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It remains to be seen whether Obama’s speech will quiet the cable news fixation with Wright—and whether addressing race in such a head-on fashion will pay dividends, in this closely fought contest, which has seen African-American voters flock overwhelmingly to his side. Will it win over the blue-collar white males who have been trending toward his opponent, or drive them away? But if it was a roll of the dice, Obama took the gamble with gusto—and deftly sought to repurpose the Wright controversy as an engine of the kind of change he has offered as the central thrust of his candidacy....

A metal detectorist made one 85-year-old woman cry tears of joy after finding her missing engagement ring. Sharing the emotional scene with TikTok on August 10, user @smoggysearcher said her reaction was his “happiest metal detecting moment ever!” TikTok users seemed to agree, with the video receiving almost 50,000 likes and nearly 2,000 comments since being posted. ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ Although everyone has heard of engagement rings, few know the story of their less-than-romantic origin....

The anonymous woman, known only as u/Working_Standard_329, posted about her situation in Reddit’s popular r/AmITheA**hole forum where it received more than 11,000 upvotes and 2,100 comments, with many users supporting her for not settling on the name, which she revealed was Fanny. In 2020, there were only nine babies named Fanny, according to babynames.com. However, recent studies have shown that parents are shifting away from the top 50 common baby names in lieu of more unique choices....

The victim, a woman in her 20s with two daughters who has not officially been identified by police, knew her suspected killer, according to law enforcement. The two had been in a relationship apparently marred by domestic violence. Law enforcement sources told KGO-TV that in April the victim had obtained a temporary restraining order against the man, identified as Jose Solano Landaeta of Hayward. Landaeta is now into custody after being arrested at the scene of the beheading, where authorities said he returned....

Documented in a now-viral TikTok video, with over 1.2 million views, Ewing explained to Newsweek that while the incident was surprising, “the response [from viewers] has been overwhelmingly positive.” She begins the story by explaining that it was just the two of them seated in their row—meaning that the cruel message could have only been about her. She says in the clip, “He has his phone out, like way out in front of him… where I can see it....

Oneida County police said they were called to a domestic dispute on South James Street in the city of Rome on Friday. According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), Amy Tennant, 43, got into an argument with her partner. Police later said the domestic dispute was over the couple’s pet fish. In a Friday Facebook post, seen by Newsweek, an OCSO spokesperson said: “The sheriff’s office was investigating a reported domestic incident....

Published on Reddit’s r/AmITheA**hole forum, a woman under the anonymous username u/VioletPilot97 shared her story to receive feedback from the “AITA” community. The viral post has over 7,000 upvotes and 1,000 comments. The original poster (OP) began her story by explaining that her boss recently bought the entire office McDonald’s. She writes that most of her coworkers are vegetarians, so their options were limited. However, her coworker, “Amy,” took all the chicken nuggets that were available and started to eat them at her desk....

Madison Police Department officers arrested the 19-year-old man, Angel E. Martell, in the downtown area August 14 after he attempted to start a fight with one of them, according to an incident report. “The suspect confronted the officer, not the other way around,” Joel DeSpain, a department spokesman, wrote in an email to Newsweek. Martell threatened to kill the first officer, calling him a “racist” as other officers took him into custody....

“We are paying for the government to care for 3- and 4-year-olds,” Grothman said during Friday’s discussion. “Traditionally, in America, the raising of the children is the responsibility of the parents. I know there are people, Marxists, who believe raising children is the responsibility of the state.” House Democrats are hoping to secure enough votes to approve Biden’s $1.85 trillion social spending bill alongside a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Though the Democrats hold a majority in the House, progressives and moderates have clashed over key social policies....

Ramthun has been vocal about election conspiracy, issuing a set of press releases titled Let There Be Light. Vos’ office said the decision to remove the staff member came after Ramthun accused Vos of signing a deal with former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton authorizing absentee ballot drop boxes. Every lawmaker has at least one staff member to assist with daily office tasks. Now, Ramthun is responsible for that work himself....

Rep. Jimmy Anderson, the lawmaker affected most by this change,voted against it during the Thursday vote. He and other Democrats objected to changes added to the bill that would limit the power of other minority parties to force debate on their own bills, including allowing for multiple veto overrides. Anderson called these changes a “petty political stunt.” The vote ultimately was divided along party lines, with Republicans voting nay and Democrats voting yea....

Originally released for PC and consoles in 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the third entry in the series of games based off Polish fantasy author Andrzej Sapkowski’s popular novels. Following the continuing exploits of monster hunter Geralt of Rivia, the titular Witcher, The Witcher 3 was praised by critics for its strong narrative, vibrant open world, and drastically improved combat compared to its predecessors. The recently released next-gen update for the game brought a slew of graphical and quality of life improvements to the title, but also created serious performance problems that led to The Witcher 3 being review bombed on Steam by frustrated PC players....

The 7-2 center has always been a role player for the Boilermakers. As a freshman and sophomore, he played behind A.J. Hammons, who led Purdue in scoring in 2014-15 and 2015-16. Last year, former Purdue center Caleb Swanigan became one of the best players in the country. He averaged 18.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game while shooting 52.7 percent from the field and led the Boilermakers to a 27-8 (14-4 in the Big Ten) record and a No....

While it is nice that a standalone version of the original Call of Duty: Warzone will still be available, as it gives players a place to use all their old weaponry and cosmetics, the decision to double down on Caldera is a bold one. Though some grew to love the map due to its vibrant color scheme and unique layout, others despised it, constantly mentioning how they missed Verdansk and wished it was never replaced....

In a message to families posted on Facebook, division commander Maj. Gen. Brian Mennes said the troops were returning home “sooner than anticipated”—60 days earlier than previously planned—in response, he said, to the commander-in-chief’s desire to downsize forces in Afghanistan but also an accelerated schedule because of coronavirus. After a 14-day quarantine in what he says will be comfortable facilities on base, soldiers and families will be reunited. The military is loath to admit that it is curtailing any war-related activities in response to the global pandemic....

It has everything to do with the one trophy every team is chasing. MORE: Can Fournette go No. 1 in 2017? | Week 3 photos | Mayfield’s record day If LSU can run the ball with the ferocity and finality of the way it did in Saturday’s rout of Auburn, the Tigers’ one — and only one — flaw can be protected all the way to the College Football Playoff....

Memphis fans will get the joke. Maybe Kansas fans by now, as well. They won’t be laughing, though. SN awards: All-Americans | Player of Year | Coach of Year KU stated that after Embiid met with a spinal specialist in Los Angeles, it was confirmed he has a stress fracture in his back and is about midway through the healing process. Coach Bill Self said this would prevent him from competing in the Big 12 Tournament and that opening the NCAA Tournament with the team is “a longshot....

Les Miles is having one Monday afternoon, NOLA.com reported. Or maybe it’s just a meeting. HAYES: If Les is out, LSU should target Jimbo | 2015 coaching carousel LSU AD Joe Alleva said Saturday he wouldn’t talk about Miles’ status until after the season. On Sunday, NOLA.com reported he could be close to the end at LSU. But with Miles, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected. Looking for a zig, he gives you a zag....

Jones doesn’t have Tua Tagovailoa’s flash in the passing game; he doesn’t have Jalen Hurts’ dash in the running game. Jones, however, can do what his predecessors did the last four seasons at Alabama: He can throw a first-half knockout punch. He hit 20 of 27 passes for a career-high 435 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday, and No. 2 Alabama routed No. 13 Texas A&M 52-24 in the process....

In the biggest moment of their season, to whom did the Bucks turn? Not toward two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, though he was still excellent in the series. It was Khris Middleton who stepped up and took control when it mattered most. The 29-year-old became the steadying force Milwaukee needed in that contest, and he did it again in Game 7 to eliminate the Nets and send the Bucks to the next round....