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Top general says no role for military in presidential vote

Top general says no role for military in presidential vote

WASHINGTON — The U.S. armed forces will have no role in carrying out the election process or resolving a disputed vote, the top U.S. military officer told Congress in comments released Friday. The comments from Gen.
TikTok celebrities criminally charged after LA house parties

TikTok celebrities criminally charged after LA house parties

LOS ANGELES — TikTok celebrities Bryce Hall and Blake Gray are facing criminal charges after they hosted recent parties in the Hollywood Hills despite the city's ban on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Friday.
Mexican comic Manuel "El Loco" Valdés dies at 89

Mexican comic Manuel "El Loco" Valdés dies at 89

MEXICO CITY — Mexican comic actor Manuel Valdés, known by his nickname “El Loco” or “The Crazy One”, has died at the age of 89, the national association of actors announced Friday.
In a week of layoffs in the US, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more

In a week of layoffs in the US, MGM Resorts adds 18,000 more

MGM Resorts is laying off 18,000 people as an unchecked pandemic leaves economic scars across a broad swath of U.S. industries, particularly those that rely on healthy crowds of people. The layoffs at MGM, which amount to about a quarter of its U.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts record; BLM falsely accused

AP FACT CHECK: Trump distorts record; BLM falsely accused

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed accomplishments he didn't earn on the pandemic, energy and veterans at a Republican convention finale that also heard Black Lives Matter baselessly accused of co-ordinating violent protests across the count
JK Rowling returns award from group linked to Kennedy family

JK Rowling returns award from group linked to Kennedy family

LONDON — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues.
US consumer spending rose a moderate 1.9% in July

US consumer spending rose a moderate 1.9% in July

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers increased their spending by 1.9% last month, a dose of support for an economy struggling to emerge from the grip of a pandemic that has held back a recovery and kept roughly 27 million people jobless.
Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention

Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention

CHICAGO — The lawyer for R. Kelly said Thursday the R&B singer, who is awaiting trial on child pornography and other charges, was assaulted by a fellow detainee at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago.
Israel lists first commercial passenger flight to UAE

Israel lists first commercial passenger flight to UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel has listed an El Al flight taking off Monday for Abu Dhabi, which would be Israel's first commercial passenger flight to the United Arab Emirates after the two countries agreed to a U.S.
'WHATS POPPIN' remakes by 2 Georgia teachers go viral

'WHATS POPPIN' remakes by 2 Georgia teachers go viral

ATLANTA — Two teachers were recently looking for ways to motivate their students for a new school year amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has hit their south Georgia community especially hard.