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HEADLINES - SCW NEWSWIRE
CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Heart of the Nation (Wisconsin), 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 30, 2020
BELARUS: We Are The Witnesses: Stories From Protesters In Belarus Of Police Torture And Abuse
French Nudist Town Has Surge in Covid-19 Coronavirus Cases - SCW
CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Feast of Saint Augustine, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 - Toronto
VIDEO: President Donald Trump RNC Acceptance Speech - 2020
SCW NEWSWATCH: "This is why Jacob Blake had a warrant out for his arrest" - New York Post 8.28.20
Before He Fell Ill, Navalny's Every Move Was Tracked. What About The Poisoning? - RFE/RL
SCW NEWSWATCH: "'UFO' in Congo jungle turns out to be internet balloon" - Reuters 8.27.20
VIDEO & ARTICLE: German Tests Indicate Kremlin Critic Navalny 'Poisoned'
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Kremlin Critic Navalny Was Under Surveillance During Trip To Siberia, Says Report
CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Heart of the Nation (Wisconsin), 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 23, 2020
VIDEOS & ARTICLE: "Extensive" Tests Under Way On Putin Foe Navalny At Berlin Hospital - RFE/RL
VIDEO: Trump Speech to 2020 Council for National Policy Meeting, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020
VIDEO: White House News Conference, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
VIDEO: Trump News Conference, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny 'poisoned'" - UPI 8.20.20
Joe Biden Racist to Choose Kamala Harris As Running Mate - SCW
SCW NEWSWATCH: "How Extreme? The Facts About Kamala Harris" - Family Policy Alliance 8.12.20
SUMMER DEALS
CORONAVIRUS - archive
French Nudist Town Has Surge in Covid-19 Coronavirus Cases - SCW
U.S. reports fewer than 40K new COVID-19 cases for 2nd day - UPI
Rate of asymptomatic kids with COVID-19 roughly equal to community rate - UPI
FDA chief says he overstated effectiveness of plasma treatment - UPI
Trump announces emergency authorization of promising plasma coronavirus treatment - Fox
A Deadly Coronavirus Was Inevitable. Why Was No One Ready? - WSJ
Covid-19 Numbers & Symptoms
U.S. Cases - CDC
Data Tracker by State - CDC
Cases by County - CDC
Weekly Surveillance - CDC
Data Tracker - U.S. COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by State
Worldwide Cases - Coronavirus Covid-19
Coronavirus Resource Links:
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The Hill - Coronavirus
BBC - Coronavirus
bing news - Coronavirus
WEATHER, UV, POLLEN
NWS|Weather.com|Accuweather|UV
Pollen.com|Zyrtec|AAAI
Laura, a Category 4 storm, could bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge, make landfall tonight - Fox
Hurricane Laura: 500,000 ordered to evacuate along Texas, Louisiana coasts - UPI
AUDIO/VIDEO
AUDIO: VOA 5-minute update
AUDIO: BBC 5-minute update
VIDEOS: C-Span - latest
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VIDEOS: France 24
Russia's Navalny in Coma, Flown to Germany
POLITICS, GOVERNMENT, TRUMP, BIDEN, CONGRESS, ELECTIONS - archive
VIDEO: President Donald Trump RNC Acceptance Speech - 2020
Former football coach Lou Holtz’s remarks at the Republican National Convention - Los Angeles Times
When Obama postmaster closed facilities during 2012 election, Democrats sang different tune; Republicans say Democrats 'have this conspiracy theory' in 2020 that they didn't support during the 2012 postal cutbacks, creating a double standard. - Just the News
U.S. immigration services cancels furloughs for 13,000 employees - Fox
VIDEO: Trump Speech to 2020 Council for National Policy Meeting, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020
VIDEO: Trump News Conference, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
VIDEO: White House News Conference, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
Joe Biden Racist to Choose Kamala Harris As Running Mate - SCW
SCW NEWSWATCH: "How Extreme? The Facts About Kamala Harris" - Family Policy Alliance 8.12.20
Joe Biden Would Be Incapable of Forming a Legitimate Government, Given His Fundamental Support of the Mass Murder of Americans in the Womb; And Biden is Likely to Get Only About 62 Million Votes, Compared with 130 Million Either Killed by Policies Biden Supports or Voting Against Him - SCW 8.15.20
VIDEO: Trump News Conference, Saturday, Aug. 15
Biden Leads Trump, 50% to 41%, in Poll Ahead of Party Conventions; President struggles to reach job approval that would make re-election more likely, while opponent draws soft support that could present turnout challenges - WSJ
Lawmakers recess until September without COVID-19 stimulus deal - UPI
USPS warns states that some mail-in ballots might not be counted - UPI
Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty as part of Russia probe: defendant's lawyer - Reuters
U.S. Postal Service watchdog to probe service woes as worries rise about mail ballots- Reuters
UPS, FedEx shoot down calls to carry mail-in ballots - Reuters
Postal union endorses Biden candidacy - Reuters
U.S. Senate race in South Carolina even, new poll finds - ABC 4 (Charleston, SC)
Polls:
POLLS: Electoral College
POLLS: Trump vs. Biden
POLLS: U.S. Senate Elections 2020 - RealClear Politics
2016 U.S. Presidential Election - States - BBC
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FAITH & VALUES
CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Heart of the Nation (Wisconsin), 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 30, 2020
CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Feast of Saint Augustine, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 - Toronto
CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Heart of the Nation (Wisconsin), 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 23, 2020
Georgetown Student Petition: Create a ‘Sanctuary Space’ Campus by Banning Cops - Breitbart 7.19.20
CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Heart of the Nation (Wisconsin), 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 16, 2020
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SCW RUSSIA REPORT
Before He Fell Ill, Navalny's Every Move Was Tracked. What About The Poisoning? - RFE/RL
Russian Prosecutors Claim There's No Sign Of Crime In Navalny Case - RFE/RL
United States Deeply Concerned Over Russia's Navalny; U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo Issued Press Statement On Apparent Navalny Poisoning, Called for Investigation if Poisoning Confirmed - SCW
VIDEO & ARTICLE: German Tests Indicate Kremlin Critic Navalny 'Poisoned'
Russia rejects investigation of opposition leader's alleged poisoning - Fox
Kremlin says no need for investigation into Alexei Navlany falling ill - UPI
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Kremlin Critic Navalny Was Under Surveillance During Trip To Siberia, Says Report
VIDEOS & ARTICLE: "Extensive" Tests Under Way On Putin Foe Navalny At Berlin Hospital - RFE/RL
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrives in Berlin for treatment - UPI
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BELARUS
BELARUS: We Are The Witnesses: Stories From Protesters In Belarus Of Police Torture And Abuse
Belarus jails two opposition leaders; teachers head rally of thousands - Reuters
No. 2 U.S. diplomat to visit Russia, Lithuania to discuss Belarus - Reuters
Belarusian opposition politician calls for more strikes to force new elections - Reuters
Tsikhanouskaya says she would not seek Belarus presidency if new elections held - Reuters
Belarus launches probe into opposition body seeking Lukashenko's removal - DW
Belarus opposition council members questioned in criminal case - Reuters
Putin bets on Lukashenko keeping power in Belarus for now: source - Reuters
Belarus Resource Links
UKRAINE
Full Cease-Fire Begins In Eastern Ukraine Conflict Area
After a Kerch Strait confrontation, the U.S. beefs up Ukraine’s maritime forces
FOOTBALL, SPORTS
Notre Dame sees spike in COVID-19 cases - South Bend Tribune
Bad news for Vanderbilt could be bad news for SEC - 247Sports
Two more Notre Dame football players test positive for COVID-19 - South Bend Tribune
ACC medical expert says fall college football season can be played safely - ESPN
Heart condition linked with COVID-19 fuels Power 5 concern about season's viability - ESPN
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Sources: Power 5 Conferences Talking About No Fall Football" - ESPN
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Preseason Coaches Poll 2020
SCW NEWSWATCH: "NFL players have option to opt out of 2020 season" - NFL
List of NFL players to opt out of 2020 season
Notre Dame, ACC Reach Crucial Tipping Point Week For 2020
ECONOMY, BUSINESS, TRADE
Exxon’s Departure From Dow Highlights Market’s Retreat From Energy Bets - WSJ
ViacomCBS Seeks About $5.5 Million for 30-Second Commercial Spots in 2021 Super Bowl; Ad buyers seek assurances they will be let out of their commitments in the event the game can’t be played, sources say - WSJ
Teva Pharmaceutical’s U.S. Unit Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges - WSJ
U.S. charges Teva in generic drugs price-fixing probe - Reuters
ETF boom fuels gold's sharp rise - Fox
Sales of previously owned homes in the U.S. surged in July as low interest rates and a desire for more space amid the pandemic boosted home-buyer demand - WSJ
Lawmakers recess until September without COVID-19 stimulus deal - UPI
Federal deficit reaches $2.8T, breaking annual record - UPI
Eastman Kodak's U.S. loan agreement on hold - Reuters
Wall Street Week Ahead: Bargain-hunters look to real-estate stocks - Reuters
6 Large-Cap Stocks With Solid Dividends That Have Weathered the Pandemic - Barron's
Lapse in Extra Jobless Aid Seen Hurting Recovery - WSJ
The Treasury Aims to Sell $2 Trillion of Debt by Year-End. This Is the Game Plan. - Barron's
SpaceX Tested Its Starship. It’s a Sign of Hope for Space Investors. - Barron's
Drug-Ingredient Business Isn’t Viable Here, Teva CEO Says - Barron's
Oil Stocks are Surprising Winners - Barron's
Covid Supercharges Federal Reserve as Backup Lender to the World - WSJ
Trump Says U.S. Should Get Slice of TikTok Sale Price - WSJ
Small-Business Disaster Relief Program Target of Fraud, Watchdog Says
Fed extends emergency lending for 3 more months
Kodak Shifts Into Drug Production With Help of $765 Million U.S. Loan
Will There Be Second Stimulus Check Due to Covid-19?
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USMCA
MOVIES, HOLLYWOOD, ENTERTAINMENT
USPS, Postal Woes
SPACE
Dwarf planet Ceres is an ocean world: study - PhysOrg
NASA completes crucial test of moon rocket's propulsion system - UPI
SpaceX plans new attempt at 10th Starlink launch - UPI
NASA Astronauts Safely Splash Down after First Commercial Crew Flight to Space Station - NASA
Space Links:
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DIA: "[PDF] Challenges to Security in Space (2019)"
AVIATION
SCW NEWSWATCH: "'UFO' in Congo jungle turns out to be internet balloon" - Reuters 8.27.20
Suppliers Are Key To Aviation’s COVID Recovery - Aviation Week
Aviation Links:
FAA
Aviation Week & Space Technology
REAL ESTATE
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IRAN
Police Round Up Opposition Coordinators In Belarus - RFE/RL
U.S. says seized four Iranian fuel shipments en route to Venezuela - Reuters
Google deletes 2,600 YouTube accounts linked to China [and others tied to Russia, Iran] - UPI
Iran Links:
IAEA - Verification and Monitoring in Iran
Iran Nuclear - Institute for Science and International Security
RACE, RIOTS, PROTESTS
Joe Biden Racist to Choose Kamala Harris As Running Mate - SCW
SCW NEWSWATCH: "This is why Jacob Blake had a warrant out for his arrest" - New York Post 8.28.20
Biden condemns ‘needless violence’ in Kenosha, Trump sends in feds to restore ‘law and order’ - Fox
Georgetown Student Petition: Create a ‘Sanctuary Space’ Campus by Banning Cops - Breitbart 7.19.20
DHS removes acting chief of intelligence and analysis after protest response - UPI
HUMAN LIFE
Joe Biden Racist to Choose Kamala Harris As Running Mate - SCW
SCW NEWSWATCH: "How Extreme? The Facts About Kamala Harris" - Family Policy Alliance 8.12.20
Abortion opponents protest COVID-19 vaccines’ use of fetal cells - Science Magazine 6.5.20
Joe Biden endorsed by pro-abortion NARAL - CNA
Joe Biden on Abortion; Former Vice President; Previously Democratic Senator (DE) - OnTheIssues
[2019] Catholic Priest Refuses Biden Communion Because He Supports Abortion - VOA 10.29.19
Joe Biden’s Pro-Abortion Agenda is Anti-Women - DonaldJTrump.com
Biden, once viewed warily by some abortion rights advocates, receives NARAL endorsement - McClatchey
[2019] Biden reverses position on federal funding for abortion - Reuters 6.6.19
DFLA condemns presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden's comments on abortion - Democrats For Life
Biden's Pro-Abortion Stance Will Cost Him Moderate Voters - RealClearPolitics
Companies that Support Planned Parenthood - Family Council
CHINA, HONG KONG
Chinese Diplomats Helped Military Scholars Visiting the U.S. Evade FBI Scrutiny, U.S. Says - WSJ
Ecuador navy surveils huge Chinese fishing fleet near Galapagos - Reuters
SCW NEWSWATCH: "U.S. health chief arrives in Taiwan on trip condemned by China" - Reuters 8.9.20
Google deletes 2,600 YouTube accounts linked to China [and others tied to Russia, Iran] - UPI
U.S. wants to see 'untrusted' Chinese apps removed from U.S. app stores, Pompeo says - Reuters
Trump threatens to ban TikTok from operating in U.S. - UPI
China, Hong Kong, Links
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TAIWAN
SCW NEWSWATCH: "U.S. health chief arrives in Taiwan on trip condemned by China" - Reuters 8.9.20
[January 2020:] Taiwan election: Tsai Ing-wen wins second presidential term - BBC 1.11.20
[January 2020:] Taiwan 2020 Election Results - Bloomberg 1.11.20
Taiwan Links
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MILITARY, NATIONAL SECURITY
Production of Air Force's first B-21 stealth bomber on schedule - UPI
NATO ships, aircraft conduct exercises with Latvian navy - UPI
U.S. Navy develops software to track COVID-19 cases aboard ships - UPI
Hungary purchases $1 billion U.S.-made defense missile system - UPI
Animal assassins and military mammals: How superpowers continue to train creatures for combat - Fox
National Security Links:
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Defense News
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Jane's
NORTH KOREA
North Korea brings aid supplies to border town under lockdown: state media - Reuters
Deadly North Korea gas explosion reported near China border - UPI
CYBERSECURITY, INTERNET
SCW NEWSWATCH: "'UFO' in Congo jungle turns out to be internet balloon" - Reuters 8.27.20
Companies Battle Another Pandemic: Skyrocketing Hacking Attempts" - WSJ
U.S. NSA to unveil hybrid cloud programme by end of 2020 - Jane's
State Dept.: Russia spreads disinformation through 'a propaganda ecosystem' - UPI
Google deletes 2,600 YouTube accounts linked to China [and others tied to Russia, Iran] - UPI
U.S. Justice Department asks court to block California net neutrality law - Reuters
U.S. wants to see 'untrusted' Chinese apps removed from U.S. app stores, Pompeo says - Reuters
Trump threatens to ban TikTok from operating in U.S. - UPI
Cybersecurity, Internet Links
Facebook Guide to Sharing for Webmasters - Facebook For Developers
Facebook sharing debugger tool - Facebook for Developers
OIL & ENERGY
Oil hits five-month highs as U.S. producers cut output ahead of hurricane - Reuters
Oil giants slash production rates as they post massive writedowns - Reuters
Saudi Aramco's profit plunges, sees signs of oil market recovery - Reuters
5 Common Myths about LED Street Lighting - Energy.gov 6.6.17
SPIES, INTELLIGENCE
U.S. NSA to unveil hybrid cloud programme by end of 2020 - Jane's
Intelligence Links:
LAW, CRIME, SUPREME COURT
SCW NEWSWATCH: "This is why Jacob Blake had a warrant out for his arrest" - New York Post 8.28.20
Grandma sues after being ‘wrongfully’ arrested at Disney World for CBD oil possession: Lawyer - KTLA
Federal judge declines to block new Title IX rule - UPI
Tennessee high court: COVID-19 not valid reason for absentee ballot - UPI
U.S. Justice Department asks court to block California net neutrality law - Reuters
Supreme Court allows border wall construction during challenges - UPI
Appeals court overturns death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber - UPI
Law Links
U.S. Supreme Court opinions
Justice Department news
ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE, WILDLIFE, ANIMALS
Dog runs to get help for 88-year-old owner - UPI
Animal assassins and military mammals: How superpowers continue to train creatures for combat - Fox
CONSUMER, SHOPPING
CHICAGO
HEALTH
Teva Pharmaceutical’s U.S. Unit Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges - WSJ
U.S. charges Teva in generic drugs price-fixing probe - Reuters
Detroit funeral home finds woman, 20, alive after she was declared dead - UPI
FDA updates on hand sanitizers consumers should not use - FDA
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Linked To Autism In Children: Study - Forbes
Marijuana may hurt heart, more research needed, report find - American Heart Association
Cheap, fast breast cancer test 100% accurate, study finds - UPI
Marijuana may harm heart, experts say - UPI
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Streetlights may raise risks for colon cancer" - UPI 7.31.20
FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Hangover Remedies - FDA
Red onions from California linked to nearly 400 salmonella cases - UPI
One-quarter of drugs approved by FDA had reviewer objections
5 Common Myths about LED Street Lighting - Energy.gov 6.6.17
Health Links
HUMAN RIGHTS
Grandma sues after being ‘wrongfully’ arrested at Disney World for CBD oil possession: Lawyer - KTLA
SEX ABUSE
Grandma sues after being ‘wrongfully’ arrested at Disney World for CBD oil possession: Lawyer - KTLA
DRUGS
Grandma sues after being ‘wrongfully’ arrested at Disney World for CBD oil possession: Lawyer - KTLA
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Linked To Autism In Children: Study - Forbes
Marijuana may hurt heart, more research needed, report find - American Heart Association
Marijuana may harm heart, experts say - UPI
ISRAEL, PALESTINE
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MIDDLE EAST, N. AFRICA
Saudi Aramco's profit plunges, sees signs of oil market recovery - Reuters
Lebanese lash out at rulers after deadly Beirut blast - Reuters
Beirut Probe Focuses on Why Tons of Explosives Were Stored at Port - WSJ
At least 135 dead after Beirut explosions; 300,000 homeless - UPI
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
GENERAL NEWS LINKS
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Additional Links:
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OLDER HEADLINES
CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Heart of the Nation (Wisconsin), 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Aug. 16, 2020
VIDEO: Trump News Conference, Saturday, Aug. 15
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Industry Body Calls Russian Covid-19 Vaccine a Pandora's Box" - Bloomberg 8.10.20
For post-abortion women, voting for Biden is like choosing to kill their baby all over again - SCW
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Sources: Power 5 Conferences Talking About No Fall Football" - ESPN
SCW NEWSWATCH: "U.S. health chief arrives in Taiwan on trip condemned by China" - Reuters 8.9.20
VIDEO: Trump News Conference, Saturday, Aug. 8
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Preseason Coaches Poll 2020
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients as contagious as those with symptoms" - UPI 8.6.20
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Streetlights may raise risks for colon cancer" - UPI 7.31.20
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Paramedics pull over to rescue skunk with cup stuck over head" - UPI 7.31.20
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Study: COVID-19 risk 3 times higher for front-line health workers" - UPI
SCW NEWSWATCH: "NFL players have option to opt out of 2020 season" - NFL
More Anti-Kremlin Protests In Russia's Khabarovsk
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: "U.S. Sets New Single-Day Record for Coronavirus Infections" - VOA
Notre Dame Football Has Player Test Positive for Covid-19 Coronavirus