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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ December 2, 2020
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	CNN McConnell pushing to lock down GOP support for new Covid relief plan as pressure grows to cut a deal CNN MUST WATCH. Former Obama adviser reacts to McConnell quoting him on Senate floor 01:18. (CNN) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is circulating a new relief plan as part of a last-ditch effort to pass a bill to prop up the struggling economy before ... Flag as irrelevant
	ESPN USWNT, US Soccer settles part of equality suit; equal wages still unresolved ESPN Players for the United States women's national team have agreed to settlement terms for the portion of a lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation relating to claims of unequal working conditions. - USWNT players show support for BLM before match Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Key lines from the unveiling of Biden's new economic team CNN Washington (CNN) President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced key members of his economic team at an event in Wilmington, Delaware, including Janet Yellen, who would be the first woman to serve as Treasury secretary. "A first-rate team that's going ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Barr names Russia prosecutor Durham as special counsel, ensures probe continues under Biden USA TODAY Attorney General William Barr appointed John Durham, the federal prosecutor overseeing an inquiry into the Russia investigation, as a Justice Department special counsel. The move ensures that the politically charged probe will continue into President-elect ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Fed, Treasury emergency lending programs divide lawmakers on state of the economic recovery Washington Post Lawmakers debated the emergency lending facilities run by the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department at a Senate Banking Committee hearing Tuesday, revealing diverging opinions on the state of the recovery and how to keep it going. Support our ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Supreme Court Seems Ready to Limit Human Rights Suits Against Corporations The New York Times WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, which has placed strict limits on lawsuits brought in federal court based on human rights abuses abroad, seemed poised on Tuesday to reject a suit accusing two American corporations of complicity in child slavery on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The oil industry narrowly avoided an election disaster. Now it's showing signs of life CNN New York (CNN Business) The gloom-and-doom dominating the oil industry is finally starting to ease just a bit. Oil prices are showing signs of life, rebounding from their unprecedented dip below zero this spring. Coronavirus vaccine breakthroughs are ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 'A baby-selling enterprise': Former Arizona elected official sentenced to 6-plus years in adoption scheme USA TODAY PHOENIX – A U.S. District judge sentenced former Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen to 74 months in federal prison for perpetrating illegal adoptions in what prosecutors called a "get-rich-quick scheme ... hidden behind the shiny veneer of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times In England, Rumbles of Discontent as Parliament Votes to Exit Lockdown The New York Times LONDON — Much of England will swap lockdown for less stringent coronavirus restrictions, after Parliament approved new rules on Tuesday despite a substantial revolt among lawmakers in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party. The rebellion ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News US panel: 1st vaccines to health care workers, nursing homes ABC News NEW YORK -- Health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available, an influential government advisory panel said in Tuesday. The Advisory Committee on Immunization ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Officials Say Peace Accord Between Sudan and Israel Is Already at Risk of Unraveling The New York Times WASHINGTON — A landmark agreement between Sudan and Israel to begin normalizing relations is at risk of unraveling just over a month after it was announced by President Trump, revealing a crack in Middle East peace accords that he and Prime Minister ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Women plead guilty in sex sting involving Patriots owner Seattle Times WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two of four women charged in a South Florida prostitution sting that also involved New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft have taken plea deals this week, court records show. Lei Wang, 41, and Shen Mingbi, 60, each ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Taking stock of most pressing items on Warriors' training-camp to-do list San Francisco Chronicle Nearly 270 days removed from their last game, the Warriors will start reporting to Chase Center on Wednesday for individual workouts. This is the first phase of training camp, which will progress to group practices on Monday, a day later than originally ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US Judiciary, Shaped by Trump, Thwarts His Election Challenges U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's reshaping of the federal judiciary has done little to help him win lawsuits challenging the election outcome, with Trump appointees rebuffing him and the U.S. Supreme Court showing little interest in getting involved. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Kent State University will have no in-person classes after spring break 2021, mandate coronavirus testing for spring cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Kent State University officials are planning ahead for spring while finishing out the semester, with officials planning to halt in-person classes after Spring Break. For fall semester, in-person classes will not take place after Thanksgiving ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Instagram influencer Alexis Sharkey was found dead near a Houston interstate, police say CNN (CNN) Alexis Robinault, a 26-year-old Instagram influencer with over 30,000 followers, was found dead off a Houston interstate last week, police said. Robinault's body was found Saturday morning on a stretch of road in northwest Houston. The Harris County ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox The battle over Trump's huge UAE arms deal, explained Vox Trump wants to send $23 billion in advanced weapons to the Middle Eastern autocracy. Some aim to stop him. By Alex Ward@AlexWardVoxalex.ward@vox.com Dec 1, 2020, 5:30pm EST. Share this story. Share this on Facebook · Share this on Twitter; Share ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roll Call Retiring GOP Rep. Mark Walker launches North Carolina Senate run Roll Call Retiring GOP Rep. Mark Walker announced Tuesday that he is running for Senate in North Carolina in 2022, kicking off a potentially competitive Republican primary to replace retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr. "Washington has lost its mind. Job-killing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Brazen gun battle in Brazil bank heist leaves cash scattered on road Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Bank robbers in southern Brazil blasted explosives and fired high-caliber weapons at police late on Monday, in an audacious heist that injured two people and left reams of cash in the streets to be pocketed by locals. The robbery ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Suspect in string of unprovoked attacks in Massachusetts likely enjoys 'thrill of the assault,' police chief says ABC News Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward to find the person, or persons, responsible for a string of violent attacks on the streets of Waltham, Massachusetts. At least 10 men have been attacked by a blunt force object since Nov. 10, including a man out for an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Real Madrid shocked by Shakhtar Donetsk for second time in Champions League CNN International (CNN) For the second time this season, Spanish giant Real Madrid has been stunned by Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. Having lost 3-2 in October in Madrid, the 13-time winner fell 2-0 in Kiev on Tuesday thanks to a second half goals from ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Bay Area San Jose Mayor Admits to Breaking State Health Rules, Issues Apology Following NBC Bay Area Report NBC Bay Area Mayor Sam Liccardo is apologizing for attending a Thanksgiving dinner with relatives from five different households, saying it was "contrary to state rules". By NBC Bay Area staff • Published 3 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago. Pause. 1:57. San Jose Mayor ... Flag as irrelevant
	Decaturish.com Dec. 1 Georgia COVID-19 update: 424929 cases, 8798 deaths Decaturish.com Atlanta, GA — The state of Georgia as of Dec. 1 has 424,929 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 8,798 related deaths. There are 35,063 hospitalizations and 6,536 ICU admissions. There are 51,476 antigen-positive cases and 717 probable COVID-19 deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe The impact of kids being out of school this year could be 'pretty detrimental,' Walsh says The Boston Globe Long-term remote learning could have a "detrimental" impact on Boston's students, the majority of whom have been learning remotely since March, Mayor Martin J. Walsh said Tuesday, but he defended the city's decision to keep most students home for now ... Flag as irrelevant
	KWQC-TV6 Gov. Pritzker urges others to be 'extra careful with a surge of the virus expected' KWQC-TV6 Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday addressed the state after the health department announced 12,000+ new cases of COVID-19. The state of Illinois also announced 125 new deaths due to the virus. In a press conference on Tuesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Variety WONDER WOMAN 1984 To Debut On HBO Max In 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision And Dolby Atmos The Futon Critic It was announced today by director Patty Jenkins that WONDER WOMAN 1984 will become the first title on HBO Max available in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos when it premieres December 25. This premium viewing experience will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montgomery Advertiser Alabama COVID-19 hospitalizations spike to record high in 'disturbing escalation' Montgomery Advertiser Tuesday marked the second consecutive record-high day of coronavirus hospitalizations in Alabama, with in-patient numbers soaring past a previous summer spike and alarming health officials who fear a potential "tidal wave" of infections related to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Business Canceling student loan debt could benefit wealthy Americans the most Fox Business President-elect Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from progressives to cancel student loan debt on his first day in the White House – but doing so may disproportionately benefit wealthy Americans, according to a new analysis. Continue Reading Below. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Azerbaijan hails 'historic victory' as it reclaims land around Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenia ABC News Azerbaijan has completed reclaiming territory held by Armenian forces for more than 25 years after a peace deal ended six weeks of fierce fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Key points: The reclamation follows a protracted six-week war that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Statesville Record & Landmark Red Kettles provide hope when all is lost Statesville Record & Landmark Everyone knows the sounds of the bell ringing at Christmas time; the Salvation Army Red Kettle fundraiser gives the everyday person the chance to make a difference in the lives of local families all year long. People come to our office with a variety of ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Virgin Galactic stock gains after company schedules new flight MarketWatch Shares of Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. SPCE, +6.53% rose more than 3% in the extended session Tuesday after the company said it had a new flight window for its first powered flight in New Mexico that complied with state's guidelines to curb the spread of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mile High Sports Should the Broncos bring will parks back? Mile High Sports Parks was originally drafted by the Broncos in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, alongside fellow safety Justin Simmons. Despite being a sixth-round draft pick, Will Parks made an instant impact on a squad one year removed from a legendary Super Bowl ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABI Rain Ending, Some Clearing Expected Overnight WABI BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A strong area of low pressure that brought the state lots of rain and wind for the past 24-36 hours is slowly lifting to our north. This means that the heaviest rain and strongest winds have moved out of the region. There will however be ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Queen and Prince Philip to 'spend Christmas quietly' at Windsor Castle instead of Sandringham CTV News TORONTO -- Even Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas plans have been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace confirmed the 94-year-old monarch and her 99-year-old husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, would ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News Missing boater found clinging to capsized boat off Florida coast Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News (CNN) — A boater missing off the east coast of Florida was found alive Sunday, clinging to his capsized boat about 86 miles from shore. The US Coast Guard said Sunday afternoon that the crew aboard a motor vessel found 62-year old Stuart Bee and took ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Auditor: Professor owes nearly $2000 after 'Scholar Strike' WKOW JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's state auditor is demanding that a University of Mississippi professor pay nearly $2,000 after a two-day work stoppage to protest police brutality and other racial inequities. State Auditor Shad White demanded Tuesday that ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDBJ7 Starbucks giving free coffee to frontline health care workers, first responders during December WDBJ7 (CNN) – Health care workers and first responders can now get free coffee at Starbucks. To show appreciation to frontline workers, the coffee chain is offering a free tall brewed or iced coffee through the end of the year. Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Business Review Albany Med nurses strike — hospital says many still show up for work Albany Business Review Despite a planned strike at Albany Medical Center by the New York State Nurses Association Tuesday, over three-quarters of scheduled nurses showed up for work, the hospital said. Of the 538 Albany Med nurses scheduled for the day shift, 408 worked their ... Flag as irrelevant
	CT Post 'He's not answering the door': Dispatch reports reveal efforts to rescue Tony Hsieh from fire CT Post NEW LONDON — Tony Hsieh did not respond to the pleas to open the locked door to the shed where he was trapped during a fire last month, according to emergency dispatch reports of the incident. Tony Hsieh, former chief executive officer of Zappos, died ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Ed Asner, other members of SAG-AFTRA file lawsuit over cuts to union health care plan NBC News "They can't get away with this," said Asner, a past Screen Actors Guild president best known as Lou Grant on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.' "This is criminal." Ed Asner in Los Angeles on Oct. 8, 2018.Rebecca Cabage / Invision/AP. Dec. 1, 2020, 3:05 PM PST. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Kevin Durant denies trying to get James Harden to Nets: 'I don't know where that came from' New York Daily News Kevin Durant denied the rumor he and James Harden conspired to join forces in Brooklyn while working out together in California during the offseason. "I don't know where you're making these stories up, that me and James talked about any of this at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cato Institute Supreme Court Rules that Constitution Matters, Even in a Pandemic Cato Institute Late on the night before Thanksgiving, the Supreme Court granted an injunction against New York State's restriction on religious services, with 10- or 25- person occupancy limits depending on whether the gathering is in a "red" or "orange" zone, respectively, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheSpec.com Highlights of the federal government's fiscal update TheSpec.com OTTAWA - Key elements from the federal government's fiscal update, delivered by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Monday afternoon: A boatload of borrowing. The federal deficit is sailing toward $381.6 billion this year, but could close in on $400 billion if ... Flag as irrelevant
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