FBI releases documents on probe of Marc Rich pardon

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The FBI has released 129 pages of documents from a decade-old investigation into the Clinton Foundation and Bill Clinton"s 11th-hour pardon of financier Marc Rich.

"This initial release consists of material from the FBI"s files related to the William J. Clinton Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization," the FBI wrote on its website Tuesday.

"The bulk of these records come from a 2001 FBI investigation into the pardon of Marc Rich (1934-2013) ... by President Clinton in 2001; it was closed in 2005," the bureau said.

Rich and his ex-wife were generous donors to the Clintons and gave heavily to the construction of Clinton"s presidential library in Arkansas.

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It was not immediately clear what prompted the FBI to publish the files Tuesday. However, the bureau posted the documents on the section of its website dedicated to records released through the Freedom of Information Act.

According to the files, Eric Holder, then a former deputy attorney general, was "the only person at DOJ notified of the pardon sought by Rich." Clinton did not follow the proper procedures when pardoning Rich on the final day of his presidency.

The FBI"s public corruptions unit handled the case, which ultimately yielded no criminal charges for anyone involved.

James Comey, then a U.S. attorney, reportedly took over the investigation from Mary Jo White. Comey was critical of Holder"s involvement in the pardoning controversy, which he called a "huge misjudgement" on the part of Holder.

Rich and his business partner, Pincus Green, had fled to Switzerland in 1983 after he was indicted on multiple counts that included wire fraud and racketeering. Some of Rich"s charges stemmed from his decision in 1980 to pursue business in Iran despite restrictions on doing so that were related to the hostage crisis in Tehran.

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Clinton"s decision to pardon both Rich and Green sparked a firestorm at the time given the donations Rich"s family had made to Democratic causes, including $450,000 to the Clinton library, and the fact that Rich had hired Jack Quinn, Clinton"s former White House counsel, to represent him.

Brian Fallon, a Clinton campaign spokesman, quickly lashed out at the FBI for releasing the mostly-redacted files from the Rich pardon probe.

The Clinton campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the release.

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Dos hombres amenazan con matar a un beb� durante un robo en Miami [+Video]

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La polica busca a dos sujetos que asaltaron una tienda en Miami a punta de pistola y en el acto,amenazaron con matar a un beb.

El robo fue reportado el martes a la 1 pm en la tienda Christiana Grocery, localizada en 4322 NW Second Ave.

Segn Local 10, los hombres armados esperaron a la encargada para comprar una bolsa de papas fritas, pero cuando sta les fue a entregar la mercanca, uno de los sujetos sac un arma y apunt a la mujer y a su hijo.

La polica dijo que el hombre amenazaba con disparar al beb si la mujer no obedeca las instrucciones.

Cualquiera con informacin con relacin a este caso, puede comunicarse con el Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers al nmero 305-471-TIPS.

Le presentamos un video publicado en miami.cbslocal.com.

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Addison Russell: From Cubs afterthought to October legend

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CLEVELAND On this ultra-talented Cubs team, he can be an afterthought.

If the Cubs finish off the Indians in Wednesday nights World Series Game 7, though? Addison Russell will receive the promotion of a lifetime:

From afterthought to October legend.

Everyone ready? This heavily hyped Fall Classic officially has reached its high bar, courtesy of the Cubs 9-3 thrashing of the Indians in Tuesday nights Game 6 at Progressive Field. The Cubs have won two straight to tie this at 3-3, and theyre looking to become the first team to successfully climb out of a 3-1 hole and win the last two games on the road since the 1979 Pirates accomplished that feat against the Orioles.

Russell, whose offensive production has swayed to and fro in this postseason, put together the night of a lifetime with some help from the Indians defense, to be fair. His six RBIs tied the Yankees Hideki Matsui (2009) and Bobby Richardson (1960) and the Cardinals Albert Pujols (2011) for the World Series one-game record, and he hit the first Fall Classic grand slam since the White Soxs Paul Konerko did so in 2005.

This is just me figuring it out right now, Russell said of his RBI record. Thats pretty cool, you know? Tomorrow there is obviously an opportunity to break that record.

If you were to lay odds on who in this Cubs lineup would put together such a night, be it in Game 6 or Game 7, Russell would be what? Your fifth choice, at best?

Yet that serves far more as a testament to the depth of this Cubs group than to any of Russells shortcomings. Remember the excitement surrounding Russell when the Cubs got him from Oakland in the July 2014 trade for pitchers Jason Hammel and Jeff Samardzija? Russell has done nothing since then to alleviate the excitement; to the contrary, he has produced two very good big league seasons out of the chute, playing strong defense at the hardest position and providing solid offense.

In those two years, however, Kris Bryant won the 2015 National League Rookie of Year award and is arguably the favorite for this years NL Most Valuable Player honor. Anthony Rizzo continued to produce at an MVP level. Kyle Schwarber became a folk hero thanks to his power and his perseverance. And highly respected veteran Ben Zobrist came aboard, too. Its easy to get lost in that crowd.

Maybe not to his teammates, though.

Just watching him, hes unbelievable, man, Bryant said. Hes 22 years old, Gold Glove, hitting homers in the World Series. Hes a pretty special player.

Russells historic night might never have been if not for a first-inning mishap in the Indians outfield. Center fielder Tyler Naquin and right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall couldnt collaborate on a very catchable flyball to right-center, and the ball fell in for a two-run double that extended the Cubs lead to 3-0.

They didnt put a glove on it, Russell noted. Therefore, it counts as a hit, which I was totally stoked. It pushed me for the next at-bat, as well.

In his next at-bat, with the bases jammed and Cleveland manager Terry Francona lifting starter Josh Tomlin for reliever Dan Otero, Russell connected on a 2-and-0 sinker, sending it 434 feet and over the center-field wall for his third homer of the postseason. He didnt just put the Cubs comfortably ahead, 7-0. He accomplished the rare feat of making a Francona move backfire.

They key to that at-bat was to not swing at the first two pitches, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. Thats what weve been talking about the whole time. He was patient enough to get a pitch that he could work with.

When the Cubs flew from Chicago to Cleveland on Monday night, Russell celebrated his nerd holiday Halloween by dressing up as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. On Tuesday, he provided more than enough heroics in his everyday costume.

This was not the work of an eternal afterthought. This was someone bound to break out, with exceptional timing.

Source: http://nypost.com/2016/11/02/addison-russell-from-cubs-afterthought-to-october-legend/

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Desperate Bills turn to Percy Harvin to fill void at receiver

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- It has been over a year since Percy Harvin participated in an NFL practice or played in a game, but the Buffalo Bills are hoping he can be a quick fix to a receiving corps that has been decimated by injuries this season.

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The Bills have been without Sammy Watkins (foot) for the past six weeks, and he isn"t eligible to return from injured reserve until their Nov. 27 game against Jacksonville. No. 2 receiver Robert Woods has been dealing with a foot injury that kept him out of Buffalo"s Week 7 loss in Miami and limited him significantly in last Sunday"s blowout loss to New England. With depth options Greg Salas (injured reserve/groin), Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and Brandon Tate (concussion) also sidelined, the Bills needed help.

Enter Harvin, once a star talent who left a complicated legacy when he retired in April at 27.

The best-case scenario for the Bills is that Harvin is fresh after his time away from football, and he is able to use his knowledge of Greg Roman"s playbook -- the same terminology that Anthony Lynn has used since taking over as offensive coordinator in Week 3 -- to contribute immediately. In that case, Harvin would be among the Bills" top receiving options -- along with Woods, Justin Hunter and potentially Goodwin -- when Buffalo makes a cross-country trip to play Seattle next Monday night.

The more likely scenario, however, is that Harvin need time to get back into football shape. After playing in the first five games last season, Harvin"s body quickly broke down. A lingering knee injury and a hip injury that required an injection during training camp proved too much to overcome, and he was eventually placed on injured reserve. Both joints should be question marks as Harvin attempts to transition back into the rigors of an NFL schedule.

Given Harvin"s injury history and time away from the game, it"s easy to see this signing turning out to be a bust for Buffalo -- even though the Bills likely paid a small price to take a swing on him.

The signing indicates that the Bills won"t be active at Tuesday"s 4 p.m. trade deadline. Some fans have clamored for Chicago"s Alshon Jeffery or San Francisco"s Torrey Smith as potential targets, but neither seem realistic given the Bills" tightening cap situation this season and the long-term financial commitment either player would require. In an appearance on WGR 550 radio last week, Doug Whaley did not mention Jeffery by name but said acquiring a player with a $14 million cap hit would not be feasible; Jeffery"s cap number for the entire 2016 season is $14.599 million.

Instead of giving up draft assets, the Bills don"t have to relinquish any future selections to take a chance on Harvin.

Source: http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/219906/desperate-bills-turn-to-percy-harvin-to-fill-void-at-receiver

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Cubs force World Series Game 7 behind Addison Russell"s historic night

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Ted Berg, USA TODAY Sports 9:34 a.m. EDT November 2, 2016

Facing elimination the Chicago Cubs rally to defeat the Cleveland Indians 9-3 and bring the series to Game 7. USA TODAY Sports

Addison Russell became the first Cubs player to ever to hit a grand slam in the World Series.(Photo: Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports)

CLEVELAND -- Breaking down Game 6of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field.

Cubs 9, Indians 3:Series tied, 3-3.

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The game:The Cubs scored early and often off Indians" starter Josh Tomlin, plating three on a two-out first-inning rally that started with a long Kris Bryant homer and continued due to miscommunication in the outfield that allowed a lazy Addison Russell fly ball to drop in for a two-run double.

Chicago tacked on four more runs in the top of the third on a grand slam by Russell. The shortstop tied an all-time World Series record with six RBIin the game, all of them in the first three innings.

Anthony Rizzo tacked on two more with a home run in the ninth inning.

Tomlin, who entered the game with a 1.76 ERA across three starts this postseason, allowed six earned runs on six hits and a walk across only 2 1/3 innings.

The Indians chipped away against Cubs starter Jake Arrieta, notching a run on a pair of hits in the fourth and another on a Jason Kipnis homer in the fifth. Arrieta left with two outs in the sixth, having allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out nine.

Surprisingly, Joe Maddon went to closer Aroldis Chapman in the seventh inning for the second straight game. He lasted 1 1/3 innings and 20 pitches before he was taken out.

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Man of the moment:Russell. The 22-year-old shortstop became only the fourth player in World Series history with six RBIin a game, set a new Cubs record for RBIin a postseason game, became the first shortstop ever to hit a grand slam in the World Series, and established a new RBI record for shortstops in World Series play. He"s also no slouch on defense, and made a slick play moving to his left to end the sixth.

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Pivot point:Tomlin had Bryant down 0-2 in the count with two outs in the first when he hung a curveball that Bryant smashed 433 feet to deep left field. The Indians never led in the game.

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Needing a mulligan:Indians center fielder Tyler Naquin had an adventurous and costly night in center field, starting with the ugly play that allowed two Cubs to score in the first. On a seemingly innocuous fly ball to short right center, Naquin and right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall appeared to miscommunicate, allowing it to fall between them for a hit. Naquin then nearly collided with Chisenhall on a fly ball to the same spot, and came close to crashing into left field Coco Crisp on another seemingly routine play.

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Manager"s special:With two key starters out of his postseason rotation due to injury, Indians manager Terry Francona opted for a three-man rotation of Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer and Josh Tomlin, with all three working on short rest after their first starts of the series. Kluber fared well in Games 1 and 4 of the series, and he"s now set up to start Game 7. But both Bauer and Tomlin faltered in their second World Series turns, throwing only 6 1/3 innings between them and forcing Francona to tax his bullpen on both nights.

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What you missed on TV:Shirtless dudes dancing on stage right outside the park, where an unseasonably warm night and an early Cavaliers game drew huge crowds to watch Game 6 broadcast on big screens just beyond Progressive Field"s left-field gate. Even with the Indians losing, the atmosphere was undeniably festive, with mid-inning contests like dance-offs to keep the mob entertained.

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State of the series:With the series now even at three games apiece, the clubs will play a decisive Game 7 on Wednesday at Progressive Field. Corey Kluber is set to start for the Indians and will look to continue a phenomenal postseason in which he has gone 4-1 with a 0.89 ERA in 30 1/3 innings across five starts. Kyle Hendricks will start for the Cubs. The 26-year-old righty went only 4 1/3 innings in Game 2 of the World Series, but allowed no runs in the outing.

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Manchester City top Champions League prize money table

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The ESPN FC crew break down Man City"s win over Barcelona, saying Luis Enrique"s men had no control over the midfield.

Manchester City earned 83.8 million (75.8m) in Champions League prize money last season, topping the table of UEFA payments to clubs.

Although City lost in the semifinals to eventual winners Real Madrid, their share of lucrative British television rights lifted them above Madrid"s 80m slice of the 1.345 billion UEFA prize fund.

Juventus were third with 76.2m despite losing in the last 16, with the Italian champions getting the largest TV rights share of almost 53m.

At over 69m, Chelsea, who fell at the first knockout hurdle, earned nearly as much as runners-up Atletico Madrid --just under 500,000 less.

The Italian TV rights paid out 112m among three clubs, while the Spanish rights paid out 90m between five clubs.

City"s TV payment was almost 47m, with the British rights sharing more than 140m among four clubs.

Manchester City were beaten by Real Madrid in last season"s semifinals.

Clubs got a basic fee of 12m for being in the group stage, plus payments of 1.5m for each win and 500,000 for draws. An escalating series of fees was then paid for advancing through each knockout round.

Madrid earned an extra 15m for winning the final, with Atletico Madrid getting 10.5m as runners-up.

The payments were the first in a three-year cycle of Champions League broadcast and sponsorship deals.

UEFA predicts a 30 percent revenue rise for the 2018-21 seasons. Then, TV rights money distribution will be changed to reward how far a club progresses rather than how much its national rights are worth.

The current formula has annoyed clubs from smaller TV markets for years and last season"s 40 percent share for the market pool was a reduction on the 55/45 split that had operated from 2012-15.

In the Europa League, UEFA paid out 37.8m (34.2m) to Liverpool for their run to the final, slightly more than Sevilla earned for reaching the group stage of the Champions League and then winning the Europa League for a third straight season.

Tottenham were the second biggest earners from the Europa League alone, receiving 20.9m (18.9m), despite only reaching the last-16 of the competition, where they were beaten 5-1 over two legs by Borussia Dortmund.

Liverpool profited from another quirk of the market pool system in that their compatriot clubs did relatively poorly, with West Ham and Southampton losing in the qualifying rounds, which meant there were fewer English claimants for the national TV money.

Information from Press Association and The Associated Press was used in this report.

Source: http://www.espnfc.com/uefa-champions-league/story/2986382/manchester-city-top-champions-league-prize-money-table

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2016 NFL trade deadline blog: RECAP of rumors, deals

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Here we go,NFL fans.

The 2016 NFL trade deadlineis set for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1. Between now and the moment the clock strikes four on Tuesday afternoon, a final blitz of phone calls and trade discussions will take place. The results of those conversations will shape the present and future of the NFL.

Are theGiants going to truly enter the Joe Thomas sweepstakes? Can theEagles go out andfind a playmaker to add to an offense that desperately needs one, like, sayAlshon Jeffery or Torrey Smith? Will theJets actuallyconsider deals for stars likeBrandon Marshall or Sheldon Richardson?

With the Patriots, Cowboys and Vikings looking like the class of the NFLthrough eight weeks, every other team in the NFLneeds to play catch up in order to dream on a Super Bowl run this season. The trade deadline is a chance to make that ground up.

With so many teams bunched in the NFC, a difference-making trade could be what separates a contender from a pretender down the stretch.

Follow along for every piece of news, rumor and update to fly out of NFLcircles leading up to the deadline.

NJ Advance Media will have reporters covering the Eagles, Giants and Jets every transaction and how it impacts the sport. Consider this a one-stop shop for their coverage and a primer for the wild day around the league.

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Source: http://www.nj.com/sports/nfl/2016/11/2016_nfl_trade_deadline_live_b.html

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