usatoday--2020-11-07--Coronavirus updates: US surpasses 100K cases in a day again; Missouri poll worker with COVID-19 dies

After the United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time Wednesday , the record was surpassed again Thursday as 121,888 new COVID-19 infections were tallied across the country .
That 's about 85 cases per minute .
On Friday , new coronavirus restrictions in Massachusetts begin , including a statewide face mask mandate , closure of some businesses , and limits to indoor and outdoor gatherings .
In Maine , Gov .
Janet Mills issued a mask mandate regardless of whether people can physically distance from others .
Across the country , Idaho is seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitals are running out of space for COVID-19 patients .
📈 Today 's numbers : The U.S. has reported more than 9.7 million cases and more than 236,000 deaths , according to Johns Hopkins University data .
The global totals : more than 49.2 million cases and 1.2 million deaths .
🗺 Mapping coronavirus : Track the U.S. outbreak in your state .
This file will be updated throughout the day .
For updates in your inbox , subscribe to The Daily Briefing newsletter .
MSNBC 's Rachel Maddow in quarantine after 'close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maddow has announced that she will not appear on MSNBC on Friday night after a close contact tested positive for COVID-19 .
The liberal pundit announced on Twitter that , though she has tested negative for the disease , she will still be quarantining at home to make sure she does not put anyone else at risk .
`` Everything happens , all at once , '' Maddow wrote .
`` I have had a close contact test positive for COVID — I 've tested negative thus far but will be at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be back at work without putting anyone at risk . ''
Illinois Gov .
JB Pritzker was in isolation after his office was notified Friday of a recent exposure to someone with COVID-19 , the office said in a news release .
Pritzker was exposed at a meeting on Monday in a large conference room in the governor ’ s office , according to the release .
He was tested for COVID-19 Friday , and the results would be made public when available , the office said .
Contact tracing was underway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Pritzker said Thursday he would implement stricter coronavirus restrictions if the trend continues upward .
The state on Friday reported more than 10,300 new daily cases of COVID-19 .
There have been nearly half a million confirmed cases in the state , and more than 10,000 people — a disproportionate number of whom were Black — have died , according to the Illinois Department of Public Health .
Major League Baseball accepted part of the blame for third baseman Justin Turner ’ s actions during the Los Angeles Dodgers ’ World Series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his positive COVID-19 test , saying there was miscommunication , and determined that he will not be disciplined .
He was shown on the field hugging teammates , kissing his wife , holding the World Series trophy , and posing for team pictures with his mask off , sitting next to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts , a cancer survivor .
MLB said in its findings that Turner 's teammates wanted him to join them and were willing to accept the risk , since they had already been exposed to Turner ; that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dodgers ' employee to return to the field ; and that , once on the field , `` was incorrectly told by an unidentified person that other players had tested positive , creating the impression in Mr. Turner ’ s mind that he was being singled out for isolation . ''
Turner said Friday he has apologized to almost everyone on the field for putting them at further risk and not keeping his mask on .
Massachusetts residents will be breaking law if out during curfew starting Friday night Starting Friday night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they 're out between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. , unless on the way to or from work or school .
The curfew is the latest effort to stem the growing COVID-19 outbreak in the state , which was hard-hit in the spring but enjoyed a low infection rate in the summer and early fall .
In the last week , the state , which had around 200 cases a day for most of the summer , has routinely seen daily caseloads above 1,200 .
And it 's likely to get worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants and bars earlier in the night , before people lose their inhibitions and get careless about COVID-19 safeguards .
But it remains to be seen whether criminalizing such everyday activities as a late-night stroll is a good idea – or will have any effect on the virus case count .
William Hanage , an epidemiologist at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health , said he 's dubious curfews will do much to curb infections .
`` Curtailing the evening for dining by an hour or so is n't likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' said Hanage .
`` I ca n't think of a single place where further action was not necessary . ''
In a similar effort , Denver announced Friday it will begin a nightly `` Home By 10 '' order , requiring residents to remain in their homes from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m .
The order goes into effect Sunday and runs until Dec. 7 .
It will be temporarily suspended on Thanksgiving Day .
Unless traveling to and from work or for an essential business allowed to be open during those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not congregate with anyone outside of their dwelling .
Infection rates and hospitalizations are rising , with Denver ’ s seven-day moving average of new cases at 419 on Thursday , up from 290 on Oct. 29 .
Some grocery store chains are bringing back limits on purchasing certain items including toilet paper as COVID-19 cases spike in the U.S .
In a statement to USA TODAY , Kroger said they have `` proactively and temporarily set purchase limits to two per customer '' on items including toilet paper , paper towels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The limits went into effect around Monday , the grocer chain said .
Other chains that have reimposed limits in recent days include H-E-B and the Giant Company .
Wegmans said it has had limits on purchasing toilet paper and paper towels since May and will continue to maintain them .
When the coronavirus pandemic first upended the lives of Americans in March , consumers rushed to stores to stockpile products such as toilet paper , paper towels and disinfecting wipes .
Kentucky hospitals face surge in cases as beds fill , health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stabilizing , the COVID-19 unit at Louisville 's Jewish Hospital is full and staying full with seriously ill patients hospitalized for days or even weeks .
`` My census is higher now than it was back at the beginning of the pandemic , and that scares me a lot , '' Dr. Valerie Briones-Pryor , a University of Louisville Health physician , told members of the Louisville Metro Board of Health on Wednesday .
A new surge of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky and nationwide prompted Louisville officials to warn Tuesday that the local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't take the steps to avoid the virus more seriously .
`` If the numbers continue to go up like they are right now , we will have to do something else because our hospital system will be overrun , '' Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said .
While Kentucky , with more than 11,000 hospital beds statewide , appears to have adequate capacity for such patients , health officials say the larger problem is ensuring enough health care workers , as some come down with COVID-19 or must quarantine because of exposure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for COVID-19 and was aware of the test result still worked at a Missouri polling place and has since died , health officials say .
The election official worked at a suburban St. Louis polling site in St. Charles County , where nearly 2,000 people voted on Tuesday .
The official , whose has not been identified , was informed of their positive test on Oct. 30 and was told to quarantine for 14 days .
A cause of death was not immediately provided .
The U.S. economy added 638,000 jobs in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite a surge in COVID-19 cases and Congress ’ s failure to provide more aid to unemployed Americans and struggling businesses .
The unemployment rate fell from 7.9 % to 6.9 % , the Labor Department said Friday .
Economists had estimated that 600,000 jobs were added last month , according to a Bloomberg survey .
Although last month ’ s employment gains were outsized by historical standards , the increases have slowed for four straight months since peaking at 4.8 million in June .
The nation has recovered about 12 million , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million jobs wiped out in the health crisis as states have reopened restaurants , shops and other businesses shuttered by the outbreak , and brought back many furloughed workers .
But recovering the rest could take several years , economists say , and a growing share of temporary job losses have become permanent as businesses downsize or close for good .
AstraZeneca CEO says trial data hopefully available by end of year AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said Thursday that the company is hoping to show its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is safe and effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manufacturing of the potential vaccine is also being boosted , with the plan to have hundreds of millions of doses available in January , Soriot said .
AstraZeneca is working with Oxford to develop its vaccine candidates , and it is one of a few potential vaccines currently in late stage clinical trials in the U.S .
Trials are also being conducted in the United Kingdom and other countries to determine the potential vaccine 's effectiveness and safety .
“ We have aligned the timing of delivery of vials to the timing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told analysts on a conference call .
“ On a global basis , we ’ ll be ready to supply hundreds of millions of doses of vaccine around the world by January.
” Most states are setting weeklong case records .
That has n't happened since April .
A USA TODAY analysis of Johns Hopkins data through late Thursday shows 27 states set records for new cases in a week while five states had a record number of deaths in a week .
The last time most states in the U.S. were setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't in the summer surge of COVID-19 but the week ending April 7 .
New case records were set in Arkansas , Colorado , Idaho , Illinois , Indiana , Iowa , Kansas , Kentucky , Maine , Michigan , Minnesota , Missouri , Montana , Nebraska , New Hampshire , North Dakota , Ohio , Oklahoma , Oregon , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Dakota , Utah , Washington , West Virginia , Wisconsin and Wyoming .
Record numbers of deaths were reported in New Mexico , North Carolina , North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The USA TODAY analysis of Johns Hopkins data also shows 46 states had more cases in the latest week than in the week before .
Forty-three states had a higher rate of people testing positive than the week before , an analysis of COVID Tracking Project data shows .
Idaho hospitals running out of room as COVID-19 cases spike ; 2 flu deaths Idaho hospitals are running out of space for COVID-19 patients as cases continue to surge statewide .
At least 671 Idaho residents have died from the coronavirus , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were reported on Wednesday , according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare , followed by 1,265 new cases Thursday .
Meanwhile , the state 's Disaster Medical Advisory Community on Tuesday sent a letter to Gov .
Brad Little asking him to impose a statewide mask mandate .
The committee , which was tasked with setting Idaho ’ s triage guidelines during an emergency , said a mask mandate would slow the spread of the virus and help hospitals avoid having to ration care .
As coronavirus cases surge statewide , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday announced the state 's first flu-related deaths this season .
Both individuals – a Blaine County man older than 60 and a Twin Falls County woman older than 80 – also had COVID-19 when they died .
Maine Gov .
Janet Mills issued a new executive order Thursday requiring people to wear a face covering regardless of whether they can physically distance from others as .
The new order strengthened a previously issued mask mandate that required face masks only if physically distancing was difficult to maintain .
“ We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case numbers .
This deadly and dangerous virus is spreading all across our state , ” Mills said .
“ Protect your family .
Protect a health care worker .
Protect the elderly .
Wear your face covering .
Save lives .
It is that simple.
” The state set a new single-day record of COVID-19 cases on Thursday with 183 new infections , WMTW reported .
That brings the total count to 7,260 infections .
No new deaths were reported Thursday , leaving the death toll at 150 .
The Las Vegas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any team to date for multiple violations of the NFL 's COVID-19 protocols .
The league is fining the organization $ 500,000 and coach Jon Gruden $ 150,000 , Yahoo Sports reported Thursday .
The Raiders also will be stripped of a sixth-round draft pick , per the report .
No other team has been docked a draft selection for violating the league 's COVID-19 policies .
The Tennessee Titans were fined $ 350,000 in October after a joint investigation between the league and NFL Players Association determined the organization did not properly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak and at times had personnel not wearing masks in the facility .
After Raiders right tackle Trent Brown tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago , the NFL found video evidence that included several players not wearing masks or face shields and not adhering to social distancing on the sidelines , a person with knowledge of the league 's investigation told USA TODAY Sports under the condition of anonymity .
Pac-12 opener canceled as California ca n't field a team because of positive tests The opening college football weekend of the Pac-12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheduled game between California and Washington has been canceled , the conference announced Thursday .
In a release , the Pac-12 said Cal had requested the move because the team could not meet the minimum requirement of scholarship players for the game due to the number of positive COVID-19 cases among its players .
The game will be not be rescheduled and will be declared a no contest .
There will now be five Pac-12 games this weekend .
The league had pushed its opening back later than any Bowl Subdivision league due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
See the complete list of games affected by the virus here .
The Navajo Nation late Wednesday announced two additional weekend-long curfews , citing a second wave of COVID-19 cases .
The announcement came hours after tribal officials warned of an `` uncontrolled spread '' of COVID-19 within more than 20 of the tribe 's communities .
The tribe 's health department ordered the 56-hour weekend curfews , beginning at 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. on Nov. 9 , according to a news release from the Navajo Nation executive branch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time constraints was set for the weekend of Nov. 13 through Nov. 16 , the news release said .
`` If you don ’ t need to purchase essential items or services and if you ’ re not an essential employee , then you should be at home during the 56-hour weekend curfew , '' Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said in the news release .
• In your inbox : Stay up to date with the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic from the USA TODAY Network .
Sign up for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for coping : Every Saturday and Tuesday we 'll be in your inbox , offering you a virtual hug and a little bit of solace in these difficult times .
Sign up for Staying Apart , Together .
• On Facebook : A lot is still unknown about the coronavirus .
But what we do know , we 're sharing with you .
Join our Facebook group , Coronavirus Watch , to receive daily updates in your feed and chat with others in the community about COVID-19 .

Jessica Flores, Ryan W. Miller and Heather Tucker, USA TODAY


usatoday--2020-11-07--What's happening in Arizona? Trump's vote margin in Maricopa County is well short of what he needs

President Donald Trump fell far short of the margin he needs to capture Arizona 's 11 electoral votes in results released by Maricopa County officials Friday morning .
Trump received 50.6 % of the 62,787 votes released by the county at 9 a.m. Friday , to former Vice President Joe Biden 's 45 % .
Third-party candidate Jo Jorgensen received 2.8 % , and 1.6 % of ballots had no votes for any president candidate .
The results narrowed Biden 's statewide lead over Trump to 43,779 votes .
Trump fell far short of the 57 % of the remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And given the size of Friday 's batch of votes from Maricopa County , Trump is running out of ballots to make it happen .
The Arizona Republic estimates 235,000 ballots remain to be counted statewide .
Even more problematic for Trump is that the Friday batch reflected results from at least 30,000 ballots dropped off at the polls on Election Day , the first look at how voters who took their early ballots to polls voted in Arizona 's most populous county .
Typically , those votes trend Democratic , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the pandemic and Trump 's warnings to Republicans about early and mail-in ballots .
Early ballots , which typically trend Republican , skewed heavily toward Democrats this year .
Ballots cast at the polls typically are strongly Democratic , but this year they broke hard for Republicans .
While the early ballots that voters dropped off at the polls were favorable for Trump , they fell far short of what he needs to win Arizona .
Republican pollster Paul Bentz said Republicans and Democrats have argued for days what the results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polls would look like this election .
Democrats said the results would skew heavily young and Democratic .
Republicans contended the results would be bright red for Trump like the votes cast at the polls .
The first results from those ballots seems to indicate the truth is almost exactly in the middle , Bentz said .
“ The Trump Train is slowing down , ” Bentz said .
“ He ’ s winning these votes , it ’ s just not the furious pace that he needs to come back.
” Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results are a sign that Trump ’ s vote tallies are starting to slow down .
“ It ’ s definitely slower than we saw yesterday , '' he said .
“ He needs a higher percentage of ballots than what we just got in the ( Friday morning ) batch ...
He ’ s well below where he needed to be.
” Click or hover over each Arizona county to see the estimated number of ballots they have left to count , the number of ballots they have reported and Biden or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimates are based on either Arizona Secretary of State 's Office data or Arizona Republic surveys of counties .
Jon Seaton , a Republican consultant who worked for former Sen. John McCain ’ s campaign , agreed that Trump needed better results than he got on Friday morning .
“ He needs to do much better in subsequent drops , ” he said .
Asked if he sees Biden ’ s margin narrowing more , Seaton responded , “ I think everyone should wait until the 7 p.m. drop , ” when Maricopa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ballot results .
• More than 3,000 ballots in Yavapai County • Less than 400 in Gila County • Less than 100 in Graham County

Rob O'Dell, Rob O'Dell, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Caitlin McGlade, Arizona Republic

What's happening in Arizona? Trump's vote margin in Maricopa County is well short of what he needs
Show Caption Hide Caption Phoenix protesters want full, fair vote count Supporters of President Donald Trump gathered at a ballot tabulation facility Thursday night in Phoenix. They want all votes to be counted, as Arizona officials say the effort to tally up all ballots in the Western battleground state continues. (Nov. 5) AP
President Donald Trump fell far short of the margin he needs to capture Arizona's 11 electoral votes in results released by Maricopa County officials Friday morning.
Trump received 50.6% of the 62,787 votes released by the county at 9 a.m. Friday, to former Vice President Joe Biden's 45%.
Third-party candidate Jo Jorgensen received 2.8%, and 1.6% of ballots had no votes for any president candidate.
The results narrowed Biden's statewide lead over Trump to 43,779 votes.
Trump fell far short of the 57% of the remaining vote he needs to take the state. And given the size of Friday's batch of votes from Maricopa County, Trump is running out of ballots to make it happen.
The Arizona Republic estimates 235,000 ballots remain to be counted statewide.
WATCH: Election recap show on azcentral.com
Even more problematic for Trump is that the Friday batch reflected results from at least 30,000 ballots dropped off at the polls on Election Day, the first look at how voters who took their early ballots to polls voted in Arizona's most populous county.
Typically, those votes trend Democratic, but the breakdown is less predictable this election because of the pandemic and Trump's warnings to Republicans about early and mail-in ballots.
Early ballots, which typically trend Republican, skewed heavily toward Democrats this year. Ballots cast at the polls typically are strongly Democratic, but this year they broke hard for Republicans.
While the early ballots that voters dropped off at the polls were favorable for Trump, they fell far short of what he needs to win Arizona.
Republican pollster Paul Bentz said Republicans and Democrats have argued for days what the results from early ballots dropped off at the polls would look like this election.
Democrats said the results would skew heavily young and Democratic. Republicans contended the results would be bright red for Trump like the votes cast at the polls.
The first results from those ballots seems to indicate the truth is almost exactly in the middle, Bentz said.
“The Trump Train is slowing down,” Bentz said. “He’s winning these votes, it’s just not the furious pace that he needs to come back.”
Democratic consultant Chad Campbell agreed that Friday's results are a sign that Trump’s vote tallies are starting to slow down.
“It’s definitely slower than we saw yesterday," he said. “He needs a higher percentage of ballots than what we just got in the (Friday morning) batch ... He’s well below where he needed to be.”
SEE WHO WON: Arizona election results
Ballot map
Click or hover over each Arizona county to see the estimated number of ballots they have left to count, the number of ballots they have reported and Biden or Trump's lead. The outstanding ballot estimates are based on either Arizona Secretary of State's Office data or Arizona Republic surveys of counties.
Jon Seaton, a Republican consultant who worked for former Sen. John McCain’s campaign, agreed that Trump needed better results than he got on Friday morning.
“He needs to do much better in subsequent drops,” he said.
Asked if he sees Biden’s margin narrowing more, Seaton responded, “I think everyone should wait until the 7 p.m. drop,” when Maricopa County is scheduled to post another round of ballot results.
Here's where Arizona's uncounted ballots are:


usatoday--2020-11-07--This 'Jeopardy!' winner tearfully thanking Alex Trebek is the feel-good moment you need

Alex Trebek proves every day that he 's an inspiration to us all , as evidenced by Thursday 's moving episode of `` Jeopardy ! ''
Contestant Burt Thakur tearfully thanked the longtime host of the popular game show for positively impacting his life after taking home $ 20,400 .
When Trebek asked Thakur if he has `` any family members back home cheering '' him on , Thakur , who 's from India , shared a touching story .
`` You know , here 's a true story , man .
I grew up , I learned English because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And so , my grandfather , who raised me – I 'm gon na get tears right now – I used to sit on his lap and watch you every day , so it 's a pretty special moment for me , man . ''
Wiping tears from his eyes , Thakur concluded his heartfelt message by telling Trebek : `` Thank you very much . ''
Top 'Jeopardy ! '
winnerstry to stop contestants in new ABC quiz show 'The Chase' '' Jeopardy ! ''
shared the footage on its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Alex 's impact is immeasurable .
Thank you for sharing , Burt ! ''
Thakur later reflected on his experience on the game show on Twitter .
`` To win something money ca n't buy was an indescribable experience , '' he wrote .
`` To be in such a diverse contest makes me proud to be an immigrant and an # American .
If you watched me , will you take a bit of my smile and joy & share that with someone ?
We could all use a ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been at the helm of `` Jeopardy ! ''
since 1984 , setting a Guinness World Record in June 2014 for the most episodes of a game show hosted .
'Jeopardy ! '
surprise : Viewers of the popular show have n't seen this happen since 2015

This 'Jeopardy!' winner tearfully thanking Alex Trebek is the feel-good moment you need
Show Caption Hide Caption 'Jeopardy!' fans witness rare moment during final round For the first time in more than five years, a contestant headed alone into Final Jeopardy! USA TODAY
Alex Trebek proves every day that he's an inspiration to us all, as evidenced by Thursday's moving episode of "Jeopardy!"
Contestant Burt Thakur tearfully thanked the longtime host of the popular game show for positively impacting his life after taking home $20,400.
When Trebek asked Thakur if he has "any family members back home cheering" him on, Thakur, who's from India, shared a touching story.
"You know, here's a true story, man. I grew up, I learned English because of you," Thakur told Trebek. "And so, my grandfather, who raised me – I'm gonna get tears right now – I used to sit on his lap and watch you every day, so it's a pretty special moment for me, man."
Wiping tears from his eyes, Thakur concluded his heartfelt message by telling Trebek: "Thank you very much."
Top 'Jeopardy!' winners try to stop contestants in new ABC quiz show 'The Chase'
Alex's impact is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing, Burt! pic.twitter.com/XgGGwJ8GlH — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 6, 2020
"Jeopardy!" shared the footage on its official Twitter page. The tweet reads: "Alex's impact is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing, Burt!"
Thakur later reflected on his experience on the game show on Twitter.
"To win something money can't buy was an indescribable experience," he wrote. "To be in such a diverse contest makes me proud to be an immigrant and an #American. If you watched me, will you take a bit of my smile and joy & share that with someone? We could all use a (smile emoji)."
Trebek has been at the helm of "Jeopardy!" since 1984, setting a Guinness World Record in June 2014 for the most episodes of a game show hosted.
'Jeopardy!' surprise: Viewers of the popular show haven't seen this happen since 2015


usatoday--2020-11-06--'If I talk too long, I'll cry': Whitney Houston's mom gets emotional during Rock Hall induction

Even without a formal ceremony , this year 's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions still deliver some waterworks .
As coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout the U.S. , music 's most exclusive club was forced to replace its live event with a virtual celebration .
`` The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions , '' premiering on HBO and HBO Max Saturday ( 8 EST/PST ) , is a two-hour special that pays tribute to the eclectic class of 2020 , which includes Whitney Houston , Notorious B.I.G.
, Nine Inch Nails , Depeche Mode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The earnest but uninventive special suffers from a lack of electrifying performances that have defined past ceremonies , with rousing crowd favorites and inspired team-ups between inductees and newer artists .
But the virtual format also means that more A-listers could tape salutes to this year 's class , with Charlize Theron feting Depeche Mode , Ringo Starr honoring T. Rex , and Miley Cyrus and Iggy Pop venerating Nine Inch Nails .
Doobie Brothers on Rock Hall : ' I did n't think I 'd be around to enjoy it' The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of two late inductees : Houston , who died in 2012 at age 48 from accidental drowning attributed to heart disease and cocaine use ; and Christopher Wallace , aka Notorious B.I.G.
, who was shot and killed in 1997 at age 24 .
Houston 's induction , which closes out the special , is unsurprisingly moving , as Alicia Keys describes her `` beautiful friendship '' with the incomparable singer , calling her `` the greatest voice of all time . ''
It 's impossible to not tear up watching clips of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Bobbi Kristina Brown , before her family gives a speech on her behalf .
`` I 'm so very , very proud that Whitney is being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , '' mom Cissy Houston , 87 , says .
`` She wanted to be something – not anything .
She worked hard at it , too . ''
`` This is something Whitney always wanted , '' manager and sister-in-law Pat Houston says .
`` I remember in 2009 , we were in London .
Whitney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'This is really special , but there 's only one thing missing : I 've got to get the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . '
This moment right now proves it all : There 's only one matchless Whitney Houston , and tonight , she would be very proud and honored to receive this award . ''
`` I 'm proud of who she was , '' Cissy adds .
`` What can I say now ?
If I talk too long , I 'll cry .
I do n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special , Wallace 's two adult children – T'yanna , 27 , and C.J.
, 24 – accept the award for their late dad , a Brooklyn rapper and hip-hop trailblazer best known for '90s hits `` Mo Money Mo Problems '' and `` Big Poppa . ''
`` When my dad passed away , I was only 3 years old , '' T'yanna says .
`` Even though I did n't get to know him as well as I wanted , through his fans and our family , I was able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music transcended the hip-hop industry .
He was able to become not only the 'King of New York , ' but the king of the culture . ''
`` Our father was one of the founding fathers of hip hop , '' C.J .
says .
`` He helped revolutionize what was a young artform for the Black community and the world .
I 'm honored to share his name and his dedication to Black music , creativity , self-expression and Black freedom . ''
`` They say time heals all wounds .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' adds rapper Sean `` Diddy '' Combs , Biggie 's friend and collaborator .
`` But I also think time does n't heal some wounds .
Some you have to live with . ''

'If I talk too long, I'll cry': Whitney Houston's mom gets emotional during Rock Hall induction
Show Caption Hide Caption Whitney, Biggie and NIN all featured in Rock Hall 2020 class Whitney Houston, Biggie and Nine Inch Nails will enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Dave Matthews Band was among others left out. Entertain This!, USA TODAY
Even without a formal ceremony, this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions still deliver some waterworks.
As coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout the U.S., music's most exclusive club was forced to replace its live event with a virtual celebration. "The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions," premiered on HBO and HBO Max on Nov. 7. Available to stream, the two-hour special pays tribute to the eclectic Class of 2020, which includes Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G., Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, T. Rex and the Doobie Brothers.
The earnest but uninventive special suffers from a lack of electrifying performances that have defined past ceremonies, with rousing crowd favorites and inspired team-ups between inductees and newer artists. But the virtual format also means that more A-listers could tape salutes to this year's class, with Charlize Theron feting Depeche Mode, Ringo Starr honoring T. Rex, and Miley Cyrus and Iggy Pop venerating Nine Inch Nails.
Doobie Brothers on Rock Hall: 'I didn't think I'd be around to enjoy it'
The most heartfelt tributes come from the families of two late inductees: Houston, who died in 2012 at age 48 from accidental drowning attributed to heart disease and cocaine use; and Christopher Wallace, aka Notorious B.I.G., who was shot and killed in 1997 at age 24.
Houston's induction, which closes out the special, is unsurprisingly moving, as Alicia Keys describes her "beautiful friendship" with the incomparable singer, calling her "the greatest voice of all time." It's impossible to not tear up watching clips of Houston performing and cradling her now-late daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, before her family gives a speech on her behalf.
"I'm so very, very proud that Whitney is being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," mom Cissy Houston, 87, says. "She wanted to be something – not anything. She worked hard at it, too."
"This is something Whitney always wanted," manager and sister-in-law Pat Houston says. "I remember in 2009, we were in London. Whitney looked at me and she said, 'This is really special, but there's only one thing missing: I've got to get the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.' This moment right now proves it all: There's only one matchless Whitney Houston, and tonight, she would be very proud and honored to receive this award."
"I'm proud of who she was," Cissy Houston adds. "What can I say now? If I talk too long, I'll cry. I don't want to cry."
Earlier in the special, Wallace's two adult children – T'yanna, 27, and C.J., 24 – accept the award for their late dad, a Brooklyn rapper and hip-hop trailblazer best known for '90s hits "Mo Money Mo Problems" and "Big Poppa."
"When my dad passed away, I was only 3 years old," T'yanna says. "Even though I didn't get to know him as well as I wanted, through his fans and our family, I was able to see with my own eyes that his music transcended the hip-hop industry. He was able to become not only the 'King of New York,' but the king of the culture."
"Our father was one of the founding fathers of hip hop," C.J. says. "He helped revolutionize what was a young artform for the Black community and the world. I'm honored to share his name and his dedication to Black music, creativity, self-expression and Black freedom."
"They say time heals all wounds. I kind of wait for that day," adds rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, Biggie's friend and collaborator. "But I also think time doesn't heal some wounds. Some you have to live with."
Foo Fighters opening, Eddie Van Halen remembrance and other induction highlights
Dave Grohl opened the special with an inspiring message about rock's history of "rebellion and unity." “This rock ‘n’ roll family of ours, like so many others, unfortunately can’t gather together in person to induct the Hall of Fame class of 2020," the Foo Fighters frontman said. "Still, we honor this year’s inductees by telling their inspiring stories and showing how powerfully they affected us all.”
Miley Cyrus, who put a pop spin on Nine Inch Nails' "Head Like a Hole" for an episode of last year's "Black Mirror" Season 5, paid tribute to the band's founder, Trent Reznor. Listening to their songs, "you feel a sense of, 'I'm not alone, because someone else has felt this way,' " Cyrus said. "Their music kind of erases loneliness." Reznor, in turn, said, "It's surprising and it's flattering to hear when you influence pop stuff. But I don't spend much time thinking about it."
Oscar winner Charlize Theron inducted Depeche Mode, whose biggest influence came in the 1980s when their post-punk, synthesizer-dominated music made the Brits a favorite of the goth subculture. Theron thanked the band “for being the soundtrack of my life.”
T. Rex and the Doobie Brothers were inducted after being on the ballot for the first time (as were Houston, B.I.G.). The Doobie Brothers’ inclusion makes 2020 historic for the band — it’s also their 50th anniversary. "I was wondering why it took so long for them to nominate us, and then to actually be inducted the first time around was pretty random," singer, guitarist and co-founder Patrick Simmons told USA TODAY, with a laugh. "I thought it'd happen (eventually), but I didn't think I'd be around to enjoy it."
The group known for hits like “Listen to the Music” and “Black Water” were supposed to celebrate this year with a tour featuring singer-songwriter Michael McDonald — who sang with the band starting in 1975 before beginning his own solo career — but it was postponed because of the pandemic.
Guitar icon Eddie Van Halen, who died from cancer last month, was feted by Slash of Guns N' Roses, who called him "tremendously gifted" and "completely unique." Other artists honored in the "in memoriam" segment included Little Richard, John Prine, Ennio Morricone and Adam Schlesinger.
Contributing: Associated Press


usatoday--2020-11-06--Nashville street renamed after late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis

NASHVILLE – Nashville renamed a large portion of 5th Ave North after John Lewis , the late civil rights icon and congressman from Georgia who helped desegregate the city 's lunch counters .
The Nashville Metro Council voted on change Thursday night during its regular meeting .
An extensive part of 5th Avenue between Interstate 65 and Oak Street is now called Rep. John Lewis Way .
The swap also means the stretch of the street between Broadway and Commerce will not longer be called Opry Place .
`` The world needs # GoodTrouble right now , '' O'Connell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'John Lewis is smiling ' : Voters in civil rights icon 's district help put Biden over the top in Georgia This fall , Suara submitted legislation on behalf of the body 's minority caucus , which detailed some of the highlights of Lewis ' lifelong fight for freedom and equality , including his work in Nashville .
`` Nashville prepared me , '' Lewis said in 2013 .
`` If it had n't been for Nashville , I would not be the person I am now . ''
`` Grateful to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that help made it happen , '' Suara posted on social media after the vote .
`` Kudos to my committee members .
Stay stunned for information ! ''
As a college student at American Baptist College and then Fisk University , Lewis helped desegregate public spaces in the city and pushed for racial justice across the Jim Crow south .
Lewis was a Freedom Rider ; he spoke at the March on Washington ; and he was beaten on the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday in Selma .
Later , Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He died July 17 after a battle with pancreatic cancer .
He was 80 .

Natalie Neysa Alund, Nashville Tennessean

Nashville street renamed after late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis
Show Caption Hide Caption Joe Biden takes lead in Georgia with county John Lewis represented Clayton County, which was represented by the late John Lewis, helped buoy Joe Biden to a narrow lead in previously red Georgia. USA TODAY
NASHVILLE – Nashville renamed a large portion of 5th Ave North after John Lewis, the late civil rights icon and congressman from Georgia who helped desegregate the city's lunch counters.
The Nashville Metro Council voted on change Thursday night during its regular meeting.
An extensive part of 5th Avenue between Interstate 65 and Oak Street is now called Rep. John Lewis Way. The swap also means the stretch of the street between Broadway and Commerce will not longer be called Opry Place.
Nashville Councilman Freddle O'Connell praised Councilwoman Zulfat Suara for spearheading the move.
"The world needs #GoodTrouble right now," O'Connell, who represents District 19, tweeted.
'John Lewis is smiling': Voters in civil rights icon's district help put Biden over the top in Georgia
Tonight, thanks to @zulfat4council, Nashville renamed an extensive part of 5th Ave N after @repjohnlewis.
The world needs #GoodTrouble right now. — Freddie #StayHome O’Connell (@freddieoconnell) November 6, 2020
This fall, Suara submitted legislation on behalf of the body's minority caucus, which detailed some of the highlights of Lewis' lifelong fight for freedom and equality, including his work in Nashville.
"Nashville prepared me," Lewis said in 2013. "If it hadn't been for Nashville, I would not be the person I am now."
"Grateful to the minority caucus, my colleagues & everyone that help made it happen," Suara posted on social media after the vote. "Kudos to my committee members. Stay stunned for information!"
Tybre Faw: In emotional encounter, Tennessee 10-year-old meets civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis
It’s official. 5th Avenue from Jefferson st. In the north to the Nashville city cemetery on the south side is now Rep. John Lewis Way. Grateful to the minority caucus, my colleagues & everyone that help made it happen. Kudos to my committee members. Stay stunned for information! https://t.co/VlfTe3jppy — Councilwoman Zulfat Suara (@zulfat4council) November 6, 2020
As a college student at American Baptist College and then Fisk University, Lewis helped desegregate public spaces in the city and pushed for racial justice across the Jim Crow south. Lewis was a Freedom Rider; he spoke at the March on Washington; and he was beaten on the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday in Selma.
Later, Lewis became a long-serving member of Congress.
He died July 17 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
Contributing: Holly Meyer, The Tennessean. Follow Tennesseean reporter Natalie Neysa Alund on Twitter: @nataliealund.


usatoday--2020-11-07--Kohl's Black Friday 2020 deals start now: Save on Shark, Instant Pot and more

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed ’ s editors .
Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission .
When it comes to Black Friday savings , nobody does it better than Kohl ’ s .
The department store goes all out for the mega-savings event , with eye-popping discounts on everything from its brand-name clothing ( think Nike , Levi ’ s and LC Lauren Conrad ) to top-notch appliances for the home in the form of iRobot and Shark vacuums , Keurig coffee makers , KitchenAid mixers and more .
Looking for hard-to-find essentials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reviewed newsletter .
This year is certainly no exception : In fact , rather than waiting until Friday , November 27 , to get the party started , Kohl 's is dropping its first round of Black Friday 2020 deals right now .
In addition to the same kinds of mind-blowing discounts we 've seen from the likes of Walmart , which launched its first round of Black Friday 2020 markdowns earlier this week , and Home Depot , Kohl ’ s is offering its customers an even greater incentive to shop its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form of a 20 % off coupon code and its famous Kohl ’ s cash , which can be spent just like money at the store during specific time frames—today , November 6 , only , shoppers will earn $ 15 back for every $ 50 spent to use between tomorrow , November 7 , and Thursday , November 19 .
Savings for some of these deals will run through tonight , with new deals being added daily .
Others , meanwhile , will run through November 10 , with more set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Friday , November 27 .
As if all of that was n't exciting enough , `` super deals '' will be going live on the 26 and 27 .
Not sure where to start ?
We 've rounded up all of the best discounts you can scoop up starting right now .
The coveted KitchenAid 4.5-quart Classic stand mixer , for instance , has already dropped from $ 259.99 to just under $ 200 , while these super popular women 's leggings fall as low as $ 5.59 with coupon code SHOP20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picks for the best Kohl 's Black Friday deals of 2020 .
The best Kohl 's Black Friday 2020 deals to shop now • Get The Big One Oversized Supersoft Plush Throw for $ 7.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 22 ) • Get the Cuddl Duds Flannel Sheet Set from $ 12.79 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 27.20 to $ 80 ) • Get the Altvida 12-Pound Faux Mink Weighted Blanket for $ 15.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 64 ) • Get the Biddeford Quilted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 76 to $ 152 ) • Get the Shark Apex DuoClean Upright Vacuum for $ 120.01 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 179.99 ) • Get the Shark Rotator NV501 Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with coupon code SHOP20 for $ 120.01 ( Save $ 179.99 ) • Get the Shark ION Robot Vacuum for $ 135.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 164 ) • Get the iRobot Roomba 677 WiFi Robot Vacuum for $ 259.99 with coupon code SHOP 20 ( Save $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flex-and-Seal Food Storage Set for $ 15.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 34 ) • Get the PowerXL Air Fryer from $ 47.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 90 to $ 94 ) • Get the PowerXL Smokeless Grill for $ 55.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 84 ) • Get the FoodSaver Space-Saving Vacuum Sealer for $ 55.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 14 ) • Get the Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker 6-Quart for $ 59.99 ( Save $ 70 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Classic 11-Piece Stainless-Steel Cookware Set for $ 111.99 ( Save $ 138 ) • Get the Calphalon Classic 10-Piece Hard-Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set for $ 120.01 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 129.98 ) • Get the J.A .
Henckels International Elan Self-Sharpening 14-Piece Knife Block Set for $ 127.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 172 ) • Get the Cuisinart Chef 's Classic 17-Piece Nonstick Hard Anodized Cookware for $ 159.99 ( Save $ 240 ) • Get the KitchenAid 4.5-Quart Classic Stand Mixer for $ 199.99 ( Save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Echo Dot for $ 18.99 ( Save $ 21 ) • Get the Amazon Fire Stick for $ 24.99 ( Save $ 15 ) • Get the Amazon Echo Show 5 for $ 44.99 ( Save $ 45 ) • Get the Amazon Echo Show 8 for $ 64.99 ( Save $ 65 ) • Get the Sonoma Goods for Life Mid-Rise Leggings for $ 5.59 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 14.41 ) • Get the Tek Gear Men 's Ultra-Soft Fleece Pullover for $ 7.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Croft & Barrow Men 's Flannel Sleep Pants for 7.99 with coupon code ONLINE20 ( Save $ 9.61 ) • Get Women 's Bras from $ 14.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 21.01 to $ 29.01 ) • Get Women 's Pajamas for $ 15.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 24.01 ) • Get the Croft & Barrow Tapir Riding Boots for $ 23.99 with coupon code SHOP20 ( Save $ 40 ) The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered .
Follow Reviewed on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest deals , reviews , and more .
Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time .

Today is the last day to get Kohl's Black Friday 2020 deals early—shop our top picks
— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.
Editor's Note: These deals may have changed since publication. For the most recent top deals at Kohl's, check out our new story here.
When it comes to Black Friday savings, nobody does it better than Kohl’s. The department store goes all out for the mega-savings event, with eye-popping discounts on everything from its brand-name clothing (think Nike, Levi’s and LC Lauren Conrad) to top-notch appliances for the home in the form of iRobot and Shark vacuums, Keurig coffee makers, KitchenAid mixers and more.
Looking for hard-to-find essentials? Sign up for our Resources by Reviewed newsletter.
This year is certainly no exception: In fact, rather than waiting until Friday, November 27, to get the party started, Kohl's is dropping its first round of Black Friday 2020 deals right now.
In addition to the same kinds of mind-blowing discounts we've seen from the likes of Walmart, which launched its first round of Black Friday 2020 markdowns earlier this month, and Home Depot, Kohl’s is offering its customers an even greater incentive to shop its blowout markdowns with extra discounts in the form of a 20% off coupon code (SHOP20) and its famous Kohl’s cash: for ever $50 spent, customers will earn $10 which can be redeemed between Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 19.
MORE: Kohl's Black Friday deals start earlier than planned
Savings for some of these deals will run through tonight, November 10, with more set to drop from Sunday, November 22, to Friday, November 27. As if all of that wasn't exciting enough, "super deals" will be going live on the 26 and 27.
Not sure where to start? We've rounded up all of the best discounts you can scoop up starting right now. These super popular women's leggings fall as low as $7.99 with coupon code SHOP20 at checkout, while our favorite portable Bluetooth speaker is just under $70. Below, find our picks for the best Kohl's Black Friday deals of 2020.
The best Kohl's Black Friday 2020 deals to shop now
Home
Kitchen
Electronics
Clothing, shoes and accessories
The product experts at Reviewed have all your shopping needs covered. Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, reviews, and more.
Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.


usatoday--2020-11-06--Michigan couple finally welcomes baby girl — 14 boys later

DETROIT — It took 15 tries , but a western Michigan couple finally gave birth to a baby girl .
Kateri and Jay Schwandt , both 45 , started with Tyler .
Then they had 13 more boys : Zach , Drew , Brandon , Tommy , Vinny , Calvan , Gabe , Wesley , Charlie , Luke , Tucker , Francisco and Finley — until Wednesday night , when their youngest , Maggie Jayne , was born .
She weighs 7 pounds , 8ounces , is 20 inches long , and ready to take on a world with 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been featured for years in local and national news every time there was a new arrival and have a livestreaming program , `` 14 Outdoorsmen '' — will likely need to adjust , and perhaps even rename their show .
`` My parents were finally blessed with the little girl they never thought they 'd end up having , '' Tyler Schwandt , 28 , said .
`` It 's been about 12 hours since my dad told us , and I still have n't quite wrapped my mind around it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schwandt household .
`` I do n't even know if my mom owns any pink clothing — or anything , '' he added .
Tyler said he also did n't think his parents were prepared with any girl names because they never had to use any .
Maggie , he said , came from his mom , whose middle name is Margaret , and Jayne , a clever variation of his dad 's first name , Jay .
One big adjustment Tyler said his brothers would have to make is remembering to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might take years , he said .
The house , he pointed out , has been full of boys for so long they just are n't used to thinking about what it 's like to be a girl .
In the past few years , every time his mom was expecting , news organizations would start asking if the next one would bring the boys a sister .
Tyler , who recently bought a home of his own about 20 minutes away , is engaged to be married .
`` We are overjoyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our family , '' Jay Schwandt said , after his wife gave birth at Mercy Health Saint Mary ’ s Hospital in Grand Rapids .
`` This year has been memorable in so many ways , for so many reasons , but Maggie is the greatest gift we could ever imagine . ''
The Schwandts started dating as high school freshmen in Michigan .
They married in 1993 , before they attended Ferris State University and had three sons before they graduated .
They both earned advanced degrees , even as their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's degree in social work from Grand Valley State University , and Jay , who also is a land surveyor , a law degree from Thomas Cooley .
In 2014 , before Francisco was born , the Today show asked , `` Oh boy !
Couple with 12 sons expecting baby 13 ; will they finally get a girl ? ''
They had already made headlines the year before when Tucker was born , as baby boy No .
12 .
“ If we were to have a girl , I think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Mlive in 2014 .
At the time , Jay said , he 'd love to have a girl , and to see how she would affect the nearly all-male household .
He added that there 's always a lot of roughhousing and wrestling , but a little girl might change all that .
And earlier this year , after Kateri announced she was pregnant , she said that `` there 's enough testosterone '' in the house to `` fill a stadium '' and if they had a little girl , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protected child her entire life , especially during her teenage years . ''

Michigan couple finally welcomes baby girl — 14 boys later
DETROIT — It took 15 tries, but a western Michigan couple finally gave birth to a baby girl.
Kateri and Jay Schwandt, both 45, started with Tyler. Then they had 13 more boys: Zach, Drew, Brandon, Tommy, Vinny, Calvan, Gabe, Wesley, Charlie, Luke, Tucker, Francisco and Finley — until Wednesday night, when their youngest, Maggie Jayne, was born.
She weighs 7 pounds, 8ounces, is 20 inches long, and ready to take on a world with 14 older brothers.
The Schwandts — who have been featured for years in local and national news every time there was a new arrival and have a livestreaming program, "14 Outdoorsmen" — will likely need to adjust, and perhaps even rename their show.
"My parents were finally blessed with the little girl they never thought they'd end up having," Tyler Schwandt, 28, said. "It's been about 12 hours since my dad told us, and I still haven't quite wrapped my mind around it."
There's no pink in the Schwandt household.
"I don't even know if my mom owns any pink clothing — or anything," he added.
Tyler said he also didn't think his parents were prepared with any girl names because they never had to use any. Maggie, he said, came from his mom, whose middle name is Margaret, and Jayne, a clever variation of his dad's first name, Jay.
One big adjustment Tyler said his brothers would have to make is remembering to put the toilet seat down. But that might take years, he said. The house, he pointed out, has been full of boys for so long they just aren't used to thinking about what it's like to be a girl.
In the past few years, every time his mom was expecting, news organizations would start asking if the next one would bring the boys a sister.
Tyler, who recently bought a home of his own about 20 minutes away, is engaged to be married.
"We are overjoyed and beyond excited to add Maggie Jayne to our family," Jay Schwandt said, after his wife gave birth at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. "This year has been memorable in so many ways, for so many reasons, but Maggie is the greatest gift we could ever imagine."
The Schwandts started dating as high school freshmen in Michigan. They married in 1993, before they attended Ferris State University and had three sons before they graduated.
They both earned advanced degrees, even as their family grew. Kateri earned a master's degree in social work from Grand Valley State University, and Jay, who also is a land surveyor, a law degree from Thomas Cooley.
In 2014, before Francisco was born, the Today show asked, "Oh boy! Couple with 12 sons expecting baby 13; will they finally get a girl?" They had already made headlines the year before when Tucker was born, as baby boy No. 12.
“If we were to have a girl, I think we would go into shock,” Kateri told Mlive in 2014.
At the time, Jay said, he'd love to have a girl, and to see how she would affect the nearly all-male household. He added that there's always a lot of roughhousing and wrestling, but a little girl might change all that.
And earlier this year, after Kateri announced she was pregnant, she said that "there's enough testosterone" in the house to "fill a stadium" and if they had a little girl, she'd be "the most spoiled and protected child her entire life, especially during her teenage years."
Good luck, Maggie Jayne, bringing dates home.
Follow Frank Witsil on Twitter @fwitsil.


usatoday--2020-11-06--Wedge issues continued to divide Americans during election, but poverty shouldn't be one

Close races in swing states and President Donald Trump ’ s lies about voter fraud have created widespread anxiety and a general acceptance that America is more divided than ever .
But polarization is a political tactic that has long been deployed by people who do not want change in America ’ s political and economic system .
Yes , division is real .
But Americans are incredibly united in an understanding that our system is not working for most of us .
Despite deep political divisions , fighting poverty is a struggle that unites most Americans .
As billionaires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic , most Americans have struggled to make ends meet while caring for children at home , finding PPE to keep themselves safe and wondering why their government can not pass a relief bill .
Some of the benefits in the initial COVID relief bill helped the wealthiest Americans .
Though people did receive one-time checks from the government , that money was spent long before tens of millions of Americans were able to get back to work .
This year 's economic crisis has served to highlight the extreme inequality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : A National Call for Moral Revival has sought to address since our launch in 2018 .
Before we organized coordinating committees in 43 states , we worked with some of the best economists to understand why , in the wealthiest nation in the world , there was not a single county in the country where someone working full-time and earning minimum wage could afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment .
When we looked closely at the economic reality for everyday Americans , we found that 140 million people were either poor or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from not being able to make it .
The coronavirus pandemic has not impacted all Americans equally .
According to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , poor people are three times as likely to contract COVID-19 .
And when they do , they and their families are not able to quarantine and skip work .
Poverty has not only made the pandemic worse for poor people ; it has fueled our public health crisis as many service workers have continued to show up for work , even when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , because they have no other way to survive .
In the face of this painful reality , Americans increasingly support policies that address poverty .
Support has increased especially among Republicans , who have historically been less supportive of such proposals .
Take living wages , for example .
More than 70 % of Americans support raising the minimum wage , according to an Ipsos poll .
Before the pandemic , only 48 % of Republicans backed this anti-poverty measure .
But in late August , 62 % of Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Universal access to health care is another anti-poverty measure that a growing majority of Americans support .
Despite the Trump administration ’ s attacks on the Affordable Care Act , its expansion of health care to 25 million Americans continues to remain popular .
Ahead of this year ’ s election , 63 % of Americans said that the government has a responsibility to make sure everyone has access to health care — a four percentage point increase since last year .
When asked if the government has a responsibility to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elderly , even a majority of Republicans agree .
No doubt , this year ’ s election has highlighted deep divisions in our common life , many of which are regularly exploited by the wealthy few .
But this is not new .
The long story of inequality in America is that race , politics and cultural wedge issues have been deployed consistently to divide and conquer coalitions of Native , Black , white , brown and Asian Americans who have pushed this nation to guarantee equal treatment under the law and an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wounds don ’ t go away when we commit to tackle poverty , but there is promise that they can heal when we recognize that some things are not about left or right , but about right vs wrong .
It ’ s wrong that nearly half of citizens of the richest nation in the world struggle to make ends meet .
Ending poverty is a moral issue that can and must unite us all .
Rev .
William Barber is president of Repairers of the Breach and co-char of the Poor People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Rev. William J. Barber II, Opinion contributor

Wedge issues continued to divide Americans during election, but poverty shouldn't be one Americans are incredibly united in an understanding that our system is not working for most of us. Fighting poverty is a struggle that unites us.
Close races in swing states and President Donald Trump’s lies about voter fraud have created widespread anxiety and a general acceptance that America is more divided than ever. But polarization is a political tactic that has long been deployed by people who do not want change in America’s political and economic system.
Yes, division is real. But Americans are incredibly united in an understanding that our system is not working for most of us. Despite deep political divisions, fighting poverty is a struggle that unites most Americans.
As billionaires have watched their wealth grow exponentially during the coronavirus pandemic, most Americans have struggled to make ends meet while caring for children at home, finding PPE to keep themselves safe and wondering why their government cannot pass a relief bill. Some of the benefits in the initial COVID relief bill helped the wealthiest Americans. Though people did receive one-time checks from the government, that money was spent long before tens of millions of Americans were able to get back to work.
This year's economic crisis has served to highlight the extreme inequality that the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival has sought to address since our launch in 2018. Before we organized coordinating committees in 43 states, we worked with some of the best economists to understand why, in the wealthiest nation in the world, there was not a single county in the country where someone working full-time and earning minimum wage could afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment.
When we looked closely at the economic reality for everyday Americans, we found that 140 million people were either poor or low income, just one emergency away from not being able to make it.
The coronavirus pandemic has not impacted all Americans equally. According to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, poor people are three times as likely to contract COVID-19. And when they do, they and their families are not able to quarantine and skip work. Poverty has not only made the pandemic worse for poor people; it has fueled our public health crisis as many service workers have continued to show up for work, even when they suspect they may be infected with the virus, because they have no other way to survive.
In the face of this painful reality, Americans increasingly support policies that address poverty. Support has increased especially among Republicans, who have historically been less supportive of such proposals. Take living wages, for example. More than 70% of Americans support raising the minimum wage, according to an Ipsos poll. Before the pandemic, only 48% of Republicans backed this anti-poverty measure. But in late August, 62% of Republicans said they supported raising the minimum wage.
Universal access to health care is another anti-poverty measure that a growing majority of Americans support. Despite the Trump administration’s attacks on the Affordable Care Act, its expansion of health care to 25 million Americans continues to remain popular. Ahead of this year’s election, 63% of Americans said that the government has a responsibility to make sure everyone has access to health care — a four percentage point increase since last year. When asked if the government has a responsibility to provide health care for the poor and the elderly, even a majority of Republicans agree.
No doubt, this year’s election has highlighted deep divisions in our common life, many of which are regularly exploited by the wealthy few.
But this is not new. The long story of inequality in America is that race, politics and cultural wedge issues have been deployed consistently to divide and conquer coalitions of Native, Black, white, brown and Asian Americans who have pushed this nation to guarantee equal treatment under the law and an economy that works for everyone.
Those wounds don’t go away when we commit to tackle poverty, but there is promise that they can heal when we recognize that some things are not about left or right, but about right vs wrong. It’s wrong that nearly half of citizens of the richest nation in the world struggle to make ends meet.
Ending poverty is a moral issue that can and must unite us all.
Rev. William Barber is president of Repairers of the Breach and co-char of the Poor People's Campaign. Follow him @RevDrBarber.


usatoday--2020-11-06--Impatient puppy can't wait to get his paws on his treats and new toy

Impatient puppy ca n't wait to get his paws on his treats and new toy Tucker walked home from a @ @ @ @ @ legs with his bag of treats in his paws .

Dog holds onto bag of treats for dear life
Tucker walked home from a shopping trip on his hind legs with his bag of treats in his paws.
USA TODAY, Storyful


usatoday--2020-11-06--Election 2020 vote counting focus on Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

In a special election results States of America , Susan Page talks with J.D .
Prose , Pennsylvania politics reporter @ @ @ @ @ in his state .

Election 2020 vote counting focus on Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
In a special election results States of America, Susan Page talks with J.D. Prose, Pennsylvania politics reporter, about the vote count in his state.
USA TODAY


usatoday--2020-11-06--'The place where we put this country back on track': How Joe Biden turned Georgia purple

SAVANNAH , Georgia — One week before the 2020 election , Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Georgia .
He passed on the usual Democratic must-visits .
He didn ’ t dine at Paschal ’ s soul food restaurant in Atlanta or speak from Martin Luther King , Jr. ’ s pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist Church .
He declined to host a drive-in rally somewhere in Atlanta ’ s purpling northern suburbs or to make the obligatory social call on former President Jimmy Carter among the peanut fields of Plains .
He went instead to the rural out-of-the-way town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the one-time convalescence retreat of polio-stricken President Franklin Roosevelt .
Once there , he delivered a less-than-remarkable speech about healing a country where citizens have shown little interest in seeking reconciliation .
“ This place , Warm Springs , is a reminder that though broken , each of us can be healed , ” Biden said in his remarks .
“ That as a people and a country , we can overcome this devastating virus , that we can heal a suffering world and , yes , we can restore our soul and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quotes FDR 's goal for America 'to live together and work together ' after tumultuous campaign Republicans sneered .
Democrats shook their heads in frustration and muttered about a missed opportunity .
Georgians not politically engaged — the overwhelming majority — simply shrugged .
That was Oct. 27 .
Polls showed him in a dead-heat with President Donald Trump among Georgians , but there was reason to doubt the numbers .
A Democratic presidential candidate last won Georgia in 1992 .
A Democrat hadn ’ t triumphed in a statewide race of any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearance was meant to bolster the U.S. Senate hopes of Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock ?
But again , why that locale and that message ?
More : Georgia runoff elections could determine control of U.S. Senate : How we got here Twelve days later , Georgians now know why .
Biden ’ s team saw the candidate had a realistic , albeit outside , shot at winning in Georgia , and victory would not depend on energizing the party base in the urban centers or a photo-op with President Carter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to turn a red state blue , and those moderates needed to know Biden cared about them — and that his election would not undercut law enforcement , the economy and so many other kitchen table issues in the interest of advancing a “ radical liberal ” agenda .
According to AP VoteCast , a survey of Georgia voters conducted in the days leading up to the election and as they exited the polls , 65 % of voters who classified themselves as “ moderate ” voted for Biden , compared to 32 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have put Biden over the top in Georgia — he leads by 1,585 votes ahead of a recount — but the growth of the Democratic voting block has been a long-term , hard-earned effort .
How did Biden do it ?
More : Georgia solidifies its swing-state status thanks , in part , to Stacey Abrams Best known for her unsuccessful run for Georgia governor two years ago , Abrams has invested seven years in expanding the state ’ s electorate .
She founded the New Georgia Project in 2013 in the midst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Representatives , where she rose to be the chamber ’ s minority leader .
The New Georgia Project focused on registering minority voters , particularly young women of color , and claims to have registered 500,000 new voters between its founding and September 2019 .
Abrams left the Georgia House in 2017 to run for governor .
A year later , she received more votes than any Democratic gubernatorial candidate in the state ’ s history in losing to Brian Kemp by a mere 55,000 votes .
She missed forcing a runoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fight , a voting rights organization , as part of her challenge to the results of that election .
And while she failed in that bid , Abrams leveraged the national attention she received to expand Fair Fight ’ s advocacy efforts .
The group has a political action committee that funds voter protect programs and a legal arm that targets voter suppression .
Fair Fight ’ s core mission , though , is similar to that of the New Georgia Project — voter mobilization .
Between 2016 and today , Georgia ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 6.9 million to 7.6 million .
More than 60 % of voters to register since the 2016 presidential election are people of color .
Abrams didn ’ t recruit them all — among other contributing factors was Georgia ’ s implementation of automatic voter registration in Sept. 2016 .
However , Abrams did create significant awareness about the voting process among the state ’ s Black and Latino residents , and her controversial high-profile loss to Kemp not only energized young Black Georgians but turned many of them into activists .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-white voters -- a group that makes up 47 % of Georgia ’ s register voters -- voted for Biden on Tuesday .
Charles Bullock , a University of Georgia political science professor and a decades-long observer of state politics , acknowledged prior to the election a shift was imminent .
“ It ’ s getting awfully close , ” Bullock told an Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter .
“ We ’ ve got an increasing minority population , and that population generally votes Democratic .
Republicans continue to rely almost exclusively on white voters.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the “ purpling ” of the state since the 2018 midterms , and not just in relation to Abrams ’ close call in the gubernatorial race .
A Democratic rout in Georgia House elections that year resonated loudly .
Democrats picked up 16 seats , almost all of them in suburban areas , particularly those along the northern ring of Metro Atlanta .
Political consultants investigated and found a growing angst among college-educated female suburbanites about the Trump-led Republican Party .
The trend contributed to Gov .
Kemp appointing Kelly Loeffler -- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the U.S. Senate .
Trump preferred Congressman Doug Collins for the post ; Kemp wanted a conservative woman who could appeal to suburban women and could help party candidates with that demographic in the future .
Biden ’ s win speaks to the Georgia GOP ’ s fear about losing the suburbs .
Cobb County , a Republican stronghold as recently as six years ago , went decisively for Biden with 55 % of the vote .
Biden fared even better in Gwinnett County , also in northern Metro Atlanta , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we go , guys !
’ Joe Biden supporters await news at Wilmington tailgate gathering Those results mirror the AP VoteCast data .
Georgia ’ s suburban voters went for Biden by a 55 % to 43 % margin .
Among suburban women , 58 % cast ballots for Biden .
Trump himself sensed his weakness with suburban women .
He made direct appeals to them during several rallies late in the 2020 campaign , including one in Rome , Ga. just two days before the election .
Two weeks earlier , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women , will you please like me ?
Please .
Please.
” Trump ’ s callousness toward women is well-documented , from the “ Access Hollywood ” revelations of 2016 to his frequent sexist remarks .
While the president begged for support , Biden came to Georgia and delivered his unity message .
Biden ’ s visit to Warm Springs proved to be more than a campaign cameo .
His wife , Jill Biden , campaigned in the state the week before the election , with stops in Macon and Savannah .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris , visited Georgia twice in the waning days .
President Barack Obama , who Biden served as vice president for two terms , stumped for Biden in Atlanta on the eve of Election Day .
Obama told attendees at his rally he had been told Georgia “ could be the place where we put this country back on track.
” Savannah Mayor Van Johnson , one of the state ’ s seven representatives on the Democratic National Committee , said the 11th-hour campaigning made Georgians feel their votes “ were desired and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that lightly.
” The proof is in the numbers and a potential win for Biden .
Those left chuckling or scratching their heads over the president-elect ’ s visit to Warm Springs on Oct. 27 now know better .
His words that day carry new meaning .
“ I believe this election is about who we are as a nation , what we believe , and maybe most importantly , who we want to be , ” Biden said .
“ It ’ s about our essence ; it ’ s about what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that fundamental .
”

'The place where we put this country back on track': How Joe Biden turned Georgia purple
Show Caption Hide Caption Obama tells Georgia 'you have the power to change America' Barack Obama headed to Georgia on Monday on the last full day of campaigning before the election to encourage turnout for Joe Biden. (Nov. 2) AP
SAVANNAH, Georgia — One week before the 2020 election, Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Georgia.
He passed on the usual Democratic must-visits. He didn’t dine at Paschal’s soul food restaurant in Atlanta or speak from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist Church. He declined to host a drive-in rally somewhere in Atlanta’s purpling northern suburbs or to make the obligatory social call on former President Jimmy Carter among the peanut fields of Plains.
He went instead to the rural out-of-the-way town of Warm Springs, best known as the one-time convalescence retreat of polio-stricken President Franklin Roosevelt. Once there, he delivered a less-than-remarkable speech about healing a country where citizens have shown little interest in seeking reconciliation.
“This place, Warm Springs, is a reminder that though broken, each of us can be healed,” Biden said in his remarks. “That as a people and a country, we can overcome this devastating virus, that we can heal a suffering world and, yes, we can restore our soul and save our country.”
More: Biden quotes FDR's goal for America 'to live together and work together' after tumultuous campaign
Republicans sneered. Democrats shook their heads in frustration and muttered about a missed opportunity. Georgians not politically engaged — the overwhelming majority — simply shrugged.
That was Oct. 27. Polls showed him in a dead-heat with President Donald Trump among Georgians, but there was reason to doubt the numbers. A Democratic presidential candidate last won Georgia in 1992. A Democrat hadn’t triumphed in a statewide race of any sort since 2002.
Perhaps his Georgia appearance was meant to bolster the U.S. Senate hopes of Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock? But again, why that locale and that message?
More: Georgia runoff elections could determine control of U.S. Senate: How we got here
Twelve days later, Georgians now know why. Biden’s team saw the candidate had a realistic, albeit outside, shot at winning in Georgia, and victory would not depend on energizing the party base in the urban centers or a photo-op with President Carter.
He needed Georgia’s swing voters to turn a red state blue, and those moderates needed to know Biden cared about them — and that his election would not undercut law enforcement, the economy and so many other kitchen table issues in the interest of advancing a “radical liberal” agenda.
According to AP VoteCast, a survey of Georgia voters conducted in the days leading up to the election and as they exited the polls, 65% of voters who classified themselves as “moderate” voted for Biden, compared to 32% for Trump.
Swing voters may have put Biden over the top in Georgia — he leads by 1,585 votes ahead of a recount — but the growth of the Democratic voting block has been a long-term, hard-earned effort.
How did Biden do it?
The Stacey Abrams effect
More: Georgia solidifies its swing-state status thanks, in part, to Stacey Abrams
Best known for her unsuccessful run for Georgia governor two years ago, Abrams has invested seven years in expanding the state’s electorate.
She founded the New Georgia Project in 2013 in the midst of her tenure in the Georgia House of Representatives, where she rose to be the chamber’s minority leader. The New Georgia Project focused on registering minority voters, particularly young women of color, and claims to have registered 500,000 new voters between its founding and September 2019.
Abrams left the Georgia House in 2017 to run for governor. A year later, she received more votes than any Democratic gubernatorial candidate in the state’s history in losing to Brian Kemp by a mere 55,000 votes. She missed forcing a runoff by 8,745 votes.
She launched Fair Fight, a voting rights organization, as part of her challenge to the results of that election. And while she failed in that bid, Abrams leveraged the national attention she received to expand Fair Fight’s advocacy efforts. The group has a political action committee that funds voter protect programs and a legal arm that targets voter suppression.
Fair Fight’s core mission, though, is similar to that of the New Georgia Project — voter mobilization.
More: How Stacey Abrams blew up Georgia’s electoral map
Between 2016 and today, Georgia’s number of registered voters has grown from 6.9 million to 7.6 million. More than 60% of voters to register since the 2016 presidential election are people of color.
Abrams didn’t recruit them all — among other contributing factors was Georgia’s implementation of automatic voter registration in Sept. 2016. However, Abrams did create significant awareness about the voting process among the state’s Black and Latino residents, and her controversial high-profile loss to Kemp not only energized young Black Georgians but turned many of them into activists.
According to AP VoteCast, 84% of non-white voters -- a group that makes up 47% of Georgia’s register voters -- voted for Biden on Tuesday.
Charles Bullock, a University of Georgia political science professor and a decades-long observer of state politics, acknowledged prior to the election a shift was imminent.
“It’s getting awfully close,” Bullock told an Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter. “We’ve got an increasing minority population, and that population generally votes Democratic. Republicans continue to rely almost exclusively on white voters.”
Suburbs going blue
Georgia political observers have been talking about the “purpling” of the state since the 2018 midterms, and not just in relation to Abrams’ close call in the gubernatorial race.
A Democratic rout in Georgia House elections that year resonated loudly. Democrats picked up 16 seats, almost all of them in suburban areas, particularly those along the northern ring of Metro Atlanta. Political consultants investigated and found a growing angst among college-educated female suburbanites about the Trump-led Republican Party.
The trend contributed to Gov. Kemp appointing Kelly Loeffler -- bucking President Trump in the process -- to the U.S. Senate. Trump preferred Congressman Doug Collins for the post; Kemp wanted a conservative woman who could appeal to suburban women and could help party candidates with that demographic in the future.
Biden’s win speaks to the Georgia GOP’s fear about losing the suburbs. Cobb County, a Republican stronghold as recently as six years ago, went decisively for Biden with 55% of the vote. Biden fared even better in Gwinnett County, also in northern Metro Atlanta, with 57%.
More: ‘Here we go, guys!’ Joe Biden supporters await news at Wilmington tailgate gathering
Those results mirror the AP VoteCast data. Georgia’s suburban voters went for Biden by a 55% to 43% margin. Among suburban women, 58% cast ballots for Biden.
Trump himself sensed his weakness with suburban women. He made direct appeals to them during several rallies late in the 2020 campaign, including one in Rome, Ga. just two days before the election. Two weeks earlier, he told supporters in Pennsylvania, “Suburban women, will you please like me? Please. Please.”
Trump’s callousness toward women is well-documented, from the “Access Hollywood” revelations of 2016 to his frequent sexist remarks. While the president begged for support, Biden came to Georgia and delivered his unity message.
An 11th-hour push
Biden’s visit to Warm Springs proved to be more than a campaign cameo. His wife, Jill Biden, campaigned in the state the week before the election, with stops in Macon and Savannah. His vice presidential running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, visited Georgia twice in the waning days.
President Barack Obama, who Biden served as vice president for two terms, stumped for Biden in Atlanta on the eve of Election Day. Obama told attendees at his rally he had been told Georgia “could be the place where we put this country back on track.”
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, one of the state’s seven representatives on the Democratic National Committee, said the 11th-hour campaigning made Georgians feel their votes “were desired and wanted. We didn’t take that lightly.”
The proof is in the numbers and a potential win for Biden. Those left chuckling or scratching their heads over the president-elect’s visit to Warm Springs on Oct. 27 now know better. His words that day carry new meaning.
“I believe this election is about who we are as a nation, what we believe, and maybe most importantly, who we want to be,” Biden said. “It’s about our essence; it’s about what makes us Americans. It’s that fundamental.”


usatoday--2020-11-06--US Special Counsel to investigate Trump campaign's use of White House as campaign 'war room'

WOODLAND PARK , N.J. – The United States Special Counsel is investigating the use of the White House as a campaign `` war room '' by President Trump 's reelection campaign , according to Rep. Bill Pascrell ( D-N.J. ) , who made the initial push for an investigation .
On Tuesday , Pascrell wrote a letter to the Special Counsel demanding a federal probe of the Trump campaign 's use of the White House after reports of the president 's campaign operating out of the Eisenhower Executive Office .
That would violate the Hatch Act , which limits political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Pascrell tweeted Thursday night that the Special Counsel is `` investigating the Trump campaign ’ s use of the White House as an Election Day campaign command center . ''
The Hatch Act excludes the president and vice president .
According to a statement by Pascrell , the Trump campaign officials claimed that all equipment — even the WiFi being used — was paid for by the campaign with no involvement from White House officials .
Pascrell questioned how the campaign was able to install such equipment in the White House and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national security risks .
Election results update : Biden on the verge of winning presidency with leads in Pennsylvania and Georgia Pascrell , a Democrat , has represented Paterson and surrounding towns in Congress for 23 years and has been one of the staunchest anti-Trump voices for the Democratic Party , previously calling the Trump `` the most corrupt President in our history . ''
Pascrell now awaits an explanation from the Special Counsel into whether the Trump campaign 's actions were indeed violations of the Hatch Act and who exactly was consulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the campaign to use the executive office .
Pascrell appears to be heading back to D.C. for a 13th term , with preliminary election results from Tuesday showing him with a wide lead over his challenger , Bill Prempeh .

US Special Counsel to investigate Trump campaign's use of White House as campaign 'war room'
Show Caption Hide Caption Biden moves ahead of Trump in Georgia Democrat Joe Biden took a 917 vote lead over President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Georgia early Friday morning. The contest is still too early for The Associated Press to call and thousands of ballots are left to be counted. (Nov. 6) AP
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. – The United States Special Counsel is investigating the use of the White House as a campaign "war room" by President Trump's reelection campaign, according to Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), who made the initial push for an investigation.
On Tuesday, Pascrell wrote a letter to the Special Counsel demanding a federal probe of the Trump campaign's use of the White House after reports of the president's campaign operating out of the Eisenhower Executive Office. That would violate the Hatch Act, which limits political activities of federal employees, Pascrell said.
Pascrell tweeted Thursday night that the Special Counsel is "investigating the Trump campaign’s use of the White House as an Election Day campaign command center." The Hatch Act excludes the president and vice president.
UPDATE The Special Counsel’s Office informed me today they’re investigating the trump campaign’s use of the White House as an Election Day campaign command center and party room for violating the Hatch Act. https://t.co/8sqFjD7zPg — Bill Pascrell, Jr. (@BillPascrell) November 5, 2020
According to a statement by Pascrell, the Trump campaign officials claimed that all equipment — even the WiFi being used — was paid for by the campaign with no involvement from White House officials. Pascrell questioned how the campaign was able to install such equipment in the White House and whether an official was consulted to consider national security risks.
Election results update: Biden on the verge of winning presidency with leads in Pennsylvania and Georgia
Pascrell, a Democrat, has represented Paterson and surrounding towns in Congress for 23 years and has been one of the staunchest anti-Trump voices for the Democratic Party, previously calling the Trump "the most corrupt President in our history."
Pascrell now awaits an explanation from the Special Counsel into whether the Trump campaign's actions were indeed violations of the Hatch Act and who exactly was consulted, if anyone, on the ability for the campaign to use the executive office.
Pascrell appears to be heading back to D.C. for a 13th term, with preliminary election results from Tuesday showing him with a wide lead over his challenger, Bill Prempeh.
Follow NorthJersey.com reporter Anthony Zurita on Twitter: @AnthonyRZurita


usatoday--2020-11-06--Georgia announces recount as Joe Biden narrowly leads in the previously red state

Georgia announces recount as Joe Biden narrowly leads in the previously red state Georgia voting system implementation manager Gabriel Sterling @ @ @ @ @ recount will work .

Georgia to recount ballots as Joe Biden leads by razor-thin margin
Georgia voting system implementation manager Gabriel Sterling explains how the state's recount will work.
USA TODAY


usatoday--2020-11-06--Some 'Count Every Vote' protests in Philadelphia became dance parties featuring Gritty

`` Count Every Vote '' protesters in front of the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia were largely optimistic Friday .
The vote count in Philadelphia could be a key factor in determining whether Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wins the state .
Residents had staged protests since Election Day due to ongoing turmoil over vote-counting .
Some residents in the City of Brotherly Love , however , took a different approach to protests , one that has lasted well into Friday .
CBC News reporter Steven D ’ Souza noted on Twitter that despite pro-Trump protesters waiting in the wings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in full swing on Friday .
On Thursday , some “ Count Every Vote ” protests held since Election Day shifted considerably in tone — turning from stern , sometimes dangerous situations into dance parties .
`` This energy is coming from hope , '' Rowena Dabney , one business owner , told the Philadelphia Inquirer .
The scenes have gone viral , in large part , due to the vibrancy of the public displays and its participants .
Some of those participants include beloved city figures , including `` Sesame Street '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gritty — or at least knockoff versions of the beloved red and orange fluffballs .
Gritty was seen dancing to house music , while a dancing mailbox took to the streets to shake it out to Missy Elliott .
In West Philadelphia , as the news broke that Pennsylvania had shifted blue , a smaller , but just as celebratory dance party took place in front of residents ' homes .
See more footage from Philadelphia below .

Some 'Count Every Vote' protests in Philadelphia became dance parties featuring Gritty
"Count Every Vote" protesters in front of the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia were largely optimistic Friday.
The vote count in Philadelphia could be a key factor in determining whether Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wins the state. Residents had staged protests since Election Day due to ongoing turmoil over vote-counting.
Some residents in the City of Brotherly Love, however, took a different approach to protests, one that has lasted well into Friday.
CBC News reporter Steven D’Souza noted on Twitter that despite pro-Trump protesters waiting in the wings, "the party" was already in full swing on Friday.
On Thursday, some “Count Every Vote” protests held since Election Day shifted considerably in tone — turning from stern, sometimes dangerous situations into dance parties.
"This energy is coming from hope," Rowena Dabney, one business owner, told the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The scenes have gone viral, in large part, due to the vibrancy of the public displays and its participants.
Some of those participants include beloved city figures, including "Sesame Street" character Elmo and Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot Gritty — or at least knockoff versions of the beloved red and orange fluffballs. Gritty was seen dancing to house music, while a dancing mailbox took to the streets to shake it out to Missy Elliott.
In West Philadelphia, as the news broke that Pennsylvania had shifted blue, a smaller, but just as celebratory dance party took place in front of residents' homes.
See more footage from Philadelphia below.
West Philly reacts to Biden’s lead in Pennsylvania by dancing in the street, of course pic.twitter.com/WBuipfLydN — Ellie Rushing (@EllieRushing) November 6, 2020
Coun. Every. Vote. This is how we do it in Philly⬇ pic.twitter.com/0kbs8iYxt0 — Helen Gym (@HelenGymAtLarge) November 5, 2020
We’re back in Philadelphia where the party is already underway even though nothing is official. Biden supporters dance while Trump supporters gather nearby. Inside the Convention Center the final Philly votes are counted pic.twitter.com/GdL4ucKcxi — Steven D'Souza (@cbcsteve) November 6, 2020
#JewsAgainstFascism are currently playing and dancing to Klezmer music at the Philadelphia #CountTheVote block party outside the convention center where votes are being counted! pic.twitter.com/QR6VECq0QH — IfNotNow🔥 (@IfNotNowOrg) November 6, 2020
I really Love 💕 my Activist people - we are a different breed I swear . @MissyElliott and Mailboxes!!!! Is what’s going down in Philly ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊✊🏽✊🏼🕺🏿 pic.twitter.com/Zk5F5EQeLX — Mr.Five Mualimm-Ak (@MRFIVEINC) November 6, 2020


usatoday--2020-11-06--Pro-Trump protesters in Detroit rally outside voting count centers as Biden's lead grows

DETROIT – More than 200 protesters — many without masks and some armed with pistols — rallied Friday morning outside the tally room at the TCF Center in Detroit , even as the former Vice President Joe Biden took the vote count lead in Georgia and Pennsylvania .
Protesters holding signs and bullhorns complained of what they are claiming is voting fraud and said Biden didn ’ t really win the election .
Among other things , they demanded a recount of the ballots and called for an investigation into Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson .
`` People are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they think we ’ re going to sit back quietly and allow them to steal this election , '' conservative commentator Brandon Straka , who helped organize the event , said to the crowd of protesters .
`` The silent majority is unsilent .
We are not going to take it .
We ’ re going to stop the steal . ''
A former candidate for Michigan governor , Patrick Colbeck , wrongly told protesters that Republicans were denied the right to poll watch .
And to chants of `` Lock her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seek the impeachment of Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer .
Meanwhile , a counter-protest began , as police tried to keep the groups apart .
So far Friday , there was one arrest .
Police handcuffed Rob Cortis , the owner of the Trump Unity Bridge truck , a mobile platform that he has been driving to political events throughout the state to campaign for the president .
On social media , the protesters organized using the hashtag StopTheSteal .
`` We 're NOT going to take it , '' one person tweeted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freedom-loving American in Detroit '' to gather at 9:30 a.m. Friday to voice their feelings about the vote count , echoing sentiments Trump had expressed .
Victoria Lewis left her home in Syracuse , New York , at 11:30 p.m. Thursday and made it to Detroit by 8 a.m. after seeing Straka ’ s call to organize on Twitter .
She used to be a liberal Democrat , she said .
But , she now is a Republican and said she came to protest because she questions the election results and wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not going to take this lying down . ''
Most news organizations have called Michigan for Biden , the third state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016 that the former vice president has flipped .
Biden 's victory here has narrowed Trump ’ s path to reelection , and triggered a legal challenge from the Trump campaign .
Many of the protesters seemed to be taking cues from President Donald Trump and others who have complained about how the count is unfolding , accusing election officials of corruption and fraud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of absentee ballots .
In Georgia and Pennsylvania , Biden has narrowed — and overtaken — Trump 's lead .
Trump has publicly declared he would `` not allow corruption to steal '' the election from the White House , and raised unsubstantiated claims of fraud and other issues that he said were undermining the election process .
Earlier in the week , chaos broke at the center when election officials informed challengers that they could not reenter the room because it was at capacity .
Folks gathered outside the ballot-counting area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police pushed the crowds back as they argued about who should be allowed in the vote-counting area .
Republican counters said that they were unfairly being kept out .
Democratic challengers countered that it was not true because they were also being kept outside .

Omar Abdel-Baqui, Slone Terranella and Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press

Pro-Trump protesters in Detroit rally outside voting count centers as Biden's lead grows
Show Caption Hide Caption 'Get to TCF' - How Detroit was the game-changer of the presidential election Crowds gathered outside of the TCF Center as worried Republicans sounded the horn for backup to come to Detroit, while equally concerned Democrats did the same. Detroit Free Press
DETROIT – More than 200 protesters — many without masks and some armed with pistols — rallied Friday morning outside the tally room at the TCF Center in Detroit, even as the former Vice President Joe Biden took the vote count lead in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
Protesters holding signs and bullhorns complained of what they are claiming is voting fraud and said Biden didn’t really win the election. Among other things, they demanded a recount of the ballots and called for an investigation into Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
"People are out of their (expletive) minds if they think we’re going to sit back quietly and allow them to steal this election," conservative commentator Brandon Straka, who helped organize the event, said to the crowd of protesters. "The silent majority is unsilent. We are not going to take it. We’re going to stop the steal."
Chants like “USA,” “Lock her up,” (referring to Gov. Whitmer), “treason,” “stop the steal,” and “cheaters,” have been said numerous times today. #ElectionResults2020 #protest pic.twitter.com/48TF7Cxjzb — Slone Terranella 슬론 (@SloneTerranella) November 6, 2020
A former candidate for Michigan governor, Patrick Colbeck, wrongly told protesters that Republicans were denied the right to poll watch. And to chants of "Lock her up," he said they should seek the impeachment of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Meanwhile, a counter-protest began, as police tried to keep the groups apart.
So far Friday, there was one arrest. Police handcuffed Rob Cortis, the owner of the Trump Unity Bridge truck, a mobile platform that he has been driving to political events throughout the state to campaign for the president.
On social media, the protesters organized using the hashtag StopTheSteal.
"We're NOT going to take it," one person tweeted, calling Thursday night for "every single freedom-loving American in Detroit" to gather at 9:30 a.m. Friday to voice their feelings about the vote count, echoing sentiments Trump had expressed.
Victoria Lewis left her home in Syracuse, New York, at 11:30 p.m. Thursday and made it to Detroit by 8 a.m. after seeing Straka’s call to organize on Twitter.
She used to be a liberal Democrat, she said. But, she now is a Republican and said she came to protest because she questions the election results and wants to send "a clear message that we’re not going to take this lying down."
Most news organizations have called Michigan for Biden, the third state that President Donald Trump carried in 2016 that the former vice president has flipped. Biden's victory here has narrowed Trump’s path to reelection, and triggered a legal challenge from the Trump campaign.
A Michigan judge dismissed the lawsuit Thursday.
Many of the protesters seemed to be taking cues from President Donald Trump and others who have complained about how the count is unfolding, accusing election officials of corruption and fraud as they continue to count hundreds of thousands of absentee ballots.
In Georgia and Pennsylvania, Biden has narrowed — and overtaken — Trump's lead.
Trump has publicly declared he would "not allow corruption to steal" the election from the White House, and raised unsubstantiated claims of fraud and other issues that he said were undermining the election process.
Earlier in the week, chaos broke at the center when election officials informed challengers that they could not reenter the room because it was at capacity. Folks gathered outside the ballot-counting area and pounded on the doors and windows.
Police pushed the crowds back as they argued about who should be allowed in the vote-counting area. Republican counters said that they were unfairly being kept out. Democratic challengers countered that it was not true because they were also being kept outside.