Katherine Lee

Face masks with valves or vents do not prevent spread of coronavirus, CDC says

by Reis Thebault and Angela Fritz washington post August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

The type of face covering made for hot and dusty construction work has become a popular pandemic accessory because of its seemingly high-tech design.

Arts & Entertainment

Stephenie Meyer says more ‘Twilight’ books are planned

by Associated Press August 13, 2020August 14, 2020

Meyer is planning at least two more books in her mega-selling vampire series

Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Biden introduces historic pick for vice president as both attack Trump

by BILL BARROW, ALEXANDRA JAFFE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press August 12, 2020September 14, 2020

The former vice president and California Sen. Kamala Harris appeared for the first time together as the Democratic presidential ticket.

Arts & Entertainment

Trump lip-sync star Sarah Cooper gets Netflix special

by associated press August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

‘Everything’s Fine,’ starring the writer and comedian, will debut this fall.

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Arts & Entertainment

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival goes virtual in its 29th year

by LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

The 29th annual festival will pay tribute to Carl Reiner, the filmmaker and creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” who died in June.

Nation & World

Women say they will fight sexism, ‘ugly’ attacks on Harris

by SARA BURNETT and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press August 12, 2020September 14, 2020

The women’s groups say their efforts are informed by the sexism Hillary Clinton faced from Donald Trump, some of his supporters and the media during the 2016 campaign.

Health, Nation & World

Why does COVID-19 strike some and not others? Fauci sees an answer in new study

by Michael Wilner McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

A new study could explain the extraordinary range that people experience with the novel coronavirus, from no symptoms at all to death.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Biden picks California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press August 11, 2020September 14, 2020

The Democratic presidential candidate embraces a former primary rival and makes history by selecting the first Black woman to run on a major party’s presidential ticket.