Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts tell The Associated Press the true toll is likely several times higher
Erica Nitschke
Columnist
Posted inNation & World
‘Worst nightmare’: Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 aid
Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of jobless Americans are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.
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Proposal to disband Minneapolis police blocked from ballot
A commission says it needs more time to review a City Council amendment to dismantle the department in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Posted inPolitics
Playing electoral defense, Trump claims Biden opposes God
President Trump is engaging in a deeply personal attack on his presidential opponent, even questioning without foundation the former vice president’s faith in God.
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‘See you in court’: ACLU has filed nearly 400 cases versus Trump
As of this week, the American Civil Liberties Union has filed nearly 400 lawsuits and other legal actions against President Trump’s administration.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Politics
Former President Bush pays tribute to immigrants in new book
The book includes 43 portraits of immigrants painted by the 43rd president, along with biographical essays he wrote about each.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sports
Phelps, Ohno open up about suicide, depression in new documentary
Olympians including Michael Phelps, Apolo Anton Ohno, Shaun White, Lolo Jones and Sasha Cohen are opening up about their mental health struggles in a new sobering film.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Parts of former high-end corporate retreat in Maine up for auction
Four buildings in Northport and their contents, including stuffed moose and a bowling alley, will go to the highest bidder.
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Ransomware feared as possible saboteur for November election
As state and local governments brace for November’s election, authorities are sounding the alarm about the potential for a well-timed attack that could block access to voter registration data and paralyze critical operations.
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Isaias strengthens slightly as it crawls up Florida coast
The governor says the state is anticipating power outages and asked residents to have a week’s supply of water, food and medicine on hand.