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Issues Important to Trump Await Barrett on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Amy Coney Barrett's first votes on the Supreme Court could include two big topics affecting the man who appointed her. The court is weighing a plea from President Donald Trump to prevent the Manhattan district attorney from…
Barrett Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice in Partisan Vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to…
WATCH LIVE: Trump, Biden Heading Into Final Debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It’s debate night for President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. They will square off in Nashville in their final face-to-face confrontation before the election. It’s one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing…
Gop-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett Despite Dems’ Boycott
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate. Republicans powered past a Democratic boycott of the session Thursday to keep confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick on track…
US Officials Call Out Iran, Russia For Election Interference
BOSTON (AP) — Iran is responsible for emails meant to intimidate American voters and sow unrest in multiple states, U.S. officials said Wednesday night in calling out both Tehran and Russia for activities meant to interfere in the upcoming presidential…
Francis Becomes 1st Pope to Endorse Same-Sex Civil Unions
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has become the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions. The comments drew cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue. The remarks came in…
In Tennessee, Final Presidential Debate Puts Surging Virus in Spotlight
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden arrive in Nashville for their final debate, they’ll be greeted by a city with rising coronavirus case counts. Tennessee is also embroiled in a debate about mask-wearing.…
Us Officials: Oxycontin Maker to Plead to 3 Criminal Charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department officials told The Associated Press that Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges as part of a settlement of…
Cough Keeps Melania Trump off Campaign Trail
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump’s return to the campaign trail will have to wait. Her chief of staff, Stephanie Grisham, said Tuesday that Mrs. Trump continues to feel better every day following her recent recovery from COVID-19 but has a…
Justice Dept. to File Landmark Antitrust Case Against Google
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers. The litigation marks the government’s most significant action to…
Harris Suspends Travel After Staffer Tests COVID-19 Positive
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden’s presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus. The campaign said Biden had no exposure,…
Senate Judiciary Sets Oct. 22 Vote on Barrett’s Nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee has set an Oct. 22 vote on recommending approval of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination. Republicans are racing to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick and Democrats are acknowledging there is little they…
Walmart to Spread Out Deals to Avoid Black Friday Crowds
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is spreading out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals over three weekends in November in an effort to reduce crowds in its stores during a pandemic. The company’s plans announced Wednesday offers the first glimpse…
Possible Safety Issue Spurs Pause of COVID-19 Antibody Study
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A late-stage study of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been paused while the company investigates whether a study participant’s “unexplained illness” is related to the shot. The company said in a statement Monday…
Watch: Cougar Stalks Utah Hiker in Terrifying Encounter
(CNN) - A man's terrifying encounter with a cougar on a hiking trail in Utah has gone viral after he managed to record a six-minute video of the incident.
FOX NEWS HEADLINES
- Police officer killed by cockfighting rooster's blade while breaking up match
- Satellite photos show construction at Iran nuclear site
- Victor Davis Hanson laments New Zealand's COVID-19 quarantine 'camps' as end of personal freedom
- Coral reef the size of the Empire State Building found off Australia's coast
- American taken hostage in Niger
- Security guard at 2017 Ariana Grande concert terror attack was afraid of being called a racist: Report
- Dad of former US Marine in Russia jail details alleged political motivations behind son’s ‘unjust’ treatment
- Italy protests over latest coronavirus crackdowns turn violent
- Bomb at seminary in Pakistan kills 7 students, wounds 112
- Store apologizes for not allowing woman to buy 'nonessential' sanitary products
CNN HEADLINES
- The outbreak is so bad in Belgium, some Covid-positive doctors are being asked to keep working
- Hong Kong teenage activist detained after reportedly planning to claim asylum at US consulate
- Analysis: North Korea is going to be a major headache for whoever wins the US election
- Typhoon Molave makes landfall in Vietnam in the aftermath of deadly floods
- Australian PM calls Doha airport incident 'unacceptable'
- Harley-Davidson's ebike is here, just don't call it a Harley
- At these companies, workers are required to take time off
- Trump promised to win the trade war with China. He failed
- Japanese craft breweries are turning unsold beer into gin
- Forget silicon. This material could be a game-changer for solar power
