FIFA ‘requests’ more info from AIFF on Praful Patel case – ESPN FC

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ESPN FCPraful Patel is also senior vice-president of the AFC and a member of FIFA’s finance committee. FIFA confirmed on Friday that they have written to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) “requesting” more information about the recent Delhi High Court …FIFA President Infantino Thanks West Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeeNews18FIFA World Cup pat for Mamata … Read more

Star Wars: JJ Abrams Originally Named Rey ‘Keera’ – Comicbook.com

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Comicbook.comStar Wars characters have often gotten multiple names throughout a film’s development, with Luke Skywalker famously having originally been named “Starkiller.” A character can evolve for a variety of reasons, so we may never know why the character was … and more …read more Source:: Star Wars News By Google News

North/East metro news briefs: Super Bowl Urban Forestry program replacing trees hit by emerald ash borer – Minneapolis Star Tribune

North/East metro news briefs: Super Bowl Urban Forestry program replacing trees hit by emerald ash borerMinneapolis Star TribuneMore than 60 spindly saplings have taken root in Brooklyn Park’s Norwood Park to replace trees ravaged by the emerald ash borer, a replanting effort that comes thanks to the Super Bowl Urban Forestry program. Ahead of Super … Read more

Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan on Moira, Mercy’s troubles, and fixing toxicity – VentureBeat

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VentureBeatOverwatch had a busy BlizzCon. Not only is the hit team-based shooter receiving a new hero, the healer Moira, but we’re also getting Blizzard World, a new map that’s like Disneyland meets Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo. Jeff Kaplan, Overwatch’s game …Sleeves were nearly the death of Moira’s animator, the fun as hell new Overwatch heroDestructoidNew … Read more

Radio traffic released by fire department captures chaos of Las Vegas shooting — AUDIO – Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Las Vegas Review-JournalAnd more than two hours after the shooting started, Fire Department employees were still receiving erroneous reports of more shots being fired inside McCarran International Airport and other resorts, including New York-New York, MGM Grand, Tropicana … and more …read more Source:: Las Vegas News By Google News

Lord Of The Rings May Be Getting A TV Show, Get The Details – Cinema Blend

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Cinema BlendSources familiar with the situation have said that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is actively involved in the dealings that could result in a Lord of the Rings TV show. Variety reports that the discussions are currently in the very early stages and have not …Amazon, Warner Bros in talks for Lord of the Rings … Read more

LeBron Drops 57 Points, Quiets Some of the Criticism Surrounding the Cavs – Sports Illustrated

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Sports IllustratedThere have been casual levels of panic surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers at all times ever since LeBron James came back, emphasis on casual. We’ve been treated to recurring tumult, and the sideshow is just kind of accepted at this point. Why? Because …Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards: Live Updates, Score and HighlightsBleacher Report (blog)LeBron … Read more

Veteran Seattle cop accused of groping 3 SPD employees is sentenced to probation – Seattle Times

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Seattle TimesInvoking recent sexual-harassment allegations leveled at high-profile men, a King County judge on Friday sentenced a veteran Seattle police officer to 12 months of probation after he was accused of groping three department employees. John Knight, 51 …Seattle cop accused of groping 3 coworkers gets 12 months probationQ13 FOX all 3 news articles …read … Read more

New York police say rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein are credible as they gather evidence – Washington Post

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Washington PostPolice in New York City on Friday said an actress who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her twice in 2010 “is credible,” saying that authorities continue to gather evidence for a possible arrest warrant. “We have an actual case here,” Robert Boyce …Police Building Case to Arrest Harvey Weinstein After Sexual Assault ClaimNew York … Read more

US Report Says Humans Cause Climate Change, Contradicting Top Trump Officials – New York Times

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New York Times“This new report simply confirms what we already knew. Human-caused climate change isn’t just a theory, it’s reality,” said Michael E. Mann, a professor of atmospheric science at Pennsylvania State University. “Whether we’re talking about unprecedented … and more …read more Source:: New York City News By Google News

‘No Credible Threat’ to Chicago After Ominous Social Media Posts Warn of Terror Attack, Police Say – NBC Chicago

‘No Credible Threat’ to Chicago After Ominous Social Media Posts Warn of Terror Attack, Police SayNBC Chicago“Earlier this evening we became aware of messages being shared on social media and by text speculating about a rumored terrorist threat,” Alicia Tate-Nadeau, executive director of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications said in a … and … Read more

East Palestine eliminated by Mogadore, 39-20 – WKBN.com

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WKBN.comMOGADORE, Ohio (WKBN) – East Palestine was ousted by Mogadore, 39-20, on Friday in an opening-round Division VI playoff matchup. Mogadore recovered an onside kick and got on the board with a 15-yard TD run by Gavin Christy. East Palestine …Football Game Recap: East Palestine vs. MogadoreMaxPreps all 2 news articles …read more Source:: Palestine … Read more

Harden, Rockets scorch Hawks in first half of 119-104 win – Fresno Bee

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Fresno BeeThe Houston Rockets overwhelmed the woeful Atlanta Hawks with fast-break baskets and 3-point shooting. James Harden scored 21 of his 29 points in Houston’s high-scoring first half, and the Rockets handed the Hawks their eighth straight loss with a …Rockets aim to continue Hawks’ misery (Nov 03, 2017)FOXSports.comRockets finally win in AtlantaGwinnett Prep SportsHouston … Read more

JJ Spaun shoots 65 to take PGA Tour lead in Las Vegas – Virginian-Pilot

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Virginian-PilotRobert Garrigus watches his tee shot from second hole during the second round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament at TPC at Summerlin in Las Vegas, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP).Golf Course Becomes a Refuge After the Las Vegas Shooting. Most of the Time.New York Times all … Read more

Harden, Rockets scorch Hawks in first half of 119-104 win (Nov 03, 2017) – FOXSports.com

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FOXSports.comATLANTA (AP) James Harden scored 21 of his 29 points in Houston’s high-scoring first half, and the Rockets handed the Atlanta Hawks their eighth straight loss with a 119-104 victory on Friday night. Eric Gordon and Luc Mbah a Moute each scored 20 …Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks game previewThe Dream ShakeRockets’ offense rolls to … Read more

PG&E’s request an insult to customers – San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco ChronicleWhether PG&E was responsible for the Wine Country fires has yet to be determined, but the company’s request to the California Public Utilities Commission for permission possibly to charge customers higher rates to help pay for disasters like the fires …Utility faces more than 100 lawsuits in Wine Country firesUnion DemocratPG&E, California Utilities … Read more

LeBron James ties franchise scoring record and Cavaliers snap losing slide, 130-122 over Wizards – cleveland.com

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cleveland.comCleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts to a call to referee Haywoode Workman (66) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)( Nick Wass ).LeBron James, Tyronn Lue working to turn around Cleveland CavaliersNBA.com (blog)Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards: Live … Read more

AJ Klein announced as 2017 Salute to Service Nominee for the New Orleans Saints – NewOrleansSaints.com

AJ Klein announced as 2017 Salute to Service Nominee for the New Orleans SaintsNewOrleansSaints.comHis first opportunity to support military was when he was training for the NFL draft in Pensacola, Fla., and at the same workout facility, several military veterans and active military were rehabbing from injuries. He enjoyed the opportunity to spend … and … Read more

Chicago Police: No heightened terror threat despite online rumors – Chicago Sun-Times

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Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Police officials shot down rumors Friday night of a heightened terrorism threat to the city this weekend. Speculation about an attack targeting the River North neighborhood spread on several social media websites, but authorities said it was …‘No Credible Threat’ to Chicago After Ominous Social Media Posts Warn of Terror Attack, Police SayNBC … Read more