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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ September 2, 2020
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	ESPN What does a split college football season mean for the playoff, bowl games and the Heisman? ESPN College football is no stranger to controversy when it comes to crowning a national champion, but this season could be unlike any other. In an unprecedented year, with the Big Ten and Pac-12 postponing their seasons, coaches from those leagues question ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The stock market thinks Joe Biden is going to beat Donald Trump CNN New York (CNN Business) The presidential election is only two months away and the stock market is soaring. In theory, that should bode well for President Trump since a bull market has historically benefited the incumbent. But Trump is trailing Democratic ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Melania Trump Reportedly Used Her Personal Email for Government Business The New York Times WASHINGTON — Melania Trump used a personal email account and encrypted messaging apps like Signal to conduct government business, a former friend and associate of the first lady told The Washington Post. Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, who served as ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The New Eviction Moratorium: What You Need to Know The New York Times The Trump administration has announced an order to suspend the possibility of eviction for millions of renters who have suffered financially because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that the order was an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Riot police and protesters clash in Bulgaria as corruption crisis deepens Politico SOFIA — Riot police and protesters clashed on Wednesday in a significant escalation of street demonstrations against Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov that have been running for almost two months. Thousands of people packed the center of Sofia in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post More charges brought in college admissions bribery scandal Washington Post BOSTON — 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 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN R&B singer Akon is building a 'real-life Wakanda' worth $6 billion in Senegal CNN (CNN) — The award-winning R&B singer Akon is going ahead with ambitious plans to build a "futuristic" city in Senegal that he says will be a real-life version of Wakanda, the hi-tech nation portrayed in Marvel blockbuster "Black Panther." On Monday, Akon ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times US Marine Who Killed Transgender Woman in Philippines Is Ordered Released The New York Times MANILA — A United States Marine who was convicted in 2015 of killing a transgender woman in the Philippines has been ordered released, drawing protests from activists. Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, then 20, was convicted of homicide in the 2014 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Samsung launches Galaxy Book Flex 5G, the first 5G Intel Evo laptop The Verge It's a big day for Intel. The company launched its 11th Gen Tiger Lake mobile processors. It also announced its newest badge of honor for laptops: the Intel Evo brand, building on last year's Project Athena program. And in tandem with Samsung, it unveiled the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Greater Manchester lockdown easing U-turn and steroids saving lives BBC News We have another five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak this Wednesday evening. We'll be back on Thursday morning with another update. 1. U-turn over Greater Manchester lockdown easing. Lockdown restrictions in Bolton and ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Alabama universities go all-in with COVID-19 al.com This is an opinion column. If you're going to sit down at the poker table, first you'd better decide how much you're willing to lose. If you don't draw a hard line that you'll never cross, the temptation will always be to sit for one more hand, just one more shot to win ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC New York NYC Crime Surge Continues: Shootings Up 166% in August Compared to 2019 NBC New York The wave of violence in the Big Apple continues to rear its ugly head, as New York City saw an increase in overall crime last month compared to the same time in 2019, according to the latest NYPD statistics. For the month of August 2020, there was a 166% ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Higher Ed U of California Barred From Considering SAT/ACT Scores Inside Higher Ed A California judge on Monday issued a preliminary injunction barring University of California campuses from considering SAT or ACT scores in admissions or financial aid decisions. While the ruling is not permanent, the judge indicated that the plaintiffs ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Russian dissident Alexei Navalny poisoned 'without a doubt' by Novichok nerve agent, Germany says CNBC Toxicology test results from a German military hospital produced results showing "unequivocal evidence" that Navalny was poisoned with Novichok. The 44-year-old political activist and the country's most vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Trump and his allies seize on Pelosi's salon visit Politico President Donald Trump piled onto House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday, criticizing her for appearing on video without a mask at an otherwise shuttered San Francisco salon where she got her hair done. "Crazy Nancy Pelosi is being decimated for ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 'That was awesome!': David Blaine lands high-flying, live balloon ride above the Arizona desert USA TODAY Up, up and away. Magician David Blaine enjoyed a peaceful float over Page, Arizona, Wednesday morning with the help of a bundle of balloons, as captured on a livestream. The 47-year-old partnered with YouTube Originals for the feat dubbed "Ascension," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times US Further Restricts Chinese Diplomats Travel, Meetings The New York Times WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Wednesday stepped up its battle with China by further restricting the ability of Chinese diplomats to travel, hold meetings with academics and host cultural events in the United States. Secretary of State Mike ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Tribune Texas A&M President Michael Young says he will retire May 31 to return to faculty Texas Tribune Young will continue as a faculty member for the Bush School of Government and Public Service and the Texas A&M School of Law, and take on a new role as the director of the Institute for Religious Liberties and International Affairs. by Stacy Fernández Sept. Flag as irrelevant
	Roll Call Republican women could add to House ranks, but Senate outlook uncertain Roll Call Republican women in Congress sounded the alarm over their dwindling ranks after the 2018 midterms. Now, with most 2020 primaries in the rear view, they appear poised to boost their numbers in the House next year, but only slightly — while the Senate ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Georgia man who struck reporter's rear pleads guilty to sexual battery BBC News A man in the US state of Georgia filmed striking a female reporter's backside during a live TV broadcast has pleaded guilty to a sexual battery charge. Thomas Callaway was sentenced to a year on probation and must pay a $1,000 (£750) fine. Reporter Alex ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Michel Barnier: UK risks no-deal on post-Brexit trade unless it compromises BBC News The EU's chief negotiator says the UK will "have to move" if it wants a post-Brexit trade deal by the end of 2020. Michel Barnier said he was "worried and disappointed" about the lack of concessions from his British counterpart, David Frost, after the pair met in ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Macy's says timeline of permanent store closings could be adjusted as competitors struggle amid COVID-19 USA TODAY Macy's Inc. still plans to close one-fifth of its stores or roughly 125 locations over the next couple years and also will open smaller, freestanding stores, officials said Wednesday. But the timeline for the store closings could be adjusted as Macy's monitors the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN DJ Erick Morillo known for 'I Like To Move It' dead at 49 CNN The internationally known DJ was found dead at his Florida home on Tuesday morning, police say. Ernesto Rodriguez, a spokesperson for Miami Beach Police, tells CNN that there were no apparent signs of foul play and that the cause of death will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Supermarket News Whole Foods opens online-only 'dark store' in Brooklyn Supermarket News Whole Foods Market has opened its first online-only store, located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Parent company Amazon said the so-called "dark store," which went into operation yesterday, will fulfill delivery orders only and help Whole Foods ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Samsung says new $2000 foldable phone is a VIP 'luxury device' MarketWatch The phone will include a VIP package that will provide access to fancy restaurants and golf clubs to supplement the device's multipurpose design. Samsung's foldable phone. Associated Press. Email icon; Facebook icon; Twitter icon; Linkedin icon; Flipboard ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Trump Travels to Politically Key North Carolina to Commemorate End of World War Two U.S. News & World Report WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of World War Two on Wednesday with a visit to a retired battleship in North Carolina, a political battleground state he hopes to win in the Nov. 3 U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Soccer Star Neymar Reportedly Tests Positive For Coronavirus Forbes Brazillian soccer star Neymar is reportedly one of three Paris Saint-Germain players to have tested positive for coronavirus, according to media reports, following a trip to Spain, which is seeing a resurgence of new coronavirus cases. Paris Saint-Germain v ... Flag as irrelevant
	Crux: Covering all things Catholic Pope appeals for world 'not to abandon Lebanon in its solitude' Crux: Covering all things Catholic ROME – During his first general audience with members of the public since the COVID-19 coronavirus brought the weekly meetings to a halt in March, Pope Francis issued a lengthy appeal for Lebanon as it nears the one-month anniversary of a massive ... Flag as irrelevant
	pymnts.com Jobs Growth In Private Sector Shows 'Slow Recovery' pymnts.com Private-sector employment went up by 428,000 jobs last month, said the ADP National Employment Report. That's an improvement over the previous month's 167,000 jobs, but still well below expectations. A survey of economists by Dow Jones had predicted ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 is (almost) here CNN (CNN) Let the countdown begin. The second season of "The Mandalorian" is almost upon us. The next installment of the insanely popular series will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 30. That's the word from Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Several Coronavirus Cases Reported In Waukesha School District Patch.com WAUKESHA, WI—The School District of Waukesha administration was made aware of four positive coronavirus tests late last week among students and staff, resulting in people having to isolate and quarantine per health department guidelines, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo Business First A top Fed official warns that economic risks aren't over Buffalo Business First Editor's note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership with The New York Times. Subscribers will see stories like this every day on our website (and in our daily emails) as an added value to your subscription. WASHINGTON — Lael Brainard ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk UK finance minister Sunak says must make public finances sustainable over time Reuters LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rishsi Sunak said the country would need to make its public finances sustainable over time, but he did not comment on reports of planned tax rises, saying his short term priority was jobs and driving a ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Decision day: Magnolia or shield for new Mississippi flag? The Commercial Dispatch JACKSON -- A commission on Wednesday is choosing a single proposal to replace a state flag that Mississippi retired because the 126-year-old banner included the Confederate battle emblem that's widely seen as racist. One of the top designs has a shield; ... Flag as irrelevant
	Breitbart Amnesty International Accuses Iran of Widespread Rights Abuses Against Protesters U.S. News & World Report DUBAI (Reuters) - Amnesty International accused Iran's clerical establishment on Wednesday of presiding over widespread abuses of human rights in a security crackdown on nationwide protests last year touched off by fuel price rises. The London-based ... Flag as irrelevant
	West Virginia MetroNews West Virginia crew helps battle western wildfire West Virginia MetroNews CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A fire suppression crew from West Virginia is nearing completion of a deployment to battle the largest wildlife in Colorado history. Members of the West Virginia Division of Forestry's fire fighting team have been working near Grand ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Virtual learning in Miami-Dade halted by cyberattack, glitch Washington Post MIAMI — A cyberattack and a software glitch plagued Florida's largest school district during the first two days of its virtual start to the school year, officials said Tuesday. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said during a news ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Tesla's stock edges up, but pares earlier gains after large shareholder discloses reduced stake MarketWatch Shares of Tesla Inc. TSLA, -11.67% edged up 0.8% in premarket trading, paring earlier gains of as much as 3.7%, after it was disclosed that a large shareholder reduced its stake in the electric vehicle maker. The stock, which reached its premarket high ... Flag as irrelevant
	YourErie Department of Health: 816 new positive cases of COVID-19 in PA; 21 new deaths YourErie The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported as of September 2nd that there are 816 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 135,611. The department also reported 21 new deaths, bringing the statewide total to 7,712 total deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Eskom Extends South Africa Power Cuts Amid Worst Year of Outages Bloomberg South Africa's power utility said it will continue rationing electricity through the weekend, intensifying the span of controlled power cuts in what's already a record year of outages. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., the state-owned monopoly that generates almost all of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Pregnant mother arrested, footy identity visited in police crackdown on anti-lockdown protests The Age A Ballarat mother and controverisal television identity Sam Newman are the latest people to be spoken to by police for allegedly encouraging Victorians to take part in anti-lockdown gatherings this weekend. The moves are part of a crackdown by detectives ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cowboys Wire Cowboys News: Elliott calls 2020 the best roster in his 5 seasons Cowboys Wire The countdown to the 2020 NFL season has reached single digits. In just eight days the world will sit down in front of their television sets (unless you're in Kansas City) to watch the Chiefs raise their World Championship banner in front of their home fans while ... Flag as irrelevant
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