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Murphy is willing to “settle” for less ambitious reforms than others he’s pushed for—including universal background checks, and a ban on assault weapons—in order to save lives. Murphy’s comments came days after a mass shooting at a high school in Oxford Township, Michigan that left four students dead and several other injured. During an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday, Murphy that that Democrats “have the votes” in the House and Senate for a bill requiring universal background checks for gun purchases, and a president who will sign it....

Trump warned Iran in a tweet on Sunday against launching retaliatory strikes over the killing of their top General Qassem Soleimani, which the U.S. president authorized late last week. “These Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, & perhaps in a disproportionate manner,” he tweeted. “Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless!...

Aliou Cisse’s men did all the damage in the opening stages of the Group B clash on Thursday, launching an early onslaught their opponents were ill-equipped to handle. Sadio Mane netted from close range and the influential midfielder Henri Saivet scored a magnificent free-kick. Those goals and a trio of presentable chances all arrived within a torrid opening 13 minutes for Zimbabwe, and Senegal were content to keep their overwhelmed opponents at arms’ length for the rest of the first half....

The Desert Warriors entered the final round of Group B matches on Monday knowing nothing less than victory and a shock win for Zimbabwe over Tunisia would prolong their participation in the tournament. Senegal – already through to a mouthwatering quarter-final against Cameroon at the same ground on Saturday – made 10 alterations but Georges Leekens’ misfiring stars were still unable to ease the pain of missing out on a knockout berth....

Uttarakhand men and Kerala women are the defending champions. The championship is being organised by the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association under the aegis of the Basketball Federation of India. The center of attraction would be the number of International players participating in this championship, increasing the level of competition. The prestigious event will feature the best basketball talent from various Indian states and union territories and will be played in a league cum knockout format....

Beagle Rusty had Posterior Lens Luxation, a condition that means the support ligaments of his lens’ weaken or break, causing the lens to dislocate from its normal position, falling backwards into the eye. With his eyes beginning to painfully bulge, Rusty underwent a double enucleation surgery on October 4 at the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP), leaving him with no eyeballs and his lids stitched up. “Our veterinarians are very experienced at this procedure....

Swedish parliament member Magnus Jacobsson nominated Trump and the governments of Kosovo and Serbia for the prestigious prize, praising how economic ties after the U.S.-brokered discussions had been normalized. Jacobsson tweeted: “I have nominated the US Gov. and the governments of Kosovo and Serbia for the Nobel Peace Prize for their joint work for peace and economic development, through the cooperation agreement signed in the White House.” Kosovo prime minister Avdullah Hoti said on both Facebook and Twitter that he was “extremely grateful” for the nomination....

Serena, who signed with AEW last month, had been working with WWE as a coach at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida since early 2018. However, she, like several other Superstars, referees, producers and other employees, was released on April 15th due to the budget cut stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is interesting to note that Serena lost to Thunder Rosa on her AEW in-ring debut, the very woman she beat tonight to capture the NWA Women’s World Championship....

Portland has been the site of 98 consecutive nights of protests against racism and police culture. Portland police have been the subject of criticism for their response to the demonstrations, which has included the usage of less-than-lethal weapons against protesters. President Donald Trump sent federal agents to Portland in July to assist local law enforcement during the protests. Many activists, including some from the advocacy group Black Lives Matter, have called for police forces in Portland and across the U....

Durkan became the epicenter of controversy during Seattle protests over the death of George Floyd. Members of the Seattle Police Department used tear gas against demonstrators, prompting many to claim using chemical irritants was an unnecessary option. After a ban on tear gas was announced by Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best, police still used the substance as a crowd dispersal tool. While she received criticism for the police department’s actions, Durkan contended that she is not responsible for the actions of Seattle police officers....

Diaz said in a statement on Friday the two officers crossed the outdoor barriers set by the Capitol Police and were near the Capitol building in an area that was restricted from the public. “It is beyond absurd to suggest that they did not know they were in an area where they should not be, amidst what was already a violent, criminal riot,” he wrote. “The participation of these two officers in that crowd is a stain on our department, and on the men and women who work every day to protect our community, serve those in need, and do so with compassion and dignity....

The SEC on Tuesday announced next year’s schedules for all 14 schools. MORE: Twenty-five largest stadiums | Slive to retire next year | Two CFP teams from SEC? Unlikely Highlights: The best traditional conference games: Iron Bowl, Nov. 28 at Auburn; Florida-Georgia, Oct. 31 (oooh, the WGOCP on Halloween); Alabama-Tennessee, Oct. 24 in Tuscaloosa (again, not on the third Saturday); Auburn-Georgia, Nov. 14 at Auburn; Egg Bowl, Nov. 28 in Starkville; Kentucky-Tennessee, Oct....

HAYES: Pre-snap read – How good is Auburn? PHOTOS: Week 3 photos | Cheerleaders How they rank 1. Alabama 2. LSU 3. Texas A&M 4. Georgia 5. South Carolina 6. Ole Miss 7. Florida 8. Auburn 9. Arkansas 10. Vanderbilt 11. Tennessee 12. Mississippi State 13. Missouri 14. Kentucky MORE RANKINGS: ACC | Big 12 | Big Ten | Pac-12 RISING: Auburn. Three weeks in, and Auburn already has matched its win total from last season....

Monchi has been appointed at Stadio Olimpico after ending his long association with Sevilla, a club the former goalkeeper transformed into a genuine LaLiga and European force during his 17 years behind the scenes. Addressing the media ahead of a crunch Serie A showdown with AC Milan on Sunday, Spalletti praised Roma’s chairman for snaring one of the game’s most sought-after administrators. Monchi: Totti to retire “[James] Pallotta went to get the best, this makes his intentions clear,” he said....

For five months, Republicans and Democrats have gone head to head in Congress, striking down proposed plans and disagreeing on the amount of funds needed to soften the economic blow from the pandemic. A new round of stimulus checks has not been issued since the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act was signed by Trump in March. While both sides of the aisle agree that a second stimulus deal is necessary, disputes on just how much should be allocated have resulted in a lengthy impasse....

A leaked membership list reportedly shows that seven Oath Keepers said they worked or previously worked for the Secret Service, according to files dating from 2009 to 2015. The membership list was obtained as part of a leak of Oath Keeper documents, according to OCCRP, and were provided by “a former member of the group’s inner circle” who requested anonymity because of ongoing federal investigations. More than 300 members of the Oath Keepers identified themselves as current or former employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or affiliated agencies in the documents seen by POGO and OCCRP....

The Rose Bowl won’t sell beer. Fans at Giants Stadium can buy only two beers at a time, through half time. A crowd-control fence now rings the field at RFK Stadium in Washington. Guards will “pat down” fans at the Rose Bowl and Foxboro Stadium near Boston. Stanford Stadium will use closed-circuit cameras. Romario de Souza Faria, 28, bickers with teammates and can appear uninterested. But the star forward, with his inspired footwork and scoring touch, can change a game with one stroke....

Legal marijuana may stop with Rosenfeld’s group of eight. In November voters in California and Arizona gave doctors the right to prescribe marijuana for some patients, but last week the federal government just said no. At a joint press conference, drug czar Barry McCaffrey, Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala and Attorney General Janet Reno said that doctors who prescribed marijuana risked losing their licenses to prescribe drugs and might face prosecution....