Champ of the Morning: August 4
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Wreckless Driver tries to escape police on paddleboard
Jesse White encourages organ donation for Minority Donor Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Jesse White is promoting National Minority Donor Awareness Month to raise awareness of organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities at the website LifeGoesOn.com. Nationally, people of color comprise 59% of the waiting list
Senate approves legislation to expand veteran health care benefits due to burn pit exposure
On Tuesday night, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the PACT Act with an 86-to-11 vote. The PACT Act is a bill to expand health care benefits for veterans who developed illnesses due to their exposure to burn pits
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan despite threat of Chinese retaliation
On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei, showing support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit. Pelosi’s visit marks the first time that a House Speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years.
Philadelphia Phillies acquire pitcher Noah Syndergaard and outfielder Brandon Marsh from the Los Angeles Angels, closer David Robertson from Chicago Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-handed starter Noah Syndergaard and outfielder Brandon Marsh from the Los Angeles Angels, and closer David Robertson from the Chicago Cubs. The Phillies announced that reliever Jeurys Familia and outfielder Odubel Herrera
Washington Nationals trade Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres acquired star right fielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals ahead of MLB’s trade deadline Tuesday. In exchange, the Padres agreed to send Luke Voit, MacKenzie Gore, C.J.