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Many homes likely lost in north-central Colorado fires

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Nearly 3,000 people were forced to flee from a fast-moving fire in north-central Colorado and authorities believe a large number of homes were destroyed. The CalWood Fire started around noon Saturday near the Cal-Wood Education Center, which is about 17 miles (27 kilometers) from downtown Boulder. The National Center for Atmospheric Research's Mesa lab recorded gusts of 59 mph (95 kph) on Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2H27emR via Latest News

Oracle founder Larry Ellison donated $250,000 to pro-Lindsey Graham super PAC the day the TikTok deal was announced

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Ellison made the $250,000 donation just hours after it was announced that Oracle had beat out Microsoft, The Verge first reported Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3lTgQPx via Latest News

US to execute first woman in almost 70 years

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A woman convicted of fatally strangling a pregnant woman, cutting her body open and kidnapping her baby is scheduled to be the first female inmate put to death by the US government in more than six decades, the Justice Department said Friday. Lisa Montgomery is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on Dec. 8 at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana. She would be the ninth federal inmate to put to death since the Justice Department resumed executions in July after a nearly 20-year hiatus. Montgomery was convicted of killing 23-year-old Bobbie Jo Stinnett in the northwest Missouri town of Skidmore in December 2004. Montgomery drove from her Kansas home to Stinnett's house in Skidmore under the guise of adopting a rat terrier puppy, prosecutors said. When she arrived at the home, Montgomery used a rope to strangle Stinnett, who was eight months pregnant. Prosecutors said Montgomery removed the baby from Stinnett's body, took the child with her, and attemp

Donald Trump campaigns at Las Vegas church as congregation blesses him with ‘second wind’ for re-election

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President tells congregation: 'We are telling you, you better get out because we have a group on the other side who doesn't agree with us’ from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/348o4ZH via Latest News

A Kansas man was arrested on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill the mayor of Wichita over the city's mask mandate

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Mayor Brandon Whipple said he believed that the threat against his life from was credible and not just "some guy popping off on social media." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3dBkFG1 via Latest News

FBI has ‘duty to inform’ Senate Committee about veracity of Hunter Biden emails: Sen. Johnson

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Sen. Ron Johnson argues Joe Biden’s campaign’s response to the Hunter emails is ‘pretty odd.’ from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/35d43jZ via Latest News

National steelworkers union shines 'Biden Harris' sign on Trump Tower in Chicago

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The 98-story Chicago skyscraper previously sparked controversy from the public after an enormous, LED "TRUMP" logo was stamped on it. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/31jnU00 via Latest News

Jacinda Ardern's majority may prove to be her biggest challenge

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Jacinda Ardern may find it hard to reconcile the demands of her disparate voters, says columnist Josh Van Veen. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/344TwIj via Latest News

More than 1,000 current and former CDC staff hit out at Trump coronavirus response

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Open letter calls for greater role for CDC in fighting Covid-19 from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/37f6HbT via Latest News

The best upcoming PS5 games you'll need to play - CNET

The biggest PS5 games from launch day and beyond. from CNET https://ift.tt/37kD74v via Mobiles

UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje -- Start time, how to watch and full fight card - CNET

Khabib Nurmagomedov is the UFC's most dominant champion. How will he fare in a stylistic nightmare match-up against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254? from CNET https://ift.tt/2H2GwKR via Mobiles

Business News Update BBC

Ofgem will require suppliers to offer emergency credit and put people on 'realistic' repayment plans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IyvNrJ via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

BoE governor Andrew Bailey said aggression rather than caution is best in the face of uncertainty. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3j8rIY4 via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Ned Vincent from Norfolk takes us through his week during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/357wujy via Online Shopping

Google kills off app that let you find loved ones’ location during an emergency - The Verge

Google kills off app that let you find loved ones’ location during an emergency    The Verge R.I.P. Trusted Contacts, the latest app Google has marked for death    Mashable Google Trusted Contacts support will end soon, but there’s an alternative    SlashGear Google pulls the plug on its Trusted Contacts app    Engadget Google Trusted Contacts removed from app stores, support ending in December    MobileSyrup View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/34be6Xu via Technology

NASA's Osiris-Rex set to land on asteroid Bennu Tuesday: How to watch live - CNET

NASA's van-size asteroid-chaster will attempt to swipe space souvenirs from Bennu to bring home to Earth. But it might not be easy. from CNET https://ift.tt/37jNTrK via Mobiles

11 of the best TV shows to stream on Disney Plus - CNET

Looking for more great shows like The Mandalorian? Let's round up Disney's best gems. from CNET https://ift.tt/3jcduVQ via Mobiles

Best password manager to use for 2020: 1Password, LastPass and more compared - CNET

Ditch the sticky notes and get peace of mind. One of our favorite password managers can be your first defense against getting hacked. from CNET https://ift.tt/3m0njZ2 via Mobiles

The 31 best TV shows to binge-watch on Hulu - CNET

Searching for a great show to watch tonight? Here are some of the best Hulu has to offer. from CNET https://ift.tt/2T6ILPK via Mobiles

Great iPhone and iPad news: You can now change two default apps in iOS 14, iPadOS 14. Here's how - CNET

You can truly ditch Apple Mail or Safari for your inbox and browser of choice with just a few taps -- even to Gmail and Chrome. We take you through the steps. from CNET https://ift.tt/35am8PJ via Mobiles

The Haunting of Bly Manor season 3: Release date, cast and everything we know - CNET

A few details are floating around the next installment of the Netflix horror anthology. from CNET https://ift.tt/3lKZynC via Mobiles

Stimulus check: Qualifications, fine print, income limit, how the first payment may impact the next rescue package - CNET

If negotiators in Congress can agree on a new stimulus package this year, this is what a second round of payments could look like, using March's CARES Act as our guide. from CNET https://ift.tt/35heGTg via Mobiles

Best iPhone VPNs of 2020 - CNET

These are the best virtual private networks for protecting your privacy on Apple iPhones. from CNET https://ift.tt/2FEsFJO via Mobiles