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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ December 4, 2020
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	MLSsoccer.com Sporting Kansas City: We had "unbelievable" chances, and then Minnesota United stormed us MLSsoccer.com If it weren't for some stellar play from Minnesota United FC goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair and a goal-line clearance from Michael Boxall, Sporting Kansas City could very well have ended Thursday night by marching into the Western Conference Final against the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Texas prep football player body-slams referee after ejection ESPN EDINBURG, Texas -- A Texas high school football player charged onto the field and bowled over a referee Thursday night because he was angry after being ejected from the game. Senior defensive lineman Emmanuel Duron of Edinburg High School came ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN NFL MVP watch 2020: Can Aaron Rodgers beat out Patrick Mahomes? Is Derrick Henry a legit contender? ESPN 1. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs. 2020 stats: 3,497 passing yards, 30 TDs, 2 interceptions (plus 215 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs) in 11 games. Odds to win MVP: -450. The 25-year-old built a commanding lead in the MVP race off some ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Capitol Hill talks intensify over Covid-19 relief deal but major sticking points remain CNN (CNN) High-level negotiations over an economic stimulus package are intensifying as congressional leaders and top senators are pushing to reach a major agreement that has eluded Washington for months. For much of the year there has been partisan ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Louisville men's basketball pauses team activities; UNCG game is off ESPN The Louisville men's basketball program has paused team activities because of a positive COVID-19 test, the school announced Thursday. The Cardinals' game against UNC Greensboro on Friday has been canceled. "We are adhering to the ACC and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico 'One of the nuttier things I've seen': MAGA civil war erupts in Georgia Politico Georgia's Republican civil war just got a lot messier. A new schism — this one between MAGA forces — is taking shape, further threatening GOP unity in advance of the Jan. 5 runoffs for the state's two Senate seats. At the center of the conflict is pro-Trump trial ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOXSports.com K-State hosts Texas in Longhorns' first of consecutive games in Sunflower State FOXSports.com MANHATTAN, Kan. — The end of Charlie Strong's tenure at Texas was probably sealed with a late-season loss to lowly Kansas. Four years later, Tom Herman's tenure could likewise be decided in the Sunflower State. The Longhorns begin a two-game ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Biden faces increasing pressure to diversify his Cabinet CNN (CNN) A group of lawmakers and civil rights groups are demanding that President-elect Joe Biden appoint Black and Latino nominees to some of the remaining high-level Cabinet positions, as Biden faces increasing pressure to diversify his administration. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News California gloom: Virus cases spiral, new closures imminent ABC News SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- With coronavirus cases surging at a record pace, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new stay-at-home order Thursday and said if people don't comply the state's hospitals will be overwhelmed with infected patients. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Brent rises to highest since March after OPEC+ output cut deal Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global benchmark Brent crude prices rose 1% to their highest since early March on Thursday on renewed hopes for a U.S. stimulus deal and after major oil producers agreed to increase output by a modest 500,000 barrels per day ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Worlds align for winter solstice: Look for Jupiter, Saturn in skies this December USA TODAY This year's winter solstice will bring a rare sight to our night skies — just in time for the holidays. For Earth viewers, Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer to one another on Dec. 21 than they have been since the Middle Ages. If you can gaze into the ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Trump aide banned from Justice Department after trying to get sensitive election intel: Report oregonlive.com WASHINGTON — The official serving as President Donald Trump's eyes and ears at the Justice Department has been banned from the building after trying to pressure staffers to give up sensitive information about election fraud and other matters she could ... Flag as irrelevant
	MGoBlue Michigan Falls Short in High-Scoring Finale at Penn State MGoBlue STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Alternate captain Nick Blankenburg scored two goals and contributed an assist, but the No. 7-ranked Michigan ice hockey team fell, 9-5, to Penn State on Thursday night (Dec. 3) at Pegula Ice Arena. Flag as irrelevant
	Deadline Marvel's 'Hawkeye': Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton Among Six Cast In Disney+ Series Deadline Disney+'s Hawkeye is rounding out its cast. Vera Farmiga (Bates Motel), Tony Dalton (Better Call Saul), Florence Pugh (Little Women), Fra Fee (Les Misérables), newcomer Alaqua Cox and Zahn McClarnon (Longmire) are set for the Marvel superhero ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Kyle Schwarber is a tempting lefty bat for the Yankees, but not what the team really needs New York Daily News Kyle Schwarber has to be tempting to the Yankees, even after a brutal 2020 season. The Cubs lefty-slugging outfielder/designated hitter has been the target of Yankees' GM Brian Cashman's fascination during trade talks for the last couple of years. Cut loose ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED Google AI ethicist says she was fired after challenging company on diversity Los Angeles Times The email and the firing were the culmination of about a week of wrangling over the company's request that Gebru retract an AI ethics paper she co-wrote with six others, including four Google employees, that was submitted for consideration for an industry ... Flag as irrelevant
	NJ Spotlight Big share of $15.8B in federal emergency loans went to larger NJ companies NJ Spotlight Paycheck Protection Program was billed as aid to small businesses. Analysis finds businesses with fewer than 25 employees got just 37% of loans. Credit: Eduardo Davad from Pixabay. File photo. Paycheck Protection Program Approved Loans. Paycheck ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vanity Fair Selena: the Series Brings an Icon Back Down to Earth Vanity Fair The star and creator of Netflix's Selena Quintanilla series made a show that celebrates her life—and doesn't dwell on her tragic death. By Carlos Aguilar. December 3, 2020. Save this story for later. Selena the Series Brings an Icon Back Down to Earth. Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Nearly 30 human smuggling victims rescued from southwest Houston home, police say KPRC Click2Houston HOUSTON – Nearly 30 people were rescued Thursday from a southwest Houston home that was involved in a human smuggling operation, police said. The incident was reported on Raven Ridge Drive, near the corner of Court and Hiram Clarke roads. Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN No. 4 Clemson looks for clincher at struggling Virginia Tech ESPN No. 4 Clemson (9-1, 8-1 ACC, No. 3 CFP) at Virginia Tech (4-5. 4-4), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST (ABC). Line: Clemson by 22. Series record: Clemson leads 22-12-1. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Tigers can clinch a sixth consecutive berth in the ACC championship ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Mortgage rates drop to another record low CNN The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 2.71%, according to Freddie Mac. That's the lowest level in the nearly 50 years of the mortgage giant's survey. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 2.26%. Flag as irrelevant
	CBSSports.com Russell Westbrook trade grades: Rockets deal All-Star guard to Wizards for John Wall, first-round pick CBSSports.com The Rockets, meanwhile, are taking an enormous risk on Wall. He and Westbrook have virtually identical supermax contracts: three years and around $132 million remaining. But Wall is coming off of a torn Achilles tendon, one of the worst injuries in all of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chron Garrett "looked good" in return from COVID, set for Titans Chron CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett passed the practice test. Cleveland's defensive star was welcomed back with open arms by the Browns this week after he missed two games with COVID-19. Garrett practiced Wednesday for the first time since he became ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Boeing Lands 1st 737 Max Order Since Troubled Plane Was Cleared To Fly Again NPR Boeing's 737 Max is making a comeback after two crashes that killed a total of 346 people in late 2018 and early last year. Ireland's Ryanair, a major European carrier, has ordered 75 of the planes, which had been grounded since March 2019, the two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Florida adds 100 coronavirus-related deaths, nearly 11000 cases Thursday Tampa Bay Times The Florida Department of Health reported 10,870 coronavirus cases and 100 deaths Thursday, bringing the death total to 19,112. The state has reported 8,419 cases daily on average over the past eight days and 1,029,030 people have been infected with ... Flag as irrelevant
	St. Louis Public Radio 4 Former Illinois ComEd Executives And Lobbyists Plead Not Guilty In Bribery Scheme St. Louis Public Radio Four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a long-running federal bribery investigation that increasingly appears focused on Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. Former ComEd President and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KVUE.com Christmas shoppers head to Elgin as real trees see more interest KVUE.com AUSTIN, Texas — In 2020, a lot more Americans may be ditching their fake trees for something way more realistic. According to the Associated Press, demand for real Christmas trees is up in 2020. And many people went out earlier – that is, before ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSPA 7News Preparing for COVID-19 vaccine: SC health leaders discuss process and timeline WSPA 7News Preparing for COVID-19 vaccine: SC health leaders discuss process and timeline. News / 33 mins ago. Video. New housing projects expected to meet long awaited needs. News / 4 hours ago. Video. SC officials charge 29 men in connection to deadly 2018 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BetaBoston Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines BetaBoston With vaccines against COVID-19 on the verge of being rolled out around the world, Facebook said it will start removing false claims about the immunizations that have been debunked by public health experts. The move announced Thursday adds to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Up to 830000 Texans Impacted by Expiring Unemployment Benefits NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Unless Congress approves another round of extra unemployment insurance, the Texas Workforce Commission tells NBC 5 Responds as many as 830,000 Texans may see specially extended unemployment benefits expire by the end of this year. Texans are ... Flag as irrelevant
	NFL.com Seahawks WR Josh Gordon conditionally reinstated by NFL NFL.com NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally reinstated Gordon on Thursday. The receiver will be eligible to return for the final two games of the 2020 season. Gordon can begin COVID-19 testing Friday and join ... Flag as irrelevant
	12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC Beaumont's First Baptist Church offering free drive-through Christmas light display during December 12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC BEAUMONT, Texas — Families looking for ways to celebrate the Christmas season safely this year can join in on what Beaumont's First Baptist Church is calling a new annual tradition. The church will offer a Christmas drive-through 'light park' with more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 DHS, IBM Warn Hackers are Targeting COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Chain Bay News 9 On Thursday, IBM and the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) released joint statements warning that hackers are targeting companies associated with the supply and distribution chain of impending COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Climate change: what is the UK's NDC and why is it important? The Guardian Every country signing up to the Paris agreement set out a target, known as a nationally determined contribution (NDC) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by around 2030. But the initial round in 2015 were insufficient to fulfil the Paris goal, of holding ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Business Chronicle With Manuel's Tavern in danger of closing, supporters raise $75K in 16 hours Atlanta Business Chronicle If Manuel's Tavern is forced to close, it will not be due to a lack of support from its loyal clientele. Owner Brian Maloof recently told The Saporta Report's Maria Saporta "the likelihood of closing Manuel's is significant at this point." Maloof cited the ongoing ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Hardships mount in Kentucky as COVID-19 relief talks drag on WBNG-TV LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — While Senate leader Mitch McConnell is at the center of talks on another coronavirus relief bill, hardships are mounting in his home state of Kentucky. In Louisville, Paula and Anthony Hunter saw their catering and restaurant ... Flag as irrelevant
	Petoskey News-Review Eveline Township Cemetery to host Wreaths Across America event Dec. 19 Petoskey News-Review EAST JORDAN — The Chief Shawano Chapter National Society Daughters of America is planning its annual Wreaths Across America Event to take place at the Eveline Township Cemetery at noon, Saturday, Dec. 19. This year the theme is "be an American ... Flag as irrelevant
	My Edmonds News Edmonds police report increasing number of catalytic converter thefts My Edmonds News Catalytic converter thefts have been increasing throughout the Puget Sound region, and Edmonds is no exception. Edmonds police say they have received reports of multiple thefts since Nov. 30, primarily along 5th Avenue South but also in the Westgate and ... Flag as irrelevant
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