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‘A huge attack’: Critics decry Trump order that makes firing federal workers easier
The EO strips protections for thousands of federal workers. Trump says it's needed to get rid of "poor performers." Critics call it an attack on apolitical employees.
3 years ago
A ‘perception hack’: When public reaction exceeds the actual hack
This election season has brought a series of computer hacks and disinformation efforts. How do we distinguish between a real threat and a minor distraction?
3 years ago
With deluge of mail ballots, here’s when to expect election results in 6 key states
Rules in several key states don't allow election workers to begin processing or counting mail-in ballots until Election Day, so the winners may not be declared for days.
3 years ago
Obama: Trump failed to take pandemic, presidency seriously
The memories of Trump's win in Michigan and the rest of the Upper Midwest are still searing in the minds of many Democrats during the last stretch before Tuesday's election.
3 years ago
U.S. adds almost 100,000 new coronavirus cases in 1 day as colder weather sets in
The surge is particularly acute in the Midwest and Great Plains. Health experts say the increase is being driven in large part by people who don't exhibit any symptoms.
3 years ago
U.S. hits new coronavirus record with more than 88,500 new cases
In the past week, the U.S. has blown past record levels of infection that were seen in the summer, when new cases topped 77,000 in July.
3 years ago
An Election Day role for National Guard? Maybe, but limited
The Guard’s likely roles will be less visible — filling in as poll workers and providing cybersecurity expertise in monitoring potential intrusions into election systems.
3 years ago
‘My family needs me’: Latinas drop out of workforce at alarming rates
Women are leaving the workforce at four times the rate of men. The shift is especially pronounced among Latina women. That could have lasting effects for the broader economy.
3 years ago
US hospitals targeted in rising wave of ransomware attacks, federal agencies say
An alert warns hospitals and healthcare providers that there is "credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime threat."
3 years ago
Opioid crisis: Critics say Trump fumbled response to another deadly epidemic
President Trump promised to end America's opioid crisis. On his watch overdose deaths flattened in 2018 then surged again to record levels.
3 years ago
US, Europe facing new round of shutdowns amid coronavirus surge
“We’re dealing with the coronavirus — the virus itself — and also corona fatigue,” one expert said. “People are becoming more and more fed up with the preventive measures."
3 years ago
Government signs deal for COVID-19 treatments from Eli Lilly
The government plans to distribute 300,000 doses of the drug at no cost, but that doesn't mean treatment will be free. Intravenous infusion charges can run more than $1,000.
3 years ago
Lawsuit says census takers were pressured to falsify data
Some households were marked as completed after only one attempt to reach residents living there, according to the revised lawsuit filed by the National Urban League.
3 years ago
Stuck-at-home moms: The pandemic’s devastating toll on women
Women have made great strides. But the uncomfortable truth is that in their homes, they're still fitting into stereotypical roles of doing the bulk of housework and parenting.
3 years ago
Mask-wearing is up in the US, but young people are still too lax, CDC survey finds
An increase in mask-wearing is encouraging, health experts say. But too few young people, especially, are social distancing and taking other steps to slow the virus' spread.
3 years ago