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'I wasn’t willing to risk the lives of my shipmates. I made the call.'

Sociologist Harry Edwards, in an interview with The Chronicle on Thursday, suggested professional athletes might refuse to participate in future games in Wisconsin, until state leaders enact substantive change in the wake of Sunday’s shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old African American.

Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers guard, had been on a tear but left Game 4 with a knee injury. The Lakers would win the series with a victory on Wednesday.

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The Trump administration plans to purchase nearly all of the new rapid COVID-19 tests that Abbott Labs will manufacture this year, a White House official confirmed.The administration will purchase 150 million tests as part of the $750 million deal,...

Employment pass holders - in executive, managerial or specialised roles - must earn a minimum monthly salary of S$4,500 ($3,295), versus a previous threshold of S$3,900

New Delhi (Sputnik): Twenty-three key functionaries of India’s opposition Congress have recently sought sweeping changes in the organisational functioning of the nation's governance. The Congress Working Committee, however, the core decision-making body of the party, rejected the suggestions and requested Sonia Gandhi to maintain policy unaltered.

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The 49-year-old serial entrepreneur is set to become the fifth centibillionaire in the world.

The UN’s expert on human rights in the Central African Republic (CAR) issued a series of recommendations on Wednesday to ensure that citizens – after years of civil unrest – can freely decide the future of their country during presidential elections on 27 December.

INDIANAPOLIS— Sleek. Black. Fast. So describes the No. 14 Big Machine Vodka Chevrolet that Tony Kanaan will drive in his final two races of the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES as his #TKLastLap tour on the oval tracks winds down. Big Machine Vodka, a longtime sponsor of the 2013 Indianapolis 500 champion, will be the primary […]

BRIAN MAY is a rock legend who plays guitar for one of the biggest bands ever, Queen - but is he a doctor as well?

Republicans have used the GOP convention this week to appeal directly to female voters, seeking to present President Trump as an advocate for women as he faces a significant gender gap in his battle for reelection against Democratic presidential...

Chris Lynn was sold to the Mumbai Indians for a base price of INR 2 crores.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission addressed COVID-19 violations and called for accountability after a hotel party attracted more than 100 people.

Philadelphia photographer Jack T. Franklin's images of a historic moment in American history

As Hurricane Laura winds down, two more tropical systems loom in a year where the U.S. faces an increased risk for land-falling hurricanes

Indian swashbuckling batsman Rohit Sharma on Thursday said to be recognised by the country is a big motivating factor and he will strive to bring happiness and joy. The right-handed batsman said he feels privileged to have been conferred with the Khel Ratna award."I promise to keep working hard and continue to bring laurels to my country," Rohit said.

Trump must turn over tax returns, does not deserve immunity, Manhattan's top prosecutor says  ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News

As reported by Variety, animator and writer Joe Ruby—who defined a specific era of Saturday morning cartoons with his creative partner Ken Spears—has died. Ruby died of natural causes at his home in California, with his grandson noting that he “never stopped writing and creating, even as he aged.” Ruby was 87.

The teams played Wednesday as the NBA, led by the Milwaukee Bucks, boycotted its three playoff games.

The late People's Princess took the drastic measure because she was frightened for her life, Princess Diana's former private secretary Patrick Jephson has revealed for the first time

“Material living standards” are not the same thing as “quality of life.”