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AP Sources: Pac-12 football to kick off in fall

The Pac-12 has decided to play football in the fall, reversing an August decision to postpone until spring because of concerns about COVID-19. Two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the conference’s presidents had voted to stage a fall season, though the start date was unclear.

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House backs bill to boost 'clean energy,' enhance efficiency

WASHINGTON – The House has approved a modest bill to promote “clean energy” and increase energy efficiency while phasing out the use of coolants in air conditioners and refrigerators that are considered a major driver of global warming.The bill boosts renewable energy such as solar and wind power, sets stricter energy efficiency standards for buildings and authorizes grants to local communities for more efficient schools, homes and municipal buildings.The House approved the bill, 220-185, Thursday, sending it to the Senate, where a separate energy bill is pending.

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Justice Dept. expected to file antitrust action vs. Google

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is expected to bring an antitrust action against Google in coming weeks, focusing on its dominance in online search and whether it was used to stifle competition and hurt consumers, a person familiar with the matter tells The Associated Press.The department also is examining Google’s online advertising practices, said the person, who could not discuss an ongoing investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

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At UN, Africa urges fiscal help against virus 'apocalypse'

JOHANNESBURG – African nations came out swinging on the third day of the United Nations annual gathering of world leaders Thursday, calling for dramatic fiscal measures to help economies survive the coronavirus pandemic — which one leader called the “fifth horseman of the apocalypse.”African countries estimate they need $100 billion in support annually for the next three years, pointing out it’s a fraction of the trillions of dollars some richer countries are using to revive their economies.Debt cancellation is needed to free up more resources to tackle the virus and its effects, including the fight against other deadly diseases like malaria and HIV, heads of state said.“We need to purely and simply cancel this debt,” said Niger’s

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Trick-or-Treating During COVID Can Be Fun and Safe if You Follow Some Guidelines—Here's How

can still happen—as long as you are outside and following best practices for safety.The first thing you should know is that the currently defines traditional trick-or-treating, where kids go door-to-door and have treats handed to them, as one of the “higher-risk activities” associated with the celebration. (Other activities that require caution? Indoor haunted houses or crowded gatherings, like fall festivals.) “You have to realize the virus is still out there, even on the evening of October 31,” Robert Amler, M.D., Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice at and a former medical officer with the CDC, tells Glamour.

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Demonstrators gather outside home of Mitch McConnell over efforts to fill Supreme Court seat

WASHINGTON - Demonstrators gathered outside of Mitch McConnell's house in Washington, D.C. Thursday after the Senate Majority Leader said he will press to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee to fill the opening following the death of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Demonstrators gathered outside of Mitch McConnell's house in Washington, D.C.

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Coronavirus rule changes: Full list of places you must now wear a mask in England

People in England must wear masks in pubs, restaurants, bars and theatres from today or face a fine of up to £6,400.

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Part 3 of Ontario’s fall COVID-19 pandemic preparedness plan to be released

pandemic preparedness plan today.Health Minister Christine Elliott’s office has confirmed the announcement will provide spending details related to testing and case and contact management.The premier has already announced the province will launch a bolstered flu shot campaign in the coming weeks in a bid to keep hospital capacity down.

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Asian shares fall as caution sets in after Wall St retreat

began a huge final study to try to prove if a single dose COVID-19 vaccine can protect against the coronavirus. A handful of other vaccines are already in final-stage studies, and investors increasingly expect one to be available within the first three months of 2021.

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Taiwan: China's military flew planes toward island on 3 days

TAIPEI – Taiwan said Thursday that China sent two military surveillance planes toward the island for three straight days and it dispatched patrols in response.Tensions have risen in the Taiwan Strait as the U.S. has stepped up its official engagement with the self-ruled island that China considers part of its national territory.Separately on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army sent two planes, according to statements from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.

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'Are people to be left to die?' Vaccine pleas fill UN summit

JOHANNESBURG – If the United Nations was created from the ashes of World War II, what will be born from the global crisis of COVID-19? Many world leaders at this week’s virtual U.N. summit hope it will be a vaccine made available and affordable to all countries, rich and poor.

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Energy sector encouraged by messaging in speech from the throne

Government says achieving net zero emissions by 2050 won’t happen without the know-how of the energy sector, and commits to creating long term jobs.

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Clevinger suddenly pulled after 1 inning, Pads fall to Halos

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres might have suffered a blow to the front of their playoff rotation when right-hander Mike Clevinger was suddenly pulled after only one inning in his start Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.The Padres, who've clinched a playoff berth for the first time in 14 seasons, said Clevinger's departure wasn't planned but offered no other details. Clevinger’s start had been pushed back from Saturday night because of tightness in his right biceps.

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UCF looking for ways to improve virtual ceremonies for fall commencement

ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Central Florida is looking for ways to improve virtual ceremonies for fall commencement.UCF said the Florida Board of Governors has directed UCF and other state schools to find alternate plans for fall commencement.[TRENDING: Trump supporter hit girl in face, deputies say | This Central Fla. city is the best place to live | Were 3 Orlando cops poisoned?]UCF officials said the school will be unable to host in-person ceremonies for fall graduates.School officials said they are exploring ideas on how to improve fall commencement and will share updates down the road.UCF officials said cap and gown rentals will continue to be available for students who want to take graduate photos.The school said Herff Jones

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Active coronavirus cases fall to 133 in Saskatchewan

coronavirus on Wednesday, with the overall total for the province growing to 1,830 since the first case was reported in March.This is the lowest number of new infections since Sept. 10, when six were reported.

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Coronavirus: Most MPs to participate in House of Commons via video this fall

COVID-19 pandemic.Government House leader Pablo Rodriguez introduced a motion to set the rules for “hybrid” sittings as the Commons sat for the first time in months this afternoon. As coronavirus cases spike, Trudeau must strike throne speech balance: strategists Those include having MPs vote via video conference until a secure remote voting application for smartphones is ready.The Conservatives have argued for in-person sittings only, with limited numbers of MPs in the chamber.But the MPs present, including Tories, approved the plan unanimously.The arrangement is to stay in place until Dec.

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Trudeau dangles national childcare system in throne speech with few hints of fiscal restraint

Justin Trudeau is promising a national childcare and early education system as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter gender equality gains by forcing Canadian women out of the workforce to care for children.But just how such an unprecedented national system could work is unclear and there were few concrete signs in the throne speech presented Wednesday of how the Liberals plan to rein in the massive federal deficit incurred with pandemic emergency spending.The throne speech outlines sweeping plans to tackle things like climate targets, systemic racism, and the deep blow the pandemic has delivered to Canadians in vulnerable jobs and communities across the country.It comes as cases spike in many regions including Ontario and Quebec,

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Ford unveils first part of fall plan to tackle COVID-19

Ontario pediatrician and founder of Kidcrew Pediatric Medical Clinic, Dr. Dina Kulik talks about the Ford government unveiling the first of six-part coronavirus plan for the fall and vaccine measures they plan to take.

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Full list of reasons you can break the coronavirus rule of six after new guidelines

coronavirus guidelines, including when you can break the coronavirus rule of six.The rule bans groups of more than six people gathering – both inside and outside.But in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus, guidelines have changed slightly.For example, indoor sports is now also subject to the rule of six.This means five-a-side football teams can no longer play inside – although they can still play outside.Those who break the coronavirus rule of six risk getting slapped with a £200 fine from Monday.At the moment the fine stands at £100, but it will double next week.But there are some exemptions to the rule of six, where you can’t be fined.Here is a full list of reasons why you can break the rule of six, as found on the Government

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Revealed: First full breakdown of where and how many coronavirus deaths have happened in Renfrewshire

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Danger and safe zones in Renfrewshire in the battle against coronavirus have been revealed.Data shows a total of 208 people have died of the virus in the county between March and August 31.The greatest number of Covid-19 deaths per 100,000 population was in the Rural North and Langbank area.There were 34 deaths - equivalent to 480 deaths per 100,000 people.At the opposite end of the spectrum were three areas where NO deaths were attributed to the virus.The ‘safest’ areas are Johnstone South East, Paisley South and Paisley Dykebar which all recorded no deaths during the six month period.The figures span 38 areas inside the 12 electoral wards within

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Cindy McCain rebukes fellow Republican Trump to back Biden for president

Cindy McCain, John McCain's widow, is expected to endorse Joe Biden for president. PHOENIX - Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Senator and the GOP's 2008 nominee John McCain, has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president in a rebuke of President Donald Trump by the widow of the Republican Party’s 2008 nominee.Trump has had a fraught relationship with John McCain’s family since he disparaged the Arizona senator during the 2016 campaign.

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Cindy McCain rebukes fellow Republican Trump to back Biden

PHOENIX – Cindy McCain has endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president in a rebuke of President Donald Trump by the widow of the Republican Party's 2008 nominee. Trump has had a fraught relationship with John McCain's family since he disparaged the Arizona senator during the 2016 campaign.

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'Don't fill these out': Florida deputies warn against online quizzes

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Ever fill out one of those online quizzes on social media about yourself?The Orange County Sheriff's Office is warning people to not do so as it can easily lead to identity theft. They said that the answers to these questions, which often involves personal information about yourself, can be tied to your passwords and online security."We've all been enticed by these online quizzes," the Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post.

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Australia's virus epicentre may speed up lifting curbs as cases fall

Australia's coronavirus hotspot of Victoria is considering easing curbs sooner than previously flagged, the state's premier said, as the two-week average of new infections in the city of Melbourne dropped below 30.

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Coronavirus: Rashes can be more predictive of Covid-19 than fever or cough, study claims

From a dry cough to a loss of sense of smell, there are several symptoms known to be linked to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Ontario announces $70M flu shot campaign fall preparedness plan

As the province prepares for another possible wave of COVID-19, part one of the fall preparedness plan has been released and centres around a $70-million flu shot campaign. Erica Vella has details on what the plan entails.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government unveils first step of fall COVID-19 plan

On Tuesday, Ontario’s provincial government announced its first step of its six-part COVID-19 preparedness plan. As Erica Vella reports, it involved a $70-million flu shot campaign.

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Watch Nicola Sturgeon's coronavirus address to the nation in full

Nicola Sturgeon delivered an address to the nation with an impassioned plea for Scots to stick together and follow new restrictions aimed at beating the spread of coronavirus. The First Minister kicked off her broadcast this evening by thanking the public for months of effort in turning the tide against the deadly bug.

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Boris Johnson warns public to follow new Covid rules or risk stricter lockdown

Boris Johnson has set out sweeping new lockdown measures in a sombre TV address where he warned of "difficult months to come".

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Coronavirus: Ford says “fall preparedness” plan to be released over several days

While releasing the “first pillar” of his government’s fall preparedness plan on Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said officials would be releasing details of the plan over several days.

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New coronavirus lockdown rules in full as Boris Johnson says they will last six months

coronavirus cases.Today Boris Johnson admitted that like other countries, the UK is now at a "perilous turning point" when it comes to a second wave of the virus.New cases have quadrupled in a month, with the possibility of tens of thousands of new cases each day in November.While he was keen to insist that the country will not face a total lockdown like the one that was imposed in March, he made it clear that intervention needs to be taken to suppress the disease.He has also warned that if these new measures fail to bring the R below 1, the government reserves the right to "deploy greater firepower" to enforce COVID-19 restrictions,This is what the Prime Minister has outlined going forward, with tighter rules set to be imposed in

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Ontario government to announce fall COVID-19 plan

COVID-19 fall preparedness plan today.Premier Doug Ford has promised the plan will help the province grapple with a possible second wave of the novel coronavirus.The strategy comes as daily virus case counts continue to climb to levels not seen for months in Ontario.Ford has been under pressure to release the updated plan as opposition politicians say it should have come weeks earlier.

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Weather Authority: Highs in the 70s, plenty of sun for first day of fall

PHILADELPHIA - The first day of fall promises to be dry with sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s across the region.Come Wednesday, fall will be heating up as highs are expected to reach 80 degrees Wednesday, and the upper 70s both Thursday and Friday.Taking a look at the weekend, expect highs in the mid-70s and low-80s Saturday and Sunday.For the latest forecasts and conditions download the FOX 29 Weather Authority app.___For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.AdvertisementDOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APPSign up for emails from FOX 29, including our daily Good Day Digest newsletter!

Dr Hilary Jones makes dark prediction COVID-19 will be around for at least another year

Dr Hilary Jones told Lorraine Kelly COVID-19 could be with us for another whole year in worrying news from Tuesday morning's show.

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2020 Emmy Awards full of ‘Schitt’s Creek’

The quirky Canadian sitcom ‘Schitt’s Creek’ made history at the 2020 Emmy awards, sweeping through the comedy categories. Mike Drolet reports on the show’s triumphs, and recipe for success.

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Weather Authority: Another cold night will usher in a warm first day of fall

PHILADELPHIA - Autumn continues to make its presence known in the Delaware Valley, in a preview of what conditions will bring in about a month.FOX 29's Kathy Orr says the Delaware Valley and regions to the north are in for another cold night Monday night, with clear skies and very little wind, temperatures will drop into the upper 30s and mid 40s overnight.The first day of fall promises to be dry with sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s across the region.Come Wednesday, fall will be heating up as highs are expected to reach 80 degrees Wednesday, and the upper 70s both Thursday and Friday.Taking a look at the weekend, expect highs in the mid-70s and low-80s Saturday and Sunday.AdvertisementFor the latest forecasts and conditions

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Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice

LOS ANGELES - An Idaho pastor has been in intensive care for COVID-19 after previously speaking out against government enforcement of mandatory mask wearing.“I am a no-masker personally,” pastor Paul Van Noy said during his service at Candlelight Christian Fellowship on July 22. “I don’t want to be told I have to wear a mask.”Van Noy encouraged his congregation to pray that the city council would not pass a mask mandate.Coronavirus cases rapidly increased in Idaho in July.

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Coronavirus: Ontario health minister says fall plan includes reaching 50k daily test capacity

Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Monday that the province will be unveiling a fall preparedness plan starting on Tuesday, saying that its been in the works for months now and will include increased testing that is projected to reach a maximum capacity of 50,000 tests per day.

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Coronavirus: Sanctions possible for those who don’t follow contact tracing in Quebec, official says

Quebec Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault said Monday the province could introduce sanctions for people who do not comply with COVID-19 contact tracing efforts, stating that the public health agency has the “power” to introduce such penalties.

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‘I feel a sense of duty’: Recruiters note influx of Hispanics enlisting in U.S. Army

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Sergeant First Class Leonel Castillo came to the United States from Nicaragua in the early 80s. He enlisted in the U.S.

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British Columbians heading to the polls on October 24 in fall election

COVID-19 pandemic.Horgan has asked for the B.C. Legislature to be dissolved and Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin has accepted his request.

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Bill Kelly: Why there won’t be a fall election

336 MPs currently in office to agree on everything (two seats are vacant and awaiting new members via byelections on Oct.

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Trump expects to announce choice for Justice Ginsburg's replacement at week's end

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says he expects to announce his pick for the Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday, after funeral services for Ruth Bader Ginsburg.He told “Fox & Friends” on Monday that he had a list of five finalists, “probably four,” and that he is pushing for a confirmation vote before Election Day.President Donald Trump speaks at a "Great American Comeback" rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on September 19, 2020. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Trump disparaged reports that Ginsburg had told her granddaughter it was her wish that a replacement justice not be confirmed until the inauguration of a new president.

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Adversity comes early this year for Eagles as they fall to 0-2

Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at Lincoln Financial Field on September 20, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Phillies fail to sweep Blue Jays; Harper has stiff back

Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on after striking out to end the bottom of the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park on September 19, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Imag PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies could hit the road for their playoff push without Bryce Harper in the lineup.Harper left Philadelphia’s 6-3 loss Sunday to the Toronto Blue Jays with lower back stiffness, and any absence of the slugging right fielder could sap the Phillies' bid for their first playoff berth since 2011.Harper exited after he struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh inning.

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European shares fall to 2-week lows as Covid-19 cases rise

London: European shares fell on Monday as rising COVID-19 infection rates in Europe prompted renewed lockdown measures in some countries, casting doubt over the economic recovery, with a lack of U.S. stimulus also weighing on sentiment.The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, was down 0.5% at 0748 GMT.European indexes opened lower, with the pan-European STOXX 600 down 1.7%, at its lowest in nearly two weeks.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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