Twitter, Facebook act on Trump's false claim about COVID and flu
It's a rare instance of both social media companies swiftly taking action against one of Mr. Trump's falsehoods.
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Instagram to hide negative comments on posts
Facebook-owned social media platform encourages users to "step back and reflect on their words."
Biden pledges to make Roe v. Wade "law of the land"
Even with Roe intact, access to abortion is hanging on by a thread in states across the South and Midwest.
Stocks dive after Trump pulls plug on stimulus talks
President's tweets dash investor hopes that lawmakers can reach a deal on additional coronavirus relief spending.
Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist, dies at 65
The iconic guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Van Halen died after a long battle with cancer, his son said.
Michelle Obama urges voters to "search your hearts" in closing pitch for Biden
Obama urged voters to support Biden in a 24-minute video released Tuesday.
Eric Trump answers questions from New York investigators
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office confirmed Eric Trump participated in a video deposition.
Puerto Ricans in Florida work to defeat Trump
Less than a month from Election Day, Puerto Rican communities in Florida remember Hurricane Maria and vow to organize their communities to vote.
Kamala Harris is on the cover of Elle magazine
Harris remembered the first civil rights march she ever attended — as a toddler in a stroller.
21 MacArthur "genius grant" winners awarded $625,000 each
Writers, sociologists, scientists, a documentary filmmaker, a legal scholar and an environmental health advocate are among the luminaries named this year.
Florida extends voter registration deadline after website crashed
Florida extended the deadline to Tuesday after the online registration system was overwhelmed on Monday.
How some theaters are pulling moviegoers back and keeping them safe
"No refills — but awesome pricing," said Meghan Simpler, chief cleaning and safety monitor at a Cinemark theater outside Dallas.
How to watch Mars make closest approach to Earth until 2035
Skywatchers are being treated to an especially bright view of the red planet all October long.
Conservative judicial group assembles team of lawyers to boost Barrett
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Barrett next week.
Woman teaches herself to sew and starts booming bow tie business
"I was literally typing into YouTube: How to turn a Brother sewing machine on. How to thread the bobbin."
Investigation
Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
How well did Kalshi predict the midterms? We crunched the data.
Inflation remained elevated in October, CPI report shows
Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang face shareholder suit over affair
Congo court sentences 66 soldiers to death for cowardice, mutiny
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U.S. Marshals official sidelined over alleged racist incident, sources say
FDA warns of rare vision-loss side effect from GLP-1 drugs
Gas prices slip below $4 a gallon for first time since July
