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U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen is expected to decide on the fate of hundreds of thousands of early ballots cast via Harris County’s drive-thru voting system with less than 24 hours until Election Day. On Sunday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected the Republican effort to have those votes from Harris County, the state’s most populous and largely Democratic county, thrown out. The Texas Supreme Court is comprised entirely of Republicans....

The proposed document has generated debate within the Catholic community over the last several months and drew protesters to the conference in Baltimore, Maryland, this week. The debate surrounding the proposed document has been ongoing since the USCCB voted to draft it during a virtual conference in June. The assembly is expected to vote on the draft Wednesday during its conference, though assembly members are able to submit amendments for consideration through Tuesday evening....

The civil rights and gun reform groups—Voto Latino, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, MoveOn, Labor Council For Latin American Advancement, United We Dream, Service Employees International Union, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, American Federation of Teachers, Muslim Advocates, March for Our Lives, Human Rights Campaign and the Interfaith Alliance—demanded that President Trump immediately cease his “racist, violence-inducing attacks” against minorities and immigrants, which they claimed has promoted violent acts toward people of color committed by white supremacists....

Protestors also reportedly spray-painted “Abolish ICE” on a “Blue Lives Matter” flag before hoisting that up as well. The demonstration took place two days before the agency confirmed the launch of a multi-city operation seeking to round up at least 2,000 immigrant families for deportation. Denver is one of those cities, where 50,000 undocumented migrants currently live, according to reports. The Denver Post said Aurora demonstration was part of a nationwide protest billed as “Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps....

Officers said a group of around 20 people dressed in Proud Boys attire and carrying sidearms, paintball guns, bats and body armor clashed with a group of counter-protesters also holding bats and paintball guns outside a branch of Planned Parenthood in the city of Salem. A “scuffle” broke out and police said “chemical irritants” were sprayed by both groups at each other and the officers. The Proud Boys is a far-right organization known for violent confrontations with antifa, especially on the streets of Portland, Oregon....

A number of U.S. lawmakers were forced to take shelter before being evacuated from the building as the mob attempted to stop Congress certifying the Electoral College vote in favor of Joe Biden. Four people died during the violence, which Trump is accused of inciting. One woman died after being shot by Capitol police and three others suffered “separate medical emergencies,” according to officers. Following the attack by Trump supporters, far-right extremists and followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory—which the FBI lists as a domestic terrorist threat—the Proud Boys appeared not to express remorse but instead suggested that they would continue to “terrify” society....

The specifics were revealed during Wednesday’s PS5 Showcase online presentation. While it featured approximately 40 minutes of trailers, updates and gameplay footage for some of its best upcoming games (like new Final Fantasy and Harry Potter games), it’s the pricing details that have gamers talking. The standard PS5 console will cost $499 with the PS5 Digital Edition coming in at $399. The console will be released on November 12 in the following countries: United States, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea....

Here is a breakdown of the latest information. Best Buy PS5 Restock As we reported in our previous update, reputable console tracker Matt Swider is forecasting that a PS5 restock at Best Buy is imminent. The only problem with that is that Best Buy’s restock patterns have become increasingly unpredictable lately, meaning that you will need to remain constantly vigilant. Indeed, Swider’s sources (who are responsible for managing the retailer’s inventory levels) have hinted that the “add to cart” button could go live any day now....

In the first half of the two-part episode, the final stakes for Star Trek: Picard’s first season were revealed, as Data’s daughter, Soji Asha (Isa Briones), debated whether or not to summon the synthetic lifeforms that have terrified the Romulans for generations. Since ending a season of Star Trek with the destruction of all organic life in the galaxy wouldn’t fit the series’ utopian bent, you’ve probably already guessed that retired starship captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) convinces Soji that fellowship and peace between organic and synthetic life is preferable to genocide....

The hashtag #FireChuckTodd gained traction on Thursday after Todd asked guests on Thursday’s broadcast of Meet The Press Daily if Biden was too cautious about the coronavirus pandemic, and whether that hurt his campaign. During the segment, Todd hosted Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas and former Republican adviser Michael Steele for commentary on the presidential candidates. “It’s Interesting when you look at both candidates, and in some ways one is not taking the virus seriously enough at all,” Todd began, referring to President Trump’s track record of hosting large indoor rallies, and mocked a reporter for wearing a ’large’ mask....

It was hard to ignore the sense of deja vu in Manila last week. After Estrada’s impeachment trial broke down in mutual recriminations on Tuesday, the endgame followed a script that was reminiscent of 1986: four days of massive street protests led by rock bands and the Roman Catholic Church; a series of last-minute defections by top military brass who had vowed never to be disloyal, and the hasty crowning of a new female president....

In the next 10 days City will face Liverpool home and away in two mouth-watering Champions League ties, which bookmark a potentially historic Manchester derby that would see Pep Guardiola’s magnificent side crowned champions with a victory. Everton away was never going to be easy, and never taken for granted, but after yet another polished City performance it will only be regarded as a starting point for this fascinating run of fixtures....

Line: St. Mary’s -10.5 Total: 135.5 MORE: College hoops live odds | ATS standings Trends: Pepperdine 14-10 SU, 12-12 ATS, 10-14 O/U. St. Mary’s 19-3 SU, 13-6 ATS, 7-12 O/U. KenPom efficiency ratings: Pepperdine 36 (overall), 54 (offense), 41 (defense). St. Mary’s 38, 70, 30 Effective FG percentage: Pepperdine 48.5, St. Mary’s 59.8 EFG% against: Pepperdine 49.1, St. Mary’s 46.0 Pick: The Linemakers’ Micah Roberts likes St. Mary’s laying 10 points at home in this game....

Although many people take Percocet safely, it’s possible to become physically dependent on the drug, and abuse and overdoses do occur. So it’s important to follow your healthcare provider’s usage instructions carefully. What Is Percocet? Percocet is the brand name for a painkiller containing both oxycodone and acetaminophen. It’s a controlled substance, available by prescription only, and can be formulated in a variety of strengths. Most forms of Percocet contain between 2....

That ankle injury Harvin got last week against the Minnesota Vikings healed well enough for him to be a game-time decision, according to the New York Daily News. Coach Rex Ryan, the report says, called Harvin’s rapid recovery a minor miracle. We know Ryan has a special place in his heart for feet, but whether he is a judge of miracles is debatable. Nonetheless, Harvin’s presence can’t hurt a woeful Jets offense stinging from last week’s overtime loss to the Vikings....

Sommerloch, which translates most literally to “Summer Hole,” is a village in Germany’s hilly and castle-strewn Bad Kreuznach, known for its valleys and vineyards (in this context, loch would better be translated as “gap,” referring to the Nahe River valley in which the village sits). But sommerloch has taken on a meaning beyond the tiny village. For German media, sommerloch has come to mean something similar to the English idiom “slow news day....

Has the Labour Party let its women down in 2001? Sheer numbers would suggest so. It has fielded fewer women–149, compared with 158 in 1997. And because not as many are fighting for winnable seats, fewer are likely to be elected this time around. But the future of parliamentary equality is not as bleak as those stats might suggest. Labour’s recent constitutional reforms have given birth to the Welsh Assembly, 40 percent women, and the Scottish Parliament, 38 percent women....

Someone who exhibits these maladaptive traits but doesn’t meet all of the criteria for a specific personality disorder may be diagnosed with personality disorder-trait specified (PD-TS). Learn more about PD-TS, including symptoms, diagnosis, causes, and treatment options. Definition A personality disorder is a serious mental health condition involving long-term patterns of thinking and behavior that interfere with a person’s ability to function normally in day-to-day life. Many people with personality disorders experience emotional distress, social isolation, chaotic or broken relationships, and/or problems at work and school....

Having finished third in Argentina four years ago, Peru is the -130 favorite with CG Technology in Las Vegas to reach the semifinals for the second successive tournament by coming out on top here. Meanwhile, Mauricio Soria’s team has not progressed to the final four since they last hosted the competition back in 1997, but are available at +430 odds to secure a victory in Temuco. Bolivia can also be backed at plus a half-goal for +110 on the two-way spread bet....

Ronaldo rolls back the years against Atletico as Zidane shows he’s the real deal The champion beat the minnows on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of Serie A, with second-placed Roma to play its game in hand against Atalanta on Sunday. Pescara has won just one of its opening 13 league games and mustered a solitary shot on target at Juventus Stadium, but Allegri was adamant that every victory will be vital if Juventus is to claim a sixth title in a row....