Another Black man shot by police
Protests rage after police shot a Black man in the back. Tropical Storms Marco and Laura surge toward the Gulf. And somewhere, President Trump prepares for a lively Republican convention week.
It's Ashley, here to kick off the week with Monday's news.
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What we know about the shooting of Jacob Blake
The close-range shooting of a Black man by Wisconsin police Sunday was captured on video, sparking immediate social media backlash, fierce protests and a state Department of Justice investigation. Here’s what we know about the shooting:
Who is the man who was shot? The man was identified by Gov. Tony Evers as Jacob Blake, who was airlifted to a Milwaukee hospital and was in serious condition, the Kenosha Police Department said.
What does the video show? Graphic video circulating on social media showed Blake walking toward a car as he is followed by an officer who has a weapon drawn. Blake opens the car door and is shot multiple times in the back (at least seven gunshots can be heard). It is unclear what happened before the video was recorded.
Protests erupt: The incident set off unrest in the city, and Kenosha County declared another emergency curfew Monday after a night of protests. The Wisconsin National Guard headed to Kenosha, according to the Kenosha News.
What’s being done? The Wisconsin Department of Justice said the officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave. The state's Division of Criminal Investigation is also looking into the shooting.
Trump’s ~officially~ in the running for president
To kick off the Republican National Convention with a bang, President Donald Trump crossed the threshold of delegates needed to be formally nominated for a second term Monday, marking an official start to this year's presidential race. Trump's nomination was never in question, but the formal roll call is nevertheless a symbolic milestone, an expression of the party’s support of the president. Trump's right-hand man, Vice President Mike Pence, was also formally nominated Monday.
Now that the GOP has nominated their pick, the convention will give Trump an opportunity to reset his campaign, promote his administration's record and condemn his rival, Democratic contender Joe Biden. Prepare to see a lot of Trump: The president plans to appear every night of the four-day virtual convention leading up to his formal acceptance speech from the White House on Thursday night.
How to watch: USA TODAY will stream each night of the convention and will provide live coverage and analysis as events unfold.
Here is what to expect on Day 1 of the Republican Convention.
"Go Joe": 27 Republican former members of Congress say they'll back Biden over Trump.
What everyone’s talking about
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A rare trove of 1,100-year-old gold coins was discovered in Israel.
Kellyanne Conway is leaving the White House to focus on family.
Zookeeper Jeff Lowe faces possible civil penalties for alleged willful animal welfare violations at the park made famous by "Tiger King."
You should keep this handy: Where can Americans vacation internationally right now?
As Tropical Storm Marco approaches, Laura is lurking
As heavy rain from Tropical Storm Marco began to soak portions of the Gulf Coast on Monday, forecasters feared Laura, which is close behind, could deliver a much more serious blow to the Gulf Coast. Marco is expected to make landfall Monday in Louisiana as a tropical storm, forecasters said. Despite weakening from a hurricane, Marco could still cause "life-threatening storm surges and dangerous winds." Soon after, Tropical Storm Laura is expected to reach hurricane status before it roars toward the Gulf Coast on Wednesday and Thursday. What forecasters fear: Laura could make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane. It would be the first Category 3 hurricane to strike Louisiana since Hurricane Rita in 2005. Stay safe, everyone!
Thank you, Mother Nature. Sincerely, person choking on smoke in California
Historic wildfires are raging across California, but the threat of lightning igniting more fires appears to have been thwarted by Mother Nature. Three massive blazes are scorching Northern California, and more than 650 wildfires, most sparked by lightning, have burned across the state in the past week. Firefighters battling the flames received a helping hand Monday from the weather as humidity rose and the lightning was kept at bay overnight. At least seven people have died and nearly a quarter of a million people were under evacuation orders or warnings by Monday morning because of the flames.
Striking photos from California wildfires show homes, boats engulfed in flames.
Real quick
TikTok sues the Trump administration over its executive order to ban the app.
A farewell to arts? Teachers fear coronavirus budget cuts may target art and music classes.
Iran has retrieved some data, including a portion of the cockpit conversations, from the Ukrainian jetliner that was accidentally shot down in January.
Watching longtime friends LeBron and Carmelo go back and forth during their playoff series in their 17th year in the NBA is something to appreciate.
Another spin in the Trump tax return saga
A Manhattan district attorney agreed to hold off on enforcing a grand jury subpoena for President Trump's tax returns while an appeals court hears the case. Remember Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance? He's investigating hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential race to women who claimed to have had affairs with Trump, but he suggested the Trump Organization is involved in the probe. The decision allows for further litigation to take shape in the appeals court, where the president's attorneys asked judges to block a lower court's ruling requiring the disclosure of his tax returns.
There are more investigations where that came from: New York's top legal officer is investigating the Trump Organization and wants Eric Trump to testify.
A break from the news
Lock down your tech: How to tell if someone is snooping on your computer or tablet.
While school and work take place at home during the coronavirus, your Wi-Fi network may need a boost.
Where are my cat lovers at? Your cat will go crazy for this toy-packed Goody Box.
Speaking of cat lovers, meet today's employee of the day: Stewie
Now that many of us are WFH, you may have found yourself with a purr-fect new colleague: YOUR PETS! Send me their picture at TheShortList@usatoday.com.
Short List reader Kathleen Collier (a self-proclaimed "cat lady") says Stewie has never met a human or animal he didn’t like and loves going for walks in his stroller.
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