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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ September 2, 2020
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	Washington Post Election 2020 live updates: Trump heading to North Carolina; Biden to spotlight schools and the pandemic Washington Post President Trump is heading to the battleground state of North Carolina on Wednesday for an event commemorating World War II and to tout his support for the military, while the Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, plans to focus on the challenges that schools ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 2020 Election Live Updates: After Biden Ad Blitz on Public Safety, Trump Hits Back The New York Times In Massachusetts, Senator Ed Markey held off a challenge from Joseph P. Kennedy III. As President Trump visited Kenosha, he struggled to stay on message. RIGHT NOW. Biden will give a speech today faulting Trump over reopening schools. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Covid-19 Live Updates: Trump's New Virus Adviser Has Questioned Mask Use The New York Times Other government doctors and scientists see the views of Dr. Scott W. Atlas as misguided. President Trump, though, likes what he hears. Right Now. Joe Biden is planning a speech faulting President Trump's virus response. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Pelosi's office acknowledges indoor hair appointment, violating San Francisco Covid-19 restrictions CNN (CNN) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi got her hair styled Monday inside a San Francisco hair salon, her office said in a statement Tuesday, an apparent violation of the city's Covid-19 safety regulations that enraged the salon's owner. The acknowledgment ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Trial Over January 2015 Attacks Opens in Paris The New York Times PARIS — France began revisiting one of the worst chapters in its modern history on Wednesday, as a landmark trial opened in Paris for the January 2015 terrorist attacks that killed 17 people in and around the French capital. Over at least the next two months, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine Washington Post Millions of Americans are counting on a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the global pandemic and return life to normal. While one or more options could be available toward the end of this year or early next, the path to delivering vaccines to 330 million people ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Another Police Shooting Draws an Outcry The New York Times A memorial on Tuesday in Los Angeles, at the location where Dijon Kizzee was shot and killed the previous day by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies.Credit...Robyn Beck/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. Good morning. On Monday, Los Angeles ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Michael Jordan takes equity stake in DraftKings, becomes adviser ESPN NBA legend Michael Jordan is taking an equity stake in DraftKings in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting and fantasy sports company. Jordan, the chairman of Hornets Sports and Entertainment, the ownership group of the Charlotte ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Chris Carson says Seattle Seahawks haven't talked contract extension ESPN RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson said he's trying to push thoughts about his contract situation aside as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. And all indications are that no extension is in the offing. Speaking with ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coronavirus live updates: Fauci says vaccine could be available earlier than expected; Philly mayor under fire USA TODAY Clinical trials of a COVID-19 vaccine can be legitimately cut short and could allow a vaccine to become available more quickly than previously expected, Dr. Anthony Fauci says. Fauci says early indication of overwhelming success – or failure – of a vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY University of California system can no longer consider SAT, ACT results in admissions, judge rules USA TODAY University of California schools can no longer use SAT and ACT test results in deciding undergraduate admissions as the school system's "test optional" policy at some of its campuses may unfairly benefit those who can access a test amid the COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Thailand's king reinstates his consort after her fall from grace BBC News King Vajiralongkorn returned Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi's rank and titles on Wednesday, the Royal Gazette announced. Sineenat was stripped of her rank in October 2019, only months after being named as the king's companion. The palace ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New type of black hole detected in massive collision that sent gravitational waves with a 'bang' CNN New type of black hole detected in massive collision that sent gravitational waves with a 'bang'. By Ashley Strickland, CNN. Updated 8:00 AM ET, Wed September 2, 2020. Astronomers developed a mosaic of the distant universe, called the Hubble Legacy ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN University of South Carolina reports over 1000 active cases of Covid-19 CNN College students eat dinner at the Longstreet Theatre at the University of South Carolina on August 10, in Columbia, South Carolina. Students began moving back to campus housing August 9. Sean Rayford/Getty Images/FILE. At least 1,017 students at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Car and Driver 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Revealed, Aims to Redefine Modern Luxury Car and Driver When a new car is launched, carmakers love to trot out a number of tidbits of the past and present, and the new Mercedes-Benz S-class is no exception. Here's one of them: 80 percent of all S-class buyers stick with the Mercedes brand for their next car ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes gets engaged to girlfriend Brittany Matthews USA TODAY Members of the Kansas City Chiefs received their Super Bowl rings Tuesday. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, though, had his own to give away — perhaps on one knee. Mahomes proposed to longtime girlfriend Brittany Matthews, according to her social ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Guess What's Missing From The Pentagon's China Report—Taiwan's Missiles Forbes Between 1981 and 1991, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency produced an annual guide to the Soviet military and printed tens of thousands of copies for everyday Americans. Soviet Military Power was lavishly-illustrated, easy to read and brimming with dire ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Facebook India grilled over hate speech, alleged bias ABC News Facebook India executives have been grilled by members of a parliamentary committee on information technology over the company's alleged political bias and role in spreading hate speech in India. By. SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press. September 2, 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Military Times 5 things to know about Japan's surrender in WWII 75 years ago Military Times TOKYO (AP) — World War II ended 75 years ago, but not all countries commemorate it on the same day. Wednesday is the anniversary of the formal Sept. 2, 1945, surrender of Japan to the United States, when documents were signed officially ending years of ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Israeli soldier condemned for putting knee on Palestinian protester's neck BBC News Israel's military says it is looking into an incident in which a soldier was filmed with his knee on the neck of a Palestinian man being handcuffed at a protest in the occupied West Bank. The footage shows Khairi Hanoon, a well-known activist in his 60s, being ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Tesla's largest outside shareholder cuts holding, citing portfolio restrictions on surging stock CNBC Baillie Gifford, Tesla's largest outside shareholder, has reduced its position in the electric auto maker after the company's rapid share appreciation made it an outsized influence on the firm's holdings. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on ... Flag as irrelevant
	9to5Mac Research reveals that iPhone 11 was the most shipped smartphone in the first half of 2020 9to5Mac As the announcement of the iPhone 12 lineup is approaching, new research by Omdia reveals that the iPhone 11 was the most smartphone shipped in the first half of 2020, while other iPhone models also appear in the top 10 of the global ranking. Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Alabama State University using camera technology to help mitigate COVID-19 al.com Alabama State University is harnessing cutting edge technology to mitigate COVID-19, setting up stations that use cameras to detect changes in temperature and vital signs to alert students, faculty, and staff to possible signs of infection. ASU officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	Citizen UPDATE 1-S.Africa's $30 bln COVID-19 relief package exposed to fraud - auditor general Reuters (Adds labour minister's remarks). JOHANNESBURG, Sept 2 (Reuters) - South Africa's auditor general said on Wednesday that some of the money in its 500 billion rand ($30 billion) COVID-19 relief package may have been fraudulently paid to improper ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Exclusive: Bipartisan Campaign Aims to Reassure US Voters as Trump Questions Election Integrity U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - At least a dozen groups are planning a large-scale, bipartisan public relations campaign to counter any attempt by President Donald Trump to cast doubt on the integrity of the November election or dispute the result should he lose, people involved ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Singapore PM warns against turn inwards as anxiety over foreigners grows Reuters SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore must remain open to overseas talent even as it tightens immigration curbs to preserve local jobs, its prime minister said on Wednesday, warning a turn inwards would be a blow for the global business hub facing a record ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Afghanistan frees nearly 200 Taliban prisoners to push peace talks Reuters KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan has freed nearly 200 Taliban prisoners to spur long-delayed peace talks, as a team of negotiators readies to fly this week to Qatar's capital, Afghan officials said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Afghanistan's President Ashraf ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S News & World Report Money ADP says private sector added 428000 new jobs in August MarketWatch The numbers: Private-sector companies added or regained 428,000 jobs in August, ADP said Wednesday, but the modest gain won't dispel worries about a slowdown in hiring over the summer as the U.S. recovers from the coronavirus. Wall Street economists ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters 'Now we are ruined': Lebanon's embattled savers try to rebuild Reuters BEIRUT (Reuters) - Like many Lebanese expatriates, Nadim Srour wired savings back as a nest egg for his return. Now those deposits have crumbled in an economic crisis and a Beirut blast has destroyed his home. Joe Nader, a 48-year-old bank employee ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Three LSU games scheduled for CBS, two for ESPN networks; see when LSU, Alabama will play The Advocate Three LSU football games are scheduled to be televised on CBS and two more for ESPN networks, the Southeastern Conference announced Tuesday. LSU's season-opener against Mississippi State at Tiger Stadium on Sept. 26 is scheduled to air on CBS ... Flag as irrelevant
	GoDanRiver.com Retired felons still get Social Security benefits, in case you were wondering Los Angeles Times Dear Liz: If someone has a felony, is it true they cannot claim Social Security retirement benefits? If so, what is the best option: a Roth IRA account or a brokerage account? How do they get started without a lot of money? Answer: A felony does not prevent you ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox4kc.com Father of fallen St. Louis Police Officer Bohannon says 'Family Was a Priority' fox4kc.com ST. LOUIS – The family of the St. Louis police officer who was shot and killed wants to make sure he is remembered for his commitment to his community – and more importantly, his family. "Family was priority. That was on top of his list. It was very important," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Tunisia's parliament approves a technocratic government Reuters TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's parliament approved a technocratic government in a confidence vote on Wednesday, hoping to end months of political instability and focus on tackling worsening economic and social problems. There were 134 votes in favour and ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox2now.com Erick Morillo, 'I Like to Move It' DJ, found dead at 49 fox2now.com MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — South Florida DJ and music producer Erick Morillo was found dead at his home Tuesday morning, weeks after being charged with sexual battery, authorities said. Miami Beach police officers found the 49-year-old Morillo's body ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Cubs blow big lead, beat Pirates in 11 innings Reuters EditorsNote: 4th graf to add missing words. Sep 1, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) circles the bases on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFMZ Allentown Turning warmer, more humid the next couple days with a few showers and storms WFMZ Allentown TODAY: Patchy fog early; otherwise, clouds and limited sunshine, warmer, and rather humid with a couple of showers and even a thunderstorm. High: 81. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and humid with a few showers and a thunderstorm, especially in the evening. Flag as irrelevant
	WPXI Pittsburgh Walmart launching membership program with unlimited free delivery WPXI Pittsburgh FILE - In this March 31, 2020 file photo, a woman pulls groceries from a cart to her vehicle outside of a Walmart store in Pearl, Miss. Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime. Called ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP DC task force targets monuments, prompting fierce blowback WTOP WASHINGTON (AP) — A task force commissioned by the Washington, D.C., government has recommended renaming, relocating or adding context to dozens of monuments, schools, parks and buildings because of their namesakes' participation in slavery or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Springs Gazette 2 elementary schools quarantine classes over COVID-19 concerns (copy) Colorado Springs Gazette Two Colorado Springs elementary schools quarantined classrooms and workers Monday after COVID-19 outbreaks. Students in a class at Explorer Elementary on the city's north side are experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms, Academy District 20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Commercial Appeal Memphis landmarks Graceland, Levitt Shell hit with 'Defund the Police' graffiti The Commercial Appeal Graceland, the Elvis Presley estate that is Memphis' signature landmark and most popular tourist draw, was hit overnight with "Defund the Police" and "BLM" (Black Lives Matter) graffiti. Vandals also struck the Levitt Shell in Overton Park, spray-painting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express PM CARES Fund got Rs 3076-cr in just five days: Account statement Financial Express The government has used a part of the money to buy medical equipment, including ventilators, to boost the battle against the COVID-19 and has also provided relief to migrants. "During 2019-20 (from March 27-31, 2020), an. "During 2019-20 (from March ... Flag as irrelevant
	Quad City Times JOHNSTON ON GOLF: Want to play Deere Run as one of the PGA Tour's stars? Now you can Quad City Times We have been fortunate to see some the best golfers in the world in action at the John Deere Classic over the years no matter where the tournament was being played. Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, Payne Stewart, Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm ... Flag as irrelevant
	Steamboat Pilot and Today Letter: Don't dismiss Black voices you find inconvenient Steamboat Pilot and Today I used to be a Black Lives Matter advocate until I realized I was doing it out of racist motivations. I still acknowledge we are entrenched in a deep pit of racism, and I'm writing this to help our local community know how to be real advocates for Black lives. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Pregnant woman arrested in Ballarat for creating anti-lockdown protest event on Facebook The Guardian Zoe Buhler the fourth person charged with incitement in Victoria in recent days as police take hardline approach to 'Freedom Day' protests. Michael McGowan · @mmcgowan. Wed 2 Sep 2020 04.35 EDT First published on Wed 2 Sep 2020 01.56 EDT. Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Accused child sex abuser Malka Leifer loses appeal in fight against extradition The Age Accused paedophile Malka Leifer has lost her appeal in Israel's Supreme Court against a finding that she is mentally fit to be extradited to Australia. The ex-principal, 52, faces 74 charges of sexually assaulting female students during her time at the ultra ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Rice Thresher Katy Perry drops uncharacteristic yet hope-filled album "Smile" as "Teenage Dream" turns 10 The Rice Thresher By James Karroum 9/1/20 7:07pm. Smile. Katy Perry. 0:00. -0:00. 1. Never Really Over. 3:43. 2. Cry About It Later. 3:09. 3. Teary Eyes. 3:02. 4. Daisies. 2:53. 5. Resilient. 3:07. 6. Not the End of the World. 2:58. 7. Smile. 2:46. 8. Champagne Problems. 3:16. 9. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Councils in north-west England ask for Covid lockdown to remain as cases rise The Guardian Restrictions were due to be lifted but Bolton and Trafford leaders are alarmed at high infection rate. Coronavirus – latest updates · See all our coronavirus coverage. Bolton recorded 161 new cases of Covid-19 in the week to 28 August, more than double the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk 'Follow Me on LinkedIn,' UK PM Johnson Tells Businesses The New York Times LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson opened an account on professional networking site LinkedIn on Tuesday, saying he wanted to use it as a way to talk more directly to the business community. Listing his job title as "Prime Minister of the United ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chortle HBO drops James Veitch's special following assault allegations Chortle HBO Max has dropped James Veitch's stand-up special amid claims of rape and sexual assault. The British comedian is said to deny all the allegations detailed in The Hollywood Reporter last night. According to the trade paper, more than a dozen women ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Philippines Court orders Pemberton's early release CNN Philippines Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 2) — A local court ordered the release of Joseph Scott Pemberton, the US Marine convicted of killing Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude in 2014. According to the September 1 decision of Olongapo City ... Flag as irrelevant
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