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washingtonpost.com
USC accused of fraud by 'Varsity Blues' parent whose conviction was overturned
John Wilson has demanded that USC return his $100,000 donation.
latimes.com
Bryce Young makes promise to be ‘better’ after early-season Panthers benching
Bryce Young has been benched, but he's not giving up.
nypost.com
Partier tries to get sneaky shot past David Beckham at Mulberry Bar
Beckham was hanging out with his best friend David Garner, and didn't notice the patron trying to snap a pic.
nypost.com
Acting Columbia prez is just another anti-Israel lefty, proving the rot runs bone deep
“If you could just let everybody know who was hurt” by Shafik calling the cops on the encampments and occupiers “that I’m just incredibly sorry,” blubbered Armstrong to a student newspaper.
nypost.com
The 1983 Beirut Bombings Explained
One of Hezbollah’s top military commanders, who was accused of helping plan the blasts four decades ago, was killed on Friday in an Israeli airstrike.
nytimes.com
‘Black Nazi’ GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson must end his campaign — or he’ll let Kamala Harris win North Carolina
The biggest news on the swing-state map this week: election expert Larry Sabato moving North Carolina’s gubernatorial race from “lean Democratic” to “likely Democratic” in the wake of the latest round of embarrassing revelations about embattled Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the hapless GOP candidate this cycle. Sabato is being generous. It’s more than likely Democratic...
nypost.com
Kamala Harris adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms offers lame excuse for VP’s press dodging: ‘She’s a very busy person’
Harris, 59, is on pace to grant the fewest interviews of any major party’s presidential nominee ever. She has been slammed by both allies and critics for giving just six sitdown interviews since President Biden ended his re-election bid on July 21.
nypost.com
State reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade
New York state reported its first case of eastern equine encephalitis in nearly a decade on Friday.
abcnews.go.com
Kamala Harris’ stealth campaign aims to sneak into office by running out the clock
Like Biden in 2020, Harris has nationalized a new kind of cynical campaign in which leftist candidates seek for a few months to deceive the public into thinking they are moderate — until elected.
nypost.com
Oprah’s redirect shows that Kamala can’t give a straight answer on policy
During a softball conversation with Oprah Winfrey for a "Unite for America" event in Michigan on Thursday, Harris was asked by a member of the audience how she planned to secure the border.
nypost.com
How to prevent some scandals, elite schools defying Supremes? and other commentary
Emerging “details” of the investigations into City Hall and top agencies “hint at how to prevent such scandals,” observes City Journal’s Nicole Gelinas.
nypost.com
Mark Robinson won't appear at Trump's North Carolina rally after CNN report
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor, is no longer attending former President Donald Trump's rally in North Carolina Saturday. It comes after CNN unearthed Robinson's alleged posts on a pornographic website. Robinson is denying the report and refusing to drop out of the race.
cbsnews.com
The MTA’s $68.4B capital plan is a pathetic joke
The MTA's new so-called capital "plan" barely qualifies as a passive-aggressive political stunt.
nypost.com
Oregon amusement park files lawsuit against ride manufacturer after it leaves guests hanging upside down
After dozens of riders at an Oregon amusement park were left hanging upside down, two lawsuits were brought against the theme park and the ride manufacturer.
foxnews.com
New Georgia rule prompts fears of Election Day chaos
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday in favor of hand counting all ballots in the election in November, which could lead to a delay in the reporting of Georgia's election results. Scott MacFarlane is in Atlanta looking into how it could all play out.
cbsnews.com
Soldiers were first: How and why the states started and now handle early and absentee voting
The election process is officially underway for many Americans in different states across the country, Bret Baier takes a look at how voting changes statewide and nationally.
foxnews.com
Secret Service report details failures that led to Trump rally attack in Pennsylvania
In a rare unanimous vote, the House passed a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for both presidential and vice presidential candidates. The vote came as the acting director of the Secret Service said some agents will face disciplinary action for security lapses at the rally in Pennsylvania where a gunman opened fire on former President Donald Trump. Nicole Sganga has details.
cbsnews.com
Lebanon border clashes between Israel, Hezbollah spark fears of wider war
The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continued escalating Friday as the Israeli military says it killed about a dozen top Hezbollah members in a rare airstrike in Beirut. Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.
cbsnews.com
NYC ex-con charged in slaying of man whose remains were found in crockpot, burning shopping cart: cops
Muhammad Aadil, 40, was linked to the brutal slaying of Lutalo Henderson, 46, whose severed hands were found sticking out of a bleach-filled crockpot on the kitchen floor of the apartment on Rogers Place near East 163rd Street in Longwood around 11:30 p.m. Aug 5, according to authorities and police sources.
nypost.com
Robinson not expected to attend Trump's North Carolina rally amid scandal: Sources
Trump is returning to North Carolina on Saturday amid a major controversy revolving around North Carolina's Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.
abcnews.go.com
Qualcomm Asked Rival Intel if It Would Consider Sale
While Intel has struggled in recent years, other chipmakers are thriving because of a boom in demand.
nytimes.com
South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years
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.
nypost.com
South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens executed by lethal injection
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.
cbsnews.com
Dream’s Tina Charles set for Liberty homecoming in playoffs one year after retirement thoughts
Tina Charles looked content and at home on the Barclays Center court Thursday night.
nypost.com
Brian Burns added to injury report in potential Giants worry
The Giants still are awaiting the first impact performance from Brian Burns, but the $141 million edge rusher isn’t fully healthy entering Sunday.
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Joey Bosa details Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh's unorthodox approach to cold plunges
Jim Harbaugh's khakis have become a signature part of his attire, and the Chargers' star pass rusher said the coach has worn the pants in the team's cold tub.
foxnews.com
TikTok brings in new legal expert to further its fight against US ban
TikTok has hired a powerful new voice to fight its corner, as it steps up its fight against a congressional ban on the app. The Chinese owned video sharing platform appears to be gearing up for a lengthy legal fight which could reach the Supreme Court after President Joe Biden signed a bill which in...
nypost.com
FBI whistleblower probed for peddling ‘extremist propaganda’ — from RealClearPolitics
An FBI whistleblower was investigated and later had his security clearance pulled for peddling “extremist propaganda” after he forwarded news articles to supervisors and colleagues from so-called “questionable sources” — including well-known political news and polling aggregator RealClearPolitics. FBI staff operations specialist Marcus Allen had his security clearance suspended in January 2022, four months after...
nypost.com
With Robinson Candidacy, North Carolina Republicans Fear Damage to Years of Gains
Explosive posts by the Republican candidate for governor, Mark Robinson, are sending waves of anxiety through a state party that has long been tactical and disciplined.
nytimes.com