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Despite Safety Renovations, Roller Skating Rink Faces Uncertain Future - NBC10 Boston

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:50:28 -0400

Despite Safety Renovations, Roller Skating Rink Faces Uncertain Future NBC10 Boston

Trump signs four executive actions targeting economy

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:45:41 -0400

President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Saturday after stimulus discussions broke down this week on Capitol Hill, two senior White House officials told CNN.

Judge Jeanine: NY AG's NRA lawsuit is trying to silence 2nd Amendment gun rights

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:21:33 -0400

Jeanine Pirro's opening statement on New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the NRA.

Trump attempts to wrest tax and spending powers from Congress with new executive actions - The Washington Post

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:16:00 -0400

Trump attempts to wrest tax and spending powers from Congress with new executive actions The Washington Post
Trump attempts to bypass Congress on coronavirus relief, though his power to do so is unclear Los Angeles Times
The six political states of Michigan The Washington Post
Republicans have to let Donald Trump lose if they want victory | TheHill The Hill
Trump signs executive actions after stimulus talks break down on Capitol Hill CNN
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Testers: Some commonly used coronavirus masks don't offer much protection

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:06:44 -0400

Schools are reopening, amusement parks are welcoming back visitors, and outdoor dining is the new way to eat out. But despite the signs that life is returning back to normal, the coronavirus pandemic has gone nowhere.

Coronavirus live updates: School district says 100 students, staff test positive

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:06:05 -0400

In the U.S., more than 160,000 people have died of COVID-19.

Researchers created a test to determine which masks are the least effective - CNN

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:06:00 -0400

Researchers created a test to determine which masks are the least effective CNN
Duke researchers put masks, face coverings to the test WRAL.com
Neck fleeces perform worst in new mask study Fast Company
Facemask efficacy for filtering expelled droplets during speech: Evaluation Outbreak News Today
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What needs to happen to reopen schools safely

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 21:02:13 -0400

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat outlines the ways parents need to ensure their children's safety when returning to school.

Fact check: Trump makes multiple false claims about Covid-19 relief as he signs executive actions

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:52:21 -0400

President Donald Trump made multiple egregious false claims about Democrats during a Saturday "news conference" at his New Jersey golf club where he signed a series of pandemic-related executive actions.

Twins lose it while listening to Phil Collins song for first time

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:44:56 -0400

A video of twin brothers Tim and Fred Williams listening to Phil Collins' 1981 debut single "In the Air Tonight" for the first time is lighting up the internet. CNN's Christi Paul and Victor Blackwell have more.

Watch twins lose it while listening to '80s hit song for first time

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:44:56 -0400

Opinion: Be careful what you wish for, Mr. President

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:43:21 -0400

On Wednesday, the Trump campaign sent a letter to the Commission on Presidential Debates asking for an earlier match-up to be added to the fall schedule.

Phil Robertson: Democrats and Biden are 'senseless, faithless heartless and ruthless'

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:42:18 -0400

Phil Robertson on religion playing an important part in the 2020 election

Trump takes executive action on economic relief

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:40:32 -0400

US president issues orders after collapse in talks with Congress on coronavirus stimulus package

Kellyanne Conway: Biden's policies don't match up with Trump's

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:35:07 -0400

Kellyanne Conway says people will not be fooled by Joe Biden's recent statements that sound similar to President Trump's and talks about escalating tension between U.S.-China.

Fact check: Trump walks out of news conference after being asked about Veterans Choice lie he's told more than 150 times

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:33:43 -0400

President Donald Trump abruptly ended a Saturday news conference after a reporter challenged him on a lie about veterans health care he has told more than 150 times.

The President abruptly left after being challenged on a Veterans Choice lie he's told more than 150 times

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:33:43 -0400

President Donald Trump abruptly ended a Saturday news conference after a reporter challenged him on a lie about veterans health care he has told more than 150 times.

The President abruptly left after being challenged on a lie he's told more than 150 times

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:33:43 -0400

President Donald Trump abruptly ended a Saturday news conference after a reporter challenged him on a lie about veterans health care he has told more than 150 times.

Trump walks out of news conference after reporter asks him about Veterans Choice lie he's told more than 150 times - CNN

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:33:00 -0400

US health secretary’s Taiwan trip is culmination of strategic shift

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:30:07 -0400

Visit highlights island’s growing importance in clash between Washington and Beijing

California tops 545,000 coronavirus cases

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:27:13 -0400

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:22:10 -0400

Trump signs 4 executive actions on coronavirus relief

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:21:37 -0400

The actions were announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon.

Coronavirus digest: Brazil death toll tops 100,000

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:13:00 -0400

The coronavirus took three months to kill the first 50,000 victims in Brazil, and only 50 days to kill the next 50,000. Catch up with the latest news on the pandemic.

Executive actions to extend unemployment benefits and defer payroll taxes signed by the President on Saturday brazenly skirt Congress

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:08:13 -0400

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Saturday, brazenly moving around Congress and daring Democrats to sue him over measures he thinks will be popular in the country.

Analysis: Trump just dared Democrats to sue him over executive actions

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:08:13 -0400

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Saturday, brazenly moving around Congress and daring Democrats to sue him over measures he thinks will be popular in the country.

Coronavirus exposes racial disparities in America

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:04:45 -0400

Fox News senior correspondent Claudia Cowan reports on how people of color, including children who have contracted COVID-19, are the victims of the racial disparities in America.

Belarus election: President Lukashenko faces toughest test in years - BBC News

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:02:53 -0400

Belarus election: President Lukashenko faces toughest test in years BBC News
Belarus: Lukashenko looks for sixth victory in tough contest Al Jazeera English
'Europe's last dictator' up for reelection, faces unprecedented challenge to his rule ABC News
They might not win, but 3 women are 'giving hope' to Belarus with an unlikely presidential bid NBC News
Leading Belarus opposition candidate's campaign manager detained Al Jazeera English
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Belarus election: President Lukashenko faces toughest test in years

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:00:39 -0400

President Lukashenko is seeking a sixth term in office as Belarus votes after a series of protests.

Champions League scores, highlights, takeaways: Messi magic for Barcelona; Bayern Munich, Lewandowski roll - CBS Sports

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:56:00 -0400

How Trump's payroll tax holiday could affect your Social Security

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:50:26 -0400

President Donald Trump's push for a payroll tax holiday could leave Social Security and Medicare on even shakier ground.

Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders and John Kasich expected to join forces for first night of Democratic convention

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:48:22 -0400

The first night of the Democratic National Convention is currently expected to bring a message of unity featuring Democratic Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former first lady Michelle Obama and former Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich, according to a source who has seen current convention plans.

Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on August 8 - CBC.ca

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:44:00 -0400

Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on August 8 CBC.ca

Researchers created a test to determine which masks are the least effective

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:35:47 -0400

Researchers found some commonly used coronavirus masks don't offer much protection

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:35:47 -0400

NASA's Rover Is Taking a Tree-Like Device That Converts CO2 Into Oxygen to Mars - ScienceAlert

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:33:33 -0400

NASA's Rover Is Taking a Tree-Like Device That Converts CO2 Into Oxygen to Mars ScienceAlert
Hubble telescope uses the Moon as a mirror to study Earth Inverse
Mars may not have been the warm, wet planet we thought it was MIT Technology Review
Hubble just made a major breakthrough in the search for alien life New York Post
How to See Mars and the Moon Align This Weekend Lifehacker
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Letter from Africa: 'How I helped put Gambians on Google Maps'

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:31:34 -0400

A journalist is instrumental in the introduction of an address system which could help save lives.

Black Lives Matter protester sought by NYPD turns himself in

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:29:24 -0400

A Black Lives Matter protester turned himself in Saturday after the New York Police Department attempted to arrest him on Friday -- sending a large number of officers to his apartment allegedly without a warrant.

Coronavirus has already dealt a blow to Social Security's finances. Trump's payroll tax holiday could make it worse - CNN

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:28:00 -0400

Coronavirus has already dealt a blow to Social Security's finances. Trump's payroll tax holiday could make it worse CNN
Introducing The Colorado Sun's column on jobs, unemployment and hiring: What's Working? The Colorado Sun
Coronavirus: U.S. adds 1.8 million jobs in July as pandemic continues Global News
Opinion: Jobs report shows U.S. economy is in for a long slog Los Angeles Times
The July jobs report sounds pretty good — until you look at this recession chart The Washington Post
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Georgia police investigated for firing at car carrying kids

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:26:42 -0400

12 months, 12 lives: Kashmiris in limbo and lockdown

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:26:29 -0400

The BBC speaks to 12 Kashmiris from different walks of life about an unprecedented year for the region.

Coronavirus: Fact-checking fake stories in Africa

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:22:11 -0400

We've taken a look into some of the most widely-shared false stories about the pandemic across Africa.

In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits, Defers Payroll Taxes - NPR

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:22:00 -0400

Why the French are 'European champions' at abandoning pets

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:21:40 -0400

Tens of thousands of pets are abandoned every summer in France. What's behind this sad phenomenon?

Twitter, TikTok Have Held Preliminary Talks About Possible Combination - The Wall Street Journal

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:20:00 -0400

Twitter, TikTok Have Held Preliminary Talks About Possible Combination The Wall Street JournalView Full Coverage on Google News

The actions include $400 a week in enhanced unemployment benefits and a payroll tax deferment. Democrats will likely challenge the orders in court

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:16:26 -0400

President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Saturday after stimulus discussions broke down this week on Capitol Hill, two senior White House officials told CNN.

NRA board member: NY AG's lawsuit is 'clearly an abuse of power'

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:09:10 -0400

NRA board member Bob Barr (R) outlines what caused the New York Attorney General to disband the National Rifle Association.

Twitter and TikTok reportedly have had talks about a deal - The Verge

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:08:27 -0400

Twitter and TikTok reportedly have had talks about a deal The Verge
Twitter, TikTok Have Held Preliminary Talks About Possible Combination The Wall Street Journal
Twitter, TikTok Have Had Preliminary Talks About Merger: DJ Bloomberg
Twitter expressed interest in buying TikTok's U.S. operations: sources Reuters
TikTok and Twitter are starting to talk about a possible combination, WSJ reports - Business Insider Business Insider
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Footage from a church mid-explosion brings hope to Beirutis

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:08:16 -0400

This Greek Orthodox church's altar survived the blast unscathed - even its oil lamp stayed lit.

Tiger Woods begins to accept his time is running out at US PGA Championship - The Guardian

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:07:24 -0400

Tiger Woods begins to accept his time is running out at US PGA Championship The Guardian
Everything you need to know for Round 3 of the 2020 PGA Championship ESPN
2020 PGA Championship Round 2 Highlights: Haotong Li on top of a STACKED leaderboard | CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports HQ
Tiger Woods talking baseball: ‘That’s how much we hate the Giants’ San Francisco Chronicle
Inside Tiger Woods' utterly frustrating day at the PGA Championship ESPN
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Analysis: With executive orders, Trump proposes a far-from-perfect solution that faces legal challenges

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:07:06 -0400

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Saturday, brazenly moving around Congress and daring Democrats to sue him over measures he thinks will be popular in the country.

Israel protests: Anger mounts over Netanyahu government, pandemic response

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:02:00 -0400

A series of weekly demonstrations have taken place across Israel, with thousands of people demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resign over corruption charges and inaction during the coronavirus crisis.

What social distancing? 250,000 bikers begin descending on South Dakota for 10-day festival - Daily Mail

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:59:13 -0400

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler curious what Comey will say about Flynn interview

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:55:55 -0400

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler says at some point, the buck has to stop with somebody but America will only find out who if the Senate calls Comey to testify.

Coronavirus has already dealt a blow to Social Security's finances. Trump's payroll tax holiday could make it worse - MSN Money

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:55:00 -0400

Coronavirus has already dealt a blow to Social Security's finances. Trump's payroll tax holiday could make it worse MSN Money
Coronavirus: U.S. adds 1.8 million jobs in July as pandemic continues Global News
Introducing The Colorado Sun's column on jobs, unemployment and hiring: What's Working? The Colorado Sun
Opinion: Jobs report shows U.S. economy is in for a long slog Los Angeles Times
The July jobs report sounds pretty good — until you look at this recession chart The Washington Post
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Coronavirus has already dealt a blow to Social Security's finances. Trump's payroll tax holiday could make it worse - msn.com

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:55:00 -0400

Coronavirus has already dealt a blow to Social Security's finances. Trump's payroll tax holiday could make it worse msn.com
Unemployment Fell in July -- but the Jobless Rate Is Still Dangerously High USA TODAY
Coronavirus: U.S. adds 1.8 million jobs in July as pandemic continues Global News
July unemployment gains lag behind previous months' job growth CBS This Morning
Opinion: Jobs report shows U.S. economy is in for a long slog Los Angeles Times
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250 students and staff quarantined in Georgia school district after one week of school - USA TODAY

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:53:47 -0400

250 students and staff quarantined in Georgia school district after one week of school USA TODAY
Free speech experts call on public schools to not penalize students for sharing images of maskless classmates CNN
Ga. school district sees 100 COVID cases in students, staff New York Daily News
OPINION: School reopenings weren’t picture perfect, but don’t blame kids Atlanta Journal Constitution
260 students and 8 teachers quarantined in Georgia school district after first week of school CNN
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Brazil passes 100,000 Covid-19 deaths, as cases top 3 million

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:49:57 -0400

Brazil surpassed 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday as cases exceeded 3 million, according to the latest numbers by the country's Health Ministry.

Anger in Beirut as protesters and police clash after deadly explosion

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:43:34 -0400

Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Beirut, even taking over the foreign ministry, to demand a new government and punishments for officials after the deadly explosion that devastated the city.

Rep. Walker calls for Falwell's resignation from Liberty University - Fox News

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:35:56 -0400

Is it safe to go on vacation? Here's what health experts say

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:33:27 -0400

Around the World with Marley Washenitz, Pt. 1 - WBOY.com

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:30:00 -0400

Around the World with Marley Washenitz, Pt. 1 WBOY.com

US sets record as coronavirus cases top 5 million - MSN Money

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:30:00 -0400

US sets record as coronavirus cases top 5 million MSN Money
Coronavirus: US sets record with more than 5 million cases The Independent
US kids, parents perform DIY tests for coronavirus science KSL.com
Families volunteer to perform at-home tests for coronavirus research PBS NewsHour
Thousands of families perform DIY COVID-19 tests for science Los Angeles Times
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Venezuela sentences former Green Berets to 20 years in prison for failed coup d'état | TheHill - The Hill

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:28:11 -0400

Venezuela sentences former Green Berets to 20 years in prison for failed coup d'état | TheHill The Hill
Venezuela: Former American soldiers jailed over failed coup BBC News
2 former Green Berets sentenced to 20 years in prison for plot to topple Venezuela leader CBS News
Venezuela sentences American coup plotters to 20 years in prison New York Post
Two ex-Green Berets sentenced to 20 years for Venezuela attack Al Jazeera English
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Black and Hispanic children are impacted more severely by coronavirus, research shows

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:26:32 -0400

Black and Hispanic children are impacted more severely by coronavirus, with higher case rates, hospitalizations and virus-related complications, according to research released this week. These findings mirror similar reports across the nation of adults in minority communities being hit harder by Covid-19.

Black and Hispanic children are impacted more severely by coronavirus, research shows - CNN

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:26:00 -0400

Ex-Green Berets jailed for 20 years for Venezuela ‘plot’

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:25:39 -0400

Two men were among a group captured while trying to land on the coast in small boats

NBA marks third week without player testing positive for coronavirus

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:23:42 -0400

Brooklyn Nets medical director Dr. Riley Williams explains what has changed in the NBA in order to combat coronavirus in the league.

#Caturday Catfight! Carole Baskin vs. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion - Page Six

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:22:00 -0400

#Caturday Catfight! Carole Baskin vs. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Page Six
Carole Baskin Has an Issue With Cardi B's 'WAP' Video and It Has to Do With Animals Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans Are Dissatisfied With Kylie Jenner's Presence On Cardi B's WAP Video The Blast
Kendall Jenner Once Received a $250,000 Birthday Gift From a Complete Stranger Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Petition to Remove Kylie Jenner From Meg and Cardi's "WAP" Video Receives Over 50k Signatures Complex
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California pastor threatens to defy coronavirus order as Georgia reports youngest fatality - NBC News

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:17:00 -0400

California pastor threatens to defy coronavirus order as Georgia reports youngest fatality NBC News
California judge rules against church seeking to hold indoor services Washington Examiner
Judge orders church’s crowded, indoor services to stop Los Angeles Times
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Do Trump's coronavirus stimulus executive orders help or hurt his re-election chances?

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:13:41 -0400

Susan Ferrechio believes Trump took action in an emergency when Congress wouldn't act, which will resonate with voters.

The actions include $400 a week in enhanced unemployment benefits and a payroll tax deferment. Democrats are likely to challenge the orders in court

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:13:19 -0400

President Donald Trump will sign executive orders on Saturday after stimulus discussions broke down this week on Capitol Hill, two senior White House officials told CNN.

Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos lands in Abu Dhabi: reports

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:09:29 -0400

A photograph appears to show Spain's former monarch landing in Abu Dhabi after leaving his country.

World Snooker Championship 2020: Anthony McGill and Jamie Clarke in feisty exchange - BBC Sport

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:05:00 -0400

World Snooker Championship 2020: Anthony McGill and Jamie Clarke in feisty exchange BBC Sport

7 killed in Mexico's most violent state despite capo arrest

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:04:29 -0400

A look at the last 11 days of World War II: Aug. 9, 1945 - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:01:27 -0400

A look at the last 11 days of World War II: Aug. 9, 1945 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra Welcome Furry New Family Member: 'We're Already in Love' - Billboard

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:56:53 -0400

Massachusetts College Democrats accuse Dem House candidate of inappropriate 'sexual contact' - Fox News

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:54:09 -0400

Deadly fire at Czech apartment block, arson suspected

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:51:00 -0400

The fire killed 11 people and destroyed an entire floor of a high-rise building before firefighters could put it out. A police official said it was similar to an arson from seven years ago.

Income tax and capital gains cuts also being considered, Trump says

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:47:11 -0400

Failure wasn't an option on coronavirus aid. It was the only option.

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:45:14 -0400

Analysis: There was no political incentive — other than public need — for the White House and Congress to reach a deal. So they didn't.

Coming up on Watter's World: Former NHL player on the politicization of sports

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:42:35 -0400

Former NHL Player Jeremy Roenick reacts to the growing involvement sports has in politics on 'Watter's World.'

Tiger Woods score: Putting woes continue with another 72 Saturday at PGA Championship 2020 - CBS Sports

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:41:53 -0400

Source: Seahawks' Quinton Dunbar to be removed from commissioner's exempt list - ESPN

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:36:34 -0400

The actions include $400 a week in enhanced unemployment benefits and a payroll tax deferment

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:35:12 -0400

$800 a week to test employees for COVID-19. Could rapid, cheap tests help?

Akshay Syal and Patrick Martin — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:34:07 -0400

Experts say antigen tests could be used by businesses and universities where there is a demand for frequent, rapid testing.

CNN reporter: That was a historic fact-check moment

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:29:28 -0400

When fact-checked by a reporter about his false claim that he signed into law the Veterans Choice bill, President Donald Trump swiftly ended a news conference with reporters. CNN's Daniel Dale has more.

Trump shuts down briefing after he's fact-checked by reporter

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:29:28 -0400

World's Largest Disco postpones ticket sales; decision to come in September - WGRZ.com

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:29:00 -0400

World's Largest Disco postpones ticket sales; decision to come in September WGRZ.com

Kodak pharma deal held up over reported questions about stock move - CNBC

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:24:00 -0400

Kodak pharma deal held up over reported questions about stock move CNBC
Eastman Kodak's $765 million U.S. loan agreement on hold after recent allegations Reuters
Kodak deal with US government to produce pharmaceuticals appears to be on hold The Verge
DFC says Kodak deal on hold 13WHAM-TV
Kodak’s $765 Million Government Loan on Hold Pending Probe Yahoo Finance
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Demi Lovato & Max Ehrich Celebrate Dating Anniversary With a Kiss and Sweet Notes - Billboard

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:21:44 -0400

NFL removing Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar from Commissioner’s Exempt list - Field Gulls

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:19:12 -0400

NFL removing Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar from Commissioner’s Exempt list Field Gulls
If Dunbar plays, what would that mean for the Seahawks’ secondary? 710 ESPN Seattle
Seahawks CB Dunbar being removed from Exempt List NFL.com
Century Links 8/8: Will Quinton Dunbar Still be Suspended? Field Gulls
Clayton: Seahawks shaping up to have a top-10 team for defensive talent 710 ESPN Seattle
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Trump extends student loan relief through year's end

Michael Stratford — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:18:49 -0400

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order continuing the pause on monthly payments and interest for many student loan borrowers until the end of the year.

Trump’s order is aimed at circumventing Congress to extend the emergency student loan relief granted in March under the CARES Act. That payment leeway is set to expire for roughly 40 million Americans on Sept. 30, just weeks before the presidential election.

“Today I’m extending this policy through the end of the year, and we’ll extend it further than that, most likely right after Dec. 1," the president said before signing the order.

Congressional Democrats have proposed expanding student loan relief to cover more borrowers and extending the protections for at least another year.

The Senate GOP stimulus plan released last month would allow the CARES Act student loan relief to expire. But there have been increasing calls from Republicans to provide an extension of those benefits.

As negotiations over the next round of coronavirus relief remains stalled on Capitol Hill, Trump said he was taking immediate action to provide borrowers with relief.

States continue efforts to combat coronavirus in their communities

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:15:40 -0400

Sen. Grove (R) talks about pushing the California governor to get unemployed people their money and Sen. Barker (D) discusses how a coronavirus data backlog.

11 children in Washington state hospitalized with coronavirus-related syndrome | TheHill - The Hill

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:15:17 -0400

Seahawks CB Dunbar being removed from Exempt List - NFL.com

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:12:00 -0400

Seahawks CB Dunbar being removed from Exempt List NFL.com
Century Links 8/8: Will Quinton Dunbar Still be Suspended? Field Gulls
If Dunbar plays, what would that mean for the Seahawks’ secondary? 710 ESPN Seattle
Source: Seahawks' Quinton Dunbar to be removed from commissioner's exempt list ESPN
NFL removing Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar from Commissioner’s Exempt list Field Gulls
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Trump signs 4 executive orders on coronavirus relief

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:09:15 -0400

The orders will be announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon.

Beirut: shots, teargas and flames as anti-government protests grow – video report

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:09:06 -0400

Lebanese riot police fired teargas at demonstrators in Beirut on Saturday and shots were heard in growing protests over this week's devastating explosion. Scores of protesters have taken to the streets calling for the government to be punished for their negligence that protesters say led to Tuesday's gigantic explosion that killed 158 people and injured more than 6,000.

Kodak’s $765 Million Government Loan on Hold Pending Probe - Yahoo Finance

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:09:00 -0400

Kodak’s $765 Million Government Loan on Hold Pending Probe Yahoo Finance
DFC says Kodak deal on hold 13WHAM-TV
DFC puts deal with Kodak on hold over 'allegations of wrongdoing' WHEC
Eastman Kodak's $765 million U.S. loan agreement on hold after recent allegations Yahoo News
Kodak’s Government Loan Appears to Be on Hold. Barron's
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Belarus: Opposition campaign manager 'detained' on eve of vote

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:08:52 -0400

Another member of the campaign was also detained briefly before being released, her office said.

In Executive Actions, Trump Extends Unemployment Benefits - NPR

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:06:38 -0400

Giants' DeAndre Baker charged with four counts of robbery with firearm, Quinton Dunbar set to rejoin Seahawks - CBS Sports

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:06:00 -0400

Qualcomm reportedly asks US to let it sell chips for Huawei phones - Engadget

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:03:32 -0400

Faith leaders join forces to warn of Uighur ‘genocide’ - The Guardian

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:01:00 -0400

Faith leaders join forces to warn of Uighur ‘genocide’ The Guardian

Tiger Woods runs out of gas, sputters in third round of PGA Championship - Yahoo Sports

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 17:01:00 -0400

Tiger Woods runs out of gas, sputters in third round of PGA Championship Yahoo Sports
Everything you need to know for Round 3 of the 2020 PGA Championship ESPN
Tiger Woods talking baseball: ‘That’s how much we hate the Giants’ San Francisco Chronicle
2020 PGA Championship Round 2 Highlights: Haotong Li on top of a STACKED leaderboard | CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports HQ
On the PGA’s biggest stage, Haotong Li makes history The Boston Globe
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Polish LGBT Protesters March Against Arrest of Trans Activist and Rising Homophobia

VANESSA GER / AP — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:59:14 -0400

(WARSAW, Poland) — A large crowd of LGBT rights supporters gathered in Warsaw on Saturday to protest the arrest of a transgender activist who had carried out acts of civil disobedience against rising homophobia in Poland.

“You will not lock all of us up!” people chanted at the demonstration that appeared to have drawn thousands, many of them young adults. Most wore masks to battle coronavirus.

Saturday’s protest comes a day after LGBT rights supporters scuffled with police who arrested the activist, Malgorzata Szutowicz, known best as “Margot.” Police said they detained 48 people, while activists said police used rough tactics against them.

“The police were aggressively pushing the protesters out of the way, knocking people to the ground and holding them down with their boots,” the group said.

The protests come amid an intensifying standoff in Poland between the LGBT rights movement and the conservative government, which has declared it an alien, dangerous “ideology.” President Andrzej Duda, who was sworn in for a second term Thursday, won re-election on a strong anti-LGBT platform, and social tensions have been rising.

Szutowicz was put in pre-trial detention for two months for acts of civil disobedience, including using a knife to cut the tires of a van that drives around broadcasting anti-LGBT messages, including a claim that “homosexuals are preparing society to accept pedophilia.”

She belongs to a group called Stop Bzdurom — “Stop the Nonsense” — which has been putting rainbow flags on Warsaw statues, including one of Jesus, infuriating the conservative government.

Those defending her say that the legal measures being used against her are disproportionate. Lawyers have not had contact with her, her defense lawyer said.

Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro defended the police behavior as appropriate. He accused opposition politicians who are defending the LGBT protesters of supporting “banditry.”

“Perhaps the knife that was used to destroy the van back then will be used for a bigger crime next time,” Ziobro said. “There can be no license for this type of attack … we have to agree with this and stand together against criminals.”

Protesters are further angered because Szutowicz has been put into male detention.

Dunja Mijatovic, the human rights commissioner for the Council of Europe, the continent’s top human rights body, called Saturday for her immediate release.

“Order to detain her for 2 months sends very chilling signal for #FreedomOfSpeech & #LGBT rights in #Poland,” Mijatovic tweeted.

Trump Signs Executive Orders For $400 A Week Unemployment Benefits, Extends Payroll Tax Cuts Through 2020 - Newsweek

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'The rest of the world is laughing at us': Doctor blasts huge biker rally

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:54:36 -0400

CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner weighs in on the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. This year's gathering is expected to draw about 250,000 people from across the country, and Reiner says it has the potential to be a "super spreader" event.

New 'threat' against former Saudi spy in Canada: media

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:53:34 -0400

A former senior Saudi intelligence official who has accused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of trying to have him assassinated in 2018 has been placed under heightened security after a new threat on his life, a Canadian newspaper reported. The Globe and Mail said Canadian security services had been informed of a new attempted attack on Saad Aljabri, who lives at an undisclosed location in the Toronto region. Aljabri served as a counterespionage chief under a rival prince, Mohammed bin Nayef, who was ousted in 2017 by Prince Mohammed.

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Trump signs four executive orders after economic relief talks with Democrats collapsed - The Washington Post

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:48:00 -0400

Trump announces executive actions to provide economic relief after stimulus talks broke down

Caitlin Oprysko and Evan Semones — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:47:38 -0400

President Donald Trump announced he would move forward with multiple executive actions designed to provide relief to millions of financially struggling Americans after talks between his aides and Democratic leaders on a new pandemic relief package broke down this week.

Trump laid out four actions that he said would cut taxes for workers through the end of the year, extend boosted unemployment benefits but at a reduced rate, renew a moratorium on evictions during the pandemic, and defer student loan payments and interest until further notice.

The development comes after a 90-minute meeting on Friday afternoon between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer led to no significant progress on a relief deal.

"We have repeatedly stated our willingness to immediately sign legislation providing extended unemployment benefits, protecting Americans from eviction and providing additional relief payments to families. Democrats have refused these offers, they want to negotiate, what they really want is bailout money for states run by Democrat governors and mayors, they've been on really bad for decades," Trump told supporters in a politically charged address at his Bedminster, N.J., resort.

It’s unclear where Trump will get the money to pay for the actions and whether they will face legal challenges.

The president’s decision to do an end run around Congress underscores the deep tensions between Democratic leaders and the White House as the United States has failed to tame the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a surge in cases and economic devastation just months before the presidential election.

Trump has consistently attempted to shift blame to others, while proclaiming that the United States has superior testing abilities and pressuring schools and businesses to reopen.

And the collapse in the latest stimulus talks came after both sides refused to make any breakthrough compromises and as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has largely stayed on the sidelines.

White House and Democratic leaders remained trillions of dollars apart on any deal, with Democrats pushing for the $3 trillion HEROES Act and the White House aiming to stay at $1 trillion. Senate Republicans also were divided on their own opening offer, with hard-line conservatives opposing additional federal spending.

Pelosi and Schumer said Friday that they were willing to cut down their ask by $1 trillion if the White House increased their offer by $1 trillion, a move administration officials rejected.

Trump announces executive actions after stimulus talks broke down

Caitlin Oprysko and Evan Semones — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:47:38 -0400

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he would move forward with multiple executive actions designed to provide relief to millions of financially struggling Americans after talks between his aides and Democratic leaders on a new pandemic relief package broke down this week.

Trump laid out four actions that he said would cut taxes for workers through the end of the year, extend unemployment benefits but at a reduced rate, renew a moratorium on evictions during the pandemic, and defer student loan payments and interest until the end of the year.

It’s unclear where Trump will get the money to pay for the actions, but they're likely to face legal challenges from Democrats.

Trump has consistently attempted to shift blame to others, while proclaiming that the United States has superior testing abilities and pressuring schools and businesses to reopen.

The collapse in the latest stimulus talks came after both sides refused to make any breakthrough compromises and as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has largely stayed on the sidelines.

Pelosi and Schumer said Friday that they were willing to cut down their ask by $1 trillion if the White House increased their offer by $1 trillion, a move administration officials rejected.

The new orders, some of which were passed by House Democrats in May as a part of their massive coronavirus relief package, would provide a payroll tax holiday to Americans earning less than $100,000 per year. Trump said during his address that he would direct the Treasury Department to allow employers to defer payments of "certain" payroll taxes starting Aug. 1 until the end of the year.

Trump also expressed a willingness to make the tax cuts, which he has frequently voiced support for during negotiations, permanent if he wins re-election in November.

"If I win, I may extend and terminate, extend it beyond the year end terminate the tax," Trump said. "So, we'll see what happens."

The president said his directive to extend a moratorium on evictions would include financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for struggling renters and homeowners.

"We don't want people being evicted, and the bill I'm signing will solve that problem largely, hopefully completely," Trump said.

Trump also announced a $400-per-week supplemental payment for those who have lost their jobs, a decrease from the extra $600 unemployed Americans were receiving weekly before the benefit expired at the end of July.

States would be on the hook for covering 25 percent of the extra payments if they decided to extend them, Trump said. But those who opted in could use federal coronavirus relief funds to help offset the costs.

Trump's directive on student loans would allow borrowers to defer payments and interest until the end of the year, a date Trump appeared willing to consider extending as well.

"It's not their fault the colleges have closed down and not their fault they are unable to get what they bargained for," Trump contended.

The president's politically-infused speech at his New Jersey golf club was akin to a campaign-style diatribe against his political opponents. Trump's attacks on Pelosi, Schumer and likely Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden were greeted by cheers and applause from supporters who were allowed to attend the announcement.

"Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have chosen to hold this vital assistance hostage on behalf of very extreme partisan demands and the radical left Democrats and we just can't do that," Trump said. "This is a bill supported by Biden, and Biden is totally controlled now by the Bernie Sanders left wing of the party."

Trump also railed against Democrats over their demands for a vote-by-mail provision in the now-stalled relief bill talks.

"The bill requires all states to do universal mail-in balloting, which nobody is prepared for," Trump said. "Regardless of whether or not [states] have the infrastructure, they want to steal an election."

The White House’s new executive actions will likely face legal challenges. Democrats promised last week to take Trump to court if he sidestepped Congress’ constitutional authority to spend federal funds.

When asked Saturday whether he expected Democrats to challenge the White House over the orders, the president said any lawsuit would go “very rapidly” through the legal system.

“Maybe we won't get sued. If we get sued, it’s somebody who doesn't want people to get money,” Trump said. “And that's not going to be a popular thing.”

The president has circumvented Congress’ spending power before when he declared a national emergency in February 2019 and ordered the Pentagon to transfer congressionally appropriated military funds to pay for a wall along portions of the U.S.-Mexico border. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 last month that Trump could legally spend the disputed funds.

Congressional Republicans were split on Trump's decision to take matters into his own hands.

“Struggling Americans need action now," McConnell said in a statement. "Since Democrats have sabotaged backroom talks with absurd demands that would not help working people, I support President Trump exploring his options to get unemployment benefits and other relief to the people who need them the most."

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) took to Twitter and said Trump "puts the American ppl first compared to nonstop political games by Democrats."

“I applaud @realDonaldTrump executive actions to help the American ppl," the Iowa Republican wrote. "Democrats all or nothing strategy jeopardizes the certainty Americans need to pay their bills."

But Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), who chided Democrats for holding up the bill, didn't support the president circumventing Congress.

“The president is doing all he can to help workers, students and renters, but Congress is the one who should be acting," Alexander tweeted.

Beirut explosion: Angry protesters storm government ministries

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:38:59 -0400

The prime minister is to ask for early elections amid the crisis over Tuesday's devastating blast.

After a White man repeatedly erased girl's 'Black Lives Matter' chalk drawing, neighbors stepped in to show support

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:36:54 -0400

Every day for nearly a week, Manette Sharick and her 3-year-old daughter, Zhuri, drew "Black Lives Matter" in chalk across the sidewalk outside their home in Concord, California.

After a White man repeatedly erased girl's 'Black Lives Matter' chalk drawing, neighbors stepped in to show her support

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:36:54 -0400

Every day for nearly a week, Manette Sharick and her 3-year-old daughter, Zhuri, drew "Black Lives Matter" in chalk across the sidewalk outside their home in Concord, California.

After a White man repeatedly erased a girl's 'Black Lives Matter' chalk drawing, neighbors stepped up

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:36:54 -0400

Every day for nearly a week, Manette Sharick and her 3-year-old daughter, Zhuri, drew "Black Lives Matter" in chalk across the sidewalk outside their home in Concord, California.

Coronavirus: Paris imposes mandatory face masks amid rising infections

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:35:00 -0400

The restriction applies to open-air markets and banks of the Seine. After initially containing the virus, France has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases during the holiday season.

Biden closing in on final decision on vice presidential running mate - NBC News

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:34:00 -0400

Will Biden's VP pick play into Trump's new attack strategy?

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:29:37 -0400

The Trump campaign launches new ads claiming Joe Biden has embraced the policies of the radical left; Democrat pollster Doug Schoen reacts.

A New Mexico man in his 20s is state's second death from the plague - Insider - INSIDER

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:21:49 -0400

A man in his 20s died of the plague in New Mexico's first reported death from the infection in years

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:17:08 -0400

The New Mexico Department of Health said it was the first plague-related death in New Mexico since 2015.

Venezuela: Former American soldiers jailed over failed coup

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:16:38 -0400

Luke Denman and Airan Berry were arrested in May while entering Venezuela by sea from Colombia.

Trump expected to sign executive orders on coronavirus relief

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:16:11 -0400

The orders will be announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine again tests negative for coronavirus

Associated Press — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:15:17 -0400

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fourth Covid-19 test result for Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine came back negative Saturday after he received conflicting positive and negative results two days before, ahead of a scheduled meeting with President Trump.

The governor and first lady, Fran DeWine, were tested at Ohio State University “out of an abundance of caution” following a rollercoaster day Thursday that began with DeWine receiving a positive test result followed by two negatives. The governor announced the negative results on Twitter on Saturday afternoon, thanking “everyone who sent along good wishes.”

The Republican governor had to take a Covid-19 test Thursday morning in Cleveland as part of White House protocol for anyone scheduled to come in contact with the president. DeWine was administered a rapid point-of-care antigen test at a mobile testing site facilitated by the Republican National Committee, according to DeWine spokesperson Dan Tierney.

DeWine then headed to meet Trump at the airport to greet him.

“I was fully expecting to see the president that morning,” DeWine said in a press conference Friday. “But as we were driving to the airport to meet him, I was called and told about my positive result.”

DeWine was immediately driven back to Columbus, where the governor, his wife and four members of his staff took another test, a polymerase chain reaction test, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

That test is the most commonly used test in the country and is considered the gold standard by medical professionals. More than 1.3 million Ohioans have been tested with it.

The result were checked twice, both negative.

The conflicting results underscore the problems with both kinds of tests and are bound to spur more questions about them. Many people in the U.S. can’t get lab results on the more accurate version for weeks, rather than the few hours it took the governor to find out.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine again tests negative for coronavirus - POLITICO

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Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:12:10 -0400

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U.S. intelligence says Russia seeking to boost Trump's re-election bid - CBS News

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