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Protesters rally around NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick
In New York, protesters are set to gather behind Colin Kaepernick. The protest, which will take place outside of the NFL’s headquarters Wednesday, is in support of the former 49er who remains a free agent after his decision to take a knee during the national anthem. Supported by several civil rights groups, the rally comes after a protest in support of the quarterback by current and former New York Police officers in Brooklyn last weekend.
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NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith shares why he admires Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players taking a stance for what they believe in. Time_Sports
Judge could order deported DREAMer back to U.S. to hear his case
A federal judge ordered attorneys back to court Wednesday to announce whether he will order the first known DREAMer deported under the Trump administration back to the U.S. to make his case for staying. U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel said he needs to hear firsthand from Juan Manuel Montes, 23, to rule on the undocumented immigrant's claim that he was deported illegally by border agents. Nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants have been protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival program —or DACA — which President Trump has the power to end at any time since it was created by a Department of Homeland Security directive and requires no congressional action.
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Federal agents deported 23-year-old DREAMer, Juan Manuel Montes. He is the first protected immigrant to be deported back to Mexico. USA TODAY
Need a new car? Try used electric, AAA says
Used electric cars might be the best bang for your vehicle buck, AAA says in a new study released Wednesday. Electric vehicles are cheaper than conventional cars to maintain and fuel up, but they're more expensive upfront and they lose value at a much faster pace over time, says AAA, which releases its annual True Cost of Vehicle Ownership report Wednesday. Also, charging an electric car costs about 4 cents per mile, compared to about 10 cents per mile for the average new vehicle overall, according to AAA.
Powerball jackpot keeps rising ahead of drawing
It's not too late to get your Powerball tickets: The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing is an estimated $700 million, which would be the second largest jackpot in U.S. history. The pot grew after there was no grand prize winner in Saturday night's drawing. Powerball tickets are $2 per play, with drawings on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. But before you get your hopes up high, realize this: Odds of hitting the jackpot are one in 292.2 million.
Samsung set to announce new Note 8
Despite last year’s Galaxy Note 7 (literally) going up in flames, Samsung isn't turning its back on the damaged, but still popular, brand. On Wednesday the electronics giant is expected to introduce its newest Note, the Galaxy Note 8. One thing we know for sure: Even after all the trouble, the Note line still has plenty of loyalists. The show kicks off at 11 a.m. ET, so stay tuned to USA TODAY Tech for the latest.
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Samsung seeks to up their game and reputation with the release of its new life-proof Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. USA TODAY
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