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'A Pressure Cooker': Pa. Governor Aims to Contain GOP Revolt

By Marc Levy | May 14, 2020

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

By Russ Bynum and Aaron Morrison | May 14, 2020

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

By Russ Bynum and Kate Brumback | May 14, 2020

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

By Michael R. Blood | May 14, 2020

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

By Julie Pace | May 14, 2020

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

By Zen Soo | May 14, 2020

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

By Carolyn Thompson | May 14, 2020

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

By Christopher Rugaber | May 14, 2020

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

By Eric Tucker and Jonathan Lemire | May 14, 2020

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

By Matthew Wexler | May 13, 2020

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

By Blll Barrow and Steve Peoples | May 13, 2020

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

By Linda A. Johnson | May 13, 2020

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

By Kelvin Chan | May 13, 2020

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

By David Biller and Mauricio Savarese | May 13, 2020

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

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. | May 13, 2020

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

By Jeff Martin and Russ Bynum | May 13, 2020

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.

By Nicholas Riccardi | May 13, 2020

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

By Mark Sherman | May 13, 2020

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

By Tom Krisher | May 13, 2020

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

By Elana Schor | May 13, 2020

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.

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