Order ostensibly to protect U.S. users’ data raises pressure to find U.S. buyer for TikTok. Source
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Feds charge 6 people with bribing Amazon employees
Suspects allegedly paid employees at the ecommerce giant to help some third-party sellers gain “unfair advantages.” Source
Preview: CBSN Originals presents “Speaking Frankly | Socialism”
“Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it offers a solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism in the U.S. today. Watch the full story at cbsnews.com/socialism” Source
Pro-Trump super PAC uses Hungarian stock photo in ad attacking Biden
In the ad, under text that attacks Biden as weak on American jobs, is a stock image of a car repair station. It’s in Budapest. Source
Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on “The Takeout” – 9/18/2020
Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins Major to talk about her path that led to the White House. She also discusses her new book, “Speaking For Myself,” and how her husband helped bring her book to life, on this week’s episode of the “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Are masks really more effective than a coronavirus vaccine?
Health experts point out that we don’t yet know how effective a vaccine will be – but we do know masks help stop the spread. Source
Trump announces billions in funding for Puerto Rico
The president also said he knows better than his own experts in many cases. Source
Hurricane season runs out of names, moves on to Greek alphabet
Forecasters are forced to use the Greek alphabet for subtropical storm Alpha, which is bearing down on Portugal. Source
Compassionate release offers some federal inmates hope
Petitions for compassionate release were rarely approved prior to the passing of the First Step Act in December 2018, which made it easier for offenders to bring the request to the court. Source
Police bodycams roll as man describes what happened before girlfriend stops breathing
Interview excerpt: On October 29, 2017 at 10:30 p.m., Mark Howerton rushed his girlfriend, Cayley Mandadi to the hospital — she was not breathing and barely had a pulse. While doctors tried to save her life, Howerton was interviewed by police in the quietest place they could find: the hospital chapel. The interview was recorded on the officer’s body camera. Source