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Judge rejects moving trial of ex-officers in Floyd's death

Judge rejects moving trial of ex-officers in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS — A judge on Thursday rejected defence requests to move the trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, and also ordered that all four will be tried together instead of separately.
Election splits Congress, GOP bolstered as Democrats falter

Election splits Congress, GOP bolstered as Democrats falter

WASHINGTON — The election scrambled seats in the House and Senate but ultimately left Congress much like it began, deeply split as voters resisted big changes despite the heated race at the top of the ticket for the White House.
More than a dozen arrested as protesters demand vote count

More than a dozen arrested as protesters demand vote count

Police arrested dozens of people in Seattle, Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon overnight during protests demanding a tally of all votes in the US election, and smaller groups backing President Donald Trump returned to tabulation sites in closely conte
James Corden, Lea Salonga return to happier theatrical days

James Corden, Lea Salonga return to happier theatrical days

NEW YORK — James Corden may not be allowed in a theatre these days but there's still a way to laugh with him onstage. Lea Salonga isn't permitted to sing to a crowd right now but there's still a way to hear her magnificent voice.
With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing

With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Perhaps only in Florida is a loss by fewer than 4 percentage points considered a public drubbing.
After tense night, election mystery remains for media

After tense night, election mystery remains for media

After an extraordinary night of shifting vote counts and a rebuke of President Donald Trump, news organizations kept vigil Wednesday as Americans waited to learn who their next president would be.
COVID-19: 'The Bitter End' for nation's live music venues?

COVID-19: 'The Bitter End' for nation's live music venues?

NEW ORLEANS — The venerable New Orleans funk band Galactic purchased the historic music club Tipitina’s in late November 2018 and, according to bassist Robert Mercurio, was making a go of it.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's kidnapper is sentenced to 24 years

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's kidnapper is sentenced to 24 years

NEW YORK — A man convicted in the kidnapping of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 24 years in prison Wednesday by a judge who cited his leadership role in a gang active nationwide. U.S. District Judge Paul A.
UK extends wage support scheme until March amid new lockdown

UK extends wage support scheme until March amid new lockdown

LONDON — The British government and the Bank of England joined forces Thursday to provide further support to an economy that is set for a difficult winter following the imposition of new coronavirus lockdown measures.
How two blind brothers became Two Blind Brothers for a cause

How two blind brothers became Two Blind Brothers for a cause

NEW YORK — Would you buy something you can’t see? That’s the question posed by two New York brothers who’ve lost much of their vision to a rare degenerative eye disorder and have dedicated their lives — and livelihoods — to raising money for a cure.
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