President Trump plans to visit Kenosha, Wisconsin Tuesday in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting. His expected visit comes amid nationwide demonstrations calling for justice for Blake, some of which have turned violent. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
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President Trump blames Democrats for unrest in Kenosha and Portland
President Trump is pinning any blame for social unrest across the country on Democrats, echoing his 2016 theme of “law and order.” But Democrats say the president isn’t helping, and that the latest protests have occurred during his administration. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Arkansas sheriff resigns after racist rant goes viral
In the recording, a man uses a racial slur nine times after becoming upset that a woman he was with spoke to a Black person in a grocery store. Source
COVID-19 is on a quiet killing spree in war-ravaged Syria
The government has confirmed only 109 coronavirus deaths, but a mortuary official says it’s killing that many people daily in Damascus alone. Source
Hundreds protests student flu shot mandate in Massachusetts
Gov. Charlie Baker said the shots are needed to keep the healthcare system from getting overwhelmed during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Battleground states want to be able to process mail ballots early
November’s election results from Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin could be delayed if they don’t get a head start on processing ballots. Source
A Kennedy is on the ballot in Massachusetts. Here’s why he’s not guaranteed a victory
Recent polling shows incumbent Senator Ed Markey up against Congressman Joe Kennedy III, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy. Source
Lady Gaga wins 5 honors at MTV VMAs dedicated to Chadwick Boseman
In addition to tributes for the Black Panther actor, racial justice was a major theme of the VMAs shaped by the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Red Flag, Talking to the Past
A standoff over Red Flag gun laws; And, Holocaust survivors will be able to share their stories after death thanks to a new project. Source
Keke Palmer dedicates VMAs to Chadwick Boseman
“He’s a true hero, not just on screen, but in everything he did. His impact lives forever,” Palmer said. Source