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18.09.2020 / 07:55

Transgender activist wins Delaware state senate primary

DOVER, Del. - Transgender activist Sarah McBride won a Democratic state Senate primary in Delaware on Tuesday and is poised to make history as the first transgender person elected to the state's General Assembly.McBride, who interned at the White House during President Barack Obama’s administration, made history at the 2016 Democratic National Convention by becoming the first transgender person to speak at a major party convention. She later served as national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign.McBride defeated Joseph McCole on Tuesday to advance to the November general election.

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Lawyers: Trump son won't testify in NY probe before election

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump’s son Eric is willing to comply with a subpoena to testify in a New York investigation into the family’s business practice, but only after the Nov. 3 election, the Trumps’ lawyers said in a court filing Thursday.The lawyers argued Eric Trump’s “extreme travel schedule” related to his father’s reelection campaign prevented him from testifying sooner in state Attorney General Letitia James’ civil probe.

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1 of 2 LASD deputies shot in Compton ambush released from hospital; manhunt continues for suspect

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said on Wednesday that the investigation was continuing in Saturday's ambush shooting of two deputies as they sat in a patrol SUV at a Compton rail station, and said efforts were being made to transfer the pair from St. Francis Medical Center to a long-term care facility.On Wednesday, the department said the male deputy was released from the hospital.

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Mayors vow to launch guaranteed income programs across US

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A growing number of mayors across the country support giving cash to low-income families with no restrictions on how they can spend it — part of a growing movement to establish a guaranteed minimum income to combat poverty and systemic racism.Mayors in at least 25 cities — from Los Angeles to Paterson, New Jersey — have pledged to support such programs as part of the group Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. They are led by Michael Tubbs, the 30-year-old mayor of Stockton, California, who launched one of the country's first guaranteed income programs last year with the help of private donations from Silicon Valley.

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Ayr United fans' Covid mask scheme proves big hit around the world

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterTwo Ayr United fans have used the Covid pandemic to provide another cash boost to their beloved club.Father and daughter, Alasdair and Karen Malcolm, came up with the idea of branded United face masks to keep supporters safe.Fans around the world snapped up 1000 of the must-have items, leading to a healthy donation to the club.The pair this week handed over £3659.64 of proceeds gained from the lockdown venture.Alasdair, 55, said: “We always thought the idea had merit but the response from all corners of the world was fantastic.“We sold everywhere from Canada and America to Australia and New Zealand.“It was just an idea to help out really...we

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Transgender activist wins Delaware state senate primary

DOVER, Del. – Transgender activist Sarah McBride won a Democratic state Senate primary in Delaware on Tuesday and is poised to make history as the first transgender person elected to the state's General Assembly.McBride, who interned at the White House during President Barack Obama’s administration, made history at the 2016 Democratic National Convention by becoming the first transgender person to speak at a major party convention. She later served as national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign.McBride defeated Joseph McCole on Tuesday to advance to the November general election.

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LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva challenges Lebron James to match reward money for gunman who ambushed two deputies

(Lebron James/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva on Monday challenged NBA star LeBron James to match and double the reward money being offered for information on the gunman who ambushed and shot two deputies over the weekend.Speaking with KABC Radio on the John Phillips Show, Villanueva said the reward money reached $175,000 -- a combination of donations of $100,000 from the county and $75,000 from two private individuals.RELATED: Crowd gathers outside hospital, chants 'We hope they die' after 2 LA County deputies were shot"This challenge is to Lebron James. I want you to match that and double that reward," Villanueva said.

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Newsagent Stan was in a coma on a ventilator after catching coronavirus - but just look at him now

this link, enter your email address, and select 'MySalford News'. That's all there is to it.His family was at one point warned that he might not make it, but he managed to pull through.

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Rosa Parks' home displayed in Italy as US race tensions rise

NAPLES – The run-down, paint-chipped Detroit house where U.S. civil rights icon Rosa Parks took refuge after her historic bus boycott is going on display in Italy in a setting that couldn’t be more incongruous: the imposing central courtyard of the Royal Palace in Naples.It’s the latest stop for the house in a years-long saga that began when Parks’ niece saved the tiny two-story home from demolition in Detroit after the 2008 financial crisis.

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Trust Index: I keep getting political text messages -- are they legit?

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Pence drops plan to go to fundraiser hosted by QAnon backers

BILLINGS, Mont. – Vice President Mike Pence has canceled plans to attend a Trump campaign fundraiser in Montana following revelations that the event's hosts had expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory.President Donald Trump's reelection campaign told The Associated Press on Saturday that Pence's schedule had been changed, but the campaign did not provide a reason or say whether the fundraiser might be held at a later time. The change comes after the AP reported Wednesday that hosts Cayrn and Michael Borland in Bozeman, Montana, had shared QAnon memes and retweeted posts from QAnon accounts.

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Amid smoke and ash, wildfire-scarred Paradise rebuilds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – When flames chased Chuck and Janie Dee down the mountain two years ago, they thought they'd never be back.Yet there they were on Sunday, parking a camper next to their dirt lot and the shell of what had been their swimming pool, excited for their role in restoring their hometown of Paradise to what it was before the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed their home and most of the community. They installed a septic tank.

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On edge: Browns' Garrett returns after NFL suspension

CLEVELAND – The indelible moment of rage affected Myles Garrett and shaped how others see him.The Cleveland Browns' star defensive end can't undo his helmet-swinging attack on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph last season or the six-game NFL suspension that ensued. That damage is done and irreparable.But Garrett isn't going to let the incident define him, and as he prepares for his fourth season, he's not worried about any outside perceptions of him as a person or player.“Either they'll see eventually or they'll keep on hating," he said of detractors.

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Dogs of 9/11: Search and rescue canines worked tirelessly in days following terror attacks

NEW YORK - As America marks the anniversary of the worst terror attack on U.S. soil, many remembered the countless lives lost and selfless acts by the brave responders on September 11, 2001 — both human and four-legged.Nearly 3,000 people were killed when terrorist-piloted planes slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.Thousands of firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to Ground Zero, including more than 300 specialized canine search and rescue (SAR) teams in the days following.

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Furloughed Disney cast member spreads magic through dance competitions

ORLANDO, Fla. – In June the first Disney cast members were called back to work; many of whom had been part of the 70,000 Disney World Resort workers furloughed in April.But there are still many others awaiting their phone call to come back and create more magic. One of those waiting patiently for their chance to return is Sage Starkey.“It’s an emotional roller coaster 'cause at one point you’re like ‘hey! I get all this time off, it’s amazing!’” the 27-year-old live performer said.

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Shirdi Saibaba Temple's income dips due to Covid-19 lockdown

₹115.16 crore from March 17 to August 31 this year, as against ₹289.55 it had received in the corresponding period last year. This means the income has dipped by ₹174 crore," Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust CEO Kanhuraj Bagate told PTI.The shrine has been closed for devotees since March 17 in view of COVID-19 restrictions.

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‘There’s no zoo without you;’ Central Florida Zoo hopes animal lovers return soon

SANFORD, Fla. – As Central Florida continues to navigate through the pandemic, some local and tourist attractions are slowly starting to see an improvement in attendance but despite a boost from the Labor Day weekend, places like the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens continue to struggle with low attendance and a loss in revenue.Zoo CEO Dino Ferri said the zoo has likely lost out on millions of dollars in revenue from cancelled events.“It’s a big number and the more I say it, it hasn’t gotten any smaller,” Ferri said. “We did some numbers through the end of this year knowing things that are already gonna be canceled; any special events you know, any of our big fundraising events, school programs.

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Gord Bamford Raises $100K For Mental Health Charities From Drive-In Concert Series

Earlier this summer, multiple CCMA and CMA award-winning country singer Gord Bamford launched the Drive In for Mental Health, a series of socially distanced drive-in concerts held throughout Alberta.

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Royal Albert Hall launches appeal for donations to survive the impact of coronavirus

coronavirus.Since closing its doors in March, the London hall has lost £18 million in income and refunded over £6.5 million in ticket sales. It has since been warned that it could close next year without support.While the government launched a £1.57 billion rescue package for the arts, the venue is ineligible for an emergency grant and has instead been advised to apply for a loan, which it will only receive in December.Craig Hassall, CEO of the Royal Albert Hall, said: “Six months on from enforced closure, and circa £18m down in lost income, we are not eligible for any of the Government’s emergency grants.

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Sia donates $70,000 to struggling families amid Covid-19 crisis

Sia is donating $70,000 (£54,000) to Australians experiencing hardship amid the Covid-19 pandemic.The Greatest hitmaker announced the initiative on radio station Nova FM last month, and, true to her word, hosts Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald and Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli confirmed on Monday that nominations were open for a portion of the fund.Sia, who was born in Adelaide and now resides in Los Angeles, announced the donation during the radio duo's 'We've got your back' segment, sharing: "You can decide how ever you want to make it happen and choose the people who need it most...

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Nonprofit distributes meals to those in need in Camden

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - Jillian Daniels, the founder of the nonprofit "Be the Village NJ," posts up at Broadway and Federal streets in Camden to feed those in need every Monday."Everyone deserves a meal at the end of the day," she said.Armed with 80-100 restaurant-quality meals prepped in advance at St. John Church Ministries, she and her team of volunteers feed some of the area’s most needy."My generation has been hit really hard by the drug epidemic and I feel like we need to take care of our own," Daniels said.Monday marked the one year anniversary of Daniel's weekly efforts.

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Brian Austin Green Pays For Teacher’s Amazon Wish List As She Struggles To Buy School Supplies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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Community garden feeds locals during Covid crisis

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Bountiful crops are providing a harvest bonanza as a community garden weathers coronavirus.As the season’s produce of fruit and veg reaches a peak, people are flocking to Broadloan Gardens, in Renfrew.There’s a tasty choice of more than 30 things to eat - and it’s all free or by donation.The Renfrew Association of Growers and Gardeners (RAGG) sets up tables groaning with produce from Mondays to Wednesdays.And, if there is anything left on a Thursday, they despatch it to the local foodbank.Secretary Neil Paterson revealed: “To be able to provide fresh fruit and vegetables for the community during this time has been wonderful.“I think it’s really helping

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Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop respond to Nebraska man's viral plea to denounce term 'boneless wings'

denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.Buffalo Wild Wings, however, isn’t biting.In a statement shared with Fox News, the wing chain confirmed that it “disagrees” with the views Christensen recently shared with his city council in Lincoln, Neb. But they still respect “his passion” — and added that they’re planning to donate to a local charity on his behalf.RELATED: ‘Living a lie’: Man calls for ‘boneless chicken wings’ to be renamed during city council meeting“We serve boneless wings – our guests love them and we love them!” reads a statement from Buffalo Wild Wings.

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How Mancunians who have had coronavirus could save lives

"Manchester has seen an increase in positive cases in recent weeks. We urgently need as many people as possible who have recovered to donate, to help us make as much progress as possible now.

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Police youth volunteers from Dumbarton hand over mental health awareness benches

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Determined police youth volunteers from Dumbarton and Clydebank recently handed over the first creation in a lifeline project which they have been working on during lockdown.At the start of the year, the youngsters came up with a plan to donate a number of garden benches to local secondary schools for mental health awareness.This was spawned out of a similar project in Lanarkshire which helps signpost young people struggling with their mental health to those who can help them.PC Dale Logsdon who is the group co-ordinator said: “Our idea was simple.

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Kenosha cousins hope to help their hometown by selling lemonade

KENOSHA, Wis. - They are hardly old enough to fathom all that has happened in their hometown in the past two weeks. But a pair of Kenosha cousins knew they wanted to help -- and they are doing so by simply selling lemonade.Ariana Roberts and Lilly Viktus At just 5 and 6 years old, Ariana Roberts and Lilly Viktus might just write a book on business.

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Orange-Osceola State Attorney candidate Monique Worrell wants to change the culture of prosecution

ORLANDO, Fla. – The woman who could be Orange-Osceola’s next top prosecutor spoke about criminal justice reform, her children and the Black Lives Matter movement during a wide-ranging interview with News 6. Monique Worrell beat out three democratic candidates to win the Aug.

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NY Mets & Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver Dies at 75 From Coronavirus Complications

Tom Seaver has sadly died at the age of 75, the National Baseball Hall of Fame has announced.

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Churches open Virtual Learning Camps for Marion County Students

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – We’ve heard about learning pods when groups of families come together to pay an instructor. A group in Marion County is forming their own education pods called Virtual Learning Camps, or VLCs.

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Central Florida charity begins phased reopening after closing due to COVID-19 pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two months ago, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida faced the difficult decision of closing their houses in Orange County because of COVID-19 but recently, they’ve started the process of welcoming back the families that had to be relocated to local hotels.“Ronald McDonald is more like staying at home and when I was staying at a hotel I was like, ok I’m actually staying at a hotel. So, it was, you know different than Ronald McDonald.” Jameeka Smith said.

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Target's car seat trade-in program is back this month

ORLANDO, Fla. - Hey parents: if your baby's car seat is looking a bit rough, Target wants to swap with you.Starting Sunday, Sept. 13 through Saturday, Sept.

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Saskatchewan not-for-profit donating school supplies

A not-for-profit based in Saskatoon is helping to provide school supplies for students at schools across the province to ensure kids have the tools they need for that first bell of the year.

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Massive fraud investigation targets prominent Brazilian health researcher

Emiliano Rodríguez MegaGuilherme Franco Netto, a prominent public health scientist in Brazil, was sound asleep in his Rio de Janeiro apartment when his daughter woke him early on 6 August. She looked alarmed.

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FOP offers $11k reward for information on vandalism of Sgt. Robert Wilson III mural

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A West Philadelphia mural dedicated to the life of slain Philadelphia police officer Sergeant Robert Wilson III was defaced with graffiti overnight. Now, the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police is now offering $11,000 for information that leads to an arrest.“I’m saddened and angered that vandals would deface the mural of one of our beloved heroes, Sgt.

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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood donates plasma after recovering from COVID-19

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Now that Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood has recovered from COVID-19, he decided to donate his plasma to help patients who are still battling the deadly respiratory illness.Chitwood posted a picture Monday showing him making the donation at a OneBlood center.“Hey all - just did my part and donated a pint of plasma with OneBlood. I’m told this has the potential to help 3 seriously ill covid-19 patients within days.

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Orlando charity needs help replacing van that was stolen, crashed

ORLANDO, Fla. – After its van used to transport furniture to those in need was stolen and crashed, an Orlando charity is seeking donations so it can replace the totaled vehicle and continue helping the community.The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, the only local furniture and clothing bank, has set up a GoFundMe to raise money to purchase a new vehicle. Additionally, the organization would also be willing to accept a donation of a new van from a local car dealership.“The Mustard Seed’s mission is to serve families suffering from many types of hardships,” The Mustard Seed’s Executive Director Kathy Baldwin said in a news release.

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Brevard SPCA en route to help pets stranded by Hurricane Laura

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – This week the SPCA of Brevard will head to Louisiana to rescue 70 pets from kill shelters and bringing them back to Central Florida to find forever homes.Hurricane Laura made landfall last week along Louisiana’s coast leaving destruction in its wake. According to the SPCA, dogs and cats have started arriving at rural shelters near Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Arizona student group slammed for raising money for teen charged in fatal Kenosha protest shootings

Kyle Rittenhouse TEMPE, Ariz. - A Republican student group at Arizona State University is receiving backlash for donating money to the 17-year-old gunman who fatally shot two protesters in Wisconsin.College Republicans United announced this week that half of any funds they raise during the semester will go toward paying for the legal defense of Kyle Rittenhouse.“He does not deserve to have his entire life destroyed because of the actions of violent anarchists during a lawless riot,” the group said in a tweet.The Arizona State University College Republicans called for a formal administrative investigation into College Republicans United.

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Health Lottery announces huge change to tickets in response to Covid crisis

The Health Lottery is increasing the amount it gives to health-related projects across Great Britain in light of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, we can reveal.

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Mets' Smith hits go-ahead HR in 1st game since tearful plea

NEW YORK – Dominic Smith hit the go-ahead home run in his first game since tearfully pleading for help combating racial inequality, Pete Alonso also connected and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 6-4 in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.Smith, a 25-year-old Black man, wept Wednesday night reflecting on a recent shooting by police of a Black man in Wisconsin. Smith and his teammates were all smiles after his decisive solo shot against Chad Green in the sixth inning on what was Jackie Robinson Day around the majors.

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MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, calls for justice continue

PHOENIX – Major League Baseball observed a Jackie Robinson Day like no other Friday, with teams celebrating a man who broke the sport's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 while the racial reckoning continued. Ten baseball games were postponed over two days as some teams joined other sports like the NBA, WNBA and MLS in protesting social injustice.For Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, it's a well-timed honor.“I did find it almost crazy and kind of great, after everything that went down yesterday in baseball and in sports and with our organization as well, that we come right back here today and wear No.

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LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson celebrated amid protests, PPDs

sometimes awkward — display of activism by players this week. Ten games were postponed over Wednesday and Thursday as players joined athletes from other pro sports in redirecting attention toward racial injustice after a Black man was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last weekend.

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Doylestown sisters launch sign business, donate funds to charity

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - Two sisters are donating the funds they make from their sign business to charity.Rylee Decker, 14, and her sister Grace, 11, of Doylestown, have made quite a business out of selling signs. They started their company Two Yard Ninjas as a way to keep busy over the summer amid the pandemic.The pair came up with a business plan and designed the signs themselves.

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Nonprofit makes cross country trip to help Orlando family

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – When veteran, Wiley Post, and his family were at their lowest point they reached out to an unlikely source for help.The family desperately needed transportation and an organization halfway across the country made a long haul donation just in time.Larry Medivil Jr., a former Orlando resident, drove all the way from Grand Forks, North Dakota to deliver a 2008 Dodge Caravan free of charge.“I needed help getting to another state for work,” Post said. “I started checking around and someone recommended M4Vets.

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Kamala Harris slams ‘profound failure of leadership’ in counter to Trump ahead of final night of RNC

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Cleveland's 3 major teams link to fight for social change

CLEVELAND – Cleveland’s three major professional sports franchises — the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians — are teaming up to fight social injustice.The move comes one day after the NBA postponed playoff games, and other leagues followed suit, amid a player-led boycott to protest the shooting of a Black man by police in Wisconsin.Cleveland’s teams announced an alliance to “develop a sustainable and direct strategy to address social injustice facing the city and all Northeast Ohio communities.”Kevin Clayton, vice president of diversity, inclusion and engagement for the Cavaliers, hopes the partnership and one-of-a-kind program triggers similar efforts elsewhere.“This collaboration is unique in all of sports," he said.

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Florida county votes to move Confederate monument

PALATKA, Fla. – A small Florida county will move its monument honoring Confederate soldiers from its spot in front of the courthouse.The Putnam County Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to move the statue, using private donations, but did not decide when or where it will be moved. A public committee will be appointed to make recommendations.The monument consists of a Confederate soldier standing with a rifle atop a an approximately 20-foot (6-meter) granite base.

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