Teen arrested after 2 killed in Kenosha unrest
A 17 year old white man from Antioch Illinois was arrested in Illinois on suspicion of first degree intentional homicide after two people were shot to death during protests in Kenosha Wisconsin over the shooting of Jacob Blake. One other person was wounded. Authorities issued a 7 pm curfew as National Guard and federal agents were deployed.
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Native American on federal death row executed in Indiana
Lezmond Mitchell, the sole Native American on federal death row, was executed in Terre Haute amid Navajo leaders' pleas to halt the sentence citing tribal culture and sovereignty. The ruling marks a surge in federal executions in 2020, with Mitchell joining Dustin Hanken as the fourth and fifth since 1963. Mitchell answered last words with "No, I'm good."
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Hurricane Laura Strengthens Into Category Four Monster
Hurricane Laura intensified to 150 mph as forecasts warned of a potential 20 foot storm surge and up to 15 inches of rain. Evacuations expanded across Texas and Louisiana while officials mobilized the National Guard as residents faced rising water and urgent shelter needs.
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Lockdowns curb flu as twin pandemics loom warns experts
South Africa and Australia report near zero flu cases as COVID-19 restrictions suppress influenza. U S health officials urge record flu vaccinations to prevent hospital crush while forecasts warn the northern hemisphere may face simultaneous flu and COVID waves. Fauci cautions asymptomatic spread remains a concern.
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Republicans defend police as tensions flare at convention
At the third night of the convention Republicans defended law enforcement amid renewed racial tensions after a Wisconsin police shooting. Pence framed Democratic leadership as tolerating urban unrest while contrasting Biden's stance with a call for safety, as national crises from Kenosha to hurricanes and wildfires shape the political backdrop.
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