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Australia gives in-principle support for net zero by 2050
Read full article: Australia gives in-principle support for net zero by 2050Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that a fifth National's party minister will join his Cabinet as part of deal to cement the junior coalition partnerโs support for a national target of zero net carbon emissions by 2050.
WATCH NOW: Day 2 of Amy Coney Barrettโs Supreme Court confirmation hearings
Read full article: WATCH NOW: Day 2 of Amy Coney Barrettโs Supreme Court confirmation hearingsStarting at 9 a.m., the Senate Judiciary Committee will start the second day of the confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Authorities: Woman slain when gunman fires into wrong house
Read full article: Authorities: Woman slain when gunman fires into wrong houseDERRY, Pa. A man angry over a botched drug deal fired several shots into a Pennsylvania residence where he mistakenly thought someone involved in the deal lived, authorities said, killing a woman who was asleep in her bed. Quidetto was riding in a vehicle that was stopped by police in Unity on Wednesday, and authorities learned he was wanted on warrants for drug delivery charges. He was later taken to the Kiski Valley state police barracks, and he eventually admitted to the shooting that occurred early Monday in Derry, authorities said. Quidetto wanted to scare someone who was involved in the botched drug deal but drove to the completely wrong residence, not even close to being at the right house, a state police spokesman said. Authorities would not disclose specific details regarding what led them to believe Quidetto was involved in the shooting, citing the ongoing investigation.
As COVID-19 cases spike, where are the Comfort and Mercy ships now?
Read full article: As COVID-19 cases spike, where are the Comfort and Mercy ships now?The ships were deployed in late March to help assist frontline hospital workers and provide care on the ships, should hospitals overflow with patients. Comfort arrived in New York City on March 30, a day after it left Virginia, according to Business Insider. Comfort left New York City after treating 182 patients, 70% of whom had COVID-19, according to NavyTimes. Comfort is available in case it is needed for future help, according to NavyTimes, while USNI News reported the same is true for Mercy. (Getty Images)The USNS Comfort departs for its home port of Norfolk, Virginia on April 30, 2020 in New York City.
Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues
Read full article: Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issuesPHOENIX The Minnesota Twins have shuffled their on-field staff to protect the health of some of their older coaches. I think we all know that we're making the right decision, but that doesn't mean it feels good," Baldelli said. The defending World Series champion Nationals will begin their title defense without Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross, who both declined to play because of health concerns. We are one hundred percent supportive of their decision to not play this year, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said in a statement. Cleveland's 61-year-old manager Terry Francona said he's not nervous, even though he's had previous health issues.
Portland police chief steps down, citing need for change amid protests
Read full article: Portland police chief steps down, citing need for change amid protestsPortland, Oregon Police Chief Jami Resch announced Monday that she is stepping down, and she elevated Lt. Chuck Lovell to police chief. I'm going to show up every day with a servant's heart," said Chief Lovell during a brief speech at Monday's news conference. Former chief Resch said she personally asked Lovell, who is black, to lead the bureau. "I believe change needs to start with change. However, Im going to hold off celebrating until I see his actions in his new role," Devin Boss of Rose City Justice said.
Nationals change course, pay minor leaguers full stipend
Read full article: Nationals change course, pay minor leaguers full stipendWASHINGTON The Nationals changed course and told their minor leaguers on Monday they will receive their full weekly stipends of $400 at least through June after Washington reliever Sean Doolittle tweeted that the teams major league players would cover a planned cut in those payments. Thank you!Its not unusual for big league teams to release minor leaguers at this time of year, although not normally this many. More than 400 young players have been cut with the minor league season in doubt amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Minor league players not on 40-man rosters were promised $400 per week through Sunday by a policy drafted by MLB. Minor leaguers are an essential part of our organization and they are bearing the heaviest burden of this situation as their season is likely to be cancelled.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
โThe world is different nowโ: Rafters return to coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: โThe world is different nowโ: Rafters return to coronavirus pandemicThe 24-day adventure took them down the scenic Colorado River...away from cell service, internet and far from the outside world. The Portland, Oregon couple anticipated returning to everyday life would be difficult, but they never expected a new reality. Murphy and Murray were some of the last people in America to learn about widespread impact of the coronavirus pandemic. They returned to a world where schools were shut down, movie theaters were closed and people used an unfamiliar phrase, "social distancing." โRight now, itโs like coming into a completely different world.โThe Portland couple didnโt have much time to get ready for re-entry.
Jack White attended baseball game, left to play concert, then returned to finish watching game
Read full article: Jack White attended baseball game, left to play concert, then returned to finish watching gameThe baseball gods must have been on White's side, because the game went deep into the night with extra innings, so White returned to the game with his band after the show to see the game out. FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal noticed White's return to the stadium when cameras showed him back in his seat during the 14th inning. Here's the video of Ken's story, The Raconteurs played The Anthem in DC tonight, google tells me. pic.twitter.com/kcc5fSWXwN Paid man gets bored (@cjzero) August 18, 2019It's a mystery how White found out the game was still going on (maybe the MLB app told him? ), or how he and his bandmates even gained re-entry to the stadium, but it does look like White had the best night of his life.