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☆ What to expect in Game 5 of the unpredictable WNBA Finals between the Liberty and Lynx
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Ben Pickman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

The Minnesota Lynx coach has participated in five of the last seven Game 5s in the WNBA Finals. AdvertisementMinnesota’s 82-80 Game 4 win Friday night was the series’ closest game from start to finish. Everyone Watches Womens Sports 💪 #WNBAFinals @WCCO pic.twitter.com/32ERUzKzty — Marielle Mohs (@MarielleMohs) October 17, 2024What will decide the first Game 5 of a WNBA Finals since 2019 remains an open question. Just be fair.”AdvertisementThe Liberty took 11 fewer free throws than the Lynx in Game 4, but they had taken eight more free throws heading into Friday night. “I think that what I’m just thrilled about is that this group gets to experience the Game 5,” said Reeve, who is 3-2 in her prior finals Game 5 appearances.

Persons: Cheryl Reeve, isn’t, ” Reeve, hird, ange F riday, rove, hough, eason Organizations: MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, Lynx, New York Liberty, New, ince, ff., ust Locations: Brooklyn

☆ Here's why inflation may look like it's easing but is still a huge problem
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Inflation is not deadDaly began her talk with an anecdote of a recent encounter she had while walking near her home. But the conversation encapsulated a dilemma for the Fed: If inflation is on the run, why are interest rates still so high? As evidenced by the young man's question, convincing people that inflation is easing is a tough sell. watch nowThe annual rate of CPI inflation was 2.4% in September, a vast improvement over the 9.1% top in June 2022. However, year-over-year spending increased just 1.7%, below the 2.4% CPI inflation rate.

Persons: Brandon Bell, Goldman Sachs, Mary Daly, Daly, Goldman, Jerome Powell, —, hasn't, haven't Organizations: Walmart, Federal Reserve, San Francisco Fed, New York University Stern School of Business, Commerce Department, Fed, York Fed, Bank of America, National Federation of Independent Business Locations: Austin , Texas, U.S, , Wyoming, Atlanta, York

☆ Boeing machinists to vote on new proposal with 35% raises that could end strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

People hold sings during a strike rally for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) at the Seattle Union Hall in Seattle, Washington, on October 15, 2024. Boeing and its machinists' union have reached a new contract proposal, the union said Saturday, outlining a deal that could end a more than month-long strike that has hobbled the manufacturers' aircraft production. The strike began Sept. 13 after more than 30,000 machinists overwhelmingly rejected a tentative agreement that included 25% wage increases over four years. Boeing later made a sweetened offer but the union blasted it saying it was not negotiated. "We look forward to our employees voting on the negotiated proposal," Boeing said in a statement.

Persons: Labor Julie Su, Kelly Ortberg Organizations: International Association of Machinists, Aerospace Workers, Seattle Union Hall, Boeing, Labor, U.S Locations: Seattle , Washington

☆ Rural North Carolinians are key for Trump's election chances in the swing state. Hurricane Helene upended their lives.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Hurricane Helene battered rural mountain towns in North Carolina, a key voting bloc for Trump. AdvertisementEarly voting began in North Carolina on October 17, and state election officials said in-person turnout topped a previous record set in 2020. He won North Carolina by less than 75,000 votes in the 2020 presidential race, with strong support in areas outside urban centers. Allison Joyce / AFPThe Democrats aim to flip historically red North Carolina, seeing a path in the rapidly growing suburban areas like Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Fayetteville. North Carolina election officials made emergency changes to expand voting access for residents recovering from the storm.

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Matthew is serving a 7-year prison sentence in Singapore's Changi Prison for trafficking meth. Officials from the Singapore Prison Service say they encourage guards to think of themselves as “Captains of Life,” helping rehabilitate the prison population. Officials did not allow CNN to visit Institution A1, where more than 40 death row inmates await the same fate. Before each execution, authorities organize a professional photo shoot in which inmates trade their prison uniforms for civilian clothes. Hong Kong’s population is around 25% larger than Singapore’s, and it does not impose the death penalty for drug offenses.

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A federal judge on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order against Florida’s surgeon general, the latest development in a legal battle over a television ad supporting the state’s abortion rights ballot measure. Earlier this month, the Florida Department of Health sent cease-and-desist letters to multiple broadcast stations that had aired the ad, threatening criminal charges against stations that didn’t stop playing it. The restraining order against Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo lasts through Oct. 29. Even before the decision, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel had denounced the cease-and-desist letters as a violation of the First Amendment. The Florida Department of Health continued to oppose the ads in a statement on Friday.

Persons: “, Mark Walker, Joseph Ladapo, ” Walker, Jessica Rosenworcel, ” Rosenworcel, ”, John Wilson, Wilson, Jae Williams, ” Caroline, Lauren Brenzel, ” “, ” Brenzel, Bacardi Jackson, ” Jackson Organizations: Florida Department of Health, U.S, District, Florida, State of, Federal Communications, Tampa Bay Times, Miami Herald, The Florida Department of Health Locations: Florida, Caroline, coercing, State of Florida, Hurricane Milton

☆ When campaign and football season collide: Harris and Trump battle for sports fans: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Hey sports fans: Harris and Trump want your voteBy Adam WollnerOctober is a sports fan's paradise. Rebecca Shabad and Peter Alexander report that Harris’ campaign launched ads Friday that will appear on websites dealing with sports news, sports betting, fantasy sports and video games, including DraftKings, Yahoo Sports and IGN. And the Harris campaign said it’s placing ads on sports talk radio and is taking advantage of major NFL, MLB and college football games. The ads end with the tag line: “Kamala is for they/them; President Trump is for you.”These efforts come amid the backdrop of a massive gender gap between the two candidates. The latest national NBC News poll shows Harris leading among women by a 14-point margin (55%-41%), while Trump is ahead with men by 16 points (56%-40%).

Persons: Adam Wollner, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Kristen Welker, ”, Harris, Trump, It’s, Rebecca Shabad, Peter Alexander, Magic Johnson, Ben Stiller, ’ ” Tim Walz, Rich, Jonathan Allen, Allan Smith, Olympia Sonnier, Ben Kamisar, Kamala, Joe Biden, won’t, don’t, Mike Pence, ” Harris, “, Sen, Lindsey Graham, Josh Shapiro, alo, lea Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, MLB, NHL, NBA, Yahoo Sports, IGN, “, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, NBC News, Voters, Republicans, House, Fox News, Pennsylvania Democratic Gov Locations: Michigan

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar opens a window of opportunity for Israel to end the war in Gaza. The Texas Supreme Court halted the execution of an inmate in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. The length of the stay was not specified but the state Supreme Court wrote in the opinion that the lower court should act swiftly. NOAA issues winter weather forecast as Phoenix finally snaps heat streakParts of Washington state saw the first bouts of snowfall this season, a preview of what’s expected for the region this winter. While forecasters are looking ahead to winter, Phoenix, until Tuesday, had been trapped in a summer that wouldn’t end.

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She frequently advertises Republicans for Harris, a group that includes the late senator’s son Jim McCain, former Sen. Jeff Flake and Mesa Mayor John Giles. Maricopa County, home of Phoenix, accounts for about two-thirds of Arizona voters, including many of those disaffected Republicans who are well-educated center-right voters. Harris praises McCain in Arizona campaign stopsIn a campaign swing through Arizona last week, Harris fondly — and repeatedly — spoke of McCain and lavished praise on his ACA vote. “It required one more vote to keep it intact, and that vote was the late, great John McCain,” Harris said in Chandler, just outside Phoenix. The Trump campaign dismissed Harris’ GOP outreach as a mirage.

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☆ Analysis: Sinwar’s killing brings end of Gaza war within reach – if Israel can seize the chance
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Ivana Kottasová | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

And it could bring the devastating war in Gaza closer to an end, experts say – if Israel and its allies can seize the opportunity. Before the war, power in Hamas was decentralized – with Gaza political chief Sinwar just one of many leaders, Chorev said. Shira Efron, a senior director of policy research at the Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation said Sinwar’s killing gives Netanyahu the chance to claim a victory. Sinwar’s killing could also pave the way for a hostage and ceasefire agreement, since he was believed to be one of the main blockers of a deal. Chorev, from Tel Aviv University, added that Netanyahu could see Sinwar’s killing as a moment to cement his legacy.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Save America Rally" near the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of more than 1,800 pages of documents filed by special counsel Jack Smith in the criminal election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Trump preemptively complained about the release of the records Friday morning, claiming it was "election interference" and calling Chutkan "evil." Smith was "going to release something else, and always before the election," Trump said during an interview with podcast host Dan Bongino in Manhattan's Trump Tower. Trump is charged with illegally conspiring to overturn his loss to President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

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☆ Lynx force WNBA Finals Game 5 in nail-biting win over Liberty: Key takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Sabreena Merchant | Ben Pickman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

Neither the Minnesota Lynx nor the New York Liberty led by more than six points, and there were 14 lead changes and 13 ties. She sank both free throws to put Minnesota up two and secure the win. New York and Minnesota made clutch shot after clutch shot, with the Lynx ultimately having the final answer. The Liberty had 16 turnovers that led to 19 points for the Lynx, while Minnesota had 13 turnovers that led to 10 New York points. Though the Lynx missed five free throws, they attempted 11 more shots at the free throw line — much to Brondello’s dismay — and made six more free throws.

Persons: Bridget Carleton, Courtney Williams, —, ickman, Organizations: Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, York, WIN, Minnesota Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, laughers, Minnesota, Brooklyn

☆ Mountain West commissioner says she’s heartbroken over turmoil surrounding San Jose State volleyball
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Las Vegas AP —Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez said Thursday the forfeitures that volleyball teams are willing to take to avoid playing San Jose State is “not what we celebrate in college athletics” and that she is heartbroken over what has transpired this season surrounding the Spartans and their opponents. Four teams have canceled games against San Jose State: Boise State, Southern Utah, Utah State and Wyoming, with none of the schools explicitly saying why they were forfeiting. You just don’t let it happen.”After Trump’s comment, San Diego State issued a statement that said “it has been incorrectly reported that an San Diego State University student-athlete was hit in the face with a volleyball during match play with San Jose State University. “We’re a volleyball team that wants to compete and get better,” he said after Thursday night’s loss in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nevada released a statement acknowledging that “a majority of the Wolf Pack women’s volleyball team” had decided to forfeit against San Jose State.

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☆ The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Howard Schnapp | Newsday | Getty ImagesThe tide could be turning for commercial real estate. That could give interest rate-sensitive sectors such as commercial real estate long-awaited positive momentum. While lower rates are not a "magic bullet," the easing of the Fed's monetary policy "lays the groundwork for a commercial real estate recovery," analysts wrote in a follow-up report in late September. More than $40 billion in transactions occurred during the second quarter, a 13.9% jump quarter over quarter, but still 9.4% lower year over year, according to real estate data intelligence firm Altus Group. While these dynamics could set the stage for a broader recovery, with some major subsectors such as commercial retail real estate picking up in tandem, the path forward will likely be uneven.

Persons: Howard Schnapp, Alan Todd, Todd, Willy Walker, Walker, Dunlop, what's, Wells, Wells Fargo, —, Chad Littell, Littell Organizations: Newsday, Federal Reserve, Bank of America, CNBC, REIT, Real, Board, New York, U.S, Capital Locations: Melville , New York, Wells, U.S, Manhattan, Wells Fargo

☆ Israel's Sinwar video shows the chilling reach of battlefield drones
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Matthew Loh | Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Only 13 years ago, the world learned of what were Muammar Gaddafi's last few moments through shaky video filmed on cellphones. Small drones are a critical feature of combat in Ukraine, where they've been used for battlefield observation and attack. The hovering quality of the Sinwar video indicates it was likely filmed by a quadcopter. AdvertisementThe astounding wealth of drone-fed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance has made more of the battlefield visible than ever before. Nonetheless, technological advances mean that drones watching the battlefield will be a ubiquitous feature of future wars, a looming threat to ground troops and fleeing leaders.

Persons: Israel, Yahya Sinwar's, —, Yahya Sinwar, Sinwar, Yahya Sinwar’s, GJGDlu7bie, Nadav Shoshani, Muammar Gaddafi's, Mauro Gilli, Gilli, they've, It's, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Maria Berlinska, Guy Prives Organizations: Service, Swiss, ETH Zurich, Anadolu, Getty, Pentagon, IDF Locations: Libyan, It's, Ukraine, Russian, Moscow, Kursk, Israel

☆ US election looms over NATO discussions to Trump-proof Ukraine aid
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Natasha Bertrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

NATO officials say they are preparing for the US to take on a lesser role. “I’m very worried,” the NATO official said. But that mechanism, known as NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, is not yet fully operational and won’t be for several more months, another NATO official said on Friday. Russia alone is producing around 3 million munitions per year, while NATO collectively is producing less than 2 million annually, NATO officials said on Thursday. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he was confident the alliance “will not lose” its unity when it comes to Ukraine.

Persons: Donald Trump, Defense Lloyd Austin, Volodymyr Zelensky, ”, Joe Biden, Austin, Trump, Biden, James O’Brien, O’Brien, “, ” Austin, Russia It’s, Mark Rutte, Vladimir, Putin Organizations: Brussels CNN, NATO, Defense, Ukraine, Trump, ”, NATO Security Assistance, Training, State, Eurasian Locations: Brussels, Ukraine, Iran, North Korea, China, Russia, ”, Europe, NATO, EU, Hungary, Riga, ” North Korea, Moscow, Korea, Kyiv, “

☆ 5 things to know about the mystery $30 million whale moving betting markets toward Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Since the start of October, there's been a notable divergence between the betting markets and the polls. Where do election odds stand in betting markets now? What's going on with the 'Trump whale' in the betting markets? Is the $30 million 'Trump whale' an influence campaign? Because the betting markets are relatively illiquid, a $30 million bet can have a big influence on moving the odds in favor of Trump.

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☆ Pete Alonso, Mets torch Dodgers early to stay alive in NLCS: Takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Fabian Ardaya | Will Sammon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

NEW YORK — The New York Mets aren’t dead yet. The Mets have their best starter, Sean Manaea, ready to pitch on an extra day of rest for Game 6. The Dodgers will throw a bullpen game. Mets’ tightrope walk underscores lack of trusted bullpen optionsPeterson gave the Mets essentially what they expected: 3 2/3 innings, 79 pitches. But the situation underscored the problem with the Mets’ bullpen.

Persons: Jack Flaherty, Pete Alonso’s, Flaherty, Dodgers didn’t, Andy, Ryne Stanek, Edwin Díaz, Stanek, Díaz, Sean Manaea, Carlos Mendoza, They’d, Mendoza, David Peterson, Tommy Edman, Alonso’s, Mets clobbered Flaherty, Alonso, Jesse Winker, they’ve, Starling Marte, Francisco, Alvarez, Brad Penner, Jack Flaherty didn’t, —, rove, odgers Organizations: New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, National League, Dodger, Mets, Dodgers, ust, ets Locations: New York

☆ Opinion | The 21 Slivers of America That Could Decide the Election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Patrick Ruffini | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Opinion Guest Essay The 21 Slivers of America That Could Decide the Election Sebastian Siadecki for The New York TimesIn almost every presidential battleground state, polling suggests something close to a dead heat between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. For Ms. Harris and Mr. Trump, each could be a crucial building block in a winning swing-state coalition. In 2016, with Mr. Trump in the race, these areas began to march to national trends: Rural areas trended Republican, while Milwaukee’s well-off, close-in suburbs zoomed left. Still, loyalties remain potent in Wisconsin, from Democratic-leaning, ancestrally Scandinavian voters in the state’s rural west to middle-class suburban Republicans outside Milwaukee. Mr. Trump lost Nash County by just 0.2 points in 2020 and Wilson County by three points.

Persons: Sebastian Siadecki, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump ., Harris, Trump, Nate Silver’s, Joe Biden, Badger State . Arizona Battlegrounds, Mark Kelly, Biden, Trump’s, Patrick Ruffini Organizations: The New York Times, Pennsylvania, Keystone, Philadelphia, Democratic, Milwaukee —, Washington, Mr, Republican, Republicans, Milwaukee, Badger State, Senate, Northampton, “ Party of, Populist Coalition Locations: America, Pennsylvania, Appalachia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia’s, . Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Milwaukee — Waukesha, Ozaukee, Badger, Badger State . Arizona, Arizona, Phoenix, Florida and Texas, . North Carolina, North Carolina, Southern, Nash, Rocky, Wilson, Wilson County, Nash County, Northampton, Erie, Bethlehem, Georgia, Brown County, Green Bay, Outagamie County, Appleton, Winnebago County, Oshkosh, Maricopa County

Madrid CNN —From exile in Spain, Venezuela’s opposition leader sat down with CNN en Español on Thursday where he spoke about the “nightmare” of his last days in Caracas and his hope to find a solution to Venezuela’s political crisis. In his first television interview since leaving Venezuela, Edmundo González Urrutia explained the role of the Spanish government in his departure from the Latin American country. Venezuela’s opposition and multiple Latin American leaders refused to recognize Maduro’s victory, which sparked deadly protests during which thousands were arrested. On September 18, the Spanish Senate approved by majority a motion presented by the Popular Party urging the Spanish government to recognize González as the elected president of Venezuela. Regarding the official figures, González says that “there is no evidence to prove they [Maduro’s regime] won.”The opposition candidate said that an inauguration in exile has not been considered.

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☆ Minnesota Lynx defeat New York Liberty in dramatic fashion to force title-deciding Game 5 of WNBA Finals
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Minnesota Lynx defeated the New York Liberty 82-80 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to force a winner-takes-all decider on Sunday. The packed crowd at the Target Center in Minneapolis almost had their hearts broken in a consecutive Finals game. Afterall, Ionescu had won the game on Wednesday, hitting a long, tiebreaking three at the end of the game. Liberty center Jonquel Jones (No. Minnesota can win a record-breaking fifth WNBA championship, while the Liberty seek the franchise’s first title in franchise history.

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☆ Trump reveals ‘people from Fox’ helped him write Al Smith dinner speech
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Former President Donald Trump said Friday that Fox News staffers helped him write his speech for the Al Smith charity dinner, in which he cracked jokes and insulted his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump made the comment during an interview on “Fox and Friends,” in which he was asked about his monologue. Host Steve Doocy said Democrats historically “turn to the guys from ‘Saturday Night Live’ or the ‘Tonight Show;’ they write all their material,” before asking Trump who helped write his speech. “I had a lot of people, a couple people from Fox actually, I shouldn’t say that. “I’m going to see Rupert Murdoch,” Trump said.

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☆ Week 8’s top 10 college football games: Georgia-Texas, Alabama-Tennessee and much more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Justin Williams | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

On the heels of two of the more riveting weeks of college football in recent memory comes a jam-packed Saturday that features a trio of SEC headliners, including a top-five clash between blue bloods. There’s also multiple rivalry games that feature boots (sort of), and a potential College Football Playoff showcase in Bloomington, Indiana, of all places. Stream college football on fubo. 17 Kansas State (5-1) at West Virginia (3-3), 7:30 p.m., Fubo, FoxThere are intriguing matchups involving the Big 12’s three ranked teams this week, including Oklahoma State at No. 8 LSU (5-1) at Arkansas (4-2), 7 p.m., Fubo, ESPNIt’s the Battle for the Golden Boot, one of the more underappreciated rivalry names and trophies in college football.

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☆ Yankees survive another late-inning thriller, lead Guardians 3-1 in ALCS: Takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Tyler Kepner | Chris Kirschner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

The Yankees built a 6-2 lead through six innings with homers by Juan Soto, Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton. Then the Yankees went to work again on Clase, and this time escaped Progressive Field with the win. Giancarlo Stanton is built for OctoberThe Yankees had runners on second and third with one out and Stanton in the batter’s box. This was Stanton’s third home run of the ALCS, tied for the second-most home runs in a single ALCS in franchise history. After striking out Fry, José Ramírez’s double to right scored Rocchio to slice the Yankees’ lead to 6-3.

Persons: Tyler Kepner, Chris Kirschner, Brendan Kuty, Zack Meisel CLEVELAND —, Emmanuel Clase, Cleveland Guardians ’, Anthony Rizzo, Anthony Volpe, Alex Verdugo, Gleyber Torres, Clase, Luke Weaver, Tommy Kahnle, Juan Soto, Austin Wells, Giancarlo Stanton, Cleveland’s Bo Naylor, David Fry, Mark Leiter Jr, Leiter, Ian Hamilton, Josh Naylor, Stanton, Cade Smith, Tim Herrin, Rizzo, Smith, Babe Ruth, Aaron Judge, he’s, “, Aaron Boone, Giancarlo Stanton 😤 🎥, h., dou, nin Organizations: New York Yankees, Cleveland Guardians, American League, Yankees, Cleveland, Stanton

CNN —Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson sat praying in a cell Thursday night, just feet from the execution chamber where he was set to die by lethal injection for the “shaken baby” death of his toddler. Just over 90 minutes before Roberson’s execution was set to begin, the House committee was able to secure a temporary restraining order against the state, pausing the execution. Roberson’s case is called into questionAdvocates for Roberson insist the diagnosis that his daughter died from shaken baby syndrome is inaccurate and has been discredited. Shaken baby syndrome is accepted as a valid diagnosis by the American Academy of Pediatrics and supported by child abuse pediatricians who spoke with CNN. Since 1992, courts in at least 17 states and the US Army have exonerated 32 people convicted in shaken baby syndrome cases, according to the National Registry of Exonerations.

Persons: Robert Roberson, Nikki, Roberson, God, “, ”, Amanda Hernandez, Robert Roberson –, Gretchen Sween, Joe Moody, Jeff Leach, Jennifer Roberson, Robert, “ It’s, Brian Wharton, Wharton, ” Wharton, “ We’ve, ” Roberson, –, Moody, Leach, Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton, pediatricians, Nikki Curtis, Nikki “, Dr, Sandeep Narang, Antoinette Laskey Organizations: CNN, Texas Supreme, Texas House, Texas Department, Criminal, Texas, US, Appeals, Criminal Justice, Division, Texans, Huntsville Unit, Texas Capitol, Texas Gov, American Academy of Pediatrics, US Army, National Registry, American Academy of Pediatrics ’, Child Locations: Texas, Palestine , Texas

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