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Vlatko Andonovski Is Chosen To Coach U.S. Women's National Team
Monday, October 28, 2019
The 43-year-old takes the helm after a successful stint leading the Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League. He replaces Jill Ellis, the winningest coach in USWNT history.
2 More Horses Die At Santa Anita Park As It Prepares To Host Breeders' Cup
Monday, October 28, 2019
Two horses sustained severe injuries at the racetrack and were euthanized. Since late December, there have been 36 fatal incidents at the park.
PG&E Warns Of Power Cuts To More Than 2.5 Million People As Wildfires Rage
Friday, October 25, 2019
The utility says widespread dry northeast winds reaching 45 to 60 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph at higher elevations raise the potential for a massive outages to prevent more wildfires.
Essex Deaths: New Arrests As Vietnamese Families Say Relatives May Have Been In Truck
Friday, October 25, 2019
A 48-year-old man and two 38-year-old's, one man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to traffic people, along with suspicion of 39 counts of manslaughter.
BBC Launches Tor Mirror Site To Thwart Media Censorship
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The BBC hopes people in countries that have blocked their website, such as China, Iran and Vietnam, could now have unrestricted access to the British news service.
Google Claims To Achieve Quantum Supremacy — IBM Pushes Back
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Google employees say they have built a computer capable of solving problems that current technology practically cannot.
More California Blackouts To Avert Wildfires May Start Wednesday, PG&E Says
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The utility giant warned over 200,000 customers in 16 California counties that gusty winds and low humidity may bring more proactive power shutoffs starting Wednesday.
London Says Air Pollution Fell By Roughly A Third After New Emissions Rules
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
If vehicles in central London don't meet emissions standards, their drivers must pay a daily fine. Six months into the new program, the city says the regulation is decreasing toxic air pollution.
Violent Protests Continue In Chile As Government Imposes New Curfew
Monday, October 21, 2019
Demonstrations against wealth inequality have persisted, despite the fact that President Sebastián Piñera suspended transit fare hikes. There have been at least eight deaths reported.
New Orleans Will Use Explosives To Topple Cranes At Hard Rock Hotel Collapse Site
Friday, October 18, 2019
A tropical storm will bring gusty winds to the area, threatening the stability of two towering cranes that remain unstable following last weekend's disaster.
New England Nor'easter Storm Shuts Power Off For Hundreds Of Thousands
Thursday, October 17, 2019
A powerful and intense coastal storm has pummeled several states with heavy rain and strong winds, downing power lines and trees in Maine, Massachusetts and other states.
Chicago Cancels Public School Classes As Teachers' Strike Looms
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that she expects the teachers union to move ahead with a strike after a contract agreement wasn't reached.
Fort Worth Interim Police Chief 'Deeply Sorry' For Fatal Shooting
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Atatiana Jefferson, 28, was shot and killed in the confines of her own home by police officer Aaron Dean, who resigned Monday. Dean has been charged with murder.
Fortnite Unveils New Chapter After Two-Day 'Black Hole' Shutdown
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
More than 5.5 million people watched the dramatic end of Fortnite's first chapter on Sunday. On Tuesday morning, the game relaunched as Fortnite Chapter 2.
Blizzard Reduces Penalties Following Public Backlash Over Esports Player Ban
Friday, October 11, 2019
In the days after the company banned a Hong Kong player from competing, people across the world denounced Blizzard and showed their support for pro-democracy protests.
EPA Proposes New Regulations For Lead In Drinking Water
Friday, October 11, 2019
The new proposal is being criticized for not proactively replacing lead service lines across the nation. It also keeps the same threshold for lead in drinking water that the U.S. currently has.
Simone Biles Wins Fifth All-Around World Championship Medal
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Biles got closer to surpassing Vitaly Scherbo on the all-time list with a dominant performance Thursday. She could pass him this weekend.
FIFA Disciplines Hong Kong Football Association After Chinese National Anthem Protest
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
Fans at the Hong Kong vs. Iran World Cup qualifier game in September faced backward and booed as the Chinese national anthem played before kickoff.
Simone Biles Breaks Medals Record As Team USA Wins Gymnastic World Championship
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
The 22-year-old gymnast led Team USA to their fifth consecutive world championship. She is now just three medals away from becoming the all-time world leader.
Blizzard Entertainment Bans Esports Player After Pro-Hong Kong Comments
Tuesday, October 08, 2019
The developer of World of Warcraft and Hearthstone said a player known as Blitzchung went over the line when he said, "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times!"