Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Prompted by mass shooting, 72-hour wait period and other new gun laws go into effect in Maine

Maine gun retailers are now requiring a three-day wait period for purchases under a new law that was among several gun safety bills adopted after the state’s deadliest mass shooting

Prompted by mass shooting, 72-hour wait period and other new gun laws go into effect in Maine
News|Opinion

‘That is a frightened Donald Trump’: Scaramucci reacts to Trump’s remarks at Mar-a-lago

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci reacts to former President Donald Trump’s remarks at a news conference from Mar-a-Lago in Florida. 

‘That is a frightened Donald Trump’: Scaramucci reacts to Trump’s remarks at Mar-a-lago
News|Opinion|Political

Harris shuts down 'lock him up' chants aimed at Trump

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the manner in which Vice President Kamala Harris handled crowds at her rallies chanting "lock him up" when she referred to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was "presidential" and showed voters that Democrats believe in the rule of law.

Harris shuts down 'lock him up' chants aimed at Trump
Americas|Economy|Health|News|Opinion|Political

15 states sue to block Biden's effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage

Fifteen states have sued the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act’s health insurance

15 states sue to block Biden's effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage
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Trump attacks Harris and Walz during first news conference since Democratic ticket was announced

Trump attacks Harris and Walz during first news conference since Democratic ticket was announced

Trump attacks Harris and Walz during first news conference since Democratic ticket was announced
Americas|News|Opinion

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to President Biden: ‘He knows I love him’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to President Biden: ‘He knows I love him’

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she still hasn’t spoken to President Biden: ‘He knows I love him’
News|Opinion|Sports

Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris' VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics trip

Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, took time out of his Olympic duties to rally a group of enthusiastic supporters in Paris

Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris' VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics trip
MidEast|News|Opinion

Belgian publisher removes opinion column that described an urge to stab ‘every Jew’ over Gaza

Belgian publisher removes opinion column that described an urge to stab ‘every Jew’ over Gaza

Belgian publisher removes opinion column that described an urge to stab ‘every Jew’ over Gaza
Americas|Crime|Education|News|Opinion

Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting

The former Uvalde schools police chief says he thinks he's been “scapegoated” as the one to blame for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School

Former Uvalde schools police chief says he's being 'scapegoated' over response to mass shooting
Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

Breanna Stewart, other moms on US women's basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic history

Breanna Stewart and the other moms on the US women’s basketball team are enjoying some special moments while chasing a piece of Olympic history

Breanna Stewart, other moms on US women's basketball team enjoy rare moments chasing Olympic history
Lifestyle|Opinion

From Michael Brown to Sonya Massey, a decade of police antiblack violence causes grief, worry and coping for Black parents

With every new incident of racial violence, Black people tend to undergo a collective sense of racial grief.

From Michael Brown to Sonya Massey, a decade of police antiblack violence causes grief, worry and coping for Black parents
Crime|News|Opinion

Decades on, Delbert Africa’s surrender still provides powerful image of US racism and Black victimhood

A white Philadelphia police officer was killed during a 1978 confrontation with the radical group MOVE. Often overlooked was the brutality leveled against the group’s spokesman.

Decades on, Delbert Africa’s surrender still provides powerful image of US racism and Black victimhood
Election|News|Opinion|Political

From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will officially accept their nominations at the Democratic National Convention. A scholar of the presidency shares memorable moments from previous events.

From a pig as political candidate to a breakout speech for Obama − Democratic National Convention often leaves its mark on history
Americas|News|Opinion|Political

Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

Donald Trump has recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out

Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
MidEast|News|Opinion|World

Israel's Western allies slam Israeli minister's remark that Gaza starvation may be justified

Israel’s Western allies have condemned remarks by the country's far-right finance minister who suggested that causing the starvation of Gaza’s population of more than 2 million Palestinians “might be just and moral” until Hamas-held hostages are released

Israel's Western allies slam Israeli minister's remark that Gaza starvation may be justified
Health|Opinion

In 60-year-old Tim Walz, Kamala Harris found a partner to advocate for reproductive rights

The makings of a presidential ticket began in an unusual spot six months ago: a Minnesota abortion clinic

In 60-year-old Tim Walz, Kamala Harris found a partner to advocate for reproductive rights
Americas|Lifestyle|Opinion

Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says

Filling out forms that ask for racial and ethnic identification can be a struggle for many Latinos, especially when there is not one box that reflects their identity

Census categories misrepresent the 'street race' of Latinos, Afro Latinos, report says
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Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll

A poll shows that most Americans believe this year's presidential race will be crucial for the future of the country's democracy

Majority of US adults say democracy is on the ballot but they differ on the threat: AP-NORC poll
Europe|News|Opinion

‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK

‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK

‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK
News|Opinion|Political

Biden’s team lays out four-pillar strategy for lame duck six months

Biden’s team lays out four-pillar strategy for lame duck six months

Biden’s team lays out four-pillar strategy for lame duck six months
Election|News|Opinion|Political

Hear Biden’s response to the possibility of a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses election

In an interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” President Joe Biden says he’s “not confident” Trump would accept election results if he loses. 

Hear Biden’s response to the possibility of a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses election
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Trump in 2020 praised Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

Trump in 2020 praised Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

Trump in 2020 praised Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests
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Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses

Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses

Biden says he doesn’t have confidence in a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses
News|Opinion|Sports

Quincy Hall’s incredible charge and 4 other takeaways from a dramatic night of track and field at the Olympics

Quincy Hall’s incredible charge and 4 other takeaways from a dramatic night of track and field at the Olympics

Quincy Hall’s incredible charge and 4 other takeaways from a dramatic night of track and field at the Olympics
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Vance and other Trump allies amplify a false claim about Harris' racial identity

Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, is defending a false claim the former president made about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity

Vance and other Trump allies amplify a false claim about Harris' racial identity

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