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In his remarks, the civil rights activist evoked a series of Black victims of violence, from George Floyd to Breonna Taylor.

Trump said the campaign briefly considered postponing his convention speech, but he will now continue as planned and visit Texas and Louisiana over the weekend.

One of the most powerful storms to hit the state in living memory leaves destruction and misery in its wake, with debris from homes and businesses scattered about and at least one death.

"They've become like a political organization and that's not a good thing. I don't think that's a good thing for sports or for the country," President Trump said.

Professional sports players in the NBA, MLB, WNBA and MLS protested the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. The players refused to play to raise awareness for social justice issues.

The 17-year-old accused of killing two was a police youth cadet in the Chicago suburbs. He said on social media that he went to Wisconsin to assist police.

Vice President Pence stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue. Republicans also worked to shore up support from suburban women and contrast visions of the future.

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified before it made landfall. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped it gain power.

"Even if you're well inland, you could still see some of these impacts," National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham says.

When the storm's eyewall moved onshore around 1 a.m. ET, forecasters told people in its path, "TAKE COVER NOW!"