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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ December 3, 2020
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	ESPN BYU needed quality football opponent, AD says, and Coastal Carolina fulfilled 'incredible opportunity' ESPN After the College Football Playoff selection committee made it clear in each of its past two rankings that BYU's weak schedule was dragging it down, athletic director Tom Holmoe said Thursday there was "no question" he felt a greater sense of urgency to try to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Knight Commission endorses FBS split from NCAA ESPN A commission of college athletics leaders recommended Thursday that the best way to repair the NCAA's "broken governance model" is to remove the teams of the Football Bowl Subdivision from the association, forcing the top level of college football to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh won't say if Lamar Jackson will play vs. Dallas Cowboys ESPN Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked Thursday if Jackson would play against the Cowboys. "I think I already answered that," he said. Editor's Picks. Ravens frustrated ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN Saints go for their 2nd win in three weeks vs. Falcons ESPN NEW ORLEANS (9-2) at ATLANTA (4-7). Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. OPENING LINE — Saints by 3 1/2. RECORD VS. SPREAD — Saints 6-5; Falcons 5-6. SERIES RECORD — Falcons lead 53-50. LAST MEETING — Saints beat Falcons 24-9 on Nov. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Jeffrey Zients is expected to be named Biden's coronavirus coordinator CNN (CNN) Jeffrey Zients is President-elect Joe Biden's choice to be the White House coronavirus coordinator, or "czar," a source familiar tells CNN. Zients, a top economic adviser under President Barack Obama and a co-chair of Biden's transition team, was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Senate confirms Christopher Waller to the Fed board as Judy Shelton's path narrows Washington Post The Senate on Thursday confirmed Christopher J. Waller to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, in what could be President Trump's last addition to the central bank, while the prospects of the more controversial nomination of Judy Shelton have dimmed. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Exclusive: Biden must use sanctions as leverage against Venezuela's Maduro, US envoy says Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. envoy on Venezuela called on the incoming Biden administration on Thursday to use the leverage he believes has been gained from years of tough sanctions aimed at ousting socialist President Nicolas Maduro and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Meet Biden's Energy and Climate Cabinet Contenders The New York Times WASHINGTON — President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s environment and energy team — facing a narrowly divided Congress and a hostile Republican leadership — will need creativity and perseverance if Mr. Biden is to follow through on his ambitious ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY USA TODAY Sports' Week 13 NFL picks: Rams, Cardinals try to make up ground in NFC West USA TODAY Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season will once again look slightly odd. COVID-19 disruptions have pushed the Washington-Steelers game to Monday afternoon, while the Cowboys and Ravens will meet Tuesday. The 49ers will play the first of two home games in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC US Labor Board accuses Google of spying on employees, discouraging worker organization, and retaliation CNBC The U.S. National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against Google, alleging the company illegally terminated and surveilled employees. The agency also accuses the company of illegally blocking employees from sharing work grievances and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times OPEC and Russia Reach Deal to Raise Oil Production The New York Times OPEC and other oil-producing nations led by Russia, trying to gauge the strength of the global economy as the coronavirus continues to rage but with vaccines on the horizon, reached a compromise on Thursday to modestly increase production in January. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Road to the College Football Playoff: How the top four could change Atlanta Journal Constitution The top four teams in the College Football Playoff selection committee's rankings – the top seven teams, for that matter -- were the same this week as last. But there are still ways such stability could be shaken before the playoff field is set. No. 6 Florida could ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Kenosha Shooting Suspect Kyle Rittenhouse Ordered To Stand Trial NPR A Wisconsin court commissioner overseeing the case of a teenage gunman accused of killing two people and injuring a third during protests in Kenosha, Wis., this summer, has denied defense attorney's request to dismiss two of the six charges facing Kyle ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee No. 5 Aggies visit Auburn hoping to keep playoff hopes alive Seattle Times Texas A&M's path to remain in playoff contention doesn't seem all that treacherous, but coach Jimbo Fisher knows better. The fifth-ranked Aggies (6-1, No. 5 CFP rankings) have had plenty of troubles against Auburn the past few seasons heading into ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Survivors remember Pearl Harbor at home this year amid virus Washington Post HONOLULU — Navy sailor Mickey Ganitch was getting ready to play in a Pearl Harbor football game as the sun came up on Dec. 7, 1941. Instead, he spent the morning — still wearing his football padding and brown team shirt — scanning the sky as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Biden Climate Plan Risks Putting China And BlackRock Before The American People Forbes President-elect Joe Biden's selection of Brian Deese, a senior official from BlackRock, BLK +2.4% to head the White House National Economic Council, has drawn wide praise from the people who know him. "Brian will be the most focused on climate change ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico SCOTUS wants lower court review of California church restrictions Politico OAKLAND, Calif. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday asked a lower court to reconsider whether California's religious gathering restrictions are constitutional in light of the high court's ruling last week dissolving New York's limits on in-person worship. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY US jobless claims remain high at 712000 as virus escalates USA TODAY WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak. Thursday's report from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail UPDATE 1-Mexican president says next central bank board member to be a woman Reuters (Adds background). MEXICO CITY, Dec 3 (Reuters) - A second female Mexican deputy central bank governor will be announced on Friday, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said, in an effort to diversify the Bank of Mexico's governing body. Flag as irrelevant
	WOODTV.com Nexstar Media Group's statement on DISH Network WOODTV.com WOOD-TV (NBC), WOTV 4 (ABC) and WXSP (MyNet) are available via satellite with DirecTV, all local cable systems including AT&T, Comcast Xfinity, Charter Spectrum and other local cable providers; by utilizing an over-the-air antenna; and via streaming ... Flag as irrelevant
	Law.com Could Jeffrey Epstein's Alleged Co-Conspirators Be Prosecuted? Court Hears Courtney Wild's Petition Law.com The entire U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard an appeal Thursday morning that could result in the prosecution of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirators. The court is poised to rule on a 12-year-old lawsuit from Courtney Wild, ... Flag as irrelevant
	pressherald.com Obama, Clinton, Bush say they would get vaccine publicly to boost confidence pressherald.com Three former presidents say they'd be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated. By WILL WEISSERTAssociated Press. Email Writer. Share. facebook · tweet · reddit · email · print. Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Business Journal Gov. Evers says Wisconsin will need $446M for Covid-19 just for first three months of 2021 Milwaukee Business Journal Helping businesses negatively impacted by he Covid-19 pandemic and funding resources needed to slow the spread of the virus will weigh heavily on the state's strategy for response operations for months to come, which is why Gov. Tony Evers is calling for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Liberian rebel commander shouts out at start of Swiss trial for cannibalism, rape Reuters BELLINZONA, Switzerland (Reuters) - A former rebel commander accused of involvement in killing civilians, rape and eating pieces of a school teacher's heart during Liberia's civil war decried his long pre-trial detention in an outburst as proceedings began in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Richland Source DeWine vetoes bill that would curb health department powers during pandemic Richland Source COLUMBUS -- Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday vetoed Senate Bill 311 as expected, giving the state's General Assembly a month to try to override his decision during a lame-duck session. The legislation seeks to amend a century-old law and curb the power ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean Radio Disney Country to close in 2021 The Tennessean Entertainment powerhouse Disney plans to close Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country in early 2021, the company said in a statement Thursday. Shuttering the radio platform coincides with Disney angling to "sharpen its focus on increasing production of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chattanooga Times Free Press Hamilton County breaks records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU patients, active cases, new cases on Wednesday Chattanooga Times Free Press Hamilton County broke five records Wednesday among statistics central to measuring the impact of COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread rapidly in the community. On Wednesday, the Hamilton County Health Department reported 467 new infections, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News 13 Orlando McKenzie Milton to Enter Transfer Portal So He Can Try to Earn Shot at NFL Dream News 13 Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. – Quarterback McKenzie Milton, who went undefeated as the starter at UCF for two seasons and led the Knights to a victory against Auburn in the Peach Bowl in January 2018 before suffering a devastating injury to his right knee against USF, ... Flag as irrelevant
	DeKalb Daily Chronicle Khalil Mack misses Bears practice for 2nd consecutive day DeKalb Daily Chronicle Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack missed practice with a back injury for the second day in a row Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Mack has not missed a game this year, though he has, at times, dealt with various minor injuries. "Khalil, more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley News Live Fargo English teacher named Top 10 finalist for Global Teacher Prize 2020 Valley News Live FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A Fargo high school teacher was named a Top 10 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize. Leah Juelke teaches English at South High School and made it through to the final 10 out of over 12,000 nominations and applications ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal US Bans Cotton Products From Chinese Firm Linked to Alleged Forced Labor The Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—The Trump administration banned imports of cotton products from China's Xinjiang region, saying evidence suggests the products are made with the forced labor of Uighurs. The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Jewish News Essay: Do We Dare to Hope? The Jewish News What did it for me was the killing of Muhammad al-Durrah on the Gaza Strip in September 2000. He was a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who hid behind his father as they were caught in the crossfire between Palestinian security forces and the IDF. The world ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMTV - NBC15 6 ways you can thwart porch pirates WMTV - NBC15 MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - As all those Black Friday and Cyber Monday online purchases start showing up on people's doorstops, the Better Business Bureau wants to offer some tips for ensuring a porch pirate doesn't get to your items before you do. Flag as irrelevant
	ValdostaToday.com Arrest made in 2002 Triple Homicide in Turner County ValdostaToday.com Rebecca, GA (December 2, 2020) – On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Jason Michael Walker, 47, of Pulaski County, GA, was arrested and charged with Murder for the deaths of Thomas Wideman, Deborah Wideman, and Melissa Wideman. Walker is also ... Flag as irrelevant
	wreg.com Man's wife sells his PlayStation 5 after she discovers he lied and said it was an air purifier wreg.com (NewsNation Now) — A Taiwanese man was lucky enough to score the newest Playstation 5, but his time with the device was short-lived because his wife sold the console when she found out it wasn't an air purifier like he'd told her. The buyer, Jin Wu, ... Flag as irrelevant
	RADIO.COM State Grand Jury indicts 29 in the April 15, 2018 Lee Correctional Institution Riot RADIO.COM Released by the Office of the SC Attorney General. (COLUMBIA, SC) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the South Carolina State Grand Jury has issued indictments in the case of "Yard Work," alleging multiple conspiracies ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Prosecutor: Dog left tied to fence for days when owners move The Wilton Bulletin EOSELLE, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey couple who left their dog tied to a backyard fence for days after they moved out of state have been charged with animal cruelty, authorities announced Thursday. Curtis Swan, 27, and Aaleyah Clay, 29, moved from Roselle ... Flag as irrelevant
	WVSportsNow WATCH: Derek Culver and Miles McBride React to WVU's Loss to No. 1 Gonzaga WVSportsNow West Virginia basketball players Derek Culver and Miles 'Deuce' McBride spoke to members of the media following the Mountaineers' 87-82 loss to No. 1 Gonzaga Wednesday evening. WV Sports Now. 90 subscribers. Subscribe · WVU F Derek Culver ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOC SC reports more than 1600 new COVID-19 cases, percent-positive rate above 21% WTOC COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's report on daily COVID-19 new case counts exceeded 1,000 for the 15th straight time Wednesday. The percent-positive rate for the most recent batch of testing ... Flag as irrelevant
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