Michigan Ballot Delays Could Impact Election Night Results
The swing state added a new law that makes it easier to cast an absentee ballot. But election officials warn that other laws will make it hard for them to count the expected rush of absentee ballots.
Federal Judge Slams Barr Over Mueller Report
A federal judge has sharply criticized Attorney General William Barr’s handling of the Mueller report, saying Barr made misleading statements potentially to spin the report for the president’s benefit.
Coronavirus: U.S. Death Toll Now At 14; New Cases In Maryland, Colorado, Pennsylvania
The CDC says that six U.S. states — Alabama, Maine, Ohio, Oklahoma, West Virginia and Wyoming — currently have no labs with the verified ability to run COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
6 Ways Universities Are Responding To Coronavirus
From online classes to warnings against xenophobia — and at least one “COVID-cat” — here’s how schools are coping with the global health crisis.
Encore: James Clyburn’s Rise To Popular South Carolina Democrat
Rep. James Clyburn’s recent endorsement helped propel Joe Biden to victories in South Carolina and on Super Tuesday. At StoryCorps in 2007, Cyburn and his granddaughter talk about success and failure.
Hard-Hit Tennessee Communities Work To Recover From Tornadoes
Cookesville is one community that saw major damage when tornadoes hit central Tennessee. Cookesville and surrounding Putnam County were hit by a tornado that delivered winds up to 175 miles per hour.
Federal Authorities Grapple With Shortage Of Coronavirus Test Kits
The coronavirus is spreading across the U.S. Testing for the virus is a big concern after Vice President Pence admitted that the U.S. does not have enough tests to meet demand.
Respirators Key To Coronavirus Battle But They Must Be Worn Correctly
A respirator is a central piece of protective gear vital for keeping health care workers healthy — but wearing one incorrectly can put the wearer at risk.
Genealogy Websites Help To Solve Crimes, Raise Questions About Ethics
An Iowa man has been found guilty of a 40-year-old murder after he was tracked down through a family genealogy website. Many privacy concerns have been raised, and politicians are weighing in.
Alabama Executes Man Convicted As Accomplice In Slaying Of Police Officers
The case of Nathaniel Woods garnered national attention, including from Martin Luther King III, the son of the late civil rights leader, who was among those who fought to block the execution.
Cruise Ship Kept In Coronavirus Quarantine Off California Coast
A cruise ship traveling from Hawaii is being kept off the California coast until sick passengers and crew can be tested for coronavirus. A previous passenger of the ship has died of COVID-19.
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