Cases are rising in 48 states, and infections hit about 70,000 for the first time since July.
“Our house is on fire“: Suburban women lead charge vs. Trump
2020-10-19 04:02:11 Lori Goldman canvasses in Troy, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. For most of her life, until 2016, Goldman had been politically apathetic. Had you offered her $1 million, she says, she could not have described the branches of government in any depth. She voted, sometimes. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) TROY, Mich. (AP) — She…
Supreme Court to Hear Cases Tied To Trump’s Polices On Mexico Border
One centers on the use of military funds to pay for building part of a border wall. The other revolves around the “Remain in Mexico” policy that makes asylum-seekers stay out of the U.S.
Some states allow ballots if voters die before Election Day
2020-10-19 12:05:07 Hannah Carson reads from the third chapter of Ecclesiastes inside her Charlotte, N.C., apartment on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. At 90-year-old, Carson reads her Bible daily, particularly her favorite verse detailing the different seasons of life. As soon as she received her absentee ballot in the mail six weeks ago, she filled it…
For Fans Hungry For Baseball, Taiwanese Announcer Made Right Call In Unusual Season
Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in Chinese for fans in Taiwan. When COVID-19 delayed the MLB season, he had a chance to bring Taiwan baseball to the world in English.
3 Women Health-Care Heroes: From Iceland’s Top Doc To A Village Protector In India
The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals dedicated to combating the coronavirus. Here are portraits of three women from far corners of the globe who are playing a key role.
40 Million Coronavirus Cases Are Now Reported Worldwide
With the flu season looming, the rate of new cases in the U.S. and other countries is rising at rates not seen in months.
Top Palestinian Official Receiving COVID-19 Treatment In Israeli Hospital
Palestinian politician Saeb Erekat is in critical but stable condition in Hadassah Hospital, where he has been moved after reportedly testing positive for coronavirus earlier this month.
AP-NORC/SAP poll: 1 in 4 US workers have weighed quitting
2020-10-17 01:01:49 FILE – In this Aug. 4, 2020 file photo, a staffer wears a mask while taking orders at a small restaurant in Grand Lake, Colo., amid the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has put millions of Americans out of work. But many of those still working are fearful, distressed and stretched thin, according…
The Countdown: A prophecy, crowds and a TikTok takedown
With 15 days to go, Donald Trump is dashing across America and Republican celebs come out fighting.