skynewsus--2020-09-23--Uncle Ben's new name announced in move to avoid racial stereotypes

The makers of Uncle Ben 's rice have revealed the product 's new name , as the company said now was the right time to make `` meaningful changes '' to a brand widely considered to have used racial stereotypes .
Mars said packaging using the new name , Ben 's Original , would be available in supermarkets from 2021 .
There will also be a new accompanying image but the company said they were are still deciding what this would be .
The firm said Uncle Ben was the name of a fictional character that was first used in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Texan rice farmer .
: : Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker It said the image it used `` was a beloved Chicago chef and waiter named Frank Brown '' .
In 2007 , a short-lived marketing campaign promoted Uncle Ben to chairman of a rice company .
However , as the death of George Floyd and the growing prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement prompted fresh scrutiny of systemic racial injustice and the longstanding use of stereotypes , Mars said it recognised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to evolve the brand .
The company said : `` We listened to our associates and our customers and the time is right to make meaningful changes across society .
`` When you are making these changes , you are not going to please everyone .
But it 's about doing the right thing , not the easy thing . ''
Various companies have retired the use of racial imagery in their branding in recent months .
Quaker Oats announced it would drop Aunt Jemima from packaging in June due to criticism that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` mammy '' - a black woman content to serve her white masters .
While a new logo is yet to be revealed , Quaker said packages without the Aunt Jemima image will appear in stores by the end of 2020 .
The owner of Eskimo Pie also said it would change its name and marketing of the nearly century old chocolate-covered ice cream bar .
Culinary historian Michael Twitty said branding such as Uncle Ben 's was initially created `` as stand-ins for what white people viewed as a generation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them '' .
`` As mascots , they were designed to be perceived by those white people as nothing more - and to have wanted to be nothing more - than loyal servants , in a frightening time of growing Black equality and empowerment , '' he told NBC .
Mars has announced other initiatives , including a $ 2 million ( £1.5 million ) investment into culinary scholarships for aspiring black chefs , in partnership with the National Urban League .
It also plans to invest $ 2.5 million ( £2 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students in Greenville , Mississippi , the majority black city where the rice brand is produced .
Mars also said it had set a goal to increase the ranks of racial minorities in US management positions from 20 % to 40 % , although a timeline for achieving this has not been specified .

The makers of Uncle Ben's rice have revealed the product's new name, as the company said now was the right time to make "meaningful changes" to a brand widely considered to have used racial stereotypes.
Mars said packaging using the new name, Ben's Original, would be available in supermarkets from 2021.
There will also be a new accompanying image but the company said they were still deciding what this would be.
Image: The new packaging will be rolled out from 2021 but the company is yet to decide on an image
The firm said Uncle Ben was the name of a fictional character that was first used in 1946 as a reference to an African-American Texan rice farmer.
It said the image it used "was a beloved Chicago chef and waiter named Frank Brown".
In 2007, a short-lived marketing campaign promoted Uncle Ben to chairman of a rice company.
However, as the death of George Floyd and the growing prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement prompted fresh scrutiny of systemic racial injustice and the longstanding use of stereotypes, Mars said it recognised "now is the right time" to evolve the brand.
The company said: "We listened to our associates and our customers and the time is right to make meaningful changes across society.
"When you are making these changes, you are not going to please everyone. But it's about doing the right thing, not the easy thing."
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Various companies have retired the use of racial imagery in their branding in recent months.
Quaker Oats announced it would drop Aunt Jemima from packaging in June due to criticism that the character's origins were based on the "mammy" - a black woman content to serve her white masters.
While a new logo is yet to be revealed, Quaker said packages without the Aunt Jemima image will appear in stores by the end of 2020.
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The owner of Eskimo Pie also said it would change its name and marketing of the nearly century old chocolate-covered ice cream bar.
Culinary historian Michael Twitty said branding such as Uncle Ben's was initially created "as stand-ins for what white people viewed as a generation of formerly enslaved Black cooks now lost to them".
"As mascots, they were designed to be perceived by those white people as nothing more - and to have wanted to be nothing more - than loyal servants, in a frightening time of growing Black equality and empowerment," he told NBC.
Mars has announced other initiatives, including a $2 million (£1.5 million) investment into culinary scholarships for aspiring black chefs, in partnership with the National Urban League.
It also plans to invest $2.5 million (£2 million) into nutritional and education programmes for students in Greenville, Mississippi, the majority black city where the rice brand is produced.
Mars also said it had set a goal to increase the ranks of racial minorities in US management positions from 20% to 40%, although a timeline for achieving this has not been specified.


skynewsus--2020-09-24--Louisville police officer shot during nationwide Breonna Taylor protests

At least one police officer has been shot in Kentucky in the US after no officers were charged with offences directly linked to the killing of Breonna Taylor in March .
Protesters have been marching in Louisville , Kentucky 's largest city , with some arrested after scuffles broke out with officers .
Louisville police did not provide further information on the circumstances of the shooting or details on the officer 's condition .
''We currently have an officer shot .
We 'll update when we can , '' police said in a statement .
Police in protective gear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were seen in the centre of the Kentucky city as protesters responded with tears and anger after a grand jury declined to charge police officers for the fatal shooting of Ms Taylor .
Wednesday 's demonstrations were reignited after prosecutors announced a single officer had been indicted , though not on charges involving the 26-year-old 's death on 13 March .
Of the three officers involved , Brett Hankison was the only one to be indicted on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment - after he fired his gun into neighbouring apartments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in prison for each of the three counts .
Kentucky 's attorney general Daniel Cameron said the investigation found the remaining two officers were justified in their use of force .
When police lined up with shields outside the courthouse , protesters threw plastic water bottles at them .
Later on , police in riot gear fired flash bangs and formed a line at Jefferson Square - which has been at the centre of the protests .
The square largely cleared before a nighttime coronavirus curfew as demonstrators marched through other parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the US in retaliation to the Breonna Taylor decision , with demonstrators marching through the streets of New York , Chicago , Washington DC , Atlanta and Philadelphia .
Protesters in New York were heard chanting , `` Say her name , Breonna Taylor , '' as they marched on a street in downtown Brooklyn .
A grand jury brought no charged for killing Ms Taylor , who was shot multiple times by police who burst into her home during a drug raid gone wrong .
While there were no drugs in Ms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and injured a police officer .

Two police officers have been shot in Kentucky in the US after no officers were charged with offences directly linked to the killing of Breonna Taylor in March.
Protesters have been marching in Louisville, Kentucky's largest city, with some arrested after scuffles broke out with officers.
At a news conference, police chief Robert Schroeder said the officers were hit after deploying to the centre of the city following reports of shots being fired.
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He said they were being treated at University Hospital where one was "alert and stable" with the other "undergoing surgery and stable".
He added that one suspect was in custody.
Image: Protesters and police clash in Louisville during Breonna Taylor protests
Police in protective gear, National Guard members and armoured military vehicles were ordered into Louisville as protesters responded with tears and anger following a grand jury decision not to charge police officers for the fatal shooting of Ms Taylor.
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Prosecutors announced a single officer had been indicted, though not on charges directly involving the 26-year-old's death on 13 March.
Image: Police officers make arrests during Louisville protests on Wednesday
Of the three officers involved, Brett Hankison was the only one to be indicted on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment - after he fired his gun into neighbouring apartments.
He could face up to five years in prison for each of the three counts.
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Kentucky's attorney general Daniel Cameron said the investigation found the remaining two officers were justified in their use of force.
When police lined up with shields outside the courthouse, protesters threw plastic water bottles at them.
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Later on, police in riot gear fired flash bangs and formed a line at Jefferson Square - which has been at the centre of the protests.
Image: Breonna Taylor was a qualified emergency medical technician. Pic: Family
The square largely cleared before a night time coronavirus curfew as demonstrators marched through other parts of downtown Louisville.
Protests have erupted across the US in retaliation to the Breonna Taylor decision, with demonstrators marching through the streets of New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Image: Demonstrators march in the street in Louisville after no officers were charged with the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor
Protesters in New York were heard chanting, "Say her name, Breonna Taylor," as they marched on a street in downtown Brooklyn.
A grand jury brought no charges for killing Ms Taylor, who was shot multiple times by police who burst into her home during a drug raid gone wrong. While there were no drugs in Ms Taylor's apartment, her boyfriend shot and injured a police officer.
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President Donald Trump praised Kentucky's Republican attorney general for his handling of the investigation into Ms Taylor's death.
He read from attorney general Daniel Cameron's statement that "justice is not often easy."
"I said, 'write that down for me please cause I think it was a terrific statement,'" the US president said.
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skynewsus--2020-09-23--Trump says 200,000 US coronavirus deaths is 'a shame'

Donald Trump has referred to the death of 200,000 people from coronavirus in the US - the highest figure of any country in the world - as `` a shame '' .
The president insisted the number of Americans who had died from COVID-19 could have been far higher had it not been for the actions of his administration , without providing evidence for his claim .
Live updates on coronavirus from UK and around world Mr Trump had initially ignored a question from the media about the US death toll as he was leaving the White House for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I think it 's a shame .
I think if we did n't do it properly and do it right , you 'd have 2.5 million deaths .
You could have a number that would be substantially more .
`` It 's a horrible thing .
Should have never , ever happened . ''
He also repeated his previous criticisms of China , where the coronavirus first emerged at the end of 2019 .
He said : `` China should have stopped it at their border .
They should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
It 's a terrible thing . ''
Mr Trump has been criticised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic , having repeatedly sought to downplay the disease as it began to spread through the US .
There are continuing fears among health experts that the high level of infections in the country will make the virus more difficult to control during the winter months .
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker According to Johns Hopkins University , the US has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths .
The figures account for more than 20 % of the cases worldwide , despite the US having just over 4 % of the world 's population .
Brazil has the second worst toll with 138,105 recorded deaths .
The global figure for deaths from the coronavirus is 971,483 .

Donald Trump has referred to the death of 200,000 people from coronavirus in the US - the highest figure of any country in the world - as "a shame".
The president insisted the number of Americans who had died from COVID-19 could have been far higher had it not been for the actions of his administration, without providing evidence for his claim.
Live updates on coronavirus from UK and around world
Image: Mr Trump leaves Washington for an election rally in Pennsylvania
Mr Trump had initially ignored a question from the media about the US death toll as he was leaving the White House for an election rally in Pennsylvania.
He then said: "I think it's a shame. I think if we didn't do it properly and do it right, you'd have 2.5 million deaths. You could have a number that would be substantially more.
"It's a horrible thing. Should have never, ever happened."
He also repeated his previous criticisms of China, where the coronavirus first emerged at the end of 2019.
He said: "China should have stopped it at their border. They should have never let this spread all over the world. It's a terrible thing."
Mr Trump has been criticised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, having repeatedly sought to downplay the disease as it began to spread through the US.
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There are continuing fears among health experts that the high level of infections in the country will make the virus more difficult to control during the winter months.
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According to Johns Hopkins University, the US has seen nearly 6.9 million cases and 200,818 deaths.
The figures account for more than 20% of the cases worldwide, despite the US having just over 4% of the world's population.
Brazil has the second worst toll with 138,105 recorded deaths. The global figure for deaths from the coronavirus is 971,483.


skynewsus--2020-09-23--ISS forced to move to avoid collision with space junk

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had to carry out an `` avoidance manoeuvre '' to prevent it from being hit by space junk , NASA has said .
Its trajectory was changed to move it further away from the `` unknown piece of space debris '' , the US space agency wrote in a blog post on Tuesday .
The three crew members - two Russians and an American - relocated to their Soyuz spacecraft attached to the ISS during the operation , so they could evacuate if necessary .
Experts expected the space junk to pass within `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but decided to move it `` out of an abundance of caution '' .
Russian and US flight controllers worked together to adjust the station 's orbit in an operation which took minutes .
The crew were able to continue with their regular activities after the manoeuvre was complete .
NASA said the crew were not in danger at any time .
`` Maneuver Burn complete .
The astronauts are coming out of safe haven , '' NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said on Twitter .
It is the third time this year the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to manoeuvre to avoid space debris , he said .
He tweeted : `` In the last 2 weeks , there have been 3 high concern potential conjunctions .
Debris is getting worse ! ''
Astronomer Jonathon McDowell , at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics , tweeted the unknown object was a part of a 2018 Japanese rocket which broke into 77 pieces last year .
The ISS is orbiting around 260 miles ( 420km ) above the Earth , travelling at a speed of about 17,130mph ( 27,568km/h ) .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has the ability to cause serious damage to the space station .
NASA has said these kinds of manoeuvres occur on a regular basis , with 25 having occurred between 1999 and 2018 .

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had to carry out an "avoidance manoeuvre" to prevent it from being hit by space junk, NASA has said.
Its trajectory was changed to move it further away from the "unknown piece of space debris", the US space agency wrote in a blog post on Tuesday.
The three crew members - two Russians and an American - relocated to their Soyuz spacecraft attached to the ISS during the operation, so they could evacuate if necessary.
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Experts expected the space junk to pass within "several kilometres" of the ISS, but decided to move it "out of an abundance of caution".
Russian and US flight controllers worked together to adjust the station's orbit in an operation which took minutes.
The crew were able to continue with their regular activities after the manoeuvre was complete.
NASA said the crew were not in danger at any time.
"Maneuver Burn complete. The astronauts are coming out of safe haven," NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said on Twitter.
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It is the third time this year the International Space Station (ISS) has had to manoeuvre to avoid space debris, he said.
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He tweeted: "In the last 2 weeks, there have been 3 high concern potential conjunctions. Debris is getting worse!"
Astronomer Jonathon McDowell, at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, tweeted the unknown object was a part of a 2018 Japanese rocket which broke into 77 pieces last year.
The ISS is orbiting around 260 miles (420km) above the Earth, travelling at a speed of about 17,130mph (27,568km/h).
At this velocity, even a small object has the ability to cause serious damage to the space station.
NASA has said these kinds of manoeuvres occur on a regular basis, with 25 having occurred between 1999 and 2018.


skynewsus--2020-09-24--Louisville police officers shot during nationwide Breonna Taylor protests

Two police officers have been shot in Kentucky in the US after no officers were charged with offences directly linked to the killing of Breonna Taylor in March .
Protesters have been marching in Louisville , Kentucky 's largest city , with some arrested after scuffles broke out with officers .
At a news conference , police chief Robert Schroeder said the officers were hit after deploying to the centre of the city following reports of shots being fired .
He said they were being treated at University Hospital where one was `` alert and stable '' with the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added that one suspect was in custody .
Police in protective gear , National Guard members and armoured military vehicles were ordered into Louisville as protesters responded with tears and anger following a grand jury decision not to charge police officers for the fatal shooting of Ms Taylor .
Prosecutors announced a single officer had been indicted , though not on charges directly involving the 26-year-old 's death on 13 March .
Of the three officers involved , Brett Hankison was the only one to be indicted on three counts of first-degree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun into neighbouring apartments .
He could face up to five years in prison for each of the three counts .
Kentucky 's attorney general Daniel Cameron said the investigation found the remaining two officers were justified in their use of force .
When police lined up with shields outside the courthouse , protesters threw plastic water bottles at them .
: : Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Later on , police in riot gear fired flash bangs and formed a line at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the centre of the protests .
The square largely cleared before a night time coronavirus curfew as demonstrators marched through other parts of downtown Louisville .
Protests have erupted across the US in retaliation to the Breonna Taylor decision , with demonstrators marching through the streets of New York , Chicago , Washington DC , Atlanta and Philadelphia .
Protesters in New York were heard chanting , `` Say her name , Breonna Taylor , '' as they marched on a street in downtown Brooklyn .
A grand jury brought no charges for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple times by police who burst into her home during a drug raid gone wrong .
While there were no drugs in Ms Taylor 's apartment , her boyfriend shot and injured a police officer .
President Donald Trump praised Kentucky 's Republican attorney general for his handling of the investigation into Ms Taylor 's death .
He read from attorney general Daniel Cameron 's statement that `` justice is not often easy . ''
`` I said , 'write that down for me please cause I think it was a terrific statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .


skynewsus--2020-09-24--Breonna Taylor protesters vow to continue 'until we get change'

As news broke that three officers were not going to be charged with killing Breonna Taylor , Jefferson Square Park in Louisville briefly fell silent .
It 's become a focus of protests and mourning in recent months and people were crowded around phones to hear the much-anticipated public announcement .
But it was n't the news they had hoped for and the momentary quiet was quickly eclipsed by anger .
One woman passionately shouted : `` Everyone around the world should be upset . ''
26-year-old Ms Taylor was shot dead in a botched raid in her own home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against police brutality .
Her family had hoped the officers would be charged with second-degree manslaughter - conscious that Kentucky 's self-defence laws would protect the officers from being charged with murder , as Ms Taylor 's boyfriend was the first to shoot .
He says he thought it was an intruder .
Only one of the men who discharged their weapons was indicted , Brett Hankison , for wanton endangerment .
But it was n't connected to any shots fired at Ms Taylor , instead it related to those fired at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a mixture of incredulity , condemnation and resignation .
One woman told me : `` I 'm angry , upset , not surprised .
We just believe this is what always happens when it comes to blacks in America . ''
As night fell , it was a scene that 's become all too familiar in America this year - military vehicles , heavily armed police and the clanging sound of a curfew being enforced over loud speakers .
Police widely outnumbered protesters .
The governor had declared a state of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware there would be unrest and they were prepared .
From our vantage point , things seemed relatively quiet .
Protesters demonstrating , but often very quickly dispersed .
Then came the sudden news that a police officer had been shot .
As we arrived at the scene , it emerged there were in fact two officers injured , both now in hospital .
At a hastily arranged press conference , Louisville Metro Police Department Interim Chief Robert Schroeder told me : `` I am very concerned about the safety of our officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that is very serious - a very dangerous position . ''
The two men are expected to recover , but it was an illustration of the open hostility that rages here .
One protester , Aaron Jordan , told me : `` There 's a lot of frustration in the air because it 's a matter of life and one death , literally .
It 's a war zone . ''
Another , CJ , described the grand jury decision as a `` smack in the face '' .
He said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
But in this country change is complex and can be painstakingly slow .

As news broke that three officers were not going to be charged with killing Breonna Taylor, Jefferson Square Park in Louisville briefly fell silent.
It's become a focus of protests and mourning in recent months and people were crowded around phones to hear the much-anticipated public announcement.
But it wasn't the news they had hoped for and the momentary quiet was quickly eclipsed by anger.
One woman passionately shouted: "Everyone around the world should be upset."
Some wept, others started marching.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:22 'We've had two officers shot tonight'
26-year-old Ms Taylor was shot dead in a botched raid in her own home.
Her name became a rallying cry against police brutality.
Her family had hoped the officers would be charged with second-degree manslaughter - conscious that Kentucky's self-defence laws would protect the officers from being charged with murder, as Ms Taylor's boyfriend was the first to shoot.
He says he thought it was an intruder.
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Image: Breonna Taylor was a qualified emergency medical technician. Pic: Family
Only one of the men who discharged their weapons was indicted, Brett Hankison, for wanton endangerment.
But it wasn't connected to any shots fired at Ms Taylor, instead it related to those fired at a neighbour's apartment.
On the ground there was a mixture of incredulity, condemnation and resignation.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:20 'Protest peacefully and no violence'
One woman told me: "I'm angry, upset, not surprised. We just believe this is what always happens when it comes to blacks in America."
As night fell, it was a scene that's become all too familiar in America this year - military vehicles, heavily armed police and the clanging sound of a curfew being enforced over loud speakers.
Image: Demonstrators march in the street following the grand jury verdict
Police widely outnumbered protesters. The governor had declared a state of emergency earlier in the week, apparently aware there would be unrest and they were prepared.
From our vantage point, things seemed relatively quiet.
Protesters demonstrating, but often very quickly dispersed. Then came the sudden news that a police officer had been shot.
As we arrived at the scene, it emerged there were in fact two officers injured, both now in hospital.
Image: Police officer Brett Hankison was charged with wanton endangerment Pic: Shelby County Detention Center
At a hastily arranged press conference, Louisville Metro Police Department Interim Chief Robert Schroeder told me: "I am very concerned about the safety of our officers.
"We've had two shot and that is very serious - a very dangerous position."
The two men are expected to recover, but it was an illustration of the open hostility that rages here.
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One protester, Aaron Jordan, told me: "There's a lot of frustration in the air because it's a matter of life and one death, literally. It's a war zone."
Another, CJ, described the grand jury decision as a "smack in the face".
He said he'd protest "until we get change".
But in this country change is complex and can be painstakingly slow.


skynewsus--2020-09-24--Trump takes a swipe at Meghan Markle: 'I wish a lot of luck to Harry - he's going to need it!'

Donald Trump has taken a swipe at Meghan Markle after she and Prince Harry urged Americans to vote in the upcoming presidential election .
`` I 'm not a fan of hers , '' the US president told reporters at a White House press briefing .
`` I would say this - and she has probably has heard that - I wish a lot of luck to Harry because he 's going to need it , '' he added .
It comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex effectively endorsed Mr Biden in a recent video clip for Time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It 's time to not only reflect , but act . ''
`` This election I 'm not going to be able to vote here in the US , but many of you may not know that I have n't been able to vote in the UK my entire life .
As we approach this November , it 's vital that we reject hate speech , misinformation and online negativity . ''
Former Suits actress Meghan , 39 , described the November election as `` the most important election of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , our values are put into action , and our voices are heard , '' she said .
`` Your voice is a reminder that you matter .
Because you do and you deserve to be heard . ''
Neither Harry or Meghan mentioned Mr Trump or his political rival Mr Biden by name , but some have interpreted their comments as critical of the president .
The Royal Family traditionally does not vote in the UK 's elections to demonstrate neutrality .
Meghan and Harry recently moved to California after making the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and moving to North America , claiming they had endured unbearable intrusion and racist attitudes from the British media .
Mr Trump has met The Queen three times as president , including a visit to Windsor Castle in July 2018 .
Earlier this year , he tweeted that Prince Harry would not receive taxpayer-funded security in the US after ditching his royal duties .
Mr Trump tweeted in March : `` I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom .
`` It was reported that Harry and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would reside permanently in Canada .
Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however , the US will not pay for their security protection .
They must pay ! ''
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Buckingham Palace appeared to distance itself from the recent comments made by Harry and Meghan .
The Palace highlighted the fact that the duke is no longer a working royal , and said his remarks were made in a `` personal capacity '' .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not comment .
`` The duke is not a working member of the royal family and any comments he makes are made in a personal capacity . ''

Donald Trump has taken a swipe at Meghan Markle after she and Prince Harry urged Americans to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
"I'm not a fan of hers," the US president told reporters at a White House press briefing.
"I would say this - and she has probably has heard that - I wish a lot of luck to Harry because he's going to need it," he added.
It comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex effectively endorsed Mr Biden in a recent video clip for Time magazine.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:04 Harry and Meghan urge Americans to vote
Harry, 36, said: "It's time to not only reflect, but act."
"This election I'm not going to be able to vote here in the US, but many of you may not know that I haven't been able to vote in the UK my entire life. As we approach this November, it's vital that we reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity."
Former Suits actress Meghan, 39, described the November election as "the most important election of our lifetime".
"When we vote, our values are put into action, and our voices are heard," she said.
"Your voice is a reminder that you matter. Because you do and you deserve to be heard."
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Neither Harry or Meghan mentioned Mr Trump or his political rival Mr Biden by name, but some have interpreted their comments as critical of the president.
The Royal Family traditionally does not vote in the UK's elections to demonstrate neutrality.
Meghan and Harry recently moved to California after making the shock announcement they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America, claiming they had endured unbearable intrusion and racist attitudes from the British media.
Image: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as working royals earlier this year
Mr Trump has met The Queen three times as president, including a visit to Windsor Castle in July 2018.
Earlier this year, he tweeted that Prince Harry would not receive taxpayer-funded security in the US after ditching his royal duties.
Mr Trump tweeted in March: "I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom.
"It was reported that Harry and Meghan, who left the Kingdom, would reside permanently in Canada. Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however, the US will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!"
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Buckingham Palace appeared to distance itself from the recent comments made by Harry and Meghan.
The Palace highlighted the fact that the duke is no longer a working royal, and said his remarks were made in a "personal capacity".
A palace spokesman said: "We would not comment.
"The duke is not a working member of the royal family and any comments he makes are made in a personal capacity."


skynewsus--2020-09-24--Tiger King's Carole Baskin sued by ex-employee for defamation

Carole Baskin - from Netflix docuseries Tiger King - has been sued for defamation by a former assistant .
The claimants in the lawsuit include Ms Baskin 's former employee Anne McQueen and the three daughters of her former husband Don Lewis .
Mr Lewis went missing more than two decades ago and in March , Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced his office was seeking new leads following the popularity of the show Tiger King : Murder , Mayhem and Madness .
In the lawsuit , Ms McQueen said she was defamed after Ms Baskin posted a video diary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a part in Mr Lewis ' disappearance .
Those allegations were repeated on the website of Big Cat Rescue - the tiger sanctuary owned by Ms Baskin - along with claims she embezzled money , according to the legal filings .
The suit stated : `` Despite contentions to the contrary , the truth has never been explored in any court and there is a good faith basis to believe the truth will open up many viable remedies . ''
As part of the lawsuit , Mr Lewis ' daughters Donna Pettis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more information about what happened to their father .
The show soared in popularity earlier this year after launching on Netflix as coronavirus lockdowns were imposed around the world .
It centred on Joseph `` Joe Exotic '' Maldonado-Passage , a former zookeeper in Oklahoma who was convicted of trying to hire someone to kill Ms Baskin .
Ms Baskin had tried to shut down Maldonado-Passage 's zoo , accusing him of abusing animals and selling big cat cubs .
In retaliation , he made repeated accusations in the show that Ms Baskin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his remains to her tigers .
Ms Baskin has never been charged and released a statement denying the allegations .
The case file remains open .
She is competing on Dancing with the Stars this year .
Earlier this year , Maldonado-Passage was sentenced to 22 years in prison for trying to hire the hit man and killing tiger cubs .
In an email to Associated Press , Ms Baskin said she would never joke about the loss of her husband .
She said : `` I did n't kill him or have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way I 'd associate losing him with that word or concept .
`` Any Tiger King reference to killing or murder is strictly based on the fact that so many animal abusers have tried unsuccessfully to kill me either by rallying their minions or hiring hitmen . ''

Carole Baskin - from Netflix docuseries Tiger King - has been sued for defamation by a former assistant.
The claimants in the lawsuit include Ms Baskin's former employee Anne McQueen and the three daughters of her former husband Don Lewis.
Mr Lewis went missing more than two decades ago and in March, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced his office was seeking new leads following the popularity of the show Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.
Image: Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. Pic: Netflix
In the lawsuit, Ms McQueen said she was defamed after Ms Baskin posted a video diary on YouTube claiming her assistant had played a part in Mr Lewis' disappearance.
Those allegations were repeated on the website of Big Cat Rescue - the tiger sanctuary owned by Ms Baskin - along with claims she embezzled money, according to the legal filings.
The suit stated: "Despite contentions to the contrary, the truth has never been explored in any court and there is a good faith basis to believe the truth will open up many viable remedies."
As part of the lawsuit, Mr Lewis' daughters Donna Pettis, Lynda Sanchez and Gale Rathbone are seeking more information about what happened to their father.
The show soared in popularity earlier this year after launching on Netflix as coronavirus lockdowns were imposed around the world.
It centred on Joseph "Joe Exotic" Maldonado-Passage, a former zookeeper in Oklahoma who was convicted of trying to hire someone to kill Ms Baskin.
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Ms Baskin had tried to shut down Maldonado-Passage's zoo, accusing him of abusing animals and selling big cat cubs.
Image: The claims were also posted on the website for Baskin's Big Cat Rescue. Pic: Netflix
In retaliation, he made repeated accusations in the show that Ms Baskin had killed her previous husband and fed his remains to her tigers.
Ms Baskin has never been charged and released a statement denying the allegations. The case file remains open.
She is competing on Dancing with the Stars this year. Earlier this year, Maldonado-Passage was sentenced to 22 years in prison for trying to hire the hit man and killing tiger cubs.
In an email to Associated Press, Ms Baskin said she would never joke about the loss of her husband.
She said: "I didn't kill him or have him killed, so there's no way I'd associate losing him with that word or concept.
"Any Tiger King reference to killing or murder is strictly based on the fact that so many animal abusers have tried unsuccessfully to kill me either by rallying their minions or hiring hitmen."


skynewsus--2020-09-24--Trump booed and heckled by mourners while paying respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Donald Trump has been booed and heckled while paying his respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg , whose death has triggered a political row .
The president and wife Melania , both wearing masks , stood a few metres behind the late Supreme Court Justice 's coffin in Washington DC as her body lay in repose at the country 's highest court .
On Friday , she will be moved to lie in state at the US Capitol - the first woman to receive such an honour , before being buried next week in a private service at Arlington National Cemetery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning to replace her on the court before November 's presidential election .
Moments after he arrived at the court , booing could be heard from some in the crowd who then briefly chanted : `` Vote him out '' .
He is set to announce on Saturday his nominee to fill the seat of the liberal-leaning justice and women 's rights champion .
The 87-year-old , also known as RBG , had sat on the Supreme Court since 1993 until her death on Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be replaced until a new president was installed .
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has accused Mr Trump of an `` abuse of power '' over his plans to replace her before the 3 November poll .
Mr Biden urged Senate Republicans to delay any vote on her replacement until after the election .
Democrats argue that voters should have their say first on election day and the winner of the White House battle should fill the post .
The procedure for appointing a Supreme Court justice allows the president to nominate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to confirm them .
This would give Mr Trump the opportunity to expand the court 's conservative majority to 6-3 , from 5-4 .
It had previously been made up of an even balance of four liberal justices and four conservatives , with Anthony Kennedy considered a more neutral member of the court who would frequently become the swing vote in 5-4 decisions .
Mr Trump replaced him with conservative judge Brett Kavanaugh when he retired in 2018 .
Democrats have pointed to the Republican Senate 's refusal in 2016 to act on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominee .
Conservative Antonin Scalia had died 10 months before that year 's election , and Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell then said the Senate should not act on a nominee during an election year .
But McConnell has reversed his stance this time and is pushing ahead with plans to begin the confirmation process , vowing to vote this year on Mr Trump 's nominee .
It would take four Republicans to break ranks to keep Mr Trump 's nominee off the court .
The president has refused to commit to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 's election and said he believes the Supreme Court could end up deciding the result .
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Announcing a nominee on Saturday would leave less than 40 days for the Senate to hold a confirmation vote before the election .
No nominee has won confirmation that quickly since Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court in 1981 .

Donald Trump has been booed and heckled while paying his respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose death has triggered a political row.
The president and wife Melania, both wearing masks, stood a few metres behind the late Supreme Court Justice's coffin in Washington DC as her body lay in repose at the country's highest court.
On Friday, she will be moved to lie in state at the US Capitol - the first woman to receive such an honour, before being buried next week in a private service at Arlington National Cemetery.
Image: A ceremony took place on Wednesday for Justice Ginsburg at the country's highest court
Mr Trump has sparked controversy by planning to replace her on the court before November's presidential election.
Moments after he arrived at the court, booing could be heard from some in the crowd who then briefly chanted: "Vote him out".
He is set to announce on Saturday his nominee to fill the seat of the liberal-leaning justice and women's rights champion.
The 87-year-old, also known as RBG, had sat on the Supreme Court since 1993 until her death on Friday due to complications from pancreatic cancer.
Her dying wish was reportedly that she would not be replaced until a new president was installed.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has accused Mr Trump of an "abuse of power" over his plans to replace her before the 3 November poll.
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Mr Biden urged Senate Republicans to delay any vote on her replacement until after the election.
Democrats argue that voters should have their say first on election day and the winner of the White House battle should fill the post.
The procedure for appointing a Supreme Court justice allows the president to nominate a candidate and then requires the Senate to confirm them.
This would give Mr Trump the opportunity to expand the court's conservative majority to 6-3, from 5-4.
It had previously been made up of an even balance of four liberal justices and four conservatives, with Anthony Kennedy considered a more neutral member of the court who would frequently become the swing vote in 5-4 decisions.
Mr Trump replaced him with conservative judge Brett Kavanaugh when he retired in 2018.
Democrats have pointed to the Republican Senate's refusal in 2016 to act on then president Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee.
Conservative Antonin Scalia had died 10 months before that year's election, and Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell then said the Senate should not act on a nominee during an election year.
Image: Justice Ginsburg was a liberal and a women's rights champion
But McConnell has reversed his stance this time and is pushing ahead with plans to begin the confirmation process, vowing to vote this year on Mr Trump's nominee.
It would take four Republicans to break ranks to keep Mr Trump's nominee off the court.
The president has refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses November's election and said he believes the Supreme Court could end up deciding the result.
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Announcing a nominee on Saturday would leave less than 40 days for the Senate to hold a confirmation vote before the election.
No nominee has won confirmation that quickly since Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court in 1981.


skynewsus--2020-09-24--Man dies after eating bag and a half of liquorice a day for weeks

A man in the US has died after he ate a bag and a half of liquorice every day for several weeks , say doctors .
Consuming a large amount of the confectionery caused the 54-year-old construction worker 's heart to stop , according to medics in Massachusetts .
They found he had dangerously low potassium levels , which led to heart rhythm problems .
The unnamed man collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest while having lunch at a fast food restaurant .
Emergency responders performed CPR and managed to revive him but he died the following day .
Doctors describing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Medicine said glycyrrhizic acid in black liquorice was to blame .
It can cause very low potassium and imbalances in other minerals called electrolytes .
The acid is also found in many other foods and dietary supplements containing liquorice root extract .
`` Even a small amount of liquorice you eat can increase your blood pressure a little bit , '' said cardiologist Dr Neel Butala from Massachusetts General Hospital .
The patient had also recently changed the type of sweets he was eating .
He switched from red fruit-flavoured twists to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few weeks before his death .
The US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has warned eating as little as two ounces of black liquorice a day for two weeks could cause a heart rhythm problem , especially for people aged over 40 .
`` It 's more than liquorice sticks .
It could be jelly beans , liquorice teas , a lot of things over the counter .
Even some beers , like Belgian beers , have this compound in it , '' said Dr Robert Eckel , a University of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 3.1 % of a food 's content to have glycyrrhizic acid , but many confectionery and other liquorice products do not reveal how much of it is contained per ounce , Dr Butala said .
The NHS agrees that eating too much black liquorice can be bad for a person , especially for those over 40 who have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure or both .
It said on its website : `` Eating more than 57g ( two ounces ) of black liquorice a day for at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious health problems , such as an increase in blood pressure and an irregular heart rhythm ( arrhythmia ) .
`` For most people , liquorice found in foods is safe to eat and safe when consumed in large amounts in medicines for short periods of time . ''
The NHS added : `` No matter how old you are , you should avoid eating large amounts of black liquorice over a short space of time . ''
Jeff Beckman , a spokesman for the Hershey Company , which makes Twizzlers liquorice twists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are safe to eat and formulated in full compliance with FDA regulations '' , and that all foods , including confectionery , `` should be enjoyed in moderation '' .

A man in the US has died after he ate a bag and a half of liquorice every day for several weeks, say doctors.
Consuming a large amount of the confectionery caused the 54-year-old construction worker's heart to stop, according to medics in Massachusetts.
They found he had dangerously low potassium levels, which led to heart rhythm problems.
The unnamed man collapsed and suffered cardiac arrest while having lunch at a fast food restaurant.
Emergency responders performed CPR and managed to revive him but he died the following day.
Doctors describing the case in the New England Journal of Medicine said glycyrrhizic acid in black liquorice was to blame.
It can cause very low potassium and imbalances in other minerals called electrolytes.
The acid is also found in many other foods and dietary supplements containing liquorice root extract.
"Even a small amount of liquorice you eat can increase your blood pressure a little bit," said cardiologist Dr Neel Butala from Massachusetts General Hospital.
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The patient had also recently changed the type of sweets he was eating.
He switched from red fruit-flavoured twists to another type made with black liquorice a few weeks before his death.
Image: The man ate a bag and a half of liquorice a day for weeks. File pic
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned eating as little as two ounces of black liquorice a day for two weeks could cause a heart rhythm problem, especially for people aged over 40.
"It's more than liquorice sticks. It could be jelly beans, liquorice teas, a lot of things over the counter. Even some beers, like Belgian beers, have this compound in it," said Dr Robert Eckel, a University of Colorado cardiologist.
The FDA allows up to 3.1% of a food's content to have glycyrrhizic acid, but many confectionery and other liquorice products do not reveal how much of it is contained per ounce, Dr Butala said.
The NHS agrees that eating too much black liquorice can be bad for a person, especially for those over 40 who have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure or both.
It said on its website: "Eating more than 57g (two ounces) of black liquorice a day for at least two weeks could lead to potentially serious health problems, such as an increase in blood pressure and an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
"For most people, liquorice found in foods is safe to eat and safe when consumed in large amounts in medicines for short periods of time."
The NHS added: "No matter how old you are, you should avoid eating large amounts of black liquorice over a short space of time."
Jeff Beckman, a spokesman for the Hershey Company, which makes Twizzlers liquorice twists, said "all of our products are safe to eat and formulated in full compliance with FDA regulations", and that all foods, including confectionery, "should be enjoyed in moderation".


skynewsus--2020-09-25--Armed civilians are demonstrating their power in wake of Breonna Taylor's killing

Louisville is a tinder box of rage and frustration .
Protesters have been taking to the streets for 121 nights since Breonna Taylor was killed .
This week the city has been in a state of emergency , roads closed and businesses barricades .
Military personnel line the streets , armoured vehicles patrol the airport and protesters hold vigil at a square , waiting for curfew to fall before they march .
But there 's another group who 've started to make their presence felt in the past few days - loaded with rifles and army fatigues they look like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in fact a far-right group who call themselves the Oath Keepers , described by the Southern Poverty Law Centre as one of the largest radical anti-government groups in the US .
We find them in the car park of a hotel .
There are about 30 of them and the protesters marching by are immediately aggravated by the sight of them .
The anti-government group insists they 've been invited here by business owners .
The founder , Stewart Rhodes tells me : `` We 're here to protect businesses and apartments .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We do n't want to say who they are or where they lived because they 're afraid .
We 're protecting life and property . ''
The crowd that 's started to form around them is clearly incensed .
There are tense exchanges playing out everywhere as the two sides face off .
One member , George Douglas Smith Jr , tells me he wo n't raise his gun unless damage is done .
He said : `` What they do in their organisation is fine .
Unless they try to turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a solemn oath to the store owners that I wo n't let that happen even if this crowd beats me downs and kill me . ''
It is an austerely incongruous sight , but it 's become painfully commonplace in the pockets of tension around America that seemingly keep emerging .
A nation where heavily armed civilians feel emboldened to demonstrate their power .
It constantly feels like the mood and risk can radically shift at any moment .
The protesters eventually make their way out of the car park , many encouraging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bait .
For another two hours , they walk around Louisville .
They eventually make their way to a church where they 're welcomed in and offered refreshments .
The police keep watch on the edge of the grounds .
It is a far less disparate and chaotic scene than some of the skirmishes and arrests we witnessed the night before , when two officers were shot .
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker But it 's a constant game of cat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any resolution to right now .
Twenty five minutes out of town , we meet neighbours of Breonna Taylor who were there the night she died .
They 're incredulous at the grand jury 's decision not to charge any officers with her killing .
Deja Moore lives opposite Breonna 's apartment .
She tells me there were gun shells all around her door and she could see Breonna 's body .
The attorney general said the police announced their presence .
But Deja is emphatic that she and others did n't hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack of progress on racial justice in America , but defiant too .
`` Honestly a change needs to come .
Whether they like it or not it 's going to turn violent .
We 're upset , angry , disappointed and if they wo n't change it we will , '' she said .
Quite what the change looks like in a country where it 's proved so illusive , is very unclear .

Louisville is a tinder box of rage and frustration.
Protesters have been taking to the streets for 121 nights since Breonna Taylor was killed.
This week the city has been in a state of emergency, roads closed and businesses barricades. Military personnel line the streets, armoured vehicles patrol the airport and protesters hold vigil at a square, waiting for curfew to fall before they march.
Image: There have been tense stand-offs in Louisville
Image: Protesters are armed and demonstrating their power
But there's another group who've started to make their presence felt in the past few days - loaded with rifles and army fatigues they look like active military personnel.
But they are in fact a far-right group who call themselves the Oath Keepers, described by the Southern Poverty Law Centre as one of the largest radical anti-government groups in the US.
We find them in the car park of a hotel. There are about 30 of them and the protesters marching by are immediately aggravated by the sight of them.
The anti-government group insists they've been invited here by business owners. The founder, Stewart Rhodes tells me: "We're here to protect businesses and apartments. We're also here protecting residents.
"We don't want to say who they are or where they lived because they're afraid. We're protecting life and property."
The crowd that's started to form around them is clearly incensed.
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There are tense exchanges playing out everywhere as the two sides face off.
One member, George Douglas Smith Jr, tells me he won't raise his gun unless damage is done. He said: "What they do in their organisation is fine. Unless they try to turn the buildings down.
"I made a solemn oath to the store owners that I won't let that happen even if this crowd beats me downs and kill me."
It is an austerely incongruous sight, but it's become painfully commonplace in the pockets of tension around America that seemingly keep emerging. A nation where heavily armed civilians feel emboldened to demonstrate their power.
It constantly feels like the mood and risk can radically shift at any moment.
The protesters eventually make their way out of the car park, many encouraging each other not to rise to the bait.
For another two hours, they walk around Louisville. They eventually make their way to a church where they're welcomed in and offered refreshments.
The police keep watch on the edge of the grounds. It is a far less disparate and chaotic scene than some of the skirmishes and arrests we witnessed the night before, when two officers were shot.
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But it's a constant game of cat and mouse that's hard to imagine any resolution to right now.
Twenty five minutes out of town, we meet neighbours of Breonna Taylor who were there the night she died. They're incredulous at the grand jury's decision not to charge any officers with her killing.
Deja Moore lives opposite Breonna's apartment. She tells me there were gun shells all around her door and she could see Breonna's body.
The attorney general said the police announced their presence. But Deja is emphatic that she and others didn't hear it.
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She is exasperated at the lack of progress on racial justice in America, but defiant too.
"Honestly a change needs to come. Whether they like it or not it's going to turn violent. We're upset, angry, disappointed and if they won't change it we will," she said.
Quite what the change looks like in a country where it's proved so illusive, is very unclear.


skynewsus--2020-09-25--Fisherman hooks dead man's body in Central Park lake

A fisherman at Central Park in New York discovered he had hooked a dead body when he felt something heavy on the end of his line .
Luis Castoire , who was fishing at the Harlem Meer , a lake at the northeastern part of the park on Thursday , said he realised what it was when he started reeling his line in .
`` I thought I was seeing a ghost , '' Mr Castoire told NBC New York .
`` I felt a thump , my hook had gotten stuck ...
When I go to lift it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then I saw the rest of the body . ''
Mr Castoire , who said he 's been fishing in Central Park since he was seven years old , said he had to look away from his catch .
`` It was devastating , really devastating .
I could n't believe it with my own eyes , I just could n't , '' he said .
He and other fishermen called police , who taped off the area in the busy park and removed the body .
The victim is thought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harlem , who had suffered some sort of head wound , but a cause of death had not yet been determined .
Mr Castoire told NBC he was unsure if he 'd ever be able to go back to fish at that spot again .
`` I do n't think I could be able to come back to this park .
This is like my backyard .
I do n't think personally I could come back to this park and be able to fish here , knowing that I hooked up into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the third body which has been found in Central Park this month .
A man in his 50s was found dead on the west side of the park last week , while another man was found floating in the pond near 59th Street on 7 September .

A fisherman at Central Park in New York discovered he had hooked a dead body when he felt something heavy on the end of his line.
Luis Castoire, who was fishing at the Harlem Meer, a lake at the northeastern part of the park on Thursday, said he realised what it was when he started reeling his line in.
"I thought I was seeing a ghost," Mr Castoire told NBC New York. "I felt a thump, my hook had gotten stuck... When I go to lift it, I seen the leg come up, and then I saw the rest of the body."
Mr Castoire, who said he's been fishing in Central Park since he was seven years old, said he had to look away from his catch.
"It was devastating, really devastating. I couldn't believe it with my own eyes, I just couldn't," he said.
He and other fishermen called police, who taped off the area in the busy park and removed the body.
The victim is thought to be a man in his 30s from Harlem, who had suffered some sort of head wound, but a cause of death had not yet been determined.
Mr Castoire told NBC he was unsure if he'd ever be able to go back to fish at that spot again.
"I don't think I could be able to come back to this park. This is like my backyard. I don't think personally I could come back to this park and be able to fish here, knowing that I hooked up into a body," he said.
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It is the third body which has been found in Central Park this month.
A man in his 50s was found dead on the west side of the park last week, while another man was found floating in the pond near 59th Street on 7 September.


skynewsus--2020-09-25--Selena Gomez shows off kidney transplant scar in swimwear shot

Selena Gomez has revealed a scar on her inner thigh , which was left following a kidney transplant three years ago .
The 28-year-old pop star received the kidney from her friend Francia Raisa after suffering complications from the autoimmune disease lupus .
It was later revealed that Gomez nearly died due to complications from the surgery .
She told fans she had previously been ashamed to let others see the scar , but now felt `` proud '' of her past and was ready to show it off .
The former Disney Channel star posted a photo on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an outside swimming pool in a baby blue swimming costume , with her hands above her head .
Gomez wrote : `` When I got my kidney transplant , I remember it being very difficult at first showing my scar .
I did n't want it to be in photos , so I wore things that would cover it up .
`` Now , more than ever , I feel confident in who I am and what I went through ... and I 'm proud of that . ''
Fans were quick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scar and a tattoo on her left outer thigh , praising her for sharing the inspirational shot .
She signed off her post , which was in support of her friend Theresa Mingus 's fashion line , `` all bodies are beautiful '' .
Gomez revealed she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease lupus in 2015 , and said she had `` been through chemotherapy '' in an attempt to cure it .
With lupus , the immune system ( the body 's defence system ) turns against the body and produces too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tissues , principally the kidneys and skin .
Organs are often damaged irreversibly , meaning many lupus sufferers have transplants .
Following her kidney transplant , Gomez posted pictures of her and Raisa in hospital beds holding hands , writing : `` She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me .
I am incredibly blessed .
I love you so much sis . ''
She also posted photos of scars on her stomach following the surgery .
: : Subscribe to the Backstage podcast on Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spreaker Earlier this year , speaking on Miley Cyrus ' Bright Minded Instagram series , Gomez revealed she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder .
She said she had undergone treatment for anxiety and depression , adding that the bipolar diagnosis `` does n't scare me . ''

Selena Gomez has revealed a scar on her inner thigh, which was left following a kidney transplant three years ago.
The 28-year-old pop star received the kidney from her friend Francia Raisa after suffering complications from the autoimmune disease lupus.
It was later revealed that Gomez nearly died due to complications from the surgery.
She told fans she had previously been ashamed to let others see the scar, but now felt "proud" of her past and was ready to show it off.
The former Disney Channel star posted a photo on her official Instagram page, standing in front of an outside swimming pool in a baby blue swimming costume, with her hands above her head.
Gomez wrote: "When I got my kidney transplant, I remember it being very difficult at first showing my scar. I didn't want it to be in photos, so I wore things that would cover it up.
"Now, more than ever, I feel confident in who I am and what I went through...and I'm proud of that."
Fans were quick to comment on the symmetry between her scar and a tattoo on her left outer thigh, praising her for sharing the inspirational shot.
She signed off her post, which was in support of her friend Theresa Mingus's fashion line, "all bodies are beautiful".
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Gomez revealed she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease lupus in 2015, and said she had "been through chemotherapy" in an attempt to cure it.
With lupus, the immune system (the body's defence system) turns against the body and produces too many antibodies - causing harm to organs and tissues, principally the kidneys and skin.
Organs are often damaged irreversibly, meaning many lupus sufferers have transplants.
Following her kidney transplant, Gomez posted pictures of her and Raisa in hospital beds holding hands, writing: "She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis."
She also posted photos of scars on her stomach following the surgery.
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Earlier this year, speaking on Miley Cyrus' Bright Minded Instagram series, Gomez revealed she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
She said she had undergone treatment for anxiety and depression, adding that the bipolar diagnosis "doesn't scare me."


skynewsus--2020-09-25--Amazon wants to put flying camera drones inside your home

Amazon has unveiled a flying camera drone which can be used inside the home to stream video to residents ' phones in case of a break-in .
The device has prompted concerns from privacy organisations and campaigners who warn it could permit unwanted surveillance .
Ring , the Amazon company behind the device , said it was designed with privacy in mind , resting in a dock which physically blocks the camera unless it is launched .
In an illustrative video - not recorded with one of the actual devices - Ring shows the drone itself being a significant deterrent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will only start recording when the device leaves the base and starts flying via one of the preset paths , '' the company added .
Officially known as the Always Home Cam , the drone will cost $ 250 ( £192 ) when it goes on sale - initially only in the US .
It ca n't be manually controlled and instead will only fly along a pre-set path , although Amazon said `` obstacle avoidance technology allows it to avoid unexpected objects as it moves on the pre-set paths '' .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shrouded by a cage , the device is also designed to avoid injuring pets or damaging any delicate furniture or furnishings .
According to Amazon , the `` autonomous indoor security camera flies your chosen , personalised paths so that you can easily check in on your home for peace of mind - like whether someone left a window open or forgot to turn the stove off '' .
It can also be integrated with Ring 's home security system and perform a recce if an alarm goes off to see what 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what would stop a burglar from simply knocking the device out of the air .

Amazon has unveiled a flying camera drone which can be used inside the home to stream video to residents' phones in case of a break-in.
The device has prompted concerns from privacy organisations and campaigners who warn it could permit unwanted surveillance.
Ring, the Amazon company behind the device, said it was designed with privacy in mind, resting in a dock which physically blocks the camera unless it is launched.
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In an illustrative video - not recorded with one of the actual devices - Ring shows the drone itself being a significant deterrent to an intruder.
"The camera will only start recording when the device leaves the base and starts flying via one of the preset paths," the company added.
Officially known as the Always Home Cam, the drone will cost $250 (£192) when it goes on sale - initially only in the US.
It can't be manually controlled and instead will only fly along a pre-set path, although Amazon said "obstacle avoidance technology allows it to avoid unexpected objects as it moves on the pre-set paths".
As a small lightweight drone, with propellers shrouded by a cage, the device is also designed to avoid injuring pets or damaging any delicate furniture or furnishings.
According to Amazon, the "autonomous indoor security camera flies your chosen, personalised paths so that you can easily check in on your home for peace of mind - like whether someone left a window open or forgot to turn the stove off".
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It can also be integrated with Ring's home security system and perform a recce if an alarm goes off to see what's happening.
However it isn't clear what would stop a burglar from simply knocking the device out of the air.


skynewsus--2020-09-25--Evel Knievel's son sues Disney over Toy Story 4 character

Evel Knievel 's son is suing Disney over a daredevil character in the animated film Toy Story 4 .
Kelly Knievel has held the publicity rights to his father 's name since 1998 , according to his US District Court filing in Las Vegas .
The federal trademark infringement lawsuit claims that Disney-owned Pixar did not ask permission to use his father 's likeness when creating the character Duke Caboom .
Knievel is seeking damages of more than $ 300,000 ( £235,000 ) over allegations including false endorsement and unjust enrichment .
The 60-year-old said : `` Evel Knievel did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break his bones and spill his blood just so Disney could make a bunch of money . ''
Duke Caboom , voiced by Keanu Reeves in last year 's film , was a 1970s toy who rides a motorbike and is `` Canada 's greatest stuntman '' , the lawsuit said .
Knievel was famous for stunts such as a motorbike jump over a row of buses at Wembley Stadium .
He was seriously injured many times during 75 motorbike jumps , but died from lung disease in 2007 .
An Evel Knievel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white helmet and jumpsuit , with a motorbike that could be propelled with a wind-up device .
Disney and Pixar released a similar Duke Caboom toy along with Toy Story 4 .
The toy also featured in McDonald 's Happy Meals .
The lawsuit claims consumers and film reviewers `` universally caught on to the connection '' , despite the film company and Reeves avoiding any comparison .
Jeffrey R Epstein , corporate spokesman for The Walt Disney Co , described Knievel 's claims as meritless , saying the film company will defend @ @ @

Evel Knievel's son is suing Disney over a daredevil character in the animated film Toy Story 4.
Kelly Knievel has held the publicity rights to his father's name since 1998, according to his US District Court filing in Las Vegas.
The federal trademark infringement lawsuit claims that Disney-owned Pixar did not ask permission to use his father's likeness when creating the character Duke Caboom.
Image: One of Evel Knievel's most famous stunts was at Wembley Stadium in London in 1975
Knievel is seeking damages of more than $300,000 (£235,000) over allegations including false endorsement and unjust enrichment.
The 60-year-old said: "Evel Knievel did not thrill millions around the world, break his bones and spill his blood just so Disney could make a bunch of money."
Duke Caboom, voiced by Keanu Reeves in last year's film, was a 1970s toy who rides a motorbike and is "Canada's greatest stuntman", the lawsuit said.
Knievel was famous for stunts such as a motorbike jump over a row of buses at Wembley Stadium.
He was seriously injured many times during 75 motorbike jumps, but died from lung disease in 2007.
An Evel Knievel toy was released in 1973 with a white helmet and jumpsuit, with a motorbike that could be propelled with a wind-up device.
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Disney and Pixar released a similar Duke Caboom toy along with Toy Story 4.
The toy also featured in McDonald's Happy Meals.
Image: Evel Knievel was seriously injured many times during 75 motorbike jumps
The lawsuit claims consumers and film reviewers "universally caught on to the connection", despite the film company and Reeves avoiding any comparison.
Jeffrey R Epstein, corporate spokesman for The Walt Disney Co, described Knievel's claims as meritless, saying the film company will defend itself vigorously.


skynewsus--2020-09-25--Vitamin D reduces infection and impact of COVID-19, studies find

Patients with sufficient levels of vitamin D are less likely to experience complications and die from COVID-19 , according to a new study in the US , while another has found it also reduces infection rates .
Vitamin D sufficiency was linked with a significantly decreased level of inflammatory markets , and higher blood levels of immune cells , in new research from Boston University 's school of medicine .
The higher levels of lymphocytes were tied to the reduction in cytokine storms - the release of too many proteins into the blood too quickly - which is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Blood samples to measure vitamin D levels were taken from 235 patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 , explained the study published in the journal PLOS ONE .
These patients were followed for clinical outcomes including the severity of their infections , whether they lost consciousness , if they had difficulty breathing to the point of becoming hypoxic , or if they died .
In patients older than 40 , those who had sufficient levels of vitamin D were more than 51 % less likely to die than patients who were deficient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who recently published another study finding that sufficient vitamin D can reduce the risk of catching the coronavirus by 54 % , the vitamin can also help against other viruses affecting the upper respiratory tract .
`` There is great concern that the combination of an influenza infection and a coronal viral infection could substantially increase hospitalisations and death due to complications from these viral infections , '' Dr Holick said .
`` Because vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency is so widespread in children and adults in the US and worldwide , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prudent for everyone to take a vitamin D supplement to reduce risk of being infected and having complications from COVID-19 , '' he added .

Patients with sufficient levels of vitamin D are less likely to experience complications and die from COVID-19, according to a new study in the US, while another has found it also reduces infection rates.
Vitamin D sufficiency was linked with a significantly decreased level of inflammatory markets, and higher blood levels of immune cells, in new research from Boston University's school of medicine.
The higher levels of lymphocytes were tied to the reduction in cytokine storms - the release of too many proteins into the blood too quickly - which is one of the ways the coronavirus infections can kill.
Blood samples to measure vitamin D levels were taken from 235 patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, explained the study published in the journal PLOS ONE.
These patients were followed for clinical outcomes including the severity of their infections, whether they lost consciousness, if they had difficulty breathing to the point of becoming hypoxic, or if they died.
In patients older than 40, those who had sufficient levels of vitamin D were more than 51% less likely to die than patients who were deficient.
According to Dr Michael Holick, who recently published another study finding that sufficient vitamin D can reduce the risk of catching the coronavirus by 54%, the vitamin can also help against other viruses affecting the upper respiratory tract.
"There is great concern that the combination of an influenza infection and a coronal viral infection could substantially increase hospitalisations and death due to complications from these viral infections," Dr Holick said.
"Because vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency is so widespread in children and adults in the US and worldwide, especially in the winter months, it is prudent for everyone to take a vitamin D supplement to reduce risk of being infected and having complications from COVID-19," he added.


skynewsus--2020-09-26--'Excellent selection' or 'ideological fanatic'? Amy Coney Barrett tipped for Supreme Court

US President Donald Trump is expected to name Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to the Supreme Court later .
Reuters news agency said two sources had confirmed Judge Barrett as Mr Trump 's choice following the death of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week .
Among those reacting to the expected nomination , Kevin Jennings , head of LGBT advocacy group Lambda Legal , said it would `` unleash a Supreme Court majority that is hostile to all of our basic civil rights , and the impact will be felt for decades '' .
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is between a man and a woman , coupled with her unwillingness to affirm that the Supreme Court 's decision making marriage equality the law of the land is settled law , should sound the alarm for anyone who cares about LGBTQ people and their families . ''
David McIntosh , president of conservative group The Club For Growth , described Judge Barrett as an `` excellent selection who has shown a rock-solid commitment to originalism and the Constitution '' .
`` Yet again , President Trump has nominated an extraordinary judge to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will shape America 's future , as the court considers cases relating to issues like the constant unconstitutional growth of government and whether federal agencies should have free reign to enact arbitrary rules without congressional approval . ''
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Farhana Khera , executive director of civil rights group Muslim Advocates , said : `` American Muslims already know what 's at stake .
`` A Supreme Court with just one Trump justice upheld the Muslim Ban , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to live apart from their families and sent a message that our community is not welcome in this country .
One with three Trump justices is capable of excusing so much worse . ''
Mat Staver , founder and chairman of Christian ministry group Liberty Counsel , said : `` Amy Coney Barrett is the right choice for the US Supreme Court because she applies the intent and text of the Constitution to the statutes she reviews .
`` A judge should be a neutral interpreter of the Constitution who knows what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than an activist legislator who tries to create the law . ''
: : Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Brett Hartl , government affairs director at The Center For Biological Diversity , a charity known for its work protecting endangered species , said : `` Judge Barrett is an ideological fanatic who lacks the temperament to rule fairly in the interests of all Americans .
`` Her slim judicial record shows that she 's hostile to the environment and will slam shut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to the delight of corporate polluters .
`` Environmental justice , our climate and wildlife on the brink of extinction will all suffer if Barrett is confirmed . ''
The nomination will be Mr Trump 's third and will allow him to strengthen the conservative majority in the Supreme Court just weeks before the US presidential election .
Ruth Bader Ginsburg sat on the Supreme Court since 1993 until her death due to complications from pancreatic cancer at the age of 87 .
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has accused Mr Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over plans to replace her before the 3 November poll .

US President Donald Trump is expected to name Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to the Supreme Court later.
Reuters news agency said two sources had confirmed Judge Barrett as Mr Trump's choice following the death of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week.
Among those reacting to the expected nomination, Kevin Jennings, head of LGBT advocacy group Lambda Legal, said it would "unleash a Supreme Court majority that is hostile to all of our basic civil rights, and the impact will be felt for decades".
He added: "Judge Barrett's personal belief that marriage is between a man and a woman, coupled with her unwillingness to affirm that the Supreme Court's decision making marriage equality the law of the land is settled law, should sound the alarm for anyone who cares about LGBTQ people and their families."
David McIntosh, president of conservative group The Club For Growth, described Judge Barrett as an "excellent selection who has shown a rock-solid commitment to originalism and the Constitution".
"Yet again, President Trump has nominated an extraordinary judge to the Supreme Court.
"This choice will shape America's future, as the court considers cases relating to issues like the constant unconstitutional growth of government and whether federal agencies should have free reign to enact arbitrary rules without congressional approval."
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Farhana Khera, executive director of civil rights group Muslim Advocates, said: "American Muslims already know what's at stake.
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"A Supreme Court with just one Trump justice upheld the Muslim Ban, enshrining a discriminatory policy that forced Muslims to live apart from their families and sent a message that our community is not welcome in this country. One with three Trump justices is capable of excusing so much worse."
Mat Staver, founder and chairman of Christian ministry group Liberty Counsel, said: "Amy Coney Barrett is the right choice for the US Supreme Court because she applies the intent and text of the Constitution to the statutes she reviews.
"A judge should be a neutral interpreter of the Constitution who knows what it means to interpret and apply the law rather than an activist legislator who tries to create the law."
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Brett Hartl, government affairs director at The Center For Biological Diversity, a charity known for its work protecting endangered species, said: "Judge Barrett is an ideological fanatic who lacks the temperament to rule fairly in the interests of all Americans.
"Her slim judicial record shows that she's hostile to the environment and will slam shut the courthouse doors to public interest advocates, to the delight of corporate polluters.
"Environmental justice, our climate and wildlife on the brink of extinction will all suffer if Barrett is confirmed."
The nomination will be Mr Trump's third and will allow him to strengthen the conservative majority in the Supreme Court just weeks before the US presidential election.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg sat on the Supreme Court since 1993 until her death due to complications from pancreatic cancer at the age of 87.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has accused Mr Trump of an "abuse of power" over plans to replace her before the 3 November poll.


skynewsus--2020-09-26--Rail workers suspended after 'man cave' found under railway

Three men have been accused of creating a `` man cave '' underneath New York 's Grand Central station .
The three railroad workers found the storage room under Track 114 and filled it with a television , a fridge , a microwave and a futon sofa .
Investigators from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it appears the employees - a wireman , a carpenter foreman and an electrical foreman - used the secret break room when they were supposed to be working .
When the authority was tipped off about the room in February 2019 , the anonymous tipper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and get drunk and party '' in the room .
The room was also deemed a fire hazard because it was unmapped , meaning rescue workers would have difficulty finding it , especially as the railway 's bosses did not know of its existence either .
The Metro-North Railroad workers have been suspended without pay and will face disciplinary hearings .
MTA inspector general Carolyn Pokorny said : `` Many a New Yorker has fantasised about kicking back with a cold beer in a prime piece of Manhattan real estate - especially one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But few would have the chutzpah to commandeer a secret room beneath Grand Central Terminal . ''

Three men have been accused of creating a "man cave" underneath New York's Grand Central station.
The three railroad workers found the storage room under Track 114 and filled it with a television, a fridge, a microwave and a futon sofa.
Investigators from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it appears the employees - a wireman, a carpenter foreman and an electrical foreman - used the secret break room when they were supposed to be working.
Image: The railroad workers found the storage room under Track 114. Pic: MTA Inspector General
Image: The Metro-North Railroad workers will face disciplinary hearings.. Pic: MTA Inspector General
When the authority was tipped off about the room in February 2019, the anonymous tipper said the workers would "hang out and get drunk and party" in the room.
The room was also deemed a fire hazard because it was unmapped, meaning rescue workers would have difficulty finding it, especially as the railway's bosses did not know of its existence either.
Image: The room was deemed a fire hazard. Pic: MTA Inspector General
The Metro-North Railroad workers have been suspended without pay and will face disciplinary hearings.
MTA inspector general Carolyn Pokorny said: "Many a New Yorker has fantasised about kicking back with a cold beer in a prime piece of Manhattan real estate - especially one this close to good transportation.
"But few would have the chutzpah to commandeer a secret room beneath Grand Central Terminal."