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Wednesday October 4th, 2017 morning edition

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All 140 episodes of the Matt Groening animated comedy will air on the NBCUniversal cable channel beginning Saturday, Nov. 11.

Futurama is headed to a new home.

Syfy has acquired the off-network rights to all 140 episodes of the cult classic Matt Groening animated series as part of multiyear, nonexclusive deal with studio 20th Century Fox Television.

Futurama will make its debut on the NBCUniversal cable channel Nov. 11.

The series will air Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

During its run, Futurama won six Emmy awards, including two for best animated program.

The Futurama deal comes several years after FXX landed The Simpsons in a record off-network deal. »

Las Vegas shooting: Marine veteran steals truck, drives nearly 30 victims to hospital

Authored by usatoday.com

A police officer takes cover behind a truck at the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1 in Las Vegas.

A 29-year-old veteran used a stolen truck to drive critically injured victims to safety during what quickly became the deadliest shooting in U.S. history.

More: Las Vegas shooting: Husband and wife stay in line of fire to check pulses, help victims before paramedics arrive. »

Jennifer Lopez Donates $1m to Hurricane Relief Effort in Puerto Rico

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Hurricane Maria has made a huge impact on Puerto Rico and, even a full fortnight after it struck, the place is still experiencing a nightmare.

“Puerto Ricans are American citizens and today Puerto Rico needs our help,” Lopez went on.

Daddy Yankee’s Despacito collaborator Luis Fonsi is also helping to raise funds for the clean up operation over in Puerto Rico. »

New Manafort emails offer stronger evidence of a quid pro quo with a Russian oligarch

Authored by businessinsider.com
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"Absolutely," replied Kilimnik, who has come under FBI scrutiny over his purported ties to Russian intelligence.

The emails offer a more complete picture of the emails exchanged between Manafort and Kilimnik after Manafort joined the Trump campaign — and how much Manafort still coveted Deripaska's approval years after a falling-out over a failed business venture.

Ukrainian prosecutors have since said they've found no proof of illicit payments to Manafort, who has said he never collected the payments. »

Nation excited to briefly consider Jagmeet Singh before giving Trudeau a second term

Authored by thebeaverton.com

TORONTO – After Jagmeet Singh secured the leadership of the Federal New Democratic Party, all of Canada is excited to think about supporting the party in next federal election before giving the incumbent Prime Minister a second term.

“I am grateful and thankful to all the party members who supported me,” said Singh in his acceptance speech.

“The campaign for Prime Minister, but more realistically marginally more seats, starts now.”. »