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- Reuters
Neuberger Berman executive on leave of absence for post celebrating Gaza crisis
Hedge fund manager Steven Eisman, known for a big winning bet against the U.S. housing market dramatized in the movie "The Big Short," was put on leave by his firm on Friday after he said on social media he was celebrating devastation in the Gaza Strip. His firm, Neuberger Berman, said Eisman did not speak on its behalf and called his actions "objectionable." More than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's nearly year-old war in the enclave, the Gaza health ministry has said.
Yahoo SportsTCU takes swipe at ACC with 'This is SportsCenter' spoof before rivalry game vs. SMU
The TCU football social media account poked fun at SMU now being in the ACC, which means Saturday's rivalry matchup will be televised on The CW Network.
- USA TODAY
Katy Perry's new album '143' is 'mindless' and 'uninspired,' per critics. What happened?
Katy Perry's album "143" is here following her "American Idol" departure. Here's why critics are calling her album "mindless" and "uninspired."
- The Canadian Press
South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal injections.
- The Canadian Press
Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, who has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare program in Mississippi, is scheduled to appear before a Republican-led congressional committee that's examining how states are falling short on using welfare to help families in need.
- USA TODAY
South Carolina executes Freddie Owens despite questions over guilt, mother's plea
On Friday, South Carolina executed Freddie Eugene Owens by lethal injections as questions over his guilt arose over the last couple of days.
- The Guardian
South Carolina executes first man in 13 years despite new evidence of innocence
Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, 46, killed by lethal injection days after state’s key witness recanted his testimony
- Deadline
Aaron Eckhart Sets Corey Large CIA Action Thriller Production ‘Scorpion’
EXCLUSIVE: Golden Globe-nominee and Independent Spirit Award-winner Aaron Eckhart will star in the Jesse V. Johnson-directed action thriller Scorpion, written by Corey Large (Detective Knight trilogy) and Ed Drake (Gasoline Alley). In the movie, a CIA assassin goes into hiding after he takes the fall for a failed mission. When he reappears on the grid …
- CBC
Edmonton police chief denies allegations in lawsuit filed by Arkangelo family
Edmonton Police Service has filed a statement of defence in response to the lawsuit from the family of an Edmonton man who was shot and killed by police in late June. The statement of defence filed on behalf of police Chief Dale McFee denies every allegation filed by members of the Arkangelo family. The family has filed a lawsuit against four police officers and the city's police chief.The family is seeking more than $1 million in damages, including bereavement damages, funeral expenses and coun
- The Canadian Press
Bowman silences firing rumors with pole-winning run in NASCAR's playoff elimination race
Alex Bowman, who just two weeks ago was desperately trying to debunk rumors his seat was in danger, will start the first elimination race of NASCAR's playoffs from the pole.
- The Canadian Press
Biden opens busy foreign policy stretch as anxious allies shift gaze to Trump, Harris
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden is opening a busy stretch Friday tending to international allies anxious about where U.S. foreign policy is headed when he leaves office in four months, most likely leaving behind a difficult set of crises for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris to contend with.
- KOCO - Oklahoma City Videos
Announcement about purging of Oklahoma voter rolls causes controversy
Announcement about purging of Oklahoma voter rolls causes controversy
- The Independent
Harris campaign launches new ad tying Trump to Robinson scandal in battleground North Carolina: Live
Trouble for Republicans in North Carolina can only be good news for Democrats who haven’t won state since 2008
- Storyful
Dozens of Virginia Voters Take to Polls on First Day of Early Voting
Dozens of voters headed to the polls in Richmond, Virginia, on Friday, September 20, the first day of early voting in the state.The City of Richmond’s Office of Elections showed their polling station in footage posted to social media. In the video, dozens of voters can be seen lined up to cast their votes for the upcoming US presidential election.The Office of Elections is the first location to receive early voters in Richmond, welcoming voters every day through November 2, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Two more locations were set to open in the city between October 7 and November 2.Other locations offering early voting in the state can be found on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Credit: Office of Elections via Storyful
- KCCI - Des Moines Videos
Man recovers at Des Moines hospital following attack at house
Man recovers at Des Moines hospital following attack at house
- The Canadian Press
In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn't fast enough
NEW YORK (AP) — Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, people around a warming globe marched in youth-led protest, saying their voices are being heard but not sufficiently acted upon.
- WPTV- West Palm Beach Scripps
2 dead, 1 hospitalized after shooting on North Ocean Boulevard in Boca Raton, police say
Two are confirmed dead after a shooting along the 300 block of North Ocean Blvd. on Friday.
- Digital Spy
Sarah Hadland reveals why she "burst into tears" over Strictly
Sarah Hadland has revealed why she "burst into tears" over Strictly Come Dancing.
- BBC
Sri Lanka to vote in first election since protests ousted president
Cost of living is front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.
- WKBW - Buffalo Scripps
'He's got everything': Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff impressed with Zach Benson so far
New head coach Lindy Ruff has been impressed with what the 19-year-old brings to the ice through three training camp practices.