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Hamas and Israel Agree to Ease Hostilities Amid Coronavirus - The New York Times

Hamas and Israel Agree to Ease Hostilities Amid Coronavirus    The New York Times Hamas says deal reached to end escalation of violence with Israel    Al Jazeera English Hamas and Israel agree end to cross-border bombing in Gaza    The Guardian Israel, Hamas agree to restore calm along Gaza border    Reuters On the Hamas–Israel De-Escalation    National Review View Full Coverage on Google News

Breaking Down the N.F.L.'s Biggest Quarterback Battles - The New York Times

Breaking Down the N.F.L.'s Biggest Quarterback Battles    The New York Times Mitchell Trubisky vs. Nick Foles: Who will be the Bears' Week 1 starter? | Get Up    ESPN Bears' mystery at quarterback adds another adjustment for Lions in 'unique' opener    The Detroit News Camp fires burning: Bears have more questions than answers    Chicago Sun-Times 4 free agent running backs the Bears should consider signing    Chicago Bears Wire View Full Coverage on Google News

Russian jet violated NATO airspace while attempting to intercept US B-52 bomber

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A Russian military jet violated NATO airspace on Friday while it was attempting to intercept a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying near the Danish island of Bornholm, the alliance said in a statement Monday, calling the incident a "significant violation of international law." from https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/politics/russian-jet-nato-b-52/index.html

Biden hits back on Trump's attacks: 'Do I look like a radical socialist with a soft spot for rioters?'

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“Rioting is not protesting. Looting is not protesting. Setting fires is not protesting,” Biden said. "It’s lawlessness, plain and simple." from https://news.yahoo.com/joe-biden-trump-makes-things-151250950.html

The alt-right group Patriot Prayer, associated with a man killed in the Portland protests, has a history of provoking left-wing groups: 'This was just a matter of time'

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An Anti-Defamation League researcher fears that Aaron Danielson's killing will spur more bloodshed between right- and left-wing groups. from https://news.yahoo.com/alt-group-patriot-prayer-associated-173118265.html

Venezuela's Maduro pardons dozens of political opponents

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The Venezuelan government said Monday that it had pardoned more than 100 people, including dozens of political opponents who are in prison, have taken refuge in foreign embassies in Caracas or fled the country. The move comes ahead of congressional elections set for Dec. 6 that the movement led by U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó says it is boycotting because conditions for the vote are not fair. The names listed in the pardon don’t include prominent opposition leaders such as Leopoldo López, who remains inside a foreign ambassador’s residence in Caracas, or Julio Borges, a powerful opposition lawmaker who is in neighboring Colombia. from https://news.yahoo.com/venezuelan-government-says-pardoning-110-195900998.html

Russian opposition activist hospitalised after attack outside his home

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A 22-year-old Russian opposition activist has been hospitalised after what supporters said was a vicious attack by two men outside his house in Moscow. Yegor Zhukov, who came to prominence last year when he was arrested and tried over opposition protests, posted pictures of his bruised and bloody face to social media following the attack. He was taken to hospital for an MRI scan which showed he had “fortunately managed to avoid serious injuries or internal bleeding,” a spokesman said. The activist “remained calm and even joked about what happened,” his team said in a social media post, adding that he was allowed home following tests. from https://news.yahoo.com/russian-opposition-activist-hospitalised-attack-122400149.html

'Hero' St. Louis police officer dies after being shot in the head

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A St. Louis police officer died Sunday after being shot in the head by a gunman, authorities said. from https://news.yahoo.com/hero-st-louis-police-officer-143659245.html

Trump's Kenosha visit highlights his reelection message: Only Trump will keep you safe

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With protests continuing to rage in Kenosha, Wis., over the Aug. 23 police shooting of African-American Jacob Blake, President Trump will travel there Tuesday on a visit to the key swing state that will echo his “law and order” campaign message. from https://news.yahoo.com/trumps-kenosha-visit-highlights-his-reelection-message-only-trump-will-keep-you-safe-200727989.html

Op-Ed: Kamala Harris' vice presidential run is a campaign to be America's second Black president

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Black grievances put Harris on the ticket; her's is the face of leadership the country is demanding now. from https://news.yahoo.com/op-ed-kamala-harris-vice-100018190.html

Liberty University opens investigation into 'all facets' of Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure

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Liberty is also exploring a new coach and mentor to help ensure all Liberty employees are fulfilling their 'spiritual responsibility.' from https://news.yahoo.com/liberty-university-opens-investigation-facets-215348762.html

Schools are more segregated than 30 years ago. Here's what's driving the change.

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School integration programs once broke down barriers. Today, white and Black students in cities like Minneapolis are growing up apart. from https://news.yahoo.com/schools-more-segregated-30-years-121802270.html

New report deepens mystery around Trump’s sudden and suspicious visit to Walter Reed hospital

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Vice President Mike Pence was reportedly prepared to take over the presidential duties from https://news.yahoo.com/report-deepens-mystery-around-trump-214037912.html

Mom rips gun and shoe from man accused of kidnapping her 1-year-old, Georgia cops say

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The child has since been found safe, officials say. from https://news.yahoo.com/mom-rips-gun-shoe-man-173107696.html

An LA teacher said she and her daughter had to flee their home after she received threats for wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt to class

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On the first day of school, the English teacher in Los Angeles wore a shirt that read, "I can't breathe," a message associated with the BLM movement. from https://news.yahoo.com/la-teacher-said-she-her-162242877.html

U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait for second time in two weeks

from https://news.yahoo.com/u-warship-transits-taiwan-strait-055834372.html

With peak of hurricane season almost here, forecasters watch four areas for tropical development

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The most active day of the hurricane season is around Sept. 10. As the season's peak nears, forecasters are watching four areas for development. from https://news.yahoo.com/peak-hurricane-season-almost-forecasters-163136665.html

Wisconsin special session on police reform lasts less than a minute. GOP not interested.

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Gov. Evers, a Democrat, expressed disappointment, "There's no sense of urgency from Republicans." from https://news.yahoo.com/gov-calls-wisconsin-lawmakers-special-163936300.html

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2020 - CNN

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2020    CNN How Covid-19 could affect the 2020 Senate elections    Vox.com Here's *exactly* how Democrats win the Senate    CNN View Full Coverage on Google News

Immunity concern over some COVID-19 vaccines - Reuters

Immunity concern over some COVID-19 vaccines    Reuters AstraZeneca Starts U.S. Final-Stage Trial of Covid-19 Vaccine    Bloomberg Coronavirus Russia: Teachers’ union warns staff could be forced to take unproven Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine    The Independent Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China    Reuters Experts Raise Doubts Over Top COVID-19 Vaccines From China, Russia    NDTV View Full Coverage on Google News

The airline industry is ditching change fees because it’s desperate for people to fly - The Verge

The airline industry is ditching change fees because it’s desperate for people to fly    The Verge United's CEO Sent an Email at 3:30 in the Morning. It's a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence    Inc. United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees    Yahoo News United Airlines scraps ticket-change fees for domestic flights in bid to win over customers    CNBC Delta follows United Airlines in waiving ticket change fees permanently    CNBC Television View Full Coverage on Google News

Adele's hair and bikini spark cultural-appropriation debate - Los Angeles Times

Adele's hair and bikini spark cultural-appropriation debate    Los Angeles Times Adele Faces Backlash For Bantu Knots & Jamaican Flag Bikini    Access Is It Fine When It's a Fave? Adele's Bantu Knots Reveal the Subjectivity of the Appropriation vs. Appreciation    The Root ‘Eh, Hello!?’: Singer Adele accused of cultural appropriation for Bantu knots Notting Hill carnival Instagram post    RT Adele CRITICIZED For Cultural Appropriation    Clevver News View Full Coverage on Google News

All you need to know about today's Deadline - MLB.com

All you need to know about today's Deadline    MLB.com MLB trade deadline tracker: Blue Jays land Robbie Ray – Monday's rumors, deals    MSN Money On the morning of trade deadline, prices still high for Yankees    Yahoo Sports View Full Coverage on Google News

Leaders resign after 'Golfgate' scandal highlights hypocrisy

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EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, who resigned from his post for breaking Ireland's coronavirus restrictions by attending a political golf society event with 80 other people, was just the latest member of the political elites to be caught flouting the rules. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz from https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/08/30/golfgate-political-elites-resign-cnni-abdelaziz-pkg-vpx.cnn

More migrant arrivals fuel local anger in Italy's Lampedusa

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A fishing boat carrying nearly 370 migrants landed overnight on the Italian island of Lampedusa, the country's news agencies said on Sunday, fueling anger from local officials over a recent rise in illegal arrivals. from https://news.yahoo.com/boat-carrying-nearly-370-migrants-112241466.html

Berlin police break up "anti-coronavirus" protest of 18,000

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More than 3,000 officers were deployed to help maintain the demonstration after anti-restriction and far-right supporters took to social media to call on people to arm themselves and take part in the protest. from https://news.yahoo.com/berlin-police-break-anti-coronavirus-201545273.html

Trump's RNC polling bounce more about 'subtraction on the Biden side,' pollster suggests

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President Trump's post-Republican National Convention polling bounce was particularly evident among white and suburban voters, a new Morning Consult poll shows.Overall, the RNC helped Trump shrink Biden's previously 10-point lead to a six-point advantage, 50 percent to 44 percent. Among suburbanites, Biden led by 14 points after the Democratic National Convention (54 percent to 40 percent), but after the RNC finished, that had dwindled to a 50-42 margin. Trump also increased his lead from two points to eight points among white voters, though his already-dismal prospects among voters of color got slightly worse.While the results are good news for the Trump campaign, they aren't necessarily that drastic in a larger context. That's because the two conventions are seemingly tied to one another — Biden received a boost in favorability ratings after the DNC, but the numbers went back down to their pre-convention standing after the RNC, which means it was mostly a wash, Mornin...

A couple received an anonymous note calling their unpainted house an "eyesore," then they received over $48,000 to help with repairs

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A couple that has suffered multiple health issues received a note shaming them for their unpainted house. A GoFundMe page raised money for repairs. from https://news.yahoo.com/couple-received-anonymous-note-calling-194912471.html

Jacob Blake's attorney says family has received no word from Trump

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Ben Crump, an attorney for Jacob Blake, said during an appearance on Sunday's Face the Nation that Blake's family has not yet heard from President Trump, a week after Blake was shot by a police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Trump, who did speak with George Floyd's family after he was killed by police earlier this year, is scheduled to visit Kenosha next week as protests grip the city. While there, he plans to meet with law enforcement. It appears as if the president is making it clear which side he stands on regarding the protests sparked by the shooting, but it's at least possible the White House will reach out to Blake's family then. Crump suggested Blake's family would be open to a conversation since they respect "all elected officials." He added that the Democratic presidential nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), have already spent time talking with the family.> .@AttorneyCrump says Jac...

Death toll in China restaurant collapse climbs to 29

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The number of people killed when a restaurant in northern China collapsed has climbed to 29, state media said Sunday, with efforts to find survivors brought to a close. from https://news.yahoo.com/death-toll-china-restaurant-collapse-030908622.html

Op-Ed: Kamala Harris' vice presidential run is a campaign to be America's second Black president

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Black grievances put Harris on the ticket; her's is the face of leadership the country is demanding now. from https://news.yahoo.com/op-ed-kamala-harris-vice-100018190.html

SpaceX may attempt 3 rocket launches on Sunday

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SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company, has scheduled two back-to-back Falcon 9 launches in Florida, just nine hours apart. from https://news.yahoo.com/spacex-may-attempt-3-rocket-040947835.html

In wake of shootings, Kenosha mayor backs police brass despite calls for resignations

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Kenosha, Wis., Mayor John Antaramian told reporters Friday that he has no intention of requesting the resignations of Police Chief Daniel Miskinis or County Sheriff David Beth, despite calls from various civil rights groups for both men to step down. from https://news.yahoo.com/in-wake-of-shootings-kenosha-mayor-backs-police-brass-despite-calls-for-resignations-011148050.html

One dead, five injured in shooting at Chicago restaurant - Fox News

One dead, five injured in shooting at Chicago restaurant    Fox News View Full Coverage on Google News

Hurricane center monitoring 'quartet of systems,' disturbance could form off East Coast - Fox News

Hurricane center monitoring 'quartet of systems,' disturbance could form off East Coast    Fox News Sunday morning tropical update: 3 waves to watch as we head into September    WWLTV Four Areas To Watch For Tropical Development in the Atlantic Going into September    The Weather Channel Three Tropical Trouble Spots    Fox Baltimore More tropical activity expected for the already record-breaking Atlantic season    Yahoo News View Full Coverage on Google News

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys stakes in Japan's five leading trading companies - CNBC

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys stakes in Japan's five leading trading companies    CNBC Warren Buffett on the best investment you can make    Yahoo Finance Happy birthday, Warren Buffett: One of the investing legend's best tips    Yahoo Finance Berkshire Buys Passive Stakes in 5 Japanese Trading Houses    Barron's Buffett's Berkshire buys 5% stake each in five Japanese trading companies    Reuters View Full Coverage on Google News

Chargers S Derwin James (meniscus) will miss significant time - NFL.com

Chargers S Derwin James (meniscus) will miss significant time    NFL.com Derwin James “likely to miss significant time” with meniscus injury    NBC Sports - NFL Chargers' Derwin James could be out several months after meniscus injury, per report    CBS Sports Chargers News: Derwin James leaves scrimmage with apparent hamstring injury    Bolts From The Blue Chargers safety Derwin James suffers meniscus injury in practice, is “likely to miss significant time”    MSN Money View Full Coverage on Google News

How Shinzo Abe's exit could threaten regional stability and Japan's alliance with the US

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Rumors concerning Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's health had circulated for weeks, and while his resignation on Friday could not have come as a complete shock to United States officials, the timing of the announcement is worrisome. from https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/30/opinions/japan-us-relations-shinzo-abe-sracic/index.html

India records world's biggest single-day jump in virus cases

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India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy. The surge raised India's tally to over 3.5 million, and came as the government announced the reopening of the subway in New Delhi, the capital. A country of 1.4 billion people, India now has the fastest-growing daily coronavirus caseload of any country in the world, reporting more than 75,000 new cases for four straight days. from https://news.yahoo.com/india-records-highest-daily-increase-073828501.html

Democrats Blast End Of In-Person Election Security Briefings - NPR

Democrats Blast End Of In-Person Election Security Briefings    NPR Schiff responds to Trump's accusation of security leaks    CNN Ratcliffe defends halting election briefings, accuses members of Congress of leaking classified information    Fox News Trump intel chief defends briefings ban, Democrats raise subpoena threat    Reuters Trump administration unleashes a new effort to undermine election integrity    CNN View Full Coverage on Google News

Mayors Of College Towns Brace For The Economic Impact Of Remote Learning - NPR

Mayors Of College Towns Brace For The Economic Impact Of Remote Learning    NPR Over 1,000 students have tested positive for Covid-19 at University of Alabama since classes resumed    CNN More than 1,000 University of Alabama students test positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed    Fox News Alabama updates COVID numbers, more than 1,000 students positive since return    AL.com Colleges crack down on student behavior as virus threatens more closures    POLITICO View Full Coverage on Google News

Coronavirus update: U.S. death toll approaches 180,000 - The Washington Post

Coronavirus update: U.S. death toll approaches 180,000    The Washington Post

Samsung starts mass production of 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM chips at Pyeongtaek Line 2 plant - SamMobile

Samsung starts mass production of 16Gb LPDDR5 DRAM chips at Pyeongtaek Line 2 plant    SamMobile View Full Coverage on Google News

Tate McRae Performs "You Broke Me First" | 2020 MTV VMAs - MTV

Tate McRae Performs "You Broke Me First" | 2020 MTV VMAs    MTV 19 Photos From the 1999 VMAs That'll Blow Your Mind    MSN Money Keke Palmer Through the Years: From Nickelodeon Star to MTV VMAs Host and Beyond    Us Weekly Lady Gaga Debuted Waist-Length Pink Hair Ahead of the VMAs — See the Photo    Allure View Full Coverage on Google News

Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Ties for Most Weeks at No. 1 in 2020 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart - Billboard

Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Ties for Most Weeks at No. 1 in 2020 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart    Billboard Taylor Swift Sends Sweet Handwritten Card to Fan About to Get His PhD: 'A Moment Worth Celebrating'    PEOPLE Taylor Swift sends a sweet handwritten note to fan getting his PhD: It's important to celebrate great moments    PINKVILLA If 'Folklore' Turned You On to Taylor Swift, These Are the Deep Cuts You'll Like    Billboard Taylor Swift Keeps ‘Folklore’ At No. 1 For A Fifth Week As Nas And The Killers Land New Top 10 Albums    Forbes View Full Coverage on Google News

2020 BMW Championship leaderboard, grades: Jon Rahm drains insane 66-foot putt to win in a playoff - CBSSports.com

2020 BMW Championship leaderboard, grades: Jon Rahm drains insane 66-foot putt to win in a playoff    CBSSports.com John Rahm (64) makes birdie bomb to defeat Dustin Johnson in BMW playoff    Golf Channel Jon Rahm drains wild 66-foot birdie to beat Dustin Johnson in a playoff at the BMW Championship    Yahoo Sports Soon-to-be dad Rory McIlroy bounces back at BMW Championship    MSN Money WATCH: Dustin Johnson makes absurd, winding 43-foot putt to force playoff at 2020 BMW Championship    CBSSports.com View Full Coverage on Google News

Jackson Hole wrap-up: For the Fed, inflation is all about managing expectations - Yahoo Finance

Jackson Hole wrap-up: For the Fed, inflation is all about managing expectations    Yahoo Finance What the Federal Reserve inflation policy means for your retirement savings    MarketWatch Frances Coppola: Mr. Powell, If You Want Higher Inflation, Give People Money - CoinDesk    CoinDesk The Fed’s New Monetary Policy Is Not That New    Bloomberg 5 Key Takeaways From Powell’s Jackson Hole Fed Speech    BloombergQuint View Full Coverage on Google News

Amazon’s new fitness tracker Halo will monitor your tone of voice - Quartz

Amazon’s new fitness tracker Halo will monitor your tone of voice    Quartz Amazon Halo Might Be the Best Fitness Tracker 2020 | Shape    Shape Magazine Op-ed: Privacy considerations to keep in mind with Amazon's Halo    CNBC Amazon Halo wearable claims to judge emotional state from your voice — experts are skept... - Business Insider    Business Insider Amazon's body-scanning, conversation-recording fitness band faces swift backlash for creep factor    Salon View Full Coverage on Google News

Apple's next entry-level iPad might look a lot like an iPad Pro - Engadget

Apple's next entry-level iPad might look a lot like an iPad Pro    Engadget iPad Air 4 leak reveals stunning design we've been waiting for    Tom's Guide Next iPad may look more like an iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard support    AppleInsider iPad Pro vs. Microsoft Surface Book 3: Which tablet-laptop hybrid is best?    CNET Top Stories: iPad Air With Touch ID Power Button, iOS 14 Beta 6, Latest in Epic Games vs. Apple    Mac Rumors View Full Coverage on Google News

Bella Thorne Apologizes for Screwing Over Normie OnlyFans Users - TMZ

Bella Thorne Apologizes for Screwing Over Normie OnlyFans Users    TMZ Bella Thorne faces backlash for her $2M payday on OnlyFans    Yahoo Entertainment OnlyFans Sets New Spending Limits & Bella Thorne Is Being Blamed; Company Responds to Backlash    Just Jared Bella Thorne Is SCAMMING People On OnlyFans!    Clevver News Bella Thorne’s $2 Million OnlyFans Windfall Made the Platform Harder for Sex Workers, Users Say    Yahoo Entertainment View Full Coverage on Google News

Kourtney Kardashian & Scott Disick Risk Running Into His Ex Sofia Richie During Dinner Date - HollywoodLife

Kourtney Kardashian & Scott Disick Risk Running Into His Ex Sofia Richie During Dinner Date    HollywoodLife Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian Grab Dinner at Same Restaurant as His Ex Sofia Richie    PEOPLE Scott Disick Has No Interest in Getting Back Together With Sofia Richie, Sources Say    Showbiz Cheat Sheet Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian Dine at Same Restaurant as Sofia Richie    MSN Money Scott Disick joins Kourtney Kardashian for dinner at Nobu and risks a run in with ex Sofia Richie    Daily Mail View Full Coverage on Google News

Biden, Harris prepare to travel more as campaign heats up

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After spending a pandemic spring and summer tethered almost entirely to his Delaware home, Joe Biden plans to take his presidential campaign to battleground states after Labor Day in his bid to unseat President Donald Trump. No itinerary is set, according to the Democratic nominee’s campaign, but the former vice president and his allies say his plan is to highlight contrasts with Trump, from policy arguments tailored to specific audiences to the strict public health guidelines the Biden campaign says its events will follow amid COVID-19. “He will go wherever he needs to go,” said Biden’s campaign co-chairman Cedric Richmond, a Louisiana congressman. from https://news.yahoo.com/harris-nationwide-mask-mandate-wouldnt-132328095.html

Does Kyle Rittenhouse Have a Self-Defense Claim?

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Kenosha, a city of 100,000 in Wisconsin’s southeastern corner, now confronts the question of when lethal force is justified in two different cases. One, the shooting of Jacob Blake by a police officer, I addressed yesterday. The other is the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, who is alleged to have killed two people and injured one during the civil unrest this week, and who has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, reckless homicide, and other offenses.Rittenhouse is a 17-year-old from Antioch, Ill., about a half hour’s drive from Kenosha. Inexplicably, this underage police cadet from out of state wound up on the streets after curfew in a place where a riot was likely imminent, doing interviews with journalists and openly carrying an AR-15–style rifle.There can be no question that Rittenhouse and whatever adults were in charge of him made idiotic decisions. Minors should not stand guard at riots play-acting at being cops. But even people who knowingly put themselves in the wrong ...

Iranian man sentenced to nine years in prison for beheading daughter while she slept in 'honour killing'

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An Iranian has been sentenced to nine years in jail for beheading his teenaged daughter in her sleep, local media reported Friday, adding that the mother wants him executed. The so-called "honour" killing of 14-year-old Romina Ashrafi on May 21 sparked widespread outrage, with media condemning "institutionalised violence" in the Islamic republic. Media said Romina was decapitated at the family home in the village of Talesh in the northern province of Gilan. "Despite the judicial authorities' insistence on a 'special handling' of the case, the verdict has terrified me and my family," Rana Dashti, the mother, told ILNA news agency. "I don't want my husband to return to our village ever again," she said, calling for the verdict to be reviewed and changed to "execution". Having lived with the man for 15 years, Dashti said she now fears for the life of the rest of her family. Ebtekar newspaper said at the time of Romina's...

Arrest made after firefighter’s wallet stolen as he battled wildfires, CA officials say

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The thief drained the bank account of the firefighter after the wallet was lifted from his vehicle. officials said. from https://news.yahoo.com/arrest-made-firefighter-wallet-stolen-224222168.html

Hurricane Laura's 'unsurvivable' storm surge: It looks like Louisiana was spared, but some rural areas likely hit hard

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Gov. John Bel Edwards said Louisiana "caught a break" on storm surge. The National Hurricane Center says the surge was likely as bad as feared. from https://news.yahoo.com/hurricane-lauras-unsurvivable-storm-surge-213210148.html

Tillis: 'I fell short' on mask wearing at RNC

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The Republican senator's zeal for enforcing masks has landed him in hot water in the past. from https://www.politico.com/news/2020/08/28/thom-tillis-mask-rnc-convention-404507

U.S. military identifies two soldiers killed in Black Hawk training crash

from https://news.yahoo.com/u-military-identifies-two-soldiers-204100749.html

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta fears attendees of Trump's RNC speech will get COVID-19 and 'may even die'

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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta couldn't be more exasperated by President Trump's decision to speak before a packed crowd at the Republican National Convention, fearing some attendees could die from COVID-19 as a result.Trump on Thursday delivered his acceptance speech at the RNC before a crowd of about 1,500 people who weren't practicing social distancing and few of whom were wearing masks, a fact Gupta sounded the alarm about on Friday morning, expressing deep frustration that such an event took place during the coronavirus pandemic."The history books will be written about this chapter in our lives at some point, and it will show events like that and say that in the middle of a pandemic ... at a time when there were more than 5 million infected, we started having events like that again," Gupta said. "It's really frustrating. It's mind-boggling."Gupta went on to say that this demonstrates that some people still haven't "learned" how dan...

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe resigns, saying: 'I apologise form the bottom of my heart'

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Japanese stocks tumble – follow here for live updates Ulcerative colitis: the condition that tanked two of Japan's PM Shinzo Abe's terms Japan’s longest-serving prime minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation on Friday due to his ill health, in a bombshell development that kicks off a leadership contest in the world's third-largest economy. Mr Abe, 65, bowed in apology as he confirmed in a press conference that he was stepping down after nearly eight years at the political helm following a recurrence of a chronic inflammatory bowel condition. "I apologise from the bottom of my heart that despite all of the support from the Japanese people, I am leaving the post with one full year left in my term and in the midst of various policies and coronavirus," he said. His announcement brings to an end weeks of intense media speculation surrounding the health of Mr Abe, who has suffered from the condition ulcerative colitis since his teens. It is Mr Abe’s second time to ...

Blue planet: Study proposes new origin theory for Earth's water

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Water covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface and is crucial to life as we know it, but how it got here has been a longstanding scientific debate. from https://news.yahoo.com/blue-planet-study-proposes-origin-180453190.html

'How dare we not vote?' Black voters organize after DC march

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Tears streamed down Brooke Moreland’s face as she watched tens of thousands gather on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to decry systemic racism and demand racial justice in the wake of several police killings of Black Americans. As the campaign enters its latter stages, there's an intensifying effort among African Americans to transform frustration over police brutality, systemic racism and the disproportionate toll of the coronavirus into political power. from https://news.yahoo.com/dare-not-vote-black-voters-172118316.html

Weakened Laura still carries a punch as it heads toward Atlantic Ocean

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The remnants of Hurricane Laura continued to weaken Saturday but it may bring tornadoes to North Carolina and the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia region. from https://news.yahoo.com/weakened-laura-still-carries-punch-132502682.html

Man arrested after wallet stolen from California firefighter battling wildfires

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The sheriff of Santa Cruz County said the suspect admitted the theft and wrote a letter of apology. from https://news.yahoo.com/man-arrested-wallet-stolen-california-025910152.html

Maddow about Trump's speech: "A lot of it was wrong — factually wrong" - Salon

Maddow about Trump's speech: "A lot of it was wrong — factually wrong"    Salon 'The Five' highlight 'powerful' moments from Trump's RNC speech    Fox News Trump to hold rally in New Hampshire after wrapping up RNC    CBS News The five most terrifying performances by women at the RNC – ranked!    The Guardian RNC rebutted Biden's claims Trump is not inclusive: Stirewalt | Livin' the Bream podcast    Fox News View Full Coverage on Google News

Photos: The “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” March on Washington - Vox.com

Photos: The “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” March on Washington    Vox.com New march on Washington embraces history on fraught anniversary of King's speech    Reuters Tucker Carlson Claims BLM Is a “Hoax” As Thousands March on Washington    Vanity Fair The March on Washington: A legacy lost    The Hill Thousands march on Washington calling for racial justice | WNT    ABC News View Full Coverage on Google News