Sparring Candidates Duet In Music While They Duel For Votes
In the midst of campaigning against each other for a seat in Vermont’s House of Representatives, Democrat Lucy Rogers and Republican Zac Mayo ended a recent debate with a striking collaboration.
As Migrant Caravan Winds North, Trump Vows To Cut Aid To Countries They’re Fleeing
Thousands of mostly Central American migrants have crossed into Mexico with hopes of reaching the U.S. But Trump doesn’t like it, and he’s threatening to punish the countries they come from.
Antipsychotic Drugs Don’t Ease ICU Delirium Or Dementia
Though widely prescribed in hospital intensive care units to treat hallucinations and other signs of delirium, Haldol and similar drugs are no better than a placebo for such patients, a study finds.
Austin Issues Citywide Boil Water Notice
After flooding washed soil and silt into the river system, all three of Austin Water’s drinking water plants are running at a third to a quarter of their normal capacity.
Cramped Legroom On Flights Unlikely To Change, Despite Congressional Mandate
Frequent flyers have often complained of shrinking legroom on flights. Now Congress has ordered the FAA to establish minimum seat widths and pitch — but that’s unlikely to result in more space.
President Trump To Campaign For Former Rival Sen. Ted Cruz
Many GOP candidates have welcomed the president to campaign with them ahead of midterms. Cruz and others who have had public disagreements with Trump are still happy to have his help.
Taiwan’s Foxconn And Wisconsin Farmers Bond Over Ginseng
While Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn builds a factory in Wisconsin, it’s also looking to use its resources to modernize the state’s ginseng crop, which Wisconsin farmers sell to Asian markets.
Well-Known Republicans In Kansas Back Democratic Candidate For Governor
In the Kansas race for governor, established Republicans are throwing their support behind the Democrat. Why? They say Republican nominee would be bad for the state.
Health Care Is A Hot Topic In The U.S. Senate Race In Missouri
Despite running against the Affordable Care Act for years, many Republicans are airing ads saying they support a central feature of the law: the requirement that pre-existing conditions be covered.
Georgia Law Allows Tens Of Thousands To Be Wiped From Voter Rolls
An investigation finds that in 2017, Georgia purged more than half a million voters from the rolls — 107,000 for the “use it or lose it” law that eliminates voters after not voting in prior elections.
Chicago Police Board Decisions Are Often At Odds With Department Firings
In 2012, a Chicago police officer fatally shot an unarmed boy. The shooting was ruled unjustified and there were attempts to fire the officer. But a powerful civilian board ordered him back to work.
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