upi--2020-09-08--On This Day, Sept. 8: U.S. troops arrive in Korea, take up occupation

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- On this date in history : In 1565 , the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine , Fla .
In 1900 , more than 6,000 people were killed when a hurricane and tidal wave struck Galveston , Texas .
In 1935 , an assassin shot U.S. Sen. Huey P. Long , D-La.
, at the Capitol in Baton Rouge , La .
Long died two days later .
His close friend , James O'Conner , Louisiana public service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the senator collapsed in his arms after the shooting .
In 1941 , the Siege of Leningrad -- the Russian city now known as St. Petersburg -- began .
The Germany army held the blockade for more than two years during World War II , resulting in the deaths of about 1 million civilians and Soviet troops .
In 1943 , U.S. Gen. Dwight Eisenhower announced that Italy surrendered to the Allied forces after the fall of fascist leader Benito Mussolini .
In 1945 , U.S. troops arrived in southern Korea after Soviet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , initially thought to be temporary , eventually resulted in the Korean War and separate states .
In 1974 , U.S. President Gerald Ford granted former President Richard Nixon , who had resigned a month earlier in the wake of the Watergate scandal , a full pardon for any offenses he may have committed during his years in office .
In 1994 , a USAir Boeing 737 ( Flight 427 ) suddenly rolled to the left , spiraled out of control and fell 6,000 feet in a crash near Pittsburgh that killed 132 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's rudder control system was eventually cited as the probable cause of the disaster .
In 2005 , more than 1,000 people attended the Washington funeral of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist , who died of thyroid cancer just before his 81st birthday .
In 2018 , Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam in her 6-2 , 6-4 defeat of American Serena Williams at the U.S. Open .
In 2019 , Rafael Nadal became the first male player in the Open era to win five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his defeat of Daniil Medvedev at the U.S. Open .

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Japanese forces surrender to U.S. troops in Seoul on September 9, 1945, one day after U.S. forces arrived in southern Korea. File Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- On this date in history: In 1565, the first permanent European settlement in what is now the continental United States was founded on the site of the present St. Augustine, Fla. Advertisement
In 1900, more than 6,000 people were killed when a hurricane and tidal wave struck Galveston, Texas.
In 1935, an assassin shot U.S. Sen. Huey P. Long, D-La., at the Capitol in Baton Rouge, La. Long died two days later. His close friend, James O'Conner, Louisiana public service commission, recounted to United Press how the senator collapsed in his arms after the shooting.
In 1941, the Siege of Leningrad -- the Russian city now known as St. Petersburg -- began. The Germany army held the blockade for more than two years during World War II, resulting in the deaths of about 1 million civilians and Soviet troops.
In 1943, U.S. Gen. Dwight Eisenhower announced that Italy surrendered to the Allied forces after the fall of fascist leader Benito Mussolini.
In 1945, U.S. troops arrived in southern Korea after Soviet troops occupied the north. The occupations, initially thought to be temporary, eventually resulted in the Korean War and separate states.
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In 1966, Star Trek premiered on NBC-TV.
Leonard Nimoy (R) and William Shatner greet thousands of fans at a Star Trek Convention in the Vancouver Trade and Convention Center on January 26, 1997. File Photo by H. Ruckemann/UPI
In 1974, U.S. President Gerald Ford granted former President Richard Nixon, who had resigned a month earlier in the wake of the Watergate scandal, a full pardon for any offenses he may have committed during his years in office.
In 1994, a USAir Boeing 737 (Flight 427) suddenly rolled to the left, spiraled out of control and fell 6,000 feet in a crash near Pittsburgh that killed 132 people. A problem with the plane's rudder control system was eventually cited as the probable cause of the disaster.
In 2005, more than 1,000 people attended the Washington funeral of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who died of thyroid cancer just before his 81st birthday.
File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
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In 2018, Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam in her 6-2, 6-4 defeat of American Serena Williams at the U.S. Open.
In 2019, Rafael Nadal became the first male player in the Open era to win five Grand Slam trophies after turning 30 with his defeat of Daniil Medvedev at the U.S. Open.


upi--2020-09-08--Famous birthdays for Sept. 8: Wiz Khalifa, David Arquette

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo .

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Wiz Khalifa appears backstage with the Top Hot 100 Song Award for "See You Again" during the annual Billboard Music Awards held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 22, 2016. The rapper turns 33 on September 8. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. They include: Advertisement
-- England's King Richard I, "Richard the Lion-Hearted," in 1157
-- English poet Siegfried Sassoon in 1886
-- Comedian Sid Caesar in 1922
-- Political activist Lyndon LaRouche in 1922
-- British actor Peter Sellers in 1925
-- Country music singer Patsy Cline in 1932
-- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in 1941 (age 79)
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-- Musician Ron "Pigpen" McKernan in 1945
-- Writer Ann Beattie in 1947 (age 73)
-- Civil rights figure Ruby Bridges in 1954 (age 66)
-- Actor Heather Thomas in 1957 (age 63)
-- Singer Aimee Mann in 1960 (age 60)
-- Singer Neko Case in 1970 (age 50)
-- Actor David Arquette in 1971 (age 49)
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-- Model/actor Brooke Burke in 1971 (age 49)
-- Actor Martin Freeman in 1971 (age 49)
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-- Singer Pink, born Alecia Beth Moore, in 1979 (age 41)
-- Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas in 1981 (age 39)
-- Rapper Wiz Khalifa, born Cameron Jibril Thomaz, in 1987 (age 33)
-- DJ Avicii, born Tim Bergling, in 1989
-- Actor Dianne Doan in 1990 (age 30)
-- Actor Gaten Matarazzo in 2002 (age 18)


upi--2020-09-08--Manhunt on in Georgia for 2 men suspected of shooting sheriff's deputy

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- Authorities in Georgia have launched a manhunt for two men sought in connection to the shooting of a sheriff 's deputy .
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement it has issued a Blue Alert for the capture of Texas fugitive Dalton Potter , 29 , who is accused of shooting a sheriff 's deputy during a routine traffic stop .
According to preliminary information , Potter was driving a stolen trailer in Dalton , about 90 miles northwest of Atlanta , when he was pulled over by Whitfield County Sheriff 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside the vehicle , striking Deputy Darrell Hackney in his ballistic vest before driving away as a second officer returned fire .
Hackney was uninjured , the GBI statement said .
The trailer was found later wrecked on I-75 South near the Whitfield-Gordon County line , authorities said , adding that Potter is believed to have escaped into the woods on foot .
`` Potter is considered armed and dangerous , '' the GBI said .
Later on Monday , the GBI identified Texas fugitive Jonathan Hosmer , 47 , as a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was captured on a home surveillance system near the wrecked trailer .
It is unclear if he was also in the vehicle at the time of the shooting .
Potter has been charged with aggravated assault of a deputy while charges for Hosmer are still pending , authorities said .

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Dalton Potter, 29, has been charged with aggravated assault of a deputy in connection to a Monday shooting in Georgia. Photo courtesy of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation/ Twitter
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Authorities in Georgia have launched a manhunt for two men sought in connection to the shooting of a sheriff's deputy. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement it has issued a Blue Alert for the capture of Texas fugitive Dalton Potter, 29, who is accused of shooting a sheriff's deputy during a routine traffic stop. Advertisement
According to preliminary information, Potter was driving a stolen trailer in Dalton, about 90 miles northwest of Atlanta, when he was pulled over by Whitfield County Sheriff's deputies.
Potter then opened fire from inside the vehicle, striking Deputy Darrell Hackney in his ballistic vest before driving away as a second officer returned fire. Hackney was uninjured, the GBI statement said.
The trailer was found later wrecked on I-75 South near the Whitfield-Gordon County line, authorities said, adding that Potter is believed to have escaped into the woods on foot.
"Potter is considered armed and dangerous," the GBI said.
Later on Monday, the GBI identified Texas fugitive Jonathan Hosmer, 47, as a second suspect in the shooting, saying he was captured on a home surveillance system near the wrecked trailer. It is unclear if he was also in the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
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Potter has been charged with aggravated assault of a deputy while charges for Hosmer are still pending, authorities said.


upi--2020-09-08--Belarus' opposition says 3 members abducted amid police crackdown

Sept. 7 ( UPI ) -- A day after police arrested hundreds of protesters demonstrating against Belarus ' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko , the opposition coordination council said three of its members have been abducted .
The Belarusian Coordination Council said in a statement that Maria Kolesnikova , a member of its executive council ; Anton Rodnenkov , its press secretary ; and Ivan Kravtsov , its executive secretary , were all abducted by `` unknown people in the center of Minsk . ''
The country 's capital has been beleaguered with protests since Aug. 9 in opposition to Lukashenko @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in office , with demonstrators accusing the election of being rigged .
Election officials said Lukashenko had secured 80 % of the vote to opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya 's less than 10 % .
Tikhanovskaya , who is in exile in neighboring Lithuania , has rejected the results as have many democratic countries , including Germany , Britain and the European Union .
Kolesnikova was the last of three female activists who created the Belarusian Coordination Council to remain in the country after Tikhanovskaya and Vernokix Tsepkalo fled following the election .
Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the missing council members , Radio Free Europe reported .
`` It 's obvious that these methods are illegal and can not lead to anything else apart from an escalation in the situation in the country , deepening the crisis and fueling protests , '' the council said in its statement .
Earlier on Monday , Belarus ' interior ministry said police arrested at least 633 people during Sunday 's protest seeking to oust Lukashenko .
Josep Borrell , the European Union 's foreign policy chief , condemned the `` arbitrary arrests and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all those who have been detained , including Kolesnikova , Rornenkov and Kravtsov , be released , threatening to impose sanctions upon those responsible .
`` The EU expects the Belarusian authorities to ensure the immediate release of all detained on political grounds before and after the falsified 9 August presidential elections , '' Borrell said in a statement .
`` We expect the authorities to stop political persecution and engage in an inclusive national dialogue , in full respect of the Belarusian people 's democratic and fundamental rights . ''
Linas Linkevicius @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , called for Kolesnikova to be released and accused the government of using Stalinist security agency methods to kidnap her .
`` Instead of talking to the people of Belarus , the outgoing leadership is trying cynically [ to ] eliminate [ the opposition ] one by one , '' he tweeted .
`` The kidnapping of M. Kolesnikova in downtown of Minsk is a disgrace . ''
Dominic Raab , the foreign secretary for Britain , said they are `` seriously concerned '' about Kolesnikova 's welfare .
`` Lukashenko 's regime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority , '' he said in a statement .
`` The regime must cease brutalizing protesters , release political prisoners and begin dialogue with the opposition . ''
Germany also said it was concerned and was working with the EU on a sanctions package to punish the Lukashenko regime .
`` If Lukashenko does n't change course , we will react , '' Heiko Maas , Germany 's foreign minister , said in a tweet .

Maria Kolesnikova, a leading figure in Belarus' opposition coordination council, has been detained by unidentified persons in Minsk on Monday. Photo by Tatyana Zenkovich/EPA-EFE
Sept. 7 (UPI) -- A day after police arrested hundreds of protesters demonstrating against Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, the opposition coordination council said three of its members have been abducted. The Belarusian Coordination Council said in a statement that Maria Kolesnikova, a member of its executive council; Anton Rodnenkov, its press secretary; and Ivan Kravtsov, its executive secretary, were all abducted by "unknown people in the center of Minsk." Advertisement
The country's capital has been beleaguered with protests since Aug. 9 in opposition to Lukashenko's landslide victory to a 6th term in office, with demonstrators accusing the election of being rigged.
Election officials said Lukashenko had secured 80% of the vote to opposition candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya's less than 10%. Tikhanovskaya, who is in exile in neighboring Lithuania, has rejected the results as have many democratic countries, including Germany, Britain and the European Union.
Kolesnikova was the last of three female activists who created the Belarusian Coordination Council to remain in the country after Tikhanovskaya and Vernokix Tsepkalo fled following the election.
Police said they do not have information concerning the missing council members, Radio Free Europe reported.
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"It's obvious that these methods are illegal and cannot lead to anything else apart from an escalation in the situation in the country, deepening the crisis and fueling protests," the council said in its statement.
Earlier on Monday, Belarus' interior ministry said police arrested at least 633 people during Sunday's protest seeking to oust Lukashenko.
Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, condemned the "arbitrary arrests and kidnappings" in Belarus, demanding that all those who have been detained, including Kolesnikova, Rornenkov and Kravtsov, be released, threatening to impose sanctions upon those responsible.
"The EU expects the Belarusian authorities to ensure the immediate release of all detained on political grounds before and after the falsified 9 August presidential elections," Borrell said in a statement. "We expect the authorities to stop political persecution and engage in an inclusive national dialogue, in full respect of the Belarusian people's democratic and fundamental rights."
Linas Linkevicius, the foreign affairs minister of Lithuania, called for Kolesnikova to be released and accused the government of using Stalinist security agency methods to kidnap her.
"Instead of talking to the people of Belarus, the outgoing leadership is trying cynically [to] eliminate [the opposition] one by one," he tweeted. "The kidnapping of M. Kolesnikova in downtown of Minsk is a disgrace."
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Dominic Raab, the foreign secretary for Britain, said they are "seriously concerned" about Kolesnikova's welfare.
"Lukashenko's regime must make her safe return their highest priority," he said in a statement. "The regime must cease brutalizing protesters, release political prisoners and begin dialogue with the opposition."
Germany also said it was concerned and was working with the EU on a sanctions package to punish the Lukashenko regime.
"If Lukashenko doesn't change course, we will react," Heiko Maas, Germany's foreign minister, said in a tweet.


upi--2020-09-08--Army adopts new tech to detect chemical weapons

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- The Army is sending a new , more sensitive tool for chemical weapons detection to units at risk of exposure .
According to an Army press release , some active Army , Reserve and National Guard units have begun to receive Chemical Agent Disclosure Spray and the Contamination Indicator/Decontamination Assurance System , known as CIDAS .
It detects chemical weapons accurately at lower concentration levels -- and can help inspectors determine whether decontamination worked .
The Army is fielding the system to all units in areas where there is a threat of chemical agents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technology at the University of Pittsburgh starting 20 years ago .
Lead researcher Alan Russell looked for ways to incorporate enzymes into polymers that would be stabilized for use outside the cell and then used in realistic battlefield environments -- creating a tool to sense chemicals in those conditions .
Russell then started a business which was later purchased by FLIR Systems , Inc. , to develop the technology -- a liquid solution that changes color when applied to a surface contaminated by a specific chemical agent .
`` Our ability to respond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenge that is vital to protecting both civilian and military lives , '' said Dr. Stephen Lee , senior scientist at the ARO .
Previously , inspectors had used simpler color-change systems , but they tended to be susceptible to chemical interference , which made results unreliable , and were often not very sensitive .
`` This technology is highly sensitive , providing accurate results on only trace amounts of material , even at concentrations below levels that represent an immediate danger to life and health , '' Lee said .

Research through the U.S. Army Small Business Technology Transfer program has resulted in a product that accurately detects chemical weapons at low concentration levels. Photo courtesy of U.S. Army
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The Army is sending a new, more sensitive tool for chemical weapons detection to units at risk of exposure. According to an Army press release, some active Army, Reserve and National Guard units have begun to receive Chemical Agent Disclosure Spray and the Contamination Indicator/Decontamination Assurance System, known as CIDAS. Advertisement
It detects chemical weapons accurately at lower concentration levels -- and can help inspectors determine whether decontamination worked.
The Army is fielding the system to all units in areas where there is a threat of chemical agents.
The Army funded research behind the technology at the University of Pittsburgh starting 20 years ago.
Lead researcher Alan Russell looked for ways to incorporate enzymes into polymers that would be stabilized for use outside the cell and then used in realistic battlefield environments -- creating a tool to sense chemicals in those conditions.
Russell then started a business which was later purchased by FLIR Systems, Inc., to develop the technology -- a liquid solution that changes color when applied to a surface contaminated by a specific chemical agent.
"Our ability to respond to chemical warfare is a national security challenge that is vital to protecting both civilian and military lives," said Dr. Stephen Lee, senior scientist at the ARO.
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Previously, inspectors had used simpler color-change systems, but they tended to be susceptible to chemical interference, which made results unreliable, and were often not very sensitive.
"This technology is highly sensitive, providing accurate results on only trace amounts of material, even at concentrations below levels that represent an immediate danger to life and health," Lee said.


upi--2020-09-08--Justice Departement to represent Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday moved to replace President Donald Trump 's lawyers in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll .
Although the case involves allegations by Carroll that Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s , long before Trump took office , lawyers for the Justice Department said he was acting in his official capacity as president when he denied the allegations and that he ever met Carroll .
`` Indeed , when providing the challenged statements , the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the press , much as the elected officials in the cases cited above were speaking to the press or making other public statements at the time of their challenged actions , '' the Justice Department said .
The Justice Department lawyers cited the Federal Tort Claims Act that gives federal employees immunity from lawsuits and would allow them to take over the case from Trump 's private lawyers and move it from state court to federal court .
Carroll 's lawyer , Roberta A. Kaplan , described the move as `` shocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delay the case after a federal judge last month ruled it would be allowed to go forward .
`` Trump 's effort to wield the power of the U.S. government to evade responsibility for his private misconduct is without precedent and shows even more starkly how far he is willing to go to prevent the truth from coming out , '' said Kaplan .
Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in late 1995 or early 1996 in her memoir and Trump denied ever meeting her , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort to sell books .
She filed the lawsuit in November saying Trump 's statements `` inflicted emotional pain and suffering , they damaged her reputation and they caused substantial professional harm . ''

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference Monday at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday moved to defend President Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. In her memoir, Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in 1995 or 1996. When asked about the claim last year, Trump denied that he'd ever met Carroll, saying she made the accusations to sell books. Advertisement
Carroll filed the lawsuit in November, saying Trump's statements "inflicted emotional pain and suffering, they damaged her reputation and they caused substantial professional harm."
Tuesday, the Justice Department moved to replace Trump's personal attorneys in his defense. They said Trump was acting in his official capacity as president last year when he denied ever meeting Carroll, which is the basis of the defamation suit.
"When providing the challenged statements, the president was speaking to or responding to inquiries from the press, much as the elected officials in the cases cited above were speaking to the press or making other public statements at the time of their challenged actions," the Justice Department said.
Department attorneys cited the Federal Tort Claims Act, which shields federal employees from lawsuits and allows the department to take over the case and move it from state court to federal court.
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Carroll's attorney, Roberta A. Kaplan, said she was shocked by the department's move to defend Trump and accused the president of seeking to delay the case after a federal judge ruled last month it could go forward.
"Trump's effort to wield the power of the U.S. government to evade responsibility for his private misconduct is without precedent and shows even more starkly how far he is willing to go to prevent the truth from coming out," Kaplan said.


upi--2020-09-08--U.S. Open tennis: Naomi Osaka, Alexander Zverev advance to semifinals

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka beat unseeded American Shelby Rogers on Tuesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens , N.Y. , to reach the U.S. Open semifinals .
Osaka , who won the 2018 U.S. Open , beat the 93rd-ranked Rogers 6-3 , 6-4 to set up a match against No .
28 seed Jennifer Brady in the semifinals .
Rogers had won all three previous meetings against Osaka , but the 27-year-old from South Carolina made too many mistakes this time around .
Rogers finished with 27 unforced errors , while Osaka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven aces .
`` I just felt like she had the upper hand because I 've never beaten her , '' Osaka , who wore a mask in honor of George Floyd before and after her match , said during her on-court interview .
`` I consider this a little bit of revenge . ''
Earlier Tuesday , Brady defeated No .
23 seed Yulia Putintseva 6-3 , 6-2 to advance to the semifinals .
Brady , a 25-year-old from Pennsylvania , has never been this far at a major tournament .
Brady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4-0 lead in the first set and a 2-0 advantage in the second against Putintseva , who won their previous two meetings .
`` The last couple of times I played her , I got caught in playing her game , '' Brady said .
`` I do n't think I 'm better than her at running , so I definitely was a lot more aggressive today . ''
Wednesday 's women 's quarterfinals are Serena Williams against Tsvetana Pironkova and Victoria Azarenka versus Elise Mertens .
On the men 's side , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seed Borna Coric 1-6 , 7-6 ( 5 ) , 7-6 ( 1 ) , 6-3 to earn his first semifinal berth at Flushing Meadows .
Zverev was dominated in the opening set and came close to trailing two sets to one before grabbing 14 of 15 points in a pivotal stretch to take control .
`` Sometimes not playing your best and finding a way is more important than playing your best , '' Zverev said .
The 23-year-old Zverev will play the winner of Tuesday night 's quarterfinal match between No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carreno Busta .

Naomi Osaka (pictured) beat 93rd-ranked Shelby Rogers 6-3, 6-4 to set up a match against No. 28 seed Jennifer Brady in the semifinals. File Photo by Jason Szenes/EPA-EFE
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka beat unseeded American Shelby Rogers on Tuesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, N.Y., to reach the U.S. Open semifinals. Osaka, who won the 2018 U.S. Open, beat the 93rd-ranked Rogers 6-3, 6-4 to set up a match against No. 28 seed Jennifer Brady in the semifinals. Rogers had won all three previous meetings against Osaka, but the 27-year-old from South Carolina made too many mistakes this time around. Advertisement
Rogers finished with 27 unforced errors, while Osaka only had eight. Osaka also had seven aces.
"I just felt like she had the upper hand because I've never beaten her," Osaka, who wore a mask in honor of George Floyd before and after her match, said during her on-court interview. "I consider this a little bit of revenge."
Earlier Tuesday, Brady defeated No. 23 seed Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals. Brady, a 25-year-old from Pennsylvania, has never been this far at a major tournament.
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Brady dominated from the baseline to take a 4-0 lead in the first set and a 2-0 advantage in the second against Putintseva, who won their previous two meetings.
"The last couple of times I played her, I got caught in playing her game," Brady said. "I don't think I'm better than her at running, so I definitely was a lot more aggressive today."
Wednesday's women's quarterfinals are Serena Williams against Tsvetana Pironkova and Victoria Azarenka versus Elise Mertens.
On the men's side, fifth-seeded Alexander Zverev edged No. 27 seed Borna Coric 1-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1), 6-3 to earn his first semifinal berth at Flushing Meadows.
Zverev was dominated in the opening set and came close to trailing two sets to one before grabbing 14 of 15 points in a pivotal stretch to take control.
"Sometimes not playing your best and finding a way is more important than playing your best," Zverev said.
The 23-year-old Zverev will play the winner of Tuesday night's quarterfinal match between No. 12 Denis Shapovalov and 20th-seeded Pablo Carreno Busta.


upi--2020-09-08--Cardinals sign star WR DeAndre Hopkins to record-setting extension

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- The Arizona Cardinals signed superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to a record-setting contract extension , the team announced Tuesday .
League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Hopkins signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals worth $ 54.5 million in new money .
According to the outlets , the pact also includes about $ 42.5 million guaranteed at signing .
The team confirmed the deal but did n't disclose the terms .
The extension keeps Hopkins in Arizona through the 2024 season and will eventually make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' $ 27.25 million on the two-year extension is more than $ 5 million ahead of the No .
2 receiver -- Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones ( $ 22 million ) .
In total , Hopkins ' deal keeps him with the Cardinals for five years and $ 94 million total -- an annual average of $ 18.8 million .
Hopkins told reporters Tuesday that the deal -- which he negotiated himself -- also includes a no-trade clause and a no-franchise-tag clause .
`` It 's ownership and me believing in myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of contracts and me knowing where I want to be after football , '' Hopkins said .
`` I know that one day I want to be part of an organization to help build it , so I feel like this was a good time to learn and study everything that hopefully one day I 'll be doing .
`` I think also just showing players that you can get things done yourself . ''
The Cardinals acquired Hopkins and a fourth-round draft pick from the Houston Texans in March .
The Texans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-rounder in the trade .
In acquiring the 28-year-old Hopkins , the Cardinals inherited his large contract -- which had three years left on the five-year , $ 81 million deal he signed with the Texans in 2017 .
Houston selected Hopkins in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Clemson .
In 110 career games , he has recorded 632 receptions for 8,602 yards and 54 touchdowns .

The Arizona Cardinals acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round draft pick from the Houston Texans in March. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The Arizona Cardinals signed superstar wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to a record-setting contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Hopkins signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals worth $54.5 million in new money. According to the outlets, the pact also includes about $42.5 million guaranteed at signing. The team confirmed the deal but didn't disclose the terms. Advertisement
The extension keeps Hopkins in Arizona through the 2024 season and will eventually make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. By average annual salary, Hopkins' $27.25 million on the two-year extension is more than $5 million ahead of the No. 2 receiver -- Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones ($22 million).
In total, Hopkins' deal keeps him with the Cardinals for five years and $94 million total -- an annual average of $18.8 million.
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Hopkins told reporters Tuesday that the deal -- which he negotiated himself -- also includes a no-trade clause and a no-franchise-tag clause.
"It's ownership and me believing in myself and my abilities to study the terminology of contracts and me knowing where I want to be after football," Hopkins said. "I know that one day I want to be part of an organization to help build it, so I feel like this was a good time to learn and study everything that hopefully one day I'll be doing.
"I think also just showing players that you can get things done yourself."
The Cardinals acquired Hopkins and a fourth-round draft pick from the Houston Texans in March. The Texans received star running back David Johnson, a second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-rounder in the trade.
In acquiring the 28-year-old Hopkins, the Cardinals inherited his large contract -- which had three years left on the five-year, $81 million deal he signed with the Texans in 2017.
Houston selected Hopkins in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Clemson. In 110 career games, he has recorded 632 receptions for 8,602 yards and 54 touchdowns.


upi--2020-09-08--46-year-old surfer killed in shark attack at Australian beach

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- An Australian man died Tuesday after being attacked by a shark while surfing at a Gold Coast beach .
Nick Slater , 46 , was attacked while surfing at Greenmount beach and sustained injuries to his legs before dying at the beach despite efforts to save his life at the scene .
`` It was a pretty severe attack and the ambulance and paramedics were here and did what they could , but it was to no avail , '' chief lifeguard Warren Young said .
All beaches from the area were closed until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the beach to search for the shark .
Gold Coast Mayor Thomas Tate urged residents to stay away from the beach , confirming this was the first fatal shark attack in the area since 1958 .
`` It does n't matter how long it has been , still a devastating shock to the community of the Gold Coast , '' he said .
Fellow surfer Jade Parker described the attack , which he said occurred as bait fish were swimming through the water where Slater was found .
`` I saw his board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next to it , basically lifeless , '' said Parker .
`` I originally thought he 'd been knocked out by his board , I never thought it was going to be a shark attack , especially here . ''
Parker added that there was a large bite mark left on Slater 's board following the attack .
`` It was probably about the same circumference as a basketball ... and there was a tooth still lodged in the fiberglass which I had to remove , '' he said .

Sept. 8 (UPI) -- An Australian man died Tuesday after being attacked by a shark while surfing at a Gold Coast beach.
Nick Slater, 46, was attacked while surfing at Greenmount beach and sustained injuries to his legs before dying at the beach despite efforts to save his life at the scene.
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"It was a pretty severe attack and the ambulance and paramedics were here and did what they could, but it was to no avail," chief lifeguard Warren Young said.
All beaches from the area were closed until further notice as helicopters performed sweeps along the beach to search for the shark.
Gold Coast Mayor Thomas Tate urged residents to stay away from the beach, confirming this was the first fatal shark attack in the area since 1958.
"It doesn't matter how long it has been, still a devastating shock to the community of the Gold Coast," he said.
Fellow surfer Jade Parker described the attack, which he said occurred as bait fish were swimming through the water where Slater was found.
"I saw his board floating in the water and his body next to it, basically lifeless," said Parker. "I originally thought he'd been knocked out by his board, I never thought it was going to be a shark attack, especially here."
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Parker added that there was a large bite mark left on Slater's board following the attack.
"It was probably about the same circumference as a basketball ... and there was a tooth still lodged in the fiberglass which I had to remove," he said.


upi--2020-09-08--COVID-19 pandemic alters life in New York City

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

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


upi--2020-09-08--Cleveland Browns sign Pro Bowl RB Kareem Hunt to 2-year extension

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- The Cleveland Browns signed former Pro Bowl running back Kareem Hunt to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the franchise through the 2022 season , the team announced Tuesday .
League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Hunt 's extension is worth $ 13.25 million and includes $ 8.5 million guaranteed .
The team did n't disclose financial details of the agreement .
`` Today , I 'm honored to sign this extension with the Cleveland Browns and play next to my `` Dawg '' brothers for years to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
`` Thank you to [ owners ] Mr. and Mrs. Haslam , [ general manager ] Andrew Berry , Coach [ Kevin ] Stefanski and the entire Browns organization for continuing to believe in me through the process , and as an integral part in the offensive scheme . ''
Behind starter Nick Chubb , Hunt recorded 179 rushing yards and 285 receiving yards with three total touchdowns in eight games last season , his first in Cleveland after being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs .
Hunt served an eight-game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's personal conduct policy after video surfaced of him kicking a woman in downtown Cleveland .
The video led to his release from the Chiefs , and he signed with the Browns in February 2019 .
`` Kareem Hunt is a core component of our offense .
He has been a great teammate , outstanding worker , and steadfast in his desire to have success in his hometown for the long term , '' Browns GM Andrew Berry said in a statement .
`` Personal growth is often times non-linear but Kareem has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of himself and we are proud of the redemptive strides he has taken .
He understands the opportunity he has in front of him -- provided he maintains his current personal trajectory -- and we look forward to the contributions he will continue to make to our team . ''
The Chiefs selected Hunt in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Toledo .
In 35 career games , the 2017 Pro Bowler has recorded 2,330 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns on 496 carries .
He has added 116 receptions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt recorded 179 rushing yards and 285 receiving yards with three total touchdowns in eight games last season. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Browns signed former Pro Bowl running back Kareem Hunt to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the franchise through the 2022 season, the team announced Tuesday. League sources told ESPN and NFL Media that Hunt's extension is worth $13.25 million and includes $8.5 million guaranteed. The team didn't disclose financial details of the agreement. Advertisement
"Today, I'm honored to sign this extension with the Cleveland Browns and play next to my "Dawg" brothers for years to come," Hunt said in a statement Tuesday.
"Thank you to [owners] Mr. and Mrs. Haslam, [general manager] Andrew Berry, Coach [Kevin] Stefanski and the entire Browns organization for continuing to believe in me through the process, and as an integral part in the offensive scheme."
Behind starter Nick Chubb, Hunt recorded 179 rushing yards and 285 receiving yards with three total touchdowns in eight games last season, his first in Cleveland after being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Hunt served an eight-game suspension last season for violating the league's personal conduct policy after video surfaced of him kicking a woman in downtown Cleveland. The video led to his release from the Chiefs, and he signed with the Browns in February 2019.
"Kareem Hunt is a core component of our offense. He has been a great teammate, outstanding worker, and steadfast in his desire to have success in his hometown for the long term," Browns GM Andrew Berry said in a statement.
"Personal growth is often times non-linear but Kareem has remained committed to becoming the best version of himself and we are proud of the redemptive strides he has taken. He understands the opportunity he has in front of him -- provided he maintains his current personal trajectory -- and we look forward to the contributions he will continue to make to our team."
The Chiefs selected Hunt in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Toledo. In 35 career games, the 2017 Pro Bowler has recorded 2,330 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns on 496 carries. He has added 116 receptions for 1,118 yards and 11 receiving scores.


upi--2020-09-08--Senate unveils new stimulus bill; most states prepare extra unemployment payments

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a new coronavirus relief plan including extended federal unemployment benefits and loans for small businesses but lacking many measures prioritized by Democrats .
The $ 300 billion Delivering Immediate Relief to America 's Families , Schools and Small Businesses Act includes an additional $ 300 in weekly unemployment benefits as well as another round of loans for businesses with fewer than 300 employees under the Paycheck Protection Program .
It also provides liability protection for businesses , hospitals , churches and schools from COVID-19-related lawsuits , a $ 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Service , $ 105 billion for students throughout the country to return to classrooms , $ 16 billion for COVID-19 testing , $ 31 billion for the development of a vaccine and therapeutics , $ 20 billion in relief for farmers , and $ 500 million in federal assistance for fishers .
`` It 's not a sweeping , multi-trillion-dollar plan to rebuild the entire country , '' Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said of the bill .
`` It does not contain every single relief policy that Republicans , ourselves , think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm confident the Democrats would feel the same way but the American people do n't need us to keep arguing over what might be perfect .
They need us to actually make a law . ''
McConnell said the chamber will vote on the bill Thursday .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer are holding firm on a House package worth $ 2.2 trillion .
Senate Republicans , who have negotiated through Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows , had initially put forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The measure is designed to put pressure on Democrats to agree to some form of coronavirus relief before the election , but Schumer last week ripped the proposal as more `` emaciated '' than `` skinny , '' calling it `` another unacceptable and ineffective attempt at providing relief . ''
As federal lawmakers work toward a new coronavirus relief bill , most states have begun or will soon begin giving out some enhanced unemployment payments , in smaller amounts than the $ 600 that expired in July .
The Federal Emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but four states to provide supplemental federal unemployment payments to Americans who have lost work or had their wages reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month to provide up to $ 400 in weekly unemployment aid to out-of-work Americans .
Workers in 42 states will receive $ 300 in weekly federal unemployment benefits for at least three weeks .
Four -- Kentucky , Montana , Vermont and West Virginia -- have indicated they will provide an additional $ 100 for a total of $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The four states that have not yet been approved are Delaware , Nebraska , Nevada and South Dakota .
The government in South Dakota said it wo n't apply for the aid , noting that about 80 % of its workforce has recovered .
Nebraska Gov .
Pete Ricketts said he 's still analyzing the costs .
Only a few states have already begun paying out the enhanced unemployment payments .
Most will begin later this month or October .
California , Iowa and Minnesota expect to begin this week or next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with some resistance from governors who said their state budgets could n't afford an increase in unemployment payouts for an extended period of time .
The states are giving out the aid as a stopgap measure as House Democrats negotiate with the White House for a new stimulus deal .
Meanwhile , a vote on a temporary government funding bill is also expected this week following an informal agreement late last week between Pelosi and Mnuchin .
Both parties committed to a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown and be free of certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other bills while the two sides continue to negotiate on a COVID-19 relief bill .

The California Employment Development Department office is seen in Canoga Park, Calif., on August 6. California plans to begin paying enhanced unemployment benefits of $300 this week. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a new coronavirus relief plan including extended federal unemployment benefits and loans for small businesses but lacking many measures prioritized by Democrats. The $300 billion Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act includes an additional $300 in weekly unemployment benefits as well as another round of loans for businesses with fewer than 300 employees under the Paycheck Protection Program. Advertisement
It also provides liability protection for businesses, hospitals, churches and schools from COVID-19-related lawsuits, a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service, $105 billion for students throughout the country to return to classrooms, $16 billion for COVID-19 testing, $31 billion for the development of a vaccine and therapeutics, $20 billion in relief for farmers, and $500 million in federal assistance for fishers.
"It's not a sweeping, multi-trillion-dollar plan to rebuild the entire country," Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said of the bill. "It does not contain every single relief policy that Republicans, ourselves, think would help in the short-term. I'm confident the Democrats would feel the same way but the American people don't need us to keep arguing over what might be perfect. They need us to actually make a law."
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McConnell said the chamber will vote on the bill Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer are holding firm on a House package worth $2.2 trillion. Senate Republicans, who have negotiated through Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, had initially put forward a proposal that omitted key Democratic demands.
The measure is designed to put pressure on Democrats to agree to some form of coronavirus relief before the election, but Schumer last week ripped the proposal as more "emaciated" than "skinny," calling it "another unacceptable and ineffective attempt at providing relief."
As federal lawmakers work toward a new coronavirus relief bill, most states have begun or will soon begin giving out some enhanced unemployment payments, in smaller amounts than the $600 that expired in July.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has so far approved all but four states to provide supplemental federal unemployment payments to Americans who have lost work or had their wages reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month to provide up to $400 in weekly unemployment aid to out-of-work Americans.
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Workers in 42 states will receive $300 in weekly federal unemployment benefits for at least three weeks. Four -- Kentucky, Montana, Vermont and West Virginia -- have indicated they will provide an additional $100 for a total of $400 in benefits for those who qualify.
The four states that have not yet been approved are Delaware, Nebraska, Nevada and South Dakota. The government in South Dakota said it won't apply for the aid, noting that about 80% of its workforce has recovered. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said he's still analyzing the costs.
Only a few states have already begun paying out the enhanced unemployment payments. Most will begin later this month or October. California, Iowa and Minnesota expect to begin this week or next.
Trump's executive order was met with some resistance from governors who said their state budgets couldn't afford an increase in unemployment payouts for an extended period of time.
The states are giving out the aid as a stopgap measure as House Democrats negotiate with the White House for a new stimulus deal.
Meanwhile, a vote on a temporary government funding bill is also expected this week following an informal agreement late last week between Pelosi and Mnuchin. Both parties committed to a continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown and be free of certain policy riders that have halted progress on other bills while the two sides continue to negotiate on a COVID-19 relief bill.


upi--2020-09-08--Military leaders say troops should plan ahead for payroll tax deferral

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- Military members are included in President Donald Trump 's payroll tax deferral -- and ca n't opt out , according to the Pentagon 's payroll services provider .
According to a statement on the Defense Finance and Accounting Service , service members ' payroll tax deferrals will happen automatically .
In August Trump signed an executive order deferring payroll tax payments for people who earn less than $ 100,000 , to take effect retroactively and continue through December .
Per IRS guidance implementing the order , employers can cease to withhold the 6.2 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec. 31 for those who make less than $ 4,000 biweekly -- and recoup the money by increasing the amount withheld from workers ' paychecks in the first part of next year .
Military leaders are cautioning members that the boost in pay is only temporary -- and that there 's no way to opt out of it .
`` Leaders - make sure your Airmen and families are tracking to prevent financial strain in the future .
For the families that need additional financial help ... our Airman & Family Readiness Centers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Chief Master of the Air Force JoAnne Bass wrote on Twitter .
Master Sgt .
Dan Bailey , spokesman for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command based in Kaiserslautern , said the command is advising soldiers and civilians to `` formulate a plan '' for saving the extra money or make a household budget to meet financial obligations in the beginning of the year .
Business groups have criticized the deferral because they do n't want their employees to get smaller-than-normal paychecks next year -- and many private-sector employers are not likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is participating , and the DFAS said the Social Security tax deferral will be effective for military members beginning in mid-September for all employees whose monthly rate of basic pay is less than $ 8,666.66 .
According to DFAS , collection of the deferred taxes will be taken between Jan. 1 and April 30 -- and they can not be paid in a lump sum .
Civilian Department of Defense employees will also receive deferrals .

Members of the U.S. military listen to President Donald Trump deliver remarks on American involvement in Afghanistan at the Fort Myer military base in 2017. Pool Photo by Mark Wilson/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Military members are included in President Donald Trump's payroll tax deferral -- and can't opt out, according to the Pentagon's payroll services provider. According to a statement on the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, service members' payroll tax deferrals will happen automatically. Advertisement
In August Trump signed an executive order deferring payroll tax payments for people who earn less than $100,000, to take effect retroactively and continue through December.
Per IRS guidance implementing the order, employers can cease to withhold the 6.2 percent Social Security tax from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31 for those who make less than $4,000 biweekly -- and recoup the money by increasing the amount withheld from workers' paychecks in the first part of next year.
Military leaders are cautioning members that the boost in pay is only temporary -- and that there's no way to opt out of it.
"Leaders - make sure your Airmen and families are tracking to prevent financial strain in the future. For the families that need additional financial help... our Airman & Family Readiness Centers and Military OneSource stand ready to assist," Chief Master of the Air Force JoAnne Bass wrote on Twitter.
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Master Sgt. Dan Bailey, spokesman for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command based in Kaiserslautern, said the command is advising soldiers and civilians to "formulate a plan" for saving the extra money or make a household budget to meet financial obligations in the beginning of the year.
Business groups have criticized the deferral because they don't want their employees to get smaller-than-normal paychecks next year -- and many private-sector employers are not likely to participate.
But the federal government is participating, and the DFAS said the Social Security tax deferral will be effective for military members beginning in mid-September for all employees whose monthly rate of basic pay is less than $8,666.66.
According to DFAS, collection of the deferred taxes will be taken between Jan. 1 and April 30 -- and they cannot be paid in a lump sum.
Civilian Department of Defense employees will also receive deferrals.


upi--2020-09-08--USS Detroit deployed for counternarcotics operations

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- The USS Detroit departed for the U.S. Southern Command Monday to support enhanced counternarcotics operations operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific .
This is the Detroit 's second deployment to the region for counternarcotics operations -- the first being in November 2019 .
`` I have learned a lot from our last deployment with Detroit and I am looking forward to the new challenges this one will bring , '' Lieutenant Junior Grade Haley Garvens , Detroit 's auxiliary officer , said in a Navy press release .
At the end of August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ littoral combat ship like the Detroit -- deployed to support counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific regions .
In April the White House announced an enhanced counternarcotics effort in the area involving 22 nations and 16 federal agencies .
International leaders discussed the initiative at the first-ever South America Defense Conference in August , with the Pentagon saying so far law enforcement and the military have seized 154 metric tons of cocaine and more than 40,000 pounds of marijuana -- worth an estimated $ 4 billion in profits .
The Detroit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personnel , a U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment , and an aviation detachment to operate an embarked MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and an MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle .

The Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Detroit transits through Naval Station Mayport’s basin. Photo by Nathan T. Beard/U.S. Navy
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The USS Detroit departed for the U.S. Southern Command Monday to support enhanced counternarcotics operations operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. This is the Detroit's second deployment to the region for counternarcotics operations -- the first being in November 2019. Advertisement
"I have learned a lot from our last deployment with Detroit and I am looking forward to the new challenges this one will bring," Lieutenant Junior Grade Haley Garvens, Detroit's auxiliary officer, said in a Navy press release.
At the end of August the USS Sioux City -- a Freedom-class littoral combat ship like the Detroit -- deployed to support counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific regions.
In April the White House announced an enhanced counternarcotics effort in the area involving 22 nations and 16 federal agencies.
International leaders discussed the initiative at the first-ever South America Defense Conference in August, with the Pentagon saying so far law enforcement and the military have seized 154 metric tons of cocaine and more than 40,000 pounds of marijuana -- worth an estimated $4 billion in profits.
The Detroit is equipped with surface warfare mission package personnel, a U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment, and an aviation detachment to operate an embarked MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and an MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
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upi--2020-09-08--Trump signs executive order extending ban on offshore drilling off Florida coast

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to extend and expand a ban on oil drilling off the coast of Florida .
Speaking at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum in Jupiter , Fla. , Trump said he would extend the existing moratorium on offshore oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida 's west coast through 2032 and expand it to include the Atlantic coasts of Florida , Georgia and South Carolina .
`` It 's an order that does so much for the state of Florida .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sign , '' Trump said .
`` And this protects your beautiful gulf and your beautiful ocean and it will for a long time to come . ''
The decision marks a reversal for Trump , who in 2018 announced a five-year drilling plan calling for 19 lease sales offshore Alaska , seven in the Pacific Region , 12 in the Gulf of Mexico and nine in the Atlantic .
Florida 's coastline was removed from consideration after then-U.S .
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with former Florida Gov .
Rick Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Senate -- in Tallahassee .
`` As Gov , I fought for & secured a commitment from this administration to keep drilling off FL 's coasts , '' Scott wrote on Twitter Tuesday .
`` After many conversations with [ Trump ] on the importance of keeping FL 's coastlines pristine , I 'm glad he 's extending the moratorium for another 10 years . ''
Current Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis , a close ally of Trump 's , also opposed the offshore drilling plan as part of his campaign platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` another great win '' for Florida 's environment .
Rep. Brian Mast , R-Fla. , also praised the order as the right decision to protect the state 's coast .
`` Drilling off the shores of Florida is a non-starter -- not worth the risk of endangering our environment , fishing , boating or tourism , '' he said .
`` We must never tolerate drilling near our beautiful coastline . ''

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday extending a moratorium on offshore drilling off the coast of Florida through 2032 and expanding it to the Atlantic coast. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to extend and expand a ban on oil drilling off the coast of Florida. Speaking at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum in Jupiter, Fla., Trump said he would extend the existing moratorium on offshore oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida's west coast through 2032 and expand it to include the Atlantic coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Advertisement
"It's an order that does so much for the state of Florida. It's an order that I'm so proud to sign," Trump said. "And this protects your beautiful gulf and your beautiful ocean and it will for a long time to come."
The decision marks a reversal for Trump, who in 2018 announced a five-year drilling plan calling for 19 lease sales offshore Alaska, seven in the Pacific Region, 12 in the Gulf of Mexico and nine in the Atlantic.
Florida's coastline was removed from consideration after then-U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke met with former Florida Gov. Rick Scott -- who's now serving in the U.S. Senate -- in Tallahassee.
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"As Gov, I fought for & secured a commitment from this administration to keep drilling off FL's coasts," Scott wrote on Twitter Tuesday. "After many conversations with [Trump] on the importance of keeping FL's coastlines pristine, I'm glad he's extending the moratorium for another 10 years."
Current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a close ally of Trump's, also opposed the offshore drilling plan as part of his campaign platform and on Tuesday hailed the order as "another great win" for Florida's environment.
Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., also praised the order as the right decision to protect the state's coast.
"Drilling off the shores of Florida is a non-starter -- not worth the risk of endangering our environment, fishing, boating or tourism," he said. "We must never tolerate drilling near our beautiful coastline."


upi--2020-09-08--EA Sports adds ex-49ers QB Colin Kaepernick to 'Madden NFL 21'

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- EA Sports announced Tuesday that free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been added to Madden NFL 21 .
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback , who remains unsigned by an NFL team , enters the popular football video game series for the first time since the 2016 season .
He makes his virtual comeback as the top free-agent signal-caller in Madden NFL 21 with an 81 overall rating .
`` Colin Kaepernick is one of the top free agents in football and a starting-caliber quarterback , '' EA Sports said in a statement .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with millions of Madden NFL fans , want to see him back in our game .
We 've had a long relationship with Colin through Madden NFL and worked through our past soundtrack mistakes .
`` Knowing that our EA Sports experiences are platforms for players to create , we want to make Madden NFL a place that reflects Colin 's position and talent , rates him as a starting QB , and empowers our fans to express their hopes for the future of football .
We 've worked with Colin to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring it to all of you today .
`` Starting today in Madden NFL 21 , fans can put Colin Kaepernick at the helm of any NFL team in Franchise mode , as well as play with him in Play Now .
We look forward to seeing Colin on Madden NFL teams everywhere . ''
Kaepernick played six seasons with the 49ers before parting ways with the franchise after the 2016 campaign .
He has n't played in the NFL since that season , when he started kneeling during the national anthem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States .
In light of the nationwide protests against social injustice and police brutality this year , NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last month said , `` I wish we had listened earlier , Kaep , to what you were kneeling about and what you were trying to bring attention to . ''
Goodell also encouraged NFL teams to sign Kaepernick for the 2020 season .
`` If he wants to resume his career in the NFL , then obviously it 's going to take a team to make that decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I welcome that , support a club making that decision and encourage them to do that . ''
Kaepernick , 32 , has completed 59.8 % of his throws for 12,271 passing yards , 72 touchdowns and 30 interceptions across 69 games in his NFL career .
He has added 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground .

Sept. 8 (UPI) -- EA Sports announced Tuesday that free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been added to Madden NFL 21.
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who remains unsigned by an NFL team, enters the popular football video game series for the first time since the 2016 season. He makes his virtual comeback as the top free-agent signal-caller in Madden NFL 21 with an 81 overall rating.
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"Colin Kaepernick is one of the top free agents in football and a starting-caliber quarterback," EA Sports said in a statement. "The team at EA Sports, along with millions of Madden NFL fans, want to see him back in our game. We've had a long relationship with Colin through Madden NFL and worked through our past soundtrack mistakes.
"Knowing that our EA Sports experiences are platforms for players to create, we want to make Madden NFL a place that reflects Colin's position and talent, rates him as a starting QB, and empowers our fans to express their hopes for the future of football. We've worked with Colin to make this possible, and we're excited to bring it to all of you today.
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"Starting today in Madden NFL 21, fans can put Colin Kaepernick at the helm of any NFL team in Franchise mode, as well as play with him in Play Now. We look forward to seeing Colin on Madden NFL teams everywhere."
Kaepernick played six seasons with the 49ers before parting ways with the franchise after the 2016 campaign. He hasn't played in the NFL since that season, when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality in the United States.
In light of the nationwide protests against social injustice and police brutality this year, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last month said, "I wish we had listened earlier, Kaep, to what you were kneeling about and what you were trying to bring attention to."
Goodell also encouraged NFL teams to sign Kaepernick for the 2020 season.
"If he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously it's going to take a team to make that decision," Goodell said. "But I welcome that, support a club making that decision and encourage them to do that."
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Kaepernick, 32, has completed 59.8% of his throws for 12,271 passing yards, 72 touchdowns and 30 interceptions across 69 games in his NFL career. He has added 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground.


upi--2020-09-08--Israel places more than 40 cities on curfew amid coronavirus spike

A patron looks at the Edgar Degas ' sculpture , titled `` Little Dancer Aged Fourteen , '' in the @ @ @ @ @ '' exhibit in the West Building of the National Gallery of Art , on the @ @ @ @ @ the public during the COVID-19 pandemic , in Washington , D.C. , on July 20 @ @ @ @ @ |

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Israel placed more than 40 cities on curfew Tuesday night as the country reported 3,514 new COVID-19 cases. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Israel placed more than 40 cities under curfew and multiple health officials were asked told quarantine after the country reported 3,514 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Coronavirus commissioner Ronni Gamzu said the cities ordered to enter curfew have among the highest morbidity rates in the world. Advertisement
"I apologize wholeheartedly to all the cities that are currently in the process of being restricted," Gamzu said. "I apologize to the residents and the mayors. The coronavirus sometimes requires us to take unpleasant steps to maintain health. That is the only thing that guides me."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also stressed that the curfews are being implemented to halt the rise in coronavirus cases.
"I cannot say that it will bring about the decrease that we want; I can say that we are trying it," he said.
Gamzu as well as Israel's Health Minister Yuli Edelstein, his deputy Yoav Kisch, director general of the ministry Hezi Leavy and other senior members were asked to quarantine following contact with people who tested positive for COVID-19.
The Health Ministry also announced that Ayman Saif, the head of coronavirus efforts in Arab communities, had tested positive for coronavirus.
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"I have initiated dozens of tours and field visits to 'red' cities and villages, where infection rates are high," Saif said. "The disease will not prevent me from continuing to fight for the eradication of the disease by all means and with all my might."
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upi--2020-09-08--Low-dose electrical stimulation helps adults with dyslexia read, study finds

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- Electrical stimulation of the brain improves reading accuracy in adults with dyslexia , according to a study published Tuesday by PLOS Biology .
Transcranial alternating current stimulation , a non-invasive procedure that delivers low-dose electricity to the brain over a period of 20 minutes , was found to improve phonological processing -- or ability to discern how words sound or are pronounced -- and reading accuracy in 15 adults with dyslexia , the researchers said .
The beneficial effect on phonological processing was most pronounced in those individuals who had poor reading skills , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in very good readers , they said .
Dyslexia , known commonly as a reading disorder , affects up to 10 % of the population , and is characterized by lifelong difficulties with written material , '' according to the researchers , who are from the University of Geneva in Switzerland .
Although several possible causes have been proposed for dyslexia , the predominant one is a phonological deficit , or a difficulty in processing word sounds , the researchers said .
The phonological deficit in dyslexia is associated with changes in rhythmic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brain , specifically `` low-gamma '' oscillations , measuring at 30 hertz or volts , in the left auditory cortex , they said .
However , studies have yet to prove that these these oscillations affect a person 's ability to process word sounds and cause dyslexia , the researchers said .
For this study , the researchers applied transcranial alternating current stimulation over the left auditory cortex in 15 adults with dyslexia and 15 fluent readers for 20 minutes .
At a dose of 30 hertz or volts , the approach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in those with dyslexia , the researchers said .
However , the same improvements were not seen following application of a higher , 60-hertz dose , they said .
The results demonstrate for the first time that low-gamma oscillatory activity causes deficits in phonemic processing and may pave the way to non-invasive treatments aimed at normalizing oscillatory function in auditory cortex in people with dyslexia , the researchers said .
They plan `` to investigate whether normalizing oscillatory function in very young children could have a long-lasting effect on the organization of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less invasive means of correcting oscillatory activity , '' study co-author Silvia Marchesotti , a post-doctural researcher at the University of Geneva , said in a press release .

Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Electrical stimulation of the brain improves reading accuracy in adults with dyslexia, according to a study published Tuesday by PLOS Biology.
Transcranial alternating current stimulation, a non-invasive procedure that delivers low-dose electricity to the brain over a period of 20 minutes, was found to improve phonological processing -- or ability to discern how words sound or are pronounced -- and reading accuracy in 15 adults with dyslexia, the researchers said.
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The beneficial effect on phonological processing was most pronounced in those individuals who had poor reading skills, while a slightly disruptive effect was observed in very good readers, they said.
Dyslexia, known commonly as a reading disorder, affects up to 10% of the population, and is characterized by lifelong difficulties with written material," according to the researchers, who are from the University of Geneva in Switzerland.
Although several possible causes have been proposed for dyslexia, the predominant one is a phonological deficit, or a difficulty in processing word sounds, the researchers said.
The phonological deficit in dyslexia is associated with changes in rhythmic or repetitive patterns of electrical activity in the brain, specifically "low-gamma" oscillations, measuring at 30 hertz or volts, in the left auditory cortex, they said.
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However, studies have yet to prove that these these oscillations affect a person's ability to process word sounds and cause dyslexia, the researchers said.
For this study, the researchers applied transcranial alternating current stimulation over the left auditory cortex in 15 adults with dyslexia and 15 fluent readers for 20 minutes.
At a dose of 30 hertz or volts, the approach resulted in significant improvement in reading accuracy in those with dyslexia, the researchers said.
However, the same improvements were not seen following application of a higher, 60-hertz dose, they said.
The results demonstrate for the first time that low-gamma oscillatory activity causes deficits in phonemic processing and may pave the way to non-invasive treatments aimed at normalizing oscillatory function in auditory cortex in people with dyslexia, the researchers said.
They plan "to investigate whether normalizing oscillatory function in very young children could have a long-lasting effect on the organization of the reading system [and] explore even less invasive means of correcting oscillatory activity," study co-author Silvia Marchesotti, a post-doctural researcher at the University of Geneva, said in a press release.


upi--2020-09-08--Generation Z isn't all that into lab-grown meat, according to new study

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- All kinds of stakeholders , from environmental activists to venture capitalists , are counting on the growth of the cultured meat market .
But new research suggests one of the most important consumer cohorts , Generation Z , is n't ready to eat meat grown from animal cells in a lab .
The 2 billion people born between 1995 and 2005 are members of Generation Z , and if businesses are to survive longterm , they must market and sell to them .
For cultured meat companies marketers , members of Generation Z should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results out of Australia suggest young consumers are especially concerned about climate change , sustainability and animal welfare .
`` Yet most are not ready to accept cultured meat , '' Diana Bogueva , researcher at the University of Sydney , said in a news release .
Poll results of Generation Z members in Australia showed 72 percent of respondents are n't interested in eating meat grown in a lab .
Many of those who responded to the online survey described cultured meat as unappetizing .
Others said eating cultured meat conflicts with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Researchers detailed their poll results this week in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition .
`` Gen Z value Australia 's reputation as a supplier of quality livestock and meat , and many view traditional meat eating as being closely tied to concepts of masculinity and Australian cultural identity , '' Bogueva said .
Some respondents voiced concerns about the sustainability of cultured meat , claiming that the products could put additional pressures on natural resources .
`` This Generation has vast information at its fingertips but is still concerned that they will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that benefits only a few at the expense of many , '' Bogueva said .
`` They have witnessed such behavior resulting in climate change and are now afraid that a similar scenario may develop in relation to food , particularly as investors are pursuing broader adoption of cultured meat . ''
Supporters of cultured meat -- 28 percent of poll participants -- described lab-grown meat products as an innovative solution to the commercial meat industry 's sustainability problem .
While Generation Z may be of particular importance to burgeoning cultured meat businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are similar to those of older generations .
When researchers at Michigan State University asked 2,100 Americans what they thought about cultured meat in 2018 , they found just one-third of respondents said they were likely to buy lab-grown meat .
However , the Michigan State poll found younger Americans were more open to eating lab-grown meat than older Americans .
However , cultured meat companies may be able to find friendlier consumer bases outside of North America and Australia .
According to polling conducted last year , eaters in China and India @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consuming lab-grown meat products .

A scientist works in a lab at the company Just, which is producing a lab-grown chicken nugget product. Photo courtesy of Just
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- All kinds of stakeholders, from environmental activists to venture capitalists, are counting on the growth of the cultured meat market. But new research suggests one of the most important consumer cohorts, Generation Z, isn't ready to eat meat grown from cells in a lab. The 2 billion people born between 1995 and 2005 are members of Generation Z, and if businesses are to survive longterm, they must market and sell to them. Advertisement
For cultured meat companies marketers, members of Generation Z should be an easy sell. New survey results out of Australia suggest young consumers are especially concerned about climate change, sustainability and animal welfare.
"Yet most are not ready to accept cultured meat," Diana Bogueva, researcher at the University of Sydney, said in a news release.
Poll results of Generation Z members in Australia showed 72 percent of respondents aren't interested in eating meat grown in a lab.
Many of those who responded to the online survey described cultured meat as unappetizing. Others said eating cultured meat conflicts with perceptions of gender and national identity.
Researchers detailed their poll results this week in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
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"Gen Z value Australia's reputation as a supplier of quality livestock and meat, and many view traditional meat eating as being closely tied to concepts of masculinity and Australian cultural identity," Bogueva said.
Some respondents voiced concerns about the sustainability of cultured meat, claiming that the products could put additional pressures on natural resources.
"This Generation has vast information at its fingertips but is still concerned that they will be left with the legacy of exploitative capitalism that benefits only a few at the expense of many," Bogueva said. "They have witnessed such behavior resulting in climate change and are now afraid that a similar scenario may develop in relation to food, particularly as investors are pursuing broader adoption of cultured meat."
Supporters of cultured meat -- 28 percent of poll participants -- described lab-grown meat products as an innovative solution to the commercial meat industry's sustainability problem.
While Generation Z may be of particular importance to burgeoning cultured meat businesses, they're attitudes toward cultured meat are similar to those of older generations.
When researchers at Michigan State University asked 2,100 Americans what they thought about cultured meat in 2018, they found just one-third of respondents said they were likely to buy lab-grown meat. However, the Michigan State poll found younger Americans were more open to eating lab-grown meat than older Americans.
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However, cultured meat companies may be able to find friendlier consumer bases outside of North America and Australia. According to polling conducted last year, eaters in China and India are much more open to buying and consuming lab-grown meat products.


upi--2020-09-08--Rochester, N.Y., police chief retires amid Daniel Prude protests

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- Rochester , N.Y. 's police chief announced his resignation Tuesday after days of protest in response to the police killing of Daniel Prude .
La'Ron Singletary , who became chief in April 2019 , said he 's leaving the job after 20 years with the department .
The 40-year-old has come under fire in the past week after footage was released of Rochester police officers holding an unarmed man face-down to the ground in March , causing him to die a week later .
The footage prompted outrage from family members and activists who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to better handle mental health episodes .
Others accused the officers of racial bias and excessive force .
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren also criticized Singletary for his handling of the case , and some community members called for his resignation .
Singletary said the comments `` are an attempt to destroy my character and integrity . ''
`` The members of the Rochester Police Department and the Greater Rochester Community know my reputation and know what I stand for , '' his retirement letter said .
`` The mischaracterization and the politicization of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ informed of Mr. Prude 's death is not based on facts , and is not what I stand for .
The Prude family released body-worn camera footage of his arrest March 23 , which they had just received from the police department .
Daniel Prude 's arrest came March 23 after his brother , Joe Prude , called police to alert them about the mental health crisis .
Officers discovered Daniel Prude , 41 , walking down the street without any clothes on .
They alleged he broke windows at a business on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions as erratic before officers arrived .
Video footage shows Daniel Prude complied with officers when they told him to lie on the ground and put his hands behind his back to be handcuffed .
After that , though , he appears to become agitated and attempts to stand up , particularly after they put what 's known as a `` spit sock '' on his head .
Police said they used the covering because he repeatedly spat at them and told them he had coronavirus .
Officers then restrained him by leaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he was face-down on the street .
One officer can be seen in the video leaning on Daniel Prude 's head for more than 2 minutes , during which time the latter stopped moving and speaking .
He was hospitalized after he stopped breathing and died one week later of complications from `` asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint , '' according to an autopsy report .
The Monroe County Medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and said Daniel Prude 's `` excited delirium '' and ingestion of low levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video footage of Daniel Prude 's arrest and subsequent death were reminiscent of that of George Floyd , who died May 25 in Minneapolis after a police officer kneeled on his neck for more than 8 minutes .
His death sparked protests across the globe against police brutality and racial bias .
Warren suspended seven officers involved in Prude 's arrest last week .

Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Rochester, N.Y.'s police chief announced his resignation Tuesday after days of protest in response to the police killing of Daniel Prude.
La'Ron Singletary, who became chief in April 2019, said he's leaving the job after 20 years with the department. The 40-year-old has come under fire in the past week after footage was released of Rochester police officers holding an unarmed man face-down to the ground in March, causing him to die a week later.
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The footage prompted outrage from family members and activists who said the police department should learn how to better handle mental health episodes. Others accused the officers of racial bias and excessive force.
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren also criticized Singletary for his handling of the case, and some community members called for his resignation.
Singletary said the comments "are an attempt to destroy my character and integrity."
"The members of the Rochester Police Department and the Greater Rochester Community know my reputation and know what I stand for," his retirement letter said. "The mischaracterization and the politicization of the actions that I took after being informed of Mr. Prude's death is not based on facts, and is not what I stand for.
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The Prude family released body-worn camera footage of his arrest March 23, which they had just received from the police department.
Daniel Prude's arrest came March 23 after his brother, Joe Prude, called police to alert them about the mental health crisis.
Officers discovered Daniel Prude, 41, walking down the street without any clothes on. They alleged he broke windows at a business on the same street.
Witnesses described his actions as erratic before officers arrived.
Video footage shows Daniel Prude complied with officers when they told him to lie on the ground and put his hands behind his back to be handcuffed.
After that, though, he appears to become agitated and attempts to stand up, particularly after they put what's known as a "spit sock" on his head. Police said they used the covering because he repeatedly spat at them and told them he had coronavirus.
Officers then restrained him by leaning on his head, back and feet as he was face-down on the street.
One officer can be seen in the video leaning on Daniel Prude's head for more than 2 minutes, during which time the latter stopped moving and speaking.
He was hospitalized after he stopped breathing and died one week later of complications from "asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint," according to an autopsy report.
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The Monroe County Medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and said Daniel Prude's "excited delirium" and ingestion of low levels of PCP played a factor.
The video footage of Daniel Prude's arrest and subsequent death were reminiscent of that of George Floyd, who died May 25 in Minneapolis after a police officer kneeled on his neck for more than 8 minutes. His death sparked protests across the globe against police brutality and racial bias.
Warren suspended seven officers involved in Prude's arrest last week.


upi--2020-09-08--Oil prices slip to lowest since June, Dow drops 632 points

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- U.S. Markets fell on Tuesday as oil to their lowest level since June amid a decline in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
West Texas Intermediate crude , the U.S. benchmark , dropped $ 3.01 a barrel , or 7.6 % , to trade at $ 36.76 a barrel , having traded as low as $ 36.13 earlier in the day marking the lowest level since June 16 .
Brent crude , the global benchmark , slipped more than 5.3 % , to trade at $ 39.78 , which is also its lowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market , the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 632.42 points , or 2.25 % , while the S & P 500 dropped 2.78 % and the Nasdaq Composite ended the day down 4.11 % Tech stocks also dragged markets down on Tuesday , as Microsoft fell 5.41 % , Zoom Video dropped 5.14 % , Amazon declined 4.39 % , Facebook lost 4.09 % , Alphabet slid 3.64 % and Netflix closed down 1.75 % .
Tesla stock plummeted 21.06 % for its largest single-day drop after it was not added to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
Bank of America said in a recent note to clients it will take three years for demand to recover from COVID-19 pandemic presuming there 's a vaccine or cure by that time .
U.S.-China trade tensions rising along with production coming back online also affected semiconductor stocks as Nvidia fell 5.62 % , Micron dropped 3.12 % WTI prices plunged into a record negative low in April but have made gains since then , including a 90 % rise in May .
Prices moved higher after the record low as international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decline in demand .
But recently prices have trended lower again .
The WTI crude decline Tuesday followed Saudi Aramco lowering its official selling prices for October , sparking concerns about demand , said Helima Croft , RBC Capital Market 's managing director and global head of commodity strategy .
`` Today 's oil price move is a clear sign that the market now seriously worries about the future of oil demand , '' said Rystad Energy 's senior oil markets analyst Paulo Rodriguez-Masiu .
`` The streak of losses is driven by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the year , with rising cases of COVID-19 and the end of the summer driving season in the U.S. , as well as Asian refineries putting on [ the ] breaks . ''
Still , Daniel Flynn , a market analyst at The Price Futures group , said he thinks the market `` already has priced in lower demand and has recovered from the market going negative a few months back . ''
So if `` states continue to reopen , we should see businesses and demand increase to levels that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn added in a daily report .

Oil prices fell Tuesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of the summer driving season. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Markets fell on Tuesday as oil to their lowest level since June amid a decline in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. West Texas Intermediate crude, the U.S. benchmark, dropped $3.01 a barrel, or 7.6%, to trade at $36.76 a barrel, having traded as low as $36.13 earlier in the day marking the lowest level since June 16. Brent crude, the global benchmark, slipped more than 5.3%, to trade at $39.78, which is also its lowest level since June. Advertisement
In the broader market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 632.42 points, or 2.25%, while the S&P 500 dropped 2.78% and the Nasdaq Composite ended the day down 4.11%
Tech stocks also dragged markets down on Tuesday, as Microsoft fell 5.41%, Zoom Video dropped 5.14%, Amazon declined 4.39%, Facebook lost 4.09%, Alphabet slid 3.64% and Netflix closed down 1.75%.
Tesla stock plummeted 21.06% for its largest single-day drop after it was not added to the S&P 500 after trading on Friday.
Bank of America said in a recent note to clients it will take three years for demand to recover from COVID-19 pandemic presuming there's a vaccine or cure by that time.
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U.S.-China trade tensions rising along with production coming back online also affected semiconductor stocks as Nvidia fell 5.62%, Micron dropped 3.12%
WTI prices plunged into a record negative low in April but have made gains since then, including a 90% rise in May. Prices moved higher after the record low as international producers scaled back production to counteract the decline in demand.
But recently prices have trended lower again. The WTI crude decline Tuesday followed Saudi Aramco lowering its official selling prices for October, sparking concerns about demand, said Helima Croft, RBC Capital Market's managing director and global head of commodity strategy.
"Today's oil price move is a clear sign that the market now seriously worries about the future of oil demand," said Rystad Energy's senior oil markets analyst Paulo Rodriguez-Masiu. "The streak of losses is driven by a stalling crude demand outlook for the rest of the year, with rising cases of COVID-19 and the end of the summer driving season in the U.S., as well as Asian refineries putting on [the] breaks."
Still, Daniel Flynn, a market analyst at The Price Futures group, said he thinks the market "already has priced in lower demand and has recovered from the market going negative a few months back."
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So if "states continue to reopen, we should see businesses and demand increase to levels that were expected before this nightmare," Flynn added in a daily report.


upi--2020-09-08--Birthday gift of a lottery ticket earns woman $2.9 million

Sept. 8 ( UPI ) -- An Australian woman who received a lottery ticket as a birthday gift from her husband discovered the seemingly cheap present was worth nearly $ 3 million .
The Melton , Victoria , woman told The Lott officials her husband bought her a ticket for Saturday 's TattsLotto Superdraw as a birthday gift .
`` My hubby gave me this ticket as a birthday present , '' the woman said .
`` We do n't play that often , but on a whim he went into the store and got me this ticket .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the right time . ''
`` When he gave it to me , he said , 'This ticket will make you happy ' as a joke , '' the winner recalled .
The man 's joke proved prophetic when the ticket earned his wife a $ 2.9 million jackpot .
`` So I handed it back to him on Sunday and said , 'Happy Father 's Day to you honey , this ticket will make you very happy , too , ' '' the woman said .
The woman said her plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Some people might think with that amount of money I could buy a whole new house , but I think I 'll start with a whole new kitchen , '' she said .
`` I 've always wanted to take the family on holiday somewhere where we can relax -- somewhere we can sit on a tropical island and just do nothing . ''

A Melton, Victoria, Australia woman is celebrating more than just her birthday after a lottery ticket her husband gave her as a gift turned out to be a $2.9 million winner. Photo courtesy of The Lott
Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Sept. 8 (UPI) -- An Australian woman who received a lottery ticket as a birthday gift from her husband discovered the seemingly cheap present was worth nearly $3 million. The Melton, Victoria, woman told The Lott officials her husband bought her a ticket for Saturday's TattsLotto Superdraw as a birthday gift. Advertisement
"My hubby gave me this ticket as a birthday present," the woman said. "We don't play that often, but on a whim he went into the store and got me this ticket. He must have been in the right place at the right time."
"When he gave it to me, he said, 'This ticket will make you happy' as a joke," the winner recalled.
The man's joke proved prophetic when the ticket earned his wife a $2.9 million jackpot.
"So I handed it back to him on Sunday and said, 'Happy Father's Day to you honey, this ticket will make you very happy, too,'" the woman said.
The woman said her plans for the winnings include renovating her kitchen.
"Some people might think with that amount of money I could buy a whole new house, but I think I'll start with a whole new kitchen," she said.
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"I've always wanted to take the family on holiday somewhere where we can relax --somewhere we can sit on a tropical island and just do nothing."