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'Stop playing games with our lives': Americans on financial brink plead with politicians to pass bill for 2nd stimulus checks

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For many Americans across the country, the prospect of getting a second stimulus check from the government is a matter of life or death. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2FtB7vu via Latest News

Live: Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Yahoo News to discuss the coronavirus pandemic

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Tune in on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 a.m. ET. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GQmW4s via Latest News

Coronavirus hospitalizations in New York state are up 97% since September 1, with Gov. Cuomo largely blaming virus hotspots

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo blamed the rise in hospitalizations on coronavirus hotspots, which are largely home to Orthodox Jewish communities. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/317FLXM via Latest News

Accused Kenosha gunman won't face charges in Illinois

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A 17-year-old accused of killing two protesters days after Jacob Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, will not face charges in his home state of Illinois, prosecutors said Tuesday. An investigation revealed the gun used in the Kenosha shooting was purchased, stored and used in Wisconsin, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office said. There is no evidence the gun was ever physically possessed by Kyle Rittenhouse in Illinois, it said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IlbyO8 via Latest News

Trump campaign events linked to new coronavirus cases in Minnesota

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State officials connect Trump campaign events to new coronavirus cases, as new one-high day recorded on Saturday from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3dyB4ew via Latest News

Nine dead after helicopters collide in Afghanistan

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Two military helicopters evacuating wounded soldiers from fighting in southern Afghanistan collided on Wednesday killing nine people on board, the government said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/316NCVn via Latest News

Message of unity replaces torched Biden-Harris farm display

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A stack of hay bales on a Massachusetts farm decorated in support of the Democratic presidential ticket that was burned down has been replaced with a similar display with a different message. The original display at Holiday Brook Farm in Dalton featured 19 wrapped hay bales painted with the words “USA" and “VOTE" along with the names of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The new, nearly identical stack of hay bales now says “Love, Unity, Respect” and features a pair of U.S. flags, a globe and the word “VOTE.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2GO0x7Q via Latest News

McConnell laughs in debate when challenger Amy McGrath slams his COVID stimulus 'dereliction'

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and his Democratic challenger, Amy McGrath, faced off in their first and perhaps only debate Monday night. McGrath, a retired Marine combat pilot, criticized McConnell for blocking a new round of COVID-19 economic support, calling it a "dereliction of duty" and failure of leadership. McConnell, oddly, laughed.> Trying to figure out what he is laughing about. pic.twitter.com/1bF0TuOBzy> > — Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) October 13, 2020McConnell blamed congressional Democrats for blocking another coronavirus relief package, even though he publicly shot down negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and the White House. He also noted that he brings home the bacon in a way McGrath could not from the "back bench" of the Senate. "I allow Kentucky to punch above its weight," McConnell said. "My last term $17.5 billion for the commonwealth that would not have been there had I not been t

“I would have waited all day if I had to”: Hours-long lines mar first day of early voting in Georgia

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Critics accused Georgia of "voter suppression." State officials blamed "record turnout" and voter "enthusiasm" from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3lJVhRq via Latest News

Best Prime Day Instant Pot deals - CNET

Amazon has got you covered during the season for warming stew with multicooker Prime Day deals. from CNET https://ift.tt/3dzdpuj via Mobiles

Verizon launches DSS, takes center stage during 5G iPhone launch - FierceWireless

Verizon launches DSS, takes center stage during 5G iPhone launch    FierceWireless Verizon is rolling out its 'nationwide' 5G network with iPhone 12    Engadget Verizon CEO Discusses iPhone 5G Launch With Apple    Benzinga What is 5G? And why is everyone talking about it?    Deseret News View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2SRQq4h via Technology