skynewsus--2020-09-30--'This is terrible, all around': Viewers react to presidential debate

Much of America stayed at home to watch the big debate .
`` The home schooling 's keeping them in , '' explained Mike McCloskey , owner of the Railroad Street Bar & Grill in Linfield , Pennsylvania .
`` Teaching kids in the morning is even harder after a hard night . ''
It did n't prevent a sprinkling of the politically-attuned gathering in this self-styled `` upbeat hub for brews , '' by the Norfolk Southern rail line that runs freight through their swing state .
In the United States , they say if you do n't win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country .
After an hour and a half of watching the debate , the verdict in Linfield favoured Donald Trump , albeit not unanimously .
Colleen Dougherty told Sky News : `` I think that Donald Trump owned this .
I do n't think that Joe Biden really had anything to really bring to the table .
I was really hoping that he would .
And we did n't really have anything . ''
John Lappin saw Mr Trump as the victor .
He said : `` One came with a piece of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only read from that .
The other one is a leader of our country .
It really is n't much more difficult than that .
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Others did n't declare a clear winner , but did see a loser - the voting public .
Meredith Warren said : `` This is terrible , all around .
This is very upsetting to watch , but this is the best representation for our country right now .
I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and forth to each other .
They did n't answer any questions . ''
Mr McCloskey added : `` It was a wild ride , it went right , it went left .
There was a lot going on , there was a lot of interruption .
`` Right now , watching that , I would feel really bad for the American people .
Because there was no order .
It was all over the place .
And I understand why people look at us as a laughing stock .
I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Much of America stayed at home to watch the big debate.
"The home schooling's keeping them in," explained Mike McCloskey, owner of the Railroad Street Bar & Grill in Linfield, Pennsylvania. "Teaching kids in the morning is even harder after a hard night."
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It didn't prevent a sprinkling of the politically-attuned gathering in this self-styled "upbeat hub for brews," by the Norfolk Southern rail line that runs freight through their swing state.
In the United States, they say if you don't win Pennsylvania, you don't win the country.
After an hour and a half of watching the debate, the verdict in Linfield favoured Donald Trump, albeit not unanimously.
Image: Colleen Dougherty said Mr Trump 'owned' the debate
Image: John Lappin said Mr Trump 'is a leader of our country. It really isn't much more difficult than that'
Colleen Dougherty told Sky News: "I think that Donald Trump owned this. I don't think that Joe Biden really had anything to really bring to the table. I was really hoping that he would. And we didn't really have anything."
John Lappin saw Mr Trump as the victor. He said: "One came with a piece of paper in front of them that can only read from that. The other one is a leader of our country. It really isn't much more difficult than that.
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Others didn't declare a clear winner, but did see a loser - the voting public.
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Meredith Warren said: "This is terrible, all around. This is very upsetting to watch, but this is the best representation for our country right now. I think they're both little kids going back and forth to each other. They didn't answer any questions."
Image: Meredith Warren called it 'terrible, all around' and 'very upsetting to watch'
Image: Pennsylvania is seen by many as an election bellwether
Mr McCloskey added: "It was a wild ride, it went right, it went left. There was a lot going on, there was a lot of interruption.
"Right now, watching that, I would feel really bad for the American people. Because there was no order. It was all over the place. And I understand why people look at us as a laughing stock. I don't believe anybody won that debate."


skynewsus--2020-09-30--Naya Rivera's ex-husband reveals late Glee star's sister moved in to help son cope with grief

Naya Rivera 's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey has revealed the late Glee star 's sister has moved in with him to help him and his five-year-old son as they cope with their grief .
In an Instagram post , which the Ray Donovan actor was clearly reluctant to write , he said he had to address the speculation and `` nonsense '' about his relationship with Nickayla Rivera .
Dorsey , 37 , said that his son Josey had asked if his aunt could live with them as `` she 's the closest thing he has to a mom '' following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` You need all the help you can get as a single parent , '' he said .
`` You deal with it every hour of every day , for 80-plus days now .
`` What he needs right now is his family .
It 's a temporary situation .
Why would you deny him that ?
What , because some strangers have something to say about that ? ''
Naya Rivera accidentally drowned while going boating on Lake Piru , in California , with her son in July .
Dorsey said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been on social media since .
`` I usually do n't read comments on my own stuff .
I know how there can be 50 good things said and five negative ones and how we as humans get those five negative ones stuck in our heads , '' he said .
He added : `` It has been brought to my attention that a lot of people have a lot to say , have a lot of opinions , about our family 's tragic situation .
`` 99 % of strangers who do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll be honest , I probably read about 10 and that was enough to know that is why I do n't read comments .
`` There 's people making judgments , making assumptions , sending terrible messages wishing death upon strangers they truly know next to zero about . ''
Dorsey said he had lost 20lbs and does n't sleep since the tragedy , and has been relying on his relatives and the Rivera family for support .
He has also criticised the paparazzi for following him while he moved house and went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nickayla .
He said he had also received comments about their relationship from members of the public .
Dorsey said : `` I was n't even going to speak about this but I felt like my head is so full right now so the last thing I want running through my head right now is this bull**** . ''
Nickayla has also addressed the speculation on Instagram , writing in a story post on the app : `` In the darkest time of my life , the only thing that is important is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for my nephew even though I ca n't show up for myself .
I 'm not concerned with the ways things look because no one can see each agonising moment we all endure [ sic ] . ''
She added : `` What matters most I 've learned , is to show compassion , not to judge others and never take a moment for granted .
I hope you all can do the same . ''
Dorsey and Naya were married from 2014 to 2018 .
Naya , who was 33 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lopez in Glee from 2009 to 2015 .

Naya Rivera's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey has revealed the late Glee star's sister has moved in with him to help him and his five-year-old son as they cope with their grief.
In an Instagram post, which the Ray Donovan actor was clearly reluctant to write, he said he had to address the speculation and "nonsense" about his relationship with Nickayla Rivera.
Dorsey, 37, said that his son Josey had asked if his aunt could live with them as "she's the closest thing he has to a mom" following his ex-wife's death earlier this summer.
Image: Rivera and Josey in 2019
"You need all the help you can get as a single parent," he said.
"You deal with it every hour of every day, for 80-plus days now.
"What he needs right now is his family. It's a temporary situation. Why would you deny him that? What, because some strangers have something to say about that?"
Naya Rivera accidentally drowned while going boating on Lake Piru, in California, with her son in July.
Dorsey said he had not read the news or been on social media since.
"I usually don't read comments on my own stuff. I know how there can be 50 good things said and five negative ones and how we as humans get those five negative ones stuck in our heads," he said.
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Image: The boat that Rivera was using when she went missing is seen on Lake Piru
He added: "It has been brought to my attention that a lot of people have a lot to say, have a lot of opinions, about our family's tragic situation.
"99% of strangers who don't know this family. And I'll be honest, I probably read about 10 and that was enough to know that is why I don't read comments.
"There's people making judgments, making assumptions, sending terrible messages wishing death upon strangers they truly know next to zero about."
Dorsey said he had lost 20lbs and doesn't sleep since the tragedy, and has been relying on his relatives and the Rivera family for support.
He has also criticised the paparazzi for following him while he moved house and went shopping for his son's birthday with Nickayla. He said he had also received comments about their relationship from members of the public.
Dorsey said: "I wasn't even going to speak about this but I felt like my head is so full right now so the last thing I want running through my head right now is this bull****."
Image: Dorsey said he has been struggling to sleep since the tragedy
Nickayla has also addressed the speculation on Instagram, writing in a story post on the app: "In the darkest time of my life, the only thing that is important is my friends & family.
"Showing up for my nephew even though I can't show up for myself. I'm not concerned with the ways things look because no one can see each agonising moment we all endure [sic]."
She added: "What matters most I've learned, is to show compassion, not to judge others and never take a moment for granted. I hope you all can do the same."
Dorsey and Naya were married from 2014 to 2018.
Naya, who was 33 when she died, played lesbian cheerleader Santana Lopez in Glee from 2009 to 2015.


skynewsus--2020-09-30--Helen Reddy: Singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies

Helen Reddy , the singer best known for the feminist anthem I Am Woman , has died aged 78 .
Australia-born Reddy died in Los Angeles on Tuesday , according to a statement from her family .
`` It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother , '' the singer 's daughters , Traci and Jordan , said .
`` She was a wonderful mother , grandmother and a truly formidable woman .
Our hearts are broken .
But we take comfort in the knowledge that her voice will live on forever . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ success with the 1971 song I Do n't Know How to Love Him from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar .
She then signed to Capitol Records .
She had a prolific career with other hits including Ai n't No Way To Treat A Lady , Delta Dawn , Angie Baby and You And Me Against The World .
Her TV series , The Helen Reddy Show , provided early national exposure for Albert Brooks and The Pointer Sisters .
In the mid-1980s , Reddy embarked on a new career in the theatre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Goes , Call Me Madam and in Blood Brothers that opened on Broadway and in the West End .
But it was I Am Woman for which Reddy is best known .
The song became a feminist anthem and won her the best female vocal pop performance Grammy in 1973 .
I Am Woman was also the name of the 2019 biopic about Reddy 's life .
The film 's director , Unjoo Moon , paid tribute on Twitter : `` Thank you Helen for teaching me to be strong & invincible as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You paved the way for so many .
`` The lyrics that you wrote for # Iamwoman changed my life like they have done for so many people and will continue to do for generations to come . ''
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis said introducing Reddy at the 2017 Women 's March in Los Angeles was the `` honour of my life '' .
A message posted by the official Twitter account of 1970s R & B group The Pointer Sisters said : `` We are so sad to hear that # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ television appearance was on her show .
# RIPHelenReddy Condolences to her family , friends and fans . ''
Reddy announced her retirement in 2002 and moved from California back to Australia to be with her family .
At a ceremony in August 2006 Reddy was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association ( ARIA ) Hall of Fame by actress Toni Collette , who described I Am Woman as `` timeless '' .

Helen Reddy, the singer best known for the feminist anthem I Am Woman, has died aged 78.
Australia-born Reddy died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to a statement from her family.
Image: Reddy had a prolific career and won a Grammy in 1973
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother," the singer's daughters, Traci and Jordan, said.
"She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a truly formidable woman. Our hearts are broken. But we take comfort in the knowledge that her voice will live on forever."
Reddy moved to the US and had success with the 1971 song I Don't Know How to Love Him from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. She then signed to Capitol Records.
She had a prolific career with other hits including Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady, Delta Dawn, Angie Baby and You And Me Against The World.
Her TV series, The Helen Reddy Show, provided early national exposure for Albert Brooks and The Pointer Sisters.
Image: Reddy in London in 1978 where she performed at the Palladium
In the mid-1980s, Reddy embarked on a new career in the theatre, working mostly in musicals such as Anything Goes, Call Me Madam and in Blood Brothers that opened on Broadway and in the West End.
But it was I Am Woman for which Reddy is best known. The song became a feminist anthem and won her the best female vocal pop performance Grammy in 1973.
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I Am Woman was also the name of the 2019 biopic about Reddy's life.
The film's director, Unjoo Moon, paid tribute on Twitter: "Thank you Helen for teaching me to be strong & invincible as an artist a woman & a mother. You paved the way for so many.
"The lyrics that you wrote for #Iamwoman changed my life like they have done for so many people and will continue to do for generations to come."
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis said introducing Reddy at the 2017 Women's March in Los Angeles was the "honour of my life".
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A message posted by the official Twitter account of 1970s R&B group The Pointer Sisters said: "We are so sad to hear that #HelenReddy has passed away. Our first television appearance was on her show. #RIPHelenReddy Condolences to her family, friends and fans."
Reddy announced her retirement in 2002 and moved from California back to Australia to be with her family.
At a ceremony in August 2006 Reddy was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame by actress Toni Collette, who described I Am Woman as "timeless".


skynewsus--2020-10-01--Man charged over 'ambush' shooting of two Los Angeles sheriff's deputies

A 36-year-old man has been charged over the ambush shooting of two Los Angeles County sheriff 's deputies earlier this month .
Deonte Lee Murray pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges following his arrest two weeks ago in connection with a separate carjacking .
The deputies suffered head wounds in the apparently unprovoked attack on 12 September as they sat in their vehicle outside a railway station .
Both have now been released from hospital but are expected to have long recoveries that will include additional reconstructive surgeries .
Footage of the incident was broadcast widely and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after both candidates called for the gunman to be dealt with harshly .
The graphic video , shot by a surveillance camera at the Martin Luther King Jr Transit Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Compton , shows a man walk up to the police car and fire a handgun through the passenger window .
He is then seen fleeing on foot .
The deputies , identified only as a 31-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man , both suffered gunshot wounds .
Despite her injuries the female deputy was able to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tourniquet to his wounded arm .
Following the shooting , president Donald Trump said on Twitter that if the deputies died the suspect should face the death penalty for the `` cold-blooded shooting '' .
Democrat Joe Biden tweeted that `` acts of lawlessness and violence directed against police officers are unacceptable '' .

A 36-year-old man has been charged over the ambush shooting of two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies earlier this month.
Deonte Lee Murray pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges following his arrest two weeks ago in connection with a separate carjacking.
The deputies suffered head wounds in the apparently unprovoked attack on 12 September as they sat in their vehicle outside a railway station.
Both have now been released from hospital but are expected to have long recoveries that will include additional reconstructive surgeries.
Image: The incident happened in the suburb of Compton
Footage of the incident was broadcast widely and became part of the US presidential race after both candidates called for the gunman to be dealt with harshly.
The graphic video, shot by a surveillance camera at the Martin Luther King Jr Transit Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Compton, shows a man walk up to the police car and fire a handgun through the passenger window.
He is then seen fleeing on foot.
The deputies, identified only as a 31-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, both suffered gunshot wounds.
Despite her injuries the female deputy was able to help her partner to safety and apply a tourniquet to his wounded arm.
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Following the shooting, president Donald Trump said on Twitter that if the deputies died the suspect should face the death penalty for the "cold-blooded shooting".
Democrat Joe Biden tweeted that "acts of lawlessness and violence directed against police officers are unacceptable".


skynewsus--2020-09-30--Proud Boys leader calls election debate 'great moment'

The head of the controversial Proud Boys has denied they are white supremacists and said it was a `` great moment '' to be mentioned by President Trump in the presidential debate .
The Proud Boys - who have been called an `` extremist group with ties to white nationalism '' by the FBI - became one of the big talking points of Tuesday 's chaotic debate .
Mr Trump was widely criticised for failing to explicitly condemn white supremacist groups in the debate , while his opponent Democrat challenger Joe Biden , did .
When pushed by the moderator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boys , stand back and stand by '' and went on to blame recent violence in cities such as Portland on left-wing activists .
Enrique Tarrio , international chairman of the group , told Sky News he did not see the president 's words as an endorsement of his group , and that Mr Biden had made a `` crucial mistake '' in naming them as racists .
`` We 've been called many names , but probably the most inaccurate name you can call us is white supremacists , '' he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm a 'person of colour ' , I 'm a brown person , I 'm chairman of the organisation [ and ] I got voted in ... '' He added : `` I think it was a great moment that we were mentioned on stage ... if we were recognised by anyone we were recognised by Biden . ''
He defended the Proud Boys as peaceful , pointing to their rally in Portland over the weekend - the Oregon city that has seen months of often violent protests over police brutality and racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 've always done that - we did this in Portland - we stood back and stood by in Portland on the 26th , and we had a great event , '' he said .
`` And basically I think what he [ President Trump ] meant was let the police do their job - which we have . ''
Just hours after the debate the president distanced himself from the group on Wednesday saying : `` I really do n't know who they are '' .
`` They have to stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , '' the president added .
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Mr Biden again accused the group of being racists , telling them : `` My message to the Proud Boys and every other white supremacist group is : cease and desist .
`` The American people will decide who the next president is .
Period , '' he added .

The head of the controversial Proud Boys has denied they are white supremacists and said it was a "great moment" to be mentioned by Donald Trump in the presidential debate.
The Proud Boys - who have been called an "extremist group with ties to white nationalism" by the FBI - became one of the big talking points of Tuesday's chaotic debate.
Mr Trump was widely criticised for failing to explicitly condemn white supremacist groups in the debate, while his opponent Democrat challenger Joe Biden, did.
When pushed by the moderator, the president replied: "Proud Boys, stand back and stand by" and went on to blame recent violence in cities such as Portland on left-wing activists.
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Enrique Tarrio, international chairman of the group, told Sky News he did not see the president's words as an endorsement of his group, and that Mr Biden had made a "crucial mistake" in naming them as racists.
"We've been called many names, but probably the most inaccurate name you can call us is white supremacists," he said.
Image: The group say they are 'Western chauvinists who refuse to apologise for creating the modern world'
Mr Tarrio added: "I'm a 'person of colour', I'm a brown person, I'm chairman of the organisation [and] I got voted in..."
He added: "I think it was a great moment that we were mentioned on stage... if we were recognised by anyone we were recognised by Biden."
Image: Weapons are a common feature of Proud Boys gatherings
He defended the Proud Boys as peaceful, pointing to their rally in Portland over the weekend - the Oregon city that has seen months of often violent protests over police brutality and racism since the killing of George Floyd.
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"We've always done that - we did this in Portland - we stood back and stood by in Portland on the 26th, and we had a great event," he said.
"And basically I think what he [President Trump] meant was let the police do their job - which we have."
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Just hours after the debate the president distanced himself from the group on Wednesday saying: "I really don't know who they are".
"They have to stand down. Let law enforcement do their work," the president added.
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Mr Biden again accused the group of being racists, telling them: "My message to the Proud Boys and every other white supremacist group is: cease and desist.
"The American people will decide who the next president is. Period," he added.


skynewsus--2020-10-02--Trump aide Hope Hicks 'tests positive for coronavirus'

Hope Hicks , one of President Donald Trump 's top aides , has tested positive for coronavirus , according to US media reports .
Ms Hicks , who serves as a counsellor to the president , reportedly tested positive for the disease on Thursday , the day after she travelled with the president to a rally .
The information was revealed by an anonymous administration official who spoke to news agency Bloomberg .
Reports said Ms Hicks is the closest aide to Mr Trump to test positive for the disease so far .
The 31-year-old has travelled with the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , including on presidential helicopter Marine One , and on Air Force One to Tuesday night 's first presidential debate .
There is no indication that Mr Trump has contracted the virus and it is not known whether he has been tested since Ms Hicks 's diagnosis .
In a statement , White House spokesman Judd Deere said : `` The president takes the health and safety of himself and everyone who works in support of him and the American people very seriously . ''
`` White House Operations collaborates with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Military Office to ensure all plans and procedures incorporate current CDC guidance and best practices for limiting COVID-19 exposure to the greatest extent possible both on complex and when the president is travelling , '' he added .
Ms Hicks quit as White House communications director in 2018 but returned earlier this year as an adviser , working closely with the president 's son-in-law Jared Kushner .

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania are self-isolating after one of the US president's close aides tested positive for coronavirus.
Hope Hicks, who serves as a counsellor to the president, reportedly tested positive for the disease on Thursday, the day after she travelled with the president to a rally.
In a tweet after the news emerged, the president said: "Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19. Terrible!
Image: Hope Hicks is a former White House communications director
"The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!"
Ms Hicks, 31, has travelled with the president a number of times during the past week, including on presidential helicopter Marine One, and on Air Force One to Tuesday night's first presidential debate.
Mr Trump appeared to blame soldiers and law enforcement officials for her contracting the virus.
"It's very, very hard when you are with people from the military or from law enforcement and they come over to you and they want to hug you and they want to kiss you," he told Fox News.
"You get close and things happen."
In a statement, White House spokesman Judd Deere said: "The president takes the health and safety of himself and everyone who works in support of him and the American people very seriously.
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"White House Operations collaborates with the physician to the president and the White House Military Office to ensure all plans and procedures incorporate current CDC guidance and best practices for limiting COVID-19 exposure to the greatest extent possible both on complex and when the president is travelling," he added.
The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 200,000 Americans and more than one million people worldwide.
Mr Trump told Fox News that he and Mrs Trump had been tested and would know the results by the end of the week.
"I spend a lot of time with Hope, and so does the first lady. And she's tremendous," he said, adding that he was surprised to hear Ms Hicks had tested positive for the virus.
"She knows there's a risk, but she's young," he said.
Ms Hicks quit as White House communications director in 2018 but returned earlier this year as an adviser, working closely with the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner.


skynewsus--2020-10-01--Debate rules to change after chaotic Trump-Biden exchange

Debate rules will be changed to avoid a repeat of the chaotic first meeting between Donald Trump and Joe Biden , the US presidential debate commission has said .
The ill-tempered debate on Tuesday between the US president and his Democratic challenger descended into chaos , with personal insults thrown and frequent interruptions - mainly from Mr Trump .
Chris Wallace , the moderator , had few options other than pleading with the candidates when rules both campaigns had agreed to were not followed .
What is being planned for future debates ?
One option being discussed is allowing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate violates rules , CBS News reported .
The Commission on Presidential Debates ( CPD ) said in a statement that the first debate had `` made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues '' .
`` The CPD will be carefully considering the changes that it will adopt and will announce those measures shortly . ''
It added : `` The commission is grateful to Chris Wallace for the professionalism and skill he brought to last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that additional tools to maintain order are in place for the remaining debates . ''
CBS News reported that the next 48 hours would be spent drawing up new guidelines and rules for future debates , according to a source .
The rules will not be negotiable , the source said .
How have both campaigns reacted ?
Mr Trump , retweeting a story about the planned debate changes , said : `` Try getting a new Anchor and a smarter Democrat candidate ! ''
His team have criticised the plans for future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the campaign , said : `` They 're only doing this because their guy got pummelled last night .
`` President Trump was the dominant force and now Joe Biden is trying to work the refs .
They should n't be moving the goalposts and changing the rules in the middle of the game . ''
The deputy manager of his campaign , Kate Bedingfield , said the former vice-president will `` be focused on answering questions from the voters there , under whatever set of rules the Commission develops to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What happened at the first debate ?
Wednesday 's debate saw constant interruptions from Mr Trump which led to bickering , with both candidates talking over each other .
Mr Trump questioned Mr Biden 's intelligence , saying : `` There 's nothing smart about you Joe .
47 years , you 've done nothing , '' He later bought up Mr Biden 's son Hunter , raising questions about his links with Ukraine as well as mentioning his drug problems .
The pair also clashed about Mr Biden 's now deceased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , Mr Biden called Mr Trump `` the worst president this country has ever had '' , dubbed him a `` clown '' , and at one point asked , `` Will you shut up , man ? ''
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker What about the next ones ?
Both campaigns have said they expect to attend future debates , with the next one scheduled for 15 October in Miami .
The second debate will be in a town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to both candidates will come from voters in the hall while the other half will be influenced by voter concerns on social media .
The last debate is on 22 October - less than two weeks before the election on 3 November .

Debate rules will be changed to avoid a repeat of the chaotic first meeting between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the US presidential debate commission has said.
The ill-tempered debate on Tuesday between the US president and his Democratic challenger descended into chaos, with personal insults thrown and frequent interruptions - mainly from Mr Trump.
Chris Wallace, the moderator, had few options other than pleading with the candidates when rules both campaigns had agreed to were not followed.
What is being planned for future debates?
One option being discussed is allowing the moderator to cut off microphones when a candidate violates rules, CBS News reported.
The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) said in a statement that the first debate had "made clear that additional structure should be added to the format of the remaining debates to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues".
"The CPD will be carefully considering the changes that it will adopt and will announce those measures shortly."
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It added: "The commission is grateful to Chris Wallace for the professionalism and skill he brought to last night's debate and intends to ensure that additional tools to maintain order are in place for the remaining debates."
CBS News reported that the next 48 hours would be spent drawing up new guidelines and rules for future debates, according to a source.
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The rules will not be negotiable, the source said.
How have both campaigns reacted?
Mr Trump, retweeting a story about the planned debate changes, said: "Try getting a new Anchor and a smarter Democrat candidate!"
His team have criticised the plans for future debates.
Tim Murtaugh, communications director of the campaign, said: "They're only doing this because their guy got pummelled last night.
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"President Trump was the dominant force and now Joe Biden is trying to work the refs. They shouldn't be moving the goalposts and changing the rules in the middle of the game."
Mr Biden called the debate "a national embarrassment."
The deputy manager of his campaign, Kate Bedingfield, said the former vice-president will "be focused on answering questions from the voters there, under whatever set of rules the Commission develops to try to contain Donald Trump's behaviour".
What happened at the first debate?
Wednesday's debate saw constant interruptions from Mr Trump which led to bickering, with both candidates talking over each other.
Mr Trump questioned Mr Biden's intelligence, saying: "There's nothing smart about you Joe. 47 years, you've done nothing,"
He later bought up Mr Biden's son Hunter, raising questions about his links with Ukraine as well as mentioning his drug problems.
The pair also clashed about Mr Biden's now deceased son Beau and his military service.
Meanwhile, Mr Biden called Mr Trump "the worst president this country has ever had", dubbed him a "clown", and at one point asked, "Will you shut up, man?"
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What about the next ones?
Both campaigns have said they expect to attend future debates, with the next one scheduled for 15 October in Miami.
The second debate will be in a town hall format, meaning half the questions to both candidates will come from voters in the hall while the other half will be influenced by voter concerns on social media.
The last debate is on 22 October - less than two weeks before the election on 3 November.


skynewsus--2020-10-01--California passes landmark law that could grant compensation to slave descendants

California has passed a landmark law which could allow black people and descendants of slaves to receive compensation payments , becoming the first US state to do so .
But in a blow to campaigners , who have long demanded such a law , it does not guarantee compensation or specify how much people will get .
Rather , it establishes a task force to study the impact of slavery on black people in the state - and recommend to the state legislature what kind of compensation should be provided , who should receive it , and what form it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with lawmakers and campaigners , including rapper Ice Cube , who posted a message of thanks on Twitter , Mr Newsom said : `` After watching last night 's debate , this signing ca n't come too soon . ''
The governor also said in a later statement : `` As a nation , we can only truly thrive when every one of us has the opportunity to thrive . ''
State assemblywoman Shirley Weber , a Democrat representing San Diego , who wrote the proposal , added : `` California has come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it has yet to come to terms with its role in slavery .
After 400 years , we still have the impact . ''
California was founded as a free state , or a state where slavery was illegal , in 1850 , yet several laws allowed owners to retain enslaved people so long as they lived there temporarily or bought the slaves before statehood .
Slavery became illegal throughout the US in 1865 .
A similar proposal to study reparations for black Americans was first introduced in Congress in 1989 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held a hearing on the proposed scheme last year , at which actor Danny Glover was one of the witnesses who argued in favour .
It also failed .
The move will be seen as a victory for those campaigning for racial justice in a year when protests against discrimination have spread across the country in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in police custody in May .
Many welcomed the news on social media , but the reaction was not completely positive .
Actor James Woods , a conservative , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a taxpayer left in California within five years . ''
Supporters hope other states will follow suit and that it will make amends not just for slavery , but also for some of the institutional practices that continue to disproportionately affect black people in the US .

California has passed a landmark law which could allow black people and descendants of slaves to receive compensation payments, becoming the first US state to do so.
But in a blow to campaigners, who have long demanded such a law, it does not guarantee compensation or specify how much people will get.
Rather, it establishes a task force to study the impact of slavery on black people in the state - and recommend to the state legislature what kind of compensation should be provided, who should receive it, and what form it will take.
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California governor Gavin Newsom signed the law on Wednesday.
During a video conference with lawmakers and campaigners, including rapper Ice Cube, who posted a message of thanks on Twitter, Mr Newsom said: "After watching last night's debate, this signing can't come too soon."
The governor also said in a later statement: "As a nation, we can only truly thrive when every one of us has the opportunity to thrive."
State assemblywoman Shirley Weber, a Democrat representing San Diego, who wrote the proposal, added: "California has come to terms with many of its issues, but it has yet to come to terms with its role in slavery. After 400 years, we still have the impact."
California was founded as a free state, or a state where slavery was illegal, in 1850, yet several laws allowed owners to retain enslaved people so long as they lived there temporarily or bought the slaves before statehood.
Slavery became illegal throughout the US in 1865.
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A similar proposal to study reparations for black Americans was first introduced in Congress in 1989, but did not pass.
Congress held a hearing on the proposed scheme last year, at which actor Danny Glover was one of the witnesses who argued in favour. It also failed.
The move will be seen as a victory for those campaigning for racial justice in a year when protests against discrimination have spread across the country in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in police custody in May.
Image: The ongoing movement for racial justice in America has gathered momentum this year
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Many welcomed the news on social media, but the reaction was not completely positive.
Actor James Woods, a conservative, tweeted: "There won't be a taxpayer left in California within five years."
Supporters hope other states will follow suit and that it will make amends not just for slavery, but also for some of the institutional practices that continue to disproportionately affect black people in the US.


skynewsus--2020-10-01--Heiress to multi-billion dollar liquor giant jailed over role in sex-slaves cult

An heiress to a liquor empire has been jailed for more than six years for her role in a self-help group that prosecutors say engaged in forced labour , extortion and sex trafficking .
Clare Bronfman , 41 - an heir to the multi-billion dollar Seagram fortune - was sentenced to 81 months in prison by a judge in New York for financing Keith Raniere , the disgraced self-improvement guru .
In June last year , Raniere - a New York businessman - was convicted of turning women into sex slaves who were branded with his initials .
Two months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two charges over her involvement with Raniere 's NXIVM ( pronounced Nex-ee-um ) , an organisation former members say was run as a cult .
The group is alleged to have manipulated , enslaved and blackmailed its members as part of what federal prosecutors called a racketeering conspiracy .
Bronfman , the daughter of Edgar Bronfman Sr , a Canadian billionaire , joined the organisation in 2003 and used her wealth to finance Raniere and fight his critics , prosecutors said .
Sentencing her in Brooklyn federal district court , Judge Nicholas Garaufis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence suggesting that Ms Bronfman repeatedly and consistently leveraged her wealth and social status as a means of intimidating , controlling , and punishing NXIVM 's enemies . ''
Racketeering , conspiracy to commit identity theft , encouraging and inducing illegal entry into the US and money laundering were some of the offences she was accused of committing .
She admitted conspiring to harbour immigrants for financial gain and fraudulently using identity information .
Bronfman is the first of six people , including Raniere , who were charged in March 2018 , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to various charges .
Raniere is due to be sentenced on 27 October .
NXIVM first came to public attention in 2017 when a New York Times article exposed the experiences of people who had been members .
In August , HBO released The Vow , a nine-part documentary that exposed the tactics the group employed .
Prosecutors had recommended a five-year sentence for Bronfman , significantly shorter than the six years , nine months handed down by Judge Garaufis .

An heiress to a liquor empire has been jailed for more than six years for her role in a self-help group that prosecutors say engaged in forced labour, extortion and sex trafficking.
Clare Bronfman, 41 - an heir to the multi-billion dollar Seagram fortune - was sentenced to 81 months in prison by a judge in New York for financing Keith Raniere, the disgraced self-improvement guru.
In June last year, Raniere - a New York businessman - was convicted of turning women into sex slaves who were branded with his initials.
Image: Clare Bronfman arrives at US District court in Brooklyn on Wednesday to be sentenced
Two months earlier, Bronfman had pleaded guilty to two charges over her involvement with Raniere's NXIVM (pronounced Nex-ee-um), an organisation former members say was run as a cult.
The group is alleged to have manipulated, enslaved and blackmailed its members as part of what federal prosecutors called a racketeering conspiracy.
Bronfman, the daughter of Edgar Bronfman Sr, a Canadian billionaire, joined the organisation in 2003 and used her wealth to finance Raniere and fight his critics, prosecutors said.
Sentencing her in Brooklyn federal district court, Judge Nicholas Garaufis said: "I am troubled by evidence suggesting that Ms Bronfman repeatedly and consistently leveraged her wealth and social status as a means of intimidating, controlling, and punishing NXIVM's enemies."
Racketeering, conspiracy to commit identity theft, encouraging and inducing illegal entry into the US and money laundering were some of the offences she was accused of committing.
She admitted conspiring to harbour immigrants for financial gain and fraudulently using identity information.
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Image: Keith Raniere (left) and the marking branded on the women who were sex-trafficked
Bronfman is the first of six people, including Raniere, who were charged in March 2018, to be sentenced. All five other co-defendants pleaded guilty to various charges.
Raniere is due to be sentenced on 27 October.
NXIVM first came to public attention in 2017 when a New York Times article exposed the experiences of people who had been members.
In August, HBO released The Vow, a nine-part documentary that exposed the tactics the group employed.
Prosecutors had recommended a five-year sentence for Bronfman, significantly shorter than the six years, nine months handed down by Judge Garaufis.


skynewsus--2020-10-01--Netflix releases pictures of Chadwick Boseman in his final role

Netflix has released pictures of Chadwick Boseman in what is thought to have been his final acting role before his death .
Boseman , who died in August after a four-year struggle with colon cancer , will posthumously star alongside Oscar winner Viola Davis in Ma Rainey 's Black Bottom .
The film , set in 1920s Chicago , tells the story of `` Mother of the Blues '' Ma Rainey , who is fighting with her white manager and producer for control of her music .
Boseman , who is best-known for his role as T'Challa in Marvel 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Ma Rainey 's session band called Levee .
Levee is `` determined to stake his claim on the music industry '' and `` spurs his fellow musicians into an eruption of stories revealing truths that will forever change the course of their lives '' .
The film wrapped in August 2019 , just six weeks after production began , meaning Boseman would have been aware of his cancer diagnosis .
After Boseman died , his co-star Viola Davis tweeted : `` Chadwick ... no words to express my devastation of losing you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , your heart , your authenticity ...
It was an honour working beside you , getting to know you .
`` Rest well prince ... May flights of angels sing thee to thy heavenly rest .
I love you ! ''
Boseman 's death shocked the entertainment world , with his cancer diagnosis having been all but hidden until then .
He played black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown early in his career , before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe .
Black Panther - the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predominantly African-American cast - became the ninth-highest-grossing film of all time and the highest-grossing film by a black director .
It was also the first superhero film to get an Oscar nomination for best picture .
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It is expected to be released by Netflix on 18 December .

Netflix has released pictures of Chadwick Boseman in what is thought to have been his final acting role before his death.
Boseman, who died in August after a four-year struggle with colon cancer, will posthumously star alongside Oscar winner Viola Davis in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
The film, set in 1920s Chicago, tells the story of "Mother of the Blues" Ma Rainey, who is fighting with her white manager and producer for control of her music.
Image: Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in the upcoming Netflix movie Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Pic: David Lee/ Netflix
Image: Boseman plays a trumpeter in the 1920s-set film. Pic: David Lee/ Netflix
Boseman, who is best-known for his role as T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther, will play a trumpeter in Ma Rainey's session band called Levee.
Levee is "determined to stake his claim on the music industry" and "spurs his fellow musicians into an eruption of stories revealing truths that will forever change the course of their lives".
The film wrapped in August 2019, just six weeks after production began, meaning Boseman would have been aware of his cancer diagnosis.
After Boseman died, his co-star Viola Davis tweeted: "Chadwick... no words to express my devastation of losing you.
"Your talent, your spirit, your heart, your authenticity... It was an honour working beside you, getting to know you.
"Rest well prince... May flights of angels sing thee to thy heavenly rest. I love you!"
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Image: Boseman stars with Viola Davis, who plays the lead character. Pic: David Lee/ Netflix
Boseman's death shocked the entertainment world, with his cancer diagnosis having been all but hidden until then.
He played black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown early in his career, before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe.
Black Panther - the first major studio superhero movie featuring a predominantly African-American cast - became the ninth-highest-grossing film of all time and the highest-grossing film by a black director.
It was also the first superhero film to get an Oscar nomination for best picture.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is based on a play of the same name by August Wilson, and was produced by Denzel Washington.
It is expected to be released by Netflix on 18 December.


skynewsus--2020-10-01--Jon Bon Jovi: 'A mask is a fashion accessory, not a sacrifice - it's not that hard'

Jon Bon Jovi has told Sky News it is `` criminal '' that more than 200,000 people have died with coronavirus in the US .
The rock frontman , who has been inspired to make new music during the pandemic , said the COVID-19 lockdown for him has been an opportunity to press `` the reset button '' , but that `` we ca n't forget '' the terrible impact the crisis has had on those less fortunate .
In an interview with Sky News ' Kay Burley , Bon Jovi gave his thoughts on the handling of the crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mask - saying it is a `` fashion accessory '' , not a `` sacrifice '' .
He also spoke about the death of George Floyd and the upcoming US election .
`` Those who lost their jobs or lost their health or lost their lives , they were affected in a dramatic way and we ca n't forget that , '' he said .
`` In America , we 've lost 200,000 people and counting .
It 's criminal . ''
Bon Jovi told Burley he does not want `` to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to the handling of the coronavirus crisis in the US , `` because it seems too easy '' .
However , he said instructions for the public had been unclear - and that `` the needle was moving '' .
He continued : `` 'Wear a mask , do n't wear a mask .
Travel , do n't travel .
Total lockdown , do n't lockdown ' - to a point where , in our country , when they left it up to the 50 states to determine what mandates and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too many cooks in the kitchen .
`` And then it got to a place where we 're politicising a mask .
That 's wrong .
If a mask was going to stop the spread , if for nothing else than respect of your neighbour and your friend - you have a little piece of cloth on your nose , it 's not a big deal , it 's not a great sacrifice .
`` It 's not the sacrifice that your relations and mine made 60 years ago in a war , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a fashion accessory .
You know ?
I mean , it 's not that hard . ''
The singer said he feels good about Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as the race for the White House enters its final stages .
`` He 's an experienced man of the world , who , as our [ former ] vice president and a senator from the state of Delaware has served the country for probably close to 50 years now . ''
The star said he had spoken to Mr Biden recently during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be engaging and on topic and caring '' .
He added : `` The American public 's got a tough decision… because the future of the country and its reflection on the world rely on it . ''
However , the singer avoided answering when asked how he feels about four more years of Donald Trump as president .
After almost 40 years in the rock business , Bon Jovi have sold more than 100 million records .
Their latest album , 2020 , will be released on Friday .
Originally scheduled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushed back due to the pandemic - and now features two extra songs , American Reckoning and Do What You Can , inspired by events during the crisis and the Black Lives Matter movement .
`` With this whole album I was witness to history , and that 's my position , '' he said .
`` I 'm not taking sides , I just feel like I 'm a reporter .
`` When I came up with the album title 2020 it was really meant to be tongue in cheek… but as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to really focus on that writing , one thing led to another and I said , 'no , this is now a snapshot of my life and the history that I witnessed ' .
`` So whether I lived it or read it or watched it , these are the events that unfolded . ''
: : Subscribe to the Backstage podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Speaking about the death of George Floyd , he said : `` I saw the videotape that the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't move you , I just question your sense of humanity .
And the way for me to express myself best is through song . ''
Well known for his philanthropic work , he spent the initial quarantine weeks helping feed those in need at his JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant in New Jersey .
Calling himself the `` hall-of-fame dishwasher '' at the restaurant , Jon was captured on camera by his wife getting to work .
The star said he had tried to make time for himself and others over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't take a hell of a lot to call a friend , '' he said .
Just before lockdown , Bon Jovi met Prince Harry at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London to record a charity single for the duke 's Invictus Games .
However , he said he had not been in touch since the move to California with Meghan and baby Archie .
`` He and I were actually slated to do something here in New York that had been postponed and then rescheduled and now postponed yet again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen at this point , '' he said .
Another thing that has been postponed is the band 's world tour .
`` When the world opens up again , who knows when that might be ? ''
he replied , when asked when it will happen .
`` There 's going to be a glut of entertainers who were on the road , who intended to be on the road ... there 's going to be a big old bottleneck .
`` I do n't anticipate even with a vaccine that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a finger and everybody goes back to work . ''
Bon Jovi 's new album , 2020 , is out on Friday 2 October

Jon Bon Jovi has told Sky News it is "criminal" that more than 200,000 people have died with coronavirus in the US.
The rock frontman, who has been inspired to make new music during the pandemic, said the COVID-19 lockdown for him has been an opportunity to press "the reset button", but that "we can't forget" the terrible impact the crisis has had on those less fortunate.
In an interview with Sky News' Kay Burley, Bon Jovi gave his thoughts on the handling of the crisis in America, as well as wearing a mask - saying it is a "fashion accessory", not a "sacrifice".
He also spoke about the death of George Floyd and the upcoming US election.
Image: The star pictured performing in the UK last year, and in his heyday below
"Those who lost their jobs or lost their health or lost their lives, they were affected in a dramatic way and we can't forget that," he said. "In America, we've lost 200,000 people and counting. It's criminal."
Bon Jovi told Burley he does not want "to just point fingers of blame" when it comes to the handling of the coronavirus crisis in the US, "because it seems too easy".
However, he said instructions for the public had been unclear - and that "the needle was moving".
He continued: "'Wear a mask, don't wear a mask. Travel, don't travel. Total lockdown, don't lockdown' - to a point where, in our country, when they left it up to the 50 states to determine what mandates and what weren't, it's just too many cooks in the kitchen.
"And then it got to a place where we're politicising a mask. That's wrong. If a mask was going to stop the spread, if for nothing else than respect of your neighbour and your friend - you have a little piece of cloth on your nose, it's not a big deal, it's not a great sacrifice.
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"It's not the sacrifice that your relations and mine made 60 years ago in a war, that was sacrifice. Wearing a mask is a fashion accessory. You know? I mean, it's not that hard."
Image: Jon Bon Jovi has written new music inspired by the events of the last few months
The singer said he feels good about Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as the race for the White House enters its final stages.
"He's an experienced man of the world, who, as our [former] vice president and a senator from the state of Delaware has served the country for probably close to 50 years now."
The star said he had spoken to Mr Biden recently during a Zoom fundraiser and "found him to be engaging and on topic and caring".
He added: "The American public's got a tough decision… because the future of the country and its reflection on the world rely on it."
However, the singer avoided answering when asked how he feels about four more years of Donald Trump as president.
Image: Bon Jovi at the Monsters of Rock Festival in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, 1985. Pic: Ilpo Musto/REX/Shutterstock
After almost 40 years in the rock business, Bon Jovi have sold more than 100 million records.
Their latest album, 2020, will be released on Friday. Originally scheduled for earlier this year, it was pushed back due to the pandemic - and now features two extra songs, American Reckoning and Do What You Can, inspired by events during the crisis and the Black Lives Matter movement.
"With this whole album I was witness to history, and that's my position," he said. "I'm not taking sides, I just feel like I'm a reporter.
"When I came up with the album title 2020 it was really meant to be tongue in cheek… but as events started to unfold and I started to really focus on that writing, one thing led to another and I said, 'no, this is now a snapshot of my life and the history that I witnessed'.
"So whether I lived it or read it or watched it, these are the events that unfolded."
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Speaking about the death of George Floyd, he said: "I saw the videotape that the rest of the world saw...
"If that didn't move you, I just question your sense of humanity. And the way for me to express myself best is through song."
Well known for his philanthropic work, he spent the initial quarantine weeks helping feed those in need at his JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant in New Jersey.
Calling himself the "hall-of-fame dishwasher" at the restaurant, Jon was captured on camera by his wife getting to work.
The star said he had tried to make time for himself and others over the past few months. "It doesn't take a hell of a lot to call a friend," he said.
Just before lockdown, Bon Jovi met Prince Harry at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London to record a charity single for the duke's Invictus Games.
Image: Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi met at Abbey Road at the beginning of 2020
However, he said he had not been in touch since the move to California with Meghan and baby Archie.
"He and I were actually slated to do something here in New York that had been postponed and then rescheduled and now postponed yet again, so who knows if it will ever happen at this point," he said.
Another thing that has been postponed is the band's world tour.
"When the world opens up again, who knows when that might be?" he replied, when asked when it will happen. "There's going to be a glut of entertainers who were on the road, who intended to be on the road... there's going to be a big old bottleneck.
"I don't anticipate even with a vaccine that it's just going to be snap of a finger and everybody goes back to work."
Bon Jovi's new album, 2020, is out on Friday 2 October


skynewsus--2020-10-01--Chrissy Teigen and John Legend speak of 'deep pain' after losing baby

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have said they are `` shocked '' and in `` deep pain '' after losing their baby during pregnancy .
Earlier this week the model and TV presenter had reassured fans she and the baby boy were healthy after she suffered excessive bleeding .
However , the couple have now shared the news that their third baby has died .
In a statement on social media they wrote : `` We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about , the kind of pain we 've never felt before .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bleeding and give our baby the fluids he needed , despite bags and bags of blood transfusions .
It just was n't enough . ''
Teigen , 34 , also posted a black-and-white picture showing her crying while sitting up in her hospital bed .
In another picture she was seen cradling the baby while Legend gently leaned in .
Teigen , who has children Luna and Miles with Legend , revealed the couple have called the baby Jack .
She added : `` We never decide on our babies ' names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're born , just before we leave the hospital .
But we , for some reason , had started to call this little guy in my belly Jack .
So he will always be Jack to us .
Jack worked so hard to be a part of our little family , and he will be , forever .
`` To our Jack - I 'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications , that we could n't give you the home you needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Teigen thanked everyone for their `` positive energy , thoughts and prayers '' and said her family will now spend time grieving .
She said : `` We are so grateful for the life we have , for our wonderful babies Luna and Miles , for all the amazing things we 've been able to experience .
But everyday ca n't be full of sunshine .
`` On this darkest of days , we will grieve , we will cry our eyes out .
But we will hug and love each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Legend , a multi-award winning singer , shared his wife 's tweet and wrote : `` We love you , Jack . ''
He added five black heart emojis .
On Tuesday , Teigen had updated fans from hospital after being taken in on Sunday .
She shared an update while preparing to have a second blood transfusion , writing on Instagram it `` truly truly truly sounds more dramatic than it is '' .
The couple announced they were expecting a third child in August .
They revealed the news in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wild .
Teigen and Legend , 41 , have spoken publicly about their fertility issues and their third child was the first conceived without IVF .
If you have experienced pregnancy loss and would like support or more information visit https : //www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ or Tommy 's , or My Miscarriage Matters in the US

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have said they are "shocked" and in "deep pain" after losing their baby during pregnancy.
Earlier this week the model and TV presenter had reassured fans she and the baby boy were healthy after she suffered excessive bleeding.
However, the couple have now shared the news that their third baby has died.
In a statement on social media they wrote: "We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain we've never felt before.
"We were never able to stop the bleeding and give our baby the fluids he needed, despite bags and bags of blood transfusions. It just wasn't enough."
Teigen, 34, also posted a black-and-white picture showing her crying while sitting up in her hospital bed.
Image: Teigen with husband John Legend
In another picture she was seen cradling the baby while Legend gently leaned in.
Teigen, who has children Luna and Miles with Legend, revealed the couple have called the baby Jack.
She added: "We never decide on our babies' names until the last possible moment after they're born, just before we leave the hospital. But we, for some reason, had started to call this little guy in my belly Jack. So he will always be Jack to us. Jack worked so hard to be a part of our little family, and he will be, forever.
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"To our Jack - I'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn't give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you."
Teigen thanked everyone for their "positive energy, thoughts and prayers" and said her family will now spend time grieving.
She said: "We are so grateful for the life we have, for our wonderful babies Luna and Miles, for all the amazing things we've been able to experience. But everyday can't be full of sunshine.
"On this darkest of days, we will grieve, we will cry our eyes out. But we will hug and love each other harder and get through it."
Image: The couple already have two children - Luna and Miles
Legend, a multi-award winning singer, shared his wife's tweet and wrote: "We love you, Jack." He added five black heart emojis.
On Tuesday, Teigen had updated fans from hospital after being taken in on Sunday.
She shared an update while preparing to have a second blood transfusion, writing on Instagram it "truly truly truly sounds more dramatic than it is".
The couple announced they were expecting a third child in August. They revealed the news in the music video for Legend's single Wild.
Teigen and Legend, 41, have spoken publicly about their fertility issues and their third child was the first conceived without IVF.
If you have experienced pregnancy loss and would like support or more information visit https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/ or Tommy's, or My Miscarriage Matters in the US


skynewsus--2020-10-01--Kardashians star Kris Jenner accused of sexual harassment by former bodyguard

Kris Jenner has denied allegations of sexual harassment and exposing herself after being sued by a former bodyguard .
The Kardashian `` momager '' is alleged to have subjected the man to `` unwanted and unwelcome '' sexual advances while he was working in security - a claim described as `` ludicrous '' by her lawyer .
Jenner , 64 , is accused of massaging the man 's neck , shoulders and arms , and resting her hand on his groin , in a lawsuit obtained by the PA news agency which has been filed in Los Angeles .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , also claims the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star exposed parts of her body in a `` lewd or suggestive manner '' .
Jenner 's lawyer , Marty Singer , issued a statement to US entertainment website TMZ vehemently denying the allegations .
`` Kris categorically denies ever behaving inappropriately toward [ the accuser ] , '' he said .
`` The security guard worked outside the house and he never even went into Kris 's house . ''
Mr Singer , a Hollywood lawyer known for defending the rich and famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very little interaction '' with Jenner during his time working with the famous reality TV family .
`` After the guard was repeatedly caught sleeping in his car while on the job , the security company was asked not to assign him to work there in the future , '' he continued .
According to the lawsuit , the bodyguard began working for David Shield Security and Armour Protection Services in February 2017 and was assigned to Jenner and her eldest daughter , Kourtney Kardashian - who is also being sued .
: @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker He claims Jenner 's sexual harassment began just a few months later , in May 2017 .
The Kardashian matriarch would ignore his pleas to stop , the lawsuit claims .
The man also accuses Shield of ignoring complaints made against her .
He says he was `` effectively terminated '' from his job protecting Jenner in September 2018 , as a result of his complaints .
He is suing Jenner , Kardashian , David Shield Security and Armour Protection Services for unspecified damages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Singer added : `` The guard never made any complaints to his employer about Kris until contriving this ludicrous claim .
Although Kourtney is named in the suit , she is not accused of doing anything improper with the guard , nor did she do so . ''
Kris Jenner is the mother of Kourtney , Kim , Khloe and Rob Kardashian , as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner .
Earlier this month , it was announced that Keeping Up With The Kardashians , the reality TV show that made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 14 years on air .

Kris Jenner has denied allegations of sexual harassment and exposing herself after being sued by a former bodyguard.
The Kardashian "momager" is alleged to have subjected the man to "unwanted and unwelcome" sexual advances while he was working in security - a claim described as "ludicrous" by her lawyer.
Jenner, 64, is accused of massaging the man's neck, shoulders and arms, and resting her hand on his groin, in a lawsuit obtained by the PA news agency which has been filed in Los Angeles.
Image: (L-R): Kris Jenner and Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian - Kourtney is also named in the lawsuit
The man, who has not been named, also claims the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star exposed parts of her body in a "lewd or suggestive manner".
Jenner's lawyer, Marty Singer, issued a statement to US entertainment website TMZ vehemently denying the allegations.
"Kris categorically denies ever behaving inappropriately toward [the accuser]," he said. "The security guard worked outside the house and he never even went into Kris's house."
Mr Singer, a Hollywood lawyer known for defending the rich and famous, said the security guard had "very little interaction" with Jenner during his time working with the famous reality TV family.
"After the guard was repeatedly caught sleeping in his car while on the job, the security company was asked not to assign him to work there in the future," he continued.
According to the lawsuit, the bodyguard began working for David Shield Security and Armour Protection Services in February 2017 and was assigned to Jenner and her eldest daughter, Kourtney Kardashian - who is also being sued.
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He claims Jenner's sexual harassment began just a few months later, in May 2017.
The Kardashian matriarch would ignore his pleas to stop, the lawsuit claims. The man also accuses Shield of ignoring complaints made against her.
He says he was "effectively terminated" from his job protecting Jenner in September 2018, as a result of his complaints.
He is suing Jenner, Kardashian, David Shield Security and Armour Protection Services for unspecified damages, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Mr Singer added: "The guard never made any complaints to his employer about Kris until contriving this ludicrous claim. Although Kourtney is named in the suit, she is not accused of doing anything improper with the guard, nor did she do so."
Kris Jenner is the mother of Kourtney, Kim, Khloe and Rob Kardashian, as well as Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the reality TV show that made them megastars, will end in 2021 after 14 years on air.


skynewsus--2020-10-02--Donald Trump and wife Melania will 'stage strong recovery from COVID-19', says PM

Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for coronavirus .
The US president confirmed on Twitter that he and the first lady have contracted COVID-19 , saying : `` We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately .
We will get through this TOGETHER ! ''
Mr Trump is now expected to self-isolate for two weeks while facing treatment for the disease , with his diagnosis coming just one month before the US election on 3 November .
Live updates on coronavirus from US , UK and around world The president is 74 years old and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is categorised as obese , putting him at higher risk of serious complications from the virus .
Mr Trump 's election rival Joe Biden said he and his wife Jill `` send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery '' .
`` We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family , '' the Democratic presidential candidate said .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson , who spent time in intensive care with COVID-19 in April , said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best wishes to the president and the first lady .
`` I 'm sure that they 'll both stage a very strong recovery . ''
Mr Trump 's physician Sean Conley said the president and first lady would remain at the White House during their period of isolation .
He said : `` Rest assured I expect the president to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering , and I will keep you updated on any future developments . ''
Writing on Twitter , Mrs Trump said : `` As too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( the president ) & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19 .
`` We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements .
Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together . ''
US Vice President Mike Pence has tested negative for the virus and `` remains in good health '' , his spokesman said .
Mr Pence tweeted that he and and his wife Karen `` send our love and prayers to our dear friends President Donald Trump and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery , '' he wrote .
`` God bless you President Trump & our wonderful First Lady Melania . ''
Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed his `` sincere support '' to Mr and Mrs Trump `` in this difficult moment , '' according to the Kremlin .
It said Mr Putin sent a message to the US president which read : `` I hope that your inherent vitality , good spirits and optimism will help you cope with the dangerous virus . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump had said he and his wife were self-isolating after Hope Hicks , one of his top aides , had contracted the virus .
Ms Hicks , who serves as a counsellor to the president , is the closest aide to Mr Trump to test positive for coronavirus so far .
She had travelled with the president several times over the last week , including on presidential helicopter Marine One , and on Air Force One to Tuesday night 's first presidential debate .
Mr Trump had earlier appeared to blame soldiers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
He told Fox News : `` It 's very , very hard when you are with people from the military or from law enforcement and they come over to you and they want to hug you and they want to kiss you .
`` You get close and things happen . ''
Several White House staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent months , including Mr Pence 's press secretary Katie Miller , and one of the president 's personal valets .
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus , said he was reconsidering his upcoming trip to Asia as a precaution .
`` We 're taking this obviously very seriously , '' he said .
`` We are praying for the president and first lady that they 'll have a speedy recovery . ''
According to his White House schedule , the president was due to host a phone call on Friday on `` COVID-19 support to vulnerable seniors '' .
His positive test come as the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate in the US , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the threat of the disease .
More than 200,000 people have died in the US after contracting COVID-19 and more than seven million people in the country have been infected with the disease .
But Mr Trump has continued to hold campaign rallies which have drawn thousands of supporters during the pandemic .
His diagnosis now throws into question the nature of the rest of the campaign , including the remaining two presidential debates .
The next debate is scheduled for 15 October in Miami .
Two days before testing positive , during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Democratic challenger Joe Biden for frequently wearing masks and not having campaign rallies that matched his own in size .
The president continued to shake hands with visitors despite public health officials warning against it and also initially resisted being tested .
Mr Trump also refused to wear a mask in public under almost all circumstances .
: : Subscribe to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and SpreakerIn a statement , White House spokesman Judd Deere said : `` The president takes the health and safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support of him and the American people very seriously . ''
Mr Trump is not the only major world leader known to have contracted COVID-19 .
Mr Johnson tested positive for the virus in March before being admitted to hospital the following month , while Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was diagnosed with the illness in July .

Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for coronavirus.
The US president confirmed on Twitter that he and the first lady have contracted COVID-19, saying: "We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!"
Mr Trump is now expected to self-isolate for two weeks while facing treatment for the disease, with his diagnosis coming just one month before the US election on 3 November.
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The president is 74 years old and his health records earlier this year showed he is categorised as obese, putting him at higher risk of serious complications from the virus.
Mr Trump's election rival Joe Biden said he and his wife Jill "send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery".
"We will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family," the Democratic presidential candidate said.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who spent time in intensive care with COVID-19 in April, said: "I think we all want to send our best wishes to the president and the first lady.
"I'm sure that they'll both stage a very strong recovery."
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Mr Trump's physician Sean Conley said the president and first lady would remain at the White House during their period of isolation.
He said: "Rest assured I expect the president to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any future developments."
Writing on Twitter, Mrs Trump said: "As too many Americans have done this year, (the president) & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19.
"We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:40 Trump on Thursday: 'End of pandemic is in sight'
US Vice President Mike Pence has tested negative for the virus and "remains in good health", his spokesman said.
Mr Pence tweeted that he and and his wife Karen "send our love and prayers to our dear friends President Donald Trump and Melania Trump".
"We join millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery," he wrote. "God bless you President Trump & our wonderful First Lady Melania."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:30 Trump Timeline: Where has he been?
Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed his "sincere support" to Mr and Mrs Trump "in this difficult moment," according to the Kremlin.
It said Mr Putin sent a message to the US president which read: "I hope that your inherent vitality, good spirits and optimism will help you cope with the dangerous virus."
Before testing positive for COVID-19, Mr Trump had said he and his wife were self-isolating after Hope Hicks, one of his top aides, had contracted the virus.
Ms Hicks, who serves as a counsellor to the president, is the closest aide to Mr Trump to test positive for coronavirus so far.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:54 Trump on aide testing positive for COVID
She had travelled with the president several times over the last week, including on presidential helicopter Marine One, and on Air Force One to Tuesday night's first presidential debate.
Mr Trump had earlier appeared to blame soldiers and law enforcement officials for Ms Hicks contracting the virus.
He told Fox News: "It's very, very hard when you are with people from the military or from law enforcement and they come over to you and they want to hug you and they want to kiss you.
"You get close and things happen."
Several White House staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent months, including Mr Pence's press secretary Katie Miller, and one of the president's personal valets.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who has tested negative for the virus, said he was reconsidering his upcoming trip to Asia as a precaution.
"We're taking this obviously very seriously," he said. "We are praying for the president and first lady that they'll have a speedy recovery."
According to his White House schedule, the president was due to host a phone call on Friday on "COVID-19 support to vulnerable seniors".
His positive test come as the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate in the US, even as Mr Trump has tried to downplay the threat of the disease.
More than 200,000 people have died in the US after contracting COVID-19 and more than seven million people in the country have been infected with the disease.
But Mr Trump has continued to hold campaign rallies which have drawn thousands of supporters during the pandemic.
Image: Mr Trump addressed a packed rally in Duluth, Minnesota, on Wednesday
His diagnosis now throws into question the nature of the rest of the campaign, including the remaining two presidential debates.
The next debate is scheduled for 15 October in Miami.
Two days before testing positive, during the first debate, Mr Trump belittled his Democratic challenger Joe Biden for frequently wearing masks and not having campaign rallies that matched his own in size.
The president continued to shake hands with visitors despite public health officials warning against it and also initially resisted being tested. Mr Trump also refused to wear a mask in public under almost all circumstances.
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In a statement, White House spokesman Judd Deere said: "The president takes the health and safety of himself and everyone who works in support of him and the American people very seriously."
Mr Trump is not the only major world leader known to have contracted COVID-19.
Mr Johnson tested positive for the virus in March before being admitted to hospital the following month, while Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was diagnosed with the illness in July.