Power shut off in California as winds, fire danger increase

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:01:05 -0400

Large swaths of California were without power Monday as utilities sought to prevent the chance of their equipment sparking wildfires while the fire-weary state was buffeted by powerful winds and dangerously dry weather conditions

Spokesman: China to sanction US arms suppliers to Taiwan

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:02:18 -0400

China's government says it will impose sanctions on U.S. companies including Boeing and Lockheed Martin for supplying weapons to rival Taiwan

Californians see power shutoffs as winds, fire danger rise

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 04:19:06 -0400

Hundreds of thousands of Californians lost power as utilities sought to prevent the chance of their equipment sparking wildfires and the fire-weary state braced for a new bout of dry, windy weather

Coal magnate Robert Murray dead at 80, days after retiring

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 02:24:33 -0400

Coal magnate Robert Murray has died at his home in Ohio less than a week after announcing his retirement as board chairman of a major U.S. coal operator

Today in History

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:30 -0400

Today in History Today is Monday, Oct. 26, the 300th day of 2020. There are 66 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On October 26th, 1774, the First Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia. On this date: In 1825, the Erie Canal opened in upstate New York, connecting Lake Erie and the Hudson River. In 1861, the legendary Pony Express officially ceased operations, giving way to the transcontinental telegraph. (The last run of the Pony Express was completed the following month.) In 1881, the “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” took place in Tombstone, Arizona, as Wyatt Earp, his two brothers and “Doc” Holliday confronted Ike Clanton’s gang. Three members of Clanton’s gang were killed; Earp’s brothers and Holliday were wounded. In 1902, women’s rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton died in New York at age 86. In 1944, the World War II Battle of Leyte (LAY’-tay) Gulf ended in a major Allied victory over Japanese forces, whose naval capabilities were badly...

North Dakota to use coronavirus aid for fracking, education

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:50:47 -0400

North Dakota officials voted to repurpose $221 million in federal coronavirus aid to various state agencies, including a $16 million grant to oil companies in support of the fracking process

Florida police chief piloting plane killed in crash

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:19:41 -0400

He was a vocal presence in Ocala during the Black Lives Matter protests.

Servicewomen killed in Alabama plane crash identified

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:52:17 -0400

Authorities have identified the two service members who were killed when their plane crashed in a residential Alabama neighborhood

Authorities investigating gun pulled at demonstrations

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:27:17 -0400

Authorities are investigating why a man wearing a pro-Trump baseball hat pulled out a handgun during a confrontation with demonstrators opposed to the president in suburban Seattle

Black contractor braves threats in removing Richmond statues

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:27:17 -0400

Change came to Richmond’s historic Monument Avenue this summer at whiplash speed when the city’s mayor invoked emergency powers and ordered the removal of Confederate statues that had towered over the city for around a century

FREE LIVE STREAM: Bermuda World Tens series

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:50:00 GMT

Man Utd to provide 5,000 school meals

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:45:00 GMT

Manchester United will provide 5,000 meals to six schools and other charities during the October half-term holiday.

Mayfield delivers in Browns shootout: 12 things we learned

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:20:00 GMT

Baker Mayfield threw five touchdown passes to inspire the Cleveland Browns to victory, Todd Gurley imitated Penn State's Devyn Ford for the Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Wilson ran riot in Foxborough and the Dallas Cowboys collapse continued; here's a look at what we learned in Week Seven...

Beckett targets American Dream

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:35:00 GMT

Ralph Beckett reports his two Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf contenders, New Mandate and Devilwala, to be in top form ahead of their date at Keeneland next month.

Van Gerwen stunned by Cullen in Germany

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:28:00 GMT

Michael van Gerwen was stunned by Joe Cullen in the final of the International Darts Open as the Yorkshireman claimed his second European Tour title in Riesa, Germany, on Sunday.

Kilman success exposes futsal folly

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:15:00 GMT

Max Kilman's success makes him the perfect poster boy for futsal, bringing his pathway - and the game itself - to the attention of a wider audience. It should be a source of pride for the FA that they have incorporated futsal into their development strategy for football.

NBA 2020-21: Who goes furthest in the East?

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:13:00 GMT

With the marathon 2019-20 NBA season in the books and the Los Angeles Lakers crowned champions for a record-equalling 17th time, thoughts turn to the 2020-21 season and the teams best placed to make deep playoff runs.

Rust worried for racecourses

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:10:00 GMT

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Nick Rust has restated his fear that there is a "strong risk" of racecourses being closed down if crowds are unable to return in 2021.

Rublev, Schwartzman closing in on ATP Finals

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:39:00 GMT

Andrey Rublev and Diego Schwartzman are in a strong position to claim the last two places at the ATP Finals with three weeks of qualifying tournaments remaining.

Reguilon: Loving Spurs, leaving Madrid

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:02:00 BST

Sergio Reguilon is casting his mind back to Jose Mourinho's time in charge of Real Madrid. "I was very young, still a cadete in the academy, and I never had the good fortune of meeting him," he tells Sky Sports. "But I have great memories of that period.

Cardi B Claps Back Over Claim That Black Female Rappers ‘Devalue’ Birkin Bags: ‘Don’t Even Try It’

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:16:23 +0000

Cardi B issued an epic response to a claim that Birkin bags have 'literally lost their value' because of rappers buying them. Cardi took to her Instagram account, saying, 'actually, we add value.'

Quenlin Blackwell: 5 Things To Know About TikTok Star, 19, Who Said She’s Living With Diplo, 41

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:04:54 +0000

A 19-year-old TikTok star named Quenlin Blackwell shocked fans when she claimed that she's 'living with' Diplo. However, he set the record straight about the situation on Twitter.

American Music Awards Nominations 2020: Taylor Swift, Cardi B & More — Full List

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:54:32 +0000

The 2020 American Music Awards are less than a month away, so it's time to reveal the nominations. Some of the biggest stars in music are among the nominees this year.

Lil Pump, 50 Cent & More Stars Endorse Donald Trump For President In 2020 Election

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:50:01 +0000

With Election Day around the corner, stars like Kid Rock, Lil Pump, and more have donned their red ‘MAGA’ caps in support of President Donald Trump. Here are the celebs voting for him on November 3.

Sophie Turner Rocks Sweats On Walk With Joe Jonas & Baby Willa: Plus, 3 More Of Their Cute Outings

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:24:59 +0000

New parents Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas got out of the house with their baby girl, Willa, for another stroll around the neighborhood on Oct. 25.

Cole Sprouse, 28, Hugs Model Reina Silva, 22, On Night Out & Fuels Speculation They’re Dating — Pics

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:48:52 +0000

It appears that Cole Sprouse may have a new lady in his life after her was photographed embracing model Reina Silva during a day out in Vancouver!

Famous Women Who Dated Younger Men: Kourtney Kardashian, Kate Beckinsale & More

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:00:51 +0000

There's nothing holding these famous women back from going after what they want! From Kourtney Kardashian to Kate Beckinsale, check out the famous ladies who dated younger men!

Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Borat’ Wishes Katy Perry Happy Birthday With Nod To Orlando’s Embarrassing Pics

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:07:11 +0000

Orlando Bloom has an unexpected fan -- Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat! The British funnyman posted a birthday tribute to the actor's fiancé Katy Perry, and didn't break character.

Brian Austin Green & Megan Fox: How He Feels About Her ‘Moving On’ With Machine Gun Kelly

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:45:51 +0000

Brian Austin Green is realizing he and ex Megan Fox are 'two very different people' as her relationship with Machine Gun Kelly seems to be getting more serious.

‘RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey Reveals Why She Didn’t Have Sex With New Husband Mike Hill On Wedding Night

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:37:45 +0000

'RHOA's Cynthia Bailey revealed why Mike Hill didn't get lucky on their wedding night in this EXCLUSIVE new interview!

Stranger Things Star Dacre Montgomery Teases Wolverine Role with Now Deleted X-Men Fan Art

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:14:59 PDT

Dacre Montgomery's name has been rumored to be in the running to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the next big screen Wolverine.

Liam Neeson's Honest Thief Wins 2nd Box Office Weekend with $2.3M

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:04:13 PDT

Liam Neeson's Honest Thief has made over $10.7 million globally since hitting theaters last week.

Creed 3 Has Michael B. Jordan in Talks to Direct and Star

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:54:43 PDT

Creed 3 is in development and it looks like Michael B. Jordan could end up making his directorial debut with the third installment.

James Gunn Swears Yondu Will Stay Dead in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:45:38 PDT

Michael Rooker played Yondu in the first two installments of Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.

Mark Wahlberg Is a Mustachioed Sully in Uncharted Movie First Look

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:35:54 PDT

Sporting a bushy mustache, Mark Wahlberg appears to be in character as Sully in a new video posted to Instagram.

Why Kate Winslet Made Sure Saoirse Ronan Shot Their Ammonite Sex Scene on Her Birthday

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:26:06 PDT

Kate Winslet gifted Saoirse Ronan on her birthday with a lovemaking scene.

Bruce Campbell Proves Just How Critical He Is to Spider-Man & Peter Parker's Legacy

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:13:11 PDT

Bruce Campbell explains how he is the only movie character to defeat Spider-Man.

Plural of Cyclops Confirmed in Case You Get Stuck in an X-Men Multiverse

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:32 PDT

Merriam-Webster Dictionary finally reveals how to spell the plural of Cyclops.

No Time to Die Won't Go Straight to Streaming, James Bond Will Return in Theaters

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 09:44:40 PDT

MGM confirms No Time To Die will definitely release in theaters for spring break 2021.

Superbad Cast Will Reunite for a Watch Party Next Week

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 11:27:55 PDT

Jonah Hill and Michael Cera will lead a cast reunion watch part for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin on October 27th.