James Comey defends Russia inquiry in Senate testimony

Comey, who testified by video from his home, rejected the Republicans’ conclusions and pointed to the findings of that review by the Justice Department’s inspector general, Michael E. Horowitz, who detailed the mistakes in the applications for permission to eavesdrop on Carter Page but concluded that there was no evidence they stemmed from political bias.
Proud Boys organizer, celebrating Trump endorsement, says group will keep battling left-wing activists

Joe Biggs, a Florida-based organizer for the male-only group known for street violence, said in a phone interview Wednesday that he was encouraged by Trump’s comments during Tuesday’s presidential debate when the president avoided condemning far-right and white supremacist groups.
French ‘Spiderman’ climbs Frankfurt skyscraper, faces fine

Authorities use pear to entice, capture escaped emu

Google to pay $1 billion over 3 years for news content

Philippine troops rescue man seized by suspected militants
White man seeks forgiveness in attack on Black family’s home
South Africa reopens to international flights amid virus
Rihanna on new album: ‘I just want to have fun with music’

