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Trump's positive Covid-19 test throws country into fresh upheaval
A country already unnerved by a devastating health catastrophe and a turbulent political season faced fresh upheaval Friday as Americans awoke to news President Donald Trump had contracted coronavirus.
READ: Trump's doctor releases statement after the President and first lady test positive for Covid-19
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus, the President announced early Friday morning, an extraordinary development coming months into a global pandemic and in the final stretch of his reelection campaign.
An officer was indicted for endangering neighbors, but not Breonna Taylor, with his bullets. This may be why
After months of anticipation that a Kentucky grand jury would deliver justice in Breonna Taylor's killing, the indictment of a single Louisville policeman involved in the fruitless drug raid yielded confusion and more anger.
COVID-19 survival rate improves across Yale facilities
Yale New Haven Health leaders say survival rates are getting better across its facilities for patients suffering from COVID-19.
Europe's top soccer clubs await Champions League group stage drawEurope's top soccer clubs await Champions League group stage draw
European soccer's top clubs are waiting to learn who they will play in the Champions League group stages, ahead of Thursday's draw.
Another 837,000 Americans filed for unemployment claims last week
America's jobs recovery continues, albeit at a slow pace, as another 837,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, on a seasonally adjusted basis.
NFL postpones Sunday's Steelers-Titans game after multiple players test positive for Covid-19
The NFL has experienced its first outbreak of the season, forcing the league to postpone Sunday's Pittsburgh Steelers-Tennessee Titans game.
The pandemic could push an alarming number of women out of the workforce
First the good news: There are more women in senior-level positions across corporate America.
Connecticut gets share of multi-million dollar Anthem data breach settlement
Connecticut got its hands on part of a $39.5 million multi-state settlement stemming from Anthem data breach that happened six years ago.
Greenland's ice sheet is melting as fast as at any time in the last 12,000 years, study shows
We've known for some time now that Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an alarming rate.
As COVID-19 pandemic continues, bikes remain a hot commodity
Thinking of buying a bicycle? It’ll likely be more difficult than you realize, especially for those shopping for entry-level and kids bikes.
Landlord says towing business hasn’t paid rent for months, and she can’t do much about it
A South Side landlord says her tenants have not paid rent in months – in fact, they owed her thousands before COVID-19.
Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format to 'ensure a more orderly discussion'
The Commission on Presidential Debates said Wednesday it would be making changes to the format of the remaining presidential debates after the first debate between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump devolved into a chaotic disaster the night before.
New York sees startling uptick in Covid-19 cases in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods
New York neighborhoods with large Orthodox Jewish communities have seen startling rises in Covid-19 cases and test positivity rate in recent weeks, alarming officials concerned about a new outbreak.
Some of the most frequently banned books feature LGBTQ stories, library association says
Some school libraries ban books because characters use witchcraft. Others do because of profanity or sexual content, or because of uncomfortable themes like racism.
Palantir, the controversial data company, makes its Wall Street debut
Palantir Technologies, the secretive data company best known for taking on controversial work for the US government, made its Wall Street debut Wednesday.
After mother is left homeless because tenant refuses to leave property she owns, a kind stranger steps in
A young mother and her 5-year-old daughter were stuck sleeping in their car, after the tenant in a piece of residential property the woman owns refused to move out.
Black cheerleader says police stormed her dorm room after students made false claim
Police at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches are investigating after a Black cheerleader says police stormed into her dorm room with guns drawn after receiving a false report.
Don't forget that Donald Trump lost the 2016 debates
President Donald Trump will come into tonight's presidential debate against former Vice President Joe Biden on a major losing streak: He still hasn't won a single general election debate for president.
Fact check: Biden and Trump comments at the first debate
President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will face off in the first 2020 presidential debate Tuesday night live from Cleveland.
First presidential debate devolves into chaos as Trump and Biden insult and interrupt one another
The first presidential debate quickly devolved into pure chaos Tuesday night as President Donald Trump repeatedly talked over former Vice President Joe Biden, who responded with jabs at the President -- at one point calling him a clown and "the worst president that America has ever had."
Trump and Biden prepare for a clash over voter fraud claims at Tuesday's debate
President Donald Trump is expected to wage an attack on the election itself at Tuesday night's debate with former Vice President Joe Biden by repeating his past claims that conflate and exaggerate problems with mail-in voting.
Americans feel better about the economy now than at any point during the pandemic
Six months into the pandemic, Americans are beginning to feel much better about the economic recovery. Consumer confidence soared to its highest level since Covid-19 swept across the country, The Conference Board reported Tuesday.
Filming picks up again in New Mexico with new Netflix film 'The Harder They Fall'
Things are starting to pick up for New Mexico’s film industry. The first production since the pandemic started is currently underway and, according to the state’s film office, the pandemic has made New Mexico even more appealing to Hollywood.
Carole Baskin is eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'
Carole Baskin's "Dancing with the Stars" reign has ended. The eccentric big cat advocate of "Tiger King" fame was sent home from the ABC competition series, which pairs professional dancers with actors, athletes and TV personalities like Baskin and challenges them to ballroom dance each week.
Biden and Trump prepare for a debate that could turn personal
Inside the map room of the White House, a small group of advisers sat around a table and peppered the President with accusations and criticisms about everything from lying to incompetence. The team, led by former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, was getting Donald Trump prepared for the onslaught they expect from Joe Biden on the debate stage Tuesday night.
TikTok jumps on the voter registration bandwagon
Instagram and Facebook have been hounding people for weeks to register to vote in the 2020 election with prominent information boxes. Snapchat tapped Barack Obama, Snoop Dogg and Arnold Schwarzenegger to promote voter registration on its app. Twitter sent all of its US users a timeline prompt on National Voter Registration Day to remind them to register or confirm that they'd already done so. YouTube is also encouraging voter registration.
Breonna Taylor case grand juror 'wants to make sure the truth gets out,' lawyer says
A grand juror in the Breonna Taylor case has suggested the Kentucky attorney general may have misrepresented to the public the case presented to the panel, a lawyer for the juror said Tuesday.
Francesco Totti visits fan he helped wake from a coma
Former AS Roma star Francesco Totti has paid a visit to a 19-year-old girl he helped wake from a coma, according to Rome's Gemelli hospital.
Texas sheriff and former county attorney indicted on evidence tampering charges in Javier Ambler's death, a Black man who died during arrest
A grand jury has indicted Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and former Williamson County general counsel Jason Nassour for tampering with physical evidence in the investigation of the death of Javier Ambler II, a Black man who died during an arrest last year, the district attorney announced Monday.
Parents of Mexico's missing students remain hopeful, six years after their disappearance
Luz María Telumbre still clings to the hope that her son is alive, even though many people in her town believe that he's gone forever.
Trump in 2011 said lower-income Americans should have to pay taxes to 'be a part of the game' and said he paid 'a lot'
Donald Trump in a 2011 interview said even Americans who don't earn much should have to pay something in taxes to be "part of the game."
Man faces charges for spray-painting 'dump' on Trump campaign signs
A man from Shelton is accused of vandalizing a campaign sign. Police charged 31-year-old Taylor Dyrek with second-degree criminal mischief.
Employees of Big Four tech companies show lopsided support for Biden campaign
Political contributions from employees at some of the nation's largest technology companies to Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign soared last month -- offering a snapshot of the way in which big tech is increasingly supporting his bid to oust President Donald Trump.
US presidential debates: What to know
Here's what you need to know about the presidential debates this year.
Dow rallies more than 450 points on hopes for a stimulus package
The US stock market rallied on Monday, ignoring negative headlines that weighed on the market over the past few weeks in favor of hoping for a stimulus deal out of Washington
Analysis: How Fox News' so-called 'straight news' division spins negative news for Trump
The New York Times' explosive report on President Trump's taxes was, for most news outlets, a serious story worth significant coverage. For Fox News, it was an example of how the network works to protect Trump while trying to maintain its veneer as a news outlet.
Body cam industry is under pressure after deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
Police body cameras have come under renewed scrutiny in the aftermath of the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, putting pressure on manufacturers to do more to convince wary law enforcement officers to embrace the technology -- as well as reassure the public that body cams improve police accountability.
Mayor arrested in drunk driving incident
The Parkville mayor was arrested Saturday in Platte County on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to the Platte County Sheriff's Office.
Source: CDC director concerned Atlas is sharing misleading information with Trump
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield is concerned that White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Scott Atlas is providing President Trump with misleading information about Covid-19, a federal official told CNN.
Charles Barkley is taking heat for his Breonna Taylor comments
Basketball legend and NBA analyst Charles Barkley is taking some heat following his comments on the grand jury's decision on charges in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Here's what we know -- and what we don't -- about Trump's $200 drug discount cards
In his latest bid to show that he's lowering drug prices, President Donald Trump said Thursday -- less than six weeks before the election -- that he will send $200 drug discount cards to 33 million Americans on Medicare.
With 99% of power restored, community says thank you to lineman
Power restoration efforts are wrapping up for Baldwin EMC and their crews who came to lend a hand from all over the country.
QC teens recognized nationally for their work with kids in foster care
Two local teenagers were honored on a national level Thursday, September 24th, 2020.
Jury trials at Kansas City Courthouse postponed after employee catches COVID-19
Jury trials that were set to resume at the downtown Kansas City Courthouse will now be postponed after a court employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Breonna Taylor's mother writes she's 'reassured of why I have no faith in the legal system'
Breonna Taylor's mother says this week's announcement that no officer is being charged with her daughter's killing "reassured" her of why she has no faith in the legal system.
Biden Makes Class-focused Pitch to White Voters in Wisconsin
Joe Biden is making a bid to win back White working-class voters around smaller cities and towns in the Upper Midwest from President Donald Trump, targeting them with a cultural and economic pitch that was on display Monday in Wisconsin.
Baldwin County beaches closed until October 2
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended the visitor restrictions put in place for after Hurricane Sally.
Twenty thousand flags placed on National Mall to memorialize Covid-19 deaths in the US
Twenty thousand American flags have been placed on the National Mall as part of a memorial paying tribute to the more than 200,000 people nationwide who have died from the coronavirus.
Seattle police officer captured on video riding his bicycle over a protester's head placed on leave
A Seattle police officer captured on video rolling his bicycle over the head of a protester who was laying in the street is now on administrative leave.