The former vice president will go up in 15 battleground states, expanding the playing field.
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Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
Residents of Beirut have awoken to a scene of utter devastation, a day after a massive explosion at the port of the Lebanese capital killed at least 100 people and wounded thousands.
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The Latest: White House, Democrats set deadline for deal on aid that could stave off evictions
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON — The White House and Democratic leaders agreed to try to finalize a deal to address lapsed unemployment benefits and eviction restrictions by the end of this week and hold a vote in Congress next week, suddenly trying to rush stalled […]
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The Latest: Outbreak hits Norwegian cruise ship, creating setback for industry
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew. Health authorities fear the ship also could have spread the […]
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Lord & Taylor, Tailored Brands falter as retail rout rolls on
Lord & Taylor, America’s oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A Bank.
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John Hume, who worked to end N. Ireland violence, dies at 83
The family of politician John Hume, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for work to end violence in his native Northern Ireland, says he has died.
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Clock is ticking on Trump comeback as early voting nears
President Trump’s aides are increasingly worried that the 2020 campaign may have already been defined as a referendum on Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Annual Sturgis motorcycle rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
South Dakota, which has seen an uptick in coronavirus infections in recent weeks, is bracing to host hundreds of thousands of bikers for the 80th edition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
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The Latest: China’s Xinjiang region has 28 new cases
BEIJING — Numbers of new COVID-19 cases in China’s far northwestern region of Xinjiang are continuing to fall, with 28 reported on Monday. China reported 43 new cases nationwide, seven of the imported and eight in the northeastern province of Liaoning. No new deaths were reported, leaving China’s total at 4,634 among 8,428 cases. All […]
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Wilford Brimley, ‘Cocoon’ and ‘Natural’ actor, dies at 85
Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to indelible character actor in films including “Cocoon” and “The Natural,” has died.