upi--2020-11-14--Study: Black patients get worse care after cardiac arrest

Minority patients who suffer life-threatening cardiac arrest may get fewer treatments in the hospital -- and face a grimmer outlook -- than White patients , a new , preliminary study suggests .
The findings add to a large body of research finding racial disparities in U.S. health care , including heart disease treatment .
What 's different is that the study looked at a `` particularly dramatic presentation '' of heart disease , said senior researcher Dr. Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula .
The study focused on over 180,000 Americans who were hospitalized for a heart attack and suffered cardiac arrest as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart stops beating normally and can no longer pump blood and oxygen to the body .
It 's fatal within minutes without emergency measures .
There are `` very clear-cut '' guidelines on how to manage cardiac arrest , as well as guidelines on heart attack care , said Vallabhajosyula , an interventional cardiology fellow at Emory University , in Atlanta .
Yet , his team found , there were racial disparities in certain aspects of hospital care .
Compared with white patients , minority patients were less likely to undergo an angiogram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blockages in the heart arteries .
Just under 62 % of Black patients had an angiogram , versus 70 % of Asian , Hispanic and Native American patients , and 73 % of White patients .
Similarly , while 58 % of White patients had angioplasty to clear any heart blockages , that was true for only 45 % of Black patients and 53 % of other minority patients .
Disparities were seen in survival , as well .
As a group , Asian , Hispanic and Native American patients were 11 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than white patients were .
The exception was Black patients , whose death risk was not elevated once factors like overall health were taken into account .
The reasons for the findings are unclear , according to Vallabhajosyula .
One potential factor is the hospitals -- if , for instance , minority patients tended to land in hospitals with fewer resources .
But Vallabhajosyula said his team accounted for broad hospital characteristics -- whether they were rural or urban , for example -- and that did not fully explain the racial inequities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ week at the American Heart Association 's virtual annual meeting .
Studies presented at meetings are generally considered preliminary .
But a body of research has documented long-standing racial disparities in heart attack care , with Black patients less likely than White people to get angiograms and more aggressive treatments like angioplasty and bypass surgery .
And the gap has not narrowed much over the years .
`` This study is yet another example of persistent racial disparities in care throughout the U.S. health care system , '' said Dr. Khadijah Breathett , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of Arizona College of Medicine , in Tucson .
In her own research , Breathett has found racial gaps in care for heart failure -- a serious chronic condition that disproportionately strikes Black Americans .
In one study , Black patients hospitalized for worsening heart failure were less likely to be treated by a cardiologist , versus White patients .
And care from a cardiologist was linked to better survival .
Breathett called the new findings `` worrisome , '' partly because hospital care for these acute cardiac complications should be `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures show that Black Americans have the highest death rates from heart disease of all racial groups .
That 's due to a mix of factors , from socioeconomics and lack of health insurance to institutional racism .
When it comes to disparities in care , Breathett said `` the elephant in the room '' is health care providers ' own implicit biases .
In one study , Breathett and her colleagues asked a group of providers to consider whether a heart transplant should be recommended to various hypothetical patients -- all Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tended to perceive Black men as less healthy than white men , and less likely to stick to post-transplant care .
On the positive side , Breathett said there is evidence that training can help health care providers recognize their own biases .
She said that medical centers should `` do the hard work '' of finding out where disparities exist within their own walls , and then address them .
Vallabhajosyula agreed that medical professionals need to evaluate themselves .
`` Are we carrying implicit biases that affect our care decisions ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to cardiac arrest , Vallabhajosyula noted , even lay people 's biases might matter .
Quick action from bystanders -- including CPR chest compressions -- can make the difference between life and death for cardiac arrest victims .
Yet studies have found that people are more hesitant to perform CPR on women than men -- partly out of fear over hurting them , or being accused of sexual assault .
`` It 's crucial , '' Vallabhajosyula said , `` that we keep promoting bystander CPR and educating people on when and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on racial disparities in heart disease .

Minority patients who suffer life-threatening cardiac arrest may get fewer treatments in the hospital -- and face a grimmer outlook -- than White patients, a new, preliminary study suggests.
The findings add to a large body of research finding racial disparities in U.S. health care, including heart disease treatment.
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What's different is that the study looked at a "particularly dramatic presentation" of heart disease, said senior researcher Dr. Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula.
The study focused on over 180,000 Americans who were hospitalized for a heart attack and suffered cardiac arrest as a complication. During cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating normally and can no longer pump blood and oxygen to the body. It's fatal within minutes without emergency measures.
There are "very clear-cut" guidelines on how to manage cardiac arrest, as well as guidelines on heart attack care, said Vallabhajosyula, an interventional cardiology fellow at Emory University, in Atlanta.
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Yet, his team found, there were racial disparities in certain aspects of hospital care.
Compared with white patients, minority patients were less likely to undergo an angiogram, an imaging technique that looks for blockages in the heart arteries. Just under 62% of Black patients had an angiogram, versus 70% of Asian, Hispanic and Native American patients, and 73% of White patients.
Similarly, while 58% of White patients had angioplasty to clear any heart blockages, that was true for only 45% of Black patients and 53% of other minority patients.
Disparities were seen in survival, as well. As a group, Asian, Hispanic and Native American patients were 11% more likely to die in the hospital than white patients were. The exception was Black patients, whose death risk was not elevated once factors like overall health were taken into account.
The reasons for the findings are unclear, according to Vallabhajosyula. One potential factor is the hospitals -- if, for instance, minority patients tended to land in hospitals with fewer resources.
But Vallabhajosyula said his team accounted for broad hospital characteristics -- whether they were rural or urban, for example -- and that did not fully explain the racial inequities.
The findings were scheduled for presentation this week at the American Heart Association's virtual annual meeting. Studies presented at meetings are generally considered preliminary.
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But a body of research has documented long-standing racial disparities in heart attack care, with Black patients less likely than White people to get angiograms and more aggressive treatments like angioplasty and bypass surgery.
And the gap has not narrowed much over the years.
"This study is yet another example of persistent racial disparities in care throughout the U.S. health care system," said Dr. Khadijah Breathett, an assistant professor of cardiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, in Tucson.
In her own research, Breathett has found racial gaps in care for heart failure -- a serious chronic condition that disproportionately strikes Black Americans.
In one study, Black patients hospitalized for worsening heart failure were less likely to be treated by a cardiologist, versus White patients. And care from a cardiologist was linked to better survival.
Breathett called the new findings "worrisome," partly because hospital care for these acute cardiac complications should be "fairly regimented and standardized."
Government figures show that Black Americans have the highest death rates from heart disease of all racial groups. That's due to a mix of factors, from socioeconomics and lack of health insurance to institutional racism.
When it comes to disparities in care, Breathett said "the elephant in the room" is health care providers' own implicit biases.
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In one study, Breathett and her colleagues asked a group of providers to consider whether a heart transplant should be recommended to various hypothetical patients -- all Black or White men.
Overall, providers tended to perceive Black men as less healthy than white men, and less likely to stick to post-transplant care.
On the positive side, Breathett said there is evidence that training can help health care providers recognize their own biases.
She said that medical centers should "do the hard work" of finding out where disparities exist within their own walls, and then address them.
Vallabhajosyula agreed that medical professionals need to evaluate themselves. "Are we carrying implicit biases that affect our care decisions?" he said.
And when it comes to cardiac arrest, Vallabhajosyula noted, even lay people's biases might matter.
Quick action from bystanders -- including CPR chest compressions -- can make the difference between life and death for cardiac arrest victims.
Yet studies have found that people are more hesitant to perform CPR on women than men -- partly out of fear over hurting them, or being accused of sexual assault.
"It's crucial," Vallabhajosyula said, "that we keep promoting bystander CPR and educating people on when and how to do it."
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on racial disparities in heart disease.
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upi--2020-11-13--Notre Dame, Green Bay Packers legend Paul Hornung dies at 84

Nov. 13 ( UPI ) -- Paul Hornung , who starred for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 1950s and the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s , died Friday at age 84 after a lengthy battle with dementia .
`` The Green Bay Packers family today is mourning the loss of Paul Hornung , '' Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy said in a statement .
`` Paul was one of our special alumni whose mere presence in Lambeau Field electrified the crowd during his returns .
`` His performances in big games were unparalleled and over time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He played a key role in four of Vince Lombardi 's championship teams of the 1960s .
... We extend our deepest condolences to Paul 's wife , Angela , and his family and friends . ''
Hornung , born Dec. 23 , 1935 , in Louisville , Ky. , won the Heisman Memorial Trophy in 1956 while playing for a Notre Dame team that posted a 2-8 record .
In becoming the only player to win the award as a member of a losing team , he led the Irish in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and punt returns , punting and passes broken up .
The two-time All-American also ranked second in tackles and interceptions .
The Packers selected Hornung with the No .
1 overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft .
He helped guide the struggling organization to the 1960 NFL title game , a 17-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles .
In that 1960 campaign , Hornung accounted for a league-record 176 points -- by way of touchdowns , field goals and extra points -- a mark that stood for 46 years .
Former Chargers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring record in 2006 with 186 points on 31 touchdowns .
Hornung went on to win five championships , including Super Bowl I , as a member of the Packers .
He is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame .
`` The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Paul Hornung , '' said David Baker , the president and CEO of the Hall in Canton , Ohio .
`` He was an outstanding player and an incredible man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ' Paul was above all a leader to whom the Packers looked for the big plays in the big games -- especially during the team 's dynasty years under coach Vince Lombardi in the 1960s .
We will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration for future generations .
The Hall of Fame flag will be flown at half-staff in Paul 's memory . ''
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement Friday that Hornung `` thrilled a generation of NFL fans with his versatility , athleticism and personality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` instrumental in growing the popularity of the Packers and the National Football League . ''
Hornung , who was named to the NFL 's All-Decade Team in the 1960s , finished his nine-year career with 760 points on 62 total touchdowns , 66 field goals and 190 extra points .
The two-time Pro Bowl selection also recorded 3,711 rushing yards and 1,480 receiving yards .
Hornung is survived by his wife of 41 years , Angela .
The Packers said a public celebration of his life will be held at a later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Paul Hornung, who starred for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 1950s and the Green Bay Packers in the 1960s, died Friday at age 84 after a lengthy battle with dementia.
"The Green Bay Packers family today is mourning the loss of Paul Hornung," Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy said in a statement. "Paul was one of our special alumni whose mere presence in Lambeau Field electrified the crowd during his returns.
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"His performances in big games were unparalleled and over time were appreciated by generations of Packers fans. He played a key role in four of Vince Lombardi's championship teams of the 1960s. ... We extend our deepest condolences to Paul's wife, Angela, and his family and friends."
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Hornung, born Dec. 23, 1935, in Louisville, Ky., won the Heisman Memorial Trophy in 1956 while playing for a Notre Dame team that posted a 2-8 record.
In becoming the only player to win the award as a member of a losing team, he led the Irish in passing, rushing, scoring, kicking and punt returns, punting and passes broken up. The two-time All-American also ranked second in tackles and interceptions.
The Packers selected Hornung with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft. He helped guide the struggling organization to the 1960 NFL title game, a 17-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
In that 1960 campaign, Hornung accounted for a league-record 176 points -- by way of touchdowns, field goals and extra points -- a mark that stood for 46 years. Former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson broke Hornung's scoring record in 2006 with 186 points on 31 touchdowns.
Hornung went on to win five championships, including Super Bowl I, as a member of the Packers. He is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame.
"The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Paul Hornung," said David Baker, the president and CEO of the Hall in Canton, Ohio. "He was an outstanding player and an incredible man.
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"Known as 'The Golden Boy,' Paul was above all a leader to whom the Packers looked for the big plays in the big games -- especially during the team's dynasty years under coach Vince Lombardi in the 1960s. We will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration for future generations. The Hall of Fame flag will be flown at half-staff in Paul's memory."
- Heisman Trophy winner (1956) - No. 1 overall draft pick (1957) - NFL MVP (1961) - 4-time NFL champion - 1960s NFL All-Decade Team - Pro Football Hall of Famer (1986) Remembering #Packers legend Paul Hornung. pic.twitter.com/gooxAF2Pkc— Green Bay Packers (@packers) November 13, 2020
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement Friday that Hornung "thrilled a generation of NFL fans with his versatility, athleticism and personality." Goodell noted that Hornung was "instrumental in growing the popularity of the Packers and the National Football League."
Hornung, who was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team in the 1960s, finished his nine-year career with 760 points on 62 total touchdowns, 66 field goals and 190 extra points. The two-time Pro Bowl selection also recorded 3,711 rushing yards and 1,480 receiving yards.
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Hornung is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angela. The Packers said a public celebration of his life will be held at a later date due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Notable deaths of 2020


upi--2020-11-14--College-admissions scam middleman sentenced to 3 months in prison

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Martin Fox , a Texas sports coach who pleaded guilty in November to racketeering conspiracy in a cash-for-admissions scheme that defrauded several elite schools , has been sentenced to three months in prison and three months of home detention followed by a year of supervised release .
The Department of Justice announced Friday that Fox , 63 , of Houston , must also complete 250 hours of community serve and pay a fine of $ 95,000 and forfeit assets in the amount of $ 245,000 .
By his own admission , Fox served as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singer , a Newport Beach college consultant at the heart of a college admissions scheme , and several university coaches and a teaching consultant Singer attempted to bribe .
According to prosecutors , in 2014 , Fox offered Michael Center , who was at the time a tennis coach at the University of Texas-Austin , $ 80,000 to $ 100,000 to recruit a child of one of Singer 's clients , though the child did not play tennis .
Singer and Center have also pleaded guilty to federal charges , and Singer is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six-month prison sentence in October .
Fox also helped Singer pull off a recruiting scam at the University of San Diego , according to prosecutors .
He also participated in a scheme to let the children of his clients take permission to take ACTs and SATs in the classroom of Lisa `` Niki '' Williams , a private proctor who provided them the right answers or corrected their responses after they had finished .

Martin Fox of Houston Texas exits the John Joseph Moakley Federal Court House in Boston, Massachusetts, in March 2019. Fox was sentenced Friday to three months in prison and three months house arrest after pleading guilty to conspiracy racketeering in a college admissions scandal. EPA-EFE/CJ GUNTHER
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Martin Fox, a Texas sports coach who pleaded guilty in November to racketeering conspiracy in a cash-for-admissions scheme that defrauded several elite schools, has been sentenced to three months in prison and three months of home detention followed by a year of supervised release. The Department of Justice announced Friday that Fox, 63, of Houston, must also complete 250 hours of community serve and pay a fine of $95,000 and forfeit assets in the amount of $245,000. Advertisement
By his own admission, Fox served as a middleman between William "Rick" singer, a Newport Beach college consultant at the heart of a college admissions scheme, and several university coaches and a teaching consultant Singer attempted to bribe.
According to prosecutors, in 2014, Fox offered Michael Center, who was at the time a tennis coach at the University of Texas-Austin, $80,000 to $100,000 to recruit a child of one of Singer's clients, though the child did not play tennis.
Singer and Center have also pleaded guilty to federal charges, and Singer is awaiting sentencing, while Center wrapped a six-month prison sentence in October.
Fox also helped Singer pull off a recruiting scam at the University of San Diego, according to prosecutors. He also participated in a scheme to let the children of his clients take permission to take ACTs and SATs in the classroom of Lisa "Niki" Williams, a private proctor who provided them the right answers or corrected their responses after they had finished.


upi--2020-11-14--Vietnam braces for Typhoon Vamco while Philippine villages remain underwater

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- At least 42 people are dead in the Philippines after Typhoon Vamco slammed the nation this week , causing severe flooding and a power outage for millions in Manila , and Vietnamese authorities have ordered 460,000 people to prepare for evacuation as the storm approaches .
The third typhoon and fifth tropical cyclone to hit the region in recent weeks dumped continuous rain and wind on the Philippines Wednesday and Thursday , with waters reaching two stories high .
Whole villages remained underwater Saturday , stranding people who flooded social media with pleas for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts particularly difficult , with displaced people crowding evacuation centers and with travel restrictions likely hampering aid and media access .
Vamco followed Typhoon Goni , which hit in early November and was the strongest typhoon so far this year but narrowly missed the Manila region .
Typhoons are estimated to have cost the Philippines an estimated $ 207 million in damages to crops .
Video aired by Vietnamese television showed high waves slamming into Ly Son island , about 15 miles from shore , Saturday afternoon , and about 1,000 people on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelters further inland .
Authorities in other parts of Vietnam have worked to reinforce sea dikes and evacuate seniors and children to safe buildings in order to avoid casualties from the typhoon , and the country has shut down five airports and suspended train operations throughout the region .
Vietnam has also been heavily affected by this year 's storm season , having been hit by seven tropical storms and typhoons and weathering an estimated $ 740,000 in damage .

A handout photo made available by the Philippine Coast Guard shows members of the coast guard assisting residents during rescue operation following the aftermath of typhoon Vamco in Cagayan region, northern Luzon, Philippines, Friday. EPA-EFE/PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD HANDOUT
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- At least 42 people are dead in the Philippines after Typhoon Vamco slammed the nation this week, causing severe flooding and a power outage for millions in Manila, and Vietnamese authorities have ordered 460,000 people to prepare for evacuation as the storm approaches. The third typhoon and fifth tropical cyclone to hit the region in recent weeks dumped continuous rain and wind on the Philippines Wednesday and Thursday, with waters reaching two stories high. Advertisement
Whole villages remained underwater Saturday, stranding people who flooded social media with pleas for assistance.
The pandemic has made relief efforts particularly difficult, with displaced people crowding evacuation centers and with travel restrictions likely hampering aid and media access.
Vamco followed Typhoon Goni, which hit in early November and was the strongest typhoon so far this year but narrowly missed the Manila region.
Typhoons are estimated to have cost the Philippines an estimated $207 million in damages to crops.
Video aired by Vietnamese television showed high waves slamming into Ly Son island, about 15 miles from shore, Saturday afternoon, and about 1,000 people on the island were forced to move to shelters further inland.
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Authorities in other parts of Vietnam have worked to reinforce sea dikes and evacuate seniors and children to safe buildings in order to avoid casualties from the typhoon, and the country has shut down five airports and suspended train operations throughout the region.
Vietnam has also been heavily affected by this year's storm season, having been hit by seven tropical storms and typhoons and weathering an estimated $740,000 in damage.


upi--2020-11-14--Federal judge rules Wolf was not legally serving when he issued new DACA rules

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- A federal judge ruled Saturday that Department of Homeland Security director Chad Wolf was not legally serving in his role when he signed rules limiting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals applications and renewals -- and that those rules are therefore invalid .
Judge Nicholas Garaufis said court conferences would be held to work out the details of the ruling when he attempted to suspend Obama-era protections for people brought to the United States illegally as children .
In July Wolf issued a memo saying the United States would n't accept new applications for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigrants from deportation .
The memo also limited renewals to one year instead of two .
The Supreme Court had already blocked a Trump administration attempt to end the program entirely .
Saturday 's ruling could be subject to appeal , should the federal government decide to do so .
Wolf has been serving as head of DHS on an interim basis since November 2019 .
President Donald Trump formally nominated Wolf for the role in August .
In September the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to move Wolf 's nomination forward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheduled .
The Trump administration has pushed to get Wolf confirmed before Inauguration Day .
The Government Accountability Office issued a report in August saying Wolf 's appointment was not legally valid .
Karen Tumlin , director of the Los Angeles-based Justice Action Center and an attorney on the case , said the ruling applies to more than a million people .
`` This is really a hopeful day for a lot of young people across the country , '' Tumlin said .

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Pool photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- A federal judge ruled Saturday that Department of Homeland Security director Chad Wolf was not legally serving in his role when he signed rules limiting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals applications and renewals -- and that those rules are therefore invalid. Judge Nicholas Garaufis said court conferences would be held to work out the details of the ruling when he attempted to suspend Obama-era protections for people brought to the United States illegally as children. Advertisement
In July Wolf issued a memo saying the United States wouldn't accept new applications for the DACA program, which shields some undocumented immigrants from deportation.
The memo also limited renewals to one year instead of two.
The Supreme Court had already blocked a Trump administration attempt to end the program entirely.
Saturday's ruling could be subject to appeal, should the federal government decide to do so.
Wolf has been serving as head of DHS on an interim basis since November 2019.
President Donald Trump formally nominated Wolf for the role in August. In September the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to move Wolf's nomination forward, but a floor vote has not been scheduled.
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The Trump administration has pushed to get Wolf confirmed before Inauguration Day.
The Government Accountability Office issued a report in August saying Wolf's appointment was not legally valid.
Karen Tumlin, director of the Los Angeles-based Justice Action Center and an attorney on the case, said the ruling applies to more than a million people.
"This is really a hopeful day for a lot of young people across the country," Tumlin said.


upi--2020-11-14--Dustin Johnson storms to Round 3 lead at Masters

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Dustin Johnson matched his tournament low with another 65 in Saturday 's third round to grab a four-shot lead entering the final day of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia .
Johnson , the top-ranked player in the world , also shot a 7-under 65 in the first round , which began Thursday but extended into Friday morning due to a three-hour weather delay .
The tournament is back on schedule after golfers completed the remainder of the second round early Saturday morning , followed by the third round before darkness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a five-way share of the lead with an explosive start in the third round , recording an eagle and two birdies through his first four holes .
He added another birdie on hole No .
7 and two more on the back nine to match the 54-hole Masters record .
`` I feel like I 'm swinging well and I 've got a lot of confidence in what I 'm doing .
Everything is going well , '' Johnson said .
`` There 's a lot of really good players right around me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play aggressive when I can and play smart when I ca n't . ''
Sunday will mark the third time Johnson takes a lead into the final round of a major .
His only victory in a major championship came in the 2016 U.S. Open .
Sungjae Im ( 68 ) , Abraham Ancer ( 69 ) and Cameron Smith ( 69 ) sat behind Johnson at 12-under par .
Dylan Frittelli , who also carded a 65 in the first round , shot a 67 Saturday and was alone in fifth at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day with a bogey on No .
18 to fall to sixth at 10-under 206 .
Sebastian Munoz ( 69 ) , Patrick Reed ( 71 ) and Jon Rahm ( 72 ) were one stroke behind Thomas at 9-under for a share of seventh .
Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 67 Saturday to climb into a tie for 10th with Brooks Koepka ( 69 ) , Tommy Fleetwood ( 71 ) and Hideki Matsuyama ( 72 ) at 8-under entering Sunday 's fourth round .
Bryson DeChambeau , who was the betting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cut line and is at 3-under ahead of the final day .
Tiger Woods followed up his second-round 71 with an even-par 72 on day three to fall out of contention .
The defending champion managed only two birdies and shot two bogeys to all but guarantee he will put the green jacket on someone else .
Woods , who began the third round just four shots off the lead , was among six players tied for 20th at 5-under par .
`` I have not thought about [ Sunday ] yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was focused on trying to get myself in contention going into [ Sunday ] .
... We 'll see how emotional it 'll be after [ Sunday 's ] round . ''
Starting times for the final round have been moved up so the tournament can conclude by 3 p.m. EST to accommodate the CBS schedule for NFL games .
The fourth round is to begin at 7:50 a.m. , with that network scheduled to pick up the action at 10 a.m. EST .
Earlier play will be on ESPN+ , CBSSports.com and @ @ @ @ @

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Dustin Johnson walks off the green after putting for a birdie on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2020 Masters on Saturday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Dustin Johnson matched his tournament low with another 65 in Saturday's third round to grab a four-shot lead entering the final day of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Johnson, the top-ranked player in the world, also shot a 7-under 65 in the first round, which began Thursday but extended into Friday morning due to a three-hour weather delay. Advertisement
The tournament is back on schedule after golfers completed the remainder of the second round early Saturday morning, followed by the third round before darkness set in.
Johnson sped away from a five-way share of the lead with an explosive start in the third round, recording an eagle and two birdies through his first four holes. He added another birdie on hole No. 7 and two more on the back nine to match the 54-hole Masters record.
"I feel like I'm swinging well and I've got a lot of confidence in what I'm doing. Everything is going well," Johnson said. "There's a lot of really good players right around me. I'm going to have to play aggressive when I can and play smart when I can't."
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Sunday will mark the third time Johnson takes a lead into the final round of a major. His only victory in a major championship came in the 2016 U.S. Open.
Sungjae Im (68), Abraham Ancer (69) and Cameron Smith (69) sat behind Johnson at 12-under par. Dylan Frittelli, who also carded a 65 in the first round, shot a 67 Saturday and was alone in fifth at 11-under, after Justin Thomas ended his day with a bogey on No. 18 to fall to sixth at 10-under 206.
Sebastian Munoz (69), Patrick Reed (71) and Jon Rahm (72) were one stroke behind Thomas at 9-under for a share of seventh.
Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 67 Saturday to climb into a tie for 10th with Brooks Koepka (69), Tommy Fleetwood (71) and Hideki Matsuyama (72) at 8-under entering Sunday's fourth round.
Bryson DeChambeau, who was the betting favorite to win the event, survived the cut line and is at 3-under ahead of the final day.
Tiger Woods followed up his second-round 71 with an even-par 72 on day three to fall out of contention. The defending champion managed only two birdies and shot two bogeys to all but guarantee he will put the green jacket on someone else.
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Woods, who began the third round just four shots off the lead, was among six players tied for 20th at 5-under par.
"I have not thought about [Sunday] yet," Woods said. "I was focused on trying to get myself in contention going into [Sunday]. ... We'll see how emotional it'll be after [Sunday's] round."
Starting times for the final round have been moved up so the tournament can conclude by 3 p.m. EST to accommodate the CBS schedule for NFL games.
The fourth round is to begin at 7:50 a.m., with that network scheduled to pick up the action at 10 a.m. EST. Earlier play will be on ESPN+, CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app.
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upi--2020-11-14--Pompeo arrives in Paris, kicking off 7-country tour

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Paris Saturday for the first stop on a planned seven-country tour .
Earlier this week the State Department announced that Pompeo would visit France , Turkey , Georgia , Israel , the United Arab Emirates , Qatar and Saudi Arabia .
He 's expected to return to the United States on Nov. 23 .
Among the planned stops is the West Bank settlement .
He 'll be the first Secretary of State to visit one of the Israeli outposts considered illegal under international law .
Pompeo is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church , but neither the country 's president nor its foreign minister are making plans to meet with him .
The foreign ministry , instead issued a statement saying that `` it would be more suitable for the US to first look in the mirror and show the requisite sensitivity towards human rights violations in the country such as racism , Islamophobia and hate crimes . ''
He 's also expected to discuss the importance of free and fair elections in Georgia , even as his boss continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well above the number of electoral votes needed for victory .
Multiple foreign leaders , including those in the countries Pompeo is visiting , have extended their congratulations to Biden .
But President Donald Trump has refused to concede , and Pompeo said Tuesday that there would be `` a smooth transition to a second Trump administration . ''
Later that day , Pompeo appeared to walk that back , saying , `` Our adversaries should know that we 're ready , we 're continuing to work , we 'll work all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 20th , we 'll have a transition , whether it 's to a Trump administration - a second Trump administration as I spoke about today - or to an administration led by former Vice President Biden . ''
The General Services Administration is responsible for overseeing the presidential transition but has not yet started the process .
But Biden has been in contact with several world leaders without State Department oversight .

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo makes a statemment during a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in August. Pompeo is planning to visit Israel again this month. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Paris Saturday for the first stop on a planned seven-country tour. Earlier this week the State Department announced that Pompeo would visit France, Turkey, Georgia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. He's expected to return to the United States on Nov. 23. Advertisement
Among the planned stops is the West Bank settlement. He'll be the first Secretary of State to visit one of the Israeli outposts considered illegal under international law.
Pompeo is expected to discuss religious freedom with the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, but neither the country's president nor its foreign minister are making plans to meet with him. The foreign ministry, instead issued a statement saying that "it would be more suitable for the US to first look in the mirror and show the requisite sensitivity towards human rights violations in the country such as racism, Islamophobia and hate crimes."
He's also expected to discuss the importance of free and fair elections in Georgia, even as his boss continues to contest results placing President-Elect Joe Biden well above the number of electoral votes needed for victory.
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Multiple foreign leaders, including those in the countries Pompeo is visiting, have extended their congratulations to Biden.
But President Donald Trump has refused to concede, and Pompeo said Tuesday that there would be "a smooth transition to a second Trump administration."
Later that day, Pompeo appeared to walk that back, saying, "Our adversaries should know that we're ready, we're continuing to work, we'll work all the way through January. And then on January 20th, we'll have a transition, whether it's to a Trump administration - a second Trump administration as I spoke about today - or to an administration led by former Vice President Biden."
The General Services Administration is responsible for overseeing the presidential transition but has not yet started the process. But Biden has been in contact with several world leaders without State Department oversight.


upi--2020-11-14--Georgi's  first full day of hand recount runs 'smoothly'

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Georgia 's first full day of a hand recount of ballots went `` smoothly , '' election officials said Saturday .
The hand recount , which Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced earlier this week , started at 9 a.m. Friday with a midnight deadline to finish Wednesday .
President-Elect Joe Biden was within the .5 % margin of President Donald Trump , triggering a recount under state law upon request .
The state has until Nov. 20 to certify the nearly 5 million ballots after completion of the recount in 159 counties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an audit , a recount and a re-canvass all at once . ''
On Saturday , the Georgia Secretary of State 's Office said the first full day `` went smoothly . ''
Dekalb County 's Voter Registration and Elections Department Director Erica Hamilton similarly said `` everything seems to be going smoothly . ''
The county has set up 75 teams of two to get through recount of 373,000 ballots by Wednesday .
Overall , monitors political parties designate will closely observe the recount process , a Georgia Secretary of State 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public and press also have a restricted viewing area .
`` Transparency is indispensable for ensuring confidence in the outcome of Georgia 's elections , which is why I have instructed county election officials to ensure political party monitors can watch every step of the way , '' Raffensperger said in the statement .
The Trump campaign picked Rep. Doug Collins to lead the recount effort in Georgia .
Going into the recount , Biden had received 14,000 more votes than Trump , leading to projections that Biden will win Georgia 's 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Democratic presidential candidate has not won Georgia since President Bill Clinton won the state in 1992 with 13,714 more votes than George H.W .
Bush .

Georgia residents stood in line as they waited to vote in Georgia during early voting for the general election late last month. File Photo by Tami Chappell/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Georgia's first full day of a hand recount of ballots went "smoothly," election officials said Saturday. The hand recount, which Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced earlier this week, started at 9 a.m. Friday with a midnight deadline to finish Wednesday. President-Elect Joe Biden was within the .5% margin of President Donald Trump, triggering a recount under state law upon request. Advertisement
The state has until Nov. 20 to certify the nearly 5 million ballots after completion of the recount in 159 counties, which Raffensberger has also called "an audit, a recount and a re-canvass all at once."
On Saturday, the Georgia Secretary of State's Office said the first full day "went smoothly."
Dekalb County's Voter Registration and Elections Department Director Erica Hamilton similarly said "everything seems to be going smoothly."
The county has set up 75 teams of two to get through recount of 373,000 ballots by Wednesday.
Overall, monitors political parties designate will closely observe the recount process, a Georgia Secretary of State's Office statement said, adding that the public and press also have a restricted viewing area.
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"Transparency is indispensable for ensuring confidence in the outcome of Georgia's elections, which is why I have instructed county election officials to ensure political party monitors can watch every step of the way," Raffensperger said in the statement.
The Trump campaign picked Rep. Doug Collins to lead the recount effort in Georgia.
Going into the recount, Biden had received 14,000 more votes than Trump, leading to projections that Biden will win Georgia's 16 electoral votes.
Prior to Biden, a Democratic presidential candidate has not won Georgia since President Bill Clinton won the state in 1992 with 13,714 more votes than George H.W. Bush.


upi--2020-11-14--COVID-19: Austria, Greece, Iran tighten restrictions as infection rates spike

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced Saturday that the country is going to enter a second lockdown while Greece plans to close primary schools for two weeks and Iran plans to impose tighter restrictions as COVID-19 infection rates rose around the globe .
On Saturday the World Health Organization reported 657,312 new cases of COVID-19 around the world and 9,797 new deaths recorded in the previous 24 hours .
Johns Hopkins University 's coronavirus tracker reported 53.7 million total infections and 1.3 million deaths around the world since the pandemic began .
The United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases -- 1,142 -- and the highest cumulative number of cases at 10.5 million .
But the rate of new infections in Europe has spiked sharply upward in recent weeks , with several countries reporting numbers of new infections that are several times higher than they were two weeks ago and also exceed the number of cases recorded during the spring .
In Austria , Kurz said Saturday that authorities are failing to trace 77 % of new COVID-19 infections and that the country 's target infection rate has exploded to 10 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week lockdown in the country.Austria reported 9,586 new infections Friday -- a number nine times higher than at the peak of its initial wave earlier this year .
It has recorded more than 191,000 cases total since the pandemic began , and 1,661 COVID-related deaths .
Its new restrictions will kick in Tuesday , and will include the closure of schools and shuttering of all non-essential shops and services .
The Greek government plans to close all primary schools and nurseries for two weeks after reporting its second highest number of new infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
The country has also imposed a nationwide public curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. , though individuals who need to go out for work , to see a doctor or walk a pet are exempted .
And Iranian deputy health minister Alireza Raisi announced through state television Saturday that the country will impose tighter restrictions on 100 cities and towns as its infection rate climbs .
Masks are already mandatory in Tehran , and Raisi said non-essential businesses -- such as cinemas , cafes , gyms and pools -- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country announced 7,820 new infections and 386 new deaths , bringing the total number of cases in Iran to 612,772 and the total number of deaths to nearly 35,000 .

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz wears a mask during a press conference at the Austrian Chancellery in Vienna, Austria, Saturday. The Austrian government announces to tighten and extend the current lockdown to slow down the ongoing pandemic of the COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Photo by Christian Bruna/EPA-EFE
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced Saturday that the country is going to enter a second lockdown while Greece plans to close primary schools for two weeks and Iran plans to impose tighter restrictions as COVID-19 infection rates rose around the globe. On Saturday the World Health Organization reported 657,312 new cases of COVID-19 around the world and 9,797 new deaths recorded in the previous 24 hours. Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus tracker reported 53.7 million total infections and 1.3 million deaths around the world since the pandemic began. Advertisement
The United States reported both the highest number of new cases -- 1,142 -- and the highest cumulative number of cases at 10.5 million.
But the rate of new infections in Europe has spiked sharply upward in recent weeks, with several countries reporting numbers of new infections that are several times higher than they were two weeks ago and also exceed the number of cases recorded during the spring.
In Austria, Kurz said Saturday that authorities are failing to trace 77% of new COVID-19 infections and that the country's target infection rate has exploded to 10 times higher than expected -- prompting a two-and-a-half week lockdown in the country.Austria reported 9,586 new infections Friday -- a number nine times higher than at the peak of its initial wave earlier this year. It has recorded more than 191,000 cases total since the pandemic began, and 1,661 COVID-related deaths.
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Its new restrictions will kick in Tuesday, and will include the closure of schools and shuttering of all non-essential shops and services.
The Greek government plans to close all primary schools and nurseries for two weeks after reporting its second highest number of new infections -- 3,038 -- since the beginning of the pandemic.
The country has also imposed a nationwide public curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., though individuals who need to go out for work, to see a doctor or walk a pet are exempted.
And Iranian deputy health minister Alireza Raisi announced through state television Saturday that the country will impose tighter restrictions on 100 cities and towns as its infection rate climbs.
Masks are already mandatory in Tehran, and Raisi said non-essential businesses -- such as cinemas, cafes, gyms and pools -- will shutter in the country.
The country announced 7,820 new infections and 386 new deaths, bringing the total number of cases in Iran to 612,772 and the total number of deaths to nearly 35,000.


upi--2020-11-14--Michael Palin set for new BBC travel special

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- The BBC has announced plans to air another edition of Michael Palin : Travels of a Lifetime .
The 90-minute Christmas special will feature repackaged footage of the Monty Python troupe member 's trip to India and Pakistan in 2004 , which he chronicled for the docu-series , Himalaya .
`` For me , the word Himalaya evoked the spectacular , the beautiful and the downright dangerous , '' Palin said in a statement .
`` It 's a name everyone had heard of , but most people , myself included , did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy reading about the adventures of Hillary and Tensing , the Himalaya had been one of those epic destinations that seemed more mythical than real , '' he added .
`` I wanted to find out about the people who lived in and around the roof of the world .
To see how the mountains affected their lives , and shaped their cultures and beliefs .
To discover the realities of life in lesser-known lands like Bhutan and Nepal .
And to immerse myself in one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exceeded all my expectations .
I 'm greatly looking forward to revisiting it . ''
Palin starred in an October special called Michael Palin : Travels of a Lifetime , which featured adventures from his various travel shows , including Around The World In 80 Days ; Pole to Pole , Full Circle and Sahara .

Michael Palin has another BBC travel special on the way, just in time for Christmas. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- The BBC has announced plans to air another edition of Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime. The 90-minute Christmas special will feature repackaged footage of the Monty Python troupe member's trip to India and Pakistan in 2004, which he chronicled for the docu-series, Himalaya. Advertisement
"For me, the word Himalaya evoked the spectacular, the beautiful and the downright dangerous," Palin said in a statement.
"It's a name everyone had heard of, but most people, myself included, didn't really know. Since I was a boy reading about the adventures of Hillary and Tensing, the Himalaya had been one of those epic destinations that seemed more mythical than real," he added.
"I wanted to find out about the people who lived in and around the roof of the world. To see how the mountains affected their lives, and shaped their cultures and beliefs. To discover the realities of life in lesser-known lands like Bhutan and Nepal. And to immerse myself in one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. In the end, the journey exceeded all my expectations. I'm greatly looking forward to revisiting it."
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Palin starred in an October special called Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime, which featured adventures from his various travel shows, including Around The World In 80 Days; Pole to Pole, Full Circle and Sahara.


upi--2020-11-14--Netflix cancels 'The Order' after two seasons

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Horror drama The Order wo n't return for a third season on Netflix .
@ @ @ @ @ was honored to work with an incredible cast and crew on The Order for @ @ @ @ @ @ of the best experiences of my career .
Unfortunately , we are n't returning , @ @ @ @ @ the memories and the props I stole .
Thank you all for watching , '' @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
`` PS - Jack was totally going to raise Alyssa from the dead @ @ @ @ @ to come back wrong .
Like , Pet Sematary wrong .
Probably possessed by Zecchia @ @ @ @ @ of other corpses were coming back with her , '' Heaton added .
Variety said @ @ @ @ @ the streaming service .
The show starred Jake Manley , Sarah Grey , Matt Frewer @ @ @ @ @ Isabelle and Max Martini .
It was about a college student who joins a secret @ @ @ @ @

Jake Manley's "The Order" won't get a third season at Netflix. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Horror drama The Order won't return for a third season on Netflix. "For two seasons I was honored to work with an incredible cast and crew on The Order for @netflix. It is one of the best experiences of my career. Unfortunately, we aren't returning, but I will always cherish the memories and the props I stole. Thank you all for watching," series creator Dennis Heaton tweeted Friday. Advertisement
"PS - Jack was totally going to raise Alyssa from the dead, but she was going to come back wrong. Like, Pet Sematary wrong. Probably possessed by Zecchia. And a whole bunch of other corpses were coming back with her," Heaton added.
Variety said it confirmed the cancellation with the streaming service.
The show starred Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Matt Frewer, Sam Trammell, Katharine Isabelle and Max Martini. It was about a college student who joins a secret society that practices magic.


upi--2020-11-14--Trump supporters protest election results at D.C. march

Supporters of President Donald Trump gathered Saturday , November 14 , 2020 , in Washington , D.C. , to march @ @ @ @ @ results , which show Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential race .

Alex Jones, "Info Wars" radio show host, political extremist and conspiracy theorist, makes his way through the crowd after speaking to attendees of the so-calledMillion MAGA March. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI


upi--2020-11-14--SEC: Ex-Well Fargo execs Stumpf, Tolstedt misled investors

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two ex-Wells Fargo executives for allegedly misleading investors in selling strategies .
Former Wells Fargo CEO and Chairman John Stumpf , and former head of Wells Fargo 's Community Bank , Carrie Tolstedt , were charged Friday , a SEC statement said .
Stumpf has agreed to pay a $ 2.5 million penalty in a settlement , according to SEC filings , and the action accusing Tolstedt of commiting fraud is being litigated .
Tolstedt publicly referred to Wells Fargo 's `` cross-sell metric '' as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite the fact that `` unused , unneeded , or unauthorized '' services inflated the metric from mid-2014 through mid-2016 , according to SEC 's complaint .
She also allegedly signed misleading sub-certifications about the accuracy of public disclosures containing materially false and misleading statements .
Tolstedt 's lawyer , Enu Mainigi , described her client as `` an honest and conscientious executive , '' in an emailed statement to CNBC .
`` It 's unfair and unfounded for the SEC to point the finger at Ms. Tolstedt when her statements were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others as part of Wells Fargo 's policies , procedures and systems of controls , '' Mainigi said in the statement .
`` Ms. Tolstedt acted appropriately , transparently and in good faith at all times .
We look forward to setting the record straight and clearing her name . ''
Stumpf signed and certified misleading statements with the SEC in 2015 and 2016 about Well Fargo 's Community Bank cross-sell strategy and its cross-sell metric , the SEC order against him found , even though he was made aware that the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metric .
`` If executives speak about a key performance metric to promote their business , they must do so fully and accurately , '' said SEC 's Division of Enforcement Director Stephanie Avakian in a statement .
`` The Commission will continue to hold responsible not only the senior executives who make false and misleading statements but also those who certify to the accuracy of misleading statements despite warnings to the contrary . ''
Stumpf lost his job in 2016 after the scandal over the inflated metric and his successor , Tim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same scandal .
Under the $ 2.5 million settlement Stumpf agreed to , he does n't have to admit or deny the charges .
In February , Wells Fargo agreed to pay $ 3 billion to resolve allegations about `` unrealistic '' sales goals that led to the creation of millions of fake accounts without customers ' knowledge .
The settlement said the company collected millions of dollars it was n't entitled to , harmed customers ' credit ratings , and unlawfully misused customers ' sensitive personal information .
The regulator said $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be combined with money from Stumpf 's penalty to be distributed to investors .

John Stumpf, former chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo & Company, is among two former executives charged Friday with misleading investors about selling strategies. File Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two ex-Wells Fargo executives for allegedly misleading investors in selling strategies. Former Wells Fargo CEO and Chairman John Stumpf, and former head of Wells Fargo's Community Bank, Carrie Tolstedt, were charged Friday, a SEC statement said. Advertisement
Stumpf has agreed to pay a $2.5 million penalty in a settlement, according to SEC filings, and the action accusing Tolstedt of commiting fraud is being litigated.
Tolstedt publicly referred to Wells Fargo's "cross-sell metric" as a measure of the company's success despite the fact that "unused, unneeded, or unauthorized" services inflated the metric from mid-2014 through mid-2016, according to SEC's complaint. She also allegedly signed misleading sub-certifications about the accuracy of public disclosures containing materially false and misleading statements.
Tolstedt's lawyer, Enu Mainigi, described her client as "an honest and conscientious executive," in an emailed statement to CNBC.
"It's unfair and unfounded for the SEC to point the finger at Ms. Tolstedt when her statements were not only true but also thoroughly vetted by others as part of Wells Fargo's policies, procedures and systems of controls," Mainigi said in the statement. "Ms. Tolstedt acted appropriately, transparently and in good faith at all times. We look forward to setting the record straight and clearing her name."
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Stumpf signed and certified misleading statements with the SEC in 2015 and 2016 about Well Fargo's Community Bank cross-sell strategy and its cross-sell metric, the SEC order against him found, even though he was made aware that the company was misleading the public about the cross-sell metric.
"If executives speak about a key performance metric to promote their business, they must do so fully and accurately," said SEC's Division of Enforcement Director Stephanie Avakian in a statement. "The Commission will continue to hold responsible not only the senior executives who make false and misleading statements but also those who certify to the accuracy of misleading statements despite warnings to the contrary."
Stumpf lost his job in 2016 after the scandal over the inflated metric and his successor, Tim Sloan, lost his job over the same scandal.
Under the $2.5 million settlement Stumpf agreed to, he doesn't have to admit or deny the charges.
In February, Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve allegations about "unrealistic" sales goals that led to the creation of millions of fake accounts without customers' knowledge.
The settlement said the company collected millions of dollars it wasn't entitled to, harmed customers' credit ratings, and unlawfully misused customers' sensitive personal information.
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The regulator said $500 million from the bank's settlement will be combined with money from Stumpf's penalty to be distributed to investors.


upi--2020-11-14--Trump's supporters protest election results in D.C.

President Trump supporters make their way to the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's supporters marched in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to protest the election results that government security and elections officials have called the "most secure" in U.S. history. Trump's motorcade did a lap around Freedom Plaza, where the the demonstrators gathered to start the event before marching to the Supreme Court. He waved from his car window as supported cheered for him, The Washington Post reported. While his supporters remained at the D.C. rally, Trump was headed to play golf at Trump National in Virginia's suburbs. Advertisement
The National Park Service gave Women for America First a permit for its participation, which said the rally included music, dancing and speakers, NBC Washington reported.
Conspiracy theorist and radio talk show host Alex Jones was among the rally's speakers, WTOP-TV reported.
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Other pro-Trump groups such as Million MAGA March, March for Trump and Stop the Steal DC were also slated to attend the rally.
Attendees and speakers made false allegations of widespread election fraud, a claim disputed by a coalition of government security and elections officials earlier this week.
The protesters marched from Freedom Plaza to the Supreme Court to contest the results where police have maintained peace despite tensions, WTOP reported.
Trump supporters told WTOP they want a "total recount."
Some of the flags and slogans in the crowd included "Trump 2020" and "MAGA Country."
The capital city has a mandate on face coverings, but observers saw only a few wearing masks among those gathered in the nation's capital. The Washington Post said thousands participated in the event, though the Trump administration claimed a much higher number.
Counterprotesters also attended the demonstration.
One small opposition group held orange "Refuse Fascism" posters, and Trump fans shouting "USA! USA!" surrounded them, the Post reported. The woman leading the smaller group shouted that Trump should leave since he was "illegitimate."
A pro-Trump allegedly protester hit one of the counterprotesters with an orange poster he grabbed from her, the Post reported.
Another man in a red MAGA hat, waved a U.S. flag that was attached to a baseball bat.
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Trump had signaled Friday that he may make an appearance, calling the event "heartwarming."
The Proud Boys, which the Southern Poverty Law Center defines as a hate group, promoted the rally on social media.
Airbnb told customers they canceled a reservation from an alleged Proud Boy member who had booked an Airbnb near the rally. The company banned the user from the platform.
"Anyone affiliated with hate groups has no place on Airbnb," the company said on Twitter.
On Friday, dozens of Trump supporters in MAGA hats tore down photographs from a memorial near Lafayette Square honoring Black men and women killed by police, leading to an angry exchange with anti-Trump protesters before police dispersed the crowd.
Trump campaign advisor Jason Miller promoted the rally along with Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio; far-right commentator Nicholas Fuentes, who marched in the deadly Charlottesville, N.C., protest; and Jack Posobiec, who promoted the debunked "Pizzagate" conspiracy theory that led to a shooting in 2016 at Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in the district.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city supported "peaceful First Amendment demonstrations," but warned along with police, that D.C. doesn't allow open carry of firearms.
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"We see some folks that are communicating on social media suggesting that they're going to bring firearms into our city," D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said. "You cannot open carry in the District of Columbia, anywhere in the District of Columbia."
Police also named more than 30 streets around the White House, U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, that will be closed Saturday in a statement on the demonstrations.
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upi--2020-11-14--Army names 5 U.S. soldiers killed in Egypt helicopter crash

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- The U.S. Army on Saturday released the names of five soldiers killed in a UH-60 helicopter crash in Egypt earlier this week .
According to a news release from the service , the soldiers who died Thursday during a peacekeeping operation in Sinai , Egypt are : Capt .
Seth Vernon Vandekamp , 31 , from Katy , Texas ; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dallas Gearld Garza , 34 , from Fayetteville , N.C. ; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour , 27 , from Marlborough , Mass .
; Staff Sgt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Painesville , Ohio ; Sgt .
Jeremy Cain Sherman , 23 , from Watseka , Ill .
Eight of the nine people involved in the incident died in the crash , including another American whose name has not been released , as well as a French national and a Czech national .
Another American was injured but survived the crash and was evacuated by Israel Defense Forces to an Israeli hospital for medical treatment .
The French soldier who died has not been publicly identified , but Czech authorities have named Sgt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ crash .
Ticha is the first Czech female solider killed in a foreign mission since the Velvet Revolution in 1989 , CNN reported .
The Army said the crash was under investigation .

A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter carrying U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter flies over a mountain range in Afghanistan in 2013. File Photo by Glenn Fawcett/Department of Defense
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army on Saturday released the names of five soldiers killed in a UH-60 helicopter crash in Egypt earlier this week. According to a news release from the service, the soldiers who died Thursday during a peacekeeping operation in Sinai, Egypt are: Capt. Seth Vernon Vandekamp, 31, from Katy, Texas; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dallas Gearld Garza, 34, from Fayetteville, N.C.; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan Sameh Ghabour, 27, from Marlborough, Mass.; Staff Sgt. Kyle Robert McKee, 35, from Painesville, Ohio; Sgt. Jeremy Cain Sherman, 23, from Watseka, Ill. Advertisement
Eight of the nine people involved in the incident died in the crash, including another American whose name has not been released, as well as a French national and a Czech national.
Another American was injured but survived the crash and was evacuated by Israel Defense Forces to an Israeli hospital for medical treatment.
The French soldier who died has not been publicly identified, but Czech authorities have named Sgt. Michaela Ticha as a casualty of the crash.
Ticha is the first Czech female solider killed in a foreign mission since the Velvet Revolution in 1989, CNN reported.
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The Army said the crash was under investigation.


upi--2020-11-14--Tropical Storm Iota forecast to make Yucatan landfall as hurricane

Nov. 13 ( UPI ) -- Tropical Storm Iota is expected to make landfall along the Yucatan Peninsula as a hurricane as it strengthens over the next few days , forecasters said Saturday .
The storm developed Friday afternoon in the central Caribbean just hours after the system became Tropical Depression 31 .
In its 1 p.m. EST advisory Saturday , the National Hurricane Center said the center of the storm was located about 375 miles south of Kingston , Jamaica , and 485 miles east-southeast of Cabo Gracias a Dios on the Nicaragua-Honduras border .
The storm was moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained winds of 50 mph , strengthening slightly from earlier in the morning .
Iota will reach Category 1 hurricane status when its winds reach at least 74 mph .
It would become the 13th hurricane of the season -- two shy of the record number of hurricanes to churn in the Atlantic in one season held by 2005 .
This is the first time the NHC has ever gotten this far into the Greek alphabet during a tropical season .
Landfall is expected to come along the Nicaragua-Honduras border and is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of which are still reeling from Hurricane Eta 's disastrous strike last week .
In fact , the storm took shape in nearly the same exact place that Eta formed less than two weeks ago .
The government of Colombia issue a tropical storm warning for San Andres and Providencia on Saturday morning and a hurricane watch for Providencia .
There 's also hurricane watches for from the Honduras-Nicaragua border south to Sandy Bay Sirpi , Nicaragua , and from the border westward to Punta Patuca , Honduras .
There 's a tropical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Punta Castilla , Honduras .
The storm is currently situated north of the Colombian border and was n't expected to make direct landfall in the country .
Central America is facing a humanitarian crisis following Eta 's deadly blow .
Millions are enduring dangerous conditions in the storm 's wake -- with concerns over waterborne diseases and COVID-19 complicating recovery .
And the situation could become even more dire .
`` I am greatly concerned we may soon have another major disaster on our hands in Central America if this Caribbean tropical system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AccuWeather 's top hurricane expert Dan Kottlowski said .
Conditions will be conducive for further strengthening as waters remain very warm -- around 84 degrees Fahrenheit -- in the area where the storm is churning .
The weak wind pattern over the Caribbean will also likely factor into intensification of the system over the next several days .
In the early stages of development , the system will tend to be rather spread out in nature with showers and thunderstorms extending from the northern shores of South America to the large islands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system organizes and strengthens , showers and thunderstorms will become more compact over the western Caribbean this weekend .
The disturbed weather could once again expand in areal coverage and intensity as the system nears Central America early next week .
It could take a run at Nicaragua or Honduras as a major hurricane with winds of 111 mph or greater , but even a weaker , drenching tropical storm could unleash life-threatening impacts and catastrophic damage in Eta 's aftermath .
Eta struck Nicaragua as a Category 4 hurricane , ranking among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the nation .
The dangerous storm carved a path of destruction through Nicaragua , Honduras and Guatemala , unleashing feet of rain , tremendous flooding and killing more than 100 in early November .
`` There is also the potential for this system to take a more northwesterly path over the western Caribbean , which could bring a strong hurricane close to Belize or possibly part of Mexico 's Yucatan Peninsula .
We will have a better grasp of where this system is likely to track once the feature reaches a solid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The greatest threat to lives and property from the new cyclone is expected to be dealt by serious flooding caused by feet of rainfall .
Major river flooding and flash flooding could occur .
The exact track it takes and its strength and forward speed as it plows onshore in Central America will determine how grim the situation will become .
`` I do not recall ever seeing back-to-back hurricane strikes in the same general area of Central America , but with the craziness of this hurricane season , we can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Kottlowski said .
It is possible the system 's path may become erratic as it approaches and moves over Central America , since the winds expected to guide the system along are likely to weaken -- a similar scenario to what unfolded as Eta neared the region in early November .
Weak steering winds caused a similar effect back when Hurricane Mitch slammed the area in late October and early November of 1998 .
Mitch peaked as a Category 5 hurricane , packing maximum sustained winds of 180 mph ( 290 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it weakened to a Category 1 hurricane with 80-mph ( 130-km/h ) winds prior to landfall in Honduras .
Mitch unloaded up to 50 inches ( 1250 mm ) of rain and caused disastrous flooding that took the lives of more than 11,000 people in Central America .
2020 set the record for the most tropical storms to be named in one Atlantic hurricane season as Theta became the 29th tropical storm of the season earlier this week .
And the Caribbean threat was n't the only feature keeping forecasters busy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than a week , Eta moved out to sea on Thursday afternoon .
Early Friday morning , Eta became a non-tropical low as it merged with a cold front over the western Atlantic .
The National Hurricane Center issued its last advisory on the system .
Meanwhile , Tropical Storm Theta continued to swirl south of the Azores on Friday .
The storm may dip southeastward toward the Canary Islands before it takes a northeastward turn .
It is likely to fluctuate in strength but with an overall weakening trend forecast .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain intact , eventually affecting part of western Europe later this month .

Iota weakened to a tropical storm by Tuesday afternoon. Photo courtesy of NOAA
Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Government officials in Central America blamed at least eight deaths on Iota on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after it made landfall in Nicaragua as a Category 4 storm. Just as the coastal region began making strides in its recovery from Eta, which hit the country two weeks ago, Iota brewed up even stronger impacts and slammed the same communities with 155-mph winds at Monday night's landfall, the strongest tropical cyclone of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Making landfall at 10:40 p.m. EST Monday, Iota's maximum sustained winds were just 2 mph shy of Category 5 status. Advertisement
By Tuesday night, as the center of Iota barged inland across Nicaragua and into Honduras, it had weakened to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 40 mph and was spreading heavy rainfall across Honduras, El Salvador and parts of Guatemala.
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In its 12 a.m. Wednesday advisory, the National Hurricane Center located Iota about 25 miles northeast of El Papalon, El Salvador, as it moved westward at 12 mph.
"On the forecast track, the center of Iota will move across southern Honduras and El Salvador before the system dissipates later today," it said. "Rapid weakening is forecast, and Iota should weaken to a tropical depression later this morning and degenerate into a remnant low pressure area by this afternoon."
The government of Honduras has discontinued the Tropical Storm Watch from Punta Castilla eastward to the Honduras/Nicaragua border, though one is still in effect for the country's coast was of Punta Castilla to the border with Guatemala and for the Bay Islands.
Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo announced Tuesday that the storm had killed four adults and two minors and Colombian President Ivan Duque also said two people were killed and a third was still missing, CNN reported.
The pair of November hurricanes marked the first time on record that two major hurricanes made landfall in Nicaragua in the same season, further devastating the saturated nation that was still flooded from Eta, a storm that claimed at least 130 lives.
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Philip Klotzbach, a scientist at Colorado State University, tweeted that Iota was the strongest November hurricane on record to make landfall in Nicaragua, surpassing Eta.
#Iota has made landfall in Nicaragua as a Category 4 #hurricane with max winds of 155 mph. Iota is now the strongest November hurricane on record to make landfall in Nicaragua, surpassing the previous record set by Eta (140 mph) just 13 days ago. pic.twitter.com/Qyek5o5Nm6— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) November 17, 2020
The humanitarian crisis that was set into motion after Eta's feet of rainfall will be severely compounded by Iota's torrential rainfall. AccuWeather Founder and CEO Dr. Joel N. Myers warned before Iota crashed onshore that the back-to-back hurricane landfalls may cause "one of the worst floods in some of these areas in a thousand years or more," since the ground was still saturated from Eta when Iota lashed the region. The mountainous terrain will further play into the disaster unfolding, adding to the dangers of significant flooding and mudslides.
Conditions deteriorated along the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua and Honduras during the day Monday as Iota approached as a Category 5 storm with lashing winds and rising storm surge.
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AccuWeather forecasters are projecting catastrophic damage across northern Nicaragua and throughout much of Honduras from Iota with an AccuWeather Local StormMax of 30 inches of rain.
Sustained winds were whipping at 160 mph Monday evening with higher gusts, according to the hurricane hunters who flew a mission through the eye of the storm. Hours before landfall, the center of Iota was situated about 30 miles east-southeast of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, the same area where Hurricane Eta blasted onshore less than two weeks ago.
Shortly before landfall on Monday night, Iota lost a slight bit of wind intensity and became a strong Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 155 mph.
Iota's landfall marks only the second time in history that two hurricanes have made landfall in Nicaragua in one season. The only other time that this occurred was in 1971 when Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Edith crashed ashore.
AccuWeather has rated Iota as a 5 on the AccuWeather RealImpact Scale for Hurricanes, which takes into account factors including wind speed, flooding rain, storm surge and economic damage and loss.
"This is a catastrophic situation unfolding for northeastern Nicaragua," the National Hurricane Center said. "Hurricane Iota's landfall location is approximately 15 miles south of where Category 4 hurricane Eta made landfall earlier this month." Eta made landfall near Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph on Nov. 3.
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The back-to-back strikes could cause the humanitarian crisis in Nicaragua and Honduras to worsen, Myers said. "Some of these countries may not completely recover for five to 10 years."
Before Iota neared Central America, heavy tropical downpours associated with the storm caused significant disruptions in Colombia. Homes were submerged in some communities in northern Colombia, stranding residents on their roofs while waiting for help to arrive. At least three fatalities were reported in Colombia due to flooding and mudslides.
The substantial damage caused in Nicaragua and Honduras could lead to an uptick in the wholesale price of coffee as the two countries lead Central America in coffee production, accounting for around 8 percent of the world's coffee output.
With Iota reaching Category 5 force on Monday, it makes 2020 the fifth consecutive year in which there has been a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic basin. Matthew began the pattern in 2016, and Irma and Maria continued the trend in 2017, followed by Michael in 2018, and Dorian and Lorenzo in 2019. This is the longest streak of consecutive years with a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic basin since records began.
Iota rapidly intensified over a 24-hour period to reach Category 5 status. In this 24-hour window, maximum winds spiked from 90 mph to 160 mph and the lowest barometric pressure in the eye of the storm plummeted a staggering 1.8 inches of mercury (61 millibars). The drop in pressure alone is more than twice what is required for a winter storm to be called a "bomb cyclone," which is usually a drop of 0.71 of an inch of mercury (24 millibars) in 24 hours. This is the fourth time that a hurricane this season rapidly intensified and one of the most extreme intensifications on record, according to meteorologist Sam Lillo.
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Even after reaching Category 5 status, the highest and most extreme classification for a hurricane, NOAA's GOES-East weather satellite continued to detect lightning in the eye of the storm an indication that the hurricane was still strengthening at the time.
Iota became the sixth major hurricane of the season, or a hurricane that has reached Category 3 status or greater on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale, and it follows Laura, Teddy, Delta, Epsilon and Eta. However, it is not out of the question that another storm could make this exclusive list before the end of 2020.
"Another tropical wave will enter the southern and western Caribbean later this week and could become another named tropical system by the weekend before heading, once again, for Central America," AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski explained.
The next name on the Atlantic hurricane list, now well into the Greek alphabet, is Kappa.


upi--2020-11-14--Moments from the 2020 Masters Tournament

The 2020 Masters Tournament teed off November 12 , 2020 , without patrons in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic @ @ @ @ @ Club in Augusta , Ga .
The first round was briefly suspended for rain .
@ @ @ @ @ the tournament by UPI photographer Kevin Dietsch .

Dustin Johnson, wearing the Green Jacket after winning the 54th Masters, embraces fiancee Paulina Gretzky at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. on Sunday. Johnson shot a record 20-under par over four days, including a final-round 68. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI


upi--2020-11-14--Vivica A. Fox joins Season 2 of 'Stuck with You'

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Empire and Independence Day star Vivica A .
Fox has joined the cast of the romantic dramedy Stuck with You for Season 2 .
The show is available on AMC Networks ' UMC streaming service .
It stars Tammy Townsend and Timon Kyle Durrett as celebrity couple Candace and Luvell , `` an unhappily married celebrity couple that struggles with being the face of # relationshipgoals while living separate lives behind closed doors , '' a synopsis said .
Fox will play the recurring role of Terry Parker , who is described in press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who , along with her husband , Blu Parker ( Isaac Keys ) , co-author a new hit relationship book that challenges the spotlight once held by Candace and Luvell . ''
Production on Season 2 is currently underway .
It is expected to premiere in the spring .
`` In Season 1 of Stuck With You , audiences followed along the dysfunctional roller coaster ride that is 'CandyLuv ' as they figured out how to move forward with their troubled marriage , '' Brett Dismuke , chief content officer of UMC , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the addition of the Parkers to the story line for Season 2 , viewers are in for a whole new level of drama as these two celebrity couples battle it out for the # relationshipgoals title . ''
Stuck With You is written , directed , and executive produced by Patricia Cuffie-Jones .

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Vivica A. Fox has joined the cast of the romantic dramedy, "Stuck with You," for Season 2. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Empire and Independence Day star Vivica A. Fox has joined the cast of the romantic dramedy Stuck with You for Season 2. The show is available on AMC Networks' UMC streaming service. Advertisement
It stars Tammy Townsend and Timon Kyle Durrett as celebrity couple Candace and Luvell, "an unhappily married celebrity couple that struggles with being the face of #relationshipgoals while living separate lives behind closed doors," a synopsis said.
Fox will play the recurring role of Terry Parker, who is described in press notes as "an entertainment industry mogul who, along with her husband, Blu Parker (Isaac Keys), co-author a new hit relationship book that challenges the spotlight once held by Candace and Luvell."
Production on Season 2 is currently underway. It is expected to premiere in the spring.
"In Season 1 of Stuck With You, audiences followed along the dysfunctional roller coaster ride that is 'CandyLuv' as they figured out how to move forward with their troubled marriage," Brett Dismuke, chief content officer of UMC, said in a statement.
"Now with the addition of the Parkers to the story line for Season 2, viewers are in for a whole new level of drama as these two celebrity couples battle it out for the #relationshipgoals title."
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Stuck With You is written, directed, and executive produced by Patricia Cuffie-Jones.


upi--2020-11-14--Pennsylvania judges toss 6 Trump campaign election challenges

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Two Pennsylvania judges have tossed half a dozen challenges by the Trump campaign seeking to invalidate thousands of ballots in and around Philadelphia .
The cases are among several President Donald Trump has lost over the past week as he seeks to undermine the elections process in Pennsylvania , Arizona and Michigan , all three of which he lost to President-elect Joe Biden .
The Trump campaign claimed nearly 9,000 Pennsylvania absentee ballots ' outer envelopes improperly lacked names , dates or some combination of the three that voters could have filled out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judge James Crumlish ruled in five related cases Friday that 8,329 ballots the Trump campaign alleged were improper should be processed and counted .
In a sixth case , Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Richard Haaz ruled that 592 mail-in ballots the Trump campaign alleged were improper because addresses on the outside of the envelopes were n't filled out will be counted .
Haaz said state law did not require the addresses to be filled out and instructions on the ballots did not tell voters they must fill them out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasonably relying upon voting instructions provided by election officials , '' Haaz wrote .
The number of ballots the Trump campaign alleged were improper in the state would not be enough to overcome Biden 's lead in the state , as projections show he currently leads by over 60,000 votes .
Also on Friday , Port Wright Morris & Arthur , the law firm challenging the presidential election results in Pennsylvania on behalf of Trump , withdrew from a federal lawsuit following a similar move by an Arizona law firm representing the Republican @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The New York Times reported .
`` Cancel Culture has finally reached the courtroom , '' Tim Murtaugh , the campaign 's communication director , said in a statement in reaction to the firm 's withdrawal .
`` Leftist mobs descended upon some of the lawyers representing the president 's campaign and they buckled . ''
The withdrawal of Porter Wright left Linda Kerns , solo practitioner in Philadelphia , as the primary attorney now representing the campaign on multiple legal fronts , The Philadelphia Inquirer reported .
A top lawyer at Jones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than four years , also told colleagues during a video conference call it would not participate in additional election litigation .
Jones Day has been representing the Republican Party in Pennsylvania in litigation about mail-in ballots that arrived up to three days after Election Day but were postmarked by Nov. 3 .
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Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a request to overturn an earlier ruling on the three-day grace period , which Trump 's campaign has sought to take to the Supreme Court .
Jones Day spokesman Dave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is about constitutional questions , and it has not made allegations of voter fraud or contested the election results .
Some Jones Day lawyers do not agree with the firm getting involved .
`` I believe the question is whether this firm should lend its prestige and credibility to the project of an administration bent on undermining our democracy and our rule of law , '' Parker A. Rider-Longmaid , a Jones Day lawyer in Washington , wrote to colleagues in an email , The New York Times confirmed .
`` We as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We choose what we stand for .
And this project , I submit , should not be one of those things . ''
On Friday , the Trump campaign also dropped its participation in an Arizona lawsuit arguing that poll workers did not notify in-person voters when the electronic ballot tabulation machine detected an `` overvote '' indicating a voter selected more than the number of candidates allowed in a certain race .
The Trump campaign wrote in a court filing that the judicial ruling was `` unnecessary , '' after finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead was insurmountable regardless of the ruling .
The Trump campaign also suffered setback in Michigan Friday when a state judge in Detroit rejected a Republican attempt to halt the certification of the vote in Wayne County pending an audit of the count , saying it would be `` unwieldy , '' forcing the rest of Michigan to wait .
And on Friday afternoon Kore Langhofer , a lawyer for the Trump campaign , dropped the lawsuit over the so-called `` Sharpiegate '' question in Arizona , which claimed that some ballots cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters used Sharpie pens causing `` ink bleeds . ''
Langhofer said that there were not enough votes at stake to change the outcome of the race .
Also , on Friday , 16 federal prosecutors assigned to monitor the election said in a letter to Attorney General William Barr there was no evidence of substantial irregularities .
`` Whatever happens in the future , who knows , which administration , I guess time will tell , '' Trump said during a Rose Garden update on the coronavirus vaccine .
Biden has matched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years ago , and has won the popular vote by more than 5 million votes , CNN projections show .
On Thursday , a coalition of government security and election officials working with the Department of Homeland Security said the 2020 general election was `` the most secure in American history . ''
Trump has put his personal lawyer , Rudolph Giuliani , in charge of his campaign lawsuits challenging the election , along with related public relations , people familiar with the move said Friday .

President Donald Trump's campaign and Republican plaintiffs have lost multiple lawsuits challenging the election results. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Two Pennsylvania judges have tossed half a dozen challenges by the Trump campaign seeking to invalidate thousands of ballots in and around Philadelphia. The cases are among several President Donald Trump has lost over the past week as he seeks to undermine the elections process in Pennsylvania, Arizona and Michigan, all three of which he lost to President-elect Joe Biden. Advertisement
The Trump campaign claimed nearly 9,000 Pennsylvania absentee ballots' outer envelopes improperly lacked names, dates or some combination of the three that voters could have filled out.
Philadelphia County's Court of Common Pleas Judge James Crumlish ruled in five related cases Friday that 8,329 ballots the Trump campaign alleged were improper should be processed and counted.
In a sixth case, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Richard Haaz ruled that 592 mail-in ballots the Trump campaign alleged were improper because addresses on the outside of the envelopes weren't filled out will be counted.
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Haaz said state law did not require the addresses to be filled out and instructions on the ballots did not tell voters they must fill them out.
"Voters should not be disenfranchised by reasonably relying upon voting instructions provided by election officials," Haaz wrote.
The number of ballots the Trump campaign alleged were improper in the state would not be enough to overcome Biden's lead in the state, as projections show he currently leads by over 60,000 votes.
Also on Friday, Port Wright Morris & Arthur, the law firm challenging the presidential election results in Pennsylvania on behalf of Trump, withdrew from a federal lawsuit following a similar move by an Arizona law firm representing the Republican Party as it challenged state results, The New York Times reported.
"Cancel Culture has finally reached the courtroom," Tim Murtaugh, the campaign's communication director, said in a statement in reaction to the firm's withdrawal. "Leftist mobs descended upon some of the lawyers representing the president's campaign and they buckled."
The withdrawal of Porter Wright left Linda Kerns, solo practitioner in Philadelphia, as the primary attorney now representing the campaign on multiple legal fronts, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
A top lawyer at Jones Day, representing Trump's campaigns for more than four years, also told colleagues during a video conference call it would not participate in additional election litigation.
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Jones Day has been representing the Republican Party in Pennsylvania in litigation about mail-in ballots that arrived up to three days after Election Day but were postmarked by Nov. 3.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a request to overturn an earlier ruling on the three-day grace period, which Trump's campaign has sought to take to the Supreme Court.
Jones Day spokesman Dave Petrou said that the firm's litigation is about constitutional questions, and it has not made allegations of voter fraud or contested the election results.
Some Jones Day lawyers do not agree with the firm getting involved.
"I believe the question is whether this firm should lend its prestige and credibility to the project of an administration bent on undermining our democracy and our rule of law," Parker A. Rider-Longmaid, a Jones Day lawyer in Washington, wrote to colleagues in an email, The New York Times confirmed. "We as lawyers choose our clients and our causes. We choose what we stand for. And this project, I submit, should not be one of those things."
On Friday, the Trump campaign also dropped its participation in an Arizona lawsuit arguing that poll workers did not notify in-person voters when the electronic ballot tabulation machine detected an "overvote" indicating a voter selected more than the number of candidates allowed in a certain race.
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The Trump campaign wrote in a court filing that the judicial ruling was "unnecessary," after finding tabulation of votes statewide indicated Biden's lead was insurmountable regardless of the ruling.
The Trump campaign also suffered setback in Michigan Friday when a state judge in Detroit rejected a Republican attempt to halt the certification of the vote in Wayne County pending an audit of the count, saying it would be "unwieldy," forcing the rest of Michigan to wait.
And on Friday afternoon Kore Langhofer, a lawyer for the Trump campaign, dropped the lawsuit over the so-called "Sharpiegate" question in Arizona, which claimed that some ballots cast for Trump were invalidated after Maricopa County voters used Sharpie pens causing "ink bleeds."
Langhofer said that there were not enough votes at stake to change the outcome of the race.
Also, on Friday, 16 federal prosecutors assigned to monitor the election said in a letter to Attorney General William Barr there was no evidence of substantial irregularities.
"Whatever happens in the future, who knows, which administration, I guess time will tell," Trump said during a Rose Garden update on the coronavirus vaccine.
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Biden has matched the 306 electoral votes that Trump won four years ago, and has won the popular vote by more than 5 million votes, CNN projections show.
On Thursday, a coalition of government security and election officials working with the Department of Homeland Security said the 2020 general election was "the most secure in American history."
Trump has put his personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, in charge of his campaign lawsuits challenging the election, along with related public relations, people familiar with the move said Friday.


upi--2020-11-14--Disney Channel announces 'Under Wraps' remake

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- Disney Channel has announced plans to remake the Halloween-themed Under Wraps , the channel @ @ @ @ @ 1997 .
Production is slated to begin in Vancouver this month .
The film is @ @ @ @ @ .
The contemporary , re-imagined story will star Christian J. Simon , Malachi Barton , @ @ @ @ @ .
It will follow 12-year-old friends -- Gilbert , Marshall and Amy -- as they @ @ @ @ @ discover in a neighbor 's basement a few days before Halloween , according to a @ @ @ @ @ Under Wraps introduced a generation of kids and families to what has become the backbone @ @ @ @ @ globe : Disney Channel Original Movies , '' Lauren Kisilevsky , vice president of original @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement Friday .
`` We are excited to welcome our audience back @ @ @ @ @ celebrate the unlikely friendship between three kids and a mummy as they embark on an @ @ @ @ @ day . ''

Christian J. Simon is set to star in a remake of "Under Wraps." Photo by Mitch Haaseth/Disney Channel
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Disney Channel has announced plans to remake the Halloween-themed Under Wraps, the channel's first original movie from 1997. Production is slated to begin in Vancouver this month. The film is expected to debut next year. Advertisement
The contemporary, re-imagined story will star Christian J. Simon, Malachi Barton, Sophia Hammons and Phil Wright.
It will follow 12-year-old friends -- Gilbert, Marshall and Amy -- as they accidentally revive a mummy they discover in a neighbor's basement a few days before Halloween, according to a Disney press release.
"Under Wraps introduced a generation of kids and families to what has become the backbone of our programming across the globe: Disney Channel Original Movies," Lauren Kisilevsky, vice president of original movies at Disney Channel, said in a statement Friday.
"We are excited to welcome our audience back into the Halloween spirit and celebrate the unlikely friendship between three kids and a mummy as they embark on an adventure and ultimately save the day."
BREAKING: #DisneyChannel set for a remake of the first-ever DCOM, #UnderWraps. The contemporary comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic features a talented cast and will begin production in Vancouver this month, slated for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel. pic.twitter.com/AZTaOa4UXq— Disney Channel PR (@DisneyChannelPR) November 13, 2020


upi--2020-11-14--75-foot Christmas tree arrives at Rockefeller Center

Nov. 14 ( UPI ) -- This year 's 75-foot-tall Christmas tree arrived at Rockefeller Center on Saturday ready to be decked out for the holiday season .
The arrival of the Norway spruce -- which is 45 feet wide and weighs 11 tons -- marks the unofficial start of the holiday season for New York City .
This year 's tree hails from Oneonta , N.Y. , and is between 75 years and 80 years old , Rockefeller Center says .
Once decorated , it will boast more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights on strings totaling about 5 miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 900-pound Swarovski crystal star , which was designed in 2018 .
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the tree-lighting ceremony will be a little different this year .
There will be no public access to the event , which will be aired on NBC on Dec. 2 .
Details of the ceremony , which typically includes performance from popular musical acts , will be revealed at a future date .
After the lighting , visiting hours at the tree will be daily from 6 a.m. to midnight , 24 hours on Christmas Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on New Year 's Eve .
Workers erected the first tree at Rockefeller Center in 1931 after pooling their money together to buy a 20-foot-tall balsam fir .
The center made the tree a tradition and held its first lighting ceremony two years later .

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lifted into place by crane after arriving at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Saturday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Nov. 14 (UPI) -- This year's 75-foot-tall Christmas tree arrived at Rockefeller Center on Saturday ready to be decked out for the holiday season. The arrival of the Norway spruce -- which is 45 feet wide and weighs 11 tons -- marks the unofficial start of the holiday season for New York City. Advertisement
This year's tree hails from Oneonta, N.Y., and is between 75 years and 80 years old, Rockefeller Center says.
Once decorated, it will boast more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights on strings totaling about 5 miles long. It will also feature a 900-pound Swarovski crystal star, which was designed in 2018.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tree-lighting ceremony will be a little different this year. There will be no public access to the event, which will be aired on NBC on Dec. 2.
Details of the ceremony, which typically includes performance from popular musical acts, will be revealed at a future date.
After the lighting, visiting hours at the tree will be daily from 6 a.m. to midnight, 24 hours on Christmas Day, and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
Workers erected the first tree at Rockefeller Center in 1931 after pooling their money together to buy a 20-foot-tall balsam fir. The center made the tree a tradition and held its first lighting ceremony two years later.