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- Consumer prices in U.S. rise 0.6% for 2nd straight month U.S. consumer prices rose by 0.6% for a second consecutive month in July, fueled mainly by higher gasoline prices, government figures showed Wednesday.
- Stein Mart bankrupt, may close all U.S. stores Discount retailer Stein Mart announced Wednesday it's filed for bankruptcy and plans to close most or all of its stores in the United States.
- In photos: Astronauts make round trip to space station from U.S. soil SpaceX's first mission with NASA astronauts on board launched at 3:22 p.m. EDT May 30, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.This was the first crewed launch from U.S. soil since the space shuttle era ended in 2011. The Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station the following day, delivering two American astronauts. The astronauts successfully returned to Earth on August 2.
- Billionaire media mogul Sumner Redstone dies at 97 Sumner Redstone, who turned a family-owned chain of drive-in movie theaters into a major U.S. media empire, has died at the age of 97, his company said Wednesday.
- Joe Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP hailed in political, economic circles The selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate on the Democratic ticket has been met largely with praise in many political and economic circles.
- U.S. reports fewer than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases for 3rd day in a row For the third day in a row, new COVID-19 cases in the United States have totaled fewer than 50,000 -- the first time in more than a month that the daily national tally was under that mark for three days.
- Gallup poll: Confidence in medical system way up; at record low for police Americans' confidence in the medical and public school systems have reached double-figure highs while confidence in law enforcement reached an all-time low, according to a new Gallup survey Wednesday.
- Ilhan Omar wins in Minnesota; other primaries set November races Voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont cast votes in primary contests on Tuesday to determine final races for November as Georgia held a pair of runoff contests from its June primary.
- New Zealand placed under lockdown amid new COVID-19 cluster New Zealand on Wednesday reinstated lockdown measures as health officials rush to contain an outbreak of the deadly and infectious coronavirus in its largest city of Auckland.
- Police solve cold case 24 years after Alaskan teen was killed Twenty-four years after 17-year-old Jessica Baggen was raped and killed, police in Alaska said they have identified the man responsible through DNA analysis.
- IG report: State Department's $8B arms deal complied with law The inspector general said Tuesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's emergency declaration to fast-track an $8.1 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan complied with the law.
- Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best to retire over budget cuts Seattle's chief of police has announced her retirement, weeks after the start of mass protests spurred by the death of George Floyd and a move by leaders to cut 100 police positions.
- Evacuations ordered in Colorado as Grizzly Creek Fire grows to 3,200 acres Residents in parts of Colorado were forced to evacuate Tuesday as the Grizzly Creek Fire, which sparked on Monday, grew to 3,200 acres.
- Thunderstorms to continue Tuesday in the wake of powerful derecho In the wake of a massive derecho that rolled across the Midwest on Monday, the same atmospheric disturbance will spark up additional rounds of heavy thunderstorms along its path into Tuesday night.
- Moderna, U.S. government reach deal for 100M doses of COVID-19 vaccine Moderna reached a deal Tuesday to deliver 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate to the U.S. government.
- Supreme Court blocks Oregon group's efforts to redraw congressional map The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a lower court ruling easing a signature threshold for an Oregon group seeking to place a redistricting reform measure on the November ballot.
- Joe Biden chooses Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate, making good on his months-long promise to choose a woman to be the vice presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket.
- S&P 500 falls short of record high as tech stocks drag markets down The S&P 500 closed the day down 26.78 points after nearing a record high earlier in the day, as tech stocks dragged markets down to close the day.
- Appeals court overturns antitrust ruling against Qualcomm A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a 2019 ruling that found the wireless chip maker Qualcomm violated antitrust law.
- Rare 1794 silver dollar to be auctioned; last sold for $10M A New Jersey coin dealer is selling a 1794 U.S. silver dollar that is believed to be the first one minted.
- Justice Dept. lawyer: AG William Barr may have had secret info on Michael Flynn case A Justice Department attorney told a federal appeals court that Attorney General William Barr may have had secret information that led him to request that charges against Michael Flynn be dropped.
- Boeing's loss of orders outpace sales for sixth straight month Boeing said Tuesday it lost 43 jet orders in July as cancellations outpaced sales for the sixth month.
- CEO group pledges to hire 100K minority, poor workers in New York City CEOs from dozens of New York City's largest companies announced an initiative Tuesday to hire 100,000 of the city's minority and poor workers by 2030.
- Study shows most U.S. schools will open remotely; 25% on campus More than half of K-12 public school students in the United States will attend classes remotely to start the fall period, a study showed Tuesday.
- Bill targeting Trump 'travel ban' would prohibit religious discrimination The U.S. House of Representatives is moving to end the Trump administration's restrictions on entry into the United States by people from 13 countries, many of them Muslim-majority.
- Death toll from Baltimore gas explosion rises to 2 A major gas explosion that rocked a neighborhood in Baltimore on Monday killed at least two people, authorities said Tuesday.
U.S. consumer prices rose by 0.6% for a second consecutive month in July, fueled mainly by higher gasoline prices, government figures showed Wednesday.
Discount retailer Stein Mart announced Wednesday it's filed for bankruptcy and plans to close most or all of its stores in the United States.
SpaceX's first mission with NASA astronauts on board launched at 3:22 p.m. EDT May 30, 2020, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.This was the first crewed launch from U.S. soil since the space shuttle era ended in 2011. The Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station the following day, delivering two American astronauts. The astronauts successfully returned to Earth on August 2.
Sumner Redstone, who turned a family-owned chain of drive-in movie theaters into a major U.S. media empire, has died at the age of 97, his company said Wednesday.
The selection of California Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate on the Democratic ticket has been met largely with praise in many political and economic circles.
For the third day in a row, new COVID-19 cases in the United States have totaled fewer than 50,000 -- the first time in more than a month that the daily national tally was under that mark for three days.
Americans' confidence in the medical and public school systems have reached double-figure highs while confidence in law enforcement reached an all-time low, according to a new Gallup survey Wednesday.
Voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont cast votes in primary contests on Tuesday to determine final races for November as Georgia held a pair of runoff contests from its June primary.
New Zealand on Wednesday reinstated lockdown measures as health officials rush to contain an outbreak of the deadly and infectious coronavirus in its largest city of Auckland.
Twenty-four years after 17-year-old Jessica Baggen was raped and killed, police in Alaska said they have identified the man responsible through DNA analysis.
The inspector general said Tuesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's emergency declaration to fast-track an $8.1 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan complied with the law.
Seattle's chief of police has announced her retirement, weeks after the start of mass protests spurred by the death of George Floyd and a move by leaders to cut 100 police positions.
Residents in parts of Colorado were forced to evacuate Tuesday as the Grizzly Creek Fire, which sparked on Monday, grew to 3,200 acres.
In the wake of a massive derecho that rolled across the Midwest on Monday, the same atmospheric disturbance will spark up additional rounds of heavy thunderstorms along its path into Tuesday night.
Moderna reached a deal Tuesday to deliver 100 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate to the U.S. government.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a lower court ruling easing a signature threshold for an Oregon group seeking to place a redistricting reform measure on the November ballot.
Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate, making good on his months-long promise to choose a woman to be the vice presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket.
The S&P 500 closed the day down 26.78 points after nearing a record high earlier in the day, as tech stocks dragged markets down to close the day.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a 2019 ruling that found the wireless chip maker Qualcomm violated antitrust law.
A New Jersey coin dealer is selling a 1794 U.S. silver dollar that is believed to be the first one minted.
A Justice Department attorney told a federal appeals court that Attorney General William Barr may have had secret information that led him to request that charges against Michael Flynn be dropped.
Boeing said Tuesday it lost 43 jet orders in July as cancellations outpaced sales for the sixth month.
CEOs from dozens of New York City's largest companies announced an initiative Tuesday to hire 100,000 of the city's minority and poor workers by 2030.
More than half of K-12 public school students in the United States will attend classes remotely to start the fall period, a study showed Tuesday.
The U.S. House of Representatives is moving to end the Trump administration's restrictions on entry into the United States by people from 13 countries, many of them Muslim-majority.
A major gas explosion that rocked a neighborhood in Baltimore on Monday killed at least two people, authorities said Tuesday.
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- Biden VP pick: Kamala Harris chosen as running mateThe senator is the first black woman and South Asian American to be a vice-presidential candidate.
- Donald Trump calls Kamala Harris 'meanest' US senatorThe US president says he likes his running mate, Vice-President Mike Pence, "much better".
- QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Georgia Republican primaryMarjorie Taylor Greene seems set to become the conspiracy theory's first devotee in Congress.
- Facebook adds 'blackface' photos to banned postsThe company's rules also explicitly target references to common anti-Semitic stereotypes.
- Trini Lopez, singer and Dirty Dozen actor, dies with coronavirus at 83The Mexican-American singer and guitarist had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer.
- Sumner Redstone: US media mogul dies aged 97His influential entertainment empire included ViacomCBS and Paramount Pictures, MTV and Nickelodeon.
- Top US college sports leagues halt autumn seasonThe Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences say the decision was taken because of coronavirus fears.
- Coronavirus: White House weighs plan to keep out US citizens and legal residentsA proposed rule would allow officials to deny US citizens and legal residents entry over Covid-19.
- Seattle police chief quits after city council votes to strip fundsChief Carmen Best's resignation came hours after the city council voted to reduce the police budget.
- US stores recall onions amid salmonella outbreaksMore than 600 people across 43 states have reported salmonella infections linked to the onions.
- Tiger King's Carole Baskin faces lawsuit from family of husband Don LewisThe family of Don Lewis, who disappeared in 1997, file a lawsuit against his wife Carole Baskin.
- Final Blockbuster to open for summer sleepoverThe chain's last store in the US state of Oregon is to give locals the chance to stay the night.
- Trump escorted out of briefing as man shot near White HouseThe US president returned minutes later, saying that the Secret Service had shot a suspect.
- 'Crazy' Baltimore gas explosion destroys homesOne person was killed and four others seriously injured as a result of the blast.
- Chicago protests: Restrictions imposed after chaotic night of unrestChicago officials say over 100 arrests have been made after a night of violence and looting.
- China imposes sanctions on US senators over Hong KongHigh-profile US officials are sanctioned but China avoids targeting anyone in the Trump administration.
- Skater girls: Gender, joy and slow photographyA nearly 170-year-old process has been used to photograph female and non-binary skateboarders.
- Coronavirus: Can California's economy survive the latest surge?The US state has had to reverse its reopening plans amid a surge in cases.
- Democratic National Convention: What to expect at Biden's nomination partyCovid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event.
- Trump's WeChat ban shocks Chinese abroadFor China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home.
- Can a Eurovision-style song contest work in the US?The American Song Contest is set to air in 2021, organisers have announced.
- US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden?An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.
- US gun control: What is the NRA and why is it so powerful?The National Rifle Association is the most powerful single player in the divisive issue of US gun control.
- Biden VP pick: Susan Rice, the diplomat and lightning rodA former national security adviser is on the short list to become the Democratic vice-presidential nominee.
- The British role in America's tainted pastAlongside calls for reform, historians say a re-examination of how US racism got to this point is needed.
- NBA: Black Lives Matter and basketball’s role in discussion on racismBasketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?
- The frustration of trying to invest in my hometownWould-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.
- George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing nowFor some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful
- Cancel culture: What unites young people against Obama and TrumpThe push to bring down memorials has renewed criticisms of "cancel culture" from current and past presidents.
- Say Her Name: 'Black women are killed by police too'The campaign group Say Her Name believes deaths of black women at the hands of police are overlooked.
- Three generations on the impact of George Floyd's deathThree generations of one family discuss their experiences of racism and whether things are changing.
- Professional Bull Riders: American rodeo and its history of black athletesEzekiel Mitchell is following those who blazed a trail before him, helping restore an American history that has not been fully told.
- Black America Speaks: What black radio makes of this moment"Hunted" because of my race: The BBC tunes in to black-owned radio stations amid national upheaval.
- George Floyd death: What US police officers think of protestsSome think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack.
- Black Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality?Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse?
- 'Speak and be heard': Why black media mattersSara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US.
- 'My best friend was killed in the protests - I'm marching for him'19-year-old Diamond wants "justice" for her friend, who died days after George Floyd.
- One thing Americans find hard to talk aboutA US psychologist who specialises in conflict resolution overseas is now turning her attention to race at home.
- Trump rushed out of news conference amid 'shooting'In the opening minutes of his press conference, the US president was asked to step outside by a Secret Service agent.
- Chicago imposes restrictions after night of unrestMore than 100 people were arrested for looting, battery against police and other charges.
- 'No one is above the law, not even the NRA'New York's attorney general is suing the NRA to dissolve it over alleged financial mismanagement.
- FBI raids home of YouTube star Jake PaulAgents seized several firearms. The nature of the investigation has not been disclosed.
- Tropical Storm Isaias: 'The Lord spared us for another day'Deadly Tropical Storm Isaias has cut a swathe of destruction along parts of the East Coast.
- Nasa SpaceX crew return: Dragon capsule splashes downThe SpaceX capsule touches down off Florida, in the first crewed US water landing in 45 years.
- An underwater webcam in the port of Miami has become a lockdown sensation.An underwater webcam in the port of Miami has become a lockdown sensation thanks to its tailless star 'Oval'.
- John Lewis: Former presidents eulogise civil rights titanThree former US presidents speak at the funeral of congressman John Lewis in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Plain clothes police officers bundle woman into unmarked carThe video of her arrest for vandalism in New York has drawn criticism from public officials.
- How much power does tech 'big four' have?Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold?
- Coronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back'Latinos represent 18% of the total US population but more than a third of Covid-19 cases.
- Coming out at 90 years old... to my gay daughterWhile writing his memoirs in lockdown, Kenneth Felts opened up to his daughter about his first love.
- Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash.
- 'I just love helping, I'm not ready to give it up'Dr Melissa Freeman is a doctor in New York City who has been practising for 65 years. The BBC spoke to her about her journey into medicine.
- Driving into the art of Vincent Van GoghToronto's immersive exhibition allows audiences to experience art from the comfort of their car.
- Coronavirus: Protest, rally or eating out - Where is riskier?Dr Georges Benjamin breaks down the risks of going into crowds and how best to protect yourself.
- Why Texas is seeing a surge in coronavirus casesIn the past week, the state has seen upwards of 6,000 new cases every day and hospitals are reaching capacity.
- Young skater goes viral performing at Black Lives Matter PlazaA video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed 5 million views.
- Martin Luther King Jr's daughter: 'I know the pain of growing up without a father'Rev Bernice A King was speaking at Rayshard Brooks' funeral in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Living through the threat of eviction in the pandemicThe BBC meets a single father of three as he navigates trying to keep his apartment.
The senator is the first black woman and South Asian American to be a vice-presidential candidate.
The US president says he likes his running mate, Vice-President Mike Pence, "much better".
Marjorie Taylor Greene seems set to become the conspiracy theory's first devotee in Congress.
The company's rules also explicitly target references to common anti-Semitic stereotypes.
The Mexican-American singer and guitarist had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer.
His influential entertainment empire included ViacomCBS and Paramount Pictures, MTV and Nickelodeon.
The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences say the decision was taken because of coronavirus fears.
A proposed rule would allow officials to deny US citizens and legal residents entry over Covid-19.
Chief Carmen Best's resignation came hours after the city council voted to reduce the police budget.
More than 600 people across 43 states have reported salmonella infections linked to the onions.
The family of Don Lewis, who disappeared in 1997, file a lawsuit against his wife Carole Baskin.
The chain's last store in the US state of Oregon is to give locals the chance to stay the night.
The US president returned minutes later, saying that the Secret Service had shot a suspect.
One person was killed and four others seriously injured as a result of the blast.
Chicago officials say over 100 arrests have been made after a night of violence and looting.
High-profile US officials are sanctioned but China avoids targeting anyone in the Trump administration.
A nearly 170-year-old process has been used to photograph female and non-binary skateboarders.
The US state has had to reverse its reopening plans amid a surge in cases.
Covid may have spoiled the party in Wisconsin but there's still a lot you need to know about the virtual event.
For China's global community, the app provides a vital means of staying in touch with home.
The American Song Contest is set to air in 2021, organisers have announced.
An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.
The National Rifle Association is the most powerful single player in the divisive issue of US gun control.
A former national security adviser is on the short list to become the Democratic vice-presidential nominee.
Alongside calls for reform, historians say a re-examination of how US racism got to this point is needed.
Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?
Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.
For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful
The push to bring down memorials has renewed criticisms of "cancel culture" from current and past presidents.
The campaign group Say Her Name believes deaths of black women at the hands of police are overlooked.
Three generations of one family discuss their experiences of racism and whether things are changing.
Ezekiel Mitchell is following those who blazed a trail before him, helping restore an American history that has not been fully told.
"Hunted" because of my race: The BBC tunes in to black-owned radio stations amid national upheaval.
Some think change needs to come from the top, others say they are doing a tough job and under attack.
Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse?
Sara Lomax-Reese owns WURD, one of a handful of black-owned and operated radio stations in the US.
19-year-old Diamond wants "justice" for her friend, who died days after George Floyd.
A US psychologist who specialises in conflict resolution overseas is now turning her attention to race at home.
In the opening minutes of his press conference, the US president was asked to step outside by a Secret Service agent.
More than 100 people were arrested for looting, battery against police and other charges.
New York's attorney general is suing the NRA to dissolve it over alleged financial mismanagement.
Agents seized several firearms. The nature of the investigation has not been disclosed.
Deadly Tropical Storm Isaias has cut a swathe of destruction along parts of the East Coast.
The SpaceX capsule touches down off Florida, in the first crewed US water landing in 45 years.
An underwater webcam in the port of Miami has become a lockdown sensation thanks to its tailless star 'Oval'.
Three former US presidents speak at the funeral of congressman John Lewis in Atlanta, Georgia.
The video of her arrest for vandalism in New York has drawn criticism from public officials.
Regulators are scrutinising Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook. How much power do the 'big four' hold?
Latinos represent 18% of the total US population but more than a third of Covid-19 cases.
While writing his memoirs in lockdown, Kenneth Felts opened up to his daughter about his first love.
Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash.
Dr Melissa Freeman is a doctor in New York City who has been practising for 65 years. The BBC spoke to her about her journey into medicine.
Toronto's immersive exhibition allows audiences to experience art from the comfort of their car.
Dr Georges Benjamin breaks down the risks of going into crowds and how best to protect yourself.
In the past week, the state has seen upwards of 6,000 new cases every day and hospitals are reaching capacity.
A video of Kaitlyn Saunders skating on the square opposite the White House has amassed 5 million views.
Rev Bernice A King was speaking at Rayshard Brooks' funeral in Atlanta, Georgia.
The BBC meets a single father of three as he navigates trying to keep his apartment.
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- Biden And Harris To Introduce Their Presidential Ticket In DelawareIn their first joint appearance since Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate, the pair will deliver remarks in Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Del.
- QAnon Supporter Who Made Bigoted Videos Wins Ga. Primary, Likely Heading To CongressPresident Trump is congratulating Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a "future Republican Star." Greene has endorsed a theory that Satanic pedophiles secretly run the world.
- How An Artist, A Toy Maker, A College Student Use Their Skills To Fight The PandemicWe asked NPR readers to tell us about people who are coming up with creative ways to to address COVID-19 challenges in their community. Here are six of their stories.
- North Korea Makes A Push To Reach Foreign Audiences On YouTube And TwitterWith a view to reaching English-speaking and South Korean audiences, the videos show glimpses of Pyongyang, highlight consumerism and try to dispel notions that life is restricted and people are poor.
- Netflix Is Letting Some People Speed Up Playback. That's A Big Deal For Blind FansPeople who are blind spend a lot of time listening to words. So much that they often prefer to listen at faster speeds, including for TV shows.
- Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The OutbreakA map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
- Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State?View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.
- 'Lots Of Destruction, But This Is The Future': Photos Inside The Homes Of BeirutAfter explosions convulsed Beirut, here is a selection of photos showing Beirut residents in their destroyed house or workplace, along with a glimpse of their experiences, in their own words.
- 'Teeth The Size Of Bananas'; New Study Paints Picture Of 'Terror Crocodiles'A new study reveals there were multiple species of Deinosuchus, the giant crocodylians that lived 75 million years ago. They were among the largest predators in the ecosystem and ate dinosaurs.
- Payroll Tax Delay To Boost Take-Home Pay, But Don't Spend It YetPresident Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop collecting payroll taxes this fall in an effort to boost workers' paychecks. But the move is temporary, and could spark headaches in 2021.
- U.S. Puts Kodak Deal On Hold Amid Scrutiny Of Its FinancesThe decision to entrust $765 million of taxpayer money to the former maker of photographic equipment raises several questions about the Trump administration's due diligence of Kodak.
- 5 Takeaways On The New Biden-Harris Presidential Ticket Beyond making history, Biden showed his vision for the future, opened a window into his decision-making and picked someone who will likely be able to stand up well in a vice presidential debate.
- How The Coronavirus Has Upended College Admissions Because of the pandemic, many students will be applying without standardized test scores and several other metrics selective schools have long relied on to make admissions decisions.
- Multnomah County DA: Most Portland Protesters Won't Face Charges, Deserve To Be HeardThe newly elected district attorney, Mike Schmidt, said only those involved in "deliberate property damage, theft or force against another person or threats of force" may face charges.
- Postal Workers Decry Changes And Cost-Cutting MeasuresAs a result of the new postmaster general's plans to shake up the agency, "mail is beginning to pile up in our offices," says Kimberly Karol, a postal clerk and union leader in Iowa.
In their first joint appearance since Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential running mate, the pair will deliver remarks in Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Del.
President Trump is congratulating Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a "future Republican Star." Greene has endorsed a theory that Satanic pedophiles secretly run the world.
We asked NPR readers to tell us about people who are coming up with creative ways to to address COVID-19 challenges in their community. Here are six of their stories.
With a view to reaching English-speaking and South Korean audiences, the videos show glimpses of Pyongyang, highlight consumerism and try to dispel notions that life is restricted and people are poor.
People who are blind spend a lot of time listening to words. So much that they often prefer to listen at faster speeds, including for TV shows.
A map of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths around the world. The respiratory disease has spread rapidly across six continents and has killed thousands of people.
View NPR's maps and graphics to see where COVID-19 is hitting hardest in the U.S., which state outbreaks are growing and which are leveling off.
After explosions convulsed Beirut, here is a selection of photos showing Beirut residents in their destroyed house or workplace, along with a glimpse of their experiences, in their own words.
A new study reveals there were multiple species of Deinosuchus, the giant crocodylians that lived 75 million years ago. They were among the largest predators in the ecosystem and ate dinosaurs.
President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop collecting payroll taxes this fall in an effort to boost workers' paychecks. But the move is temporary, and could spark headaches in 2021.
The decision to entrust $765 million of taxpayer money to the former maker of photographic equipment raises several questions about the Trump administration's due diligence of Kodak.
Beyond making history, Biden showed his vision for the future, opened a window into his decision-making and picked someone who will likely be able to stand up well in a vice presidential debate.
Because of the pandemic, many students will be applying without standardized test scores and several other metrics selective schools have long relied on to make admissions decisions.
The newly elected district attorney, Mike Schmidt, said only those involved in "deliberate property damage, theft or force against another person or threats of force" may face charges.
As a result of the new postmaster general's plans to shake up the agency, "mail is beginning to pile up in our offices," says Kimberly Karol, a postal clerk and union leader in Iowa.
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- The 7-year-old Georgia boy with Covid-19 who died drowned in a bathtub after a seizure, coroner saysNew information has been released on the 7-year-old Georgia boy with Covid-19 who died.
- Court orders Uber, Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees in CaliforniaUber and Lyft were ordered by a California court on Monday to reclassify their drivers in the state as employees, marking the latest escalation in an ongoing legal battle over a new law impacting much of the on-demand economy.
- Two police body cameras capture the struggle leading to George Floyd's death Police body camera footage showing Minneapolis police pointing a gun at George Floyd and struggling with him during his fatal arrest was released Monday.
- Analysis: Ben Sasse makes his 2024 moveEven as President Donald Trump revs up his campaign machine in hopes of winning a second term this fall, the jockeying to be at the forefront of the party that he will leave behind in 2024 is picking up speed.
- More than 100 Black men urge Biden to pick Black woman as vice presidentMore than 100 Black men on Monday signed an open letter to presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden urging him to pick a Black woman as his vice president, writing that "failing to select a Black woman in 2020 means you will lose the election."
- Here's why Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his VPJoe Biden thinks he is going to win the White House in 84 days' time.
- Postmarks come under scrutiny as states prepare for mail-in votingStates are bracing for controversy as they work to ensure that Postal Service postmarks and other tracking will back efforts to prove mail-in votes are sent on time. They're seeking to avoid lawsuits and other issues about unclear markings that have dogged some primaries and could mar ballot counts come Election Day.
- What Trump's executive actions really meanWith stimulus talks stalled, President Donald Trump announced he would go around Congress to deliver aid to Americans affected by the pandemic.
- Trump pushes a payroll tax cut. Here's what that is.President Donald Trump has been pushing for a payroll tax cut, and he isn't waiting for Congress to enact one. On Saturday, he signed a series of executive orders, effectively going around Congress to extend expanded unemployment benefits and assist renters and homeowners.
- Britain's economy completely tanked. It's not just because of the pandemicBritons woke up this morning to news that the UK economy shrunk by 20.4% in the second quarter, the worst slump on record and the biggest drop of any major global economy.
- Why you're seeing Halloween candy in stores in AugustNo, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Halloween candy displays have arrived even earlier this year.
- It's a terrible time to open a restaurant. Some owners did it anywayLast summer, Adam Weisblatt signed a lease on a historic saloon in Pioneertown, California. Then the world changed.
- Property owner pressures advertising agency to remove BLM sign
- 'Worm wrangler' finds a business model in the dirt
- Police: 17-yo assaulted by couple over mask policy
- Woman sentenced to life in daughter's murder
- Dentists: Face coverings can cause 'mask mouth'
- Off-duty officer pulls pilot to safety
- Grieving daughter fights Comcast over cable bill
- Residents say gas explosion jolted homes
- Fisk University president placed on leave
- Woman celebrates 103rd birthday
- WWII vet surprised w/ parade on 110th birthday
- Two 18-year-olds fatally shot in South Toledo
- Grandma loses her life protecting 4-yo in storm
- Scholars help students navigate e-learning
- Man sentenced for dumping hazardous waste
- Juneteenth could cost Austin $766k in staffing
- Inmates learn to garden, provide produce
New information has been released on the 7-year-old Georgia boy with Covid-19 who died.
Uber and Lyft were ordered by a California court on Monday to reclassify their drivers in the state as employees, marking the latest escalation in an ongoing legal battle over a new law impacting much of the on-demand economy.
Police body camera footage showing Minneapolis police pointing a gun at George Floyd and struggling with him during his fatal arrest was released Monday.
Even as President Donald Trump revs up his campaign machine in hopes of winning a second term this fall, the jockeying to be at the forefront of the party that he will leave behind in 2024 is picking up speed.
More than 100 Black men on Monday signed an open letter to presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden urging him to pick a Black woman as his vice president, writing that "failing to select a Black woman in 2020 means you will lose the election."
Joe Biden thinks he is going to win the White House in 84 days' time.
States are bracing for controversy as they work to ensure that Postal Service postmarks and other tracking will back efforts to prove mail-in votes are sent on time. They're seeking to avoid lawsuits and other issues about unclear markings that have dogged some primaries and could mar ballot counts come Election Day.
With stimulus talks stalled, President Donald Trump announced he would go around Congress to deliver aid to Americans affected by the pandemic.
President Donald Trump has been pushing for a payroll tax cut, and he isn't waiting for Congress to enact one. On Saturday, he signed a series of executive orders, effectively going around Congress to extend expanded unemployment benefits and assist renters and homeowners.
Britons woke up this morning to news that the UK economy shrunk by 20.4% in the second quarter, the worst slump on record and the biggest drop of any major global economy.
No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Halloween candy displays have arrived even earlier this year.
Last summer, Adam Weisblatt signed a lease on a historic saloon in Pioneertown, California. Then the world changed.
