☀ September 21: Supreme Court vacancy, virtual classroom ‘Zoom bombing’ and Emmy winners

Michael Geheren

4 years ago

Good morning! It’s Monday, September 21, 2020. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️⃣⚖️ What’s ahead to fill the Supreme Court vacancy

2️⃣💉 Coronavirus spreads through the air, CDC puts out new guidance

Super-high magnification of coronavirus particles (like the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic) spread through tiny droplets of liquid (aerosols) floating through the air. Illustration for means of transmission: droplet and aerosolized infection.

3️⃣📮 Woman accused of sending ricin letter addressed to White House arrested, officials say

4️⃣💻 ‘Zoom bombing’ a growing concern during COVID-19 pandemic

📱 [Trending] this morning

📺🏆 72nd Emmy Awards: The Winners

“Schitt’s Creek” capped a huge night at the Emmy Awards – completing a historic sweep of the show’s comedy categories.

The show won best comedy series and acting trophies for stars Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Daniel Levy and Annie Murphy.

Zendaya made history as the youngest drama series actress winner.

Sunday’s prime-time show includes ambitious live video feeds from 130 socially distanced nominees.

In this video grab captured on Sept. 20, 2020, courtesy of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and ABC Entertainment, Catherine O’Hara accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for “Schitt’s Creek” during the 72nd Emmy Awards broadcast. (The Television Academy and ABC Entertainment via AP)

📅 What we’re watching

🔴 The U.S. Senate returns today. We’ll be watching any statements on the nomination process for the vacant Supreme Court seat. President Donald Trump is expected to announce his nominee this week.

🔴 Democratic nominee Joe Biden will be campaigning in Wisconsin this afternoon. President Trump will be holding a rally in Ohio.

💻📲 We’ll bring you 🔴 LIVE news updates throughout the day on the NewsNation Now app and NewsNationNow.com.

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