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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ September 2, 2020
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	The New York Times Russians Again Targeting Americans With Disinformation, Facebook and Twitter Say The New York Times The disinformation campaign by the Kremlin-backed group, known as the Internet Research Agency, is the first public evidence that the agency is trying to repeat its efforts from four years ago and push voters away from the Democratic presidential candidate, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Big Ten football's fate rests in the hands of these people Detroit Free Press The two highest-profile university officials in Michigan are at the epicenter of the Big Ten's raging debate over the postponement of college football this fall. Tucked inside the league's response to a district court lawsuit brought in Lancaster County, Nebraska, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Biden and Trump Unveil Dueling Law-and-Order Ads as Both Eye Swing States The New York Times Joseph R. Biden Jr. will travel to Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday and his campaign has unveiled a new television ad condemning the rioters and looters that have vexed some American cities as he races to cut off President Trump's efforts to define the Democrats ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post US government debt will nearly equal the size of the entire economy for first time since World War II, CBO finds Washington Post The amount of debt held by the U.S. government will roughly equal the size of the entire American economy, as the nation's fiscal imbalance surges in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The Latest: Presidential Debates Moderators Are Announced The New York Times WASHINGTON — The Latest on the 2020 presidential campaign (all times local):. 12:30 p.m.. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates has announced the moderators for the upcoming debates between President Donald Trump and Democratic ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Chiefs Show Off New Bling FOXSports.com It might seem like eons have passed, but the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl just under seven months ago, mounting a fourth-quarter comeback to topple the San Francisco 49ers, 31-20. And while Patrick Mahomes & Co. jointly lifted the Lombardi ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal France's Macron Pledges Support to Iraq Against Islamic State as US Cuts Presence Wall Street Journal BAGHDAD—French President Emmanuel Macron, on his first official visit to Iraq, pledged support to the country's new government in its fight against Islamic State, amid concerns over the militant group's resurgence as the U.S. cuts its troops there. "We remain ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Turkey Criticizes US Decision to Lift Cyprus Arms Embargo U.S. News & World Report By SUZAN FRASER and MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS, Associated Press. ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey called on the United States to reconsider a decision to partially lift a 33-year-old arms embargo against Cyprus, saying Wednesday that the move ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Charges dropped against Black jogger mistakenly identified as a suspect in Texas USA TODAY Prosecutors have dropped all charges against a Black jogger who was mistakenly identified as a domestic violence suspect and subsequently arrested during an altercation with San Antonio police. At the request of the officers involved, Bexar County District ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Mississippi to vote in November on new state flag featuring magnolia CNN Washington (CNN) Mississippians have a new state flag to vote on in November that features the magnolia flower, after the state earlier this summer retired its flag that featured the Confederate emblem. On Wednesday, the commission tasked with designing a ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More charges brought in college admissions scandal Los Angeles Times Another wealthy parent was charged Wednesday with trying to bribe his child's way into an elite university as a fake athletic recruit, a day after two former college coaches caught up in the nationwide admissions bribery scandal were hit with additional ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Trump's TikTok deal has hit a serious roadblock The Verge TikTok's high-profile search for a US buyer is hitting a roadblock after weeks of public negotiations and months of national security debates. A string of reports from Reuters, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal describes a growing stalemate over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Macy's prepares for a holiday season like no other CNBC Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette is calling for a more drawn-out holiday season this year, with sales kicking off prior to Thanksgiving Day. With fewer activities to do and events to attend, Macy's also expects consumers won't be exchanging so-called experiential gifts ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Apple and Google are making it easier to opt in to virus tracing. The New York Times Several state governments may soon send residents an alert asking them to turn on "exposure notifications." On Tuesday, Apple and Google said they would make it easier for states to use their new technology that can notify people who may have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post COVID-19 death tied to Sturgis Rally reported in Minnesota Washington Post SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A Minnesota man who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota last month has died from COVID-19, Minnesota health officials reported on Wednesday. The death is the first reported from the biker rally that drew hundreds ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Saudi Arabia Opens Airspace to Israeli Flights for First Time The New York Times Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday that it would allow any flights going to and from the United Arab Emirates to fly over its territory, a move that would give Israel access to some of the kingdom's airspace for the first time. The announcement, made at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charleston Post Courier US Rep. Kennedy of Massachusetts falls short in Senate bid; tight race to succeed him Charleston Post Courier BOSTON — U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III became the first in his storied political family to lose a run for Congress in Massachusetts, falling short in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Edward Markey in a hard-fought Democratic primary. Meanwhile, the race for Kennedy's ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA Plasma should not be considered standard care for COVID-19, National Institutes of Health panel says KTLA A National Institutes of Health panel said there's no evidence backing the use of convalescent plasma to treat coronavirus patients and that doctors should not treat it as a standard of care until more study has been done. "There are insufficient data to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USNI News Panel: Japan's Next Prime Minister Will Continue to Grow Self-Defense Force, Military Ties with US USNI News Japan's next prime minister is expected to follow Shinzo Abe's path in tightening Tokyo's military ties with the United States and expanding the nation's definition of "self-defense" to counter China's and North Korea's threats, four Indo-Pacific security experts ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Wildfires Are 1st Big Test To COVID-19 Firefighter Safety Plans NPR When firefighter Ahri Cornelius got the call that his Missoula, Mont., crew was deploying to central California, he had some reservations. They'd be traveling from a rural state with a relatively low infection rate to California, a coronavirus hot spot. Cornelius also ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox4kc.com In mock funerals and '42' jerseys, kids mourn 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman fox4kc.com NEW YORK — In their driveways or in their bedrooms, using little cardboard boxes or piles of backyard dirt, young fans of "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman paid their respects with lots of Wakanda salutes and mock funerals attended by action figures. Flag as irrelevant
	South Bend Tribune 'Shame and blame': Are college COVID-19 cases all on reckless partiers? Experts, students say no South Bend Tribune Sweaty, drunken revelers spilled into the street below Addy Miller's campus-adjacent apartment on the Saturday after North Carolina State University's first week of classes. Miller, 20, viewed the late-night ruckus from her balcony, and others like it via news ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY Germany says Soviet-era nerve agent used on Russia's Navalny WBAY BERLIN (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the same type of Soviet-era nerve agent that British authorities identified in a 2018 attack on a former Russian spy, the German government said Wednesday. The findings — which ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report India Bans PUBG, 117 Other Chinese Apps Amid Border Standoff U.S. News & World Report NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Wednesday banned the widely popular Chinese mobile game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, known by the acronym PUBG, along with 117 other mobile apps in another move targeting China. The decision came amid soaring ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gothamist Under the order, tenants still owe the rent, eventually. Gothamist Renters must meet one of three requirements to qualify: make less than $99,000 this year, did not have to pay income taxes last year, or received a federal stimulus check. Those seeking relief will have to sign a declaration they're unable to pay rent due to lost ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Live: Huntington Bank launches $5 billion lending initiative in Michigan The Detroit News Lansing — Huntington Bank said Wednesday it would launch a $5 billion, five-year lending program that includes philanthropy and other spending aimed to help Michigan businesses and communities, specifically female-, veteran- and minority-owned ... Flag as irrelevant
	KUTV 2News Sept. 2 data: 1 more Utah man dies from COVID-19, 419 new cases confirmed KUTV 2News SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — One more Utah man has died from COVID-19, reported by the Utah Department of Health along with 419 new cases. In addition UDOH reports the following daily data: Deaths: 410 total deaths, which is one more than yesterday:. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coffee cake has some sweet competition: Hershey's launches Reese's Snack Cakes for breakfast USA TODAY You wake up, pour yourself a bowl of Reese's Puffs cereal, but an hour later you're still craving some chocolate and peanut butter goodness. You're in luck: Hershey's is launching Reese's Snack Cakes in December, billed as a mid-morning snack (akin to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox China may double its nuclear arsenal in just 10 years. Don't panic. Vox The Pentagon's new report on China's military features a scary-sounding prediction, but it's not as scary as it seems. By Alex Ward@AlexWardVoxalex.ward@vox.com Sep 2, 2020, 1:30pm EDT. Share this story. Share this on Facebook · Share this on ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Portland driver arrested on suspicion of hitting federal officers' rental car on I-84, near hospital oregonlive.com A Portland driver is accused of hitting federal officers' rental car twice over the weekend — once on Interstate 84 and again near a hospital, authorities say. Lonnie Vantewa Albert, 55, has been charged in federal court with assaulting a federal officer. Flag as irrelevant
	The Florida Times-Union Dept. of Health stays silent about school-related COVID-19 cases The Florida Times-Union Two weeks into the school year, parents and teachers remain in the dark about how many COVID-19 cases exist within the Duval County School District. That's because the local Department of Health advised Duval Schools officials it couldn't publish cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Business Journal PPP loan forgiveness – Is the 8-week or 24-week period right for you? Houston Business Journal When the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) was signed into law, many borrowers were excited to learn they had 24 weeks to spend their loan on forgivable expenses. However, it is critical for borrowers to also evaluate the eight-week ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World 'Skeptical:' Ernst suggests COVID numbers are inflated Tulsa World WASHINGTON (AP) — Echoing a discredited conspiracy theory, vulnerable Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is suggesting government statistics on coronavirus infections and deaths have been inflated. Ernst, who is facing an unexpectedly tough reelection fight, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch White House's Meadows says Senate aiming to unveil new coronavirus bill next week MarketWatch While spread between price tags has narrowed, little progress seen on composition of additional fiscal stimulus bill in Congress. Email icon; Facebook icon; Twitter icon; Linkedin icon; Flipboard icon. Print icon; Resize icon ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express India Parliament Panel Says to Summon Facebook Again on Content Regulation The New York Times NEW DELHI — An Indian parliamentary panel on information technology will summon Facebook Inc executives again as issues regarding the social media giant's content regulations policies could not be settled on Wednesday, the panel's chief said. Flag as irrelevant
	Las Cruces Sun-News Last call for 2020 Census: In-person efforts underway before Sept. 30 deadline Las Cruces Sun-News LAS CRUCES - With Sept. 30 as the deadline for completing the 2020 Census, critical door knocking efforts are underway to homes of those who have not yet responded, to reach or surpass the 2010 response rate before the final hour. Census takers are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Pope prays for Lebanon during 1st public audience in months Salt Lake Tribune Vatican City • Pope Francis described solidarity as the way out of the coronavirus pandemic crisis as he held his first public audience in nearly six months Wednesday after a pause brought on by Italy's outbreak. "The current pandemic has highlighted our ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Lansing schools pay out $500K over student suicide caused by bullying mlive.com LANSING, MI -- The Lansing School District agreed to a $500,000 settlement recently after it was accused of failing to prevent bullying of a high school student who committed suicide in 2019, the Associated Press reports. Michael Martin was 13 years old at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News Breonna Taylor's boyfriend says in $10.5 million lawsuit that he 'lives in constant fear' Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News (CNN) — Kenneth Walker III "lives in constant fear" since he was arrested — wrongfully, Walker says — for allegedly shooting one of the Louisville, Kentucky, police officers who opened fire into Breonna Taylor's apartment while executing a "no-knock" search ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com Mosquitoes in Kent test positive for West Nile Virus fox8.com KENT, Ohio (WJW) – The Kent City Health Department (KCDH) reports a mosquito pool collected recently tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV). According to KCDH, a pool is a collection of 50 mosquitoes. Medina County sees record week in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Quebec City karaoke bar outbreak now linked to 10 secondary cases, including 3 in schools CBC.ca A karaoke bar in Quebec City has been linked to a growing number of cases of COVID-19, including several at local schools, and there are reports the bar's customers flouted isolation orders while waiting for their test results. Public health officials in Quebec ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Pritzker worried about upcoming holiday spreading virus The State Journal-Register With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in the state, Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he is "very concerned" about how the upcoming holiday weekend will affect the virus' spread. At a Chicago news conference, Pritzker said his concern, as it was during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHTC News Rahm had doubts PGA Tour could carry on amid COVID-19 WHTC News (Reuters) - World number two Jon Rahm initially doubted whether the PGA Tour, which wraps up its 2019-20 season at this week's Tour Championship in Atlanta, was going to be able to complete its campaign amid the COVID-19 outbreak, he said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice Wolf updates spectator guidelines for high school sports Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice Gov. Tom Wolf said spectators can attend high school sporting events this fall. Fans in attendance will count toward the statewide gathering limitations of 25 or less indoors and 250 or less outdoors. That means everyone at a facility for a game — players, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Quint India Among Top 50 in Global Innovation Index, Jumps 4 Places The Quint Marking a major advancement amid the pandemic, India has moved up four places to rank 48th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2020 released on Wednesday, 2 September. Compiled by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Cornell ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Two young children swept away in North Carolina flash flood; search ongoing NBC News A search for two children missing since they were swept away in floodwaters in North Carolina continued Wednesday morning. A 5-year old girl and her 4-year old brother went missing after the car their mother was driving was carried away in a flash flood in ... Flag as irrelevant
	profootballrumors.com Cowboys To Cut WR Devin Smith profootballrumors.com Devin Smith played a minor role for the Cowboys last season, starting two games despite not playing during the 2017 and '18 campaigns. But Dallas will not carry the wideout onto its 53-man roster this year. The Cowboys are cutting Smith, Jon Machota of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Ethiopia asks US to reconsider aid suspension over dam Financial Times Ethiopia has asked the US to reconsider the suspension of some aid over Addis Ababa's decision to start filling its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam without an agreement with Egypt and Sudan, its two downstream neighbours on the river ... Flag as irrelevant
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