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News Roundup: Saturday October 17

 im Marcus Pearl and here are the stories making headlines around the world, 7 People were injured last night during a drive-by shooting in Mesa, Arizona.. Officials say the incident occurred at about 9:30 PM Local time, when a small SUV drove up, rolled down its windows, and started shooting near some food vendors .Those injured include three children and a one year old who remains in critical condition.  The suspect has yet to be identified, and authorities are still investigating the incident. Officials in Armenia have accused Azerbaijan of breaking a newly imposed ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region which has been claimed by both countries. The two sides have been at war since the collapse of the Soviet Union and tensions between the two former Soviet states have recently escalated. The newest ceasefire was implemented at 12:00 AM local time, but the fighting resumed four minutes later. Azerbaijan has yet to comment In sports, the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to their se...

News Roundup, Friday October 16th

 im Marcus Pearl and here the stories that are making headlines around the world * During a town hall session on NBC, President Donald Trump refused to condemn a right wing conspiracy group that has targeted several political officials. The group believes the democratic and republican elites are apart of a global pedophilia ring, and were responsible for a shooting at a DC Pizzeria back in 2016. The lack of condemnation was criticized by several political officials including Republican Senator Mitt Romney of Utah. The President has a history of making controversial statements regarding extremist groups, including on October 8th, when he told the Right wing group Proud Boys, to stand by, and stand back. *  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told his nation to prepare for a No deal Brexit scenario as talks over a trade agreement have hit an impasse. Britain formally  withdrew from the European Union on January 1st, of this year, but the EU and the United Kingdom, are cur...

News Roundup, Wednesday October 14

 I’m Marcus Pearl and here are the stories making headlines around the world Hearings Continue for the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett, who was nominated by President Trump to replace Ruth Bader Ginsberg. The Hearings began on Monday and the vote to confirm her is scheduled to occur two weeks from now. Barrett has faced criticism from Democrats on her stances on a number of issues including Abortion and Health Care . Despite the Opposition from the Democrats, Barrett is expected to have the votes necessary to confirm her nomination.  French President Emmanuel Macron has re imposed a curfew in nine Cities, including Paris, beginning Saturday and will be in effect for a total four weeks. The Curfews were put in place as COVID-19 Cases continue to throughout Europe, where Similar Measures have also been enacted.  In Sports, Alabama Coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19. Saban is one of many players and coaches in College Sports to have contracted the ...