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Lawmaker criticized for honoring Confederate, KKK figure
An Alabama lawmaker is facing sharp criticism, including a call to resign, for participating in a celebration marking the birthday of a Confederate general who was also an early Ku Klux Klan leader.
Sen. Rand Paul's attacker receives longer prison sentence
U.S. Sen. Rand Pauls former neighbor was resentenced Monday to an extra seven months behind bars and six months in home detention for tackling and injuring the Kentucky lawmaker over a lawn care dispute.
US Envoy to South Korea Shaves off Moustache After Debate over Japanese Heritage
The US embassy on Saturday posted a video on Twitter of Harry Harris visiting a classic local barbershop in Seoul to remove his moustache, which he said together with a face mask makes him feel too hot and uncomfortable.
Seahawks reduce roster to 80, release Hunt and Jackson
The Seattle Seahawks released nine players Sunday to reduce their roster to 80 players, including veterans Branden Jackson and Joey Hunt.
Rangers' Kluber lasts 1 inning in 1st start in 15 months
Texas righthander Corey Kluber left his first start in almost 15 months after just one inning Sunday due to shoulder tightness.
Blast in Market of North Syrian Border Town Kills 8: Report
A state agency said the blast was caused by a car bomb while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said explosion was caused by a motorcycle with explosives.
Corporate Insiders Pocket $1 Billion in Rush for Coronavirus Vaccine
Across pharma and medical industries, senior executives and board members are making millions of dollars after announcing positive developments. Insiders from at least 11 companies — most of them smaller firms whose fortunes often hinge on the success or...
How Coronavirus Molecules 'Camouflage' in Host Cell Decoded, May Lead to Drug Development: Scientists
The researchers from the The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) in the US said by enabling this modification, nsp10 protects the virus from host cell immune response.
Doggone it! Braves' Duvall drills cardboard pooch with HR
A cardboard cutout of a dog at Citi Field got her paws on a home run ball Saturday.
Jets trade disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to Seahawks
The New York Jets traded disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, splitting with a gifted player whose relationship with the franchise quickly deteriorated because of a contract dispute.
UK puts Spain back on unsafe country list for COVID-19
Britain is advising people not to travel to Spain and has removed the country from the list of safe places to visit following a surge of COVID19 cases.
CAREN vs Karen: Will It Take a Clever Acronym to Stop Racially Motivated 911 Calls?
The proposed CAREN Act, which stands for Caution Against Racially Exploitative Non-Emergencies, aims to discourage and penalise people for making racially motivated 911 calls without reasonable suspicion of a crime.
US-China Ties Fray as Beijing's Houston Consulate Shuts Down Over ‘Espionage, Intellectual Property Theft’
China blasted the Houston move and blamed Washington for the sharp deterioration in relations.
US Counterspy Gives Rare Warning on Foreign Meddling in US Election
A January 2017 U.S. intelligence community assessment found Russia meddled in the 2016 election and its goals included aiding U.S. President Donald Trump, who.
Lawyers for Huawei CFO say she's Trump bargaining chip
Lawyers for a senior executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei say her extradition hearing should be ended because comments by U.S. President Donald Trump reduce her to a pawn in a politicaleconomic contest.