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A debate moderator got booed in Pennsylvania this week. Who is Alex Trebek?
Back in July, “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek hinted that he may be leaving the show in 2020. Trebek has been a mainstay in American homes since began hosting the show back in 1984. If he retires from “Jeopardy,” Trebek should probably avoid starting a new career as a debate moderator after a disastrous performance October 1st in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Trebek was the moderator for the Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate between incumbent Democratic Governor Tom Wolf and his Republican challenger, Scott Wagner. According to the latest Franklin & Marshall College poll, Wolf is 22 points ahead. Trebek decided to forego traditional debate rules and instead have a “conversation.” Trebek has been criticized for…
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Terrorism and Russia’s power vertical
The evolution of Russia’s power vertical is inextricably linked to the stages of its war on terrorism. For the last decade and a half, Russia’s ruling class has dedicated its domestic policy to consolidate its own power. And during this period, state building in Russia has been conducted in the regime of a permanent anti-terror operation It is no surprise, then, that the ruling elite’s legislative programme has boiled down to a systematic curtailment of civil rights as guaranteed by the Russian Constitution and, eventually, to arbitrary rule. The principle that “might is right” has also been enthusiastically adopted by the establishment in Russia’s constituent republics, which hasn’t improved their relations…
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Homeless man speaks out after being mocked for shaving on a train.
Recently, a Twitter user posted a video of a man shaving on an outbound train from New York City to New Jersey. The video, captioned “Welcome to NJ TRANSIT!!!,” received over 2 million views and the man in the video was roundly ridiculed. The Twitter user later posted another photo of the man, now clean-shaven, holding a beer. The man in the video, Anthony Torres, 56, reached out to the Associated Press to let the public know they were mocking a man trying to salvage an ounce of dignity. “My life is all screwed up. That’s the reason I was shaving on the train,” he said. “I don’t want to…
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Seven more years of Ronaldo? Juventus star backed by Chiellini to play until he is 40
The Portuguese penned a contract until 2022 when arriving in Turin over the summer, but he is being tipped to extend his career beyond that point Cristiano Ronaldo is capable of playing until he is 40, says Juventus team-mate Giorgio Chiellini, with the Portuguese being tipped to extend his club and international careers. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will turn 34 before the current campaign comes to a close, but is showing no sign of slowing down. Having dedicated himself to his profession, Ronaldo is considered to be in peak physical condition at a stage of his career in which many start to see their powers wane. Article continues below…
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Juventus scout Benfica defender Grimaldo amid Alex Sandro exit talk
The Bianconeri are determined to hold on to their Brazilian star but are lining up replacements in case Premier League clubs lure him away Juventus scouts will be in attendance at Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Benfica to assess Alex Grimaldo. The Serie A side have highlighted the 23-year-old as a potential replacement for Alex Sandro amid the latter’s constant links to the Premier League. The Brazilian has previously been a top target for Chelsea, who made a €70 million (£62m/$80m) offer for him last year, and he recently reiterated his desire to play in the English top flight . Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa…
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Ronaldo right about Juventus team spirit – Allegri
The manager said he agrees with the assessment made by his team’s Portuguese star Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri agreed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s assessment that the Serie A giants have incredible team spirit. Ronaldo, 33, said earlier this week that Juve felt “more of a family” than his previous club Real Madrid. Ahead of Saturday’s derby clash against Torino, Allegri backed Ronaldo’s comments, saying the spirit was key to Juve’s success. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a five-star show Lukaku sends reminder that his Man Utd career is…
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Allegri: Supercoppa clash practice for Champions League knockouts
Ending their recent woes and practicing for Europe are Juventus’ aims against AC Milan Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri believes their Supercoppa Italiana clash with AC Milan will serve as practice for the knockout rounds of the Champions League as they bid to avoid a repeat of recent disappointment in the annual showpiece. The Bianconeri, again runaway leaders in the Scudetto race, take on the team they beat 4-0 in last season’s Coppa Italia final in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Despite having won both Serie A and the Coppa Italia in each of the previous three seasons, Juve have failed to triumph in the Supercoppa in three of the last four years…
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Lazio vs Juventus: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
Juve are seeking to continue their dominant start to 2019 by beating a side hopeful of reaching the Champions League next season Juventus have not missed a beat since returning to competitive action following the winter break and on Sunday will face Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico as they chase a fourth successive win to begin 2019. Last weekend, Juve overwhelmed Chievo 3-0 to maintain their nine-point advantage at the summit of the Serie A standings. Lazio, meanwhile, are still in the hunt for fourth place but went down 2-1 against Napoli last weekend, finishing with 10 men as Francesco Acerbi was sent off. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri…
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'We count on him, there have been no offers' – Ancelotti expects Allan to stay at Napoli amid €80m PSG links
The Italian has insisted that the Brazilian will remain with the Serie A club despite recent speculation that a move to France could be on the cards Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed rumours that Allan could leave the club in the January transfer window, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly chasing his signature. PSG are rumoured to have lined up Allan as a potential replacement for Adrien Rabiot, after his impressive displays in Serie A during the first half of the 2018-19 campaign . The Brazil international has featured in 25 matches across all competitions this term, helping Napoli rise to second in the Italian top flight – nine points behind…
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Milan have 'ideas' amid Ibrahimovic & Fabregas transfer talk
Paolo Maldini has suggested that two players being heavily linked with moves to San Siro are among those registering on the Rossoneri’s radar AC Milan “have ideas” when it comes to their mooted interest in Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cesc Fabregas, admits club director Paolo Maldini. The Rossoneri are in the process of piecing together recruitment plans for the winter window and summer of 2019. An emotional return to San Siro for Ibrahimovic is said to be in the pipeline, with the Swedish striker having shown in MLS with LA Galaxy that he is not slowing down at the age of 37. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping…