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Trump aide: 'We're not going to control the pandemic' LONDONDERRY, N.H. (AP) — The coronavirus has reached into the heart of the White House once more, little more than a week before Election Day, and the president's top aide says "we're not going to control the pandemic. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump pushes questions about Biden's son President Donald Trump's campaign is pushing a familiar line of attack: unverified allegations about Biden's son and his foreign business ties. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Election could stoke US marijuana market, sway Congress Voters in four states from different regions of the country could embrace broad legal marijuana sales on Election Day, and a sweep would highlight how public acceptance of cannabis is cutting across geography, demographics and the nation's deep political divide. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Black D.C. archbishop's rise marks historic moment WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory is set to become the first Black U.S. prelate to assume the rank of cardinal in the Catholic Church, a historic appointment that comes months after nationwide demonstrations against racial injustice. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

New storm Zeta a hurricane threat to Mexico, US Gulf Coast Newly formed Tropical Storm Zeta stalled Sunday in the western Caribbean, but forecasters said it posed the risk of a rain-heavy hurricane for Mexico's resort-dotted Yucatan Peninsula and the U.S. Gulf Coast. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Senate votes to advance Barrett WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just more than a week before the presidential election. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:05am

Reported Oklahoma coronavirus cases down from record surge OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State health officials reported 1,051 new cases Sunday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a day after a one-day record increase was set and two days after Gov. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:00am

6th Arkansas GOP lawmaker tests positive for virus LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas state lawmaker running for reelection is quarantining after testing positive for the coronavirus, she said, becoming the sixth Republican in the Legislature to become infected. by Associated Press Published Oct. 26 2020 @ 12:00am

Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump assured supporters packed shoulder to shoulder at a trio of rallies Saturday "we're rounding the turn" on the coronavirus — despite spiking cases — and mocked challenger Joe Biden for raising alarms about the pandemic. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Biden in their last clash on stage WASHINGTON (AP) — A more measured President Donald Trump does not necessarily mean a more truthful one. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Voter advocates hoping to stave off intimidation at polls BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Voting rights advocates and state officials are on high alert over fears U.S. polling stations could attract the same strain of partisan violence and civil unrest that erupted on American streets this year, fueled by a deadly pandemic, outrage over police brutality and one of the most contentious elections ever. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

AstraZeneca, J&J resuming US tests of COVID-19 vaccines Two drugmakers announced Friday the resumption of U.S. testing of their COVID-19 vaccine candidates. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Europe, US watch case totals grow, debate new restrictions Confirmed coronavirus infections continued to soar Saturday in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. In some cases, so did anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Stressed freshmen missing quintessential college experience It's a major life milestone, the first time many U.S. teens have ever been on their own. Even in normal times, freshman year in college can be a jumbled mix of anticipation, uncertainty and emotional highs and lows. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Murkowski's nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett won crucial backing Saturday when one of the last Republican holdouts against filling the seat during an election season announced support for President Donald Trump's pick ahead of a confirmation vote expected Monday. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Despite rhetoric, GOP has backed packing courts at state level Republican claims Democrats would expand the U.S. Supreme Court to undercut the conservative majority if they win the presidency and control of Congress has a familiar ring. by Associated Press Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Parties' late spending on Senate races shows GOP's jeopardy WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats are unleashing millions in eleventh-hour spending to contest Senate seats in states that read like a list of reliable GOP strongholds: Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, South Carolina and Texas. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Trump administration criticizes NATO ally Turkey for weapon test WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration Friday criticized Turkey for taking a new step toward fielding a Russian-made air defense weapon. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Senate GOP marches ahead on Barrett over Democrats' blockade WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised for a rare weekend session as Republicans race to put Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court and cement a conservative majority before Election Day despite Democratic efforts to stall President Donald Trump's nominee. Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Biden calls for 'transition' from oil, GOP sees opening Democrat Joe Biden's remark he would "transition" away from oil in the U.S. in favor of renewable energy drew quick attention Thursday night from President Donald Trump, who saw it as a boon to his election chances in key states. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign about the disease's grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to the Rocky Mountain West reel under the surge. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Battleground postal delays persist with mail voting underway U.S. Postal Service records show delivery delays have persisted across the country as millions of Americans are voting by mail, raising the possibility of ballots being rejected because they arrive too late. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Keeping credit profile healthy during pandemic Credit may not be top of mind for many consumers these days. But as the pandemic and its associated economic woes drag on, they may want to give it some attention. by Associated Press Published Oct. 24 2020 @ 12:05am