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World Series Game 2: Astros take care of business

10:07 PM ET ESPN staff This time, a 5-0 lead was more than enough for the Houston Astros. A day after allowing the Philadelphia...

Sports

Source: Arenado won’t opt out, set to get $144M

2:44 PM ET Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is remaining in St. Louis as he won’t opt out of his contract, a source confirmed...

Source: Arenado won't opt out, set to get 4M

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No. 1 Dawgs dedicate win to late coach Dooley

9:53 PM ET JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Kirby Smart is pretty sure late Georgia coach Vince Dooley was looking down on the No. 1 1...

World

South Korea declares national period of mourning after Halloween crowd crush kills 151

South Korea’s president has declared a national period of mourning over a stampede during Halloween festivities – as the number of deaths has risen...

World

South Korea stampede: What we know so far about the crowd crush that left dozens dead

Dozens of mostly young people have been left dead in a crowd crush at Halloween festivities in South Korea’s capital city of Seoul –...

World

Deeply divided Sao Paolo a perfect metaphor for Brazil’s contentious election

There’s a Gotham City-esque feel to the towering skyscrapers that dominate the skyline in every direction as far as the eye can see. Sao...

Largest US automaker temporarily halts paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover

The largest automaker in the US has pulled paid advertising on Twitter after Elon Musk completed his takeover of the social media company. Musk’s...

Joe Biden condemns ‘despicable’ attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband – as police say assault was ‘not random’

Joe Biden has described the violent assault on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband as “despicable” – as San Francisco’s police chief has said...

Maurice Hastings: Man who spent 38 years in jail for murder freed after test showed DNA found on victim’s body was not his

A man who spent more than 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit has been freed after DNA evidence pointed...

Attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband comes amid increasing threats against US politicians

Given what we know about the injuries Paul Pelosi sustained and the type of treatment he received, he is lucky to be alive. His...

Sports

Sources: Auburn talks AD job with MSU’s Cohen

12:31 PM ET Pete ThamelESPN Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen is in talks to become the next AD at Auburn, sources told ESPN....

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OSU’s Tuimoloau stars with pick-6, fumble scoop

6:06 PM ET STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — 1 Related Senior defensive end Zach Harrison, the beneficiary of Tuimoloau’s tipped pass that led to Clifford’s...

Nancy Pelosi ‘heartbroken and traumatised’ over life-threatening attack on husband

US house speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she and her family are “heartbroken and traumatised” after a “violent man” broke into her San Francisco...

Sports

Gibbs, 20, wins Xfinity Series race at Martinsville

8:10 PM ET Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Ty Gibbs wrecked teammate Brandon Jones out of the lead in the third overtime of Saturday’s...

Politics

Labour puts pressure on Rishi Sunak to ‘come clean over Suella Braverman reappointment’

Labour is urging the government to publish its assessments of Suella Braverman’s security breach following her controversial reappointment as home secretary just six days...

Environment

Labour puts pressure on Rishi Sunak to ‘come clean over Suella Braverman reappointment’

Labour is urging the government to publish its assessments of Suella Braverman’s security breach following her controversial reappointment as home secretary just six days...

Labour puts pressure on Rishi Sunak to ‘come clean over Suella Braverman reappointment’

Labour is urging the government to publish its assessments of Suella Braverman’s security breach following her controversial reappointment as home secretary just six days...

Politics

Calls for an urgent investigation after reports Liz Truss’s phone was hacked

The government is facing calls to carry out an urgent investigation after reports emerged that a phone belonging to Liz Truss was hacked by...

Sports

Larson, Elliott tops in qualifying at Martinsville

3:38 PM ET Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. — 1 Related Larson still could help Chevrolet win an owner’s championship. “Yeah, three more points would...

Joe Biden says Paul Pelosi is ‘doing better’ – and that attack appeared to be ‘intended’ for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Joe Biden has said that Paul Pelosi is doing better following an attack at his home – and said it appeared like the assault...