usatoday--2020-09-11--'Outrageous': Sen. Kamala Harris, Democratic nominee for vice president, tells Black leaders in Flor

Sen. Kamala Harris , the Democratic nominee for vice president , told a group of Black leaders of Miami-Dade County that President Donald Trump should be removed from office for failing for lead during the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic collapse .
Based on revelations in Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward ’ s book “ Rage , ” Harris blasted Trump for knowing Jan. 28 about the lethal dangers of COVID-19 and then continuing to dismiss the virus for months as a “ hoax ” and suggesting people don ’ t need to wear masks .
Harris noted that ignoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections in South Florida , where people stand in food lines and beg for government unemployment assistance .
Harris said there are many reasons for voters to replace Trump with the leadership of former Vice President Joe Biden .
“ This is an individual who is not concerned about the health , safety and well-being of the American people and is frankly engaged in a reckless disregard of the lives and well-being of the people of our country , ” Harris said at Florida Memorial University , a historically Black college in Miami @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outrageous.
” Trump has argued that he tried to avoid sparking a nationwide panic about the virus by playing down its risks .
Trump said he secured emergency medical supplies , spurred the development of vaccines and therapeutics , and banned travel from China to hinder the spread of the virus .
Harris wore a black face mask as she met in the university gym Miami Shores Mayor Crystal Wagar ; Eric Knowles of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce ; Dr. Jaffus Hardrick , president of the university ; Pastor Rhonda Thomas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ruban Roberts , president of the Miami-Dade chapter of NAACP .
Rep. Frederica Wilson , D-Fla. , introduced Harris and blasted Trump for infections and deaths in her district that she described as the apex of cases in the state .
Miami-Dade County has had 162,000 cases of the virus and 2,740 deaths – the eighth-highest among counties nationwide , according to Johns Hopkins University .
“ It doesn ’ t just make me angry – I am enraged , ” Wilson said .
“ We call him a racist but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a murderer.
” Harris traveled to the Sunshine State with her husband Doug Emhoff .
Harris met with African American community leaders , to hear about the challenges they face in South Florida .
Emhoff met with rabbis in Aventura , to discuss issues important to the Jewish community .
Harris was greeted by the university 's marching band , called `` The Roar . ''
The musicians , who wore T-shirts with the school 's lion logo and masks , performed two songs : `` Bravura '' by Charles Duble and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Members of AKA sorority , which Harris joined at Howard University , cheered from the sidelines wearing pink and green .
Harris thanked the students for the warm welcome .
“ You truly are the future of our country , who are going to encourage and push us to be our best selves.
, '' Harris said .
`` You are the ones who are going to inspire us and fight for the ideals of our country.
” Florida is one of the key battlegrounds beyond Pennsylvania , Michigan and Wisconsin where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House .
Trump narrowly won his adopted state in 2016 , and Republicans control the governor ’ s mansion and both chambers of the legislature .
But statewide races have been hotly contested .
Biden leads Trump in an average of Florida polls by 2.7 percentage points through Sept. 10 , according to the tracking site FiveThirtyEight.com .
An NBC News/Marist Poll released Tuesday found Trump and Biden tied at 48 % among 766 likely voters , with a margin of error of 4.5 percentage points .
Biden plans to campaign Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the South Florida vote remain a contested demographic , according to the Marist poll .
Trump is doing well against Biden among Florida 's Latinos – 50 % to 46 % – after trailing Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016 exit polls by 62 % to 35 % , according to the poll .
`` It 's not unusual for Florida to be this close , '' said Lee Miringoff , director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion .
`` If Trump loses Florida , it 's game over .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night will still have to be told . ''
Harris and Emhoff stopped briefly between the airport and their events at Amaize , a Venezuelan restaurant in Doral .
The couple met with political strategist Ana Navarro and Democratic state Sen. Annette Taddeo .
Navarro , who wore a Biden-Harris T-shirt , has participated in virtual roundtables with the campaign for Latino voters in Florida and Wisconsin .
Harris and Emhoff picked up arepas to go .
Harris chatted with diners and took pictures with them .
“ There are so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There ’ s so much at stake.
” A customer , Carlos Andrade Gando , 40 , said he was `` super excited '' to see Harris .
He is married to Christian Ulvert , a political adviser to the Biden campaign .
`` We were without hope and Biden , is the solution for the country , '' Gando said .
`` Many of the people who have lived for many years in this country , we are not supporting Trump . ''
A Trump supporter in the parking lot held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president as Harris and Emhoff left .
`` Kamala Harris represents communism and socialism , '' said the woman who identified herself as Mariela Jiménez .
Trump visited Jupiter , Fla. , on Tuesday to extend a moratorium on oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic Coast of Florida , Georgia and South Carolina .
The ban was set to expire in 2022 and he extended it for 10 years .
The move won praise from Republicans and Democrats in a state heavily dependent on tourism .
The biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fresh memory from BP 's Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010 .
Biden also opposed new permits for oil and gas drilling in federal land and waters .
But he assailed Trump 's environmental record for opening thousands of acres of land to new drilling .
`` Trump has called the climate crisis a 'hoax , ' '' Biden said Tuesday .
`` He has eliminated rules designed to keep our air and water clean . ''
At the meeting Thursday , community leaders described for Harris how the community needed help with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with preventing evictions and with finding racial justice .
Thomas , the pastor , said her daughter graduated from Florida A & M University and became an ICU nurse treating COVID patients .
Her younger brother came out of retirement to return as a paramedic .
And her nephew is a firefighter .
But Thomas recalled her daughter calling one day to say that an entire family had died from the virus , including grandparents and parents survived by an 11-year-old boy .
Meanwhile , church remains unable to open for funerals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk to students .
“ It ’ s a system that failed us as Black people , ” Thomas said .
“ It ’ s a system that has failed us on every level.
” Harris urged people to vote as early as possible and overcome any obstacles in their way .
She said Republicans wouldn ’ t fight to suppress Black voting if it weren ’ t to prevent their voices from being heard .
“ They know when we vote things change , ” Harris said .
“ Therein lies our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone take from us .
”

'Outrageous': Sen. Kamala Harris, Democratic nominee for vice president, tells Black leaders in Florida Trump must be removed
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Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for vice president, told a group of Black leaders of Miami-Dade County that President Donald Trump should be removed from office for failing for lead during the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic collapse.
Based on revelations in Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward’s book “Rage,” Harris blasted Trump for knowing Jan. 28 about the lethal dangers of COVID-19 and then continuing to dismiss the virus for months as a “hoax” and suggesting people don’t need to wear masks.
Harris noted that ignoring the threat resulted in more deaths and infections in South Florida, where people stand in food lines and beg for government unemployment assistance. Harris said there are many reasons for voters to replace Trump with the leadership of former Vice President Joe Biden.
“This is an individual who is not concerned about the health, safety and well-being of the American people and is frankly engaged in a reckless disregard of the lives and well-being of the people of our country,” Harris said at Florida Memorial University, a historically Black college in Miami Gardens. “I find it so outrageous.”
Trump has argued that he tried to avoid sparking a nationwide panic about the virus by playing down its risks. Trump said he secured emergency medical supplies, spurred the development of vaccines and therapeutics, and banned travel from China to hinder the spread of the virus.
Harris wore a black face mask as she met in the university gym Miami Shores Mayor Crystal Wagar; Eric Knowles of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, president of the university; Pastor Rhonda Thomas, executive director of Faith in Florida; and Ruban Roberts, president of the Miami-Dade chapter of NAACP.
Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., introduced Harris and blasted Trump for infections and deaths in her district that she described as the apex of cases in the state. Miami-Dade County has had 162,000 cases of the virus and 2,740 deaths – the eighth-highest among counties nationwide, according to Johns Hopkins University.
“It doesn’t just make me angry – I am enraged,” Wilson said. “We call him a racist but we have another term now because he’s a murderer.”
Harris traveled to the Sunshine State with her husband Doug Emhoff. Harris met with African American community leaders, to hear about the challenges they face in South Florida. Emhoff met with rabbis in Aventura, to discuss issues important to the Jewish community.
Harris was greeted by the university's marching band, called "The Roar." The musicians, who wore T-shirts with the school's lion logo and masks, performed two songs: "Bravura" by Charles Duble and "Green Light" by Rod Wave.
Members of AKA sorority, which Harris joined at Howard University, cheered from the sidelines wearing pink and green. Harris thanked the students for the warm welcome.
“You truly are the future of our country, who are going to encourage and push us to be our best selves.," Harris said. "You are the ones who are going to inspire us and fight for the ideals of our country.”
Florida is one of the key battlegrounds beyond Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin where Trump and Biden will compete for the White House. Trump narrowly won his adopted state in 2016, and Republicans control the governor’s mansion and both chambers of the legislature.
But statewide races have been hotly contested. Biden leads Trump in an average of Florida polls by 2.7 percentage points through Sept. 10, according to the tracking site FiveThirtyEight.com.
An NBC News/Marist Poll released Tuesday found Trump and Biden tied at 48% among 766 likely voters, with a margin of error of 4.5 percentage points.
Biden plans to campaign Tuesday in Florida.
Latinos who are key to the South Florida vote remain a contested demographic, according to the Marist poll. Trump is doing well against Biden among Florida's Latinos – 50% to 46% – after trailing Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016 exit polls by 62% to 35%, according to the poll.
"It's not unusual for Florida to be this close," said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. "If Trump loses Florida, it's game over. If Trump wins, the story of the night will still have to be told."
Harris and Emhoff stopped briefly between the airport and their events at Amaize, a Venezuelan restaurant in Doral. The couple met with political strategist Ana Navarro and Democratic state Sen. Annette Taddeo. Navarro, who wore a Biden-Harris T-shirt, has participated in virtual roundtables with the campaign for Latino voters in Florida and Wisconsin.
Harris and Emhoff picked up arepas to go. Harris chatted with diners and took pictures with them.
“There are so many important issues,” Harris said. “There’s so much at stake.”
A customer, Carlos Andrade Gando, 40, said he was "super excited" to see Harris. He is married to Christian Ulvert, a political adviser to the Biden campaign.
"We were without hope and Biden, is the solution for the country," Gando said. "Many of the people who have lived for many years in this country, we are not supporting Trump."
A Trump supporter in the parking lot held a sign and shouted slogans supporting the president as Harris and Emhoff left.
"Kamala Harris represents communism and socialism," said the woman who identified herself as Mariela Jiménez.
Trump visited Jupiter, Fla., on Tuesday to extend a moratorium on oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic Coast of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. The ban was set to expire in 2022 and he extended it for 10 years.
The move won praise from Republicans and Democrats in a state heavily dependent on tourism. The biggest marine oil spill in history is still a fresh memory from BP's Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010.
Biden also opposed new permits for oil and gas drilling in federal land and waters. But he assailed Trump's environmental record for opening thousands of acres of land to new drilling.
"Trump has called the climate crisis a 'hoax,'" Biden said Tuesday. "He has eliminated rules designed to keep our air and water clean."
At the meeting Thursday, community leaders described for Harris how the community needed help with healthcare, with food, with jobs, with preventing evictions and with finding racial justice.
Thomas, the pastor, said her daughter graduated from Florida A&M University and became an ICU nurse treating COVID patients. Her younger brother came out of retirement to return as a paramedic. And her nephew is a firefighter.
But Thomas recalled her daughter calling one day to say that an entire family had died from the virus, including grandparents and parents survived by an 11-year-old boy. Meanwhile, church remains unable to open for funerals and schools remain uncertain because of the risk to students.
“It’s a system that failed us as Black people,” Thomas said. “It’s a system that has failed us on every level.”
Harris urged people to vote as early as possible and overcome any obstacles in their way. She said Republicans wouldn’t fight to suppress Black voting if it weren’t to prevent their voices from being heard.
“They know when we vote things change,” Harris said. “Therein lies our power, which we should never let anyone take from us.”


usatoday--2020-09-11--Patio furniture is deeply discounted for these end-of-summer sales—shop the best deals

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed ’ s editors .
Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.As summer slowly begins to morph into fall , our opportunities to soak up the sun are getting fewer and farther between .
Be that as it may , you do n't have to head indoors just yet : You can easily spruce up your outdoor space for the season ahead by snagging fall-ready pieces , such as fire pits and seating sets that you can bundle up on , to help you transition into chillier temperatures .
Looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our Resources by Reviewed newsletter .
What 's more , the end of the season is actually one of the best times to stock up on patio furniture , as you 'll be privy to tons of discounts from customer-loved retailers .
Whether you ’ re looking to save big on conversation sets for next year or you 're perusing cozy accents for the upcoming autumnal weather , there are some serious discounts to shop , and we ’ ve scoured the web to find them all .
Below , we give you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 10 top-notch retailers for patio furniture , accents , décor and more .
From now through Wednesday , September 23 , shoppers can save up to 30 % on select patio items at The Home Depot , ranging from umbrella sand large conversation sets to comfy chairs .
This Hampton Bay Cambridge wicker outdoor swivel rocking chair , for instance , is on sale for $ 254.15 midnight blue , which is down nearly $ 45 from its retail price of $ 299 .
Complete with more than 1,000 reviews and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ praise for its included cushion from buyers , who were happy with its comfort level .
They also noted that the frame 's wicker construction was of a great quality .
If you ’ re in the market for something larger , check out this Hampton Bay Laurel Oaks four-piece patio conversation seating set , once $ 699 and now $ 594.15 , for an almost $ 105 discount .
The collection comes with two lounge chairs , a loveseat and a coffee table in a neutral tan color .
The rust-resistant steel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the haul , since , according to customers , the frames are super sturdy and durable .
Right now , Macy ’ s has a ton of outdoor pieces on sale as part of its end-of-summer savings bonanza .
From décor and patio coverings to furniture , the trusted retailer is offering al fresco items up at some of the lowest prices of the season , along with free shipping on big-ticket items priced at or above $ 999 .
Through Sunday , September 20 , you can nab this Sandy Cove outdoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , for $ 1,999—a 50 % markdown from its retail price of $ 3,999 .
This exclusive Macy ’ s collection includes one sofa and two club chairs , plus five reversible cushions in a relaxing sea-green hue .
With a frame that 's made from rust-proof aluminum and a hand-woven , all-weather resin wicker , the Sandy Cove set has a near-perfect rating from customers who adore the quality of these larger pieces .
Accents are also part of the sale , including this cast-iron umbrella stand ( now on backorder in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 199 and drops to $ 99 , or this Bristol Teak outdoor dining chair , once $ 539.99 , now $ 259 with its current 51 % discount .
Another furniture retailer with a ton of great sales ?
Wayfair , where you can snag closeout deals on all-things outdoor through September 13 , to celebrate the end of summer .
You can nab large conversation sets , such as this Atifah five-piece rattan sectional seating group , which is normally $ 1,019.99 , for $ 749.99 .
That 's a $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blue or red , this five-piece collection has a 4.5-star rating from Wayfair shoppers .
Its frame is made from durable metal and wrapped in high-quality rattan , and it comes with a roomy loveseat and a coffee table .
As part of Overstock ’ s extended Labor Day sale , shoppers can snag an extra 10 to 15 % off on all-things outdoors , plus get free shipping on all orders .
For example , this Humble and Haute indoor/outdoor 60-inch bench cushion is on sale from $ 136.79 after falling 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 159.99 ( note that prices vary on the color of the cushions ) .
The fabric is resistant against UV damage , mildew and stains and has an impressive 4.9-star rating from Overstock customers .
The retailer is also a hotspot for accent pieces and décor , like this Havenside Home Cordora 18-inch mosaic accent table , normally $ 98.99 and on sale for $ 84.14 , or this set of two Dunedin rectangular outdoor floral accent pillows , once $ 37.49 and now $ 31.87 .
Think of Joss & Main as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The web-famous retailer is known for its blend of traditional and chic style , which undoubtedly extends to its wide selection of outdoor furniture and accessories .
Through Friday , September 11 , shoppers can save up to 50 % on lounge chairs , coffee tables , dining sets and more , plus get free shipping on orders of $ 35 or more .
This Matoury reclining chaise lounge , for instance , is on sale from $ 400 in the navy and teal hues , which is down a whopping 74 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,529 .
Also available in beige ( $ 450 ) , this highly-rated outdoor piece features a sturdy , steel frame that 's covered in hand-woven resin wicker and includes weather-resistant cushions .
It ’ s garnered a 4.3-star rating from more than 150 Joss & Main shoppers , who loved this reclining chair 's relaxing set-up .
Through Friday , September 11 , shoppers in the market for outdoor furniture will be geeked over Houzz ’ s extended Labor Day sale .
You can save up to 60 % on umbrellas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are selling out quickly .
This Compamia ocean outdoor coffee table , which is normally $ 250 , it ’ s discounted down to $ 92 .
That 's a 63 % markdown !
Available in five colors that range from white to dark gray , this resin accent piece is the perfect addition to any backyard set-up .
Its design is super versatile , plus , it ’ s resistant to UV rays , suntan oils , saltwater and more .
It has an average rating of 4.7-stars , with customers dubbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy to assemble .
You can also snag funkier pieces , like this Acapulco indoor/outdoor weave lounge chair in plum for $ 135 , falling 40 % from $ 225 ( it 's also available in yellow for $ 148 ) .
This statement seat has a 4.2-star rating from buyers , who gave high marks for its comfort level and quick assembly process .
Discounts are also available on Walmart ’ s large stock of outdoor furniture and accents .
Shoppers on the hunt for a new patio umbrella can nab this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for $ 79.99 , which is $ 50 off its usual $ 129.99 ( note that it ’ s also available for a few bucks cheaper here ) .
Available in 11 different colors , this outdoor essential features 24 solar-powered lights that can be used at day or night ( they can also run for up to seven hours ) .
The exterior fabric is made from a material that 's resistant to water , UV rays and stains , and it has a collective 4.3-star rating from more than 1,800 Walmart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construction .
Shoppers looking for a good discount on outdoor goodies can also shop at Kohl ’ s , where an exciting sale is almost always going on .
The retailer ’ s current deals extend to this Sonoma Goods for Life regular antigravity chair , normally $ 119.99 and now $ 59.99 , giving you $ 60 in savings .
You ’ ll also receive $ 10 in Kohl ’ s Cash with the purchase , which you ’ ll be able to use from Thursday , September 17 to Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colors , this folding chair is the perfect addition to smaller patios and outdoor spaces .
It has a collective 4.5-star rating from more than 1,300 Kohl ’ s customers , who love how comfortable it is .
Also on sale is the Camp Chef flat-top grill 600 , which is up for grabs for $ 399.99 , down $ 45 from the regular $ 444.99 ( you 'll also nab $ 80 in Kohl 's Cash ) .
Complete with a 4.6-star rating , this grill comes with four burners , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ removable pre-seasoned griddle .
This flat-top grill is especially ideal for bigger families or parties thanks to the large surface top .
Also part of the Wayfair family , Birch Lane ’ s style leans more toward the classic , with elegant pieces that will outlast any interior trend .
Discounts range from coffee tables to tasteful planters and pots , like this Brunelle two-piece metal pot planter set , which was once $ 195 and drops to $ 104 for a 47 % markdown .
Ideal for a plethora of greenery , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from more than 180 Birch Lane shoppers , who adore the sturdy design .
Although there aren ’ t any drainage holes , one customer wrote that the pots “ let water pass through the bottom easily , ” making them better for outdoor use .
Ah , Target .
As one of my all-time favorite retailers for all-things home , it ’ s no surprise that the site is a one-stop-shop for patio accessories , too , including planters , cushions and more .
Although there aren ’ t a ton of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Target does have some impressive discounts on outdoor accents .
For example , this John Timberland outdoor fire pit is on sale for $ 59.95 , falling 40 % from its retail price of $ 99.95 .
The 24-inch rounded pit includes a steel mesh spark guard and a fire poker , along with a wood-burning design that can be used in a conversation pit or on a patio .
A slightly larger option comes in the form of this Cosmic Stars and Moon 30-inch wood burning fire pit , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can nab this decorative-yet-cozy accent for $ 159 , which gives you nearly $ 32 in savings .
This pit is rounded and features fun cutouts of the moon and stars .
Complete with a long-lasting high-temperature paint finish and a sturdy spark screen , this heavy-duty piece is a must-have for the upcoming cooler temperatures .
The home store is offering major savings on adirondack chairs , area rugs and so much more right now .
This POLYWOOD Vineyard curve-back Adirondack chair , for instance , drops to $ 269.99 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sand , dark green , black or mahogany which is $ 20 from the retail price of $ 289.99 .
Made from weatherproof lumber , this seat features a spacious seat , curved back slats and a stain- and UV-resistant coating .
It 's garnered a 4.3-star rating from customers , with one shopper writing that its `` nice and wide , [ has ] wide arm rests ( perfect for a drink or small plate ) and the curved back makes it easy to settle into . ''
( Pst : If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out this POLYWOOD Vineyard Adirondack chair instead , which has a super similar style without the curved back , for $ 219 in black , dark green , mahogany , gray , sand , teak and white . )
The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered .
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Patio furniture is deeply discounted for these end-of-summer sales—shop the best deals
— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.As summer slowly begins to morph into fall, our opportunities to soak up the sun are getting fewer and farther between. Be that as it may, you don't have to head indoors just yet: You can easily spruce up your outdoor space for the season ahead by snagging fall-ready pieces, such as fire pits and seating sets that you can bundle up on, to help you transition into chillier temperatures.
Looking for hard-to-find essentials? Sign up for our Resources by Reviewed newsletter.
What's more, the end of the season is actually one of the best times to stock up on patio furniture, as you'll be privy to tons of discounts from customer-loved retailers. Whether you’re looking to save big on conversation sets for next year or you're perusing cozy accents for the upcoming autumnal weather, there are some serious discounts to shop, and we’ve scoured the web to find them all. Below, we give you the most exciting markdowns we've found from 10 top-notch retailers for patio furniture, accents, décor and more.
From now through Wednesday, September 23, shoppers can save up to 30% on select patio items at The Home Depot, ranging from umbrella sand large conversation sets to comfy chairs. This Hampton Bay Cambridge wicker outdoor swivel rocking chair, for instance, is on sale for $254.15 midnight blue, which is down nearly $45 from its retail price of $299. Complete with more than 1,000 reviews and a collective 4.5-star rating, this seat received praise for its included cushion from buyers, who were happy with its comfort level. They also noted that the frame's wicker construction was of a great quality.
If you’re in the market for something larger, check out this Hampton Bay Laurel Oaks four-piece patio conversation seating set, once $699 and now $594.15, for an almost $105 discount. The collection comes with two lounge chairs, a loveseat and a coffee table in a neutral tan color. The rust-resistant steel design of the pieces will last for the haul, since, according to customers, the frames are super sturdy and durable.
Shop Outdoor Furniture at The Home Depot
Right now, Macy’s has a ton of outdoor pieces on sale as part of its end-of-summer savings bonanza. From décor and patio coverings to furniture, the trusted retailer is offering al fresco items up at some of the lowest prices of the season, along with free shipping on big-ticket items priced at or above $999. Through Sunday, September 20, you can nab this Sandy Cove outdoor wicker three-piece seating set, for instance, for $1,999—a 50% markdown from its retail price of $3,999. This exclusive Macy’s collection includes one sofa and two club chairs, plus five reversible cushions in a relaxing sea-green hue. With a frame that's made from rust-proof aluminum and a hand-woven, all-weather resin wicker, the Sandy Cove set has a near-perfect rating from customers who adore the quality of these larger pieces.
Accents are also part of the sale, including this cast-iron umbrella stand (now on backorder in some areas), which is normally $199 and drops to $99, or this Bristol Teak outdoor dining chair, once $539.99, now $259 with its current 51% discount.
Shop Outdoor Furniture at Macy’s
Another furniture retailer with a ton of great sales? Wayfair, where you can snag closeout deals on all-things outdoor through September 13, to celebrate the end of summer. You can nab large conversation sets, such as this Atifah five-piece rattan sectional seating group, which is normally $1,019.99, for $749.99. That's a $270 markdown! Available in tan, blue or red, this five-piece collection has a 4.5-star rating from Wayfair shoppers. Its frame is made from durable metal and wrapped in high-quality rattan, and it comes with a roomy loveseat and a coffee table.
Shop Outdoor Furniture at Wayfair
As part of Overstock’s extended Labor Day sale, shoppers can snag an extra 10 to 15% off on all-things outdoors, plus get free shipping on all orders. For example, this Humble and Haute indoor/outdoor 60-inch bench cushion is on sale from $136.79 after falling 15% from its original price of $159.99 (note that prices vary on the color of the cushions). The fabric is resistant against UV damage, mildew and stains and has an impressive 4.9-star rating from Overstock customers.
The retailer is also a hotspot for accent pieces and décor, like this Havenside Home Cordora 18-inch mosaic accent table, normally $98.99 and on sale for $84.14, or this set of two Dunedin rectangular outdoor floral accent pillows, once $37.49 and now $31.87.
Shop Outdoor Furniture at Overstock
Think of Joss & Main as Wayfair's cooler, more eclectic sister. The web-famous retailer is known for its blend of traditional and chic style, which undoubtedly extends to its wide selection of outdoor furniture and accessories. Through Friday, September 11, shoppers can save up to 50% on lounge chairs, coffee tables, dining sets and more, plus get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.
This Matoury reclining chaise lounge, for instance, is on sale from $400 in the navy and teal hues, which is down a whopping 74% from its original price of $1,529. Also available in beige ($450), this highly-rated outdoor piece features a sturdy, steel frame that's covered in hand-woven resin wicker and includes weather-resistant cushions. It’s garnered a 4.3-star rating from more than 150 Joss & Main shoppers, who loved this reclining chair's relaxing set-up.
Shop Outdoor Furniture at Joss & Main
Through Friday, September 11, shoppers in the market for outdoor furniture will be geeked over Houzz’s extended Labor Day sale. You can save up to 60% on umbrellas, lounge sets and more, though items are selling out quickly. This Compamia ocean outdoor coffee table, which is normally $250, it’s discounted down to $92. That's a 63% markdown! Available in five colors that range from white to dark gray, this resin accent piece is the perfect addition to any backyard set-up. Its design is super versatile, plus, it’s resistant to UV rays, suntan oils, saltwater and more. It has an average rating of 4.7-stars, with customers dubbing this table as durable, sturdy and easy to assemble.
You can also snag funkier pieces, like this Acapulco indoor/outdoor weave lounge chair in plum for $135, falling 40% from $225 (it's also available in yellow for $148). This statement seat has a 4.2-star rating from buyers, who gave high marks for its comfort level and quick assembly process.
Shop Outdoor Furniture at Houzz
Discounts are also available on Walmart’s large stock of outdoor furniture and accents. Shoppers on the hunt for a new patio umbrella can nab this Best Choice Products 10-foot solar LED model for $79.99, which is $50 off its usual $129.99 (note that it’s also available for a few bucks cheaper here). Available in 11 different colors, this outdoor essential features 24 solar-powered lights that can be used at day or night (they can also run for up to seven hours). The exterior fabric is made from a material that's resistant to water, UV rays and stains, and it has a collective 4.3-star rating from more than 1,800 Walmart customers, who pledge for the high-quality construction.
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Shoppers looking for a good discount on outdoor goodies can also shop at Kohl’s, where an exciting sale is almost always going on. The retailer’s current deals extend to this Sonoma Goods for Life regular antigravity chair, normally $119.99 and now $59.99, giving you $60 in savings. You’ll also receive $10 in Kohl’s Cash with the purchase, which you’ll be able to use from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 27. Available in six different colors, this folding chair is the perfect addition to smaller patios and outdoor spaces. It has a collective 4.5-star rating from more than 1,300 Kohl’s customers,who love how comfortable it is.
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usatoday--2020-09-11--Portland mayor bans cops from using tear gas after months of protests and criticism

The mayor of Portland ordered the city 's police to stop using tear gas for crowd control during protests that have rocked the city for more than 100 days in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
Mayor Ted Wheeler said Thursday the ban is effective immediately and will last until further notice .
Wheeler , who was tear gassed by federal officers along with a large group of protesters in July , also serves as the city 's police commissioner .
`` During the last hundred days , Portland , Multnomah County and State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where there is a threat to life safety , '' Wheeler said in a statement .
`` We need something different .
We need it now . ''
CS gas is a common form of tear gas that can immediately cause irritation to the eyes , nose , mouth , lungs and skin , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
Prolonged exposure to the gas , which is forbidden to use in war but legal for use on civilians , can cause severe health effects such as blindness , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to severe chemical burns to the throat and lungs , according to the CDC .
'Arms race ' : How the Portland shooting shows protesters on the right and the left are bringing guns Wheeler 's announcement comes after months of criticism leveled at police across the country for using tear gas to control crowds at Black Lives Matter protests .
In June , Wheeler ordered police to curb the use of tear gas shortly after the American Civil Liberties Union Oregon sent a letter to Oregon 's mayors , city managers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of tear gas and flash bang devices .
At the time , Wheeler said he directed Portland Police Chief Jami Resch to only use tear gas if `` there is a serious and immediate threat to life safety , and there is no other viable alternative for dispersal . ''
Protesters in Oregon 's largest city have sometimes clashed with law enforcement during the nightly demonstrations .
The protesters want city officials to slash the police budget and reallocate that money to Black residents and businesses .
Some are also demanding Wheeler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , set small fires , punctured police car tires , and pelted officers with rocks and frozen water bottles .
Wheeler recently moved after protesters targeted his apartment building , breaking windows and setting a fire in a business on the ground floor .
Wheeler said he still expects police to arrest anyone engaged in criminal activity and for the criminal justice system to `` hold those individuals accountable . ''
`` It ’ s time for everyone to reduce the violence in our community , '' he said Thursday .
`` Arson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to drive change in this community . ''

Portland mayor bans cops from using tear gas after months of protests and criticism
Show Caption Hide Caption Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler tear-gassed along with crowd of protesters Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler was tear-gassed by federal officers along with a large crowd of protesters after he tried to calm down the angry activists. USA TODAY, Associated Press
The mayor of Portland ordered the city's police to stop using tear gas for crowd control during protests that have rocked the city for more than 100 days in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Mayor Ted Wheeler said Thursday the ban is effective immediately and will last until further notice. Wheeler, who was tear gassed by federal officers along with a large group of protesters in July, also serves as the city's police commissioner.
"During the last hundred days, Portland, Multnomah County and State Police have all relied on CS gas where there is a threat to life safety," Wheeler said in a statement. "We need something different. We need it now."
CS gas is a common form of tear gas that can immediately cause irritation to the eyes, nose, mouth, lungs and skin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prolonged exposure to the gas, which is forbidden to use in war but legal for use on civilians, can cause severe health effects such as blindness, glaucoma, respiratory failure and death due to severe chemical burns to the throat and lungs, according to the CDC.
'Arms race': How the Portland shooting shows protesters on the right and the left are bringing guns
Wheeler's announcement comes after months of criticism leveled at police across the country for using tear gas to control crowds at Black Lives Matter protests.
In June, Wheeler ordered police to curb the use of tear gas shortly after the American Civil Liberties Union Oregon sent a letter to Oregon's mayors, city managers and police chiefs urging them to ban the use of tear gas and flash bang devices.
At the time, Wheeler said he directed Portland Police Chief Jami Resch to only use tear gas if "there is a serious and immediate threat to life safety, and there is no other viable alternative for dispersal."
Protesters in Oregon's largest city have sometimes clashed with law enforcement during the nightly demonstrations. The protesters want city officials to slash the police budget and reallocate that money to Black residents and businesses. Some are also demanding Wheeler's resignation.
Some have broken windows, set small fires, punctured police car tires, and pelted officers with rocks and frozen water bottles. Wheeler recently moved after protesters targeted his apartment building, breaking windows and setting a fire in a business on the ground floor.
Wheeler said he still expects police to arrest anyone engaged in criminal activity and for the criminal justice system to "hold those individuals accountable."
"It’s time for everyone to reduce the violence in our community," he said Thursday. "Arson, vandalism, and violence are not going to drive change in this community."
Contributing: The Associated Press
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usatoday--2020-09-11--Five games with College Football Playoff impact in Week 2

The good news is there will be college football once again this weekend .
The not-so-good news ?
We ’ re still a few weeks away from more compelling contests .
But Week 2 does feature one major conference , the ACC , taking center stage by jumping right into league play .
The Big 12 also gets underway with some non-conference offerings , with one in particular that might be worth your attention .
Here are the top five impact games for the College Football Playoff : As this most unusual of seasons launches , one thing that isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ status the Tigers carry into the campaign .
As such , Clemson gets the prime time treatment with the Game Day crew coming to Winston-Salem , North Carolina , for the first time .
But Clemson ’ s last two results against the Demon Deacons , with a combined victory margin of 115-6 , suggest this one should be over early .
Clemson ’ s backfield tandem of QB Trevor Lawrence and RB Travis Etienne , both of whom could wind up as Heisman finalists this season , will give the team a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be true of Wake as well , though DE Carlos Basham will be worth watching .
Demon Deacons QB Sam Hartman has experience , but the Tigers ’ front line figure to make his job difficult .
In their season as honorary ACC football members , the Fighting Irish have been projected as the primary challengers to Clemson .
But they have work to do first , beginning with this home date with the Blue Devils .
Notre Dame QB Ian Book is back , though he ’ ll need to develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while steering clear of Duke DE Victor Dimukeje .
Speedster Braden Lenzy could emerge as a primary weapon in the Notre Dame attack .
Clemson transfer Chase Brice has earned the starting QB nod for the Blue Devils .
He ’ ll have proven ball handlers like TE Noah Gray and RB Deon Jackson to work with , though finding holes could be challenging against the likes of Fighting Irish LBs Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Drew White .
STAFF PICKS : Clemson , Oklahoma get started on playoff push in Week 2 WHAT 'S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season In terms of program trajectory and perception , this could be the most important game of the day in the conference .
It took just one year for Mack Brown to restore elevated expectations to the Tar Heels in his return to Chapel Hill .
The Orange took a step back last season and could use a good road result to get 2020 off on the right foot .
The return of QB Sam Howell , who had a breakout freshman campaign in 2019 , is a major cause for optimism for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of top WRs Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome , who will test a veteran Orange secondary anchored by S Andre Cisco and CB Ifeatu Melifonwu .
Syracuse is capable of putting up a big score as well with QB Tommy DeVito back in the lineup , but his line must do a much better job protecting him this year .
His main worry this week will be Tar Heels LB Chazz Surratt .
The Mike Norvell era in Tallahassee , Florida , opens with this date with the Yellow Jackets , another program @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entering year two at the helm .
QB James Blackman retains the starting job for the Seminoles ’ new staff .
He must hope the protection issues that have plagued the offense for several seasons have been addressed .
RB Jordan Mason and QB James Graham are back for Georgia Tech , which seeks to pose a more respectable threat in the passing game this year .
Of the three ranked Big 12 squads opening at home Saturday , the Cyclones face the toughest challenge by far .
The Ragin ’ Cajuns , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of talent and should again be in the upper echelon of the Sun Belt Conference .
Iowa State won ’ t be afraid to sling it around with veteran QB Brock Purdy back at the controls .
RB Breece Hall and TE Charlie Kolar will be big parts of the equation as they try to keep Cajuns LB Joe Dillon out of the backfield .
ULL ’ s spread attack , ably directed by QB Levi Lewis and featuring RBs Elijah Mitchell and Trey Ragas , is quite formidable .
Greg Eisworth anchors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long gainers to a minimum .

Five games with College Football Playoff impact in Week 2
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The good news is there will be college football once again this weekend. The not-so-good news? We’re still a few weeks away from more compelling contests.
But Week 2 does feature one major conference, the ACC, taking center stage by jumping right into league play. The Big 12 also gets underway with some non-conference offerings, with one in particular that might be worth your attention.
Here are the top five impact games for the College Football Playoff:
No. 1 Clemson at Wake Forest
7:30 p.m. ET, ABC
As this most unusual of seasons launches, one thing that isn’t unusual is the heavy favorite status the Tigers carry into the campaign. As such, Clemson gets the prime time treatment with the Game Day crew coming to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the first time. But Clemson’s last two results against the Demon Deacons, with a combined victory margin of 115-6, suggest this one should be over early.
Clemson’s backfield tandem of QB Trevor Lawrence and RB Travis Etienne, both of whom could wind up as Heisman finalists this season, will give the team a talent edge against most defenses. That will be true of Wake as well, though DE Carlos Basham will be worth watching. Demon Deacons QB Sam Hartman has experience, but the Tigers’ front line figure to make his job difficult.
Duke at No. 10 Notre Dame
2:30 p.m. ET, NBC
In their season as honorary ACC football members, the Fighting Irish have been projected as the primary challengers to Clemson. But they have work to do first, beginning with this home date with the Blue Devils.
Notre Dame QB Ian Book is back, though he’ll need to develop a rapport with some unproven receivers quickly while steering clear of Duke DE Victor Dimukeje. Speedster Braden Lenzy could emerge as a primary weapon in the Notre Dame attack. Clemson transfer Chase Brice has earned the starting QB nod for the Blue Devils. He’ll have proven ball handlers like TE Noah Gray and RB Deon Jackson to work with, though finding holes could be challenging against the likes of Fighting Irish LBs Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Drew White.
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Syracuse at No. 19 North Carolina
Noon ET, ACCN
In terms of program trajectory and perception, this could be the most important game of the day in the conference. It took just one year for Mack Brown to restore elevated expectations to the Tar Heels in his return to Chapel Hill. The Orange took a step back last season and could use a good road result to get 2020 off on the right foot.
The return of QB Sam Howell, who had a breakout freshman campaign in 2019, is a major cause for optimism for UNC faithful. Howell regains the services of top WRs Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome, who will test a veteran Orange secondary anchored by S Andre Cisco and CB Ifeatu Melifonwu. Syracuse is capable of putting up a big score as well with QB Tommy DeVito back in the lineup, but his line must do a much better job protecting him this year. His main worry this week will be Tar Heels LB Chazz Surratt.
Georgia Tech at Florida State
3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
The Mike Norvell era in Tallahassee, Florida, opens with this date with the Yellow Jackets, another program in a retooling phase with Jeff Collins entering year two at the helm.
QB James Blackman retains the starting job for the Seminoles’ new staff. He must hope the protection issues that have plagued the offense for several seasons have been addressed. RB Jordan Mason and QB James Graham are back for Georgia Tech, which seeks to pose a more respectable threat in the passing game this year.
Louisiana-Lafayette at No. 25 Iowa State
Noon ET, ESPN
Of the three ranked Big 12 squads opening at home Saturday, the Cyclones face the toughest challenge by far. The Ragin’ Cajuns, 11-3 in 2019, return a lot of talent and should again be in the upper echelon of the Sun Belt Conference.
Iowa State won’t be afraid to sling it around with veteran QB Brock Purdy back at the controls. RB Breece Hall and TE Charlie Kolar will be big parts of the equation as they try to keep Cajuns LB Joe Dillon out of the backfield. ULL’s spread attack, ably directed by QB Levi Lewis and featuring RBs Elijah Mitchell and Trey Ragas, is quite formidable. Greg Eisworth anchors the ISU secondary that must keep the long gainers to a minimum.
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usatoday--2020-09-12--US Open men's final: Dominic Thiem vs. Alexander Zverev will produce a first-time Grand Slam champ

NEW YORK — The 127th and final men ’ s match of the 2020 U.S. Open will be contested Sunday , and then the bubble will burst .
Or at least pack up from Flushing Meadows and move on to the next big sports event .
It ’ s a final that promises a plethora of firsts .
It is guaranteed to give us a first-time Grand Slam champion .
It could give us the first Austrian to win a major tennis title , if No .
2 Dominic Thiem should win .
It could give us the first German @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1989 , if No .
5 Alexander Zverev should win .
Whatever happens , for the first time since 2014 , the Open men ’ s championship match will not include a player named Novak Djokovic , Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer .
`` Sunday is going to be extremely difficult , '' Zverev said after climbing out of a two-set ditch to defeat No .
20 Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain , 3-6 , 2-6 , 6-3 , 6-4 , 6-3 in the semifinals Friday , becoming the youngest Open finalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But I 'm looking forward to it .
I 'm in the final of a Grand Slam .
The two best players in the world are going to be playing on court . ''
Lest we be accused of trafficking in fake news , Zverev must be corrected .
None of the three greatest tennis champions of this , or any other , era will be in Flushing Meadows on Sunday .
Djokovic , the world ’ s top-ranked player , was undefeated in 2020 until he lost to Carreno Busta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defaulted near the end of the first set for inadvertently knocking a ball into the throat of a linesperson .
No , he didn ’ t mean it .
Yes , if the linesperson had not been hurt , Djokovic would almost certainly not have been defaulted .
But rules are rules , and Djokovic was sent off , apologizing via Instagram not long after .
Federer , the all-time leader with 20 Slam titles , is rehabbing from knee surgery .
Nadal , the 2019 Open champion and winner of 19 Slam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York during a pandemic , staying home in Spain to train on his precious clay in preparation for the French Open , which was pushed back to late September from May because of the coronavirus .
That left the 27-year-old Thiem as the top-seeded player remaining , and he hasn ’ t shrunk from it , losing a single set in six rounds and taking down the dangerous Danil Medvedev , the No .
3 seed and the 2019 runner-up to Nadal , in Friday night ’ s late semifinal , 6-2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 5 ) .
Medvedev had won 15 out of 15 sets through five rounds before going 0-for-3 against Thiem , whose plan was to disrupt Medvedev by mixing in slices and lobs and not let the match turn into endless bashing from the baseline .
`` Tennis is all about small points , '' said Medvedev , a 24-year-old Russian .
`` Sometimes you win these points ; sometimes you lose them .
Today I lost the most important points .
That 's how he got the win .
Today he played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been to three Grand Slam finals and has not won any of them .
Djokovic needed five tight sets to get by him in Australia seven months ago .
In the previous round , Thiem barely outlasted Zverev in a pulsating , four-set match that went to tiebreakers in the final two sets .
Thiem has won seven of their nine meetings and will go in as the favorite , though he is not looking at it that way at all .
`` When we both step on the court on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Thiem said .
`` I mean , the moment we start the finals , we both want to win with everything we have .
That 's all I focus on .
A good record against Sascha , it does n't help me at all . ''
In the final match of the fortnight , the only thing that ’ s certain is that the world will have a new , first-time Grand Slam champion .
`` It 's going to be a super difficult match , '' Thiem said .
`` Going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very good friend and a great rival . ''

Wayne Coffey, Special for USA TODAY Sports

US Open men's final: Dominic Thiem vs. Alexander Zverev will produce a first-time Grand Slam champ
Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated the number of Grand Slams won by Austrian men. Thomas Muster won the French Open in 1995.
NEW YORK — The 127th and final men’s match of the 2020 U.S. Open will be contested Sunday, and then the bubble will burst. Or at least pack up from Flushing Meadows and move on to the next big sports event.
It’s a final that promises a plethora of firsts. It is guaranteed to give us a first-time Grand Slam champion. It could give us the first Austrian to win an Open, if No. 2 Dominic Thiem should win. It could give us the first German to win the Open since Boris Becker in 1989, if No. 5 Alexander Zverev should win.
Whatever happens, for the first time since 2014, the Open men’s championship match will not include a player named Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer.
"Sunday is going to be extremely difficult," Zverev said after climbing out of a two-set ditch to defeat No. 20 Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals Friday, becoming the youngest Open finalist (23) since Djokovic in 2010. "But I'm looking forward to it. I'm in the final of a Grand Slam. The two best players in the world are going to be playing on court."
Lest we be accused of trafficking in fake news, Zverev must be corrected. None of the three greatest tennis champions of this, or any other, era will be in Flushing Meadows on Sunday. Djokovic, the world’s top-ranked player, was undefeated in 2020 until he lost to Carreno Busta in the round of 16, getting defaulted near the end of the first set for inadvertently knocking a ball into the throat of a linesperson.
No, he didn’t mean it. Yes, if the linesperson had not been hurt, Djokovic would almost certainly not have been defaulted. But rules are rules, and Djokovic was sent off, apologizing via Instagram not long after.
Federer, the all-time leader with 20 Slam titles, is rehabbing from knee surgery. Nadal, the 2019 Open champion and winner of 19 Slam titles, opted not to travel to New York during a pandemic, staying home in Spain to train on his precious clay in preparation for the French Open, which was pushed back to late September from May because of the coronavirus.
That left the 27-year-old Thiem as the top-seeded player remaining, and he hasn’t shrunk from it, losing a single set in six rounds and taking down the dangerous Danil Medvedev, the No. 3 seed and the 2019 runner-up to Nadal, in Friday night’s late semifinal, 6-2, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5).
Medvedev had won 15 out of 15 sets through five rounds before going 0-for-3 against Thiem, whose plan was to disrupt Medvedev by mixing in slices and lobs and not let the match turn into endless bashing from the baseline.
"Tennis is all about small points," said Medvedev, a 24-year-old Russian. "Sometimes you win these points; sometimes you lose them. Today I lost the most important points. That's how he got the win. Today he played like a real champion."
Thiem has been to three Grand Slam finals and has not won any of them. Djokovic needed five tight sets to get by him in Australia seven months ago. In the previous round, Thiem barely outlasted Zverev in a pulsating, four-set match that went to tiebreakers in the final two sets.
Thiem has won seven of their nine meetings and will go in as the favorite, though he is not looking at it that way at all.
"When we both step on the court on Sunday, it doesn't matter anymore," Thiem said. "I mean, the moment we start the finals, we both want to win with everything we have. That's all I focus on. A good record against Sascha, it doesn't help me at all."
In the final match of the fortnight, the only thing that’s certain is that the world will have a new, first-time Grand Slam champion.
"It's going to be a super difficult match," Thiem said. "Going to be a great one against a very good friend and a great rival."


usatoday--2020-09-12--Celtics hold off Raptors in fitting Game 7 finish to reach Eastern Conference finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA , Fla. — A few weeks ago , New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick spoke to the Boston Celtics and said `` history and experience are meaningless .
It ’ s how you play in this minute , '' according to Celtics coach Brad Stevens .
`` And I think that ’ s right , '' Stevens said .
In the 48 minutes played in Friday night ’ s Game 7 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series between Toronto and Boston , the Celtics played better in the final 12 minutes , earning a 92-87 victory in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose a game like that , '' Toronto star Kyle Lowry said .
`` You 'd rather get blown out .
We were right there . ''
Boston ’ s Grant Williams missed two foul shots with 35.4 seconds left , but Jayson Tatum grabbed the offensive rebound on the second miss and was fouled .
He made 1-of-2 , giving the Celtics a 90-87 lead .
Toronto ’ s Fred VanVleet launched a difficult 3-pointer with 12 seconds left , and Kemba Walker sealed the victory and the series with two more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smart made the defensive play of the game , blocking Norman Powell ’ s fastbreak layup attempt with 58.2 seconds remaining .
Had he made it , Toronto would ’ ve tied the score at 89-all .
Stevens called the Smart block and Tatum 's offensive rebound the two biggest plays of the game .
`` Those were incredible effort plays by two of our best players , ” Stevens said .
The Celtics will play the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals , a series that is expected to begin Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the third time in four seasons , but they have not reached the NBA Finals under Stevens .
`` We ’ re lucky to move on against a really special Toronto team and organization .
… Both teams were really tired , '' Stevens said .
: But we were winning and had enough stops to win the game .
Both teams laid it out there .
This has been a grueling series . ''
Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points , 12 rebounds and seven assists , and Jaylen Brown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four steals .
Boston ’ s Kemba Walker had another off night offensively , as the Raptors focused much of their defense on limiting him .
Just 5-of-16 from the field , Walker ’ s 3-point play with 6:05 left in the game put the Celtics ahead 85-78 .
DANUEL HOUSE : Kicked out of bubble for violating health protocols LEAVING DISNEY : Mark Medina on his two months in the NBA bubble Over the course of the seven-game series , the Celtics had just enough scoring and plenty of defense to eliminate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an entertaining series defined by two hard-working teams that made scoring difficult .
The Celtics shot 40.7 % from the field and 23.7 % on 3-pointers , and the Raptors shot 41.3 % and 28.6 % .
`` If you want to achieve something great , if you want to win , it ’ s not going to be easy , '' Tatum said .
Toronto ’ s VanVleet had 20 points and six assists , and Kyle Lowry finished with 16 points , six rebounds and four assists .
Raptors All-Star Pascal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 11 rebounds ) , but his struggles in Game 7 ( five turnovers ) were emblematic of his struggles in the series .
Whether it was the long layoff or being the focal point of another team ’ s defensive gameplan , Siakam never found his offense against the Celtics .
Siakam averaged just 14.9 points and shot 38.2 % from the field , including 12.5 % on 3-pointers .
He said he shoulders a lot of the blame for Toronto 's series loss .
`` For myself , when we got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every single article , '' Lowry said .
`` I read every single thing that was said about me — good , bad , evil , terrible , awesome — and I used it as motivation .
That ’ s what he ’ s going to do , and that ’ s the advice I ’ d give him . ''
Turnovers hurt the Raptors .
They had 10 in the first half and ended up with 18 , leading to 31 Celtics points .
`` We were a little bit too fast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little too indecisive in our decision making .
That killed us , '' Lowry said of the turnovers .
`` We were really tentative in some of the things we should be doing . ''

Celtics hold off Raptors in fitting Game 7 finish to reach Eastern Conference finals
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A few weeks ago, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick spoke to the Boston Celtics and said "history and experience are meaningless. It’s how you play in this minute," according to Celtics coach Brad Stevens.
"And I think that’s right," Stevens said.
In the 48 minutes played in Friday night’s Game 7 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series between Toronto and Boston, the Celtics played better in the final 12 minutes, earning a 92-87 victory in another exhausting game.
"Tough to lose a game like that," Toronto star Kyle Lowry said. "You'd rather get blown out. We were right there."
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29 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST | 4 3PM
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Boston’s Grant Williams missed two foul shots with 35.4 seconds left, but Jayson Tatum grabbed the offensive rebound on the second miss and was fouled. He made 1-of-2, giving the Celtics a 90-87 lead.
Toronto’s Fred VanVleet launched a difficult 3-pointer with 12 seconds left, and Kemba Walker sealed the victory and the series with two more free throws.
Boston’s Marcus Smart made the defensive play of the game, blocking Norman Powell’s fastbreak layup attempt with 58.2 seconds remaining. Had he made it, Toronto would’ve tied the score at 89-all.
Stevens called the Smart block and Tatum's offensive rebound the two biggest plays of the game.
"Those were incredible effort plays by two of our best players,” Stevens said.
BLOCKED BY SMART 🚫 pic.twitter.com/uXbc9JLD5P — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) September 12, 2020
The Celtics will play the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, a series that is expected to begin Tuesday. Boston advances to the conference finals for the third time in four seasons, but they have not reached the NBA Finals under Stevens.
"We’re lucky to move on against a really special Toronto team and organization. … Both teams were really tired," Stevens said. :But we were winning and had enough stops to win the game. Both teams laid it out there. This has been a grueling series."
Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and Jaylen Brown had 21 points, eight rebounds and four steals.
Boston’s Kemba Walker had another off night offensively, as the Raptors focused much of their defense on limiting him. Just 5-of-16 from the field, Walker’s 3-point play with 6:05 left in the game put the Celtics ahead 85-78.
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Over the course of the seven-game series, the Celtics had just enough scoring and plenty of defense to eliminate the defending champions.
It was simply an entertaining series defined by two hard-working teams that made scoring difficult. The Celtics shot 40.7% from the field and 23.7% on 3-pointers, and the Raptors shot 41.3% and 28.6%.
"If you want to achieve something great, if you want to win, it’s not going to be easy," Tatum said.
Toronto’s VanVleet had 20 points and six assists, and Kyle Lowry finished with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam had a double-double (13 points, 11 rebounds), but his struggles in Game 7 (five turnovers) were emblematic of his struggles in the series. Whether it was the long layoff or being the focal point of another team’s defensive gameplan, Siakam never found his offense against the Celtics.
Siakam averaged just 14.9 points and shot 38.2% from the field, including 12.5% on 3-pointers. He said he shoulders a lot of the blame for Toronto's series loss.
"For myself, when we got swept by the Wizards, I read every single article," Lowry said. "I read every single thing that was said about me — good, bad, evil, terrible, awesome — and I used it as motivation. That’s what he’s going to do, and that’s the advice I’d give him."
Turnovers hurt the Raptors. They had 10 in the first half and ended up with 18, leading to 31 Celtics points.
"We were a little bit too fast, trying to make decisions and a little too indecisive in our decision making. That killed us," Lowry said of the turnovers. "We were really tentative in some of the things we should be doing."
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usatoday--2020-09-13--Tropical Storm Sally: Hurricane watch, evacuations for New Orleans; storm expected to strengthen

Tropical Storm Sally is taking aim at New Orleans and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday , bringing with it the possibility of a `` life threatening storm surge '' for areas of the Gulf Coast .
On Saturday , the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch from Grand Isle , Louisiana , to the Alabama-Florida border — an area that includes metropolitan New Orleans .
Louisiana Gov .
John Bel Edwards declared a State of Emergency Saturday , noting on Twitter `` much of Southeast Louisiana is in the storm ’ s cone . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered mandatory evacuations starting Sunday at 6 p.m. for residents outside the city 's levee system .
As Sally strengthens over the Gulf Coast in the coming days , storm surge is possible along the Gulf Coast shoreline starting Monday and hurricane conditions may begin in the warning area by early Tuesday , according to the Hurricane Center .
The storm is currently traveling west northwest at 8 mph and was located 45 miles west of Naples , Florida , as of 8 p.m .
ET , the National Hurricane Center said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with higher gusts .
Impacts are forecast for Florida into next week as the storm is expected to track toward New Orleans .
Sally is the earliest S-named storm on record in the Atlantic , said meteorologist Philip Klotzbach of Colorado State University , beating the previous record-holder , Stan , which formed in October 2005 .
`` While we have had a tremendous number of named storms this year , we have only had one major hurricane so far this year , '' Klotzbach told USA TODAY .
`` The 2020 hurricane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of storms , but as of yet , the only major hurricane has been Laura .
However , Paulette may become a major hurricane in the next few days . ''
More : La Niña has formed , and it could worsen hurricanes and wildfires There are just three more storm names left for the 2020 season – Teddy , Vicky and Wilfred – before the Greek alphabet will be enabled .
The Greek alphabet has only ever been used during the 2005 hurricane season , when the season which produced storms Alpha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Epsilon and Zeta .
Forecasters are tracking a number of other systems as well .
In the central Atlantic , Tropical Storm Paulette is expected to intensify into a hurricane Saturday night , Tropical Storm Rene may weaken in coming days and Tropical Depression 20 has formed over the central tropical Atlantic .
Tropical Storm Paulette is expected to approach Bermuda as a `` dangerous '' hurricane on Sunday and be near the island Sunday night and Monday , the hurricane center said .
As of 8 p.m .
ET , it had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 415 miles southeast of Bermuda , where a hurricane warning is in effect .
Up to 6 inches of rain is expected through Monday .
Klotzbach said the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has had 51 days of named storms .
`` Only 5 other years in satellite era ( since 1966 ) have generated 51+ named storm days through September 12 : 1995 , 2005 , 2008 , 2011 , and 2012 , '' he tweeted .
`` Overall , the atmospheric and oceanic environment have been conducive for storm formation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tropical and subtropical Atlantic providing more fuel for developing storms , '' he told USA TODAY .
`` In addition , we have a building La Niña in the tropical Pacific that has helped reduce vertical wind shear across most of the tropical Atlantic .
Strong shear tears apart hurricanes , so less shear allows them to be able to develop and intensify . ''

Nancy Niles, Grace Hauck, Rachel Aretakis and Joel Shannon, USA TODAY NETWORK

Tropical Storm Sally: Hurricane watch, evacuations for New Orleans; storm expected to strengthen
Tropical Storm Sally is taking aim at New Orleans and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday, bringing with it the possibility of a "life threatening storm surge" for areas of the Gulf Coast.
On Saturday, the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane watch from Grand Isle, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border — an area that includes metropolitan New Orleans.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a State of Emergency Saturday, noting on Twitter "much of Southeast Louisiana is in the storm’s cone." Meanwhile, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell ordered mandatory evacuations starting Sunday at 6 p.m. for residents outside the city's levee system.
As Sally strengthens over the Gulf Coast in the coming days, storm surge is possible along the Gulf Coast shoreline starting Monday and hurricane conditions may begin in the warning area by early Tuesday, according to the Hurricane Center.
The storm is currently traveling west northwest at 8 mph and was located 70 miles southwest of Port Charlotte, Florida, as of 11 p.m. ET, the National Hurricane Center said. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts.
Impacts are forecast for Florida into next week as the storm is expected to track toward New Orleans.
Sally is the earliest S-named storm on record in the Atlantic, said meteorologist Philip Klotzbach of Colorado State University, beating the previous record-holder, Stan, which formed in October 2005.
"While we have had a tremendous number of named storms this year, we have only had one major hurricane so far this year," Klotzbach told USA TODAY. "The 2020 hurricane season has been characterized by a ton of storms, but as of yet, the only major hurricane has been Laura. However, Paulette may become a major hurricane in the next few days."
More: La Niña has formed, and it could worsen hurricanes and wildfires
More: Record-setting season puts coastal states at increased risk of a hurricane landfall
There are just three more storm names left for the 2020 season – Teddy, Vicky and Wilfred – before the Greek alphabet will be enabled. The Greek alphabet has only ever been used during the 2005 hurricane season, when the season which produced storms Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon and Zeta.
Forecasters are tracking a number of other systems as well. In the central Atlantic, Tropical Storm Paulette intensified into a hurricane Saturday night, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. Also Tropical Storm Rene may weaken in coming days and Tropical Depression 20 has formed over the central tropical Atlantic.
Paulette is expected to approach Bermuda as a "dangerous" hurricane on Sunday and be near the island Sunday night and Monday, the hurricane center said.
As of 11 p.m. ET, it was 385 miles southeast of Bermuda, where a hurricane warning is in effect. Up to 6 inches of rain is expected through Monday.
Klotzbach said the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has had 51 days of named storms. "Only 5 other years in satellite era (since 1966) have generated 51+ named storm days through September 12: 1995, 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2012," he tweeted.
"Overall, the atmospheric and oceanic environment have been conducive for storm formation, with warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the tropical and subtropical Atlantic providing more fuel for developing storms," he told USA TODAY.
"In addition, we have a building La Niña in the tropical Pacific that has helped reduce vertical wind shear across most of the tropical Atlantic. Strong shear tears apart hurricanes, so less shear allows them to be able to develop and intensify."
Contributing: Daniella Medina, Lafayette Daily Advertiser; Associated Press


usatoday--2020-09-12--5 books not to miss: Bob Woodward's Trump book 'Rage,' Ayad Akhtar's 'Homeland Elegies'

In search of something good to read ?
USA TODAY 's Barbara VanDenburgh scopes out the shelves for this week ’ s hottest new book releases .
What it ’ s about : Veteran Washington Post journalist Woodward interviewed President Donald Trump extensively for this revealing look at an embattled presidency facing a pandemic , racial unrest and a suffering economy .
The buzz : Early leaks of the book ’ s details have been explosive – including an admission from Trump that he was “ playing ” down the thread posed by COVID-19 .
2 .
“ Homeland Elegies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Brown , fiction , on sale Sept. 15 ) What it 's about : The latest from Pulitzer Prize-winning author and playwright Akhtar is a deeply personal work that defies easy categorization and grapples with Pakistani American identity in a post-9/11 America .
The buzz : An upcoming ★★★½ ( out of four ) review for USA TODAY calls this “ bracing and revealing ” book “ a symphony about America.
” 3 .
“ The Evening and the Morning , ” by Ken Follett ( Viking , fiction , on sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about : Follett ’ s sequel to his best-selling “ The Pillars of the Earth ” is a rich historical epic set in England ’ s Middle Ages – a violent time on the cusp of a new era .
The buzz : “ Follett 's fans will enjoy this jaunt through the days before England was merry , ” says a starred review from Kirkus Reviews .
Book review : Kindness and compassion win the day in Fredrik Backman 's 'Anxious People' ' I was slipping into despair ' : Jane Fonda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activism 4 .
“ Once I Was You : A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America , ” by Maria Hinojosa ( Atria , nonfiction , on sale Sept. 15 ) What it ’ s about : In this unflinching portrait of a country in crisis , the Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor of NPR ’ s Latino USA explores the history of immigration in America and tells the story of her own family ’ s migration to Mexico .
The buzz : A starred review from Publishers Weekly calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an essential immigration primer.
” What it ’ s about : The best-selling author of “ Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell ” returns with a strange and dreamlike new work of metaphysical fantasy in which a narrator who goes by the name Piranesi roams a labyrinthine house and speaks to The Other .
The buzz : “ Weird and haunting and excellent , ” says a starred review from Kirkus Reviews .

5 books not to miss: Bob Woodward's Trump book ‘Rage,’ Ayad Akhtar’s ‘Homeland Elegies’
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In search of something good to read? USA TODAY's Barbara VanDenburgh scopes out the shelves for this week’s hottest new book releases.
1. “Rage,” by Bob Woodward (Simon & Schuster, nonfiction, on sale Sept. 15)
What it’s about: Veteran Washington Post journalist Woodward interviewed President Donald Trump extensively for this revealing look at an embattled presidency facing a pandemic, racial unrest and a suffering economy.
The buzz: Early leaks of the book’s details have been explosive – including an admission from Trump that he was “playing” down the threat posed by COVID-19.
2. “Homeland Elegies,” by Ayad Akhtar (Little, Brown, fiction, on sale Sept. 15)
What it's about: The latest from Pulitzer Prize-winning author and playwright Akhtar is a deeply personal work that defies easy categorization and grapples with Pakistani American identity in a post-9/11 America.
The buzz: An upcoming ★★★½ (out of four) review for USA TODAY calls this “bracing and revealing” book “a symphony about America.”
3. “The Evening and the Morning,” by Ken Follett (Viking, fiction, on sale Sept. 15)
What it’s about: Follett’s sequel to his best-selling “The Pillars of the Earth” is a rich historical epic set in England’s Middle Ages – a violent time on the cusp of a new era.
The buzz: “Follett's fans will enjoy this jaunt through the days before England was merry,” says a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.
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4. “Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America,” by Maria Hinojosa (Atria, nonfiction, on sale Sept. 15)
What it’s about: In this unflinching portrait of a country in crisis, the Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor of NPR’s Latino USA explores the history of immigration in America and tells the story of her own family’s migration to Mexico.
The buzz: A starred review from Publishers Weekly calls it “a powerful memoir that doubles as an essential immigration primer.”
5. “Piranesi,” by Susanna Clarke (Bloomsbury, fiction, on sale Sept. 15)
What it’s about: The best-selling author of “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell” returns with a strange and dreamlike new work of metaphysical fantasy in which a narrator who goes by the name Piranesi roams a labyrinthine house and speaks to The Other.
The buzz: “Weird and haunting and excellent,” says a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.


usatoday--2020-09-12--Family claims mechanics' error caused death of woman hit by propeller at Newark Airport

Lax oversight and the recklessness of a group of mechanics at Newark Liberty Airport led to the death of a worker who walked into the spinning propeller blades of a plane three years ago , according to a lawsuit filed by the victim 's family in Essex County .
Jacqueline Mkalama , 53 , of Orange , was tasked with cleaning planes between flights at the airport , said Joseph Monaco , the family ’ s attorney .
But she died on Sept. 2 , 2017 when the propeller blade of a Bombardier DHC-8202 struck her on the head as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the lawsuit filed last month in state Superior Court .
Monaco said the mechanics , whom the suit referred to but did not name , failed to make sure a spotter stood on the ground below to warn others of the potential danger as they worked in the cockpit .
The spotter who was supposed to be there was in his car instead , Monaco added .
`` These propellers , especially at night , are essentially invisible , '' said Monaco , who filed the suit on behalf of Mkalama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was a woman who was trying to do her job , trying to get from one point to another to clean the next plane and happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time .
It 's a devastating loss for her family . ''
The lawsuit names United Airlines , which hired the mechanics , and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey , which runs the airport .
It requests `` equitable relief '' as well as the costs of the suit .
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The suit also names the Port Authority Police Department and CommutAir , a United subsidiary .
Reached on Wednesday , a CommutAir spokesperson called Mkalama 's death an `` unfortunate accident '' but declined to comment further .
The lawsuit said the accident happened in a Terminal A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Port Authority for failing to provide a safe place for Mkalama to doher work and alleged the airline was negligent when it hired mechanics and operators who `` lacked the capacity and ability to perform their job . ''
Mkalama was walking outside from the rear to the front of the plane when she wandered into the propeller 's arc , according toa copy of the police report provided by Monaco .
`` We were cleaning the gas filters and were almost done , '' one of the mechanics told police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we began to start the propellers up in order to return gas to the engines .
Suddenly I felt a vibration and immediately I turned the engine off knowing something was wrong .
`` I exited the plane to find [ Mkalama ] laying on the ground . ''
Mkalama was unconscious but still alive after the accident , according to authorities .
Emergency medical personnel treated her and then brought her to University Hospital in Newark , where she died , the report said .
The family filed suit in New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same allegations , but a New York appellate judge ruled the case should be filed in New Jersey , Monaco said .
Steve Janoski covers law enforcement for NorthJersey.com .
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Family claims mechanics' error caused death of woman hit by propeller at Newark Airport
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Lax oversight and the recklessness of a group of mechanics at Newark Liberty Airport led to the death of a worker who walked into the spinning propeller blades of a plane three years ago, according to a lawsuit filed by the victim's family in Essex County.
Jacqueline Mkalama, 53, of Orange, was tasked with cleaning planes between flights at the airport, said Joseph Monaco, the family’s attorney. But she died on Sept. 2, 2017 when the propeller blade of a Bombardier DHC-8202 struck her on the head as she walked on the airport apron, according to the lawsuit filed last month in state Superior Court.
Monaco said the mechanics, whom the suit referred to but did not name, failed to make sure a spotter stood on the ground below to warn others of the potential danger as they worked in the cockpit. The spotter who was supposed to be there was in his car instead, Monaco added.
"These propellers, especially at night, are essentially invisible," said Monaco, who filed the suit on behalf of Mkalama's sister, Theresa Sikinyi. "This was a woman who was trying to do her job, trying to get from one point to another to clean the next plane and happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It's a devastating loss for her family."
The lawsuit names United Airlines, which hired the mechanics, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport. It requests "equitable relief" as well as the costs of the suit.
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Representatives for the Port Authority and United Airlines declined to comment, citing the pending litigation.
The suit also names the Port Authority Police Department and CommutAir, a United subsidiary. Reached on Wednesday, a CommutAir spokesperson called Mkalama's death an "unfortunate accident" but declined to comment further.
The lawsuit said the accident happened in a Terminal A maintenance area. It blamed United and the Port Authority for failing to provide a safe place for Mkalama to do her work and alleged the airline was negligent when it hired mechanics and operators who "lacked the capacity and ability to perform their job."
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Mkalama was walking outside from the rear to the front of the plane when she wandered into the propeller's arc, according to a copy of the police report provided by Monaco.
"We were cleaning the gas filters and were almost done," one of the mechanics told police, according to the report. "So we began to start the propellers up in order to return gas to the engines. Suddenly I felt a vibration and immediately I turned the engine off knowing something was wrong.
"I exited the plane to find [Mkalama] laying on the ground."
Mkalama was unconscious but still alive after the accident, according to authorities. Emergency medical personnel treated her and then brought her to University Hospital in Newark, where she died, the report said.
The family filed suit in New York State two years ago, describing the same allegations, but a New York appellate judge ruled the case should be filed in New Jersey, Monaco said.
Steve Janoski covers law enforcement for NorthJersey.com. For unlimited access to the most important news about those who safeguard your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
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usatoday--2020-09-12--Trump will visit California on Monday for briefing on devastating wildfires

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will travel to California on Monday for an update on the wildfires that have scorched parts of the state .
Trump will visit McClellan Park in Sacramento County , where he will be briefed by local and federal fire and emergency officials , the White House said Saturday .
McClellan Park has served as the base for firefighter operations in the state The California stop will come on the last day of a three-day presidential swing through the West , which begins Saturday and includes campaign events in Nevada and Arizona .
Since mid-August , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have spoken by phone , and the White House and Federal Emergency Management Agency have remained in contact with state and local officials throughout the response to the disasters , White House spokesman Judd Deere said .
Oregon Gov .
Kate Brown said in a press conference Friday that she also had spoken with the president Thursday evening to explain to him that the situation on the ground was “ extremely dire.
” “ He said you have all of our support , please let us know what you need , and God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump publicly addressed the fires for the first time Friday on Twitter , thanking the 28,000 firefighters and first responders battling the fires in California , Oregon and Washington.Trump said he has approved 37 Stafford Act Declarations , authorizing the FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts .
The president has approved a major disaster declaration for California , which began Aug. 14 , for individual and public assistance .
The administration also has approved 10 fire management assistance grants and 24 grants for other Western states .
The grants provide a 75 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , management and control of fires .
Trump and his administration continue to monitor wildfires impacting states across the West , including Colorado , Montana , Oregon , Utah , Washington and Wyoming , Deere said .
More than 26,000 federal personnel and 230 helicopters have been deployed to the region to fight these fires .
Tragic tale : 'Do n't come back until you find him ' : The harrowing story of a father 's desperate attempt to save his son in the Oregon wildfires At least 26 people have died and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fires in several states .
California has reported at least 19 deaths , while Oregon has reported 6 and Washington state has had one .
California has experienced five of its 10 largest fires in history this year , as well as two of its 20 most deadly .
This fire season , more than 6,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed , and nearly 5,000 square miles have been burned , according to Cal Fire .
Oregon and Washington state have also been hit hard .
More than 1,400 square miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,000 square miles in Washington state .
Michael Collins covers the White House .
Reach him on Twitter @ mcollinsNEWS .
Devastation : 'We have never seen this ' : 10 % of Oregon faces evacuation ; death toll at 26 from Western wildfires

Michael Collins and Grace Hauck, USA TODAY

Trump will visit California on Monday for briefing on devastating wildfires
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump will travel to California on Monday for an update on the wildfires that have scorched parts of the state.
Trump will visit McClellan Park in Sacramento County, where he will be briefed by local and federal fire and emergency officials, the White House said Saturday. McClellan Park has served as the base for firefighter operations in the state
The California stop will come on the last day of a three-day presidential swing through the West, which begins Saturday and includes campaign events in Nevada and Arizona.
Since mid-August, Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have spoken by phone, and the White House and Federal Emergency Management Agency have remained in contact with state and local officials throughout the response to the disasters, White House spokesman Judd Deere said.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said in a press conference Friday that she also had spoken with the president Thursday evening to explain to him that the situation on the ground was “extremely dire.”
“He said you have all of our support, please let us know what you need, and God bless Oregon,” Brown said.
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Trump publicly addressed the fires for the first time Friday on Twitter, thanking the 28,000 firefighters and first responders battling the fires in California, Oregon and Washington.Trump said he has approved 37 Stafford Act Declarations, authorizing the FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts.
The president has approved a major disaster declaration for California, which began Aug. 14, for individual and public assistance. The administration also has approved 10 fire management assistance grants and 24 grants for other Western states. The grants provide a 75% federal cost share for the mitigation, management and control of fires.
Trump and his administration continue to monitor wildfires impacting states across the West, including Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, Deere said.
More than 26,000 federal personnel and 230 helicopters have been deployed to the region to fight these fires.
Tragic tale: 'Don't come back until you find him': The harrowing story of a father's desperate attempt to save his son in the Oregon wildfires
At least 26 people have died and hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the fires in several states. California has reported at least 19 deaths, while Oregon has reported 6 and Washington state has had one.
California has experienced five of its 10 largest fires in history this year, as well as two of its 20 most deadly. This fire season, more than 6,300 structures have been damaged or destroyed, and nearly 5,000 square miles have been burned, according to Cal Fire.
Oregon and Washington state have also been hit hard. More than 1,400 square miles have burned in Oregon, and nearly 1,000 square miles in Washington state.
Michael Collins covers the White House. Reach him on Twitter @mcollinsNEWS.
Devastation: 'We have never seen this': 10% of Oregon faces evacuation; death toll at 26 from Western wildfires