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California Fires Live Updates: Evacuations Ordered in Vacaville
The New York Times - 19 Aug 2020 16:09
Fast-moving fires are spreading across California. In the north, wind-whipped flames forced people to flee their homes near Vacaville.
Can I still buy my leased vehicle if my dealership changed hands?
Boston - 19 Aug 2020 22:57
John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader wondering if his lease terms will still be honored after the dealership was sold.
Injured hiker survives being stranded in Santa Fe forest for 14 days
New York Post - 19 Aug 2020 18:15
An injured hiker was stranded for two weeks in a New Mexico forest until a family on a nearby trail finally heard his calls for help, authorities said. John Utsey said he heard a voice Saturday while hiking with his kids...
Democrats officially nominate Joe Biden for president, and then have an awkward Zoom party
The Week - 19 Aug 2020 04:55
From business meetings to interviews to presidential nominations, Zoom makes everything awkward. After a virtual roll call vote on Tuesday night, former Vice President Joe Biden officially became the 2020 Democratic pres...
AOC offers short but powerful words at DNC
CNN - 19 Aug 2020 04:45
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez offers short, but powerful remarks while seconding Sen. Bernie Sanders' nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
Bill Clinton calls out Trump's Covid-19 response
CNN - 19 Aug 2020 04:39
During his speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, former President Bill Clinton called out President Donald Trump's pandemic response, saying that he seeks to pass the buck and shirk his responsibility and sa...
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Caroline Kennedy endorse Joe Biden at DNC
New York Post - 19 Aug 2020 04:14
The Democratic Party reached back to its past — including former President Jimmy Carter and JFK’s daughter Caroline Kennedy — at the party’s national convention Tuesday night to endorse presumptive nominee Joe Bi...
'Lottery Lawyer' allegedly swindled jackpot winners in $107M scheme
ABC News - 19 Aug 2020 03:45
Jason "Jay" Kurland, once considered the go-to lawyer for jackpot winners, was charged with wire fraud.
WATCH: Stacey Abrams addresses viewers at 2020 DNC
ABC News - 19 Aug 2020 03:36
Abrams is the former Georgia House minority leader.
FDA halts emergency approval of COVID-19 blood plasma treatment
New York Post - 19 Aug 2020 16:01
The Food and Drug Administration's emergency authorization for blood plasma as a treatment for the coronavirus has been put on hold to allow for more data to be reviewed, according to a report. An emergency approval coul...
Senate intelligence report warns of repeat of Russian interference in US election
CNN - 19 Aug 2020 15:41
A Senate Intelligence Committee report detailing how Russia's 2016 election interference was encouraged by President Donald Trump and his campaign raises the stakes for the current campaign at a time when Trump is openly...
WATCH: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks at 2020 DNC
ABC News - 19 Aug 2020 04:57
Colin Powell was the secretary of state from 2001 to 2005 under George W. Bush.
Senate Republicans preparing $500B virus relief proposal
ABC News - 19 Aug 2020 04:54
A Republican senator says Senate GOP leaders are preparing a slimmed-down virus relief package of roughly $500 billion
Worldwide coronavirus cases surpass 22 million: Live updates
Al Jazeera English - 19 Aug 2020 04:46
Australia signs deal for potential vaccine; South Korea cases at five-month high as church clusters grow.
Representative Ross Spano Loses Florida Republican Primary
The New York Times - 19 Aug 2020 04:43
The freshman congressman, who had been dogged by investigations into campaign finance violations, is the eighth House incumbent to lose a primary this year.
Rhode Island answers the DNC's roll call with a platter of calamari
The Week - 19 Aug 2020 04:36
Former Vice President Joe Biden got the Democratic party's nomination — and a plate of squid to celebrate. During the Democratic National Convention's second night, America's states and territories each got a turn to c...
Coronavirus updates: CDC to start surveying nation's wastewater
ABC News - 19 Aug 2020 04:26
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 779,000 people worldwide.
Mali's President Resigns After Armed Mutiny by Soldiers
Time - 19 Aug 2020 04:04
"I wish no blood to be shed to keep me in power," President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita said. "I have decided to step down from office"
Suspect pleads not guilty in killing of Jam Master Jay
CBSNews - 19 Aug 2020 01:38
Ronald Washington, 56, entered his plea remotely from Kentucky, while his attorney and the government's lawyers appeared by teleconference because of coronavirus concerns.
Black Lives Matter speaker declares war on 'filthy, disgusting animal' cops
New York Post - 19 Aug 2020 15:45
A Black Lives Matter protestor told a cheering crowd in Portland that she wanted "filthy disgusting animal" cops to "fry like bacon" -- as she declared a "war" where militants should "shoot back."
New York Times security guard who went viral endorses Joe Biden at DNC
New York Post - 19 Aug 2020 04:34
A New York Times security guard who shot to viral fame last year over her enthusiastic run-in with Joe Biden formally endorsed him at the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night. Star-struck Jacquelyn Asbie,...
Far-right candidate wins GOP primary for district that covers Mar-a-Lago
CBSNews - 19 Aug 2020 03:57
Laura Loomer has built a reputation for performing unique protests.