skynewsus--2020-08-27--Police officer who shot Jacob Blake named as more details of incident released

The police officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back has been named as Rusten Sheskey of the Kenosha Police Department , the Wisconsin Department of Justice has said .
It said that officer Sheskey fired his weapon seven times hitting Mr Blake in the back .
No other officer discharged their weapon .
In a statement , the Department of Justice said that during its investigation into the shooting , Mr Blake admitted that he had a knife and that one was recovered from the driver 's side of Mr Blake 's car .
The statement said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a residence in the 2800 block of 40th Street on the evening of Sunday , 23 August after a female caller reported that her boyfriend was present and was not supposed to be on the premises .
`` During the incident , officers attempted to arrest Jacob S Blake , age 29 .
Law enforcement deployed a taser to attempt to stop Mr Blake , however the taser was not successful in stopping Mr Blake .
`` Mr Blake walked around his vehicle , opened the driver 's side door , and leaned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's shirt , officer Rusten Sheskey fired his service weapon seven times .
Officer Sheskey fired the weapon into Mr Blake 's back .
`` No other officer fired their weapon .
Kenosha Police Department does not have body cameras , therefore the officers were not wearing body cameras .
`` The shooting officer , Kenosha Police officer Rusten Sheskey , has been a law enforcement officer with Kenosha Police Department for seven years .
`` During the investigation following the initial incident , Mr Blake admitted that he had a knife in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( DCI ) agents recovered a knife from the driver 's side floorboard of Mr Blake 's vehicle .
A search of the vehicle located no additional weapons .
`` Law enforcement immediately provided medical aid to Mr Blake .
Flight for Life transported Mr Blake to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee .
Mr Blake remains at the hospital .
`` DCI is leading this investigation and is assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) , Wisconsin State Patrol and Kenosha County Sheriff 's Office .
`` All involved law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation .
The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave . ''
The shooting of Jacob Blake has sparked violent protests on the streets of Kenosha .
The US Justice Department says it has has sent more than 200 agents from the FBI , ATF and US Marshals Service to Kenosha because of rioting .
Two people were killed in the city on Tuesday night after a young white man , who was caught on mobile phone video , opened fire in the middle of the street with a semi-automatic rifle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rittenhouse , from Antioch , Illinois .
He was arrested in Illinois on suspicion of first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday .
The identities of the victims have not yet been released , but they were a 26-year-old from Silver Lake and 36-year-old from Kenosha , NBC said , adding that a 26-year-old from West Allis was injured and is expected to survive .
One of those who died was shot in the head and the other in the chest , Sheriff David Beth told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .
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The police officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back has been named as Rusten Sheskey of the Kenosha Police Department, the Wisconsin Department of Justice has said.
It said that officer Sheskey fired his weapon seven times hitting Mr Blake in the back. No other officer discharged their weapon.
In a statement, the Department of Justice said that during its investigation into the shooting, Mr Blake admitted that he had a knife and that one was recovered from the driver's side of Mr Blake's car.
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The statement said: "Kenosha Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2800 block of 40th Street on the evening of Sunday, 23 August after a female caller reported that her boyfriend was present and was not supposed to be on the premises.
"During the incident, officers attempted to arrest Jacob S Blake, age 29. Law enforcement deployed a taser to attempt to stop Mr Blake, however the taser was not successful in stopping Mr Blake.
"Mr Blake walked around his vehicle, opened the driver's side door, and leaned forward. While holding onto Mr Blake's shirt, officer Rusten Sheskey fired his service weapon seven times. Officer Sheskey fired the weapon into Mr Blake's back.
"No other officer fired their weapon. Kenosha Police Department does not have body cameras, therefore the officers were not wearing body cameras.
"The shooting officer, Kenosha Police officer Rusten Sheskey, has been a law enforcement officer with Kenosha Police Department for seven years.
"During the investigation following the initial incident, Mr Blake admitted that he had a knife in his possession. Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) agents recovered a knife from the driver's side floorboard of Mr Blake's vehicle. A search of the vehicle located no additional weapons.
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"Law enforcement immediately provided medical aid to Mr Blake. Flight for Life transported Mr Blake to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Mr Blake remains at the hospital.
"DCI is leading this investigation and is assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Wisconsin State Patrol and Kenosha County Sheriff's Office.
Image: The shooting of Jacob Blake has sparked violent protests in Kenosha
"All involved law enforcement are fully co-operating with DCI during this investigation. The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave."
The shooting of Jacob Blake has sparked violent protests on the streets of Kenosha.
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The US Justice Department says it has has sent more than 200 agents from the FBI, ATF and US Marshals Service to Kenosha because of rioting.
Two people were killed in the city on Tuesday night after a young white man, who was caught on mobile phone video, opened fire in the middle of the street with a semi-automatic rifle.
He has been named as 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, from Antioch, Illinois. He was arrested in Illinois on suspicion of first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday.
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The identities of the victims have not yet been released, but they were a 26-year-old from Silver Lake and 36-year-old from Kenosha, NBC said, adding that a 26-year-old from West Allis was injured and is expected to survive.
One of those who died was shot in the head and the other in the chest, Sheriff David Beth told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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skynewsus--2020-08-27--R Kelly 'attacked in jail' after prison bans visits thanks to his rowdy fans

R Kelly has reportedly moved to solitary confinement after being attacked in his prison cell by an inmate angry with his fans causing the jail to repeatedly go in to lockdown .
Kelly was said to be sat on his bed when a fellow inmate from the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in Chicago jumped him , according to TMZ .
Speaking to the New York Post , Kelly 's lawyer , Steven Greenberg , said that he had been placed in solitary confinement , as `` that 's the only place they can protect him '' .
The attacker was apparently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visits at the centre on more than one occasion , due to the number of Kelly 's fans protesting outside the facility .
`` My understanding is , every time there is a pro-R Kelly protest outside of the jail , they lock down the entire facility , '' Mr Greenberg said .
`` When they do this , inmates do n't get their commissary , they do n't get their shower , stuff like that and since they 're fairly sporadic anyway , they get upset .
So they 're penalising everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in support of Kelly . ''
Kelly 's attack reportedly did not last long , but it is not known how the fight was broken up .
However , he was said to have been looked over by the prison 's doctor , who determined he had suffered no serious injuries .
A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau Of Prisons declined to comment , saying it will not talk about individuals being held in correctional facilities .
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He has repeatedly asked to be released from prison , citing the coronavirus pandemic as a reason , but all his requests have been turned down .

R Kelly has reportedly been moved to solitary confinement after being attacked in his prison cell by an inmate angry with his fans causing the jail to repeatedly go into lockdown.
The R&B singer was said to be sat on his bed when a fellow inmate from the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in Chicago assaulted him, according to TMZ.
Speaking to the New York Post, Kelly's lawyer Steven Greenberg said that he had been placed in solitary confinement as "that's the only place they can protect him".
The alleged attacker was apparently angry about the prison's governor stopping visits at the centre, on more than one occasion, due to the number of Kelly's fans protesting outside the facility.
"My understanding is, every time there is a pro-R Kelly protest outside of the jail, they lock down the entire facility," Mr Greenberg said.
"When they do this, inmates don't get their commissary, they don't get their shower, stuff like that and since they're fairly sporadic anyway, they get upset. So they're penalising everyone in the facility because people are protesting in support of Kelly."
The attack reportedly did not last long, but it is not known how it was stopped.
However, Kelly was said to have been checked by the prison's doctor, who determined he had suffered no serious injuries.
A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau Of Prisons declined to comment, saying it will not talk about individuals being held in correctional facilities.
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Kelly is in custody awaiting trial on various charges of child sex abuse - all of which he has denied.
He has repeatedly asked to be released from prison, citing the coronavirus pandemic as a reason, but all his requests have been turned down.


skynewsus--2020-08-27--Trump has his work cut out as he prepares for his big convention speech

US election 2020 : Donald Trump has his work cut out as he prepares for his big convention speech US election 2020 : Donald Trump has his work cut out as he prepares for his big convention speech Tonight , Donald Trump takes to the stage to formally accept the Republican presidential nomination .
The president 's speech at the Republican National Convention is a chance for him to convey his vision for America and what he might do with four more years in office .
It comes as the country wrestles with a deadly hurricane , deadly racial division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got his work cut out .
His base has remained doggedly loyal , unflinching in their devotion and respect for what he has done .
But , he needs to stop others drifting and try to win over new voters .
This is also a great chance to correct any wrongs - if you want to acknowledge any in the first place .
Joe Biden spent his Democratic convention speech presenting himself as the man who will bring civility and decency back to America .
Now it is Mr Trump 's turn to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things to look out for : This week has been a norms-busting spectacular .
The president transformed the White House into a backdrop for his campaign , breaking with precedent and raising ethical questions .
He is set to deliver his nomination acceptance speech from the South Lawn .
Despite the fact the virus is still raging in America , the president has opted to open the event to what he craves and thrives on : an audience .
And the man with a keen eye for TV aesthetics will himself be basking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lighting rig .
Expect his speech to praise his family , tout his dealmaking skills , his patriotism and his sharp mind .
America may have endured record unemployment this year , but Mr Trump can legitimately claim to have done very well on the economy before the `` China virus '' struck .
His economic record is one of his greatest political weapons and money and jobs are extremely high on voter priority lists .
The campaign videos and speeches in this convention have painted a portrait of Mr Trump 's leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows the pandemic could hurt him this election and this week seems to be an attempt to offer an augmented reality in the hope it will stick .
The problem for the president is the grim fact that 180,000 people have died in the country - one of the worst death rates in the world .
But it all depends on who or what voters attribute that to .
It would be politically expedient to acknowledge the horrendous death toll .
It might be a little tricky in the same breath he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president knows the stakes are high and may well choose this platform to extend condolences to grieving families .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker What he says at these set-piece speeches are often more constrained than his rallies and day-to-day reactions .
Mr Trump has been consistently hyped as the law and order candidate this week - portrayed by his supporters as the man to instil calm in a country beset with protests , racial division and unrest .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have deserted his party .
He will need to convince voters to look at the protests through the lens of crime , and Democrats as the party of radicals hellbent on chaos - a dystopian dangerous prospect for America .
If he manages to appeal to peoples ' fear of instability , that could pay big political dividends in key swing states like Wisconsin , the site of the recent unrest .
Get it wrong and he risks riling the Democratic base and alienating moderates who may view it as stoking racial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests , Mr Trump likes to paint himself as the man who embraces the marginalised , who has done more for America than any president since Abraham Lincoln and who has supported women and mothers in the workplace .
Expect bold claims on how he will bring the country together and more on how Democrats are being held hostage to political extremists and will threaten people 's financial and personal security .
The president has spent months casting doubt over the reliability of universal mail-in voting .
What , if anything , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonight could have a big impact .
Mr Trump is an unpredictable showman that knows the power of the unexpected - whether it is in stunts or rhetoric .
Despite everything I have said before this , who knows what he will pull out of the bag .
He needs a big bounce from this convention - he is trailing Mr Biden in the polls in six battleground states .
Will he make space for some olive branches ?

This is the president's chance to let America know what his vision for the next four years is. Here is what to look out for.
US election 2020: Donald Trump has his work cut out as he prepares for his big convention speech
Tonight, Donald Trump takes to the stage to formally accept the Republican presidential nomination.
The president's speech at the Republican National Convention is a chance for him to convey his vision for America and what he might do with four more years in office.
It comes as the country wrestles with a deadly hurricane, deadly racial division and a deadly virus.
Image: Melania Trump spoke from the White House's Rose Garden, in a break from convention
He has got his work cut out.
His base has remained doggedly loyal, unflinching in their devotion and respect for what he has done.
But, he needs to stop others drifting and try to win over new voters.
This is also a great chance to correct any wrongs - if you want to acknowledge any in the first place.
Joe Biden spent his Democratic convention speech presenting himself as the man who will bring civility and decency back to America.
Now it is Mr Trump's turn to focus his message.
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Here are ten things to look out for:
1. An unconventional backdrop
This week has been a norms-busting spectacular.
The president transformed the White House into a backdrop for his campaign, breaking with precedent and raising ethical questions.
He is set to deliver his nomination acceptance speech from the South Lawn.
2. An audience
Despite the fact the virus is still raging in America, the president has opted to open the event to what he craves and thrives on: an audience.
And the man with a keen eye for TV aesthetics will himself be basking in the benefits of a very extensive lighting rig.
3. A stable, dealmaking, family man
Expect his speech to praise his family, tout his dealmaking skills, his patriotism and his sharp mind.
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4. Some big financial boasts
America may have endured record unemployment this year, but Mr Trump can legitimately claim to have done very well on the economy before the "China virus" struck.
His economic record is one of his greatest political weapons and money and jobs are extremely high on voter priority lists.
5. Some revisionist history
The campaign videos and speeches in this convention have painted a portrait of Mr Trump's leadership as a COVID-19 success story.
He knows the pandemic could hurt him this election and this week seems to be an attempt to offer an augmented reality in the hope it will stick.
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The problem for the president is the grim fact that 180,000 people have died in the country - one of the worst death rates in the world.
But it all depends on who or what voters attribute that to.
6. Some empathy?
It would be politically expedient to acknowledge the horrendous death toll.
It might be a little tricky in the same breath he is claiming victory on COVID-19, but the president knows the stakes are high and may well choose this platform to extend condolences to grieving families.
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What he says at these set-piece speeches are often more constrained than his rallies and day-to-day reactions.
7. Law and order messaging
Mr Trump has been consistently hyped as the law and order candidate this week - portrayed by his supporters as the man to instil calm in a country beset with protests, racial division and unrest.
It is part of a pitch to suburban voters who have deserted his party.
Image: It remains to be seen how the president's speech will go down as protests continue in Wisconsin over the shooting of a black man by a police officer
He will need to convince voters to look at the protests through the lens of crime, and Democrats as the party of radicals hellbent on chaos - a dystopian dangerous prospect for America.
If he manages to appeal to peoples' fear of instability, that could pay big political dividends in key swing states like Wisconsin, the site of the recent unrest.
Get it wrong and he risks riling the Democratic base and alienating moderates who may view it as stoking racial tension.
8. The Great Unifier
Despite his hard-line messaging on protests, Mr Trump likes to paint himself as the man who embraces the marginalised, who has done more for America than any president since Abraham Lincoln and who has supported women and mothers in the workplace.
Image: Donald Trump has a strong base
Expect bold claims on how he will bring the country together and more on how Democrats are being held hostage to political extremists and will threaten people's financial and personal security.
9. Legitimacy test
The president has spent months casting doubt over the reliability of universal mail-in voting.
What, if anything, he says about the legitimacy of the election tonight could have a big impact.
10. A twist
Mr Trump is an unpredictable showman that knows the power of the unexpected - whether it is in stunts or rhetoric.
Despite everything I have said before this, who knows what he will pull out of the bag.
He needs a big bounce from this convention - he is trailing Mr Biden in the polls in six battleground states.
Will he make space for some olive branches?


skynewsus--2020-08-27--'We will have law and order': Vice president Pence demands end to violence

The US vice president has demanded an end to the violence engulfing the country , in a hastily changed speech to the Republican National Convention ( RNC ) .
It comes after Donald Trump dispatched the national guard to Kenosha near Milwaukee to `` restore law and order '' , after the shooting of black man Jacob Blake by a police officer triggered more protests in the US .
`` Let me be clear : the violence must stop .
Whether in Minneapolis , Portland , or Kenosha , '' Mike Pence said in his RNC speech .
`` Too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see Americans strike each other down .
`` We will have law and order on the streets of America . ''
Mr Pence also lambasted people who have attempted to take down statues in the US , while asserting that the Trump Administration supports the right to free speech and peaceful protest in his address from Fort McHenry , close to Washington DC .
The vice president 's speech rounded out a third day at the RNC , which largely blamed Democrats for the violence and rioting in the wake of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police .
Another major speaker on Wednesday evening was outgoing White House adviser Kellyanne Conway , who used her slot to attack the Democrat 's candidate Joe Biden , and his running mate Kamala Harris .
`` A woman in a leadership role still can seem novel .
Not so for President Trump , '' she said .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker '' For decades , he has elevated women to senior positions in business and in government .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respects our opinions , and insists that we are on equal footing with the men . ''
Mrs Conway recently announced she was stepping away from the White House to spend more time with her family , after it was well publicised that her husband and daughter do not share her political views .
Lara Trump , the president 's daughter-in-law , and Karen Pence , the second lady , also both spoke on the conference 's third night , to make an appeal to women voters that Donald Trump is their candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear from President Trump on Thursday , who is likely to go on the offensive against Joe Biden when he speaks on the White House 's south lawn in front of an audience - despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak .

The US vice president has demanded an end to the violence engulfing the country, in a hastily changed speech to the Republican National Convention (RNC).
It comes after Donald Trump dispatched the national guard to Kenosha near Milwaukee to "restore law and order", after the shooting of black man Jacob Blake by a police officer triggered more protests in the US.
"Let me be clear: the violence must stop. Whether in Minneapolis, Portland, or Kenosha," Mike Pence said in his RNC speech.
Image: President Trump shared the stage with Mike Pence after his speech
"Too many heroes have died defending our freedoms to see Americans strike each other down.
"We will have law and order on the streets of America."
Mr Pence also lambasted people who have attempted to take down statues in the US, while asserting that the Trump Administration supports the right to free speech and peaceful protest in his address from Fort McHenry, close to Washington DC.
The vice president's speech rounded out a third day at the RNC, which largely blamed Democrats for the violence and rioting in the wake of a series of shootings of black people by police.
Another major speaker on Wednesday evening was outgoing White House adviser Kellyanne Conway, who used her slot to attack the Democrat's candidate Joe Biden, and his running mate Kamala Harris.
"A woman in a leadership role still can seem novel. Not so for President Trump," she said.
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"For decades, he has elevated women to senior positions in business and in government.
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"He confides in and consults us, respects our opinions, and insists that we are on equal footing with the men."
Mrs Conway recently announced she was stepping away from the White House to spend more time with her family, after it was well publicised that her husband and daughter do not share her political views.
Image: Kellyanne Conway took aim at Kamala Harris in her speech
Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law, and Karen Pence, the second lady, also both spoke on the conference's third night, to make an appeal to women voters that Donald Trump is their candidate.
It leaves the convention waiting to hear from President Trump on Thursday, who is likely to go on the offensive against Joe Biden when he speaks on the White House's south lawn in front of an audience - despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.


skynewsus--2020-08-27--Britney Spears' sister files court order to gain control of star's fortune

Britney Spears ' sister has filed a court order seeking more control over the 38-year-old singer 's fortune .
Former Nickelodeon star Jamie Lynn Spears has been a trustee of the pop superstar 's multimillion-dollar estate for the last two years .
But the 29-year-old is requesting that assets currently stored in a trust fund set up for Britney 's children are moved into accounts with Fidelity Brokerage Services - with her as the custodian - according to court documents seen by the Los Angeles Times .
Britney established the SJB Revocable Trust in 2004 to protect the future of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Jayden , 13 .
They have lived with her ex-husband , Kevin Federline , since he was granted sole custody of them in 2008 , when Britney was granted frequent visits .
If the court request is granted , it will mean a judge would have to approve any removal from the funds .
In the event of Britney 's death , Jamie Lynn would administer the family 's assets for her children , according to a 2018 amendment , which has now been signed by Jamie Lynn .
The news comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father 's strict control over the singer 's life .
Documents filed by the star 's court-appointed lawyer earlier this month show she has asked that her father is not reappointed as her conservator , which handed him the power to control almost every aspect of Britney 's life and career .
Despite Britney being `` strongly opposed '' to her father being the sole conservator of her personal and financial decisions , the conservatorship was extended until February 2021 .
Fans staged a protest outside a court in Los Angeles last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hashtag on social media - with many believing the singer has been coerced into giving away financial control .
Jamie Spears temporarily stepped down as his daughter 's conservator last year due to health problems .
Britney was put under her father 's care in 2008 amid struggles with her mental health , but has consistently fought against the order .
For the first 11 years of the conservatorship , her father was co-conservator with lawyer Andrew M Wallet , who resigned in 2019 - automatically giving Jamie Spears sole control over her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have told the court that Britney is `` substantially unable to manage his or her financial resources or to resist fraud or undue influence '' .
Britney has requested that a licensed professional be named permanent conservator of her affairs .
She says this does not mean she would be waiving her right to seek an end to the entire arrangement .
: : Listen to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker The court documents also said Britney would not be performing again any time soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , when she abruptly cancelled her Britney : Domination Las Vegas residency and checked into a mental health facility .

Britney Spears' sister has filed a court order seeking more control over the 38-year-old singer's fortune.
Former Nickelodeon star Jamie Lynn Spears has been a trustee of the pop superstar's multimillion-dollar estate for the last two years.
But the 29-year-old is requesting that assets currently stored in a trust fund set up for Britney's children are moved into accounts with Fidelity Brokerage Services - with her as the custodian - according to court documents seen by the Los Angeles Times.
Image: Britney Spears with her sons Sean (L) and Jayden (R) in 2017
Britney established the SJB Revocable Trust in 2004 to protect the future of her sons, Sean, 14, and Jayden, 13.
They have lived with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, since he was granted sole custody of them in 2008, when Britney was granted frequent visits.
If the court request is granted, it will mean a judge would have to approve any removal from the funds.
In the event of Britney's death, Jamie Lynn would administer the family's assets for her children, according to a 2018 amendment, which has now been signed by Jamie Lynn.
The news comes amid an increasingly contentious battle over her father's strict control over the singer's life.
Documents filed by the star's court-appointed lawyer earlier this month show she has asked that her father is not reappointed as her conservator, which handed him the power to control almost every aspect of Britney's life and career.
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Image: Jamie Spears has had control over his daughter's personal life since 2008
Despite Britney being "strongly opposed" to her father being the sole conservator of her personal and financial decisions, the conservatorship was extended until February 2021.
Fans staged a protest outside a court in Los Angeles last week - as supporters used the #FreeBritney hashtag on social media - with many believing the singer has been coerced into giving away financial control.
Jamie Spears temporarily stepped down as his daughter's conservator last year due to health problems.
Britney was put under her father's care in 2008 amid struggles with her mental health, but has consistently fought against the order.
Image: Fans stage a #FreeBritney campaign outside a court in Los Angeles
For the first 11 years of the conservatorship, her father was co-conservator with lawyer Andrew M Wallet, who resigned in 2019 - automatically giving Jamie Spears sole control over her life.
Mr Spears is understood to have told the court that Britney is "substantially unable to manage his or her financial resources or to resist fraud or undue influence".
Britney has requested that a licensed professional be named permanent conservator of her affairs.
She says this does not mean she would be waiving her right to seek an end to the entire arrangement.
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The court documents also said Britney would not be performing again any time soon.
She has not performed live since 2018, when she abruptly cancelled her Britney: Domination Las Vegas residency and checked into a mental health facility.
Sky News has contacted Jamie Lynn Spears for comment.


skynewsus--2020-08-27--'Floating with love': Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom welcome baby girl

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom say they are `` floating with love '' after the birth of their first child together .
The I Kissed A Girl hit maker and Lord Of The Rings star also confirmed the sweet flower name they 've chosen for their daughter - Daisy Dove Bloom .
Perry has been hinting at the baby 's name for months , and the lead song on her forthcoming album is titled `` Daisies '' .
The couple introduced their `` bundle of joy '' through the international children 's charity UNICEF .
Both Perry , 35 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambassadors for the United Nations charity .
They both shared a black and white photo of them holding Daisy 's tiny hand on their official Instagram accounts to tell fans the news .
They wrote : `` We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter .
`` But we know we 're the lucky ones and not everyone can have a birthing experience as peaceful as ours was .
Communities around the world are still experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers and every eleven seconds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mostly from preventable causes .
`` Since COVID-19 , many more newborn lives are at risk because of a greater lack of access to water , soap , vaccines and medicines that prevent diseases .
As parents to a newborn , this breaks our hearts , as we empathise with struggling parents now more than ever . ''
The British-American power-couple also set up a donation page to celebrate Daisy 's arrival , with money raised going towards new mothers and their children .
Bloom and Perry rounded off their statement with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UNICEF , you are supporting a safe start to life and re-imagining a healthier world for every child .
We hope your ( heart ) can bloom with generosity . ''
It 's a double-whammy for Perry , who will release her new album , Smile , on Friday .
The singer has previously described being pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic as an `` emotional roller-coaster '' .
She 's also said she thinks the baby will be a `` daddy 's girl '' .
Perry and Bloom got engaged on Valentine 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since 2016 - minus a brief break-up in 2017 .
They got back together in 2018 .
Perry , whose hits include Firework , Roar and California Gurls , announced she was pregnant in March , revealing the news in the music video for her single Never Worn White .
A month later , she revealed they were expecting a baby girl .
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Perry was married to British comedian Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012 .

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom say they are "floating with love" after the birth of their first child together.
The I Kissed A Girl hit maker and Lord Of The Rings star also confirmed the sweet flower name they've chosen for their daughter - Daisy Dove Bloom.
Perry has been hinting at the baby's name for months, and the lead song on her forthcoming album is titled "Daisies".
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The couple introduced their "bundle of joy" through the international children's charity UNICEF. Both Perry, 35, and Bloom, 43, are goodwill ambassadors for the United Nations charity.
They both shared a black and white photo of them holding Daisy's tiny hand on their official Instagram accounts to tell fans the news.
They wrote: "We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter.
"But we know we're the lucky ones and not everyone can have a birthing experience as peaceful as ours was. Communities around the world are still experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers and every eleven seconds a pregnant woman or newborn dies, mostly from preventable causes.
"Since COVID-19, many more newborn lives are at risk because of a greater lack of access to water, soap, vaccines and medicines that prevent diseases. As parents to a newborn, this breaks our hearts, as we empathise with struggling parents now more than ever."
The British-American power-couple also set up a donation page to celebrate Daisy's arrival, with money raised going towards new mothers and their children.
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Image: Perry revealed her pregnancy in Never Worn White. Pic: Capitol Records
Bloom and Perry rounded off their statement with a double-pun, writing: "By supporting UNICEF, you are supporting a safe start to life and re-imagining a healthier world for every child. We hope your (heart) can bloom with generosity."
It's a double-whammy for Perry, who will release her new album, Smile, on Friday.
The singer has previously described being pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic as an "emotional roller-coaster". She's also said she thinks the baby will be a "daddy's girl".
Image: Perry and Bloom got engaged last Valentine's Day
Perry and Bloom got engaged on Valentine's Day last year and have been dating since 2016 - minus a brief break-up in 2017. They got back together in 2018.
Perry, whose hits include Firework, Roar and California Gurls, announced she was pregnant in March, revealing the news in the music video for her single Never Worn White.
A month later, she revealed they were expecting a baby girl.
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Bloom was previously married to Australian model Miranda Kerr from 2010 to 2013, and they share a son, Flynn.
Perry was married to British comedian Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.


skynewsus--2020-08-28--Before and after images show devastation from Hurricane Laura

Before and after images have shown the devastation Hurricane Laura has brought to the Gulf Coast of the US .
The category 4 storm , one of the strongest to ever hit the US , left six people dead and flattened buildings across Louisiana on Thursday before moving inland to Arkansas with heavy rains .
Laura 's maximum sustained winds of 150mph on landfall were faster than Hurricane Katrina 's 125mph winds in 2005 .
Satellite photos taken before and after the hurricane in Lake Charles , Louisiana , show homes , a high school , a hospital and an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see before and after photos from Lake Charles : The storm crashed into the low-lying industrial and casino city of 80,000 people , blowing out windows , collapsing buildings and splitting trees .
A floating casino came unmoored and hit a bridge , while small planes were thrown on top of each other at the airport .
In front of the courthouse , a Confederate statue - which local officials had voted to keep in place days before - was knocked down by Laura .
A large plume of smoke was seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making household cleaners and chlorine powder for pools after it was hit , with a fire smouldering through the night .
`` It looks like 1,000 tornadoes went through here - it 's just destruction everywhere , '' said Brett Geymann , who stayed with three relatives in Moss Bluff , near Lake Charles .
He described a roar like a jet engine as Laura passed over his house at around 2am .
`` There are houses that are totally gone , '' he said .
Forecasters warned a full assessment of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the storm could re-energise and pose a threat to several highly populated northeast states by Saturday .
The hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm at 10pm on Thursday , with winds of 40mph , as the National Hurricane Centre said it will move to the mid-Mississippi Valley later on Friday then to the mid-Atlantic states on Saturday .
But Laura is still unleashing her fury , with new tornado warnings issued for Arkansas and Mississippi , hundreds of miles from where the storm first hit on Louisiana 's Gulf Coast , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported tornado tore off part of the roof from a church in rural northeastern Arkansas .
Louisiana 's governor , John Bel Edwards , said it was the most powerful hurricane to strike the state but expressed relief that it was not as bad as had been forecast - despite 900,000 homes and businesses being left without power along the coast .
`` It is clear that we did not sustain and suffer the absolute , catastrophic damage that we thought was likely , '' he said .
`` But we have sustained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ More than 580,000 coastal residents were forced to flee their homes and it is not known when they will be able to return .

Before and after images have shown the devastation Hurricane Laura has brought to the Gulf Coast of the US.
The category 4 storm, one of the strongest to ever hit the US, left six people dead and flattened buildings across Louisiana on Thursday before moving inland to Arkansas with heavy rains.
Laura's maximum sustained winds of 150mph on landfall were faster than Hurricane Katrina's 125mph winds in 2005.
Satellite photos taken before and after the hurricane in Lake Charles, Louisiana, show homes, a high school, a hospital and an airport flattened.
Pull the slider across to see before and after photos from Lake Charles:
The storm crashed into the low-lying industrial and casino city of 80,000 people, blowing out windows, collapsing buildings and splitting trees.
A floating casino came unmoored and hit a bridge, while small planes were thrown on top of each other at the airport.
In front of the courthouse, a Confederate statue - which local officials had voted to keep in place days before - was knocked down by Laura.
A large plume of smoke was seen rising from a chemical plant that was making household cleaners and chlorine powder for pools after it was hit, with a fire smouldering through the night.
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"It looks like 1,000 tornadoes went through here - it's just destruction everywhere," said Brett Geymann, who stayed with three relatives in Moss Bluff, near Lake Charles.
He described a roar like a jet engine as Laura passed over his house at around 2am.
"There are houses that are totally gone," he said.
Forecasters warned a full assessment of the damage could take days and by then, the storm could re-energise and pose a threat to several highly populated northeast states by Saturday.
The hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm at 10pm on Thursday, with winds of 40mph, as the National Hurricane Centre said it will move to the mid-Mississippi Valley later on Friday then to the mid-Atlantic states on Saturday.
But Laura is still unleashing her fury, with new tornado warnings issued for Arkansas and Mississippi, hundreds of miles from where the storm first hit on Louisiana's Gulf Coast, near the border with Texas.
A reported tornado tore off part of the roof from a church in rural northeastern Arkansas.
Image: Homes in Louisiana were flattened by the hurricane
Louisiana's governor, John Bel Edwards, said it was the most powerful hurricane to strike the state but expressed relief that it was not as bad as had been forecast - despite 900,000 homes and businesses being left without power along the coast.
"It is clear that we did not sustain and suffer the absolute, catastrophic damage that we thought was likely," he said.
"But we have sustained a tremendous amount of damage."
More than 580,000 coastal residents were forced to flee their homes and it is not known when they will be able to return.


skynewsus--2020-08-28--Trump hails his handling of pandemic and says Biden will 'demolish the American dream'

Donald Trump has accepted the Republican presidential nomination with a speech which swung between a list of his `` achievements '' and an attack on what he called the `` radicalism '' of Joe Biden .
During his 70-minute long speech to a pandemic-defying 1,500 people on the White House lawn , the US president said the upcoming election would `` decide whether we save the American Dream , or whether we allow a socialist agenda to demolish our cherished destiny '' .
`` It will decide whether we rapidly create millions of high paying jobs , or whether we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these jobs overseas , as has foolishly been done for many decades , '' Mr Trump said .
`` Your vote will decide whether we protect law abiding Americans , or whether we give free reign to violent anarchists , agitators , and criminals who threaten our citizens .
`` And this election will decide whether we will defend the American way of life , or whether we allow a radical movement to completely dismantle and destroy it . ''
The speech was designed to paint a picture of Republican respect for law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` violence and danger in the streets of many Democrat-run cities '' .
He said the Republican Party `` condemns the rioting , looting , arson and violence we have seen in Democrat-run cities like Kenosha , Minneapolis , Portland , Chicago , and New York '' .
Kenosha is the place where black man Jacob Blake was shot seven times by police last weekend , while George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck .
Both incidents triggered protests - some of which turned violent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mob rule '' and made a point of supporting the police insisting that `` we have to give law enforcement , our police , back their power '' .
He described his Democratic challenger Mr Biden as a `` Trojan horse for socialism '' , while promising to create millions of jobs , cut taxes and hire more police .
Mr Trump repeatedly attacked Mr Biden in an attempt to mark him as a dangerous threat to the American people .
The president claimed that he had `` done more in three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has done in 47 years '' , adding he had done more to help the black community than any other president since Abraham Lincoln .
It was a bold claim , given that Black Lives Matter protesters marched across Washington DC against Mr Trump during his speech .
However it was not just Mr Biden that the president took to task , with China , cancel culture and immigration all forming part of his appeal to voters .
He reaffirmed that the blame for the coronavirus outbreak lies with China , while saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best responses in the world to the pandemic , despite having the highest recorded death toll across the globe .
Mr Trump said : `` The United States has among the lowest case fatality rates of any major country in the world .
The European Union 's case fatality rate is nearly three times higher than ours .
Altogether , the nations of Europe have experienced a 30 % greater increase in excess mortality than the United States . ''
He went on to say : `` Unfortunately , from the beginning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of nothing but a partisan ability to criticise .
When I took bold action to issue a travel ban on China , Joe Biden called it hysterical and xenophobic .
If we had listened to Joe , hundreds of thousands more Americans would have died . ''
The coronavirus pandemic has slashed support for Mr Trump , but he sought to improve his chances in his speech by declaring there will be a vaccine before the end of 2020 - despite virulent disagreement from epidemiologists .
Appeasing his wide supporter base , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mandates '' , saying that Democrats want to control what people say with a list of `` approved words and phrases '' .
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker '' The goal of cancel culture is to make decent Americans live in fear of being fired , expelled , shamed , humiliated , and driven from society as we know it , '' he said .
`` The far-left wants to coerce you into saying what you know to be false , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know to be true . ''
He later added he wanted to defend free speech on university campuses .
Setting out his plans for a second term in office , he included commitments on lowering health care costs , creating 10 million jobs , reaffirming the right to life and winning the race on 5G .

Donald Trump has accepted the Republican presidential nomination with a speech which swung between a list of his "achievements" and an attack on what he called the "radicalism" of Joe Biden.
During his 70-minute long speech to a pandemic-defying 1,500 people on the White House lawn, the US president said the upcoming election would "decide whether we save the American Dream, or whether we allow a socialist agenda to demolish our cherished destiny".
"It will decide whether we rapidly create millions of high paying jobs, or whether we crush our industries and send millions of these jobs overseas, as has foolishly been done for many decades," Mr Trump said.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:04 Choice between radicalism and the American dream
"Your vote will decide whether we protect law abiding Americans, or whether we give free reign to violent anarchists, agitators, and criminals who threaten our citizens.
"And this election will decide whether we will defend the American way of life, or whether we allow a radical movement to completely dismantle and destroy it."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:32 My dad is 'defender of common sense'
The speech was designed to paint a picture of Republican respect for law and order and country where there is "violence and danger in the streets of many Democrat-run cities".
He said the Republican Party "condemns the rioting, looting, arson and violence we have seen in Democrat-run cities like Kenosha, Minneapolis, Portland, Chicago, and New York".
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:10 Melania Trump switches facial expressions in an instant as Ivanka joins them on stage
Kenosha is the place where black man Jacob Blake was shot seven times by police last weekend, while George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck. Both incidents triggered protests - some of which turned violent.
He said he would never allow "mob rule" and made a point of supporting the police insisting that "we have to give law enforcement, our police, back their power".
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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:43 'I've done more for African Americans than any president since Lincoln'
He described his Democratic challenger Mr Biden as a "Trojan horse for socialism", while promising to create millions of jobs, cut taxes and hire more police.
Mr Trump repeatedly attacked Mr Biden in an attempt to mark him as a dangerous threat to the American people.
The president claimed that he had "done more in three years for the black community than Joe Biden has done in 47 years", adding he had done more to help the black community than any other president since Abraham Lincoln.
It was a bold claim, given that Black Lives Matter protesters marched across Washington DC against Mr Trump during his speech.
However it was not just Mr Biden that the president took to task, with China, cancel culture and immigration all forming part of his appeal to voters.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:34 Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination
He reaffirmed that the blame for the coronavirus outbreak lies with China, while saying that the US has had one of the best responses in the world to the pandemic, despite having the highest recorded death toll across the globe.
Mr Trump said: "The United States has among the lowest case fatality rates of any major country in the world. The European Union's case fatality rate is nearly three times higher than ours. Altogether, the nations of Europe have experienced a 30% greater increase in excess mortality than the United States."
He went on to say: "Unfortunately, from the beginning, our opponents have shown themselves capable of nothing but a partisan ability to criticise. When I took bold action to issue a travel ban on China, Joe Biden called it hysterical and xenophobic. If we had listened to Joe, hundreds of thousands more Americans would have died."
The coronavirus pandemic has slashed support for Mr Trump, but he sought to improve his chances in his speech by declaring there will be a vaccine before the end of 2020 - despite virulent disagreement from epidemiologists.
Appeasing his wide supporter base, he rallied against "the left's repressive mandates", saying that Democrats want to control what people say with a list of "approved words and phrases".
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"The goal of cancel culture is to make decent Americans live in fear of being fired, expelled, shamed, humiliated, and driven from society as we know it," he said.
"The far-left wants to coerce you into saying what you know to be false, and scare you out of saying what you know to be true."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 6:32 As the 2020 presidential election approaches, what can we learn from previous campaigns about the path to victory?
He later added he wanted to defend free speech on university campuses.
Setting out his plans for a second term in office, he included commitments on lowering health care costs, creating 10 million jobs, reaffirming the right to life and winning the race on 5G.


skynewsus--2020-08-28--The big challenges for Trump that could really hamper his chances

The backdrop was controversial and unorthodox , just like the man .
Donald Trump transformed the South Lawn on the White House into the stage of a political convention .
And as coronavirus rages , he invited 1,500 visitors to watch him - many not wearing masks .
It was a fitting symbol to a presidency that 's made the abnormal , normal .
The reality TV man delivered a Hollywood-like production , with a creative narrative to fit .
His band of devotees casting the president as the only thing saving America from total anarchy .
Rudy Giuliani , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the Republican 's main line of attack : Joe Biden will let lawless and looting increase and Mr Trump will stand-up and stop it .
The challenge with that argument of course , is that Mr Trump is the one currently in charge as protests grip the nation .
The president 's daughter , Ivanka , tried a more nuanced pitch , conceding sometimes her father 's tweets were a little `` unfiltered '' but the `` results speak for themselves '' .
She was focused and effective , perhaps more convinced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 .
As for the star of the show , well Mr Trump delivered a speech of two halves .
The beginning felt structured , disciplined and peppered with some optimism about America being a bright shining beacon - a clear rebuttal to Mr Biden 's talk of `` darkness '' in the country .
But the other half was a Biden-bashing bonanza , more ad-libs , more rally-like and more attacks , as Mr Trump sought to discredit his political record on everything from crime and immigration , to casting him as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beholden to socialists .
The law and order messaging which we 've heard so much of this week was perhaps his most effective rallying cry .
There were dystopian videos and the declarative claim that `` if the left gains power it will demolish the suburbs and confiscate your guns '' .
Those kind of lines can strike fear in sections of America and Trump wants that anxiety working its way to the ballot box .
The challenge with arguing only he can restore law and order , is that he is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .
The speech did n't have any big concessions , no mea culpas about perceived mistakes or big emotional moments that acknowledged the death toll from coronavirus .
That 's not Mr Trump 's style of course .
But time will tell if that 's a mistake .
With 180,000 dead , it 's a hugely sensitive time in America and his leadership in the pandemic is under the intense scrutiny .
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker One thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his record on the economy .
It was good before the crisis hit and voters might not chose to punish or blame him for the record unemployment that followed .
Jobs and income are key drivers in the vote and if people remember the good days more than the bad , then he 'll get a big political boost .
But his teams seem very aware that he 's got a lot more ground to make up with African American and white suburban voters .
They are both big challenges for Trump that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have spent the week trying to convince America the president cares about them all .
The question is do enough believe him ?

The backdrop was controversial and unorthodox, just like the man.
Donald Trump transformed the South Lawn on the White House into the stage of a political convention.
And as coronavirus rages, he invited 1,500 visitors to watch him - many not wearing masks.
It was a fitting symbol to a presidency that's made the abnormal, normal.
The reality TV man delivered a Hollywood-like production, with a creative narrative to fit.
His band of devotees casting the president as the only thing saving America from total anarchy.
Rudy Giuliani, Mr Trump's personal lawyer, summed up the Republican's main line of attack: Joe Biden will let lawless and looting increase and Mr Trump will stand-up and stop it.
The challenge with that argument of course, is that Mr Trump is the one currently in charge as protests grip the nation.
The president's daughter, Ivanka, tried a more nuanced pitch, conceding sometimes her father's tweets were a little "unfiltered" but the "results speak for themselves".
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Image: The US president appeared on stage with members of his family
She was focused and effective, perhaps more convinced of what she was saying than in 2016.
As for the star of the show, well Mr Trump delivered a speech of two halves.
The beginning felt structured, disciplined and peppered with some optimism about America being a bright shining beacon - a clear rebuttal to Mr Biden's talk of "darkness" in the country.
But the other half was a Biden-bashing bonanza, more ad-libs, more rally-like and more attacks, as Mr Trump sought to discredit his political record on everything from crime and immigration, to casting him as a traitor of the working class and beholden to socialists.
Image: The president is seen arriving on stage with his wife Melania
The law and order messaging which we've heard so much of this week was perhaps his most effective rallying cry.
There were dystopian videos and the declarative claim that "if the left gains power it will demolish the suburbs and confiscate your guns".
Those kind of lines can strike fear in sections of America and Trump wants that anxiety working its way to the ballot box.
The challenge with arguing only he can restore law and order, is that he is the one currently in charge and protests grip the country.
The speech didn't have any big concessions, no mea culpas about perceived mistakes or big emotional moments that acknowledged the death toll from coronavirus.
That's not Mr Trump's style of course. But time will tell if that's a mistake.
With 180,000 dead, it's a hugely sensitive time in America and his leadership in the pandemic is under the intense scrutiny.
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One thing that may play to his advantage is his record on the economy.
It was good before the crisis hit and voters might not chose to punish or blame him for the record unemployment that followed.
Jobs and income are key drivers in the vote and if people remember the good days more than the bad, then he'll get a big political boost.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 6:32 As the 2020 presidential election approaches, what can we learn from previous campaigns about the path to victory?
But his teams seem very aware that he's got a lot more ground to make up with African American and white suburban voters.
They are both big challenges for Trump that could really hamper his chances.
Republicans have spent the week trying to convince America the president cares about them all.
The question is do enough believe him?


skynewsus--2020-08-27--At least six dead after Hurricane Laura barrels over US Gulf Coast

At least six people are dead after Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast , with strong winds and heavy rain triggering a wall of sea water .
The category 4 storm - one of the strongest hurricanes to ever strike the US - tore across Louisiana on Thursday , threatening the city of Lake Charles , an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people .
Tall buildings had their windows smashed in 150mph winds , while glass and debris were thrown around the city .
Aerial videos showed the devastation in the area , with water surrounding homes that had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winds .
A 68-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl were among at least four people that have been killed after trees toppled on to their homes , according to officials .
It took 11 hours from when it made landfall for Hurricane Laura to weaken into a tropical storm as it headed towards Arkansas .
`` It looks like 1,000 tornadoes went through here - it is just destruction everywhere , '' said Brett Geymann , who rode out the storm with members of his family near Lake Charles .
: : Subscribe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker He said the hurricane sounded like a jet engine passing overhead .
`` There are houses that are totally gone .
They were there yesterday , but now gone , '' he added .
As day broke , a tower of smoke rose across Lake Charles , caused by a chlorine leak at a chemical plant .
The plant manufactures household cleaners , according to police , who urged locals to close their doors and windows and turn off their air conditioners .
A full damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavy winds made it difficult for officials to search for survivors in the hardest-hit areas .
`` There are some people still in town , people are calling ... but there ai n't no way to get to them , '' Tony Guillory , president of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury , said over the phone from a shaking government building .
Mr Guillory also said that he hoped those that had been stranded by the storm could be rescued later , but worried that flood waters and blocked roads could pose problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 700,000 homes and businesses were without power in Louisiana and Texas on Thursday .

At least six people are dead after Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast, with strong winds and heavy rain triggering a wall of sea water.
The category 4 storm - one of the strongest hurricanes to ever strike the US - tore across Louisiana on Thursday, threatening the city of Lake Charles, an industrial and casino city of 80,000 people.
Tall buildings had their windows smashed in 150mph winds, while glass and debris were thrown around the city.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:37 Locals survey damage from Hurricane Laura
Aerial videos showed the devastation in the area, with water surrounding homes that had their roofs ripped off by the powerful winds.
A 68-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl were among at least four people that have been killed after trees toppled on to their homes, according to officials.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:28 Plane flies through Hurricane Laura
It took 11 hours from when it made landfall for Hurricane Laura to weaken into a tropical storm as it headed towards Arkansas.
"It looks like 1,000 tornadoes went through here - it is just destruction everywhere," said Brett Geymann, who rode out the storm with members of his family near Lake Charles.
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He said the hurricane sounded like a jet engine passing overhead.
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"There are houses that are totally gone. They were there yesterday, but now gone," he added.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:02 Chemical fire breaks out after hurricane
As day broke, a tower of smoke rose across Lake Charles, caused by a chlorine leak at a chemical plant.
The plant manufactures household cleaners, according to police, who urged locals to close their doors and windows and turn off their air conditioners.
A full damage assessment could take days, after the heavy winds made it difficult for officials to search for survivors in the hardest-hit areas.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:15 Reporter gives update in middle of storm surge
"There are some people still in town, people are calling... but there ain't no way to get to them," Tony Guillory, president of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, said over the phone from a shaking government building.
Mr Guillory also said that he hoped those that had been stranded by the storm could be rescued later, but worried that flood waters and blocked roads could pose problems.
According to PowerOutage.Us, more than 700,000 homes and businesses were without power in Louisiana and Texas on Thursday.


skynewsus--2020-08-27--R Kelly 'attacked in jail' after prison 'bans visitors due to his rowdy fans'

R Kelly has reportedly been moved to solitary confinement after being attacked in his prison cell by an inmate angry with his fans causing the jail to repeatedly go into lockdown .
The R & B singer was said to be sat on his bed when a fellow inmate from the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in Chicago assaulted him , according to TMZ .
Speaking to the New York Post , Kelly 's lawyer Steven Greenberg said that he had been placed in solitary confinement as `` that 's the only place they can protect him '' .
The alleged attacker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governor stopping visits at the centre , on more than one occasion , due to the number of Kelly 's fans protesting outside the facility .
`` My understanding is , every time there is a pro-R Kelly protest outside of the jail , they lock down the entire facility , '' Mr Greenberg said .
`` When they do this , inmates do n't get their commissary , they do n't get their shower , stuff like that and since they 're fairly sporadic anyway , they get upset .
So they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are protesting in support of Kelly . ''
The attack reportedly did not last long , but it is not known how it was stopped .
However , Kelly was said to have been checked by the prison 's doctor , who determined he had suffered no serious injuries .
A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau Of Prisons declined to comment , saying it will not talk about individuals being held in correctional facilities .
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He has repeatedly asked to be released from prison , citing the coronavirus pandemic as a reason , but all his requests have been turned down .


skynewsus--2020-08-28--Walmart teams up with Microsoft in TikTok bid

Walmart has confirmed it is joining Microsoft in a bid for TikTok 's US assets , hours after the video-sharing app 's chief executive resigned .
Chinese owner ByteDance is under pressure to sell the app 's US operations from the Trump administration , which claims it poses a national security risk .
Kevin Mayer , TikTok 's chief executive , quit on Thursday after less than three months in the job citing the `` political environment '' .
Reports on Thursday suggested that ByteDance was aiming to enter exclusive talks with a bidder in the coming 24 to 48 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Oracle in the race .
It is said to be looking to sell TikTok 's North American , Australian and New Zealand operations for an estimated $ 25-30bn .
Walmart - the US retail giant whose global business includes Britain 's Asda supermarket chain - has now entered the fray as part of a potential partnership with Microsoft .
The company cited TikTok 's integration of e-commerce and advertising capabilities and suggested such a deal could help it reach more customers and grow its online marketplace .
`` We are confident that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both the expectations of US TikTok users while satisfying the concerns of US government regulators , '' Walmart said .
Its shares rose more than 4 % on the announcement .
The White House has demanded that ByteDance sell TikTok 's US operations .
Mr Trump has also issued an executive order effectively banning it in the US .
The video app this week launched a legal action challenging the order .
The administration sees a risk in the amount of data on US consumers compiled by the Chinese owned business .
: @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker TikTok boss Mr Mayer was a leading executive at Disney before taking over at TikTok on 1 June .
The video app has become a worldwide sensation since it was launched in 2017 and in April it hit two billion downloads globally .

Walmart has confirmed it is joining Microsoft in a bid for TikTok's US assets, hours after the video-sharing app's chief executive resigned.
Chinese owner ByteDance is under pressure to sell the app's US operations from the Trump administration, which claims it poses a national security risk.
Kevin Mayer, TikTok's chief executive, quit on Thursday after less than three months in the job citing the "political environment".
Image: TikTok chief executive Kevin Mayer has resigned
Reports on Thursday suggested that ByteDance was aiming to enter exclusive talks with a bidder in the coming 24 to 48 hours, with US tech firms Microsoft and Oracle in the race.
It is said to be looking to sell TikTok's North American, Australian and New Zealand operations for an estimated $25-30bn.
Walmart - the US retail giant whose global business includes Britain's Asda supermarket chain - has now entered the fray as part of a potential partnership with Microsoft.
The company cited TikTok's integration of e-commerce and advertising capabilities and suggested such a deal could help it reach more customers and grow its online marketplace.
"We are confident that a Walmart and Microsoft partnership would meet both the expectations of US TikTok users while satisfying the concerns of US government regulators," Walmart said.
Its shares rose more than 4% on the announcement.
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The White House has demanded that ByteDance sell TikTok's US operations.
Mr Trump has also issued an executive order effectively banning it in the US. The video app this week launched a legal action challenging the order.
The administration sees a risk in the amount of data on US consumers compiled by the Chinese owned business.
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TikTok boss Mr Mayer was a leading executive at Disney before taking over at TikTok on 1 June.
The video app has become a worldwide sensation since it was launched in 2017 and in April it hit two billion downloads globally.


skynewsus--2020-08-28--Thousands echo historic Washington civil rights march to protest against police brutality

Thousands of people have gathered to commemorate the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington , channelling those who took part back then to demonstrate police brutality against black Americans .
The rally saw dozens speak passionately about ongoing violence against black citizens in the US at the hands of white people or law enforcement , most recently highlighted by the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin .
Mr Blake 's father , also named Jacob Blake , was among those who addressed the crowds on Friday , telling those in attendance that his own dad was at the original @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not want to come see you all here today for these reasons , '' he said , adding : `` But I have a duty . ''
Reverend Al Sharpton , Martin Luther King III and family members of other victims who have died or been left injured by police violence also spoke at the event .
It was dubbed the Commitment March : Get Your Knee Off Our Necks .
The gathering took place 57 years since Martin Luther King Jr 's `` I have a dream '' speech in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blake , 29 , was shot repeatedly by police officers in the city of Kenosha - in front of his children .
Mr Blake survived the attack , but has been left paralysed from the waist down , according to his family .
His shooting sparked mass protests , with people demanding justice for black lives .
Two people were left dead during demonstrations in Kenosha after a young white man , who was caught on a mobile phone video , opened fire in the middle of the street with a semi-automatic rifle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been charged with homicide .
Reverend Sharpton , whose civil rights organisation the National Action Network planned the event , invited family of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor , Rayshard Brooks , Ahmaud Arbery , Trayvon Martin , Eric Garner , and Mr Blake to speak on Friday .
Mr Floyd , Ms Taylor , Mr Brooks and Mr Garner were all killed by US police officers , while Mr Arbery and Mr Martin were both killed by white men who pursued them with guns .
The protesters who took part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for several streets as organisers insisted on taking temperatures as part of coronavirus restrictions .
They were seen wearing masks and also sitting in socially-distant chairs , which had been laid out .
Speaking at the rally , Mr King III said : `` Today we commemorate the march on jobs and freedom in 1963 where my father declared his dream .
`` But we must never forget the America nightmare of racist violence exemplified when Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955 , and the criminal justice system failed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , we still struggle for justice .
Demilitarising the police , dismantling mass incarceration - and declaring and determinedly as we can , that black lives matter . ''
Later on , Rev Sharpton told the crowd during his impassioned speech : `` You act like it 's no trouble to shoot us in the back .
You act like it 's no trouble to put a choke-hold on us while we scream ' I ca n't breathe ' 11 times .
`` You act like it 's no trouble to hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you squeeze the life out of him .
`` It 's time for a new conversation . ''
He added : `` Some say to me , 'Reverend Al , y'all ought to denounce those that get violent , those that are looting ? '
All of the families have denounced the looting .
What we have n't heard , is you denouncing shooting .
`` We will speak against the looting , but when will you speak against wrong police shooting ? ''
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spreaker Rev Sharpton has called for those in other states to march on their US senators ' offices and demand their support of federal policing reforms .
In June , the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act , which would ban police use of stranglehold manoeuvres and end qualified immunity for officers , among other reforms .

Thousands of people have gathered to commemorate the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington, channelling those who took part back then to demonstrate police brutality against black Americans.
The rally saw dozens speak passionately about ongoing violence against black citizens in the US at the hands of white people or law enforcement, most recently highlighted by the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
Mr Blake's father, also named Jacob Blake, was among those who addressed the crowds on Friday, telling those in attendance that his own dad was at the original March on Washington.
"I truly did not want to come see you all here today for these reasons," he said, adding: "But I have a duty."
Image: Thousands attended the 'Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks' protest
Image: Jacob Blake Sr speaks at the Lincoln Memorial
Reverend Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III and family members of other victims who have died or been left injured by police violence also spoke at the event.
It was dubbed the Commitment March: Get Your Knee Off Our Necks.
The gathering took place 57 years since Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a dream" speech in the same location and five days after Mr Blake, 29, was shot repeatedly by police officers in the city of Kenosha - in front of his children.
Mr Blake survived the attack, but has been left paralysed from the waist down, according to his family.
His shooting sparked mass protests, with people demanding justice for black lives.
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Image: Rev Al Sharpton spoke passionately at the march and called for change
Two people were left dead during demonstrations in Kenosha after a young white man, who was caught on a mobile phone video, opened fire in the middle of the street with a semi-automatic rifle.
Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old, has been charged with homicide.
Image: Jacob Blake, who was shot in Wisconsin, remains in hospital
Reverend Sharpton, whose civil rights organisation the National Action Network planned the event, invited family of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, and Mr Blake to speak on Friday.
Mr Floyd, Ms Taylor, Mr Brooks and Mr Garner were all killed by US police officers, while Mr Arbery and Mr Martin were both killed by white men who pursued them with guns.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:41 'Change is happening because we demand it'
The protesters who took part in the rally stood in queues that stretched for several streets as organisers insisted on taking temperatures as part of coronavirus restrictions.
They were seen wearing masks and also sitting in socially-distant chairs, which had been laid out.
Image: Demonstrators sit in chairs set out for social distancing at the Lincoln Memorial
Speaking at the rally, Mr King III said: "Today we commemorate the march on jobs and freedom in 1963 where my father declared his dream.
"But we must never forget the America nightmare of racist violence exemplified when Emmett Till was murdered on this day in 1955, and the criminal justice system failed to convict his killers.
"Sixty-five years later, we still struggle for justice. Demilitarising the police, dismantling mass incarceration - and declaring and determinedly as we can, that black lives matter."
Image: Martin Luther King III, eldest son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., speaks at the Commitment March
Later on, Rev Sharpton told the crowd during his impassioned speech: "You act like it's no trouble to shoot us in the back. You act like it's no trouble to put a choke-hold on us while we scream 'I can't breathe' 11 times.
"You act like it's no trouble to hold a man down on the ground until you squeeze the life out of him.
"It's time for a new conversation."
He added: "Some say to me, 'Reverend Al, y'all ought to denounce those that get violent, those that are looting?' All of the families have denounced the looting. What we haven't heard, is you denouncing shooting.
"We will speak against the looting, but when will you speak against wrong police shooting?"
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Rev Sharpton has called for those in other states to march on their US senators' offices and demand their support of federal policing reforms.
In June, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act, which would ban police use of stranglehold manoeuvres and end qualified immunity for officers, among other reforms.


skynewsus--2020-08-28--'Get your knee off our necks': Struggle for justice continues 57 years after famous speech

There 's an engraving on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial commemorating Dr Martin Luther King 's `` I have a dream '' speech in 1963 .
It 's difficult to spot on the white marble and so , periodically , someone uses water to darken and define the inscription .
It 's the re-anointment of the civil rights icon and his `` coalition of conscience '' that steered America towards change .
Fifty-seven years later , on the spot where his father stood , Dr King 's son , Martin Luther King III , told a modern-day crowd they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice and his father 's dream had become an `` American nightmare of racist violence '' .
A supporting cast of human evidence strengthened the message .
The event 's speakers included the mothers , fathers , sisters and brothers of Breonna Taylor , Jacob Blake , George Floyd and others .
They are , tragically , household names .
In many cases , America has watched their deaths at the hands of police officers play out on mobile phone footage .
Their names were chanted and banners bore their images alongside slogans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peace '' and `` We will not support your system of genocidal oppression '' .
The bereaved relatives brought a raw and unvarnished sense of loss and injustice to this march , entitled : `` Get your knee off our necks '' , after the method by which George Floyd was killed during arrest .
Mr Floyd 's sister , Bridgett Floyd , told the crowd : `` My brother can not be a voice today .
We have to be that voice , we have to be the change and we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be your legacy ?
Will your future generations remember you for your complacency , your inaction , or will they remember your leadership , empathy , your passion . ''
This peaceful gathering gave a strong echo of events 57 years ago .
The modern-day movement is propelled by recent events in its determination to re-calibrate race relations in America .
The issue is central to the corrosive election debate , so too civil rights , racial injustice and economic opportunity .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was , very much , an anti-Trump crowd that gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial .
The size and mood of the crowd provided a counterpoint to his framing of current unrest as a matter of law and order on which Joe Biden would fail .
This Washington march was a full , peaceful , presentation that called for cultural change to tackle the root cause of systemic racism .
As the Reverend Al Sharpton said , it was time for a `` new conversation '' in America about racism , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big picture solution that does n't necessarily fit the Trump frame .

Thousands of people gathered to commemorate the historic 1963 civil rights March on Washington and to protest against ongoing police violence.
There's an engraving on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial commemorating Dr Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech in 1963.
It's difficult to spot on the white marble and so, periodically, someone uses water to darken and define the inscription.
It's the re-anointment of the civil rights icon and his "coalition of conscience" that steered America towards change.
Image: Thousands commemorated the 1963 March on Washington
Fifty-seven years later, on the spot where his father stood, Dr King's son, Martin Luther King III, told a modern-day crowd they were still involved in a struggle for justice and his father's dream had become an "American nightmare of racist violence".
A supporting cast of human evidence strengthened the message. The event's speakers included the mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers of Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake, George Floyd and others.
They are, tragically, household names. In many cases, America has watched their deaths at the hands of police officers play out on mobile phone footage.
Their names were chanted and banners bore their images alongside slogans such as "No justice, no peace" and "We will not support your system of genocidal oppression".
The bereaved relatives brought a raw and unvarnished sense of loss and injustice to this march, entitled: "Get your knee off our necks", after the method by which George Floyd was killed during arrest.
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Image: Reverend Al Sharpton, Bridgett Floyd and Philonise Floyd, siblings of George Floyd, and Sheila Jackson Lee spoke at the rally
Mr Floyd's sister, Bridgett Floyd, told the crowd: "My brother cannot be a voice today. We have to be that voice, we have to be the change and we have to be his legacy.
"What will be your legacy? Will your future generations remember you for your complacency, your inaction, or will they remember your leadership, empathy, your passion."
This peaceful gathering gave a strong echo of events 57 years ago. The modern-day movement is propelled by recent events in its determination to re-calibrate race relations in America.
The issue is central to the corrosive election debate, so too civil rights, racial injustice and economic opportunity.
:: Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker
It was, very much, an anti-Trump crowd that gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The size and mood of the crowd provided a counterpoint to his framing of current unrest as a matter of law and order on which Joe Biden would fail.
This Washington march was a full, peaceful, presentation that called for cultural change to tackle the root cause of systemic racism.
As the Reverend Al Sharpton said, it was time for a "new conversation" in America about racism, bigotry and hate.
It was their big picture solution that doesn't necessarily fit the Trump frame.