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Nigeria’s army admits its soldiers were at Lagos shootings

LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s army has admitted its soldiers were deployed at the Lekki Toll Plaza in Lagos where live rounds were fired last week, killing several peaceful protesters prompting global outrage.

El Paso to impose second lockdown as local hospitals reach capacity

NY Post - El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said Thursday he is ordering a two-week shutdown of all non-essential services for two weeks to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Strippers have been making bank online during the pandemic

NY Post - Aurora slipped on a short red dress over her strappy lingerie before joining 30 men on a Zoom call. “Happy birthday, Jett,” she said to the virtual crowd, raising a shot of gin. “I’m your sexy surprise.”

Forex Today: Caution persists, majors looking for a catalyst

FX Street - Major pairs continued trading in tight, familiar ranges. The market motors from last week, a US stimulus package and Brexit talks, have been set aside, as those continue without progress.

Fei Architects designs apartment block that frames residents' daily lives in Guangzhou

The Borderless Community of Zi Ni Twelve Portals is a housing project in Guangzhou, China, designed by Fei Architects to show off its occupants.

Football world hails King Pele on 80th birthday

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Past and present football icons paid tribute to Pele on Friday as the Brazil legend celebrated his 80th birthday. One of the first to congratulate the former Santos and New York Cosmos No. 10 was Brazil's biggest contemporary star Neymar, who posted heartfelt messages on Twitter and Instagram.

Who Was ‘El Padrino,’ Godfather to Drug Cartel? Mexico’s Defense Chief, U.S. Says

NY Times - Drug enforcement agents had long tried to solve the mystery of “El Padrino,” a shadowy, powerful force. They’ve now identified him as Salvador Cienfuegos, Mexico’s defense chief from 2012 to 2018.

The small-town takeout store worker who won over New Zealand -- and the world

Morrinsville, New Zealand (CNN) - It's Friday night in the small town of Morrinsville and a handful of locals are waiting at the Golden Kiwi on the main street for a greasy parcel of fish and chips.

#NBAFinals

“I knew I had to be more aggressive, be more efficient and do what's best for my team.”

Rajon Rondo talks his mindset heading into Game 6 with @steve21smith & @JaredSGreenberg. pic.twitter.com/VCOrxG6T0B

— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 12, 2020

Lakers CEO Jeanie Buss on the Lakers winning the #NBAFinals

American, United Airlines to begin furloughs for tens of thousands of workers as federal payroll program expires on October 1

Business Insider - American and United Airlines will begin furloughing tens of thousands of employees on Thursday as Congress fails to reach a deal on a COVID-19 relief bill, according to company announcements.