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A virtual running mate search: How a personal connection led Joe Biden to pick Kamala Harris

Joe Biden started with Kamala Harris, and in the end, came back to her.

In the Republican Party, the inmates are running the asylum

The lead sentence in an article in The New York Times on Tuesday was a bizarre, if fitting, encapsulation of the state of American politics today: "Conspiracy theorists won a major victory on Tuesday...."

Florida sheriff bans his deputies and office visitors from wearing masks on a day his county broke records for Covid-19 deaths

A mandate from a local sheriff in Florida is going against the recommendations from science and government officials: masks will not be worn.

Head of Black policing group confronts Barr over denial of systemic racism in law enforcement

The head of a national Black policing group confronted Attorney General William Barr over his denial of the existence of systemic racism in law enforcement on Monday at a meeting at the Justice Department.

The Republican Party just took another step toward a dangerous conspiracy theory

On Wednesday morning, the President of the United States tweeted congratulations to a Republican candidate who won a congressional runoff in Georgia on Tuesday.

Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate

Joe Biden has named Kamala Harris as his running mate, making the California senator the first Black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party's presidential ticket.

NIH chief says politically motivated approval of coronavirus vaccine 'cannot happen'

The director of the National Institutes of Health is putting his foot down. Doctors have worried that just before Election Day, President Trump might pressure the US Food and Drug Administration to approve a coronavirus vaccine before it's ready as an "October surprise" to gain votes.

Serena Williams comes back from the brink in first match since February

Serena Williams came back from the brink to start her first tournament in six months with a win.

Previous vaccines and masks may hold down Covid-19, some researchers say

As US leaders work to control the spread of coronavirus, researchers across the globe are working to answer the mysteries that remain around infections.

Joe Biden selects his running mate with announcement coming as early as Tuesday

Joe Biden has selected his running mate, revealing to top advisers on Tuesday the woman he will invite to join his Democratic presidential ticket, two people familiar with the matter tell CNN.

With Congress stalled, a second round of stimulus checks won't be coming anytime soon

While there's bipartisan support for a second round of direct payments, negotiators have walked away from talks without a deal, and most lawmakers have now returned to their home states.

Food bank doles out tons of food as Texans, like many Americans, fight to feed themselves

American food insecurity is an under-told story amid the coronavirus pandemic, but as more people find themselves unemployed or underemployed, it's a reality with which too many are grappling.

A surprise 'safe-haven' investment has surged 180% since March

Bitcoin is on a tear: The price of one bitcoin is now trading just above $11,500, the highest level in about a year. Bitcoin has surged more than 60% in 2020 and is up more than 180% from its mid-March lows of about $4,000.

The FDA is recalling some potatoes, lemons, limes and oranges due to potential listeria contamination

First it was onions and now, it's lemons, limes, oranges and potatoes. The FDA has announced a voluntary recall by Freshouse II LLC due to a potential listeria contamination.

'Saved by the Bell' trailer goes back to Bayside

Bayside classes are back in session. The new trailer for Peacock's take on the 1990s teen sitcom "Saved by the Bell" gives viewers a look inside the new Bayside High School, complete with a new crop of students at its center.

Kelly Clarkson to fill in for Simon Cowell on "America's Got Talent"

Simon Cowell will be sitting out Tuesday and Wednesday's episodes of "America's Got Talent" due to an injury, but thankfully, the talent competition knew just who to call for a moment like this.

Bindi Irwin announces her pregnancy, five months after her wedding

Bindi Irwin, the 22-year-old daughter of the late conservationist and television personality Steve Irwin, has announced she is expecting her first child.

Selena Gomez announces virtual movie premiere for 'This Is the Year'

Selena Gomez is inviting everyone to a virtual premiere for her upcoming new movie, "This Is The Year."

Is winter holiday travel canceled? Not quite

For the past several years, Hong Kong-based fashion designer Marie France Van Damme has spent the week between Christmas and New Year's in Malaysia -- island hopping on a boat with her husband, three sons and their girlfriends.

Tea, milk and other drinks to help you sleep (and some that will hurt)

We know to avoid coffee and chocolate before bedtime since both contain caffeine and can keep you awake at night. But what to replace those delicious options with?

A school nurse in the district with the crowded hallway photo quit over a scarcity of Covid-19 precautions. Rising cases are 'not the validation' she wanted

A school nurse in Georgia who quit over what she considers a lack of Covid-19 precautions said a viral photo of students crowded last week in a high school hallway and the positive coronavirus cases that followed validates her decision.

Fact check: Interrupted by shooting, Trump continues to spin false narrative around mail-in voting and coronavirus

President Donald Trump turned his Monday news conference into a dishonesty spree, blitzing reporters with rapid-fire false claims on a variety of his favorite topics -- the coronavirus pandemic, mail-in voting, China, Democrats generally and President Barack Obama in particular.

Diversity leaders to Corporate America: Black employees' lives depend on your willingness to change

Racial unrest in the United States motivated many of you to issue heartfelt messages, statements of solidarity and/or conduct employee town halls and listening sessions with Black and Brown employees. You expressed your commitment to ensuring racism-free work environments, frequently calling for a renewed focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Stelter: Trump has taken up residence at his own Potemkin Village

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Rock band Smash Mouth performed to a packed crowd of hundreds during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The rock band Smash Mouth put on a performance for hundreds of people -- many of whom were not wearing masks -- over the weekend in South Dakota.

Jamie Dimon: The stock market doesn't reflect Americans' pain

The stock market's huge run-up in recent months doesn't capture everyday Americans' pain. That's why the government and Big Business should act to help ease the burden on the least fortunate, said JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, in an interview with CNN Business.

A man faces hate crime charges after feds say he burned a cross and displayed a swastika to intimidate his Black neighbor

An Indiana man who burned crosses, displayed swastikas and made signs with racist slurs was charged with a hate crime for intimidating his Black neighbor, the Department of Justice said this week.

Teen Vogue's August issue tackles voter suppression

Teen Vogue is joining the ranks of other news organizations by dedicating resources to covering voting rights ahead of the November elections.

Seattle police chief announces her retirement after city council votes to cut the police budget by nearly $4 million

Police Chief Carmen Best announced her retirement Monday night, shortly after the Seattle's City Council voted to cut nearly $4 million from the police department's budget.

Derecho moves southeast after storms leave more than 1 million without power overnight

A line of severe storms that ripped through the Midwest, leaving almost 1 million customers without power in Iowa and Illinois alone, dissipated Tuesday as it headed toward the Southeast.

The Lucid Air could be the first electric car with over 500 miles of range

Lucid, an electric vehicle company headed by former Tesla engineer Peter Rawlinson, has announced that its upcoming Lucid Air car is expected to get an EPA-rated range of at least 517 miles.

Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer duet part of new LGBTQ+ voting campaign

With the help of a Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer duet, a progressive Democratic PAC has released a get out the vote video for LGBTQ+ rights.

The stock market is this close to setting another record -- the shortest bear market in history

The S&P 500 could finish Tuesday at a new record high -- its first since the pandemic hit and exceeding its all-time high from February. That would mean it took Wall Street less than five months to go from nadir to new record, and the 2020 bear market would be the shortest in history.

Hertz sold $29 million in stock despite SEC questions

Hertz did raise millions of dollars through stock sales after its bankruptcy filing, after all.

Noah Centineo shares photos of himself bulking up to play He-Man in 'Masters of the Universe' remake

Noah Centineo is hitting the gym to prep for his next role. The actor is gearing (and bulking) up to play He-Man in the "Masters of the Universe" remake.

Postmarks come under scrutiny as states prepare for mail-in voting

States are bracing for controversy as they work to ensure that Postal Service postmarks and other tracking will back efforts to prove mail-in votes are sent on time. They're seeking to avoid lawsuits and other issues about unclear markings that have dogged some primaries and could mar ballot counts come Election Day.

Man's car damaged in police chase; now he awaits answers and seeks repayment

A Metro East man is searching for answers from the Dupo Police Department after his car was damaged in a police pursuit.

Appeals court rehearing request to dismiss Michael Flynn's case

A federal appeals court on Tuesday is considering whether former national security adviser Michael Flynn should have his case dismissed immediately because he shouldn't have been interviewed by the FBI in the early days of the Trump administration and thus should never have pleaded guilty to lying, according to the Justice Department's reasoning.

What the college football mess reveals about Trump's leadership

More pillars are fast crumbling in President Donald Trump's frantic and lie-strewn attempt to convince Americans the nation is back to normal before the election, with chaos already afflicting the return to school and a rite of fall -- college football -- on the brink.

Tree crashes into 3-year-old's bedroom during Illinois storms

Trees came crashing down on cars, backyards, and houses during a severe weather storm Monday afternoon. But one Moline family says they are happy they are all safe after a tree broke off and crushed their roof.

Google Maps is back on the Apple Watch

Google Maps will soon return to the Apple Watch after suddenly disappearing three years ago.

Florida's Covid-19 cases in children have increased 137% in past month

Florida's number of official Covid-19 cases in children has more than doubled over the past month, data from the state showed Tuesday.

Democrats' convention speaker list includes Obamas, Clintons and Bidens

The Democratic National Convention Committee on Tuesday announced its speaker line-up for next week's convention, unveiling a list that includes both Barack and Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and a host of women Joe Biden has considered as his running mate.

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