Deadly Iran protests continue as Trump renews intervention threat

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By JON GAMBRELL AP The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, as the demonstrations showed no signs of stopping. The figure came from the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which said more than 1,200 people have been detained in the protests, which have been ongoing for more than a week. It said 29 protesters, four children and two members of Iran’s security forces have been killed. Demonstrations have reached over 250 locations in 27 of Iran’s 31 provinces, The group, which relies on an activist network inside of Iran for its reporting, has been accurate in past unrest. A wave of protests sparked by Iran’s failing economy has continued for a ninth day, as President Donald Trump renewed his threat of US intervention. Trump warned on Sunday night that Iranian authorities would be “hit very hard” if more protesters died. “We’re watching it very closely. If they start killing people like they ...
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Bears lead Raiders 14-3 at halftime in QB Tyson Bagent’s starting debut

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Bears QB Tyson Bagent throwing a pass in warmups.

Bagent made his first career start Sunday against the Raiders.

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Things are going just fine for the Bears with undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent making his first start.

Bagent hasn’t been great or disastrous against the Raiders, but has kept the offense moving and took the Bears into halftime with a 14-3 lead at Soldier Field.

Bagent has completed 14 of 19 passes for 104 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions for an 86.3 passer rating. Running back D’Onta Foreman, the Bears’ third option at the position, finished their scoring drives with touchdown runs of three and two yards.

The Bears took a 14-0 lead while their defense held the Raiders scoreless for their first three possessions. Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson missed wide left on a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter, and Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds intercepted a pass from Brian Hoyer that put the team in scoring range at the Raiders’ 34-yard line.

Starting quarterback Justin Fields went down last week against the Vikings when he dislocated his thumb on his throwing hand, and the Bears are unsure how long he’ll be out. They did not put him on injured reserve Saturday, which was the deadline to use that option to create an extra roster spot for the Raiders game, which indicates they expect him to miss fewer than four games.



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