HEADLINES - SCW NEWSWIRE

More Anti-Kremlin Protests In Russia's Khabarovsk

SCW NEWSWATCH: "Poll Finds Just 13% of Voters Still Up for Grabs for Trump, Biden; Half of voters in a recent WSJ/NBC News poll say there is no chance they will support President Trump, and 37% say they would never back Joe Biden" - Wall Street Journal

Full Cease-Fire Begins In Eastern Ukraine Conflict Area

SCW NEWSWATCH: "Mass Anti-Kremlin Rallies Grip Russia's Far East" - AFP

SCW: Russia conducts space-based anti-satellite weapons test - U.S. Space Command

SCW NEWSWATCH: TRANSCRIPT: "Dr. Robert R. Redfield Statement on SARS-CoV-2 infections" - CDC

SCW NEWSWATCH: VIDEO: President Donald Trump July 21 White House Press Conference on Covid-19 Coranavirus

AUDIO/VIDEO

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WEATHER

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UV

UV forecasts - Willy Weather

POLLEN, ALLERGIES

Pollen.com
Allergy Forecast - Zyrtec
Pollen counts - AAAI

CORONAVIRUS

Florida reports 9,344 new COVID-19 cases, surpasses New York in total

U.S., Brazil, Mexico, India lead surge of coronavirus; death toll passes 650,000

14 family members contract COVID-19 after backyard barbecue

SCW NEWSWATCH: TRANSCRIPT: "Dr. Robert R. Redfield Statement on SARS-CoV-2 infections" - CDC

SCW NEWSWATCH: VIDEO: President Donald Trump July 21 White House Press Conference on Covid-19 Coranavirus

Data Tracker - U.S. COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by State

CDC releases guidelines for schools to reopen

U.S. COVID-19 death toll tops 1,000 for third straight day

Why COVID-19 is killing U.S. diabetes patients at alarming rates

CDC Issues Coronavirus Guidelines for Reopening Schools

Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Could Be Heroes. But Not if the Price Tag Is Too High.

Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine Might Have Political Side Effects; Announcement of one before Election Day might help President Trump—or sow suspicions about the product.

Researchers identify enzyme that helps COVID-19 evade immune system

Structural basis of RNA cap modification by SARS-CoV-2

Trump says spike in COVID cases likely caused by protests, increased travel, holiday gatherings, other factors

COVID-19 immunity might fade after 90 days, study finds

NEJM: Rapid Decay of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Persons with Mild Covid-19

At-home COVID-19 test kits accurate, might bolster screening effort, study says

California now has most COVID-19 cases; Indiana, Ohio mandate masks

Pfizer lands nearly $2b from Trump administration for COVID vaccine | FEMA head: 'We have a ways to go' on having enough PPE | Fauci on coronavirus: 'I don't really see us eradicating it'

Dr. Robert R. Redfield Statement on SARS-CoV-2 infections

Senate GOP and White House strike deal on $16 billion for coronavirus testing

U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 142,000, Hospitals See Increases in Patients

Will Americans Get a Second Stimulus Check Due to Covid-19?

Dr Peter Hotez echoes Trump's warning on coronavirus surge: 'Will get worse before it gets better'

U.S. to buy 100 million doses of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for nearly $2 billion

Texas parents frustrated after kids come home from church camp with COVID-19

Doctor reinfected with COVID-19 — three months after recovering

Quest Diagnostics reports coronavirus testing delays, some two-week wait times

FDA commissioner on flu season amid coronavirus: ‘We need to be prepared’

Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'

Covid-19 Symptoms & Numbers

Coronavirus Covid-19 Symptoms

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Data Tracker - U.S. COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by State

Worldwide Cases - Coronavirus Covid-19

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POLITICS, TRUMP, CONGRESS, ELECTIONS

SCW NEWSWATCH: "Poll Finds Just 13% of Voters Still Up for Grabs for Trump, Biden; Half of voters in a recent WSJ/NBC News poll say there is no chance they will support President Trump, and 37% say they would never back Joe Biden" - Wall Street Journal

Rep. Nunes on secret source for anti-Trump Steele dossier: 'expanded our investigation' into Brookings Institute; 'This was the Clinton campaign’s dossiers. It was the dirt,' says Nunes

U.S. counterspy gives rare warning on foreign meddling in U.S. election

Why Election Day could be just the start of a long battle over the U.S. presidency

Trump to deploy federal law enforcement to Chicago, Albuquerque

Trump says he is sending federal agents to more cities

Rand Paul calls for Cuomo to be impeached over coronavirus response

Trump announces he's sending federal agents to Chicago

Biden calls Trump the first racist U.S. president

Trump responds to Biden's accusation of racism by comparing himself to Lincoln

Polls:

POLLS: General Election: Trump vs. Biden

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SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT

REPORT: Notre Dame To Join ACC For The 2020 Season

Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick wants delayed start, 8-10 games

SPACE

SCW: Russia conducts space-based anti-satellite weapons test - U.S. Space Command

U.S. Space Force realigns its administrative structure

"Russia conducts space-based anti-satellite weapons test" - U.S. Space Command

U.S. Says Russia Tested Anti-Satellite Weapon In Space - RFE/RL

"Russia has tested an anti-satellite weapon in space, US Space Command says" - Space.com

UK and U.S. say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space - BBC

Russia just tested anti-satellite space weapon, U.S. claims - Live Science

We Caught Russia Testing a Space-Based Weapon; Maybe the Space Force is a good idea after all - Popular Mechanics

Russia Tests an Anti-Satellite Weapon, U.S. Officials Say; Moscow maintains its vehicle was an ‘inspector satellite,’ but U.S. sees a Kremlin effort putting U.S. satellites at risk

U.S. accuses Russia of testing new space-based weapon; Former cold war rivals could be extending their conflict into a new theatre - Financial Times

U.S. accuses Russia of testing anti-satellite weapon in space - Deutsche Welle

U.S., Britain say Russia tested space-based anti-satellite weapon - UPI

U.S. Space Force realigns its administrative structure

Space Force begins transition into field organizational structure

Space Links:

NASA
Space.com
U.S. Space Force

DIA: "[PDF] Challenges to Security in Space (2019)"

AVIATION

Boeing Rival Airbus Removes Subsidies For Aircraft In Bid To End Trade Dispute With U.S.

Aviation Links:

FAA

RUSSIA

More Anti-Kremlin Protests In Russia's Khabarovsk

Rep. Nunes on secret source for anti-Trump Steele dossier: 'expanded our investigation' into Brookings Institute; 'This was the Clinton campaign’s dossiers. It was the dirt,' says Nunes

Putin pledges new hypersonic and underwater nuclear weapons: report; Russia's leader plans to expand the navy's capabilities, including 40 new vessels this year

SCW: Russia conducts space-based anti-satellite weapons test - U.S. Space Command

SCW NEWSWATCH: "Mass Anti-Kremlin Rallies Grip Russia's Far East" - AFP

"Russia conducts space-based anti-satellite weapons test" - U.S. Space Command

U.S. Says Russia Tested Anti-Satellite Weapon In Space - RFE/RL

"Russia has tested an anti-satellite weapon in space, US Space Command says" - Space.com

UK and U.S. say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space - BBC

Russia just tested anti-satellite space weapon, U.S. claims - Live Science

We Caught Russia Testing a Space-Based Weapon; Maybe the Space Force is a good idea after all - Popular Mechanics

Russia Tests an Anti-Satellite Weapon, U.S. Officials Say; Moscow maintains its vehicle was an ‘inspector satellite,’ but U.S. sees a Kremlin effort putting U.S. satellites at risk

U.S. accuses Russia of testing new space-based weapon; Former cold war rivals could be extending their conflict into a new theatre - Financial Times

U.S. accuses Russia of testing anti-satellite weapon in space - Deutsche Welle

U.S., Britain say Russia tested space-based anti-satellite weapon - UPI

Russia Links:

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IRAN

Iran's message to its people: If you revolt, you die; The Iranian authorities are ramping up repression. They fear mass protests now more than ever.

Iran Links:

IAEA - Verification and Monitoring in Iran

Iran Nuclear - Institute for Science and International Security

RACE, RIOTS, LOOTING, PROTESTS

One man killed, suspect in custody after shooting during protest in Austin

U.S. protests: More riots and lawlessness in cities across nation; Saturday’s unrest included damage to federal buildings and local police precincts -- and even a fatal shooting

American protests: Demonstrations, violent riots expected to continue throughout the country; Tensions have heightened since federal officials were sent to quell riots in Portland, Oregon

Justice Department Charges 18 People in Portland After Protests

18 arrested in Portland for alleged arson, property damage, assaults on police; All have made first appearances in federal court and were released pending trials or other court proceedings

Federal agents likely permanently blinded by Portland protesters’ lasers, White House says

CDC urges ‘cohorting’ and masks in coronavirus guidance for schools

GOP reps push resolution to ban Democratic Party over past slavery ties; It's a response to the body's vote this week to remove Confederate statues

Philly DA warns federal officers could be arrested if they storm Pennsylvania protests; Larry Krasner accused President Trump of 'acting like an authoritarian dictator'

DOJ inspector general announces probe into law enforcement activity in Portland, DC; Democrats in the state and others accused federal law enforcement of a heavy-handed response and of escalating the situation

Chicago Mayor Removes Columbus Statues Overnight

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ECONOMY, BUSINESS, TRADE

Kudlow: Stimulus plan to include $1,200 checks, eviction ban extension

Amazon Met With Startups About Investing, Then Launched Competing Products; Some companies regret sharing information with tech giant and its Alexa Fund; 'we may have been naive'

Tech stocks slide dragging S&P, Dow down for week

Stocks Tumbled Friday as Tech Fell for the Second Day in a Row

Economy, Business Links:

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Wall Street Journal
Barron's
Investor's Business Daily
Reuters
Fox Business
Economist - Business
Economist - Economics/ Finance

Inc.
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CHINA, HONG KONG

Ireland eyed for potential 'charter city' for millions fleeing Hong Kong: report; Hong Kong real estate developer Ivan Ko is searching for a place to build a new version of Hong Kong since China implemented its national security law on the city.

China Orders U.S. to Close Consulate in Retaliatory Move

U.S. arrests Chinese fugitive who took refuge in San Francisco consulate

U.S. takes over former Chinese consulate in Houston

U.S. Orders China to Close Houston Consulate, Over Visa Fraud and Economic Spying

Trump ramps up China tensions with consulate shutdown

U.S. gives China 72 hours to shut Houston consulate, Trump says other closures 'always possible'

MILITARY, NATIONAL SECURITY

UK and U.S. say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space

U.S. Space Force realigns its administrative structure

Space Force begins transition into field organizational structure

U.S. Air Force awards another batch of contracts to build new battle management system

Trump signals US will move troops from Germany to Poland

After a Kerch Strait confrontation, the U.S. beefs up Ukraine’s maritime forces

National Security Links:

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Defense News
Military Times

NORTH KOREA

North Korea accused of breaching UN sanctions to beef up nuclear and ballistic missile programs; North Korea allies China and Russia are the sole legitimate refined petroleum providers this year

ILLEGAL ALIENS, IMMIGRATION

Judge blocks deportation of 16-year-old Honduran teenager under coronavirus rule

Administration puts ‘hold’ on green card requests from U.S.

CYBERSECURITY, INTERNET

Facebook hit with complaint alleging widespread bias against Black workers

OIL & ENERGY

Schlumberger Cuts 21,000 Jobs Amid Historic Oil Downturn

How the Pandemic Is Changing the Outlook for Peak Oil

The Power Grid Is Getting Bigger, But Plants Are Shrinking; Low-capacity, nimble power generation is replacing high-capacity mega-facilities.

After many false starts, hydrogen power might now bear fruit; But it will fill in the gaps, rather than dominating the economy

Oil falls as growing coronavirus cases stoke fuel demand worries

LAW, CRIME, SUPREME COURT

U.S. Supreme Court takes up Trump bid to withhold parts of Russia report

[PDF] In Re: Michael T. Flynn, Petitioner, On Emergency Petition for a Writ of Mandamus - Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (opinion)

Mandamus - Legal Information Institute, Cornell University Law School

Flynn case hearing, deadlines nixed after court ordered to allow dismissal - Fox

U.S. court orders dismissal of case against former Trump aide Michael Flynn - Reuters

Michael Flynn Gets His Writ; An appellate court orders Judge Sullivan to dismiss the charges - Wall Street Journal

Appeals court panel rules judge must dismiss Michael Flynn case - UPI

Appeals court orders judge to dismiss Flynn charges - The Hill

Appeals Court Orders Judge To Dismiss Michael Flynn Case - Daily Caller

Full appellate court panel must review Flynn decision — because we fear the fix is in - Chicago Sun-Time

Michael Flynn Wins Ruling Ordering Judge to Dismiss Case - Bloomberg

Flynn's Attorney: Appeals Court Ruling 'Was a Big Step Forward' - CNS

Cheney v. United States Dist. Court For D.C. (03-475) 542 U.S. 367 (2004) 334 F.3d 1096.

Law Links

U.S. Supreme Court opinions
Justice Department news

UKRAINE

Full Cease-Fire Begins In Eastern Ukraine Conflict Area

Iran blames Ukrainian jetliner shootdown on miscommunication, misaligned missile battery; The plane, en route to Kyiv, was carrying 167 passengers and nine crew members from several countries.

After a Kerch Strait confrontation, the U.S. beefs up Ukraine’s maritime forces

ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE, WILDLIFE

A black bear named Bruno has traveled 400 miles in search of a mate. And he's gained quite a following.

FAITH & VALUES

Former NYC priest accused of embezzling $1M for drugs, 'sex master' is found dead at home: reports; Peter Miqueli, 57, was found dead by police inside his single-story home on Cornell Drive in Brick Township on Thursday

Faith & Values Links:

Church Militant
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EU, EUROPE

Austria: Two arrested after Chechen dissident shot dead

OLDER HEADLINES

SCW NEWSWATCH: "'Protests had a lot to do with it': Florida official says demonstrations contributed to coronavirus spike" - Washington Examiner

SCW NEWSWATCH: "The Trump Campaign Needs to Hit 'Reset' If the president won’t offer voters an agenda for his second term, he may not get one" - Wall Street Journal/ Karl Rove

SCW NEWSWATCH: "U.S. Sets New Single-Day Record for Coronavirus Infections" - VOA

Dismissal of Michael Flynn Prosecution Ordered by D.C. Federal Appellate Court; Department of Justice Considered FBI Investigation of Former Trump National Security Advisor Improper

SCW NEWSWATCH: "Coronavirus Cases Are Accelerating Across U.S.; The seven-day average of new infections in 33 states is higher than it has been in the past two weeks" - Wall Street Journal

SCW NEWSWATCH: "North Korea reportedly threatens ‘new round of the Korean War’ to end U.S." - New York Post

SCW NEWSWATCH: "Trump Wants To Challenge Biden To Cognitive Test As Dems Quietly Admit Joe Lacks 'Mental Acuity'" - Union Journal

Notre Dame Football Has Player Test Positive for Covid-19 Coronavirus

GENERAL NEWS LINKS

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Department of Defense - News
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HEALTH

One-quarter of drugs approved by FDA had reviewer objections

ISRAEL, PALESTINE

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MIDDLE EAST, N. AFRICA

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HISTORY

The Declaration of Independence - National Archives

Revolutionary War Veterans Reminisce (And Get Their Pictures Taken)

Faces of the American Revolution

The Revolutionary War Veterans Who Lived Long Enough to Have Their Pictures Taken