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Gale Sayers, Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77

September 23, 2020

Though his career was cut short by knee injuries, he was widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in National Football League history. — NYT: George Vecsey

Health Care, News Now!

We’ve hit 200,000 COVID deaths in 6 months. What will the next 6 months look like?

September 22, 2020

Experts weigh in on what the future may hold amid the pandemic.   — ABC News: Top Stories

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Woman, 102, beats coronavirus after surviving cancer, 1918 flu pandemic

September 22, 2020

The novel coronavirus was apparently no match for a 102-year-old woman in New Hampshire. FOX News: Madeline Farber

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Post Malone leads 2020 Billboard Music Awards with 16 nominations

September 22, 2020

The 25-year-old’s nominations include top artist, top male artist, top rap artist and top streaming songs artist. FOX News: Jessica Napoli

News Now!, Travel & Venues

Hundreds of whales stranded off Tasmania

September 22, 2020

About 270 pilot whales became stranded on the west coast of the island state in Australia. Rescuers estimate that a third of them have already died. — NYT: Livia Albeck-Ripka

Law & Legal, News Now!

‘Darknet’ opioid takedown nabs 179 suspects worldwide and $6.5M seized, DOJ announces

September 22, 2020

Justice Department officials on Tuesday announced the largest international opioid takedown targeting drug traffickers through the darknet, which resulted in 179 arrests and the seizure of more than $6.5 million in cash and currency.   — FOX News: Stephanie Pagones

News Now!, Politics

Romney supports McConnell push for Senate vote on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee

September 22, 2020

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney announced Tuesday he supports a Senate vote on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee — possibly before the November election. ABC News: Top Stories

Entertainment News, News Now!

‘Wonder Woman: 1984’ Japanese trailer shows off extended fight scenes following coronavirus postponement

September 22, 2020

The Japanese trailer for “Wonder Woman: 1984” is making the wait for the movie’s premiere even harder by offering an extended peek at the film’s action.   — FOX News: Tyler McCarthy

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NYC restaurant installs ‘space bubbles’ for sidewalk dining ahead of colder months

September 22, 2020

A French bistro in New York City has installed 18 plastic tents, or “space bubbles” as they’re being called, to help keep outdoor diners warm during the colder months.   — FOX News: Michael Bartiromo

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