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It’s a funny question coming from a man who, in the course of 16 acclaimed seafaring novels, has navigated nearly every corner of the globe. But O’Brian’s heart, like his stories, belongs to the 18th century. When he lists his favorite writers–Richardson, Dr. Johnson, Smollett, with Dickens and Proust just making the cut–he speaks of them almost as contemporaries. “Defoe and Cobbett are beautiful writers, although I don’t like either of them as men....

O.J. Simpson — charged with murdering his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman — was freed more than 15 months after police infamously pursued his white Bronco across Orange County freeways. Now, as the nation looks back at a trial that forever impacted the news cycle, the national race conversation and the perception of a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, rarely seen footage of O.J. Simpson testimony will resurface on ABC News’ “20/20” Saturday night at 10 p....

“Take a look at Detroit, take a look at what’s happening in Oakland, take a look at what’s happening in Baltimore,” Trump said during an interview with Fox News that aired Thursday night. “These cities, it’s like living in Hell.” The president’s statement came as part of his response to a question interviewer Sean Hannity asked about the violence seen at protests throughout the country. While many demonstrations that have occurred over the last month in response to the deaths of George Floyd and others—either while in police custody or as a result of violence against Black Americans—have been peaceful, some have been marked by looting and property destruction, with police departments and monuments or statues of controversial figures often serving as the targets....

In his new book, The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape History and the Future (Scribner, September), Whipple sheds light on the relationships between the directors and the presidents they served. Whipple’s extensive interviews of the heads of the American intelligence community from the ’60s to today provide insight into critical decisions around developments like 9/11, drone warfare and the lead-up to the coronavirus pandemic. In this excerpt, Whipple explores the initial discovery of Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election and the calculations that went into moderating the American response to the Russian threat of attack....

This isn’t the first time Obama has appeared on Reddit. He previously took part in a 40 minute session of “Ask Me Anything”, answering questions from users. He also posted a thank you to users who participated in this session, and complimented them on the questions asked. Most of the users responded positively to the president’s post, with quite a few American Reddit users stating that they had voted for him, while some European users wished they could vote too....

One way around this is to use a tracking phone mount. Many current gimbals feature a tracking function, but the OBSBOT Me is the first we’ve seen that doesn’t depend on a mobile app. Instead, it has its own built-in camera system, just for tracking. But will it improve your videos? OBSBOT Me Kickstarter Campaign The OBSBOT Me device was funded following a successful Kickstarter campaign, with 551 backers pledging $444,942 (HK$ 3,458,929) to make the project a reality....

Days before he was due to defend his Australian Open tennis title, Australia’s immigration minister, Alex Hawke, said on Friday that he canceled Djokovic’s visa “on health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so.” Djokovic could face deportation and is set to be detained on Saturday as his lawyers mount an appeal and the dispute over his right to remain in the country unvaccinated against the coronavirus rolls on....

Readers may recall yesterday’s announcement from Sega that the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph’s title character would be appearing in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. The news wasn’t a bombshell; however, the traditional press-release post-script - the blurb letting us know when the game hits stores - curiously included the Wii U with the Xbox 360, PS3, Vita, 3DS, PC in a November release window. It may seem incidental, but most statements for 2012 releases tend to demarcate the Wii U from any other platform with an “and-also-later” clause....

NRA board member Todd Rathner did not explain why he was leaving while announcing that he was stepping down in a statement posted to social media on Thursday. Rathner’s departure comes as the NRA faces multiple challenges including dwindling membership and a lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James that seeks to dissolve the organization over alleged financial misconduct. “I wanted to let you know that after almost 23 years I have resigned from the National Rifle Association’s Board of Directors,” Rathner said in a message addressed to “Friends and Supporters” on Facebook....

As of Wednesday, Russian troops have been in Ukraine for just over a week and the Kremlin is continuing to ramp up attacks on key Ukrainian cities as negotiations between the two countries remain at a standstill. The 15 Soviet-era nuclear reactors in Ukraine are spread out across four complexes in different parts of the country. Their activity is tracked by the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine located in Kyiv, which provides daily updates, but with little explanation....

After the Nuggets defeated the Bulls, Jokic was asked about Wendell Carter Jr. and said, “No homo, but he’s longer than you expect.” The league determined Jokic used “derogatory and offensive language” in his response, leading to the hefty fine. The NBA has been consistent on this issue and punishes players for using homophobic language. Roy Hibbert was fined $75,000 in 2013 for using the same phrase, in addition to calling the media “mother f—ers....

Nelson averaged 9.6 points and 3.7 assists in 34 games for Denver last season, and will likely serve as a mentor to Emmanuel Mudiay, the Nuggets’ first round pick. MORE: All-time Denver Nuggets | Nuggets saw Ty Lawson on dark path, had to get rid of him Barton was acquired via trade Feb. 19 and averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.21 steals in 28 games. He will fight for a starting spot on the wing....

According to his new agent Drew Rosenhaus, the troubled free-agent quarterback still has a market and is drawing interest from a number of teams around the NFL. “I’m not talking much about him publicly,” Rosenhaus said Monday, via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Much of his life and career is public so from the business side we are trying to keep that behind the scenes. Yes, there are teams interested in him....

Nurse Christiane Gottbrath posted a video to her Instagram stories showcasing an example of the devastating impact of the hurricane as it sweeps through Louisiana. The video was filmed at Ochsner Health’s main campus hospital in Jefferson, where medical staff continued to treat patients. In the clip, captured while looking out of an upstairs window, Gottbrath films the precise moment the roof of a hospital building opposite is torn away by the dangerous high winds....

Xandra Samson cited several bizarre claims while attempting to sue West London’s Ealing Hospital for wrongful dismissal. Experts were, however, unconvinced by the nurse’s claims, which included believing she was being “possessed,” her “private parts” were being inappropriately “attacked,” and even suggesting she was being “gaslighted through the use of low-frequency soundwaves.” In a statement included in the tribunal report, Samson wrote: “I would like to report an observed pattern of likely inappropriate use of hypnosis/ideomotor phenomenon in my NHS [National Health Service] workplace....

The woman was kicked and punched by two 16-year-olds on Tuesday, according to police. She suffered superficial injuries following the incident, which took place in Neuilly-sur-Marne, and was away from work for five days, Reuters reported. The teenagers were arrested and their detention was extended on Wednesday for another 24 hours, according to the prosecutor’s office. Wearing a face covering in closed public spaces has been mandatory in France since July 21....

It’s something that most new mothers don’t know: breast-feeding doesn’t always work. The way the baby books describeit, breast-feeding is a foolproof, natural act that every woman can perform. But like any bodily function, lactation can fail. While the vast majority of women can breast-feed with no trouble, as many as 5 percent cannot produce enough milk to feed their babies. At a time of increased understanding about the benefits of breast-feeding–the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that babies be nursed for 12 months–there’s also new attention being paid to why some women can’t do it....

Damian Priest vs. Karrion Kross at NXT New Year’s Evil Kross and Scarlett came in with an elaborate intro and Priest started things off with some big jabs before he was sent into the corner for a series of clotheslines. Priest was sent outside before the steel steps came into play before Kross brought him back in the ring. Priest got back in control with a lariat and a brainbuster before focusing on Kross’ left arm with an armbar....

Now, she’s one of the top female wrestlers for the WWE developmental group. On Wednesday, she will be one of the four participants in the fatal four-Way match along with Charlotte, Bayley and Becky Lynch for the NXT Women’s Championship at the “TakeOver: Rival” event from Full Sail Live in Winter Park, Florida which will also air live on the WWE Network at 8p.m ET. MORE: Listen to entire interview with Sasha Banks | Seth Rollins apologizes for nude photo leak | Rikishi to enter WWE Hall of Fame...