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Unrest erupts over police killing of Black man near Portland

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 05:20:11 -0400

Tensions have boiled over in a southwestern Washington city near Portland, Oregon, following a vigil for a Black man shot and killed by law enforcement

Police shooting of Black man near Portland raises tension

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:09:18 -0400

The shooting of a Black man by Washington state authorities threatens to increase tensions around Portland, Oregon, where protesters against racial injustice have clashed repeatedly with right-wing groups in recent months

Today in History

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:30 -0400

Today in History Today is Saturday, Oct. 31, the 305th day of 2020. There are 61 days left in the year. This is Halloween. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 31, 1941, work was completed on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, begun in 1927. On this date: In 1795, English poet John Keats was born in London. In 1860, Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA, was born in Savannah, Ga. In 1926, magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit of peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix. In 1941, the Navy destroyer USS Reuben James was torpedoed by a German U-boat off Iceland with the loss of some 100 lives, even though the United States had not yet entered World War II. In 1961, the body of Josef Stalin was removed from Lenin’s Tomb as part of the Soviet Union’s “de-Stalinization” drive. In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered a halt to all U.S. bombing of North Vietnam, saying he hoped for fruitful peace negotiations. In 1984,...

UN defeats Russia resolution promoting women at peace tables

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:51:47 -0400

The U.N. Security Council has defeated a Russian resolution to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a U.N. measure demanding equal participation for women in activities promoting global peace

Illinois authorities extradite Kyle Rittenhouse to Wisconsin

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:12:18 -0400

Illinois authorities have extradited a 17-year-old accused of killing two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings owner buying Dunkin' Brands

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:59:47 -0400

Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee is being combined with Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby’s sandwiches

New Orleans Police: 2 officers 'ambushed' in French Quarter

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:58:47 -0400

Two New Orleans police officers were shot Friday in the city’s French Quarter in what the police chief described as an “ambush.”

2 plead guilty in Georgia case of 2 buried children

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:50:32 -0400

Two people have pleaded guilty to murder charges in the deaths of two teenage siblings found buried behind their Georgia home nearly two years ago

Illinois authorities have turned a 17-year-old accused in Kenosha shootings over to Wisconsin authorities

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:26:47 -0400

Illinois authorities have turned a 17-year-old accused in Kenosha shootings over to Wisconsin authorities

'Our heart breaks': South digs out from Zeta's wrath

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:23:02 -0400

Toppled utility poles and debris from damaged buildings litter much of Grand Isle, Louisiana, a vulnerable barrier island community where residents were among the first to witness the ferocity of Hurricane Zeta

Here's the first glass-free 3D holographic videoconferencing system

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:30:08 +0000

UK-based tech start-up Holoxica has created an immersive 3D videoconferencing system using off-the-shelf components.

Wales vs Scotland live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2020 rugby anywhere today

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:24:52 +0000

Can the Scots end 18 years of hurt on Welsh soil? Here's how to get a Wales v Scotland live stream and watch Six Nations rugby today to find out.

Virtual hopes dashed: Sony has no plans to make PSVR compatible with PS5 games

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:16:40 +0000

Sony confirmed today the upcoming VR ports of Hitman 3 and No Man's Sky will only work with the PS4 versions of the games

How Age of Empires III deals with its own complicated history

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:00:11 +0000

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is now out. Has it addressed its complicated past?

6 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus and Shudder this weekend

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:57:14 +0000

What's worth streaming this weekend, from The Mandalorian to Truth Seekers on Amazon Prime Video.

AMD’s new Big Navi GPU benchmarks suggest Nvidia could be in more trouble than we thought

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:51:03 +0000

These are some seriously eye-opening benchmarks at 4K and 1440p resolutions.

Six Nations live stream: how to watch Super Saturday 2020 online from anywhere today

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:32:10 +0000

How to watch rugby online and get a free Six Nations live stream as England, France and Ireland vie for Super Saturday glory today.

Virtual events are the future of running – but races don't have to lose their identity

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:00:02 +0000

Going virtual shouldn't mean just starting your GPS tracking and running the same route over and over.

The Mandalorian season 2 episode 1 recap: that ending explained

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:38:04 +0000

Tusken Raiders, a krayt dragon and the return of a familiar set of armor in The Mandalorian season 2 episode 1.

This unlimited data SIM only deal from Three is the best choice pre-Black Friday

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:30:29 +0000

SIM only deals will struggle to beat this offer from Three giving unlimited data at a bargain price point.

Halep 'recovering well' after positive test

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:04:00 GMT

World No 2 and two-time Grand Slam singles champion Simona Halep has tested positive for coronavirus.

GAA: Monaghan vs Cavan LIVE!

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:53:00 GMT

Saturday's fixtures and scores

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:51:00 GMT

Early chances for Man City at Sheff Utd LIVE!

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:20:00 GMT

Pukki double but Bristol City hit back LIVE!

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:07:00 GMT

F1 Qualifying: Verstappen eyes Merc challenge LIVE!

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:12:00 GMT

New Zealand hammer Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

New Zealand romped to a record 43-5 victory over Australia in the Tri-Nations opener in front of a crowd of 25,689 at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday to retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 18th straight season.

When England turned to Sven: 20 years on

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Twenty years after Sven-Goran Eriksson was appointed England manager, we look back on the Swede's highs and lows during his time in charge.

Thirlby: England need to keep pushing on

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:10:00 GMT

England head coach Jess Thirlby wants her Vitality Roses team to keep pushing on, as they approach the third Test against New Zealand on Sunday morning.

Pochettino to join Carra on MNF

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Former Tottenham and Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino will join Jamie Carragher on Monday Night Football this week as Leeds United host Leicester City.

Keanu Reeves & Alexandra Grant’s Relationship Timeline: From Friends To A Solid Couple

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:30:16 +0000

As things continue to progress in Keanu Reeves' relationship with Alexandra Grant, we're taking a look back at how it all began for the couple!

9 Stars Looking Completely Unrecognizable In Halloween Costumes: Heidi Klum & More

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:15:12 +0000

Some stars really take it to the next level with their Halloween costumes. These celebs, like Heidi Kum, underwent major transformations for their ensembles over the years!

Rebel Wilson, 40, Shows Off Her 40 Lb. Weight Loss While Hiking In LA — See Pic

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:57:00 +0000

Rebel Wilson is letting us be witness to her fitness! The actress showed how she's keeping off the 40 pounds she's lost in 2020 by going for a healthy hike in black leggings.

Olivia Jade Leaning On Boyfriend Jackson Guthy After Mom Lori Loughlin Begins Prison Sentence

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:56:50 +0000

Olivia Jade is getting support from boyfriend Jackson Guthy now that her mom Lori Loughlin has started her two-month prison sentence.

Briana DeJesus Shades Kailyn Lowry & Mocks Her Arrest After ‘Teen Mom 2’ Reunion Fight

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:49:40 +0000

Briana DeJesus says she and Kailyn Lowry finally appeared together during the new 'Teen Mom 2' reunion taping and that Kail was 'cold' and 'immature,' and should be worried about her recent arrest.

Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel & More: All The Ways Stars Are Urging Fans To Vote On Nov. 3

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 03:07:58 +0000

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, like so many other celebs, want YOU to vote on November 3. The dynamic duo shared a clip from her 2003 movie, 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre', to reveal why you need to get to the polls.

‘RHOC’ Cast Left ‘Divided’ After Braunwyn Windham-Burke Caused ‘Unnecessary Drama’ While Filming

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 02:46:18 +0000

Braunwyn Windham-Burke has been having a tough season on 'RHOC', and sources close to the cast say her drama has left the group 'divided'.

Why Ronnie Ortiz-Magro’s ‘Jersey Shore’ Co-Stars Aren’t Taking His New Romance ‘Very Seriously’

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 01:47:37 +0000

Fans of 'Jersey Shore' breathed a sign of relief when Ronnie Ortiz-Magro showed he's moved on from Jen Harley with a new girlfriend. But his cast mates are taking the romance with a 'grain of salt.'

Rihanna Leaves A New Music Video Shoot In LA As Fans Anxiously Await Her New Album – Pic

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 01:43:06 +0000

Rihanna was photographed in a glamorous ensemble while leaving a hotel in downtown Los Angeles, after reportedly emerging from an '11-hour' music video shoot!

Paris Jackson’s New Album Is All About Her Romance With Ex Gabriel Glenn: ‘She Bares Her Soul’

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:46:26 +0000

Paris Jackson's first solo album, 'Wilted', is set to drop Nov. 13, and sources close to her say the end of her romance with ex Gabriel Glenn inspired the 'personal' project.