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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ August 31, 2020
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	ESPN Rojas gets key hit as Marlins beat deGrom, Mets 5-3 ESPN NEW YORK -- Miguel Rojas hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Miami's four-run sixth inning against Jacob deGrom, and the Marlins beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Monday. Garrett Cooper and Brian Anderson homered for Miami, which had dropped four in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Big Ten voted 11-3 to postpone fall football season, docs show ESPN Big Ten presidents and chancellors voted 11-3 to postpone the fall football season, the league confirmed Monday in a brief and two affidavits filed in response to a lawsuit from eight Nebraska players. The Big Ten's brief targets "three incorrect and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Biden: "Trump failed to protect America, so now he is trying to scare America" CNN Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden decried the leadership of President Trump during the civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He blamed Trump for trying to "scare America" instead of protecting the country. "This is a sitting president of the United ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Man killed in Portland shooting identified by police as Aaron J. Danielson CNN (CNN) [Breaking news update, published at 5:35 p.m. ET]. The man fatally shot Saturday night in downtown Portland amid clashes between pro-Trump groups and left-wing protesters has been identified as 39-year-old Aaron J. Danielson of Portland. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports 7 takeaways from Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen after MLB trade deadline: 'We need to boost ourselves' Yahoo Sports The Mets acquired Todd Frazier, Robinson Chirinos, and Miguel Castro at the trade deadline to try to make a late-season postseason push. The Mets reacquired Frazier and added Chirinos from the Texas Rangers in a deal for two players to be named later, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com DB Logan Ryan signing with Giants for one-year, $7.5M NFL.com The veteran defensive back is signing a one-year, $7.5 million deal with the New York Giants, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the agreement. Ryan's contract ... Flag as irrelevant
	SB Nation Here are the winners and losers from a wild MLB trade deadline SB Nation The 2020 MLB trade deadline is unlike any other in the history of the sport. With an expanded playoff format and a truncated season, most teams believe they have a shot at the playoffs this year, and we all know anything can happen in the MLB postseason if ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Dodgers send starter Stripling to Blue Jays ESPN LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-hander Ross Stripling to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for two players to be named. Stripling went 3-1 with a 5.61 ERA in seven starts this season for Los Angeles, racking up 27 strikeouts. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Trump administration rolls back Obama-era rule aimed at limiting toxic wastewater from coal plants Washington Post The Trump administration on Monday weakened a 2015 regulation that would have forced coal plants to treat wastewater with more modern, effective methods in order to curb toxic metals such as arsenic and mercury from contaminating lakes, rivers and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Suffocating heat is plaguing Louisiana areas ravaged by Hurricane Laura, where more than 300000 lack power Washington Post Large portions of southwest Louisiana remain without power four days after Hurricane Laura struck the region as the strongest storm on record for this part of the state, with wind gusts topping 150 mph. Now, the hardest hit areas are dealing with "dangerous" ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times In Steve Bannon Case, Prosecutors Have 'Voluminous' Emails The New York Times Federal prosecutors have seized "voluminous" emails and other communications in their case against Stephen K. Bannon, the former adviser to President Trump who is charged with defrauding donors to a private group that promised to build a wall on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post The curious saga of the deceased Herman Cain's living Twitter account Washington Post Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain died on July 30. So it naturally came as a surprise when, two weeks later, his Twitter account tweeted a link to an anti-Joe Biden video with the caption, "Just in case you thought Biden's candidacy was going to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Jermaine Eluemunor may have inside track at right tackle on Patriots line The Boston Globe When Marcus Cannon decided to opt out of the 2020 season, it left the Patriots without an obvious replacement at right tackle. They have several options on the roster, but none with much, if any, NFL experience. But Jermaine Eluemunor, a fourth-year veteran ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Liberty University opens investigation into 'all facets' of Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Liberty University on Monday announced it has opened an independent investigation into "all facets" of the tenure of Jerry Falwell Jr., the evangelical school's disgraced former president who resigned last week amid an alleged sex scandal. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY MLB hands down suspensions, fines after Reds-Cubs benches-clearing incident USA TODAY Reds first baseman Joey Votto was not suspended but received an undisclosed fine for leaving the bench and inciting during the incident, which happened in the fourth inning of Saturday night's game. Benches clear in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico New Jersey restaurants will be allowed to serve indoors starting this weekend Politico More than five months after being ordered to close their doors, New Jersey restaurants will finally welcome customers back for indoor dining, just in time for Labor Day weekend. Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday that he is signing executive orders that will grant ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCSports.com Phillies Talk podcast: MLB trade deadline aftermath NBCSports.com Jim Salisbury and Corey Seidman discuss the Phillies' trade deadline and rest-of-season outlook on a deadline day edition of the Phillies Talk podcast. • What David Phelps brings to the table. • What inning will Phelps pitch? • Phillies have completely ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Athletics get LHP Mike Minor in trade with Rangers USA TODAY OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics acquired Mike Minor in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday, adding another piece to their rotation as they try for their first division title since 2013. Minor has struggled this year, going 0-5 with a 5.60 ERA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Chicago Has A $1.2 Billion 2021 Budget Hole, And Mayor Lightfoot Has No Good Options Forbes Earlier today, the city of Chicago unveiled its revised 2020 shortfall estimate and its 2021 budget forecast. The numbers are grim: For 2020, revenues dropped by 20% for the year, while expenses were nearly stable, producing an $800 million shortfall for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY John Oliver throws sludge back at Danbury officials, demands sewage plant be named in his honor USA TODAY John Oliver is putting the pressure on Danbury, Connecticut, city officials to make good their tongue-in-cheek threat to name a sewage plant in his honor. The host of "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" is offering a $50,000 donation to charity if the city ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPLG Local 10 Ailing Kenosha on edge as Trump visit looms amid tensions WPLG Local 10 KENOSHA, Wis. – Some residents in Kenosha fear a planned visit by President Donald Trump after unrest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake may stir more emotions and cause more violence and destruction in the southeastern Wisconsin city after ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report States Push Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19 Pandemic U.S. News & World Report States – including those with historically low vaccine coverage – are urging residents to get a flu vaccine during the ongoing health crisis. By Elliott Davis, Contributor Aug. 31, 2020. By Elliott Davis, Contributor Aug. 31, 2020, at 5:28 p.m.. More. U.S. News ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Coronavirus vaccine could get emergency approval before critical testing is complete, FDA says Livescience.com The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that coronavirus vaccines may be given emergency approval before rigorous clinical trials are complete, according to recent news reports. Only a couple of coronavirus vaccine candidates in the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes How Trump's Payroll Tax Holiday Will Work Forbes One of President Trump's executive orders signed in early August provides a payroll tax holiday for American workers. With Congressional leadership at a standstill negotiating the next stimulus package to provide economic relief during the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News No, the CDC did not 'quietly adjust' US coronavirus deaths PolitiFact Over the weekend, President Donald Trump shared two posts that falsely claimed COVID-19 deaths are not as high as previously thought. The posts claimed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 death numbers to show ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Deborah Birx touts masks in Wisconsin as conservatives try to throw out the state's mask mandate Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MADISON - White House coronavirus response coordinator Deborah Birx touted the need to wear masks Monday during a stop in Wisconsin, even as conservatives pursue a lawsuit to overturn the state's mask requirement. Asked about the importance of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Slate Magazine Who Is Elon Musk's New Brain-Computer Interface For? Slate Magazine On Friday, Elon Musk's company Neuralink introduced the world to three pigs who seemed indistinguishable. Yet Gertrude, who was both shy and stubborn, had a secret: Two months prior, her brain had been implanted with Neuralink's newest version of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Mariah Carey: Ellen DeGeneres made me feel 'uncomfortable' on her show Newsday Music star Mariah Carey is criticizing Ellen DeGeneres for a stunt the daytime talk-show host pulled in 2008 to try to make Carey announce a rumored pregnancy. "I was extremely uncomfortable with that moment is all I can say," the Huntington-born and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Israel, Hamas agree to restore calm along Gaza border Reuters GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinian militant groups and Israel agreed to end a weeks-long escalation of unrest along the Israel-Gaza border, Gaza's ruling Islamist group Hamas and Israel said on Monday. Under the deal, brokered by a Qatari envoy, Hamas would ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Officials break up overcrowded pool party near University of South Carolina: 'Almost like Mardi Gras' Fox News An estimated couple hundred people gathered for a pool party at an apartment complex near the University of South Carolina on Saturday — until the Columbia Fire Department shut it down because partygoers were violating the city's coronavirus mask ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com McCloskeys make first court appearance in St. Louis gun case STLtoday.com Mark and Patricia McCloskey listen to their attorney Joel Schwartz address the media as they leave court after a first appearance on felony weapons charges on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. The couple were charged July 20 with one felony count of unlawful use of ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com 3 things to know about this week's full Corn Moon, the last one of summer mlive.com Skywatchers are in for a treat the next three nights, as September's Full Corn Moon rises in the sky. With the autumn equinox occurring toward the end of September, this week's moon will be the last full moon of summer. It becomes officially full early ... Flag as irrelevant
	NEWS10 ABC Local professor addresses the pandemic's impact on the opioid epidemic NEWS10 ABC Troy, NY (NEWS10) – Monday marks International Overdose Awareness Day. For many advocates, it's especially important to get their message out this year after the pandemic has led to a spike in fatal overdoses. Nancy Campbell, Professor of Science and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV Tropical Depression 15 forms off North Carolina coast as 3 other systems develop in Atlantic Ocean WLS-TV RALEIGH -- Tropical Depression 15 has formed off of the North Carolina coast as other systems continue to develop in the Atlantic Ocean. There are three other tropical waves developing in the Atlantic storm basin Monday, according to the National Hurricane ... Flag as irrelevant
	Redding Record Searchlight Coronavirus updates for week of Aug. 31: More Shasta County businesses can open doors Monday Redding Record Searchlight 9:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31. As of Monday morning, some Shasta County businesses can welcome customers into their facilities. New statewide restrictions — intended to reduce people's exposure to the coronavirus while allowing businesses to serve ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Zoom made as much money in three months as it did in all of 2019; stock jumps toward a new record MarketWatch MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE. Zoom Video Communications Inc. made as much money in May, June and July as it did in all of 2019, beating even the outsize expectations of Wall Street and sending its stock to a new record high. See full story. Flag as irrelevant
	fox2now.com MTV VMAs 2020: Lady Gaga, The Weeknd and more take home awards fox2now.com The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards aired Sunday night and despite the pandemic, an (outdoor) show still went on with some of the biggest names in music. Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga led in nominations going into the event. Gaga took the stage multiple ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bleacher Report Archie Bradley Traded to Reds from Diamondbacks Before Deadline Bleacher Report The Cincinnati Reds acquired Archie Bradley from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for infielder Josh VanMeter and outfielder Stuart Fairchild on Monday. Bradley has six saves in 10 appearances for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's averaging 10.1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Peters Township High School to temporarily close after positive covid-19 cases TribLIVE Students at Peters Township High School will pivot to remote learning for at least the next four days, after discovering three possible cases of the coronavirus. The district learned of one positive case of covid-19 and two other cases presumed positive, WPXI ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Macron starts Lebanon trip by meeting iconic Lebanese diva Minneapolis Star Tribune BEIRUT — French President Emmanuel Macron returned to Lebanon on Monday, a country in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, for a two-day visit and a schedule packed with events and political talks aimed at charting a way out for the country. But his first ... Flag as irrelevant
	KWCH USDA extends free-meal service for kids through 2020 KWCH WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday announced a move to allow operators of summer meal programs to continue serving free meals through the fall months, as late as Dec. 31. The USDA said "the unprecedented move" ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Explained: Importance of Pangong's south bank The Indian Express On Saturday night, the Indian Army thwarted an attempt by China to change the status quo near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by deploying its troops to a previously un-deployed area on the southern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake in eastern Ladakh. Flag as irrelevant
	KHON2 Venezuela pardons 110, many political opponents of Maduro KHON2 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Venezuelan government said Monday that it had pardoned more than 100 people, including political opponents who are in prison, have taken refuge in foreign embassies in Caracas or fled the country. The move comes ... Flag as irrelevant
	silive.com NYC teacher union prepares for strike authorization, report says silive.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The union that represents New York City public school teachers is preparing to authorize a strike to stop the reopening of school buildings due to safety concerns amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a recently ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel UW seeks 2000 people for Phase III clinical trial of potential COVID-19 vaccine Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A crucial Phase III clinical trial of a vaccine against COVID-19 begins this week at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and its teaching hospital UW Health. On Tuesday afternoon, the first of an expected 2,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Kid Rock 'marries' country music icon Loretta Lynn over the weekend mlive.com Country music icon Loretta Lynn got one over on the internet crowd Sunday after she posted a photo of herself and Michigan native Kid Rock getting "married." The duo were in attendance for a vow renewal for two close friends of Lynn when the "Cowboy" ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Berkshire Hathaway takes stakes in Japanese trading houses Atlanta Journal Constitution Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has taken stakes of just over 5% in five major Japanese trading houses in what it says is a long-term investment. TOKYO (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said Monday it ... Flag as irrelevant
	ActionNewsJax.com Bow hunter killed by elk he had wounded ActionNewsJax.com TILLAMOOK, Ore. — An Oregon hunter was killed by an elk after it charged him and gored him. Mark David, 66, of Hillsboro, Oregon, died Sunday after he was wounded by the 5-point bull elk on private property near the coastal city of Tillamook. Tillamook ... Flag as irrelevant
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