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Rural families without internet face tough choice on school BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — John Ross worries about his children returning to their classrooms this fall with coronavirus cases rising in Kentucky, but he feels he doesn’t have much of a choice: His family’s limited internet access makes it nearly impossible for the children to keep up with schoolwork from home. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

UN soundly defeats US demand to extend arms embargo on Iran UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Friday resoundingly defeated a U.S. resolution to indefinitely extend the U. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Watchdog: Homeland Security officials were wrongly appointed WASHINGTON (AP) — The two most senior officials in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security were improperly appointed to the posts under federal law by the Trump administration, a nonpartisan congressional watchdog said Friday. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Ex-FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI lawyer plans to plead guilty to making a false statement in the first criminal case arising from U. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets WASHINGTON (AP) — Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Slew of church abuse lawsuits hinges on state court decision HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic dioceses have been hit with about 150 lawsuits from people who said they were sexually abused as children by priests and hope a state court decision last year has shown a way around time limits for legal claims. Published Aug. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump admits to blocking postal cash WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday that he's starving the U.S. Postal Service of money in order to make it harder to process an expected surge of mail-in ballots, which he worries could cost him the election. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Crews try to tame California wildfire as heat wave arrives LOS ANGELES (AP) — Crews scrambled to protect homes from a huge wildfire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles and officials warned the blaze could flare up again Thursday as a blistering heat wave descended on California. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Artist creates origami crane memorial for COVID-19 victims An artist in Los Angeles is memorializing each of the thousands of people who have died from COVID-19 in the United States with a delicate origami crane. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Fauci: Schools should be outdoors as much as possible School districts developing their plans for reopening for the new academic year should find ways to offer as many outdoor activities as possible, from classes to recess and lunchtime, the nation's top infectious disease expert recommended in an online discussion Thursday. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

More US churches sue to challenge COVID-19 restrictions Churches in California and Minnesota, backed by a conservative legal group, filed lawsuits this week against the governors of their states challenging restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak that they contend are violations of religious liberty. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

US jobless claims fall below 1M but remain high WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment dropped below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak took hold in the U. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Attacks, pandemic a 'gut punch' for famed Chicago district CHICAGO (AP) — Neil Mehra's cigar shop just off Chicago's Michigan Avenue wouldn't normally share much in common with big brand-name stores such as Tiffany's and Saks Fifth Avenue, whose boutiques sit on the choicest spots on the city's most iconic street. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump campaign sues key Iowa counties over absentee mailings IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump's re-election campaign has sued two Democratic-leaning Iowa counties that are making it easy to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic, seeking to invalidate tens of thousands of voters' absentee ballot applications. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

Federal appeals court: Male-only draft is constitutional NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans upheld the constitutionality of the all-male military draft system Thursday, citing a 1981 U. by Associated Press Published Aug. 14 2020 @ 12:05am

UNICEF USA launches program to help US children NEW YORK (AP) — For more than 70 years, the U.S. affiliate of UNICEF has supported the global work of that U. Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Devastation mounts from Midwest storm The impact of a wind storm that tore through the Midwest continued to grow Wednesday, as widespread power outages kept businesses closed, limited communication, spoiled food and caused long lines at gas stations. by Associated Press Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

FBI investigates shooting of military helicopter in Virginia The FBI is investigating the shooting of a military helicopter during a training mission this week in northern Virginia, injuring one crew member who was aboard, officials said Wednesday. Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Tear gas at Portland protests raises concern about pollution SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The presence of U.S. agents has diminished in Portland, Oregon, but city officials are still cleaning tear gas residue from the streets, dirt and possibly the storm drains after the chemical was used frequently by police and federal officers during more than two months of protests over racial injustice. Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19 With a coronavirus vaccine still months off, companies are rushing to test what may be the next best thing: drugs that deliver antibodies to fight the virus right away, without having to train the immune system to make them. by the Associated Press Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Biden introduces VP choice Harris in his hometown WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his newly chosen running mate Kamala Harris campaigned together for the first time Wednesday, as the former primary rivals sought to solidify their advantage over President Donald Trump and secure their place in American history. Published Aug. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Businesswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP nod in Georgia Marjorie Taylor Greene, a businesswoman who has expressed support for the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon and been criticized for a series of racist comments, has won the Republican nomination for Georgia's 14th Congressional District. by Associated Press Published Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:05am

Minnesota's Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger Rep. Ilhan Omar, of Minnesota, on Tuesday survived a stiff Democratic primary challenge from a well-funded opponent. by Associated Press Published Aug. 12 2020 @ 12:05am