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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ August 1, 2020
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	ESPN New Lions safety Jayron Kearse suspended three games ESPN Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse has been suspended three games by the NFL for violation of its substance abuse policy. Kearse, 26, signed with the Lions in March after four seasons in Minnesota, where he played in 62 games with five starts, making 79 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal arrives, was 'a little mad' missing opener Yahoo Sports How did Nick Madrigal feel about being left off the White Sox roster for Opening Day? "I was a little mad," he said. Maybe more than a little. Click to download the MyTeams App for the latest White Sox news and analysis. "He actually didn't shake my hand ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Belichick mum on plans for QB position as camp nears USA TODAY BOSTON (AP) — Like all NFL teams, the Patriots face a variety of unknowns heading into a 2020 season in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. So it's no surprise Bill Belichick is being coy about his expectations for the quarterback position as his team ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Lakers' LeBron James put on a defensive clinic vs. Kawhi Leonard and Clippers, which could flip playoff script CBSSports.com The Los Angeles Lakers held on for an oddly impressive 103-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday as the NBA officially restarted its 2019-20 season. The Lakers didn't play particularly well from a box score standpoint. They shot under 40 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president BBC News Svetlana Tikhanovskaya would prefer to be frying cutlets than running for president of Belarus. At least, that's what the stay-at-home mum laughingly told a crowd of supporters at a recent campaign rally. But she also told them this election bid to challenge ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs sweeping police reform bill CNN (CNN) Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed comprehensive police accountability legislation into law Friday afternoon. The law institutes a new statewide watchdog for police misconduct, bans "chokeholds" in most instances and puts limits on the ability of ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Dodgers forge on as coronavirus outbreaks threaten MLB season OCRegister A week into its schedule, MLB's delayed and abbreviated season is now threatened even further. Six teams will be idle Friday – and some longe – after an outbreak of positive coronavirus tests among the Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News US ramps up sanctions over Uighur abuses with penalties on powerful Chinese paramilitary group ABC News The U.S. has sanctioned a powerful Chinese paramilitary organization in the country's western province, accusing it of playing a key role in the detention and repression of Muslim ethnic minorities. The sanctions could have far-reaching consequences, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Variety 'The Umbrella Academy' Season 2: Activist Allison, Cult Leader Klaus and Time Travel Variety SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the second season of "The Umbrella Academy," streaming now on Netflix. Traveling through time certainly takes its toll — not only on characters' emotions and on their relationships, but also on their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday With Yankees trailing Orioles, Aaron Judge comes through when it matters most Newsday Aaron Judge doesn't always come through in the biggest moments. No baseball player does. But some players clearly embrace them more than others, and Judge is in that category. "Those are the situations you want to be in," he has said more than a few ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Students return to campus amid virus growth in some states Washington Post RALEIGH, N.C. — 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 some heightened anxiety amid a global pandemic where virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR James Murdoch Quits Family Media Empire News Corp After 'Disagreements' NPR James Murdoch resigned Friday from the board of directors of News Corp., the publishing arm of his family's media empire, in a very public sign of dissent that typically plays out behind closed doors. The rupture capped a period of intensifying criticism of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAA.com Training camp battles that could shape the Cowboys in 2020 WFAA.com Training camp for the Dallas Cowboys is upon us, and with the depth of the team, and questions to answer about the roster, there will be some fierce battles to watch. There won't be any preseason games to evaluate players this year, so the coaches will have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bucks players kneel for anthem, and every player is wearing a social-justice message on their jersey Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The NBA is back, but the Milwaukee Bucks are among the teams making sure that the momentum of social-justice awareness doesn't stall. Every Bucks player donned a jersey with a social-justice message where last names would typically be found when the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Security forces head off anti-government protests in Zimbabwe Reuters HARARE (Reuters) - Streets were deserted and businesses shut in Zimbabwe's two main cities on Friday after security forces were deployed to prevent anti-government marches called by activists over corruption and economic hardship. Protesters stayed ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com UFC Fight Night APEX 5, Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan - MMA Betting & DFS Preview Sports Illustrated While other major sports organizations continue to work out the kinks to ensure completion of their upcoming schedules, the UFC completed 12 fight cards so far through the pandemic, including their four-card event over at Fight Island without any hiccups. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Coming Sunday for Tigers: Casey Mize, Daniel Norris or rainout that makes it all moot? mlive.com DETROIT -- As the Detroit Tigers open their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night, there's still "TBA" written where the Sunday starter is supposed to be. That's invited all sorts of speculation that the arrival of top prospect Casey Mize ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Lena Dunham says she suffered a variety of complications after her COVID-19 battle in March USA TODAY Lena Dunham has been open about her battle with the chronic illness Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Now she's getting candid about her latest health struggle: COVID-19. The "Girls" alum, 34, revealed on Instagram Friday that she was diagnosed with COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Google's 'trust tokens' are here to take cookies down a peg The Verge Google said earlier this year it would join other web browser companies to block third-party cookies in Chrome, and today, developers have their first chance to test a proposed alternative to tracking users across the web: trust tokens. Unlike cookies, trust ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Eurozone suffers deepest contraction on record BBC News Spain has been plunged into its deepest recession in modern times by the coronavirus pandemic. Its economy shrank by 18.5% in the April-to-June period, having already fallen by 5.2% in the first three months of the year. The country was the worst performer ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Chicago Shootout Suspect Was Paroled In April After Gun Sentence NBC Chicago Speculation centered on a possible early release due to coronavirus overcrowding concerns, though corrections officials say that was not the case. By Phil Rogers • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 24 mins ago. Pause. WMAQ LIVE FEED A1 Flash. Replay. Flag as irrelevant
	Vanity Fair How Taylor Swift Directed a Music Video During the Coronavirus Pandemic Vanity Fair When cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto talked to Taylor Swift on the set of the music video for "cardigan," he wore not just a mask, but a face shield as well. So did the project's assistant director, the production designer, and anyone else in the select group of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Oakland Co. girl jailed for not doing homework gets released The Detroit News Pontiac — A 15-year-old Oakland County girl whose monthslong detainment drew national condemnation because it was punishment for missed homework amid the pandemic was released Friday evening to the custody of her mother. The Michigan Court of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters PM Johnson makes Lords of his brother, cricketer Botham and Brexit allies Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has elevated to the House of Lords his younger brother, a cricket hero and some of his allies in the campaign to take Britain out of the European Union. FILE PHOTO: Jo Johnson, brother of Prime ... Flag as irrelevant
	PCMag.com 'Craig' From Halo Infinite is the New Xbox Mascot, Jokes Xbox Chief PCMag.com After last week's Xbox showcase, users began circulating images of the gray-faced brute to express their disappointment with Halo Infinite's graphics. The Craig meme was thus born. Michael Kan. By Michael Kan. July 31, 2020. facebook · twitter · flipboard. Flag as irrelevant
	The Spokesman-Review 'Enormous' issues at stake in case over SPD use of force against protesters, judge says; hearing set The Spokesman-Review A federal judge has set five days aside beginning Aug. 26 for a hearing to determine whether Seattle police are in contempt of an injunction barring the use of force on peaceful protesters, saying "enormous issues" are at stake. "The nature of the proceedings ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY DeGeneres apologizes to show's staff amid workplace inquiry WBAY LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres apologized to the staff of her daytime TV talk show amid an internal company investigation of complaints of a difficult and unfair workplace. "On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that 'The Ellen ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Two Oklahoma jail escapees are recaptured after fleeing jail ABC News Two Oklahoma jail escapees, including a murder suspect, have been recaptured in Oklahoma City after escaping a county jail by using sheets tied together to climb down the outside of the building from a 12th floor cell. By. The Associated Press. July 31, 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cornell Chronicle Lee Teng-hui, Ph.D. '68, former Taiwan president, dies at 97 Cornell Chronicle Lee Teng-hui, Ph.D. '68, the first popularly elected president of Taiwan, who helped guide the island toward prosperity and democracy, died July 30 in Taipei. He was 97. After earning a Cornell doctoral degree in agricultural economics at age 45, Lee ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Hang-ups, lies and wrong numbers: Contact tracers' uphill fight against COVID-19 Chicago Sun-Times A woman in Little Village sobs after learning she is the latest member of her family to test positive for COVID-19. She fears she won't be able to take care of her grandson. A worker at a West Side food-processing company explains how no precautions are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Bare faces, risky behavior prompt COVID-19 warnings for 11 counties as state hits two-month high caseload Chicago Sun-Times Gov. J.B. Pritzker's public health team on Friday put 11 counties on notice across Illinois for hitting a "warning level" as the state's rebound in coronavirus cases hit another apex with 1,941 newly confirmed cases. That's the state's highest single-day caseload ... Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma KHOU.com LOS ANGELES — Actor Bryan Cranston said he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies. The actor best known for playing Walter White on AMC's "Breaking Bad" made the announcement in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOC With time extension stalled, Census speeds up count schedule WTOC ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Census Bureau sped up the timetable for crunching 2020 census numbers on Friday after an earlier request for an extension stalled in the Senate and as pressure mounts to turn in data used to determine congressional ... Flag as irrelevant
	El Dorado News-Times Governor announces restrictions will loosen on high school athletics El Dorado News-Times Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Friday he has asked the Arkansas Activities Association to submit a plan to the Arkansas Department of Health to submit a plan to hold football, cheerleading and volleyball this fall. He also said he is establishing a high ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKOW Vietnam reports 2nd death, more cases linked to hospital WKOW HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A second person has died of coronavirus complications in Vietnam, a day after it recorded its first-ever death as it struggles with a renewed outbreak after 99 days with no local cases. Both men died in a hospital in Da Nang, a hot spot ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Not happy, Dan: Victoria's Premier cops a pandemic pounding The Age Dan Andrews seems remarkably at ease for a man emerging from a soul-crushing week. It's a Friday morning in mid-June and we've met at a skate park in his electorate of Mulgrave, in Melbourne's suburban south-east. On Monday, he sacked his "very good ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Boris Johnson Raises Specter of New UK Lockdown as Virus Reignites Bloomberg For Boris Johnson, and the country he leads, the grim reality of a prolonged pandemic is finally hitting home: coronavirus remains a threat and restrictions on daily life are here to stay. Faced with a surge in infections, the British prime minister ditched plans to ... Flag as irrelevant
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