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60 straight top-5 losses? Vanderbilt's stunning Alabama upset by the numbers

Vandy's upset of No. 1 Alabama marks first time school defeated a top-ranked football opponent.

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Top stories - BBC News

Spiking victims 'let down' by emergency services

Two women say they were discouraged from going to the police and made to feel it was their fault.

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Politics - The Hill

Former Capitol Police officer recounts Jan. 6: 'It's hard to relive'

Former Capitol Hill Police Officer Winston Pingeon recalled the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters breached the Capitol in an apparent attempt to stop Congress’s certification of the Electoral ...

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Politics - The Hill

What happens when the police lie?

The acceptance of deceptive interrogation techniques in the US has led to an increase in false confessions, police perjury, and a culture of deception, which undermines the legitimacy of the ...

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Tech - GameSpot

Starfield Is Going Through An Identity Crisis

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Former New York governor assaulted on street in Manhattan

Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his 20-year-old stepson were attacked on Manhattan's Upper East Side on Friday night.

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Science - The New York Times

Rwanda’s Doctors and Nurses Hit Hard by Deadly Marburg Virus

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Country music star Garth Brooks accused of alleged rape, sexual assault

A lawsuit filed Thursday accused country music singer Garth Brooks of alleged sexual assault and battery. Brooks denied it and said he filed his own lawsuit last month against the plaintiff for ...

Yesterday

Top stories - CBS News

Why many Helene flooding victims don't have flood insurance

FEMA says only 4% of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance and many of those affected by Helene flooding are just discovering they don't have coverage for their homes. USA Today money reporter ...

Yesterday

Top stories - BBC News

Ex-police officer investigated over Malkinson case

A retired officer is being criminally investigated over the wrongful conviction of Andy Malkinson.

Yesterday

Garth Brooks responds to claims he raped, sexually assaulted former makeup artist

Country superstar Garth Brooks is responding to claims he raped and sexually assaulted his former makeup artist in a lawsuit obtained by ABC News.

Yesterday

Tech - Wired

Meta Can’t Use Sexual Orientation to Target Ads in the EU, Court Rules

Privacy activist Max Schrems has won another legal fight against Meta, this time limiting how the company can use off-platform activity—and public statements—to target ads.

Yesterday

Top stories - CBS News

Russian "spy whale" cause of death revealed by police

The tame beluga had been nicknamed "Hvaldimir," combining the Norwegian word for whale - hval - and the first name of Russia's president.

Yesterday - Russia

Top stories - BBC News

Police leader comments to widow were gross misconduct

John Apter made a sexual comment about police widow Lissie Harper, a tribunal found.

Yesterday

Four Weeks to Go

With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in the tightest of races, who will come out on top? Listen to our political round table on the 2024 election.

Yesterday

Sports - ESPN

Fernandes sent off in 2nd straight Man Utd game

Bruno Fernandes was sent off for the second time in as many games as Manchester United drew 3-3 with Porto in the Europa League on Thursday.

Yesterday

Top stories - CBS News

Lebanon says 2,000 killed in Israel's escalating assault on Hezbollah

Israel says massive strikes hit Hezbollah's intel unit in Beirut, as Lebanon puts the toll from two weeks of spiraling violence over 2,000.

Yesterday - Israel

Tech - Wired

Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder

New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake.

Yesterday

Science - The New York Times

Researchers Find Cannibalized Victim of 19th-Century Arctic Voyage

A new study offers clues to a 179-year-old mystery that killed more than 100 explorers on the Franklin expedition in the Canadian Arctic.

Yesterday

Asheville's vibrant arts scene powered its economy — now much of it lies in ruins

“My entire portfolio is in the river somewhere,” one artist said after floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed over a dozen local studios in the city's River Arts District.

Yesterday

Sports - Yahoo Sports

'Let's go all in' - why it's now or never for Rodgers & the Jets

After star quarterback Aaron Rodgers was injured minutes into his first season with the New York Jets, they are targeting a long-awaited Super Bowl run this term.

Yesterday

Top stories - BBC News

Australian guilty of assault for cable-tying kids

Images of Matej Radelic restraining the three distressed children made global headlines in March.

Yesterday

Business - Inc.

The Dos and Don’ts of Hiring an Intern

Most important — make sure you pay them.

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Sports - ABC News

With Giants' Nabers missing his 2nd straight practice because of a concussion, Hyatt is ready to go

With the emergence of rookie Malik Nabers as one of the NFL’s top receivers, second-year speedster Jalin Hyatt has had his playing time reduced to a few plays a game for the New York Giants

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Falcons get a massive night from Kirk Cousins, find a way to come back and beat Buccaneers

The Buccaneers and Falcons went down to the wire.

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Sports - CBS Sports

Where do Brewers go after heartbreaking Wild Card Series loss? Milwaukee still set up for sustained success

The Brewers are a well-run organization coming off another successful regular season

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Garth Brooks accused of rape in new lawsuit

A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit that he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019.

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Top stories - BBC News

Singer Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit

The Grammy-winning singer says a former makeup artist's claim that he raped her is "extortion and defamation".

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Hair and makeup artist accuses Garth Brooks of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit

A new lawsuit filed in California state court alleges country star Garth Brooks sexually assaulted and battered a hair and makeup artist working for him.

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Garth Brooks Is Accused of Rape and Assault in Lawsuit

A woman who worked as a hair and makeup stylist for the country superstar says he subjected her to repeated advances. Mr. Brooks said it is “behavior I am incapable of.”

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World - The Guardian

Country music star Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit

Brooks, who previously filed lawsuit against hair and makeup artist, calls allegations false and intended to extort. A hair and makeup artist has accused the country singer Garth Brooks of sexual ...

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World - ABC News

Billionaire Frank Stronach is facing additional sexual assault charges in Canada

Austrian-Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach is facing additional sexual assault charges involving three additional complainants, court documents how

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Top stories - BBC News

Burglar hung out washing and cooked meal for victim

The victim returned home to find her house broken into and a note left saying "be happy, eat up".

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Sports - Yahoo Sports

Welcome to football nirvana! 55 straight days of games start tonight

There's at least one college football or NFL game every day through Nov. 26. Here are 10 — five from college and five from the pros — that really stand out.

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World - The Guardian

Why do so many LGBTQ+ people still have to snatch moments of affection when we know others aren’t looking? | Sophie Wilkinson

When less than half of us feel safe holding our partner’s hand in public, true equality is still out of reach. You can’t move for representations of LGBTQ+ people now, apparently. There are many of ...

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