Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned Turkey of possible sanctions during a news conference at the White House Friday, the third day of Turkey’s Syria offensive. “We can shut down the Turkish economy if we need to,” Mnuchin said. Source
2 killed in New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel construction collapse
Rescue crews in New Orleans spent the day searching for a missing worker after a hotel under construction collapsed on the outskirts of the French Quarter. At least two people were killed when the Hard Rock Hotel came crashing to the ground Saturday. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Tyler Skaggs was reportedly given oxocodone by L.A. Angels employee
Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died this summer, was reportedly given drugs by a team employee. Skaggs was found dead in a Texas hotel in July. An autopsy found opioids in his system. According to ESPN, an Angels public relations representative told federal agents he gave Skaggs oxycodone and watched him snort drugs the night before he died. Source
In 2023, California will ban sales and manufacturing of fur products
California will soon become the first state in the nation to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products. The law takes effect in 2023. Governor Gavin Newsom also signed a new law barring most animals from circus performances. Source
White police officer kills black woman in her home in Fort Worth
A white police officer shot and killed a black woman inside her own home in Fort Worth on Saturday. According to recent data compiled by The Washington Post, there have been 75 deadly police shootings in Texas this year. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Simone Biles wins 25th gold medal at Gymnastics World Championships
Simone Biles has flipped and twisted her way to two more gold medals at the Gymnastics World Championships in Germany. The victory makes her the most decorated gymnast in history. Source
Carlos Beltran only considering Mets manager job, declined interviews with Cubs, Padres, per report
Beltran expressed his interest in the open Mets manager job Source
Titans QBs Marcus Mariota, Ryan Tannehill React to QB Change in Loss to Broncos
Marcus Mariota completed just 7-of-18 passes for 63 yards and two interceptions and a 9.5 rating before being replaced by Ryan Tannehill with 4:49 in the third quarter. Source
MLB manager tracker, rumors: Carlos Beltran only interested in Mets gig; Phillies to interview Dusty Baker
Here are the latest rumors, firings and hires around the world of baseball Source
49ers at Rams final score, key takeaways: San Francisco stays undefeated with dominant defense
The 49ers remain one of the NFL’s two unbeaten teams thanks to a defense that won’t let up Source