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Police investigate new sex abuse claim against Jerry Sandusky

Police investigate new sex abuse claim against Jerry Sandusky Disgraced former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is facing new allegations of sexual abuse, according to officials.

Texas man convicted of fatally stabbing stepmother who danced after Cowboys victory

Texas man convicted of fatally stabbing stepmother who danced after Cowboys victory A Texas jury took three minutes Wednesday to convict an Austin man of fatally stabbing his stepmother after she reportedly offended him by breaking into a celebratory dance following a Dallas Cowboys victory. 

Canada denies sharing Huawei CFO Meng's devices details with FBI: court documents

The Canadian attorney general has filed affidavits asserting that information identifying Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's electronic devices was not shared with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during her December 2018 arrest in Vancouver, court documents showed on Thursday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Ccud8N

U.S. imposes new Iran sanctions, but waives others

The United States said on Thursday it had imposed sanctions on the Iranian construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs, even as it waived sanctions to let foreign firms continue non-proliferation work in Iran. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3234muc

Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer

By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NsQe8h

Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/33b97DC

Thai king creates boot camp-style 'unity' courses

Thousands of civil servants, police and teachers are being sent to a military camp in Thailand for intensive training in community service and loyalty to the monarchy, according to the Royal Palace and interviews with trainees and organizers. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PAE4gs

Trump thinks Meghan Markle handles media criticism 'very personally': 'You’ve got to be a little bit different'

Trump thinks Meghan Markle handles media criticism 'very personally': 'You’ve got to be a little bit different' President Donald Trump is offering Meghan Markle advice on how to handle the media. 

Mickey Rourke says he'll give Trump a 'left hook from hell'

Mickey Rourke says he'll give Trump a 'left hook from hell' Much like his character in "The Wrestler," Mickey Rourke isn't holding his punches when it comes to his thoughts on President Trump. 

Marie Osmond recreates Gwen Stefani's 'Sweet Escape' look for Halloween

Marie Osmond recreates Gwen Stefani's 'Sweet Escape' look for Halloween Marie Osmond is joining in on the Halloween fun.

Pink says she was approached for Super Bowl 53 halftime show: 'I'd probably take a knee and get carried out'

Pink says she was approached for Super Bowl 53 halftime show: 'I'd probably take a knee and get carried out' Before Maroon 5 snagged the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show, Pink revealed that she was approached about the gig. 

Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Oct. 31

Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Oct. 31 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines for Oct. 31 are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment.

New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line

By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34hJr8d

SFGATE: 49ers look to end 8-game skid vs. NFC West rival Cardinals

49ers look to end 8-game skid vs. NFC West rival Cardinals Published on October 31, 2019 at 03:10AM by By JOSH DUBOW, AP Pro Football Writer Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly couldn't do it in their one season as head coach in San Francisco. Kyle Shanahan hasn't done it in two years with the 49ers. The past three coaches in San Francisco have combined to lose eight straight games against the NFC West rival Cardinals heading into the first meeting this year Thursday night in Arizona. The Niners' last victory in this rivalry came in Jim Harbaugh's final game as coach in 2014 when the playoff-bound Cardinals lost a most meaningless Week 17 game in San Francisco. It's not as if the Cardinals have been world-beaters during this stretch. After winning 13 games in 2015, Arizona hasn't had a winning record the past three seasons despite sweeping the 49ers. Last season's result was most glaring as Arizona won both meetings and only one other game in a 3-13 campaign. T

Gutfeld on the media falling for the dog meme

Gutfeld on the media falling for the dog meme An obviously altered photo of President Trump and the dog involved in the raid against ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi got the media all worked up.

Democrats trade barbs over paying for health care

Democrats trade barbs over paying for health care Biden calls out Medicare-for-all plan; former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder reacts.

Clinton-Obama emails sought by Sen. Ron Johnson amid Dems' impeachment inquiry

Clinton-Obama emails sought by Sen. Ron Johnson amid Dems' impeachment inquiry Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson on Thursday formally sought "all email communications" between Hillary Clinton and former President Obama, saying the Justice Department was blocking their release -- even though they could shed light on whether the former secretary of state discussed sensitive matters on her unsecured personal email system while she was overseas.

Meadows: Impeachment vote 'empowers' Adam Schiff

Meadows: Impeachment vote 'empowers' Adam Schiff House Oversight Committee member Mark Meadows reacts to House vote formalizing impeachment inquiry.

Jayme Closs kidnapper fought fellow inmate in New Mexico prison, report says

Jayme Closs kidnapper fought fellow inmate in New Mexico prison, report says The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents got into a fight with a fellow inmate at a New Mexico prison who asked about his crimes, raising questions about whether any prison can shield him from the notoriety brought by the case.

Gutfeld on Obama calling out cancel culture

Gutfeld on Obama calling out cancel culture It turns out President Obama isn't woke. At all. I give him a year before he's listening to Rush Limbaugh in his "MAGA" hat.

Hiram Sasser: Trump judicial pick in tears -- Left has again deployed lies, smears to destroy a nominee

Hiram Sasser: Trump judicial pick in tears -- Left has again deployed lies, smears to destroy a nominee Lawrence VanDyke is one of President Trump’s outstanding nominees to serve on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. But he was the target of a disgraceful character assassination attempt Wednesday at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was asked about false and absurd allegations that he would not be fair to the LGBTQ community.

Japan Justice Minister Kawai resigns, second minister to quit in a week

Japanese Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai resigned on Thursday following media reports of election irregularities by his wife, who is a ruling party lawmaker, becoming the second cabinet minister to step down in less than a week. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/31YZWVd

UK's Conservatives hold 8-point lead over Labour in Daily Mail poll

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party holds around an 8-point lead over the opposition Labour Party, according to a Survation poll conducted by Daily Mail. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2WrcHa5

Fire engulfs Japan's Shuri Castle, a World Heritage Site in Okinawa

A fire broke out at Shuri Castle, a World Heritage Site on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, early on Thursday, completely destroying the main hall and other structures as firefighters continued to battle raging flames, media reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/32XERvE

Hume: Media under no obligation to withhold a whistleblower's name

Hume: Media under no obligation to withhold a whistleblower's name Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume on Ukraine whistleblower allegedly being named in media reports.

Dems push impeachment rules over repeated GOP objections, as exasperation boils over

Dems push impeachment rules over repeated GOP objections, as exasperation boils over In a contentious Rules Committee meeting on Wednesday, Democrats systematically rejected Republican attempts to alter the ground rules that lawmakers will use as they consider impeaching President Trump, even as Republicans argued that the proposed procedures are fundamentally unfair.

Lara Trump on campaign outreach to women voters

Lara Trump on campaign outreach to women voters Trump 2020 campaign senior adviser Lara Trump addresses the president's approval rating among women.

Rep. Collins on impeachment vote, possibility of John Bolton testifying

Rep. Collins on impeachment vote, possibility of John Bolton testifying John Bolton invited to testify in impeachment inquiry; House Judiciary Committee ranking member Doug Collins weighs in.

How to Eat Alone (and Like It)

By BY JESS MCHUGH from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/31WLbCt

Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls

By BY NICHOLAS CASEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WrdJ5X

Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31YbsQz

Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/331hmlz