from Bukayo Saka and a brace from Ollie Watkins gave Villa a surprise win.Villa bounced back from that, though, and were worthy winners as Arsenal fell to a defeat that leaves them 11th in the Premier League.
  
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• Mikel Arteta says Arsenal performed below standards

  08-11-2020 23:04
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says Arsenal performed below their standards and ability. The comments come as Arsenal lost 3-0 to AstonVilla.
  
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• Owen Farrell promises England's focus will not falter in Autumn Nations Cup

  08-11-2020 23:00
  
  Owen Farrell promises England's focus will not falter in Autumn Nations Cup
  
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• Nats make their pitch to Biden, invite him to throw 1st ball

  08-11-2020 23:00
  
  The Washington Nationals are making their pitch to President-elect Joe Biden.The Nats have invited Biden to toss out the ceremonial first ball next season on opening day.Washington is scheduled to host the New York Mets at Nationals Park on April 1.
  
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• Couple who waved guns at St Louis protesters sue news photographer

  08-11-2020 22:55
  
  A St Louis couple facing felony charges for waving guns at Black Lives Matter protesters who marched near to their home have alleged that a photographer trespassed onto their property to capture the confrontation.Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who are both attorneys in their 60s, filed a lawsuit in the St Louis Circuit Court against photographer Bill Greenblatt and United Press International, who provided the photo for publications.The McCloskeys are also suing Redbubble, an online marketplace for
  
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• Chiefs escape with 33-31 win when Panthers FG is wide right

  08-11-2020 22:52
  
  Patrick Mahomes threw for 372 yards and four touchdowns, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill each went over 100 yards receiving, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat Carolina 33-31 on Sunday when Panthers kicker Joey Slye missed a 67-yard field-goal attempt wide right on the final play.The Chiefs (8-1) were left clinging to the lead when Christian McCaffrey, just back from his ankle injury, scored from a yard out with 1:26 to go.
  
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• Allen, Bills torch Seahawks, win 44-34 in balmy Buffalo

  08-11-2020 22:50
  
  Josh Allen regained his early-season groove by throwing three touchdown passes and scoring one rushing, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Seattle Seahawks 44-34 on Sunday.Buffalo's defense played a major role in rattling Seattle's Russell Wilson, who was sacked five times, threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles.Buffalo (7-2) matched its best record through nine games since 1993, a season that ended with the Jim Kelly-led Bills making their fourth consecutive, and final, Super Bowl appearance.
  
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• Arsenal 0-3 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins double sees Gunners slip to fourth Premier League defeat

  08-11-2020 22:47
  
  The former Brentford striker fired home twice in quick succession late on to seal a deserved win for Dean Smith’s men, after Bukayo Saka’s own goal had opened the scoring in the first half.The visitors had already seen a John McGinn goal ruled out for a harsh offside decision when Saka, under pressure from Trezeguet, put into his own goal after 25 minutes.Villa went up a gear in the second half with Jack Grealish pulling the strings in midfield and it was no surprise when Watkins hea
  
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• Jared Kushner reportedly advising Trump to both concede and stay on as media scrambles for hint at president’s next move

  08-11-2020 22:44 via independent.co.uk
  
  The curious case of Kushner's concessions
  
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• Christian churches mirror country's political division

  08-11-2020 22:43
  
  The messages in Christian houses of worship on the first weekend since the election were as divided as the country's electorate, with religious leaders mostly calling for peace and unification even as some bemoaned the result and others celebrated.Hours after the news broke Saturday of Democrat Joe Biden's victory, St. Joseph on the Brandywine Deacon Michael Stankewicz led a prayer during afternoon Mass at the president-elect's home church in Wilmington, Delaware, in which he asked “that o
  
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• Arsenal creative woes laid bare as Jack Grealish magic leads Aston Villa win

  08-11-2020 22:42
  
  Perhaps the only positive for Mikel Arteta after this defeat to Aston Villa is that he has the whole international break to work out how to get Arsenal’s attack firing.Right now, the Gunners are just not clicking going forward and this loss only succeeded in highlighting that as the visitors ran riot at Emirates Stadium.Arsenal’s front-three of Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Willian never got going, while Villa’s sparkled as they claimed a 3-0 win.
  
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• Ravens set NFL record for 20-point games with win in Indy

  08-11-2020 22:41
  
  Lamar Jackson turned up the tempo in the second half Sunday and then went right back to work breaking records.After Gus Edwards' 1-yard plunge gave Baltimore the lead midway through the third quarter, Jackson sealed the 24-10 win over Indianapolis with a 9-yard TD run that gave the Ravens the NFL record for most consecutive 20-point games.The Ravens (6-2) have done it 31 straight times — breaking a tie with Denver, which set the mark from 2012-14.
  
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• Thousands of ‘robot soldiers’ could be fighting in British army in near future, UK military chief says

  08-11-2020 22:37
  
  The head of the UK’s armed forces has suggested that as many as 30,000 “robot soldiers” could be fighting alongside humans in the near future as the British army is forced to modernise.General Sir Nick Carter told Sky News on Sunday that an armed forces that is “designed for the 2030s” could include large numbers of autonomous or remotely controlled machines in its work.“I suspect we could have an army of 120,000, of which 30,000 might be robots, who knows?&rd
  
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• Arsenal creative woes laid bare as Jack Grealish genius drives Aston Villa win

  08-11-2020 22:37
  
  Perhaps the only positive for Mikel Arteta after this defeat to Aston Villa is that he has the whole international break to work out how to get Arsenal’s attack firing.Right now, the Gunners are just not clicking going forward and this loss only succeeded in highlighting that as the visitors ran riot at Emirates Stadium.Arsenal’s front-three of Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Willian never got going, while Villa’s sparkled as they claimed a 3-0 win.
  
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• Wallabies crowned kings of the dead rubber in chaotic final Bledisloe Cup Test

  08-11-2020 22:36
  
  Wallabies crowned kings of the dead rubber in chaotic final Bledisloe Cup Test. Australia adapted better and played smarter in Brisbane, while All Blacks were guilty at times of panicky play
  
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• US election 2020: Biden seeks spiritual comfort before maelstrom of 'loneliest job in the world'

  08-11-2020 22:35
  
  The church of St Joseph on the Brandywine in Wilmington has played a significant role in the life of Joe Biden.It was no surprise then that, even as he begins the transition from private citizen to most powerful man on the planet, he sought spiritual comfort within its 19th-century walls.What was surprising perhaps was that the small gathering of media and members of the public at the church gates was granted such a clear view of the former vice president, now under increased Secret Service prot
  
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• Starwatch: Venus and Mercury align with waning crescent moon

  08-11-2020 22:30
  
  Starwatch: Venus and Mercury align with waning crescent moon. Observing the sun’s nearest neighbour is always a challenge, so find a viewing location with a clear horizon
  
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• Coronavirus cases surging in nursing homes in worst hit states, study finds

  08-11-2020 22:30 via independent.co.uk
  
   Data from 20 states reveal new weekly cases among residents rose from 1,083 to 4,274 in five months
  
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• Canada says airline aid contingent on refunding customers

  08-11-2020 22:29
  
  Canada's government will soon announce aid for the country’s airline industry but the help will be contingent on carriers providing refunds to passengers whose flights were cancelled, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said Sunday.Canada’s commercial airlines have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with passenger levels down as much as 90%.Airlines have cancelled numerous pre-booked trips, offering passengers credits or vouchers instead of refunds.
  
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• Trebek remembered for grace that elevated him above TV host

  08-11-2020 22:26
  
  Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers, but the “Jeopardy!" host became an inspiration and solace to Americans who otherwise are at odds with each other.Trebek died at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and friends, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said.“Now normally, the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I’m going to fight this and I’m going to keep working,” Trebek said, even managing a wisecrack: He had to beat the disease be
  
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• Watson, Texans send Jaguars to 7th consecutive loss, 27-25

  08-11-2020 22:25
  
  Deshaun Watson had touchdowns passes of 57 and 77 yards, the second one appearing to come after the play clock expired, and the Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-25 on Sunday for their sixth straight win in the series.Jacksonville (1-7) lost its seventh straight and barely avoided making NFL history.The Jaguars would have become the first to allow at least 30 points in seven consecutive games in a single season.
  
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• Titans snap 2-game losing streak, beat skidding Bears 24-17

  08-11-2020 22:25
  
  Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes, and the banged-up Tennessee Titans never trailed in snapping a two-game skid by beating the Chicago Bears 24-17 Sunday.The Titans (6-2) avoided their longest skid since Tannehill took over as starting quarterback and stayed atop the AFC South going into Thursday night's division showdown against Indianapolis.Cornerback Desmond King picked up a fumble and ran 63 yards for a TD only days after the Titans picked up the 2018 All-Pro from the Chargers for a
  
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• French far-left leader Mélenchon announces 2022 presidential run

  08-11-2020 22:23
  
  French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon said on Sunday he would run for president in 2022 if he received enough public support for what would be his third bid for the Elysee Palace.  Melenchon, a spearhead of the opposition against French President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies and a supporter of the "yellow vest" anti-government protests, won an unprecedented 19.5% in the first round of the 2017 presidential election."We have to turn on a light at the
  
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• Arsenal FC 0-3 Aston Villa LIVE! Latest news, reaction as Watkins goals down Gunners - as it happened

  08-11-2020 22:23
  
  Arsenal failed to build on their victory at Old Trafford as they suffered a fourth Premier League defeat of the season, against Aston Villa on Sunday.Summer signing Ollie Watkins scored twice to help Dean Smith’s side return to winning ways with a superb display at the Emirates.Villa had a John McGinn goal chalked off for offside inside the opening minute of the game and it was a sign of things to come as they took the lead through Bukayo Saka’s own goal before the interval.
  
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• Cook, Vikes top Lions 34-20; Stafford in concussion protocol

  08-11-2020 22:22
  
  Dalvin Cook kept his brilliant season rolling by rushing for a career-high 206 yards and two scores on 22 carries, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 34-20 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.Kirk Cousins threw for three touchdowns — two to tight end Irv Smith Jr. — in his second straight turnover-free performance for the Vikings (3-5), who averaged 8.9 yards per play on the way to their first home win this season.Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, who didn't practice all week
  
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• Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for 1st PGA Tour victory

  08-11-2020 22:18
  
  Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama by closing with a 5-under 65 to win the Houston Open on Sunday, becoming the first Mexican to win on the PGA Tour in 42 years.Ortiz delivered the winner with a 6-iron to 8 feet on the par-5 16th.Ortiz finished in style.
  
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