Memphis freshman James Wiseman withdraws his lawsuit against the NCAA, university rules him ineligible to play until the case is resolved By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer November 14, 2019, 7:59 PM 5 min read James Wiseman and his advisers have decided a legal battle with the NCAA is not the best way to […]
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The Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says that placing arbitrary figures on immigration “simply doesn’t work”. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Mr Corbyn said his party’s immigration strategy is “based on fairness, justice and the economic needs of our society.” The BBC will be interviewing other party leaders during the course of the general election campaign. Source
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US cases of vaping lung damage continue to increase but at slower pace By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer November 14, 2019, 8:02 PM 1 min read The number of vaping illnesses in the U.S. is still rising, but at a slower pace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said another 121
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Image copyright Dulwich Picture Gallery An “audacious” attempt to steal two valuable paintings by Rembrandt from a south London gallery has been thwarted, police say. An intruder broke into Dulwich Picture Gallery on Wednesday night but the paintings were “secured at the scene”, it was confirmed on Thursday. Neither of the art works, by the
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Australia said beef and lamb exporters had been hit by Brexit delays Countries including Australia have asked for trade compensation from the UK and the EU over Brexit disruption. Fifteen countries, including the US, India and New Zealand, have been setting out Brexit concerns at a World Trade Organization
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Milos, the southernmost of the sun-baked Cyclades islands off mainland Greece, is a volcanic oasis home to picturesque whitewashed villages and hidden cliff-ringed coves. Formed around a central caldera and characterized by lunar-like rock formations, it has the highest concentration of beaches in the entire island group — and yet, it’s delightfully untrodden compared to
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Federal regulators are close to approving a protection plan for corals in the Gulf of Mexico that would create new protected zones designed to allow the corals to grow By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press November 14, 2019, 5:37 PM 3 min read A plan to protect corals in the Gulf of Mexico is close to
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NASCAR and NBC Sports set to launch a new streaming service on NBC Sports Gold that will include exclusive motorsports events and an extensive library of archived documentaries and films November 14, 2019, 7:12 PM 1 min read NASCAR and NBC Sports are set to launch a new streaming service that will include exclusive motorsports
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LAS VEGAS — Julián Castro’s fund-raising appeal last month was blunt. “Tragic mistake,” the subject line read, emphatically written in all capital letters. “Only Latino candidate could be cut from debate stage.” The message was clear: How could Democrats forgo the symbolic significance of a Latino candidate onstage, especially when Latinos are expected to be
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U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week amid optimism over prospects for the U.S. economy November 14, 2019, 6:37 PM 2 min read U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week amid optimism over prospects for the U.S. economy. Rates remain at historically low levels, however, as an incentive to prospective homebuyers. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac
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