upi--2020-10-22--Study: HIV-positive adults show early signs of aging, even after antiretroviral therapy

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- People with HIV may experience aging-related illnesses , such as heart disease and brain disorders , earlier than those without the virus , even if they have been on antiretroviral therapy , a study published Thursday by the journal Pathogens and Immunity found .
The analysis , which compared 15 HIV-positive adults on antiretroviral therapy to 15 age-matched people without the virus , found that those being treated with the drugs showed increased evidence of cellular aging , the researchers said .
Antiretroviral therapies , or ART , are intended to slow the progression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus in the body .
While ART has led to people with HIV living longer , they are still at higher risk for having a `` reduced healthspan '' -- or developing age-related health complications -- than those without the virus , according to the researchers .
`` Most individuals living with HIV probably already know that they are facing more health challenges than their uninfected peers , so the main takeaway from this study is that we 're now beginning to better understand why that is , '' study co-author Beth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's clear that the antiretroviral therapies are n't causing this aging acceleration .
It appears to be the virus and ... the antiretroviral therapies appear to help reverse some of this aging , but the changes are less robust and much slower than we 'd like to see , '' said Jamieson , a professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology at UCLA 's David Geffen School of Medicine .
About 1.4 million adults in the United States have HIV , and nearly 40,000 are diagnosed with the virus each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health and Human Services .
Research suggests that ART drugs bolster the immune systems of those with the disease , allowing them to better fight off infections and , effectively , enabling them to live close-to-normal lifespans .
However , treated HIV-infected adults still experience earlier declines in physical functions , as well as higher rates of heart disease , diabetes , osteoporosis , kidney failure , liver cancer and neurological disorders than otherwise healthy adults , Jamieson and her colleagues said .
For their research , the UCLA-based team assessed 30 study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 15 healthy controls -- for signs of cellular aging .
DNA samples collected from all study subjects were analyzed using the epigenetic clock , a biochemical test used to measure aging .
In the HIV-positive participants , DNA samples were collected at three points -- six months to one year before starting ART , six to 12 months after beginning treatment and 18 to 24 months later .
Before starting ART , the DNA participants with HIV all had significantly higher levels of four measures for cellular aging -- age acceleration residual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ epigenetic age acceleration and Grim epigenetic age acceleration -- than the uninfected adults , the researchers said .
That remained true six to 12 months after the HIV-positive participants started ART .
However , 18 to 24 months after starting therapy , only levels of residual and extrinsic epigenetic age acceleration remained higher in those with HIV , the analysis showed .
`` We 've identified tools that will allow us to ask important questions like which genes and pathways might be involved in some of the clinical outcomes that are seen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HIV , which could point the way to new therapeutics , '' Jamieson said .
`` We may even be able to find ways that people living with HIV , or their doctors , can reverse their epigenetic aging [ through ] diet , exercise and having a good support system , '' she said .

People with HIV still show higher levels of cellular aging than those without the virus, even after two years of antiviral treatment, a new study has found. Photo by analogicus/ Pixabay
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- People with HIV may experience aging-related illnesses, such as heart disease and brain disorders, earlier than those without the virus, even if they have been on antiretroviral therapy, a study published Thursday by the journal Pathogens and Immunity found. The analysis, which compared 15 HIV-positive adults on antiretroviral therapy to 15 age-matched people without the virus, found that those being treated with the drugs showed increased evidence of cellular aging, the researchers said. Advertisement
Antiretroviral therapies, or ART, are intended to slow the progression of HIV and reduce the level of the virus in the body.
While ART has led to people with HIV living longer, they are still at higher risk for having a "reduced healthspan" -- or developing age-related health complications -- than those without the virus, according to the researchers.
"Most individuals living with HIV probably already know that they are facing more health challenges than their uninfected peers, so the main takeaway from this study is that we're now beginning to better understand why that is," study co-author Beth D. Jamieson told UPI.
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"It's clear that the antiretroviral therapies aren't causing this aging acceleration. It appears to be the virus and ... the antiretroviral therapies appear to help reverse some of this aging, but the changes are less robust and much slower than we'd like to see," said Jamieson, a professor of medicine in the division of hematology and oncology at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine.
About 1.4 million adults in the United States have HIV, and nearly 40,000 are diagnosed with the virus each year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Research suggests that ART drugs bolster the immune systems of those with the disease, allowing them to better fight off infections and, effectively, enabling them to live close-to-normal lifespans.
However, treated HIV-infected adults still experience earlier declines in physical functions, as well as higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, kidney failure, liver cancer and neurological disorders than otherwise healthy adults, Jamieson and her colleagues said.
For their research, the UCLA-based team assessed 30 study participants -- 15 receiving ART for HIV and 15 healthy controls -- for signs of cellular aging. DNA samples collected from all study subjects were analyzed using the epigenetic clock, a biochemical test used to measure aging.
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In the HIV-positive participants, DNA samples were collected at three points -- six months to one year before starting ART, six to 12 months after beginning treatment and 18 to 24 months later.
Before starting ART, the DNA participants with HIV all had significantly higher levels of four measures for cellular aging -- age acceleration residual, extrinsic epigenetic age acceleration, phenotypic epigenetic age acceleration and Grim epigenetic age acceleration -- than the uninfected adults, the researchers said.
That remained true six to 12 months after the HIV-positive participants started ART. However, 18 to 24 months after starting therapy, only levels of residual and extrinsic epigenetic age acceleration remained higher in those with HIV, the analysis showed.
"We've identified tools that will allow us to ask important questions like which genes and pathways might be involved in some of the clinical outcomes that are seen in people living, and aging, with HIV, which could point the way to new therapeutics," Jamieson said.
"We may even be able to find ways that people living with HIV, or their doctors, can reverse their epigenetic aging [through] diet, exercise and having a good support system," she said.


upi--2020-10-22--Goldman Sachs pleads guilty in U.S., agrees to pay $2.9B in 1MDB scandal

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- U.S. investment house Goldman Sachs and its Malaysian subsidiary have agreed to pay more than $ 2.9 billion after admitting to bribery as part of the 1MDB scandal , the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday .
The company pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as part of a deferred prosecution agreement .
The Justice Department said the $ 2.9 billion settlement is in coordination with authorities in the United States , Britain , Singapore and elsewhere .
`` Goldman Sachs today accepted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bribe high-ranking foreign officials to obtain lucrative underwriting and other business relating to 1MDB , '' said acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt of the Justice Department 's criminal division .
`` Today 's resolution , which requires Goldman Sachs to admit wrongdoing and pay nearly three billion dollars in penalties , fines , and disgorgement , holds the bank accountable for this criminal scheme and demonstrates the department 's continuing commitment to combatting corruption and protecting the U.S. financial system . ''
Tim Leissner , Goldman Sach 's former managing director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launder money and to violate the FCPA , and Ng Chong Hwa , GS Malaysia 's former managing director , has been extradited to face the same charges .
The settlement comes three months after Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $ 3.9 billion to settle a dispute with the Malaysian government over its role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal .
Malaysian prosecutors accused the bank in late 2018 of misleading investors in a $ 6.5 billion bond sale for the sovereign wealth fund .
The bank pleaded not guilty to the Malaysian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the administration of former Prime Minster Najib Razak diverted proceeds from the bond sales to enrich themselves .
The scandal ultimately led to the ouster of Najib 's government .
Prosecutors said some of the money was used to buy a pink diamond necklace for Najib 's wife , a 300-foot luxury yacht and extravagant gifts for celebrities .
Some was also used to buy Nature Morte au Crane de Taureau , a painting by Pablo Picasso that was given to actor Leonardo DiCaprio as a birthday gift .

Goldman Sachs pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the anti-bribery provisions of the FCPA. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. investment house Goldman Sachs and its Malaysian subsidiary have agreed to pay more than $2.9 billion after admitting to bribery as part of the 1MDB scandal, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday. The company pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as part of a deferred prosecution agreement. Advertisement
The Justice Department said the $2.9 billion settlement is in coordination with authorities in the United States, Britain, Singapore and elsewhere.
"Goldman Sachs today accepted responsibility for its role in a conspiracy to bribe high-ranking foreign officials to obtain lucrative underwriting and other business relating to 1MDB," said acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt of the Justice Department's criminal division.
"Today's resolution, which requires Goldman Sachs to admit wrongdoing and pay nearly three billion dollars in penalties, fines, and disgorgement, holds the bank accountable for this criminal scheme and demonstrates the department's continuing commitment to combatting corruption and protecting the U.S. financial system."
Tim Leissner, Goldman Sach's former managing director, previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder money and to violate the FCPA, and Ng Chong Hwa, GS Malaysia's former managing director, has been extradited to face the same charges.
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The settlement comes three months after Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $3.9 billion to settle a dispute with the Malaysian government over its role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.
Malaysian prosecutors accused the bank in late 2018 of misleading investors in a $6.5 billion bond sale for the sovereign wealth fund.
The bank pleaded not guilty to the Malaysian charges, which said 1MDB officials in the administration of former Prime Minster Najib Razak diverted proceeds from the bond sales to enrich themselves. The scandal ultimately led to the ouster of Najib's government.
Prosecutors said some of the money was used to buy a pink diamond necklace for Najib's wife, a 300-foot luxury yacht and extravagant gifts for celebrities. Some was also used to buy Nature Morte au Crane de Taureau, a painting by Pablo Picasso that was given to actor Leonardo DiCaprio as a birthday gift.


upi--2020-10-22--State Department approves $1.4B sales of missile systems to Taiwan

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- The State Department approved two possible arms deals with Taiwan , which will total $ 1.4 billion if they go through , the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced .
The larger deal , estimated at $ 1.008 billion , would involve the sale of 135 AGM-84H Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response , or SLAM-ER , Missiles and related equipment to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States .
That sale would include 151 containers , spare and repair parts , support and test equipment , publications and technical documentation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This proposed sale will improve the recipient 's capability to meet current and future threats as it provides all-weather , day and night , precision attack capabilities against both moving and stationary targets , '' DSCA said in a press release .
`` The recipient will be able to employ a highly reliable and effective system to increase their warfighting effectiveness as needed , which can counter or deter aggressions by demonstrated precision against surface targets .
This capability will easily integrate into existing force infrastructure as it will only improve defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no difficulty absorbing these systems into its armed forces , '' the agency added .
Boeing will be the principal contractor on the larger deal .
Under the second deal , worth $ 436.1 million , TECRO would buy 11 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 Launchers and related equipment from the United States .
The related equipment includes 64 Army Tactical Missile Systems M57 Unitary Missiles , 22 AN/NRC-92E dual radio systems , 54 M28A2 Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket Pods and all related technical and logistical support .
DSCA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen homeland defense . ''
The primary contractor on the second deal will be Lockheed Martin .
The DSCA said both deals are consistent with the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act and are consistent with U.S. foreign policy goals in the region .

An AGM-84K SLAM-ER missile -- among the weapons systems the State Department approved for sale to Taiwan this week -- is loaded on a P-8A Poseidon in 2014 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida. File Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jason Kofonow/U.S. Navy
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The State Department approved two possible arms deals with Taiwan, which will total $1.4 billion if they go through, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced. The larger deal, estimated at $1.008 billion, would involve the sale of 135 AGM-84H Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response, or SLAM-ER, Missiles and related equipment to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Advertisement
That sale would include 151 containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation and other aspects of logistics support.
"This proposed sale will improve the recipient's capability to meet current and future threats as it provides all-weather, day and night, precision attack capabilities against both moving and stationary targets," DSCA said in a press release. "The recipient will be able to employ a highly reliable and effective system to increase their warfighting effectiveness as needed, which can counter or deter aggressions by demonstrated precision against surface targets.
This capability will easily integrate into existing force infrastructure as it will only improve defense against opposing threats. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing these systems into its armed forces," the agency added.
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Boeing will be the principal contractor on the larger deal.
Under the second deal, worth $436.1 million, TECRO would buy 11 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 Launchers and related equipment from the United States.
The related equipment includes 64 Army Tactical Missile Systems M57 Unitary Missiles, 22 AN/NRC-92E dual radio systems, 54 M28A2 Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket Pods and all related technical and logistical support.
DSCA said the acquisition would serve Taiwan "as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen homeland defense."
The primary contractor on the second deal will be Lockheed Martin.
The DSCA said both deals are consistent with the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act and are consistent with U.S. foreign policy goals in the region.


upi--2020-10-22--Engagement ring lost 15 years ago found during bathroom remodeling

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- A Kentucky woman who lost her engagement ring 15 years ago had a pleasant surprise when the long-lost ring was found by construction workers remodeling her bathroom .
Lisa Phelps of Boyd County said she and her husband scoured the house for her ring when it first vanished 15 years ago .
`` We looked everywhere .
We ran wire coat hangers along the sides of the vanity , checked the trap in the sink , and just finally accepted that it was gone , '' Phelps told WSAZ-TV .
`` I thought it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it replaced about a year after I lost it ... but the original is always the best . ''
Scott Baker with Tri-State Construction was working on remodeling the bathroom at Boyd 's home when he found the ring wedged between the vanity and the wall .
`` I did n't know the story behind it yet , '' Baker said .
`` But I just asked her if she was missing a ring , and I could tell she was excited about it . ''
Phelps said the ring 's return was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really deeply impacted by the loss of the ring .
To my husband , it 's a piece of jewelry ... but to me I lost a part of us , a part of our relationship , '' she said .
A North Dakota woman 's class ring was returned to her 45 years after being lost when a man found it while remodeling his basement .
Betty Thompson said she lost her ring in 1975 .
Several years later , Mike Hanson found the ring while remodeling his basement in Mandan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's basement remains a mystery .

Lisa Phelps' engagement ring was found by a construction crew remodeling her Kentucky bathroom 15 years after she lost it. Photo by gurlwithapen/Pixabay.com
Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A Kentucky woman who lost her engagement ring 15 years ago had a pleasant surprise when the long-lost ring was found by construction workers remodeling her bathroom. Lisa Phelps of Boyd County said she and her husband scoured the house for her ring when it first vanished 15 years ago. Advertisement
"We looked everywhere. We ran wire coat hangers along the sides of the vanity, checked the trap in the sink, and just finally accepted that it was gone," Phelps told WSAZ-TV.
"I thought it was gone. My husband even had it replaced about a year after I lost it ... but the original is always the best."
Scott Baker with Tri-State Construction was working on remodeling the bathroom at Boyd's home when he found the ring wedged between the vanity and the wall.
"I didn't know the story behind it yet," Baker said. "But I just asked her if she was missing a ring, and I could tell she was excited about it."
Phelps said the ring's return was a welcome surprise.
"I was really deeply impacted by the loss of the ring. To my husband, it's a piece of jewelry ... but to me I lost a part of us, a part of our relationship," she said.
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A North Dakota woman's class ring was returned to her 45 years after being lost when a man found it while remodeling his basement. Betty Thompson said she lost her ring in 1975.
Several years later, Mike Hanson found the ring while remodeling his basement in Mandan. How the ring ended up in Hanson's basement remains a mystery.


upi--2020-10-22--Watch: Deer crashes through front window of Pennsylvania salon

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- The owner of a Pennsylvania barbershop said she was shocked when she arrived for work to find a front window shattered and a deer wandering inside the store .
Jennifer Brady , owner of JB 's Barber Shop in Downingtown , said security cameras at the business were recording about 5 a.m. Wednesday when the deer crashed through a front window and the animal was still inside when she arrived for work four hours later .
`` It was like a six-point buck .
I 'm staring at it .
I was like , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And then the thing started going crazy jumping up on the station , '' Brady told WPVI-TV .
Brady said the deer jumped back out through the broken window and ran off into the distance .
The owner said she had to reschedule Wednesday 's appointments to clean up the store , but re-opened Thursday with a promotion inspired by the deer 's visit .
`` In light of what happened , JB 's will be offering a couple BUCKS off .
Bring in a valid hunting license and receive $ 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she wrote on the shop 's Facebook page .

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Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The owner of a Pennsylvania barbershop said she was shocked when she arrived for work to find a front window shattered and a deer wandering inside the store.
Jennifer Brady, owner of JB's Barber Shop in Downingtown, said security cameras at the business were recording about 5 a.m. Wednesday when the deer crashed through a front window and the animal was still inside when she arrived for work four hours later.
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"It was like a six-point buck. I'm staring at it. I was like, I can't believe this right now. And then the thing started going crazy jumping up on the station," Brady told WPVI-TV.
Brady said the deer jumped back out through the broken window and ran off into the distance.
The owner said she had to reschedule Wednesday's appointments to clean up the store, but re-opened Thursday with a promotion inspired by the deer's visit.
"In light of what happened, JB's will be offering a couple BUCKS off. Bring in a valid hunting license and receive $2 off until the end of hunting season," she wrote on the shop's Facebook page.


upi--2020-10-22--Republican senators vote to subpoena Facebook, Twitter CEOs over alleged censorship

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to authorize subpoenas for Facebook and Twitter CEOS to testify before the committee regarding alleged censorship .
The Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans unanimously voted 12-0 in a roll call vote in favor of the subpoenas for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to testify before the committee about alleged censorship of recent articles in the conservative-leaning New York Post .
Facebook signaled the unverified New York Post article about former Vice President Joe Biden 's son was subject to third-party fact checking and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The restrictions came amid some staff members of The New York Post having concerns themselves about the reliability and campaign timing of a front-page article about Hunter Biden authored mostly by a staff reporter who refused to put his name on it , two Post employees told the New York Times .
According to the motion of Sen. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C. , to authorize the subpoenas , the CEOs are to testify about `` the suppression and/or censorship , '' of the two recent New York Post articles .
It noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reveals how Hunter Biden introduced Ukrainian businessman to VP dad , '' and `` Emails reveal How Hunter Biden tried to cash in big on behalf of family and Chinese firm . ''
Zuckerberg , Dorsey and Sundar Pichai , CEO of Google 's parent company Alphabet , were already slated to testify before the Senate Commerce committee next Wednesday about whether Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act should be changed , amid allegations of anti-conservative bias on platforms .
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz , R- Texas , accused Twitter and Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` actively interfering in the election in a way that has no precedent in the history of our country . ''
Along with testifying about the New York Post articles , Zuckerberg and Dorsey are also compelled to testify about any other content moderation policies that may interfere or influence elections , or any other recent determinations to halt distribution of information pending fact-checking , according to a motion Republicans on the committee approved Thursday .
All the Democrats on the committee had boycotted the meeting , leaving images of people who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in protest of another committee vote held earlier on the same day on the Supreme Court nominee .
Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans also voted unanimously Thursday to advance the vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett 's nomination to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg .

Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans voted Thursday to authorize a subpoena for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify about alleged censorship. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to authorize subpoenas for Facebook and Twitter CEOS to testify before the committee regarding alleged censorship. The Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans unanimously voted 12-0 in a roll call vote in favor of the subpoenas for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to testify before the committee about alleged censorship of recent articles in the conservative-leaning New York Post. Advertisement
Facebook signaled the unverified New York Post article about former Vice President Joe Biden's son was subject to third-party fact checking and Twitter banned linking to the story altogether. The restrictions came amid some staff members of The New York Post having concerns themselves about the reliability and campaign timing of a front-page article about Hunter Biden authored mostly by a staff reporter who refused to put his name on it, two Post employees told the New York Times.
According to the motion of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., to authorize the subpoenas, the CEOs are to testify about "the suppression and/or censorship," of the two recent New York Post articles. It noted that they were titled "Smoking-gun emails reveals how Hunter Biden introduced Ukrainian businessman to VP dad," and "Emails reveal How Hunter Biden tried to cash in big on behalf of family and Chinese firm."
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Zuckerberg, Dorsey and Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google's parent company Alphabet, were already slated to testify before the Senate Commerce committee next Wednesday about whether Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act should be changed, amid allegations of anti-conservative bias on platforms.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, R- Texas, accused Twitter and Facebook in a statement earlier this month of "actively interfering in the election in a way that has no precedent in the history of our country."
Along with testifying about the New York Post articles, Zuckerberg and Dorsey are also compelled to testify about any other content moderation policies that may interfere or influence elections, or any other recent determinations to halt distribution of information pending fact-checking, according to a motion Republicans on the committee approved Thursday. All the Democrats on the committee had boycotted the meeting, leaving images of people who have been helped by the Affordable Care Act, in protest of another committee vote held earlier on the same day on the Supreme Court nominee.
Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans also voted unanimously Thursday to advance the vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.


upi--2020-10-22--Watch: Blackpink appears in 'Light Up the Sky' deleted scenes

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- South Korean girl group Blackpink appears in new deleted scenes from its Blackpink : Light Up the Sky documentary .
Netflix shared a series of deleted scenes from the film Thursday on Twitter .
One of the scenes shows Rosé and Lisa discussing the culture shock they experienced when they first moved to Korea .
`` I think we had a hard time at first , '' Lisa says .
`` Because we did n't know the culture , '' Rosé agrees .
`` The culture is so different .
We had a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I did n't know how to behave or know the Korean etiquette . ''
Rosé and Lisa also discussed how they initially clashed during their early years in the group .
`` We became like best friends , '' Lisa recalled .
`` And we used to fight like a lot .
Every single day , I have to like , 'Oh Rosé , can you just stop ? '
And I was like , so mad at her . ''
Another video shows Blackpink rehearsing the choreography for `` Kill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Up the Sky premiered on Netflix last week .
The film gives a behind-the scenes look at Blackpink 's rise to fame and musical process .
Blackpink consists of Rosé , Lisa , Jennie and Jisoo .
The group discussed its name and its debut studio album , The Album , on Jimmy Kimmel Live !
this week .

OK, it's the final BLACKPINK DELETED SCENE (I know, I would give you a million if I could) Find out what it's really like inside the rehearsal studio as they prep to Kill This Love! #LightUptheSky1MoreTime pic.twitter.com/eilTeqPBSB— Netflix (@netflix) October 22, 2020
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Blackpink appears in new deleted scenes from its Blackpink: Light Up the Sky documentary.
Netflix shared a series of deleted scenes from the film Thursday on Twitter.
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One of the scenes shows Rosé and Lisa discussing the culture shock they experienced when they first moved to Korea.
"I think we had a hard time at first," Lisa says.
"Because we didn't know the culture," Rosé agrees.
"The culture is so different. We had a lot of big gaps," Lisa adds. "I didn't know how to behave or know the Korean etiquette."
BLACKPINK DELETED SCENE #3: What was it like for BLACKPINK when they first started out in Korea? #LightUptheSky1MoreTime pic.twitter.com/lXrVi5o1Py— Netflix (@netflix) October 22, 2020
Rosé and Lisa also discussed how they initially clashed during their early years in the group.
"We became like best friends," Lisa recalled. "And we used to fight like a lot. Every single day, I have to like, 'Oh Rosé, can you just stop?' And I was like, so mad at her."
Advertisement BLACKPINK DELETED SCENE #4: Dying over this moment where Lisa and Rosé look back on the days they used to fight every single day #LightUptheSky1MoreTime pic.twitter.com/L6gWYfZFXm— Netflix (@netflix) October 22, 2020
Another video shows Blackpink rehearsing the choreography for "Kill This Love."
Blackpink: Light Up the Sky premiered on Netflix last week. The film gives a behind-the scenes look at Blackpink's rise to fame and musical process.
Blackpink consists of Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo. The group discussed its name and its debut studio album, The Album, on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week.


upi--2020-10-22--Derek Chauvin: Judge drops third-degree murder; more serious charges stand

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- A Minnesota judge on Thursday dismissed a third-degree murder charge for the former Minneapolis police officer who caused George Floyd 's death , but maintained the other more serious charges .
Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill sustained Derek Chauvin 's second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges , as well as aiding and abetting charges faced by three other former officers involved in Floyd 's death .
The judge said he dropped the third-degree murder charge because the language of the law says the crime must involve danger to more than one person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder statute explicitly requires the act causing the 'death of another ' must be eminently dangerous 'to others , ' '' Cahill wrote .
Despite the dropped charge , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison praised the judge 's decision to proceed with the most serious of the charges .
`` This means that all four defendants will stand trial for murder and manslaughter , both in the second degree .
This is an important , positive step forward in the path toward justice for George Floyd , his family , our community , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presenting the prosecution 's case to a jury in Hennepin County , '' Ellison said .
Chauvin posted a $ 1 million bond earlier this month and left prison to await trial , which begins March 8 .
He was incarcerated at a state prison in Oak Park Heights , Minn. , since May 31 , less than a week after Floyd 's death .
The Minneapolis Police Department fired and arrested Chauvin after he was captured on video kneeling on Floyd 's neck for more than 8 minutes on May 25 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying he could n't breathe .
Chauvin 's attorneys said officers were following protocol when they arrested and subdued Floyd .
He was arrested on allegations he attempted to use a counterfeit $ 20 at a nearby food store .
Police said he struggled during arrest , leading Chauvin to handcuff him face-down and kneel on his neck .
Fellow Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane , J. Alexander Keung and Tou Thao , who were involved in the arrest , were also fired and charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter @

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin now faces the more serious charges of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. File Photo courtesy Ramsey County Sheriff's Office | License Photo
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A Minnesota judge on Thursday dismissed a third-degree murder charge for the former Minneapolis police officer who caused George Floyd's death, but maintained the other more serious charges. Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill sustained Derek Chauvin's second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges, as well as aiding and abetting charges faced by three other former officers involved in Floyd's death. Advertisement
The judge said he dropped the third-degree murder charge because the language of the law says the crime must involve danger to more than one person.
"The language of the third-degree murder statute explicitly requires the act causing the 'death of another' must be eminently dangerous 'to others,'" Cahill wrote.
Despite the dropped charge, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison praised the judge's decision to proceed with the most serious of the charges.
"This means that all four defendants will stand trial for murder and manslaughter, both in the second degree. This is an important, positive step forward in the path toward justice for George Floyd, his family, our community, and Minnesota. We look forward to presenting the prosecution's case to a jury in Hennepin County," Ellison said.
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Chauvin posted a $1 million bond earlier this month and left prison to await trial, which begins March 8. He was incarcerated at a state prison in Oak Park Heights, Minn., since May 31, less than a week after Floyd's death.
The Minneapolis Police Department fired and arrested Chauvin after he was captured on video kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than 8 minutes on May 25. Floyd died after repeatedly calling for help, saying he couldn't breathe.
Chauvin's attorneys said officers were following protocol when they arrested and subdued Floyd. He was arrested on allegations he attempted to use a counterfeit $20 at a nearby food store. Police said he struggled during arrest, leading Chauvin to handcuff him face-down and kneel on his neck.
Fellow Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Keung and Tou Thao, who were involved in the arrest, were also fired and charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter.


upi--2020-10-23--Fantasy football: Kelce, Hockenson top Week 7 tight end rankings

Oct. 22 ( UPI ) -- Travis Kelce , T.J. Hockenson , George Kittle , Darren Waller and Rob Gronkowski lead my Week 7 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2020 .
Hunter Henry , Eric Ebron , Jimmy Graham , Hayden Hurst and Austin Hooper round out my Top 10 options at the position .
Austin Hooper and Dalton Schultz are among my favorite sleepers this week .
Monitor the status for each of your players ' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule .
Minnesota Vikings , Miami Dolphins , Baltimore Ravens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from all starting lineups , as those teams have Week 7 byes .
Check out my weekly waiver wire article for candidates to add to your roster before your Week 7 matchup .
Here are some of my favorite players in this week 's Top 20 rankings : Travis Kelce is the most-targeted tight end in the NFL .
I have the Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro as my No .
1 tight end for Week 7 .
Kelce has scored in four of six games this season .
He also had a two-touchdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to target Kelce at least 10 times this week as they face the Denver Broncos .
The Broncos likely will attempt to keep the Chiefs speedy wide receivers at bay , which should allow Kelce to secure a lot of targets in the middle of the field .
He is an elite option for the rest of the season , regardless of league format .
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has scored in back-to-back games heading into his Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons .
The Falcons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second-most fantasy points per game to tight ends .
Hockenson has been Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford 's most-targeted pass catcher this season .
That trend should continue in Week 7 .
I expect Hockenson to have at least seven catches for 100 yards in this game .
He also should get into the end zone .
He is my No .
2 tight end for Week 7 .
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 5 before his team had a Week 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Herbert to keep his eyes on the veteran tight end in Week 7 when they face a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to tight ends .
Henry is my No .
6 tight end .
He should secure at last five catches for 50 yards and has a good chance to score on Sunday in Denver .
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron lands at No .
7 in my Week 7 rankings .
Ebron has just one touchdown this season , but continues to get targets from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best game of the season in Week 7 , when the Steelers face a Tennessee Titans defense that has allowed four touchdowns to tight ends in five games .
The Titans have also allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to the position .
Ebron should post at least 50 receiving yards in this matchup .
He is worth a start in leagues that have at least 12 teams and require starting a tight end .
Austin Hooper is my No .
10 tight end for Week 7 .
The Cleveland Browns target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 14 teams that have a tight end slot .
Hooper has hauled in at least five catches in three consecutive games .
He should eclipse that total this week when the Browns battle a Cincinnati Bengals defense that has allowed the third-most receiving yards to tight ends .
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz is a dart-throw option if you need a bye week tight end for Week 7 .
Schultz has two touchdowns this season and has averaged six targets per game .
He is my No .
13 option at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect a productive day from the 6-foot-5 target as he faces a Washington Football Team defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends .

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The Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce (87) is the most-targeted tight end in the NFL and is my top fantasy football option at the position in Week 7. File Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Travis Kelce, T.J. Hockenson, George Kittle, Darren Waller and Rob Gronkowski lead my Week 7 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2020. Hunter Henry, Eric Ebron, Jimmy Graham, Hayden Hurst and Austin Hooper round out my Top 10 options at the position. Austin Hooper and Dalton Schultz are among my favorite sleepers this week. Advertisement
Monitor the status for each of your players' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule. Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts players should be removed from all starting lineups, as those teams have Week 7 byes.
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Check out my weekly waiver wire article for candidates to add to your roster before your Week 7 matchup.
Here are some of my favorite players in this week's Top 20 rankings:
TOP SHELF
Travis Kelce is the most-targeted tight end in the NFL. I have the Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro as my No. 1 tight end for Week 7. Kelce has scored in four of six games this season. He also had a two-touchdown performance in Week 6.
I expect Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to target Kelce at least 10 times this week as they face the Denver Broncos. The Broncos likely will attempt to keep the Chiefs speedy wide receivers at bay, which should allow Kelce to secure a lot of targets in the middle of the field.
He is an elite option for the rest of the season, regardless of league format.
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has scored in back-to-back games heading into his Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have allowed a league-high seven touchdowns and the second-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
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Hockenson has been Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's most-targeted pass catcher this season. That trend should continue in Week 7. I expect Hockenson to have at least seven catches for 100 yards in this game. He also should get into the end zone.
He is my No. 2 tight end for Week 7.
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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 5 before his team had a Week 6 bye.
I expect Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert to keep his eyes on the veteran tight end in Week 7 when they face a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to tight ends.
Henry is my No. 6 tight end. He should secure at last five catches for 50 yards and has a good chance to score on Sunday in Denver.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron lands at No. 7 in my Week 7 rankings. Ebron has just one touchdown this season, but continues to get targets from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
I expect his best game of the season in Week 7, when the Steelers face a Tennessee Titans defense that has allowed four touchdowns to tight ends in five games. The Titans have also allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to the position.
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Ebron should post at least 50 receiving yards in this matchup. He is worth a start in leagues that have at least 12 teams and require starting a tight end.
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Austin Hooper is my No. 10 tight end for Week 7. The Cleveland Browns target is worth starting in leagues with at least 14 teams that have a tight end slot.
Hooper has hauled in at least five catches in three consecutive games. He should eclipse that total this week when the Browns battle a Cincinnati Bengals defense that has allowed the third-most receiving yards to tight ends.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz is a dart-throw option if you need a bye week tight end for Week 7. Schultz has two touchdowns this season and has averaged six targets per game.
He is my No. 13 option at the position for the week. I expect a productive day from the 6-foot-5 target as he faces a Washington Football Team defense that has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
Week 7 fantasy football tight end rankings
1. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs at DEN
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2. T.J. Hockenson, Detroit Lions at ATL
3. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers at NE
4. Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders vs. TB
5. Rob Gronkowski, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at LV
6. Hunter Henry, Los Angeles Chargers vs. JAX
7. Eric Ebron, Pittsburgh Steelers at TEN
8. Jimmy Graham, Chicago Bears at LAR
9. Hayden Hurst, Atlanta Falcons vs. DET
10. Austin Hooper, Cleveland Browns at CIN
11. Anthony Firkser, Tennessee Titans vs. PIT
12. Darren Fells, Houston Texans vs. GB
13. Dalton Schultz, Dallas Cowboys at WAS
14. Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers at HOU
15. Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams vs. CHI
16. Drew Sample, Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE
17. Jared Cook, New Orleans Saints vs. CAR
18. Logan Thomas, Washington Football Team vs. DAL
19. Greg Olsen, Seattle Seahawks at ARI
20. Ian Thomas, Carolina Panthers at NO


upi--2020-10-23--Ex-49ers star Dana Stubblefield gets 15 years to life in prison for 2015 rape

Oct. 23 ( UPI ) -- Former San Francisco 49ers star Dana Stubblefield has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for raping a prospective babysitter five years ago .
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Arthur Bocanegra sentenced Stubblefield in San Jose , Calif. , on Thursday after denying a motion by defense attorneys for a new trial .
The three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle was convicted in July of raping an intellectually disabled woman at gunpoint in April 2015 .
Prosecutors said the woman was visiting Stubblefield 's home to interview for a babysitting job .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on two other counts , including false imprisonment .
He will have 60 days to appeal the sentence .
Defense attorneys say Bocanegra improperly blocked their main argument that the woman had been paid for a consensual sexual encounter .
At trial , prosecutors called two female witnesses who said they 'd also been assaulted by Stubblefield .
`` 'No ' meant nothing to this defendant , '' Deputy District Attorney Tim McInerney said after Thursday 's hearing .
`` Based on his status , I think he was never held accountable for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was properly held accountable . ''
Stubblefield was drafted by the 49ers out of the University of Kansas in 1993 and played 11 seasons in the NFL with San Francisco , Washington and Oakland .
He won Super Bowl XXIX with the Niners in 1995 and was named the NFL 's Defensive Player of the Year in 1997 .
He was a Pro Bowler in 1994 , 1995 and 1997 before retiring in 2004 .

San Francisco 49ers tackle Dana Stubblefield (94) moves in for a tackle against Detroit Lions QB Mike McMahon during a game in 2001. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Former San Francisco 49ers star Dana Stubblefield has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for raping a prospective babysitter five years ago. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Arthur Bocanegra sentenced Stubblefield in San Jose, Calif., on Thursday after denying a motion by defense attorneys for a new trial. Advertisement
The three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle was convicted in July of raping an intellectually disabled woman at gunpoint in April 2015. Prosecutors said the woman was visiting Stubblefield's home to interview for a babysitting job.
Stubblefield, 45, was also convicted on two other counts, including false imprisonment. He will have 60 days to appeal the sentence.
Defense attorneys say Bocanegra improperly blocked their main argument that the woman had been paid for a consensual sexual encounter.
At trial, prosecutors called two female witnesses who said they'd also been assaulted by Stubblefield.
"'No' meant nothing to this defendant," Deputy District Attorney Tim McInerney said after Thursday's hearing. "Based on his status, I think he was never held accountable for prior criminal behavior. Today, he was properly held accountable."
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Stubblefield was drafted by the 49ers out of the University of Kansas in 1993 and played 11 seasons in the NFL with San Francisco, Washington and Oakland. He won Super Bowl XXIX with the Niners in 1995 and was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 1997. He was a Pro Bowler in 1994, 1995 and 1997 before retiring in 2004.


upi--2020-10-23--Miley Cyrus to release 'Plastic Hearts' album in November

Oct. 23 ( UPI ) -- Miley Cyrus will release her seventh studio album in November .
The 27-year-old singer shared cover art and a release date , Nov. 27 , for the album , titled Plastic Hearts , Thursday on Instagram .
In the caption , Cyrus recalled her journey to releasing the album .
She said she was nearly finished with the album when her house was destroyed in California 's Woolsley Fire in November 2018 .
`` If you 're reading this ... know that I [ expletive ] love and appreciate you on the deepest level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began this album over 2 years ago .
Thought I had it all figured out .
Not just the record with its songs and sounds but my whole [ expletive ] life .
But no one checks an ego like life itself . ''
`` Just when I thought the body of work was finished ... it was ALL erased .
Including most of the musics relevance .
Because EVERYTHING had changed , '' she said .
Cyrus said she 's come to see the loss as `` a favor '' from nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Luckily my collaborators still had most of the music that was burned up in journals and computers filled with songs for the EP series I was working on at the time .
But it never felt right to release my 'story ' ( each record being a continual autobiography ) with a huge chapter missing , '' the singer said .
`` If it were a chapter in my book I guess I would call it 'The Beginning ' which usually when something is over we call it 'The End . '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she added .
`` In triumph and gratitude I present to you my 7th studio record , Plastic Hearts . ''
Plastic Hearts features the single `` Midnight Sky , '' which Cyrus released in August .
The album also includes Cyrus ' live covers of Blondie 's `` Heart of Glass '' and the Cranberries ' `` Zombie . ''
Plastic Hearts will mark Cyrus ' first new album since Younger Now , released in September 2017 .
Since Younger Now , Cyrus has married and divorced actor Liam Hemsworth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame virtual induction ceremony , which airs Nov. 7 on HBO .
She is also nominated at the MTV Europe Music Awards , which air Nov. 8 .

Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Miley Cyrus will release her seventh studio album in November.
The 27-year-old singer shared cover art and a release date, Nov. 27, for the album, titled Plastic Hearts, Thursday on Instagram.
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In the caption, Cyrus recalled her journey to releasing the album. She said she was nearly finished with the album when her house was destroyed in California's Woolsley Fire in November 2018.
"If you're reading this... know that I [expletive] love and appreciate you on the deepest level," Cyrus wrote. "I began this album over 2 years ago. Thought I had it all figured out. Not just the record with its songs and sounds but my whole [expletive] life. But no one checks an ego like life itself."
"Just when I thought the body of work was finished... it was ALL erased. Including most of the musics relevance. Because EVERYTHING had changed," she said.
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Cyrus said she's come to see the loss as "a favor" from nature that allowed her to find herself.
"Luckily my collaborators still had most of the music that was burned up in journals and computers filled with songs for the EP series I was working on at the time. But it never felt right to release my 'story' (each record being a continual autobiography) with a huge chapter missing," the singer said.
"If it were a chapter in my book I guess I would call it 'The Beginning' which usually when something is over we call it 'The End.' But it was far from that," she added. "In triumph and gratitude I present to you my 7th studio record, Plastic Hearts."
Plastic Hearts features the single "Midnight Sky," which Cyrus released in August. The album also includes Cyrus' live covers of Blondie's "Heart of Glass" and the Cranberries' "Zombie."
Plastic Hearts will mark Cyrus' first new album since Younger Now, released in September 2017. Since Younger Now, Cyrus has married and divorced actor Liam Hemsworth.
Cyrus will take part in the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame virtual induction ceremony, which airs Nov. 7 on HBO. She is also nominated at the MTV Europe Music Awards, which air Nov. 8.
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upi--2020-10-23--Dozens of men arrested, children rescued in Australia sting operation

Oct. 23 ( UPI ) -- Australian police have arrested nearly 50 people and rescued more than a dozen children as part of a wide-ranging abuse investigation , officials said Friday .
Federal Police said 44 men were arrested on child abuse charges , and at least 16 child victims were found and placed in safety .
The men face more than 300 criminal charges , including possession of child exploitation material .
Police said the operation `` unearthed a network of offenders using a cloud storage platform to access and share abhorrent child abuse material abuse online . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is classified as some of the most abhorrent ever produced , '' federal police said in a statement .
Police said the Australian Center to Counter Child Exploitation aided in the investigation with state and territory police .
`` While this a great result for law enforcement , arresting offenders and putting them before the court is only half the battle , '' police added .
`` Identifying victims is a race against time and the [ the ] victim identification team is relentless in rescuing children from sexual abuse .
`` Pixel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for clues and never give up . ''

Australian Federal Police arrest a suspect as part of Operation Molto, which they said apprehended at least 44 suspected child abusers and found a number of child victims who were placed into safety. Photo courtesy Australian Federal Police/Facebook
Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Australian police have arrested nearly 50 people and rescued more than a dozen children as part of a wide-ranging abuse investigation, officials said Friday. Federal Police said 44 men were arrested on child abuse charges, and at least 16 child victims were found and placed in safety. Advertisement
The men face more than 300 criminal charges, including possession of child exploitation material.
Police said the operation "unearthed a network of offenders using a cloud storage platform to access and share abhorrent child abuse material abuse online."
"The content being accessed and shared is classified as some of the most abhorrent ever produced," federal police said in a statement.
Police said the Australian Center to Counter Child Exploitation aided in the investigation with state and territory police.
"While this a great result for law enforcement, arresting offenders and putting them before the court is only half the battle," police added. "Identifying victims is a race against time and the [the] victim identification team is relentless in rescuing children from sexual abuse.
"Pixel by pixel, our investigators painstakingly look for clues and never give up."


upi--2020-10-23--Watch: Adele gets playful in 'SNL' promo

Oct. 23 ( UPI ) -- British singer Adele gets playful in a promo for her episode of Saturday Night Live .
The NBC sketch comedy series shared a teaser Thursday featuring Adele , musical guest H.E.R .
and SNL star Kate McKinnon .
Adele will host the show for the first time Saturday .
In the video , Adele introduces herself , saying , `` Hi , I 'm Adele and I 'm hosting Saturday Night Live this week with musical guest H.E.R . ''
McKinnon then asks which `` her '' Adele is referring to .
`` Yes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be musical guest this week , '' McKinnon jokes before the three start dancing toward the camera .
In another take , McKinnon uses a British accent to tell viewers to `` tune in , '' prompting Adele to use an American accent .
`` Oh my god !
No worries , girlfriend , '' Adele says .
News broke Sunday that Adele will host the episode .
`` Bloooooody hellllll I 'm so excited about this !
!
And absolutely terrified !
my first ever hosting gig and for SNL of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adele said on Instagram .
`` I 've always wanted to do it as a stand alone moment , so that I could roll up my sleeves and fully throw myself into it , but the time has never been right , '' she added .
`` But if there was ever a time for any of us to jump head first into the deep end with our eyes closed and hope for the best it 's 2020 right ? ''
Adele released her third studio album , 25 , in 2015 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rolling in the Deep , '' `` Someone Like You '' and `` Hello . ''

Host: Adele Music: H.E.R. You: Watching this Saturday pic.twitter.com/OThWWK7Msd— Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) October 22, 2020
Oct. 23 (UPI) -- British singer Adele gets playful in a promo for her episode of Saturday Night Live.
The NBC sketch comedy series shared a teaser Thursday featuring Adele, musical guest H.E.R. and SNL star Kate McKinnon. Adele will host the show for the first time Saturday.
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In the video, Adele introduces herself, saying, "Hi, I'm Adele and I'm hosting Saturday Night Live this week with musical guest H.E.R." McKinnon then asks which "her" Adele is referring to.
"Yes, me. It is I who will be musical guest this week," McKinnon jokes before the three start dancing toward the camera.
In another take, McKinnon uses a British accent to tell viewers to "tune in," prompting Adele to use an American accent.
"Oh my god! No worries, girlfriend," Adele says.
NBC released a photo Wednesday of Adele rehearsing ahead of Saturday's episode.
News broke Sunday that Adele will host the episode.
"Bloooooody hellllll I'm so excited about this!! And absolutely terrified! my first ever hosting gig and for SNL of all things!!!!" Adele said on Instagram.
"I've always wanted to do it as a stand alone moment, so that I could roll up my sleeves and fully throw myself into it, but the time has never been right," she added. "But if there was ever a time for any of us to jump head first into the deep end with our eyes closed and hope for the best it's 2020 right?"
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Adele released her third studio album, 25, in 2015. She is known for the singles "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You" and "Hello."


upi--2020-10-23--In photos: Moments from the National Football League for the week of Oct. 19, 2020

This week in the National Football League Here ’ s a look at moments from the National Football League for @ @ @

Philadelphia Eagles' Boston Scott (L) makes the 18-yard, game-winning touchdown catch at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Thursday, to defeat the New York Giants 22-21 . Photo by John Angelillo/UPI


upi--2020-10-23--President Trump, Joe Biden meet for final presidential debate

On immigration , Trump said , `` Children are brought here by coyotes and lots of bad people , cartels @ @ @ @ @ and they used to use them to get into our country . ''
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From left to right, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand onstage as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Joe Biden gets a hug from his wife, Jill Biden, after the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville on Thursday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI


upi--2020-10-23--Warring factions in Libya sign cease-fire in key 1st step to end fighting

Oct. 23 ( UPI ) -- The United Nations said Friday the two main warring factions in Libya have officially signed a permanent cease-fire agreement that covers all areas of the North African nation .
The agreement between military representatives of Libya 's internationally recognized Government of National Accord and Khalifa Haftar 's eastern-based Libyan National Army was finalized at a ceremony in Geneva , said U.N. Special Representative for Libya Stephanie Turco Williams .
`` I am pleased to announce that the two sides have reached an agreement on many important issues that directly affect the lives and well-being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement .
The agreement , she said , is `` a moment that will be recorded in history . ''
`` I think that what you have achieved together here represents an important turning point for Libya and for the Libyan people .
I very much hope that future generations of Libyans will celebrate today 's agreement , as it represents that decisive and courageous first step towards a comprehensive settlement of the Libyan crisis . ''
Under the terms of the cease-fire , both sides agreed to open roads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cities of Libya and resume air traffic among cities including Sabha , the administrative capital of the south .
The deal also ends `` incitement '' and `` hate speech '' in the media , halts military escalation and calls for mercenaries and foreign fighters to leave Libya within three months .
A permanent end to years of fighting , however , will require a broader agreement that includes other fighting factions in Libya and their outside supporters .
Political discussions aimed at forging a lasting peace will begin in Tunisia next month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Tripoli , which was formed five years ago , had called for a cease-fire in August .
Libya , once one of the world 's top oil producers , has been displaced by violence since longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi died in 2011 .

Forces loyal to Libya's Government of National Accord are seen guarding a position south of Tripoli, Libya, on September 25, 2018. File Photo by EPA-EFE
Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The United Nations said Friday the two main warring factions in Libya have officially signed a permanent cease-fire agreement that covers all areas of the North African nation. The agreement between military representatives of Libya's internationally recognized Government of National Accord and Khalifa Haftar's eastern-based Libyan National Army was finalized at a ceremony in Geneva, said U.N. Special Representative for Libya Stephanie Turco Williams. Advertisement
"I am pleased to announce that the two sides have reached an agreement on many important issues that directly affect the lives and well-being of the Libyan people," Williams said in a statement.
The agreement, she said, is "a moment that will be recorded in history."
"I think that what you have achieved together here represents an important turning point for Libya and for the Libyan people. I very much hope that future generations of Libyans will celebrate today's agreement, as it represents that decisive and courageous first step towards a comprehensive settlement of the Libyan crisis."
Under the terms of the cease-fire, both sides agreed to open roads and land crossings connecting all regions and cities of Libya and resume air traffic among cities including Sabha, the administrative capital of the south. The deal also ends "incitement" and "hate speech" in the media, halts military escalation and calls for mercenaries and foreign fighters to leave Libya within three months.
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A permanent end to years of fighting, however, will require a broader agreement that includes other fighting factions in Libya and their outside supporters. Political discussions aimed at forging a lasting peace will begin in Tunisia next month.
The interim Government of National Accord in Tripoli, which was formed five years ago, had called for a cease-fire in August.
Libya, once one of the world's top oil producers, has been displaced by violence since longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi died in 2011.


upi--2020-10-23--Fantasy football: Murray, Rodgers top Week 7 quarterback rankings

Aaron Rodgers , Patrick Mahomes , Russell Wilson and Justin Herbert round out my Top 5 options for Week 7 .
Josh Allen , Tom Brady , Ben Roethlisberger , Matthew Stafford and Deshaun Watson land in my Top 10 .
I also would consider starting Teddy Bridgewater , Andy Dalton and Kyle Allen this week if you are desperate at the position .
Monitor the status for each of your players ' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule .
Minnesota Vikings , Miami Dolphins , Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts players should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as those teams have Week 7 byes .
Check out my weekly waiver wire article for options of players to add at each position .
Here are some of my favorite players in this week 's top 20 quarterback rankings : The Arizona Cardinals ' Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes and ran for 74 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 .
He is my No .
1 quarterback for Week 7 as he heads into a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks .
The Seahawks have allowed the second-most fantasy points per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arizona Cardinals and Seahawks to have a shootout , with Murray reaching the end zone at least once on the ground and twice through the air .
He is an elite option for the rest of the season .
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is my No .
2 option .
Rodgers threw at least two touchdown passes in each of his first four games this season before he failed to reach the end zone in Week 6 .
I expect the future Hall of Famer to rebound this week with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have allowed 13 touchdown passes and have just one interception this season .
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has eight touchdown passes over his last three games .
I expect him to throw for three more scores in Week 7 when the Buccaneers battle the Las Vegas Raiders .
The Raiders are tied for allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks .
Brady is my No .
7 option for Week 7 .
Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is my No .
11 option .
Bridgewater is a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in as he heads into a matchup against the New Orleans Saints , who have allowed the second-most passing scores this season despite already having their bye week .
The Saints have also allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks .
I expect Bridgewater to throw at least two touchdown passes .
Andy Dalton had a forgettable debut on Monday for the Dallas Cowboys , but I expect the veteran quarterback to improve down the stretch .
Dalton should be a usable bye week fill in if you are desperate for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throw at least two touchdown passes this week when the Cowboys face the Washington Football Team .
Washington has tied for allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks .
Dalton is my No .
18 option .
Kyle Allen is another player who should only by in your Week 7 lineup if you are desperate at quarterback .
Allen threw two touchdown passes in Week 6 .
The Washington Football Team quarterback should post similar statistics in Week 7 when Washington battles the Dallas Cowboys , who just allowed Kyler Murray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cowboys have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks and have allowed the most points in the NFL , on a per-game basis .
Allen is my No .
19 quarterback for Week 7 .

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has been one of the best fantasy football players this season and is my No. 1 quarterback for Week 7. File Photo by Bruce Gordon/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Kyler Murray tops my Week 7 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2020. Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson and Justin Herbert round out my Top 5 options for Week 7. Josh Allen, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Matthew Stafford and Deshaun Watson land in my Top 10. Advertisement
I also would consider starting Teddy Bridgewater, Andy Dalton and Kyle Allen this week if you are desperate at the position.
Monitor the status for each of your players' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule. Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts players should be removed from all starting lineups, as those teams have Week 7 byes.
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Check out my weekly waiver wire article for options of players to add at each position.
Here are some of my favorite players in this week's top 20 quarterback rankings:
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The Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes and ran for 74 yards and a touchdown in Week 6. He is my No. 1 quarterback for Week 7 as he heads into a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks have allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.
I expect the Arizona Cardinals and Seahawks to have a shootout, with Murray reaching the end zone at least once on the ground and twice through the air. He is an elite option for the rest of the season.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is my No. 2 option. Rodgers threw at least two touchdown passes in each of his first four games this season before he failed to reach the end zone in Week 6.
I expect the future Hall of Famer to rebound this week with a three-touchdown performance against the Houston Texans, who have allowed 13 touchdown passes and have just one interception this season.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has eight touchdown passes over his last three games. I expect him to throw for three more scores in Week 7 when the Buccaneers battle the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders are tied for allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.
Brady is my No. 7 option for Week 7.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is my No. 11 option. Bridgewater is a great streaming option or a bye week fill in as he heads into a matchup against the New Orleans Saints, who have allowed the second-most passing scores this season despite already having their bye week.
The Saints have also allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. I expect Bridgewater to throw at least two touchdown passes.
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Andy Dalton had a forgettable debut on Monday for the Dallas Cowboys, but I expect the veteran quarterback to improve down the stretch. Dalton should be a usable bye week fill in if you are desperate for a quarterback.
I expect Dalton to throw at least two touchdown passes this week when the Cowboys face the Washington Football Team. Washington has tied for allowing the 10th-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Dalton is my No. 18 option.
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Kyle Allen is another player who should only by in your Week 7 lineup if you are desperate at quarterback.
Allen threw two touchdown passes in Week 6. The Washington Football Team quarterback should post similar statistics in Week 7 when Washington battles the Dallas Cowboys, who just allowed Kyler Murray to light up their defense.
The Cowboys have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks and have allowed the most points in the NFL, on a per-game basis. Allen is my No. 19 quarterback for Week 7.
Week 7 fantasy football quarterback rankings
1. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals vs. SEA
2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers at HOU
3. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs at DEN
4. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks at ARI
5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers vs. JAX
6. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills at NYJ
7. Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at LV
8. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers at TEN
9. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions at ATL
10. Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans vs. GB
11. Teddy Bridgewater, Carolina Panthers at NO
12. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons vs. DET
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13. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints vs. CAR
14. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE
15. Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns at CIN
16. Cam Newton, New England Patriots vs. SF
17. Gardner Minshew, Jacksonville Jaguars at LAC
18. Andy Dalton, Dallas Cowboys at WAS
19. Kyle Allen, Washington Football Team vs. DAL
20. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans vs. PIT


upi--2020-10-23--Fantasy football: Hunt, Kamara among best in Week 7 running back rankings

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Kareem Hunt , Alvin Kamara , Aaron Jones , Chris Carson and James Conner top my Week 7 fantasy football running back rankings for 2020 .
Ezekiel Elliott , Derrick Henry , Clyde Edwards-Helaire , Mike Davis and Todd Gurley round out my Top 10 options for Week 7 .
Justin Jackson , Latavius Murray , Devin Singletary and J.D .
McKissic are among my other favorite starts this week at the running back position .
Monitor the status for each of your players ' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Miami Dolphins , Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts players should be removed from all starting lineups , as those teams have Week 7 byes .
Check out my weekly waiver wire article for options of players to add at each position .
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt is my No .
1 running back for Week 7 .
Hunt had just 57 yards on 15 touches in Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers , but I expect a rebound game in Week 7 when the Browns battle the Cincinnati Bengals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ yards to running backs .
I expect the Bengals defense to struggle in this matchup .
Hunt should post at least 100 yards from scrimmage and a score in Week 7 .
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been one of the best players in fantasy football this season .
Kamara has seven touchdowns and has scored in four of five games .
He has also gone over 100 yards from scrimmage in four of five games .
I expect a huge performance from Kamara in Week 7 when the Saints @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed the most rushing touchdowns and sixth-most fantasy points per game to running backs .
Kamara is my No .
2 running back .
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson is my No .
16 option for Week 7 .
Jackson can be used as an RB2 or flex play this week if you are in a league that has at least 14 teams .
The Chargers running back had a season-high 94 yards from scrimmage on 20 touches in Week 6 .
I expect Jackson to get another hefty workload in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jacksonville Jaguars , who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs .
Start Jackson as a bye week replacement option or as a streamer due to his good matchup .
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary is my No .
18 option at the position .
Singletary has yet to eclipse 100 rushing yards in a game this season , but I think he 'll accomplish that goal this week when the Bills face the New York Jets .
The Jets have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bills to lead for most of this game , which should result in a ton of carries for Singletary .
Start Singletary as a low-end RB2 or flex play .
J.D .
McKissic probably was a waiver-wire addition in your league after he went off for 84 yards from scrimmage on 14 touches in Week 6 .
He should get a lot of work again in Week 7 when the Washington Football Team battles the Dallas Cowboys .
The Cowboys are allowing the most points-per-game in the NFL and have allowed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McKissic is my No .
23 option for Week 7 and is a great bye week replacement option .
Latavius Murray of the New Orleans Saints is worth consideration as a streaming play or bye week fill in for Week 7 .
Murray and Alvin Kamara should demolish the Carolina Panthers on the ground this week .
I expect Murray to get at least 15 carries in this matchup , which should lead to RB2 or flex play production .
Murray has had at least 10 touches in four of his five games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-touchdown performance in Week 4 .
Murray is my No .
24 option and should be started this week if you are weak at running back and in a league with at least 14 teams .

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Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt should post solid fantasy football statistics in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Kareem Hunt, Alvin Kamara, Aaron Jones, Chris Carson and James Conner top my Week 7 fantasy football running back rankings for 2020. Ezekiel Elliott, Derrick Henry, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Mike Davis and Todd Gurley round out my Top 10 options for Week 7. Justin Jackson, Latavius Murray, Devin Singletary and J.D. McKissic are among my other favorite starts this week at the running back position. Advertisement
Monitor the status for each of your players' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule. Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts players should be removed from all starting lineups, as those teams have Week 7 byes.
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TOP SHELF
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt is my No. 1 running back for Week 7. Hunt had just 57 yards on 15 touches in Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but I expect a rebound game in Week 7 when the Browns battle the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bengals have allowed the third-most rushing yards to running backs. I expect the Bengals defense to struggle in this matchup. Hunt should post at least 100 yards from scrimmage and a score in Week 7.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been one of the best players in fantasy football this season. Kamara has seven touchdowns and has scored in four of five games. He has also gone over 100 yards from scrimmage in four of five games.
I expect a huge performance from Kamara in Week 7 when the Saints host a Carolina Panthers team that has allowed the most rushing touchdowns and sixth-most fantasy points per game to running backs. Kamara is my No. 2 running back.
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Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson is my No. 16 option for Week 7. Jackson can be used as an RB2 or flex play this week if you are in a league that has at least 14 teams. The Chargers running back had a season-high 94 yards from scrimmage on 20 touches in Week 6.
I expect Jackson to get another hefty workload in Week 7 when the Chargers host the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game to running backs. Start Jackson as a bye week replacement option or as a streamer due to his good matchup.
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary is my No. 18 option at the position. Singletary has yet to eclipse 100 rushing yards in a game this season, but I think he'll accomplish that goal this week when the Bills face the New York Jets.
The Jets have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to running backs. I also expect the Bills to lead for most of this game, which should result in a ton of carries for Singletary. Start Singletary as a low-end RB2 or flex play.
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J.D. McKissic probably was a waiver-wire addition in your league after he went off for 84 yards from scrimmage on 14 touches in Week 6. He should get a lot of work again in Week 7 when the Washington Football Team battles the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys are allowing the most points-per-game in the NFL and have allowed the second-most rushing yards to running backs. McKissic is my No. 23 option for Week 7 and is a great bye week replacement option.
Latavius Murray of the New Orleans Saints is worth consideration as a streaming play or bye week fill in for Week 7. Murray and Alvin Kamara should demolish the Carolina Panthers on the ground this week.
I expect Murray to get at least 15 carries in this matchup, which should lead to RB2 or flex play production. Murray has had at least 10 touches in four of his five games this season. He also had a two-touchdown performance in Week 4.
Murray is my No. 24 option and should be started this week if you are weak at running back and in a league with at least 14 teams.
Week 7 fantasy football running back rankings
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1. Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns at CIN
2. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints vs. CAR
3. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers at HOU
4. Chris Carson, Seattle Seahawks at ARI
5. James Conner, Pittsburgh Steelers at TEN
6. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys at WAS
7. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans vs. PIT
8. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs at DEN
9. Mike Davis, Carolina Panthers at NO
10. Todd Gurley, Atlanta Falcons vs. DET
11. David Johnson, Houston Texans vs. GB
12. Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE
13. Darrell Henderson, Los Angeles Rams vs. CHI
14. Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders vs. TB
15. Ronald Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at LV
16. Justin Jackson, Los Angeles Chargers vs. JAX
17. Jerick McKinnon, San Francisco 49ers at NE
18. Devin Singletary, Buffalo Bills at NYJ
19. Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos vs. KC
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20. David Montgomery, Chicago Bears at LAR
21. Kenyan Drake, Arizona Cardinals vs. SEA
22. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars at LAC
23. J.D. McKissic, Washington Football Team vs. DAL
24. Latavius Murray, New Orleans Saints vs. CAR
25. James White, New England Patriots vs. SF
26. Zack Moss, Buffalo Bills at NYJ
27. D'Andre Swift, Detroit Lions at ATL
28. Phillip Lindsay, Denver Broncos vs. KC
29. Chase Edmonds, Arizona Cardinals vs. SEA
30. Adrian Peterson, Detroit Lions at ATL


upi--2020-10-23--Watch: Julia Louis-Dreyfus says 'Seinfeld' fundraiser was formed 'last minute' on 'Tonight Show'

Oct. 23 ( UPI ) -- Julia Louis-Dreyfus appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss her Seinfeld fundraiser for the Texas Democratic Party that will also include Jason Alexander and Larry David .
The fundraiser event titled A Fundraiser About Something , can be viewed Friday at 8 p.m. EDT by donating any amount .
`` I 'm just constantly racking my brain about getting the message out about voting and raising funds for the Democrats and what 's an effective way to doing that .
I thought , 'Oh , well let 's get the Seinfeld group together , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very last minute .
I mean like hyper last minute , '' Louis-Dreyfus told host Jimmy Fallon on Thursday .
Louis-Dreyfus , Alexander and David will provide discussion and behind-the-scenes commentary on their favorite episodes .
Seth Meyers , of Late Night , will serve as the host .
`` I picked 'The Soup Nazi , ' Jason Alexander picked 'The Marine Biologist ' and Larry David picked 'The Contest . '
So , anyway , that 'll be super fun and we 're going to have sort of Seinfeld memorabilia stuff that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who sign up for this , '' Louis-Dreyfus continued .
The actress also discussed the importance of encouraging others to vote and having a voting plan for the presidential election .
`` Getting people to vote sometimes can be a heavy lift .
I think sometimes because the voter-suppression effort is such a strong one that people feel disenfranchised and feel as if their vote does n't matter .
But , of course , you and I both know that 's not the case .
The more people vote , the better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said .
Louis-Dreyfus said that asking people about their voting plan can help talk them into casting a ballot .
`` You have a very good shot at getting them to vote .
So , in addition to making your own plan , asking people in your life what their plan is , is very effective , '' she continued .

Oct. 23 (UPI) -- Julia Louis-Dreyfus appeared on The Tonight Show to discuss her Seinfeld fundraiser for the Texas Democratic Party that will also include Jason Alexander and Larry David.
The fundraiser event titled A Fundraiser About Something, can be viewed Friday at 8 p.m. EDT by donating any amount.
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"I'm just constantly racking my brain about getting the message out about voting and raising funds for the Democrats and what's an effective way to doing that. I thought, 'Oh, well let's get the Seinfeld group together, if I can.' It was very last minute. I mean like hyper last minute," Louis-Dreyfus told host Jimmy Fallon on Thursday.
Louis-Dreyfus, Alexander and David will provide discussion and behind-the-scenes commentary on their favorite episodes.
Seth Meyers, of Late Night, will serve as the host.
"I picked 'The Soup Nazi,' Jason Alexander picked 'The Marine Biologist' and Larry David picked 'The Contest.' So, anyway, that'll be super fun and we're going to have sort of Seinfeld memorabilia stuff that we're gonna raffle away to people who sign up for this," Louis-Dreyfus continued.
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The actress also discussed the importance of encouraging others to vote and having a voting plan for the presidential election.
"Getting people to vote sometimes can be a heavy lift. I think sometimes because the voter-suppression effort is such a strong one that people feel disenfranchised and feel as if their vote doesn't matter. But, of course, you and I both know that's not the case. The more people vote, the better it is for our democracy," she said.
Louis-Dreyfus said that asking people about their voting plan can help talk them into casting a ballot.
"You have a very good shot at getting them to vote. So, in addition to making your own plan, asking people in your life what their plan is, is very effective," she continued.


upi--2020-10-23--Fantasy football: Adams, Golladay top Week 7 wide receiver rankings

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Davante Adams , Kenny Golladay , DeAndre Hopkins , D.K .
Metcalf and Stefon Diggs top my Week 7 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2020 .
Tyreek Hill , A.J .
Brown , Calvin Ridley , Keenan Allen and Will Fuller round out my Top 10 options for Week 7 .
Tyler Boyd and Brandon Aiyuk also are among my favorite starts this week .
You should target players who have a good chance to score a touchdown and get a lot of looks from their respective quarterbacks when considering who to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for each of your players ' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule .
Minnesota Vikings , Miami Dolphins , Baltimore Ravens and Colts players should be removed from all starting lineups , as those teams have Week 7 byes .
Check out my weekly waiver wire article for candidates to add to your roster before your Week 7 matchup .
Here are some of my favorite players in this week 's rankings : Davante Adams has been limited to just three games this season due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 , but he is my top fantasy football wide receiver for Week 7 .
Aaron Rodgers ' top target should be in for a huge performance as he faces a Houston Texans defense that has allowed nine touchdowns this season to wide receivers .
The Texans allowed four catches for 124 yards and a score to A.J .
Brown last week .
I expect Adams to eclipse 100 receiving yards and score against Houston in Week 7 .
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay lands at No .
2 in my Week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 105 yards in Week 7 after he scored a touchdown in each of his first two games this season .
I expect another big day from Matthew Stafford 's top target when he faces the Atlanta Falcons .
The Falcons have allowed the second-most receiving yards and fifth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers .
Golladay should remain in your lineup -- regardless of matchup -- for the rest of the season .
A.J .
Brown is an elite fantasy football option at the wide receiver position .
The Tennessee Titans pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is due for another big game in Week 7 , when he faces the Pittsburgh Steelers .
The Steelers have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers .
Brown is my No .
7 option for and is a WR1 in this matchup .
The Cincinnati Bengals have several wide receivers who could help your fantasy football team , but Tyler Boyd is my favorite option out of the group .
Boyd has a team-high 48 targets this season and continues to be quarterback Joe Burrow 's first option @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end zone this week when the Bengals battle the Cleveland Browns .
The Browns have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers .
Boyd is my No .
17 option and lands in WR2 territory in leagues with at least 10 teams .
San Francisco 49ers rookie Brandon Aiyuk keeps finding new ways to contribute , which also elevates his fantasy football stock .
Aiyuk has three touchdowns this season and has a good shot to return to the end zone in Week 7 , when the 49ers face the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed the 12th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers .
I expect New England to focus on the 49ers other offensive threats , which should give Aiyuk plenty of opportunities to produce for your fantasy team .
Aiyuk is my No .
44 option this week and can be used as a bye-week fill in if you are in a league that has at least 14 teams .

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams should give your fantasy football team a boost in Week 7 when he faces the Houston Texans on Sunday in Houston. File Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Davante Adams, Kenny Golladay, DeAndre Hopkins, D.K. Metcalf and Stefon Diggs top my Week 7 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2020. Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, Calvin Ridley, Keenan Allen and Will Fuller round out my Top 10 options for Week 7. Tyler Boyd and Brandon Aiyuk also are among my favorite starts this week. Advertisement
You should target players who have a good chance to score a touchdown and get a lot of looks from their respective quarterbacks when considering who to start at wide receiver.
Monitor the status for each of your players' games this week as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the NFL schedule. Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens and Colts players should be removed from all starting lineups, as those teams have Week 7 byes.
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Check out my weekly waiver wire article for candidates to add to your roster before your Week 7 matchup.
Here are some of my favorite players in this week's rankings:
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Davante Adams has been limited to just three games this season due to injury and hasn't scored since Week 1, but he is my top fantasy football wide receiver for Week 7. Aaron Rodgers' top target should be in for a huge performance as he faces a Houston Texans defense that has allowed nine touchdowns this season to wide receivers.
The Texans allowed four catches for 124 yards and a score to A.J. Brown last week. I expect Adams to eclipse 100 receiving yards and score against Houston in Week 7.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay lands at No. 2 in my Week 7 rankings. Golladay had a season-high 105 yards in Week 7 after he scored a touchdown in each of his first two games this season. I expect another big day from Matthew Stafford's top target when he faces the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons have allowed the second-most receiving yards and fifth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. Golladay should remain in your lineup -- regardless of matchup -- for the rest of the season.
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A.J. Brown is an elite fantasy football option at the wide receiver position. The Tennessee Titans pass catcher had a huge Week 6 performance and is due for another big game in Week 7, when he faces the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. Brown is my No. 7 option for and is a WR1 in this matchup.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have several wide receivers who could help your fantasy football team, but Tyler Boyd is my favorite option out of the group. Boyd has a team-high 48 targets this season and continues to be quarterback Joe Burrow's first option.
I think Boyd gets into the end zone this week when the Bengals battle the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers.
Boyd is my No. 17 option and lands in WR2 territory in leagues with at least 10 teams.
San Francisco 49ers rookie Brandon Aiyuk keeps finding new ways to contribute, which also elevates his fantasy football stock. Aiyuk has three touchdowns this season and has a good shot to return to the end zone in Week 7, when the 49ers face the New England Patriots.
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The Patriots have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. I expect New England to focus on the 49ers other offensive threats, which should give Aiyuk plenty of opportunities to produce for your fantasy team.
Aiyuk is my No. 44 option this week and can be used as a bye-week fill in if you are in a league that has at least 14 teams.
Week 7 fantasy football wide receiver rankings
1. Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers at HOU
2. Kenny Golladay, Detroit Lions at ATL
3. DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals vs. SEA
4. D.K. Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks at ARI
5. Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills at NYJ
6. Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs at DEN
7. A.J. Brown, Tennessee Titans vs. PIT
8. Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons vs. DET
9. Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers vs. JAX
10. Will Fuller, Houston Texans vs. GB
11. Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at LV
12. Terry McLaurin, Washington Football Team vs. DAL
13. Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons vs. DET
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14. Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks at ARI
15. Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears at LAR
16. Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns at CIN
17. Tyler Boyd, Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE
18. Brandin Cooks, Houston Texans vs. GB
19. Amari Cooper, Dallas Cowboys at WAS
20. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams vs. CHI
21. Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints vs. CAR
22. Jamison Crowder, New York Jets vs. BUF
23. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at LV
24. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE
25. Robert Woods, Los Angeles Rams vs. CHI
26. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers at TEN
27. Christian Kirk, Arizona Cardinals vs. SEA
28. Demarcus Robinson, Kansas City Chiefs at DEN
29. Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers at TEN
30. Henry Ruggs III, Las Vegas Raiders vs. TB
31. John Brown, Buffalo Bills at NYJ
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32. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys at WAS
33. D.J. Moore, Carolina Panthers at NO
34. D.J. Chark, Jacksonville Jaguars at LAC
35. Cole Beasley, Buffalo Bills at NYJ
36. Julian Edelman, New England Patriots vs. SF
37. Robby Anderson, Carolina Panthers at NO
38. Jerry Jeudy, Denver Broncos vs. KC
39. Jarvis Landry, Cleveland Browns at CIN
40. Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers vs. JAX
41. Keelan Cole, Jacksonville Jaguars at LAC
42. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Green Bay Packers at HOU
43. Emmanuel Sanders, New Orleans Saints vs. CAR
44. Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers at NE
45. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers at NE
46. Michael Gallup, Dallas Cowboys at WAS
47. Tim Patrick, Denver Broncos vs. KC
48. A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals vs. CLE
49. Laviska Shenault, Jacksonville Jaguars at LAC
50. Marvin Jones, Detroit Lions at ATL


upi--2020-10-23--MLB Players Choice Awards: Freddie Freeman, Jose Abreu win top honors

Oct. 23 ( UPI ) -- First basemen Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox won top honors Thursday night during the 2020 MLB Players Choice Awards .
Freeman was named Player of the Year and National League Outstanding Player .
He hit a career-best .341 with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs in 60 games during the abbreviated 2020 season .
He also led Major League Baseball with 51 runs and 23 doubles .
Freeman also hit .279 , two home runs , seven RBIs and scored nine runs in 12 playoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games in the National League Championship Series .
Abreu was named American League Outstanding Player after hitting .317 in 60 games this season with 19 home runs , a league-best 60 RBIs and 148 total bases .
Abreu also led the American League with 76 hits .
`` I am extremely grateful for all of the guys and players who voted for me , '' Abreu said .
`` I am pleased to know that the players know and understand the results I had on a day-to-day basis on the field . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reds and Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Indians Outstanding Pitchers for the National League and American League , respectively .
Bauer posted a career-best 1.73 ERA and allowed a league-low 5.1 hits per nine innings in 11 starts for Cincinnati .
Bieber went 8-1 and posted a 1.63 ERA , both league highs , in 12 starts and led baseball with 122 strikeouts .
San Diego Padres shortstop Jake Cronenworth was named National League Outstanding Rookie for hitting .285 with four home runs and 20 RBIs in 54 games .
Colorado Rockies pitcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Player after going 4-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 23 appearances .
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis was named American League Outstanding Rookie after hitting .262 with 11 home runs and 28 RBIs in 58 games .
Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco earned American League Comeback Player honors for going 3-4 with a 2.91 ERA and posted a career-best 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings in 12 starts .
Minnesota Twins slugger Nelson Cruz earned the Marvin Miller Award , which is given to a player considered `` most respected based on his leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Andre Dawson received the Curt Flood Award for his role in creating free agency in Major League Baseball and advancing player rights .

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MLB players voted for Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman as the best player in the game during the 2020 season. File Photo by Tami Chappell/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 23 (UPI) -- First basemen Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves and Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox won top honors Thursday night during the 2020 MLB Players Choice Awards. Freeman was named Player of the Year and National League Outstanding Player. He hit a career-best .341 with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs in 60 games during the abbreviated 2020 season. He also led Major League Baseball with 51 runs and 23 doubles. Advertisement
Freeman also hit .279, two home runs, seven RBIs and scored nine runs in 12 playoff games before Atlanta was eliminated in seven games in the National League Championship Series.
Abreu was named American League Outstanding Player after hitting .317 in 60 games this season with 19 home runs, a league-best 60 RBIs and 148 total bases. Abreu also led the American League with 76 hits.
"I am extremely grateful for all of the guys and players who voted for me," Abreu said. "I am pleased to know that the players know and understand the results I had on a day-to-day basis on the field."
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Players named Trevor Bauer of the Cincinnati Reds and Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Indians Outstanding Pitchers for the National League and American League, respectively.
Bauer posted a career-best 1.73 ERA and allowed a league-low 5.1 hits per nine innings in 11 starts for Cincinnati. Bieber went 8-1 and posted a 1.63 ERA, both league highs, in 12 starts and led baseball with 122 strikeouts.
MLB Players have voted to honor Hall of Famer Andre Dawson as the first ever recipient of The Curt Flood Award for his selflessness and longtime devotion to the Players Association and advancement of Players' rights. Thank you and congratulations, Andre! pic.twitter.com/S00DYfbUro— MLBPA (@MLB_PLAYERS) October 22, 2020
San Diego Padres shortstop Jake Cronenworth was named National League Outstanding Rookie for hitting .285 with four home runs and 20 RBIs in 54 games. Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard was named National League Comeback Player after going 4-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 23 appearances.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis was named American League Outstanding Rookie after hitting .262 with 11 home runs and 28 RBIs in 58 games. Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco earned American League Comeback Player honors for going 3-4 with a 2.91 ERA and posted a career-best 10.9 strikeouts per nine innings in 12 starts.
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Minnesota Twins slugger Nelson Cruz earned the Marvin Miller Award, which is given to a player considered "most respected based on his leadership on the field and in the community."
Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Andre Dawson received the Curt Flood Award for his role in creating free agency in Major League Baseball and advancing player rights.
This week in Major League Baseball