What to expect at the Amy Coney Barrett hearings this week

As the Senate begins its debate over the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court, the Wall Street Journal says the hearings hold significant risks for both parties. Chuck Schumer tells Politico that Democrats have been instructed to avoid all questions about Barrett’s family or her religion, and plan instead to press her on her views on abortion and health care. Bloomberg News looks at Cameron, Louisiana, which was hit by both Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta. Reuters reports on the widespread damage the town has sustained due to the back-to-back storms. The Washington Post has the latest on the NFL games that were recently rescheduled due to coronavirus outbreaks. ESPN and the Wall Street Journal explain how the virus is affecting teams and the league’s current health and safety protocols. NPR reports that a conservation group is warning that half a million sharks could be killed if an approved COVID-19 vaccine uses an oil that comes from shark liver.

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