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California fires claim 5 lives, threaten thousands of homes
Three major collections of fires are threatening tens of thousands of homes in the San Francisco Bay Area and central California.
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Takeaways from the final night of the Democratic convention
A convention without a roaring crowd, confetti cannons, funny hats — a gathering in name only — delivered the Democratic presidential nomination to Joe Biden.
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Trump, Biden battle for the soul of Scranton
Four years ago, Trump did unexpectedly well in the Scranton area. Now he’s trying to keep those voters, while Biden tries to win them back.
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Listen 4:24Mail delays could hurt the census, too
Some census advocates worry any U.S. Postal Service mail delays over the next few weeks could harm the accuracy of census data about rural areas.
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Trump, addressing far-right QAnon conspiracy, offers praise for its followers
The president said he didn’t know much about the online conspiracy theory community, other than he believes its followers “like me very much.”
6 years ago
Ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scam
Federal prosecutors alleged that Bannon and three others “orchestrated a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands of donors” in connection with an online crowdfunding campaign.
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Shadow immigration system: Migrant children detained in hotels by private contractors
Private contractors are detaining migrant children in hotels before deporting them, bypassing the process that gives children a chance to seek asylum.
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Obama, in scathing Trump rebuke, warns democracy on the line
Former President Obama spoke from Philadelphia, where the United States Constitution was drafted and signed.
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4 takeaways from night 3 of the Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris used her speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Obama launched a rare attack on his successor and Dems urged people to vote.
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Yep, masks and protective gear are still hard to get — especially for small buyers
Just like in March, when coronavirus cases spiked for the first time, some workers and employers across the county face PPE shortages. Masks, gloves and gowns are scarce.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania, Washington lead lawsuits over postal changes
USPS chief DeJoy said he would suspend the closure of mail processing facilities. AGs Shapiro and Ferguson said they would keep the suit to make sure his promises are kept.
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4 takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic National Convention
Tuesday’s lineup featured Jill Biden, who gave personal and hopeful remarks. Other speakers Tuesday touted health care, and a remote roll call vote featured diverse voices.
6 years ago
Post office chief suspends controversial changes until after election
DeJoy also announced he would "engage standby resources" as of Oct. 1 "to satisfy any unforeseen demand."
6 years ago
Another post office election challenge: Making sure ballots are postmarked
Thousands of mail-in ballots routinely arrive without a postmark or one that isn't legible, and election officials have to decide whether to count those ballots.
6 years ago
Bernie Sanders lays out an existential choice for progressives
Sen. Bernie Sanders urged his supporters to back Joe Biden in November, warning that under the Trump administration, “authoritarianism has taken root in our country."
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