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The records in the case suggest that Israel’s far right is gaining a new foothold in the United States. But weeks of tense talks between Biden and the House Republicans collapsed that summer, sending Washington careening toward a fiscal crisis. Police said Monday that one man had been charged in the shooting, and two other people remained in custody. The special grand jury, whose work was overseen by McBurney, recommended that the report be made public. Nominations will be announced 8:30am EST from the academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California.
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Jets-Broncos game features two of NFL's top defenses

"I’ll probably say that a couple more times here in a few weeks, but these guys are legit. The O-line is allowing consistent pressure, particularly up the middle, and the receivers keep rounding off their routes and dropping passes. Either way, they'll catch no break from the Jets (4-2) and their wrecking ball defensive line led by Quinnen Williams. He has 391 yards rushing to lead New York and is second only to Houston’s Dameon Pierce (419) among rookies. “But the season is still so long and we can’t feel like we have arrived or anything now.

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Malvern Prep lineman Peter Jones has the University of Notre Dame in his future — and the desire to improve

If you ask Peter Jones’ parents, Kevin and Jennifer, it was in eighth grade that they knew Peter had a football future. “He was just absolutely dominant in that league,” Kevin Jones said of his son’s fourth season with the Chester County Crusaders. After his sophomore season, Jones received offers from Penn State, Michigan, and Notre Dame. Though his parents and coaches told him that he could wait until after his junior season, Jones didn’t want his recruitment to be a distraction. Two schools had jumped to the top of Jones’ list: Penn State and Notre Dame.

3 months ago Philadelphia Inquirer

Taylor Swift gets dark, electric on ‘Midnights’

“All of me changed like midnight,” Taylor Swift confesses halfway through her latest album, the aptly named and moody Midnights. It’s a moment on the electric “Midnight Rain” that finds lyricist Swift at her best, reminding you of her unparalleled ability to make any emotion feel universal. The song’s chorus begins: “He was sunshine, I was midnight rain.” And continues: “He wanted it comfortable, I wanted that pain. On the 13 tracks of Midnights, a self-aware Swift shows off her ability to evolve again. But like the love-soaked “Lover,” and intimate “folklore” and “evermore,” Midnights feels like both a confessional and a playground, crafted by all the versions of Taylor Swift we’ve gotten to know so far for a new Taylor Swift to shine.

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The letter also outlined a sweeping request for documents, including personal communications between Trump and members of Congress as well as extremist groups. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued the stay while it considers a motion from six Republican-led states to block the program. The stay ordered the Biden administration not to act on the program while it considers the appeal. It’s unclear what the decision means for the 22 million borrowers who already applied for the relief. The song’s chorus begins: “He was sunshine, I was midnight rain.” And continues: “He wanted it comfortable, I wanted that pain.

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2 Li KeqiangBEIJING (AP) — China's ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping's continued dominance in running the nation Saturday, one day ahead of giving him a widely expected third five-year term as leader. A party congress held every five years effectively removed four of the seven members of senior leadership — including Premier Li Keqiang, the nation's No. 2 official and a proponent of market-oriented reforms, which are in contrast to Xi's moves to expand state control over the economy. A look at the military and political importance of Kherson: WHY IS THE CITY SUCH A PRIZE? Inflation protests across Europe threaten political turmoilLONDON (AP) — In Romania, protesters blew horns and banged drums to voice their dismay over the rising cost of living.

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Phillies vs. Astros: World Series subplots include Bryce Harper, rookie shortstops and more

This time it will be for the World Series. And now that the matchup is set for the 118th World Series — Phillies vs. Astros, beginning Friday night deep in the heart of Texas — the prospect of celebratory symmetry is undeniable. And there are plenty of story lines to fill the five days before the World Series starts. » READ MORE: As he turns 30, Phillies’ Bryce Harper finally gets his wish — to play past his birthdayWhen the Phillies played in Houston in the final series of the regular season, Harper paid Baker a visit. After lefty Bailey Falter didn’t make it out of the first inning in Game 4 against San Diego, will the Phillies revert to Noah Syndergaard for a World Series start?

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Need Phillies gear by Friday? Here are the 10 best local and official shops.

There’s the official MLB Phillies online store where you can get everything from jerseys to hats, and it’s all legitimate gear available to be delivered to your house. Here’s 10 Philadelphia-based brands and stores that sell extra-Philly Phillies gear. Shirts depicting iconic Phillies players, tank tops with modern Phillies designs and Phanatic tees, Art History has got a classic take on Phillies gear. Diamanti Studio released a collection of Phillies gear in time for the World Series highlighting the city’s greased poles safety measure. With Ben Franklin repping Phillies gear to the Phanatic sitting on a thrown, you’ll find something that cracks a smile.

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These crowd videos — and fan mashups — of Bryce Harper’s Game 5 home run will get you ready for the World Series

reacts when Bryce Harper hits the go-ahead home run to give the Phillies the lead in the 8th inning. The tweet asked for reaction videos to Harper’s home run. There is, however, no shortage of fan videos of Harper’s monumental home run. But the best ones are the ones from inside Citizens Bank Park, like this one that contains a celebratory Santa Claus — because he’s obviously a Phillies fan too. Then there are the other videos of Harper’s homer.

3 months ago Philadelphia Inquirer

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