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The Short List: Kim Davis is freed; annulments made easier; meet the real Stephen Colbert
Kim Davis hugs her attorney, Matt Staver, on Sept. 8, 2015, after being released from the Carter County Detention Center in Grayson, Ky.(Photo: Jonathan Palmer)
She did her time, took her chances
Upon her release from jail Tuesday, Kentucky clerk Kim Davis was treated like a prize fighter: Eye of the Tiger* played as she took the stage, both hands raised, as roughly 1,000 supporters cheered and chanted. The crowd had been primed by an emcee with a "Let's get ready to rumble" tenor, using phrases like "Put your hands together!" and "Can I hear an amen?" Yes, Davis has emerged as a hero to Christian conservatives for defying the Supreme Court and refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. U.S. District Judge David Bunning, who sent her to jail Thursday, ordered her release today because her office has been issuing licenses in her absence. However, if Davis "interfere(s)" with the process, the judge says, she'll face "appropriate sanctions." The American Civil Liberties Union, which represented couples she turned away, had asked from the get-go that she be fined rather than imprisoned, in part to avoid "a false persecution story." (*Fun fact: In addition to Eye of the Tiger, the rally included a snippet of Lindsay Lohan's What Are You Waiting For.)
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Kim Davis was released from jail on the condition that she not "interfere" with her deputy clerks' efforts to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The Kentucky clerk spent five nights in jail for contempt of court. VPC
Speaking of marriage, Pope Francis makes annulment cheaper and less complicated
Roman Catholic? Seeking an annulment? Big news on that front from Pope Francis, who on Tuesday announced the biggest changes to the process in centuries. So what is an annulment anyway? A church tribunal declares that a marriage, previously thought to be valid, fell short of at least one essential marital element. Who needs 'em? Unless the ex-spouse has died, the church requires an annulment to remarry. Without an annulment, a Catholic who remarries is considered an adulterer and may not participate in some sacraments, including Holy Communion. Sen. Edward Kennedy's annulment from his first wife, Joan, became public knowledge when he took Communion at his mother's funeral years later. Speaking of American Catholics, 5.8 million have been divorced. Only 15% of them seek annulments, says the Pew Research Center. Of those who seek them, 9 in 10 get them. Why the new rules? The overall aim of the reform, Francis said, "is the salvation of souls." Andrew Chesnut, an expert on religion in Latin America and a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, called the pope's proposal part of an overall strategy to create a more inclusive church and reach out to lapsed Catholics who might have left the fold over issues such as divorce, abortion and homosexuality.
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Pope Francis announced reforms Tuesday aimed at simplifying and speeding up the Roman Catholic Church's procedure for marriage annulments. The new law involves a fast-track process that will be handled directly by bishops. Wochit
Nation, are you ready for the real Stephen Colbert?
The actor, comedian and – since 2005 — faux bloviator of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report — begins his dream job Tuesday night. He replaces David Letterman as host of CBS’ Late Show (11:35 p.m. ET/PT). “It gives me everything I want,” he says. “I like meeting the guests, I like the grind, I like a live audience, I love to hear the laughter. It’s the only job I could imagine that was a promotion." Unlike retired Daily Show host Jon Stewart, who called interviews “filler” around his carefully crafted segments, Colbert enjoys them. “I was never a stand-up. I’m an improviser, and so for me the joy is, what’s going to happen between the two of us for the next six or eight minutes? That’s the reason to continue to do a talk show for me, is the talk." Guests George Clooney and Jeb Bush are booked for Tuesday’s extended opener. Other guests this week and next are Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and actress Scarlett Johansson.
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USA TODAY's Robert Bianco previews the television lineup for September 8th. 'The Late Show' returns with new host Stephen Colbert. VPC
We'd like a side of fries with our streaming Prime video and Tide detergent pods
Amazon's new food-delivery service won't work quite that way, but maybe one day. Right on the heels of the expanded rollout of its instant-order Dash button, Amazon continues on its quest to dominate nearly every aspect of American consumption, so it's testing restaurant delivery in Seattle. Hungry Seattleites will be able to browse menus and place orders with participating restaurants via the Prime Now app and get their food within an hour or less. Delivery is also free for a limited time.That's amazing. I live in Seattle. How do I make this happen? You've got to be a member of Prime Now, an extension of Amazon Prime in certain metro areas that offers one-hour and two-hour delivery of everything from groceries to paper towels. (In case you've been living in a cave, Amazon Prime is a $99-a-year program that gets you free, two-day shipping and access to video and music streaming. You also have access to the "bigger-than-Black-Friday" Prime Day sale, but ymmv.)
Amazon said Tuesday that it has started testing restaurant delivery for select areas of Seattle. The service is available to Amazon Prime customers. (Photo: JOHN MACDOUGALL, AFP/Getty Images)
High school football controversy goes deeper into OT
A referee in Texas is considering his legal options after two players appeared to target him Friday night in the final minutes of a high school game between Marble Falls and San Antonio John Jay. Official Robert Watts, a 14-year veteran who was identified by the Austin American-Statesman, was knocked down by a John Jay player and then another player jumped on him. Although a couple of John Jay players were ejected from the game, the incident was not over. The school district and police began investigating, and Watts weighed his path of recourse. But then Tuesday afternoon, things got more complicated. Northside Independent School District announced that John Jay assistant coach Mack Breed was on adminstrative leave following allegations that he said “this guy needs to pay for cheating us” — right before Watts was hit. Meanwhile, the players said Watts used racial slurs against them, to which the district responded by saying it will file a complaint with the Texas Association of Sports Officials. The players have been suspended from school and will face a disciplinary hearing for assault on a school official. The police investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
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A San Antonio-area police department is investigating two football players who rammed into a referee during a high school game. Time_Sports
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A "Welcome, Pope Francis" mural takes shape Aug. 31 in New York City. Swipe through more amazing photos from our readers.
Painters of the "Welcome Pope Francis" mural in New York City look up before painting on Aug. 31, 2015. (Photo: Susan Marie Patrick, Your Take)
Have you seen it? A toddler tackles the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. Warning: extreme cuteness.
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Toddler beasts out in makeshift American Ninja Warrior course. USA TODAY Sports
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The Short List: Kim Davis is freed; annulments made easier; meet the real Stephen Colbert
Kim Davis hugs her attorney, Matt Staver, on Sept. 8, 2015, after being released from the Carter County Detention Center in Grayson, Ky.(Photo: Jonathan Palmer)
She did her time, took her chances
Upon her release from jail Tuesday, Kentucky clerk Kim Davis was treated like a prize fighter: Eye of the Tiger* played as she took the stage, both hands raised, as roughly 1,000 supporters cheered and chanted. The crowd had been primed by an emcee with a "Let's get ready to rumble" tenor, using phrases like "Put your hands together!" and "Can I hear an amen?" Yes, Davis has emerged as a hero to Christian conservatives for defying the Supreme Court and refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. U.S. District Judge David Bunning, who sent her to jail Thursday, ordered her release today because her office has been issuing licenses in her absence. However, if Davis "interfere(s)" with the process, the judge says, she'll face "appropriate sanctions." The American Civil Liberties Union, which represented couples she turned away, had asked from the get-go that she be fined rather than imprisoned, in part to avoid "a false persecution story." (*Fun fact: In addition to Eye of the Tiger, the rally included a snippet of Lindsay Lohan's What Are You Waiting For.)
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Kim Davis was released from jail on the condition that she not "interfere" with her deputy clerks' efforts to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The Kentucky clerk spent five nights in jail for contempt of court. VPC
Speaking of marriage, Pope Francis makes annulment cheaper and less complicated
Roman Catholic? Seeking an annulment? Big news on that front from Pope Francis, who on Tuesday announced the biggest changes to the process in centuries. So what is an annulment anyway? A church tribunal declares that a marriage, previously thought to be valid, fell short of at least one essential marital element. Who needs 'em? Unless the ex-spouse has died, the church requires an annulment to remarry. Without an annulment, a Catholic who remarries is considered an adulterer and may not participate in some sacraments, including Holy Communion. Sen. Edward Kennedy's annulment from his first wife, Joan, became public knowledge when he took Communion at his mother's funeral years later. Speaking of American Catholics, 5.8 million have been divorced. Only 15% of them seek annulments, says the Pew Research Center. Of those who seek them, 9 in 10 get them. Why the new rules? The overall aim of the reform, Francis said, "is the salvation of souls." Andrew Chesnut, an expert on religion in Latin America and a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, called the pope's proposal part of an overall strategy to create a more inclusive church and reach out to lapsed Catholics who might have left the fold over issues such as divorce, abortion and homosexuality.
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Pope Francis announced reforms Tuesday aimed at simplifying and speeding up the Roman Catholic Church's procedure for marriage annulments. The new law involves a fast-track process that will be handled directly by bishops. Wochit
Nation, are you ready for the real Stephen Colbert?
The actor, comedian and – since 2005 — faux bloviator of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report — begins his dream job Tuesday night. He replaces David Letterman as host of CBS’ Late Show (11:35 p.m. ET/PT). “It gives me everything I want,” he says. “I like meeting the guests, I like the grind, I like a live audience, I love to hear the laughter. It’s the only job I could imagine that was a promotion." Unlike retired Daily Show host Jon Stewart, who called interviews “filler” around his carefully crafted segments, Colbert enjoys them. “I was never a stand-up. I’m an improviser, and so for me the joy is, what’s going to happen between the two of us for the next six or eight minutes? That’s the reason to continue to do a talk show for me, is the talk." Guests George Clooney and Jeb Bush are booked for Tuesday’s extended opener. Other guests this week and next are Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and actress Scarlett Johansson.
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USA TODAY's Robert Bianco previews the television lineup for September 8th. 'The Late Show' returns with new host Stephen Colbert. VPC
We'd like a side of fries with our streaming Prime video and Tide detergent pods
Amazon's new food-delivery service won't work quite that way, but maybe one day. Right on the heels of the expanded rollout of its instant-order Dash button, Amazon continues on its quest to dominate nearly every aspect of American consumption, so it's testing restaurant delivery in Seattle. Hungry Seattleites will be able to browse menus and place orders with participating restaurants via the Prime Now app and get their food within an hour or less. Delivery is also free for a limited time.That's amazing. I live in Seattle. How do I make this happen? You've got to be a member of Prime Now, an extension of Amazon Prime in certain metro areas that offers one-hour and two-hour delivery of everything from groceries to paper towels. (In case you've been living in a cave, Amazon Prime is a $99-a-year program that gets you free, two-day shipping and access to video and music streaming. You also have access to the "bigger-than-Black-Friday" Prime Day sale, but ymmv.)
Amazon said Tuesday that it has started testing restaurant delivery for select areas of Seattle. The service is available to Amazon Prime customers. (Photo: JOHN MACDOUGALL, AFP/Getty Images)
High school football controversy goes deeper into OT
A referee in Texas is considering his legal options after two players appeared to target him Friday night in the final minutes of a high school game between Marble Falls and San Antonio John Jay. Official Robert Watts, a 14-year veteran who was identified by the Austin American-Statesman, was knocked down by a John Jay player and then another player jumped on him. Although a couple of John Jay players were ejected from the game, the incident was not over. The school district and police began investigating, and Watts weighed his path of recourse. But then Tuesday afternoon, things got more complicated. Northside Independent School District announced that John Jay assistant coach Mack Breed was on adminstrative leave following allegations that he said “this guy needs to pay for cheating us” — right before Watts was hit. Meanwhile, the players said Watts used racial slurs against them, to which the district responded by saying it will file a complaint with the Texas Association of Sports Officials. The players have been suspended from school and will face a disciplinary hearing for assault on a school official. The police investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
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A San Antonio-area police department is investigating two football players who rammed into a referee during a high school game. Time_Sports
If you only read one thing tonight: Germany says it can take 500,000 migrants a year
Stories you're clicking on today:
Apple's iPhone 6S is already a bore
63 years and counting for reign of Queen Elizabeth II
Verizon starts '5G' field tests in 2016
Today in Election 2016: Joe Biden isn't even in the race yet, but a new poll shows he's eating into Hillary Clinton's lead among Democrats nationally. Maybe she hopes to close the gap when she appears on The Tonight Show later this month, which could help her showcase her humor and heart. Meanwhile, praise for Donald Trump's political skills has emerged from beyond the grave — so to speak. A new biography cites an admiring message from none other than Richard Nixon, who wrote The Donald in 1987 after a talk show appearance: "Mrs. Nixon told me you were great … she is an expert on politics and she predicts that whenever you decide to run for office, you will be a winner!"
Extra Bites:
The city of Baltimore said it will pay $6.4 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old black man who died in April after suffering a critical injury while in police custody.
A "Welcome, Pope Francis" mural takes shape Aug. 31 in New York City. Swipe through more amazing photos from our readers.
Painters of the "Welcome Pope Francis" mural in New York City look up before painting on Aug. 31, 2015. (Photo: Susan Marie Patrick, Your Take)
Have you seen it? A toddler tackles the American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. Warning: extreme cuteness.
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Toddler beasts out in makeshift American Ninja Warrior course. USA TODAY Sports
No time to read? Have a listen instead:
We all need a little distraction at some point during the day (what else are smartphones for?), so add DISTRACTME on the YO app. It'll be fun, we promise.
Want the Short List newsletter in your inbox every night? Sign up here.
This is a compilation of stories from across USA TODAY.
Contributing: John Bacon, Susan Miller, Kim Hjelmgaard, Hadley Malcolm, Gary Levin, USA TODAY; Luke Kerr-Dineen, For the Win; Jimmy Isbell, TexasHSFootball.com; USA TODAY High School Sports; Andrew Wolfson and Joseph Gerth, The (Louisville) Courier-Journal; the Associated Press
Read or Share this story: http://usat.ly/1ESJNnU
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