Sunday, 31 October 2021

Biden administration, EU reach agreement to ease Trump tariffs on aluminum and steel

The Biden administration reached an agreement with the European Union on Saturday to ease Trump-era sanctions on aluminum and steel, officials announced, another step in deescalating tensions with European allies as Biden travels to Rome for the G20 summit.


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Philadelphia to become first major US city to ban police from stopping drivers for low-level traffic violations

When Philadelphia's mayor signs landmark legislation as soon as this week, the city will become the first major US city to ban police from stopping drivers for low-level traffic violations -- stops that studies show target Black drivers at disproportionately higher rates.


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Election mailer featuring Trump has one surprising detail

Democrats are trying to tie Virginia gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin to former President Donald Trump with mailers talking about Trump's endorsement.


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'Dehumanizing' and 'racist.' Native leaders decry Braves' 'Tomahawk chop' ahead of World Series game in Atlanta

Native groups and advocates are demanding that the Atlanta Braves eliminate the "Tomahawk chop" symbol and gesture from its branding and game day traditions, saying the team is perpetuating racist stereotypes as the Braves take the national stage in the World Series.


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In pictures: The 2021 World Series

The World Series continued Wednesday night with the Houston Astros hosting the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the Fall Classic. The Braves won the opening game 6-2.


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John Eastman Blamed Pence for Violence at Jan. 6 Riot

John Eastman, the author of a memo that some in both parties liken to a blueprint for a coup, sent a hostile email to the vice president’s chief counsel as the mob attacked.

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A Russian Pipeline Changes Direction, and Energy Politics Come to the Fore

Amid an energy crunch in Europe, one of Russia’s largest natural gas pipelines began pulling gas out of Western Europe back eastward, Russian news agencies reported.

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Turner Sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson announces death of 33-year-old son Michael

Michael Johnson, son of Turner Sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson, has died, his father said via Twitter on Friday night. He was 33.


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McAuliffe says Virginia election 'is not about Trump' after making former President central figure in campaign

Terry McAuliffe claimed on Saturday that the Virginia gubernatorial election is "not about Trump" -- even though the Democratic gubernatorial candidate has invoked the former Republican President perhaps more than any other political figure.


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John Deere, United Auto Workers Union reach tentative deal after two-week strike

John Deere and the United Auto Workers Union have reached a new tentative agreement, more than two weeks after 10,000 John Deere workers went on strike, both parties announced Saturday.


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Former President Donald Trump to attend World Series Game 4 in Atlanta

Former President Donald Trump said he plans to attend Game 4 of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros at Truist Park in Atlanta on Saturday.


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The Making and Remaking of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’

Eighty years after its release, the sentimental holiday standard continues to enchant listeners and inspire the musicians who take it on. ...