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ELECTION 2020 Veterans at center of key Senate races

BY STEVE BEYNON Stars and Stripes WASHINGTON — There are 182 veterans running for Con- gress this year, some at the center of the most competitive contests that will decide which party controls the Senate. Yet the number of veterans in Congress and running is far lower than in previous generations. Overall, 53 Democrat and 110 Republican veterans won their party nominations for House races, according to Veterans Campaign, a nonpartisan group that assists veterans running for office, and Military Times. In the Senate, 19 veterans are running as challengers or incumbents. The numbers of those who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam were much larger than the in post-9/11 wars, but as veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan grow older, more are seeking political office. “It’s been in decline for the last 40 to 50 years. This year we saw a slight uptick, but overall, it has been going down,” Seth Lynn, executive director of Veterans Cam- paign, said in a press conference Thursday. “What’s striking is right now if you look at the different generations ... the older generation had the greater number of veterans proportionately. But now for the first time, we have the highest portion of veterans [in Air Force takes steps to facilitate women’s advancement Congress] among millennials. ... That’s a good indication of a turn- around in the near future.” BY MISSY RYAN She sought a different exception that sometimes is Capt. Cecilia Tuma, SEE VETERANS ON PAGE 8 The Washington Post granted if pilot candidates can pass a separate mea- a pilot with surement exam conducted in the aircraft cockpit. the 492nd Democrat When Alexandra Jackson joined the West Vir- Her superiors in the Air National Guard had never Expeditionary Amy McGrath, ginia Air National Guard in 2018, she was looking conducted such a test for the C-17 and had to work Fighter Squadron, a former Marine forward to becoming a pilot with the 167th Airlift with Air Force officials to create one. She eventu- is pictured in fighter pilot, Wing, like her father. But at 5-foot-1, three inches ally passed and recently learned she can begin of- August. Women faces an uphill shorter than the minimum standard, Jackson soon ficer training school next year. account for 5% of battle in her learned she would need a waiver to fly her unit’s Jackson was elated but also frustrated by the pilots and just 2% bid to unseat C-17 transport plane and one of the two trainer air- delay. Had the cockpit been designed to accommo- of fighter pilots in Senate Majority craft before that. date a wider range of body sizes, she would be in the the Air Force. Leader Mitch final stages of training, or perhaps already flying. Jackson applied for the waivers but was denied. JONATHAN YOUNG McConnell, “It was heartbreaking, to say the least,” she said. SEE CLEARED ON PAGE 4 U.S. Air Force R-Ky.

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EXCHANGE RATES Military rates Switzerland (Franc) ...... 0.9152 Japan picks Mitsubishi Heavy to develop fighter Euro costs (Nov. 2)...... $1.14 Thailand (Baht) ...... 31.15 Dollar buys (Nov. 2) ...... €0.83 Turkey (Lira) ...... 8.3795 British pound (Nov. 2) ...... $1.27 (Military exchange rates are those Associated Press The next generation fighters, the development of our next gen- Japanese yen (Nov. 2) ...... 102.00 available to customers at military banking South Korean won (Nov. 2) ...... 1,100.00 currently known as F-X, are part eration fighter jets,” Defense Min- Commercial rates facilities in the country of issuance for Japan, South Korea, Germany, the TOKYO — Japan has picked Bahrain (Dinar) ...... 0.3770 of Japan’s upgrading of its aging ister Nobuo Kishi told reporters Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as British pound ...... $1.2967 nonlocal currency exchange rates (i.e., fighter jet fleet as the country in making the announcement. Canada (Dollar) ...... 1.3303 a main contractor to develop the purchasing British pounds in Germany), builds up its military capability Mitsubishi will decide on other China (Yuan) ...... 6.6824 check with your local military banking country’s own next generation Denmark (Krone) ...... 6.3711 to counter growing threats from participants in the project, in- facility. Commercial rates are interbank stealth fighter for launch in the Egypt (Pound) ...... 15.6993 China and North Korea. The next cluding avionics, engine and Euro ...... $1.1687/0.8557 rates provided for reference when buying 2030s, the defense minister said generation stealth jet will replace other parts makers. Japan also is Hong Kong (Dollar) ...... 7.7537 currency. All figures are foreign currencies Friday. Hungary (Forint) ...... 314.02 to one dollar, except for the British pound, F-2s that Japan co-developed considering co-developing some Israel (Shekel) ...... 3.4078 which is represented in dollars-to-pound, Separately, Mitsubishi an- with the U.S. They are due to be parts with foreign contractors Japan (Yen) ...... 104.52 and the euro, which is dollars-to-euro.) nounced that it was suspending retired around 2035. The Defense including those in the U.S. and Kuwait (Dinar) ...... 0.3060 INTEREST RATES its civilian aircraft project given Norway (Krone) ...... 9.4910 Ministry is seeking $556 million Britain. Philippines (Peso) ...... 48.42 Prime rate ...... 3.25 uncertainties for the travel in- in the 2021 budget for research Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force Poland (Zloty) ...... 3.95 Discount rate ...... 0.25 dustry due to the coronavirus Saudi Arabia (Riyal) ...... 3.7507 Federal funds market rate ...... 0.09 into developing the aircraft. has a fleet of about 290 fighter Singapore (Dollar) ...... 1.3641 3-month bill ...... 0.09 pandemic. “We will steadily push forward jets. South Korea (Won) ...... 1133.14 30-year bond ...... 1.62 WEATHER OUTLOOK

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Naples 71/55 Okinawa Morón 77/72 78/50 Sigonella Rota 73/53 The weather is provided by the Djibouti Souda Bay American Forces Network Weather Center, 88/80 77/53 71/61 2nd Weather Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. T O D A Y IN STRIPES American Roundup ...... 11 Comics ...... 18 Crossword ...... 18 Gadgets & Tech ...... 16 Health and Fitness ...... 15 Movies ...... 14 Opinion ...... 17 Sports ...... 19-24 Video Games ...... 12-13 Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 3 MILITARY Air Force C-17 pilot lauded for Kandahar landing Above: In BY J.P. LAWRENCE reported and the jet appeared to this YouTube Stars and Stripes have suffered only superficial screenshot, a damage. U.S. Air Force KABUL, Afghanistan — The Enemy activity was not in- C-17 Globemaster pilot of a U.S. C-17 cargo jet avert- volved and an investigation is on- III makes an ed disaster during an emergency going, said a statement on Twitter emergency landing landing in Kandahar last week, by Col. Sonny Leggett, spokesman at Ahmad Shah an Afghan airport official said. for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan. The Baba International The Globemaster III plane statement did not name the pilot Airport in skidded down the runway with its in command. Kandahar, nose landing gear up at Ahmad The plane had reported tech- Afghanistan, on Shah Baba International Airport nical problems and was diverted Oct. 18 with the on the morning of Oct. 18, Mas- in midair to Kandahar, Pashtoon nose landing gear soud Pashtoon, the airport’s di- said. still up. No injuries rector, said Thursday. The emergency landing left the were reported and “The pilot did an excellent job C-17 stranded. The airport did the jet appeared and the damage was less (than it not have the machinery needed to have suffered could have been) to the aircraft to take the aircraft off the run- only superficial and the runway,” Pashtoon said. way, which led to a civilian flight damage. Left: The A video posted online shows shutdown for four days, Pashtoon C-17 rests on the the C-17, which has a maximum said. runway. payload of 85 tons, landing on the The airport normally receives YouTube photos runway on its rear wheels while five to seven civilian flights each keeping the nose up until it lost day. When flights resumed, the speed. Pashtoon confirmed the airport handled about 1,600 pas- authenticity of the video. sengers who had been stuck in Sparks and small flames ap- Kabul or Kandahar, Pashtoon peared from below the belly said. when the fuselage first touched the runway, but they were quick- Zubair Babakarkhail contributed to this report. ly extinguished when the aircraft [email protected] stopped moving. No injuries were Twitter: @jplawrence3 Former soldier admits keeping teenage girl in barracks

BY COREY DICKSTEIN charge carries a minimum 10- his victim online, admitting to than 100 nude photos and videos officials on Aug. 24. Stars and Stripes year federal prison sentence and federal investigators that he knew of her, DOJ officials said. If Robinson is not sentenced up to life imprisonment as well as she was underage, though he told On June 2, Robinson dropped to life in prison, he will have to WASHINGTON — A former a fine up to $250,000. them he believed she was 15. the girl off at a motel that was off- register as a sex offender upon Army specialist faces at least 10 “Robinson targeted a vulner- The victim left her home in post in Columbus, Ga. The girl his release and could also face years imprisonment after plead- able minor online, took her hours Santa Rose Beach, Fla., on or be- called her mother, alerting her to supervised release for the rest of ing guilty Tuesday to federal child away from home, and kept her fore May 27, when Robinson drove her location. She was recovered his life as part of his sentence, the exploitation charges, admitting hidden, abusing her repeatedly,” to nearby Destin, Fla., picked her at the motel by Columbus law en- DOJ statement said. he snuck a 13-year-old runaway “Robinson’s behavior is not into his barracks at Fort Benning, said Charlie Peeler, the U.S. At- up at a gas station and drove her forcement officials and driven to Ga., for six days of sex, U.S. attor- torney for the Middle District some 200 miles to Fort Benning her Florida home. tolerated in the U.S. Army and neys announced Wednesday. of Georgia. “He will pay a steep and snuck her into the barracks, Criminal Investigations Com- hopefully this will be of some sol- Former Spc. Samuel Ray Rob- penalty for his egregious crime according to DOJ. Forensic evi- mand officials at Fort Benning ace to his victim and prevent him inson, 23, pleaded guilty in a Co- — federal prison without parole.” dence gathered from the victim’s were alerted to the case on June from targeting other such vulner- lumbus, Ga., courtroom to one Robinson is scheduled to be phone showed it remained on the 14 by Walton County Sheriff’s able people,” FBI Special Agent- count of transportation of a minor sentenced by U.S. District Judge post until June 2. Office deputies in Florida who in-Charge Micah Rush said in a with intent to engage in sexual Clay D. Land on Dec. 17. While at the base, Robinson were investigating the girl’s dis- statement. criminal activity, the Department Robinson, who has since been repeatedly engaged in sexual ac- appearance. Court records show [email protected] of Justice said in a statement. The discharged from the Army, met tivity with the girl and took more Robinson was arrested by federal Twitter: @CDicksteinDC Report: Broken USS Detroit is heading home from Caribbean Sea

BY THERON GODBOLD Defense News. a transmission connecting the a close-to-shore mission, were in disputed waters near Borneo. Stars and Stripes “USS Detroit (LCS 7) experi- Detroit’s diesel and gas turbine criticized as overpriced, with light The two ships also participated enced an engineering casualty engines to the propulsion shafts, armament and low survivability. in naval exercises with U.S. war- The littoral combat ship USS during routine operations, and a is reportedly the cause of the en- The ships come in two classes, ships and those of other nations, Detroit is making its way to its technical evaluation determined gineering failure, Defense News Freedom and Independence. all without any publicized me- Florida homeport after a key that in-port repairs would be re- reported, citing three anonymous Two Freedom-class ships, the chanical problems. piece of its propulsion system The Detroit was delivered in malfunctioned, according to a quired,” the news site reported, sources. USS Gabrielle Giffords and the news report Thursday. citing a Navy statement. The Detroit is homeported at USS Montgomery, operated in the August 2016 to the Navy by Wis- The Freedom-class ship ex- An email message from Stars Mayport, Fla. It was on its third Western Pacific this year out of consin shipbuilder Fincantieri perienced a breakdown while and Stripes seeking further in- anti-drug-smuggling operation Singapore, conducting freedom- Marinette Marine, a Lockheed working counternarcotic opera- formation from the U.S. Southern with the 4th Fleet, according to a of-navigation patrols in the South Martin subsidiary. It was com- tions with the 4th Fleet in the Ca- Command after business hours Navy news release Sept. 8. China Sea and taking part in a missioned in October 2016. ribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Thursday was not returned. Littoral combat ships, borne a faceoff with Chinese vessels near [email protected] Ocean, according to a report in The ship’s combining gear, decade ago of new technology for a Malaysian-contracted drillship Twitter: @godboldtheron PAGE 4 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 MILITARY Cleared: Air Force changes give women better chance

FROM FRONT PAGE pregnancy known. Female air- “Hopefully I’m just paving men said the rule took some the way for people to come,” she women out of flight duty for so said. long that they sometimes had to Now, the Air Force is discarding requalify on their aircraft, slow- its decades-old height standards, ing their progression up the ca- which have disqualified nearly reer ladder. half of female candidates and had Air Force officials say they hope a particular impact on women of to deliver the maternity flight suit color. The new standards are part by 2023 and in the meantime are of an effort to eliminate often adjusting the service’s existing overlooked obstacles to the ad- design for pregnant aviators. vancement of women in a service Lt. Col. Jess Ruttenber, a for- whose leadership and pilot corps mer KC-135 and C-21 pilot who are overwhelmingly male. has spearheaded a number of The plans, which are in devel- these initiatives as part of the opment or beginning to take ef- WIT, said she had to improvise fect, also include the first flight while pregnant by getting bigger suit for pregnant aircrew and a flight suits. But the baggy arms design contest for devices that and legs would catch on the flight would allow female aircrew to controls. more easily urinate in flight. She said many women hide Service leaders say there is new urgency to securing a larger their pregnancies for as long as pool of qualified pilots and air- possible because they think that crew — a challenge that will re- it will negatively impact their ca- quire more eligible women — so reers. “Women often see having a the U.S. can compete with Chi- flying career and having a family na’s larger, quickly modernizing as incompatible,” she said. The military. maternity flight suit, she said, “is Even as Pentagon leaders call important both functionally and for an end of racial and gender symbolically that you can have discrimination in the military fol- children and be a pilot. It’s essen- lowing the upheaval that gripped tial to our sense of inclusion.” the nation this summer, other The Air Force has also launched barriers for female advancement an open challenge to solicit de- persist across the Air Force and Handout photo signs for a new device that would other services. help women urinate more easily Those include a problematic re- Alexandra Jackson flies a plane in the Kentmorr Airpark in Maryland. in flight. Female pilots currently cord on responding to sexual ha- have a few options, including spe- rassment and assault; pregnancy ‘ reality has had unintended conse- cial plastic bags filled with poly- bias, which a new Pentagon policy [The maternity flight suit] is important quences, making it harder to fill mer that both women and men listed as a prohibited form of dis- spots for enlisted linguists who use. both functionally and symbolically that sit in the back of reconnaissance crimination for the first time; and But female pilots say their aircraft like the RC-135. Because a host of smaller challenges that you can have children and be a pilot. It’s anatomy and the small zippers on some linguists, highly trained in can make it harder for female many of their flight suits make it essential to our sense of inclusion. languages like Mandarin, have service members to advance or ’ harder for them to use the bag to that lead women to view military been turned away for height rea- Lt. Col. Jess Ruttenber urinate. The process can take 10 and family life as incompatible. former KC-135 and C-21 pilot sons, the Air Force has had to minutes. The military has taken sig- lower language aptitude scores nificant steps toward eliminating required for those jobs, a WIT Many women choose instead to the second-class status of female member said. “tactically dehydrate,” a practice service members, such as open- say the military system remains with waivers, some aircraft were Roper, who only recently be- that can erode pilot performance ing ground combat positions to designed with a male service out of reach for most women. Only came aware of the dated flight and increase the likelihood of women, said Kayla Williams, an member with a stay-at-home 9% of women, for example, quali- standards, said the Air Force grew developing bladder and urinary Army veteran who directs the spouse in mind in ways large and fied to fly the F-15 fighter jet. complacent about the Pentagon’s tract infections. Military, Veterans and Society small, from a leadership track The regulations had an even process for selecting aircrew be- Lt. Col. Cathyrine Armandie, Program at the Center for a New centered on combat jobs to man- more pronounced effect on cause of its technological edge who flew 450 combat hours as an American Security. datory morning physical train- women of color, excluding 74% of over other countries. He said the F-15E fighter pilot, said the extra Still, “having to consistently ing, or “PT,” which can be an African American women, 72% of WIT’s grass-roots drive to broad- challenge female pilots face is navigate a cultural environment issue for dual-military families Latino women and 61% of Asian en the pilot candidate pool “just “a really big deal.” On one flight full of implications that you do with children. American women in the recruit- got stuck in the bureaucracy.” mission, she went without reliev- not belong and are unwanted is Defense Secretary Mark Esper, able population, Air Force offi- “I do think this was uninten- ing herself for 11 hours. Landing exhausting,” she said. “Rooting who faced criticism for his role cials said. tional, but I think it’s a case of a in the desert in over 100-degree out deeply entrenched cultural in the Trump administration’s In a July 31 memo based on the blind spot,” Roper said in a recent heat, she almost passed out from norms and stereotypes will be response to nationwide racial WIT proposal, Will Roper, the interview. “It is the case of having dehydration. a longer-term effort, and one unrest this summer, ordered of- service’s top official for acquisi- an uphill slope for women to climb Armandie, who now serves ina in which measuring success is ficials at all levels to take rapid tion and technology, instructed to the surface, because this is that senior Air Force position related steps to counteract racism and Air Force leaders to ensure that challenging.” silent bias in the background.” to diversity, said another device discrimination. new aircraft and equipment are Women today make up about The changes are intended to in use for in-flight urination, In the Air Force, the focus on designed to be usable by 95% of 16% of U.S. military personnel but apply, for the time being at least, a mechanized pad and pump, equality provided traction for a the current recruitable popula- occupy few positions among the to new and altered aircraft and doesn’t always work as designed proposal that the service’s Wom- tion. The memo was first report- upper echelons of the Pentagon’s equipment, a step Roper said and can result in leaks. en’s Initiative Team (WIT), an in- ed by Air Force Times. would be negligible in cost. Air- military and civilian workforce. “That’s really nothing more In the Air Force, a similar pat- ternal volunteer group, had been As an interim step until the craft like the F-35 stealth fighter humiliating than going out and tern is visible in coveted flight working on for several years. The Air Force can conduct further can already accommodate 95% fighting bad guys on combat sor- positions: Women account for five team hoped to press Air Force studies, the decision will expand of the female recruitment popu- ties and protecting the guys on the percent of pilots and just two per- leaders to modernize body size the accepted range for standing lation. But Roper said changes cent of fighter pilots. regulations that determine who is height from 64-77 inches to 59- to aircraft that will be put out of ground — which is why I chose to A recent government watchdog eligible to fly in different kinds of 77 inches, and from 34-40 inches service soon — or that require re- fly that aircraft was to do ground study found that women are more aircraft and mandate that manu- to 31-41 inches for sitting height. testing other aircraft — probably support and make sure our troops likely than men to leave the mili- facturers design aircraft for a The range of accepted aircrew won’t make sense. on the ground had safety watch tary early, with female service broader array of body sizes and weights is also being adjusted, The Air Force is also develop- overhead — than to come back members saying their reasons heights. providing new opportunities ing a maternity flight suit, a year from a combat sortie and liter- include sexual aggression from The so-called anthropometric for women who were previously after it began allowing pregnant ally to have peed your pants,” she other service members and the standards, which dated to a sur- deemed too light. service members to fly non-fight- said. challenges of reconciling preg- vey of male pilots from 1967, have Officials say the situation has er aircraft through their second Winning designs in the compe- nancies and parenthood with ca- excluded 44% of the current U.S. been even more difficult for en- trimester without a waiver. Be- tition, slated to conclude this fall, reer progression. female population aged 20 to 29 listed Air Force personnel, who fore that change, women were will receive up to $1.5 million Advocates of additional changes unless they obtain a waiver. Even are rarely granted waivers. That grounded once they made their from the Air Force. Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 5 VIRUS OUTBREAK ‘Small number’ test positive aboard USS Ford

BY WYATT OLSON precaution and following all es- Stars and Stripes tablished protocols to safeguard all crewmembers.” A “small number” of sailors Among the precautions being aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford were recently taken for the roughly 2,700 crew removed and placed in isolation members now aboard the carrier U.S. Marine Corps at their residences after testing are physical distancing, limited Marines and sailors are screened for the coronavirus at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., positive for the coronavirus, the group gatherings, personal pro- after returning from an exercise overseas on March 24. Navy said. tective equipment and intensive Naval Air Force Atlantic cleaning, she said. spokeswoman Cmdr. Jennifer The carrier is homeported Cragg declined to provide the in Norfolk, Va. During the past 12 new cases for Marines in Japan exact number of sailors who con- week, the crews of the Ford and tracted the virus, citing Pentagon the carrier John C. Stennis con- policy. BY ERICA EARL The person was a new arrival rines and their partners plan to “The Department of Defense ducted two in-port damage con- AND AYA ICHIHASHI regularly provide results of ongo- to Japan on a military-contracted (DOD) does not release the num- trol training events, according to ing testing to the community via Stars and Stripes flight and was still in the 14-day ber of infected individuals at the a Navy news release. its social media sites when new quarantine period required by unit, facility, or geographic area The Navy experienced a se- TOKYO — The U.S. Marines in cases arise, but they will not post the government of Japan and U.S. level due to operational security,” vere outbreak of COVID-19, the Japan confirmed 12 new cases of the total number of new cases “for Forces Japan, according to the Cragg said in a statement emailed the coronavirus Friday, 11 on Oki- reasons of operational security.” respiratory disease caused by Facebook post. Thursday to Stars and Stripes. nawa and one in western Japan. The Marines on Okinawa expe- the virus, among the crew of the On Okinawa, the Marines did Navy Times first reported the The 11 people at Camp Schwab rienced some of the most serious carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt not post the new case information infections on Thursday. Cragg outbreaks among the U.S. mili- this spring. More than 1,200 crew on Okinawa all tested positive on Facebook as they have rou- told the news outlet that the in- tary in Japan. Hundreds of cases Thursday while in quarantine, a tinely since July. The Japanese fections were discovered “over a members were infected, with one were reported at two bases on the spokesman for Marine Corps In- public broadcaster NHK report- week ago.” death, and the ship was sidelined island, Marine Corps Air Station stallations Pacific, 1st Lt. Timo- ed those new cases on Thursday. Cragg said that thorough con- for weeks at port in Guam. Futenma and Camp Hansen, as thy Hayes, wrote Friday in an A spokesman for Marine Corps tact tracing had been conduct- In a message to the fleet in clusters erupted there in early email to Stars and Stripes. Installations Pacific, Toshiyuki ed, “and impacted Sailors were September, Chief of Naval Opera- July. None had contact with anyone Nakamoto, on Thursday declined placed in a mandatory restric- Japan as of Friday has report- tions Adm. Mike Gilday said that outside the camp, and pose no comment to Stars and Stripes on tion of movement for continuous more than 190 ships in the fleet risk to the community, he wrote. the NHK report. ed 98,321 cases and 1,732 deaths due to the coronavirus during the evaluation.” had suffered some level of coro- In western Japan, one per- The U.S. military in Japan typi- pandemic, according to the Min- “USS Gerald R. Ford continues navirus infection this year. son at Marine Corps Air Station cally releases the number of new istry of Health, Labor and Wel- to follow all [Defense Depart- Iwakuni tested positive for the cases without specifying whether As of Wednesday, 12,074 sailors fare website. ment] and [Centers for Disease virus in a mandatory test before the patients are service members, Control and Prevention] mitiga- have tested positive for the virus, exiting quarantine, according to civilian employees, contractors or [email protected] tion guidance,” Cragg said. “The according to the Navy’s tally. Twitter: @ThisEarlGirl a Facebook post by the air station family members. [email protected] ship takes the crew’s safety very [email protected] Friday. Friday, Hayes said the Ma- Twitter: @AyaIchihashi seriously and are taking every Twitter: @WyattWOlson Pelosi, Trump administration trade blame over failed virus aid talks

BY ANDREW TAYLOR Where the talks go after the tax credits for the working poor has for months demanded a $2 Recent weeks of secretive talks Associated Press election is wholly uncertain and families with children are trillion-plus COVID-19 rescue have been accompanied by lots — a comeback win would award not directly related to fighting deal that’s larger than the land- of optimistic rhetoric from Pelosi WASHINGTON — The major Trump with greater leverage but COVID-19 and charge that Pelosi mark $1.8 trillion CARES Act and at times from her adminis- players in Washington’s COVID- a loss could also make him less has slow-walked the negotiations that swept through Congress in tration counterparts — but no 19 relief blame game lobbed invested in an agreement and to deny Trump a victory in the March. Legislation has twice results. familiar volleys on Thursday, less willing to compromise to get run up to Election Day. passed the House, but the GOP- Meanwhile, many Senate marking time in the days be- there. Pelosi’s letter to Mnuchin held Senate has been gridlocked. Republicans have broken with fore an election that promises to “I would rather do it now, but comes as markets are reeling The White House said Pelosi is Trump, who was eager for a deal change the landscape for talks Nancy Pelosi does not want to do from a coronavirus surge across uninterested in compromising on that would have let him issue that have dragged on for months it,” Trump said Thursday from the country. major issues. another round of $1,200 direct without producing results. Las Vegas on “The Jon Taffer “As the coronavirus surges and “I don’t think this recovery de- payments in his name. Senate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Podcast.” the stock market plummets, we pends on the assistance package, Majority Leader Mitch McCon- issued a scolding assessment, blaming Treasury Secretary Pelosi says remaining obstacles are still awaiting the Trump Ad- per se, but I do think unemploy- nell advised Trump against a Steven Mnuchin for failing to t o a n a g r e e m e nt i n clud e m o r e t h a n ministration’s promised respons- ment assistance, (Payroll Pro- deal before the election, warning produce answers to her demands half a dozen big-ticket items, in- es on multiple items of critical tection Program) small business it would divide Republicans. for Democratic priorities as part cluding a testing plan, aid to state importance,” Pelosi wrote. “Your assistance, helping the schools — Pelosi said Thursday that she is of a approximately $2 trillion and local governments, funding responses are critical for our ne- that could have helped a lot, and confident that Joe Biden will win aid package. President Donald for schools, jobless benefits and a gotiations to continue.” it’s not going to happen,” White the White House and said that Trump again promised “a very GOP-sought shield against coro- Mnuchin shot back that Pelosi’s House economic adviser Larry wrapping up COVID-19 relief big package as soon as the elec- navirus-related lawsuits. letter was a “political stunt” for Kudlow said on Fox News. “The legislation in the lame-duck ses- tion is over” and faulted Pelosi Republicans, who say Pelosi the media’s benefit. He said in a Democrats have been completely sion would help get a Biden ad- for the pre-election standoff that has been unyielding in the talks, response letter that Pelosi’s “ALL intransigent.” ministration off to a quick start. has rattled markets and shows, at will control the White House and OR NONE approach is hurting Pelosi has extracted a series “I want a bill for two reasons. least for now, no signs of easing. the Senate until January regard- hard-working families NOW” by of concessions in the most recent First and foremost, the Ameri- Pelosi sent Mnuchin a let- less of the outcome of Tuesday’s holding up more narrowly target- round of talks without giving can people need help. They need ter faulting Republicans for the election, and have pressed for a ed legislation that could pass with much in return, the White House real help,” Pelosi told report- failed talks, which ground on for more targeted aid package that little controversy. says, and Pelosi’s jibes at Mnuchin ers. “And second of all, we have three months and is cratering in ignores key Pelosi demands. The California Democrat has were delivered to Politico in an plenty of work to do in a Joe Biden the final days before the election. They say items like refundable played hardball in the talks and early morning PR offensive. administration.” PAGE 6 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 VIRUS OUTBREAK Texas county overwhelmed, halts non-essential service

Associated Press been tested for COVID-19 since the pandemic started and 7,528 EL PASO, Texas — El Paso have recovered. County officials ordered a two- A shelter-in-place order, mask week shutdown of non-essential mandate, daily curfews and activities Thursday after the weekend lockdowns remain in ef- area’s medical resources were fect on the Navajo Nation. overwhelmed by COVID-19. Tribal President Jonathan Nez County Judge Ricardo Sa- maniego announced the measure says the Navajo Department of during a virtual news conference Health is now warning the public Thursday. Among the non-essen- about the possibility of commu- tial services ordered to be closed, nity spread of COVID-19, mean- effective at midnight Thursday, ing that individuals may contract are tattoo, hair and nail salons, as the coronavirus without knowing well as gyms and in-person din- how they were exposed. ing. He also appealed to residents “The Navajo Nation is in a very to avoid all non-essential activi- dire situation right now, but we RICK BOWMER/AP ties. Grocery and drug stores, fu- have the ability to reverse this neral homes, health care services trend,” Nez said in a statement. Anti-mask protestors march to the home of Utah Epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn on Thursday, in Salt and government activities were “Stop holding family gatherings Lake City. among the activities deemed and stop traveling off the Navajo essential. Nation and bringing back the under “resurgence mitiga- duced, with people opting to order of Reno and Sparks in response Samaniego said all election- virus. We have to hold each other tions” to slow the spread of the online for pickup. And people are to a dramatic spike in the spread related activities, including cam- accountable.” coronavirus. urged to avoid nonessential ac- of the coronavirus there over the paigns and voting, also were The restrictions, which take tivities outside their home. last two weeks. deemed essential activities. Connecticut effect Sunday, halt indoor bar The return to the previous cap “Our hospitals are at capac- and restaurant service, closes is part of a broader action plan New data showing that about Michigan ity, our medical professionals are those establishments at 11 p.m. the county submitted to the Ne- 70% of Connecticut residents now overwhelmed, and if we don’t re- and limits the size of gatherings LANSING — Gov. Gretchen vada COVID-19 Mitigation and live in communities experiencing spond we will see unprecedented to 25 people or 25% of a room’s Whitmer’s administration on Management Task Force. It ap- spikes in coronavirus infections levels of death,” said Samaniego, capacity. Thursday tightened restrictions plies only to Washoe County, al- led Gov. Ned Lamont on Thurs- the county’s top elected official. “Something has got to give, and on indoor social gatherings and though all counties remain free to day to give more municipal lead- Samaniego assured that county these mitigations aim to cut down shifted the Traverse City region implement limits more stringent officials “have done everything ers the option of reverting back on those high-risk activities until backward in Michigan’s reopen- than the governor’s statewide possible” to avoid shutting down to the state’s second phase of re- we bring down the positivity rate ing plan, saying coronavirus directive. the county’s economy. opening, under which there are in an area once again ...,” Pritz- hospitalizations have doubled “We think that a reduction in “We need to build capacity for more restrictions. ker said. “When every single met- in three weeks and the state- the gathering size is an important hospitals, build capacity, to shore The Democrat acknowl- ric in every single corner of the wide death rate has risen for five step to take at this point with the up contact tracing and identify edged being dismayed to see state is trending poorly, we have straight weeks. level of disease transmission we hot spots,” he said. the state’s positivity rate climb to take meaningful action to keep The state Department of Health have,” Washoe County Health Samaniego said conversations since Wednesday, calling it a “gut our people safe.” and Human Services revised and District Officer Kevin Dick told with Gov. Greg Abbott for sup- punch” for a state that has worked extended mask and other emer- the panel on Thursday. port “were not fruitful.” Had hard to do “the right thing for a Kentucky gency rules it issued weeks ago in that support been forthcoming long time” to control spread of the the wake of a state Supreme Court Utah several weeks ago, this shutdown virus. FRANKFORT — More than ruling that declared unconstitu- might not have been needed, Sa- “I think we know what we’ve half of Kentucky’s counties are tional a law used by the Demo- SALT LAKE CITY — Anti- maniego said. got to do to get through this. listed in the most serious catego- cratic governor to control the mask protesters stood in front of Sunday night, Samaniego had We’re going to see some progress ry for COVID-19 incidence rates pandemic with various orders. the home of Utah Epidemiologist ordered a daily curfew from 10 on a local basis, and I hope we can as the state remains on a near- Effective immediately, indoor Dr. Angela Dunn on Thursday p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could take that statewide,” Lamont said, record pace of daily coronavirus venues without fixed seating evening after her personal infor- be fined $500 under the order, referring to the local rollbacks, as cases, Gov. Andy Beshear said must limit gatherings such as mation was leaked online. but the curfew did not apply to well as weekly testing of nursing Thursday. weddings and parties to no more Dunn said it was “scary and people who are going to or from home staffers and other mea- The governor reported 19 more than 50 people — down from a wrong” that anyone would feel work or out for essential servic- sures. “Obviously, we’re a small virus-related deaths and 1,821 maximum of 500. Restaurants, comfortable sharing her personal es, including grocery stores and state in a big region and a lot of more virus cases, the state’s bars and other venues must seat information and protesting out- healthcare. things are going on, but we are third-highest daily number of no more than six people at a side her home. A message to Abbott’s office going to manage our way through cases since the pandemic began. table. All dine-in establishments “It’s taken a really big toll on Thursday was not immediately this.” It followed the second-highest must keep customers’ names and my family and myself,” Dunn returned, but Texas Attorney Lamont’s office on Thursday daily case count on Wednesday phone numbers for contact-trac- said when asked about the pro- General Ken Paxton tweeted that reported a one-day, 6.1% increase and fourth-highest total Tuesday, ing purposes, starting Monday. test during the governor’s weekly Samaniego “has no authority to since Wednesday. The governor he said at a news conference. The state said indoor settings COVID-19 briefing. “I think it’s shut down businesses in El Paso said he didn’t believe it was an “This is a type of outbreak are as much as 20 times more really unfortunate we live in a County.” The tweet also asserted outlier. where we can’t deny our way out likely to drive COVID-19 out- state where people feel that it is that the order “is a direct viola- “It’s a one-day number, but I of it, we can’t rationalize our way breaks than outdoor settings. It OK to harass civil servants.” tion” of Abbott’s executive order think the trend line is clear. The out of it, we can’t try to find excus- also recommended that people About a dozen protesters stood opening businesses. “My office trend line in our state is clear and es for not following the guidance,” keep their voices down at social across from Dunn’s home Thurs- is quickly exploring all legal ac- our region is clear and our coun- he said. “It is that present.” events, warning that shouting or day morning and evening. Two tions,” Paxton concluded. try is clear,” he said, adding that Meanwhile, 68 of Kentucky’s cheering can increase the virus of Dunn’s neighbors, Laura and he was “not an alarmist” and be- 120 counties are listed in the red- in the air by up to 30 times. Tripp Hopkins, said the neighbor- Arizona lieved the number will decline. zone category for having the high- As before, violators can face a hood had rallied around her by est COVID-19 incidence rates. misdemeanor and fines, includ- turning on their sprinklers and WINDOW ROCK — Navajo Illinois Schools in red-zone counties ing up to $1,000 for each violation parking their cars on the street to Nation health officials on Thurs- are urged to hold only virtual or day that a violation continues. deter protesters. day reported 130 new confirmed SPRINGFIELD — A region classes because of high COVID- “It’s really shameful that peo- cases of COVID-19 but no deaths that encompasses central and 19 transmission rates in their Nevada ple would do this to intimidate for the ninth time in the last 10 west-central Illinois, including communities. someone who’s working so hard days. the capital of Springfield, be- Beshear has recommended RENO — Beginning next on behalf of the citizens of our The latest figures bring the came the latest Thursday to face those counties take stricter steps week, public gatherings in Wash- state, who has children, who has a total number of cases to 11,602 restrictions on social interaction to contain the virus’s spread. oe County will be subject to the family,” said Laura Hopkins. “It’s including 10 delayed reported because of an elevated rate of People in those counties are same 50-person limitation that irresponsible, it’s totally uncalled cases. positive tests for COVID-19. urged to avoid hosting or attend- was in effect before Gov. Steve for and it makes me very sad.” The known death toll remains Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s declaration ing gatherings of any size. Em- Sisolak raised the statewide cap One of the protesters, Greg at 575. for Region 3, which includes Lin- ployers should allow employees to 250 on Oct. 1 as part of a relax- Karl of Heber, said the governor Tribal health officials said coln on the east edge, Springfield, to work from home when pos- ing of COVID-19 restrictions. and state health department acted 124,109 people on the vast res- Jacksonville and west to Quincy, sible, and noncritical government A state task force approved the unconstitutionally when they im- ervation that covers parts of Ari- was the ninth of 11 COVID-19 offices should operate virtually. change Thursday at the request plemented recent mask mandates zona, New Mexico and Utah have monitoring regions to be placed In-person shopping should be re- of Washoe County and the cities in over 20 Utah counties. Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 7 NATION ‘Our heart breaks’: South digs out from Zeta’s wrath

BY JEFF AMY AND KEVIN MCGILL Associated Press Zeta closes 2 bases NEW ORLEANS — Trees on top of BY ROSE L. THAYER buses and cars. Roofs ripped off homes. Boats pushed onto the highway by surging Stars and Stripes seawater. Hundreds of thousands of people AUSTIN, Texas — An Air Force left in the dark. base in Mississippi and a Navy base The remnants of Hurricane Zeta were in Louisiana were closed Thursday far from land over the Atlantic on Friday, as military personnel surveyed the but people across the South were still dig- damage left behind after fast-mov- ging out from the powerful storm that ing Hurricane Zeta barreled through killed six people. the region Wednesday night. The wind effects of Zeta, which came Keesler Air Force Base, on the ashore in Cocodrie, La., and barreled Gulf Coast near Biloxi, Miss., was northeast, were felt all the way from the closed Thursday. The Air Force base Gulf Coast to southern New Jersey. At has power, but most facilities are the height of the outages, as many as 2.6 closed to allow for damage assess- million people were without power across ment and base recovery, according to seven states from Louisiana to Virginia. Col. Heather Blackwell, commander Utility crews were out assessing the dam- of about 12,000 airmen at Keesler age and fixing it. and the 81st Training Wing. In Louisiana, one of the hardest hit areas “Minimize travel across the base was Grand Isle, a barrier island commu- and focus on your own safety and re- nity south of New Orleans. Gov. John Bel covery throughout your house,” she Edwards called the damage there “cata- instructed in the video posted to so- strophic” and ordered the Louisiana Na- cial media Thursday morning. “It’s tional Guard to fly in soldiers to assist with all hands on deck to make sure the search and rescue efforts. LUKAS FLIPPO, THE SUN HERALD/AP base gets clean.” Dodie Vegas, who with her husband The base clocked Zeta having sus- owns Bridge Side Marina on Grand Isle, A worker surveys a section of the Wingate Hotel in Gulfport, Miss., damaged by tained winds of 57 mph and gusts of said damage was minimal at their water- Hurricane Zeta’s storm surge, Thursday. 90 mph, as well as a 10-foot storm side complex of cabins, campgrounds and surge, Blackwell said. docking facilities, but the rest of the island a tough, tough year,” said Gov. Edwards, the storm in Pascagoula, Miss., a court While many facilities had some wasn’t so lucky. whose state has taken the brunt of the clerk said, and power failures in two Geor- minor damage, most of the base “As far as you can see, going down the is- hurricanes. gia counties disrupted voting. In Louisi- cleanup is focused on downed trees land, the power lines are cracked in half,” Every storm is different, and with Zeta ana, getting power back to polling centers and branches, said Maj. Joshua Dan- she said by phone Thursday after riding the biggest threat was its winds. The hur- was a priority as was letting voters know iels, spokesman for the 81st Training out the storm with family. She described ricane intensified quickly and was just shy quickly if there were any changes to loca- Wing, which manages the base. torn-off roofs and scattered debris: “The of a major Category 3 storm when it hit the tions come Tuesday. In Georgia, a group “I would describe it as minimal middle of the island looks like a bomb was Louisiana coast. of civil rights organizations asked the gov- damage,” he said. “Not because it ernor to extend early voting hours Friday. dropped.” The howling gale toppled trees and wasn’t a bad storm, it was, and we In the remote area of Plaquemines Par- A man was electrocuted in New Orleans, knocked limbs off stately oaks in New Or- have a lot of cleanup, but because all ish, Louisiana La, commercial fisherman and four people died in Alabama and leans, and in Mississippi the storm surge of the prep work.” Acy Cooper said his boats survived the Georgia when trees fell on homes, authori- whipped up by the winds tossed a shrimp- This is the seventh named storm to storm. But without electricity, he feared ties said, including two people who were ing boat into a front yard. target Keesler this year, so the base operations could be shut down as long as pinned to their bed. In Biloxi, Miss., a man Mayor Sheldon Day of Thomasville, Ala., is well-versed in preparation, Dan- two weeks. drowned when he was trapped in rising said hundreds of trees fell in roads and on iels said. “Without no lights, none of the docks can seawater. homes, while some gas station canopies “We’re firing on all cylinders. work,” he said. “Everything’s automated Officials repeatedly stressed that the blew over. We’re faster, more efficient, more ef- “At one point, every major thoroughfare now — the scales and the conveyors.” risks were not over — pointing out that fective,” he said. was blocked by trees,” Day said. The heightened storm activity has fo- fatalities often come after a storm has Normal operations were expected Many people were still assessing the cused attention on climate change, which passed, from things like breathing toxic to resume Friday and a basic training damage. scientists say is causing wetter, stronger generator fumes or being electrocuted by graduation scheduled for the morn- downed power lines. Keith Forrest of Bridge City, La., was and more destructive storms. ing was to take place as planned, Zeta was the 27th named storm of a launching a boat with his nephew in Lafitte, And as bad as the 2020 hurricane season Blackwell said. historically busy year, with more than a La., on Thursday to try to get to his fishing has been, it isn’t over. Forecasters said dis- In Louisiana, Naval Air Station month left in the Atlantic hurricane sea- camp. turbed air off the northern coast of South Joint Reserve Base New Orleans son. It set a new record as the 11th named “I got a phone call because the roof blew America could become a tropical depres- was shut down Thursday as the city storm to make landfall in the continental off one camp,” Forrest said. sion and head toward Nicaragua by early remained without power. It was ex- U.S. in a single season, well beyond the With just a few days until the Nov. 3 elec- next week — a forecast not lost on Louisi- pected to reopen Friday, according nine that hit in 1916. And the coronavirus tion, there were concerns about whether ana’s governor. to a post on Facebook. pandemic has only made things more dif- the storm would impact voters’ ability to “Let’s not pray it on anybody else,” Ed- ficult for evacuees. get to the polls. wards said. “Let’s just pray it away from [email protected] “Our heart breaks because this has been Far fewer early voters showed up after us.” Virginia Military Institute to relocate Jackson statue

Associated Press sity office. ing in class about her father’s Ku monument removals over the in the Mexican War, a military The moves come as VMI, the Klux Klan membership. summer sparked by the death LEXINGTON, Va. — The genius, a staunch Christian, and nation’s oldest state-supported “VMI, like all aspects of soci- of George Floyd, Peay had an- Virginia Military Institute’s military college, is facing an ety, must honestly address histor- nounced the college would change yes, a Confederate General,” board voted Thursday to remove outside investigation into what ical inequities and be intentional some of its longstanding tradi- Peay wrote in July. a statue of Confederate Gen. Virginia officials have character- about creating a better future. We tions but would not be removing Wyatt wrote Thursday the VMI Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson that ized as a culture of “structural care deeply about the individual Confederate statues, including currently stands in front of the racism.” experiences of all of our cadets the Jackson statue that until a few administration will handle “the historic barracks on campus, a VMI’s superintendent, retired and alumni,” John William “Bill” years ago cadets had to salute. orderly movement of the statue.” school spokesperson said. Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III, Boland, president of the Board of “Unlike many communities He said it would be put in an “ap- Spokesman William “Bill” resigned Monday, a week after the Visitors, said in a statement. who are grappling with icons of Wyatt said the board also voted investigation was announced on Officials at the school previ- the past, VMI has direct ties to propriate location, perhaps the to take a number of other steps the heels of a story in The Wash- ously said they would cooperate many of the historical figures Battlefield at New Market.” Doz- toward addressing issues of di- ington Post that described Black with an investigation, but denied that are the subject of the current ens of VMI cadets who fought in versity, including directing the cadets and alumni facing racist the allegation that the institution unrest. Stonewall Jackson was a adoption of a diversity hiring plan incidents such as lynching threats has systemic racial problems. professor at VMI, a West Point that 1864 battle were killed or and creating a permanent diver- and a white professor reminisc- Amid a wave of Confederate graduate who served in combat wounded. PAGE 8 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 NATION Veterans: Some candidates who served running as underdogs

FROM FRONT PAGE according to the Honolulu Civil That trend, however, might not Beat. be reflected in the next Congress. Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., the There could be a slight decline ranking member of the House after the election because 20% of Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, veterans in Congress are not run- is not seeking re-election. Roe ning for re-election, and several served in South Korea in the veterans running are underdogs, Army’s Medical Corps. He cham- according to the Veterans Cam- pioned bipartisan legislation to paign findings. extend VA benefits for veterans There are a handful of races exposed to Agent Orange, GI Bill in the Senate this year that will protections and efforts to expand decide which party controls the the ability for veterans to seek chamber, and veterans are at the privatized health care outside VA center of most of those races. facilities. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, Arizona might be Democrats’ an Afghanistan War veteran and best chance a rising star in the GOP who de- to pick up a ployed with SEAL Team 3, is seat in the a frequent guest on long-form Senate. Re- podcasts with large audiences, publican including the Trump-supporting Sen. Martha “The Joe Rogan Experience” and McSally is “Jocko Podcast.” Crenshaw com- lagging in fortably won his 2018 contest by the polls; on seven points. His district includes Thursday, parts of Houston and also snakes Reuters/ into the city’s northern suburbs. Ipsos re- Kelly Democrats made headways in the ported her suburbs in 2018 which secured the behind 5 points. The poll this ROSS D. FRANKLIN/AP party’s dominance taking power week follows a monthslong trend in the House. Crenshaw’s race is of poor numbers for McSally. She Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., speaks on stage as a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the most expensive in Texas and has not won a Senate race, los- Phoenix Goodyear Airport on Wednesday in Goodyear, Ariz. the seventh most expensive in the ing the contest in 2018 against nation, according to reporting Democrat Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. he flew combat missions in the eran. Despite a sexting scandal the Air Force from 2003 to 2006 from the Houston Chronicle. McSally was later appointed by Gulf War. that broke in October, polls show and rose to the rank of captain. Crenshaw is tied to an ongo- the governor to fill the late John First-term Sen. Joni Ernst, R- Cunningham is in a strong posi- Her Republican opponent, Tony ing scandal involving the De- McCain’s seat. Iowa, is facing a re-election chal- tion in his matchup with Tillis. Gonzales, is an Iraq and Afghani- partment of Veterans Affairs. McSally was an A-10 Thun- lenge from Democrat Theresa Democrat Amy McGrath is stan war veteran who served as According to reporting from derbolt II pilot in the Air Force. Greenfield, which could play into facing an uphill battle in Ken- a cryptologist for the Navy from ProPublica, VA Secretary Robert She flew combat patrols over Iraq the flip in control of the Senate. tucky against Republican Major- 1999 to 2019 and earned the rank Wilkie sought damaging informa- enforcing the no-fly zone in 1995. President Donald Trump won in ity Leader Mitch McConnell. One of master chief. tion from Crenshaw regarding a She became the first woman to Iowa in 2016 by 10 points. How- poll conducted by Quinnipiac In Hawaii, Democrat Rep. Democratic House staffer to un- fly combat missions and the first ever, the presidential race has University in September, shows Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, is not dermine her report of a sexual as- woman to command a fighter tightened with Trump and former McConnell ahead by 12 points. seeking re-election after a failed sault at the VA medical center in squadron. She later deployed to Vice President Joe Biden almost Democrats are expected to presidential bid. She was a mem- Washington. The alleged incident Afghanistan. In at least one mis- tied in major polls conducted this maintain control of the House. ber of the Armed Services Com- is still under investigation by the sion, she had to provide close air month. FiveThirtyEight’s election fore- mittee and is an Iraq War veteran VA Inspector General. support to friendly forces on the Ernst served in the Army Re- cast, which catalogs polls and who served in the Hawaii Army Alek Skarlatos, an Afghani- ground without a working target- serves and Iowa Army National other factors to predict outcomes, National Guard. She recently stan War veteran who served as ing system. According to the Air Guard. She served as a logistics gives Democrats a 97% chance of transferred to an Army Reserves an infantryman with the Oregon Force, McSally’s squadron flew officer and rose to the rank of holding the House. The forecast unit in California. In June she National Guard, is running for more than 7,000 hours on their lieutenant colonel. She deployed gives Democrats a 74% chance of founded a leadership political ac- Oregon’s Fourth Congressional deployment and expended more to Kuwait in 2003-2004 and re- taking the Senate. tion committee, Tulsi Aloha. District against Rep. Peter De- than 23,000 rounds of 30 mm am- tired in 2015 after serving 23 In 2018 in Texas, less than Hawaii State Sen. Kai Kahele, Fazio, D-Ore., who has held the munition. She served from 1988- years. 1,000 votes kept 23rd Congres- a Democrat, seeks to take over seat for 34 years. Skarlatos is a 2010 and achieved the rank of Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., a sional District from flipping from Gabbard’s seat. He is a lieutenant political newcomer and was part colonel. member of the Armed Services Republican to Democrat, accord- colonel with the Hawaii Air Na- of the trio of soldiers who thwart- She faces former astronaut and Veterans’ Affairs commit- ing to the El Paso Times. Demo- tional Guard and an Afghanistan ed an attacked by a gunman on Mark Kelly, a veteran and pilot. If tees, won his first term six years crat Gina Ortiz Jones is waging and Iraq War veteran. He has a Paris-bound train in 2015. The he wins, Kelly would be the sec- ago. He faces Democratic oppo- her second campaign in Texas for flown multiple military aircraft event was made into a movie by ond Democratic senator in Ari- nent Cal Cunningham. the contested seat, and Rep. Will including the F-15 Eagle and Clint Eastwood in which Skarla- zona in 25 years, after Sinema. Cunningham is a lieutenant col- Hurd is not seeking re-election. C-130 Hercules. The contest in tos played himself. Kelly was a Naval pilot and flew onel in the Army Reserves and is Jones is an Iraq War veteran who Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional Dis- [email protected] the A-6E Intruder aircraft, and an Iraq and Afghanistan war vet- ser ved as an intelligence officer in trict isn’t considered competitive, @StevenBeynon Trump fights headwinds as he and Biden battle over Florida Associated Press ing in the Southeast. ebrating a new federal estimate surge, hiring has slowed and fed- public health controls — though The shift to focusing on in-per- that the economy grew at a stun- eral stimulus help has mostly run those are largely what scientists TAMPA, Fla. — Pressing son voting next Tuesday — or ning 33.1% annual rate in the out. are calling for. against stiff headwinds from sooner, where possible — comes July-September quarter — by far Biden said, “The recovery is Trump and Biden both visited the pandemic, President Donald as more than 80 million Ameri- the largest quarterly gain on re- slowing if not stalling, and the the western end of the Florida’s Trump steered toward what he cans have already cast their bal- cord — making up ground from recovery that is happening is Interstate 4 corridor, an area hoped was safer political ground lots, absentee or by mail. While its epic plunge in the spring, when helping those at the top but leav- known for rapid residential with the U.S. economy Thursday, the Election Day vote tradition- the eruption of the coronavirus ing tens of millions of working growth, sprawling suburbs and as Democratic rival Joe Biden ally favors Republicans and early closed businesses and threw tens families and small businesses its status as an ever-changing, kept up his assault on Trump’s votes tend toward Democrats, of millions out of work. behind.” hard-fought battleground during handling of the coronavirus. the pandemic, which has killed “So glad this great GDP number The Democrat is framing his presidential elections. Campaigning hours apart in more than 227,000 people in the came out before November 3rd,” closing arguments to voters on The president had been sched- Florida, a state all but essential United States, has injected new Trump tweeted, predicting a dire what he describes as responsible uled to hit another battleground to the Republican’s pathway to uncertainty. reversal if Biden is elected. management of the COVID-19 state, North Carolina, on Thurs- another term, both candidates “You hold the power. If Florida But economists warned that pandemic. Trump, instead, is ar- day evening but canceled his urged supporters to get to polling goes blue, it’s over,” Biden told the economy is already weaken- guing that Biden would undo the event in Fayetteville as Tropical places in person, even as a tropi- supporters Thursday. ing again and facing renewed economic gains of his administra- Storm Zeta brought wind gusts cal storm interrupted early vot- Trump on Thursday was cel- threats as confirmed viral cases tion with stricter, virus-targeting reaching 50 mph to the area. Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 9 NATION Family: Cops who shot Wallace not trained properly

BY MARYCLAIRE DALE partment’s response to a year of Associated Press extraordinary, and sometimes violent, civil unrest. PHILADELPHIA — The foot- The City Council, joining lead- age from body-worn cameras that ers of other cities, voted to block was taken as police responded police from using tear gas, rub- to a call about Walter Wallace ber bullets or pepper spray on Jr. shows him emerging from a peaceful protesters after hearing house with a knife as relatives hours of testimony from people shout at officers about his mental injured or traumatized by them, health condition, a lawyer for the including a group hit with tear man’s family said Thursday. gas as they were corralled near a HAVEN DALEY/AP The video also shows Wallace highway overpass. Owner DeDe Boies pets her dog Bunny, who guards turkeys from predators, in a turkey pen at Root became incapacitated after the “It was undisciplined, it was in- Down Farm in Pescadero, Calif., on Wednesday . first shot of 14 that two officers discriminate and it hurt a lot of peo- fired at him, said lawyer Shaka ple,” said Council Member Helen Johnson, describing footage he Gym, who introduced the bill. said police showed him and other The moves follow days of pro- members of Wallace’s family be- For turkey farmers, grocers, this tests, store break-ins and ATM fore a plan to release it and 911 thefts after the death of Wallace, calls publicly. a Black man, that led the mayor “I understand he had a knife, Thanksgiving is a guessing game to lock down the city Wednesday but that does not give you carte night with an overnight curfew. blanche to execute a man, quite BY DEE-ANN DURBIN breasts in its stores to accommo- weeks, but she figures custom- frankly,” Johnson told report- The family had called Monday Associated Press date shoppers who don’t want to ers will want smaller birds. She’s ers at a news conference outside for both medical services and po- cook a whole bird. also offering more chickens and Philadelphia City Hall. “What lice, but only the latter arrived, lawyer Shaka Johnson said. Less For the turkey industry, this It’s not always easy to pivot. ducks. other than death did you intend Thanksgiving is a guessing game. than 30 seconds into the encoun- Angela Wilson, the owner of Ave- “We’ve invested so much time when you shoot a man — each of- Millions of Americans are ex- ter, Wallace was dead, felled by a dano’s Holly Park Market in San and energy and love into these ficer — seven times apiece?” pected to have scaled-down cel- blast of 14 bullets, he said. Francisco, ordered turkeys last birds, and the whole point is that The family does not want the ebrations amid the pandemic, year for this Thanksgiving. She Police have said the two officers they go and they are celebrated officers, who have not yet been heeding official warnings against can’t cancel the order, so they’re publicly identified, to be charged fired after Wallace ignored orders with people for these great meals. travel and large indoor gather- still coming in. with murder, Johnson said, be- to drop a knife. Wallace’s mother We’re just really hoping that still ings. That leaves anxious turkey But Wilson said this Thanks- cause they were improperly and wife were outside, shouting farmers and grocers scrambling giving might be busier than in the happens,” Boies said. trained and didn’t have the right to police about his mental health to predict what people will want past, since customers who usu- Butterball — which typically equipment to do their job. problems, Johnson said. on their holiday tables. ally go out of town will be staying sells 30% of America’s 40 mil- The video shows “instant In a news conference Wednes- Kroger — the nation’s largest home. She’s also stocking up on lion Thanksgiving turkeys — said panic” from officers whose train- day, Outlaw lamented the lack of a grocery chain — said its research smaller birds like quail and game it’s expecting more gatherings, ing taught them only how to open behavioral health unit in a depart- shows 43% of shoppers plan to hen. but it’s not convinced people will fire, he said, noting he saw no vi- ment she joined only this year. celebrate Thanksgiving only Some farmers are making want smaller turkeys. Its research able attempt from officers to de- She pledged to address that with those in their immediate tweaks based on what they think shows that 75% of consumers plan escalate the situation. need and also told the council that household. It has purchased more customers will be looking for. to serve the same size turkey or a “What you will not see is a man she supports the goal of their bill, which she said aligns with current turkeys than usual — in all sizes DeDe Boies raises heritage breed larger turkey than they did last with a knife lunging at anyone — but it’s also predicting an in- police policy. Mayor Jim Kenney turkeys at Root Down Farm in year. that would qualify as a reason to crease in demand for alternatives, Pescadero, Calif. The turkeys she assassinate him,” Johnson said. also supports the ban in principle Butterball says about half its including ham, pork roast and sells for Thanksgiving were born The mayor’s office said in a but wants to review it before sign- turkeys will be in the 10-16 lb. seafood. Kroger also expects to in May, so she has spent months news release late Thursday that ing it into law, a spokesman said. see more demand for plant-based thinking about how the coronavi- range and half will be in the 16- the body cam footage and the 911 “The unjustified shooting of meats, like a vegan roast stuffed rus might impact the holidays. 24 lb. range, the same as usual. audio would be released publicly Walter Wallace Jr. this week has with mushrooms and squash. Boies decided to harvest some Anyone looking for a specific size by the end of next week. our city both raging and grieving, Walmart says it will still carry turkeys early this year. It’s a gam- should plan to shop early, said Re- Police also faced rebuke from but also extraordinarily purpose- plenty of whole turkeys, but it ble, because the birds gain a lot of becca Welch, senior brand man- Philadelphia leaders as the an- ful about taking action,” Gym will also have 30% more turkey fat and flavor in their final few ager for seasonal at Butterball. guished city bemoaned the de- said. Evacuation orders lifted for 130K after California blaze Associated Press near Irvine, Orange County Fire Author- datory evacuation orders had been lifted ange and southern Los Angeles counties, ity Chief Brian Fennessy said. The cause by Thursday, Barnes said. said Bradley Whitaker, a spokesman for IRVINE, Calif. — Evacuation orders the South Coast Air Quality Management were lifted Thursday for the last of some of the incident is under investigation but The Silverado Fire was 51% contained nothing extraordinary is known to have after burning 21 square miles of brush and District. 130,000 Californians forced from their The air quality remained unhealthy for homes by two wind-driven wildfires. occurred beyond the hazards always in- one building about 35 miles south of Los volved in the work, he said. Angeles. Just to the north, the 22-square- sensitive groups in much of Orange Coun- Smoky air lingered over a large swath of ty on Thursday. Calmer winds may keep Southern California and firefighters said “They’re still in a serious fight for their mile Blue Ridge Fire near Yorba Linda lives,” Fennessy told reporters. was 39% contained after destroying one smoke concentrated in areas near the fires they continued to make progress contain- overnight but air quality is generally ex- The two fires that broke out Monday in building and damaged seven others. ing the blazes due to calmer weather after pected to improve, he said. fierce winds and extremely dry conditions the brushy hillsides east of Orange County A smoke advisory was issued after the The fierce winds that fanned the fires subsided. cities prompted the evacuation of 130,000 fires and officials urged people to stay in- subsided Tuesday night and calmer breez- Two firefighters remained hospitalized residents, said Orange County Sheriff Don doors if they smelled smoke or saw falling es were expected into the weekend. But in critical condition after suffering second- Barnes. ash. At one point, the plume from the fires continued warm and dry weather that and third-degree burns over large parts As firefighters beat back the blazes and stretched more than 500 miles into the Pa- makes for potentially dangerous wildfire of their bodies while working together as the winds slowed, most people on Wednes- cific Ocean, but the areas most impacted conditions were forecast into November, part of a hand crew on the Silverado Fire day were allowed to return home. All man- by smoke have been heavily populated Or- with no rain expected. PAGE 10 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 WORLD Earthquake hits Turkish city hosting US base

From staff and wire reports road network on the Greek island The 39th Air Base Wing said The earthquake was centered the region in the hours after the of Samos, where the director of all of its personnel had been ac- in the Aegean Sea at a depth of An earthquake in the Aegean quake. the hospital said four people were counted for and there were no 10.3 miles and registered at 6.6 Sea killed at least four people About 20 buildings collapsed treated for light injuries, The As- known injuries or deaths. magnitude on the Richter scale, in Izmir, the third largest city in and sent buildings crumbling to sociated Press reported. “Our number one priority is to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergen- Turkey with a population of about the ground in the Turkish city of There were no reports of in- ensure members of the 425th Air cy Management Presidency said. Izmir, which hosts a U.S. military juries to U.S. personnel based at Base Squadron remain safe and Search and rescue teams have 4.5 million residents, Mayor Tunc base and a NATO command. Izmir Air Station, U.S. Air Forces cared for through the aftermath been sent to Izmir, the emergency Soyer told CNN. “Four of our citizens lost their Europe-Air Forces Africa said. of these events,” Col. John Creel, authority said. Six buildings were destroyed lives in the earthquake in Izmir,” The Air Force’s 425th Air Base 39th Air Base Wing commander, The European-Mediterranean in the city, Turkey’s interior min- Turkish Health Minister Fahret- Squadron, which is part of the said in a statement Friday. “We Seismological Centre estimated ister tweeted. There were small tin Koca said on Twitter. “A total 39th Air Base Wing, headquar- know their families are worried, the quake’s magnitude at 6.9 cracks in some buildings in six of 120 citizens were affected by tered about 500 miles to the east and that a number of our Turk- and put the epicenter eight miles other provinces, he said. the earthquake.” at Incirlik Air Base near Adana, ish hosts have also been severely north of Samos, while the U.S. Rescue efforts were underway Three people were pulled from is based at the air station. It is impacted. Geological Survey said the tem- the rubble of a building in the city, also home to NATO’s Allied Land “As the situation unfolds, we blor had a magnitude of 7.0. It is to recover people trapped under Turkey’s official Anadolu news Command and the alliance’s will support and equip our unit common for preliminary magni- the wreckage, said environment agency reported. Damage was communications and information with the tools they need to pull tudes to differ. and urban planning minister also reported to buildings and the agency. through this together.” Multiple aftershocks struck Murat Kurum. Azerbaijani army nears key town in Nagorno -Karabakh

Associated Press violations. YEREVAN, Armenia — The Russia, the United States and Azerbaijani army closed in France have co-chaired the so- Thursday on a key town in Na- called Minsk Group set up by the gorno-Karabakh following more Organization for Security and Co- than a month of intense fighting, operation in Europe to mediate in while top diplomats from Azer- the conflict, but they have failed baijan and Armenia prepared to score any progress. for more talks to try to end their The Minsk Group’s co-chairs long conflict over the separatist were set to meet with the for- territory. eign ministers of Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist Armenia in Geneva on Thurs- leader, Arayik Harutyunyan, said day, but the negotiations were Azerbaijani troops had advanced pushed back until Friday and the to within about 3 miles of the stra- prospects for a breakthrough ap- tegically placed town of Shushi. peared dim. He urged residents to mobilize Armenian Foreign Ministry all their resources to fend off the spokesperson Anna Naghdaly- attack. an said the change of date was “The one who controls Shushi “linked to the evolving situation controls Nagorno-Karabakh,” and logistical issues,” adding that Harutyunyan said in a video ad- negotiating a lasting and verifi- dress from the town’s cathedral, able cease-fire is a priority for which was severely damaged by Armenia. Azerbaijani shelling this month. Azerbaijani President Ilham “We must realize that and take Aliyev has repeatedly criticized part in defending Shushi. We the Minsk Group for failing to must reverse the situation.” achieve any results in three de- Shushi is located about 3 miles cades and insisted that Azerbai- south of Nagorno-Karabakh’s re- jan has the right to reclaim its gional capital, Stepanakert. territory by force since interna- Nagorno-Karabakh lies within AP tional mediation has failed. Azerbaijan but has been under Speaking Thursday at an inves- the control of ethnic Armenian People take refuge in an improvised bomb shelter in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Friday . tor conference in Moscow, Putin forces backed by Armenia since a said that negotiating a settlement war there ended in 1994. over the separatist region in the The hostilities have raged for immediately after it took effect for the decadeslong conflict is ex- The latest fighting began Sept. quarter-century since the war a fifth week despite international Monday, just like two previous tremely challenging. 27 and has involved heavy artil- ended. Hundreds and possibly calls for peace and three attempts cease-fires negotiated by Rus- “It’s a tight knot, and there are lery, rockets and drones, in the thousands of people, have been at establishing a cease-fire. The sia. The warring sides have reno simple solutions,” Putin said. largest escalation of hostilities killed in a little over a month. latest U.S.-brokered truce frayed peatedly blamed each other for “Each side has its own truth.” New suspect in custody after stabbings at French church

Associated Press of Nice, according to a judicial of- with tears, said she was surprised “He didn’t tell me anything,” arrived in Nice. ficial. The official was not autho- to hear her son was in France he said. The attack was the third in less NICE, France — A new suspect is in custody Friday in the inves- rized to be publicly named. when he called upon his arrival A neighbor said he knew the than two months that French au- tigation into a gruesome attack The attacker, Ibrahim Issaoui, and had no idea what he was assailant when he was a me- thorities have attributed to Mus- by a Tunisian man who killed was seriously wounded by police planning : “You don’t know the chanic and held various other odd lim extremists, including the three people in a French church, and hospitalized in life-threat- French language; you don’t know jobs, and had shown no signs of beheading of a teacher who had as France heightened its security ening condition, authorities anyone there; you’re going to live radicalization. shown caricatures of the Prophet alert amid religious and geopo- said. Anti-terrorism prosecu- alone there; why, why did you go France’s anti-terrorism pros- Muhammad in class after the im- litical tensions around cartoons tors in France and Tunisia are there?” she said she told him over ecutor said the suspect is a Tu- ages were re-published by satiri- mocking the Muslim Prophet investigating. the phone at the time. nisian born in 1999 who reached cal newspaper Charlie Hebdo. Muhammad . In an interview broadcast Fri- His brother told Al-Arabiya the Italian island of Lampedusa, President Emmanuel Macron The suspect is a 47-year-old day with Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya that Issaoui had informed the a key landing point for migrants said he would immediately in- man believed to have been in con- TV, Issaoui’s mother said she was family he would sleep in front of crossing in boats from North Af- crease the number of soldiers tact with the attacker the night shocked by the events. the church, and sent them a pho- rica, on Sept. 20 and traveled to deployed to protect schools and before the attack on the Notre From the Tunisian province tograph showing him at the cathe- Bari, a port city in southern Italy, religious sites from around 3,000 Dame Basilica in the Riviera city of Sfax, the mother, her eyes wet dral where the attack took place. on Oct. 9. It is not clear when he to 7,000. Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 11 AMERICAN ROUNDUP Man pays to spend time with leopard, is mauled

DAVIE — A man was FL mauled by a captive black leopard in a backyard zoo in South Florida, wildlife officials said. The man paid $150 for a “full contact experience“ with the black leopard, which allowed him to play with it and take pictures, WPLG reported. A report by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission says the incident happened Aug. 31 in Davie, which is near Fort Lauderdale. The agency charged the owner with allowing full contact with an extremely dangerous animal and was cited for maintaining captive wildlife in an unsafe condition. The man was attacked as soon as he entered the leopard’s enclo- sure. The injuries were so severe that his scalp was “hanging from his head and his right ear was torn in half,” the report said. High school evacuated after receiving threats

WATERFORD — A CT Connecticut high school was evacuated Thursday morn- AARON FLAUM, RECORD-JOURNAL/AP ing after someone made threats in a phone call to the school, police said. Waterford High School re- Daily stroll ceived the call at about 7:30 a.m., after students had arrived for the Bobby Cerri of Meriden, Conn., crosses a bridge during his daily walk around Mirror Lake at Hubbard Park on Wednesday in Meriden. day, said police Lt. Tim Silva. The nature of the threats was not dis- age manufacturing of compo- THE CENSUS ath Falls. The officer recognized closed, but Silva said they were nent parts. The partnership also signs of drug trafficking and not believed to be credible. will aim to reduce project costs eventually found over $20,000 in The number of bourbon barrels that are being Police, however, continued to through supply chain develop- cash, BHO and hallucinogenic stored in Kentucky according to a report, the investigate just to be sure, he ment and share information and mushrooms, court documents Kentucky Distillers’ Association said Wednesday. said. best practices. said. 9.2M It’s the first time since 1967 — when KDA started School officials decided later The Central Oregon Drug En- keeping records of barrel inventories — that the in the morning to send students forcement Team had previously Children’s museum gets number of barrels with aging bourbon topped nine million, it said. The number is home for the day. received information regarding help for new building based on warehouse inventories reported as of Jan. 1, 2020. Robe and his brothers. Detectives Water taxi canceled later served a search warrant on WATERVILLE — the brothers’ property, finding over safety concerns ME The federal govern- the custody of the agency, mark- Republic reported. an indoor marijuana grow with ment is going to help a children’s ing the 47th time the state’s safe Authorities say Decorah was hundreds of plants, a closed-loop SEATTLE — The museum in central Maine make haven law has been used. The de- arrested for falling asleep behind BHO lab, 18 pounds of BHO, 200 WA West Seattle Water improvements that will allow for partment declined to give details the steering wheel at a stop sign. pounds of marijuana and 13 fire- Taxi was canceled for Thursday better exhibits. on where the baby was surren- He was charged with driving arms, prosecutors said. morning after an inspection at The U.S. Department of Ag- dered, citing privacy policies. while intoxicated, operating with the Seacrest dock raised concerns riculture’s Rural Development Earlier this month, Iowa offi- a prohibited alcohol content and Egrets skipping sex that one of the pins connecting the Community Facilities Program is cials reported that another baby driving with a revoked license. gangway to the shore is damaged, giving the Children’s Discovery girl born on Sept. 27 was surren- after eating bad fish according to King County. Museum in Waterville a $67,500 dered to state custody under the Man gets 3 years for MIAMI — Florida’s KING-TV reported that, out of grant and $692,500 loan. The safe haven law. great egrets just aren’t an abundance of caution, until a money is intended to help the mu- Iowa lawmakers changed state operating illegal lab FL in the mood. Blame it on a head- repair can be completed, service seum buy and renovate a building law following a 2001 case in which ache or stomachache caused on the West Seattle route has been in Waterville. a mother killed her home-deliv- BEND — A Bend-area by eating some bad fish. A Uni- canceled until an assessment of The museum will be able to ered newborn in eastern Iowa. OR man has been sen- versity of Florida study found the damage can be completed. provide high-quality exhibits Under the law, parents can give tenced to three years in federal increased mercury exposure is The water taxi is an important and programs, Democratic Rep. the state custody of babies who prison for running an illegal bu- turning egrets off from sex. link to downtown Seattle as the Chellie Pingree said. The build- are 30 days or younger without tane honey oil, or BHO, extrac- Mercury contamination led major bridge to West Seattle re- tion lab, on rural Alfalfa-area ing will also serve as the muse- concern of being prosecuted. Par- to a 50% reduction in the birds’ mains closed due to damage dis- um’s new location, she said. ents or an authorized representa- property, authorities said. U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams attempts to breed, meaning the covered in spring. “As the most rural state in the tive can leave infants at a hospital heavy metal is affecting their nation, Mainers know how impor- or other health care facility. said Tuesday that Jacob Robe, 31, also will face three years’ su- reproduction process much ear- tant it is to make our community Surrendered babies are placed States reach offshore pervised release after his prison lier than previously thought. The institutions modern and acces- with foster or adoptive families. term, KTVZ reported. study also noted the full effects of wind agreement sible,” Pingree said. “BHO extraction is a highly mercury exposure among wad- ANNAPOLIS — Man arrested on 12th volatile and dangerous process ing birds may be “systematically MD Maryland, Virginia Safe haven law used for drunken driving charge that has resulted in explosions underestimated.” and North Carolina announced an 2nd time in 2 months injuring and killing Oregon resi- The Miami Herald reported agreement Thursday to advance BARABOO — A Wis- dents,” Williams said in a news that heavy metals and other con- offshore wind development. DES MOINES — A baby WI consin Dells man ar- release. taminants can disrupt hormones, The states have agreed to form IA has been surrendered rested on suspicion of drunken According to court documents, which can then impact a desire to a team with representatives from under Iowa’s safe haven law driving is facing his 12th charge Robe and his brother grew mari- breed. Certain microorganisms each jurisdiction that will work to for the second time in as many for drunken driving. juana, manufactured BHO and can change mercury into methyl- streamline the development of re- months, officials said Thursday. Walter Decorah, 51, made distributed it in other states for mercury, a highly toxic form that gional offshore wind resources. The Iowa Department of his initial appearance Tuesday significant profit. builds up in fish, shellfish and The three states have commit- Human Services said in a news in Sauk County Circuit Court. On March 27, 2018, an Oregon animals that eat fish, in a process ted to work together to increase release that a baby girl, born Judge Patricia Barrett set bail at State Police trooper stopped Robe known as bioaccumulation. regulatory certainty and encour- Oct. 12, was recently released to $15,000 cash, the Baraboo News for a traffic violation near Klam- From wire reports PAGE 12 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 VIDEO GAMES

COVID-19 video games show how pandemic affects people differently

BY TODD MARTENS Los Angeles Times urrounded, concerned and frustrated by our current pandemic, I certainly didn’t want COVID-19 to enter my game-playing time. The virus and its effects had consumed enough of my life. Confession: I was wrong. SI 100% did not know I needed a COVID-19 game — let alone 51 of them — but I absolutely did. Of course, it helps that these games generally don’t present dark, complex simulations. Also, they were made in collaboration with an arm of the National Academy of Sciences, meaning a number of them contain actual research.

BAKIARA/TNS Virginia Commonwealth University Adjunct Professor Chelsea Brtis created Together as a way to manage her frustrations over those who do not take the pandemic seriously.

The collection of mostly short Ms. Cat just has a preexisting sis on a global pandemic spread vignettes came out of Jamming condition? But why isn’t Ms. Cat and how to manage assets. Here, the Curve, a competition spear- wearing a mask? And, gosh dang the games generally have a headed by the team behind In- it, why is Ms. Cat starting fi ghts human focus. dieCade, the yearly celebration and cuddling with other cats? A The Covid Express feels like of play that would be happening pandemic, after all, is no time to my daily life — that is, having to this month in Santa Monica, behave like cats. Being a cat is no navigate among the unmasked in Calif., if the events of the world excuse, Ms. Cat! public spaces or on mass transit. had not intervened. Participants When it comes to educating PandeManager is more complex, were challenged to build a game people about COVID-19, says asking you to survive one year from scratch, known in game Rick Thomas of LabX, a big as mayor amid shifting policy development circles as a game challenge is the invisibility of the decisions. Smash the Curve is jam, that somehow refl ected our virus and the struggle to recog- infl uenced by the classic game pandemic and the data and sci- nize when we’re making a dif- Breakout, where COVID-19 ence that seek to understand it. ference, when we’re being overly graphs replace the standard To ensure that these short ex- panicked and when we’re simply bricks, and powerups come in periments in game-making were being selfi sh. the form of masks and contact fact-based, the game makers not Games, specifi cally their abil- tracing. only had access to epidemiologi- ity to visualize abstract subjects For those new to the game Devil’s Cider Games cal models developed by Georgia as well as their need to ask play- jam space, be prepared for an Cat Colony Crisis uses felines and data to reflect the COVID-19 crisis. Tech, but also could consult with ers to lean in and take an active amateur, do-it-yourself feel. The a team of medical and health role, can close that gap, says games are made quickly, and the the screen and you’re trying to Scrolling the Jamming the experts organized with input Thomas. goal is to express an idea through keep them far apart. Then it adds Curve Discord channel reveals from the National Academy of “Games are good to help com- play rather than create a slick, the variable of masks. Then it conversations between game Sciences’ cultural education-fo- bat COVID because games do a fi nished product. Yet the most adds the variable of sick people. makers and medical experts that cused LabX department. good job of translating data into polished of the games, such as Then you have to prioritize,” feel more like a public health The best of the 51 games felt as stories and helping show people Outbreak in Space, allow players says IndieCade’s Celia Pearce, a FAQ than a game develop- if they were opening a dialogue, how individual decisions can im- to go deep in experiments with game designer and professor at ment event; developers asked allowing me to communicate dig- pact larger issues,” says Thomas. variables. Northeastern University. Pearce questions on a range of topics, itally about topics I wasn’t always “That feedback is missing in Against a sci-fi backdrop, helped organize Jamming the including mask effi ciency, viral vocal about, or even desired to be normal day-to-day interactions Outbreak in Space shows us what Curve as well as a slate of online load and persistent immunologic vocal about, in my daily life. Play with COVID. You don’t actually happens when a certain percent- IndieCade talks and demos. responses. in this instance became a much- know if you got someone sick by age of the population doesn’t “It’s a little bit of a plate-spin- Some games deal with those needed exhale, whether I was not wearing your mask because wear masks, isn’t isolated, or ning game, but it uses real data,” weighty topics. Lab Hero is a entering the headspace of some- there’s a several-day disconnect. continues to engage in activities Pearce says of Everyday Hero. colorful simulation of a medi- one stubbornly wearing a mask You’re not being told whether without social distancing, all of it “At the end, you get a number: cal professional’s challenges below their nose, trying to stop what you’re doing is harmful, underwritten by Georgia Tech’s ‘This is how many people got and focuses on keeping people the spread of disease on an alien but in a game you can make the real-life-inspired simulation infected because you didn’t move distanced, treating patients and planet, witnessing the life of a connection clearly. That’s why equations. But even a simpler them far apart.’ That drives researching a vaccine. Others nurse, or seeing how attempts to we got involved.” title such as Everyday Hero, home the same game we all play went a more personal route. control an outbreak among a spe- The submitted games — most which boasts an old-fashioned ar- when we go to the market, where Nonessential, for instance, is cies is akin to herding cats. can be played free via a browser, cade feel in which we must keep I’ll be walking around trying to an intimate-conversation game Cat Colony Crisis, for instance, though some require a download descending fi gures distanced stay six feet away from every- about the ways in which we de- fl ect our worries and avoid topics is cutesy chaos. Don’t assume for a PC or Mac — largely avoid and masked, can put a fanciful body. It’s a game that makes of mental health. anything, I told myself, as Ms. the tendency of more main- spin on science. you think about your personal Cat, a calico, sneezed. Maybe stream games to put the empha- “People are just walking down space.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 13 VIDEO GAMES

FROM PAGE 12 One of the most stressful aspects of COVID-19 prevention, says LabX’s Thomas, is the fact that the most helpful thing to do is often nothing — to stay home and avoid others. Nonessential unfolds as a phone call with someone going that route. “What’s isolation like, and how does that affect people’s underly- ing mental health problems?” says Seattle-based indie developer Brad Kraeling of his game. “All of this can amplify and stir things up, and bring out a lot of anger in people. I wanted to make a game about someone’s mental health, but in a really casual, talking-to-a-friend way.” For epidemiologist Sarah Mat- thews, who spent more than a decade working for the Florida Department of Health and is currently fi nishing a PhD at the Uni- versity of Central Florida, she’s already had to work through multiple outbreaks, including the latest. She wasn’t so sure she had much space for games in her adult life, but after serving as a mentor on Jamming the Curve she’s a fi rm believer, both in how games can reach the public and how they can help health professionals better communicate complex, diffi cult subjects. Activision “This is powerful stuff,” she says. “Not being a gamer, and In Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, players can assume the role of Crash, right, his sister, Coco, left, or a few other characters. looking at it from an outside lens, gave me a new respect for it. This technology can revolu- tionize how we do things. If you remember when you were a kid, Modern take on a classic you learned through play. That resonated with me. I recognized that again. You can learn through play. It’s more motiva- tional and more engaging than I Crash Bandicoot sequel sticks to its polished but fl awed platforming fi rst thought.” She jokes that some of the BY GIESON CACHO friend, joins the fray as he’s caught up in the setting, in which players have infi nite lives games, especially those that The Mercury News transdimensional fi ghting. and generous checkpoints, is a must. For simulate the public not following Most of the time, players will control veterans and those who want a challenge, hen it comes to video game mas- health guidelines, can be thera- Crash or Coco through 43 main levels. The Retro brings back the old, brutal rules, in cots, Mario will always be king peutic for medical professionals platforming has the strengths and the draw- which players have limited lives and must while Sonic runs a close second. backs of its predecessors. It’s not exactly restart from the beginning. who are seeing their advice go Master Chief is part of that con- unheeded. The game Together W free-form exploration like Super Mario 64, On Modern, I was able to explore more stellation and, somewhere down the line, fans but instead, it’s more linear as players tra- and experiment with how to solve the more dealt with such a topic, showing end up with Crash Bandicoot. how the lives of two people with verse levels through challenging obstacles. I experimented with The one-time face of PlayStation has 10 worlds. Players solutions for the complicated puzzles room opposite views of the pandemic never reached that rarefi ed mascot strata, — one very nervous and another have wiggle room to that required precise timing or pinpoint but his résumé is surprisingly expansive. move around, but the platforming. Other times, I stumbled upon fed up with distancing, masks He’s appeared on kart racers, party games game’s design can be hidden paths and found collectible gems that and closures — will intersect and spinoffs. No longer a console-exclusive frustrating as they unlock new skins for all the characters, giv- whether they like it or not. mascot, he has a following loyal enough that learn the quirk of the ing them a different look. Together, says designer Chel- when Vicarious Visions remastered his fi rst jump mechanics. Some of the best stages are the Flashback sea Brtis, an adjunct professor three titles as the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Players will be levels, which let players control Tawna, with the Virginia Commonwealth Trilogy, it was a hit. Name recognition and jumping into the Cortex and Dingodile. The fi rst half of these University’s communication nostalgia are powerful things. foreground or back- stages are original and put these secondary arts department, was a way for It was successful enough that Activision ground, and those characters in the spotlight. They highlight her to manage her own frustra- published the fi rst new Crash Bandicoot leaps are diffi cult to their unique move sets and abilities, creat- tions with those she saw not platformer in more than a decade. Crash judge. Crash Bandi- ing a nice change of pace from the normal taking the pandemic seriously. It Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time follows the coot ups the ante in later stages layering in bandicoot gameplay. comes, however, from a place of events of the original trilogy, where major new obstacles such as a rail or new types The Flashbacks show an alternate compassion, to help others see a villains Uka Uka, Doctor Neo Cortex and N. of boxes. The biggest changes come from perspective of a level players have already different point of view. The work Tropy are imprisoned. The most powerful the Quantum Masks, masks that appear played. mirrored some of my own con- of them, Uka Uka, tries to break free and in at certain intervals and grant you specifi c As one probably can tell, players shouldn’t cerns, and I found it comforting the process cracks the dimensional barrier. powers for a limited time. For example, one go into Crash Bandicoot 4 expecting great to explore them in a game. It creates a rift in space-time that allows can bend gravity and another can slow down storytelling. The story is secondary to the “Games give you a kind of safe Cortex and N. Trophy to escape. They dis- time. I especially loved the latter because it polished but fl awed platforming. Measur- space,” says Brtis. “I try to ap- cover the multiverse and set out to conquer requires forethought and precision: Dur- ing and executing jumps in the series has proach it so you don’t know it’s a it. Aku Aku, Crash’s mentor, senses the ing a snowy level, to fi nd my way across a always been frustrating, and some parts of serious game. So you go in with a disruption and that brings Crash; his sister, chasm I had to slow down time and climb the levels are built on execution after trial playful attitude. And games open Coco; and others on a romp through alter- atop falling ice slabs to get to the other side. and error. For nostalgia’s sake, Toys for Bob up the opportunity to have a nate timelines. They’ll discover familiar Crash Bandicoot 4 progresses in a way sticks with tried-and-true gameplay instead conversation with yourself when faces from other worlds and come across that lets players learn each power, but that of going with something more experimental. these serious issues are brought locales new and old. mastery is tested further in the campaign as Despite that, Crash Bandicoot 4 has a way in it. The game starts the conver- The premise allows the developer, Toys they must use each Quantum Mask consecu- of sinking its claws into players, and the col- sation.” for Bob, to play around with the lore. Tawna, tively. The diffi culty, especially in Cortex lectibles are the carrot that will push play- To play or download any of the Crash’s girlfriend, gets a better backstory Castle, is ridiculous at times. It feels impossi- ers to test their skills to destroy every crate 51 games, go to the Jamming the and more prominent role as the hero in an ble, but this sequel is built in such a way that or grab the Wumpa fruit. It’s a safe formula Curve submissions page online alternate universe where the bandicoots are players learn from their failures and allows for a franchise that’s regaining its footing. at itch.io/jam/jamming-the- dead. Elsewhere, Cortex temporarily teams them to succeed as long as they can execute. Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One curve/entries. up with Crash and Dingodile, a foe turned Playing Crash Bandicoot on the Modern Online: crashbandicoot.com/crash4 PAGE 14 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 MOVIES

For when the world is scarier than Halloween, stream these 12 ﬁ lms

BY SONIA RAO The Washington Post alloween is somehow one of the least scary things going on this month, so we understand Hif you’d rather not turn on a horror movie right now. This writer counts herself among the Frankenweenies who would rather mark the holiday this year by watching something campy or cute, with a dash of spookiness. Or maybe cute and spooky, with a dash of camp. Regardless of the campy-cute-spooky ratio, let’s just agree that Michael Myers and Co. are most unwelcome. “Hocus Pocus”; Disney Pictures Here are a dozen such movies to watch now. (Note that this list omits rentals and only includes titles that are available to stream on popular services for no additional cost. ‘The Addams Family’ (1991) Streaming on Amazon, “The Addams Family” is such a classic that it isn’t really necessary to describe why it’s a perfect watch for Halloween, is it? There’s no such thing as too much Anjelica Huston. But if for whatever reason you do feel a need to mix it up, an animated “Addams Family” “Hubie Halloween”; NETFLIX/AP fi lm is streaming on Hulu. ‘Clue’ (1985) Streaming on Amazon, “Clue” might be the pick for those who have fi lled their quarantine hours dusting off board games with friends and family. Like “The Ad- dams Family,” it stars Christopher Lloyd alongside others such as Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan and Madeline Kahn. ‘Halloweentown’ (1998) Streaming on Disney Plus, “Halloween- “The Nightmare Before Christmas”; HULTON ARCHIVE, GETTY IMAGES/TNS “Scoob!”; Warner Bros. Pictures town” is the pre-eminent Disney Channel Original Movie dealing with all things spooky. Sure, the channel also put out ‘James and the Giant Peach’ ‘The Nightmare Before “Twitches” and “Phantom of the Mega- (1996) Christmas’ (1993) plex,” but for millennials of a certain age, Streaming on Disney Plus, “The Night- Marnie Piper (as played by Kimberly J. Streaming on Disney Plus, “James and the Giant Peach” is a Roald Dahl adaptation mare Before Christmas” follows Jack Brown) will always be the chosen one. produced by Tim Burton, meaning that Skellington, the king of Halloween Town, ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993) it’s more off-kilter than one might expect who travels through a portal to the of an animated Disney fi lm. All the better, Christmas equivalent. We’re attaching Streaming on Disney Plus, “Hocus Pocus” no? This is, after all, a movie that begins the Burton disclaimer to this one as well, was panned by critics as an “unholy by establishing that the protagonist’s par- as it is not “cute” in the traditional sense mess” and “about as much fun as celebrat- ents were eaten by a rhino. and actually bears some similarities to ing Mardi Gras under the infl uence of “Batman Returns,” Burton’s bizarre fi lm candy corn.” And yet it remains a beloved ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ (1989) (streaming on HBO Max) that also takes “What We Do in the Shadows”; TNS fi lm to this day, perhaps thanks to the very “Kiki’s Delivery Service” is one of many place during the holidays. idea of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker Studio Ghibli fi lms available on HBO of many Scooby gang movies available and Kathy Najimy playing a coven. ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Max, the WarnerMedia service that on the platform, including the pandemic launched this year. It focuses on a teenage Show’ (1975) ‘Hubie Halloween’ (2020) release “Scoob!” witch who moves to a beautiful coastal Streaming on Hulu, “Rocky Horror” is Streaming on Netfl ix, “Hubie Halloween” town to hone her powers and features her the kind of fun, outrageous experience we ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is not the extremely bad movie Adam very adorable talking cat, Jiji. would normally recommend you see at a (2014) Sandler promised to make after the midnight showing but, alas, we do not live (1986) Oscars snubbed him for “Uncut Gems.” ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in normal times. Home will have to do! Streaming on Hulu Live TV and Kan- Instead, it is a surprisingly warm movie Streaming on HBO Max, “Little Shop opy, “What We Do in the Shadows” is a featuring Sandler as a man named Hubert of Horrors” is about a nerdy fl ower shop ‘Scooby-Doo’ (2002) mockumentary written and directed by Dubois — Benoit Blanc is shaking! — who worker whose Venus fl ytrap not only Streaming on HBO Max, the live-action Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, who is simply too nice for the mean towns- speaks but subsists on human blood. It “Scooby-Doo” summons the gang to a play vampires struggling with modern- people. It also stars Ray Liotta in one of stars Rick Moranis, most recently in the place called Spooky Island, where they day life. The cult fi lm was adapted into an his best roles since “Bee Movie” and those news for being randomly attacked in New have to investigate a bunch of paranor- FX series last year, so the silliness doesn’t Chantix commercials. York. (Thankfully, he’s fi ne.) mal mysteries. Ruh-Roh. This is just one have to stop at the 90-minute mark. Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 15 HEALTH AND FITNESS

Sprain me

TWICE, Doctors explain why an ankle once sprained is shame on you likely to be sprained again

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MARLENE CIMONS — actually is a slowdown in the feedback protect the injured area and limit more or serious competition, he says. Special to The Washington Post loop between the nerves and the brain. damage by preventing movement or mo- “I see quite a few injuries in runners The brain cannot react quickly enough to tion,” Laps says. “Ice causes vasoconstric- from repetitive stress of running or work- hen it comes to sports inju- keep that ankle from turning again. tion, which narrows the blood vessels and ing out every day,” Laps says. ries, ankle sprains head the If it’s a moderate or severe sprain, “the reduces further swelling. I recommend Once healed, it’s time to work on that list. About 25,000 occur every ligament is loose for life,” unless you do ice for acute injuries [and] for swelling proprioception. Some of the most effective Wday in the United States. But exercises to retrain these key nerves, with chronic injuries. I don’t believe that exercises include sitting with your legs you don’t need to be running or kicking DiNubile says. ice hampers or reduces the inflammatory crossed with a resistance band around the a ball to sprain an ankle. All it takes is a Before you start doing them, however, process or delays healing when used im- injured foot. Bend your foot up and out- misstep off a curb, down a flight of stairs you need to first treat the sprain. mediately post injury. My feeling is based ward, that is, in the direction away from — or even just walking across an uneven “I have always believed that ankle on treating athletes for over 35 years.” the big toe. Do three sets of 15 repetitions surface. sprains are the most undertreated injury DiNubile agrees that ice is valuable — as it gets easier, increase the strength What’s worse, once you’ve had one, seen in the emergency room,” says Shel- in the hours immediately following an or the band and the number of repetitions. you are inclined to sprain the same ankle don Laps, a Washington, D.C. podiatrist. injury to reduce swelling and pain. But he Also, try balancing on the leg with the repeatedly unless you do exercises to “X-rays are usually taken, and if they are suggests skipping ice after several days injured ankle. Stand on the bad leg only, strengthen it. The biggest risk of suffering negative, patients are usually sent home in favor of the remainder of the formula and try to balance on it for a minute. If an ankle sprain is having had one in that with crutches and advised to ice the area — elevation, compression, rest and/or that’s easy, do it with your eyes closed. If ankle already. and stay off it until they are able to walk gentle movement. that’s also easy, stand on a pillow, which The reason for this is the weakening on the foot.” “We don’t necessarily believe anymore is a mushier surface that makes it more of what’s known as proprioception. It’s a He and other experts still recommend that extended use of ice is necessary, challenging. If that’s easy, too, try it with phenomenon that affects all of our joints, the old sports acronym RICE: rest, ice, except after the initial injury, and could your eyes closed. directing the body’s intuitive ability to compression and elevation. They advise be counterproductive,” he says. know where it is in time and space — such DiNubile also recommends the yoga that you put ice on it — the sooner the bet- Wrap your foot with an elastic bandage “tree” pose. “With your eyes closed, stand as being able to touch your finger to your ter — to reduce swelling (I once sprained and elevate it — keep it higher than your nose with your eyes closed, or walk in a up with your arms straight out to the side an ankle while out running during the head, if possible, but definitely above your and put the heel of one foot to the inner straight line without looking down. winter, and stuck my foot in a nearby heart. This keeps blood from pooling in Proprioceptors are sensory neurons side of the knee so it looks like a letter P,” snow bank for a few minutes before hob- the ankle, which also will increase swell- he explains. “On the good leg, they might found in muscles, tendons and joints that bling home. I’m convinced it shortened ing. (If it is still swollen and painful after instantly shift the body in an unconscious, be able to do it, hold it and have no prob- my recovery time.) Ice it for 15 to 30 min- a couple of days, consider having an X-ray lem. On the bad side, they’ll be wobbling instant course correction that keeps it utes, then take a 15- to 30-minute break, to rule out a fracture.) all over the place, ready to go over. If they centered. It develops over time, which is and ice it again. Do this as often as you Laps tells his patients to avoid exercise can’t do it with their eyes open, I have why toddlers learning to walk still often can the first day. Don’t use heat, which until they can walk briskly and pain-free them look in a mirror. Then, I have them look at their feet, and ebbs as you age, one worsens the swelling. on the ankle. He also suggests wrapping do it without a mirror, then with their eyes reason the elderly are susceptible to falls. Some experts in recent years have the ankle before exercising, and stretch- closed.” “It’s your body’s internal GPS system,” disparaged the RICE formula, ice in par- ing before and after. After exercise, ice Finally, experts suggest performing says Nicholas DiNubile, a Havertown, ticular, saying research suggests it delays the ankle for five minutes if it still tends to Pa., orthopedic surgeon and doctor for healing and may make things worse. But swell after a workout. Runners especially agility drills. These involve such maneu- the Pennsylvania Ballet. “Every joint has many still believe it can be a big help im- should keep their mileage and intensity vers as side-to-side shuffling, backward proprioceptors, which are networks of mediately after an injury occurs. low when they start back, and run alter- walking or running, figure-eight running, neurons. These are position sensors. If “Swelling after acute injury, such as nate days on a flat surface, such as an out- and cone drills that involve running in a you start to tilt, they help you self-correct an ankle sprain, is the body’s response to door track, before resuming hard training “box” shape or around cones. Start with when you veer off.” wide loops and progress to tighter loops as Proprioception has an especially the ankle gets stronger. important role in weight-bearing joints, If you are diligent about strengthen- such as the ankle. When you sprain an Proprioception has an especially important role in ing that ankle after the first sprain, you ankle, proprioceptors become damaged. reduce your chances of having another, This impairs the body’s ability to right weight-bearing joints, such as the ankle. When you sprain DiNubile says. itself, and makes it more likely you will an ankle, proprioceptors become damaged. This impairs the “An injury like an ankle sprain can sprain that same ankle again. What physi- body’s ability to right itself, and makes it more likely you will really compromise your proprioception,” cians often call a “floppy” or loose ankle DiNubile says. “But the good thing is that — which results from the initial sprain sprain that same ankle again. it can come back.” PAGE 16 •STARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 GADGETS & TECH Keep the friendly skies fever free Airports testing temperature scanning’s effectiveness in slowing COVID-19 spread

BY KYLE ARNOLD Thermal cameras and other The Dallas Morning News technologies that can pick out COVID-19 cases are a Holy Grail camera in the security for an airline industry that has lines at Dallas Love lost 70 percent of its business and Field is scanning every is facing another quarter of mul- Apasserby for elevated tibillion-dollar losses, along with temperatures, in a test by the any other business or institution airport and Southwest Airlines trying to keep people safe. to fi nd out if it can detect sick Airlines are trying hard to people before they board fl ights. fi nd ways to limit the spread of In the back hallways, employ- COVID-19 and assure govern- ees are getting temperature ments that travelers aren’t bring- LYNDA M. GONZALEZ, DALLAS MORNING NEWS/TNS checks at kiosks before they start ing the disease with them. work each day, trying to keep Fort Worth, Texas-based Southwest Airlines customer service supervisor Arshad Khan goes through a temperature check at a sick employees out of the airport, American Airlines will let pas- Wello temperature check kiosk at an employee screening station at Dallas Love Field. too. sengers bound for Hawaii take As airlines, companies and rapid COVID-19 tests at DFW to high-contact areas in their pass the test are given a sticker. vigilant about stopping the governments scramble to reopen International Airport. The air- cabins. And some are still un- “We really wanted to take a spread of COVID-19 despite the a battered economy facing the line is also working on a similar derselling fl ights to leave middle proactive approach in making island chain’s heavy reliance on eighth month of a worldwide program for travelers to Europe seats open. sure we were doing everything tourism dollars. pandemic, airports are now the and Latin America. Dallas-based Wello was hired we can for our employees and Southwest Airlines spent four by Dallas Love Field to put infra- passengers,” said Marissa months testing thermal cameras frontline for evolving thermal International travel is at a red temperature kiosks at its em- Sanchez, the airport’s interim at Love Field, starting in July. imaging technologies designed standstill as the European Union and many Caribbean nations also ployee entrances, something that assistant director. Since it began individual screen- to pick out infected travelers have restrictions that effectively is gaining traction at businesses The airport hasn’t caught ing on Oct. 1, Southwest said it before they can spread COVID- cut off air travel. The peak holi- nationwide, said Wello founder anyone yet with COVID-19, but has tested 40,000 passengers and 19 further. day period at the end of the year, and CEO Rik Heller. The Dallas did send an employee home who none had a temperature of 100.4 Temperature scanning device when warm-weather destinations Morning News uses Wello kiosks ended up having strep throat. degrees Fahrenheit or higher. makers such as Dallas-based make an outsize proportion of at its printing plant in Plano. The technology scanning Still, Infrared Cameras’ Wello Inc. and Beaumont’s In- their tourism profi ts, has some “We started with hospitals passengers at Love Field is a Strahan said thermal imaging fared Cameras Inc. have sudden- Caribbean islands making plans and moved into the workplace,” partnership between Southwest technology won’t be 100 percent ly been inundated with requests to recapture part of the region’s Heller said. “The workplace is Airlines and the city-owned effective. The goal is to identify for their technology. Even small estimated $44 billion in losses. the key to the economy, and now airport, using cameras from enough travelers who are sick to restaurants, hotels and schools Airlines have gone to great it’s moving into big places like Infrared Cameras and Irving- help lower the spread. are asking about it. lengths to convince travelers airports that have large move- based NEC Corp. of America, a “You are still going to need “It’s not just convention that airplanes are safe for travel, ments of people.” technology company that devel- face masks and social distancing centers and airlines,” said Gary despite being a target early in Wello now has about 3,000 ops facial recognition technology. and testing,” Strahan said. “But Strahan, CEO of Infrared Cam- the pandemic. Planes have air customers using touchless kiosks NEC and Infrared Cameras the airline industry is decimated, eras Inc. “It’s impacting so many systems that bring in new air that scan employee badges and signed a $37.5 million deal to so they need a lot of things work- different places. We have to do every three minutes. Airlines are then use the infrared scanners to put the systems in airports in ing together to make people feel something.” applying antibacterial coatings check temperatures. Those who Hawaii, a state that has been better about fl ying again.” GADGET WATCH Accessories to protect your new iPhone 12

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He projected Turkish military power in Syria, EDITORIAL doesn’t challenge Putin’s election interfer- Iraq, Libya and now Azerbaijan. The Turk- WASHINGTON ence, his reported bounties on American ish leader was so aggressive in filling the Terry Leonard, Editor s Election Day approaches, there’s troops in Afghanistan, or even what U.S. vacuum Trump opened that he angered [email protected] a reckoning ahead for countries and foreign officials tell me is Russia’s even the Trump team. A new administra- Robert H. Reid, Senior Managing Editor that placed big bets, pro and con, willingness to attack its enemies anywhere, tion might place sanctions on Turkey. But [email protected] Aon Donald Trump. 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EAGLES — COWBOYS: DNP: QB Andy Ford (knee), DE Jerry Hughes (foot), S Peter Malnati 32-31—63 -8 Larson Dalton (concussion), S Xavier Woods Micah Hyde (concussion), CB Josh Nor- Doug Ghim 34-30—64 -7 myafn.net (not injury related). FULL: G Zack Mar- man (hamstring). LIMITED: DT Vernon Ryan Armour 31-33—64 -7 tin (concussion). EAGLES: DNP: T Jack Butler (groin), QB Jake Fromm (not injury Doc Redman 36-29—65 -6 Driscoll (ankle), LB Nathan Gerry (ankle), related), DT Quinton Jefferson (knee), CB Vaughn Taylor 34-31—65 -6 CB Craig James (hamstring), WR Alshon Cameron Lewis (wrist), WR Isaiah McK- Chase Seiffert 33-32—65 -6 College football Jeffery (calf), T Lane Johnson (knee, an- enzie (ankle), LB Matt Milano (pectoral), Wyndham Clark 32-34—66 -5 kle), RB Miles Sanders (knee). LIMITED: G Brian Winters (knee). FULL: QB Josh Johnson Wagner 34-32—66 -5 DE Genard Avery (elbow), DT Malik Jack- Allen (left shoulder), WR John Brown Hunter Mahan 34-32—66 -5 gets ride son (quadricep). FULL: S K’Von Wallace (knee). Josh Teater 32-34—66 -5 Thursday’s scores (neck). NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at CHICAGO Emiliano Grillo 31-35—66 -5 SOUTH INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at DETROIT BEARS — SAINTS: DNP: WR Marquez Call- Ollie Schniederjans 33-33—66 -5 BY JENNA FRYER Georgia Southern 24, South Alabama 17 LIONS — COLTS: DNP: TE Mo Alie-Cox away (ankle), WR Michael Thomas (ankle, Stewart Cink 34-32—66 -5 FAR WEST (knee), DT Denico Autry (not injury re- hamstring). LIMITED: T Terron Armstead Eric Dugas 33-33—66 -5 Associated Press Fresno St. 38, Colorado St. 17 lated), S Julian Blackmon (not injury (elbow), G Nick Easton (elbow). BEARS: Padraig Harrington 32-35—67 -4 related), TE Trey Burton (not injury re- DNP: WR Ted Ginn (not injury related), Scott Piercy 34-33—67 -4 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle AP Top 25 schedule lated), TE Jack Doyle (not injury related), TE Jimmy Graham (not injury related), LB Russell Knox 34-33—67 -4 DE Justin Houston (not injury related). Khalil Mack (ankle), WR Cordarrelle Pat- Danny Willett 35-32—67 -4 Larson will be back in NASCAR LIMITED: C Ryan Kelly (knee), LB Darius Saturday terson (quadricep), WR Allen Robinson Brian Stuard 34-33—67 -4 next season driving the flagship No. 1 Clemson (6-0) vs. Boston College Leonard (groin). FULL: T Chaz Green (concussion), C Cody Whitehair (calf). Robert Streb 34-33—67 -4 No. 2 Alabama (5-0) vs. Mississippi (back). LIONS: DNP: LB Jalen Reeves- LIMITED: S Eddie Jackson (knee), TE Cole Hudson Swafford 33-34—67 -4 No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick State Maybin (not injury related), CB Desmond Kmet (back), S Sherrick McManis (ham- D.J. Trahan 34-33—67 -4 No. 3 Ohio State (1-0) at Penn State Trufant (hamstring). string). FULL: T Rashaad Coward (finger), Jhonattan Vegas 33-34—67 -4 Motorsports. No. 4 Notre Dame (5-0) at Georgia Tech LAS VEGAS RAIDERS at CLEVELAND T Jason Spriggs (back). Kramer Hickok 35-32—67 -4 Larson signed a multi-year No. 5 Georgia (3-1) at Kentucky BROWNS — RAIDERS: DNP: C Rodney NEW YORK JETS at KANSAS CITY Roger Sloan 36-31—67 -4 No. 6 Oklahoma State (4-0) vs. Texas Hudson (not injury related), DE Arden CHIEFS — JETS: DNP: WR Jamison Crowder Matt Jones 36-32—68 -3 contract Wednesday with Hen- No. 7 Cincinnati (4-0) vs. Memphis Key (foot). LIMITED: DT Maliek Collins (groin), K Sam Ficken (right groin), LB Scott Stallings 34-34—68 -3 drick that ended his seven-month No. 8 Texas A&M (3-1) vs. Arkansas (shoulder), WR Bryan Edwards (foot, Jordan Jenkins (ribs, shoulder), T Conor Anirban Lahiri 32-36—68 -3 No. 9 Wisconsin (1-0) at Nebraska, ppd. ankle), RB Josh Jacobs (knee), S Dal- McDermott (illness), S Bradley McDou- Luke List 33-35—68 -3 banish- No. 10 Florida (2-1) vs. Missouri lin Leavitt (ankle), DE Carl Nassib (toe), gald (shoulder), WR Breshad Perriman Patrick Rodgers 36-32—68 -3 ment from No. 11 BYU (6-0) vs. Western Kentucky CB Keisean Nixon (groin), T Sam Young (concussion). LIMITED: G Josh Andrews John Senden 34-34—68 -3 No. 13 Michigan (1-0) vs. Michigan State (knee). FULL: T Kolton Miller (shoulder), (shoulder), T Mekhi Becton (shoulder), Kevin Tway 32-36—68 -3 NASCAR No. 15 North Carolina (4-1) at Virginia CB Trayvon Mullen (shoulder, forearm). LB Blake Cashman (hamstring), QB Sam Shawn Stefani 33-35—68 -3 DNP: DE Myles Garrett (ankle), for using a No. 16 Kansas State (4-1) at West Vir- BROWNS: Darnold (right shoulder). CHIEFS: No Ryan Brehm 35-33—68 -3 TE Austin Hooper (abdomen), LB Jacob ginia Data Reported. Zack Sucher 36-32—68 -3 racial slur No. 17 Indiana (1-0) at Rutgers Phillips (knee), G Wyatt Teller (calf), C J.C. Tretter (knee). LIMITED: T Jack Conk- PITTSBURGH STEELERS at BALTIMORE Tyler McCumber 35-33—68 -3 while play- No. 20 Coastal Carolina (5-0) at Georgia RAVENS — STEELERS: DNP: S Jordan Dan- Michael Gligic 34-34—68 -3 State lin (knee), RB Kareem Hunt (ribs), WR ing an on- Jarvis Landry (hip, ribs), DT Larry Ogun- gerfield (quadricep), G David DeCastro Rob Oppenheim 36-32—68 -3 No. 22 SMU (5-1) vs. Navy (not injury related), TE Eric Ebron (el- Hank Lebioda 32-36—68 -3 line racing No. 23 Iowa State (3-2) at Kansas jobi (hamstring). FULL: TE David Njoku (knee), LB Sione Takitaki (hand). bow), CB Mike Hilton (shoulder), WR Di- Aaron Wise 33-35—68 -3 No. 24 Oklahoma (3-2) at Texas Tech ontae Johnson (toe), C Maurkice Pounc- Brice Garnett 34-34—68 -3 game last No. 25 Boise State (1-0) at Air Force LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at DENVER BRONCOS — CHARGERS: No Data Report- ey (elbow), QB Ben Roethlisberger (not Chesson Hadley 34-34—68 -3 spring. He’d ed. BRONCOS: No Data Reported. injury related), WR JuJu Smith-Schus- David Hearn 34-34—68 -3 LOS ANGELES RAMS at MIAMI DOL- ter (knee), DE Stephon Tuitt (elbow), T Rhein Gibson 36-32—68 -3 been consid- Tennis PHINS — RAMS: DNP: DT Aaron Donald Alejandro Villanueva (elbow), DE Chris Nelson Ledesma 35-33—68 -3 ered the top (not injury related), TE Gerald Everett Wormley (knee). FULL: FB Derek Watt Maverick McNealy 36-33—69 -2 Larson (illness), WR Trishton Jackson (illness), (hamstring). RAVENS: DNP: DT Calais Will Gordon 37-32—69 -2 pending free T Andrew Whitworth (not injury relat- Campbell (not injury related), QB Robert agent in the Vienna Open ed). LIMITED: TE Tyler Higbee (hand). Griffin (not injury related), CB Marlon DOLPHINS: DNP: CB Jamal Perry (foot). Humphrey (illness), RB Mark Ingram (an- sport but was promptly fired by Thursday kle). LIMITED: S Anthony Levine (abdo- Deals At Wiener Stadthalle LIMITED: DT Raekwon Davis (shoulder), Chip Ganassi Racing and lost all S Bobby McCain (ankle), WR DeVante men), CB Jimmy Smith (achilles). FULL: Vienna G Tyre Phillips (hand), DE Derek Wolfe Purse: $1,409,510 Parker (groin), TE Adam Shaheen (shoul- his sponsors. der), LB Kyle Van Noy (foot). FULL: S Ka- (concussion, neck). Thursday’s transactions Surface: Hardcourt indoor SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at SEATTLE Since using the n-word on Men’s Singles von Frazier (shoulder), LB Kamu Grugier- BASEBALL Hill (hand), CB Xavien Howard (knee), CB SEAHAWKS — 49ERS: No Data Reported. April 12, Larson has completed Round of 16 SEAHAWKS: No Data Reported. Major League Baseball Daniel Evans, Britain, def. Jurij Rodi- Byron Jones (achilles), DE Shaq Lawson American League NASCAR’s sensitivity training, (shoulder), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (con- TENNESSEE TITANS at CINCINNATI onov, Austria, 7-5, 6-3. BENGALS — TITANS: DNP: LB Jadeveon BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to Lorenzo Sonego, Italy, def. Hubert cussion). terms with C Taylor Davis, RHPs Marcos hired an inclusion training coach, MINNESOTA VIKINGS at GREEN BAY Clowney (knee), S Dane Cruikshank Hurkacz, Poland, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (2). (groin), CB Kristian Fulton (knee), CB Diplan, Mickey Jannis and Ofelky Per- volunteered with the Tony San- Andrey Rublev (5), Russia, def. Jannik PACKERS — VIKINGS: DNP: CB Holton Hill Johnathan Joseph (illness), T Dennis Kel- alta, INF Ryan Ripken and INF/OF Stevie Sinner, Italy, 2-1, ret. (foot), CB Mike Hughes (neck). LIMITED: Wilkerson to minor league contracts. neh Foundation, visited Jackie Daniil Medvedev (4), Russia, def. Vasek CB Kris Boyd (hamstring, back), RB Dal- ly (knee), DT Jeffery Simmons (not injury related), CB Tye Smith (shoulder). LIM- Assigned RHPs David Hess, Branden Joyner-Kersee and her St. Louis Pospisil, Canada, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. vin Cook (groin). FULL: S Anthony Harris Kline, Kohl Stewart and INF/OF Andrew Dominic Thiem (2), Austria, def. Cris- (wrist), G Dru Samia (wrist), WR Adam ITED: C Daniel Munyer (hand). BENGALS: community center, and the site DNP: DT Geno Atkins (not injury related), Velazquez outright to Norfolk (IL). tian Garin, Chile, 6-3, 6-2. Thielen (shoulder). PACKERS: DNP: K CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to of the 2014 protests in Ferguson, Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria, vs. Stefanos Mason Crosby (left calf, back), RB Aaron DT Mike Daniels (not injury related), T Bobby Hart (knee), C Trey Hopkins terms with Tony La Russa as manager Tsitsipas (3), Greece, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3. Jones (calf), CB Kevin King (quadricep). with multi-year contract. Mo., that followed a fatal police Men’s Doubles LIMITED: T David Bakhtiari (chest), LB (concussion), RB Joe Mixon (foot), CB Darius Phillips (knee), T Jonah Williams SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to shooting of a Black man. Quarterfinals Krys Barnes (shoulder, biceps), LS Hunt- terms with RHP Kendall Graveman on a Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski, Brit- er Bradley (groin), RB Tyler Ervin (wrist), (stinger), S Brandon Wilson (knee). LIM- Larson has volunteered at food ITED: LB Markus Bailey (neck), TE Cethan one-year contract. ain, def. Rajeev Ram, United States, and LB Rashan Gary (ankle), S Raven Greene National League Joe Salisbury (2), Britain, walkover. (oblique), DT Tyler Lancaster (shoul- Carter (shoulder), WR A.J. Green (not banks, went with Sanneh to the injury related), CB William Jackson (con- ATLANTA BRAVES — Declined 2021 op- Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies, der), TE Marcedes Lewis (knee), QB John tion on RHP Darren O’Day. George Floyd Memorial site in Germany, def. Bruno Soares, Brazil, and Lovett (knee), LB Kamal Martin (knee), S cussion), G Michael Jordan (back). FULL: WR John Ross (illness). MIAMI MARLINS — Sent RHPs Josh A. Mate Pavic (1), Croatia, 6-1, 4-6, 10-8. Darnell Savage (quadricep), LB Preston Smith and Mike Morin outright to Wich- Minneapolis, spent extensive Lukasz Kubot, Poland, and Marcelo Smith (shoulder), LB Za’Darius Smith MONDAY ita (PCL). time at the Urban Youth Racing Melo (3), Brazil, def. Jurgen Melzer, Aus- (ankle), WR Equanimeous St. Brown TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at NEW MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Delined 2021 tria, and Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, (knee), TE Robert Tonyan (ankle, knee). YORK GIANTS — BUCCANEERS: No Data option on OF Ryan Braun. School in Philadelphia and made 7-5, 6-3. FULL: CB Jaire Alexander (hand, knee). Reported. GIANTS: No Data Reported. NEW YORK METS — Announced RHP numerous other visits to both Brad Brach has excercised his player option for 2021. educate himself on racial jus- FOOTBALL tice issues and speak of his own Auto racing Pro soccer National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Activated LB Ed- experiences. mond Robinson to the active roster as a Larson, who is half-Japanese, Draft Top 250 lineup MLS Philadelphia 5, Toronto FC 0 COVID-19 replacement. Columbus 1, Houston 1, tie CAROLINA PANTHERS — Promoted G also kept racing under the radar: NASCAR Xfinity Series EASTERN CONFERENCE Sporting Kansas City 4, Colorado 0 Mike Horton, DB Natrell Jamerson and He has won 42 sprint car races in Saturday, Oct. 31 W L T Pts GF GA FC Dallas 0, Real Salt Lake 0, tie WR Marken Michel to active roster as At Martinsville Speedway x-Philadelphia 13 3 5 44 41 18 Vancouver 2, San Jose 1 COVID-19 replacements. 2020 while suspended. Martinsville, Va. x-Toronto FC 12 4 5 41 30 23 Sunday, Oct. 25 Lap length: .526 miles DETROIT LIONS — Signed RB Dalyn “Kyle is unquestionably one of x-Columbus 10 5 5 35 31 17 Los Angeles FC 2, LA Galaxy 0 Dawkins to the practice squad. Released (Car number in parentheses) x-Orlando City 9 3 8 35 35 21 1. (22) Austin Cindric, Ford. Tuesday, Oct. 27 DT Albert Higgins. Released LB Elijah the most talented race car drivers 2. (9) Noah Gragson, Chevrolet. x-New York City FC 10 8 3 33 28 20 Nashville 1, Montreal 0 Lee. in the world,” team owner Rick 3. (11) Justin Haley, Chevrolet. x-New York 8 8 5 29 25 25 Seattle 2, Vancouver 0 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Activated 4. (10) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet. x-New England 7 6 8 29 22 20 Wednesday, Oct. 28 K Aldrick Rosas from the practice squad Hendrick said in a statement. “He 5. (98) Chase Briscoe, Ford. x-Nashville 7 6 7 28 20 18 New York 1, New England 0 injured reserve. has championship-level ability 6. (7) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet. Montreal 7 12 2 23 30 40 Sporting Kansas City 1, Cincinnati 0 LAS VEGAS RAIDERS — Released DB 7. (19) Brandon Jones, Toyota. Inter Miami CF 6 12 3 21 22 32 Orlando City 4, Atlanta 1 D.J. White from the practice squad with and will be a significant addition 8. (8) Jeb Burton, Chevrolet. Chicago 5 9 6 21 27 32 Philadelphia 2, Chicago 1 and injury settlement. to our on-track program. More im- 9. (39) Ryan Sieg, Chevrolet. D.C. United 5 10 6 21 20 34 New York City FC 1, Toronto FC 0 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS — Placed TE Virgil Green on injured reserve. Placed G 10. (20) Harrison Burton, Toyota. Atlanta 5 12 4 19 20 28 D.C. United 1, Columbus 0 portantly, I have full confidence 11. (1) Michael Annett, Chevrolet. Cincinnati 4 13 4 16 11 32 Ryan Groy on reserve/COVID-19 list. 12. (68) Brandon Brown, Chevrolet. Minnesota 2, Colorado 1 NEW YORK GIANTS — Placed G Will that he understands our expec- WESTERN CONFERENCE FC Dallas 2, Miami 1 13. (92) Josh Williams, Chevrolet. W L T Pts GF GA Hernandez on reserve/COVID-19 list. tations and will be a tremendous 14. (02) Brett Moffitt, Chevrolet. Portland 5, LA Galaxy 2 HOCKEY x-Sporting KC 11 6 3 36 36 25 Los Angeles FC 2, Houston 1 15. (44) Tommy Joe Martins, Chevrolet. x-Seattle 10 4 5 35 38 18 National Hockey League ambassador for our team, our San Jose 2, Real Salt Lake 0 16. (36) Alex Labbe, Chevrolet. x-Portland 10 5 5 35 44 33 ARIZONA COYOTES — Announced de- partners and NASCAR.” 17. (6) Ryan Vargas, Chevrolet. Saturday’s games cision to renounce the rights to D Mitch- 18. (5) Matt Mills, Toyota. x-Los Angeles FC 9 7 4 31 44 35 x-Minnesota United 8 5 6 30 31 24 Houston at FC Dallas ell Miller effective immediately. “Mr. Hendrick is one of the 19. (4) Jesse Little, Chevrolet. Chicago at Nashville CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Loaned 20. (0) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet. FC Dallas 7 5 7 28 24 21 people who extended a hand to me San Jose 7 8 6 27 31 45 Sunday’s games F Kirby Dach to men’s junior Canadian 21. (74) Bayley Currey, Chevrolet. Philadelphia at Columbus team from Dec. 26 - Jan. 5. over the past six months,” Larson 22. (21) Myatt Snider, Chevrolet. Vancouver 8 13 0 24 24 43 Cincinnati at Atlanta DALLAS STARS — Named Rick Bow- 23. (51) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet. Real Salt Lake 5 8 7 22 24 31 ness to head coach. said in a statement. “Our initial 24. (18) Riley Herbst, Toyota. Houston 4 8 9 21 29 35 New York at New York City FC Orlando City at Montreal NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Signed D Colton conversations were not about rac- 25. (08) Joe Graf, Jr., Chevrolet. Colorado 5 6 4 19 26 26 White to a one-year, two-way contract. 26. (52) Kody Vanderwal, Chevrolet. LA Galaxy 5 11 3 18 24 41 D.C. United at New England ing. He cares about me as a per- 27. (15) Colby Howard, Chevrolet. Minnesota at Sporting Kansas City TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Re-signed Note: Three points for victory, one F Pat Maroon to a two-year contract. 28. (90) Donald Theetge, Chevrolet. point for tie. Miami at Toronto FC son and wants to see me succeed 29. (78) BJ McLeod, Toyota. Seattle at Colorado Signed D Luke Schenn to a one-year con- Thursday, Oct. 22 tract. beyond driving. I can’t put into 30. (66) Carl Long, Toyota. Portland 1, Seattle 1, tie Vancouver at Portland 31. (07) Gary Gaulding, Chevrolet. SOCCER words how grateful I am for the Friday, Oct. 23 Real Salt Lake at LA Galaxy Major League Soccer 32. (93) Jeff Green, Chevrolet. Los Angeles FC at San Jose 33. (61) Chad Finchum, Toyota. New England 1, Nashville 1, tie FC CINCINNATI — Signed F Brandon commitment, the faith and the 34. (47) TBA, Chevrolet. Saturday, Oct. 24 Wednesday’s games Vazquez to a multi-year extension. confidence from him and every- 35. (13) Timmy Hill, Toyota. Miami 2, Orlando City 1 Columbus at Orlando City LA GALAXY — Announced Guillermo 36. (99) Stefan Parsons, Chevrolet. D.C. United 2, Atlanta 1 Chicago at Minnesota Barros Schelotto was relieved as head one at Hendrick Motorsports.” 37. (16) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet New York 2, Chicago 2, tie FC Dallas at Nashville coach effective immediately. Announced Larson will be teamed with 38. (26) Mason Diaz, Toyota. Minnesota 1, Cincinnati 0 Colorado at Portland Dominic Kinnear as interim head coach 39. (17) JJ Yeley, Ford. New York City FC 3, Montreal 1 Seattle at LA Galaxy for remainder of 2020 season. crew chief Cliff Daniels. PAGE 20 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 COLLEGE FOOTBALL/SPORTS BRIEFS Virus alters SMU’s prep for Navy’s triple option

BY SCHUYLER DIXON proved their program the last Associated Press couple of years defensively. They run a lot of different coverages, a DALLAS — No. 22 SMU’s lot of different blitzes.” preparation for Navy’s triple-option running game is a little different in this pandemic-altered Returning to the scene season. Navy (3-3) at No. 22 SMU (5-1) Navy returns to SMU two years The Mustangs (5-1, 2-1 Ameri- AFN-Sports2 after the Mustangs won when can Athletic) are missing a few 12:30 a.m. Sunday CET they went for the two-point con- dozen of the scout-teamers they version in the first overtime for a can normally roll through the 31-30 victory. It was Dykes’ first repetitions in practice. win since taking over, and the “When you play Navy, normally Run vs. pass first for SMU against Navy in 20 you have a lot of scout team guys, years. 130 players in your program and SMU quarterback Shane Dykes and his players had to you have a scout team ready to Buechele is averaging almost as wait several minutes to celebrate go,” coach Sonny Dykes said. “We many passes per game (37) as because of a discussion and re- have 80 guys in practice right Navy’s Dalen Morris has thrown view over a play where the Mus- now. It’s going to be different.” all season (39). The Mustangs tangs sent an eligible offensive Both teams go into Saturday have the No. 13 passing offense in night’s game coming off losses. lineman in motion from the tight the country, while Navy is 31st in end spot and threw the two-point For SMU it was the first of the rushing offense at 186 yards per pass to an actual tight end, Hunt- season, 42-13 at home to No. 7 game. er Thedford. Cincinnati. The overall offensive output is “We had a linebacker there,” The Midshipmen (3-3, 3-1) a bit of a mismatch, with SMU thought they finally had some ranked 11th at 581 yards per Niumatalolo said. “He was there, momentum with two straight game and the Midshipmen 88th ready to make the play. Just the victories before losing at home to at 288. tight end was taller. Quarterback Houston 37-21. threw a nice ball. They had a tall Navy had coach Ken Niumat- Keep the ball moving tight end.” alolo’s second 11-win season last year, including a victory over the Because Navy usually wins Naval carousel ranked Mustangs. Because of the with ball control, Dykes says it’s three losses and a season short- important for the SMU offense Navy has had 23 players make ened by the coronavirus, the Mid- to counter that by staying on the their first career starts this sea- shipmen can’t get to double digits field. son, the most nationally. Senior in wins this year. “They put pressure on you defensive end Jackson Perkins “I was encouraged by their defensively, but they put just as is the only Navy player to start GAIL BURTON/AP spirits Monday, the leadership,” much on you offensively because all six games. The Midshipmen Niumatalolo said. “We’re still in you’re going to get fewer posses- started three different quarter- Ken Niumatalolo led Navy to its second 11-win season last year, but the mix in our conference. Long sions,” Dykes said. “As a result, backs in the first three games for because of the three losses the Midshipmen have already suffered term, our guys recognize that you have to execute at a higher the first time since 1992. Morris and a season shortened by the coronavirus, getting to double digits there’s still a lot to play for.” level. To me, they’ve really im- has started the past three. in wins this season is impossible.

Brieﬂ y Hall of Fame manager La Russa returns to White Sox

Associated Press Sox fans another championship.” COVID-19 test results have come since in hockey, and it brought us together as a La Russa inherits a team loaded with Saturday, the day after the ninth-ranked staff and as a team.” CHICAGO — Tony La Russa, the Hall young stars and productive veterans that Badgers’ season-opening 45-7 victory over There were no immediate details about of Famer who won a World Series with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the made the playoffs for the first time since Illinois. One of the people to test positive is Bowness’ contract. St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to man- 2008, only to sputter down the stretch and Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst.. age the Chicago White Sox 34 years after get knocked out in the wild-card round. Tyson, Jones promise fight He becomes the oldest manager in the Stars sticking with Bowness they fired him. LOS ANGELES — Mike Tyson and Roy The 76-year-old major leagues by five years. Houston’s FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars have Jones Jr. got permission from California’s La Russa rejoins the Dusty Baker is 71. officially removed the interim tag from athletic commission to return to the boxing franchise where his Rick Bowness, the coach who led them to ring next month because their fight would managing career 3 more positives at Wisconsin began more than four the Stanley Cup Final. be strictly an exhibition of their once-un- decades ago. He takes MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin says the General manager Jim Nill made the paralleled skills. over for Rick Renteria number of active COVID-19 cases within long-anticipated announcement Thursday, These fifty-something former champi- after what the White the football program increased to 16 as of a month after the extended and most un- ons still say they’re taking this showdown Sox insisted was a Thursday morning. usual season came to a close. The 65-year- far more seriously than any exhibition. mutual agreement to School officials said they learned of one old Bowness is the Stars’ 24th head coach, “Not a real fight? We got Mike Tyson split. more positive polymerase chain reaction their ninth since moving to Dallas in 1993. versus Roy Jones,” Tyson said Thursday in “We are extremely La Russa test result late Wednesday, and that two Bowness was 20-13-5 after becoming an online press conference. “I’m coming to excited about the fu- more were confirmed Thursday. The three their interim head coach in December. He fight, and I hope he’s coming to fight, and ture of this team,” general manager Rick additional people to test positive included was in his second season as a Stars assis- that’s all you need to know.” Hahn said Thursday. “As we showed in two staff members and one player. tant for Jim Montgomery, who was fired Promoters of the pay-per-view spec- 2020, this is a young, talented club that we This news comes one day after Wiscon- and later went to alcohol rehabilitation. tacle announced that Los Angeles’ Staples expect to only grow better and better in the sin announced it was canceling its sched- “My wife Judy and I are thrilled to have Center will be the site of the 54-year-old coming years. Adding in a Hall of Fame uled Saturday game at Nebraska due to the this opportunity to continue our work here Tyson’s return to boxing on Nov. 28 for manager who is recognized as being one of number of players and staffers who had in Dallas,” Bowness said. “This team is an eight-round main event against the 51- the best in the history of the game, we are tested positive. very special for me, that time in Edmonton year-old Jones. a step closer to our goal of bringing White Fifteen of the football program’s positive was unlike any experience I have ever had Tyson’s last official bout was in 2005 . Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• PAGE 21 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Week 9 preview No. 3 Ohio State facing its biggest test

BY RALPH D. RUSSO gling offensively and now face what was Associated Press the best defense in the country before the Bulldogs faced Alabama. The potential Big Ten game of the year 2-0 — No. 17 Indiana visits Rutgers. The lost some luster last week. winner will be 2-0. That hasn’t happened No. 18 Penn State was upset by Indiana since 2014 for the Scarlet Knights. so instead of returning to Happy Valley to 26 — No. 1 Clemson’s home winning host No. 3 Ohio State with an unbeaten re- streak, longest in the nation. The Tigers cord, the Nittany Lions are trying to avoid host Boston College. going 0-2 for the first time since 2013. 65-17 — Combined score of No. 13 No Big Ten team has tested Ohio State Michigan’s two straight victories against in recent years like Penn State, though the rival Michigan State. The Spartans, com- Nittany Lions haven’t actually beaten the ing off a loss to Rutgers, visit what will be Buckeyes since 2016. a mostly empty Big House to face quar- Ohio State-Penn State is the only match- terback Joe Milton and what looked like a up of ranked teams this weekend, which pretty good Wolverines offense. could be filled with blowouts near the top of the rankings. Under the radar If you want to glance ahead, though, the weekend of Nov. 7 could be a monster. New Mexico at San Jose State: The But until then ... Lobos make their season debut after having their opener postponed because of Best game COVID-19 issues. This week’s game was supposed to be No. 3 Ohio State at No. 18 Penn State: played in Albuquerque, but local restric- The Nittany Lions lost to Indiana and tions led to a move to California. they also lost another tailback from what San Jose State, which often starts the was supposed to be a deep group, but hid- season with nonconference games it has den in all the mistakes last week against little chance to win, has a chance to start the Hoosiers was a really good defensive 2-0 for the first time since 1987. performance. Edge rushers Shaka Toney and Jayson Hot seat Oweh were tenacious. Can they disturb Justin Fields, who was near perfect last Derek Mason, Vanderbilt: The school’s week for Ohio State? budget woes played a huge role in the deci- JAY LAPRETE/AP It could be a path to victory for Penn sion to keep Mason after last season. State because the Buckeyes’ running game Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson catches a touchdown pass against Nebraska during And now there is a pandemic. was less-than-awesome last week in a last Saturday’s game in Columbus, Ohio. Still, the Commodores are coming off a blowout against Nebraska. COVID-19 outbreak pause with an 0-3 re- 10th-ranked Gators (2-1). they do they can both start getting some cord and Mississippi coming to town. Heisman watch Trask has thrown 14 touchdowns, half to Heisman Trophy hype. A winless season is possible and money Pitts. problems might not be enough to save Kyle Trask, QB, and Kyle Pitts, TE, The Gators get back in action at home in Numbers to know Mason at that point. Florida: Before a two-week COVID-19 out- the Swamp against Missouri. The Tigers Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twit- break shutdown, the Kyles were ripping up have been surprisingly potent. Trask and 10 — No. 5 Georgia’s winning streak ter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at Southeastern Conference defenses for the Pitts will need to get reconnected and if against Kentucky. The Wildcats are strug- https://westwoodonepodcasts. Contending: Not clear how long QB Lawrence will be out

FROM BACK PAGE Tech game, but he returned the “My mindset has been that next week against Syracuse and I’m going to move on,” Lawrence has played in every game except said Tuesday. “But who knows? that GT contest. There’s a lot of things that could A five-star recruit ranked happen.” 10th overall in his class by the Swinney said that while Law- 247Sports Composite ratings, rence will be missed against the Uiagalelei has completed 12 of 19 Eagles (4-2, 3-2), it was an “op- attempts for 102 yards, while also portunity for other guys to step rushing eight times for 32 yards up.” and two touchdowns. Freshman passer D.J. Uiag- Uiagalelei’s last alelei has been the first in after name is pronounced Lawrence this season when “oo-ee-AHN-gah-leh-lay.” games get out of hand. Uiagalelei, Phommachanh was a four- at 6-4 and 250 pounds, was rated star recruit in the class of 2019, the country’s second-best college ranked as the fourth-best dual prospect by Rivals.com last sea- threat quarterback in the nation. son. He enrolled in January and As a true freshman, he appeared went through spring drills until in three games and preserved his the coronavirus pandemic shut redshirt. This season, he’s played down college sports last March. in four games and completed five Two weeks ago against Geor- passes on 17 attempts for 17 yards gia Tech, Uiagalelei missed the while also rushing seven times game with soreness, while Taisun for 25 yards. Phommachanh broke a bone in Phommachanh’s name is pro- his left hand during the game. nounced “Tyson poo-mah-chun.” KEN RUINARD/AP That left freshman walk-on Hunt- Clemson has won its past 27 er Helms as the Tigers’ No. 2 man games against ACC competition Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence waves to fans after beating Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday. under center. and the past nine against Boston Lawrence won’t be on the field for Clemson this week when the Tigers face Boston College after testing Uiagalelei missed the Georgia College. postive for COVID-19. Lawrence, who is experiencing mild symptoms, is in isolation. PAGE 22 • S TARS AND STRIPES• Saturday, October 31, 2020 NFL Giants’ Jones regrets taking off mask in NYC bar BY TOM CANAVAN ‘ Associated Press Yeah, I had PPE EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. and certainly need — After a little prodding, New to make sure I’m York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones expressed regret for taking wearing it. off his mask in a closed New York ’Daniel Jones City bar last weekend. Giants quarterback Speaking for the first time since a video at the bar was released, Jones did his best to avoid discussing the incident that left remain home and participate in some wondering if he had vio- meetings remotely. lated NFL protocols for dealing The group included three other with the COVID-19 pandemic. starting offensive linemen: tack- Jones, injured running back les Andrew Thomas and Cam Saquon Barkley and receiver Fleming and center Nick Gates. Sterling Shepard and others had Center Spencer Pulley and rook- dinner in the private room of a ie guard Shane Lemieux, both city restaurant. The Giants had backups, also missed practice. played on Thursday and had the Right guard Kevin Zeitler was weekend off. the only lineman to practice. He After the dinner was over, they was joined at practice by tackles were invited to the bar by the Matt Peart and Jackson Barton owner. and practice squad tackle Kyle Jones took off his mask inside Murphy. and talked with people who were Judge was hopeful the players inside. who were in close contract with “Yeah, I had PPE and certainly Hernandez will be able to play need to make sure I’m wearing Monday against one of the NFL’s it,” Jones said when asked about top defenses. regretting the incident. “But like Jones said the offense has to I said, we’re not going to com- AP photos ment any more on it. Coach has adjust anytime someone misses a game, but he expects someone to certainly addressed it. Above: New York Giants step up if called upon. Coach Joe Judge had discussed quarterback Daniel Jones may “We have to be prepared re- the video earlier in the week and have violated NFL protocols for said the team would handle the the COVID-19 pandemic after gardless of the circumstance,” matter internally. taking his mask off in a New Jones said. “It’s tough to pre- Jones repeated that answer York City bar last weekend. dict what’s going to happen. But several times when asked about Left: Giants offensive guard Will as players and certainly in my it. He said his focus was on play- Hernandez, who has started position, all you can do is take ing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers every game since being drafted advantage of the time you have (5-2) on Monday night. in 2018, was placed on the and attack the opportunity or the Jones also refused to say reserve COVID-19 list on challenge and get the most out of whether he was facing disciplin- Thursday after testing positive. it.” ary action. Jones managed a small smile A bigger problem for Jones and Thursday after testing positive when asked if he would opt out if the Giants (1-6) might be the sta- for the virus. none of his linemen came back. tus of their offensive line. Hernandez is in isolation and it “We’ll be ready to play Monday Left guard Will Hernandez, is unlikely he will play Monday. night,” said Jones, who threw two who has started every game since The Giants also told eight play- touchdown passes and ran for two being drafted in 2018, was placed ers and two coaches who were more in beating the Buccaneers on the reserve COVID-19 list on in close contact to the player to in his first NFL start last season. League: Chargers-Broncos not in jeopardy

Associated Press his seventh season, did not practice on Wednesday because of the injury. He was ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The NFL said first placed on injured reserve before sub- Friday that the Los Angeles Chargers’ sequently being moved to the COVID-19 game at Denver this weekend isn’t in jeop- list. ardy after players on both teams tested The Broncos, who are scheduled to re- positive for the new coronavirus. turn to practice Saturday, were already “No, it is not. There’s no change to the in the league’s intensive coronavirus pro- status of the game,” NFL spokesman Brian tocols, which began when running backs McCarthy told The Associated Press. Los Angeles Chargers (2-4) coach Curtis Modkins contracted the virus “There have been 70-plus instances of a at Denver Broncos (2-4) two weeks ago. team having a player or players who test AFN-Sports Modkins returned to work Monday positive. The player is isolated and we con- 9:25 p.m. Sunday CET but offensive line coach Mike Munchak duct contact tracing to ensure to mitigate 5:25 a.m. Monday JKT has been absent since Wednesday for any risk of potential spread among the COVID-19 reasons. The team hasn’t said team.” if Munchak or somebody close to him has The game is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET the virus. ration for their game against the Chargers Sunday. Earlier this month, the Broncos were The Broncos postponed practice Friday (2-4). affected by an outbreak in New England, after learning a player on their roster test- The Chargers also reported a positive and their game against the Patriots was ed positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 test this week. They placed delayed a week when several Patriots, in- The team said the player, whom the NFL guard Ryan Groy on the league’s COVID- cluding Cam Newton and Stephon Gilm- Network identified as right guard Graham 19 reserve list Thursday and canceled ore, contracted the coronavirus. Glasgow, was at home in self-isolation as practice. That essentially wiped out Denver’s bye JOHN CORDES/AP were two players who were determined to Groy has started the past three games week and forced the league to reschedule have been in close contact. at right guard, but suffered a biceps in- several games, including this weekend’s The Los Angeles Chargers placed The Broncos (2-4) said they were con- jury during last Sunday’s 39-29 win over game in Denver which was originally slat- offensive guard Ryan Groy on the ducting virtual meetings Friday in prepa- the Jacksonville Jaguars. Groy, who is in ed for Nov. 22. league’s COVID-19 reserve list Thursday. Saturday, October 31, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES•PAGE 23 NFL Scoreboard

American Conference East W L T Pct PF PA Buffalo 5 2 0 .714 174 178 Miami 3 3 0 .500 160 113 New England 2 4 0 .333 115 143 N.Y. Jets 0 7 0 .000 85 203 South Tennessee 5 1 0 .833 188 153 Indianapolis 4 2 0 .667 157 115 Houston 1 6 0 .143 166 217 Jacksonville 1 6 0 .143 154 220 North Pittsburgh 6 0 0 1.000 183 118 Baltimore 5 1 0 .833 179 104 Cleveland 5 2 0 .714 200 221 Cincinnati 1 5 1 .214 163 194 West Kansas City 6 1 0 .857 218 143 Las Vegas 3 3 0 .500 171 197 Denver 2 4 0 .333 116 153 L.A. Chargers 2 4 0 .333 149 154 National Conference East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 2 4 1 .357 163 196 Dallas 2 5 0 .286 176 243 Washington 2 5 0 .286 133 165 N.Y. Giants 1 6 0 .143 122 174 South Tampa Bay 5 2 0 .714 222 142 New Orleans 4 2 0 .667 180 174 Carolina 3 5 0 .375 179 193 Atlanta 2 6 0 .250 209 224 North Green Bay 5 1 0 .833 197 159 Chicago 5 2 0 .714 138 140 Detroit 3 3 0 .500 156 165 Minnesota 1 5 0 .167 155 192 West Seattle 5 1 0 .833 203 172 Arizona 5 2 0 .714 203 146 L.A. Rams 5 2 0 .714 176 124 San Francisco 4 3 0 .571 181 136 Thursday’s game Atlanta 25, Carolina 17 Sunday’s games /AP Indianapolis at Detroit MIKE MCCARN L.A. Rams at Miami Las Vegas at Cleveland Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Christian Blake, right, is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson during the first half of Minnesota at Green Bay Thursday’s game in Charlotte, N.C. The Falcons used four field goals from Young-hoe Koo to hold off the Panthers 25-17. N.Y. Jets at Kansas City New England at Buffalo Pittsburgh at Baltimore Tennessee at Cincinnati L.A. Chargers at Denver New Orleans at Chicago San Francisco at Seattle Dallas at Philadelphia Open: Houston, Jacksonville, Arizona, Washington Monday’s game Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants Ryan, Falcons get revenge Thursday, Nov. 5 Green Bay at San Francisco Sunday, Nov. 8 Baltimore at Indianapolis Carolina at Kansas City Chicago at Tennessee Atlanta avenges earlier loss Denver at Atlanta Detroit at Minnesota Houston at Jacksonville N.Y. Giants at Washington Seattle at Buffalo to Panthers, avoids sweep Las Vegas at L.A. Chargers Miami at Arizona Pittsburgh at Dallas New Orleans at Tampa Bay BY STEVE REED defense limited the Panthers to 2- Open: Cincinnati, Cleveland, L.A. Associated Press for-10 on third-down conversions Rams, Philadelphia Monday, Nov. 9 to improve to 2-1 since Morris re- New England at N.Y. Jets CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This placed Dan Quinn as head coach. time, the Atlanta Falcons Thursday Panthers coach Matt Rhule finished. said it felt like Bridgewater was Falcons 25, Panthers 17 Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards constantly under duress. Atlanta 6 10 3 6—25 and ran for a touchdown, Young- “We had a hard time block- Carolina 7 7 3 0—17 First quarter hoe Koo made four field goals ing their front,” Rhule said. “We Atl—FG Koo 20, 11:14. and the Atlanta Falcons held on weren’t able to get our receiv- Car—Samuel 12 run (Slye kick), 8:14. Atl—FG Koo 37, 2:36. to beat the Carolina Panthers 25- ers involved. We were 2 of 10 on Second quarter 17 on Thursday night behind a third downs and we can’t live like Car—Samuel 29 pass from Bridgewa- ter (Slye kick), 12:40. strong defensive performance to that.” Atl—Ryan 13 run (Koo kick), 8:02. avoid a series season sweep. Bridgewater tried to spur Car- Atl—FG Koo 36, :00. The Falcons (2-6) have had a olina to a comeback in front of Third quarter GERRY BROOME/AP Atl—FG Koo 29, 6:22. penchant for squandering leads, a sparse crowd of 5,240 due to Car—FG Slye 39, 2:59. coming into the game 1-3 when Fourth quarter COVID-19 after Koo missed an Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater lies on the field after being Atl—Gurley 3 run (kick failed), 11:01. leading entering the fourth quar- extra point that would have made injured by a late hit from Charles Harris. Bridgewater missed two A—5,240. ter. Carolina was driving late, but Atl Car it a two-possession game. possessions after the hit. Harris was ejected from the game. First downs 28 18 Atlanta stopped the rally when Bridgewater, who was knocked Total Net Yards 401 304 Blidi Wreh-Wilson intercepted “I don’t think any of us played But Jones didn’t play in the first Rushes-yards 36-131 22-147 out of the game for two posses- Passing 270 157 Teddy Bridgewater near the sions with a neck injury follow- real well tonight,” Rhule said of meeting. Punt Returns 0-0 0-0 Falcons’ 10-yard line with 1:04 ing a late hit by Charles Harris Bridgewater’s performance. He was a huge difference in Kickoff Returns 0-0 2-46 Interceptions Ret. 1-3 1-0 remaining. — one that resulted in him being Said Bridgewater: “Tough loss this one, setting the tone by haul- Comp-Att-Int 21-30-1 16-27-1 “That’s what we’ve been talk- ejected — took over with the Pan- and we have to find ways to finish ing in two catches for 52 yards on Sacked-Yards Lost 2-11 3-22 Punts 1-39.0 2-39.0 ing about, ending games with thers down by eight points with the game. That can’t be the com- the game’s first two plays. Play- Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 either sacks or interceptions and less than 3 minutes to play. He mon thing around here — coming ing against a Panthers second- Penalties-Yards 6-63 6-30 Time of Possession 36:30 23:30 the guys went out today and did completed a 35-yard strike to D.J. up short.” ary that was already without two INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS exactly that,” said Falcons coach Moore on third-and-18 to move The Falcons avenged a 23-16 starters and lost another when RUSHING—Atlanta, Hill 11-55, Gurley 18-46, Ryan 6-27, Ollison 1-3. Carolina, Raheem Morris. “The ball went the Panthers into Falcons terri- loss to Carolina 18 days ago in Donte Jackson reinjured his toe Davis 13-66, Bridgewater 5-30, Chinn 1- up in the air and Blidi came down tory. But his final pass was easily which Bridgewater threw for 313 in the first half proved to be easy 28, Samuel 3-23. PASSING—Atlanta, Ryan 21-30-1-281. with it and it was awesome.” picked. yards and two scores and Mike pickings for Jones. Carolina, Bridgewater 15-23-1-176, Walk- Todd Gurley grinded out 46 Bridgewater was limited to 176 Davis piled up 149 yards rushing. “It’s fun, no question about it,” er 1-4-0-3. RECEIVING—Atlanta, J.Jones 7-137, yards rushing and a touchdown, yards passing as the Panthers Davis was held to 77 yards this Ryan said of having Jones in the Hurst 5-54, Ridley 3-42, Gage 2-25, Blake Julio Jones added 137 yards re- (3-5) lost their third straight time on a wet field where players lineup. “The way we started the 2-14, Hill 2-9. Carolina, Anderson 5-48, Samuel 4-31, Thomas 3-28, Moore 2-55, ceiving against a banged-up Pan- game without injured Christian routinely swapped cleats to adapt game is when we’re at our best, Davis 1-11, Manhertz 1-6. thers secondary and the Falcons McCaffrey. to the changing conditions. play-action pass.” S TARS AND STRIPES Saturday, October 31, 2020 Falcons ﬁ nish Atlanta snuffs out late rally, SPORTS beats Panthers » NFL, Page 23

VIRUS OUTBREAK Contending with corona Clemson QB Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19

Clemson coach BY RALPH D. RUSSO “The only thing that hurts is missing an op- Dabo Swinney, Associated Press portunity to be with my teammates this week- ‘ The only right, will be without end and play the game I love,” he said. thing that quarterback Trevor lemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence Lawrence said he’d be watching and cheer- Lawrence, above, for has tested positive for COVID-19, put- ing for the Tigers from isolation. hurts is Saturday’s game with ting into doubt whether the face of col- The junior from Georgia is a leading con- missing an Boston College after lege football will be available to play tender for the Heisman Trophy and potentially Lawrence tested the top-ranked Tigers’ biggest game the top overall pick in next year’s NFL Draft. opportunity positive for of the season. He led the Tigers (6-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Con- to be with COVID-19. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a state- ference) to a national championship as a fresh- AP photos ment released by the school Thursday night that man and back to the College Football playoff my team- Lawrence is in isolation with mild symptoms. championship game last season. Clemson’s loss mates this Swinney said Lawrence would miss Clem- to LSU in the title game was the first — and son’s game Saturday against Boston College. still only — game the Tigers have lost in Law- weekend The Tigers are scheduled to play No. 4 Notre rence’s 32 career starts. and play Dame in South Bend, Ind., on Nov. 7. Clemson is tested three times a week per At- Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 lantic Coast Conference protocol. the game must isolate for a minimum of 10 days. Lawrence created a stir earlier this week I love. ’ Lawrence said in a statement on Twitter that when asked about his NFL future, saying he Trevor Lawrence his symptoms have been “relatively mild” and still has the option to stay or leave. he was following protocol fron Clemson and the Clemson QB, in a ACC about the virus. SEE CONTENDING ON PAGE 21 statement on Twitter Weekend preview: Ohio State-Penn State the only matchup of ranked teams, Page 21

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