NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Two Philadelphia police officers have been released from the hospital after they were involved in a crash Tuesday afternoon.The incident occurred at G Street and Luzerne Street at 2:30 p.m.Police say the officers were responding to a 'priority assignment' when their patrol car was struck by another vehicle as it went through an intersection.Two officers sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital where they were subsequently treated and released.No injuries were reported to anyone in the other vehicle, though both cars sustained heavy damage.___For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.AdvertisementDOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP.

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Liberal MPs call on Ottawa to tackle ‘national public health crisis’ of lead in drinking water

lead-contaminated drinking water which was exposed in communities across the country by a national investigation by 10 media outlets, including Global News and the Toronto Star.An open letter written by Hamilton MP Bob Bratina says the government “can and must” direct a portion of infrastructure spending designed to revitalize the post-COVID-19 economy into the “national public health crisis we face in the form of lead-contaminated drinking water.”The letter recommends the money be shared with provinces for:By Tuesday morning, the letter had attracted about 20 signatures of support from Liberal and Conservative MPs and senators.

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Toll-by-mail billing error causes 79,0000 NJ travelers to be charged penalty fee

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - 2012/04/20: E-Z Pass toll booth. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images) TRENTON - Nearly 80,000 drivers who traveled on New Jersey toll roads in March and April were erroneously billed an unpaid toll penalty fee despite never receiving a toll-by-mail bill.E-Zpass says motorists who received a $25 'administrative fee' will not have to pay the fee, and those who already paid will be refunded.A spokesperson says a contractor error caused the secondary notices to be sent out before first notices were distributed.The 79,000 customers represents 2.5 percent of the 3.1 million toll-by-mail notices processed by Conduent Inc.

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Video: Shopper pulls gun on man in dispute over mask at Florida Walmart

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. – An unmasked man pulled a gun on a masked shopper and threatened to kill him during an apparent confrontation over masks at a Florida Walmart store, sheriff's officials said.The Royal Palm Beach store's security video shows the unmasked man pushing an older man in a wheelchair through the store on Saturday afternoon, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. The man in the wheelchair pulled a red neckerchief over his mouth in the store.The video shows a shopper wearing a mask approach the pair and exchange words.

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Disciplined NJ officers’ names won’t come out for now

TRENTON - The release of disciplinary reports going back to 2000 for New Jersey state troopers won’t go forward on Wednesday as the attorney general planned because of a court order blocking their release.Grewal had ordered last month that the names of officers who committed serious disciplinary violations would be released, but police officer and troopers’ unions sued to block the release.

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2 dead, 3 wounded in overnight gun violence in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say three shootings overnight in Philadelphia claimed the lives of two people and injured three more.The rash of shootings began on just after 10:30 p.m. on the 1800 block of East Alleghany Avenue.

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Shaq stops to help driver after crash on Florida highway

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - A woman who crashed while driving down a Florida highway got a little help from legendary basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office said while Shaq was traveling down Interstate 75 on Monday, he witnessed a crash. The former Orlando Magic player pulled over to check on the driver and stayed with her until law enforcement arrived. In a video posted to Facebook, the driver can be heard telling the deputies that a tire blew out and she was forced to pull over.

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Woman, 99, who survived Nazi assassination attempt and plane crash beats coronavirus

A dementia sufferer who survived a Nazi assassination attempt, a plane crash and breast cancer, has successfully beaten coronavirus at the age of 99.

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Union advance to 'MLS is Back' knockout stage with 2-1 win over Miami

Kacper Przybylko #23 of Philadelphia Union celebrates a goal during a Group A match against Inter Miami CF as part of MLS is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on July 14, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Kacper Przybylko scored in the 63rd minute and the Philadelphia Union held off Inter Miami for a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night in the MLS is Back tournament.It was Union's second win in two games in the World Cup-style tournament played without fans at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World.

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Mueller has 2 goals and Orlando City downs NYCFC 3-1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Chris Mueller scored twice in the opening 10 minutes and Orlando City won its second game of the MLS is Back tournament, beating New York City FC 3-1 Tuesday night.Mueller got his first in the fourth minute, scoring on a free kick from Joao Moutinho that never hit the ground. He added a second goal in the 10th minute to give Orlando a 2-0 lead.

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Coronavirus: London, Ont., councillors call for discussion on mandatory masks policy

coronavirus reopening plan on Friday, London city councillors are calling for the city’s chief medical officer of health to give his recommendation on the topic of masks, and when and where it should be mandatory.Dr. Chris Mackie with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) had stated in early July that starting Monday, July 20, wearing a mask will be mandatory in certain situations including on public transit and where close contact cannot be avoided.But with the added pressure of more reopening in Stage 3 possibly spiking the number of COVID-19 cases, the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee (SPPC) held a meeting Tuesday night to discuss a short-noticed motion.

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Oliver mayor says farm outbreak a wake-up call

The mayor of Oliver says two test positive cases of COVID-19 at an Oliver cherry farm is a wake up call that the Okanagan is not immune to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Shelby Thom reports.

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SEPTA police sergeant terminated after striking protesters with baton, spokesperson says

PHILADELPHIA - A SEPTA police sergeant has been terminated after striking two protesters in the head with his baton during the unrest in May, SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said Tuesday night.SEPTA Police Sgt. Matthew Sinkiewicz was terminated Tuesday resulting from the May 30 incident.

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Edmonton businesses step up call to redesign CERB program

July 13, 2020Janet Riopel, the president and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, has heard it from her members too.“I think it’s a great thing that governments have really strong support systems. But they can’t be there to prevent people from coming back to work,” she said.“The thing we think that is really problematic is this isn’t free money.

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Twins relieved Buxton's left foot injury just a sprain

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has a sprained left foot but no structural damage, further testing revealed Tuesday following his injury in an intrasquad game.The Twins said Buxton's status would be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. While tracking a fly ball at Target Field on Monday night, Buxton lost his balance in the outfield grass.

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Saskatoon polling stations will look like grocery stores: returning officer

Saskatoon is preparing for a civic election during the coronavirus pandemic. The city’s returning officer said polling stations will look like grocery stores.

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Saskatoon polling stations will look like grocery stores this civic election: returning officer

City of Saskatoon’s returning officer, in charge of the upcoming civic election, said the polling stations will look a lot like grocery stores.“We’d be looking at the physical distancing requirements, hand-sanitizing stations and Plexiglas barriers between officials and the voters,” Scott Bastian told Global News.He said planning an election was difficult during the best of times and the coronavirus pandemic has presented unique challenges for the election, which is scheduled to take place Nov. 9.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer press conference about COVID-19 on 14 July 2020

PROFESSOR MICHAEL KIDD: Good afternoon everybody, my name is Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer here at the Department of Health in Canberra. Here is the national update as of 12 noon.Today, we've passed another national milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, with over 10,000 people diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.

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‘Cat’astrophe avoided: Vancouver’s cat cafes claw back business amid COVID-19

novel coronavirus pandemic.After opening in July 2019, Catoro Cafe on the Broadway corridor was forced to close its cat lounge in March and lay off 80 per cent of its approximately 25 staff members.“When the pandemic hit, we actually saw about 95 per cent or more of our revenue just being cut almost immediately,” said owner Nathan Chan.Catoro launched an online fundraiser to help cover costs and care for its felines before government subsidies kicked in. Chan said community support was strong.All of the cats were adopted out or placed in foster homes and the cafe pivoted to sell pet supplies online.

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Thousands protest in Israel, call for Netanyahu to resign

Thousands of Israelis protest Netanyahu’s handling of coronavirus pandemic As the demonstrating was ending, there were small scuffles between police and some protesters. Late Tuesday, several hundred protesters marched through central Jerusalem, with some blocking the city’s light rail.

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School District of Philadelphia to announce plans for Fall on Wednesday

PHILADELPHIA - The School District of Philadelphia will reveal its reopening plan for the Fall on Wednesday morning.On Tuesday, the city's teachers' union released its recommendations on how to reopen schools.The 14-page report outlines criteria that the union says must be in place before even considering reopening schools. Some of those include:The school district says its reopening plans are in line with those of the union.AdvertisementThe union says its members are committed to the children they serve, and they just want to have what they need to do their jobs.You can watch the School District of Philadelphia announce its reopening plan at 10 a.m.

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Medical examiner declares Naya Rivera died of drowning, manner of death was accidental

GLEE: Naya Rivera as Santana on the sixth and final season of GLEE premiering with a special two-hour event Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

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Philadelphia's Mummers Parade called off because of virus

PHILADELPHIA - The Mummers' strut has been stopped in its tracks.Philadelphia's famed, and often inflammatory, New Year's Day parade was canceled by the city on Tuesday — along with every other large event on public property through February 2021 — as officials try to keep a lid on the coronavirus pandemic.The Mummers Parade had been called off only twice before in its 119-year history, the last time in 1934 during the Great Depression. The parade is a colorful celebration that features string bands, comic brigades, elaborate floats and plenty of feathers and sequins, but it has also attracted persistent criticism over its long history of racist blackface displays and other inappropriate or offensive behavior by some participants.

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Nova Scotia parents call for more transparency in government’s back-to-school plan

Nova Scotia’s plan for students to return to school coming in late July, Centres for Education says For parent Jennifer Raven of Queensland, it all comes down to clear messaging.“What I think would be the most valuable thing to know right now … is not just what their plan is for September, but what are the criteria and what is the backup plan if things get worse,” she said in an interview Tuesday.“We need a lot more details on what that’s going to look like.”In the letter, parents noted that they appreciated the government’s regular updates over the peak of the pandemic in Nova Scotia, but say several questions remain unanswered.Bedford parent Claudine Szpilfogel points to what she calls a lack of government accountability behind the

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‘A big disappointment’: Saskatchewan overnight camps call on province for reopen regulations

Summer camps should be bustling with kids in the middle of July, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, overnight camps are closed until further notice.“A quiet summer is discouraging, for sure,” said Holly Epp, Saskatchewan Camps Association (SCA) executive director.“It’s a hard feeling to walk through there and not have the kids laughing and running around.”Child and youth day camps were given the green light to open June 22 under Phase 4.1 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.At that time, the province said overnight camps were not permitted and gave no timeline as to when they could open.

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Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy leaving his post

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy has announced his will be leaving his post.The region has come to know Abernathy over the past few months with the city's regular coronavirus updates.Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images) According to the City of Philadelphia's website, Abernathy was appointed Managing Director by Mayor Jim Kenney on January 15, 2019.

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Philadelphia issues moratorium on large public events through Feb. 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic

PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia will no be permitting any large events until at least February 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic."Large public events," will not be permitted through February 28, 2021."Today, I am really disappointed to announce that we will have a moratorium on large public events through February 28, 2021," Mayor Jim Kenney announced Tuesday.

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DA to investigate video showing Allentown police officer kneeling on man

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Allentown Police Department said they have opened an internal investigation after an officer was captured on video kneeling on a man's head/neck area on Saturday night.The video, posted to Twitter by Black Lives Matter to Lehigh Valley, shows three police officers arresting man outside the emergency room of Saint Luke's Hospital. The man is lying on his stomach while the officers attempt to subdue him. During the arrest, one officer allegedly places his knee on the head/neck area of the suspect.Officials on Sunday said the incident began when officers at the hospital noticed a man vomiting and staggering in the street.

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Publicans call for clarity on reopening dates

Less than a week out from the scheduled final phase of the government's reopening plan, publicans say they have yet to receive guidelines for premises that don't serve food and are worried they won't be able to re-open.

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Orange-Osceola state attorney releases list of officers who may have credibility issues

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala on Tuesday released her office’s Brady list that includes officers who may have credibility issues when it comes to testifying on behalf of the state.Last year, Ayala announced that her office would develop an enhanced Brady policy to identify potentially problematic witnesses with the goal of making sure court testimony is as truthful and reliable as possible.The list includes law enforcement officers from the Orlando Police Department, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Kissimmee Police Department, among others.The school resource officer caught on video yanking a girl’s head is included in the document, as is an officer who was arrested on a DUI charge in

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Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon

COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is expected to address the media at 3:30 p.m.

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Frustration mounts in Alberta hamlet as drivers wait at Bragg Creek’s 4-way stop

Bragg Creek residents are raising concerns about the hamlet’s infamous four-way stop that has traffic stretching for kilometres in every direction. A provincial plan to fix the problem with a roundabout has no firm timeline and those in the area say they have had enough.

Philadelphia protesters sue city over tear gas, use of force during protests, unrest

Protesters race away from tear gas after a march through Center City on June 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Demonstrations have erupted all across the country in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, Minnesota while in police custo PHILADELPHIA - Three class-action lawsuits filed in Philadelphia on Tuesday accuse the city of using military-level force that injured protesters and bystanders alike during peaceful protests against racial inequality and police brutality.One lawsuit accuses Philadelphia police of lobbing teargas and firing rubber bullets at protesters indiscriminately as they marched peacefully on a city highway, without regard to their conduct.

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‘I can’t breathe:' Florida man accused of spray painting anti-racism messages on 100 stop signs

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – A man accused of spray painting anti-racism messages on 100 stop signs told police they could lock him up “and throw away the key” because he stood behind what he wrote, according to the Port Orange Police Department.Records show on July 6, several stop signs across the city were found to have been painted so that the word “Racism” or the phrase “I can’t breathe” appeared beneath the word “Stop.”Surveillance video from the areas where the vandalism occurred led officers to identify 32-year-old Zachary Keto as a suspect, police said.A search warrant was executed at his home on Friday and while there, officers said they found a receipt for spray paint and stencils, spray paint, stencils and other evidence.When Kato saw an

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Philadelphia to issue ban on large events through Feb. 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic

PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia will no be permitting any large events until at least February 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.A city official confirmed the details Tuesday morning, and more details are expected to be announced in a press conference at 1 p.m."Large public events," will not be permitted through February 28, 2021.While the city has not named any of the events that will be canceled, a few of the events that could be impacted include the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Philadelphia Marathon, Mummers Parade on New Years Day.Several events have already been canceled in the months since the start of the pandemic, including the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Made in America Festival.You can watch the 1 p.m.

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Eagles re-sign Jason Peters to play right guard

Jason Peters #71 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the NFC Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field on January 5, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Man charged with taking kitchen appliances, food from Wilmington church

WILMINGTON, Del. - Delaware State Police have arrested and charged a man with burglarizing a Wilmington Church earlier this month.Timothy Jeter, 46, has been charged with third-degree burglary and theft under $1500.Authorities say the burglary happened at St.

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Suspect sought after Wilmington church burglarized overnight

WILMINGTON - UPDATE: Man charged with taking kitchen appliances, food from Wilmington church__Police in Delaware are searching for a man accused of burglarized a Wilmington-area church of food and kitchen equipment on the eve of Independence Day. Authorities say the incident happened at St. Helena's Church on the 600 block of Philadelphia Pike.Surveillance footage shows the man enter the just church just after midnight and spend three hours inside loading kitchen appliances and food onto an industrial cart owned by the church.AdvertisementA church worker who did not want to be identified told Fox 29 that the food and equipment are used for charitable events held by the church."The whole thing is surprising to me.

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Police: Man suffered graze wounds in South Philadelphia shooting, walked to Center City

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say they found a man suffering from multiple graze wounds in Center City Tuesday morning.The 33-year-old victim was found near 15th Street and John F.

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Fatal crash involving parked semi closes Cocoa road

COCOA, Fla. – A fatal crash Tuesday morning has forced police to close a road in Cocoa.The wreck was reported about 5 a.m. on State Road 524, just east of Friday Road.

J. Cole’s next album has been delayed by coronavirus

J. Cole‘s next studio album has been delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to EarthGang member Olu.The follow-up to 2018’s ‘KOD’ had been expected to arrive this year, with Cole hinting in November that ‘The Fall Off’ would be released in 2020.During a recent Instagram Live session, Olu confirmed that the record had been delayed by the coronavirus outbreak but that it is still “coming”.“It’s in [U.S.] Customs [and Border Protection] right now,” Olu joked about the album’s progress.

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5 tricks to cool your car quickly in the Florida heat

ORLANDO, Fla. – Summer is here, meaning “feels like” temperatures will routinely spike up to 110 degrees in the Orlando area.One of the worst parts of the blazing heat, however, is getting into your car, especially if it's been in the sun for hours.Consumer Reports put its engineers to the test to provide tips on how to cool your car while burning less fuel.Don’t pre-cool

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Perthshire MSP’s action call to ease NHS surgery backlog caused by COVID-19

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Kelowna’s mayor responds to COVID-19 cluster outbreak

COVID-19 after 13 cases have been connected to a city’s cluster.“The province has not implemented travel restrictions within Canada, so we know people are going to come to Kelowna,” Kelowna mayor Colin Basran said in a statement. B.C.

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Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy leaving his post, sources say

PHILADELPHIA - Sources confirm to FOX 29 that Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy is leaving his post.The region has come to know Abernathy over the past few months with the city's regular coronavirus updates.Photo by Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images) According to the City of Philadelphia's website, Abernathy was appointed Managing Director by Mayor Jim Kenney on January 15, 2019.

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Allentown police release video after officer uses knee to restrain man

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Activists on Monday pressed their demand for police accountability after video emerged over the weekend of an Allentown police officer placing his knee on a man’s head and neck area outside of a hospital.

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Video that shows Allentown police officer with knee on man’s neck sparks fury

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Activists on Monday pressed their demand for police accountability after video emerged over the weekend of an officer placing his knee on a man’s head and neck area outside an Allentown hospital.Activists said Allentown police appeared to violate their own use-of-force policy against neck restraints when an officer used his knee to bear down on the man’s head.Police launched an internal probe and promised to release additional video of Saturday’s incident.“Pending the outcome of this investigation, if they are not on the right side of justice, then those officers need to be terminated,” said Justan Parker, founder of Black Lives Matter to Lehigh Valley.The videotaped incident occurred nearly seven weeks after the death of

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Swamp Monsters? Red Tails? Gridlock? What might NFL call DC?

traditional and of course more likely side are Red Tails, Warriors, Generals, Monuments, Senators, Cherry Blossoms, Red Wolves or even Hogs (which pays tribute to an offensive line from long ago). After dumping its longtime name, Redskins, which was considered racist, the team is said to be zeroing in on a new name, but dealing with trademark issues.

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