Kanye West’s newest album “Donda,” dedicated to his mother, makes the strongest case yet that his true goal is to become a Christian artist for the MAGA generation. It’s worship music for those who believe that despite all their faults and failings, rea more on msnbc.com

2. Foxnews.com

The Trump factor: Newsom spotlights former president in California gubernatorial recall election

Outside of his conservative base, Trump remains very unpopular in the Democratic stronghold of California

He’s not on the ballot in the California recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom, but former President Trump’s often front and center as the embattled Democratic governor fights to save his job steering the Golden State.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom campaigns against the California recall election at the Culver City High School in Culver City, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Newsom enlisted progressive star Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Saturday to help him overcome a looming recall election that could remove him from office. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) (AP)

Newsom told a crowd at a rally this weekend in Culver City, California, that while Trump was defeated by now-President Biden in last November’s election, “we did not defeat Trumpism.” read more on Foxnews.com

3. ABC News

‘The Longest Shadow’: 20 years later, 9/11 families seek justice — and peace

ABC News is airing a five-part documentary series on 9/11 attacks, Sept. 6-10.

ABC News is airing a five-part documentary series on 9/11 attacks, Sept. 6-10.
September 06, 2021

ByLucien Bruggeman,Jenny Wagnon Courts,Jinsol Jung,Aaron Katersky,Alex Hosenball,Olivia Rubin, andJosh Margolin

The sky was clear and blue. The gray towers stood, both guarding and welcoming, at the gateway to the nation. Out of nowhere came the impact, the blaze, the smoke — and then the towers were gone. When the dust and flames finally cleared, a new world had emerged.

The death and destruction defined that late summer day and remain seared in the minds of those who lived through Sept. 11, 2001. read more on ABC News

4. CNN

Michael K. Williams, ‘Wire’ actor, found dead

By Mark Morales and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN                      Updated 0034 GMT (0834 HKT) September 7, 2021

(CNN)Michael K. Williams, an actor best known for his role as Omar Little on HBO’s “The Wire,” has died. He was 54.

What a tragic loss. RIP Michael K Williams pic.twitter.com/hhkA9xrIa5

— Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes) September 7, 2021

Williams was found dead in his New York City apartment Monday afternoon, a law enforcement official told CNN.

Investigators found drug paraphernalia near his body, the official said. The investigation is ongoing, according to another law enforcement source who spoke to CNN. Read more on cnn.com

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5. washingtonpost.com

‘Gray greens’: Grandparents are being arrested in London climate protests

By 

Karla Adam

September 4, 2021 at 4:42 p.m. EDT

Older people joined climate change protests in London on Sept. 2, with hopes to bring a better future for children and their families. (John Farrell, Karla Adam/The Washington Post)

LONDON — Arnold Pease isn’t as nimble as some of the other climate protesters who have flooded the streets of Britain’s capital. At 93, he walks with the support of a stick and carries a foldable stool for when he needs to sit down. But he’s just as determined.

“It’s desperately important to take serious action against climate change,” said the great-grandfather from Manchester. Last week, he was arrested after refusing to budge from a road where fellow activists had glued themselves to a bamboo structure. read more on the washingtonpost.com