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
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden releases statement condemning Portland protests
Joe Biden condemns the “unacceptable” violence in Portland while criticizing President Trump. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Zimbabwe is now investigating mystery elephant deaths, too
After more than 250 elephants die in Botswana for unknown reasons, neighboring Zimbabwe reports 11 deaths, and suggests overpopulation could be the cause. 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
Titans WR Rashard Davis Aims to Make This His Time
Davis has lived the roller coaster ride since being signed as an undrafted free agent with the Eagles back in 2017. He’s been waived eight different time since by the Eagles, Raiders and Chiefs, whether it be from rosters to practice squads. But Davis has kept on swinging, waiting for his time to come. Source