A Black man was shot in the back multiple times by police, sparking protests. Trump was formally nominated for a second term at the RNC. It's Monday's news.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Jacob Blake was shot by Wisconsin police responding to a domestic incident, according to the Kenosha Police Department.
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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.
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.
A firefighter watches the LNU Lightning Complex Fire spread through the Berryessa Estates neighborhood of unincorporated Napa County, Calif., on Aug. 21. The blaze forced thousands to flee and destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures.
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.
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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.
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.
Stewie has taken the "shelter in place" rules amid coronavirus very seriously.
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