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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ August 31, 2020
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	ESPN Jaguars waive Leonard Fournette after three seasons ESPN The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived running back Leonard Fournette, the team announced Monday. The move ends a tumultuous three-year run in which Fournette rushed for 2,631 yards and 17 touchdowns. The Jaguars didn't pick up his fifth-year option ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY ACC preview: Two teams is College Football Playoff is realistic possibility USA TODAY If ever a season existed when the ACC could send two teams into the College Football Playoff, this would be it. But as the SEC stakes early claim for sending multiple teams to the semifinals, the ACC in 2020 might have enough firepower to form a challenge ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Pranab Mukherjee: Former president of India dies after Covid diagnosis BBC News India's former president Pranab Mukherjee has died 21 days after it was confirmed that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The 84-year-old was in hospital to remove a clot in his brain, when it was discovered he also had Covid-19. Before serving ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal S&P 500 Poised to End Best Month Since April Wall Street Journal The S&P 500 is on track to end August with its best monthly performance since April. Photo: carlo allegri/Reuters. In Monday's session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index gained 0.3%. Those ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson, who led Hoyas to national title, dies at 78 CBSSports.com Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., a central figure of Hoyas basketball for several decades, has died, according to family statement. He was 78 years old. "Big John," as he was affectionately called, led Georgetown to its first NCAA ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN First Israeli commercial flight between Israel and UAE takes to the skies CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) The first Israeli commercial flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took to the skies on Monday, after an agreement to normalize relations between the two countries. Several top Trump administration officials were on board ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Warren Buffett, at 90, Still Has an Eye for a Bargain Wall Street Journal Five venerable Japanese companies were sitting in the bargain bin in plain sight. It took a 90-year-old Warren Buffett to scoop them up. Mr. Buffett celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday—Monday Japan time—by disclosing Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN TikTok's sale is a race against time CNN A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. London (CNN Business) TikTok has a matter of weeks to secure a sale to an American buyer in order to avoid a US ban. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Yegor Zhukov: Leading Russian opposition blogger beaten up BBC News A prominent opposition blogger in Russia, Yegor Zhukov, has been beaten up in Moscow and taken to hospital for treatment. Police have launched a criminal investigation into the assault. His supporters posted a photo on Facebook of his bloodied and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times French Magazine Sparks Outrage Over Racist Depiction of Black Lawmaker The New York Times Danièle Obono, a French-Gabonese lawmaker, was portrayed as an enslaved African in a fictional narrative that she described as a "political and racist attack.". Flag as irrelevant
	HeraldScotland France Accuses UK of Stalling in Post-Brexit Trade Talks The New York Times PARIS — On the cusp of a crucial month of negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom, France has lambasted the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson for what it sees as deliberate stalling and for ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY South Carolina officer suspended as videos of him using a racial slur circulate on social media USA TODAY COLUMBIA, S.C. – A South Carolina police officer has been suspended after videos showing him saying a racial slur in a confrontation with people outside a bar were posted on social media. Sgt. Chad Walker was on patrol in the Five Points area of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times With Some Big Names Missing, US Open Men's Draw Still Looks Strong The New York Times Novak Djokovic. Djokovic is the world No. 1, a 17-time Grand Slam champion and a member of the vaunted Big Three, along with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. More important, he has fundamentally changed the way that professional tennis is played. Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS Preventing College Parties? Shame And Blame Don't Work, But Beer Pong Outside Might KPBS As the fall semester gets under way, college students are reuniting with their friends, getting (re)acquainted with campus and doing what college students often do: partying. But in the time of the coronavirus, as more parties surface university administrators ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Australian journalist and TV host detained in China CNN Sydney/London (CNN Business) A prominent Australian journalist has been detained in China as tensions between the two countries rise. The Australian government received a "formal notification" of Cheng Lei's detention on August 14, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Adele stirs cultural appropriation controversy wearing Bantu knots in latest photo USA TODAY Adele is stirring controversy after posting an Instagram wearing Bantu knots, a traditional African hairstyle. In the image, the singer, 32, is sporting the hairstyle while wearing a Jamaican flag bikini top, large gold jewelry, yellow feathers and black and white ... Flag as irrelevant
	America's Best Racing Key Takeaways from the Weekend: Final Derby Works and Breeders' Cup Preps America's Best Racing Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from the weekend in horse racing, including Kentucky Derby preparations and the results of the Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga and other major races: Early morning exercise. (Susie Raisher/NYRA Photo). TIZ GOOD ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post DC-area forecast: A rainy start to the week, steamy middle and stellar conclusion Washington Post A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. 4/10: We might manage some decent hours in the morning before the rain develops in the afternoon. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Shaker Heights goes with shortened recycling contract through county consortium cleveland.com SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Rather than making a little money or basically breaking even, council has approved a new recycling contract expected to cost the city about $90,000 a year, as cyclical market conditions remain unfavorable. But as Councilman Rob ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Scientists See Downsides to Top COVID-19 Vaccines From Russia, China U.S. News & World Report TORONTO/CHICAGO (Reuters) - High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a common cold virus that many people have been exposed to, potentially limiting their effectiveness, some ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost INSTANT VIEW-India's economy shrinks record 23.9% y/y in June quarter Reuters BENGALURU, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Indian economy contracted at its steepest pace of 23.9% year-on-year in the June quarter, official data showed on Monday, as the pandemic-induced lockdown dented consumer and business spending. A Reuters poll of ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com 2020 Watch: Can Trump ignore virus, unemployment reality as Election Day nears? STLtoday.com NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we're watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign: Days to general election: 64. Days to first debate: 29. ___. THE NARRATIVE. The conventions finally over, the 2020 election season ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Netflix lets you watch some original movies, TV shows without a subscription CNET You can watch the first episode of Netflix series Stranger Things without a subscription. Netflix. Netflix is giving people a taste of its original movies and TV series, even if they don't have a subscription. By heading to netflix.com/watch-free, people can take in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Asteroid wider than basketball court to fly past Earth, NASA says Fox News An asteroid wider than a basketball court is expected to fly past Earth tomorrow, but it will not pose a threat, NASA says. Asteroid 2011 ES4 will be "at least" 45,000 miles away from the Earth when it flies by, NASA Asteroid Watch said in a tweet. It is considered ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News Journal On International Overdose Awareness Day, Delaware remembers those its lost to addiction The News Journal In a year marked by loss, International Overdose Awareness Day serves as yet another reminder of all that 2020 has taken. Events throughout the weekend commemorated the hundreds of people Delaware has lost in recent years to the disease of addiction ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOODTV.com Dangerous 'Benadryl Challenge' on Tik Tok may be to blame for the death of Oklahoma teen according to letter WOODTV.com OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The latest in a growing number of dangerous social media challenges may have resulted in the tragic death of a metro teenager. Last week, a 15-year-old girl reportedly died from an overdose of Benadryl. Described by those who ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Diplomat China Attempts to Shift Its Boundary With India in Ladakh – Again The Diplomat The India-China military crisis in eastern Ladakh entered a new phase over the weekend when the Indian army pushed back an attempt by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to alter the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between the two countries in a new area on ... Flag as irrelevant
	NJBIZ Murphy allowing indoor dining to resume Friday NJBIZ New Jersey is expected to announce on Monday it will give a second go at indoor dining Sept. 4, after Gov. Phil Murphy pulled the plug once on it just before the July 4 weekend. Indoor dining will be allowed to resume at 25 percent capacity, just before the ... Flag as irrelevant
	For The Win Girl, 3, tangled in kite is violently swept 100 feet into the air For The Win A 3-year-old girl who somehow got tangled in a kite was violently swept off her feet and swung wildly in the air more than 100 feet above ground in a terrifying incident Sunday during the 2020 International Kite Festival in Taiwan. The unidentified girl, who was ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSAT San Antonio BCSO: 1 dead in fiery wrong-way crash on SB Loop 1604 at Highway 90 KSAT San Antonio SAN ANTONIO – One person is dead following a wrong-way vehicle crash on southbound Loop 1604 at Highway 90 early Monday morning, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office said. Johnny Garcia, a BCSO spokesperson, said the vehicle was traveling the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Miley Cyrus performs 'Midnight Sky' live for the 1st time at VMAs 2020 Today.com Miley Cyrus fans know to expect something special whenever their favorite performer takes the stage at the MTV VMAs. It's the perfect locale to let loose and get crazy. After all, who could ever forget Cyrus' 2013 twerk performance with Robin Thicke? Or her ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Protesters outside State House demand Baker rescind flu shot order The Boston Globe The mandate, which is intended to reduce flu-related illness during the coronavirus pandemic, has been supported by public health experts. Officials fear that outbreaks of the flu and COVID-19 could overwhelm the state's health care system. Flag as irrelevant
	fox4kc.com Full Corn Moon happening this week, once only every 3 years fox4kc.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A full moon will rise this week with a special name given only once every three years, according to the Farmer's Almanac. The Corn Moon is a full moon that rises in September. The September full moon is actually usually called the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKOW World Bank: Lebanon blast caused damage up to $4.6 billion WKOW BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank says Beirut's explosion earlier this month that killed and wounded thousands of people has caused between $3.8 billion and $4.6 billion in physical damage. The Aug. 4 blast was caused by the explosion of nearly 3,000 tons ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Trojan Online Megan Thee Stallion dominates virtual concert Daily Trojan Online Anyone who's seen one of Megan Thee Stallion's Instagram Lives knows that the Texas rapper has an uncanny ability to invite people in and make anyone watching feel starstruck. Performing live on stage to thousands of virtual viewers Saturday was no ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Wounded elk kills hunter in Tillamook County oregonlive.com Mark David, 66, had been archery hunting on private property in Tillamook County on Saturday evening. According to Oregon State Police, David hit a bull elk and wounded it, but couldn't find it before nightfall. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca 'Deplorable and malicious': Statue of Virgin Mary vandalized at Toronto church Globalnews.ca A church in Toronto says its statue of the Virgin Mary, which stands in front of the building, was decapitated overnight Sunday. In a Facebook post, the Our Lady of Lebanon church in Toronto said they "were shocked to discover a horrible act of vandalism: We ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOKH FOX25 Tennis ball sized hail, strong winds, heavy rain expected Monday afternoon KOKH FOX25 OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Your Monday starting off on the wet side already with showers and storms pushing into Oklahoma. The early morning threat for severe weather is low. We have some stronger storms in northeast Oklahoma but your greatest storm ... Flag as irrelevant
	TSN Report: United to sign van de Beek for £40M TSN Manchester United is close to securing its first transfer of the offseason. Sky Sports reports the Red Devils are finalizing the signing of Netherlands international Donny van de Beek from Ajax after agreeing to a £40 million transfer fee and personal terms. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times German president condemns far-right protest in Berlin WBNG-TV BERLIN (AP) — Germany's president has condemned an attempt by far-right protesters to storm the country's parliament building over the weekend, accusing other demonstrators who watched on of complicity with the extremists. Hundreds of people who ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News 'A perfect storm': South Carolina fire officials shut down massive pool party NBC News South Carolina fire officials broke up a large pool party Saturday after they say hundreds of people crowded together without masks. The party, at the Palmetto Compress Apartment Complex in Columbia, the state's capitol, was shut down after fire officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	Israel Hayom Corona cabinet passes 'traffic light' plan, debate rages about school year Israel Hayom The school year will open as scheduled on Tuesday, even in cities and local authorities designated "red" because of a high rate of coronavirus, Education Minister Yoav Gallant announced Sunday evening. Professor Ronni Gamzu, the coordinator of Israel's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Electrek Elon Musk is going to Germany to review Tesla's vaccine printer venture and Gigafactory Berlin Electrek Elon Musk confirmed that he is going to Germany to review Tesla's effort to build a new kind of vaccine printer with Curevac and the progress at Gigafactory Berlin. Earlier this year, Musk announced that Tesla has become the manufacturing partner for biotech ... Flag as irrelevant
	Denver Stiffs Jamal Murray is a superstar, on and off the court Denver Stiffs Jamal Murray is a superstar on the basketball court, but more importantly, he is an amazing human being. After scoring 50 points to help the Denver Nuggets force a Game 7 against the Utah Jazz, Murray gave one of the most amazing postgame speeches ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro WWE 'Payback' 2020: Full Match Card, Start Time, Live Stream Sports Illustrated Just one week after SummerSlam, WWE is holding another pay-per-view. This time it's Payback, the first Payback-branded event since 2017. For the first time eve, Keith Lee will have a singles match on a main-roster PPV. Lee dropped the NXT Championship ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Weather Channel Typhoon Maysak Tracking Near Okinawa With Strong Winds and Heavy Rain and Could Bring More Flooding to South ... The Weather Channel Typhoon Maysak in the western Pacific Ocean is bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to Okinawa and could trigger more flooding in South Korea. Maysak will make its closest approach to Japan's Ryukyu Islands through early Tuesday, local time. Flag as irrelevant
	KGET 17 Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital to host virtual Evening of Hope event KGET 17 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital will host a virtual event Monday in the hopes of raising awareness and solidarity for an issue that they say is stigmatized. The hospital is hosting its first annual Evening of Hope on its ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider India Here's the complete list of Bank Holidays in September 2020 Business Insider India Bank holidays in India are guided by the list of national holidays and state holidays in which the concerned bank is situated. Hence while banks across the nation remain closed on national holidays, the list of local or state holidays take into account the ... Flag as irrelevant
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