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By Randy DeSoto, The Western Journal WND August 27, 2020 The Hennepin County Medical Examiner believed George Floyd had a “fatal level of fentanyl” in his body, according to court documents filed Tuesday in relation to the case against the four Minneapolis police officers charged in his death. “Six pieces of evidence were filed in the case Tuesday one day after former officer Tou Thao’s attorneys requested the release of the full autopsy reports from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner and the private medical examiners hired by George Floyd’s family,” KMSP-TV reported. “In one…
PGA TOUR statement on social injustice, player-led protests PGATour August 27, 2020 The MLB, MLS, NBA, WNBA and WTA protests are player-led, peaceful, powerful ways to use their respective platforms to bring about the urgent need for change in our country. There have been a number of efforts in the past to send a message that the current climate is unacceptable, and these teams, leagues and players now taking this step will help draw further attention to the issues that really matter. The PGA TOUR supports them — and any of our own members — standing up for…
Player protests lead to 3 MLB postponements ESPN.com August 27, 2020 MILWAUKEE — Three Major League Baseball games were postponed Wednesday as players across the sports landscape reacted in the wake of the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin. Games between the Cincinnati Reds and Brewers in Milwaukee, Seattle Mariners and Padres in San Diego and the Los Angeles Dodgers and Giants in San Francisco were called off hours before they were set to begin. Dodgers star Mookie Betts, who is Black, told his teammates he was sitting out and they backed…
Pence reinvents Trump’s presidency on a disorienting night of crises By Analysis by Stephen Collinson and Maeve Reston CNN August 27, 2020 (CNN)Only voters can decide the political fate of Donald Trump. But the evidence of a dark, dispiriting election year suggests unequivocally that the President has failed to find answers equal to the magnitude and complexity of America’s two great crises — over health and race. So at the shape-shifting Republican National Convention on Wednesday, Trump’s most loyal subordinate Vice President Mike Pence had little option but to do what he does best. He twisted the facts,…
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Chris Wallace reacts to Trump’s White House RNC, Pompeo remarks: ‘All of this has never happened before’ By Angelica Stabile Fox News August 26, 2020 Night two of the Republican National Convention featured events that bucked longstanding tradition, “Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace said during Fox News’ special coverage. “What stands out to me is that about two or three weeks ago, Donald Trump suggested that he might make his acceptance speech at the White House,” Wallace said Tuesday night. “And there was an uproar in Washington. Republican Senate leaders said, ‘That can’t happen. We can’t have…
DA Krasner addresses rising homicide rate, responds to critics FOX 29 News Philadelphia August 26, 2020 District Attorney Larry Krasner joined Good Day Philadelphia on Wednesday morning to address the rising homicide rate in the city amid claims from his opponents that he has been too lenient on violent offenders. Krasner, who has served as District Attorney since 2018, believes the rise in shootings and homicides is not unique to Philadelphia rather an “unprecedented national issue.” Like Philadelphia, Krasner says, many cities across the country are experiencing a spike in shootings and a dip in crime and violent…
Golf Lives Matter By Author unknown August 26, 2020 I am a member of golf’s lower 99%. I am an indifferent golfer, and there’s no way I could ever make it to the professional level. I will never put in the practice time to be the best. I will never have the shots, skills, or mental toughness to “make it” in the sport. I just never felt like working all that hard at it. However, I am a part of the golfing community and, as such, feel I should be paid by the top 1% of golfers for…
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Chris Wallace: Barrier between GOP convention, White House ‘completely blown away’ By Joe Concha TheHill August 26, 2020 Chris Wallace said “the barrier was completely blown away … for good or for ill” regarding Republican National Convention speeches being broadcast from the White House, with the “Fox News Sunday” host noting that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s remarks at the event violated standing State Department policy. “What stands out to me is that about two or three weeks ago, Donald Trump suggested that he might make his acceptance speech at the White House,” Wallace said during Fox News…