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	news As-it-happens update ⋅ December 4, 2020
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	ESPN Will BYU's trip to Coastal Carolina impact the College Football Playoff? ESPN Realistically, BYU needed to increase its strength of schedule in order to have a prayer at the College Football Playoff. By tacking on what will be their most difficult game of the season -- at Coastal Carolina on Saturday -- the Cougars did just that. Could it be ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US-UK sniping over vaccine approval race could dent faith in Covid shots, experts say CNN London (CNN) When the United Kingdom became the first Western nation to approve a Covid-19 vaccine earlier this week, the news was greeted with praise from some health officials across the pond. But there was one notable exception. Dr. Anthony Fauci ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Indian Farmers' Protests Spread, in Challenge to Modi The New York Times NEW DELHI — Before India's farmers rose up in anger, presenting an increasingly difficult challenge to a government already grappling with the coronavirus outbreak and a devastating economic slump, Devinder Singh set his field on fire. Mr. Singh would ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Kuwait, Qatar flag movement on resolving Gulf row Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Kuwait's foreign minister said on Friday that progress had been made towards ending a Gulf row that has seen Saudi Arabia and its allies boycott Qatar for over three years while his Qatari counterpart voiced optimism a resolution could be ... Flag as irrelevant
	IndieWire Elliot Page Coming Out Is a Historic Moment for Trans Masculine Visibility IndieWire By coming out as trans, Elliot Page has joined the ranks of transgender celebrities like Laverne Cox, Caitlyn Jenner, and Chaz Bono — the first three photos that appear after a Google search for "famous trans people." Notably, only Bono is trans masculine in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roll Call House poised to vote to decriminalize marijuana Roll Call The House is poised to vote Friday on a stand-alone bill to decriminalize cannabis for the first time since President Richard Nixon imposed severe penalties during his "war on drugs" a half-century ago. The bill is unlikely to become law as long as Republicans ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Astronauts harvest radishes grown aboard the International Space Station CNN (CNN) Astronauts are harvesting fresh radishes grown in space, a delicious prospect that also could help seed food production efforts for longer-term missions to the moon and Mars. On Monday, NASA flight engineer Kate Rubins pulled out 20 radish plants ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Economy adds 245000 jobs in November as unemployment dips to 6.7% while COVID-19 rages across country USA TODAY U.S. employers added a disappointing 245,000 jobs in November amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and more state business constraints as well as the looming halt of extended jobless benefits and other federal lifelines for millions of Americans. Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal France Probes 76 Mosques Suspected of 'Islamist Separatism' The Wall Street Journal PARIS—France launched investigations into dozens of mosques across the country on Thursday as part of a contentious crackdown on what the government of President Emmanuel Macron considers "Islamist separatism." France's top cop, Interior Minister ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Trump hyped Space Force. But it could really boost Biden's agenda. Washington Post Undoing much of what President Trump has done will only require a stroke of Joe Biden's pen, since it was achieved by executive order. But one of Trump's more maligned ideas will prove more complicated to address. Space Force, the sixth branch of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Small plane makes emergency landing on Minnesota highway, hitting a vehicle but avoiding injury USA TODAY A small plane crashed onto a Minnesota highway and hit another vehicle on Wednesday evening, according to Minnesota State Patrol. No injuries were reported as a result. Minnesota State Patrol revealed in a report on the incident that the crash happened ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Winter just started, and the first nor'easter may be on its way CNN (CNN) Meteorological winter started a few days ago, and Mother Nature is already trying to throw a nor'easter into the mix. The second big storm in a week may bring heavy rain and strong winds from Washington through Portland, Maine, and some rain could ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com With a veto and new bill, Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio legislature continue to wrestle over coronavirus: Capitol Letter cleveland.com COVID conflict: The battle between Gov. Mike DeWine and GOP lawmakers over the governor's coronavirus powers intensified Thursday, as DeWine vetoed legislation that would strip away his administration's power to issue statewide health orders, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY United reportedly bans couple that boarded plane after testing positive for COVID-19 USA TODAY A Hawaiian couple who boarded a United flight from San Francisco to Lihue, Hawaii, after knowingly testing positive for COVID-19 has been banned from flying with the airline, Washington Post and NBC report. Earlier this week, in a statement to USA TODAY, ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com A third of Oregon's Paycheck Protection Program money went to 1.6% of loan recipients oregonlive.com Nearly a third of the $7 billion that Oregon businesses received through the Paycheck Protection Program went to 1,054 companies who account for just 1.6% of the state's loan recipients, according to data released this week by the Small Business ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Dan Le Batard leaving ESPN in January cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Dan Le Batard is leaving ESPN in January. The host of "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz" on the radio and "Highly Questionable" on television becomes the second high-profile personality at the Worldwide Leader to announce his ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Moscow launches online registration for COVID-19 vaccination Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow launched an online service on Friday for people to book appointments to be vaccinated against COVID-19, two days after President Vladimir Putin called for large-scale vaccinations. FILE PHOTO: Paramedics wearing personal ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech Moderna's 3-month data raise hopes for COVID-19 vaccine durability FierceBiotech Moderna shared the durability details on its COVID-19 vaccine alongside an update on its effort to scale up production. (Moderna). Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print. Antibody levels stayed elevated in the 90 days after people received the second ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US in talks with Huawei CFO Meng on resolving criminal charges: source Reuters (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors are discussing a deal with lawyers for Huawei finance chief Meng Wanzhou to resolve criminal charges against her, a person familiar with the matter said, signaling a potential end to a case that has strained ties between the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roll Call Meeks to be first Black lawmaker to lead House Foreign Affairs Roll Call Rep. Gregory W. Meeks will make history next year by becoming the first Black lawmaker to lead the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He was elected to the job on Thursday by his Democratic peers. Meeks, an 11-term member from New York, bested two ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com St. Louisans, tired of being stuck at home, are chopping down their Christmas trees early STLtoday.com JEFFERSON COUNTY — Empty-nesters Mark and Susan Wunning usually aren't in a hurry to get their Christmas tree. Last year, they chose one from a lot near their Chesterfield home just two days before the holiday. But, eager to celebrate — and with time ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Florida beats cold-shooting Boston College 90-70 USA TODAY UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Keyontae Johnson had 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead Florida to a 90-70 victory over Boston College in the Legends Classic on Thursday night. Florida (2-0) won both its games at the Mohegan Sun Arena after having games ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Adam Gase on developing Sam Darnold: 'I haven't done a good enough job' Newsday Adam Gase believes he's let Sam Darnold down. The Jets hired Gase in January 2019 to help develop Darnold into a franchise quarterback. By all measures, he has regressed this season, and for the first time, Gase said he has failed him. "I came here to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lansing State Journal Daily COVID-19 update: Greater Lansing reports 306 new cases, nearing 200 deaths Lansing State Journal LANSING – While state officials ponder extending a partial shutdown of schools and businesses, Michigan continues to record thousands of new COVID-19 cases and dozens of new deaths linked to the disease. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday her ... Flag as irrelevant
	WGN-TV Len Kasper leaving Chicago Cubs for Sox: reports WGN-TV According to multiple sports media outlets, Kasper is leaving the Cubs' Marquee Sports Network for the White Sox radio booth. He will join Darrin Jackson on ESPN 1000, which is the new home of the Sox. Flag as irrelevant
	KTVB.com 29 people rescued from human smuggling operation running out of Texas home, police say KTVB.com HOUSTON — More than two dozen people were found inside a Southwest Houston home on Thursday night. They were being held in their underwear and the one female who was rescued may be a minor, according to police. According to police, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABI Cloudy Today, Rain, Snow & Wind Develop Tomorrow WABI BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - An upper-level trough advances into the region throughout the day Friday. While there may be some sunshine during the morning hours, skies will be cloudy across the state for most of the day. Temperatures will run a few degrees ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mother Jones The Freakout About Giving COVID Vaccines to Prisoners Has Already Begun Mother Jones Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters. Toward the end of a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was asked about a proposal to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BuzzFeed "Grey's Anatomy" Brought Back Another Old Character And I'm Gonna Need A Minute BuzzFeed WARNING: This post contains spoilers for the current season of Grey's Anatomy. Season 17 of Grey's Anatomy is in full swing, and this show can't stop messing with us as usual. Meredith has COVID-19! She's seeing Derek in her dreams! Wait, Derek's back ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Hillary And Chelsea Clinton Launch Production Company, Will Host Apple TV Series About 'Trailblazing Women' Forbes Hillary Clinton has cofounded a production company called HiddenLight Productions with daughter Chelsea Clinton and filmmaker Sam Branson, and they intend to share the stories of inspirational people, starting with an Apple TV series about women, she ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times No. 5 Texas A&M visits Auburn riding 5-game winning streak Seattle Times No. 5 Texas A&M (6-1 SEC, No. 5 CFP) at Auburn (5-3), Saturday at noon EST (ESPN). Line: Texas A&M by 7. Series record: Tied 5-5. WHAT'S AT STAKE? The Aggies are still in the playoff hunt even with slim chances of winning the SEC Western Division. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR 'Mank' Takes On Hollywood Politics And The Legend of 'Citizen Kane' NPR Starring Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried, Mank captures the artistic process behind the conception and writing of Orson Welles' first movie, Citizen Kane. Director David Fincher's black-and-white ode to classic film is a story about tycoons, studio heads, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KMOV.com Max Verstappen says it was a 'big relief' to see Romain Grosjean escape from horror crash KMOV.com Formula One driver Max Verstappen says it was a "big relief" to see Romain Grosjean jump out of his car after a horrific crash at the Bahrain GP on Sunday. The incident occurred on the third corner of the first lap as Grosjean plowed into the barriers following ... Flag as irrelevant
	Military.com Milley Wants 'Hard Look' at Restricting Families from More Overseas Tours Military.com Families joining troops on accompanied tours to overseas assignments could be a thing of the past in the proposed shift away from maintaining permanent bases in other nations, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said Thursday. Milley said he was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 Nursing Homes Can't Force Residents to Get COVID Vaccine – But Staff May Not Have a Choice Bay News 9 We now know more details about Gov. Ron Desantis's plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. He said the state will give priority to long-term care residents, then front-line health care workers can get vaccinated. But the governor maintains he won't be forcing ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Kirk Ciarrocca accepts responsibility for Penn State's offensive issues TribLIVE Penn State's offensive numbers can tell two stories. First the yards. Penn State is third in the the 14-team Big Ten with 417.8 yards per game this season. But points carry more weight. And Penn State is ninth in the conference at 25 points per contest. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Google's star AI ethics researcher, one of a few Black women in the field, says she was fired for a critical email Washington Post Timnit Gebru, who has criticized the company's lack of diversity, emailed co-workers that she felt "constantly dehumanized." Her managers, she said, abruptly fired her shortly after. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Major Companies Call on Biden to Act on Climate Change Scientific American Some major companies are angling to line up with the Biden administration on climate next year, as lawmakers and lobbyists gird for renewed policy fights in Washington. A big slice of corporate America—including utilities, banks and auto ... Flag as irrelevant
	Foreign Policy In Rare Unanimity, Biden Could Double Down on Trump's Uighur Sanctions Foreign Policy Forced labor has gotten new attention as part of China's horrific repression of its Uighur minority in Xinjiang, which also includes cultural genocide, imprisonment, and torture. A number of investigations and reports from the region have shed light on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ncpolicywatch.com Can Trump pardon himself? It's complicated. ncpolicywatch.com The Constitutional Framers knew presidents could abuse pardons, but in 1787 that seemed like a chance worth taking. On Aug. 5, 1974, a lawyer named Mary Lawnton wrote a memo for her bosses at the U.S. Justice Department. Today, few people ... Flag as irrelevant
	UpperMichigansSource.com Dr. Khaldun: First doses of COVID-19 vaccine available in less than two weeks UpperMichigansSource.com LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - The Chief Medical Executive of Michigan expects a COVID-19 vaccine to be available in less than two weeks. Doctor Joneigh Khaldun says the first doses of the vaccine could be available as early as December 15th. The doctor ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian San Francisco to ban tobacco smoking in apartments – but not cannabis The Guardian San Francisco's board of supervisors passed the ban on tobacco and e-cigarette smoking in apartments 10-1 on Wednesday. The amendment exempting cannabis passed 8-3, with the board president, Norman Yee, the overall ordinance's author, among the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Balkan Insight Corruption Couldn't Shake Orban's Credibility; a Sex Scandal Just Might Balkan Insight The sex-and-drugs scandal engulfing Hungary's Fidesz is very different from previous ones, because the entire family-oriented, conservative image it has carefully constructed around an increasingly oppressive and corrupt government is at stake. When the ... Flag as irrelevant
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