1.  Romney Supports Voting on SCOTUS Vacancy Before Election

 BREAKING 

The Utah senator said Tuesday he supports holding a vote on the seat left vacant by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing.

2.  In-Person College Classes Linked to Virus Case Surges: Study

  COVID-19 IN SESSION 

Researchers estimated that 3,200 cases nationwide occurred daily as a result.

3.  Don’t Miss FRONTLINE’s Acclaimed Election Year Series

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“The Choice” provides a thoughtful, in-depth examination of the presidential candidates as people and as leaders—beyond tweets, caricature, and spin.

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4.  UC Unfairly Admitted 64 Students Over Six Years: Audit

 ADMISSIONS SCANDAL, CONT’D 

UC Berkeley admitted 42 students because they were from high-donor families or relatives of staff. The other 22 were accepted as student-athletes across three other campuses.

5.  Convicted Bank Robber Got $600,000 in PPP Loan Scam: DOJ

 ALLEGEDLY BACK AT IT 

While on supervised release for fraud, Michael Moller was convicted of four counts of bank robbery.

6.  I Own This Dress in 4 Colors and I’ll Probably Buy More

 DRESS OBSESSED 

It’s soft, stretchy, flowy, and has pockets — plus its cold-shoulder design is available in over 20 colors. 

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7.  Vanessa Bryant Denies Kicking Mom Out of Home

 THE ‘AUDACITY’ 

Her mother, Sofia Laine, claimed in a tearful Univision interview that Bryant had evicted her.

8.  Secret CIA Memo: Putin Likely Directing Anti-Biden Campaign

 RIGHT TO THE TOP 

The Washington Post reports the Aug. 31 memo also warns about the activities of Ukrainian Giuliani associate Andriy Derkach.

9.  Pentagon Spent $1B in COVID-19 Funding on Military Gadgets

 PRIORITIES 

The Pentagon reportedly bought drones, satellites, army uniform fabric, and aircraft parts instead of face masks for hospitals.

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10.  Pivotal GOP Sen. Cory Gardner Backs Trump on RBG Successor

 FALLING IN LINE 

Only two Republican senators have said they will oppose taking up Trump’s nominee, which is two short of thwarting a vote.

11.  Four Seasons’ Tommy DeVito Dies of COVID-19

  FAREWELL JERSEY BOY 

DeVito passed away in Las Vegas late Monday, actor and friend Alfredo Nittoli said.

12.  Lancet Makes Editorial Changes After Botched COVID-19 Study

 NEVER AGAIN 

The retracted study, which found patients receiving hydroxychloroquine died at higher rates, relied on a dodgy US data company that may not even exist.

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13.  Bloomberg Helps Group Raise Millions So FL Felons Can Vote

 KEEPING PROMISES 

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition has reportedly raised $20 million to help felons pay off their court debts.

14.  Kodak Black Sues Federal Prison Bureau for Alleged Torture

 HUMILIATED  

The rapper says he is routinely punished for no legitimate reason and that he has not been allowed access to a rabbi.

15.  Both ‘Ambushed’ LA County Deputies Discharged From Hospital

 ‘ROAD TO RECOVERY’ 

The 31-year-old female deputy and 24-year-old male deputy miraculously survived after the apparent ambush near a metro stop in Compton.

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