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Half of US states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases and some leaders push new measures
Half of US states are reporting an uptick in new Covid-19 cases and some state leaders have sprung into action to help curb the spread of the virus.
Taylor Swift endorses Joe Biden
Taylor Swift is choosing to be fearless about endorsing her pick for president.
Tyra Banks angers 'Dancing With the Stars' audience with error
Tyra Banks announced the wrong couple as safe during Monday night's episode of "Dancing With the Stars" and it didn't go over well with some of the audience.
Family separation and the Trump administration's immigration legacy
More than two years since migrant families were torn apart at the US-Mexico border, disturbing details of what occurred behind the scenes continue to spill into public view -- again putting into focus the policy that came to define the Trump administration's immigration legacy and cement its approach to immigrants.
5 things to look for in tonight's vice presidential debate
Seated 12 feet apart, Vice President Mike Pence and his Democratic rival, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, will meet in Utah at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night for the only vice presidential debate of the campaign.
'I Can See Clearly Now' singer Johnny Nash dies at 80
Johnny Nash, best known for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now," died Tuesday morning, his son, John Nash, told CNN. He was 80 years old.
Boeing spacecraft commander abruptly pulls out of test flight mission
Former NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson says he no longer plans to command the first-ever crewed mission of the Boeing Starliner, the spacecraft he's spent the last decade helping to build.
Plans at Microsoft and Wells Fargo to increase Black leadership are under scrutiny from the Labor Dept.
The Department of Labor last week sent letters to Microsoft and Wells Fargo questioning whether the companies' commitments to increase the number of Black employees in their leadership ranks constitute race-based discrimination.
Facebook to remove 'militarized' calls for unauthorized poll watchers
Facebook said Wednesday it will now remove content that urges Americans to report to the polls as unauthorized poll watchers if that content uses "militarized language" or when the intent behind the posts is to intimidate voters.
Trump, the patient who thinks he is always right
I have not been involved in the medical care of any president of the United States. That said, I have treated many patients who hate being in the hospital, who distrust medicine, doctors and the entire health care razzmatazz who only want to get home and who spend most of any conversation pleading to be discharged.
How to watch tonight's vice presidential debate
Kamala Harris and Mike Pence are scheduled to face off Wednesday night in the first and only general election vice presidential debate of 2020. The debate will begin at 9 p.m. ET.
More people have died from Covid-19 than in the past 5 flu seasons combined. And coronavirus is much more contagious
Once again, misleading comparisons between the flu and Covid-19 caught widespread attention across the internet.
Texas officer charged with murder after shooting a 31-year-old Black man who tried to intervene in a dispute, attorney says
A Texas police officer stands charged with murder in the shooting of a 31-year-old Black man after a preliminary investigation determined his actions were unreasonable, authorities said.
Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirus
The top US general, Gen. Mark Milley, and several members of the Pentagon's senior leadership are quarantining after a top Coast Guard official tested positive for coronavirus, several US defense officials tell CNN.
Trump has personally pressured drug company CEOs repeatedly to speed vaccine
A likely contagious President Donald Trump returned to the White House Monday evening, whipped off his mask and filmed a video, heavy on bluster and short on facts, that proclaimed: "The vaccines are coming momentarily."
Trump has the worst job losses on record heading into the election
Heading into the November election, the US jobs recovery is running out of steam. The economy added 661,000 jobs in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. The unemployment rate stood at 7.9%.
'Get off my property:' Shut down of housing courts leads to tenants exploiting state's eviction moratorium
State leaders shut down housing courts because of safety concerns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor recently placed a moratorium on evictions until next year.
Georgetown created fact sheets on illegal militias at the polls and what to do if you spot them
It's illegal in all 50 states to engage in militia activity. Still, militia members will almost certainly appear at some polling places this election cycle.
It's now up to journalists to get to the truth about Trump's health
On Sunday's "Reliable Sources" program I said we were covering a possible coverup about the president's health. I emphasized the word "possible" when I said the coverup was being led by the president, from his hospital room, because he is so sensitive about being perceived as weak.
Kentucky AG criticizes Megan Thee Stallion and Ben Crump after Breonna Taylor case reaction
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron dismissed calls for a special prosecutor to investigate Breonna Taylor's death and rebuked his critics in an interview with "Fox and Friends" on Tuesday morning.
'Selena: The Series' will debut in December
Tejano star Selena's story is coming to Netflix in December.
The mighty dollar has weakened under Trump. A Biden win could change that
The value of the dollar has taken a hit this year as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged America's economy. Conventional wisdom holds that a Biden presidency would drag the US currency down further. But there's nothing conventional about 2020 — some argue a Biden win would actually boost the dollar.
Man accused of threatening, using racial slur toward convenience store clerk
A 36-year-old man is accused of using a racial slur and threatening a convenience store clerk in Vancouver last week, according to court documents.
Harris' goal in vice presidential debate: Focus on Trump, not Pence
Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will be the two candidates on the debate stage in Utah on Wednesday night, but the California senator's goal is to make the contest all about the man who isn't there: President Donald Trump.
10% of the world may have been infected by Covid-19, WHO official says
The novel coronavirus may have infected about one in 10 people globally, meaning the majority of the world remains vulnerable to Covid-19, a World Health Organization official has said.
Biden campaign highlights historic nature of Harris nomination in new ads ahead of VP debate
Joe Biden's presidential campaign on Tuesday released a set of nationwide ads featuring only California Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic ticket's vice-presidential candidate, ahead of her face off with Vice President Mike Pence at the debate in Salt Lake City.
Michelle Obama releases closing campaign message calling Trump's actions 'morally wrong' and 'racist'
Former first lady Michelle Obama made her closing message to Americans in a campaign video released less than a month before Election Day, saying President Donald Trump and his allies are "stoking fears about Black and Brown Americans" to win an election and calling the President's actions "morally wrong" and "racist."
Mental health days. Meeting-free times. Companies are adding new benefits to help workers cope
A few months into working remotely, Jamie Coakley noticed a worrisome trend at her company: 70% of employees had not taken more than two days off since the beginning of the year.
'NEXT' puts another new spin on the threat of killer A.I. run amok
The idea of artificial intelligence running amok is hardly new -- there are memorable examples back in the 1960s and '70s -- but nevertheless feels especially acute today. Enter "NEXT," a promising Fox drama, with the disclaimer that a series built around playing a chess match against a monster, as this one does, is particularly vulnerable to wrong moves.
Clive Barker's 'Books of Blood' doesn't really get under your skin
The horror anthology was a staple of the past, with titles like "Trilogy of Terror," "Tales from the Crypt" and "Creepshow," movies rooted in the mini-scares provided by Eerie or Creepy magazine. Hulu reaches for that with "Books of Blood," based on the work of horror author Clive Barker, and delivers a pretty lifeless affair, even by the gory standards of the genre.
Soledad O’Brien hosts Oct. 8 conversation about race across Hearst outlets
Initiative Brings Together Hearst Consumer Media Resources, Encompassing Television Stations, Newspapers & Magazines to Share Program Live Across Digital Platforms
On Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. ET, the urgent conversation about race, equality and justice will be the focus of a live, multimedia, interactive forum across many of America’s most familiar media brands with the debut of “The Hard Truth About Bias: Images and Reality.” The one-hour digital program, originating from New York and featuring a wide array of topic leaders from across the nation, is a special project of Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, the Hearst Television public affairs program, now among the most watched weekend issues talk shows in the country.
7-year-old sews headbands to raise money for local charities
While most 7-year-olds are trying to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Medina of Greenwood has found a new hobby that allows him to help his community.
White House virus outbreak spreads even as Trump hopes for Monday discharge
Coronavirus cases at the White House are mounting on Monday even as President Donald Trump signaled he was ready to return there after spending three nights in a hospital.
Second grand juror in Breonna Taylor case interested in speaking out, Louisville activist says
A Louisville activist says he's been contacted by a second grand juror who asked for advice on how to speak out about deliberations in the Breonna Taylor case.
Family's annual Halloween display tackles BLM, COVID-19
A family in West Hartford turned their annual “over-the-top” Halloween display into a history lesson. A multi-paneled Halloween display at the home on North Main Street has gone up every year.
South Carolina police officer fatally shot
A shooting over the weekend left one Myrtle Beach Police officer dead and another injured, according to a news release from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Woman hospitalized 3 times after COVID-19, reflects on long-term recovery
A Cincinnati woman said beating COVID-19 isn't the worst part of her battle. Instead, she said it's what comes after that leaves her struggling for air.
Inspired by Black Lives Matter, attorney quits job to open civil rights law firm
As Des Moines Black Lives Matter renews its commitment to the community at an event Friday evening, the movement is inspiring others to step up. KCCI's Tommie Clark has how a local attorney quit his job in an attempt to influence change.
Driver seriously hurt after sandbag dropped on vehicle from overpass
One woman was seriously hurt after a 40-pound sandbag was dropped onto her vehicle while she was driving on I-96 in Oakland County.
Covid-19 could kill 2,900 Americans a day in December, researchers say. Here's why, and how you can make fall and winter better
The last time Americans faced a fall and winter like this, World War I was just ending. A months-long pandemic exploded in the fall of 1918, killing 195,000 Americans in just the month of October.
Justices Thomas and Alito lash out at the decision that cleared way for same-sex marriage
Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, lashed out on Monday at the religious liberty implications of the Supreme Court's 2015 decision that cleared the way for same-sex marriage nationwide.
Judge says lawyer went too far in her accusations of misconduct
Shreveport lawyer and Caddo Parish district attorney candidate Patricia Gilley, who was briefly jailed for contempt of court last week after accusing a Bossier Parish judge of lying about the sentence he would impose in a manslaughter case, refused to recant her allegations when she appeared before another judge in a contempt hearing.
Here's who has tested positive and negative for Covid-19 in Trump's circle
At least 13 people in President Donald Trump's family, the US government and Trump's circle of advisers and recent contacts have recently tested positive for Covid-19.
Trump has ties to drug maker Regeneron -- and now its stock is surging
President Trump received a high dose of an experimental antibody cocktail from Regeneron as part of his Covid-19 treatment. Now the drugmaker's stock is up sharply -- and questions are swirling about the president's ties to Regeneron's billionaire CEO.
Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis is another market-moving wild card
President Donald Trump's battle with Covid-19, the most serious health threat facing a sitting US president in decades, is yet another market-moving wild card on Wall Street.
As Trump's condition makes headlines, America's pandemic is getting worse
The extraordinary attention generated by President Donald Trump's fight with Covid-19 has obscured an alarming turn in a pandemic that is showing signs of accelerating as colder weather approaches, with 2,000 new America deaths recorded since he was diagnosed.
White House press secretary tests positive for coronavirus
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has tested positive for Covid-19, she tweeted in a statement Monday morning. McEnany emphasized that she had previously tested negatively "consistently" and is experiencing no symptoms.
Trump to be hospitalized at Walter Reed medical center 'for the next few days'
President Donald Trump will be hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and remain there for "the next few days," the White House said Friday afternoon.
Fact check: Trump campaign runs Facebook ads featuring fake image of Biden wearing earpiece
President Donald Trump's campaign has been serially dishonest on social media, repeatedly using altered or deceptively clipped videos and images to try to make opponent Joe Biden appear senile.
No charges will be filed against a White police officer who fatally shot a Black security guard at a suburban Chicago bar in 2018
Almost two years after an Illinois police officer fatally shot a Black man working as a security guard, the state's attorney's office announced no criminal charges will be filed against the officer.