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• Judge Tanya Chutkan won't recuse herself in Trump's election interference case

  27-09-2023 23:56 via nbcnews.com
  
  Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself from overseeing former his Washington, D.C., trial on election interference charges.
  
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• Man accused of holding woman captive in cinder block cell in Oregon is charged with rape in new case

  27-09-2023 23:08 via nbcnews.com
  
  The man awaiting federal trial for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman, whom he allegedly held captive in a makeshift cinderblock cell in Oregon, faces similar allegations in a separate case, court records show.
  
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• Damian Lillard traded to Bucks in blockbuster three-team deal with Suns

  27-09-2023 22:14 via nbcsports.com
  
  Deandre Ayton is headed to Portland, while Jrue Holiday is headed to Portland.
  
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• ‘Rick and Morty’ co-creator Dan Harmon says he’s ‘ashamed and heartbroken’ after Justin Roiland allegations

  27-09-2023 22:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dan Harmon addressed recent allegations about "Rick and Morty" co-creator Justin Roiland.
  
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• Kia and Hyundai recall 3.37 million vehicles in the U.S. over fire risks

  27-09-2023 20:23 via nbcnews.com
  
  Hyundai and Kia are recalling a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the United States due to the risk of engine fires, telling owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are complete.
  
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• Michigan State fires Mel Tucker as football coach after sexual harassment investigation

  27-09-2023 19:45 via nbcnews.com
  
  Michigan State fired Mel Tucker on Wednesday, saying the suspended football coach failed to present adequate reasons why he should not be fired for cause after having what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor.
  
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• NYC teacher and baseball coach caught shouting homophobic tirade in viral video

  27-09-2023 19:12 via nbcnews.com
  
  NYC public school teacher and baseball coach reassigned at his school and relieved of his coaching duties after a video of him shouting homophobic remarks.
  
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• Senate panel advances weed bill in historic step

  27-09-2023 19:05 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Senate Banking Committee took a historic step Wednesday by advancing marijuana-related legislation to the floor for the first time.
  
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• WATCH: Astronaut returns to Earth after breaking record for longest time in space

  27-09-2023 18:50 via abcnews.go.com
  
  After 371 days in space, 47-year-old NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returned to Earth as he touched down in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
  
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• Bob Menendez single-handedly blocked bipartisan bill to regulate foreign influence in D.C.

  27-09-2023 18:46 via nbcnews.com
  
  Sen. Robert Menendez single-handedly blocked passage of bipartisan legislation in 2020 that would have strengthened the law regulating foreign influence and lobbying in Washington, Senate records show.
  
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• Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel announce late-night returns after strike ends

  27-09-2023 18:14 via nbcnews.com
  
  Some of your favorite late-night television talk show hosts are returning to the air now that the Hollywood writers strike has come to an end.
  
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• Palestinian negotiators sceptical over potential Israel-Saudi deal

  27-09-2023 18:10 via theguardian.com
  
  Despite outward positivity, sources say normalisation deal unlikely to happen any time soonA potential normalisation deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia is being treated with scepticism by Palestinian negotiators, despite outwardly positive signals from Palestinian officials, several sources with knowledge of the talks have said.Unofficial relations between Israel and the powerful Gulf petrostate have been growing for years. The possibility of a formal diplomatic agreement, however, has come to
  
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• American Airlines flight attendant found dead in Philadelphia hotel room

  27-09-2023 17:25 via nbcnews.com
  
  An American Airlines flight attendant was found "unresponsive with a cloth in her mouth" at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott on Monday night, police said.
  
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• State trooper faces charges of assaulting ex-girlfriend and improperly having her committed

  27-09-2023 17:08 via nbcnews.com
  
  A Pennsylvania state trooper was caught on camera appearing to physically assault his ex-girlfriend after he allegedly abused his power to have her involuntarily committed to a hospital.
  
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• Scientists get closer to solving mystery of antimatter

  27-09-2023 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The elusive substance holds the key to discovering how the Universe was formed.
  
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• United Auto Workers chief blasts Trump ahead of Michigan visit

  27-09-2023 15:05 via nbcnews.com
  
  United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said he doesn't plan to meet with Donald Trump when he visits a manufacturing plant in Michigan as autoworkers strike.
  
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• WATCH: Woman becomes 1st in 5 years to test F1 car

  27-09-2023 15:02 via abcnews.go.com
  
  Racer Jessica Hawkins became the first woman in five years to test a Formula One car when she got behind the wheel of an Aston Martin.
  
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• Mortgage demand shrinks as interest rates hit the highest level in nearly 23 years

  27-09-2023 14:49 via nbcnews.com
  
  Mortgage interest rates just hit a level not seen since the year 2000.
  
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• South Africa floods: At least 11 people die after Western Cape deluge

  27-09-2023 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The authorities say at least 11 people have died as floodwaters submerge parts of the province.
  
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• Brazilians push to make dream of Black woman on supreme court a reality

  27-09-2023 13:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Women make up 51% of the population, and Afro-Brazilians 56%, but no Black woman has ever sat on the highest courtA young Black Brazilian girl dreams of being a pop star, a writer or a world champion in gymnastics, dressing up like the Afro-Brazilian women who have achieved that before her.But when her mother suggests that she aspire to become a judge on the supreme court, the girl looks incredulous and asks: “Like who?” Continue reading...
  
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• Osimhen agent threatens legal action against Napoli over social media post

  27-09-2023 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda says they could take legal action against Napoli after the club mocked the striker in a video on social media.
  
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• Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border

  27-09-2023 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old ran across the border from South Korea during a tour of the area in July.
  
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• More than 100 people killed after fire breaks out at Iraq wedding

  27-09-2023 13:06 via theguardian.com
  
  Blaze started after fireworkslit during celebration in Nineveh province, according to local mediaMore than 100 people have been killed and 150 others injured in a fire at a wedding reception in the district of Hamdaniya in Iraq’s northern Nineveh province, attracting global messages of sympathy.Survivors said the fire, which swept through the hall in a matter of seconds, was triggered by fireworks that had been set off inside the hall before the bride and groom’s slow dance. Continue
  
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• England captain Bright criticises schedule

  27-09-2023 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England captain Millie Bright is worried "standards may slip" and female footballers will pick up more injuries unless the international schedule is addressed.
  
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• Germany cracks down on neo-Nazi sect Artgemeinschaft for targeting children

  27-09-2023 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The authorities say Artgemeinschaft used Nazi-era books "to raise new enemies of the constitution".
  
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• Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital

  27-09-2023 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.
  
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• Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Qaraqosh

  27-09-2023 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is not yet clear what caused the blaze, but reports say it broke out after fireworks were lit.
  
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• Australian man who faked own kidnapping ordered to compensate police

  27-09-2023 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Australian came up with the plot to spend New Year's Eve with another woman instead of his partner.
  
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• Antony: Man Utd winger has flown back to England and agreed to meet with Greater Manchester Police

  27-09-2023 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United winger Antony has flown back to England from Brazil and will meet with Greater Manchester Police to answer questions about the serious allegations made against him.
  
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• Kalvin Phillips: Pep Guardiola admits failing to replicate midfielder's Leeds form at Man City

  27-09-2023 12:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has failed to get the best out of Kalvin Phillips since signing him from Leeds United.
  
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• Zoleka Mandela, Nelson Mandela's granddaughter, dies at 43

  27-09-2023 11:41 via nbcnews.com
  
  Zoleka Mandela, a granddaughter of Nelson Mandela whose life was tangled up in addiction, a suicide attempt, a battle with cancer and the tragedy of losing two young children before she came back from the shadows to embrace his legacy, has died.
  
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• Woman shields son from black bear eating birthday picnic in Mexico

  27-09-2023 11:15 via theguardian.com
  
  Silvia Macías was celebrating 15th birthday of son Santiago when bear appeared and gulped down tacosA woman in Mexico shielded her son after a bear leaped on to a picnic table, inches from his face, and devoured the tacos and enchiladas meant for his birthday dinner.Silvia Macías of Mexico City had travelled to the Chipinque Park on the outskirts of the northern city of Monterrey to celebrate the 15th birthday of her son, Santiago, who has Down’s syndrome. Continue reading...
  
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• Young climate activists take on European countries in a landmark court case

  27-09-2023 11:13 via nbcnews.com
  
  Six young people from Portugal will argue that governments across Europe aren’t doing enough to protect people from the harms of climate change at the European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday, in the latest and largest instance of activists taking governments to court to force climate action.
  
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• Germany bans far-right group that tried to indoctrinate children with Nazi ideology

  27-09-2023 11:10 via nbcnews.com
  
  The German government on Wednesday banned a far-right, racist group known for its indoctrination of children as police raided dozens of homes of its members and other buildings early in the morning.
  
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• Alien and UFO 'Bermuda Triangle' explored in new Netflix documentary

  27-09-2023 11:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK's largest reported extraterrestrial "encounter" is featured in a new Netflix series.
  
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• Russia shows video to prove top commander is alive

  27-09-2023 10:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday.
  
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• 'There was a lot of tears' - McIlroy on caddie Diamond's video

  27-09-2023 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy says he was left in tears after a video message from caddie Harry Diamond was played at Monday's Ryder Cup Team Europe meeting.
  
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• Donald Trump liable for business fraud, says judge in New York civil case

  27-09-2023 10:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former president was accused of overvaluing his net worth by as much as $ 2.2bn.
  
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• Drive-through worker draws gun on 'missing curly fries' customer

  27-09-2023 10:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CCTV of a fast food drive-through shows a worker pull a gun during a row with a customer.
  
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• Around 100 people killed in a fire at a wedding hall in Iraq

  27-09-2023 09:57 via nbcnews.com
  
  A fire at a wedding hall in northern Iraq killed at least 100 people and injured 150 others, authorities said Wednesday.
  
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• S Jaishankar: India asks Canada for information on Sikh leader's murder

  27-09-2023 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said India was open to looking into any "specific" details on the killing.
  
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• Ukraine war: Cannabis in focus for veterans treatment

  27-09-2023 06:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ukraine is battling a colossal PTSD crisis and wants to try anything to help - including cannabis.
  
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• WATCH: Singapore detonates 220-pound World War II bomb

  27-09-2023 04:24 via abcnews.go.com
  
  The war relic, which was unearthed in the Southeast Asian city-state last week, was deemed too unsafe to move.
  
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• Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul begins trial facing sexual assault charges

  27-09-2023 04:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  He is also set to be extradited to the US to face charges there once his Canada cases end.
  
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• Fifa to EA Sports FC: Name change is big gamble for UK's best-selling game

  27-09-2023 03:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Fifa football video games are rebranded after a reported disagreement with the governing body.
  
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• Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'

  27-09-2023 03:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
  
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• Climate change: Six young people take 32 countries to court

  27-09-2023 02:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They claim governments' slow action on climate change violates their human rights.
  
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• 'They bombed everywhere': Survivors recount Karabakh attack

  27-09-2023 02:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Survivors in a remote village say three children and two adults were killed, including two boys from one family.
  
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• Air India flight 182: 1985 bombing back in news after Canada row

  27-09-2023 02:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In 1985, an Air India flight exploded mid-air, killing all 329 people on board - only one man was convicted.
  
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• Huge boa constrictor found stuck under car bonnet

  27-09-2023 02:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch how "snake chaser" Russel Cavender pulled out the reptile with his bare hands.
  
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