usatoday--2020-08-10--Who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention? Here's what we know so far.

Speakers of various backgrounds are slated to speak at next week 's Democratic National Convention , highlighting the theme `` Uniting America '' while sharing the stories of Americans who are struggling during the global coronavirus pandemic .
Presumptive nominee Joe Biden announced he would not be traveling to the host town of Milwaukee due to coronavirus risks .
Instead Biden will accept the presidential nomination and attend the convention from Delaware .
Other speakers will attend virtually as well .
The DNC has not formally release the schedule of speakers , but here 's who we know will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Joe Biden and Democrats unveil details of DNC convention including nightly themes , ways to watch Former President and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama Both Barack and Michelle Obama have speaking spots at the convention , but which nights they will be speaking is unclear .
The former president endorsed Biden , his own vice president , in April after Sanders suspended his campaign .
`` Choosing Joe to be my vice president was one of the best decisions I ever made , and he became a close friend .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need in a president right now , '' he said in the video .
USA TODAY confirmed Clinton will address the convention Wednesday night , the same night Biden 's nominee for vice president – a woman expected to be named this week – will speak .
Harris , who ended her own bid for president in December , is considered a top contender to be Biden 's running mate .
And Biden 's vice presidential choice will also be speaking .
But Biden has n't announced his choice yet , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does n't indicate in which capacity she would be speaking .
Sanders suspended his own presidential campaign after a series of primary losses to Biden earlier this year .
Sanders was the only Democratic presidential nominee to debate Biden one-on-one and was the last major candidate to exit the race .
Sanders is the standard bearer of the progressive wing of the Democratic party , while Biden has appealed to more centrist Democrats .
But the former Senate colleagues has worked together since Sanders exited the race , previously establishing several Biden-Sanders unity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 110-page document offering policy proposals around issues such as criminal justice and immigration as a way to unify the party 's moderate and progressive groups .
Along with Clinton , Warren is scheduled to speak Wednesday night , USA TODAY has confirmed .
Another former primary opponent , Warren suspended her own campaign after Super Tuesday and held off endorsing another Democratic candidate until after Sanders suspended his campaign .
She eventually endorsed Biden .
Kasich is expected to speak on the same day as Sanders as a way to display support for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spectrum .
The former Ohio governor ran in the 2016 presidential Republican Primary and has been at times an outspoken critic of President Trump .
Lang is a United Auto Workers union official , as well as a team leader at General Motors ' Lake Orion , Michigan , facility .
Biden has focused often on appeals to union- and blue-collar works in the Midwest , and Trump won Michigan in 2016 by a narrow margin .
It 's considered a key pickup state for Democrats this year .
`` Joe Biden understands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy in Michigan , '' Lang said in a statement released by the Biden campaign .
`` And he 's spent his career fighting for us . ''
As a paramedic in Fort Myers , 26-year-old Martinez has been on the frontlines fighting the coronavirus pandemic .
He also is a covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program .
DACA is a program created by President Obama in 2012 , which provides work authorization and prevents deportation for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration 's attempt to end the program earlier this summer .
More:3 cases of COVID-19 detected among workers who sought access to Democratic convention site in Milwaukee Chaparro Hernandez teaches in a bilingual program for second- and third-graders and is one of two Milwaukee educators that are scheduled to speak at the convention .
She plans to focus on how the pandemic has changed schools and affected educators and students , saying that Biden is the leader the country needs to recover from the pandemic , according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is scheduled to speak .
She has a chronic disease that she told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel costs $ 15,000 per week to treat .

DNC lineup of speakers headlined by the Obamas and Jill Biden as keynotes
Show Caption Hide Caption Joe Biden will not travel for 2020 DNC due to coronavirus concerns Joe Biden will not be traveling to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention due to coronavirus concerns. USA TODAY
The Democratic National Convention is turning to former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden as keynote speakers for the first three nights of next week's convention before presumptive nominee Joe Biden, who has now completed his ticket by choosing California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, delivers his acceptance speech to cap Thursday.
Under the banner "Uniting America," the convention – previously set for Milwaukee but moved to a virtual format amid the coronavirus pandemic – will seek to also tell the stories of Americans who are struggling amid the global coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn.
More: Exclusive: Joe Biden and Democrats unveil details of DNC convention including nightly themes, ways to watch
Biden will accept the presidential nomination and attend the convention from Wilmington, Delaware, but Democratic officials have not announced a specific location for his speech. Other speakers will attend virtually as well.
Here's the nightly lineup of speakers, according to a schedule the Democratic National Convention Committee released Tuesday, with more speakers to be announced later this week.
Monday: Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders, John Kasich
Democrats are using Monday to show support from opposite ends of the of political spectrum with speeches from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a 2016 Republican candidate for president who has been critical of Trump.
Michelle Obama will be Monday's keynote speaker while Eva Longoria, former "Desperate Housewives" actress, will be the night's emcee.
Sanders is the standard-bearer of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, while Biden has appealed to more centrist Democrats. But the former Senate colleagues have worked together since Sanders exited the race, previously establishing several Biden-Sanders unity task forces.
Monday's theme, "We the People," will focus on "Americans rising up to take our country back" by singling out what the campaign calls the nation's three crises: the pandemic, the struggling economy and racial injustice.
Other speakers Monday include: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-N.M.; New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo; Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Rep. Jim Clyburn , D-S.C.; Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.; Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis.; Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala.; and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.
Tuesday: Jill Biden, Bill Clinton, AOC, Sally Yates
In another display of unity from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., will speak Tuesday.
More: AOC and other Bernie Sanders allies are helping shape policy for Joe Biden. Here's who else is helping
The Tuesday lineup also includes former President Bill Clinton and Jill Biden, wife of Joe Biden, who is the night's keynote speaker.
"Black-ish" actress Tracee Ellis Ross will also be a part of the convention as the emcee.
Tuesday's "Leadership Matters" theme will feature small-business owners, front-line health care workers, racial justice leaders, veterans, activists and others who the Biden campaign says are "looking for leadership" out of the White House.
Other speakers Tuesday are: former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates; Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; former Secretary of State John Kerry; and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.
Wednesday: Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris
The convention lineup Wednesday includes former President Obama, 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Biden's onetime primary opponent Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
On Wednesday, the convention will also hear from Biden's newly announced vice president nominee, Kamala Harris.
More: It's decision time for Joe Biden: His VP pick could make history
Actress Kerry Washington, who is well-known for her role as Olivia Pope in "Scandal", will be emceeing.
The aim of Wednesday's "A More Perfect Union" will be to tout Biden's "Build Back Better" plans for the economy and recovering from the pandemic.
Other speakers Wednesday will include: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers; New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham; and former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Thursday: Joe Biden, Tammy Duckworth, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Andrew Yang
Biden will deliver his acceptance speech on Thursday.
Leading up to that moment, speakers will include Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, whose national profile has risen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Other speakers include women Biden had considered as a running mate: Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Tammy Duckworth. D-Ill.
Former "Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be the emcee for Thursday night."
Thursday's theme is "America's Promise." Speakers will cast Biden as a man of character, decency, compassion and resilience – "a fighter" who gets back up. The night will lean into Biden's biography and his long record in Washington.
Other speakers Thursday include: Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.; California Gov. Gavin Newsom; former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg; Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; former New York City mayor and presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg; and the Biden family. The DNC did not say which family members will speak.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, who ended his campaign in February and endorse Biden for president in March, will also be speaking on Thursday after not initially being included.
Other speakers scheduled throughout the week, but who are not elected public officials, include:
Gerald Lang, Michigan UAW official
Lang is a United Auto Workers union official, as well as a team leader at General Motors' Lake Orion, Michigan, facility. Biden has focused often on appeals to union- and blue-collar workers in the Midwest, and Trump won Michigan in 2016 by a narrow margin. It's considered a key pickup state for Democrats this year.
"Joe Biden understands that auto workers are the heart of the economy in Michigan," Lang said in a statement released by the Biden campaign. "And he's spent his career fighting for us."
Florida paramedic Aldo Martinez
As a paramedic in Fort Myers, 26-year-old Martinez has been on the front lines fighting the coronavirus pandemic. He also is a covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
DACA is a program created by President Obama in 2012 that provides work authorization and prevents deportation for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. The Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's attempt to end the program earlier this summer.
More: 3 cases of COVID-19 detected among workers who sought access to Democratic convention site in Milwaukee
Elementary school teacher Luz Chaparro Hernandez and retired educator Julie Buckholt
Chaparro Hernandez teaches in a bilingual program for second and third graders and is one of two Milwaukee educators that are scheduled to speak at the convention.
She plans to focus on how the pandemic has changed schools and affected educators and students, saying Biden is the leader the country needs to recover from the pandemic, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Buckholt is a retired educator and also is scheduled to speak. She has a chronic disease that she told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel costs $15,000 a week to treat.
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usatoday--2020-08-10--4 back-to-school items to keep kids safe during COVID-19

While some students will continue online learning this year , others will go back to school .
Here are a @ @ @ @ @ kids during a pandemic .

COVID-19: 4 back-to-school items to keep kids safe
While some students will continue online learning this year, others will go back to school. Here are a few items to help protect kids during a pandemic.
ProblemSolved, USA TODAY


usatoday--2020-08-07--Missing Great Pyrenees makes insane journey home

Mary and Brent 's Great Pyrenees went missing for three days .
Just when it seemed like they 'd never @ @ @ @ @ in the middle of the road .

Missing Great Pyrenees makes insane journey home
Mary and Brent's Great Pyrenees went missing for three days. Just when it seemed like they'd never find him, he appeared in the middle of the road.
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usatoday--2020-08-10--Why Pres. Trump can't enact COVID-19 stimulus executive orders without Congress

President Trump signed four executive orders for COVID-19 relief but American 's wo n't see benefits without congressional approval .

COVID-19 stimulus: Trump signs new executive orders despite stalemate
President Trump signed four executive orders for COVID-19 relief but American's may not see benefits without congressional approval.
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usatoday--2020-08-11--Vladimir Putin says Russia has registered coronavirus vaccine and his daughter has been given it

Russia has claimed victory in the race for a coronavirus vaccine after it was the first country to officially register one and declare it ready for use Tuesday , despite less than two months of human testing and not completing final trials .
President Vladimir Putin emphasized at a government meeting Tuesday that the vaccine , developed by the Moscow-based Gamaleya Institute , underwent the “ necessary tests ” and even claimed that the vaccine was already administered to one of his daughters .
“ I would like to repeat that it has passed all the necessary tests , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The most important thing is to ensure full safety of using the vaccine and its efficiency.
” Putin added that one of his two adult daughters had “ taken part in the experiment ” and received two shots of the vaccine .
Live updates : Russia says it has a vaccine for COVID-19 ; Big Ten other football conferences grapple with halting fall season US and vaccine candidates : Federal spending tops $ 9 billion , spread among 7 companies He said his daughter had a temperature of about 100.4 degrees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injection , and then it dropped to just over 98.6 degrees on the following day .
After the second shot she again had a slight increase in temperature .
Putin claimed his daughter had a “ high number of antibodies , ’ however , he didn ’ t specify which of his two daughters – Maria or Katerina – receive the vaccine .
Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said Russia could start vaccinating doctors as early as this month .
The Health Ministry said in Tuesday ’ s statement that the vaccine is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for up to two years .
While Russian authorities have said that medical workers , teachers , and other risk groups will be the first to be inoculated , Putin emphasized that the vaccine will be voluntary .
Russian officials have said large-scale production of the vaccine will start in September , and mass vaccination may begin as early as October .
However , the international scientific community is sounding the alarm that the rush to start using the vaccine before Phase 3 trials – which normally last for months and involve thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not sure what Russia is up to but I certainly would not take a vaccine that hasn ’ t been tested in Phase III , ” Florian Krammer , Professor of Vaccinology at the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai , said on Twitter Tuesday .
“ Nobody knows if it ’ s safe or if it works.
” The Association of Clinical Trials Organizations ( ACTO ) in Russia said less than 100 people had officially received the vaccine by early August and urged the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko Monday , according to Bloomberg .
`` This really is like reading the tea leaves , '' said said Dr. Paul Offit , director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children ’ s Hospital in Philadelphia .
`` Russian science has always been ridiculously secretive . ''
The vaccine will actually be marketed under the name “ Sputnik V ” on foreign markets as Kirill Dmitriev , head of Russia ’ s sovereign wealth fund , compared the moment to the Soviet Union ’ s 1957 launch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sputnik 1 , according to Reuters .
The World Health Organization said all vaccine candidates should go through full stages of testing before being rolled out .
According to WHO data , more than 100 candidates vaccines are being developed around the world with at least four in Phase III human trials .
Health and patient safety coverage at USA TODAY is made possible in part by a grant from the Masimo Foundation for Ethics , Innovation and Competition in Healthcare .
The Masimo Foundation does not provide editorial input .

Vladimir Putin says Russia has registered a coronavirus vaccine, and his daughter has been given it
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Russia has claimed victory in the race for a coronavirus vaccine after it became the first country to officially register one and declare it ready for use Tuesday, despite less than two months of human testing and not completing final trials.
President Vladimir Putin emphasized at a government meeting Tuesday that the vaccine, developed by the Moscow-based Gamaleya Institute, underwent the “necessary tests” and even said the vaccine already has been given to one of his daughters.
“I would like to repeat that it has passed all the necessary tests,” he said at the meeting. “The most important thing is to ensure full safety of using the vaccine and its efficiency.”
Putin added that one of his two adult daughters had “taken part in the experiment” and received two shots of the vaccine.
He said his daughter had a temperature of 100.4 degrees on the day of the first injection, and then it dropped to just over 98.6 degrees the next day. After the second shot she again had a slight increase in temperature, he said.
Live updates: Russia says it has a vaccine for COVID-19; Big Ten other football conferences grapple with halting fall season
US and vaccine candidates: Federal spending tops $9 billion, spread among 7 companies
Putin said his daughter had a “high number of antibodies." He didn’t specify which of his two daughters – Maria or Katerina – receive the vaccine.
Russian scientists said they completed Phase 2 testing the first week of August and were conducting Phase 3 tests at the same time they began to vaccinate medical workers, a tactic that would never be allowed under strict U.S. and European medical safety regulations.
Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said Russia could start vaccinating doctors as early as this month. The Health Ministry said in Tuesday’s statement that the vaccine is expected to provide immunity from the virus for up to two years.
While Russian authorities have said medical workers, teachers and other risk groups will be the first to be inoculated, Putin emphasized the vaccine will be voluntary.
The vaccine will be marketed under the name Sputnik V on foreign markets. Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, compared the moment to the Soviet Union’s 1957 launch of the world’s first satellite, Sputnik 1, according to Reuters.
Russian officials have said large-scale production of the vaccine will start in September, and mass vaccination may begin as early as October.
But the international scientific community is sounding the alarm that the rush to start using the vaccine before completing Phase 3 trials – which usually last months and involve thousands of people – could backfire.
“Not sure what Russia is up to but I certainly would not take a vaccine that hasn’t been tested in Phase III,” Florian Krammer, professor of vaccinology at the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said on Twitter Tuesday. “Nobody knows if it’s safe or if it works.”
The Association of Clinical Trials Organizations (ACTO) in Russia said less than 100 people had officially received the vaccine by early August and urged the health ministry to postpone approval in a letter sent to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko Monday, according to Bloomberg.
Before Putin's announcement, there were reports that Russia was trying to steal vaccine research. The United States, Britain and Canada alleged on July 16 that hackers backed by the Russian government were trying to steal information from researchers and pharmaceutical companies racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
The three nations say that the hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear, was attacking academic and drug research institutions involved in coronavirus vaccine development.
Although Russia has a long history of vaccine creation, its coronavirus efforts have been shrouded in mystery. Its vaccine candidate is listed only as in Phase 1 trials on the World Health Organization's list of vaccine candidates, and little information about it has been released.
"This really is like reading the tea leaves," said said Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia. "Russian science has always been ridiculously secretive."
WHO said all vaccine candidates should go through full stages of testing before being rolled out. According to WHO data, more than 100 candidates vaccines are being developed around the world, and at least four are in Phase 3 human trials.
"WHO is aware that a COVID-19 vaccine has been registered in the Russian Federation's national medicines registry," the agency said in a statement to USA TODAY. "WHO is in touch with Russian scientists and authorities, and looks forward to reviewing details of the trials."
Peter Pitts, president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, said bad vaccines are not only ineffective against SARS-CoV-2 but also could harm public health by driving the virus to evolve and become stronger.
"I don’t believe in the Russian vaccine. I don’t believe in playing Russian roulette with my health," Pitts said. "Vaccines are too important to allow them to become propaganda. ... The only thing that's worse than no vaccine is a bad vaccine."
Contributing: Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY; The Associated Press. Follow Adrianna Rodriguez on Twitter: @AdriannaUSAT.
Health and patient safety coverage at USA TODAY is made possible in part by a grant from the Masimo Foundation for Ethics, Innovation and Competition in Healthcare. The Masimo Foundation does not provide editorial input.


usatoday--2020-08-11--Coronavirus updates: Trump administration skeptical of Russian vaccine; Big Ten could punt football;

Coronavirus updates: Trump administration skeptical of Russian vaccine; Big Ten could punt football; worldwide cases top 20 million

Trump administration officials on Tuesday were dismissive of news that Russia has become the first country to officially register a vaccine to combat COVID-19 .
“ The point is not to be first with a vaccine .
The point is to have a vaccine that is safe and effective for the American people and the people of the world , '' U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told ABC 's `` Good Morning America . ''
Azar said it ’ s important to have transparent data to prove safety and efficacy .
He noted that the U.S. has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warp Speed initiative .
The World Health Organization has said all vaccine candidates should go through full stages of testing before being rolled out .
In the U.S. , the federal government has spent more the $ 9 billion to develop and manufacture candidate vaccines .
The worldwide confirmed number of coronavirus cases hit 20 million on Monday , according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University .
But given testing limitations and the fact that as many as 40 % of all those who are infected have no symptoms , health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ higher .
Here are some significant developments : • Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger is in quarantine after violating COVID-19 protocols .
• At least 49 state and local public health leaders have resigned , retired or been fired since April across 23 states .
One of the latest departures came Sunday when California ’ s public health director was ousted .
• A formal announcement is expected today on whether the Big Ten athletic directors will halt football in the fall .
📈 Today 's numbers : The U.S. has recorded more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of COVID-19 , according to Johns Hopkins University .
Worldwide , there have been more than 737,000 deaths and 20 million cases .
📰 What we 're reading : Parents are torn as some schools in the same district face greater reopening risks than others .
The virus generally has affected poorer school communities more severely than wealthier areas .
Putin says his daughter got COVID-19 vaccine as Russia registers serum White House counselor Kellyanne Conway expressed skepticism about the testing backing up Russia ’ s claim that it has developed a COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said his daughter is among those to receive the vaccine .
“ The U.S. standards are so much more stringent , ” Conway said Tuesday on “ Fox & Friends.
” “ Our FDA in our country sets the standards and what I understand from the Russia announcement is this is nowhere near where we are.
” Putin emphasized that the vaccine underwent the necessary tests and has proven efficient , offering a lasting immunity from the coronavirus .
However , scientists at home and abroad have been sounding the alarm that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phase 3 trials – which normally last for months and involve thousands of people – could backfire .
Congressman says canceling college football would be 'enormous mistake' Rep. Anthony Gonzalez , a former Ohio State and NFL wide receiver , says the Big Ten Conference ’ s pending decision to not to play football games this fall would be an “ enormous mistake for all the kids.
” Gonzalez , R-Ohio , said that no athletes should be forced to play , and any athlete who opts out should have been given an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ten athletic directors are very close to halting football in the fall , three people with knowledge of the decision confirmed to the Detroit Free Press .
The people requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the decision .
A decision could come today .
“ The risk is obviously there , '' Gonzalez told USA TODAY .
`` But I think that if you 're in an environment where coaches want to coach , players want to play and parents of players want their kids to play that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to create the option.
” Highest risk from in-class learning faced by communities needing it most A USA TODAY analysis of COVID-19 infection rates at the ZIP code level found that neighborhoods hit hardest by the coronavirus and others barely touched often exist side by side – and in the same district where officials are trying to determine if schools should open .
The numbers also show that , overwhelmingly , the areas facing the greatest risk are also the most to lose by delaying in-person instruction .
These mostly non-white ZIP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may lack the devices or internet access they need to succeed with distance education .
`` When you have the pressure of trying to meet everyone ’ s needs and then you fail , there 's no amount of liability insurance out there that can help you when someone dies , ” said Kristi Wilson , American Association of School Administrators president .
Alyssa Milano still battling symptoms months after becoming ill Alyssa Milano says she 's still suffering from chest pains , hair loss and other symptoms after becoming `` acutely sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a video shared to social media , Milano , 47 , ran a detangler brush over her head multiple times , holding up the sizable clumps of hair that came out .
`` I just wanted to show you the amount of hair that 's coming out of my head as a result of COVID , '' the actress and activist said , imploring her followers to `` please take this seriously '' and `` wear a damn mask . ''
Illinois cracks down on violence against retailers who require masks Illinois has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assaulting a retail worker `` conveying public health guidance , '' such as requiring patrons to wear face-coverings or promoting social distancing .
The law makes the attacks aggravated battery and it sends the message that it ’ s vitally important for workers to be respected and protected while serving on the front lines , Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said .
Aggravated battery can result in a sentence of up to five years in prison .
The law also increases disability pay for emergency workers affected by COVID-19 .
“ This legislation allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by COVID-19 to focus on recovering while sending a clear message to all our essential workers that we are behind them and will do all we can to protect their safety and well-being , '' said State Representative Jay Hoffman .
The Department of Veterans Affairs has broken off business ties with a janitorial service operated by a convicted sex offender .
America ’ s Best at Work provided cleaning and janitorial services to help fight COVID-19 at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital outside Chicago .
VA spokeswoman Christina Noel said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vendor under federal law , which includes being deemed “ responsible ” through its registration with the System for Award Management .
But days after USA TODAY began questioning the agency about Ezekiel Lopez – a registered child sexual predator in Illinois sent to prison for more than three years in 2007 for sexually abusing two teenage girls under his care – the VA hospital changed course , ending its relationship with the business .
Arizona reported just 600 new COVID-19 cases and four new known deaths on Monday , as hospitalizations for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declines .
Inpatient hospitalizations , ICU beds in use and ventilators in use all dropped on Sunday , continuing general downward trends over the past month , according to hospital data reported to the state .
Identified cases rose to 187,523 and known deaths totaled 4,154 , according to the daily report by the Arizona Department of Health Services .
Monday 's dashboard shows 80 % of inpatient beds and 81 % of ICU beds were in use , which includes people being treated for COVID-19 and other patients .
Overall , 36 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By the numbers : record deaths in 5 states • A USA TODAY analysis of Johns Hopkins data through late Monday shows Indiana and Puerto Rico set a record for new cases in a wee .
• Meanwhile , record numbers of deaths were reported in Arkansas , California , Georgia , Hawaii and West Virginia , and also Puerto Rico .
• The United States has reported 5,094,400 cases and 163,463 deaths .
At least 16 workers on campuses in the University of North Carolina school system are suing the schools for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 . ''
Workers at UNC said that they `` should not be required to be exposed to an increased risk of getting sick '' due to students ' return to campus , said the lawsuit filed Monday by members of the North Carolina Public Service Workers Union , UE Local 150 and members of the North Carolina American Association of University Professors .
Bringing students back to campus places workers at higher risk of exposure to the virus , and despite masks , social distancing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is impossible to `` control whether thousands of students located within their campus communities comply '' with these requirements , said the plaintiffs in the lawsuit , filed at the Wake County Superior Court .
Health officials are quitting or getting fired amid outbreak A review by the Kaiser Health News service and The Associated Press finds at least 49 state and local public health leaders have resigned , retired or been fired since April across 23 states .
One of the latest departures came Sunday , when California ’ s public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ousted following a technical glitch that caused a delay in reporting hundreds of thousands of virus test results — information used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools .
Dr. Tom Frieden , former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , said they reflect burnout as well as attacks on public health experts and institutions from the highest levels of government , including from President Donald Trump , who has sidelined the CDC during the pandemic .
“ The overall tone toward public health in the U.S. is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emboldened people to make these attacks , ” Frieden said .
Mississippi legislators have returned to the state Capitol for the first time since a coronavirus outbreak in early July hospitalized several legislators and killed one person .
Mississippi ’ s state health officer , Dr. Thomas Dobbs , said 49 legislators had tested positive in the outbreak — more than one-fourth of the entire body .
Lawmakers left the building July 1 after working there throughout the month of June , many without wearing masks or following social distancing regulations .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were hospitalized and three required intensive care .
Dobbs said that at least 12 others , including lobbyists and staff , were infected , including one non-legislator who died .
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Coronavirus updates: Deaths, positive cases and quarantines as schools reopen; Big Ten will not play football
Show Caption Hide Caption Coronavirus: Safety tips you need to know As coronavirus cases in some states start to rise again, make sure to remember these safety tips. ProblemSolved, USA TODAY
The push to reopen schools for in-person education is becoming increasingly fraught with quarantines, virus outbreaks and coronavirus-related deaths.
In Georgia, more than 800 students from one school district have been asked to quarantine a week after the school year started. In Florida, a third person with ties to a Tallahassee school that has not yet reopened has died after contracting COVID-19,
Meanwhile in Texas, the state surpassed 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Tuesday just as schools are beginning to reopen across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott is suggesting family and neighborhood gatherings are to blame for a sharp rise in the rate of positive tests.
“There's a reason why this is happening, I believe, and that is some people feel if they're just with family members" they can let their guard down, Abbott told reporters. “And that turns out not to be the case."
Here are some significant developments:
Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger is in quarantine after violating COVID-19 protocols.
At least 49 state and local public health leaders have resigned, retired or been fired since April across 23 states. One of the latest departures came Sunday when California’s public health director was ousted.
The Big Ten will not play football in the fall due to health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, the conference said Tuesday.
Russia has become the first country to officially register a vaccine to combat COVID-19. Trump administration officials have questioned the thoroughness of Russia's testing.
📈 Today's numbers: The U.S. has recorded more than 164,000 deaths and 5.1 million cases of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. Worldwide, there have been more than 738,000 deaths and 20 million cases.
📰 What we're reading: Parents are torn as some schools in the same district face greater reopening risks than others. The virus generally has affected poorer school communities more severely than wealthier areas.
Three people from the Fort Braden School community in Tallahassee, Florida, have now died after contracting COVID-19, further raising concerns about the state-mandated reopening of the school's district, set for later this month.
Jordan Byrd, a school custodian who attended Fort Braden School as a child, died July 18. Karen Bradwell, 53, who managed an after-school program at Fort Braden, died July 25, a week after Jordan Byrd’s death.
And Jacqueline Byrd — a former Fort Braden School employee and Jordan Byrd's mother — has died after her own fight with COVID-19, according to loved ones.
Her death comes less than three weeks before the planned reopening of Leon County Schools. All schools are set to reopen Aug. 31; parents may choose to send their children to physical classrooms or enroll them in digital classes.
– Jeff Burlew, Tallahassee Democrat
Big Ten makes it official: No football this fall
The Big Ten will not play football in the fall due to health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, the conference said Tuesday.
After a dramatic few days full of meetings among coaches, athletics directors and university presidents, the stunning decision marks a potential tipping point for the Bowl Subdivision to play a season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"The mental and physical health and welfare of our student-athletes has been at the center of every decision we have made regarding the ability to proceed forward,” Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren said in a statement.
A Texas court has launched what the state says is the nation’s first virtual jury trial in a criminal case. The case began Tuesday morning, with potential jurors popping onto the screen in a virtual Travis County courtroom before being separated out to complete surveys and receive training on how to use Zoom. The misdemeanor traffic case is being broadcast live on YouTube and comes as the latest experiment in how to resume jury proceedings in a criminal justice system crippled by the pandemic.
“You’re here today for jury duty in a different way,” Judge Nicholas Chu said. “That’s jury duty by Zoom.”
More than 800 students in Georgia district asked to quarantine
A week after the school year started, more than 800 students and 42 staff from one Georgia school district have been asked to quarantine after several tested positive for COVID-19, according to the district's website. Cherokee County School District, north of Atlanta, is sharing regular updates on coronavirus cases in its schools with the community. The district has 40 schools and centers, 4,800 employees and more than 42,200 students.
“We have students and staff reporting presumptive, pending and positive COVID-19 tests every day, and this will continue as we operate schools during a pandemic,” Cherokee County Schools Superintendent Brian Hightower wrote in a letter to parents Friday, adding that the school system was taking “extra steps for transparency.”
– Wyatte Grantham-Philips
California hair stylists march on state Capitol
Hair stylists from across California rallied Tuesday at the State Capitol in Sacramento, pressing lawmakers to allow their salons to reopen. The Peaceful Pro-Beauty Rally is aimed at ending a temporary statewide regulation forcing them to conduct their business outside or not at all. Rally organizer Alicia Orabella, a Bay-area salon owner, told abc10.com that beauty shops should not be lumped in with bars and restaurants.
“We just ask that they listen to us,” Orabella said of lawmakers. “Outside is not a safe environment. I’m seeing nail salons down the streets that are doing pedicures in front of a dumpster. That is no way sanitary."
Arizona reports 1,200 new cases as hospitalizations steadily decline
Arizona reported more than 1,200 new COVID-19 cases and 45 new known deaths Tuesday, as hospitalizations for the disease generally continue four weeks of downward trends. The state has seen hints of improvement after being a glaring hotspot earlier in the summer. Identified cases rose to 188,737 and known deaths totaled 4,199, according to the daily report by the Arizona Department of Health Services. The 45 new known deaths reported on Tuesday represent the new deaths identified by the Arizona Department of Health Services that day, but many occurred days and weeks prior.
Of known test results from last week, 8% came back positive, according to the state. A positivity rate of 5% is considered a good benchmark that the spread is under control. Also Tuesday:
A USA TODAY analysis of Johns Hopkins data shows Indiana and Puerto Rico set records for new cases in a week.
Meanwhile, record numbers of deaths were reported in Arkansas, California, Georgia, Hawaii and West Virginia, and also Puerto Rico.
The United States has reported 5,094,400 cases and 163,463 deaths.
– Alison Steinbach, Arizona Republic; Mike Stucka, USA TODAY
Virus outbreak found among Vermont inmates held in Mississippi prison
A virus outbreak among Vermont prisoners being held at a Mississippi prison highlights the potential danger of importing and exporting inmates during a global pandemic.
Vermont has one of the lowest virus rates in the nation, but six inmates brought back from Mississippi tested positive. Corrections officials directed the privately-run Mississippi facility to test the rest of the inmates from Vermont, and about two-thirds of Vermont's 219 inmates imprisoned out-of-state tested positive for the virus.
Vermont Interim Corrections Commissioner Jim Baker took responsibility for failing to ask more questions about the protocols in Mississippi, a virus hotspot. "Clearly, where we sit now with the number of positive tests, something went wrong," Baker said.
– Elizabeth Murray, Tom Mooney and Karen Dandurant
Survey: Youth COVID-19 cases almost doubled in four weeks
Children represent less than 10% of all confirmed U.S. COVID-19 cases, but the total number of youth cases has almost doubled in the last month, a new report says.
Almost 180,000 new child cases were reported from between July 9 and Aug. 6, raising the total number to 380,174, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported in a new survey. The increase comes as schools across the nation begin to open their doors to students. The good news: The data indicates that COVID-19-associated hospitalization and death is uncommon in children.
"At this time, it appears that severe illness due to COVID-19 is rare among children," the survey says. "However, states should continue to provide detailed reports on COVID-19 cases, testing, hospitalizations, and mortality by age so that the effects of COVID-19 on children’s health can continue to be documented and monitored."
Azar doubles down on China blame-game
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on Tuesday pressed the Trump administration case that China failed to adequately warn of the coronavirus after it was first detected in Wuhan. China’s ruling Communist Party chose not to "warn the world and work with the world on battling the virus" Azar said, adding that the costs of that choice are rising every day. The Trump administration has repeatedly accused China of withholding information from the U.N. World Health Organization – and cited the claim in announcing U.S. withdrawal from WHO.
Azar is in Taiwan, the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the breakaway island since formal relations between Taiwan and mainland China were severed in 1979.
Putin says his daughter got COVID-19 vaccine as Russia registers serum
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway expressed skepticism about the testing backing up Russia’s claim that it has developed a COVID-19 vaccine. President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said his daughter is among those to receive the vaccine.
“The U.S. standards are so much more stringent,” Conway said Tuesday on “Fox & Friends.” “Our FDA in our country sets the standards and what I understand from the Russia announcement is this is nowhere near where we are.”
Putin emphasized that the vaccine underwent the necessary tests and has proven efficient, offering a lasting immunity from the coronavirus. However, scientists at home and abroad have been sounding the alarm that the rush to start using the vaccine before Phase 3 trials – which normally last for months and involve thousands of people – could backfire.
Highest risk from in-class learning faced by communities needing it most
A USA TODAY analysis of COVID-19 infection rates at the ZIP code level found that neighborhoods hit hardest by the coronavirus and others barely touched often exist side by side – and in the same district where officials are trying to determine if schools should open. The numbers also show that, overwhelmingly, the areas facing the greatest risk are also the most to lose by delaying in-person instruction. These mostly non-white ZIP codes are disproportionately poor, so students may lack the devices or internet access they need to succeed with distance education.
"When you have the pressure of trying to meet everyone’s needs and then you fail, there's no amount of liability insurance out there that can help you when someone dies,” said Kristi Wilson, American Association of School Administrators president.
– Suzanne Hirt, Mark Nichols and Sommer Brugal
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Alyssa Milano still battling symptoms months after becoming ill
Alyssa Milano says she's still suffering from chest pains, hair loss and other symptoms after becoming "acutely sick" with COVID-19 in April. In a video shared to social media, Milano, 47, ran a detangler brush over her head multiple times, holding up the sizable clumps of hair that came out.
"I just wanted to show you the amount of hair that's coming out of my head as a result of COVID," the actress and activist said, imploring her followers to "please take this seriously" and "wear a damn mask."
– Hannah Yasharoff and Cydney Henderson
Illinois cracks down on violence against retailers who require masks
Illinois has passed a law providing stiffer penalties for assaulting a retail worker "conveying public health guidance," such as requiring patrons to wear face-coverings or promoting social distancing. The law makes the attacks aggravated battery and it sends the message that it’s vitally important for workers to be respected and protected while serving on the front lines, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. Aggravated battery can result in a sentence of up to five years in prison. The law also increases disability pay for emergency workers affected by COVID-19.
“This legislation allows front line workers that have been impacted by COVID-19 to focus on recovering while sending a clear message to all our essential workers that we are behind them and will do all we can to protect their safety and well-being," said State Representative Jay Hoffman.
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usatoday--2020-08-11--After announcing COVID-19 diagnosis, Alyssa Milano says the virus is making her lose hair

After becoming `` acutely sick '' with COVID-19 in April , Alyssa Milano says she 's still suffering from major symptoms , including chest pains and hair loss .
In a video shared to social media Sunday , Milano , 47 , ran a de-tangler brush over her head multiple times , holding up the sizable clumps of hair that came out .
`` I just wanted to show you the amount of hair that 's coming out of my head as a result of COVID , '' the actress and activist said , imploring her followers to `` please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a damn mask . ''
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not currently list hair loss as an official symptom of the novel coronavirus , though a recent study from Indiana University 's School of Medicine found that out of a sample of about 1,500 people experiencing long-term coronavirus effects , over 400 of them experienced hair loss .
Milano revealed last week that she tested positive for coronavirus antibodies after previously receiving three false negatives , despite experiencing `` basically every Covid symptom '' in late March .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sick for 2 weeks , '' Milano captioned a photo of herself wearing an oxygen mask .
`` I had never been this kind of sick .
Everything hurt .
Loss of smell .
It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest .
I couldn ’ t breathe .
I couldn ’ t keep food in me .
I lost 9 pounds in 2 weeks .
I was confused .
Low grade fever .
And the headaches were horrible . ''
More : Antonio Banderas reveals on his 60th birthday that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her symptoms prompted her to take two COVID-19 swab tests at the end of March and `` both were negative . ''
She also took a `` covid antibody test ( the finger prick test ) '' that yielded the same result : `` NEGATIVE . ''
Despite her negative results , Milano said she suffered from lingering symptoms over the next four months , including `` vertigo , stomach abnormalities , irregular periods , heart palpitations , shortness of breath , zero short term memory , and general malaise , '' which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said she is donating plasma to help the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and to possibly `` save a life . ''
`` This illness is not a hoax .
I thought I was dying .
It felt like I was dying , '' she wrote .
`` Please take care of yourselves .
Please wash your hands and wear a mask and social distance .
I don ’ t want anyone to feel the way I felt .
Be well .
I love you all ( well , maybe not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) ''

Hannah Yasharoff and Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY

After announcing COVID-19 diagnosis, Alyssa Milano says the virus is making her lose hair
Show Caption Hide Caption Alyssa Milano believes she's losing her hair due to COVID-19 Alyssa Milano, who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, reveals that she's losing her hair. She believes it's a long-term symptom of coronavirus. Entertain This!, USA TODAY
After becoming "acutely sick" with COVID-19 in April, Alyssa Milano says she's still suffering from major symptoms, including chest pains and hair loss.
In a video shared to social media Sunday, Milano, 47, ran a de-tangler brush over her head multiple times, holding up the sizable clumps of hair that came out.
"I just wanted to show you the amount of hair that's coming out of my head as a result of COVID," the actress and activist said, imploring her followers to "please take this seriously" and "wear a damn mask."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not currently list hair loss as an official symptom of the novel coronavirus, though a recent study from Indiana University's School of Medicine found that out of a sample of about 1,500 people experiencing long-term coronavirus effects, over 400 of them experienced hair loss.
Milano revealed last week that she tested positive for coronavirus antibodies after previously receiving three false negatives, despite experiencing "basically every Covid symptom" in late March.
"This was me on April 2nd after being sick for 2 weeks," Milano captioned a photo of herself wearing an oxygen mask. "I had never been this kind of sick. Everything hurt. Loss of smell. It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t keep food in me. I lost 9 pounds in 2 weeks. I was confused. Low grade fever. And the headaches were horrible."
More: Antonio Banderas reveals on his 60th birthday that he tested positive for coronavirus
Milano said her symptoms prompted her to take two COVID-19 swab tests at the end of March and "both were negative." She also took a "covid antibody test (the finger prick test)" that yielded the same result: "NEGATIVE."
Despite her negative results, Milano said she suffered from lingering symptoms over the next four months, including "vertigo, stomach abnormalities, irregular periods, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, zero short term memory, and general malaise," which led her to get tested again.
She said she is donating plasma to help the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and to possibly "save a life."
"This illness is not a hoax. I thought I was dying. It felt like I was dying," she wrote. "Please take care of yourselves. Please wash your hands and wear a mask and social distance. I don’t want anyone to feel the way I felt. Be well. I love you all (well, maybe not the trolls. Just the kind people.)"


usatoday--2020-08-11--Dangerous derecho soars through Chicago after lashing Iowa with 100-mph winds

A derecho – a dangerous , ferocious wall of wind – lashed through the Midwest on Monday , flipping cars , downing trees and knocking out power for thousands .
The derecho lasted several hours , traveling through Nebraska , Iowa and parts of Wisconsin and Illinois .
The storm hit Chicago in the early afternoon , prompting the National Weather Service to warn that travel plans be altered and loose objects be secured .
The storm brought winds of 92 miles per hour near Dixon , about 100 miles west of Chicago , the National Weather Service reported , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines and trees .
According to ABC Chicago , hundreds of thousands of people were without power due to the storms .
Downed branches and trees , flooding , car crashes and road blockages were reported throughout Chicago and most of Illinois .
Trees around 70 to 80 years old were torn to shreds by the high winds in River Grove , ABC Chicago reported .
Derechoes are often referred to as inland hurricanes due to their hurricane-like conditions , in terms of ferocious wind and torrential rain .
“ People should take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Service meteorologist Brian Barjenbruch said .
“ These winds are incredibly strong.
” Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini called the derecho one of the worst weather events in the U.S. in 2020 .
`` This is our version of a hurricane , '' he added .
After tearing through Illinois , the strong part of the storm moved into north central Indiana by late afternoon .
In central Iowa , several people were injured and widespread property damage was reported in Marshall County after 100-mph winds , homeland security coordinator Kim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few people trapped in buildings and cars , ” Elder said on Monday .
`` We ’ re in life-saving mode right now.
” Elder said some people reported their cars flipping over from the wind ; having power lines fall on them ; and getting injured when hit by flying debris .
Dozens of cars at one factory had their windshields blown out .
Buildings also caught fire .
In the Des Moines area , more than 100,000 customers lost power as wind gusts reached 70 mph , the Weather Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of tree damage .
Very high winds .
It will be a significant effort to get through it all and get everybody back on , ” said MidAmerican Energy spokeswoman Tina Hoffman .
Brianne Cummins , a hairstylist who runs her business out of her home , said she thought she was witnessing a tornado .
She and a customer watched at 10:45 a.m. as the sky suddenly darkened and the wind picked up .
The power went out .
A tree in Cummins ' backyard fell onto her neighbor 's garage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was strewn her streeet , which felt like the epicenter of the storm , Cummins said .
`` It was like a movie , '' Cummins said , `` because we saw these branches lift up at once and then just ( were ) thrown down . ''
In Cedar Rapids , Iowa , tens of thousands also lost power .
The city 's public safety spokesman , Greg Buelow , said there was “ both significant and widespread damage throughout the city . ''
In order to be classified as a derecho @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of at least 58 mph and its wind damage swath must extend from 250 to 400 miles .
The term `` straight-line wind damage '' sometimes is used to describe derecho damage .
“ They are basically self-sustaining amoebas of thunderstorms , ” Gensini said .
“ Once they get going like they did across Iowa , it ’ s really hard to stop these suckers.
” Contributing : Ryan Miller , USA TODAY ; Philip Joens , Andrea May Sahouri and Donnelle Eller , Des Moines Register ; The Associated Press

Doyle Rice and Autumn Schoolman, USA TODAY

Dangerous derecho soars through Chicago after lashing Iowa with 100-mph winds
Show Caption Hide Caption Roof disintegrates as derecho hits Chicago Intense winds blasted through Chicago on Aug. 10, blowing the roof off of a building into oncoming traffic. Accuweather
A derecho – a dangerous, ferocious wall of wind – lashed through the Midwest on Monday, flipping cars, downing trees and knocking out power for thousands.
The derecho lasted several hours, traveling through Nebraska, Iowa and parts of Wisconsin and Illinois. The storm hit Chicago in the early afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to warn that travel plans be altered and loose objects be secured.
The storm brought winds of 92 miles per hour near Dixon, about 100 miles west of Chicago, the National Weather Service reported, as it ripped through buildings, power lines and trees.
According to ABC Chicago, hundreds of thousands of people were without power due to the storms. Downed branches and trees, flooding, car crashes and road blockages were reported throughout Chicago and most of Illinois.
Trees around 70 to 80 years old were torn to shreds by the high winds in River Grove, ABC Chicago reported.
Derechoes are often referred to as inland hurricanes due to their hurricane-like conditions, in terms of ferocious wind and torrential rain.
“People should take these storms seriously,” National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Barjenbruch said. “These winds are incredibly strong.”
Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini called the derecho one of the worst weather events in the U.S. in 2020. "This is our version of a hurricane," he added.
In Chicago just north of Addison and Lake Shore. Roof starting to blow off! Video cred to my friend Jasmine. Stay safe everyone! #storm #Chicago #Weather pic.twitter.com/pWyJD5SnAb — Adam Howard (@ashoward1) August 10, 2020
After tearing through Illinois, the strong part of the storm moved into north central Indiana by late afternoon.
In central Iowa, several people were injured and widespread property damage was reported in Marshall County after 100-mph winds, homeland security coordinator Kim Elder said.
“We had quite a few people trapped in buildings and cars,” Elder said on Monday. "We’re in life-saving mode right now.”
Elder said some people reported their cars flipping over from the wind; having power lines fall on them; and getting injured when hit by flying debris. Dozens of cars at one factory had their windshields blown out. Buildings also caught fire.
In the Des Moines area, more than 100,000 customers lost power as wind gusts reached 70 mph, the Weather Service said.
“It’s a lot of tree damage. Very high winds. It will be a significant effort to get through it all and get everybody back on,” said MidAmerican Energy spokeswoman Tina Hoffman.
Brianne Cummins, a hairstylist who runs her business out of her home, said she thought she was witnessing a tornado. She and a customer watched at 10:45 a.m. as the sky suddenly darkened and the wind picked up. The power went out.
A tree in Cummins' backyard fell onto her neighbor's garage, piercing its metal roof. Debris was strewn her streeet, which felt like the epicenter of the storm, Cummins said.
"It was like a movie," Cummins said, "because we saw these branches lift up at once and then just (were) thrown down."
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, tens of thousands also lost power. The city's public safety spokesman, Greg Buelow, said there was “both significant and widespread damage throughout the city."
In order to be classified as a derecho, the storm must include wind gusts of at least 58 mph and its wind damage swath must extend from 250 to 400 miles. The term "straight-line wind damage" sometimes is used to describe derecho damage.
“They are basically self-sustaining amoebas of thunderstorms,” Gensini said. “Once they get going like they did across Iowa, it’s really hard to stop these suckers.”
Contributing: Ryan Miller, USA TODAY; Philip Joens, Andrea May Sahouri and Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register; The Associated Press


usatoday--2020-08-11--Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger in quarantine after violating COVID-19 protocols

Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger has `` been instructed to quarantine '' after the team learned Monday that he broke COVID-19 protocols while on the team 's road trip in Chicago .
`` The Cleveland Indians will continue to keep the health and safety of our players , coaches and staff members as our top priority , '' the team said in a statement , adding Clevinger will also need to undergo additional testing while he is away from the team .
Clevinger , 29 , is the second Indians pitcher instructed to spend time away from the team after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a car service for reportedly leaving the team hotel to go out with friends in Chicago on Saturday night .
According to ESPN 's Jeff Passan , Clevinger was with Plesac on Saturday , though he reportedly flew home with the team Sunday .
Among the updated COVID-19 protocols from MLB — sent in a memo that was obtained by USA TODAY Sports ' Bob Nightengale last week — it stated : `` Any player or staff member must notify their compliance officer if they intend to leave the hotel on the road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planned trip outside the hotel complies with the manual and the club ’ s code of conduct . ''
Clevinger is 1-1 in three starts this year with a 3.24 ERA .
He last pitched on Aug. 5 .
Now down Clevinger and Plesac , who pitched Saturday , the Indians said Adam Plutko will start Tuesday night .

Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger in quarantine after violating COVID-19 protocols
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Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger has "been instructed to quarantine" after the team learned Monday that he broke COVID-19 protocols while on the team's road trip in Chicago.
"The Cleveland Indians will continue to keep the health and safety of our players, coaches and staff members as our top priority," the team said in a statement, adding Clevinger will also need to undergo additional testing while he is away from the team.
Clevinger, 29, is the second Indians pitcher instructed to spend time away from the team after Zach Plesac was also sent home via a car service for reportedly leaving the team hotel to go out with friends in Chicago on Saturday night. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Clevinger was with Plesac on Saturday, though he reportedly flew home with the team Sunday.
Among the updated COVID-19 protocols from MLB — sent in a memo that was obtained by USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale last week — it stated: "Any player or staff member must notify their compliance officer if they intend to leave the hotel on the road. The officer will decide whether their planned trip outside the hotel complies with the manual and the club’s code of conduct."
Clevinger is 1-1 in three starts this year with a 3.24 ERA. He last pitched on Aug. 5. Now down Clevinger and Plesac, who pitched Saturday, the Indians said Adam Plutko will start Tuesday night.


usatoday--2020-08-11--NHL predictions: Who will win the first round of the playoffs?

The qualifying round is done and the `` real '' playoffs are about to begin with the first round in the Toronto and Edmonton hubs .
After some surprising results in the qualifier , will teams not eligible for the playoffs under normal circumstances be able to continue their run now ?
It all starts at 3 p.m .
ET ( NBCSN ) with a rematch of last year 's first-round matchup that saw the Columbus Blue Jackets sweep the Tampa Bay Lightning .
That 's just one of the intriguing storylines surrounding the first round ; do n't forget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
How the USA TODAY Sports ' NHL desk sees it going down : Jimmy Hascup : Canadiens in 7 .
It all comes down to goalie Carey Price .
Montreal might not seem to have the firepower , but this team had strong underlying metrics all year and a coach who knows how to game plan in the playoffs .
Mike Brehm : Flyers in 6 .
Flyers goalie Carter Hart should be able to match saves with Price , and the Flyers have a deeper offense .
In fact , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a power play goal and without goals from Claude Giroux , Jakub Voracek and Travis Konecny .
Jace Evans : Flyers in 5 .
Philadelphia was rolling before the break and did not appear to miss a beat in the restart , dominating play in its round-robin games .
The Habs getting here has been a nice story , but the Flyers are deeper and simply have higher-quality talent .
Hascup : Blue Jackets in 7 .
The health of Lightning stars Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman makes this a toss-up .
Brehm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a major chip on their shoulder after last year 's shocking upset .
They remain dangerous even if Stamkos or Hedman ca n't play early .
Evans : Lightning in 7 .
The injury status of Stamkos and Hedman is definitely a major concern , but the Lightning still have plenty of talent , including reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov .
They also have something to prove against the team that swept them after a historic regular season last year .
Hascup : Capitals in 6 .
Just think the Capitals ' star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if I have expected more from this group this season .
Brehm : Islanders in 7 .
The Islanders play a stingy , defensive game and Trotz will know how to game plan against his former team .
If Capitals defenseman John Carlson can get healthy and back to his regular-season ways , that could turn the balance Washington 's way .
Evans : Capitals in 7 .
It 's a master and apprentice situation as Trotz faces off with Capitals coach Todd Reirden , Trotz 's former assistant in Washington .
New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench , but even with their inconsistencies , the Capitals ' roster has more high-end talent that also has a recent Cup win on their resume .
Hascup : Bruins in 6 .
The Bruins lost all three round-robin games , but I am banking on their overall strong season ( and my East pick ) to win out .
Brehm : Hurricanes in 6 .
I believe the Bruins will figure a way out of their round-robin funk , but I also like the job that Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Boston was the best team in the NHL this year and has experienced core .
The Bruins have struggled so far in the bubble , but Bruce Cassidy has emerged as one of the best coaches in the league .
He should get them to find their game against a team they swept in last year 's playoffs .
Hascup : Golden Knights in 5 .
A lot to like with the Blackhawks , which was revealed in their play-in round upset , but Vegas is just too good and has too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 5 .
Max Pacioretty looks like he could return , and the Golden Knights put on an offensive show without him .
Evans : Golden Knights in 4 .
The Golden Knights showed why they 're a favorite to win the Stanley Cup with their play ( 3-0 ) in the round-robin .
The Blackhawks have some talent – just not enough of it .
Hascup : Avalanche in 6 .
They were two points away from tops in the West .
With Nathan MacKinnon leading the way , their offense is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 6 .
Coyotes goalie Darcy Kuemper will keep it close , but the Avalanche have more firepower than the Predators team the Coyotes team beat in the first round .
Evans : Avalanche in 5 .
Colorado has emerged as one of the best young teams – built around MVP finalist MacKinnon – following a steady , multi-year build .
The Avs have goals to take the next step ; the Coyotes seem like a team in transition .
Hascup : Stars in 7 .
They play a stingy defensive style that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They will muster enough offense to get by in a physical series .
Brehm : Flames in 6 .
The Stars have great defensive play , but the offense needs to show more .
Expect Calgary 's Matthew Tkachuk to be a pesky force in the series .
Evans : Flames in 6 .
This Flames core could be looking at changes if they do n't make it out of this round .
Expect a low-scoring series as the Stars are 28th in goals for but second in goals against .
Hascup : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little fun in the first ( real ) round of the playoffs ?
This group has game-breakers on offense and a defense that just might be able to surprise .
Brehm : Blues in 6 .
Defending champions or upstart team ?
I 'll go with the defending champions , but the Blues will have to stay out of the penalty box and remember how to hold a lead .
Evans : Blues in 5 .
The defending champs did n't look great in the round-robin , but they were in the midst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tarasenko back from injury and are going against one of the least-experienced teams in the playoffs .

Jimmy Hascup, Mike Brehm and Jace Evans, USA TODAY

NHL predictions: Who will win the first round of the playoffs?
The qualifying round is done and the "real" playoffs are about to begin with the first round in the Toronto and Edmonton hubs. After some surprising results in the qualifier, will teams not eligible for the playoffs under normal circumstances be able to continue their run now? It all starts at 3 p.m. ET (NBCSN) with a rematch of last year's first-round matchup that saw the Columbus Blue Jackets sweep the Tampa Bay Lightning. That's just one of the intriguing storylines surrounding the first round; don't forget about Barry Trotz against the Washington Capitals.
How the USA TODAY Sports' NHL desk sees it going down:
Eastern Conference
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens
Jimmy Hascup: Canadiens in 7. It all comes down to goalie Carey Price. Montreal might not seem to have the firepower, but this team had strong underlying metrics all year and a coach who knows how to game plan in the playoffs.
Mike Brehm: Flyers in 6. Flyers goalie Carter Hart should be able to match saves with Price, and the Flyers have a deeper offense. In fact, they went 3-0 in the round robin without a power play goal and without goals from Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek and Travis Konecny.
Jace Evans: Flyers in 5. Philadelphia was rolling before the break and did not appear to miss a beat in the restart, dominating play in its round-robin games. The Habs getting here has been a nice story, but the Flyers are deeper and simply have higher-quality talent.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Hascup: Blue Jackets in 7. The health of Lightning stars Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman makes this a toss-up.
Brehm: Lightning in 6. They'll have a major chip on their shoulder after last year's shocking upset. They remain dangerous even if Stamkos or Hedman can't play early.
Evans: Lightning in 7. The injury status of Stamkos and Hedman is definitely a major concern, but the Lightning still have plenty of talent, including reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov. They also have something to prove against the team that swept them after a historic regular season last year.
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders
Hascup: Capitals in 6. Just think the Capitals' star power will win out here, even if I have expected more from this group this season.
Brehm: Islanders in 7. The Islanders play a stingy, defensive game and Trotz will know how to game plan against his former team. If Capitals defenseman John Carlson can get healthy and back to his regular-season ways, that could turn the balance Washington's way.
Evans: Capitals in 7. It's a master and apprentice situation as Trotz faces off with Capitals coach Todd Reirden, Trotz's former assistant in Washington. New York probably has the edge behind the bench, but even with their inconsistencies, the Capitals' roster has more high-end talent that also has a recent Cup win on their resume.
Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Hascup: Bruins in 6. The Bruins lost all three round-robin games, but I am banking on their overall strong season (and my East pick) to win out.
Brehm: Hurricanes in 6. I believe the Bruins will figure a way out of their round-robin funk, but I also like the job that Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour has been doing.
Evans: Bruins in 7. Boston was the best team in the NHL this year and has experienced core. The Bruins have struggled so far in the bubble, but Bruce Cassidy has emerged as one of the best coaches in the league. He should get them to find their game against a team they swept in last year's playoffs.
Western Conference
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Hascup: Golden Knights in 5. A lot to like with the Blackhawks, which was revealed in their play-in round upset, but Vegas is just too good and has too much depth.
Brehm: Golden Knights in 5. Max Pacioretty looks like he could return, and the Golden Knights put on an offensive show without him.
Evans: Golden Knights in 4. The Golden Knights showed why they're a favorite to win the Stanley Cup with their play (3-0) in the round-robin. The Blackhawks have some talent – just not enough of it.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Arizona Coyotes
Hascup: Avalanche in 6. They were two points away from tops in the West. With Nathan MacKinnon leading the way, their offense is just too explosive.
Brehm: Avalanche in 6. Coyotes goalie Darcy Kuemper will keep it close, but the Avalanche have more firepower than the Predators team the Coyotes team beat in the first round.
Evans: Avalanche in 5. Colorado has emerged as one of the best young teams – built around MVP finalist MacKinnon – following a steady, multi-year build. The Avs have goals to take the next step; the Coyotes seem like a team in transition.
Dallas Stars vs. Calgary Flames
Hascup: Stars in 7. They play a stingy defensive style that tends to thrive in the playoffs. They will muster enough offense to get by in a physical series.
Brehm: Flames in 6. The Stars have great defensive play, but the offense needs to show more. Expect Calgary's Matthew Tkachuk to be a pesky force in the series.
Evans: Flames in 6. This Flames core could be looking at changes if they don't make it out of this round. Expect a low-scoring series as the Stars are 28th in goals for but second in goals against.
St. Louis Blues vs. Vancouver Canucks
Hascup: Canucks in 7. How about a little fun in the first (real) round of the playoffs? This group has game-breakers on offense and a defense that just might be able to surprise.
Brehm: Blues in 6. Defending champions or upstart team? I'll go with the defending champions, but the Blues will have to stay out of the penalty box and remember how to hold a lead.
Evans: Blues in 5. The defending champs didn't look great in the round-robin, but they were in the midst of a good season, have Vladimir Tarasenko back from injury and are going against one of the least-experienced teams in the playoffs.


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usatoday--2020-08-11--Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio loses Arizona primary race in comeback bid

PHOENIX- Jerry Sheridan has won the GOP nomination in the race for Maricopa County sheriff , beating ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio .
The race has been close , but the latest primary election results released Friday evening showed Sheridan had pulled way ahead of his former boss .
The results are not official yet .
But with fewer than 3,000 votes left to tabulate , it would not be possible for Arpaio to close the 6,000-vote deficit .
This was Arpaio 's second attempt to make a political comeback .
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Sheridan , who worked in the Sheriff 's Office for 38 years , mostly during Arpaio 's 24 years in office , said Friday he was happy .
He retired as a deputy chief after Arpaio lost his 2016 reelection bid .
Sheridan said he has respect for his former boss .
`` Joe Arpaio did a great job for a long time , '' Sheridan said .
`` He will never be irrelevant , but I think his political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheridan said , he will refocus his energy on the November race against Penzone , who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary .
`` Penzone is very beatable , '' Sheridan said .
Arpaio said he `` gave it a shot , '' but the voters selected somebody else .
`` I 'm a little shocked losing , '' Arpaio said .
`` This will be the last time I run for office . ''
Before the Friday numbers , the race had been deadlocked between Arpaio and Sheridan .
At one point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ votes , with Sheridan ahead .
In 2016 , Penzone easily beat Arpaio .
In 2012 , Penzone had lost to Arpaio .
Before 2016 , Arpaio could easily win elections .
But his dwindling support in this primary and in 2018 shows many conservative voters have been ready to move on from him , political observers have said .
`` There is certainly fatigue in the Republican Party on Arpaio 's legacy , '' Chuck Coughlin , a Phoenix-based Republican consultant , previously told The Arizona Republic .
`` I think in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been convinced he ca n't win a general election .
The common-sense solution is to give someone else a try . ''
While Arpaio has loyal supporters , his tough-on-crime approach and immigration enforcement has turned off many Republican voters .
A federal judge found Arpaio and Sheridan to be in civil contempt of court stemming from a racial profiling case .
Another judge in the racial profiling case had found that deputies under Arpaio racially profiled Latino motorists during immigration raids .
More : What to know about the NY AG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 2011 , the judge told Arpaio to stop the raids , but he continued with them .
Sheridan had claimed he was unaware of the judge 's order .
Arpaio was charged with criminal contempt of court , and in 2017 the former sheriff was found guilty of willfully violating a federal judge 's order .
President Donald Trump pardoned Arpaio before his sentencing .
Sheridan was not charged because of the statute of limitations .
Sheridan 'has an uphill fight ' against Penzone Because of the legal tangle and past policies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hard time in the general election against Penzone , Republican consultants have said .
Barrett Marson , a Republican consultant in Phoenix , said that Sheridan `` has an uphill fight . ''
Marson said that even though Penzone is a Democrat , he has had Republican support .
But with Arpaio out of the picture , out-of-state donors could lose interest in the race .
In 2016 , immigrant rights groups rallied around Penzone to help defeat Arpaio .
And billionaire and philanthropist George Soros gave $ 2 million to Maricopa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped defeat Arpaio .
`` What is unclear right now is whether the liberal groups that spent heavily in 2016 to defeat Joe Arpaio will come to Arizona and spend similar money to defeat a former underling , '' Marson said .
Penzone in a previously released statement said he is looking forward to the general election .
“ As sheriff of Maricopa County , I have removed politics and focused on restoring the office to an ethical , professional , and transparent organization , '' he said .
`` I have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an unwavering focus on public safety . ''
Penzone was elected sheriff with help of immigrant advocates , but he 's been at odds with some of them during his nearly four years in office .
Advocates have wanted him to stop allowing immigration agents in his jails who screen inmates for immigration status .
He has continued to allow them , and pretrial inmates have been deported .
Penzone has defended the policy , saying it 's a public safety measure and not a partisan issue .
Advocates have also criticized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Arpaio 's racial profiling case .
A recent report found that Hispanic and Black drivers are more likely than white drivers to be held longer or searched by deputies during traffic stops .

Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio loses Arizona primary race in comeback bid
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PHOENIX- Jerry Sheridan has won the GOP nomination in the race for Maricopa County sheriff, beating ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
The race has been close, but the latest primary election results released Friday evening showed Sheridan had pulled way ahead of his former boss.
The results are not official yet. But with fewer than 3,000 votes left to tabulate, it would not be possible for Arpaio to close the 6,000-vote deficit.
This was Arpaio's second attempt to make a political comeback. He lost his seat as sheriff to Democrat Paul Penzone in 2016, and in 2018 came in third in a three-way race for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate.
Sheridan, who worked in the Sheriff's Office for 38 years, mostly during Arpaio's 24 years in office, said Friday he was happy. He retired as a deputy chief after Arpaio lost his 2016 reelection bid.
Sheridan said he has respect for his former boss.
"Joe Arpaio did a great job for a long time," Sheridan said. "He will never be irrelevant, but I think his political career is over."
Now, Sheridan said, he will refocus his energy on the November race against Penzone, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
"Penzone is very beatable," Sheridan said.
Arpaio said he "gave it a shot," but the voters selected somebody else.
"I'm a little shocked losing," Arpaio said. "This will be the last time I run for office."
Before the Friday numbers, the race had been deadlocked between Arpaio and Sheridan. At one point, they were separated by about 400 votes, with Sheridan ahead.
In 2016, Penzone easily beat Arpaio. In 2012, Penzone had lost to Arpaio.
Before 2016, Arpaio could easily win elections. But his dwindling support in this primary and in 2018 shows many conservative voters have been ready to move on from him, political observers have said.
"There is certainly fatigue in the Republican Party on Arpaio's legacy," Chuck Coughlin, a Phoenix-based Republican consultant, previously told The Arizona Republic. "I think in the last election cycle, most Republicans have been convinced he can't win a general election. The common-sense solution is to give someone else a try."
Racial profiling court case
While Arpaio has loyal supporters, his tough-on-crime approach and immigration enforcement has turned off many Republican voters.
A federal judge found Arpaio and Sheridan to be in civil contempt of court stemming from a racial profiling case. Another judge in the racial profiling case had found that deputies under Arpaio racially profiled Latino motorists during immigration raids.
More: What to know about the NY AG's attempt to take down the NRA
In 2011, the judge told Arpaio to stop the raids, but he continued with them. Sheridan had claimed he was unaware of the judge's order.
Arpaio was charged with criminal contempt of court, and in 2017 the former sheriff was found guilty of willfully violating a federal judge's order. President Donald Trump pardoned Arpaio before his sentencing.
Sheridan was not charged because of the statute of limitations.
Sheridan 'has an uphill fight' against Penzone
Because of the legal tangle and past policies on immigration enforcement, Sheridan could have a hard time in the general election against Penzone, Republican consultants have said.
Barrett Marson, a Republican consultant in Phoenix, said that Sheridan "has an uphill fight."
Marson said that even though Penzone is a Democrat, he has had Republican support. But with Arpaio out of the picture, out-of-state donors could lose interest in the race.
In 2016, immigrant rights groups rallied around Penzone to help defeat Arpaio. And billionaire and philanthropist George Soros gave $2 million to Maricopa Strong, a political action committee that helped defeat Arpaio.
"What is unclear right now is whether the liberal groups that spent heavily in 2016 to defeat Joe Arpaio will come to Arizona and spend similar money to defeat a former underling," Marson said.
Penzone in a previously released statement said he is looking forward to the general election.
“As sheriff of Maricopa County, I have removed politics and focused on restoring the office to an ethical, professional, and transparent organization," he said. "I have been committed to a foundation of integrity, with an unwavering focus on public safety."
Penzone was elected sheriff with help of immigrant advocates, but he's been at odds with some of them during his nearly four years in office. Advocates have wanted him to stop allowing immigration agents in his jails who screen inmates for immigration status.
He has continued to allow them, and pretrial inmates have been deported.
Penzone has defended the policy, saying it's a public safety measure and not a partisan issue.
Advocates have also criticized how Penzone has handled court orders related to Arpaio's racial profiling case. A recent report found that Hispanic and Black drivers are more likely than white drivers to be held longer or searched by deputies during traffic stops.
Follow Uriel Garcia on Twitter @ujohnnyg.


usatoday--2020-08-12--Tense and teasing online moments lead up to Joe Biden's announcement on Kamala Harris

WASHINGTON –Suspense built Tuesday afternoon as people awaited an announcement on who presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden would choose as his running mate .
The former vice president 's campaign broke the news officially with a campaign text .
Not a single reporter `` scooped '' the news that it was Sen. Kamala Harris , D-Calif. , who was selected .
That 's the ticket : Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his 2020 vice presidential running mate News broke earlier Tuesday that Biden had finally selected his vice president after weeks of speculation .
Early Tuesday afternoon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Biden vice presidential vetting team , was asked by Fox News ' Dana Perino how `` imminent the decision '' was and if she could `` walk her dog in the next two hours . ''
Garcetti responded : “ I can ’ t say anything .
But I would n't walk that dog unless it was just outside .
I think you might need to relieve him close to home.
” The news broke just about two hours later , with the text landing around 4:15 PM ET .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement , it spread on Twitter that some of the potential contenders had already been informed by the campaign that Biden had chosen someone else .
Those announcements broke one-by-one , with journalists reporting California Democrat Rep. Karen Bass , Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer and former Georgia state Rep. Stacy Abrams were out , causing Washingtonians and anxious reporters to constantly refresh their Twitter feeds .
More : Trump attacks Kamala Harris over Kavanaugh hearings in first remarks since she was named Biden 's running mate Igor Bobic , a politics reporter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` What Time Is The Vice President '' ?
Andrew Solender , a reporter at Forbes covering politics , pleaded , `` Can a Biden aide please just `` accidentally '' tweet out the announcement and end this already '' ?
`` OMG the NYT just announced the VP is : A TIE between Warren and Klobuchar , '' Kiera Manser , who is with the Center for American Progress , joked .
In the moment 's leading up to Biden 's announcement , his campaign built suspense .
From rival to running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris brings to Joe Biden 's ticket TJ Ducklo , Biden 's national press secretary , tweeted , `` Slow day , @ AndrewBatesNC want to catch a socially distant movie this afternoon ? ''
at Biden 's Director of Rapid Response .
Bates also reposted an earlier tweet that read , '' News from Delaware : I 'm late to this but the @ PopeyesChicken sandwich really is choice .
Highly recommend , '' with three sirens fronting the post .
Symone Sanders , a senior adviser to Biden , tweeted their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IF THEY HEARD YOU BUT ... text FIRST to 30330 .
Then y ’ all will have all the information ! ''
Sanders was referring to campaign-text alerts sent out by the Biden campaign .
The news came via one of these alerts .
'Let 's win this , together ' : Biden , Harris spouses gear up for campaign trail over Twitter Author and activist Meena Harris , who is Kamala Harris ' niece , tweeted , `` Damn he really did text y ’ all first tho . ''
After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including `` # BidenHarris2020 '' , # kamalaharris '' and # YesWeKam , '' after actress Kerry Washington tweeting the phrase .
Sanders continued to reshare several posts pointing to the non-leak of the story , tweeting about one : `` GIVE US OUR FLOWERS ! ''
with the laughing emoji .
Biden 's announcement was historic , making Harris the first Black woman and first Asian American person on a major party 's presidential ticket .

Tense and teasing online moments lead up to Joe Biden's announcement on Kamala Harris
Show Caption Hide Caption Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as VP running mate for 2020 election Kamala Harris will make history as the first Black woman and first Asian American person to be on a major party's presidential ticket. USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – Suspense built Tuesday afternoon as people awaited an announcement on who presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden would choose as his running mate.
The former vice president's campaign broke the news officially with a campaign text. Not a single reporter "scooped" the news that it was Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., who was selected.
News broke earlier Tuesday that Biden had finally selected his vice president after weeks of speculation.
Early Tuesday afternoon, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, co-chair of the Biden vice presidential vetting team, was asked by Fox News' Dana Perino how "imminent the decision" was and if she could "walk her dog in the next two hours."
Garcetti responded: “I can’t say anything. But I wouldn't walk that dog unless it was just outside. I think you might need to relieve him close to home.”
When asked on how soon a VP pick would be announced, hear what Biden Camp Chair, @MayorOfLA, Eric Garcetti had to say: pic.twitter.com/VnEmYz9U50 — The Daily Briefing (@dailybriefing) August 11, 2020
The news broke just about two hours later, with the text landing around 4:15 PM ET.
That's the ticket: Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as his 2020 vice presidential running mate
And in the time-gap leading up to the announcement, it spread on Twitter that some of the potential contenders had already been informed by the campaign that Biden had chosen someone else.
Those announcements broke one-by-one, with journalists reporting California Democrat Rep. Karen Bass, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former Georgia state Rep. Stacy Abrams were out, causing Washingtonians and anxious reporters to constantly refresh their Twitter feeds.
More: Trump attacks Kamala Harris over Kavanaugh hearings in first remarks since she was named Biden's running mate
Igor Bobic, a politics reporter at the Huffington Post, tweeted, "What Time Is The Vice President"?
Andrew Solender, a reporter at Forbes covering politics, pleaded, "Can a Biden aide please just "accidentally" tweet out the announcement and end this already"?
"OMG the NYT just announced the VP is: A TIE between Warren and Klobuchar," Kiera Manser, who is with the Center for American Progress, joked.
In the moment's leading up to Biden's announcement, his campaign built suspense.
From rival to running mate: What 'fearless fighter' Kamala Harris brings to Joe Biden's ticket
TJ Ducklo, Biden's national press secretary, tweeted, "Slow day, @AndrewBatesNC want to catch a socially distant movie this afternoon?" at Biden's Director of Rapid Response.
Slow day, @AndrewBatesNC want to catch a socially distant movie this afternoon? — TJ Ducklo (@TDucklo) August 11, 2020
Bates also reposted an earlier tweet that read,"News from Delaware: I'm late to this but the @PopeyesChicken sandwich really is choice. Highly recommend," with three sirens fronting the post.
Symone Sanders, a senior adviser to Biden, tweeted their common go-to response: "JOHN IDK IF THEY HEARD YOU BUT...text FIRST to 30330. Then y’all will have all the information!"
Sanders was referring to campaign-text alerts sent out by the Biden campaign. The news came via one of these alerts.
'Let's win this, together': Biden, Harris spouses gear up for campaign trail over Twitter
Author and activist Meena Harris, who is Kamala Harris' niece, tweeted, "Damn he really did text y’all first tho."
After the announcement, several hashtags immediately started trending, including "#BidenHarris2020", #kamalaharris" and #YesWeKam," after actress Kerry Washington tweeti the phrase.
Yes We Kam! — kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 11, 2020
Sanders continued to reshare several posts pointing to the non-leak of the story, tweeting about one: "GIVE US OUR FLOWERS!" with the laughing emoji.
Biden's announcement was historic, making Harris the first Black woman and first Asian American person on a major party's presidential ticket.
Contributing: Rebecca Morin