Politics

September 22, 2020
Funding awarded for 11 projects in western Kentucky

Delta Regional Authority grants will fund 11 projects in western Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said. Nearly $4.8 million will go toward projects that will update infrastructure, expand broadband and health...

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September 22, 2020
As rich nations struggle, Africa’s virus response is praised

At a lecture to peers this month, John Nkengasong showed images that once dogged Africa, with a magazine cover declaring it “The Hopeless Continent." Then he quoted Ghana's first president,...

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September 22, 2020
As rich nations struggle, Africa’s virus response is praised

At a lecture to peers this month, John Nkengasong showed images that once dogged Africa, with a magazine cover declaring it “The Hopeless Continent." Then he quoted Ghana's first president,...

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September 22, 2020
The Latest: India confirms over 75,00 new coronavirus cases

NEW DELHI — India on Tuesday confirmed over 75,000 new coronavirus cases and more than 1,000 deaths in the past 24 hours. With more than 5.5 million cases, India is...

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September 22, 2020
The Latest: India confirms over 75,00 new coronavirus cases

NEW DELHI — India on Tuesday confirmed over 75,000 new coronavirus cases and more than 1,000 deaths in the past 24 hours. With more than 5.5 million cases, India is...

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September 22, 2020
A second UK Covid-19 lockdown is doomed to fail: Brits have no faith in their leaders anymore and won’t comply

Now armed with statistics and expert advice, the British public are much better informed about Covid than in March and won't countenance another lockdown imposed by politicians who have mishandled...

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September 22, 2020
A second UK Covid-19 lockdown is doomed to fail: Brits have no faith in their leaders anymore and won’t comply

Now armed with statistics and expert advice, the British public are much better informed about Covid than in March and won't countenance another lockdown imposed by politicians who have mishandled...

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September 22, 2020
Asian shares track Wall Street retreat; big banks tumble

Shares slipped Tuesday in Asia after markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic's economic pain. Shares declined in Hong Kong, Seoul, Sydney and Shanghai while Japanese markets were closed...

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September 22, 2020
Asian shares track Wall Street retreat; big banks tumble

Shares slipped Tuesday in Asia after markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic's economic pain. Shares declined in Hong Kong, Seoul, Sydney and Shanghai while Japanese markets were closed...

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September 22, 2020
Tokyo needs to convince sponsors Olympics will really happen

The only thing more difficult than staging next year's Tokyo Olympics in a pandemic might be convincing sponsors to keep their billions of dollars on board in the midst of...

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September 22, 2020
World powers set to take the stage, virtually, at UN debate

The U.N.'s first virtual meeting of world leaders was set to start Tuesday with pre-recorded speeches from some of the planet's biggest powers, kept at home by the coronavirus pandemic...

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September 22, 2020
Top contenders for Ginsburg’s seat on Supreme Court

President Donald Trump has said he would nominate a woman to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87 and was a champion of gender...

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September 22, 2020
Today in History

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Sept. 22, the 266th day of 2020. There are 100 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 22, 1862, President...

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September 22, 2020
Column: NASCAR’s dizzying silly season will change landscape

There were two early warning signs that NASCAR was heading into its most unpredictable “silly season” in decades. Former series champion Brad Keselowski accepted a one-year extension with Team Penske...

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September 22, 2020
Column: NASCAR’s dizzying silly season will change landscape

There were two early warning signs that NASCAR was heading into its most unpredictable “silly season” in decades. Former series champion Brad Keselowski accepted a one-year extension with Team Penske...

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September 22, 2020
Hollywood unions, studios agree on rules to start production

Hollywood's unions announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on pandemic protocols with major studios that will allow the broad resumption of production of films and television after six...

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September 22, 2020
Report: California unemployment agency does less with more

The California unemployment agency's two call centers to field questions about jobless benefits had two major problems as millions of people sought help due to the pandemic: One had nobody...

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September 21, 2020
Report: LAPD used facial recognition nearly 30,000 times

The Los Angeles Police Department has used facial-recognition software nearly 30,000 times since 2009 even while denying at times that it used the controversial technology at all, the Los Angeles...

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September 21, 2020
British man sentenced to 5 years for hacking US companies

A British man who was part of a hacking collective called The Dark Overlord was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for helping the group steal information from several...

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September 21, 2020
Longtime ally to Trump’s postal chief was paid by RNC

A former executive who worked in the private sector for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was recently paid by President Donald Trump's reelection effort, according to a new campaign finance disclosure....

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September 21, 2020
Top contenders for Ginsburg’s seat on Supreme Court

President Donald Trump has said he would nominate a woman to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at the age of 87 and was a champion of gender...

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September 21, 2020
Gunn: Mississippi legislators to return by early October

Mississippi legislators will probably return to the Capitol before Oct. 5 to examine how the state is spending coronavirus relief money it received from the federal government, Republican House Speaker...

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September 21, 2020
Sen. Tillis: Trump to extend offshore drilling pause to NC

President Donald Trump will add North Carolina to a list of southeastern states whose coastal waters won't be subjected to offshore drilling for a decade, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said...

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September 21, 2020
Sen. Tillis: Trump to extend offshore drilling pause to NC

President Donald Trump will add North Carolina to a list of southeastern states whose coastal waters won't be subjected to offshore drilling for a decade, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said...

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September 21, 2020
Florida decision likely clears Pats owner of solicitation

Florida prosecutors said Monday that they will not appeal a court ruling throwing out video recordings allegedly showing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for massage parlor sex acts,...

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September 21, 2020
Seeding, not record determines who bats last in World Series

The higher seeded team reaching the World Series will have last at-bats in Games 1 and 2 and if needed Games 6 and 7, not necessarily the team with the...

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September 21, 2020
Micosoft will buy video game maker ZeniMax for $7.5 billion

Microsoft is buying the company behind popular video games The Elder Scrolls, Doom and Fallout. The software giant said Monday that it is paying $7.5 billion for ZeniMax Media, the...

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September 21, 2020
Judge: Postal Service must process election mail on time

For the second time in a week, a federal judge said a nationwide order is necessary to ensure mail for November's election is delivered on time, and he is threatening...

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September 21, 2020
How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Monday as markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic's economic pain. The S&P 500 ended with its fourth-straight loss, though a last-hour...

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September 21, 2020
How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Monday as markets tumbled worldwide on worries about the pandemic's economic pain. The S&P 500 ended with its fourth-straight loss, though a last-hour...

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September 21, 2020
Ginsburg’s death exposes fragility of health law protection

With COVID-19 the newest preexisting condition, the Obama-era health law that protects Americans from insurance discrimination is more fragile following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A week after...

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September 21, 2020
Ginsburg’s death exposes fragility of health law protection

With COVID-19 the newest preexisting condition, the Obama-era health law that protects Americans from insurance discrimination is more fragile following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A week after...

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September 21, 2020
Gina Yashere memoir ‘Cack-Handed’ to be released in June

Gina Yashere has some tough stories to share but also some inspiring ones. A memoir by the comedian, writer and producer and actor is called, “Cack-Handed” and comes out June...

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September 21, 2020
Another record low in viewership for ‘Pandemmys’

The novelty of television stars getting Emmy Awards delivered to their homes wasn't enough to keep the annual show from slipping further in popularity. The Nielsen company said 6.1 million...

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September 21, 2020
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery fell $1.80 to $39.31 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil for November delivery fell $1.71 to $41.44 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for October...

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September 21, 2020
Proposed San Diego fish farm could be first in federal water

A research institute in San Diego and an investment group in Long Beach have teamed up to propose what could be the first open-ocean fish farm in federal waters off...

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September 21, 2020
Airline denies mom and son, 2, after he refused to wear mask

A New Hampshire woman was not allowed to stay on an American Airlines flight with her 2-year-old son because he would not wear a mask, stoking a discussion about how...

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September 21, 2020
What will cruising look like? Industry offers clues. But there’s still no timeline

Cruise companies are stepping up their pressure on U.S. health authorities to allow them to cruise again amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line...

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September 21, 2020
Detroit auto show changes dates, moves to September of 2021

Detroit's big auto show is changing dates once again. The show will now is scheduled to take place from Sept. 28 through Oct. 9 next year. Organizers had moved the...

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September 21, 2020
Feds threaten funds to NYC, Seattle and Portland over unrest

The Justice Department identified New York City, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as three cities that could have federal funding slashed under a memorandum by President Donald Trump that sought to...

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