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• Trump's chief of staff and other GOP mega donors help QAnon supporter Marjorie Green reach cusp of House seat

  25-08-2020 23:57 via independent.co.uk
  
  Marjorie Taylor Greene is primed to be the first supporter of the QAnon theory to win a congressional seat
  
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• Pompeo faces congressional inquiry over RNC speech during diplomatic trip

  25-08-2020 23:51
  
  Pompeo faces congressional inquiry over RNC speech during diplomatic trip. Critics accuse secretary of state of abusing his position for party political purposes by recording address while visiting Israel
  
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• German coalition agrees to extend coronavirus relief for economy

  25-08-2020 23:51
  
  German coalition parties agreed on Tuesday to extend measures to cushion the effects of the coronavirus crisis on Europe's biggest economy, including prolonging a short-time work scheme and a freeze on insolvency rules."Corona remains a reality and a challenge," said Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, leader of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) after around seven hours of talks with their centre-left Social Democrat (SPD) coalition partners.
  
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• NFL teams adjusting from 80,000 die-hards to 80 decibels

  25-08-2020 23:50
  
  The jokes write themselves: The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to play home games in front of a significantly reduced number of fans this season.The Jaguars — along with Atlanta, Cincinnati, Miami, Tampa Bay and others — might be better equipped to handle the NFL’s drastic change in hometown support.“One of the unfortunate advantages of being in a smaller market like Jacksonville is we have to get a little more creative in terms of how we create that home-field advantage,
  
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• Daley Blind 'feels fine' after collapsing during Ajax friendly, says coach Erik ten Hag

  25-08-2020 23:50
  
  Daley Blind is feeling "fine" after a worrying incident that occurred during a pre-season friendly against Hertha Berlin, Ajax coach Erik ten Hag has confirmed.Reports suggested that the former Manchester United defender had collapsed late in the second half during Tuesday night's contest at the Johan Cruyff Arena before being substituted.
  
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• Barcelona Fans Demand Bartomeu's Resignation After Lionel Messi Announces He Wants to Leave Club

  25-08-2020 23:50
  
  Barcelona FC fans gathered outside Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, on August 25 to lament news that club captain Lionel Messi wants to quit the team after nearly two decades – and to demand the resignation of club president Josep Maria Bartomeu.Footage of the demonstration shows protesters chanting for Bartomeu to resign in front of the stadium, with cars driving by and honking.The Barcelona FC confirmed with the Associated Press that Messi expressed his desire to leave the club, &ldquo
  
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• Anti-Trump Lincoln Project mocks GOP's grim assessment of America on RNC's opening night

  25-08-2020 23:49 via independent.co.uk
  
  Group has hammered the president for months with its deep-pocketed attack ads
  
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• Family of late New Mexico lineman sues former coach, school

  25-08-2020 23:47
  
  Former New Mexico coach Bob Davie ignored a player's plea for help in his fight against depression and instead made the lineman play a game before he took his own life, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges the University of New Mexico, Davie and the NCAA didn't protect 21-year-old Nahje Flowers, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in November.Court documents said the defensive standout had sought counseling to fight depression but Davie overrul
  
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• AP FACT CHECK: Biden's stance on suburbs twisted at RNC

  25-08-2020 23:46
  
  A St. Louis lawyer featured during the Republican National Convention falsely claimed that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his party want to “abolish the suburbs altogether by ending single-family home zoning.”Biden does not propose banishing single-family homes.The accusation that he would came Monday night from Patricia McCloskey, celebrated by President Donald Trump and his convention for standing outside her St. Louis home with a gun and her husband, Mark, also ar
  
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• Two-metre social distancing rule 'based on outdated science,' academics say

  25-08-2020 23:44
  
  The two-metre physical distancing rule to curb the spread of coronavirus is based on "outdated science,” a group of academics have said.Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, there should be "graded recommendations" for different distancing rules in different settings, they argued.
  
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• Nick Bosa, Brandon Aiyuk out at least 1 week for 49ers

  25-08-2020 23:43
  
  Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Bosa had complained last week of soreness in his leg and got time off from practice.“He was about to go out and practice through it because he didn’t think it was much,” Shanahan said.Bosa won AP Defensive Rookie of the Year last season and is a key part of the strong pass rush for the defending NFC champions.
  
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• Man died in fire started accidentally while making crystal meth, inquest finds

  25-08-2020 23:43
  
  A demolitions engineer has died in a fire started when he attempted to make a batch of highly addictive Crystal Meth, a court has heard.Daniel Coleman, 42, originally from Essex, died on Valentine’s Day this year, and had been employed by Camden Council contractors to manage the demolition of Aspen House, on the Maitland Park estate, near Chalk Farm.
  
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• Deadly wildfires burn area larger than the Grand Canyon

  25-08-2020 23:41
  
  Wildfires are raging across Northern California, which were sparked by dry lightning during a heatwave.
  Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced and 1.5million acres of land has been burnt.
  
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• Why the UAE-Israel deal may fail to kick-start peace process across Middle East

  25-08-2020 23:40 via independent.co.uk
  
  Analysis: An agreement hailed as historic has not quite had the rejuvenating effect many thought it might have
  
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• Trump news - live: Campaign hopes Melania can save fleeing supporters with speech as RNC speakers include president's daughter Tiffany and others

  25-08-2020 23:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  Follow the latest updates from the second night of the Republican National Convention
  
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• Column: Woods gets to see and hear how the other half lives

  25-08-2020 23:36
  
  Tiger Woods arrived at Olympia Fields for the first time in 17 years, this time with no one around to chase after his every move from the moment he stepped out of the car until he walked off the course.Woods is learning after three tournaments what others have begun to realize over the last three months.Woods is one of those players who feeds off noise.
  
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• Jacob Blake: Wisconsin black man 'will need miracle' to walk again

  25-08-2020 23:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jacob Blake's spinal cord was severed when he was shot by police on Sunday night in Wisconsin.
  
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• Lionel Messi hands in Barcelona transfer request

  25-08-2020 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Legendary Barcelona forward Lionel Messi asks to leave the club this summer.
  
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• Jacob Blake's mother calls for 'healing' after he was shot by police

  25-08-2020 23:34
  
  Seven shots were heard but it is not clear how many struck Mr Blake or how many officers fired.Mr Blake's family is preparing to file a civil lawsuit against the police department over the shooting.Police have said little about what happened other than that they were responding to a domestic dispute, but the shooting of Mr Blake is the latest example of police violence against black people in the US.It comes three months after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
  
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• Jacob Blake: Mother calls for 'healing' after he was shot by police in Wisconsin

  25-08-2020 23:34
  
  Seven shots were heard but it is not clear how many struck Mr Blake or how many officers fired.Mr Blake's family is preparing to file a civil lawsuit against the police department over the shooting.Police have said little about what happened other than that they were responding to a domestic dispute, but the shooting of Mr Blake is the latest example of police violence against black people in the US.It comes three months after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
  
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• Democratic U.S. lawmaker says he is probing Pompeo's Republican convention appearance

  25-08-2020 23:32
  
  The chairman of a Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee announced on Tuesday an investigation into whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's appearance at the Republican National Convention breaks federal law and regulations."The Trump administration and Secretary Pompeo have shown a gross disregard not only of basic ethics, but also a blatant willingness to violate federal law for political gain," Joaquin Castro, head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's oversight subcomm
  
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• Egypt's blossoming trade in fragrant jasmine flowers

  25-08-2020 23:26
  
  Egypt's Gharbiya region is the heartland of its jasmine harvest. The aromatic oils extracted for perfumes from here make up over half the global supply, according to international trade figures.
  
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• New COVID-19 mandates on health care facilities get pushback

  25-08-2020 23:24
  
  Threatening fines and funding cut-offs, the Trump administration on Tuesday issued new COVID-19 requirements for nursing homes and hospitals, prompting immediate pushback from beleaguered industries.To check the spread of the coronavirus in nursing homes, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced it will require facilities to test staff regularly or face fines.With residents, nursing homes are being required to offer them coronavirus tests if there is an outbreak or if any show sy
  
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• COVID-19 tests will now be required for nursing home staff

  25-08-2020 23:24
  
  Scrambling to check the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes, the Trump administration announced Tuesday it will require facilities to test staff regularly or face fines.The move comes months after the White House first urged governors to test all nursing home residents and staff.With residents, nursing homes are being required to offer them coronavirus tests if there is an outbreak or if any show symptoms.
  
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• Jacob Blake’s Mom Begs for ‘Healing’ as He Fights for His Life

  25-08-2020 23:22
  
  As Kenosha, Wisconsin, braces for a third night of protests against the shooting of Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old’s family on Tuesday decried racial injustice while calling for peace and the “healing of our country.”“My son has been fighting for his life, and we just really need prayers. As I was riding through here, through the city, I noticed a lot of damage. That doesn’t reflect my son or my family,” Julia Jackson, Blake’s mother, said in a Tuesday pre
  
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• GOP convention speakers push law and order, capitalism and inclusiveness

  25-08-2020 23:20
  
  Republicans work to counter Democrats' gloom and doom convention; reaction and analysis from 'The Five.'
  
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• Catalans trio test positive for Covid-19 as Super League reschedules again

  25-08-2020 23:20
  
  Catalans trio test positive for Covid-19 as Super League reschedules again* Catalans Dragons forced to withdraw from weekend fixtures* Wigan will instead play Castleford, who were on stand-by
  
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• Billy Keast's late try earns leaders Exeter wild win on windy night in Bristol

  25-08-2020 23:20
  
  Billy Keast's late try earns leaders Exeter wild win on windy night in Bristol* Bristol 22-25 Exeter* Replacement prop goes over with two minutes left
  
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• Jacob Blake's mother reveals he apologised when told about paralysis as family make emotional call for change following police shooting

  25-08-2020 23:16 via independent.co.uk
  
  The mother of Jacob Blake revealed her son started to cry and apologise when he learned of his paralysis during an emotional awakening in hospital.
  
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• Jacob Blake's mother reveals he apologised when told about paralysis as family make emotional call for change following police shooting

  25-08-2020 23:16
  
  The mother of Jacob Blake revealed her son started to cry and apologise when he learned of his paralysis during an emotional awakening in hospital.Speaking at a family press conference on Tuesday, Julia Jackson recounted the moment her son opened his eyes after being shot several times on Sunday night.
  
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• Man accused of firing shots at South Carolina Trump backers

  25-08-2020 23:04
  
  A man has been accused of firing gunshots at a gathering of President Donald Trump's supporters along a road in South Carolina.Marquise Damarius Asomani, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was arrested after police responded to a report of shots fired Monday evening in Fort Mill, the Fort Mill Police Department said in a statement Tuesday.About 30 people had gathered and were waving American flags and holding up "Trump" signs, said Sgt. Bill Rhyne with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
  
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• Carrie Gracie leaves the BBC after 33 years

  25-08-2020 23:04
  
  The journalist said she is 'proud of a few things' from her time at the corporation.
  
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• Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus after birthday party

  25-08-2020 22:58 via independent.co.uk
  
  Jamaican sprinter had been self-isolating after taking test at weekend
  
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• EU trade chief faces fresh criticism over breaking Covid rules in Ireland

  25-08-2020 22:55
  
  EU trade chief faces fresh criticism over breaking Covid rules in Ireland. Phil Hogan gave more detail about his trip but said he was exempt from lockdown restrictions
  
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• Wisconsin governor declares state of emergency after nights of unrest over police shooting

  25-08-2020 22:54
  
  Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, saying he would deploy more state National Guard troops, as the city of Kenosha braced for a third night of unrest following the shooting of a Black man by police.Evers said he would authorize an increase in the Wisconsin National Guard's presence - more than 100 members were deployed on Monday - to 250. The move came as other officials called for a more forceful response after a night of looting and arson overshadowed peaceful protest
  
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• Sen. Scott urges patience after police-involved shooting in Wisconsin: Anarchy is in no one's best interest

  25-08-2020 22:54
  
  South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott joins Neil Cavuto with insight on 'Your World.'
  
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• Sixers GM Brand says Embiid, Simmons won't be traded

  25-08-2020 22:52
  
  The next coach of the Philadelphia 76ers can count on having Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.One day after the Sixers fired Brett Brown following another early playoff exit, general manager Elton Brand said he’s evaluating the front office and considering more changes but doesn’t plan to trade either of his two top stars.“I’m not looking to trade Ben or Joel,” Brand said Tuesday.
  
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• Protesters Clash With Police in Charlotte After Republican National Convention Begins

  25-08-2020 22:52
  
  Police used pepper spray in clashes with protesters who gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, early on August 25 in a demonstration following the first night of the Republican National Convention.In this footage, bicycle-mounted officers can be heard telling protesters to “move” while trying to disperse the demonstrators who gathered outside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Main Headquarters in Charlotte. A police officer can be seen spraying a canister toward a protester
  
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• Tiffany Trump claims in RNC speech that media and tech companies conspire to 'mentally enslave' Americans

  25-08-2020 22:51 via independent.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump has claimed media and tech companies keep Americans "mentally enslaved" by promoting misinformation, which has "fostered unnecessary fear and divisiveness amongst us" despite the president's frequent false claims amplified by his administration.
  
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• Morning mail: Covid arrival cap challenge, vaccine progress, cycling etiquette

  25-08-2020 22:50
  
  Morning mail: Covid arrival cap challenge, vaccine progress, cycling etiquetteWednesday: Experts warn Australia’s strict limits on returning citizens could be unconstitutional. Plus: Wisconsin governor promises police reform
  
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• After another sweep, Pacers turn focus to healthy offseason

  25-08-2020 22:48
  
  Myles Turner has been to the playoffs each of his first five seasons with the Indiana Pacers.How much of a struggle has the postseason been for Indiana?The loss to Miami on Monday sealed a second straight first-round sweep and the team's third in four years — the only best-of-seven series sweeps in the franchise's NBA history.
  
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• NTSB: Lawmaker in plane crash flew despite vision problems

  25-08-2020 22:46
  
  An Alaska state lawmaker who was involved in a July midair collision that killed seven people was piloting his plane even though his medical flight certification was denied eight years ago because of vision problems, a federal agency reported Tuesday.Alaska State Troopers identified the pilot as state Rep. Gary Knopp, 67, of Kenai, who was flying a Piper PA-12 when it collided with a de Havilland DHC2 shortly after both planes had taken off in the area of Soldotna, Alaska, on the evening of July
  
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• What's happening with Kanye West's presidential campaign?

  25-08-2020 22:45 via independent.co.uk
  
  White House hopeful has failed to make the ballot in Missouri and Wyoming
  
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• Melania Trump spokesperson says First Lady against QAnon if 'harmful to children'

  25-08-2020 22:42 via independent.co.uk
  
  'I would never say what I think she should or shouldn't do, but I think it would be safe to say if there's anything that would be harmful to children online, she's going to be against that'
  
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• Canadian, Chinese foreign ministers meet amid tensions over Huawei, detainees

  25-08-2020 22:40
  
  The foreign ministers of Canada and China met in Rome on Tuesday to discuss a bilateral relationship that has soured over diplomatic and trade tensions, a Reuters eyewitness said.Canada's Francois-Philippe Champagne, in Europe on an official trip, held talks with China's Wang Yi at a hotel."I thought it was a good opportunity for us to be talking about a number of issues bilaterally and also multilaterally," Champagne told Wang at the start of the meeting.
  
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• Young woman found alive at funeral home ‘after two hours in body bag’

  25-08-2020 22:38
  
  A young woman who had been declared dead was in a body bag for two hours at a US funeral home before she was found to be alive , a lawyer has said.Timesha Beauchamp, 20, remains in a critical condition at a hospital in Detroit, where she is said to be on a respirator.
  
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• Attorney: Woman was in body bag 2 hours before found alive

  25-08-2020 22:38
  
  An attorney for the family of a young woman found breathing at a Detroit funeral home after being declared dead said Tuesday the 20-year-old was in a body bag for some two hours before it was opened and she was discovered to be alive, with her eyes open. Geoffrey Fieger, who was hired by Timesha Beauchamp’s family, said she remains in critical condition at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, where she is on a respirator and her heart is beating on its own. “The doctors are unable to giv
  
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• Nicholas Sandmann: Former student at centre of MAGA hat row says Trump victim of unfair media coverage

  25-08-2020 22:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  A former high school student who soared to the centre of controversy after arguing with a Native American while wearing a MAGA hat, has claimed the media trests the president unfairly.
  
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• Jimmy Anderson keeps open mind about Ashes tour and 700 Test wickets

  25-08-2020 22:37
  
  Jimmy Anderson keeps open mind about Ashes tour and 700 Test wickets* ‘Joe Root has said he would like me to be in Australia’* England captain effusive about Zak Crawley’s impact
  
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• Vikings LB Cam Smith 'in good shape' after heart surgery

  25-08-2020 22:36
  
  Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith's surgery to repair an enlarged heart has gone as planned, after a false positive COVID-19 test earlier this month led to the diagnosis of the second-year player's genetic defect.Coach Mike Zimmer said Tuesday that Smith was “in good shape” after the procedure Monday in Philadelphia, where he'll stay “for awhile" to recover.“He talked before he left about trying to help out in any way possible: coming to meetings, he’ll dra
  
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