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Biden Campaign Names National Director for Voter Protection
Joe Biden has hired a national director for voter protection, a role his campaign says will focus broadly on voter rights, including the disenfranchisement of people of color amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liz Weston: Should Seniors Consider A Reverse Mortgage Now?
A reverse mortgage could be exactly the right tool at the right time. Or it could be an expensive mistake. It's important to understand exactly how these loans work and to explore alternatives before you commit.
Swift firings for Minneapolis Officers in Death of Black Man
To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a black man prone on the street, crying out for help until he finally stopped moving, was horrifying.
Swift Firings for Minneapolis Officers in Death of Black Man
To the general public, the video of a white police officer pressing his knee into the neck of a shirtless black man prone on the street, crying out for help until he finally stopped moving, was horrifying.
Virus Diary: Finding A Surprising Source of Support in An Ex
Embarrassing to admit but oddly comforting: My ex-husband's husband and I share a slight crush on our state epidemiologist.
Worry, Haste, Retail Therapy: What Have We Bought and Why?
Between technical glitches and food worries, retail therapy and sheer amnesia, something has happened to shopping during the pandemic that can be summed up thusly: Rubber chickens.
Can Trump Feel Your Pain? U.S. Nears Haunting Virus Milestone
The known U.S. death toll from the coronavirus pandemic is fast approaching 100,000 on the watch of a president whose communication skills are not made for this moment.
Latam Airlines Seeks Bankruptcy Protection as Travel Slumps
Latam Airlines, South America's biggest carrier, sought U.S. bankruptcy protection Tuesday as it grapples with a sharp downturn in air travel sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Shunned by His Party, Iowa's Steve King Fights for His Seat
Rep. Steve King is fighting for his political life — but not because he's made light of rape and incest, or because he wondered when the term "white supremacist" became offensive.
Congress Weighs Choice: 'Go Big' on Virus Aid or Hit 'Pause'
Congress is at a crossroads in the coronavirus crisis, wrestling over whether to "go big," as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants, or hit "pause," as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists.
Forced to Adapt, Businesses Rethink How They Make Money
Many business owners are changing the way they make money as they attempt to recoup revenue lost to the coronavirus outbreak.
Worker Shortage Concerns Loom in Immigrant-Heavy Meatpacking
Now that reliance and uncertainty about a virus that's killed at least 20 workers and temporarily shuttered several plants fuels concerns about possible labor shortages to meet demand for beef, pork and chicken.
What Could Replace the Electoral College?
The Electoral College system makes it possible for candidates to win the presidency without a majority of votes. But there are other ways of doing it.
Skittles Drains Rainbow Colors from Packaging to Honor LGBTQ Pride
In June, Skittles will again remove its signature rainbow design from packaging and the colors from its candies to recognize LGBTQ Pride month.
1st Deadlines for Laid-Off Workers to Get Health Insurance
Many laid-off workers who lost health insurance in the coronavirus shutdown soon face the first deadlines to qualify for fallback coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Pandemic A Boon for the Bicycle As Thousands Snap Them Up
All around the country and the world, bicycles are selling out and officials are trying to take advantage of the growing momentum by expanding bike lanes during the pandemic.
Biden Aims to Move Left Without Abandoning Centrist Roots
Now that he's the presumptive Democratic nominee, Biden is sharpening his tone, still pitching consensus but touting a "bold agenda" aimed at mollifying progressives.
California Woman Arrested for Posting Racist Notes At Homes
"If you are a woman or man and was born in other country, return, go back to your land immediately, fast, with urgency," the note said. It ended with "One American, white, brave, that serves the Nation or USA is going to live here."
Judge Rules Against Florida on Felons Paying Fines to Vote
A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay or unable to find out how much they owe.
For Trade Students, Online Classes Can't Replicate Hands-On
For students at technical and trade colleges, the coronavirus is disrupting their education in a very different way than that of more traditional college students.