The Democratic Party is tapping a diverse group of faith leaders to speak at its presidential nominating convention this coming week.
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House Democrats summon postal leaders to hearing on mail delays
The Democratic-run House is demanding that leaders of the U.S. Postal Service testify at an emergency oversight hearing Aug. 24 on mail delays.
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Bluefin tournament lands 23 giant tuna
This year’s 41-boat, three-day tournament was won by Pete Speeches of Scarborough and his crew on Backstabber with a 687.5-pound bluefin.
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Homes with grandparents weigh virus risk as school starts
Millions of seniors live in a home with at least one child, and the new school year could bring new worries for one of the groups most vulnerable to the coronavirus
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At Sturgis, Trump supporters look to turn bikers into voters
A group called Bikers for Trump is defying public health recommendations in an effort to get people voting.
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9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines
A three-judge panel rules that the law does not ‘pass constitutional muster.’
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Study suggests, but can’t prove, that survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Preliminary data offers ‘signals of efficacy,’ Mayo Clinic researchers report.
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Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders
New surges of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak holiday season across much of Europe and sending some travelers fleeing for home.
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Maine CDC reports 27 additional COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The number of cases reported daily by the Maine CDC has ticked up in recent days, although the state continues to have the lowest new-infection rate in the country, according to one tracking system.
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Striking BIW workers confident new contract will pass
Seveveral members of BIW’s Local S6 union said they expect the new contract, announced late last week, will be approved when it comes to a vote next weekend.