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Seven Marines, one Navy sailor remain missing after mishap off California coast

Seven U.S. Marines and a Navy sailor were missing on Friday, a day after their amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) sank off the Southern California coast during a training mission, Marine Corps officials said. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33lbmHn via Click here

Hurricane Isaias shifts west, increasing threat to Florida

Hurricane Isaias has shifted west, raising a threat to the Florida panhandle where it is expected to hit late Saturday before hugging the eastern U.S. seaboard through Monday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3hTCEIK via Click here

Nepal Reopens Everest in Bid to Boost Struggling Tourism Sector Despite Pandemic Uncertainty

The Himalayan country shut its borders in March just ahead of the busy spring season when hundreds of mountaineers usually flock to the country, costing jobs and millions of dollars in revenue. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jVJHmd via Click here

China embassy criticises Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong

China's embassy in Germany condemned Berlin's suspension of its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, a move Germany said was a response to the postponement of an election in the Chinese city. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2BMiDo0 via Click here

US Reports 1,442 Covid-19 Deaths, 69,000 New Cases in 24 Hours

The US has now tallied a total of 153,268 deaths from COVID-19, making it the hardest-hit country in the world. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XhwwlJ via Click here

Study Points to Race, Equipment Access for Higher Coronavirus Risk in Health Staff

The study looked at some 2.1 million app users, mainly from Britain, of which 99,795 people identified themselves as frontline healthcare workers. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3fk1IHg via Click here

Smaller Carbon Footprint, Less Waste: Coronavirus Restrictions at Mecca Open Up Prospect of ‘Green Hajj'

This year's hajj, limited to a maximum of 10,000 attendees, was by all accounts literally a breath of fresh air. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3163zu5 via Click here

Mexico eclipses Britain with third highest coronavirus death toll

Mexico surpassed Britain as the country with the thirdhighest coronavirus death toll on Friday, as the pandemic reaches new milestones in Latin America and threatens to disrupt efforts to reopen the region's reeling economies. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gjGzhG via Click here

Record Economic Slumps Hit Europe as Fresh Covid-19 Spikes Keep Countries From Returning to Normalcy

Six months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 17 million people and killed nearly 674,000. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Xh92wX via Click here

Mainland China reports 45 new coronavirus cases for July 31

China reported 45 cases of the new coronavirus in the mainland for July 31, down sharply from 127 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Saturday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/30frkRk via Click here

It’s Not Dreaming, Any American Who Needs Covid-19 Vaccine Will Get it in 2021: Anthony Fauci

Officials testifying with Fauci at the House hearing acknowledged that the U.S. remains unable to deliver all COVID-19 test results within two or three days, and they jointly pleaded with Americans to comply with basic precautions. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/30frkki via Click here

India's June crude oil imports lowest in over five years; exports dip

India's crude oil imports fell in June to their lowest level since February 2015, while yearonyear refined product exports declined for the first time in almost a year, government data showed on Friday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gdxN4J via Click here

U.S. coronavirus deaths rise by 1,453, biggest increase since May 27 - Reuters tally

U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus rose by at least 1,453 on Friday, the biggest oneday increase since May 27, to reach a total of 153,882, according to a Reuters tally. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3hZE5pd via Click here

NASA's Big Move to Search for Life on Mars – And to Bring Rocks Home

NASA launched its most sophisticated and ambitious spacecraft to Mars: the aptly named Perseverance rover. This will be the third launch to Mars this month. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Dlm8T0 via Click here

U.S. records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July

U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by over 25,000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a crushing blow to hopes of quickly reopening the economy. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/315ZrKB via Click here

California, Florida report record increases in COVID-19 deaths

California and Florida, two of the most populous U.S. states, reported record increases in COVID19 deaths on Friday, according to a Reuters tally. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3giht2x via Click here

Portland protesters put out fires as feds withdraw

Portland had its first day without tear gas in weeks after state police took over from federal agents guarding a courthouse that had become a battleground for agitators and tactical units. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3fhKVo4 via Click here

Justice Department schedules 2 additional federal executions

The Justice Department scheduled two additional federal executions on Friday, an announcement that comes weeks after it fought off lastminute legal challenges and successfully resumed federal executions following a 17year pause. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PqLlOJ via Click here

Trail Blazers rally to force OT, beat Grizzlies 140-135

CJ McCollum scored 33 points, teaming with Damian Lillard for 11 of Portlands 16 in overtime, and the Trail Blazers pulled out a desperately needed victory to resume their season by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 140135 on Friday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33erQkn via Click here

Mets' Rojas not saying if Diaz losing hold on closer's role

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas wants to get Edwin Diaz back on the mound quickly. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2D8MGqz via Click here

Fitch lowers its outlook on US credit rating to 'negative'

Fitch has lowered the outlook for its U.S. government credit rating to negative from stable due to soaring budget deficits, but the agency is keeping its overall rating at the highest AAA level. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2D6Azug via Click here

Truck smashes into bus in north Sudan, killing at least 13

A speeding truck trying to overtake a car crashed into a passenger bus on a highway in northern Sudan on Friday, killing 13 people and injuring 15, authorities. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3glFohQ via Click here

LPGA returns with Kang posting 66 at Inverness for the lead

Danielle Kang went more than six months without competing and looked as though she had never been away, playing bogeyfree at Inverness Club for a 6under 66 and a oneshot lead in the LPGA Drive On Championship. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2P9TGWO via Click here

NFL Players Association agrees to deal with 2K Sports

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Umpire Joe West leaves game after hit by flying baseball bat

Home plate umpire Joe West left in the bottom of the first inning of Thursday's game between the Washington Nationals and the Toronto Blue Jays after getting bloodied when he was hit in the head by Bo Bichette's flying bat. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Xd4yHG via Click here

Prosecutor: No charges for officer in Michael Brown’s death

St. Louis Countys top prosecutor announced Thursday that he will not charge the former police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a dramatic decision that could reopen old wounds amid a renewed and intense national conversation about racial injustice and the police treatment of minorities. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39IcZQl via Click here

Foltynewicz clears waivers, sent to Braves alternate site

Righthander Mike Foltynewicz has cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Atlanta Braves' alternate training site. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PadtFp via Click here

Michigan's top court kills lawsuit by wrongly imprisoned man

The Michigan Supreme Court has stopped a man from suing the state after he spent more than a year in prison for a crime that wasn't a crime. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39FE2f4 via Click here

Family creates nonprofit honoring child killed in shooting

The family of a high school exchange student from Pakistan who was killed in a Texas school shooting have started a foundation to honor her memory through providing university scholarships to lowincome Pakistani women. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3fgTRKz via Click here

Q&A: Questions stirred by Trump's idea of an election delay

President Donald Trump has raised the radical prospect of delaying a presidential election, contending the expansion of voting by mail will lead to history's most fraudulent U.S. election. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XcXZFa via Click here

Transcript: Barack Obama's address at John Lewis' funeral

A transcript of former President Barack Obama's address to those present at the funeral service for John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jXWCnC via Click here

Trump global media chief probes pro-Biden VOA content

The head of U.S.funded global media has ordered an investigation into the posting of a video package featuring former Vice President Joe Biden on a Voice of America website and affiliated social media accounts. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jXWBQA via Click here

Vikings place LB Barr on COVID reserve; 8th player on list

The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Anthony Barr on the reserve list for COVID19 on Thursday, the eighth player they've designated since training camp began. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Ey1IXj via Click here

Jets put Flacco, Williamson and Griffin on PUP list

The New York Jets placed quarterback Joe Flacco, linebacker Avery Williamson and tight end Ryan Griffin on the physically unable to perform list Thursday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/337EX6Z via Click here

Stefanski preaches patience as Browns ramp up in unique camp

Instead of a whistle dangling from his neck, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski wears a sensor that blinks and beeps whenever he's within 6 feet of someone in the team's facility. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3gisv83 via Click here

Pelicans place Zion Williamson in starting lineup vs. Utah

Zion Williamson was in the New Orleans Pelicans' starting lineup against Utah on Thursday night, just two days after practicing for the first time in two weeks. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3f9Ua9S via Click here

Packers put Crosby, two others on COVID-19 reserve list

The Green Bay Packers placed veteran kicker Mason Crosby, tight end Jace Sternberger and defensive tackle Trevyon Hester on their COVID19 reserve list. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2PnD91H via Click here

Raiders balance Las Vegas move with pandemic

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Kraken hire Dave Baseggio as pro scouting director

The Seattle Kraken added to their hockey operations staff by hiring Dave Baseggio as director of pro scouting Thursday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3hROvXF via Click here

Rights group: Egypt's new laws entrench el-Sissi's rule

Egypts president has approved new legal amendments that further exclude any serious competitors from elections and give the military greater control over civilian affairs, a leading rights group said on Thursday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2DlA2o9 via Click here

Rights group: Egypt's new laws entrench el-Sissi's rule

Egypts president has approved new legal amendments that further exclude any serious competitors from elections and give the military greater control over civilian affairs, a leading rights group said on Thursday. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/313kBJd via Click here

Rangers' Leclerc joins sidelined Kluber with shoulder injury

The Texas Rangers will be without closer Jose Leclerc for most of the pandemicshortened season with a shoulder injury similar to the one that sidelined starter Corey Kluber earlier this week. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2XbmZg7 via Click here

Jamal Adams leaves stress behind with new start in Seattle

The day before he became the newest member of the Seattle Seahawks, it was apparent to those around Jamal Adams that the AllPro safety was stressed. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Xd06ce via Click here

Jamal Adams leaves stress behind with new start in Seattle

The day before he became the newest member of the Seattle Seahawks, it was apparent to those around Jamal Adams that the AllPro safety was stressed. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3jWOq72 via Click here

MATCHDAY: PSG can do the treble with League Cup win vs. Lyon

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MATCHDAY: PSG can do the treble with League Cup win vs. Lyon

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MLB doubleheaders could get shortened to 7-inning games

Ernie Banks famously said: Lets play two. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/30YODhj via Click here

Glenda Jackson film to launch PBS' 'Masterpiece' anniversary

Acclaimed actress Glenda Jackson will launch the 50th season of PBS Masterpiece drama showcase next year. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/30cCiqF via Click here

Chargers' Lynn happy that Bosa has agreed to extension

Anthony Lynn addressed many topics on Wednesday about the Los Angeles Chargers reporting to training camp, but the one thing he didn't have to discuss was a holdout involving one of his star players. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3f7kukR via Click here

Ruth Bader Ginsburg undergoes medical procedure at hospital

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has undergone a nonsurgical medical procedure in New York City and expects to be released from a hospital there by the end of the week, the Supreme Court said Wednesday night. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3fcEgLK via Click here