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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …
Authorities: U.S. Naval aircraft crashes in Alabama; details about possible fatalities unclear
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. (AP) — Authorities: U.S. Naval aircraft crashes in Alabama; details about possible fatalities unclear.
Judge: Michigan agency can evaluate Great Lakes tunnel plan
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Public Service Commission has some authority over Enbridge's plans to build an oil pipeline tunnel beneath the channel that connects two of the Great Lakes, a state administ…
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Saturday, October 24, 2020
Ex-boyfriend accused of killing pregnant Chicago woman, baby
CHICAGO (AP) — A man charged in the slaying of his pregnant ex-girlfriend and the baby who died four days later allegedly shot her to prevent her from giving birth, Chicago police said Friday.
Chief: Illinois officer who shot Black couple in car fired
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police officer who shot a Black couple inside a vehicle — killing a 19-year-old man and wounding his girlfriend — has been fired, the police chief announced late Friday.
US Navy: 2 onboard training plane killed in Alabama crash
FOLEY, Ala. (AP) — A U.S. Navy training plane that took off from Florida crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast, killing both people in the plane, authorities said.
California prosecutors again seek death for Scott Peterson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California prosecutors said Friday they again will seek the death penalty for Scott Peterson even as a county judge considers throwing out his conviction for murdering his pregnant wife, L…
Asteroid samples escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft is stuffed with so much asteroid rubble from this week’s grab that it’s jammed open and precious particles are drifting away in space, scientists said Friday.
California utility may cut power to 1 million
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric may cut power to over 1 million people on Sunday to prevent the chance of sparking wildfires as extreme fire weather returns to the region, the utility announced Friday.
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US Forecast for Sunday, October 25, 2020
PG&E to cut power to over 1 million people in California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric will cut power to over 1 million people on Sunday to prevent the chance of sparking wildfires as extreme fire weather returns to the region, the utility announced Friday.
The Latest: India's cases pass 7.8M, 3 states hardest hit
NEW DELHI — India has reported 53,370 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the overall tally past 7.8 million.
Work already underway for inauguration of TBD president
WASHINGTON (AP) — While much of Washington is twisted in knots over the upcoming election, there's another contingent already busy trying to figure out how to stage an inauguration for the to-be-determined next pre…
The Latest: India's cases pass 7.8M, 3 states hardest hit
NEW DELHI — India has reported 53,370 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, taking the overall tally past 7.8 million.
California utility cuts power to 1 million over fire threat
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric will cut power to over 1 million people on Sunday to prevent the chance of sparking wildfires as extreme fire weather returns to the region, the utility announced Friday.