Pence Chides NBA, Nike For 'Losing Their Voices' On China
Vice President Mike Pence accused the NBA and Nike of giving in to China with actions that served to censor expressions of support for the Hong Kong protests.
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Nationals' Parra Rocks Shades With Clear Rims And Red Lenses
Outfielder Gerardo Parra and some teammates snagged free sunglasses at a sparkling water promotion in Detroit. They decided the shades might be lucky. They're working — the Nats lead the series 2-0.
Nationals Lead Astros 8-2 In Game 2 Of The 2019 World Series
The Houston Astros, playing at home, are looking to tie the Series at a game a piece after losing the opener to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night 5-4.
Astros Executive's Rant At Reporters Draws Firestorm On Eve Of Series
As the Houston Astros prepare for Game 1 of the World Series, the front office grapples with fallout from Assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman's profane rant targeting female reporters.
In Puerto Rico, The Days Of Legal Cockfighting Are Numbered
A congressional ban on the sport was a victory for animal rights activists, but on the island, many say that cockfighting is part of their culture — and they're willing to take the sport underground.
Indonesian Woman Breaks Speed Climbing World Record
Aries Susanti Rahayu, 24, who's know as Spiderwoman, claimed the new title. The Guardian reports the event is like running a race while doing pull-ups. And, Rahayu did it with an injured hand.
Nationals Lead Astros 5-2 In Game 1 Of World Series
Washington's Juan Soto was the star of the first half of the game, hitting a solo home run, then a two-run double that gave his team a 5-2 lead over Houston.
Michiganders Get A Late Autumn Surfing Opportunity With Lake Waves As High As 13 Feet
Surf's up in one of the most unlikely places today. Unusually high waves are pounding Lake Michigan shore and exciting some end-of-the-season surfers.
New Charges Against Lori Loughlin And 10 Other Parents In Admissions Case
New federal charges were filed Tuesday against a total of 18 defendants accused of being part of a conspiracy to cheat their children into top colleges.
Vermont Girls' Soccer Team Protests For Equal Pay In Solidarity With USWNT
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with three co-captains of the Burlington High School girls' soccer team in Vermont about their protest last week in solidarity with the equal pay campaign of the USWNT.