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Jacob Blake accepts plea bargain, dropping sexual assault charges

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Jacob Blake, a Black recovering after being shot in the back by Wisconsin police officers earlier this year, had been facing charges of sexual assault prior to his shooting. Prosecutors decided to drop two of those charges on Friday in exchange for a guilty plea to lesser charges. Blake, 29, back in May was accused of one count of third-degree sexual assault and one count of criminal trespass, according to New York Times. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/38lOqu3 via Latest News

'Hard to believe this is real': Trump campaign urges Pennsylvania voters to mail late ballots

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As President Trump rails against counting valid votes, his team appears to be encouraging illegal late voting in crucial Pennsylvania. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2U2sDiG via Latest News

Much of South Florida under hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Eta closes in on Cuba

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A large stretch of southern Florida from the Keys through Broward County are under a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning as Tropical Storm Eta closed in on central Cuba Saturday afternoon on a path toward Florida. The 4 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center also placed Palm Beach County under a tropical storm warning. Eta was moving northeast at 16 mph ... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2IhcoLH via Latest News

Some veteran teachers skip wave of pandemic-era retirements

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At age 86, agriculture teacher Gerald Bonds, of Farmington, New Mexico, has seen plenty of crises during his career. Bonds is in his 58th year of teaching at Farmington High School and, like most teachers in his state, has been instructing his students remotely — an arrangement he despises. Confronted with the technology headaches of distance learning and the health risks, some teachers have retired early or taken leave from work. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2U6FCj7 via Latest News

Trump cut margins in SD 37. Now, Democrat incumbent falls behind ahead of recount.

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More than 215,000 voters cast ballots in the race for Senate District 37, where incumbent Democratic Sen. José Javier Rodríguez is hoping to defend his seat from Republican challenger, Latinas for Trump founder Ileana Garcia. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/38htHau via Latest News

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Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3k6NJGX via Online Shopping

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How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/36jc3AA via Online Shopping

COVID-19 Patient Zero: Data Analysis Identifies the “Mother” of All SARS-CoV-2 Genomes - SciTechDaily

COVID-19 Patient Zero: Data Analysis Identifies the “Mother” of All SARS-CoV-2 Genomes    SciTechDaily from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2U3qQcX via Technology

Philadelphia police say they thwarted possible attack on Convention Center vote count site

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Philadelphia police took two people into custody Thursday night after getting a tip about an out-of-state plot to attack the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where votes were being counted overnight. Police found a weapon in the Hummer from Virginia they were warned to expect, Action News 6 reports. The Hummer itself was still parked on the street Friday morning, with an American flag and QAnon sticker visible on the back.> We're updating BreakingNews this morning from Philadelphia, where police say they've stopped a plot to attack the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where votes are being counted. Police believe the people responsible are from Virginia. @WTKR3 https://t.co/8TUrQ0IiKG pic.twitter.com/szvl9fLvh4> > — Blaine Stewart (@BlaineStewart) November 6, 2020President Trump has a narrow lead 18,000-vote in Pennsylvania, but that's expected to be erased Friday morning after election workers in Philadelphia and elsewhere release new counts of tens of thousands of

Michigan couple with 14 sons welcome their first daughter after nearly three decades

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A Michigan couple whose large family attracted attention by growing to include 14 sons has welcomed their first daughter nearly three decades after the birth of their first child. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3k7jqjE via Latest News

Trump supporters like me are concerned by Biden's win. But there's still some hope.

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I vote Republican because that party — and President Donald Trump — have a demonstrated commitment to anti-socialism. Biden can still show us that. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/38k5EYu via Latest News

Joe Biden is projected to be the next US president and Dr. Jill Biden the first lady. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

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Former Vice President Joe Biden is projected to win the 2020 presidential election, according to Decision Desk HQ. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3gE7HqT via Latest News

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spars with her centrist Democratic colleagues over policy and rhetoric after House Democrats suffer unexpected losses

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House Democrats' unexpected electoral losses this week prompted renewed debate over the party's policies and message. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3k6BCtE via Latest News

3 quakes shake Alaska's largest city, but no damage reports

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CNN's Van Jones cries on air as Biden wins election

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As a winner in the 2020 presidential race was finally projected on Saturday, CNN's Van Jones emotionally celebrated the election of Joe Biden. CNN along with other major news outlets on Saturday morning projected that Biden will win Pennsylvania and capture enough electoral votes to win the presidency after several days of votes continuing to be counted in battleground states. The network soon after cut to Jones, who served as an adviser to former President Obama, and he choked up describing his joy over the news. "Well, it's easier to be a parent this morning," Jones said. "It's easier to be a dad. It's easier to tell your kids character matters. It matters. Telling the truth matters. Being a good person matters."Jones wiped away tears as he went on to say that "if you're Muslim in this country, you don't have to worry if the president doesn't want you here. If you're an immigrant, you don't have to worry if the president is

No presidential candidate in modern history has refused to concede, but there's no law that requires it

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If Joe Biden wins, will Donald Trump concede? A concession speech isn't in U.S. law or the Constitution; it's a time-honored voluntary gesture. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2HZlMEi via Latest News

Facebook to put some groups on probation for violating its standards - CNET

The move comes as social networks fight a wave of misinformation in the wake of the US presidential election. from CNET https://ift.tt/3p95GID via Mobiles

On Twitter, Trump will soon have to follow the same rules as everyone else - CNET

Trump's tweets will lose Twitter's "public interest" protections once he's no longer president. from CNET https://ift.tt/2GEk9Ln via Mobiles

How to watch Joe Biden deliver his victory speech live tonight - CNET

The president-elect will speak from his home state of Delaware at 5 p.m. PT, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris by his side. from CNET https://ift.tt/2GDo37g via Mobiles

PS5 release is Nov. 12: Check availability at Amazon, Walmart and more - CNET

The official release is right around the corner. Here's the latest on where to find the PlayStation 5. from CNET https://ift.tt/3k6SoZK via Mobiles

Porsche and Embraer: A perfect pairing - Roadshow

Well-heeled socialites who buy a limited-edition Phenom 300E private also jet get a special 911 Turbo S. from CNET https://ift.tt/32nvVl0 via Mobiles

Joe Biden victory means two First Dogs bounding into the White House - CNET

Meet German Shepherds Major and Champ, the two First Dogs-elect. from CNET https://ift.tt/2GEH0Xl via Mobiles

The best weighted blanket for 2020: Layla, Gravity, Bearaby and more - CNET

These are some of the most stylish and highly rated weighted blankets you can buy. from CNET https://ift.tt/3p8cMNS via Mobiles