Top Officials: Nov. 3 Election Most Secure in U.S. History
A coalition of federal and state officials found no evidence that votes were compromised or...
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Biden Has Room on Health Care, Though Limited by Congress
President-elect Joe Biden is unlikely to get sweeping health care changes through a closely divided Congress, but there’s a menu of narrower actions he can choose from to make a tangible difference on affordability and coverage...
Read MoreVirus Surge: Schools Abandon Classes, States Retreat
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks, as...
Read MoreU.S. Stocks Open Higher, Are Headed for Another Weekly Gain
Stocks were moderately higher in Friday morning trading, recovering some of the declines markets posted the day before as investors became increasingly worried about rising coronavirus infections and their impact on the U.S. and...
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North Carolina Sen. Tillis Reelected, Keeps Seat for GOP
North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis has won reelection to his U.S. Senate seat, confirming that...
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Wood Reelected N.C. Auditor; Dobson Next Labor Commissioner
Democrat Beth Wood has been reelected North Carolina state auditor and outgoing Republican state...
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Grief, Anger, Disbelief: Trump Voters Face Biden’s Victory
When Joan Martin heard that Joe Biden had been declared the winner of the presidential election,...
Read MoreMilitary Wary That Shakeup Could Upend Its Apolitical Nature
The words spoken by America’s top military officer carried a familiar ring, but in the midst of a chaotic week at the Pentagon, they were particularly poignant. “We are unique among militaries,” said Gen. Mark Milley, the...
Read MoreTropical Storm Eta Dumps Blustery Rain on Florida West Coast
Tropical Storm Eta dumped torrents of blustery rain on Florida’s west coast as it moved over Florida after making landfall north of the heavily populated Tampa Bay area Thursday morning. The storm slogged ashore near Cedar Key,...
Read MoreItalian Hospitals Face Breaking Point in Fall Virus Surge
Dr. Luca Cabrini was certain his hospital in the heart of Lombardy‘s lake district would reach its breaking point caring for 300 COVID-19 patients. So far, virus patients fill 500 beds and counting. Italy, which shocked the...
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