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- The Independent
Presidential debate highlights: ‘Deep panic’ among Democrats after Biden’s performance as Trump spouts lies
Joe Biden and Donald Trump appeared on stage at CNN debate moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash
- Reuters
China passes new rural collective law to protect farmers' land rights
China passed a law on Friday to better protect farmers' land rights and support the development of village collectives, aiming to bolster the country's ailing rural economy and achieve food security, state media reported. While all farmland in China is state-owned, farmers have decades-long land lease rights that are exercised on their behalf by collectives, which have been criticised for not giving farmers a sufficient voice. The new Rural Collective Economic Organisations Law, which will take effect on May 1, 2025, defines the role of rural collectives and will give farmers oversight of the collectives.
- The Independent
Trump says US was ‘respected all over the world’ on Jan 6 as he’s challenged by Biden over Capitol attack
Moment marks first time that any Democratic official confronted Trump in person on the attack
- The Canadian Press
Trump and Biden spar on economy and abortion at their presidential debate
PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump opened their first 2024 president debate without shaking hands and went right to mixing it up on policy Thursday night. Some key moments from their 90-minute faceoff.
- The Independent
Trump repeats lies as Biden rambles during first presidential debate: Live updates
Joe Biden and Donald Trump appeared on stage at CNN debate moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash
- The Telegraph
Who won the US presidential debate? Our writers give their verdicts
How did Joe Biden and Donald Trump perform in the first US presidential debate of the 2024 election season? Our US editor Tony Diver gives his snap verdict.
- USA TODAY
Biden calls Trump 'sucker,' 'loser' referencing infamous comments in presidential debate
The story about then-President Donald Trump calling fallen soldiers 'suckers' and 'losers' came up again in the presidential debate Thursday.
- The Canadian Press
George Springer hits two three-run homers, Blue Jays beat slumping Yankees 9-2
TORONTO (AP) — George Springer had three hits, including a pair of three-run home runs, José Berríos pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Yankees 9-2 on Friday night, handing New York its season-worst fourth straight loss and ninth in 11 games.
- The Canadian Press
Jonathan India has 2 hits to extend hitting streak to 9 games, Reds beat Cardinals 11-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jonathan India had two hits to extend his hitting streak to nine games, Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-4 on Thursday night.
- WPTV- West Palm Beach Scripps
Amazon warehouse set to open in Port St. Lucie
Residents are excited about growth and jobs, but worry about traffic.
- The Canadian Press
US Soccer says Weah, other players targets of racist abuse after Copa America loss
ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Weah and other members of the U.S. national team were targeted with racist abuse on social media after the Americans were beaten 2-1 by Panama in the Copa America on Thursday night.
- The Canadian Press
Man who shot and killed 5 people at apartments near Las Vegas was banned from owning a firearm
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who opened fire at an apartment complex near Las Vegas, killing five people and injuring a 13-year-old girl, was banned from owning a firearm because of prior felony convictions, court records show.
- The Canadian Press
Robert Kennedy didn't make the debate stage but he answered the same questions during a rival event
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wasn't with his better-known rivals, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, when they debated Thursday in Atlanta.
- Miami Herald
NHL Stanley Cup champion Matthew Tkachuk swarmed by fans at meet and greet
Fans waited in line as early as 6 a.m. to see Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk for his Stanley Cup victory tour, celebrating with the beloved champion.
- The Canadian Press
A sometimes halting Biden tries at debate to confront Trump, who responds with falsehoods
ATLANTA (AP) — A raspy President Joe Biden repeatedly sought to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election, as his Republican rival countered Biden's criticism by leaning into falsehoods about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
- Miami Herald
Ft. Lauderdale brass recommends firing of an officer who spewed racist slurs: sources
Fort Lauderdale officer John Giga allegedly yelled the N-word at a group of Black men before trying to fight them, internl police records reveal.
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Erase Losses, Techs Rise After Biden-Trump Debate; Fed Inflation Gauge Due
President Biden struggled in his debate vs. former President Trump. The Fed's inflation gauge looms.
- Reuters
A 'disaster': Biden's shaky start in debate with Trump rattles Democrats
U.S. President Joe Biden's supporters had hoped Thursday night's debate would erase worries that the 81-year-old was too old to serve another term, but his hoarse voice and at times tentative performance against Republican rival Donald Trump did the opposite. Biden and Trump, 78, both have faced concerns about their age and fitness in the run-up to the Nov. 5 election, but they have weighed more heavily on Biden. On Thursday, with his voice hoarse from a cold, Biden hurried through some of his talking points on the debate stage, stumbled over some answers and trailed off during others.
- Kansas City Star
Kansas City Royals rally for important home win vs. Guardians. There were big moments
The Kansas City Royals are facing their biggest test of the season. They responded with a crucial win.