upi--2020-09-03--20 military members join Space Force at enlistment ceremony in Qatar

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- Twenty enlisted and commissioned military members officially joined the U.S. Space Force during enlistment and oath of office ceremonies this week at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar .
The ceremonies , which took place at sunset Monday at the base 's Silent Sentry compound , transferred Space Operations officers and Airmen in space career fields to the newly-created military branch , according to the Space Force .
`` This group is making history , '' U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Benson , director of Space Forces for U.S. Air Forces Central Command , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's ceremony are not only joining our nation 's newest service , they are joining this service while deployed in defense of our nation .
In other words , they are the first members of the United States Space Force to be deployed in support of combat operations . ''
At future ceremonies the service will induct professionals from career fields like acquisition , intelligence , engineering and cyber .
Senior Airman Aron Franks , who participated in the ceremony , said he is looking forward to watching technology and tactics evolve in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you get to see how your efforts are being processed or applied to the overall fight , to see our piece of the puzzle , '' he said .
This summer , the Space Force , which Congress created in December , issued detailed guidance on the configuration of its uniform , published its first capstone doctrine and realigned its administrative structure .

Airmen deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, raise their right hands during an enlistment ceremony as they transferred into the Space Force Monday. Photo by Kayla White/U.S. Air Force
Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Twenty enlisted and commissioned military members officially joined the U.S. Space Force during enlistment and oath of office ceremonies this week at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The ceremonies, which took place at sunset Monday at the base's Silent Sentry compound, transferred Space Operations officers and Airmen in space career fields to the newly-created military branch, according to the Space Force. Advertisement
"This group is making history," U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Benson, director of Space Forces for U.S. Air Forces Central Command, said. "Those participating in today's ceremony are not only joining our nation's newest service, they are joining this service while deployed in defense of our nation. In other words, they are the first members of the United States Space Force to be deployed in support of combat operations."
At future ceremonies the service will induct professionals from career fields like acquisition, intelligence, engineering and cyber.
Senior Airman Aron Franks, who participated in the ceremony, said he is looking forward to watching technology and tactics evolve in the service.
"It's rewarding when you get to see how your efforts are being processed or applied to the overall fight, to see our piece of the puzzle," he said.
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This summer, the Space Force, which Congress created in December, issued detailed guidance on the configuration of its uniform, published its first capstone doctrine and realigned its administrative structure.


upi--2020-09-03--Rochester, N.Y., mayor suspends 7 officers involved in death of Daniel Prude

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- The mayor of Rochester , N.Y. , on Thursday suspended seven police officers involved in the arrest of a Black man that resulted in his death after they covered his head and held him to the ground in March .
Mayor Lovely Warren announced the move one day after the Rochester Police Department released footage from the arrest , prompting protests .
She also criticized police Chief La'Ron Singeltary for his handling of the case .
`` The only way we can confront systemic racism in our city is to face it head-on , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There can not be a justice system for White people and a justice system for Black people . ''
Warren said the suspensions come against the city council 's advice .
`` Mr. Daniel Prude was failed by our police department , our mental healthcare system , our society and he was failed by me , '' she said .
`` Daniel Prude 's death has proven yet again that many of the challenges that we faced in the past are the same challenges that we face today .
Protesters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday in response to the video 's release .
The Rochester Police Department used mace and pepper pellets on the protesters as they attempted to tear down barricades outside the Rochester Public Safety Building .
Police arrested nine people Wednesday .
The protests came after the RPD released body-worn camera footage of officers restraining Daniel Prude , 41 , causing him to stop breathing and later die .
Advocates said police should be better trained to handle what the man 's family described as a mental health episode and supporters connected his death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are in need of accountability for the wrongful death and murder of Daniel Prude .
He was treated inhumanely and without dignity , '' said Ashley Gantt , a member of Free the People Roc and New York Civil Liberties Union .
`` The Rochester Police Department has shown time and again that they are not trained to deal with mental health crises .
These officers are trained to kill and not to de-escalate , '' she added , according to the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle .
Daniel Prude 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Joe Prude , call police to alert them about the mental health crisis .
Officers discovered Daniel Prude walking down the street without any clothes on .
They alleged he broke windows at a business on the same street .
Witnesses described his actions as erratic before officers ' arrival .
Video footage shows Daniel Prude complied with officers when they told him to lie on the ground and put his hands behind his back to be handcuffed .
After that , though , he appears to become agitated and attempts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what 's known as a `` spit sock '' on his head .
Police said they used the covering because he repeatedly spat at them and told them he had coronavirus .
Officers then restrained him by leaning on his head , back and feet as he was face-down on street .
One officer can be seen in the video leaning on Daniel Prude 's head for more than 2 minutes , during which time the latter stopped moving and speaking .
He was hospitalized after he stopped breathing and died one week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the setting of physical restraint , '' according to an autopsy report .
The Monroe County Medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and said Daniel Prude 's `` excited delirium '' and ingestion of low levels of PCP played a factor .
The video footage of Daniel Prude 's arrest and subsequent death were reminiscent of that of George Floyd , who died May 25 in Minneapolis after a former police officer kneeled on his neck for more than 8 minutes .
His death sparked protests across the globe against police brutality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is calling for three officers involved in his arrest to be fired and arrested .
Joe Prude described his brother 's death as `` cold-blooded murder '' during a family news conference Wednesday .
`` How many more brothers got to die for society to understand that this needs to stop , '' he said .
`` And I ca n't even share with y'all the pain that I 'm feeling , and my family is going through as well . ''
Meanwhile , in San Leandro , Calif. , a police officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to death Steven Demarco Taylor on April .
Taylor , a Black man , was allegedly trying to leave a Walmart without paying for a baseball bat he carried when officers used Tasers on him .
When that did n't stop him , officer Jason Fletcher shot him in the chest , causing him to drop the bat .
Police said Taylor was advancing on them at the time , but Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley said `` it was not reasonable to conclude Mr. Taylor posed an imminent threat of death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or to anyone else in the store . ''

Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The mayor of Rochester, N.Y., on Thursday suspended seven police officers involved in the arrest of a Black man that resulted in his death after they covered his head and held him to the ground in March.
Mayor Lovely Warren announced the move one day after the Rochester Police Department released footage from the arrest, prompting protests. She also criticized police Chief La'Ron Singeltary for his handling of the case.
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"The only way we can confront systemic racism in our city is to face it head-on," she said in a news conference. "There can not be a justice system for White people and a justice system for Black people."
Warren said the suspensions come against the city council's advice.
"Mr. Daniel Prude was failed by our police department, our mental healthcare system, our society and he was failed by me," she said. "Daniel Prude's death has proven yet again that many of the challenges that we faced in the past are the same challenges that we face today.
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Protesters and officers clashed outside a law enforcement building Wednesday in response to the video's release.
The Rochester Police Department used mace and pepper pellets on the protesters as they attempted to tear down barricades outside the Rochester Public Safety Building. Police arrested nine people Wednesday.
The protests came after the RPD released body-worn camera footage of officers restraining Daniel Prude, 41, causing him to stop breathing and later die. Advocates said police should be better trained to handle what the man's family described as a mental health episode and supporters connected his death to other police-involved killings of Black men.
"We are in need of accountability for the wrongful death and murder of Daniel Prude. He was treated inhumanely and without dignity," said Ashley Gantt, a member of Free the People Roc and New York Civil Liberties Union.
"The Rochester Police Department has shown time and again that they are not trained to deal with mental health crises. These officers are trained to kill and not to de-escalate," she added, according to the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle.
Daniel Prude's arrest came March 23 after his brother, Joe Prude, call police to alert them about the mental health crisis.
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Officers discovered Daniel Prude walking down the street without any clothes on. They alleged he broke windows at a business on the same street.
Witnesses described his actions as erratic before officers' arrival.
Video footage shows Daniel Prude complied with officers when they told him to lie on the ground and put his hands behind his back to be handcuffed.
After that, though, he appears to become agitated and attempts to stand up, particularly after they put what's known as a "spit sock" on his head. Police said they used the covering because he repeatedly spat at them and told them he had coronavirus.
Officers then restrained him by leaning on his head, back and feet as he was face-down on street.
One officer can be seen in the video leaning on Daniel Prude's head for more than 2 minutes, during which time the latter stopped moving and speaking.
He was hospitalized after he stopped breathing and died one week later of complications from "asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint," according to an autopsy report.
The Monroe County Medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and said Daniel Prude's "excited delirium" and ingestion of low levels of PCP played a factor.
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The video footage of Daniel Prude's arrest and subsequent death were reminiscent of that of George Floyd, who died May 25 in Minneapolis after a former police officer kneeled on his neck for more than 8 minutes. His death sparked protests across the globe against police brutality and racial bias.
The Prude family is calling for three officers involved in his arrest to be fired and arrested.
Joe Prude described his brother's death as "cold-blooded murder" during a family news conference Wednesday.
"How many more brothers got to die for society to understand that this needs to stop," he said. "And I can't even share with y'all the pain that I'm feeling, and my family is going through as well."
Meanwhile, in San Leandro, Calif., a police officer was charged with voluntary manslaughter for shooting to death Steven Demarco Taylor on April.
Taylor, a Black man, was allegedly trying to leave a Walmart without paying for a baseball bat he carried when officers used Tasers on him. When that didn't stop him, officer Jason Fletcher shot him in the chest, causing him to drop the bat.
Police said Taylor was advancing on them at the time, but Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley said "it was not reasonable to conclude Mr. Taylor posed an imminent threat of death or great bodily injury to officer Fletcher or to anyone else in the store."


upi--2020-09-03--Navy receives two new hovercraft vessels, and the USNS Newport

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- The Navy took delivery of two of its newest Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercraft at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City , Fla. Wednesday .
The two craft , which were escorted by a development and testing craft from the NSWC , were the first new LCAC to arrive in Panama City in 19 years , according to the Navy .
The new craft will replace the legacy LCAC craft as a high-speed , amphibious connector to deliver sailors and marines and their equipment from ship to shore .
`` Arrival of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our command 's history , '' said Capt .
David Back , NSWC PCD 's commanding officer .
`` NSWC PCD will continue our tradition of air cushion vehicle technical excellence by delivering solutions that enable the amphibious fleet to meet mission requirements . ''
`` Having been in the LCAC program for over 30 years as a Sailor and a civilian , I witnessed and was involved in some way for most of the evolution of the legacy and service life extension program craft , '' said Martin .
`` Being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the team that transits the next generation , first of class LCAC to NSWC PCD , completes the full circle of my LCAC career . ''
The Navy also took delivery of the USNS Newport Wednesday at Mobile , Ala .
The Newport , which will be owned and operated by Military Sealift Command and which completed sea trials at the end of July , is the service 's 12th Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel .
EPFs are non-combatant transport ships designed to operate in shallow waterways to transport troops , military vehicles @ @ @ @

The Navy’s newest Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercraft arrived at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Wednesday. Photo by Anthony Powers/U.S. Navy
Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The Navy took delivery of two of its newest Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercraft at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City, Fla. Wednesday. The two craft, which were escorted by a development and testing craft from the NSWC, were the first new LCAC to arrive in Panama City in 19 years, according to the Navy. Advertisement
The new craft will replace the legacy LCAC craft as a high-speed, amphibious connector to deliver sailors and marines and their equipment from ship to shore.
"Arrival of the 100-Class LCACs is a significant milestone in our command's history," said Capt. David Back, NSWC PCD's commanding officer. "NSWC PCD will continue our tradition of air cushion vehicle technical excellence by delivering solutions that enable the amphibious fleet to meet mission requirements."
"Having been in the LCAC program for over 30 years as a Sailor and a civilian, I witnessed and was involved in some way for most of the evolution of the legacy and service life extension program craft," said Martin. "Being able to do that now as part of the team that transits the next generation, first of class LCAC to NSWC PCD, completes the full circle of my LCAC career."
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The Navy also took delivery of the USNS Newport Wednesday at Mobile, Ala.
The Newport, which will be owned and operated by Military Sealift Command and which completed sea trials at the end of July, is the service's 12th Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel.
EPFs are non-combatant transport ships designed to operate in shallow waterways to transport troops, military vehicles, and equipment.


upi--2020-09-03--Planet-forming disks with misaligned rings discovered in multi-star system

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- Astronomers have discovered misaligned rings within the planet-forming disk surrounding a faraway , triple-star system , according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science .
Scientists suspect the disk was disrupted by the gravitational pull from one of the three stars .
The trio of stars that form GW Orionis are located approximately 1,300 light-years from Earth .
The system is noted for its giant protoplanetary disk .
Recently , astronomers were able to confirm the disk 's misalignment using observations by the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array , a powerful observatory in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planet-forming disk came to be misaligned , researchers hope to better understand how planets around multi-star systems form and evolve .
`` The idea that planets form in neatly-arranged , flat disks around young stars goes back to the 18th century and Kant and Laplace , '' Stefan Kraus told UPI in an email .
`` The GW Ori images reveal an extreme case where the disk is not flat at all , but is warped and has a misaligned ring that has broken away from the disk and that is now precessing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an astronomer at the University of Exeter .
Kraus and his research partners suggest GW Orionis and its off-kilter protoplanetary disk rings are interesting for a few different reasons .
For one , the system is rare .
While many exoplanets have been found orbiting binary star systems , very few have been found circling systems with three or more stars .
What 's more , exoplanets surrounding multi-star systems typically orbit very close to their host stars .
`` The disk structures in GW Orionis , on the other hand , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] , or more than 10-times the separation of Neptune from the sun , '' Kraus said .
`` So the system has the potential to form circumtriple planets on very wide orbits . ''
Researchers were able to identify the misalignment of the disk 's rings by analyzing the scattered light and shadows cast by the differently inclined rings of dust .
`` Shadows on disks have been observed before , but to my knowledge this is the first case where we resolve the ring casting the shadow , '' Kraus said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seeing 'straight ' shadows on disk -- here , we have the extraordinary case that the shadow apparently 'changes ' direction due to the strong curvature in the inner warped region of the disk . ''
Scientists ran simulations to better understand how the triple-star system 's disk came to be warped and misaligned .
The simulations suggest the gravitational torque exerted by the three stars created a tearing effect in the ring .
As a result of the tearing effect , scientists predict GW Orionis will birth a variety of exoplanets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the equators of their host stars .
`` We predict that many planets on oblique , wide-separation orbits will be discovered in future planet imaging surveys , '' Kraus said .
Thanks to the analysis by Kraus and his colleagues , astronomers now know the 3D orientation of the system 's protoplanetary disk , as well as the properties of all three stars , making GW Orionis an ideal model for the study of exoplanet formation .
`` This makes GW Ori a benchmark for studying body-disk interactions in general , which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well , '' he said .

ALMA images showcase the planet-forming disk that surrounds the triple-star system GW Orionis. Photo by ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), S. Kraus & J. Bi; NRAO/AUI/NSF, S. Dagnello
Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Astronomers have discovered misaligned rings within the planet-forming disk surrounding a faraway, triple-star system, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science. Scientists suspect the disk was disrupted by the gravitational pull from one of the three stars. Advertisement
The trio of stars that form GW Orionis are located approximately 1,300 light-years from Earth. The system is noted for its giant protoplanetary disk.
Recently, astronomers were able to confirm the disk's misalignment using observations by the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, a powerful observatory in Chile.
By studying how the massive planet-forming disk came to be misaligned, researchers hope to better understand how planets around multi-star systems form and evolve.
"The idea that planets form in neatly-arranged, flat disks around young stars goes back to the 18th century and Kant and Laplace," Stefan Kraus told UPI in an email.
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"The GW Ori images reveal an extreme case where the disk is not flat at all, but is warped and has a misaligned ring that has broken away from the disk and that is now precessing around the stars," said Kraus, an astronomer at the University of Exeter.
Kraus and his research partners suggest GW Orionis and its off-kilter protoplanetary disk rings are interesting for a few different reasons. For one, the system is rare.
While many exoplanets have been found orbiting binary star systems, very few have been found circling systems with three or more stars. What's more, exoplanets surrounding multi-star systems typically orbit very close to their host stars.
"The disk structures in GW Orionis, on the other hand, extend out to 400 [astronomical unites], or more than 10-times the separation of Neptune from the sun," Kraus said. "So the system has the potential to form circumtriple planets on very wide orbits."
Researchers were able to identify the misalignment of the disk's rings by analyzing the scattered light and shadows cast by the differently inclined rings of dust.
"Shadows on disks have been observed before, but to my knowledge this is the first case where we resolve the ring casting the shadow," Kraus said. "Also, one is used to seeing 'straight' shadows on disk -- here, we have the extraordinary case that the shadow apparently 'changes' direction due to the strong curvature in the inner warped region of the disk."
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Scientists ran simulations to better understand how the triple-star system's disk came to be warped and misaligned. The simulations suggest the gravitational torque exerted by the three stars created a tearing effect in the ring.
As a result of the tearing effect, scientists predict GW Orionis will birth a variety of exoplanets with oblique orbits -- orbits askew from the equators of their host stars.
"We predict that many planets on oblique, wide-separation orbits will be discovered in future planet imaging surveys," Kraus said.
Thanks to the analysis by Kraus and his colleagues, astronomers now know the 3D orientation of the system's protoplanetary disk, as well as the properties of all three stars, making GW Orionis an ideal model for the study of exoplanet formation.
"This makes GW Ori a benchmark for studying body-disk interactions in general, which will advance our understanding of planet formation as well," he said.


upi--2020-09-03--Dow loses 800 points in worst day since June; Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall off record highs

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its worst day since June on Thursday , and the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell off record highs .
The blue-chip index fell 807.77 points or 2.78 % , its worst single-day decline since June 11 , while the S & P 500 dropped 3.51 % and the Nasdaq ended the day down 4.96 % following what had been record-setting gains in stocks despite the coronavirus pandemic .
Big-tech stocks took a rare beating snapping a 12-day winning streak as Apple stock fell 8 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Google 's parent company , Alphabet fell 5.12 % .
`` Although there is no single driver for the weakness , it seems as if investors all of a sudden realized how overbought stocks are and sold .
Someone yelled fire in a crowded theater and everyone left at once , '' Ryan Detrick , chief marketing strategist for LPL Financial , told CNN .
Detrick added that , given the rally markets have experienced over the summer , it is `` perfectly normal '' to see stocks readjust .
Stocks that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ related to the COVID-19 pandemic rose on Thursday , with Carnival Cruise Line gaining 5.21 % and Macy 's stock increasing 7.94 % The stock market appeared to have ignored the pandemic and economic struggles with the S & P 500 soaring up more than 55 % since March and the Nasdaq jumping almost 70 % .
The Dow increased more than 50 % over that time as well .

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 800 points Thursday afternoon, recording its largest single-day loss since June as the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 fell off of record highs. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its worst day since June on Thursday, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell off record highs. The blue-chip index fell 807.77 points or 2.78%, its worst single-day decline since June 11, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.51% and the Nasdaq ended the day down 4.96% following what had been record-setting gains in stocks despite the coronavirus pandemic. Advertisement
Big-tech stocks took a rare beating snapping a 12-day winning streak as Apple stock fell 8% Microsoft recorded a 6.19% loss while Google's parent company, Alphabet fell 5.12%.
"Although there is no single driver for the weakness, it seems as if investors all of a sudden realized how overbought stocks are and sold. Someone yelled fire in a crowded theater and everyone left at once," Ryan Detrick, chief marketing strategist for LPL Financial, told CNN.
Detrick added that, given the rally markets have experienced over the summer, it is "perfectly normal" to see stocks readjust.
Stocks that would benefit from the widespread lifting of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic rose on Thursday, with Carnival Cruise Line gaining 5.21% and Macy's stock increasing 7.94%
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The stock market appeared to have ignored the pandemic and economic struggles with the S&P 500 soaring up more than 55% since March and the Nasdaq jumping almost 70%. The Dow increased more than 50% over that time as well.


upi--2020-09-03--Police arrest teen for hacking Miami-Dade County virtual classes

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- Police arrested Thursday a 16-year-old student for allegedly hacking virtual classes in Miami-Dade County this week .
The teen is a junior at South Miami Senior High School , according to district spokeswoman Jackie Calzadilla , Local 10 News reported .
Calzadilla said police made the arrest after tracing an IP address involved in the attacks to the student .
The suspect was identified in the arrest report as David Oliveros .
Since the school year began Monday , Miami-Dade County Public Schools has been targeted by more than a dozen cyberattacks , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a software malfunction , have disrupted the ability of students to attend virtual classes in the district of more than 200,000 students .
The suspect admitted to `` orchestrating eight distributed denial-of-service cyberattacks , designed to overwhelm district networks , including web-based systems needed for My School Online , '' Calzadilla said .
Police arrested Oliveros on a third-degree felony charge of computer use in an attempt to defraud , and a second-degree misdemeanor of interference with an educational institution .
`` It is disheartening that one of our own students has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , I am confident that the M-DCPS family will continue to show its resilience and commitment to education , in the face of adversity , '' Superintendent of Schools Alberto Carvalho said in a statement .
Carvalho also said in a news conference that resources have been confiscated from Oliveros , and they are being forensically analyzed by law enforcement and others .
He added that this does not rule out other protagonists from foreign nations , such as Russia , Ukraine , China , Iraq and possibly others .
Carvalho added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sen. Marco Rubio , R-Fla. , who is also the acting chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence .
`` After learning that Miami-Dade County Public Schools had been the target of numerous cyberattacks , I have asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary for a briefing on efforts to protect our school systems as they attempt to return to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic , '' Rubio wrote in a letter to Carvalho .
`` I continue to stand ready to assist your efforts to ensure our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-person learning during these trying times . ''
Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Chief Edwin Lopez said in a news conference that the department has `` worked tirelessly '' with the FBI , the Secret Service and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement .
Lopez added that based on the investigation he believes `` other attackers are out there . ''
`` They will not stop until every person is brought to justice that intentionally tries to infiltrate and impact our district and the learning environment , '' Lopez said .

Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Police arrested Thursday a 16-year-old student for allegedly hacking virtual classes in Miami-Dade County this week.
The teen is a junior at South Miami Senior High School, according to district spokeswoman Jackie Calzadilla, Local 10 News reported.
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Calzadilla said police made the arrest after tracing an IP address involved in the attacks to the student.
The suspect was identified in the arrest report as David Oliveros.
Since the school year began Monday, Miami-Dade County Public Schools has been targeted by more than a dozen cyberattacks, including distributed denial of service, which along with a software malfunction, have disrupted the ability of students to attend virtual classes in the district of more than 200,000 students.
The suspect admitted to "orchestrating eight distributed denial-of-service cyberattacks, designed to overwhelm district networks, including web-based systems needed for My School Online," Calzadilla said.
Police arrested Oliveros on a third-degree felony charge of computer use in an attempt to defraud, and a second-degree misdemeanor of interference with an educational institution.
"It is disheartening that one of our own students has admitted to intentionally causing this disruption, however, I am confident that the M-DCPS family will continue to show its resilience and commitment to education, in the face of adversity," Superintendent of Schools Alberto Carvalho said in a statement.
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Carvalho also said in a news conference that resources have been confiscated from Oliveros, and they are being forensically analyzed by law enforcement and others.
He added that this does not rule out other protagonists from foreign nations, such as Russia, Ukraine, China, Iraq and possibly others.
Carvalho added that the district has received support from Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who is also the acting chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
"After learning that Miami-Dade County Public Schools had been the target of numerous cyberattacks, I have asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary for a briefing on efforts to protect our school systems as they attempt to return to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic," Rubio wrote in a letter to Carvalho. "I continue to stand ready to assist your efforts to ensure our students receive the best education possible absent in-person learning during these trying times."
Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Chief Edwin Lopez said in a news conference that the department has "worked tirelessly" with the FBI, the Secret Service and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Lopez added that based on the investigation he believes "other attackers are out there."
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"They will not stop until every person is brought to justice that intentionally tries to infiltrate and impact our district and the learning environment," Lopez said.


upi--2020-09-03--'Star Trek: Discovery' casts franchise's first non-binary, transgender roles

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- CBS All Access announced the additions of Blu del Barrio and Ian Alexander to the cast of Star Trek : Discovery for the show 's third season on Wednesday .
They mark the first non-binary and transgender characters in the history of Star Trek .
Del Barrio will play Adira , described in a statement as `` highly intelligent with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years . ''
The release adds that Adira will share scenes with Commander Paul Stamets ( Anthony Rapp ) and Dr. Hugh Culber ( Wilson Cruz ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aspiring Trill host who `` will have to adapt when his life takes an unexpected turn . ''
Discovery already broke barriers for the Star Trek franchise by including the franchise 's first openly gay characters in Culber and Stamets .
The series began in 1967 , with spinoffs The Next Generation , Deep Space 9 , Voyager , Enterprise , an animated series and 13 movies .
All Access continues the Star Trek franchise with Picard , Lower Decks and the upcoming Strange New Worlds and Section 31 .
Del Barrio auditioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final year at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art .
Alexander previously appeared on The OA and the video game The Last of Us Part II .
Star Trek : Discovery returns Oct. 15 on CBS All Access .
At the end of season 2 , the Discovery leapt hundreds of years into the future , where the third season picks up .

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Blu del Barrio is the first non-binary actor in "Star Trek." Photo courtesy of CBS
Sept. 3 (UPI) -- CBS All Access announced the additions of Blu del Barrio and Ian Alexander to the cast of Star Trek: Discovery for the show's third season on Wednesday. They mark the first non-binary and transgender characters in the history of Star Trek. Del Barrio will play Adira, described in a statement as "highly intelligent with a confidence and self-assurance well beyond their years." Advertisement
The release adds that Adira will share scenes with Commander Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) and Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz).
Alexander will play Gray, an aspiring Trill host who "will have to adapt when his life takes an unexpected turn."
Discovery already broke barriers for the Star Trek franchise by including the franchise's first openly gay characters in Culber and Stamets. The series began in 1967, with spinoffs The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, Enterprise, an animated series and 13 movies. All Access continues the Star Trek franchise with Picard, Lower Decks and the upcoming Strange New Worlds and Section 31.
Del Barrio auditioned for the role of Adira during their final year at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Alexander previously appeared on The OA and the video game The Last of Us Part II.
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Star Trek: Discovery returns Oct. 15 on CBS All Access. At the end of season 2, the Discovery leapt hundreds of years into the future, where the third season picks up.


upi--2020-09-03--Virginia man buys 20 lottery tickets, wins 20 times

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- A Virginia man won $ 100,000 from a lottery drawing with a top prize @ @ @ @ @ a gamble on 20 identical tickets .
Tony Miles of South Boston told Virginia Lottery @ @ @ @ @ for the Aug. 22 Pick 4 night drawing and each ticket bore the number combination @ @ @ @ @ purchased from Centerville Mart , matched all four numbers in the drawing and each earned @ @ @ @ @ prize -- a total jackpot of $ 100,000 .
Miles said his only immediate plan @ @ @ @ @ pay off some bills .

Virginia resident Tony Miles bought 20 identical tickets for a Pick 4 drawing and each ended up winning a $5,000 top prize, earning Miles a total $100,000. Photo courtesy of the Virginia Lottery
Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Sept. 3 (UPI) -- A Virginia man won $100,000 from a lottery drawing with a top prize of $5,000 by taking a gamble on 20 identical tickets. Tony Miles of South Boston told Virginia Lottery officials he bought 20 tickets for the Aug. 22 Pick 4 night drawing and each ticket bore the number combination 1-9-2-9. Advertisement
The tickets, purchased from Centerville Mart, matched all four numbers in the drawing and each earned Miles a $5,000 top prize -- a total jackpot of $100,000.
Miles said his only immediate plan for his winnings is to pay off some bills.


upi--2020-09-03--Watch: Nurse shark latches onto man's arm at Florida beach

Sept. 3 ( UPI ) -- Firefighters responded to a beach in Florida to help a man with an unusual @ @ @ @ @ latched onto his arm .
Witness Jeremy Porter captured photos and video in Jensen Beach @ @ @ @ @ of the water cradling a nurse shark that latched onto his arm .
Lifeguards summoned @ @ @ @ @ who can be seen in video footage pouring alcohol on the shark 's face in @ @ @ @ @ to let go of the man 's arm .
Porter said the shark finally let @ @ @ @ @ arm after about 20 minutes and was returned to the water .
Experts said nurse @ @ @ @ @ not dangerous , but have been known to bite if provoked .

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Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Firefighters responded to a beach in Florida to help a man with an unusual problem -- a nurse shark latched onto his arm.
Witness Jeremy Porter captured photos and video in Jensen Beach when a man came out of the water cradling a nurse shark that latched onto his arm.
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Lifeguards summoned Martin County Fire personnel, who can be seen in video footage pouring alcohol on the shark's face in an attempt to get it to let go of the man's arm.
Porter said the shark finally let go of the man's arm after about 20 minutes and was returned to the water.
Experts said nurse sharks are docile and normally not dangerous, but have been known to bite if provoked.


upi--2020-09-04--Fantasy football: McCaffrey, Elliott lead Top 75 running back rankings

Aug. 21 ( UPI ) -- Christian McCaffrey is one of the most-versatile weapons in the NFL .
The Carolina Panthers playmaker is also my No .
1 rated running back ahead of the 2020 fantasy football season .
McCaffrey edges Dallas Cowboys playmaker Ezekiel Elliott and New York Giants workhorse Saquon Barkley for the No .
1 spot in my Top 75 rankings for the position .
Dalvin Cook and Alvin Kamara also rank inside my Top 5 at the position .
Josh Jacobs , Nick Chubb , Joe Mixon , Derrick Henry and Aaron Jones also are among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production in 2020 .
I split my top targets of the 75 ranked players into five tiers : Hall of Fame , All-Pro , Pro Bowl , Just Napping ( early to mid-round targets ) and Deep Sleepers ( mid- to late-round sleepers ) .
The full rankings are below .
As a personal rule , I prefer players on my fantasy team who are on good teams in real life , but you should make an exception this year for Christian McCaffrey .
The Panthers running back had 2,392 yards from scrimmage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also set the NFL single-season record with 116 receptions , the most ever for a running back .
McCaffrey 's dynamic play results in an abundance of fantasy production .
He is the projected No .
1 pick on most fantasy football websites for good reason .
Do n't look past Ezekiel Elliott if you have a Top 3 pick in your fantasy football draft .
The Cowboys star likely will be a key part of a prolific offense .
The Cowboys also should have a solid season and use Elliott to grind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elliott had 1,777 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns last season , but I expect his numbers to be even better in 2020 .
Elliott should be able to boost his receiving total by at least 100 yards and push his receptions total up by 10 or 15 catches .
I also expect the Cowboys ' improved passing attack to help balance their offense and give Elliott more opportunities .
I have no issue with Elliott as the No .
1 overall selection for your fantasy squad if you prefer his upside and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely compete this year for a division title , while the Panthers are unlikely to do so .
Saquon Barkley always deserves consideration as the No .
1 overall pick in fantasy football drafts , but is another player who has been on a struggling team .
Barkley is still a safe option as your No .
1 pick if you draw a selection in the Top 5 .
The Giants will need to depend on their best player throughout the season , which means Barkley will touch the ball a lot and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points .
Like McCaffrey , Barkley also has tremendous upside as a pass catcher .
I expect the Giants Pro Bowler to push McCaffrey and Elliott as the top fantasy football running back in 2020 .
But there is one stat to consider before selecting Barkley early in your draft and it might cause you to get off to a slow start .
The Giants have five matchups in 2020 against teams that ranked inside the Top 10 for allowing the fewest amount of fantasy points to opposing running backs .
Two of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three weeks of the season when the Giants take on the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers .
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is my No .
4 option at the position in 2020 .
Cook has been one of the most-talented running backs in the NFL since he entered the league in 2017 , but has yet to stay healthy for an entire season .
Despite the question of availability , he has a great opportunity to have a monster fantasy football campaign in 2020 .
The Vikings could opt to return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year after the team traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs this off-season .
Cook had 1,765 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns in 14 games last season .
He should improve on those numbers if he is able to play at least 14 games again in 2020 .
Minnesota also has five matchups in 13 games against teams that ranked inside the Top 10 for allowing the most fantasy points to running backs .
I would still select Cook in that first group of running backs in the first round before the first wide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running back Josh Jacobs is among the players you should still consider taking over a wide receiver in the first round if your league is highly-dependent on running back production .
Jacobs had 1,316 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns as a rookie last season .
He will be the main workhorse once again this season , but the Raiders ' off-season additions of multiple pass catchers should balance their offense .
I expect Jacobs -- my No .
6 running back -- to close in on 1,500 yards from scrimmage and score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Titans running back Derrick Henry was one of the most-dominant players in the NFL last season , but fantasy team owners should n't draft players based only on last year 's statistics .
Henry remains a safe pick in the first round if you want a workhorse-style running back , but I think his statistics decline in 2020 based on his high usage last season and a less-productive passing game this year .
The Titans also do n't have an easy schedule for fantasy football running backs .
Tennessee has five games against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the fewest fantasy points allowed to running backs in 2019 .
Two of those matchups are in the first four weeks of the season .
Henry is my No .
9 running back , but do n't be afraid to draft a wide receiver in the first round instead of the Titans running back if you are n't confident in the pick .
Fantasy football team owners will see Clyde Edwards-Helaire selected very early this year in drafts , but I would n't overspend on the Kansas City Chiefs rookie .
Edwards-Helaire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrific opportunity to produce fantasy points in the Patrick Mahomes led offense , but he still carries some risk .
I would prefer to select a safer option in the first round and snag Edwards-Helaire in the second round if possible .
Make sure to grab plenty of additional running backs later in your draft to stabilize the position if you do take the chance and draft the rookie in the first round .
The former LSU running back is my No .
15 option at the position .
David Johnson is my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and could be one of the best value picks in your draft if you can get him any time after the second round .
The new Houston Texans running back had a down year in 2019 , but is only a few seasons removed from being considered one of the best running backs in fantasy football .
I would target Johnson in the second round after selecting a wide receiver in the first round or take him in the third round after taking two wide receivers early .
His skillset and opportunity should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can stay healthy .
The Baltimore Ravens made a splash this off-season when they drafted J.K. Dobbins out of Ohio State , but Mark Ingram is still the main man in the backfield .
I think he will provide plenty of fantasy football value in the offense despite Dobbins ' presence .
Ingram had 1,265 yards from scrimmage and a career-high 15 touchdowns last season .
I see the veteran ball carrier scoring another 10-plus touchdowns in 2020 and posting another season with at least 1,000 yards from scrimmage .
The Ravens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ingram as they attempt to limit quarterback Lamar Jackson 's exposure to injuries during runs .
Ingram is my No .
17 running back and should be picked as an RB2 , but has RB1 upside in good matchups .
The Ravens also have one of the best early-season schedules for fantasy football running backs .
Baltimore 's first five games are all against teams that ranked inside the Top 10 for allowing the most fantasy points to running backs .
Todd Gurley is another running back just a few seasons removed from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football options at the position .
The former Los Angeles Rams star signed with the Atlanta Falcons this off-season and should fit nicely into his new offense .
I would n't be super excited to have Gurley as my RB1 , but he does have the opportunity to produce solid fantasy stats in good matchups .
He is my No .
19 option at running back and should produce at least 10 touchdowns and eclipse 1,200 yards from scrimmage in the Matt Ryan and Julio Jones led attack .

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott ranks No. 2 on my list of the top-75 running backs for the 2020 fantasy football season. File Photo by Derik Hamilton/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Christian McCaffrey is one of the most-versatile weapons in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers playmaker is also my No. 1 rated running back ahead of the 2020 fantasy football season. McCaffrey edges Dallas Cowboys playmaker Ezekiel Elliott and New York Giants workhorse Saquon Barkley for the No. 1 spot in my Top 75 rankings for the position. Advertisement
Dalvin Cook and Alvin Kamara also rank inside my Top 5 at the position. Josh Jacobs, Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon, Derrick Henry and Aaron Jones also are among the players I expect to post RB1 production in 2020.
I split my top targets of the 75 ranked players into five tiers: Hall of Fame, All-Pro, Pro Bowl, Just Napping (early to mid-round targets) and Deep Sleepers (mid- to late-round sleepers). The full rankings are below.
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Hall of Fame
1. Christian McCaffrey, 2. Ezekiel Elliott
As a personal rule, I prefer players on my fantasy team who are on good teams in real life, but you should make an exception this year for Christian McCaffrey. The Panthers running back had 2,392 yards from scrimmage and 19 touchdowns last season. He also set the NFL single-season record with 116 receptions, the most ever for a running back.
McCaffrey's dynamic play results in an abundance of fantasy production. He is the projected No. 1 pick on most fantasy football websites for good reason.
Don't look past Ezekiel Elliott if you have a Top 3 pick in your fantasy football draft. The Cowboys star likely will be a key part of a prolific offense. The Cowboys also should have a solid season and use Elliott to grind out the clock late in games.
Elliott had 1,777 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns last season, but I expect his numbers to be even better in 2020. Elliott should be able to boost his receiving total by at least 100 yards and push his receptions total up by 10 or 15 catches.
I also expect the Cowboys' improved passing attack to help balance their offense and give Elliott more opportunities. I have no issue with Elliott as the No. 1 overall selection for your fantasy squad if you prefer his upside and the safety of knowing his team will likely compete this year for a division title, while the Panthers are unlikely to do so.
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All-Pro
3. Saquon Barkley, 4. Dalvin Cook
Saquon Barkley always deserves consideration as the No. 1 overall pick in fantasy football drafts, but is another player who has been on a struggling team. Barkley is still a safe option as your No. 1 pick if you draw a selection in the Top 5.
The Giants will need to depend on their best player throughout the season, which means Barkley will touch the ball a lot and have plenty of chances to post fantasy points.
Like McCaffrey, Barkley also has tremendous upside as a pass catcher. I expect the Giants Pro Bowler to push McCaffrey and Elliott as the top fantasy football running back in 2020.
But there is one stat to consider before selecting Barkley early in your draft and it might cause you to get off to a slow start.
The Giants have five matchups in 2020 against teams that ranked inside the Top 10 for allowing the fewest amount of fantasy points to opposing running backs. Two of those matchups take place in the first three weeks of the season when the Giants take on the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers.
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Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is my No. 4 option at the position in 2020. Cook has been one of the most-talented running backs in the NFL since he entered the league in 2017, but has yet to stay healthy for an entire season. Despite the question of availability, he has a great opportunity to have a monster fantasy football campaign in 2020.
The Vikings could opt to return to more of a run-based offense this year after the team traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs this off-season. Cook had 1,765 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns in 14 games last season. He should improve on those numbers if he is able to play at least 14 games again in 2020.
Minnesota also has five matchups in 13 games against teams that ranked inside the Top 10 for allowing the most fantasy points to running backs.
I would still select Cook in that first group of running backs in the first round before the first wide receiver is off the board.
Pro Bowl
6. Josh Jacobs, 9. Derrick Henry
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is among the players you should still consider taking over a wide receiver in the first round if your league is highly-dependent on running back production.
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Jacobs had 1,316 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns as a rookie last season. He will be the main workhorse once again this season, but the Raiders' off-season additions of multiple pass catchers should balance their offense.
I expect Jacobs -- my No. 6 running back -- to close in on 1,500 yards from scrimmage and score at least 10 touchdowns in 2020.
Titans running back Derrick Henry was one of the most-dominant players in the NFL last season, but fantasy team owners shouldn't draft players based only on last year's statistics.
Henry remains a safe pick in the first round if you want a workhorse-style running back, but I think his statistics decline in 2020 based on his high usage last season and a less-productive passing game this year.
The Titans also don't have an easy schedule for fantasy football running backs. Tennessee has five games against teams that ranked inside the Top 10 for the fewest fantasy points allowed to running backs in 2019. Two of those matchups are in the first four weeks of the season.
Henry is my No. 9 running back, but don't be afraid to draft a wide receiver in the first round instead of the Titans running back if you aren't confident in the pick.
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Just Napping
15. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, 16. David Johnson
Fantasy football team owners will see Clyde Edwards-Helaire selected very early this year in drafts, but I wouldn't overspend on the Kansas City Chiefs rookie. Edwards-Helaire has a ton of talent and a terrific opportunity to produce fantasy points in the Patrick Mahomes led offense, but he still carries some risk.
I would prefer to select a safer option in the first round and snag Edwards-Helaire in the second round if possible. Make sure to grab plenty of additional running backs later in your draft to stabilize the position if you do take the chance and draft the rookie in the first round. The former LSU running back is my No. 15 option at the position.
David Johnson is my No. 16 running back in 2020 and could be one of the best value picks in your draft if you can get him any time after the second round. The new Houston Texans running back had a down year in 2019, but is only a few seasons removed from being considered one of the best running backs in fantasy football.
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I would target Johnson in the second round after selecting a wide receiver in the first round or take him in the third round after taking two wide receivers early. His skillset and opportunity should provide solid RB1 value all season if he can stay healthy.
Deep Sleepers
17. Mark Ingram, 19. Todd Gurley, 38. Tevin Coleman
The Baltimore Ravens made a splash this off-season when they drafted J.K. Dobbins out of Ohio State, but Mark Ingram is still the main man in the backfield. I think he will provide plenty of fantasy football value in the offense despite Dobbins' presence.
Ingram had 1,265 yards from scrimmage and a career-high 15 touchdowns last season. I see the veteran ball carrier scoring another 10-plus touchdowns in 2020 and posting another season with at least 1,000 yards from scrimmage.
The Ravens should have enough carriers for Dobbins and Ingram as they attempt to limit quarterback Lamar Jackson's exposure to injuries during runs. Ingram is my No. 17 running back and should be picked as an RB2, but has RB1 upside in good matchups.
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The Ravens also have one of the best early-season schedules for fantasy football running backs. Baltimore's first five games are all against teams that ranked inside the Top 10 for allowing the most fantasy points to running backs.
Todd Gurley is another running back just a few seasons removed from being considered one of the elite fantasy football options at the position. The former Los Angeles Rams star signed with the Atlanta Falcons this off-season and should fit nicely into his new offense.
I wouldn't be super excited to have Gurley as my RB1, but he does have the opportunity to produce solid fantasy stats in good matchups. He is my No. 19 option at running back and should produce at least 10 touchdowns and eclipse 1,200 yards from scrimmage in the Matt Ryan and Julio Jones led attack.
Top 75 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for 2020
1. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers, Bye Week 13
2. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys, Bye Week 10
3. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants, Bye Week 11
4. Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings, Bye Week 7
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5. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints, Bye Week 6
6. Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders, Bye Week 6
7. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns, Bye Week 9
8. Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals, Bye Week 9
9. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans, Bye Week 7
10. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers, Bye Week 5
11. Kenyan Drake, Arizona Cardinals, Bye Week 8
12. Chris Carson, Seattle Seahawks, Bye Week 6
13. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers, Bye Week 10
14. James Conner, Pittsburgh Steelers, Bye Week 8
15. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs, Bye Week 10
16. David Johnson, Houston Texans, Bye Week 8
17. Mark Ingram, Baltimore Ravens, Bye Week 8
18. Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles, Bye Week 9
19. Todd Gurley, Atlanta Falcons Bye Week 10
20. Raheem Mostert, San Francisco 49ers, Bye Week 11
21. Le'Veon Bell, New York Jets, Bye Week 11
22. Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns, Bye Week 9
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23. James White, New England Patriots, Bye Week 6
24. Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos, Bye Week 8
25. Devin Singletary, Buffalo Bills, Bye Week 11
26. Kerryon Johnson, Detroit Lions, Bye Week 5
27. Tarik Cohen, Chicago Bears, Bye Week 11
28. J.K. Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens, Bye Week 8
29. Marlon Mack, Indianapolis Colts, Bye Week 7
30. Ronald Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bye Week 13
31. Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bye Week 13
32. Jordan Howard, Miami Dolphins, Bye Week 11
33. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts, Bye Week 7
34. Phillip Lindsay, Denver Broncos, Bye Week 8
35. Matt Breida, Miami Dolphins, Bye Week 11
36. David Montgomery, Chicago Bears, Bye Week 11
37. Sony Michel, New England Patriots, Bye Week 6
38. Tevin Coleman, San Francisco 49ers, Bye Week 11
39. Antonio Gibson, Washington Football Team, Bye Week 8
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40. Latavius Murray, New Orleans Saints, Bye Week 6
41. Malcolm Brown, Los Angeles Rams, Bye Week 9
42. Alexander Mattison, Minnesota Vikings, Bye Week 7
43. Cam Akers, Los Angeles Rams, Bye Week 9
44. D'Andre Swift, Detroit Lions, Bye Week 5
45. Boston Scott, Philadelphia Eagles, Bye Week 9
46. Chris Thompson, Jacksonville Jaguars, Bye Week 7
47. Jamaal Williams, Green Bay Packers, Bye Week 5
48. Duke Johnson, Houston Texans, Bye Week 8
49. Ryquell Armstead, Jacksonville Jaguars, Bye Week 7
50. Bryce Love, Washington Football Team, Bye Week 8
51. Darrel Williams, Kansas City Chiefs, Bye Week 10
52. Justin Jackson, Los Angeles Chargers, Bye Week 10
53. Darrell Henderson, Los Angeles Rams, Bye Week 9
54. Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys, Bye Week 10
55. Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati Bengals, Bye Week 9
56. Chase Edmonds, Arizona Cardinals, Bye Week 8
57. Joshua Kelley, Los Angeles Chargers, Bye Week 10
58. Ito Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Bye Week 10
59. Zack Moss, Buffalo Bills, Bye Week 11
60. Darrynton Evans, Tennessee Titans, Bye Week 7
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61. Anthony McFarland, Pittsburgh Steelers, Bye Week 8
62. A.J. Dillon, Green Bay Packers, Bye Week 5
63. Carlos Hyde, Seattle Seahawks, Bye Week 6
64. Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis Colts, Bye Week 7
65. Jalen Richard, Las Vegas Raiders, Bye Week 6
66. Benny Snell Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers, Bye Week 8
67. Jerick McKinnon, San Francisco 49ers, Bye Week 11
68. Damien Harris, New England Patriots, Bye Week 6
69. Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bye Week 13
70. Rex Burkhead, New England Patriots, Bye Week 6
71. Devine Ozigbo, Jacksonville Jaguars, Bye Week 7
72. Adrian Peterson, Detroit Lions, Bye Week 5
73. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars, Bye Week 7
74. Frank Gore, New York Jets, Bye Week 11
75. Royce Freeman, Denver Broncos, Bye Week 8


upi--2020-09-04--Usher to launch Las Vegas residency show in July 2021

Sept. 4 ( UPI ) -- Usher will launch a headlining residency show in Las Vegas in July 2021 .
The 41-year-old singer announced a residency show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday .
The show will be an `` intimate , immersive , one of a kind , ultimate experience , '' according to a teaser .
Tickets go on sale to the general public Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. PDT , with pre-sales to begin Monday .
In a press release , Live Nation said Usher will perform songs from throughout his 20-year career , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and new music .
`` I have missed performing for my fans live and I am so excited to see them in Las Vegas , '' Usher said in a statement .
`` My residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will be full of surprises and an Usher experience like they 've never seen or heard before ! ''
Usher discussed the show during Friday 's episode of Good Morning America .
`` I 'm really excited about it .
This is something that I 've been talking about for years with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` And finally now to be able to come to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and be able to go back in time and do the earlier songs , as well as new music , and give people this up close and personal , immersive experience is something I 'm really looking forward to . ''
Usher also confirmed he 's expecting his third child , his first with his girlfriend , Jenn Goicoechea .
`` Very excited about this , '' he said .
`` Babies always bring such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really excited . ''
Usher already has two sons , Usher V , aka Cinco , 12 , and Naveid , 11 , with his ex-wife Tameka Foster .
He and Goicoechea , a record executive , were first linked in October .
Usher is expected to release his ninth studio album , Confessions II , this year .
He is also a judge and executive producer for the Quibi dance competition series The Sauce .

I'll be kicking off my Vegas residency July 2021 at @CaesarsPalace Colosseum! Tix go on sale Thursday 9/10 at 10 AM PT, but you can get yours starting Monday. Text me at (404) 737-1821 and I'll hit you back with the presale code this weekend. All dates at https://t.co/QTITBB3wtW pic.twitter.com/dz5eESVhG0— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) September 4, 2020
Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Usher will launch a headlining residency show in Las Vegas in July 2021.
The 41-year-old singer announced a residency show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday.
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The show will be an "intimate, immersive, one of a kind, ultimate experience," according to a teaser. Tickets go on sale to the general public Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. PDT, with pre-sales to begin Monday.
In a press release, Live Nation said Usher will perform songs from throughout his 20-year career, including his early records, more recent songs and new music.
"I have missed performing for my fans live and I am so excited to see them in Las Vegas," Usher said in a statement. "My residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will be full of surprises and an Usher experience like they've never seen or heard before!"
Usher discussed the show during Friday's episode of Good Morning America.
"I'm really excited about it. This is something that I've been talking about for years with my family, my fans," he said. "And finally now to be able to come to the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and be able to go back in time and do the earlier songs, as well as new music, and give people this up close and personal, immersive experience is something I'm really looking forward to."
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Usher also confirmed he's expecting his third child, his first with his girlfriend, Jenn Goicoechea.
"Very excited about this," he said. "Babies always bring such joy to a family. Really, really excited."
Usher already has two sons, Usher V, aka Cinco, 12, and Naveid, 11, with his ex-wife Tameka Foster. He and Goicoechea, a record executive, were first linked in October.
Usher is expected to release his ninth studio album, Confessions II, this year. He is also a judge and executive producer for the Quibi dance competition series The Sauce.


upi--2020-09-04--Dozens missing from cattle cargo ship that sank amid typhoon in East China Sea

Sept. 4 ( UPI ) -- Two victims have been recovered from a cargo ship that capsized in the East China Sea but search teams expect to recover several more , officials said Friday .
The 12,000-ton cargo ship Gulf Livestock 1 was transporting cattle when it left New Zealand for China on Wednesday .
It later sank during Typhoon Maysak , which hit the area Thursday with winds of 110 mph .
The Panamanian ship sent a distress call when it was located in the East China Sea about 115 miles west of the Japanese island Amami Oshima .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the dead , a Filipino man , on Friday in a life raft near Kodakarajima Island in the East China Sea .
Another body was recovered in the water about 75 miles northwest of Amami Oshima , officials said .
There were 43 total crew members aboard the Gulf Livestock 1 when it capsized in the waters east of China and south of the Japanese mainland .
All 6,000 cattle are presumed drowned .
So far , only the ship 's chief officer has been found alive .
He told the coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abruptly stopped , which made the vessel vulnerable to crashing waves and heavy rains from the storm .
`` Our hearts go out to those on board and their families at this time , '' said a spokesperson for Gulf Navigation , which owns the ship .
`` We also express deep regret for the sad loss of the livestock onboard .
`` We are monitoring the situation closely and working closely with those involved in rescue efforts .
We pray that there are other survivors . ''
Several ships , planes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Another storm , Typhoon Haishen , this weekend is expected to complicate the search for more survivors .
Gulf Navigation is based in the United Arab Emirates and the vessel was registered in Panama .

Japan Coast Guard officers rescue a crew member of the Gulf Livestock 1 cargo vessel on Wednesday after it sank during Typhoon Maysak in the East China Sea, near Amami-Oshima Island, Japan. Photo by Japan Coast Guard/10th Regional CG Headquarters/EPA-EFE
Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Two survivors have been rescued after their cargo ship capsized in the East China Sea, but search teams are looking for dozens more who were aboard, officials said Friday. The 12,000-ton cargo ship Gulf Livestock 1 was transporting cattle when it left New Zealand for China on Wednesday. It later sank during Typhoon Maysak, which hit the area Thursday with winds of 110 mph. Advertisement
The Panamanian ship sent a distress call when it was located in the East China Sea about 115 miles west of the Japanese island Amami Oshima.
A Japanese coast guard plane found one body, that of a Filipino man, on Friday in a life raft near Kodakarajima Island in the East China Sea. Another body was recovered in the water about 75 miles northwest of Amami Oshima, officials said.
There were 43 total crew members aboard the Gulf Livestock 1 when it capsized in the waters east of China and south of the Japanese mainland. All 6,000 cattle are presumed drowned.
So far, only the ship's chief officer and one other person have been found alive. The chief officer told the coast guard one of the ship's engines abruptly stopped, which made the vessel vulnerable to crashing waves and heavy rains from the storm.
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"Our hearts go out to those on board and their families at this time," said a spokesperson for Gulf Navigation, which owns the ship. "We also express deep regret for the sad loss of the livestock onboard.
"We are monitoring the situation closely and working closely with those involved in rescue efforts. We pray that there are other survivors."
Several ships, planes and divers are involved in the search effort. Another storm, Typhoon Haishen, this weekend is expected to complicate the search for more survivors.
Gulf Navigation is based in the United Arab Emirates and the vessel was registered in Panama.


upi--2020-09-04--'Canada's Drag Race' crowns first winner --Spoiler alert!

Sept. 4 ( UPI ) -- Priyanka from Toronto won Season 1 of Canada 's Drag Race and was crowned @ @ @ @ @ .
Priyanka won over Rita Baga and Scarlett Bobo to become the first winner of @ @ @ @ @ .
The final three contestants competed in a lip-sync battle to `` You 're a @ @ @ @ @ Priyanka entered the reality competition series after only spending two years as a drag queen @ @ @ @ @ RuPaul 's Drag Race Season 13 has finished production in Los Angeles .
Production has @ @ @ @ @ various spin-off shows .
The new episodes are being filmed with an altered main stage @ @ @ @ @ social distancing , due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
All crew members are wearing masks @ @ @ @ @ working with talent are being tested for COVID-19 three times a week .
RuPaul has @ @ @ @ @ will premiere on Sept. 18 .
Drag Race Holland and Canada 's Drag Race are @ @ @ @ @ Presents Plus .

Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Priyanka from Toronto won Season 1 of Canada's Drag Race and was crowned the first-ever Canadian Drag Superstar.
Priyanka won over Rita Baga and Scarlett Bobo to become the first winner of Indian heritage in franchise history.
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The final three contestants competed in a lip-sync battle to "You're a Superstar" by Love Inc.
Priyanka entered the reality competition series after only spending two years as a drag queen.
She's a winner, baby! Condragulations to Canada's First Drag Superstar #CanadasDragRace is now streaming on @CraveCanada. pic.twitter.com/RaoNiSppBI— Canada's Drag Race (@canadasdragrace) September 4, 2020
Variety has reported that RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 has finished production in Los Angeles. Production has started on the franchise's various spin-off shows.
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The new episodes are being filmed with an altered main stage and judges table to incorporate social distancing, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All crew members are wearing masks while talent and crew members working with talent are being tested for COVID-19 three times a week.
RuPaul has announced that Drag Race Holland will premiere on Sept. 18. Drag Race Holland and Canada's Drag Race are available to stream on WOW Presents Plus.


upi--2020-09-04--Study: Models underestimate amount of carbon absorbed by Earth's oceans

Sept. 4 ( UPI ) -- Some parts of the ocean are absorbing carbon at the twice the rate predicted by current climate models , according to a new study published Friday in the journal Nature Communications .
The movement of carbon between ocean and atmosphere is called carbon flux .
New research suggests models designed to predict carbon flux have ignored the influence of small temperature differences between the ocean surface and a few feet below .
`` Those differences are important because carbon dioxide solubility depends very strongly on temperature , '' lead study author Andrew Watson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past few decades , researchers have been collecting a massive database of near-surface carbon dioxide measurements across the planet 's oceans , the so-called Surface Ocean Carbon Atlas .
The measurements can be used to calculate carbon flux , but until now , scientists have been incorrectly ignoring surface and near-surface temperatures .
`` We used satellite data to correct for these temperature differences , and when we do that it makes a big difference -- we get a substantially larger flux going into the ocean , '' said Watson , a professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Systems Institute .
`` The difference in ocean uptake we calculate amounts to about 10 percent of global fossil fuel emissions . ''
When researchers accounted for surface and near-surface temperatures , they found their carbon flux predictions aligned more closely with the results of an independent method of calculating carbon uptake in Earth 's oceans .
`` That method makes use of a global ocean survey by research ships over decades , to calculate how the inventory of carbon in the ocean has increased , '' said co-author Jamie Shutler , researcher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` These two 'big data ' estimates of the ocean sink for CO2 now agree pretty well , which gives us added confidence in them . ''
While carbon uptake by the planet 's oceans can help slow the greenhouse gas effect , excess carbon has a variety of negative consequences for marine ecosystems .
As CO2 levels in the ocean increase , ocean water becomes more acidic .
Ocean acidification is a serious threat to species that built calcium carbonate skeletons and shells , including mollusks , sea urchins , starfish and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is likely to get worse in the coming decades .

Researchers used satellite images to model the influence of surface and near-surface ocean temperature differences on carbon flux. Photo by NASA/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Some parts of the ocean are absorbing carbon at the twice the rate predicted by current climate models, according to a new study published Friday in the journal Nature Communications. The movement of carbon between ocean and atmosphere is called carbon flux. New research suggests models designed to predict carbon flux have ignored the influence of small temperature differences between the ocean surface and a few feet below. Advertisement
"Those differences are important because carbon dioxide solubility depends very strongly on temperature," lead study author Andrew Watson said in a news release.
For the past few decades, researchers have been collecting a massive database of near-surface carbon dioxide measurements across the planet's oceans, the so-called Surface Ocean Carbon Atlas. The measurements can be used to calculate carbon flux, but until now, scientists have been incorrectly ignoring surface and near-surface temperatures.
"We used satellite data to correct for these temperature differences, and when we do that it makes a big difference -- we get a substantially larger flux going into the ocean," said Watson, a professor at the University of Exeter's Global Systems Institute. "The difference in ocean uptake we calculate amounts to about 10 percent of global fossil fuel emissions."
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When researchers accounted for surface and near-surface temperatures, they found their carbon flux predictions aligned more closely with the results of an independent method of calculating carbon uptake in Earth's oceans.
"That method makes use of a global ocean survey by research ships over decades, to calculate how the inventory of carbon in the ocean has increased," said co-author Jamie Shutler, researcher at Exeter's Center for Geography. "These two 'big data' estimates of the ocean sink for CO2 now agree pretty well, which gives us added confidence in them."
While carbon uptake by the planet's oceans can help slow the greenhouse gas effect, excess carbon has a variety of negative consequences for marine ecosystems. As CO2 levels in the ocean increase, ocean water becomes more acidic.
Ocean acidification is a serious threat to species that built calcium carbonate skeletons and shells, including mollusks, sea urchins, starfish and corals. Recent studies suggest the problem is likely to get worse in the coming decades.


upi--2020-09-04--Japan, South Korea nuclear envoys agree to cooperate on North Korea

Sept. 4 ( UPI ) -- Nuclear envoys of South Korea and Japan exchanged a phone call on Friday and agreed to cooperate on North Korea matters .
The call takes place as North Korea urges members of the Workers ' Party to be at the forefront of setting solutions , or `` implementing party policy . ''
South Korea 's foreign ministry said Friday that South Korean negotiator Lee Do-hoon and his Japanese counterpart Shigeki Takizaki held a virtual meeting to discuss the `` North Korea issue '' and decided to continue ongoing cooperation .
Seoul did not provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is likely the two sides exchanged opinions on the after-effects of a recent typhoon , according to Yonhap .
North Korea 's preparations for a parade , ahead of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Workers ' Party in October , could have also been discussed , the report says .
On Tuesday , analyst Martyn Williams said on 38 North that commercial satellite imagery shows rehearsals have begun for an upcoming North Korean military parade .
Hundreds of vehicles were seen parked next to parade grounds , and `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formation near a prop that resembled Kim Il Sung Square , Williams said .
The online meeting between Lee and Takizaki , who oversees Tokyo 's Asia and Oceanian affairs , is taking place for the first time in four months .
In April , the two sides exchanged views on North Korean missile tests and agreed to engage in trilateral cooperation with the United States .
On Wednesday , Lee spoke to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun .
North Korea is looking ahead to January , when it is expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported Friday the state 's highest decision-making body and its members are being tasked with the `` thorough implementation '' of party policy .
North Korea 's most powerful politicians , including officials in charge of nuclear weapons , recently made a high-profile visit to farms hit by Typhoon Bavi , according to state media .

North Korea resumed missile tests in 2019, raising concerns in South Korea and Japan. File Photo by KCNA/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Nuclear envoys of South Korea and Japan exchanged a phone call on Friday and agreed to cooperate on North Korea matters. The call takes place as North Korea urges members of the Workers' Party to be at the forefront of setting solutions, or "implementing party policy." Advertisement
South Korea's foreign ministry said Friday that South Korean negotiator Lee Do-hoon and his Japanese counterpart Shigeki Takizaki held a virtual meeting to discuss the "North Korea issue" and decided to continue ongoing cooperation.
Seoul did not provide explicit details of the call, but it is likely the two sides exchanged opinions on the after-effects of a recent typhoon, according to Yonhap. North Korea's preparations for a parade, ahead of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party in October, could have also been discussed, the report says.
On Tuesday, analyst Martyn Williams said on 38 North that commercial satellite imagery shows rehearsals have begun for an upcoming North Korean military parade. Hundreds of vehicles were seen parked next to parade grounds, and "thousands of troops" were shown in formation near a prop that resembled Kim Il Sung Square, Williams said.
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The online meeting between Lee and Takizaki, who oversees Tokyo's Asia and Oceanian affairs, is taking place for the first time in four months. In April, the two sides exchanged views on North Korean missile tests and agreed to engage in trilateral cooperation with the United States. On Wednesday, Lee spoke to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun.
North Korea is looking ahead to January, when it is expected to hold its Eighth Party Congress.
Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported Friday the state's highest decision-making body and its members are being tasked with the "thorough implementation" of party policy.
North Korea's most powerful politicians, including officials in charge of nuclear weapons, recently made a high-profile visit to farms hit by Typhoon Bavi, according to state media.


upi--2020-09-04--Gina Torres joins '9-1-1: Lone Star' for Season 2

Sept. 4 ( UPI ) -- Suits , Firefly and Hannibal actress Gina Torres has joined the cast of 9-1-1 @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
`` Let 's give a warm welcome to our new Paramedic , @ @ @ @ @ @ playing Tommy Vega in Season 2 of # 911LoneStar , '' the FOX show 's @ @ @ @ @ The network said Torres ' character quit her job eight years ago to raise her @ @ @ @ @ the workforce when her husband 's restaurant is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ this fall in Los Angeles .
Season 2 of the 9-1-1 spin-off is expected to @ @ @ @ @ Set in Texas , the show stars Rob Lowe and Liv Tyler .

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Gina Torres has joined the cast of "9-1-1 Lone Star." File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Suits, Firefly and Hannibal actress Gina Torres has joined the cast of 9-1-1: Lone Star for Season 2. "Let's give a warm welcome to our new Paramedic, @ginatorres! Torres will be playing Tommy Vega in Season 2 of #911LoneStar," the FOX show's Twitter feed said Thursday. Advertisement
The network said Torres' character quit her job eight years ago to raise her twin daughters, but rejoins the workforce when her husband's restaurant is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Filming is scheduled to resume this fall in Los Angeles.
Season 2 of the 9-1-1 spin-off is expected to debut in early 2021.
Set in Texas, the show stars Rob Lowe and Liv Tyler.


upi--2020-09-04--Washington Football Team cuts RB Adrian Peterson

Peterson , 35 , is entering his 14th season .
The seven-time Pro Bowl selection , four-time All-Pro and 2012 NFL MVP ranks fifth all-time in career rushing yards , fourth in rushing touchdowns and 11th in yards from scrimmage .
`` Thank you for everything , '' Washington tweeted Friday .
Peterson had a team-high 898 rushing yards and five scores on 211 carries in 15 starts last season for Washington .
He had 1,042 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 16 starts in 2018 .
Antonio Gibson is now expected to be the top running back on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McKissic , Bryce Love and Peyton Barber are also on the Washington roster .
None of those players were on Washington 's active roster last season .
Washington selected Gibson out of Memphis in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft .
Love joined Washington out of Stanford as a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft , but missed the entire season as he recovered from a torn ACL .
Barber is the most experienced player in the backfield .
He spent his first four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a two-year deal .
Barber had 470 rushing yards , 115 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games last season for the Buccaneers .
He had a career-high 963 yards from scrimmage and six scores in 16 starts in 2018 .
McKissic has played four NFL seasons , but has never totaled more than 205 rushing yards in a season .
The former Arkansas running back played his first three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks .
He had 438 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in 16 games last season for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces the Philadelphia Eagles in its first game of the season at 1 p.m. EDT Sept. 13 at FedEx Field in Landover , Md .

Veteran running back Adrian Peterson was released Friday in a move that leaves the Washington Football Team without a lot of experience at the running back position. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 4 (UPI) -- The Washington Football Team on Friday released veteran running back Adrian Peterson. Peterson, 35, is entering his 14th season. The seven-time Pro Bowl selection, four-time All-Pro and 2012 NFL MVP ranks fifth all-time in career rushing yards, fourth in rushing touchdowns and 11th in yards from scrimmage. Advertisement
"Thank you for everything," Washington tweeted Friday.
Peterson had a team-high 898 rushing yards and five scores on 211 carries in 15 starts last season for Washington. He had 1,042 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 16 starts in 2018.
Antonio Gibson is now expected to be the top running back on Washington's depth chart. J.D. McKissic, Bryce Love and Peyton Barber are also on the Washington roster. None of those players were on Washington's active roster last season.
Washington selected Gibson out of Memphis in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Love joined Washington out of Stanford as a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but missed the entire season as he recovered from a torn ACL.
Barber is the most experienced player in the backfield. He spent his first four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before he joined Washington this off-season on a two-year deal. Barber had 470 rushing yards, 115 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games last season for the Buccaneers. He had a career-high 963 yards from scrimmage and six scores in 16 starts in 2018.
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McKissic has played four NFL seasons, but has never totaled more than 205 rushing yards in a season. The former Arkansas running back played his first three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks. He had 438 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in 16 games last season for the Detroit Lions.
The Washington Football team faces the Philadelphia Eagles in its first game of the season at 1 p.m. EDT Sept. 13 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.


upi--2020-09-04--U.S. economy adds 1.4 million jobs in August; unemployment at 8.4%

Sept. 4 ( UPI ) -- The U.S. economy added nearly 1.5 million jobs during the month of August , the Labor Department said Friday in its monthly payrolls report .
The report said there was an addition of 1.4 million payrolls for the month , and the unemployment rate declined nearly 2 points to 8.4 % -- the first time it 's been under 10 % since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic .
The department noted that the number of unemployed Americans fell by almost 3 million to 13.6 million .
The figure follows 1.8 million new jobs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in June .
Most economists had projected about 1.3 million jobs for August .
`` These improvements in the labor market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to contain it , '' the department wrote .
`` In August , an increase in government employment largely reflected temporary hiring for the 2020 Census .
`` Notable job gains also occurred in retail trade , in professional and business services , in leisure and hospitality , and in education and health services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should remain encouraging , showing the U.S. labor market continuing to heal and remaining firmly on its recovery path , '' Wells Fargo economist Sam Bullard said .
`` That said , the pace of hiring is slowing and the trajectory of the recovery going forward is heavily dependent on the coronavirus . ''
ADP and Moody 's Analytics said in a private assessment Wednesday that 428,000 jobs were added in August .

Construction workers are seen in San Francisco, Calif., on April 3. Friday's jobs report said the number of unemployed workers in the United States fell by almost 3 million in August. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. economy added nearly 1.5 million jobs during the month of August, the Labor Department said Friday in its monthly payrolls report. The report said there was an addition of 1.4 million payrolls for the month, and the unemployment rate declined nearly 2 points to 8.4% -- the first time it's been under 10% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertisement
The department noted that the number of unemployed Americans fell by almost 3 million to 13.6 million.
The figure follows 1.8 million new jobs in July and a record 4.8 million in June. Most economists had projected about 1.3 million jobs for August.
"These improvements in the labor market reflect the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to contain it," the department wrote. "In August, an increase in government employment largely reflected temporary hiring for the 2020 Census.
"Notable job gains also occurred in retail trade, in professional and business services, in leisure and hospitality, and in education and health services."
"The August employment report should remain encouraging, showing the U.S. labor market continuing to heal and remaining firmly on its recovery path," Wells Fargo economist Sam Bullard said. "That said, the pace of hiring is slowing and the trajectory of the recovery going forward is heavily dependent on the coronavirus."
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ADP and Moody's Analytics said in a private assessment Wednesday that 428,000 jobs were added in August.


upi--2020-09-04--In photos: World moves to reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic

The world is opening up again as the threat of the crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic begins to @ @ @ @ @ though many are seeing a resurgence in cases .
From China to Israel to the @ @ @ @ @ a look at places beginning to reopen .

Patrons walk to their movie with refreshments at the St. Charles Cinema. After being closed for months due to the pandemic, movie theaters in the St. Louis area and across the country are reopening. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI


upi--2020-09-04--In photos: COVID-19 pandemic alters life in New York City

New York City swiftly became the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic , with cases perhaps starting to peak around @ @ @ @ @ The city , which was virtually shut down except for essential businesses , started a @ @ @ @ @ Here 's a collection of scenes from UPI photographer John Angelillo .

A woman wears a face mask while looking at clothing at Diane Von Furstenberg in New York City on September 8. The CFDA announced in June that New York Fashion Week shows will run for only three days in September due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI


upi--2020-09-04--Mets' Pete Alonso launches 1st career walk-off homer vs. Yankees

Sept. 4 ( UPI ) -- Pete Alonso 's night at Citi Field began with two strikeouts , but ended with his first career walk-off home run to spark a dramatic New York Mets win over the rival New York Yankees in extra innings .
The Yankees led 7-4 entering the bottom of the seventh inning before the Mets staged a comeback to earn the 9-7 win Thursday in Queens , N.Y. '' It was extremely special , '' Alonso told reporters .
`` This is a valuable lesson .
It does n't matter what happens , you just have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort . ''
The 2019 MLB home run leader chased high fastballs in his first two at-bats to begin his night with strikeouts .
The Mets slugger then grounded out and flew out for an 0-for-4 line before the game went to extra innings .
The Mets started the bottom of the 10th frame with Dominic Smith at second base , due to MLB 's new rules for the shortened 2020 season .
Alonso watched a fastball scream into the zone for a called strike on the first offering he saw from Yankees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' leadoff at-bat of the extra frame .
Abreu then tossed in a 97.5-mph inside fastball .
Alonso smashed the offering for a towering shot toward the left-field foul pole .
The ball traveled 106 mph off Alonso 's bat and left the field in 4.6 seconds for a 404-foot home run to win the game .
The Yankees got off to a hot start with a four-run second inning .
Tyler Wade hit an RBI single for the Yankees ' first run before D.J .
LeMahieu plated Brett Gardner on a sacrifice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a two-run double to left field for a 4-0 edge .
Mets infielder Todd Frazier smashed his third home run of the season in the bottom of the second frame before the Mets rallied for three more runs to tie the game at the bottom of the fourth inning .
The Yankees responded with an RBI single from Gio Urshela and RBI double from Gardner to take a 6-4 edge in the top of the seventh inning .
Aaron Hicks added another RBI single in the eighth frame for a 7-4 advantage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ single in the bottom of the eighth inning to cut the deficit to one run .
Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz walked Urshela to start the top of the ninth inning before he struck out the next three Yankees hitters .
Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman then walked Jeff McNeil in the Mets ' first at-bat in the bottom of the inning .
Mets designated hitter J.D .
Davis then stepped up to the plate .
Davis fell behind 0-2 in the count against Chapman before he turned on a sinker and blasted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 426-foot solo homer .
The Yankees started the next inning with Tyler Wade on second base , but LeMahieu hit into a double play in the first at-bat of the frame .
Luke Voit then struck out to end the half inning , which sent Alonso onto the stage for his walk-off moonshot .
Alonso went 1 for 5 with two RBIs and a run scored in the win .
Frazier went 3 for 5 with an RBI and three runs scored for the Mets .
Rosario went 3 for 4 with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McNeil and Jake Marisnick also had two hits apiece in the win .
Urshela went 2 for 3 with two walks , an RBI and a run scored for the Yankees .
Yankees starter J.A .
Happ allowed eight hits and four runs in five innings .
Mets starter Robert Gsellman allowed four hits and four runs in 1 2/3 innings .
Alonso is hitting .209 with eight home runs and 22 RBIs this season .
The Yankees ( 20-16 ) battle the Baltimore Orioles in a doubleheader at 5:05 p.m. EDT and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Camden Yards in Baltimore .
The Mets ( 17-21 ) host the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:10 p.m. EDT Friday at Citi Field .

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1 for 5, but had a walk-off home run to lead his team to a win over the New York Yankees Thursday in Queens, N.Y. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Pete Alonso's night at Citi Field began with two strikeouts, but ended with his first career walk-off home run to spark a dramatic New York Mets win over the rival New York Yankees in extra innings. The Yankees led 7-4 entering the bottom of the seventh inning before the Mets staged a comeback to earn the 9-7 win Thursday in Queens, N.Y. Advertisement
"It was extremely special," Alonso told reporters. "This is a valuable lesson. It doesn't matter what happens, you just have to stay resilient and give your best effort."
The 2019 MLB home run leader chased high fastballs in his first two at-bats to begin his night with strikeouts. The Mets slugger then grounded out and flew out for an 0-for-4 line before the game went to extra innings. The Mets started the bottom of the 10th frame with Dominic Smith at second base, due to MLB's new rules for the shortened 2020 season.
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Alonso watched a fastball scream into the zone for a called strike on the first offering he saw from Yankees relief pitcher Albert Abreu in the Mets' leadoff at-bat of the extra frame. Abreu then tossed in a 97.5-mph inside fastball.
Alonso smashed the offering for a towering shot toward the left-field foul pole. The ball traveled 106 mph off Alonso's bat and left the field in 4.6 seconds for a 404-foot home run to win the game.
The Yankees got off to a hot start with a four-run second inning. Tyler Wade hit an RBI single for the Yankees' first run before D.J. LeMahieu plated Brett Gardner on a sacrifice fly. Luke Voit then connected for a two-run double to left field for a 4-0 edge.
Mets infielder Todd Frazier smashed his third home run of the season in the bottom of the second frame before the Mets rallied for three more runs to tie the game at the bottom of the fourth inning.
The Yankees responded with an RBI single from Gio Urshela and RBI double from Gardner to take a 6-4 edge in the top of the seventh inning. Aaron Hicks added another RBI single in the eighth frame for a 7-4 advantage.
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Mets shortstop Amed Rosario hit a two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning to cut the deficit to one run. Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz walked Urshela to start the top of the ninth inning before he struck out the next three Yankees hitters.
Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman then walked Jeff McNeil in the Mets' first at-bat in the bottom of the inning. Mets designated hitter J.D. Davis then stepped up to the plate.
Davis fell behind 0-2 in the count against Chapman before he turned on a sinker and blasted the pitch to center field for a game-tying, 426-foot solo homer.
The Yankees started the next inning with Tyler Wade on second base, but LeMahieu hit into a double play in the first at-bat of the frame. Luke Voit then struck out to end the half inning, which sent Alonso onto the stage for his walk-off moonshot.
Alonso went 1 for 5 with two RBIs and a run scored in the win. Frazier went 3 for 5 with an RBI and three runs scored for the Mets. Rosario went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored. McNeil and Jake Marisnick also had two hits apiece in the win.
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Urshela went 2 for 3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored for the Yankees.
Yankees starter J.A. Happ allowed eight hits and four runs in five innings. Mets starter Robert Gsellman allowed four hits and four runs in 1 2/3 innings.
Alonso is hitting .209 with eight home runs and 22 RBIs this season.
The Yankees (20-16) battle the Baltimore Orioles in a doubleheader at 5:05 p.m. EDT and 8:05 p.m. EDT Friday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Mets (17-21) host the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:10 p.m. EDT Friday at Citi Field.
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