President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden did not cross paths, although both visited Shanksville, Pa.
Katherine Lee
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Virus bill blocked in Senate as prospects dim for new relief
Democrats were united in opposing the legislation; all Republicans voted in favor except Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.
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Posted inNation & World, Sports
Return of football renews fears over more virus spread
Many worry that attending games or get-togethers will lead to a new surge in coronavirus infections.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Twitter to label or remove misleading claims on vote results
The policy goes into effect Sept. 17, a few weeks before the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Trump campaign wants federal judge to kill Nevada vote-by-mail law
Less than eight weeks before the Nov. 3 elections, President Donald Trump’s campaign is urging a federal judge to block a new state law and prevent mail-in ballots from going to all active Nevada voters.
Posted inNation & World
Ten now dead in massive Northern California wildfire
Authorities announce 7 more deaths Thursday in Butte County as searchers continue looking for 16 missing people.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Avengers’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ star Diana Rigg dies at 82
Rigg became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in the TV series ‘The Avengers.’
Posted inBooks, Nation & World
Excerpts from Woodward’s book include Kim Jong Un telling Trump about killing his uncle
Trump’s comments about the threat from the coronavirus have attracted widespread attention after excerpts of journalist Bob Woodward’s book “Rage” were released.
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White House directs agencies to relax regulatory enforcement
A memo tells agencies not to open multiple investigations into the same company and urges them to seek political appointees’ approval before proceeding with an inquiry.
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UPS says it plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers
UPS said Wednesday that it expects a record peak season.