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SUPREME COURT-VACANCY — President Donald Trump is promising to put forth a female nominee in the coming week to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pushing the Republican-controlled Senate to consider the pick without delay. The president said he would nominate his selection despite Democrats’ objections. By Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro and Steve Peoples. SENT: 1,310 words, photos. With SUPREME COURT-VACANCY-ARIZONA — Arizona Senate race could impact confirmation of new justice (sent).
SUPREME -COURT-GINSBURG-STORIES-SHE-TOLD — In recent years Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was surprised to find herself so popular that she once observed that “everyone wants to take a picture with me.” The justice, who died Friday at 87, had become a feminist icon, with books, movies, clothing and even coloring books devoted to her. People wanted to give her awards. They wanted to hear her talk. Ginsburg was invited to speak so often that inevitably she was asked the same questions and delivered the same punch lines, always, it seemed, to a delighted new audience. By Jessica Gresko. SENT: 750 words, photos.
SUPREME COURT-SENATORS-THEN AND NOW -- Republican senators weighing what to do about the vacancy on the Supreme Court are facing questions about their own past comments amid complaints by Democrats that their views have shifted with changing political reality. By Matthew Daly. SENT: 1,280 words, photos.
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THAILAND-PROTESTS — Anti-government demonstrators occupying a historic field in the Thai capital installed a plaque symbolizing the country’s transition to democracy to replace the original one that was mysteriously ripped and stolen three years ago, as they vowed to press on with calls for new elections and reform of the monarchy. The mass student-led rally was the largest in a series of protests this year, with thousands camping overnight at Sanam Luang field near the royal palace. By Tassanee Vejpongsa. SENT: 890 words, photos.
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ELECTION 2020-FUNDRAISING — Democrats raised more than $71 million in the hours after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, demonstrating how the liberal icon’s passing and the contentious nomination fight that lies ahead have already galvanized the party’s base. By Brian Slodysko. SENT: 520 words, photos.
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VIRUS-OUTBREAK-ASIA — Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne, has moved close to easing severe lockdown restrictions after recording only 14 new COVID-19 cases. It was the second day in a row new infections fell below 30, after 21 were reported on Saturday, the lowest daily number since June 19. SENT: 660 words, photos.
VIRUS-OUTBREAK-SWEDEN'S-APPROACH — Sweden’s relatively low-key approach to coronavirus lockdowns captured the world’s attention when the pandemic first hit Europe. But it also had a per capita death rate much higher than other Nordic countries. Now, as infection numbers surge in much of Europe, Sweden has some of the lowest numbers of new cases and there are only 14 people being treated for the virus in intensive care in the country of 10 million. SENT: 1,100 words, photos,
VIRUS OUTBREAK — Opponents of virus restrictions protest from London's Trafalgar Square to an Israeli beach to the streets of Melbourne, as officials try to combat rising infection numbers and the global death toll approaches 1 million. SENT: 630 words, photos.
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IRAN-US — Iran dismisses U.S. efforts to restore all U.N. sanctions on the country as mounting economic pressure from Washington pushed the local currency down to its lowest level ever. SENT: 410 words.
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TROPICAL WEATHER — Tropical Storm Beta is making a slow crawl to the shores of Texas and Louisiana, casting worries about heavy rain, flooding and storm surge across the Gulf Coast. SENT: 790 words, photos.
WESTERN WILDFIRES — Strong winds stoked a wildfire burning for nearly two weeks in mountains northeast of Los Angeles, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for desert communities that lost some homes a day earlier. SENT: 700 words, photos.
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ITALY-REGIONAL ELECTIONS — Italians in seven regions head to the polls for two days of voting shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Voters were required to wear masks and maintain social distancing as they cast ballots in regional contests originally scheduled for the spring but delayed due to the pandemic. Italy’s outbreak has claimed more than 35,600 lives — the second-worst confirmed death toll in Europe after Britain — and stricken 296,500 people since February. SENT: 500 words, photos,
BELARUS-PROTESTING-RETIREES-PHOTO-GALLERY — Thousands of protesters who have flooded Belarusian cities for six weeks of demonstrations to demand an end to the 26-year rule of the country’s authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko include people of all ages, professions and social groups. SENT: 1,080 words, photos,
HONG KONG CBD CAFE — Cannabis may be illegal in Hong Kong, but a new cafe is offering a range of food and drinks that contain parts of the cannabis plant without breaking any local laws. The cafe, named Found, is the city’s first to offer a range of coffees, biscuits, beer and fruit juices that contain cannabidiol, or CBD, a substance from the cannabis plant that is said to offer therapeutic effects without getting users intoxicated. SENT: 330 words, photos.
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EMMY’S — The glitch at the virtual creative arts Emmy telecast was minor, but it may have provoked flashbacks for the host of a more ambitious main TV awards ceremony. Jimmy Kimmel, who will preside over the 72nd prime-time Emmy Awards on ABC , was emcee of the 2017 Oscars when Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway mistakenly announced “La La Land” as the best picture instead of winner “Moonlight.” By Television Writer Lynn Elber. 620 words, photos.
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GLF--US OPEN — Matthew Wolff didn’t follow any of the rules of succeeding in the U.S. Open. He hit only two fairways Saturday. And he still shot a 65. That gave the 21-year-old Californian a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau going into the final round at Winged Foot. By Golf Writer Doug Ferguson. SENT: 1,060 words, photos.
HKN--STANLEY CUP — The well-rested Dallas Stars took it to the banged-up Tampa Bay Lightning with the play and physicality early and goaltender Anton Khudobin closed it out with 22 third-period saves to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 4-1. By Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno. SENT: 960 words, photos.
BKN--CELTICS-HEAT — Getting big leads has been relatively easy for the Boston Celtics in these Eastern Conference finals. This time, they also found a way to finish the job. Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 25 and the Celtics got right back into the East finals with a 117-106 win over the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their series. By Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 890 words, photos.
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