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'A Pressure Cooker': Pa. Governor Aims to Contain GOP Revolt
By many accounts, Gov. Tom Wolf has helped mitigate Pennsylvania's coronavirus outbreak and avoided the full-blown disasters seen elsewhere. State Republicans are looking to pin blame on him.
Ahmaud Arbery Case Puts Spotlight on Community's Race Legacy
The people who call Brunswick, Georgia, home say it's not the monstrous place it might appear to be in the wake of the slaying of Ahmaud Arbery after a pursuit by two armed white men.
911 Call, Text Hint At Confrontation Days Before Arbery Shot
Days before Ahmaud Arbery was pursued by two white men and fatally shot after being spotted inside a home under construction, neighbors — including one of the suspects — reported an earlier encounter.
Rookie Who Won Seat Vows to Stop 'Socialist-Style' Policies
The political newcomer's win over Democrat Christy Smith marked the first time in over two decades that a Republican captured a Democratic-held congressional district in California.
Obama Emerges As Central Figure in 2020 Presidential Race
Nearly eight years after he was last on the ballot, Barack Obama is emerging as a central figure in the 2020 presidential election.
Why Open A Store? Chinese Merchants Go Livestreaming Instead
Livestreaming has created a profitable new niche for existing livestream stars who are now reaping hefty commissions as their shows draw millions of viewers.
Saturday Classes? Schools Mull Ways to Make Up Lost Time
When students return to school after a lengthy pandemic-induced absence, the consensus is they will have lost significant academic ground.
Powell Warns of A Possible Sustained Recession from Pandemic
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of prolonged recession resulting from the viral outbreak and urged Congress and the White House to act further to prevent long-lasting economic damage.
Ahead of Election, Trump Attacks Russia Probe and Democrats
President Trump and Republicans are launching an election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, trying to place senior Obama administration officials under scrutiny for routine actions.
Endless Possibility: Discover Coursera's World of Online Learning
How often have we said, "If I only had time" or "I've always wanted to learn about..."? Now is your time with Coursera.
Biden Plans to Stay Home, Testing Limits of Virtual Campaign
Joe Biden has no foreseeable plans to resume in-person campaigning amid a pandemic that is testing whether a national presidential election can be won by a candidate communicating almost entirely from home.
Hospitals Turn to Online Matchmakers to Swap Supplies
Facing shortages of protective equipment, two New England hospital systems tried the latest twist in internet matchmaking: Online swap meets.
Cubicle Comeback? Pandemic Will Reshape Office Life for Good
Changes will begin with the commute as workers arrive in staggered shifts to avoid rush hour crowds. Staff might take turns working alternate days in the office to reduce crowding.
Brazil Cities Lurch to Lockdowns Amid Virus Crisis Red Flags
Faced with overwhelmed hospitals and surging coronavirus deaths, Brazilian state and city governments are lurching forward with mandatory lockdowns against the will of President Jair Bolsonaro.
Movie-Related Products Still Hit Stores Despite Film Delays
Hollywood pressed pause on releasing most major films in theaters to combat the coronavirus outbreak, but that hasn't necessarily been the case for toys and merchandise related to those movies.
Local Prosecutors Under Investigation in Georgia Slaying
The Georgia prosecutors who first handled the fatal shooting of a black man, before charges were filed more than two months later, were placed under investigation Tuesday for their conduct in the case.
Trump Casts Doubt On Mail Voting. His Campaign Promotes It.
While President Donald Trump claims mail-in voting is ripe for fraud and "cheaters," his reelection campaign and state allies are scrambling to launch operations meant to help their voters cast ballots in the mail.
Supreme Court Appears Likely to Reject Trump Immunity Claim
The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared likely to reject President Donald Trump's claim that he is immune from criminal investigation while in office.
Musk Becomes Champion for Businesses Defying Shutdown Orders
Tate reopened his 250-member gym in defiance of state orders on Monday, the same day Musk restarted his huge San Francisco Bay Area factory despite being told not to by the county Health Department.
Gun Control Group Starts Faith-Driven Push Ahead of Election
A leading gun control advocacy group has enlisted more than a dozen religious leaders to boost voter turnout this fall in support of candidates who support measures to prevent gun violence.