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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ July 31, 2020
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	ESPN Bill Belichick: Cam Newton will have to win Patriots' starting QB job ESPN If Cam Newton is to succeed Tom Brady as starting quarterback of the New England Patriots, he's going to have to earn the job in training camp. Bill Belichick stopped decisively short of naming Newton the team's QB1. "That spot is the same as all the other ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN McConnell signal to Republican Senate candidates: Distance from Trump if necessary CNN Washington (CNN) Sen. Mitch McConnell is allowing Republican Senate candidates to do whatever it takes to salvage their campaigns ahead of what Republicans increasingly fear could be a devastating election for their party. In recent weeks, the Senate ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHL.com Ovechkin, Capitals won't discuss contract extension until after playoffs NHL.com Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will not discuss a contract extension until after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. "We're waiting until after the playoffs to see how everything pans out here," Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN MLB postponements timeline: How positive coronavirus tests have impacted the schedule ESPN It didn't take long for the reality of the coronavirus pandemic to affect the restart of the 2020 Major League Baseball season. In just the past five days, we've seen more than a dozen postponements or schedule shifts, affecting eight different teams. It can be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Antonio Brown suspended 8 games by NFL Yahoo Sports The NFL has come to a decision regarding Antonio Brown. The league announced Friday that the free agent wideout will be suspended without pay for the first eight games of the 2020 season. The 32-year-old's suspension will begin Week 1, even if Brown is ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A variety of responses by US states hurt the country's ability to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Fauci says CNN (CNN) US states' "diversity of response" hampered the country's ability to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci said at a Congressional hearing on Friday, as the number of cases in the US topped 4.5 million. When asked why Europe ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Appeals court vacates Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence, orders new penalty trial CNN (CNN) A federal appeals court ruled on Friday to vacate the death sentence of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who along with his brother planted homemade bombs near the finish of the 2013 Boston Marathon, killing three spectators. The US Court of Appeals for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Breaking down the significance of John Lewis' funeral service CNN Washington (CNN) It's impossible to overstate the symbolic and actual significance of the funeral service held on Thursday for John Lewis, the civil rights icon who died on July 17. "I've come here today because I, like so many Americans, owe a great debt to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN August rent is due. Here's what to do if you can't pay it CNN August is here and the rent is due — again. But for millions of people in the US who are at risk of eviction, it's a month they've been dreading since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Two major supports for struggling renters are disappearing in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Why this weekend at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is more than just a tuneup for the PGA Championship ESPN MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- With the PGA Championship, the first major of the season only a week away, some of the golf's biggest names, including a handful who have struggled with their games and others who have made big changes, are finally starting to find ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Beyoncé's 'Black Is King': Let's Discuss The New York Times When Beyoncé took a speaking role as Nala — the eventual queen — in the 2019 remake of "The Lion King," she decided to delve beyond Disney's Hollywood version of Africa. She added a new, gospel-charged song, "Spirit," to the film's soundtrack, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBA.com TNT's NBA Restart doubleheader sees major increase in viewership NBA.com TNT's coverage of last night's NBA Restart – fueled by LA Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers delivering an average of 3.4 million total viewers – more than doubled the network's average viewership for a regular season telecast. Last night's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vanity Fair Why Bryan Singer's X-Men Cast Reportedly Threatened to Quit the Movie Vanity Fair It's been 20 years since Bryan Singer directed X-Men, a blockbuster that would usher in a new wave of superhero movies. A new report from the Hollywood Reporter sheds light on the film's deeply troubled production, including the alleged sexual abuse of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Students Return to Campus Amid Virus Growth in Some States U.S. News & World Report By BRYAN ANDERSON and JOHN RABY, Associated Press. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The first wave of college students returning to their dorms aren't finding the typical mobs of students and parents. What they found Friday were strict safety protocols and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR A 37-Year-Old Opposition Candidate Challenges The Longtime Leader Of Belarus NPR In Belarus, a 37-year-old political novice is giving Europe's longest-serving leader a run for his money. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is challenging Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, 65, in an unexpectedly contentious election set for Aug. 9. An English ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Three people have been charged for Twitter's huge hack, and a Florida teen is in jail The Verge Early on July 31st, the FBI, IRS, US Secret Service, and Florida law enforcement placed a 17-year-old in Tampa, Florida, under arrest. He's accused of being the "mastermind" behind the biggest security and privacy breach in Twitter's history, one that took ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Microsoft In Talks To Buy Teen Fave TikTok As Trump Ramps Up Pressure NPR Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing app, according to a person familiar with the discussions. If Microsoft buys TikTok, it will give the lumbering tech giant ownership of one of the trendiest social media platforms, favored by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Magic's Isaac takes lone stand at NBA restart Yahoo Sports Orlando (AFP) - Orlando Magic player Jonathan Isaac stood for the US national anthem ahead of his team's clash with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, declining to join teammates and coaches who knelt for the pre-game ritual. In Thursday's opening games at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Hard-hit Massachusetts worries COVID-19 respite is fleeting ABC News Massachusetts widely reopened its economy early in July, but less than a month later, there's an increasing sense of dread that the hard-hit state's respite from the pandemic ultimately will be fleeting. By. PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press. July 31, 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Alan Parker, director of 'Midnight Express' and 'Evita,' dies at 76 Los Angeles Times Alan Parker, a successful and sometimes surprising filmmaker whose diverse output includes "Bugsy Malone," "Midnight Express," and "Evita," has died after a long illness, his family said. A Briton who became a Hollywood heavyweight, Parker also directed ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge How Google is bringing Windows apps to Chromebooks The Verge Google revealed earlier this year that it's planning to support Windows applications on Chromebooks thanks to a partnership with Parallels. It's a collaboration that will see a full version of Windows boot inside Chrome OS, providing businesses the option to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Motorist Who Shot a Protester in Austin Claims Self-Defense The New York Times AUSTIN, Texas — The deadly confrontation between an armed motorist and an armed protester during a street demonstration in downtown Austin over the weekend began when the motorist made a turn toward a crowd of marchers and came to a stop. Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal US to Raise Cost for Citizenship Applications, Impose Fee for Asylum Seekers Wall Street Journal The Department of Homeland Security said it would increase the fee to apply for U.S. citizenship by 81% to $1,160 and impose a fee for the first time to apply for asylum, according to a filing in the Federal Register on Friday. The fee increases, proposed last ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Vaccine project contract raises transparency questions Politico The Trump administration is hiring consultants with drug industry ties to steer its effort to find a coronavirus vaccine under a contract that allows them to avoid disclosing potential conflicts of interest. The arrangement, which is covered through a $611,500 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News 28 school districts have filed reopening plans; see how they differ Buffalo News Support staff Gabriella Harris, left, and teacher aide Jennifer Casillas look for a packet for a particular student as teachers and staff at Frederick Law Olmsted Elementary School PS64 send home classwork for students while schools were closed in March. Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Europe Plunges Into Recession as Economy Suffers Record Contraction Wall Street Journal FRANKFURT—Stringent lockdowns to prevent the spread of Covid-19 weighed heavily on Europe's economy in the second quarter, causing a record contraction more severe than experienced by the U.S., but analysts said the continent's success so far in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How Families Are Celebrating Eid al-Adha This Year The New York Times As the coronavirus pandemic continues to force changes to daily activities and rituals around the world, Muslim families are finding new ways to celebrate Eid al-Adha. One of Islam's two main festivals, Eid al-Adha traditionally begins in the morning with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Refinery29 R29 Binge Club: Umbrella Academy Season 2 Recap Refinery29 Picking up mere seconds after the end of the first season, The Umbrella Academy has done it again: Our seven misfit super-siblings caused yet another apocalypse. They're two for two! You might be asking yourself, how did they get here again? How did they ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic When Karen Bass Went to Work in Castro's Cuba The Atlantic Karen Bass, the congresswoman from California, is in contention to become Joe Biden's running mate. There are good reasons for this. She is reliably liberal, she chairs the Congressional Black Caucus, and she shares a history of family loss with Biden. Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World White House denies Herman Cain contracted COVID-19 at Tulsa Trump rally prior to death Tulsa World Soon after it was announced that former presidential candidate Herman Cain had died Thursday of COVID-19-related complications, many theorized that he was exposed to the virus during an appearance at President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Plug it in: Electric car charging station numbers are rising Washington Post DETROIT — When the electric car revolution arrives, will there be enough places to plug in? There are now 26,000 electric vehicle charging stations open to the public in the U.S., with more than 84,000 plugs. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA 1 Marine dead, 8 others missing after amphibious vehicle accident off Southern California coast KTLA An amphibious assault vehicle carrying 15 Marines and a Navy sailor sank near a military-owned island off the coast of Southern California, leaving one of the Marines dead and eight missing, authorities said Friday. They were traveling in the vehicle that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN David Duke has been banned from Twitter CNN New York (CNN Business) Twitter permanently banned the account of former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke on Thursday night, after multiple violations of the company's hateful conduct policy. The company's policy forbids accounts that "promote violence ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Exclusive: US proposes house arrest for 'most dreaded' Taliban prisoners, to end stalemate Reuters MUMBAI/ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has proposed that hundreds of Taliban prisoners be transferred to house arrest in a supervised facility when they are freed from Afghan jails, three senior official sources said, a proposed ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Fueled By Suburbs, Democrats Are Poised For Gains In Key States, Analysis Finds NPR A new report from the centrist Democratic group Third Way, shared first with NPR, finds that Democrats are on track to win the suburbs in five of six key states they lost in the 2016 presidential election. The analysis is based on voter-file data from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Eight say enough? North Side state rep joins seven other Democrats calling for Madigan to step down now Chicago Sun-Times Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he's not giving up his gavel, but on Friday the drumbeat calling for his immediate resignation from within his own Democratic Caucus grew a little louder. State Rep. Jonathan "Yoni" Pizer joined the slowly growing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Business Apple soars to record, lifting Dow, S&P, Nasdaq to 4th straight monthly gains Fox Business Tech stocks led the charge on Friday, pushing all three of the major averages higher after stellar earnings from Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Google. Continue Reading Below. Ticker, Security, Last, Change, Change %. I:COMP, NASDAQ COMPOSITE ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA Central Valley teen's death tied to COVID-19, marking state's 1st coronavirus fatality in child KTLA California health officials on Friday confirmed that a Central Valley teenager is the youngest person to date in the state whose death has been linked to COVID-19. Authorities have not identified the teen, who had an underlying health condition, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roanoke Times Regis Philbin laid to rest Roanoke Times Regis Philbin has been laid to rest. The 'Live! with Regis and Kelly' host passed away last week at the age of 88, and on Wednesday (07.31.20), the television legend was officially laid to rest at the Notre Dame campus. A statement from his family reads: ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox2now.com Second inmate captured after escape from 12th floor of Oklahoma jail fox2now.com OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Officials say both inmates, including an accused murderer, are back in custody after escaping from the Oklahoma County Jail on Friday morning. Just before 7 a.m. on Friday, the Oklahoma County Detention Center (OCDC) was ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Edmen Shahbazyan says UFC main event is just another fight OCRegister Good things come to those who wait, or so it goes. Edmen Shahbazyan was supposed to fight Derek Brunson twice already before an injury to his opponent postponed the first bout and a worldwide pandemic stalled the second. Yet there is no greater charm ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Ruth Bader Ginsburg discharged from hospital after procedure earlier this week Fox News Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from a hospital after being admitted for a nonsurgical medical procedure in New York City earlier in the week, according to a statement from the court. "Justice Ginsburg was discharged from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Netflix dedicates Naya Rivera episode of 'Sugar Rush' to the late actress Los Angeles Times Netflix has dedicated a brand new episode of "Sugar Rush" to actress Naya Rivera, who died earlier this month while swimming in Lake Piru. Rivera appears as a guest judge on the third season of the baking competition program, which premiered Friday on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Courier Journal Kentucky exceeds 30000 coronavirus cases with 778 new cases on Friday, Beshear announces Courier Journal Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the commonwealth had 778 new coronavirus cases on Friday — putting the Bluegrass State above 30,000 total cases. Though the new case total rose, the postiivity rate dropped for the third-straight day: Going ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Brush fire threatens homes in Chatsworth area Los Angeles Times A five-acre brush fire threatened some homes Friday in Ventura County west of Chatsworth, and Los Angeles city and county crews were assisting Ventura firefighters in the effort to extinguish the flames. The fire was reported about noon near the 200 block of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Apple loyalists prove physical stores not needed to drive iPhone sales: JP Morgan Reuters (Reuters) - Apple customer loyalty and response to the COVID-19 pandemic have proven brick-and-mortar stores are not essential to drive sales of its products, J.P.Morgan said on Friday, as the iPhone maker's blockbuster quarterly results pushed its shares ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox Is pulling US troops from Germany really a "gift to Russia"? Vox This week's Worldly episode discusses the consequences of Trump's plan to pull 12,000 troops from Germany. By Conor Murray@theconormurrayconor.murray@voxmedia.com Jul 31, 2020, 1:30pm EDT ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBNG-TV Could we see any rain from Isaias? WBNG-TV Tonight: Partly cloudy to clear. Valley fog. Wind: Calm Low: 55-61. Saturday: Sun early. High clouds increase through the day. Warm. Wind: S 3-7 High: 80-85. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy and turning muggy. 30% chance of showers or a few storms. Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times White Sox call up second baseman Nick Madrigal Chicago Sun-Times The White Sox' top second base prospect, Nick Madrigal, did not make the team's opening day roster last week, but it didn't take long to get him on board. The Sox purchased the contract of their 2018 first round draft choice Friday before the team's game ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sheboygan Press Sheboygan County reports two more COVID-19 deaths Friday as total cases tripled and deaths doubled in July The Sheboygan Press SHEBOYGAN - Two more deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in Sheboygan County on Friday as the month closed out with triple the number of confirmed cases it started with. Even though more than half of the cases have been people 40 or younger, ... Flag as irrelevant
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