upi--2020-10-20--Melania Trump cancels campaign trip due to 'lingering cough'

Oct. 20 ( UPI ) -- First lady Melania Trump canceled plans to attend a campaign rally for President Donald Trump on Tuesday due to a `` lingering cough '' from her bout of COVID-19 , her chief of staff said .
Stephanie Grisham said the first lady is still recovering from her illness , nearly three weeks after her diagnosis .
`` Mrs. Trump continues to feel better every day following her recovery from COVID-19 , but with a lingering cough , and out of an abundance of caution , she will not be traveling today , '' Grisham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pa. , Tuesday night would have been the first lady 's first campaign event since the president 's White House speech as part of the Republican National Convention in August .
Melania Trump said last week she tested negative for the novel coronavirus after experiencing a `` roller coaster '' of symptoms , including body aches , cough , headache and fatigue .
She said she chose a `` more natural route '' for her treatment , focusing on taking vitamins and eating healthy foods .
She also said the couple 's son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , but has since tested negative .
The president , meanwhile , was hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda , Md.
, for three days after experiencing some breathing troubles brought on by COVID-19 .
Doctors treated him with an experimental antibody cocktail by Regeneron and remdesivir , an antiviral originally created to treat the Ebola virus .
Donald Trump is expected to give remarks at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Erie International Airport before returning to the White House .

First lady Melania Trump canceled plans to travel to a campaign event Tuesday in Erie, Pa. File Photo by Michael Reynolds/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 20 (UPI) -- First lady Melania Trump canceled plans to attend a campaign rally for President Donald Trump on Tuesday due to a "lingering cough" from her bout of COVID-19, her chief of staff said. Stephanie Grisham said the first lady is still recovering from her illness, nearly three weeks after her diagnosis. Advertisement
"Mrs. Trump continues to feel better every day following her recovery from COVID-19, but with a lingering cough, and out of an abundance of caution, she will not be traveling today," Grisham said.
The event in Erie, Pa., Tuesday night would have been the first lady's first campaign event since the president's White House speech as part of the Republican National Convention in August.
Melania Trump said last week she tested negative for the novel coronavirus after experiencing a "roller coaster" of symptoms, including body aches, cough, headache and fatigue. She said she chose a "more natural route" for her treatment, focusing on taking vitamins and eating healthy foods.
She also said the couple's son, Barron Trump, tested positive for the virus, but has since tested negative.
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The president, meanwhile, was hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., for three days after experiencing some breathing troubles brought on by COVID-19. Doctors treated him with an experimental antibody cocktail by Regeneron and remdesivir, an antiviral originally created to treat the Ebola virus.
Donald Trump is expected to give remarks at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Erie International Airport before returning to the White House.
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upi--2020-10-21--Chernobyl-level radiation harms bumblebee reproduction

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Bees are more sensitive to radiation than scientists thought .
Scientists found the reproduction rates of bumblebees declined significantly when exposed to Chernobyl-level radiation .
The research , published Wednesday in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B : Biological Sciences , suggests radiation in Ukraine 's Chernobyl Exclusion Zone could impair pollination services , triggering wider ecological consequences than previously estimated .
Humans are not allowed to live in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone , the disaster area more directly impacted by the 1986 nuclear accident , the worst in history .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by forests that are populated by robust populations of birds , bears , bison , lynx , moose , wolves and more .
Efforts to gauge the effects of radiation contamination on insects have yielded mixed results in the past .
While some studies have suggested insects are relatively radiation-resistant , others have demonstrated significant impairment .
When researchers exposed bumblebees in the lab to radiation dose of 100 µGyh-1 , an amount approximating exposure inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone , reproduction rates among the bees dropped between 30 and 45 percent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ size of the radiation dose and reproduction rate declines .
Lower levels of radiation had a smaller effect , while larger doses yielded greater declines .
Scientists were surprised to find they were able to detect reproductive rate declines at very small levels of radiation exposure .
`` Our research provides much needed understanding as to the effects of radiation in highly contaminated areas and this is the first research to underpin the international recommendation for the effects of radiation on bees , '' lead study author Katherine Raines , environmental scientist at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a news release .

Bumblebee reproductive rates are significantly affected by radiation exposure, according to a study near Chernobyl. Photo by NeedPix /CC
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Bees are more sensitive to radiation than scientists thought. Scientists found the reproduction rates of bumblebees declined significantly when exposed to Chernobyl-level radiation. The research, published Wednesday in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, suggests radiation in Ukraine's Chernobyl Exclusion Zone could impair pollination services, triggering wider ecological consequences than previously estimated. Advertisement
Humans are not allowed to live in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, the disaster area more directly impacted by the 1986 nuclear accident, the worst in history. However, the destroyed nuclear reactors are surrounded by forests that are populated by robust populations of birds, bears, bison, lynx, moose, wolves and more.
Efforts to gauge the effects of radiation contamination on insects have yielded mixed results in the past. While some studies have suggested insects are relatively radiation-resistant, others have demonstrated significant impairment.
When researchers exposed bumblebees in the lab to radiation dose of 100 µGyh-1, an amount approximating exposure inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, reproduction rates among the bees dropped between 30 and 45 percent.
Researchers found a direct correlation between the size of the radiation dose and reproduction rate declines. Lower levels of radiation had a smaller effect, while larger doses yielded greater declines.
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Scientists were surprised to find they were able to detect reproductive rate declines at very small levels of radiation exposure.
"Our research provides much needed understanding as to the effects of radiation in highly contaminated areas and this is the first research to underpin the international recommendation for the effects of radiation on bees," lead study author Katherine Raines, environmental scientist at the University of Stirling in Scotland, said in a news release.


upi--2020-10-21--Look: Desi Perkins gives birth to son with husband Steven

The 33-year-old beauty vlogger welcomed her first child , a baby boy , with her husband , Steven Perkins , on Tuesday .
Perkins shared the news Tuesday on Instagram Stories alongside a photo of her newborn son 's hand .
`` My whole world , '' she captioned the post .
Perkins had posted a video from the hospital Tuesday morning .
`` I was in pre-labor contractions for the last two and a half days , just crazy , '' she said .
`` And now , today 's finally the day .
I 'm , like , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So excited . ''
Perkins and Steven Perkins married in 2012 .
Perkins announced her pregnancy in May after undergoing in vitro fertilization .
`` PERKINS PRODUCE !
Our best harvest yet , '' she wrote on Instagram .
`` Coming October 2020 . ''
Perkins previously shared her fertility struggles on her YouTube channel .
`` Our journey has been beyond difficult , but it 's also been a blessing -- a blessing because we knew that sharing our journey could give anyone here thats struggling with infertility a moment to feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she said in May .
Perkins has over 3.3 million YouTube subscribers .
She posts a variety of lifestyle and makeup-related videos .

Desi Perkins welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with her husband, Steven Perkins. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- YouTube star Desi Perkins is a new mom. The 33-year-old beauty vlogger welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with her husband, Steven Perkins, on Tuesday. Advertisement
Perkins shared the news Tuesday on Instagram Stories alongside a photo of her newborn son's hand.
"My whole world," she captioned the post.
Perkins had posted a video from the hospital Tuesday morning.
"I was in pre-labor contractions for the last two and a half days, just crazy," she said. "And now, today's finally the day. I'm, like, crying because I'm so emotional. So excited."
Perkins and Steven Perkins married in 2012. Perkins announced her pregnancy in May after undergoing in vitro fertilization.
"PERKINS PRODUCE! Our best harvest yet," she wrote on Instagram. "Coming October 2020."
Perkins previously shared her fertility struggles on her YouTube channel.
"Our journey has been beyond difficult, but it's also been a blessing -- a blessing because we knew that sharing our journey could give anyone here thats struggling with infertility a moment to feel that they're not alone in this," she said in May.
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Perkins has over 3.3 million YouTube subscribers. She posts a variety of lifestyle and makeup-related videos.


upi--2020-10-21--Most U.S. women under 50 use contraception, CDC says

Most American women between 15 and 49 years of age use birth control , according to a new U.S. government report .
Between 2017 and 2019 , 65 % of those women used some form of contraception , according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
`` This report provides this unique snapshot of all women of reproductive age at a point in time , '' said lead researcher Kimberly Daniels .
She 's a demographic statistician at the CDC 's National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville , Md .
The most common types of birth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % , oral contraceptive pills , at 14 % , long-acting reversible contraception , or LARCs , at 10 % , and male condoms , at 8 % .
LARCs -- which include intrauterine devices and under-the-skin implants -- were most popular among women in their 20s and 30s .
Among 20- to 29-year-olds , 14 % used LARCs , as did 13 % of women in their 30s .
LARCS were the method of choice for 6 % of 15- to 19-year-olds and 7 % of women in their 40s , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were more likely to rely on condoms -- 11 % -- compared with White women -- 7 % -- the researchers found .
And women with more education preferred contraceptive pills over sterilization , the study found .
`` The less commonly used methods in terms of percentages would be natural family planning and diaphragms , '' Daniels said .
The last time Daniels looked at contraceptive use was 2018 , and the most common methods are still the same .
Understanding contraceptive use across populations sheds light on fertility patterns , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The report was published this week in the CDC 's NCHS Data Brief .
Dr. Jill Rabin , co-chief of ambulatory care and obstetrics and gynecology at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park , N.Y. , reviewed the findings .
`` Contraception is an individual choice which is dynamic and changes with people 's lives and the desire for fertility or needing to protect against an unintended pregnancy , '' Rabin said .
Half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended -- but that does n't mean `` unwanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant portion of people who are not using contraception are either seeking fertility or not actively seeking to become pregnant , but if they did become pregnant , they would be happy , '' she said .
Many people who do n't use birth control are LGBTQ or do n't have heterosexual sex , she added .
One of the main barriers for women who want contraception is cost , Rabin said .
Whether a woman has health insurance or not can determine what type of birth control is available to her .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but birth control pills and LARCs require a prescription and are costly , which limits their availability to many poor and uninsured women , Rabin said .
`` And abortion is not a method of birth control , '' she added .
While effective in preventing pregnancy , Rabin cautioned that contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted infections , or STIs .
`` The STI rate is way too high .
Even condoms are not 100 % effective against sexually transmitted infections , '' she said .
For more about birth control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Disease Control and Prevention .

Most American women between 15 and 49 years of age use birth control, according to a new U.S. government report.
Between 2017 and 2019, 65% of those women used some form of contraception, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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"This report provides this unique snapshot of all women of reproductive age at a point in time," said lead researcher Kimberly Daniels. She's a demographic statistician at the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Md.
The most common types of birth control were female sterilization, at 18%, oral contraceptive pills, at 14%, long-acting reversible contraception, or LARCs, at 10%, and male condoms, at 8%.
LARCs -- which include intrauterine devices and under-the-skin implants -- were most popular among women in their 20s and 30s. Among 20- to 29-year-olds, 14% used LARCs, as did 13% of women in their 30s. LARCS were the method of choice for 6% of 15- to 19-year-olds and 7% of women in their 40s, the findings showed.
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Hispanic and Black women were more likely to rely on condoms -- 11% -- compared with White women -- 7% -- the researchers found.
And women with more education preferred contraceptive pills over sterilization, the study found.
"The less commonly used methods in terms of percentages would be natural family planning and diaphragms," Daniels said.
The last time Daniels looked at contraceptive use was 2018, and the most common methods are still the same. Understanding contraceptive use across populations sheds light on fertility patterns, including birth rates and unintended pregnancies, she said.
The report was published this week in the CDC's NCHS Data Brief.
Dr. Jill Rabin, co-chief of ambulatory care and obstetrics and gynecology at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, N.Y., reviewed the findings.
"Contraception is an individual choice which is dynamic and changes with people's lives and the desire for fertility or needing to protect against an unintended pregnancy," Rabin said.
Half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended -- but that doesn't mean "unwanted," Rabin said.
"A significant portion of people who are not using contraception are either seeking fertility or not actively seeking to become pregnant, but if they did become pregnant, they would be happy," she said.
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Many people who don't use birth control are LGBTQ or don't have heterosexual sex, she added.
One of the main barriers for women who want contraception is cost, Rabin said. Whether a woman has health insurance or not can determine what type of birth control is available to her.
Condoms are cheap and readily available, but birth control pills and LARCs require a prescription and are costly, which limits their availability to many poor and uninsured women, Rabin said. "And abortion is not a method of birth control," she added.
While effective in preventing pregnancy, Rabin cautioned that contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted infections, or STIs.
"The STI rate is way too high. Even condoms are not 100% effective against sexually transmitted infections," she said.
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For more about birth control choices, visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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upi--2020-10-21--'Legally Blonde 3' set for release in May 2022

MGM announced a May 2022 release date for the new Legally Blonde sequel in a tweet Tuesday .
`` Elle Woods is back !
Legally Blonde 3 coming May 2022 .
We rest our case .
# LegallyBlonde3 # ElleWoods @ ReeseW , '' the post reads .
The film features Reese Witherspoon , who will reprise her role as Elle Woods and serve as a producer .
Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor will co-write the script .
Witherspoon played Elle , a sorority girl who attends Harvard Law School and becomes a lawyer , in the original Legally Blonde @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Legally Blonde 2 : Red , White & Blonde ( 2003 ) .
The actress confirmed plans for Legally Blonde 3 in a video in 2018 .
Witherspoon said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2019 that the principals involved in Legally Blonde 3 were `` meeting about '' the project .
Witherspoon and the Legally Blonde cast , including Jennifer Coolidge and Luke Wilson , reunited Tuesday during a virtual event .
The stars reflected on the film 's legacy ahead of its 20th anniversary .
`` Of all the movies I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up more than any other , and that is Legally Blonde , '' Witherspoon said .
`` I think it 's because of Elle Woods .
I think she just inspired people to believe in themselves .
She just has a true sense of herself and she always wants to see the best in others . ''
`` She 's inspired me to really keep an open mind and always be an advocate for myself and for other people in this world .
I think her spirit is something that we could all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , '' she added .
Witherspoon plays Bradley Jackson on the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show .
She also recently starred in a Hulu adaptation of the Celeste Ng novel Little Fires Everywhere .

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Legally Blonde 3 is coming in 2022.
MGM announced a May 2022 release date for the new Legally Blonde sequel in a tweet Tuesday.
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"Elle Woods is back! Legally Blonde 3 coming May 2022. We rest our case. #LegallyBlonde3 #ElleWoods @ReeseW," the post reads.
The film features Reese Witherspoon, who will reprise her role as Elle Woods and serve as a producer. Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor will co-write the script.
Witherspoon played Elle, a sorority girl who attends Harvard Law School and becomes a lawyer, in the original Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003). The actress confirmed plans for Legally Blonde 3 in a video in 2018.
Witherspoon said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2019 that the principals involved in Legally Blonde 3 were "meeting about" the project.
Witherspoon and the Legally Blonde cast, including Jennifer Coolidge and Luke Wilson, reunited Tuesday during a virtual event. The stars reflected on the film's legacy ahead of its 20th anniversary.
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"Of all the movies I've made there's one that comes up more than any other, and that is Legally Blonde," Witherspoon said. "I think it's because of Elle Woods. I think she just inspired people to believe in themselves. She just has a true sense of herself and she always wants to see the best in others."
"She's inspired me to really keep an open mind and always be an advocate for myself and for other people in this world. I think her spirit is something that we could all use a little bit more of right now," she added.
Witherspoon plays Bradley Jackson on the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show. She also recently starred in a Hulu adaptation of the Celeste Ng novel Little Fires Everywhere.
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upi--2020-10-21--Amazon starts quicker curb service at Whole Foods to meet demand amid COVID-19

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Amazon said Wednesday it 's beginning one-hour pickup service for Whole Foods customers in an effort to meet demand for its growing curbside business amid the global health crisis .
Amazon said the one-hour service , for which orders are made online , is available to Prime members who make orders of at least $ 35 .
Amazon Prime memberships come with other services that include video streaming and other e-commerce deals outside of Whole Foods , the company noted .
`` While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online grocery services and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grocery pickup , it 's clear that this offering will become a more permanent solution for many customers , '' Amazon wrote in a blog post .
Amazon said it found more than 40 % of Whole Foods Market pickup orders each month are made by customers using the service for the first time , while nearly 70 % said they will continue using it when the coronavirus crisis ends .
The retail giant already offered two-hour delivery for more than 170,000 items on its Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market platforms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts as an effort to compete better with rivals Walmart and Target , which have improved curbside services .
`` They 're really trying to catch up here with those who have been at this for a while , '' said Steve Caine , retail expert and partner at Bain & Co .

Shoppers are seen at a Whole Foods Market in Silver Spring, Md., on March 31 early in the coronavirus pandemic. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Amazon said Wednesday it's beginning one-hour pickup service for Whole Foods customers in an effort to meet demand for its growing curbside business amid the global health crisis. Amazon said the one-hour service, for which orders are made online, is available to Prime members who make orders of at least $35. Amazon Prime memberships come with other services that include video streaming and other e-commerce deals outside of Whole Foods, the company noted. Advertisement
"While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online grocery services and prompted new customers to try services like grocery pickup, it's clear that this offering will become a more permanent solution for many customers," Amazon wrote in a blog post.
Amazon said it found more than 40% of Whole Foods Market pickup orders each month are made by customers using the service for the first time, while nearly 70% said they will continue using it when the coronavirus crisis ends.
The retail giant already offered two-hour delivery for more than 170,000 items on its Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market platforms.
Amazon's move is viewed by some experts as an effort to compete better with rivals Walmart and Target, which have improved curbside services.
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"They're really trying to catch up here with those who have been at this for a while," said Steve Caine, retail expert and partner at Bain & Co.


upi--2020-10-21--China puts Sweden on notice following Huawei, ZTE decision

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- China warned Sweden against taking measures to ban Huawei and ZTE , a day after the Swedish Telecom Authority issued a deadline on removing Chinese technology .
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Wednesday at a regular press briefing Beijing `` deplores Sweden 's decision . ''
Huawei and ZTE have been abiding by Swedish law while contributing to Swedish infrastructure , Zhao said .
`` China 's market is open to all European companies , including Swedish businesses , '' Zhao said .
`` With no evidence , Sweden takes national security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , openly oppress Chinese telecom companies and politicize normal economic cooperation . ''
The Chinese spokesman also said Sweden should correct its `` mistake '' and `` avoid negative impact on China-Sweden economic cooperation . ''
Concern is growing Beijing could retaliate against companies like Sweden 's telecom giant Ericsson , the South China Morning Post reported Wednesday .
Tim Rühlig , an analyst with the Swedish Institute of International Affairs , said Sweden banned Huawei in the `` most explicit way possible , '' according to the Post .
Sweden 's telecom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2025 deadline for all companies participating in a spectrum auction in November to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment .
The auction sells rights to transmit signals over specific bands of the electromagnetic spectrum .
Sweden 's stern warning comes after a Chinese decision this year to sentence Gui Minhai , a Swedish citizen , to 10 years in prison .
Gui is a Hong Kong-based businessman who sold books critical of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the Communist Party .
Sweden is not alone in banning Huawei amid U.S. calls for a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government surveillance via Chinese-built networks .
Chinese state media has condemned the policy as a `` dirty play '' by Washington .
Britain banned Huawei from its 5G network in July .
In France , operating authorization will be limited to eight years for firms using Huawei equipment , according to Euronews .

China's foreign mnistry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Wednesday a Swedish decision to ban Huawei and ZTE technology from networks is "slander." File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- China warned Sweden against taking measures to ban Huawei and ZTE, a day after the Swedish Telecom Authority issued a deadline on removing Chinese technology. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Wednesday at a regular press briefing Beijing "deplores Sweden's decision." Huawei and ZTE have been abiding by Swedish law while contributing to Swedish infrastructure, Zhao said. Advertisement
"China's market is open to all European companies, including Swedish businesses," Zhao said. "With no evidence, Sweden takes national security as a pretext to slander Chinese companies, openly oppress Chinese telecom companies and politicize normal economic cooperation."
The Chinese spokesman also said Sweden should correct its "mistake" and "avoid negative impact on China-Sweden economic cooperation."
Concern is growing Beijing could retaliate against companies like Sweden's telecom giant Ericsson, the South China Morning Post reported Wednesday.
Tim Rühlig, an analyst with the Swedish Institute of International Affairs, said Sweden banned Huawei in the "most explicit way possible," according to the Post. Sweden's telecom authority has given a Jan. 1, 2025 deadline for all companies participating in a spectrum auction in November to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment. The auction sells rights to transmit signals over specific bands of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Sweden's stern warning comes after a Chinese decision this year to sentence Gui Minhai, a Swedish citizen, to 10 years in prison. Gui is a Hong Kong-based businessman who sold books critical of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the Communist Party.
Sweden is not alone in banning Huawei amid U.S. calls for a "clean network" that prevents suspected Chinese government surveillance via Chinese-built networks. Chinese state media has condemned the policy as a "dirty play" by Washington.
Britain banned Huawei from its 5G network in July. In France, operating authorization will be limited to eight years for firms using Huawei equipment, according to Euronews.


upi--2020-10-21--Watch: Dolly Parton names her favorite songs on 'The Late Show'

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Dolly Parton listed some of her favorite songs while appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert .
`` Well my favorite , favorite song from a very personal level is 'Coat of Many Colors . '
It 's kind of a signature song of mine and it 's more than just about the little coat .
It 's about my mom , it 's about family , it 's about acceptance , it 's about tolerance and even speaks to bullying .
You know , kind of how the kids made fun of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
`` They even teach out of it in some of the grammar schools around Tennessee .
They use that little song about not making fun of people , it 's okay to be different .
We are who we are and we need to accept and love each other , '' she continued .
Parton also mentioned `` I Will Always Love You , '' but said that some of her favorite songs are tracks that not many people have heard , including `` Down from Dover '' about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I really love some of my songs like that , that tell stories .
And of course `` Jolene '' is everybody 's favorite and I enjoy singing that one , but most of my songs that I love the best are songs that nobody 's ever heard , '' the country star said .
Parton will release a new book on Nov. 17 , titled Songteller : My Life in Lyrics .
The 74-year-old discusses why she wrote certain songs , what kind of frame of mind she was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her life in the book .
`` I really think of myself as a 'songteller ' because I write songs , but I tell stories in my songs .
So that just popped into my mind -- Songteller .
I thought well , that 's a good name for my coffee table book , '' Parton said .
The singer additionally brought Colbert to tears with an impromptu performance of `` Bury Me Beneath The Willow , '' which Parton said her mother would sing to her as a child .
Parton released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 years , titled A Holly Dolly Christmas .
Willie Nelson , Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus , Michael Buble and Jimmy Fallon appear on the album , which features holiday classics and original duets .

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Dolly Parton listed some of her favorite songs while appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
"Well my favorite, favorite song from a very personal level is 'Coat of Many Colors.' It's kind of a signature song of mine and it's more than just about the little coat. It's about my mom, it's about family, it's about acceptance, it's about tolerance and even speaks to bullying. You know, kind of how the kids made fun of me at school," Parton said on Tuesday.
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"They even teach out of it in some of the grammar schools around Tennessee. They use that little song about not making fun of people, it's okay to be different. We are who we are and we need to accept and love each other," she continued.
Parton also mentioned "I Will Always Love You," but said that some of her favorite songs are tracks that not many people have heard, including "Down from Dover" about a pregnant woman who had to leave home.
"I really love some of my songs like that, that tell stories. And of course "Jolene" is everybody's favorite and I enjoy singing that one, but most of my songs that I love the best are songs that nobody's ever heard," the country star said.
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Parton will release a new book on Nov. 17, titled Songteller: My Life in Lyrics. The 74-year-old discusses why she wrote certain songs, what kind of frame of mind she was in at the time and photos from throughout her life in the book.
"I really think of myself as a 'songteller' because I write songs, but I tell stories in my songs. So that just popped into my mind -- Songteller. I thought well, that's a good name for my coffee table book," Parton said.
The singer additionally brought Colbert to tears with an impromptu performance of "Bury Me Beneath The Willow," which Parton said her mother would sing to her as a child.
Parton released in October her first holiday album in 30 years, titled A Holly Dolly Christmas. Willie Nelson, Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Michael Buble and Jimmy Fallon appear on the album, which features holiday classics and original duets.


upi--2020-10-21--College football: Southern Miss coach tests positive for COVID-19

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Scott Walden , the interim football coach at Southern Miss , has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team 's matchup with Liberty on Saturday in Lynchburg , Va .
The game is set to be Southern Miss ' first since Oct. 3 , a hiatus caused by coronavirus-related issues .
Southern Miss announced Walden 's positive test on Tuesday and plans to confirm his status for the game on Wednesday .
Walden is in isolation at his home and working remotely .
`` Earlier this morning I tested positive for COVID-19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am fine and have mild to no symptoms .
I am quarantining back home until it is safe to rejoin the team .
`` I want to thank Golden Eagle Nation for all of their support for our program during this difficult period .
I want to thank our players and staff for continuing to be incredibly resilient during such an unstable time .
Our team will continue to work diligently in preparation for our game this Saturday against Liberty . ''
Walden , 30 , took over as Golden Eagles coach in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
Walden was just 27 when he was hired in 2017 to serve as a wide receivers coach for the Golden Eagles .
He began his head coaching career at 26 when he was promoted from an offensive coordinator position in 2016 at East Texas Baptist University .
Walden first worked the college football sidelines as an offensive coordinator in 2012 at Sul Ross State .
The Golden Eagles had positive COVID-19 tests within their program last week , which prevented them from playing Friday against the University of Texas at El @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida Atlantic also was postponed due to positive cases at Florida Atlanta .
Neither game has been rescheduled .
Southern Miss ' next scheduled game is against Rice on Oct. 31 in Hattiesburg , Miss .
The Golden Eagles began the season with a loss to South Alabama on Sept. 3 in Hattiesburg .
They ended a three-game losing streak with a win over North Texas on Oct. 3 in Denton , Texas , before their gridiron hiatus .

Southern Miss interim football coach Scott Walden, 30, announced Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Scott Walden, the interim football coach at Southern Miss, has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's matchup with Liberty on Saturday in Lynchburg, Va. The game is set to be Southern Miss' first since Oct. 3, a hiatus caused by coronavirus-related issues. Southern Miss announced Walden's positive test on Tuesday and plans to confirm his status for the game on Wednesday. Walden is in isolation at his home and working remotely. Advertisement
"Earlier this morning I tested positive for COVID-19," Walden said Tuesday. "I am fine and have mild to no symptoms. I am quarantining back home until it is safe to rejoin the team.
"I want to thank Golden Eagle Nation for all of their support for our program during this difficult period. I want to thank our players and staff for continuing to be incredibly resilient during such an unstable time. Our team will continue to work diligently in preparation for our game this Saturday against Liberty."
Walden, 30, took over as Golden Eagles coach in September after former coach Jay Hopson stepped down. Walden was just 27 when he was hired in 2017 to serve as a wide receivers coach for the Golden Eagles.
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He began his head coaching career at 26 when he was promoted from an offensive coordinator position in 2016 at East Texas Baptist University. Walden first worked the college football sidelines as an offensive coordinator in 2012 at Sul Ross State.
The Golden Eagles had positive COVID-19 tests within their program last week, which prevented them from playing Friday against the University of Texas at El Paso. Their Oct. 10 game against Florida Atlantic also was postponed due to positive cases at Florida Atlanta. Neither game has been rescheduled.
Southern Miss' next scheduled game is against Rice on Oct. 31 in Hattiesburg, Miss. The Golden Eagles began the season with a loss to South Alabama on Sept. 3 in Hattiesburg. They ended a three-game losing streak with a win over North Texas on Oct. 3 in Denton, Texas, before their gridiron hiatus.


upi--2020-10-21--Internet search data shows soaring interest in police reform, study finds

Hundreds of demonstrators gather in downtown Los Angeles, Calif., on May 27 to protest the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis two days earlier. Floyd died after an officer kept him pinned on the ground for several minutes with his knee pressed to the back of his neck, suffocating him. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Interest by Americans in police reform has reached unprecedented levels this year judging from how they researched the subject online, according to a study published Wednesday. Researchers at the University of California at San Diego found that in the 41 days following the May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Google searches for "police" and "reform(s)" rose to record highs, eclipsing past searches on the topic more than 150-fold. Advertisement
There were more than 1.3 million total searches, said lead author John Ayers, co-founder of the Center for Data Driven Health at the Qualcomm Institute at UC-San Diego.
"Discussing political opinions openly in this polarized landscape is not something anyone is eager to do," Ayers said. "Instead, when it comes to controversial issues like police reform, you're far more likely to stay mum and search online about what you may be thinking."
By examining Internet searches, he said, "decision makers can discover what issues and policies resonate with the public."
The analysis, titled "Quantifying Public Interest in Police Reforms by Mining Internet Search Data Following George Floyd's Death," found that searches for specific topics within the realm of "police reform" following Floyd's death also set new national records.
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Searches for "police" and "union(s)" exceeded all-time highs and reached about 1.2 million searches. Queries combining "police" and "training" rose nearly 5 times (820,000 searches) and "police" and "immunity" increased 53-fold (360,000 searches), the researchers found.
Results varied by state. Residents in 33 states, including Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and New Jersey, searched more for police "training" than any other reform topic. Sixteen states, including Wyoming, Mississippi, South Dakota and West Virginia, searched most for police "union(s)."
Only two states, North Dakota and New Mexico, searched most for police "immunity."
The authors suggested that analyzing Internet search data is a powerful new scientific tool for policy makers for quickly gauging public sentiment.
"Currently, we evaluate the public's interest in policy using methods, like surveys, that ask specific questions relating to a specific point in time... a snapshot of sorts," said co-author Alicia Nobles, assistant professor of medicine at UC-San Diego.
"However, monitoring Internet searches gives us a more robust picture of public interest -- we can capture more voices, in their own words, and in near real time engendering more democratic policy making."
Protesters demand justice in police killing of George Floyd


upi--2020-10-21--In Photos: Kim Kardashian turns 40: a look back

Left to right , Kourtney Kardashian , Khloe Kardashian , and Kim Kardashian won the award for Favorite TV Guilty @ @ @ @ @ with the Kardashians , '' at the People 's Choice Awards in Los Angeles on @ @ @ @ @ The December prior , the Kardashians were among the top-paid reality stars .
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Kardashian arrives on the red carpet at the Leather and Laces Super Bowl party in Tampa on January 30, 2009. The year before, she appeared on "Dancing with the Stars." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI


upi--2020-10-21--NYC court orders Ghislaine Maxwell deposition to be unsealed in sex trafficking case

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Ghislaine Maxwell , an acquaintance of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who faces sex trafficking charges , ca n't keep secret a deposition taken four years ago as part of a separate case , a New York City court has ruled .
The Circuit Court of Appeals said in its decision the 418-page deposition must be released , over objections from Maxwell 's attorneys that doing so would unfairly influence jurors .
The deposition was part of a 2015 defamation lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre that said Maxwell helped recruit her and other girls years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large sex trafficking operation that involved Epstein .
The case was settled in 2017 , but the Miami Herald sued for the deposition to be unsealed .
The court , which upheld a lower court ruling , said the arguments to keep the deposition secret are `` without merit . ''
A judge in Maxwell 's case said Tuesday her deposition will be unsealed `` as soon as is practicable . ''
Maxwell 's attorneys have argued that she was forced in the deposition to reveal answers to `` numerous personal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would endanger her from receiving a fair trial and further court proceedings .
A billionaire financier and convicted sex offender , Epstein died last year in his New York City jail cell while awaiting charges of sex trafficking involving minors .
His death was ruled a suicide .
Federal prosecutors charged Maxwell , 58 , in July on several counts related to sex trafficking of minors and perjury .
She has pleaded not guilty and has denied she aided Epstein procure underage girls for a sex trafficking operation that catered to rich and @ @ @

Maxwell's attorneys had argued that unsealing her deposition from a previous case would threaten her chances at receiving a fair trial. File Photo by Rick Bajornas/EPA-EFE
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Ghislaine Maxwell, an acquaintance of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who faces sex trafficking charges, can't keep secret a deposition taken four years ago as part of a separate case, a New York City court has ruled. The Circuit Court of Appeals said in its decision the 418-page deposition must be released, over objections from Maxwell's attorneys that doing so would unfairly influence jurors. Advertisement
The deposition was part of a 2015 defamation lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre that said Maxwell helped recruit her and other girls years ago when they were minors as part of a large sex trafficking operation that involved Epstein.
The case was settled in 2017, but the Miami Herald sued for the deposition to be unsealed.
The court, which upheld a lower court ruling, said the arguments to keep the deposition secret are "without merit."
A judge in Maxwell's case said Tuesday her deposition will be unsealed "as soon as is practicable."
Maxwell's attorneys have argued that she was forced in the deposition to reveal answers to "numerous personal, sensitive and allegedly incriminatory" questions that would endanger her from receiving a fair trial and further court proceedings.
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A billionaire financier and convicted sex offender, Epstein died last year in his New York City jail cell while awaiting charges of sex trafficking involving minors. His death was ruled a suicide.
Federal prosecutors charged Maxwell, 58, in July on several counts related to sex trafficking of minors and perjury. She has pleaded not guilty and has denied she aided Epstein procure underage girls for a sex trafficking operation that catered to rich and powerful figures.


upi--2020-10-21--Watch: Blackpink says name represents them as 'girly' and 'savage' on 'Kimmel'

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- South Korean girl group Blackpink appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss their career @ @ @ @ @ Rosé , Jennie , Jisoo and Lisa joined Kimmel for a virtual interview on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ name has two meanings .
`` We kind of felt like those two colors represented @ @ @ @ @ 're very girly , but at the same time we 're very savage too , @ @ @ @ @ spoke some Korean briefly and asked Jisoo , who does n't speak English as well @ @ @ @ @ her favorite phrase in English was .
`` My favorite English sentence is 'That 's @ @ @ @ @ Jisoo responded .
The Album was recently released and contains a surprise track with Cardi @ @ @ @ @ you Wan na . ''
`` We used to listen to her song all the @ @ @ @ @ big fans , so when we heard that she was gon na be a part @ @ @ @ @ started screaming and jumping up and down , '' Jennie said .

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Blackpink appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss their career and The Album.
Members Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa joined Kimmel for a virtual interview on Tuesday and described how their band name has two meanings.
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"We kind of felt like those two colors represented us the most because we're very girly, but at the same time we're very savage too," Rosé said.
Kimmel spoke some Korean briefly and asked Jisoo, who doesn't speak English as well as the others, what her favorite phrase in English was.
"My favorite English sentence is 'That's a pity,'" Jisoo responded.
The Album was recently released and contains a surprise track with Cardi B, titled "Bet you Wanna."
"We used to listen to her song all the time and we were such big fans, so when we heard that she was gonna be a part of our album we just started screaming and jumping up and down," Jennie said.


upi--2020-10-21--Tiger Woods details pre-Masters golf schedule

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Fifteen-time major championship winner Tiger Woods has yet to make the final cut this season at a PGA Tour tournament and plans to work on his game with appearances in up to two tournaments before the 2020 Masters .
Woods has slipped from No .
13 to No .
28 in the Official World Golf Ranking and only appeared in the Sept. 17-20 U.S. Open since the new season began in mid-September .
He missed the third-round cut at the major in Mamaroneck , N.Y. Woods sat out of last week 's CJ Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Zozo Championship in Thousand Oaks , Calif. Woods said he will skip next week 's Bermuda Championship , but left the door open to play in the Vivint Houston Open , the final tournament on the schedule before the Masters .
`` My plan is just to play and practice , '' Woods said Tuesday .
`` I do n't know if I 'm going to play Houston or not .
I 'm not playing next week , and we 'll see how this week goes and make a decision from there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was launched last year and won by Woods , had to be relocated from Japan to California due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions .
On Tuesday , the PGA Tour also announced Woods ' Hero World Challenge was canceled due to `` global restrictions '' caused by the pandemic .
Woods , 44 , tied for 37th in August at the PGA Championship .
He tied for 58th at the Northern Trust before he ended the 2019-20 season with a 51st-place finish at the BMW Championship .
He 'll tee off from No .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start his bid for a repeat title at the Zozo Championship at 10:45 a.m. EDT Thursday .
The Vivint Houston Open is Nov. 5- 8 at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston .
The Masters is Nov. 12-15 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta , Ga .
The Masters had to be rescheduled from its original April dates due to the pandemic .
Woods said the golf field will need to adjust to the schedule change , but his game is `` definitely better '' than it was at the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heads into Augusta .
`` The fact that the Masters will be held in November , it 's unprecedented , '' Woods said .
`` I ca n't simulate the normal ramp-up that I normally have .
I do n't think anyone else can either .
`` It will be different for all of us . ''

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Tiger Woods said he feels more prepared at this point than he did before the 2020 U.S. Open. File Photo by Peter DaSilva/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Fifteen-time major championship winner Tiger Woods has yet to make the final cut this season at a PGA Tour tournament and plans to work on his game with appearances in up to two tournaments before the 2020 Masters. Woods has slipped from No. 13 to No. 28 in the Official World Golf Ranking and only appeared in the Sept. 17-20 U.S. Open since the new season began in mid-September. Advertisement
He missed the third-round cut at the major in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Woods sat out of last week's CJ Cup, but will tee off Thursday at the Zozo Championship in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Woods said he will skip next week's Bermuda Championship, but left the door open to play in the Vivint Houston Open, the final tournament on the schedule before the Masters.
"My plan is just to play and practice," Woods said Tuesday. "I don't know if I'm going to play Houston or not. I'm not playing next week, and we'll see how this week goes and make a decision from there."
The Zozo Championship, which was launched last year and won by Woods, had to be relocated from Japan to California due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
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On Tuesday, the PGA Tour also announced Woods' Hero World Challenge was canceled due to "global restrictions" caused by the pandemic.
Woods, 44, tied for 37th in August at the PGA Championship. He tied for 58th at the Northern Trust before he ended the 2019-20 season with a 51st-place finish at the BMW Championship.
He'll tee off from No. 10 alongside Matthew Wolff and Xander Schauffele to start his bid for a repeat title at the Zozo Championship at 10:45 a.m. EDT Thursday.
The Vivint Houston Open is Nov. 5- 8 at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. The Masters is Nov. 12-15 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.
The Masters had to be rescheduled from its original April dates due to the pandemic. Woods said the golf field will need to adjust to the schedule change, but his game is "definitely better" than it was at the U.S. Open and is more prepared as he heads into Augusta.
"The fact that the Masters will be held in November, it's unprecedented," Woods said. "I can't simulate the normal ramp-up that I normally have. I don't think anyone else can either.
"It will be different for all of us."
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upi--2020-10-21--Head of South Korea ruling party sees chance of inter-Korean 'breakthrough'

SEOUL , Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Lee Nak-yon , chairman of the South Korea 's ruling Democratic Party , said Wednesday he believes a tense inter-Korean relationship shows signs of improving and suggested that working together to battle COVID-19 and other public health issues could be a key step forward .
Lee , who served as prime minister from 2017 to the beginning of 2020 , is considered one of the leading candidates to succeed President Moon Jae-in when his term expires in 2022 .
`` A permanent peace should be secured on the Korean Peninsula , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downtown Seoul .
`` As a first step , I propose to North Korea starting inter-Korean cooperation in disease prevention and public health . ''
The party chief said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 's speech at a military parade on Oct. 10 `` clearly demonstrated his willingness to manage domestic and foreign relations in a stable way . ''
`` This is the time for us to come up with the breakthrough to the stalemate in relations between the two Koreas . ''
At the parade , which celebrated the founding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party , Kim offered conciliatory remarks toward South Korea , wishing the country a fast recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and hoping `` the day would come when the North and South take each other 's hand again . ''
North Korea also showed off a wide range of modern military equipment , including a new submarine-launched missile and a large intercontinental ballistic missile that 's been the focus of international concern .
Kim did not mention the United States by name in his remarks , but declared that the North 's military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deterrence and vowed not to use the weapons `` as a means for a pre-emptive strike . ''
Relations have been strained on the Korean Peninsula over the past several months , with North Korea cutting off all communications with the South and blowing up a shared inter-Korean liaison office in June .
Last month , North Korean soldiers shot and killed a South Korean fisheries official who had floated across the maritime boundary , prompting a rare apology from Kim .
Lee condemned the actions as `` tragic , violent and anti-humanitarian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that military tensions between the two Koreas are being reduced .
He added that ongoing international sanctions have made inter-Korean progress difficult and that focusing on limited projects such as public health cooperation could move things forward .
`` No matter how hard we 've tried to improve inter-Korean relations , the South Korean government 's efforts are under the umbrella of strong sanctions imposed by the international community , '' he said .
`` In this context I believe that inter-Korean cooperation improvement efforts should be made starting from small deals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Koreas , '' he added .
`` By doing so , we can create a culture of mutual trust and compliance with past agreements . ''
Lee said he 's looking toward a New Year 's public address by Kim , as well as an upcoming party congress in January , for the North Korean leader to reset inter-Korean policy .
`` I believe that in the beginning of next year , there will be another big chance coming into inter-Korean relations . ''
The former prime minister also noted that the South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential election in the United States with an eye toward its impact on North Korean policy .
Nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington have stalled since a summit with Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump in Hanoi , Vietnam , last year failed to produce an agreement .
Lee stressed that it 's vital for Washington to keep North Korea as a high priority , especially if there is a change in administrations .
It is important that the foreign policy review period of the newly elected U.S. government not last too long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we believe that the review period will take around one year .
However , that one year is too precious a time to wait . ''

Lee Nak-yon, chairman of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party, said Wednesday there's an opportunity for a "breakthrough" in stalled relations with North Korea. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Lee Nak-yon, chairman of the South Korea's ruling Democratic Party, said Wednesday he believes a tense inter-Korean relationship shows signs of improving and suggested that working together to battle COVID-19 and other public health issues could be a key step forward. Lee, who served as prime minister from 2017 to the beginning of 2020, is considered one of the leading candidates to succeed President Moon Jae-in when his term expires in 2022. Advertisement
"A permanent peace should be secured on the Korean Peninsula," he said at a press briefing in downtown Seoul. "As a first step, I propose to North Korea starting inter-Korean cooperation in disease prevention and public health."
The party chief said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's speech at a military parade on Oct. 10 "clearly demonstrated his willingness to manage domestic and foreign relations in a stable way."
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"This is the time for us to come up with the breakthrough to the stalemate in relations between the two Koreas."
At the parade, which celebrated the founding of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, Kim offered conciliatory remarks toward South Korea, wishing the country a fast recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and hoping "the day would come when the North and South take each other's hand again."
North Korea also showed off a wide range of modern military equipment, including a new submarine-launched missile and a large intercontinental ballistic missile that's been the focus of international concern.
Kim did not mention the United States by name in his remarks, but declared that the North's military buildup was intended as a means of deterrence and vowed not to use the weapons "as a means for a pre-emptive strike."
Relations have been strained on the Korean Peninsula over the past several months, with North Korea cutting off all communications with the South and blowing up a shared inter-Korean liaison office in June.
Last month, North Korean soldiers shot and killed a South Korean fisheries official who had floated across the maritime boundary, prompting a rare apology from Kim.
Lee condemned the actions as "tragic, violent and anti-humanitarian behavior" from North Korea, but said that military tensions between the two Koreas are being reduced. He added that ongoing international sanctions have made inter-Korean progress difficult and that focusing on limited projects such as public health cooperation could move things forward.
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"No matter how hard we've tried to improve inter-Korean relations, the South Korean government's efforts are under the umbrella of strong sanctions imposed by the international community," he said.
"In this context I believe that inter-Korean cooperation improvement efforts should be made starting from small deals and small-scale cooperation projects between the two Koreas," he added. "By doing so, we can create a culture of mutual trust and compliance with past agreements."
Lee said he's looking toward a New Year's public address by Kim, as well as an upcoming party congress in January, for the North Korean leader to reset inter-Korean policy.
"I believe that in the beginning of next year, there will be another big chance coming into inter-Korean relations."
The former prime minister also noted that the South Korean government will be watching the upcoming presidential election in the United States with an eye toward its impact on North Korean policy.
Nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington have stalled since a summit with Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump in Hanoi, Vietnam, last year failed to produce an agreement.
Lee stressed that it's vital for Washington to keep North Korea as a high priority, especially if there is a change in administrations.
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It is important that the foreign policy review period of the newly elected U.S. government not last too long," he said. "Usually, we believe that the review period will take around one year. However, that one year is too precious a time to wait."


upi--2020-10-21--Senate expects vote on 2nd 'skinny' COVID-19 relief bill to fail

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Weeks after their last `` skinny '' COVID-19 relief package failed in the Senate -- criticized by Democrats as filled with `` poison pills '' -- Republicans on Wednesday will try to get an updated version through the upper chamber .
The bill would provide greater unemployment benefits , more money for COVID-19 vaccine development and contact tracing and about $ 100 billion for schools .
It 's nearly identical to the measure unanimously rejected last month , when Senate Democrats said it did n't do enough to help Americans and businesses and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday 's effort is also expected to fail .
Democrats have sought a larger relief package similar to the $ 2.2 trillion measure passed months ago by the House .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are making progress on negotiations for the next round of coronavirus relief , but several GOP senators have indicated an unwillingness to consider a larger package .
NBC News quoted unidentified sources saying Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. , told caucus members during a closed-door lunch Tuesday that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a deal with Democrats .
A separate effort by McConnell , who is up for re-election next month , to pass a $ 250 billion extension for the Paycheck Protection Program on Tuesday also failed as Democrats rejected the measure as insufficient .
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said both measures were `` designed to fail '' and are purely intended to give `` political cover '' to vulnerable Republicans in the Nov. 3 election .
`` The truth is , because [ McConnell ] ca n't pass anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a series of political stunts .
That 's all .
Everyone knows it , '' Schumer said on the Senate floor Tuesday .
McConnell countered that `` Democratic leaders have spent months holding out for a long far-left wish list of non-COVID-related priorities and restricting additional aid until they get it . ''
During the private Senate Republican policy luncheon , USA Today reported , McConnell acknowledged there are n't enough GOP votes to pass a larger relief package and urged the White House to refuse to make a deal .
McConnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interfere with Republicans ' timeline for confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court before the election recess .

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Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., holds a sign Tuesday while speaking about the potential for a coronavirus relief deal in the Senate on Capitol Hill. Republican leader Mitch McConnell (L) has reportedly urged the White House to make no deal before the election. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The Senate on Wednesday failed to pass an updated "skinny" COVID-19 relief package criticized by Democrats as being filled with "poison pills." The chamber voted 51-44 in favor of the legislation, short of the 60 votes needed to pass. The vote was largely symbolic as senators expected it to fail. Advertisement
The bill would have provided greater unemployment benefits, more money for COVID-19 vaccine development and contact tracing, and about $100 billion for schools.
It was nearly identical to the measure unanimously rejected last month, when Senate Democrats said it didn't do enough to help Americans and businesses and was riddled with "poison pills."
Democrats have sought a larger relief package similar to the $2.2 trillion measure passed months ago by the House.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday she and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are making progress on negotiations for the next round of coronavirus relief, but several GOP senators have indicated an unwillingness to consider a larger package.
NBC News quoted unidentified sources saying Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told caucus members during a closed-door lunch Tuesday that he has urged the White House against striking such a deal with Democrats.
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A separate effort by McConnell, who is up for re-election next month, to pass a $250 billion extension for the Paycheck Protection Program on Tuesday also failed as Democrats rejected the measure as insufficient.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said both measures were "designed to fail" and are purely intended to give "political cover" to vulnerable Republicans in the Nov. 3 election.
"The truth is, because [McConnell] can't pass anything on the floor, he is resorting to a series of political stunts. That's all. Everyone knows it," Schumer said on the Senate floor Tuesday.
McConnell countered that "Democratic leaders have spent months holding out for a long far-left wish list of non-COVID-related priorities and restricting additional aid until they get it."
During the private Senate Republican policy luncheon, USA Today reported, McConnell acknowledged there aren't enough GOP votes to pass a larger relief package and urged the White House to refuse to make a deal.
McConnell expressed concerns that any new deal could interfere with Republicans' timeline for confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court before the election recess.


upi--2020-10-21--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 .
Darius Slayton , 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
A.J .
Brown is an elite fantasy football option at the wide receiver position .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton lands at No .
14 in my Week 7 rankings .
Slayton can be used as a streaming starter or as a plug-in play if one of your other wide receivers has a bad matchup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this week , a unit that has allowed the 10th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers .
Last week , Slayton scored his first touchdown since Week 1 .
He also posted a season-high 129 yards in Week 5 .
I expect a more balanced performance from Slayton in Week 7 , with at least 80 receiving yards and a score in what should be a shootout between the Giants and Eagles .
The Cincinnati Bengals have several wide receivers who could help your fantasy football team , but Tyler Boyd is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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 .
19 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 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a good shot to return to the end zone in Week 7 , when the 49ers face the New England Patriots .
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 .
41 option this week and can be used as a bye-week fill in if you are in a league that has at least 14 @ @

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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:
TOP SHELF
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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SNEAKY PLAYS
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.
LONGSHOTS
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--2020-10-21--Champions League soccer: Rashford leads Manchester United past PSG

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Marcus Rashford slipped in a late score to lead Manchester United to a narrow win over Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage of the 2020-2021 Champions League in Paris .
Rashford 's goal came in the 87th minute of the 2-1 victory on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes .
The Red Devils are now tied with RB Leipzig atop Group H after their tournament opener .
`` It 's a good performance and a performance we have a lot to build on , '' Rashford told reporters .
`` I always believe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's important to believe in the system the manager wants us to play .
[ On Tuesday ] , we did that fantastically . ''
United went up 1-0 on a Bruno Fernandes penalty kick in the 23rd minute and carried the lead through halftime before PSG equalized with the help of an own goal .
The Red Devils error followed a corner kick from PSG striker Neymar in the 55th minute .
Neymar sent in the cross from the left corner before United striker Anthony Martial headed the feed backwards , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his own net .
The score stayed tied until Red Devils midfielder Paul Pogba set up the game-winner about 22 minutes later .
Pogba brought in a pass at the top of the PSG box at the start of the sequence .
He then turned and fired a pass to his right to Rashford .
The Red Devils striker had his back to the goal before he turned right and kept the ball close to his right boot .
Rashford then bolted into the box before he ripped a shot into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arms of PSG keeper Keylor Navas .
`` We were missing everything in the first half , that 's obvious : intensity , aggression , we were n't compact , we did n't play with confidence , '' PSG manager Thomas Tuchel said .
`` Quite honestly , I do n't know why , because in recent games it was good , very good .
`` Our preparation was good .
The [ last PSG ] match against Nimes was good , training was good .
It was a big surprise .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We got it back to 1-1 , we had chances to perhaps score a second , and in the end , it 's tough to lose .
Clearly , it 's up to us to improve . ''
United hosts Chelsea in a Premier League matchup at 12:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday at Old Trafford in Manchester , England .
The Red Devils battle Leipzig in their next Champions League match at 4 p.m. EDT on Wednesday in Manchester .
PSG will face Dijon on Saturday in Ligue 1 play before a Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Istanbul , Turkey .

Manchester United's Paul Pogba (L) provided an assist to lead his squad over Paris Saint Germain's Rafinha (C) and Neymar Jr. (R) in a Champions League match Tuesday in Paris. Photo by Yoah Valat/EPA-EFE
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Marcus Rashford slipped in a late score to lead Manchester United to a narrow win over Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage of the 2020-2021 Champions League in Paris. Rashford's goal came in the 87th minute of the 2-1 victory on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes. The Red Devils are now tied with RB Leipzig atop Group H after their tournament opener. Advertisement
"It's a good performance and a performance we have a lot to build on," Rashford told reporters. "I always believe in the team.
"As players it's important to believe in the system the manager wants us to play. [On Tuesday], we did that fantastically."
United went up 1-0 on a Bruno Fernandes penalty kick in the 23rd minute and carried the lead through halftime before PSG equalized with the help of an own goal.
The Red Devils error followed a corner kick from PSG striker Neymar in the 55th minute. Neymar sent in the cross from the left corner before United striker Anthony Martial headed the feed backwards, which sent the ball into the right corner of his own net.
The score stayed tied until Red Devils midfielder Paul Pogba set up the game-winner about 22 minutes later. Pogba brought in a pass at the top of the PSG box at the start of the sequence. He then turned and fired a pass to his right to Rashford.
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The Red Devils striker had his back to the goal before he turned right and kept the ball close to his right boot. Rashford then bolted into the box before he ripped a shot into the far-post netting, just past the outstretched arms of PSG keeper Keylor Navas.
"We were missing everything in the first half, that's obvious: intensity, aggression, we weren't compact, we didn't play with confidence," PSG manager Thomas Tuchel said. "Quite honestly, I don't know why, because in recent games it was good, very good.
"Our preparation was good. The [last PSG] match against Nimes was good, training was good. It was a big surprise. We tried everything in the second half. We got it back to 1-1, we had chances to perhaps score a second, and in the end, it's tough to lose. Clearly, it's up to us to improve."
United hosts Chelsea in a Premier League matchup at 12:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. The Red Devils battle Leipzig in their next Champions League match at 4 p.m. EDT on Wednesday in Manchester.
PSG will face Dijon on Saturday in Ligue 1 play before a Champions League match against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday in Istanbul, Turkey.


upi--2020-10-21--'Fast and Furious' to end with 11th film, Justin Lin directing final installments

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Universal Pictures will be bringing the long-running Fast and Furious franchise to a close with an 11th and final film .
Justin Lin , the filmmaker behind F9 -- which races into theaters on April 2 , 2021 -- will direct the 10th and 11th installments .
Lin also helmed 2006 's The Fast and the Furious : Tokyo Drift , 2009 's Fast & Furious , 2011 's Fast Five and 2013 's Fast & Furious 6 .
Star Vin Diesel will lead the remaining films .
The actor is normally joined by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tyrese Gibson , Jordana Brewster , Ludacris , Nathalie Emmanuel and Sun Kang .
The Fast and Furious series of films have grossed $ 5.89 billion worldwide , making it Universal 's biggest franchise over Jurassic Park .
The company still plans on more Fast and Furious film spin-offs and television shows , similar to 2019 's Fast & Furious Presents : Hobbs & Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham .
F9 , which was originally going to be released in theaters in 2020 before it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's brother .
Rodriguez , Gibson , Brewster , Ludacris , Emmanuel , Kang , Charlize Theron , Cardi B and Helen Mirren also star .

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Left to right, "Fast and Furious" stars Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and Tyrese Gibson appear backstage during the MTV Movie & TV Awards on May 2017. "Fast and Furious" will end with an 11th film. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Universal Pictures will be bringing the long-running Fast and Furious franchise to a close with an 11th and final film. Justin Lin, the filmmaker behind F9 --which races into theaters on April 2, 2021-- will direct the 10th and 11th installments. Lin also helmed 2006's The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, 2009's Fast & Furious, 2011's Fast Five and 2013's Fast & Furious 6. Advertisement
Star Vin Diesel will lead the remaining films. The actor is normally joined by an ensemble that includes Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel and Sun Kang.
The Fast and Furious series of films have grossed $5.89 billion worldwide, making it Universal's biggest franchise over Jurassic Park.
The company still plans on more Fast and Furious film spin-offs and television shows, similar to 2019's Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham.
F9, which was originally going to be released in theaters in 2020 before it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, will feature John Cena as Diesel's brother. Rodriguez, Gibson, Brewster, Ludacris, Emmanuel, Kang, Charlize Theron, Cardi B and Helen Mirren also star.


upi--2020-10-21--SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch until Thursday, if weather cooperates

Oct. 21 ( UPI ) -- Just three days after sending 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit , SpaceX is aiming to launch another batch of broadband satellites into space from Florida .
If the weather cooperates , Thursday 's launch will be SpaceX 's 15th Starlink mission .
Liftoff had been scheduled for 12:29 p.m. EDT Wednesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket at Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station , but controllers scrubbed the launch due to weather and rescheduled for 12:14 p.m. on Thursday .
With a launch Sunday , SpaceX increased the size of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 15th mission will see another 60-odd satellites join the network .
`` The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide Internet services to those who are not yet connected , and to provide reliable and affordable Internet across the globe , '' according to the Kennedy Space Center .
Weather for Wednesday 's planned launch had looked so-so and the Space Force 's 45th Weather Squadron predicted a 60 percent chance of favorable conditions .
`` A mid-level inverted trough and associated easterly wave currently across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the next few days , bringing enhanced moisture , cloud cover , and instability with a higher coverage of showers and storms , '' Space Force forecasters wrote .
They said Thursday 's forecast looks quite similar to Wednesday 's .
Earlier this month , SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted that Starlink 's constellation was big enough to begin beta-testing the Internet service system in both the United States and southern Canada .
SpaceX has already offered Starlink Internet services to emergency responders in wildfire-stricken areas of Washington State .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Internet service to provide their members online education and telehealth services .

SpaceX was scheduled to send 60 Starlink satellites into orbit Wednesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, it's fourth such launch since early September. The launch was rescheduled for Thursday due to inclement weather. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Just three days after sending 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit, SpaceX is aiming to launch another batch of broadband satellites into space from Florida. If the weather cooperates, Thursday's launch will be SpaceX's 15th Starlink mission. Advertisement
Liftoff had been scheduled for 12:29 p.m. EDT Wednesday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket at Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, but controllers scrubbed the launch due to weather and rescheduled for 12:14 p.m. on Thursday.
With a launch Sunday, SpaceX increased the size of their Starlink constellation to nearly 800 satellites. The 15th mission will see another 60-odd satellites join the network.
"The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide Internet services to those who are not yet connected, and to provide reliable and affordable Internet across the globe," according to the Kennedy Space Center.
Weather for Wednesday's planned launch had looked so-so and the Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron predicted a 60 percent chance of favorable conditions.
"A mid-level inverted trough and associated easterly wave currently across the Bahamas will meander into the state over the next few days, bringing enhanced moisture, cloud cover, and instability with a higher coverage of showers and storms," Space Force forecasters wrote.
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They said Thursday's forecast looks quite similar to Wednesday's.
Earlier this month, SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted that Starlink's constellation was big enough to begin beta-testing the Internet service system in both the United States and southern Canada.
SpaceX has already offered Starlink Internet services to emergency responders in wildfire-stricken areas of Washington State.
Washington's Hoh tribe is also using the Internet service to provide their members online education and telehealth services.


upi--2020-10-21--Trafalgar offers history lesson for China threat

To many observers in the United States , China is America 's main threat and enemy .
The litany of wrongdoings and evidence of China 's malevolence is long .
Theft of intellectual property , militarization of tiny islets off its coasts in international waters ; repression from Hong Kong to the Uighars , hostile penetration of American society and , of course , the COVID-19 pandemic , which started in Wuhan , are among China 's obvious transgressions .
One solution , agreed to by Republicans and Democrats , is to increase America 's military forces .
In particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a Navy almost double its current size of about 290 ships is illustrative .
And the U.S. Army and Marine Corps have shifted strategic focus to the Pacific and a potential conflict with China .
Today marks the 215th anniversary of the greatest naval battle of the modern era and certainly since the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC .
On this day , Vice Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson hoisted his famous signal from the starboard yardarm of his flagship HMS Victory : `` England expects that every man will do his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obliterated the combined French and Spanish fleet under the command of French Adm. Pierre Villeneuve at the Battle of Trafalgar .
Of 33 Franco-Spanish ships of the line , 21 were captured and one sunk and about 4,500 sailors were killed .
The Royal Navy lost no ships and had only one-10th the casualties with one major exception .
Nelson died of wounds .
Perhaps the U.S. Navy has similar visions of a future sea battle against China 's PLA Navy .
And a similar outcome could occur .
However , Trafalgar was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full decade until Napoleon Bonaparte and France would finally be defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 .
No matter how decisive British sea power was in commanding the oceans , the war had to be won on the ground .
The current U.S. National Defense Strategy continues the Obama administration `` four plus one '' policy focusing on a great power competition with China and Russia .
The Pentagon is directed `` to deter and , if war comes , defeat '' a list of adversaries topped by China and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be found of what `` compete , deter and defeat '' mean ; how each is to be achieved ; and how success or failure is measured .
One suspects that the Cold War maxim of ensuring deterrence by virtue of maintaining countervailing military strength suggests that war with China will not arise as the risks are too great .
That proposition obviously worked during the Cold War when thermonuclear war would have been existential and neither East nor West had irreparable differences that only could have been resolved by military force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today ?
That , to quote Shakespeare , is THE question .
Should war break out between China and America and if the PLA Navy was eviscerated as Villeneuve 's fleet was , would that make any strategic difference ?
Then , London had allies in Europe .
The duke of Wellington , the other great military commander of the day , had bled the French Army badly in the Peninsula Campaign in Spain , greatly weakening Napoleon .
And if Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher had not appeared at the critical moment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Wellington later described Waterloo , could have gone the other way .
Trafalgar also provided other strategic and tactical insights .
HMS Victory was 46 years old at the time of the battle , far more than the life expectancy of modern warships and is still in commission moored in Portsmouth in the south of England as an historical monument .
Realizing the only way to defeat a continental power was to win on the periphery , this was Britain 's strategy .
And it depended on allies .
My concerns with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adversary are : First , there is no apparent off-ramp to de-escalate a deteriorating relationship .
Second , as great power competition in 1914 was a major cause of World War I , this one could become a self-fulfilling prophecy .
Third , as two world wars and a cold one should have taught us , allies are crucial to success and to victory .
How many allies would we have if there were a naval confrontation -- or worse , a major conflict -- with China ?
This history lesson does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can not compete with China economically , diplomatically , ideologically , strategically , politically and technologically .
But over-militarizing policy , as we did from Vietnam to the second Iraq war , almost always induces some form of failure .
And , in areas of vital mutual interest from climate change and terrorism to preventing future pandemics , cooperation can not be dismissed .
In 1805 , England had Pitt the Younger as prime minister and Nelson and Wellington .
Who are America 's Pitt , Nelson and Wellington today ?
Harlan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atlantic Council and author of the upcoming book , `` The Fifth Horseman : To Be Feared , Friended or Fought in a MAD-Driven Age . ''

The United States should compete with China economically, diplomatically, ideologically, strategically, politically and technologically. But over-militarizing policy, as we did from Vietnam to the second Iraq war, almost always induces some form of failure. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo
To many observers in the United States, China is America's main threat and enemy. The litany of wrongdoings and evidence of China's malevolence is long. Theft of intellectual property, militarization of tiny islets off its coasts in international waters; repression from Hong Kong to the Uighars, hostile penetration of American society and, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic, which started in Wuhan, are among China's obvious transgressions. One solution, agreed to by Republicans and Democrats, is to increase America's military forces. In particular, the plans for Battle Force 2045 and a Navy almost double its current size of about 290 ships is illustrative. And the U.S. Army and Marine Corps have shifted strategic focus to the Pacific and a potential conflict with China. Advertisement
Today marks the 215th anniversary of the greatest naval battle of the modern era and certainly since the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC. On this day, Vice Adm. Lord Horatio Nelson hoisted his famous signal from the starboard yardarm of his flagship HMS Victory: "England expects that every man will do his duty." Then the Royal Navy obliterated the combined French and Spanish fleet under the command of French Adm. Pierre Villeneuve at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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Of 33 Franco-Spanish ships of the line, 21 were captured and one sunk and about 4,500 sailors were killed. The Royal Navy lost no ships and had only one-10th the casualties with one major exception. Nelson died of wounds.
Perhaps the U.S. Navy has similar visions of a future sea battle against China's PLA Navy. And a similar outcome could occur. However, Trafalgar was fought in 1805. It would take a full decade until Napoleon Bonaparte and France would finally be defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. No matter how decisive British sea power was in commanding the oceans, the war had to be won on the ground.
The current U.S. National Defense Strategy continues the Obama administration "four plus one" policy focusing on a great power competition with China and Russia. The Pentagon is directed "to deter and, if war comes, defeat" a list of adversaries topped by China and Russia. But nowhere are specific definitions to be found of what "compete, deter and defeat" mean; how each is to be achieved; and how success or failure is measured.
One suspects that the Cold War maxim of ensuring deterrence by virtue of maintaining countervailing military strength suggests that war with China will not arise as the risks are too great. That proposition obviously worked during the Cold War when thermonuclear war would have been existential and neither East nor West had irreparable differences that only could have been resolved by military force. But does that logic still apply today? That, to quote Shakespeare, is THE question.
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Should war break out between China and America and if the PLA Navy was eviscerated as Villeneuve's fleet was, would that make any strategic difference? Then, London had allies in Europe. The duke of Wellington, the other great military commander of the day, had bled the French Army badly in the Peninsula Campaign in Spain, greatly weakening Napoleon. And if Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher had not appeared at the critical moment, the "close run thing," as Wellington later described Waterloo, could have gone the other way.
Trafalgar also provided other strategic and tactical insights. HMS Victory was 46 years old at the time of the battle, far more than the life expectancy of modern warships and is still in commission moored in Portsmouth in the south of England as an historical monument. Realizing the only way to defeat a continental power was to win on the periphery, this was Britain's strategy. And it depended on allies.
My concerns with the current identification of China as an adversary are: First, there is no apparent off-ramp to de-escalate a deteriorating relationship. Second, as great power competition in 1914 was a major cause of World War I, this one could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Third, as two world wars and a cold one should have taught us, allies are crucial to success and to victory. How many allies would we have if there were a naval confrontation -- or worse, a major conflict -- with China?
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This history lesson does not suggest that the United States should not and cannot compete with China economically, diplomatically, ideologically, strategically, politically and technologically. But over-militarizing policy, as we did from Vietnam to the second Iraq war, almost always induces some form of failure. And, in areas of vital mutual interest from climate change and terrorism to preventing future pandemics, cooperation cannot be dismissed.
In 1805, England had Pitt the Younger as prime minister and Nelson and Wellington. Who are America's Pitt, Nelson and Wellington today?
Harlan Ullman is a senior adviser at the Atlantic Council and author of the upcoming book, "The Fifth Horseman: To Be Feared, Friended or Fought in a MAD-Driven Age."