upi--2020-09-23--Nick Stahl's 'Hunter Hunter' thriller set for Dec. 18 release

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- IFC Midnight announced it will release Hunter Hunter -- a thriller starring Devon Sawa , Nick Stahl , Camille Sullivan and Summer Howell -- in North America on Dec. 18 .
Written and directed by Shawn Linden , the movie is about a family of fur trappers who come up against a rogue wolf while living in the remote wilderness .
`` Joseph leaves his family behind to track the wolf .
Anne and Renée grow increasingly anxious during Joseph 's prolonged absence and struggle to survive without him , '' a synopsis said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noise outside their cabin , Anne hopes it is Joseph but instead finds a man named Lou , who has been severely injured and left for dead .
The longer Lou stays and Joseph is away , the more paranoid Anne becomes , and the idea of a mysterious predator in the woods slowly becomes a threat much closer to home . ''
Linden said in a statement that he has spent more than a decade getting the movie made .
`` We 're looking forward to now collaborating with IFC Midnight on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` In this film , I really wanted to explore the depths of human nature , specifically the capacity for cruelty that separates us from the rest of the natural world .
It 's a thrill to finally bring it to audiences , and I hope it serves to thoroughly creep them out . ''

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Nick Stahl will be seen this winter in the thriller "Hunter Hunter." File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- IFC Midnight announced it will release Hunter Hunter -- a thriller starring Devon Sawa, Nick Stahl, Camille Sullivan and Summer Howell -- in North America on Dec. 18. Written and directed by Shawn Linden, the movie is about a family of fur trappers who come up against a rogue wolf while living in the remote wilderness. Advertisement
"Joseph leaves his family behind to track the wolf. Anne and Renée grow increasingly anxious during Joseph's prolonged absence and struggle to survive without him," a synopsis said.
"When they hear a strange noise outside their cabin, Anne hopes it is Joseph but instead finds a man named Lou, who has been severely injured and left for dead. The longer Lou stays and Joseph is away, the more paranoid Anne becomes, and the idea of a mysterious predator in the woods slowly becomes a threat much closer to home."
Linden said in a statement that he has spent more than a decade getting the movie made.
"We're looking forward to now collaborating with IFC Midnight on another leg of that journey," he said. "In this film, I really wanted to explore the depths of human nature, specifically the capacity for cruelty that separates us from the rest of the natural world. It's a thrill to finally bring it to audiences, and I hope it serves to thoroughly creep them out."


upi--2020-09-23--Bobby Moynihan, Jillian Bell to voice roles in animated Santa series 'The Pole'

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Syfy said it has ordered six episodes of The Pole , an adult animated comedy featuring the voice talents of Bobby Moynihan and Jillian Bell .
The cast will also include Nicole Byer , SungWon Cho , Colin Jost , Tim Simons and Sasheer Zamata .
`` After a scandal involving 'Saint ' Nick ( Moynihan ) rocks the holly jolly foundations of the North Pole , all hell breaks loose as the future of Christmas turns into a twisted power struggle for the Red Suit , '' the cable network said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 20th to wear the Suit , struggles with the age-old question of naughty vs. nice , his wife Mrs. Claus , aka Gretchen ( Bell ) , works to keep the political machine that is toy production afloat .
It is n't easy as they juggle the factory elves , including Nick 's head elf Matilda ( Byer ) and the political activist Helenor ( Zamata ) , as well as parenting two sons -- Nick 's mini-me Harry ( Cho ) and the crown prince , Jack ( Simons ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Suit , but also looking to rebrand it . ''
Moynihan , Byer , Jost and Zamata have all been cast members of Saturday Night Live .

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Bobby Moynihan is set to voice Santa Clause in an adult animated series called "Pole" for Syfy. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Syfy said it has ordered six episodes of The Pole, an adult animated comedy featuring the voice talents of Bobby Moynihan and Jillian Bell. The cast will also include Nicole Byer, SungWon Cho, Colin Jost, Tim Simons and Sasheer Zamata. Advertisement
"After a scandal involving 'Saint' Nick (Moynihan) rocks the holly jolly foundations of the North Pole, all hell breaks loose as the future of Christmas turns into a twisted power struggle for the Red Suit," the cable network said in a press release.
"As Nick, the 20th to wear the Suit, struggles with the age-old question of naughty vs. nice, his wife Mrs. Claus, aka Gretchen (Bell), works to keep the political machine that is toy production afloat. It isn't easy as they juggle the factory elves, including Nick's head elf Matilda (Byer) and the political activist Helenor (Zamata), as well as parenting two sons -- Nick's mini-me Harry (Cho) and the crown prince, Jack (Simons), who's not only next in line for the Suit, but also looking to rebrand it."
Moynihan, Byer, Jost and Zamata have all been cast members of Saturday Night Live.


upi--2020-09-23--Dodgers beat Angels, clinch NL West title

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched an eighth consecutive division title and the top seed in the National League with a 7-2 win over the Oakland Athletics at Dodger Stadium .
The National League West champions ( 39-16 ) also own the best record in Major League Baseball with less than a week remaining in the coronavirus-pandemic-shortened 2020 season .
Max Muncy , Chris Taylor , A.J .
Pollock and Corey Seager each homered in the Dodgers ' latest victory Tuesday in Los Angeles .
Dodgers starter Dustin May allowed three hits and two runs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win of 2020 .
`` It 's awesome .
You ca n't take them [ division titles ] for granted , '' Seager told reporters .
`` You ca n't assume this every year .
We 've been on a special run .
It 's not guaranteed . ''
The Athletics got off to a great start when left fielder Robbie Grossman took May deep for a 345-foot solo home run in the second at-bat of the game .
May then settled down to escape the inning with just a one-run deficit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at-bat in the bottom of the first frame .
Corey Seager then smacked a single to center field to plate Betts and tie the score at 1-1 .
Neither team scored in the second inning .
Edwin Rios and Betts each lined out to start the bottom of the third inning .
Seager followed with a single before Muncy stepped into the batter 's box to face Athletics starter Frankie Montas .
Muncy took a called strike from the right-handed pitcher before he swatted an 0-1 slider over the center field fence for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Dodgers a 3-2 lead .
Taylor led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a laser solo home run to left field .
That blast left his bat at 108 mph , traveled just 49 feet high and took 3.8 seconds to clear the fence , according to Statcast .
Joc Pederson flew out in the next at-bat before Pollock smashed a 394-foot solo home run to give the Dodgers a 5-2 lead .
Seager hit a 415-foot solo homer off Athletics relief pitcher T.J. McFarland in the bottom of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advantage to four runs .
Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger plated Betts with an RBI single for the final run of the game in the seventh inning .
The Dodgers bullpen allowed just two hits and no runs over the final four innings to secure the victory .
Seager went 3 for 3 with two RBIs , two runs scored and a walk in the win .
Bellinger went 2 for 2 with an RBI and two walks .
The Dodgers battle the Athletics at 9:40 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Dodger Stadium .
Los @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clinch a playoff spot and will host the No .
8 seed in the National League in a best-of-three series , which starts Sept. 30 at Dodger Stadium .

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The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the top seed in the National League playoffs after a win over the Oakland Athletics Tuesday in Los Angeles. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched an eighth consecutive division title and the top seed in the National League with a 7-2 win over the Oakland Athletics at Dodger Stadium. The National League West champions (39-16) also own the best record in Major League Baseball with less than a week remaining in the coronavirus-pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Advertisement
Max Muncy, Chris Taylor, A.J. Pollock and Corey Seager each homered in the Dodgers' latest victory Tuesday in Los Angeles. Dodgers starter Dustin May allowed three hits and two runs in five innings to earn his second win of 2020.
"It's awesome. You can't take them [division titles] for granted," Seager told reporters. "You can't assume this every year. We've been on a special run. It's not guaranteed."
The Athletics got off to a great start when left fielder Robbie Grossman took May deep for a 345-foot solo home run in the second at-bat of the game. May then settled down to escape the inning with just a one-run deficit.
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Mookie Betts singled in the Dodgers first at-bat in the bottom of the first frame. Corey Seager then smacked a single to center field to plate Betts and tie the score at 1-1.
Neither team scored in the second inning. Edwin Rios and Betts each lined out to start the bottom of the third inning. Seager followed with a single before Muncy stepped into the batter's box to face Athletics starter Frankie Montas.
Muncy took a called strike from the right-handed pitcher before he swatted an 0-1 slider over the center field fence for a 424-foot, two-run homer to give the Dodgers a 3-2 lead.
Taylor led off the bottom of the fourth inning with a laser solo home run to left field. That blast left his bat at 108 mph, traveled just 49 feet high and took 3.8 seconds to clear the fence, according to Statcast.
Joc Pederson flew out in the next at-bat before Pollock smashed a 394-foot solo home run to give the Dodgers a 5-2 lead.
Seager hit a 415-foot solo homer off Athletics relief pitcher T.J. McFarland in the bottom of the fifth inning to push the Los Angeles advantage to four runs. Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger plated Betts with an RBI single for the final run of the game in the seventh inning.
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The Dodgers bullpen allowed just two hits and no runs over the final four innings to secure the victory. Seager went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, two runs scored and a walk in the win. Bellinger went 2 for 2 with an RBI and two walks.
The Dodgers battle the Athletics at 9:40 p.m. EDT Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles was the first MLB team to clinch a playoff spot and will host the No. 8 seed in the National League in a best-of-three series, which starts Sept. 30 at Dodger Stadium.
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upi--2020-09-23--'The West Wing' reunion to debut on HBO Max on Oct. 15

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- HBO Max said A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote will premiere on the streaming service on Oct. 15 .
Cast members from the iconic political drama , including Rob Lowe , Dulé Hill , Allison Janney , Janel Moloney , Richard Schiff , Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen will reunite for a theatrical presentation of the `` Hartsfield 's Landing '' episode , which will debut two weeks before the real-life , 2020 U.S. presidential election .
Musician and composer W.G .
Snuffy Walden is expected to open the program @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music , and former first lady Michelle Obama , former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will offer commentary .
It will also include appearances by creator Aaron Sorkin and executive producer/director Thomas Schlamme , and the folk rock band , The Avett Brothers , will close out the event .
The project was announced in August .
It is intended to raise money for the non-profit When We All Vote , which was founded to increase participation in every election in the United States .
Obama is its co-chair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NBC from 1999 to 2006 .

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Martin Sheen's "West Wing" reunion is set to debut on HBO Max Oct. 15. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- HBO Max said A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote will premiere on the streaming service on Oct. 15. Cast members from the iconic political drama, including Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen will reunite for a theatrical presentation of the "Hartsfield's Landing" episode, which will debut two weeks before the real-life, 2020 U.S. presidential election. Advertisement
Musician and composer W.G. Snuffy Walden is expected to open the program by playing the Emmy-winning show's theme music, and former first lady Michelle Obama, former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will offer commentary.
It will also include appearances by creator Aaron Sorkin and executive producer/director Thomas Schlamme, and the folk rock band, The Avett Brothers, will close out the event.
The project was announced in August. It is intended to raise money for the non-profit When We All Vote, which was founded to increase participation in every election in the United States. Obama is its co-chair.
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The West Wing initially ran on NBC from 1999 to 2006.


upi--2020-09-23--Watch: Dan Levy on 'Schitt's Creek' returning: 'I hope we do in some capacity'

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- The cast of Schitt 's Creek including Dan Levy , his father Eugene Levy , Catherine O'Hara and Annie Murphy appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss the series winning big at the Emmys and if the comedy will ever return .
`` Obviously this has been , as I said I think multiple times last night , the single greatest experience of my life .
And obviously , these people I love like family , '' Dan Levy told Kimmel on Tuesday when asked about the show continuing in the future .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bowing out when people still care about you , so if we come back , which I hope we do in some capacity , it has to be deserving of everyone 's time , '' he continued .
Schitt 's Creek , created by Dan and Eugene Levy , wrapped up its sixth and final season in April .
The comedy followed a wealthy family who is forced to relocate to a small town after losing their fortune .
The show swept the comedy categories at the Emmys on Sunday , winning a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awards for Dan and Eugene Levy , O'Hara and Murphy and Outstanding Comedy Series .
Murphy was the last member of the main cast to receive an acting award at the Emmys .
`` At no point was I like oh well we won this many now I 'm going to win .
It was more like internal monologue of just like who am I going to apologize to first when I lose , '' Murphy said about the pressure she felt to also bring home an acting award .

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The cast of Schitt's Creek including Dan Levy, his father Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara and Annie Murphy appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss the series winning big at the Emmys and if the comedy will ever return.
"Obviously this has been, as I said I think multiple times last night, the single greatest experience of my life. And obviously, these people I love like family," Dan Levy told Kimmel on Tuesday when asked about the show continuing in the future.
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"There's a kind of elegance about bowing out when people still care about you, so if we come back, which I hope we do in some capacity, it has to be deserving of everyone's time," he continued.
Schitt's Creek, created by Dan and Eugene Levy, wrapped up its sixth and final season in April. The comedy followed a wealthy family who is forced to relocate to a small town after losing their fortune.
The show swept the comedy categories at the Emmys on Sunday, winning a total of seven prizes including four acting awards for Dan and Eugene Levy, O'Hara and Murphy and Outstanding Comedy Series.
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Murphy was the last member of the main cast to receive an acting award at the Emmys.
"At no point was I like oh well we won this many now I'm going to win. It was more like internal monologue of just like who am I going to apologize to first when I lose," Murphy said about the pressure she felt to also bring home an acting award.


upi--2020-09-23--NBA Western Conference finals: Nuggets' Jamal Murray sinks Lakers in Game 3

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Denver Nuggets sharpshooter Jamal Murray hit several clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lead his team past the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals .
Murray scored 10 of his 28 points in the final frame of the 114-106 win Tuesday night in Orlando , Fla. , to cut the Lakers ' series lead to 2-1 .
`` When I 'm talking to my teammates , being the vocal leader , going up and down and pushing everyone .
They tend to follow , '' Murray told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see them have a lot of fun like they did .
`` We came up with the win .
Hopefully we can keep that play up . ''
Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic scored 11 points in the first 12 minutes to give his team a 29-27 lead in the first quarter .
The Nuggets started the second quarter with a 13-3 run to push their lead to 44-30 and led 63-53 at halftime .
Denver put together another run late in the third quarter to push the lead to as many as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stretch .
The Lakers went on an 18-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter and cut the Nuggets lead to 99-96 with 6:07 remaining .
Jerami Grant hit a key jump shot and made two free throws on the next two possessions to keep Denver in the lead .
Lakers guard Rajon Rondo made a free throw with 3:33 remaining to cut the deficit to four before Murray squared up from downtown .
The Nuggets guard , who has so far been spectacular in the playoffs , elevated for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give Denver a 106-99 edge .
Murray penetrated and found Paul Millsap for a dunk on the Nuggets next possession to push their lead to nine points with 1:33 remaining .
He followed with another 3-pointer over Anthony Davis to clinch the victory for Denver .
`` I would say Jamal is a complete basketball player , '' Nuggets coach Michael Malone said .
`` He 's not just a scorer .
He 's a play-maker , can rebound for his position .
`` These 16 , 17 Playoff games have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever seen him play . ''
Murray made 4 of 8 attempts from 3-point range and had 12 assists and eight rebounds in the win .
Jokic had 22 points , 10 rebounds and five assists and Grant scored 26 points for the Nuggets .
LeBron James scored a game-high 30 points and had 11 assists and 10 rebounds while Davis scored 17 points for Los Angeles in the loss .
`` Denver came in and played exceptionally well , '' James said .
`` They played better than us , more aggressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes , but you know , we 've got into the [ foul ] penalty in the third quarter with like nine and a half minutes to go and we had some turnovers that led to some easy buckets for them .
We had 16 turnovers for 25 points and put them to the [ free throw ] line 29 times .
`` Those are n't going to be winning ingredients for us if we continue to do that . ''
Third-seeded Denver is again trying to come from behind to win a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 3-1 deficit in its first two series against the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers .

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) had 28 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in Orlando, Fla. Photo by. Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Denver Nuggets sharpshooter Jamal Murray hit several clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lead his team past the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Murray scored 10 of his 28 points in the final frame of the 114-106 win Tuesday night in Orlando, Fla., to cut the Lakers' series lead to 2-1. Advertisement
"When I'm talking to my teammates, being the vocal leader, going up and down and pushing everyone. They tend to follow," Murray told reporters. "It was fun to see them have a lot of fun like they did.
"We came up with the win. Hopefully we can keep that play up."
Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic scored 11 points in the first 12 minutes to give his team a 29-27 lead in the first quarter. The Nuggets started the second quarter with a 13-3 run to push their lead to 44-30 and led 63-53 at halftime.
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Denver put together another run late in the third quarter to push the lead to as many as 20 points before the Lakers rallied down the stretch.
The Lakers went on an 18-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter and cut the Nuggets lead to 99-96 with 6:07 remaining. Jerami Grant hit a key jump shot and made two free throws on the next two possessions to keep Denver in the lead.
Lakers guard Rajon Rondo made a free throw with 3:33 remaining to cut the deficit to four before Murray squared up from downtown. The Nuggets guard, who has so far been spectacular in the playoffs, elevated for a 3-pointer over Alex Caruso with 2:17 remaining to give Denver a 106-99 edge.
Murray penetrated and found Paul Millsap for a dunk on the Nuggets next possession to push their lead to nine points with 1:33 remaining. He followed with another 3-pointer over Anthony Davis to clinch the victory for Denver.
"I would say Jamal is a complete basketball player," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. "He's not just a scorer. He's a play-maker, can rebound for his position.
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"These 16, 17 Playoff games have been the best stretch of defense I've ever seen him play."
Murray made 4 of 8 attempts from 3-point range and had 12 assists and eight rebounds in the win. Jokic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and Grant scored 26 points for the Nuggets.
LeBron James scored a game-high 30 points and had 11 assists and 10 rebounds while Davis scored 17 points for Los Angeles in the loss.
"Denver came in and played exceptionally well," James said. "They played better than us, more aggressive than us through three quarters, 36 minutes, but you know, we've got into the [foul] penalty in the third quarter with like nine and a half minutes to go and we had some turnovers that led to some easy buckets for them. We had 16 turnovers for 25 points and put them to the [free throw] line 29 times.
"Those aren't going to be winning ingredients for us if we continue to do that."
Third-seeded Denver is again trying to come from behind to win a playoff series, after fighting back from a 3-1 deficit in its first two series against the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
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Game 4 is scheduled for 9 p.m. EDT Thursday.
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upi--2020-09-23--Walmart says it will hire 20,000 U.S. workers for holiday season

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Walmart announced Wednesday it will hire 20,000 seasonal workers in the United States for the holiday season , partly to handle what 's expected to be a major increase in online sales .
The retailer said it will hire workers at fulfillment centers and other locations to help with the rise in digital orders .
Walmart said it will pay workers between $ 15.75 and $ 23.75 per hour .
Open positions will range from order fillers to power equipment operators and the company said employees in many cases will begin working within 48 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new workers will help address three key trends it expects to see this holiday season -- an increase in online sales , evolving wish lists and a need for a fast and safe shopping experience .
The company said it 's made 500,000 new hires since March in an effort to beef up staff to handle online sales related to the COVID-19 pandemic .
`` This year , we think the season will mean even more to our customers , '' Greg Smith , Walmart 's supply chain executive vice president , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to ensure we 're staffed and ready to help deliver that special gift to their loved ones while continuing to fulfill our customer 's everyday needs . ''
Walmart said it will continue post-pandemic measures through the end of the year , including reduced store hours , mandatory mask usage , sneeze guards and managed foot traffic .
Some analysts expect holiday spending could increase between 1 % and 2.6 % this year .

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Walmart announced Wednesday it will hire 20,000 seasonal workers in the United States for the holiday season, partly to handle what's expected to be a major increase in online sales.
The retailer said it will hire workers at fulfillment centers and other locations to help with the rise in digital orders.
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Walmart said it will pay workers between $15.75 and $23.75 per hour. Open positions will range from order fillers to power equipment operators and the company said employees in many cases will begin working within 48 hours of their hire.
Walmart said the new workers will help address three key trends it expects to see this holiday season -- an increase in online sales, evolving wish lists and a need for a fast and safe shopping experience.
The company said it's made 500,000 new hires since March in an effort to beef up staff to handle online sales related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"This year, we think the season will mean even more to our customers," Greg Smith, Walmart's supply chain executive vice president, said in a statement.
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"We want to ensure we're staffed and ready to help deliver that special gift to their loved ones while continuing to fulfill our customer's everyday needs."
Walmart said it will continue post-pandemic measures through the end of the year, including reduced store hours, mandatory mask usage, sneeze guards and managed foot traffic.
Some analysts expect holiday spending could increase between 1% and 2.6% this year.


upi--2020-09-23--Billy Porter to narrate HBO Max's 'Equal' LGBTQ+ docu-series

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Pose , American Horror Story : Apocalypse and Kinky Boots star Billy Porter has signed on as narrator for the docu-series Equal , HBO Max announced .
The four-part program is set to premiere on the streaming service Oct. 22 .
Also appearing in Equal will be Samira Wiley , Cheyenne Jackson , Anthony Rapp , Shannon Purser , Heather Matarazzo , Jamie Clayton , Isis King and Gale Harold .
`` Equal will introduce viewers to a wide range of LGBTQ+ visionaries portrayed by the cast , many of whom identify as members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press release said .
`` Each part offers a distinct and connected chapter within the historical timeline . ''
The episodes are titled `` The Birth of a Movement , '' `` Transgender Pioneers , '' `` Black is Beautiful , Gay is Good ! ''
and `` Stonewall : From Rebellion to Liberation . ''
`` I will be narrating the @ hbomax docu-series Equal .
I ca n't wait for y'all to see this ! ''
Porter tweeted Tuesday .
`` We are here and we will be heard . ''

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Billy Porter has signed on as narrator for the docu-series "Equal," HBO Max announced. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Pose, American Horror Story: Apocalypse and Kinky Boots star Billy Porter has signed on as narrator for the docu-series Equal, HBO Max announced. The four-part program is set to premiere on the streaming service Oct. 22. Advertisement
Also appearing in Equal will be Samira Wiley, Cheyenne Jackson, Anthony Rapp, Shannon Purser, Heather Matarazzo, Jamie Clayton, Isis King and Gale Harold.
"Equal will introduce viewers to a wide range of LGBTQ+ visionaries portrayed by the cast, many of whom identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community," a press release said. "Each part offers a distinct and connected chapter within the historical timeline."
The episodes are titled "The Birth of a Movement," "Transgender Pioneers," "Black is Beautiful, Gay is Good!" and "Stonewall: From Rebellion to Liberation."
"I will be narrating the @hbomax docu-series Equal. I can't wait for y'all to see this!" Porter tweeted Tuesday. "We are here and we will be heard."


upi--2020-09-23--Google presents 2020 Doodle for Google winner

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Google is displaying artwork from the winner of the 2020 Doodle for Google contest , 5th grader Sharon Sara of Texas , on its homepage Wednesday .
Sara 's artwork features a group of friends holding hands together .
The piece was chosen from tens of thousands of submissions from across the United States .
The students were tasked with answering how they show kindness in their artwork .
`` I show kindness by sticking together with my friends in tough times .
I drew people coming together and not thinking about the outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Sara said .
Sara has won a $ 30,000 scholarship and a $ 50,000 technology package for her elementary school .
`` Congratulations to Sharon Sera on winning this year 's national Doodle for Google competition and scholarship .
Sharon 's artwork reminds us of the importance of unity and kindness towards others , especially during these challenging times , '' Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement .
`` We look forward to joining the hundreds of millions of people across the country who see this inspiring artwork displayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the State of Texas , I want to say how proud we are of Sharon 's achievement , and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this bright young Texan , '' Abbott continued .

Texas 5th grader Sharon Sara's Doodle which has won the 2020 Doodle for Google contest. Image courtesy of Google
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Google is displaying artwork from the winner of the 2020 Doodle for Google contest, 5th grader Sharon Sara of Texas, on its homepage Wednesday. Sara's artwork features a group of friends holding hands together. The piece was chosen from tens of thousands of submissions from across the United States. Advertisement
The students were tasked with answering how they show kindness in their artwork.
"I show kindness by sticking together with my friends in tough times. I drew people coming together and not thinking about the outside but being together because of their personality," Sara said.
Sara has won a $30,000 scholarship and a $50,000 technology package for her elementary school.
"Congratulations to Sharon Sera on winning this year's national Doodle for Google competition and scholarship. Sharon's artwork reminds us of the importance of unity and kindness towards others, especially during these challenging times," Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement.
"We look forward to joining the hundreds of millions of people across the country who see this inspiring artwork displayed on the Google homepage. Oh behalf of the State of Texas, I want to say how proud we are of Sharon's achievement, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this bright young Texan," Abbott continued.


upi--2020-09-23--Melissa Benoist confirms Season 6 will be the last for 'Supergirl'

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Melissa Benoist and The CW have announced the upcoming sixth season of Supergirl will be the comic-book adaptation 's last .
`` To say it has been an honor portraying this iconic character would be a massive understatement .
Seeing the incredible impact the show has had on young girls around the world has always left me humbled and speechless , '' Benoist wrote on Twitter Tuesday .
`` She 's had that impact on me , too .
She 's taught me strength I did n't know I had , to find hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we are stronger when we 're united .
What she stands for pushes all of us to be better .
She has changed my life for the better , and I 'm forever grateful , '' the actress added .
`` I 'm so excited that we get to plan our conclusion to this amazing journey , and I can not wait for you to see what we have in store .
I promise we 're going to make it one helluva final season , '' Benoist said .
The CW also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as did the show 's executive producer , Jessica Queller .
`` I 'm profoundly grateful for the entire Supergirl family , and deeply proud of the show we 've created together , '' Queller said in a statement .
Production on Season 6 is scheduled to begin later this month in Vancouver and the last 20 episodes are expected to air in 2021 .
The Supergirl cast also includes Chyler Leigh , Katie McGrath , Jesse Rath , Nicole Maines , Azie Tesfai , Andrea Brooks , Julie Gonzalo , Staz Nair @ @ @ @

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Melissa Benoist has announced the sixth season of "Supergirl" will be its last. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Melissa Benoist and The CW have announced the upcoming sixth season of Supergirl will be the comic-book adaptation's last. "To say it has been an honor portraying this iconic character would be a massive understatement. Seeing the incredible impact the show has had on young girls around the world has always left me humbled and speechless," Benoist wrote on Twitter Tuesday. Advertisement
"She's had that impact on me, too. She's taught me strength I didn't know I had, to find hope in the darkest of places, and that we are stronger when we're united. What she stands for pushes all of us to be better. She has changed my life for the better, and I'm forever grateful," the actress added.
"I'm so excited that we get to plan our conclusion to this amazing journey, and I cannot wait for you to see what we have in store. I promise we're going to make it one helluva final season," Benoist said.
The CW also confirmed Tuesday the show is wrapping up as did the show's executive producer, Jessica Queller.
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"I'm profoundly grateful for the entire Supergirl family, and deeply proud of the show we've created together," Queller said in a statement.
Production on Season 6 is scheduled to begin later this month in Vancouver and the last 20 episodes are expected to air in 2021.
The Supergirl cast also includes Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Nicole Maines, Azie Tesfai, Andrea Brooks, Julie Gonzalo, Staz Nair and David Harewood.


upi--2020-09-23--Watch live: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at U.S. Supreme Court

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Lines began forming early Wednesday to view the casket of Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who will lie in repose at the high court for two days .
Police installed barriers and crowd control fencing late Tuesday as mourners began to gather on the sidewalk outside of Supreme Court building in anticipation of the public viewing , which is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. EDT .
Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87 after a battle with pancreatic cancer .
She had served on the Supreme Court since 1993 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the court building just before 9:30 a.m. and will be to be carried up its front steps by Supreme Court police officers .
The jurist 's former clerks will serve as honorary pallbearers and will line the front steps as the casket arrives .
After a private ceremony in the Great Hall attended by her family , close friends and members of the court , the casket will be placed outdoors under the Supreme Court building 's portico to allow for public viewing .
Viewing will be held until 10 p.m. on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol -- the first woman and only the second Supreme Court justice to receive the honor .
A private interment service will be held next week at her burial plot at Arlington National Cemetery .

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Former President Bill Clinton pays respects Wednesday as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose under the Portico at the top of the front steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hailed as the nation's "leading advocate" against gender-based discrimination as her flag-draped casket lay in repose at the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday. During a private ceremony at the court's Great Hall, attended by her family, close friends and members of the court, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg "brave" and "a fighter" who defied discrimination to rise to the high court bench. Advertisement
"She chose the law," he said. "Subjected to discrimination in law school and the job market because she was a woman, Ruth would grow to become the leading advocate fighting such discrimination in court."
Ginsburg, who in 1993 became the second woman and first Jewish woman on the Supreme Court, died Friday at the age of 87 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt said Ginsburg, a bookkeeper's daughter from New York City, was "born into a world that does not see you, that does not believe in your potential," and yet became "a true American hero."
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"Nothing could stop Justice Ginsburg's unflagging devotion," she added -- not even cancer.
"We promise to carry forward your legacy."
The private ceremony occurred shortly before Ginsburg's casket was moved outdoors to the Supreme Court main portico for public viewing.
The public will be allowed to attend the viewing until 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ginsburg's casket arrived at the building just before 9:30 a.m. and was carried up the front steps by Supreme Court police officers. Former clerks served as honorary pallbearers and lined the front steps as the casket arrived.
Friday, Ginsburg move to the nearby the U.S. Capitol to lie in state -- the first woman and only the second Supreme Court justice to receive the honor.
A private interment service will be held next week at her burial plot at Arlington National Cemetery.
Mourning Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg


upi--2020-09-23--Liv Tyler quits '911: Lone Star' after one season

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Actress Liv Tyler has left Fox 's first-responder drama , 911 : Lone Star , after one season .
Tyler had a multi-year contract , but asked to be let out due to concerns about traveling back and forth from her home in Britain to the United States where the show is filmed during the coronavirus pandemic .
`` What a thrill it was having a movie star of Liv Tyler 's stature to help us launch the first season of 9-1-1 : Lone Star , '' series show-runner Tim Minear said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liv and will be forever indebted to her for her haunting , powerful portrayal of Michelle Blake .
While we were able to tell a complete chapter in Michelle 's story , as with Connie Britton on our mothership , we also feel like there are more stories to be told .
The door here will always be open for a return . ''
Tyler 's character , Emergency Medical Services Captain Michelle Blake , is not expected to be recast or killed off .
Set in Texas , the series co-stars Rob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McClain , Jim Parrack , Natacha Karam , Brian Michael Smith , Rafael Silva , Julian Works , Brianna Baker and Mark Elias .
Gina Torres also recently joined the ensemble for Season 2 .
Tyler is known for her roles in HBO 's The Leftovers and The Lord of the Rings film franchise .

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Liv Tyler has left the Fox drama, "9-1-1: Lone Star" after one season. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Actress Liv Tyler has left Fox's first-responder drama, 911: Lone Star, after one season. Tyler had a multi-year contract, but asked to be let out due to concerns about traveling back and forth from her home in Britain to the United States where the show is filmed during the coronavirus pandemic. Advertisement
"What a thrill it was having a movie star of Liv Tyler's stature to help us launch the first season of 9-1-1: Lone Star," series show-runner Tim Minear said in a statement.
"We loved working with Liv and will be forever indebted to her for her haunting, powerful portrayal of Michelle Blake. While we were able to tell a complete chapter in Michelle's story, as with Connie Britton on our mothership, we also feel like there are more stories to be told. The door here will always be open for a return."
Tyler's character, Emergency Medical Services Captain Michelle Blake, is not expected to be recast or killed off.
Set in Texas, the series co-stars Rob Lowe, Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra Aylina McClain, Jim Parrack, Natacha Karam, Brian Michael Smith, Rafael Silva, Julian Works, Brianna Baker and Mark Elias.
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Gina Torres also recently joined the ensemble for Season 2.
Tyler is known for her roles in HBO's The Leftovers and The Lord of the Rings film franchise.


upi--2020-09-23--Watch live: NASA chief to lay out budget needs to send astronauts to moon

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Congress will hear testimony Wednesday from NASA about its budget needs as the space agency argues for full funding to carry out plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2024 .
NASA Administrator James Bridenstine will appear before a Senate appropriations subcommittee to discuss the agency 's fiscal 2021 budget .
The hearing is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT and will be streamed live .
NASA said in a report Monday it needs $ 28 billion for the first phase of its Artemis lunar program through fiscal 2025 .
That figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test and launch new-generation moon lander vehicles that will carry astronauts to the surface of the moon , as well as $ 7.6 billion for Boeing Space Launch System rockets , ground systems and Lockheed Martin Orion crew capsules .
The Senate has yet to pass a bill to fund NASA and an appropriations bill passed by the House in July provided the agency with $ 625 million for the development of a new moon lander , well short of the $ 3.2 billion Bridenstine said was `` critically important '' to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to March without the $ 3.2 billion , it becomes more difficult , '' he said .
`` We 're still within the realm of possibility because we do have our work underway right now . ''
Bridenstine added that plans to send astronauts to the moon would remain on track if the funds are appropriated by Christmas , but added that NASA would still move forward with its moon plans even if the funding was delayed .
`` Speed is still of the essence and sustainability follows speed , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the funding , we [ still ] will go to the moon at the earliest possible opportunity . ''
The 2024 timeline is four years sooner than NASA had originally planned , following a challenge by Vice President Mike Pence .
`` With bipartisan support from Congress , our 21st century push to the moon is well within America 's reach , '' Bridenstine said .
`` As we 've solidified more of our exploration plans in recent months , we 've continued to refine our budget and architecture . ''
No human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apollo 17 left in late 1972 , but NASA is planning this time to send the first woman to walk on the moon .

NASA Administrator James Bridenstine will appear before Congress Wednesday to outline budget needs as the agency seeks funding to ensure its Artemis program can achieve a moon landing within four years. File Photo courtesy of NASA | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Congress will hear testimony Wednesday from NASA about its budget needs as the space agency argues for full funding to carry out plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2024. NASA Administrator James Bridenstine will appear before a Senate appropriations subcommittee to discuss the agency's fiscal 2021 budget. Advertisement
The hearing is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. EDT and will be streamed live.
NASA said in a report Monday it needs $28 billion for the first phase of its Artemis lunar program through fiscal 2025.
That figure includes $16.2 billion to develop, test and launch new-generation moon lander vehicles that will carry astronauts to the surface of the moon, as well as $7.6 billion for Boeing Space Launch System rockets, ground systems and Lockheed Martin Orion crew capsules.
The Senate has yet to pass a bill to fund NASA and an appropriations bill passed by the House in July provided the agency with $625 million for the development of a new moon lander, well short of the $3.2 billion Bridenstine said was "critically important" to the project on Monday.
"If we go to March without the $3.2 billion, it becomes more difficult," he said. "We're still within the realm of possibility because we do have our work underway right now."
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Bridenstine added that plans to send astronauts to the moon would remain on track if the funds are appropriated by Christmas, but added that NASA would still move forward with its moon plans even if the funding was delayed.
"Speed is still of the essence and sustainability follows speed," he said. "If they keep delaying the funding, we [still] will go to the moon at the earliest possible opportunity."
The 2024 timeline is four years sooner than NASA had originally planned, following a challenge by Vice President Mike Pence.
"With bipartisan support from Congress, our 21st century push to the moon is well within America's reach," Bridenstine said. "As we've solidified more of our exploration plans in recent months, we've continued to refine our budget and architecture."
No human has been on the lunar surface since Apollo 17 left in late 1972, but NASA is planning this time to send the first woman to walk on the moon.


upi--2020-09-23--Deciding factor in U.S. election might be decency

Few elections can be cast as resting on a single issue .
But no matter whether voters support the president or the former vice president , one issue stands above the others .
It is decency .
Whatever one thinks about Joe Biden , he is a thoroughly decent man .
Even former Defense Secretary Robert Gates , who savaged Biden in his memoir , writing that every foreign policy decision Biden made was wrong , then went on to praise the former vice president 's character .
Of all the words applicable to President Donald Trump , decency is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first campaign , Trump mocked Gold Star parents who lost sons in battle ; people with disabilities ; immigrants ; and women .
Caught on an Access Hollywood tape , Trump bragged to reporter Billy Bush how his celebrity status allowed him to grab a woman 's private parts .
Inexplicably , Trump survived that extraordinary display of indecency .
Earlier this month , Jeffery Goldberg 's explosive Atlantic story accused the president of calling U.S. war dead `` losers and suckers . ''
Four separate anonymous individuals claimed to have been present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disparaging statements about war dead .
Reporters including from Trump-friendly Fox confirmed the basis of the story from other sources .
Many of the president 's supporters have ignored or dismissed his latest transgression as fake news or a hoax because he delivers on his promises .
But , as in baseball , in politics , three strikes should be enough to declare a batter out .
Strike 1 was Trump 's comments on the late Sen. John McCain , snorting that he did not like people who were captured in war .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own meager skills as a pilot recalling how he was able to knock down a North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile with his Skyhawk jet .
Where McCain displayed uncommon valor as a POW went beyond verbal abuse of his guards .
McCain , whose father was the senior military commander in the Pacific during his captivity , refused to accept early release from the Hanoi Hilton .
That courage was worthy of a Congressional Medal of Honor .
Strike 2 was Trump 's repeated refusal to press Russian President Vladimir Putin on intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Afghan Taliban for killing Americans .
That report still has not been confirmed or denied by senior officials .
Given the president 's antipathy to receiving negative reports on Russia , this behavior comes as no surprise .
Strike 3 was the latest charge that Trump slandered Americans killed in action as `` losers and suckers . ''
The allegations , which have been strongly denied by the president and White House , referred to a 2018 visit to France , when Trump declined to pay his respects at a cemetery honoring Marines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Battle of Belleau Wood , attended by other world leaders .
Unfortunately , none of these anonymous sources have revealed their identities to give the story the complete credibility it needs .
Fearing reprisals that led to Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman 's forced retirement after he testified to the House impeachment proceedings over the president 's threat to withhold funds from Ukraine , do not expect the silence to be broken .
The evidence to support the Atlantic story remained circumstantial .
Trump has used racial slurs in the past .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concoct false stories such as claiming President Barack Obama was born in Kenya .
The Washington Post catalogued nearly 25,000 instances in which the president made false , wrong and other misstatements since taking office .
Politics are not meant to be fair .
Had Obama been accused of calling Americans killed in action `` losers and suckers , '' Republicans would have gone to the barricades as they did over the Benghazi hearings wrongly blaming Hillary Clinton for the death of American Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens , murdered by terrorists .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ No matter the polls , this election will likely be razor thin .
The battle royal over replacing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg this congressional session will only harden both sides against the other .
Not even that smoking gun is likely to cause a change in many voters ' minds .
Although , if either candidate developed a life-threatening condition or was incapacitated by a stroke or heart attack , that might make a difference .
During the Sen. Joe McCarthy Army hearings , Roy Cohn was McCarthy 's counsel and went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
Joseph Welch , representing the Army , destroyed McCarthy and Cohn by asking the senator , `` Have you no sense of decency , sir ? ''
That question applies today : `` Mr. President , have you no sense of decency ? ''
Harlan Ullman , a veteran of the Vietnam War in command of Swift Boats in over 150 missions and operations , is UPI 's Arnaud de Borchgrave Distinguished Columnist .
He serves as a senior adviser at the Atlantic Council and is author of the upcoming book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Be Feared , Friended or Fought in a MAD-Driven Age . ''

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Of all the words applicable to President Donald Trump, decency is not on the list. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Few elections can be cast as resting on a single issue. But no matter whether voters support the president or the former vice president, one issue stands above the others. It is decency. Whatever one thinks about Joe Biden, he is a thoroughly decent man. Even former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who savaged Biden in his memoir, writing that every foreign policy decision Biden made was wrong, then went on to praise the former vice president's character. Advertisement
Of all the words applicable to President Donald Trump, decency is not on the list. In his first campaign, Trump mocked Gold Star parents who lost sons in battle; people with disabilities; immigrants; and women. Caught on an Access Hollywood tape, Trump bragged to reporter Billy Bush how his celebrity status allowed him to grab a woman's private parts. Inexplicably, Trump survived that extraordinary display of indecency.
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Earlier this month, Jeffery Goldberg's explosive Atlantic story accused the president of calling U.S. war dead "losers and suckers." Four separate anonymous individuals claimed to have been present when the president made those and other disparaging statements about war dead. Reporters including from Trump-friendly Fox confirmed the basis of the story from other sources.
Many of the president's supporters have ignored or dismissed his latest transgression as fake news or a hoax because he delivers on his promises. But, as in baseball, in politics, three strikes should be enough to declare a batter out. Strike 1 was Trump's comments on the late Sen. John McCain, snorting that he did not like people who were captured in war.
McCain was self-effacing about what he called his own meager skills as a pilot recalling how he was able to knock down a North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile with his Skyhawk jet. Where McCain displayed uncommon valor as a POW went beyond verbal abuse of his guards. McCain, whose father was the senior military commander in the Pacific during his captivity, refused to accept early release from the Hanoi Hilton. That courage was worthy of a Congressional Medal of Honor.
Strike 2 was Trump's repeated refusal to press Russian President Vladimir Putin on intelligence reports that Moscow was paying bounties to Afghan Taliban for killing Americans. That report still has not been confirmed or denied by senior officials. Given the president's antipathy to receiving negative reports on Russia, this behavior comes as no surprise.
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Strike 3 was the latest charge that Trump slandered Americans killed in action as "losers and suckers." The allegations, which have been strongly denied by the president and White House, referred to a 2018 visit to France, when Trump declined to pay his respects at a cemetery honoring Marines killed in the famous World War I Battle of Belleau Wood, attended by other world leaders.
Unfortunately, none of these anonymous sources have revealed their identities to give the story the complete credibility it needs. Fearing reprisals that led to Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's forced retirement after he testified to the House impeachment proceedings over the president's threat to withhold funds from Ukraine, do not expect the silence to be broken.
The evidence to support the Atlantic story remained circumstantial. Trump has used racial slurs in the past. He has been coarse in conduct, willing to concoct false stories such as claiming President Barack Obama was born in Kenya. The Washington Post catalogued nearly 25,000 instances in which the president made false, wrong and other misstatements since taking office.
Politics are not meant to be fair. Had Obama been accused of calling Americans killed in action "losers and suckers," Republicans would have gone to the barricades as they did over the Benghazi hearings wrongly blaming Hillary Clinton for the death of American Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, murdered by terrorists. And Trump has weathered this storm.
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No matter the polls, this election will likely be razor thin. The battle royal over replacing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg this congressional session will only harden both sides against the other. Not even that smoking gun is likely to cause a change in many voters' minds. Although, if either candidate developed a life-threatening condition or was incapacitated by a stroke or heart attack, that might make a difference.
During the Sen. Joe McCarthy Army hearings, Roy Cohn was McCarthy's counsel and went on to be a mentor to young Trump. Joseph Welch, representing the Army, destroyed McCarthy and Cohn by asking the senator, "Have you no sense of decency, sir?"
That question applies today: "Mr. President, have you no sense of decency?"
Harlan Ullman, a veteran of the Vietnam War in command of Swift Boats in over 150 missions and operations, is UPI's Arnaud de Borchgrave Distinguished Columnist. He serves as a senior adviser at the Atlantic Council and is author of the upcoming book, "The Fifth Horseman: To Be Feared, Friended or Fought in a MAD-Driven Age."


upi--2020-09-23--Russian activist Alexei Navalny discharged from German hospital

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- The German hospital treating Alexi Navalny for Novichok poisoning on Wednesday said the Russian opposition leader and outspoken Kremlin critic has been discharged .
The Charite hospital in Berlin announced in a statement that Navalyn 's condition `` had improved sufficiently '' to warrant he no longer required acute inpatient care but warned that it was still too early to know the long-term effects of his `` severe poisoning . ''
`` Based on the patient 's progress and current condition , the treating physicians believe that complete recovery is possible , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision to announce his release was made in consultation with Navalny and his wife .
Navalny had spent 32 days at the hospital , 24 of which were in the intensive care unit , after he was transported to Germany in August with suspected poisoning .
The staunch Putin critic and democracy advocate arrived in Germany on Aug. 22 , days after he fell ill on a flight from Tomsk to Moscow , forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Omsk where he was rushed to a local hospital in serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical condition via an emergency medical plane and was placed in a medically induced coma , which he awoke from earlier this month .
Officials have determined Navalny was poisoned with a nerve agent similar to the one used to poison a former Russian agent and his daughter in Britain two years later , attracting the condemnation from world leaders and demands that Russia hold those responsible to account .
However , the Kremlin has denied any involvement in his poisoning and Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly suggested in a phone call with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have poisoned himself .
On Tuesday , Navalny mocked such a suggestion on Instagram , stating he concocted the plan to poison himself to make a fool out of Putin .
`` But Putin outplayed me , '' he said .
`` He just ca n't be fooled .
As a result , I , like a fool , lay in a coma for 18 days , but did not achieve my goal .
The provocation has failed ! ''

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been discharged from the Charite hospital in Berlin, Germany, where he spent 32 days while being treated for Novichok poisoning. Photo by EPA-EFE
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The German hospital treating Alexi Navalny for Novichok poisoning on Wednesday said the Russian opposition leader and outspoken Kremlin critic has been discharged. The Charite hospital in Berlin announced in a statement that Navalyn's condition "had improved sufficiently" to warrant he no longer required acute inpatient care but warned that it was still too early to know the long-term effects of his "severe poisoning." Advertisement
"Based on the patient's progress and current condition, the treating physicians believe that complete recovery is possible," the hospital said.
The hospital said the decision to announce his release was made in consultation with Navalny and his wife.
Navalny had spent 32 days at the hospital, 24 of which were in the intensive care unit, after he was transported to Germany in August with suspected poisoning.
The staunch Putin critic and democracy advocate arrived in Germany on Aug. 22, days after he fell ill on a flight from Tomsk to Moscow, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Omsk where he was rushed to a local hospital in serious condition.
He arrived in Germany in critical condition via an emergency medical plane and was placed in a medically induced coma, which he awoke from earlier this month.
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Officials have determined Navalny was poisoned with a nerve agent similar to the one used to poison a former Russian agent and his daughter in Britain two years later, attracting the condemnation from world leaders and demands that Russia hold those responsible to account.
However, the Kremlin has denied any involvement in his poisoning and Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly suggested in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron that Navalny may have poisoned himself.
On Tuesday, Navalny mocked such a suggestion on Instagram, stating he concocted the plan to poison himself to make a fool out of Putin.
"But Putin outplayed me," he said. "He just can't be fooled. As a result, I, like a fool, lay in a coma for 18 days, but did not achieve my goal. The provocation has failed!"


upi--2020-09-23--Report: Probable missile launcher spotted at North Korea parade practice

SEOUL , Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- A vehicle that appears to be a carrier and launcher for a large-scale missile was spotted during practice for an upcoming parade in North Korea , according to U.S.-based website 38 North .
Commercial satellite imagery revealed a `` probable missile-related vehicle '' at the Mirim Parade Training Ground in Pyongyang , according to a report published Tuesday on the website , which provides analysis on North Korea under the umbrella of The Stimson Center think tank .
The size and shape of the vehicle `` suggests that it may be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missile , '' the report said .
`` Alternatively , it could be a towed mobile-erector-launcher ( MEL ) with its truck-tractor attached . ''
The resolution of the satellite imagery `` precludes a clear determination '' on the precise nature of the vehicle , but the report concluded that other uses are `` unlikely in this particular location and circumstance . ''
The vehicle appears to be roughly 65 feet long and 10 feet wide , large enough to carry a Hwasong intercontinental ballistic missile , the report said .
North Korea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hwasong-15 , was first tested in November 2017 and is believed to be capable of reaching the continental United States with a nuclear warhead .
Previous satellite analysis has shown rehearsals underway for a parade , expected to be held on Oct. 10 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers ' Party of Korea .
North Korea has used parades in the past to show off its latest military hardware .
Analysts and South Korean officials have also speculated that North Korea could test a submarine-launched ballistic missile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen at the country 's Sinpo South Shipyard .
At the end of 2019 , North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned of a `` new strategic weapon '' that would be coming soon .
Pyongyang conducted a series of shorter-range missile and rocket tests in March and April of this year , but it is unclear how much the COVID-19 pandemic and heavy damage from a recent series of typhoons have impacted the country 's plans .
Nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington have stalled since a summit with Kim and U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vietnam , last year failed to produce an agreement .
Trump urged the international community to continue to work toward full denuclearization of North Korea in a message delivered to the 2020 International Atomic Energy Agency general conference on Monday .
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said last week that there were indications North Korea was continuing to operate its nuclear facilities and was producing enriched uranium , which can be used as fuel for nuclear weapons .

Satellite imagery revealed a probable missile launcher vehicle during preparations for a parade in North Korea, according to analysis by website 38 North. File Photo by How Hwee Young/EPA
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- A vehicle that appears to be a carrier and launcher for a large-scale missile was spotted during practice for an upcoming parade in North Korea, according to U.S.-based website 38 North. Commercial satellite imagery revealed a "probable missile-related vehicle" at the Mirim Parade Training Ground in Pyongyang, according to a report published Tuesday on the website, which provides analysis on North Korea under the umbrella of The Stimson Center think tank. Advertisement
The size and shape of the vehicle "suggests that it may be a transporter-erector-launcher (TEL) for a large missile," the report said. "Alternatively, it could be a towed mobile-erector-launcher (MEL) with its truck-tractor attached."
The resolution of the satellite imagery "precludes a clear determination" on the precise nature of the vehicle, but the report concluded that other uses are "unlikely in this particular location and circumstance."
The vehicle appears to be roughly 65 feet long and 10 feet wide, large enough to carry a Hwasong intercontinental ballistic missile, the report said.
North Korea's most powerful known ICBM, the Hwasong-15, was first tested in November 2017 and is believed to be capable of reaching the continental United States with a nuclear warhead.
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Previous satellite analysis has shown rehearsals underway for a parade, expected to be held on Oct. 10 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. North Korea has used parades in the past to show off its latest military hardware.
Analysts and South Korean officials have also speculated that North Korea could test a submarine-launched ballistic missile around the anniversary date due to activity seen at the country's Sinpo South Shipyard.
At the end of 2019, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned of a "new strategic weapon" that would be coming soon. Pyongyang conducted a series of shorter-range missile and rocket tests in March and April of this year, but it is unclear how much the COVID-19 pandemic and heavy damage from a recent series of typhoons have impacted the country's plans.
Nuclear negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington have stalled since a summit with Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump held in Hanoi, Vietnam, last year failed to produce an agreement.
Trump urged the international community to continue to work toward full denuclearization of North Korea in a message delivered to the 2020 International Atomic Energy Agency general conference on Monday.
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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said last week that there were indications North Korea was continuing to operate its nuclear facilities and was producing enriched uranium, which can be used as fuel for nuclear weapons.


upi--2020-09-23--Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward, wife Robyn welcome fourth child

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward and his wife , Robyn , welcomed their fourth child Wednesday .
Robyn Hayward announced the birth of their first son -- Gordon Theodore Hayward -- with a post on social media Wednesday .
The announcement came only a few hours before the Celtics played the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals .
`` Our little man is finally here !
This is Theo , Gordon Theodore Hayward , '' she wrote on Instagram .
`` If you ask @ gordonhayward his name is GT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the girls his name is Theo .
I miss you bunches @ gordonhayward and ca n't wait for you to meet him .
We 're ready to watch you tonight ! ''
Gordon Hayward , 30 , initially planned to leave the NBA bubble for the birth of their first son , but he decided to remain with the Celtics after discussions with his wife .
If he had left the bubble , he would have been subject to another quarantine period -- forcing him to miss at least two games .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Celtics ' playoff run because of a sprained ankle , and he spent some of that time with his family before returning to the league 's bubble near Orlando , Fla. '' I think his ankle 's fine right now , '' Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said Wednesday after the birth was announced .
`` I do n't think he 's thought about it all afternoon .
...
Very , very happy to hear the news . ''
The Heat hold a 2-1 series lead over the Celtics .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sidelined him for about five weeks , Gordon Hayward had six points , five rebounds , four assists and three steals in Game 3 of the best-of-seven series .

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward and his wife, Robyn, welcomed their fourth child Wednesday.
Robyn Hayward announced the birth of their first son -- Gordon Theodore Hayward -- with a post on social media Wednesday. The announcement came only a few hours before the Celtics played the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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"Our little man is finally here! This is Theo, Gordon Theodore Hayward," she wrote on Instagram. "If you ask @gordonhayward his name is GT, but if you ask me and the girls his name is Theo. I miss you bunches @gordonhayward and can't wait for you to meet him. We're ready to watch you tonight!"
Gordon Hayward, 30, initially planned to leave the NBA bubble for the birth of their first son, but he decided to remain with the Celtics after discussions with his wife. If he had left the bubble, he would have been subject to another quarantine period -- forcing him to miss at least two games.
The All-Star forward had some time off earlier in the Celtics' playoff run because of a sprained ankle, and he spent some of that time with his family before returning to the league's bubble near Orlando, Fla.
"I think his ankle's fine right now," Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said Wednesday after the birth was announced. "I don't think he's thought about it all afternoon. ... Very, very happy to hear the news."
The Heat hold a 2-1 series lead over the Celtics. In his return from an ankle injury that sidelined him for about five weeks, Gordon Hayward had six points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in Game 3 of the best-of-seven series.


upi--2020-09-23--Two officers shot amid protests over Breonna Taylor grand jury announcement

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Two police officers were shot on Wednesday amid protests in Louisville in response to a grand jury 's decision to indict just one of three officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor .
The shooting took place before 8:30 p.m. around South Brook and East Broadway , local media reported .
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Louisville said a SWAT team was deployed in response to the shooting of a Louisville Metro Police Department Officer .
Protesters had gathered in Jefferson Square Park chanting Taylor 's name as a large police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader said there would be a march at 8 p.m. , just one hour before a curfew was set to take effect , but were cleared out as officers appeared to deploy flashbangs , The Courier-Journal reported .
Demonstrations began almost immediately following the Wednesday afternoon announcement of the Jefferson County grand jury 's indictment of former officer Brett Hankinson on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment .
The charges were related to the firing of shots into the home next door and not Taylor 's killing and the grand jury also declined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mattingly and Detective Myles Cosgrove who were also involved in the shooting as they served a `` no-knock '' search warrant at Taylor 's apartment on March 13 related to a narcotics investigation .
`` It 's a tragedy .
This is an embarrassment and it 's exactly why there have been protests for the last [ 119 ] days , '' pastor Tim Findley said .
`` This is a disappointing , hurtful , painful day in our city .
What I just heard amounts to a slap on the wrist for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taylor . ''
Earlier in the day , a crowd of about 300 protesters marched from Jefferson Square Park toward Bardstown Road where police confronted them with pepper balls to stop them from moving any further .
The protest was eventually declared unlawful as police threatened to dispense chemical agents if the protesters did not disperse .
A total of 29 people were arrested during protests , including 13 at the Bardstown protest and 16 others downtown .
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Wednesday called on protesters to refrain from violence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear , protesting makes a lot of sense it is clear people should be able to speak .
But no violence , no violence , '' said Biden .
`` My heart goes out to Breonna Taylor 's mom .
The last thing she needs to see is violence in the streets .
Protest peacefully , no violence . ''

Hundreds of people gathered for protests in Lousiville following the announcement of a grand jury's indictment of just one of the three officers involved in the fatal killing of Breonna Taylor. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Two police officers were shot on Wednesday amid protests in Louisville in response to a grand jury's decision to indict just one of three officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. Interim Louisville Metro Police Department chief Robert Schroeder confirmed two officers were shot and a suspect was taken into custody. Advertisement
Schroeder said the officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and one was in surgery while the other was alert and in stable condition.
Protesters had gathered in Jefferson Square Park chanting Taylor's name as a large police presence occupied the area where a protest leader said there would be a march at 8 p.m., just one hour before a curfew was set to take effect, but were cleared out as officers appeared to deploy flashbangs, The Courier-Journal reported.
Demonstrations began almost immediately following the Wednesday afternoon announcement of the Jefferson County grand jury's indictment of former officer Brett Hankison on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.
The charges were related to the firing of shots into the home next door and not Taylor's killing and the grand jury also declined to bring charges against Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly and Detective Myles Cosgrove who were also involved in the shooting as they served a "no-knock" search warrant at Taylor's apartment on March 13 related to a narcotics investigation.
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"It's a tragedy. This is an embarrassment and it's exactly why there have been protests for the last [119] days," pastor Tim Findley said. "This is a disappointing, hurtful, painful day in our city. What I just heard amounts to a slap on the wrist for him murdering, for them murdering Breonna Taylor."
Earlier in the day, a crowd of about 300 protesters marched from Jefferson Square Park toward Bardstown Road where police confronted them with pepper balls to stop them from moving any further.
The protest was eventually declared unlawful as police threatened to dispense chemical agents if the protesters did not disperse.
A total of 29 people were arrested during protests, including 13 at the Bardstown protest and 16 others downtown.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Wednesday called on protesters to refrain from violence.
"One thing I want to make clear, protesting makes a lot of sense it is clear people should be able to speak. But no violence, no violence," said Biden. "My heart goes out to Breonna Taylor's mom. The last thing she needs to see is violence in the streets. Protest peacefully, no violence."


upi--2020-09-23--Senate blocks resolution honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg over language about successor

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday blocked a resolution honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after rejecting language regarding the selection of her successor .
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer attempted to pass the resolution commemorating the life and legacy of Ginsburg by unanimous consent , but Cruz , R-Texas , opposed the measure citing language that her seat not be filled until the next president is inaugurated .
`` Republicans came to us with this resolution , but ignored Justice Ginsburg 's dying wish , what she called her most 'fervent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until a new president is installed , '' said Schumer , citing a message relayed by Ginsburg 's granddaughter following her death on Friday .
`` So we simply have added it to the exact same text of the resolution the Republicans gave us . ''
President Donald Trump said he will announce a nominee to replace Ginsburg by the end of the week and said a confirmation vote in the Senate should be taken before the election on Nov. 3 .
Cruz rejected the language in the resolution , accusing Schumer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a partisan measure .
`` Under the Constitution , members of the judiciary do not appoint their own successors , '' said Cruz .
`` She led an extraordinary life .
She was one of the finest Supreme Court litigators to have ever practiced .
Justice Ginsburg understood full well that the position being put forth by the Democratic leader is not the law and is not the constitution . ''
He requested that Schumer remove the language and take up a resolution that includes Ginsburg saying she opposed increasing the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I believe Justice Ginsburg would easily see through the legal sophistry of the argument of the junior senator from Texas .
To turn Justice Ginsburg 's dying words against her is so , so beneath the dignity of this body , '' Schumer said in response .

Female members of Congress stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol as the flag-draped casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is carried by a joint services military honor guard after Ginsburg lied in state at the U.S. Capitol on September 25. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday blocked a resolution honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after rejecting language regarding the selection of her successor. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer attempted to pass the resolution commemorating the life and legacy of Ginsburg by unanimous consent, but Cruz, R-Texas, opposed the measure citing language that her seat not be filled until the next president is inaugurated. Advertisement
"Republicans came to us with this resolution, but ignored Justice Ginsburg's dying wish, what she called her most 'fervent wish' that she not be replaced until a new president is installed," said Schumer, citing a message relayed by Ginsburg's granddaughter following her death on Friday. "So we simply have added it to the exact same text of the resolution the Republicans gave us."
President Donald Trump said he will announce a nominee to replace Ginsburg by the end of the week and said a confirmation vote in the Senate should be taken before the election on Nov. 3.
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Cruz rejected the language in the resolution, accusing Schumer of attempting to turn the bipartisan resolution into a partisan measure.
"Under the Constitution, members of the judiciary do not appoint their own successors," said Cruz. "She led an extraordinary life. She was one of the finest Supreme Court litigators to have ever practiced. Justice Ginsburg understood full well that the position being put forth by the Democratic leader is not the law and is not the constitution."
He requested that Schumer remove the language and take up a resolution that includes Ginsburg saying she opposed increasing the number of justices beyond the nine currently serving.
"I believe Justice Ginsburg would easily see through the legal sophistry of the argument of the junior senator from Texas. To turn Justice Ginsburg's dying words against her is so, so beneath the dignity of this body," Schumer said in response.


upi--2020-09-23--Busta Rhymes, dressed as a dragon, eliminated from 'Masked Singer'

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Busta Rhymes was the first disguised celebrity eliminated from Season 4 of FOX 's @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday night .
The rapper was dressed as a dragon for the show .
@ @ @ @ @ , Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke are the judges , and Nick Cannon is the @ @ @ @ @ IT WAS @ BustaRhymes !
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Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Busta Rhymes was the first disguised celebrity eliminated from Season 4 of FOX's The Masked Singer competition series on Wednesday night.
The rapper was dressed as a dragon for the show.


upi--2020-09-23--Carolina Panthers star RB Christian McCaffrey placed on injured reserve

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- The Carolina Panthers on Wednesday placed Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve , meaning he will miss at least the next three games .
McCaffrey suffered a high ankle sprain during the Panthers ' Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday .
The star tailback is expected to miss four to six weeks because of the right ankle injury , but he said Monday that he hopes to return faster than that timeline .
`` They say four to six weeks [ to recover ] , '' McCaffrey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's a challenge to me .
Hopefully , I 'll get back a lot earlier than this .
I 'm going to attack this just like I attack anything else and go from there . ''
Mike Davis , who had one rushing attempt and caught eight passes for 74 yards against the Buccaneers , is expected to be the starter for the Panthers ' Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers .
The team also has Trenton Cannon on the active roster and Reggie Bonnafon on the practice squad .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest-paid running back this past off-season with a four-year , $ 64 million extension that averages about $ 16 million each year .
In the 2019 campaign , he became only the third player in league history to record 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season .
In two games this season , McCaffrey has 41 carries for 156 yards and four touchdowns .
He also has seven receptions for 67 yards on nine targets .
The Panthers ( 0-2 ) travel to play the Chargers ( 1-1 ) @ @ @ @ @ @

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has 41 carries for 156 yards and four touchdowns in two games this season. He also has seven receptions for 67 yards on nine targets. File Photo by Nell Redmond/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The Carolina Panthers on Wednesday placed Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next three games. McCaffrey suffered a high ankle sprain during the Panthers' Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The star tailback is expected to miss four to six weeks because of the right ankle injury, but he said Monday that he hopes to return faster than that timeline. Advertisement
"They say four to six weeks [to recover]," McCaffrey told reporters Monday. "Well, that's a challenge to me. Hopefully, I'll get back a lot earlier than this. I'm going to attack this just like I attack anything else and go from there."
Mike Davis, who had one rushing attempt and caught eight passes for 74 yards against the Buccaneers, is expected to be the starter for the Panthers' Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team also has Trenton Cannon on the active roster and Reggie Bonnafon on the practice squad.
Advertisement Christian McCaffrey placed on reserve/injured listhttps://t.co/C3aYjUm0R2— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 23, 2020
The Panthers made McCaffrey the NFL's highest-paid running back this past off-season with a four-year, $64 million extension that averages about $16 million each year. In the 2019 campaign, he became only the third player in league history to record 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season.
In two games this season, McCaffrey has 41 carries for 156 yards and four touchdowns. He also has seven receptions for 67 yards on nine targets.
The Panthers (0-2) travel to play the Chargers (1-1) on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
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upi--2020-09-23--Philadelphia Eagles to put WR Jalen Reagor on IR with thumb injury

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor will miss multiple weeks because of a UCL tear in his thumb .
League sources told ESPN and NFL Media on Wednesday that Reagor is expected to undergo surgery on his injured thumb and will be placed on injured reserve .
Reagor suffered the injury during the first half of Sunday 's loss to the Los Angeles Rams .
He remained in the game and finished with four receptions for 41 yards .
The Eagles could hold him out until after the team 's Week 9 bye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The injury is the same as the one that caused New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to miss five games last season .
Reagor -- the Eagles ' first-round pick in this year 's draft -- has five catches for 96 yards on eight targets this season .
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and fellow rookie John Hightower likely will see larger roles in Reagor 's absence .
Pro Bowl wideout Alshon Jeffery , who has been dealing with a Lisfranc injury , is expected to return in the near future as well .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Greg Ward at the position .
Philadelphia ( 0-2 ) hosts the Cincinnati Bengals ( 0-2 ) on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field .

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor will miss multiple weeks because of a UCL tear in his thumb.
League sources told ESPN and NFL Media on Wednesday that Reagor is expected to undergo surgery on his injured thumb and will be placed on injured reserve.
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Reagor suffered the injury during the first half of Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He remained in the game and finished with four receptions for 41 yards.
The Eagles could hold him out until after the team's Week 9 bye as a precaution, according to ESPN. The injury is the same as the one that caused New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to miss five games last season.
Reagor -- the Eagles' first-round pick in this year's draft -- has five catches for 96 yards on eight targets this season.
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and fellow rookie John Hightower likely will see larger roles in Reagor's absence. Pro Bowl wideout Alshon Jeffery, who has been dealing with a Lisfranc injury, is expected to return in the near future as well. The team also has veteran speedster DeSean Jackson and Greg Ward at the position.
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Philadelphia (0-2) hosts the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
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upi--2020-09-23--Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, wife Teresa Parson test positive for coronavirus

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- Missouri Gov .
Mike Parson and his wife , first lady Teresa Parson , @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday , his office announced .
The governor 's communications office said Teresa Parson underwent @ @ @ @ @ `` displaying minor symptoms . ''
The governor was tested after learning of her positive @ @ @ @ @ determined to have the virus .
`` At this time , the governor feels healthy @ @ @ @ @ , and the first lady has mild symptoms , '' a statement said .
Mike @ @ @ @ @ campaign events in light of the test results .
`` During this time , Governor @ @ @ @ @ fulfill all roles of businesses of the state of Missouri from the Governor 's Mansion @ @ @ @ @ 's staff was also tested as a result of the two positive tests .
They @ @ @ @ @

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Missouri first lady Teresa Parson talk with faith leaders at the Mount Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Hanley Hills, Mo., on May 29. The two tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his wife, first lady Teresa Parson, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, his office announced. The governor's communications office said Teresa Parson underwent the testing early Wednesday after "displaying minor symptoms." The governor was tested after learning of her positive test and he was also determined to have the virus. Advertisement
"At this time, the governor feels healthy and is displaying no symptoms, and the first lady has mild symptoms," a statement said.
Mike Parson canceled all official and campaign events in light of the test results.
"During this time, Governor Parson continues to conduct and fulfill all roles of businesses of the state of Missouri from the Governor's Mansion without interruption.
The governor's staff was also tested as a result of the two positive tests. They're awaiting their results.


upi--2020-09-23--Mourning Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Mourners honor the life and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who died on September 18 @ @ @ @ @ .
She had pancreatic cancer .
Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. Capitol , the first woman to be so honored .
Ginsburg was a @ @ @ @ @ on the high court since 1993 .

Female members of Congress stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol as the flag-draped casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is carried by a joint services military honor guard after Ginsburg lied in state at the U.S. Capitol on September 25. Pool Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI


upi--2020-09-23--College football: Houston-North Texas game postponed due to coronavirus

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- The Houston-North Texas football game set for Saturday has been postponed because of the coronavirus .
North Texas said in a statement Wednesday that four positive COVID-19 tests this week -- along with contact tracing of those tests -- left the program unable to field a team for the matchup against Houston .
Both schools are working to find a date to reschedule the game .
`` We knew that there would be challenges with COVID-19 this season and we were taking precautions to hopefully avoid this situation , '' North Texas director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ student-athlete health and safety is the priority in every decision we make and that is what this difficult decision is based on .
We are hopeful we can resume safe activities soon . ''
The postponement marks the fourth season opener that Houston has been unable to play because of the coronavirus .
The Cougars previously had opening games against Rice , Memphis and Baylor postponed or canceled .
In all four instances , Houston 's opponents experienced virus-related issues that did n't allow them to play .
`` We understand this COVID-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play Saturday 's game and appreciate the consistent dialogue with our program by UNT athletics director Wren Baker , his administration and medical staff during this week , '' Houston vice president for athletics Chris Pezman said in a statement Wednesday .
`` I am disappointed for our student-athletes who have continued to focus on competing this season and were ready to play this Saturday .
We will continue to work to adjust our schedule with the hopes of playing as soon as we can . ''
Meanwhile , Arkansas State was forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday because the program did n't have enough players at a specific position group to safely compete .
`` This is a result of a combination of positive tests on Monday and other players still displaying symptoms , as well as having time to safely re-acclimate prior to the game , '' Arkansas State athletics director Terry Mohajir said in a statement .
`` This decision is based on the ability to safely field a two-deep at the position group rather than the total number of players unavailable .
`` We are taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety remains our first and foremost priority . ''
Arkansas State said it is working with Tulsa to reschedule the game .
The school also noted that it would be able to play its Oct. 3 game against Coastal Carolina .
Also Wednesday , South Florida postponed its matchup against Florida Atlantic on Saturday because of concerns about possible coronavirus spread among players and staff members .
Earlier in the day , USF paused all on-field football activities pending the results of testing and contact tracing .
`` With the health and safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as mitigating the spread of the virus our primary concern , given the outbreak among team members of our most recent opponent and subsequent contact tracing within our team , postponement of this Saturday 's game at FAU is the right thing to do , '' USF vice president of athletics Michael Kelly said in a statement .
The decision came a day after Notre Dame postponed its upcoming game against Wake Forest because of a series of positive test results .
The Fighting Irish beat South Florida 52-0 last week but experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seven Notre Dame players tested positive and , combined with testing results from the previous week , 13 individuals are currently in isolation -- with 10 in quarantine .
Those positive results led Notre Dame to move its game against Wake Forest from this weekend to Dec. 12 .

Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The Houston-North Texas football game set for Saturday has been postponed because of the coronavirus.
North Texas said in a statement Wednesday that four positive COVID-19 tests this week -- along with contact tracing of those tests -- left the program unable to field a team for the matchup against Houston.
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Both schools are working to find a date to reschedule the game.
"We knew that there would be challenges with COVID-19 this season and we were taking precautions to hopefully avoid this situation," North Texas director of athletics Wren Baker said. "Our student-athlete health and safety is the priority in every decision we make and that is what this difficult decision is based on. We are hopeful we can resume safe activities soon."
The postponement marks the fourth season opener that Houston has been unable to play because of the coronavirus. The Cougars previously had opening games against Rice, Memphis and Baylor postponed or canceled. In all four instances, Houston's opponents experienced virus-related issues that didn't allow them to play.
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"We understand this COVID-related decision North Texas has made to not play Saturday's game and appreciate the consistent dialogue with our program by UNT athletics director Wren Baker, his administration and medical staff during this week," Houston vice president for athletics Chris Pezman said in a statement Wednesday.
"I am disappointed for our student-athletes who have continued to focus on competing this season and were ready to play this Saturday. We will continue to work to adjust our schedule with the hopes of playing as soon as we can."
Meanwhile, Arkansas State was forced to postpone its game against Tulsa on Saturday because the program didn't have enough players at a specific position group to safely compete.
"This is a result of a combination of positive tests on Monday and other players still displaying symptoms, as well as having time to safely re-acclimate prior to the game," Arkansas State athletics director Terry Mohajir said in a statement. "This decision is based on the ability to safely field a two-deep at the position group rather than the total number of players unavailable.
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"We are taking all precautions as our student health and safety remains our first and foremost priority."
Arkansas State said it is working with Tulsa to reschedule the game. The school also noted that it would be able to play its Oct. 3 game against Coastal Carolina.
Also Wednesday, South Florida postponed its matchup against Florida Atlantic on Saturday because of concerns about possible coronavirus spread among players and staff members. Earlier in the day, USF paused all on-field football activities pending the results of testing and contact tracing.
"With the health and safety of our student-athletes and staff as well as mitigating the spread of the virus our primary concern, given the outbreak among team members of our most recent opponent and subsequent contact tracing within our team, postponement of this Saturday's game at FAU is the right thing to do," USF vice president of athletics Michael Kelly said in a statement.
The decision came a day after Notre Dame postponed its upcoming game against Wake Forest because of a series of positive test results. The Fighting Irish beat South Florida 52-0 last week but experienced a COVID-19 outbreak following the game.
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Seven Notre Dame players tested positive and, combined with testing results from the previous week, 13 individuals are currently in isolation -- with 10 in quarantine. Those positive results led Notre Dame to move its game against Wake Forest from this weekend to Dec. 12.


upi--2020-09-23--Weather conditions to increase wildfire danger in Western United States

Sept. 23 ( UPI ) -- A heat dome is expected to bring high temperatures to the Western United States , which has already been plagued by wildfires that have burned nearly 4 million acres throughout the region .
A large area of high pressure is expected to build in the region , while a trough in the jet stream sends cold air to the Midwest and East , favoring unusually high temperatures and resulting in a lack of rain in some of the areas that have already been hit hardest by the flames .
The California Department of Forestry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on Wednesday said that a Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for much of Northern California beginning Saturday as gusty winds and low humidity will create fire weather conditions .
More than 8,000 wildfires have burned an excess of 3.6 million acres in California since the beginning of the year , destroying 6,600 structures and resulting in 26 fatalities .
The August Complex fire in Tehama County , the largest in California 's history at 859,966 acres , was 39 % contained Wednesday and the Creek Fire in Fresno County grew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the history of the state at 289,695 acres and 32 % containment , according to Cal Fire .
Meanwhile , the North Complex in Plumas County , which has resulted in 15 deaths , burned 301,404 acres and was 75 % contained .
Nine people have died as the results of wildfires in Oregon and on Wednesday the Lionshead Fire in Marion County grew to 203,420 acres , the first in the state to surpass 200,000 acres .
The Lionshead Fire was 15 % contained on Wednesday and the next largest blaze , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was 24 % contained .
In Washington , a 1-year-old boy remains the only wildfire death as the Pearl Hill Fire , the largest in the state at 223,730 acres , was 97 % contained and the Cold Springs Fire has burned 189,923 acres at 95 % containment .

A heat dome is expected to bring high temperatures to the western United States which has already been plagued by wildfires that have burned nearly 4 million acres throughout the region. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- A heat dome is expected to bring high temperatures to the Western United States, which has already been plagued by wildfires that have burned nearly 4 million acres throughout the region. A large area of high pressure is expected to build in the region, while a trough in the jet stream sends cold air to the Midwest and East, favoring unusually high temperatures and resulting in a lack of rain in some of the areas that have already been hit hardest by the flames. Advertisement
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, on Wednesday said that a Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for much of Northern California beginning Saturday as gusty winds and low humidity will create fire weather conditions.
More than 8,000 wildfires have burned an excess of 3.6 million acres in California since the beginning of the year, destroying 6,600 structures and resulting in 26 fatalities.
The August Complex fire in Tehama County, the largest in California's history at 859,966 acres, was 39% contained Wednesday and the Creek Fire in Fresno County grew to become the largest single fire in the history of the state at 289,695 acres and 32% containment, according to Cal Fire.
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Meanwhile, the North Complex in Plumas County, which has resulted in 15 deaths, burned 301,404 acres and was 75% contained.
Nine people have died as the results of wildfires in Oregon and on Wednesday the Lionshead Fire in Marion County grew to 203,420 acres, the first in the state to surpass 200,000 acres.
The Lionshead Fire was 15% contained on Wednesday and the next largest blaze, the 150,230-acre Slater Fire in Josephine County, was 24% contained.
In Washington, a 1-year-old boy remains the only wildfire death as the Pearl Hill Fire, the largest in the state at 223,730 acres, was 97% contained and the Cold Springs Fire has burned 189,923 acres at 95% containment.