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Jackson-area photographers shoot families for charity

By LILLIAN BISSELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism, Saturday, June 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Mayfield “absolutely” will kneel during national anthem

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In this Wednesday, June 10, 2020, photo, Sharon Chuter poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. After hitting the streets to protest racial injustices last week, Chuter was disillusioned by the number of corporate brands posting “glossy” messages spouting support for black lives. The 33-year-old founder of Uoma Beauty, a cosmetics company that caters to black women, launched the #pulluporshutup campaign on Instagram to push brands to reveal the racial makeup of their corporate workforce and executives, and the hashtag has since gone viral. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Companies touting Black Lives Matter face workforce scrutiny

By SALLY HO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019 file photo, Pharrell Williams arrives at the 23rd annual Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Virginia Beach is considering painting Black Lives Matter down its oceanfront boardwalk after Williams supported the idea on social media. Williams proposed the tribute in an Instagram post adding a photo of what the message would look like along Virginia Beach's boardwalk with the caption “VB let’s make it happen.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Pharrell Williams proposes Virginia Black Lives Matter art

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Natalie Portman arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Natalie Portman says ‘white privilege’ at first caused her to fear defunding the police

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

This image released by IFC Films shows Rob Brydon, right, and Steve Coogan in a scene from &quot;The Trip to Greece.&quot; (Andy Hall/IFC Films via AP)

The 10 best movies released since theaters were shuttered

By JAKE COYLE and LINDSEY BAHR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, right, is greeted by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees at the end of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. As athletes and sports organizations around the world speak out against racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Drew Brees drew sharp criticism after he reiterated his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem in 2016. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)

Drew Brees apologizes for ”insensitive’ NFL kneeling comments

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Social media, music world go dark for Black Out Tuesday

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

Iran’s foreign minister says on Instagram that Iranian scientist imprisoned in US is now on his way

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Roger Stone accompanied by his wife Nydia Stone, left, arrives for his sentencing at U.S. District Court in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Roger Stone says he will report to prison by June 30

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals' general manager Brian MacLellan speaks to reporters during the first day of NHL hockey training camp, in Arlington, Va. The Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacLellan to a contract extension. MacLellan is in the fourth year of his original four-year deal when he was promoted from assistant GM to replace McPhee. The team confirmed the extension Friday, March 9, 2018, in the midst of its California road trip. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Capitals prepare to open MedStar Iceplex when NHL allows training to restart

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Police: Tulane football player arrested after punching girl

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, son Sergei, center, and Ovechkin's wife, Nastya, right, applaud during a ceremony to honor Ovechkin for his 700th goal, before the team's NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin, wife Nastya Shubskaya welcome second baby boy

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this photo taken on Saturday, May 9, 2020, Chechnya's regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov speaks to journalists as he presents new ambulance vehicles in Grozny, Russia. Russian state news agencies reported Thursday May 21, 2020, that Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Russia’s southern region of Chechnya, had been transported to a Moscow hospital with suspected coronavirus. (AP Photo/Musa Sadulayev)

Chechen leader resurfaces after COVID-19 infection reports

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In this Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, Brian May, of Queen, attends a press conference ahead of the Rhapsody Tour at a hotel in Seoul. May said he recently had three stents put in after experiencing “a small heart attack.” The guitarist said Monday, May 25, in an Instagram video that the stents were put in after his doctor drove him to a hospital after he starting experiencing symptoms. (Chung Sung-Jun/Pool Photo via AP)

Brian May, Queen guitarist, reveals recent heart attack, says he’s good now

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) works against the Houston Astros during spring training baseball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ** FILE **

Mike Trout says Max Scherzer is best pitcher he’s faced: ‘I was happy he left’ for National League

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

This July 10, 2019, photo shows an Associated Press reporter holding a phone showing the Instagram app icon in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Instagram posts lead to arrest of New Yorker caught violating Hawaii’s self-quarantine rule

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

New York tourist arrested after posting Hawaii beach photos

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER - Associated Press