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'SNL' frightens fans with election tales

"It’s a spooky time filled with demons and darkness," said Jim Carrey's Joe Biden. "Also, it’s Halloween." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kPDuIg

In quest for Latino votes, Miami early voting site is who's who of Trump, Biden supporters

Amid salsa music, a pro-Trump YouTube personality and Chef Jose Andrés, the high stakes for both campaigns was palpable. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mFDGdF

Seven Pennsylvania counties will wait until after Election Day to process mail-in ballots

While the impact of the decision is unclear, it could delay when an overall winner in the state will be called. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TG1TnN

Taiwan hosts biggest in-person LGBTQ Pride event of post-Covid 2020

The event drew around 130,000 people, reinforcing Taiwan’s image as a beacon of gay rights in Asia and one of the world’s safest places amid the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jL84l1

Expert shopping: Light alarm clocks

Sunrise clocks simulate the rising and setting sun to help you learn better sleeping habits. We asked experts if they’re worth trying out. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34GY7AR

Sean Connery, who served tour of duty as James Bond, dies at 90

Scottish actor played 007 in first six installments of Bond franchise, finally won an Oscar for "The Untouchables." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kFOqIx

Sean Connery, who served tour of duty as James Bond, dies at 90

Scottish actor played 007 in first six installments of Bond franchise, finally won an Oscar for "The Untouchables." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kFOqIx

Election could add Latinos to U.S. Senate, Congress, state houses

"We projected in 2016 that there would be five more Latinos in Congress, and now we are projecting six more," said NALEO's Arturo Vargas. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kK5LzX

In Nashville the reasons vary, the candidate of choice doesn't

Three voters around Nashville explain their differing reasons — some local, some national — behind their decision to back Biden from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eeUGEK

Creators of dystopian sci-fi are as shocked by the events of 2020 as you are

"To me, if 2020 were a movie, you just wouldn't believe it," author Scott Westerfeld said. "Because it doesn't just seem to be one apocalypse." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HIpfHf

Lawyers say deportees to Cameroon would be flying on 'death planes'

Members of Cameroon's English-speaking minority sought refuge from violence in the U.S. The Trump administration is sending many of them home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oHDrRe

Millennial ex-felons in Kentucky are voting for the first time

Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, ended the state's lifetime voting ban for more than 170,000 felons last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kJ2PDW

Haunted by ghosts of elections past, Democrats push to flip state legislatures in 2020

“If you want to rebuild the Democratic Party and if you want to rebuild democracy in the United States, you have to win back state legislatures,” a Democratic strategist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HRI9v1

Federal wildland firefighters say they're burned out after years of low pay, little job stability

As record fire years continue, USFS “forestry technicians” push for better working conditions. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kLx7pA

'2020 is the time': California voters weigh bringing back affirmative action

“We need to correct a wrong,” said Monica Lazo, a political organizer helping to lead the Yes on Prop. 16 outreach effort. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jHqqmT

How do I keep my kid safe on this pandemic Halloween without ruining his day?

I want to be optimistic that there is some way to go trick-or-treating and not put ourselves at risk. But I think I am probably fooling myself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mB7wA4

Why Trump is finally losing the military vote

Trump treats the armed forces as just another entity he can manipulate for political purposes. That's alienated the troops and the top brass alike. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/321zFsd

Evacuations ordered in the Philippines as world's strongest typhoon of 2020 approaches

"The strength of this typhoon is no joke," said Gremil Naz, a local disaster official. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37YQkR0

L.A. county has the largest U.S. jail system. A ballot initiative could change that.

Los Angeles County has the largest jail population in the country and a history of relying on police to solve its problems. But this election, voters will decide whether they want their budget to align with the city’s liberal reputation by voting on a ballot initiative that redirects a chunk of the budget toward alternatives to incarceration. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35OSiRp

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are engaged

The athletes met at the 2016 Olympics and began dating not long after. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37XHB1m

Teen charged with killing 2 Kenosha protesters extradited to Wisconsin

Lawyers for the Illinois teen have said he was acting in self-defense during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oKKRTZ

Iran spreading election propaganda and targeting U.S. state voter rolls, officials say

At least one state's voter registration data was obtained, but there is no indication that any voter registration databases have been manipulated or any votes have been changed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TBSZHW

Death of Nebraska man whose body was mistaken for Halloween prank in 2016 still unsolved

Cornelius Hodges, 30, was found dead behind a house at 3009 Hamilton Street in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He had been missing since he left his mother’s home at 41st and Ohio Streets around 1 a.m. on October 24 to walk to his apartment in downtown Omaha. His death was ruled a homicide but has never been solved. The Omaha Police Department is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35P9A0D

The force is still very strong with Disney's 'The Mandalorian' Season 2

The show’s mantra may be more correct than fans initially knew: “this is the way.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jREquJ

Daylight Savings Time: A few ways to face SAD, according to experts

We consulted experts on how to acclimate to the changing season, as well as their recommendations for products to help you destress. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jKmli2

Clemon QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for Covid, forced to sidelines

College football's best known quarterback, and potential No. 1 pick, won't play for the Tigers on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/361v0Ib

Spanish-language disinformation campaigns target Latino voters

As the presidential election inches closer, Spanish language disinformation spreading and targeting Latino communities using outlets like WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook and talk radio. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34H0hQQ

Three types of peaks: How the coronavirus has spread across the country

While the Northeast is trying to ward off a new rush of cases, numbers are going up in Great Plains states for the first time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HCWHih

Comparing sensitivity of all genes to chemical exposure

An environmental health scientist has used an unprecedented objective approach to identify which molecular mechanisms in mammals are the most sensitive to chemical exposures. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37RpmdV

World's first agreed guidance for people with diabetes to exercise safely

An academic has helped draw up a landmark agreement amongst international experts, setting out the world's first standard guidance on how people with diabetes can use modern glucose monitoring devices to help them exercise safely. The guidance will be a crucial resource for healthcare professionals around the world, so they can help people with type 1 diabetes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HNt25o

Muscle pain and energy-rich blood: Cholesterol medicine affects the organs differently

Contrary to expectation, treatment with statins has a different effect on blood cells than on muscle cells, a new study reveals. Today, statins are mainly used in the treatment of elevated cholesterol, but the new results may help design drugs for a number of conditions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3muRVSs

Genomic study reveals role for hypothalamus in inflammatory bowel disease

Using sophisticated 3D genomic mapping and integrating with public data resulting from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), researchers have found significant genetic correlations between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and stress and depression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JkWRLB

Priming the immune system to attack cancer

New research showed how immune 'training' transforms innate immune cells to target tumors. The findings could inform new approaches to cancer immunotherapy or even strategies for preventing tumor growth. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jH2YWQ

Comparing sensitivity of all genes to chemical exposure

An environmental health scientist has used an unprecedented objective approach to identify which molecular mechanisms in mammals are the most sensitive to chemical exposures. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37RpmdV

World's first agreed guidance for people with diabetes to exercise safely

An academic has helped draw up a landmark agreement amongst international experts, setting out the world's first standard guidance on how people with diabetes can use modern glucose monitoring devices to help them exercise safely. The guidance will be a crucial resource for healthcare professionals around the world, so they can help people with type 1 diabetes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HNt25o

Muscle pain and energy-rich blood: Cholesterol medicine affects the organs differently

Contrary to expectation, treatment with statins has a different effect on blood cells than on muscle cells, a new study reveals. Today, statins are mainly used in the treatment of elevated cholesterol, but the new results may help design drugs for a number of conditions. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3muRVSs

Genomic study reveals role for hypothalamus in inflammatory bowel disease

Using sophisticated 3D genomic mapping and integrating with public data resulting from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), researchers have found significant genetic correlations between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and stress and depression. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JkWRLB

Priming the immune system to attack cancer

New research showed how immune 'training' transforms innate immune cells to target tumors. The findings could inform new approaches to cancer immunotherapy or even strategies for preventing tumor growth. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jH2YWQ

Facebook doesn't censor conservatives. It plasters their views all over your feed.

Republicans used a Senate hearing to complain that social media doesn't do enough for them. The problem is conservatives don't want to play by any rules. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mAieH7

AOC's campaign strategy? Play video games. And it just might work

It's up to Democrats to engage young voters now, and make them consistent voters for life — even if that means streaming video games on Twitch. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3eaIgOb

Covid toes could last for 150 days, new research finds

The analysis, which drew from hundreds of coronavirus cases in dozens of countries, found that some patients had symptoms for months after diagnosis. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TAARy9

One Million Moms targets Uber Eats over Jonathan Van Ness ads

The conservative Christian mom group claims ads featuring the nonbinary "Queer Eye" star are “pushing the LGBTQ agenda on families.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37Pzowl

Stronger treatments could cure Chagas disease

Researchers have found that a more intensive, less frequent drug regimen with currently available therapeutics could cure the infection that causes Chagas disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34E6HjH

Study identifies pitfall for correcting mutations in human embryos with CRISPR

The most detailed analysis to date of CRISPR genome editing in human embryos finds a significant risk of chromosomal abnormalities when using the technique at earliest stage of human development. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35P40LN

Cancer-fighting gene restrains 'jumping genes'

About half of all tumors have mutations of the gene p53, normally responsible for warding off cancer. Now scientists have discovered a new role for p53 in its fight against tumors: preventing retrotransposons, or 'jumping genes,' from hopping around the human genome. In cells with missing or mutated p53, the team found, retrotransposons move and multiply more than usual. The finding could lead to new ways of detecting or treating cancers with p53 mutations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oDYLHb

Stronger treatments could cure Chagas disease

Researchers have found that a more intensive, less frequent drug regimen with currently available therapeutics could cure the infection that causes Chagas disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34E6HjH

Study identifies pitfall for correcting mutations in human embryos with CRISPR

The most detailed analysis to date of CRISPR genome editing in human embryos finds a significant risk of chromosomal abnormalities when using the technique at earliest stage of human development. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35P40LN

Cancer-fighting gene restrains 'jumping genes'

About half of all tumors have mutations of the gene p53, normally responsible for warding off cancer. Now scientists have discovered a new role for p53 in its fight against tumors: preventing retrotransposons, or 'jumping genes,' from hopping around the human genome. In cells with missing or mutated p53, the team found, retrotransposons move and multiply more than usual. The finding could lead to new ways of detecting or treating cancers with p53 mutations. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oDYLHb

Collins on defensive at final debate, ducks Trump re-election question

Democratic challenger Sara Gideon repeatedly tried to link the endangered Senate Republican with McConnell and the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G9rmD3

'Do-or-die moment': Latino Biden supporters canvass in battleground states

"If we don't go out there and he wins, can you imagine how this community is going to live after Election Day?" said one volunteer in Wisconsin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35Fc0ii

Judge allows attempted Reagan assassin to publicly display his artwork

“A lot of people think he has a lot of talents,” Hinckley's lawyer said. “And now for the first time his talent will be shown under his own name. And we'll see what it will fetch.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35IAO9g

Polish president backtracks on abortion view amid protests

“It cannot be that the law requires this kind of heroism from a woman,” Duda said in an interview. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ozgL5E

Three dead, others injured in suspected terrorist attack at French church

The Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, tweeted Thursday that the attacker had been arrested and that all indicated that it was a terrorist attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mz3I2h

The hot-pink hypocrisy of Trump's 'empowered' female campaign surrogates

Trump's female surrogates exalt the idea of the self-made, entrepreneurial woman but crave protection from a strongman who oozes toxic masculinity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35PS8JA

Houston voters are turning out in record numbers. Could they flip Texas for Biden?

Election officials in Harris County tripled the number of early-voting sites, expanded their hours and added drive-thru voting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mu2Bkv

Latino voters targeted by abortion misinformation campaigns

"This is part of an ongoing campaign with far-right groups associated with the Catholic Church," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oAW7lJ

Poll: Biden holds narrow lead in Florida

Biden gets 51 percent to Trump's 47 percent in a new NBC News/Marist poll, an edge within the poll's margin of error. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34BmzU7

Race to the ceiling with a rock-climbing wall in your home

How Fit Rock Arena began setting up rock-climbing walls in Chennai homes during the pandemic from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/31PWMWs

At least 25 dead, scores missing after Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam

Thirteen people were killed in landslides triggered by rains from Typhoon Molave, and others are missing. State media also said 12 fishermen died at sea. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35HIxUV

FBI, other agencies warn of 'imminent cybercrime threat' to U.S. hospitals

Federal authorities are urging healthcare providers to take precautions to protect their systems. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HHK852

One battleground state, two rallies — and dueling versions of reality

Trump and Harris held dueling campaign events in the Phoenix area, but voters could be forgiven for thinking the rallies were held in different universes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35GMdpT

'Comes out beautiful': Trump administration rolls back dishwasher water conservation rules

Trump’s low-flow gripe has been rooted in conservative thinking for several decades who decry regulations and energy standards. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TATx0S

More sex assault charges filed against adult film actor Ron Jeremy

The seven new counts add to others previously filed and involve six victims going back to 1996, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e6SIWR

Body and dash camera video released in Waukegan police fatal shooting of Black man

The encounter killed 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette and wounded girlfriend Tafara Williams, who has said police harassed the pair prior to the shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jEZHHA

Average body temperature among healthy adults declined over the past two decades

In the nearly two centuries since German physician Carl Wunderlich established 98.6°F as the standard 'normal' body temperature, it has been used by parents and doctors alike as the measure by which fevers -- and often the severity of illness -- have been assessed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HJGEyR

Average body temperature among healthy adults declined over the past two decades

In the nearly two centuries since German physician Carl Wunderlich established 98.6°F as the standard 'normal' body temperature, it has been used by parents and doctors alike as the measure by which fevers -- and often the severity of illness -- have been assessed. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HJGEyR

Regeneron says its Covid-19 antibody treatment cut medical visits in trial

President Donald Trump received the experimental drug cocktail after he tested positive for the coronavirus. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ov4uPA

'Quick, quick, quick': Trump rushes McSally at rally as she fights to hold her Senate seat

The president hurried Arizona Sen. Martha McSally before calling up three out of state politicians to address the crowd. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jCcj2g

Supreme Court won't block mail ballots in North Carolina arriving up to six days after Election Day

Earlier in the day, in a defeat for Republicans, the court declined to take another look, on a fast track, at the issue of late arriving mail ballots in Pennsylvania. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HJDg77

'Archer' found humor in worst case scenarios — thankfully it still can

Saved from the jaws of cancellation, the cartoon about spies like us is an antidote to "doom stuff" — and surprisingly sweet and humanist. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TFdyTH

Anxiety 2020: Voters worry about safety at the polls

About 7 in 10 voters say they are anxious about the election, according to an AP-NORC poll this month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e65XHd

'Full-blown depression': Most Latina domestic workers grapple with housing, food insecurity

About half of workers who lost their jobs were not contacted by employers, and three-quarters didn't receive compensation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37VgtzY

'Really not scary': These teens, tweens are some of the Covid-19 vaccine trial's youngest volunteers

“I think that it could really benefit the world, and I think it could also help scientists know more about the coronavirus,” said a 12-year-old who recently received his first injection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34zR3WI

Covid-19 evictions can cost people their homes — and their pets

We need to make sure that access to housing doesn't come down to a decision between giving up a beloved family pet and securing a safe place to live. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e1Si42

Comey's October surprise shook America four years ago today. His wife tried to stop it.

With 11 days to go before the election, Jim and Patrice Comey sat in their kitchen and weighed what felt like an incalculable decision. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2J8lN8R

This is a great, affordable ergonomic addition to my work-from-home desk

Gaiam’s Wobble Disc was a quick, compact and cheap ergonomic fix that gave my work desk (and my posture) a literal boost. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HHCeIT

A weak Covid-19 vaccine is good enough, some scientists say. Others disagree.

Vaccines capable of preventing any coronavirus symptoms should qualify for widespread use, some experts say. Others want larger trials. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34xxDlc

How the pandemic may actually ease SAD symptoms for some

“I don't feel as isolated because there are so many people in the same spot." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e232iO

'Arguably complicit': In hard-hit European countries, families of Covid victims demand answers

"I want to understand why they didn't close Bergamo earlier," one survivor said. "I want to find justice and understand: Why? Why?" from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mrcNtW

More than 1 million mail-in ballots may be rejected, say experts

"The vote-by-mail ballot rejections are going to be the hanging chads of 2000," said Daniel Smith, a University of Florida political science professor. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e5Xofu

Trump wants credit for 'fastest GDP growth in history.' Here's a reality check.

Analysis: Left unsaid is that the economy is rebounding from its biggest single-quarter drop ever recorded — and it still hasn't fully recovered. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/326neLZ

Advocates fear Barrett will strip away gay rights. It could begin next week.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, which could allow religious foster agencies to bar gay prospective parents. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oBFYfF

3 accused of making, shipping firearms are facing federal weapons charges

One of them was tied through court documents to an unspecified terrorism-related count. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35IVzSb

Justin Turner tests positive for Covid, can't celebrate World Series win with Dodgers

He was mysteriously lifted in the middle of Game 6 before MLB confirmed the test. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oBniN0

Dodgers rally to beat Rays, capture first World Series title since 1988

"We worked so hard man," said overjoyed Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes. "We got our hearts broken so many times. This group worked so hard." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oA6p5C

Body of missing hip-hop artist found in trunk after Miami car crash

Robert Deupree Avery Coltrain was arrested and charged with illegal transport of human remains and second-degree murder in the death of Brian Trotter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JdkXb7

Ex-U.S. employee at Mexico City embassy was 'experienced' predator, prosecutors say

Brian Jeffrey Raymond was arrested after reports of a “naked, hysterical woman desperately screaming for help” from the balcony of his Mexico City home. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34BB0YC

Texas Supreme Court upholds governor's order for one ballot drop-off site per county

Democrats and voting rights groups said the governor's order amounted to voter suppression give the size of some of the state's counties from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31QaOrb

National Guard being deployed in Philadelphia after fatal police shooting

The fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr., 27, who is Black, triggered protests Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31PugEr

'Cruel & clueless': Kim Kardashian private island bash amid pandemic draws fierce backlash

Though the reality TV star acknowledged her privilege when sharing photos from her 40th birthday party, critics called her insensitive for flaunting wealth. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jE8Ik9

Trump campaign website hacked

A message posted on the site said the "world has had enough of the fake news" spread by the president and threatened to release dirt on the Trump family. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37KMkmX

Texas reverses decision that allowed social workers to deny LGBTQ, disabled clients

A state regulatory board reinstated nondiscrimination protections that had been removed this month at the recommendation of Gov. Greg Abbott. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TtbIVV

Breonna Taylor grand jurors say police actions were 'negligent' and 'criminal'

"They couldn't even provide a risk assessment," one of the anonymous grand jurors said in an interview on "CBS This Morning." "And it sounded like they hadn't done one." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37LFeyB

Man fatally shot by Illinois police 'still breathing' when covered by blanket, girlfriend says

Waukegan police fatally shot Marcellis Stinnette and wounded Tafara Williams, who spoke out from her hospital bed on Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3e4WRuh

Black man shot dead by police in Philadelphia, sparking heated protests

“I have watched the video of this tragic incident and it presents difficult questions that must be answered,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3owbnAb

Rams hold off Foles, Bears for Monday Night Football win

The Los Angeles Rams intercepted Nick Foles twice and held the offense of the Chicago Bears to just a lone field goal as they cruised to a 24-10 victory on Monday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3msjR9H

Trump admin dismantles 'firewall' for editorial independence at U.S.-funded outlets

Lawmakers and press freedom groups fear the administration is trying to turn the U.S.-funded news outlets into partisan mouthpieces. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37JLGGr

Barrett says ‘I love the constitution’ in Supreme Court confirmation speech

After the Senate voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, Barrett spoke at the White House and thanked President Trump, Sen. Mitch McConnell, and Sen. Lindsey Graham. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dYbcbW

Pennsylvania teen fatally shot while sitting with girlfriend by lake

His girlfriend reported seeing a man in an orange vest in the state park where hunting is permitted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31JGb6K

Virginia Military Institute superintendent resigns amid call for racism probe

The resignation comes after a Washington Post story that described Black cadets and alumni facing “relentless racism," and an order for an investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34wlywH

Artificially sweetened drinks may not be heart healthier than sugary drinks

Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be the healthy alternative they are often claimed to be, according to a research letter. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HDpQtj

Artificially sweetened drinks may not be heart healthier than sugary drinks

Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be the healthy alternative they are often claimed to be, according to a research letter. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HDpQtj

First 'murder hornet' nest in U.S. destroyed, officials say

Heavily protected workers vacuumed the Asian giant hornets from the nest in Blaine, Washington, two days after its discovery. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kyqxTg

Healthcare as a climate solution

Although the link may not be obvious, healthcare and climate change -- two issues that pose major challenges around the world -- are in fact more connected than society may realize. So say researchers, who are increasingly proving this to be true. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jwbA2O

Localized vaccination surveillance could help prevent measles outbreaks

Access to more localized data on childhood vaccination coverage, such as at the school or neighborhood levels, could help better predict and prevent measles outbreaks in the United States, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35EC1Oz

Time-keeping brain protein influences memory

Upsetting the brain's timekeeping can cause cognitive impairments, like when jetlag makes you feel foggy and forgetful. These impairments may stem from disrupting a protein that aligns the brain's time-keeping mechanism to the correct time of day, according to new research in fruit flies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HGUHoU

Healthcare as a climate solution

Although the link may not be obvious, healthcare and climate change -- two issues that pose major challenges around the world -- are in fact more connected than society may realize. So say researchers, who are increasingly proving this to be true. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jwbA2O

Localized vaccination surveillance could help prevent measles outbreaks

Access to more localized data on childhood vaccination coverage, such as at the school or neighborhood levels, could help better predict and prevent measles outbreaks in the United States, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35EC1Oz

Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to Supreme Court

Some legal experts say this will be the most conservative court since before World War II. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31JPi7p

Getting rid of Roe v. Wade could have ripple effects — starting with birth control

The threat to birth control — and in vitro fertilization — is increasingly plausible, especially in an America without Roe v. Wade. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TpvYYL

In setback for Democrats, Supreme Court won't let late mail ballots count in Wisconsin

Voting rights groups and the state and national Democratic parties had filed lawsuits seeking to extend the deadline. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G14HIW

DrugCell: New experimental AI platform matches tumor to best drug combo

Researchers use experimental artificial intelligence system called DrugCell to predict the best approach to treating cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37QEU1s

New insights into a potential target for autoimmune disease

With insights into a molecular pathway that regulates the activity of Tregs, a type of T cell involved in immunosuppression, new research opens up possibly new avenues for treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31L4wcC

New map of the immune landscape in pancreatic cancer could guide immunotherapy

A new analysis highlights the diversity of immune response in pancreatic cancer, and points toward the need for treatments tailored to individual patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HCNAxV

DrugCell: New experimental AI platform matches tumor to best drug combo

Researchers use experimental artificial intelligence system called DrugCell to predict the best approach to treating cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37QEU1s

New insights into a potential target for autoimmune disease

With insights into a molecular pathway that regulates the activity of Tregs, a type of T cell involved in immunosuppression, new research opens up possibly new avenues for treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31L4wcC

New map of the immune landscape in pancreatic cancer could guide immunotherapy

A new analysis highlights the diversity of immune response in pancreatic cancer, and points toward the need for treatments tailored to individual patients. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HCNAxV

Bulldozer thief drove through Florida town allegedly digging up Biden-Harris campaign signs

James Blight was arrested in Haines City, Florida for allegedly stealing a bulldozer to dig up and vandalize the homes of people displaying Joe Biden signs. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3osGXil

Colombia has 1 million coronavirus cases, second in Latin America to reach milestone

Argentina hit 1 million confirmed cases last week and Peru and Mexico are expected to reach the grim marker in the weeks ahead. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HruMll

Peter King on a strange day in the NFL plus why the Bucs signed Antonio Brown

Why did the 5-2 Buccaneers add Antonio Brown? Peter King gets the answer from Bruce Arians and determines whether it'll all work in Tampa Bay. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35z1R6T

Facebook launches cloud games but says Apple won’t allow it on iOS

Facebook announced on Monday the launch of cloud gaming on its desktop website and Android app. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ju9Gzu

Weight-reduction surgery for severely obese adults may prevent second heart attack, death

Adults with severe obesity (BMI >35) and a prior heart attack who undergo weight-reduction surgery may lower their risk of a second heart attack, major cardiovascular event, heart failure and death. The effect weight-reduction surgery had on the patients' weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and A1C (a Type 2 diabetes marker) seems to play a role in decreasing the risk of heart attack and death. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mppe9K

Nearly one in three young adults in the US does not know common stroke symptoms

Nearly 30% of U.S. adults younger than 45 don't know all five of the most common stroke symptoms, according to a recent survey. Hispanic adults, people not born in the U.S. and less educated young adults were among the most likely to be unaware of stroke symptoms. Stroke incidence and hospitalizations are rising among young adults in the U.S. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35xFApP

American Airlines plans customer tours of Boeing 737 Max

American has scheduled what it expects will be the first 737 Max flights since the jet’s grounding, for some flights starting Dec. 29. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kyBUuc

For transgender advocates, election stokes hopes and fears

"President Trump intends to use the full power of the presidency and the executive branch to inflict maximum damage" on trans people, one activist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jx6Iu9

Weight-reduction surgery for severely obese adults may prevent second heart attack, death

Adults with severe obesity (BMI >35) and a prior heart attack who undergo weight-reduction surgery may lower their risk of a second heart attack, major cardiovascular event, heart failure and death. The effect weight-reduction surgery had on the patients' weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and A1C (a Type 2 diabetes marker) seems to play a role in decreasing the risk of heart attack and death. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mppe9K

Nearly one in three young adults in the US does not know common stroke symptoms

Nearly 30% of U.S. adults younger than 45 don't know all five of the most common stroke symptoms, according to a recent survey. Hispanic adults, people not born in the U.S. and less educated young adults were among the most likely to be unaware of stroke symptoms. Stroke incidence and hospitalizations are rising among young adults in the U.S. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35xFApP

Australia protests invasive search of women in Qatar airport after newborn found

Passenger described how women on the flight were told to leave the plane before takeoff and then returned half-an-hour later, visibly shaken. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37HRIHJ

The world is watching: Americans aren't the only ones who care about the Trump-Biden face off

The world is watching the race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. We look at who the world would vote for if they had the chance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mkutrd

The U.S. election could shape the world like none before

"If Trump wins we're going to be in a much more fragmented, competitive, nationalist world," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HAYWCk

Critics slam 'shameless hypocrisy' of Saudi G20 meeting as women activists sit in jail

A virtual business event hosted by Riyadh promises to place a "special emphasis" on "creating a more equitable future for women." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ju4N9Q

Putin rejects Trump's criticism of Hunter Biden's business

The Russian president took the time to knock down what he made clear he regarded as false allegations from Trump about the Bidens. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mmr4YP

Election live updates: Biden, Trump campaigns push in battleground states

Get the latest election news, voting results and polls. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31Kz7GW

Large corporate landlords have filed 10,000 eviction actions in five states since September

One tenant said she told her landlord, "There's got to be something for people affected by Covid," and the landlord responded, "There's nothing we can do." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kvVw2i

Kershaw leads Dodgers to Game 5 win, 3-2 World Series lead over Rays

Clayton Kershaw stops steal of home, hands Dodgers 3-2 Series lead from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31DTPZ6

Murray, Cardinals stun Seahawks in OT thriller on SNF

Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals rallied late against Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks to earn a thrilling OT win on Sunday Night Football. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35yjXpt

Chileans vote for new constitution, leaving behind relic of Pinochet's brutal legacy

University professor Luis Cifuentes voted in the same stadium where he had been tortured decades before. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34pCG7k

Hundreds of thousands lose power as Northern California braces for more wildfires

“This is the fire weather forecast I was hoping wouldn't come to pass," a climate scientist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3okExSK

Arizona voters have Covid-19 top of mind. That could spell trouble for Trump.

Biden holds a narrow lead, according to polls, aided by pandemic upheaval and demographic shifts years in the making. But don't count the president out yet, some said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IV7Zyr

New storm Zeta a hurricane threat to Mexico, U.S. Gulf Coast

Forecasters said it will probably become a hurricane before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast in coming days. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37HwUjC

Trump's Twitter promises to U.S. troops were good PR. But he hasn't kept them.

In the closing weeks of his 2020 re-election campaign, we must consider whether he has lived up to these promises, how he has attempted to do so and if this effort made us safer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TqDmDg

NYPD investigating videos of officer who said 'Trump 2020' over patrol vehicle speaker

The department said that the Brooklyn South Investigation Unit was looking into the matter after videos were posted to social media. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G1THeu

Texas boy, 3, dies after accidentally shooting himself in the chest at birthday party

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said its "thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this tragic accident." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37A5dsS

Crews vacuum 'murder hornets' out of Washington nest

Heavily protected crews in Washington state worked Saturday to destroy the first nest of so-called murder hornets discovered in the United States. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mlSSg1

H.E.R. uses 'Saturday Night Live' performance to promote #EndSARS movement

The hashtag is part of a growing international movement to shut down the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) task force in Nigeria. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31H8dQn

Pope Francis appoints first Black American cardinal

Gregory served three times as the head of the U.S. Conference of Bishops. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35sj3L8

'SNL' sees Trump as man without a Covid-19 plan

Jim Carrey returned as a Joe Biden ready to rumble: "I have a plan, it's called Bidencare," he says, explaining it's basically Obamacare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G1vK74

Prisoners won the right to stimulus checks. Some prisons are standing in the way.

A federal judge ruled prisoners can get the $1,200 checks many Americans received. Some prison systems are putting up roadblocks, lawyers and prisoners say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jnhseu

Two counties to watch, days before election

The voters in the County to County locales tell us more about chamber of commerce Republicans, Hispanics in the Southwest and the African-American vote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jwHSKS

'SNL' sees Trump as man without a Covid-19 plan

Jim Carrey returned as a Joe Biden ready to rumble: "I have a plan, it's called Bidencare," he says, explaining it's basically Obamacare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2G1vK74

How Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk lipstick became one editor's daily beauty must-have

After wearing Charlotte Tilbury's signature lipstick for 16 months, one editor shares how it — and six other products in the line — became must-haves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tgh5Yu

Five key races likely to determine Senate control

The fight for a majority in the chamber is most likely to be decided in Colorado, Arizona, Maine, North Carolina and Iowa. And there may be some surprises. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mk0zDl

'Toxic': CDC staffers say morale inside the agency has plummeted during the pandemic

One CDC staffer said a Trump victory in November could be a "tipping point" for a mass exodus of employees. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3orOApl

Some going to great lengths to vote early and in person

Voters across America share why they’re turning out to vote in person this year despite the Covid-19 pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TrHS44

Americans fear rising cost of working from home as pandemic continues

"It's not everything that we thought it would be. A lot of that comes down to additional expenses that we just didn't see," one working parent said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HwIuTT

How Kamala Harris and Jill Biden are subverting myths about America's stepmoms

For millions of American women, Harris and Biden represent resilience and tenacity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ml6mbT

Man in critical condition after shark attack at Australia's Great Barrier Reef

"There was obviously evidence of a very significant shark bite to the patient's upper thigh, pelvic region," said Dr. David Humphreys. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35z27m3

'SNL' sees Trump as man without a Covid-19 plan

Jim Carrey returned as a Joe Biden ready to rumble: "I have a plan, it's called Bidencare," he says, explaining it's basically Obamacare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mxkyif

Rays walk off for 8-7 win over Dodgers to even World Series

Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, and Randy Arozarena was on the ground slapping his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration — and a crucial, wild win for the scrappy Tampa Bay Rays. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dRR8YU

'My culture is being erased': An American Uighur votes for change

Amir Kashgari is a U.S. citizen, but he was born in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of western China — home to around 11 million Uighur Muslims. In recent years, the Chinese government has increasingly persecuted the Uighur population. Today, more than 1 million Uighurs are believed to be detained in “re-education” camps throughout Xinjiang. Amir hopes that the upcoming U.S. elections can help bring change to his community in China. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34m3cP6

Coronavirus cases break records as states around U.S. reel under surge

In Illinois, the top health official broke down in tears at a news conference where she announced a rise in cases, and in Ohio a university mourned the death of an 18-year-old student. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HBKcTO

How a primary night 'disaster' sparked big changes in Detroit's plan to count the vote

Detroit is recruiting and training thousands of election workers in hopes of getting it right — and ensuring every vote counts — when the presidency is at stake. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31qV6CR

Pence chief of staff, senior political adviser test positive for Covid-19

The vice president will maintain his schedule, his spokesman said Saturday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31G5NRV

Navy training plane crashes into Alabama neighborhood, killing 2 pilots

The crash in the residential area sparked a large fire and killed the two pilots on board. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dW2hHX

The 2020 census count is done, but the fight over the results is just beginning

“If it ends up in litigation then so be it,” said one state official. “To say it was flawed it would be an understatement.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HAZvMw

PTSD and alcohol abuse go hand-in-hand, but males and females exhibit symptoms differently

Through intricate experiments designed to account for sex-specific differences, scientists have zeroed-in on certain changes in the brain that may be responsible for driving alcohol abuse among people with PTSD. In studies with rodents, researchers found that males and females exhibit their own distinct symptoms and brain features of PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Such differences are not typically accounted for in laboratory-based studies yet could lead to more successful clinical treatments. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FUsY3h

PTSD and alcohol abuse go hand-in-hand, but males and females exhibit symptoms differently

Through intricate experiments designed to account for sex-specific differences, scientists have zeroed-in on certain changes in the brain that may be responsible for driving alcohol abuse among people with PTSD. In studies with rodents, researchers found that males and females exhibit their own distinct symptoms and brain features of PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Such differences are not typically accounted for in laboratory-based studies yet could lead to more successful clinical treatments. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FUsY3h

Supreme Court sides mostly with Republicans in last-minute voting cases

More rulings on election procedures with mail-in ballots in key battleground states are expected before Nov. 3 from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jv9Mqt

Hydroxychloroquine does not prevent COVID-19 in health care workers, trial shows

Researchers found that taking hydroxychloroquine once or twice weekly did not prevent the development of COVID-19 in health care workers better than the placebo. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jozwoI

Kristi Yamaguchi improves literacy for Pacific Islander, Latino kids amid pandemic

Her nonprofit has increased distance-learning reading time for kids in need by 20 percent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mjGbCg

Hydroxychloroquine does not prevent COVID-19 in health care workers, trial shows

Researchers found that taking hydroxychloroquine once or twice weekly did not prevent the development of COVID-19 in health care workers better than the placebo. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jozwoI

'Holiday bubble checklist' offers tips to lower Covid-19 risk this winter

Step 1: Pick a "bubble commissioner." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3on0qRv

Poland's president tests positive for coronavirus

Duda's diagnosis comes amid a huge surge in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 and deaths in Poland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ku6chG

The South was a lost cause for Democrats. Now eight key Senate seats are in play.

"You'd sometimes have a good candidate run, but they had no capacity to raise money or get involvement from the national party. That’s changed now," one Democratic strategist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37ABvnp

The South was a lost cause for Democrats. Now eight key Senate seats are in play.

"You'd sometimes have a good candidate run, but they had no capacity to raise money or get involvement from the national party. That’s changed now," one Democratic strategist said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37ABvnp

QAnon doesn't need to outlive Trump's presidency. Here's how to stop it.

When cult adherents get confused, then ashamed, then realize they’ve been scammed, they get angry and exit. People are not permanently programmed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jsr4Vn

Critics of Amy Coney Barrett and her adopted kids are wrong. So are her defenders.

The controversy over the Supreme Court nominee's adopted kids from Haiti has been troubling, particularly its binary view of white parents like me who adopt Black children. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35xcY03

She taught fourth graders about Black Lives Matter. Parents demanded her firing.

She wanted her fourth grade class to understand systemic racism. Parents said she was indoctrinating their children and wanted her fired. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dQ5EQU

Caught between superpowers: Taiwan stuck between U.S. and China's battle for supremacy

"We don’t want to be manipulated or caught in a great power competition," said Evan Tsao, 31, a master’s degree student from Kaohsiung, in southern Taiwan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IYlKfP

Buehler leads Dodgers over Rays for 2-1 Series lead

“He’s in some really elite company," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said about pitcher Walker Buehler. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31G2tGG

Elderly couple who wouldn't evacuate killed in Colorado wildfire

The couple, in their 80s, cherished their home and refused to leave, the sheriff and family said. There are no other known missing people in the blaze. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tk2nQa

California bracing for more wildfires

Red flag warnings are in effect for much of Northern California through Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jnZ8C8

Family of hiker missing for 2 weeks in Mount Rainier pushes for active search

Sam Dubal, 33, went missing while on an overnight trip that began Oct. 9. His family is pleading for three more days of searching. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mfSe3B

Signs Trump's home stretch seniors pitch may be falling short

“I can’t do it this time," one older voter who backed the president's first run in 2016 told NBC News. "I’m just sick of all of his s---." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ooK4rp

Netflix's chess drama 'The Queen's Gambit' has a refreshingly hopeful endgame

The pieces on this show's board move toward a hopeful, collaborative endgame — which isn't quite convincing in our current moment but is welcome nonetheless. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jqXShB

Convicted sex cult figure says he's innocent

"I apologize for my participation in all of this," Keith Raniere said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dSpdYC

Trump slams Biden's record: 'I ran because of you'

During the final presidential debate, President Trump slammed Biden’s political record, saying he ran for president because of politicians like Biden and Obama. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37y8t8b

Hailed at first, Germany now grapples with Covid-19 spike

"Our neighboring countries are doing much worse than us,” said Rudolf Mayerhofer, 73. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jnZsRp

4 takeaways from the last presidential debate of 2020

The mute button was moot, President Donald Trump mostly looked backward and Joe Biden brushed off personal attacks in the final presidential faceoff of the cycle. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IQz3ik

Final presidential debate highlights between Trump and Biden

Watch highlights from the final 2020 presidential debate as President Trump and Joe Biden faced off on Covid-19, criminal justice, immigration, China and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31xF6Px

Who won the Trump-Biden debate? Experts grade the candidates

Three specialists deliver their report cards on the final presidential faceoff of the 2020 campaign. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37EfNPH

Debate tracker: The final 2020 presidential debate, by the numbers

We counted the attacks, the interruptions and what the candidates talked about through the night. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3maEbfJ

Trump says Obamacare must die. Biden says he'll make it into 'Bidencare.'

Health care is a top issue for American voters and the two candidates fought about it at the final presidential debate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FScoBf

Trump claims ‘lowest IQ’ migrants return for status hearing after being deported

President Trump claimed that only migrants with the "lowest IQ" would return for a status hearing under the policy of catch and release. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TfDwNw

Trump promises 'brand new beautiful health care,' offers no details

When asked about health care at the debate, President Trump promised a new plan but few details, Joe Biden said he would offer a public option in addition to private health insurance. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35onCGq

Man with van full of guns had checklist to 'execute' Joe Biden, authorities say

Authorities alleged that Alexander Treisman posted a meme about killing the Democratic presidential nominee and had a checklist with a note to "execute" him. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TgRwXc

Live fact-checking of the final debate between Trump and Biden

NBC News is fact-checking Trump and Biden during the final presidential debate. Check back for live analysis of statements made during the debate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31u3lOv

Trump defends criticism of Dr. Fauci: He is 'allowed to make mistakes'

President Trump praised Dr. Anthony Fauci as a "good person" while defending past criticism of him and other scientists working on the coronavirus response. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kpHK0Z

Trump: Nation is learning to live with Covid. Biden says no, 'we're dying with it'

Former Vice President Biden slams the Trump administration's strategy for handling the coronavirus pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mhGair

Welker fact checks Trump on Covid-19 vaccine timeline

NBC News’ Kristen Welker asks President Trump to clarify after he says he believe a Covid-19 vaccine will be available within weeks when administration officials have said one would be available in 2021 at the earliest. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3oleZ7Z

'What are you hiding?': Biden attacks Trump for not releasing tax returns

Former Vice President Biden slams President Trump for not releasing his tax returns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31AjRfU

Biden: 'Nothing was unethical' about Hunter's business in Ukraine

Joe Biden claimed "nothing was unethical" about the work his son Hunter Biden conducted in Ukraine. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kocFef

Julián Castro: Latino voters 'are in the driver's seat like never before'

"What may emerge after this election is a new electoral map," said Castro, exhorting Latinos to vote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dP9hqc

Uber, Lyft likely violated California labor law, appeals court finds

The decision raises the stakes for a gig economy measure on the statewide ballot. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jgVNEM

How'd we get so picky about friendship late in life? Ask the chimps

When humans age, they tend to favor small circles of meaningful, already established friendships rather than seek new ones. People are also more likely to lean toward positive relationships rather than ones that bring tension or conflict. These behaviors were thought to be unique to humans but it turns out chimpanzees, one of our closest living relatives, have these traits, too. The study shows what's believed to be the first evidence of nonhuman animals actively selecting who they socialize with during aging. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dOVwI5

Same state, different sides: Pennsylvania small-business owners reflect on past four years under Trump

Small-business owners find themselves in similar situations amid the pandemic, but on different sides when it comes to their vote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3joT0tf

Chuck Todd: “This path is more treacherous by the day for Donald Trump”

To win re-election, Chuck Todd shows that President Trump would have to win in all four of the following close states: Arizona, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ol4RvW

Joe Biden saw a bump in the national polls after the last debate

Steve Kornacki says, “That was movement of 3.6 points. And in this race, in this presidency, that is seismic.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ohaN9p

A promising discovery could lead to better treatment for Hepatitis C

Virologists have identified a critical role played by a cellular protein in the progression of Hepatitis C virus infection, paving the way for more effective treatment. No vaccine currently exists for Hepatitis C virus infection, which affects more than 130 million people worldwide and nearly 250,000 Canadians. Antivirals exist but are expensive and not readily available in developing countries, where the disease is most prevalent. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dRLTrX

Mask opponent at school board meeting says, 'I want to breathe oxygen'

"You cannot force me to breathe carbon dioxide, lady," one man said about mask-wearing during a board meeting of the Sarasota County Schools in Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3obq7nX

From tenet to target: Paris teacher's beheading challenges France's idea of secularism

"The new 'laïcité' ... has become a tool to target people we consider the enemies of our culture," said professor Raphaël Liogier. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dPoIik

Meet some of the Black voters casting ballots for the first time

While first-time voters are often considered young, there are many elements — from citizenship to a new engagement with politics — spurring Black voters to the polls for the first time this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35o1Ouh

Ready politician one: How the election made its way into video games

"What's kind of great about games is how many different kinds of modes of expression of play there are," said professor Laine Nooney. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tg9MA5

China threatens retaliation after new U.S. arms sales to Taiwan

The Trump administration has ramped up support for Taiwan, adding to tensions between Beijing and Washington. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35mHGbZ

Here's my debate question: Should I let my children watch it?

For all that I want to see my son and daughter engaged in the democratic process, the political environment of the past four years has damaged kids across the nation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37wRZgy

Evacuations ordered as Colorado wildfire rages

The town of Grand Lake was under an evacuation order Wednesday night as the East Troublesome Fire approached, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31yG26e

James Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92

Later in his career, he challenged spoon benders, mind readers and faith healers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37rCvu8

Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama

Voting rights advocates said the option would have made voting easier and safer during the Covid-19 pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37sD7Q2

Cybersecurity firm finds hacker selling info on 186 million U.S. voters

The cybersecurity firm Trustwave said the hacker was offering 186 million U.S. voter records and 245 million records of other personal data. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31rrfdd

New theory sheds light on how the environment influences human health

Researchers have proposed a groundbreaking new way to study the interaction between complex biological systems in the body and the environment. Their theory suggests the existence of 'biodynamic interfaces,' an intermediate entity between the two realms, as opposed to conventional approaches that analyze individual aspects of the interaction between the environment and humans in isolation, according to a new article. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31sigZC

The biological 'record' of extremely preterm birth differs in men and women

Researchers have found distinct effects of adversity early in life in the genomes of men compared to women who were born extremely preterm. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Hgl2dA

Obama calls on voters to hand Trump a clear defeat

The former president attacked his successor in personal and policy terms, urging Americans to "turn out like never before" and declaring, "We cannot leave any doubt in this election." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37t2vVT

FBI says Iran behind threatening emails sent to Florida Democrats

Both Iran and Russia had obtained some Americans’ voter registration information, John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2TbXdWF

The partisanship of Amy Coney Barrett's nomination erodes our Founders' intent

Anyone thoroughly steeped in true originalism or textualism would understand the Founders didn't want the judiciary to be this political. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37uSlE8

Highly effective tumor detection strategy for common childhood brain tumors

A team of scientists have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37Bgj0u

DNA: At our cores, we're all strengthened by 'dumbbells'

Scientists detail the structure of dumbbell-like sequences in DNA during interphase that suggest several unseen aspects of chromosome configuration and function. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dTsKpJ

Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer

Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ooZ4Wu

Highly effective tumor detection strategy for common childhood brain tumors

A team of scientists have developed a way to more accurately both detect and monitor a common type of pediatric brain cancer, setting the stage for giving clinicians a real-time view into how the cancer responds to treatment. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37Bgj0u

DNA: At our cores, we're all strengthened by 'dumbbells'

Scientists detail the structure of dumbbell-like sequences in DNA during interphase that suggest several unseen aspects of chromosome configuration and function. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dTsKpJ

Genome archeologists discover path to activate immune response against cancer

Ancient embedded elements in our DNA from generations past can activate a powerful immune response to kill cancer cells like an infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mamxZv

Tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help doctors better monitor childhood brain cancer

Researchers have demonstrated that a new liquid biopsy approach overcomes traditional barriers to quickly and efficiently diagnose and monitor high-grade pediatric gliomas. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ooZ4Wu

Delivering proteins to testes could someday treat male infertility

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 15% of couples are infertile, and male infertility plays a role in over one-third of these cases. Often, problems with sperm development are to blame. Now, researchers have found a way to deliver a protein important for sperm cell production directly to mouse testicles, where it restored normal sperm development and allowed previously infertile mice to father pups. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2HpnGgC

Asian American New Yorkers had biggest surge in unemployment during pandemic

The results "point to the precariousness of many Asian low-income workers and the vulnerability revealed by the Covid shutdown," said Howard Shih of the Asian American Federation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dJq8e9

Pope calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples, in major departure from Vatican doctrine

“Homosexuals have a right to be part of the family,” the pontiff said in “Francesco,” a documentary about his life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HbGKzp

Trauma and fury as soldiers open fire in Nigeria, drawing global attention to weekslong protests

Events reached a climax in the west African country Tuesday night with reports of soldiers opening fire on protesters in Lagos. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31sIICk

U.S. antitrust case against Google mirrors Microsoft battle

The Trump administration’s legal assault on Google feels like a blast from the past. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dOPxDg

Barrett was trustee at private school with anti-gay policies

Trinity Schools effectively bars admission to children of gay parents and makes it clear that openly LGBTQ teachers are not welcome in the classroom. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jfeubT

Raymond Santana of the 1989 Central Park case on Trump, pursuing dreams and the importance of voting

“For me, exercising my political voice, my political power — that was part of the healing process,” Santana said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31sZLUW

Trump camp tells group to stop using his name in medical marijuana legalization effort

Mississippians for Compassionate Care paid for a letter signed by several prominent Republicans and says the president backs them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o9YWtH

Tony Lewis, singer of '80s pop-rock band The Outfield, dies at 62

"Lewis and the late John Spinks took the '80s by storm with The Outfield's infectious pop songs, including 'Your Love,'" according to a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Hofi12

Trump-Biden final debate: Time, how to watch, topics

The candidates will face off on Thursday night in Nashville, Tenn., less than two weeks before Election Day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34ezdsb

Seven people handed over to judge in probe on French teacher's murder

Paty was killed on Oct. 16 outside his school in a middle-class Paris suburb by an 18-year-old of Chechen origin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dJ8sz4

China's influence operations offer glimpse into information warfare's future

Intelligence experts are monitoring the "competition between democratic systems and autocratic systems of government." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o6lhIJ

Owners of California dive boat faulted for fire that killed 34

The NTSB said the Conception's captain failed to post a roving night watchman, which allowed the deadly fire to quickly spread. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jhHqQC

Clayton Kershaw, L.A. stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in World Series opener

Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Hj12qe

Epsilon strengthens to a hurricane, charges toward Bermuda

The hurricane is the 26th named storm in a busy hurricane season, which is not officially over until Nov. 30. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34gO4SP

Every resident of Kansas nursing home infected with Covid-19

All 62 residents of the Andbe Home in Norton tested positive and 10 have died, the county health department said. Ten residents have died. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31mV1jx

Trump abruptly ends '60 Minutes' interview, taunts CBS' Lesley Stahl

The interview at the White House was described by a source as “testy at times.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o5BgGZ

Woman found alive at funeral home dies at Detroit hospital

“This is the second time our beloved Timesha has been pronounced dead, but this time she isn’t coming back,” the family said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HmS8Ie

Tiffany Trump says her father 'has always supported' LGBTQ people

"Prior to politics, he supported gays, lesbians, the LGBQIA+ community," she said of the president at a Trump Pride event in Florida. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kuTj7n

For Latino voters, health care is a top issue as Obamacare gains reverse under Trump

Four million Latino adults and 600,000 Latino children got coverage under Obamacare, but gains began reversing when Trump took office and are exacerbated by coronavirus job losses. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3olqdcS

McConnell signals Senate Republicans don't want bigger Covid relief bill before election

The Majority Leader told fellow GOP senators he is "encouraging" the White House to wait until after the election to make a deal. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kh4Erb

3 members of same Missouri family die of coronavirus, 5 more sickened

Erin Griffin of St. Louis says her mother and two great uncles died, while herself and four other family members fell ill and recovered. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3khWmzw

High levels of microplastics released from infant feeding bottles during formula prep

New research shows that high levels of microplastics (MPs) are released from infant-feeding bottles (IFBs) during formula preparation. The research also indicates a strong relationship between heat and MP release, such that warmer liquids (formula or water used to sterilize bottles) result in far greater release of MPs. The work underlines the need for appropriate mitigation strategies and new plastic technologies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2H9HAg1

High levels of microplastics released from infant feeding bottles during formula prep

New research shows that high levels of microplastics (MPs) are released from infant-feeding bottles (IFBs) during formula preparation. The research also indicates a strong relationship between heat and MP release, such that warmer liquids (formula or water used to sterilize bottles) result in far greater release of MPs. The work underlines the need for appropriate mitigation strategies and new plastic technologies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2H9HAg1

Your week in health — sorted

The Hindu MetroPlus gives you a whole week of live Instagram discussions on fitness and health from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/37iXVtc

Memphis poll worker fired for turning away voters wearing Black Lives Matter shirts

State law does not allow voters to wear items with the name of a candidate or political party, but does not prohibit items with “Black Lives Matter." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dLenDN

NASCAR clears Kyle Larson to return after suspension for using N-word

"Words do matter. Apologizing for your mistakes matters. Accountability matters. Forgiveness matters," he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kfmH11

Rush Limbaugh says cancer has shown progression

The conservative radio host announced in February that he had advanced lung cancer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kflSp7

Texas social workers can now turn away LGBTQ, disabled clients

A state regulatory board removed the discrimination protections following a recommendation from Gov. Greg Abbott. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jeOZY6

Maryland man accused of shooting at truck of Trump supporters after they honked

Douglas Kuhn, 50, allegedly fired a shotgun as a truck drove by after they honked at him, police said. No one was injured. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HiOmQm

Family fears woman last seen in September may now be in danger

Kimberly Iron, 21, left her Billings, Montana home on September 22, 2020, leaving her three children behind with their grandparents in Hardin, Montana. She contacted her family from Las Vegas, Nevada and from Oxnard, California, saying she was upset and needed money to get home. She last contacted her father, who lives on the Crow Indian Reservation, on October 6, 2020, but no one has seen or heard from her since. The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office in Hardin, Montana is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H94RPc

New & Notable: Ninja, Otterbox, H&M and more

Looking for practical gadgets and items to help make 2020 a little easier? Here are some of the latest jeans, phone cases, electric massagers and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2FJGGpN

Community rallies for Latina leader hit by Covid, needing lung transplant

“If you think that this virus is a simple flu or that it’s not as bad as it’s seems to be ... listen to my story carefully ... " from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HfMY0T

Trump ramps up rally strategy that may come with more risk than reward

Despite now-daily campaign events, he has complained to aides that there are too few on the schedule, telling them he wants to hold as many as five a day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Tg0B2t

Patients who had more severe COVID-19 may be the best donors for convalescent plasma therapy

Sex, age, and severity of disease may be useful in identifying COVID-19 survivors who are likely to have high levels of antibodies that can protect against the disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34dleTx

Criteria to predict cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients identified

Researchers have developed and validated predictive criteria for early identification of COVID-19 patients who are developing hyperimmune responses, raising the possibility for early therapeutic intervention. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35fyMwR

New lab test clarifies the potential protective effects of COVID-19 antibodies

Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn't tell you everything about your immunity. Scientists have developed a new lab testing procedure for the detection of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 that gives results more quickly than existing assays and specifically identifies so-called 'neutralizing' antibodies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34bhDVS

Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate human coronaviruses, study finds

Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a new study. The results indicate that some of these products might be useful for reducing the viral load, or amount of virus, in the mouth after infection and may help to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IFcWeE

Patients who had more severe COVID-19 may be the best donors for convalescent plasma therapy

Sex, age, and severity of disease may be useful in identifying COVID-19 survivors who are likely to have high levels of antibodies that can protect against the disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34dleTx

Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate human coronaviruses, study finds

Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a new study. The results indicate that some of these products might be useful for reducing the viral load, or amount of virus, in the mouth after infection and may help to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IFcWeE

Trump and Biden will have mics cut during opponent's answers in final debate

Last month’s debate was marred by frequent interruptions by the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lXKtPu

'The Big Lebowski' star Jeff Bridges announces he has been diagnosed with lymphoma

"Although it is a serious disease, I feel fortunate that I have a great team of doctors and the prognosis is good," Bridges said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HgPgNc

'The Vow' finale was a preview of its second season — starring Keith Raniere

It's hard to understand why so many people followed a cult leader if all a docuseries gives you to go on are a few volleyball clips and some gossip. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jbS3V1

Criteria to predict cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients identified

Researchers have developed and validated predictive criteria for early identification of COVID-19 patients who are developing hyperimmune responses, raising the possibility for early therapeutic intervention. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35fyMwR

New lab test clarifies the potential protective effects of COVID-19 antibodies

Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn't tell you everything about your immunity. Scientists have developed a new lab testing procedure for the detection of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 that gives results more quickly than existing assays and specifically identifies so-called 'neutralizing' antibodies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34bhDVS

Supreme Court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania ballot counting

Justices divided 4-4, an outcome that upholds a state Supreme Court ruling that allowed election officials to receive and count ballots until Nov. 6. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35dtP7Y

30 states see cases spike, many aren't keeping pace with testing

Coronavirus testing rates have fallen in several states where cases are increasing, an NBC News analysis of Covid testing data has found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T6Bcsf

Retired Philadelphia fire lieutenant survived close calls until Covid-19

Joel Weinberg's family remembers the patriarch as a "stoic" man, proud of his legacy as one of few Jewish firefighters to ascend to lieutenant in his time. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31lqySJ

Man hangs off side of Chicago's Trump Tower for 13 hours before being taken into custody

He hung on a rope for 13 hours, saying he needed to speak with the president. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3mdSVur

In Bolivia, successor to Evo Morales claims victory

“I think the Bolivian people want to retake the path we were on,” Arce declared around midnight surrounded by a small group of supporters, from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jduVFy

GOP senators voice fears of a painful Trump loss

The new wave of Republican anxiety did not yield any perceivable course correction from the president, who directed fire right back at concerned GOP senators. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31iawZN

Anchorage chooses 1st woman, openly gay acting mayor

Austin Quinn-Davidson will serve as acting mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, after the outgoing mayor resigned over an “inappropriate” relationship with a reporter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HdmGfR

Big babies could be at higher risk of common heart rhythm disorder in adulthood

Elevated birth weight is linked with developing atrial fibrillation later in life, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IJN6X4

Touch-and-go: U.S. spacecraft sampling asteroid for return

A NASA spacecraft this week will attempt to descend to the treacherous, boulder-packed surface and snatch a handful of rubble. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kd2klc

Big babies could be at higher risk of common heart rhythm disorder in adulthood

Elevated birth weight is linked with developing atrial fibrillation later in life, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IJN6X4

Malice leaves a nasty smell

Unhealthy behaviours trigger moral judgments that are similar to the basic emotions that contribute to our ability to survive. Two different hypotheses are to be found in the current scientific literature as to the identity of these emotions. After developing a new approach to brain imaging, a research team shows that unhealthy behaviors trigger brain responses that are similar to those prompted by bad smells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31lFWii

‘Take charge of your life’: Apollo’s Upasana Kamineni on new wellness platform

Upasana Kamineni of the Apollo family gets actor Samantha Akkineni on board for her recently launched online wellness platform from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/35rDUyn

He took an extra job to feed his family. Then he got Covid, and a bitter taste of Iran's dual crises.

Iranians are suffering from interlinking maladies: the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East, intensifying U.S. sanctions and a collapsing economy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kdxk4m

Peter King: Tannehill and the Titans are changing the narrative in the AFC

You thought you knew Ryan Tannehill after his stint in Miami. But now, writes NBC Sports' Peter King, he's become the leader of one of the most dangerous offenses in the NFL. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kov4Hy

CVS to hire thousands of pharmacy techs as it prepares for more Covid-19 cases, rollout of vaccine

CVS is looking for pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and distribution center employees. The company said many of the new positions are temporary, but could become permanent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35cPywH

Suspect armed with knife barricades self at Paramount Studios

A suspect was arrested after barricading himself inside Paramount Studios early Monday morning, police officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3575TDa

Fauci says he's not surprised Trump contracted Covid-19

The infectious disease expert told "60 Minutes" that the president "sometimes equates wearing a mask with weakness." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jdvTBE

The cast of '227' reunites for the show's 35th anniversary

The cast of the iconic 1980s NBC sitcom, '227' reunited to celebrate 35 years since the show's premiere. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2HaVYnZ

He went undercover with French police. He found racism, brutality and a toxic culture.

“It's a police force where you can do whatever you want," Gendrot told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dFAf3q

Garoppolo, defense lead 49ers to win over Rams on SNF

Jimmy Garoppolo's three touchdowns and a strong defensive effort gave San Francisco all they needed in a 24-16 win over Los Angeles on Sunday Night Football. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31iYQWO

Can ordinary Covid patients get the Trump treatment? It's OK to be pushy

What to consider before seeking experimental coronavirus treatments. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o1I0FD

Everesting

Cyclist, Gokul Krishna and Chitti Babu from Hyderabad completed the sporting challenge October 2, 2020 from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3m2zx34

World Series set as Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves to capture NL pennant

The Tampa Bay Rays stand in way of L.A. fans seeking their long-awaited Hollywood ending. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m03GjL

World Series set as Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves to capture NL pennant

Tampa Bay Rays stand in way of L.A. fans seeking their long-awaited Hollywood ending. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dEkDgB

Woman who vanished in Zion National Park nearly two weeks ago is found alive

Holly Suzanne Courtier, 38, was located within the park after a visitor saw her and alerted rangers, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nY77t7

Demonstrators in France honor teacher beheaded after discussing Prophet Muhammad cartoons

Samuel Paty, who discussed the Charlie Hebdo caricatures in class, was beheaded on Friday by an 18-year-old Chechen refugee who was shot dead by police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37jxtzB

'SNL' flips between Trump, Biden town halls

Asked why he won't release his taxes, Trump, played by Alec Baldwin, responded: "Because I don't want to go to jail." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/347s7W9

'SNL' flips between Trump, Biden town halls

Asked why he won't release his taxes, Trump, played by Alec Baldwin, responded: "Because I don't want to go to jail." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/347s7W9

Why Trump vs. Biden is a lot like 2016 — and why it's not

Four years ago, his campaign was left for dead. Could the president win again? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T1T4Ew

New York officials say they put stop to planned 10,000-person wedding due to Covid

"You can get married, you just can't have 1,000 people at your wedding," said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3ja5sga

Aging in place: How the coronavirus made us feel old overnight

Just a few months ago, we were only as old as we felt; now we’re just old. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35cRhCj

Trump didn't disavow QAnon because he won't stop using hate for political gain

From Charlottesville to the Proud Boys to QAnon, the president simply won't denounce anyone who supports him. It's a dangerous habit. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3m0LKFs

Not enough or double the prejudice: On being Black and Asian American in 2020

12 multiracial people discuss the messy, complicated conversations they’re having about identity in this political moment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3k9sEgb

Police chiefs grapple with new election day threat: armed men at the polls

“I feel like I'm walking on the edge of a razor blade,” a Virginia police chief told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/349ZFmw

Covid delayed a wedding, upended jobs and took a loved one — all in one Nevada family

Covid-19 upended the León family’s lives, delaying a wedding and disrupting jobs. But the biggest loss by far was the death of their mother. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37iOWbK

An ode to the mute button

A button can't solve any of our current crises, but it’s a vital escape hatch — not away from our lives, but back into them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lVz3vN

Early numbers suggest domestic violence homicides may be on the rise around the country

In two major counties, preliminary data shows domestic violence homicides are already twice 2019 totals—with nearly all occurring since the pandemic began. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3k9gBzt

More than dozen whales die after getting stranded on New Zealand beach

"Sadly, about dozen have died after restranding on the rocks this morning," New Zealand's Department of Conservation said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o25AlF

'SNL' flips between Trump, Biden town halls

Asked why he won't release his taxes, Trump, played by Alec Baldwin, responded: "Because I don't want to go to jail." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3kly5bC

Tampa Bay Rays win American League pennant; will face Dodgers or Braves in World Series

Elimination of the Houston Astros means the 2020 Fall Classic champion will be a first-time, 21st-century winner. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T6nHsA

Wichita mayor threatened over mask mandate, police say

Brandon Whipple told the local newspaper the man threatened to "kidnap me and slash my throat." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dFMltl

Democrats dominate California, so why aren't progressives happy?

Even though the country's most populous state has a reputation for left-of-center politics, activists complain that California isn't progressive — it's just Democratic. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33QHuT0

Fats fighting back against bacteria

With antibiotic-resistant superbugs on the rise, this research shows a new way that cells are using to protect themselves - using fats as a covert weapon, and giving us new insights into alternative ways to fight infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dzpBeJ

Calcium bursts kill drug-resistant tumor cells

Multidrug resistance (MDR) -- a process in which tumors become resistant to multiple medicines -- is the main cause of failure of cancer chemotherapy. Tumor cells often acquire MDR by boosting their production of proteins that pump drugs out of the cell, rendering the chemotherapies ineffective. Now, researchers have developed nanoparticles that release bursts of calcium inside tumor cells, inhibiting drug pumps and reversing MDR. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nV2RKK

Investigational ALS drug prolongs patient survival in clinical trial

An experimental medication that was recently shown to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has now demonstrated the potential to also prolong patient survival. The findings come from a recent clinical trial. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dzvk49

Fats fighting back against bacteria

With antibiotic-resistant superbugs on the rise, this research shows a new way that cells are using to protect themselves - using fats as a covert weapon, and giving us new insights into alternative ways to fight infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dzpBeJ

Calcium bursts kill drug-resistant tumor cells

Multidrug resistance (MDR) -- a process in which tumors become resistant to multiple medicines -- is the main cause of failure of cancer chemotherapy. Tumor cells often acquire MDR by boosting their production of proteins that pump drugs out of the cell, rendering the chemotherapies ineffective. Now, researchers have developed nanoparticles that release bursts of calcium inside tumor cells, inhibiting drug pumps and reversing MDR. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nV2RKK

Investigational ALS drug prolongs patient survival in clinical trial

An experimental medication that was recently shown to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has now demonstrated the potential to also prolong patient survival. The findings come from a recent clinical trial. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dzvk49

Explosion in Virginia sparks fire, sends up huge plumes of smoke

Three people were transported from the scene in unknown conditions, according to the city's Twitter account. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34bDYCZ

Ex-White House lawyers question contract former friend signed to work for Melania Trump

The Justice Department has sued Stephanie Winston Wolkoff over alleged breach of a contract that former White House lawyers call “bizarre,” inappropriate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nZhJb5

Decapitated French teacher warned not to show Prophet Muhammad images before attack

"We said to the teacher it was not good to show photos like this and that it would cause a huge problem," student Martial Lusiela told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31fjEyD

Decapitated French teacher warned not to show Prophet Muhammad images before attack

"We said to the teacher it was not good to show photos like this and that it would cause a huge problem," student Martial Lusiela told NBC News. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31fjEyD

New Zealand's Ardern wins second term as prime minister in election landslide

"This has not been an ordinary election, and it's not an ordinary time," Ardern told crowds at her victory speech. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nZU3Dv

Deals at REI from Arc'teryx, prAna, Patagonia and more

Save on insulated jackets, sleeping bags, tents, backpacks and more during REI’s fall clothing and camping sale. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GYl4GT

Colleges are cutting sports programs. What does it mean for U.S. Olympians?

Colleges aren't just postponing sports seasons — they're canceling them and imperiling the feeder system that brings athletes to the Olympics. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37eFd5X

Ex-White House lawyers question contract former friend signed to work for Melania Trump

The Justice Department has sued Stephanie Winston Wolkoff over alleged breach of a contract that former White House lawyers call “bizarre,” inappropriate. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2T4GCUp

Thai protesters vow new demonstration despite crackdown

Demonstrators have targeted the powerful monarchy as well as the government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lY4bdU

'Blazing the pathway': Retired teacher could become Kansas' first trans lawmaker

Stephanie Byers, a Democrat running for a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives, is one of at least 574 LGBTQ candidates on the ballot next month. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j8C9uq

'The war is not a show': Veterans attack immersive D-Day experience

French veterans are fighting a $58 million "immersive" history experience that some fear will transform the area into "a place like Disney." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SYQrn0

Bail reform is on the ballot in California. Would it make the system more fair — or less?

A fight over replacing bail with "risk assessment tools" has split reform advocates. Some fear the change will worsen anti-Black discrimination. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35aQ6mG

Remote learning can be a pain for kids in more ways than one

With students spending unprecedented long hours on their computers, experts are warning about repetitive stress injuries that may not show up until later. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2IFUAdB

Sen. Perdue appears to mock Kamala Harris' name at Trump rally

A representative for David Perdue claimed the Republican senator mispronounced it and "didn't mean anything by it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j7MDuj

Sen. Perdue appears to mock Kamala Harris' name at Trump rally

A representative for David Perdue claimed the Republican senator mispronounced it and "didn't mean anything by it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j7MDuj

67-year-old survives Covid-19 after 196 days in hospital

Deanna Hair, of Michigan, was sent home by a crowd of care workers, family and friends after a harrowing medical journey. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H9u0sX

Nearly 50 years later, disappearance of New Jersey woman still a mystery

Patricia Jane Wagner, 26, was last seen leaving her home in Jersey City, New Jersey on October 20, 1972, to go on a coffee date with a man named Dennis. She never returned. Her case remains an open and active missing persons case being investigated by the New Jersey State Police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3552B3k

Octopus-inspired sucker transfers thin, delicate tissue grafts and biosensors

Thin tissue grafts and flexible electronics have a host of applications for wound healing, regenerative medicine and biosensing. A new device inspired by an octopus's sucker rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to the patient, overcoming a key barrier to clinical application. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37fL5fd

New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations

A new study is set to change international treatment recommendations for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV -- an update that could affect nearly two million people per year worldwide. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3o9n3J8

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she's recovered from Covid-19

“Blessed to be COVID clear!” she tweeted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dAVyU0

Doctors question massive WHO study on remdesivir

Remdesivir, an antiviral drug, may be more beneficial when given earlier in the course of an infection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37dsyQR

Octopus-inspired sucker transfers thin, delicate tissue grafts and biosensors

Thin tissue grafts and flexible electronics have a host of applications for wound healing, regenerative medicine and biosensing. A new device inspired by an octopus's sucker rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to the patient, overcoming a key barrier to clinical application. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/37fL5fd

New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations

A new study is set to change international treatment recommendations for people who are newly diagnosed with HIV -- an update that could affect nearly two million people per year worldwide. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3o9n3J8

Gel instrumental in 3D bioprinting biological tissues

The eventual creation of replacement biological parts requires fully three-dimensional capabilities that two-dimensional and three-dimensional thin-film bioprinting cannot supply. Now, using a yield stress gel, engineers can place tiny aggregates of cells exactly where they want to build the complex shapes that will be necessary to replace bone, cartilage and other tissues. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31cbAP9

Plant genetic engineering to fight 'hidden hunger'

More than two billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient malnutrition due to deficiencies in minerals and vitamins. Poor people in developing countries are most affected, as their diets are typically dominated by starchy staple foods, which are inexpensive sources of calories but contain low amounts of micronutrients. Researchers now explain how plant genetic engineering can help to sustainably address micronutrient malnutrition. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lXgHub

Researchers make counterintuitive discoveries about immune-like characteristics of cells

Biologists reveal that tissue perturbations by chemotherapy agents promote stem cell expansion and that fibroblast cells exhibit unexpected, immune-like behavior. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ID9Yrd

Gel instrumental in 3D bioprinting biological tissues

The eventual creation of replacement biological parts requires fully three-dimensional capabilities that two-dimensional and three-dimensional thin-film bioprinting cannot supply. Now, using a yield stress gel, engineers can place tiny aggregates of cells exactly where they want to build the complex shapes that will be necessary to replace bone, cartilage and other tissues. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31cbAP9

Chicago officer sues former police chief for sexual assault

“Superintendent Johnson used his position of power and authority over Plaintiff to pressure her into engaging in these sexual acts," the lawsuit states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/351m596

Boris Johnson warns U.K. may crash out of E.U. as Brexit talks falter

E.U. Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants a trade deal "but not at any price." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lTUpd2

GOP Sen. Sasse unleashes scathing attack on Trump, 'TV-obsessed' narcissist

The Nebraska lawmaker warned the president will hand the Senate to Democrats if he loses in November. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SWMQWs

Sen. Collins' Democratic rival portrays her in debate as in pocket of Trump, McConnell

The Republican incumbent is regarded as one of the most endangered GOP lawmakers in November. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3j5AR3A

Global Handwashing Day | Wash your hands, keep diseases at bay

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day; over the past six months we have learnt the importance of washing hands owing to COVID-19 from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/3k2mq1h

Mexico's former defense secretary arrested in L.A.

Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda served as defense minister under former President Enrique Peña Nieto and was a powerful figure in the country's drug war. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/318GQ1i

Highlights from Trump and Biden’s dueling town hall events

Watch highlights from President Trump and Joe Biden’s town hall events, which were simultaneously broadcast live on NBC and ABC, respectively. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ItDoYA

Lemur stolen from San Francisco Zoo found safe in nearby city

The 21-year-old ring-tailed lemur was discovered missing Wednesday after a burglary, and it was found in Daly City on Thursday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lSIP1O

5 takeaways from Trump and Biden's dueling town halls

Trump gave QAnon a boost, but forgot to attack Biden, who called his own crime bill a "mistake" and said his view of court changes "depends." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H6EF7i

Jewish family's painting looted by Nazis in 1933 is returned

The painting, taken from a family in Berlin, was featured by an upstate New York museum in a 2017 Facebook post, which led to its return. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3570pbq

This jetpacker maker isn't so sure that's what's been spotted over L.A.

“There are only a handful of companies working on this type of technology and none of us have heard about anybody doing something like this,” he said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o6ai1Y

5 takeaways from Trump and Biden's dueling town halls

Trump gave QAnon a boost, but forgot to attack Biden, who called his own crime bill a "mistake" and said his view of court changes "depends." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H6EF7i

Watch full NBC News Trump town hall

Watch the full town hall as President Trump takes questions from voters and NBC News' Savannah Guthrie. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nSdP3I

Self-identified neo-Nazi pleads guilty in plot to bomb Colorado synagogue

Richard Holzer, who wanted to blow up a synagogue but was unknowingly in contact with undercover FBI agents, is facing 20 years in prison. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/37bLWgY

Trump denounces white supremacy, sidesteps question on QAnon

President Trump argues with NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie about white supremacy and sidesteps a question about conspiracy theory group QAnon. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lSbdB3

Feds examining whether alleged Hunter Biden emails are linked to a foreign intel operation

One email, which has not been confirmed to be authentic, suggested a meeting between Joe Biden and a rep from a Ukraine firm that once paid his son Hunter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nWb8y8

Watch live: President Trump participates in NBC News town hall in Miami

NBC News hosts a live town hall with Republican presidential nominee President Donald Trump, moderated by Savannah Guthrie. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3k7TGo0

Live fact checking of the Trump and Biden town halls

NBC News is providing live fact checking of both Trump and Biden town hall events. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3o5X2KK

With a Graham hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at Barrett hearing

The California Democrat thanked and praised the Judiciary Committee chairman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Fwz35N

Senate Judiciary to begin consideration of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court

The GOP-led committee is scheduled to vote on Barrett’s nomination next Thursday, teeing up an expected Senate floor vote before Election Day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/31bAcHB

U.S. citizens released by Iran-backed militia in Yemen

The Houthi rebels have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition allied with the internationally recognized government since 2015. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H8m7U4

Secret tapes show neo-Nazi group The Base recruiting former members of the military

Twenty percent of the prospective recruits recorded said they were active-duty military or had formerly served in the military in some capacity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3k1MQjY

Kyrgyz president stands down after 10 days of unrest over disputed election

Sooronbai Jeenbekov said he wanted to prevent clashes between security forces and protesters who have disputed the legitimacy of the October 4 election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/35f3feP

Another jetpack reported thousands of feet above Los Angeles

The sighting is the second in two months in the skies over Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3k0UICj

Largest wildfire Colorado has ever seen burning now near Fort Collins

The record-setting Cameron Peak Fire started Aug. 13 and has burned more than 158,000 acres. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Hb7bEE

Poll: Biden continues to hold double-digit national lead over Trump

Joe Biden leads by 11 points nationally in the new poll, which also finds 62 percent of Americans believe the nation is on the wrong track. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3k4UOZy

Blood type may affect risk for Covid-19

New research suggests a link between blood type and infection risk — but that won't change how doctors treat patients. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dpXxub

Trump 'not happy' with Barr, won't commit to keeping AG in potential second term

The Justice Department found no evidence of wrongdoing and declined to release its report publicly or file any charges into Obama-era 'unmasking.' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jZxsV3

Trump hits Biden over unverified report on his son Hunter

Trump, at a rally in Des Moines and in an interview with Newsmax, seized on an unverified report in the New York Post about Hunter Biden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lFfS9s

John Legend dedicates emotional performance to Chrissy Teigen after pregnancy loss

Legend sang “Never Break” at the Billboard Music Awards for his first performance since Teigen announced the loss of their third child, a son named Jack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34RQqGM

Trump 'not happy' with Barr, won't commit to keeping AG in potential second term

The Justice Department found no evidence of wrongdoing and declined to release its report publicly or file any charges into Obama-era 'unmasking.' from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jZxsV3

21-year-old ring-tailed lemur stolen from San Francisco Zoo

Maki was taken from the San Francisco Zoo in a burglary that occurred overnight, police said Wednesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H68Lbb

Authorities clear officer who killed mentally ill man in Pennsylvania

The officer’s belief that Ricardo Muñoz, 27, "presented an imminent threat to his life was beyond reasonable," the district attorney said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/378ofpN

Severe morning sickness linked to depression new study finds

Severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression both during and after pregnancy, new research has found. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lGsFIC

Are corals genetically equipped to survive climate change?

A research team has taken a close look at the genomes of fifteen species in the coral genus, Acropora, to determine if they're suited to a warmer ocean. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34RF8SU

Severe morning sickness linked to depression new study finds

Severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression both during and after pregnancy, new research has found. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lGsFIC

Are corals genetically equipped to survive climate change?

A research team has taken a close look at the genomes of fifteen species in the coral genus, Acropora, to determine if they're suited to a warmer ocean. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34RF8SU

Researchers mine data and connect the dots about processes driving neuroblastoma

Scientists lead genome analysis to better understand one of the most common childhood solid tumors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/352Kj2N

How an explosion of cheap armed drones is changing the nature of warfare

They're upping the casualties in regional clashes that until now have been limited by smaller countries' inability to wage effective air campaigns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dxGZk0

Calmer and less curious: How dogs' personalities change as they age

As with their human owners, dogs' personalities change as they age. But some traits stay the same. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nNISO7

Marine officer relieved of command after training accident that killed 9

Nine service members, 8 Marines and a Navy sailor, died after the amphibious assault vehicle they were in sank off the California coast in July. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lKzF7g

Alaska mayor to resign after TV news anchor posts what she says is partially nude photo of him

The resignation comes after Ethan Berkowitz, who was first elected in 2015, acknowledged an "inappropriate messaging relationship." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/374Qxl1

Idaho man charged with killing Colorado girl, 12, in 1984

Steven Pankey, 69, has been charged with kidnapping and killing Jonelle Matthews in 1984. Her remains were found just last year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iXtmeI

Trump to coronavirus victims: 'I feel your pain because I've felt your pain'

The president told a crowd in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, that he "felt like Superman" after getting an experimental drug treatment for Covid-19 and that he's now "immune." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nMTmgH

Amy Coney Barrett apologizes for use of phrase 'sexual preference'

"I certainly didn't mean and would never mean to use a term that would cause any offense in the LGBTQ community," the Supreme Court nominee said Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Iwjb4F

Voting rights group asks Supreme Court to let late mail ballots in Wisconsin count

The Supreme Court is already considering a dispute over late ballots in Pennsylvania. And similar cases are pending in Arizona, Michigan and North Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SRUX6B

Barrett reveals formula for reversing landmark rulings

Analysis: A daylong hearing revealed how President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee views the susceptibility of abortion and desegregation decisions to being reversed. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jXpHz7

Video shows biggest WWII bomb found in Poland exploding while being defused

More than 750 people had been evacuated from the area near the town of Swinoujscie where the Tallboy bomb used by Britain's Royal Air Force was found. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3jY4nJA

Court allows Texas governor to limit drop off locations for absentee ballots

Democrats and voting rights groups said that the Oct. 1 order amounted to voter suppression. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34PKKx6

'I'm not a fan of court packing': Biden responds after Trump, GOP attacks

The Democratic nominee and Harris had been dodging questions about expanding the Supreme Court. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2H0O8x3

Here's why Republicans seem so obsessed with Amy Coney Barrett's motherhood

The GOP message was clear: motherhood is both a professional and moral virtue. But only if you're a certain kind of mother. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GM5Uo2

The depressing truth about Amazon's massively successful Prime Day

Amazon’s “obsession” with customer satisfaction may succeed at the expense of its workers. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30YZ31c

Poll: Months into pandemic, most adults say it has had a major impact on their lives

Three-quarters of adults say the coronavirus has had a major impact on their lives, according to the NBC News|SurveyMonkey Weekly Tracking Poll. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SPgXPv

McConnell and McGrath spar over coronavirus and Supreme Court in debate

The Senate Republican Leader's challenger blames him for failed coronavirus relief talks; he blames congressional Democrats. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33ScPVn

Authorities investigating large religious event in Nashville with maskless crowds

Health officials said they were "very concerned" about the event featuring a Christian musician. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lIql3I

Authorities searching for woman last seen at Zion National Park

Holly Suzanne Courtier, 38, was last seen Tuesday after she took a shuttle into the Utah national park. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/370eJ8c

Authorities investigating large religious event in Nashville with maskless crowds

Health officials said they were "very concerned" about the event featuring a Christian musician. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lIql3I

3 deaths linked to Hurricane Delta or aftermath in Louisiana, Florida

Two of the deaths in Louisiana were verified as hurricane-related. A tourist in Florida also drowned as its outer bands affected the area. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33TznFb

The coronavirus ground game gamble hits the homestretch

Nowhere else may the pandemic-year outreach contrast between the campaigns of Donald Trump and Joe Biden be more apparent in the race's closing days than in Wisconsin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33OExSS

Fauci: I'm not going anywhere

Fauci told Shepard Smith he plans to serve for the next president's entire four-year term — no matter who wins. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3iT8Qft

Young people hospitalized with COVID-19 face substantial adverse outcomes

Researchers analyzed records from 419 hospitals to study the clinical trajectories of 3,222 hospitalized COVID-19 patients aged 18-34. The researchers found that over one-fifth of the patients (21 percent) required intensive care, 10 percent required mechanical ventilation and 2.7 percent died. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SNAOP7

Young people hospitalized with COVID-19 face substantial adverse outcomes

Researchers analyzed records from 419 hospitals to study the clinical trajectories of 3,222 hospitalized COVID-19 patients aged 18-34. The researchers found that over one-fifth of the patients (21 percent) required intensive care, 10 percent required mechanical ventilation and 2.7 percent died. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SNAOP7

With Covid-19 cases surging across Europe, governments reluctantly reimpose restrictions

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Czech Republic has Europe’s highest rate of coronavirus infection. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/34UUUwG

Kentucky governor to quarantine after security guard tests positive for coronavirus

The Democrat said he and his family are not experiencing any symptoms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GUFhNe

Novel coronavirus can last 28 days on glass, currency, study finds

"It really reinforces the importance of washing hands and sanitizing where possible," said the study's lead researcher Shane Riddell. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3dkLeiA

Wilson cooks up late magic to keep Seahawks perfect with thrilling SNF win

Russell Wilson's fourth-down TD with 15 seconds left gave Seattle a 27-26 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3lyP9vd

Human remains found in wooded area believed to be missing Washington woman

Kenna Harris, 25, left her home in Monroe, Washington on March 31, 2020, got on a Community Transit bus and rode it to the Snohomish Station shopping center on Bickford Avenue in Snohomish. She was last seen going into a Subway sandwich shop around 1:15 p.m. Six months later on October 10, 2020, search teams found human remains during a planned search operation for Kenna. The remains have not yet been positively identified, however her family has confirmed it is Kenna. The Snohomish Police Depar from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36YnX4S

Rubén Blades, of "Fear the Walking Dead," talks zombies, reinvention — and Latino 'respect'

“We are the biggest minority group," the actor and salsa music icon says. "We still haven’t been able to translate that into respect.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/36NzTX7

Novel therapeutic approach against Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumors

A research team hsd discovered that certain exosomes can effectively control Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumors and induce T-cell anti-tumor immunity. The novel findings provide insights into new therapeutic approach for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated tumors. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34ODdyI

Novel therapeutic approach against Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumors

A research team hsd discovered that certain exosomes can effectively control Epstein-Barr virus-associated tumors and induce T-cell anti-tumor immunity. The novel findings provide insights into new therapeutic approach for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated tumors. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34ODdyI

Denver police identify suspect in fatal shooting near dueling protests

Matthew Dolloff, 30, was being held for investigation of first-degree murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nIWie2

Disappearance of hunter in Oregon wilderness still a mystery four year later

Shawn Higgins, 41, and his son, Trevor, were hunting at Shasta Costa drainage in the Bear Camp area about forty-five miles east of Gold Beach, Oregon, when they became separated on October 14, 2016. Trevor Higgins was found four days later by search crews and airlifted to the hospital with severe hypothermia. Crews searched for the next week, but the search was called off on October 25. Shawn’s case remains an open, missing persons case. The Curry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3di5a5L

Partisan groups ready their war rooms for public relations fight over Barrett nomination

Both sides of the confirmation battle are preparing to attack or defend Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/33PccvF

The grief pandemic will outlast the Covid pandemic, and no one's prepared for it

The "third wave" of coronavirus may very well be its emotional toll. In the absence of a comforter in chief, it’s up to all of us to fill the vacuum. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SL0tIo

'The Big Burn' of 1910 transformed wildland firefighting. Will 2020 do the same?

"Every acre of California can and will burn someday," a fire official said. "We need to embrace that and become resilient to it." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SKhp1r

'Live PD' was canceled. But in one Texas county, its twisted legacy lives on

The police ride-along show damaged the lives of the people caught in the glare of its cameras and distorted policing in Williamson County. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/30UwMJn

National Coming Out Day: 20 people who came out in 2020

From a former GOP congressman to a Tony Award-winning actor, a long list of entertainers and notables came out as LGBTQ this year. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2GKdwHm

U.S. war games in Germany as Washington plots withdrawal

“Whether that's info war, whether that's mercenary groups, whether that's bombings — anything we can do to replicate what is actually happening in the world right now, " said Capt. Matthew Likes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/3nBwtg5