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But President Donald Trump said the U.S. is “crushing” the virus, comparing the country’s COVID-19 figures to that reported in Europe at a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania on Tuesday. Trump said: “The [Joe] Biden lockdown will crush America, we will crush the virus, we’re doing that. We’re crushing the virus, look at our numbers compared to Europe. They always said ’look at Europe, Europe, Europe’ but look at our numbers compared....

The U.S. has over 4.7 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, more than any other country in the world, according to Johns Hopkins University. It also has the biggest death toll, at more than 155,000 of the global total of almost 700,000. Trump told a press conference at the White House on Monday: “We are beginning to see evidence of significant progress nationwide. An encouraging sign, very encouraging, I have to add, that the virus is receding....

Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs told local news stations Wednesday that ballots marked with Sharpies will be counted. Meanwhile, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, a Republican, sent a letter to Maricopa County election officials and the state’s director of elections, Scott Jarrett, requesting answers to the “SharpieGate” claims. The Maricopa County Elections Department had previously posted an information video on October 24 showing voters how to use Sharpies on their ballots in addition to regular pens....

Under the new law, the U.S. government is expected to levy financial sanctions and ban visas for Chinese officials involved with the persecution of Uighurs. In Wednesday remarks, Trump noted a section of the Act, which requires the White House to inform Congress 15 days before sanctions are lifted against a person, “purports to limit” his power to engage in diplomatic meetings with foreign government officials. “In some circumstances, this limitation could be inconsistent with my constitutional authorities to receive as diplomatic representatives certain foreign officials,” Trump wrote....

In the video posted by Trump’s campaign, Trump War Room, the former president listed several steps that mimic policies pushed by other GOP politicians in recent months, such as condemning any school that teaches “critical race theory, gender ideology or other inappropriate racial, sexual or political content onto our children.” Other policies include opening civil rights investigations into schools that have “engaged in race-based discrimination,” gutting “radical zealots and Marxists who have infiltrated the Federal Department of Education” and giving preferential funding to districts adhering to some of Trump’s “historic reforms....

The 21-year-old Tsegay clocked 58.47 minutes when he won the Prague half-marathon in March. His attempt at the world record was, however, thwarted by the windy conditions there. However, a 6.30 a.m. start in New Delhi and the flat course should give Tsegay perfect conditions to attempt to lower the world record that stands at 58.23 set by Eritrean Zersenay Tadese in 2010. Tsegay will lead a talented field of fellow Ethiopians....

First AB Report AT BAT — First. Man on second, two out, two in: Popped to center, ending the inning. Third. Men on first and third, one out: Flied to left, Reiser scoring easily after the catch to put Dodgers ahead, 3 to 1. Fifth. Bases loaded, none out: Sent bouncer to short, which Rizzuto heaved wildly past Slimweiss and into right field for two-run error (one run counting as RBI)....

NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 13. — Babe Ruth, exploded phenomenon, bobbed up here the other day, sad and wise. It appears that during the recent barn storming tour of Ruth and his side partner, Bob Meusel, the expected crowds of rural fans didn’t materialize. Although Babe and Bob knocked out many home runs there was no excitement and the jingle of the coin wasn’t heard. As a result of this frosty trip, Ruth says that he has turned over a new leaf....

NEW YORK — Last August 14, Phil Woosnam, as usual, was in a hurry. Serving as commissioner of the North American Soccer League is that sort of a job these days, a job that had him leaping off a plane from Minneapolis and scampering across New York’s LaGuardia airport to climb aboard a waiting helicopter. In a few moments, Woosnam was gazing down on Randall’s Island Stadium, dusty, decaying. deserted....

The Frenchman has been absent from the ATP Tour since retiring with the problem in his semi-final against Lucas Pouille at the Open Sud de France in early February. On Wednesday, the world number 37 confirmed he had gone under the knife but is hoping to return at some stage during the clay season, which runs until early June and concludes at the French Open. “Hello everyone, a little note to tell you that despite an attempt to return to competition, my knee responded unfavourably,” Tsonga posted on Twitter....

Tua Tagovailoa out for Sunday: Jacoby Brissett expected to start It is unclear how long the injury will keep the quarterback out. He was listed as day-to-day after last Sunday’s shutout loss to the Buffalo Bills. In his place will be Jacoby Brissett, who has a wealth of experience and played in Sunday’s game as well. In Sunday’s loss, Brissett threw for 169 yards and an interception with 40 pass attempts....

Tuchel previously worked with Mbappe for two and a half years during his stint as manager of PSG. According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, the German tactician is not a huge fan of the striker’s work rate, and has communicated the same to Chelsea’s director Marina Granovskaia. The report says that the Blues have now pulled out of the race for the Frenchman’s signature. Mbappe is currently one of the world’s best players, and is reportedly highly sought after by clubs across Europe....

Kylian Mbappe scored after 52 minutes to give the Ligue 1 champions the lead at Parc des Princes and Neymar converted an 85th-minute penalty to make sure of the result, but Nantes missed numerous opportunities to get back on level terms. PSG had Keylor Navas to thank for a string of fine saves on Wednesday that ensured the league leaders extended the gap at the top of Ligue 1 to five points over second-placed Marseille....

The Blues will travel to Lille to face the Ligue 1 side in the second leg of their Round of 16 tie on Wednesday, which the London club lead 2-0 on aggregate. Sanctions imposed by the UK government on Russian owner Roman Abramovich have limited how much money the club can spend, including travel to away matches. Chelsea is seen as one of Abramovich’s assets, which have all been frozen....

Carlson made the remarks on the Thursday edition of his show Tucker Carlson Tonight. The segment was focused on the Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Banking Act of 2019, proposed legislation designed to improve diversity in banking. “[Diversity training is] something that has never been shown to do anything, other than deepen racial wounds and divide this country. Ever,” Carlson said. Carlson insisted Democrats had ulterior motives for introducing the legislation, although he did not provide any further details....

The ongoing saga erupted Tuesday when Fox News contributor and former judge Andrew Napolitano told Smith that it would be a crime if Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate his potential 2020 rival Joe Biden in order to uncover information that could be used against him. “It is a crime for the president to solicit aid for his campaign from a foreign government,” Napolitano said, reiterating to Smith that it would be a crime if the president admitted to doing it....

The Blue Jays shortstop soared over Orioles catcher Matt Wieters to avoid a tag at first base. Really, an incredible athletic move by Tulo. Your browser does not support iframes. MORE: Worst September collapse by every team Tulowitzki couldn’t enjoy it afterward; the Jays lost 10-2 at Rogers Centre and had their AL East least shrink to a half-game over the Yankees.

Of the seven Democratic candidates who earned delegates during the presidential primaries, Gabbard was the only one not offered a speaking slot during the four-night event. Gabbard is also the only non-white candidate of the group. The other six candidates who won delegates—Democratic nominee Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Elizabeth Warren, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigeg and Senator Amy Klobuchar—all spoke over the course of the convention....

Previously, it was said that Tunic would not be available for Xbox Game Pass as a day one game, though it seems those plans have changed. Tunic is available now for Xbox Game Pass subscribers to check out, despite the fact that the game was not mentioned in Microsoft’s list of new Xbox Game Pass for March 2022. Regardless, it seems that Tunic is going to be a huge “get” for Xbox Game Pass, if early reviews are any indication....

AdImpact, which tracks political spending, tweeted Tuesday that MAGA Inc. added more spending in four U.S. Senate races, with the highest expenditure taking place in Arizona. On Wednesday, AdImpact provided a breakdown of how much MAGA Inc. has spent in five general U.S. Senate races in a 20-day period. With $2.89 million, Arizona topped the list. Pennsylvania and Ohio came in second and third with $2.65 million and $2.39 million from MAGA Inc....