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Fleetwood Mac founding guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

Green was so fundamental to the band that in its early days it was called Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac.

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'Horrific' Gold Coast hinterland crash claims lives of four in their 20s

The four young Queenslanders died after their car likely veered into an oncoming ute, just weeks after upgrades were announced for the notorious road.

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Recognising the 'forgotten role' stepparents play in blended families

Stepparents are too often the forgotten people within the dynamics of modern families. Their role in helping to parent the children in their family is often overlooked.

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BBC NEWS - Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'

Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black.

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BBC NEWS - Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades

Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next?

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BBC NEWS - WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back.

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BBC NEWS - Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent.

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BBC NEWS - Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end.

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BBC NEWS - By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home.

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BBC NEWS : Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.

July 25, 2020 at 05:44AM

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FOX NEWS:- CBP chief blasts '10 year-old' Portland mayor, says lack of cooperation could be 'deadly'

CBP chief blasts '10 year-old' Portland mayor, says lack of cooperation could be 'deadly'

Cooperation between federal law enforcement has deteriorated as Portland's mayor rebuffed the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) overtures and the city council made a "deadly" decision to block police assistance, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan told Fox News.

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FOX NEWS:- Rep. Swalwell: Trump constantly lies about the Russians

Rep. Swalwell: Trump constantly lies about the Russians

California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell responds to report FBI used briefing to question Trump campaign about Russia.

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FOX NEWS:- Charlotte mayor says city is preparing for ‘scaled down’ RNC event

Charlotte mayor says city is preparing for ‘scaled down’ RNC event

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles confirmed her city is preparing for a “scaled down” Republican National Convention Friday, one day after President Trump announced he is canceling the RNC events scheduled to take place in Jacksonville, Florida.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump’s new campaign boss predicts ‘knock-down, drag-out fight’

Trump’s new campaign boss predicts ‘knock-down, drag-out fight’

With three and a half months to go until November’s election, Trump's new campaign manager remains very optimistic.

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FOX NEWS:- Rep. Yoho responds to report he used profane language toward Rep. Ocasio-Cortez

Rep. Yoho responds to report he used profane language toward Rep. Ocasio-Cortez

Florida Republican Rep. Ted Yoho opens up about encounter with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on 'The Story.'

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FOX NEWS:- Singaporean man pleads guilty to acting as secret agent for Chinese government

Singaporean man pleads guilty to acting as secret agent for Chinese government

A Singapore national pled guilty to working as an agent of the Chinese government in federal court Friday over charges brought forward by the FBI.

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FOX NEWS:- Madison Cawthorn aims to become the youngest person elected to Congress since the late 1700s

Madison Cawthorn aims to become the youngest person elected to Congress since the late 1700s

Cawthorn says he can speak to young voters and will be helpful to a Republican Party that's struggling to reach his peers; senior political correspondent Mike Emanuel reports.

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FOX NEWS:- President Trump signs four executive orders to lower prescription drug prices

President Trump signs four executive orders to lower prescription drug prices

The orders fulfill a pledge that Trump made to voters in 2016; Kevin Corke reports from the White House.

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FOX NEWS:- Did FBI use Trump briefing to advance in Russia probe?

Did FBI use Trump briefing to advance in Russia probe?

Declassified FBI document shows intel briefing to Trump and Michael Flynn may have been used to advance in Russia probe; Doug McKelway reports.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Pelicans' Zion Williamson Returns to NBA Bubble

Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson is back at Disney World a week after attending to a family emergency, the team announced Friday evening.

Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson has returned to the NBA bubble, the team announced Friday evening.

Williamson is back at Disney World after leaving on July 16. The team announced last week that he left due to a family emergency.

“My family and I appreciate the love and respect that everyone showed us while we dealt with a private family matter," Williamson said in a statement Friday. "I‘m excited to rejoin my team in Orlando and look forward to getting back on the court with my teammates after quarantine.”

The team announced Friday that Williamson was tested daily for COVID-19 while away from the team and produced negative results on all of his tests.

According to NBA protocol, Williamson is required to quarantine immediately. According to ESPN's Andrew Lopez, the NBA hasn't announced how long Williamson's quarantine period will last, but that nevertheless his status for the team's July 30 opener could be up in the air even if he is cleared.

Williamson and the Pelicans arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort on July 8.

He missed the start of the 2019-20 season after undergoing surgery to repair his torn right lateral meniscus in late October 2019.

Williamson made his NBA debut in late January. He averaged 23.6 points and 6.8 rebounds in 19 games.

The Pelicans (28–36) enter the restart in 10th place in the Western Conference.

New Orleans will play the first game of the league's restart against the Jazz on July 30.

July 25, 2020 at 05:36AM
Pelicans' Zion Williamson Returns to NBA Bubble

New on Sports Illustrated: Washington QB Alex Smith Cleared to Resume Full Football Activity

Smith hasn't played in the NFL since November 2018 after suffering a fractured tibia and fibula, injuries that were life-threatening after struggling with post-surgery infection.

Washington quarterback Alex Smith, who suffered a serious tibia and fibula fracture in November 2018 and hasn't played since, was cleared for full football activity on Friday, per ESPN's Stephania Bell.

Smith is now going through COVID-19 testing and, if cleared, will report to the team's facility on Monday. He will then undergo a physical before the team determines what his next steps will be for him to participate in training camp.

Smith has been training in Hawaii for the past few months. He underwent X-rays and a CT scan when he returned to Washington before finally being told by his team of doctors that the results were very encouraging.

"Everyone was in agreement that my bone was in a really good place," Smith told ESPN. "I had healed a lot. They said that given the combination of the rod and where I was with the healing process, I had zero limitations and could even resume some football activities.

"To hear them say that from a life standpoint, they wouldn't restrict me from doing anything -- I could go skiing or snowboarding tomorrow if I wanted -- then on top of that, to get the green light that I could practice, get contact, that I had healed up, that much was pretty wild to hear. I didn't know if I would ever hear those words."

Smith's road to recovery was daunting. On top of the fractures, he dealt with infection following his surgeries, which resulted in some gruesome details and even talk of amputation.

Now, Smith is focused on continuing his comeback and preparing himself for the season, which is slated to begin on time after the NFLPA voted to accept amendments to the current collective bargaining agreement.

"For me, all eyes are on practice," Smith said. "That's the next step. I have to go prove to myself and certainly to everybody else that I can go practice."

July 25, 2020 at 05:32AM
Washington QB Alex Smith Cleared to Resume Full Football Activity

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: MLS Planning to Resume Season in Home Markets

As Major League Soccer continues its MLS is Back tournament, the league is still planning on resuming its regular season.

As Major League Soccer continues its MLS is Back tournament, the league is still planning on resuming its regular season following the conclusion of the event.

According to The Athletic's Jeff Rueter and Sam Stejskal, the league is developing a plan to resume its regular season on August 22. Teams would play six games until September 13 before beginning another phase in the plan on September 16. The second slate of games would run from September 16-November 8.

The Canadian teams are reportedly only set to play in Canada during the league's first stage. According to The Athletic, it isn't yet determined if the Canadian teams would be cleared to travel to the United States by the start of the league's second phase. Other teams are expected to compete in their home markets, though clubs like New York FC, who play in Yankee Stadium, may need to explore other options.

According to The Athletic, a postseason consisting of 18 teams would begin on November 20 and conclude December 12 when it crowns an MLS Cup winner.

For the time being, MLS preparing to enter the knockout bracket of its ongoing tournament following the conclusion of Thursday night's games.

The clubs advancing were:

GROUP WINNERS - Orlando City, San Jose Earthquakes, Toronto FC, Sporting Kansas City, Columbus Crew and Portland Timbers

GROUP RUNNERS-UP - Philadelphia Union, Seattle Sounders, New England Revolution, Minnesota United, FC Cincinnati, LAFC

THIRD-PLACE FINISHERS - NYCFC, Vancouver Whitecaps, Montreal Impact, Real Salt Lake

Inter Miami, Chicago Fire, D.C. United, Colorado Rapids, New York Red Bulls, Atlanta United, Houston Dynamo and LA Galaxy are not advancing to the knockout stage. They join FC Dallas and Nashville SC, who had to withdraw prior to the competition due to an abundance of positive coronavirus tests, on the sidelines for now.

July 25, 2020 at 05:31AM
Report: MLS Planning to Resume Season in Home Markets

Brisbane cyclist dies three days after collision with ute

The 42-year-old man was riding with a group in Yeronga when he is said to have fallen into the path of a ute.

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Trio charged with trying to import a tonne of meth into Australia

The three men will appear in a Brisbane court on Saturday charged with importing a commercial quantity of methamphetamine.

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Brisbane cyclist dies three days after collision with ute

The 42-year-old man was riding with a group in Yeronga when he is said to have fallen into the path of a ute.

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Trio charged with trying to import a tonne of meth into Australia

The three men will appear in a Brisbane court on Saturday charged with importing a commercial quantity of methamphetamine.

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FOX NEWS:- Pompeo announces end of 'blind engagement' with communist China: 'Distrust but verify'

Pompeo announces end of 'blind engagement' with communist China: 'Distrust but verify'

Declaring at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library that "the old paradigm of blind engagement with China has failed," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday announced a new approach toward the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): "Distrust but verify."

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FOX NEWS:- Trump says he told Republicans Dems wouldn't allow payroll tax cut: 'We have to go on to the next thing'

Trump says he told Republicans Dems wouldn't allow payroll tax cut: 'We have to go on to the next thing'

President Trump during his Thursday briefing at the White House said he told Republicans to drop the payroll tax cut from the next coronavirus relief bill since Democrats were not going to sign off on it.

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FOX NEWS:- Pompeo: China's Houston consulate 'a hub of spying and IP theft'

Pompeo: China's Houston consulate 'a hub of spying and IP theft'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks on U.S. relationship with China.

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FOX NEWS:- Mark Meadows on canceling Jacksonville part of GOP convention, COVID relief negotiations

Mark Meadows on canceling Jacksonville part of GOP convention, COVID relief negotiations

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows joins Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier with insight on 'Special Report.'

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FOX NEWS:- Trump wants $105B for schools added to next coronavirus stimulus bill

Trump wants $105B for schools added to next coronavirus stimulus bill

President Trump on Thursday urged schools across the country to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic as long as long as they can practice good hygiene and social distancing - adding that the White House is asking Congress to pledge $105 billion to schools as part of next coronavirus stimulus bill.

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FOX NEWS:- President Trump says payroll tax cut would be great for American workers but Democrats won't go for it

President Trump says payroll tax cut would be great for American workers but Democrats won't go for it

Trump says he told Senate Republicans working on next phase of coronavirus stimulus to move on.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Yankees, Nationals Kneel in Pregame 'Moment of Unity'

The complete Yankees and Nationals rosters both kneeled in a pregame "moment of unity" ahead of Thursday's Opening Day game.

The complete Yankees and Nationals rosters both kneeled in a pregame "moment of unity" ahead of Thursday's Opening Day performance of the national anthem.

As first reported earlier Thursday by The Athletic's Lindsey Adler, players lined up on the first and third baselines and held a lengthy piece of black fabric that traced around the diamond.

Per Adler, the display, which is described as “player-led,” is said to have been directed by Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen.

“This moment is important for all MLB players to unite and show support for one another as we begin the 2020 baseball season. Our league makeup is unique, with nearly one third of players being foreign-born,” McCutchen said in a statement to The Athletic. “No matter where we are from we are all facing battles for social justice and equality, the concerns of keeping our families and communities safe during times of a global pandemic, and facing the same challenges with the return to baseball. This is our time to stand together as one before we take the field as competitors.”

In the lead-up to the 2020 MLB season, a number of players across MLB have kneeled during the national anthem, including members of the Giants and Reds.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler was among those with the San Francisco organization who kneeled and he explained in a statement, in part, that "I told them that I wanted to use my platform to demonstrate my dissatisfaction with the way we've handled racism in our country. I wanted to demonstrate my dissatisfaction with our clear systemic racism in our country."

Just hours before the start of the 2020 regular season, the Major League Baseball Players Association reportedly approved an agreement with MLB to expand its postseason this year to 16 teams.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Nationals Park to open Thursday's contest.

July 24, 2020 at 05:05AM
Yankees, Nationals Kneel in Pregame 'Moment of Unity'

New on Sports Illustrated: Dr. Anthony Fauci's First Pitch Was An Instant Classic

The 79-year-old Fauci, sporting a Washington Nationals mask, got some grief online for his Opening Day first pitch.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was fittingly selected to throw out the first pitch of the MLB season after it was delayed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Unfortunately, it was a wild pitch.

You have to give the 79-year-old credit for trying to throw from the mound, rather than the grass as many do. Nevertheless, there were many jokes to be had.

There were some who were a bit more forgiving, though.

President Trump was featured in a pregame segment for an interview with Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera. Word will certainly get back to the Yankees fan-in-chief about Fauci's first pitch. What will he think about it?

Aw, who are we kidding?

July 24, 2020 at 05:03AM
Dr. Anthony Fauci's First Pitch Was An Instant Classic

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