Why did COVID-19 become partisan?
Almost since news of the pandemic first broke, politics became the lens through which many Americans, and our government, took the coronavirus seriously, or not
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Charlottesville removes Confederate statue near rally site
The removal of a bronze figure of a Confederate soldier known as "At Ready" is seen in Charlottesville as a milestone in eliminating divisive symbols of the Civil War.
Tropical Storm Sally forms in the Gulf of Mexico
It's the 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which peaks in mid-September.
Joe Biden's security breached while boarding campaign plane
No one was harmed, as the man turned out to be a rogue photographer.
2 California deputies shot in apparent ambush on patrol car
Video of the shooting showed a person open fire through the passenger-side window of the patrol car.
Montana libraries help citizens fill out census forms
Only 59% of rural Montanans have broadband internet, making it difficult for its residents to fill out census forms online.
Naomi Osaka defeats Victoria Azarenka to win second U.S. Open
This is Osaka's second U.S. Open championship and third Grand Slam title.
Juneteenth is officially a holiday in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy announced that every third Friday in June will be a state and public holiday to "celebrate the end of the physical chains which once held Black Americans down."
Trump to visit California to be briefed on wildfires
The president will be joined by local and federal fire and emergency officials for a briefing.
Calif. bill allows inmates to pursue firefighting careers after release
About 20% of California's fire crews are inmates.
Trump claims at rally that Dems are "trying to rig the election"
The president's recent campaign rallies have not included social distancing measures or mask requirements.
Sen. Coons "concerned" with WH's lack of visible response to election threats
When asked directly if he was worried the lack of a visible response from the Trump administration "might hurt Joe Biden's chances to be elected," the senator answered: "Yes."
New York's worst terror attack before 9/11 was 100 years ago
A century ago, on September 16, a bomb went off at Wall and Broad Street just outside the officers of famed financier J.P. Morgan, killing 38 people.
North Carolina AG tells voters not to do what Trump says on mail-in voting
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein said, "do NOT do what the President directs," after Trump told voters to go to polling places as well as send in absentee ballots.
College students caught hosting party despite positive COVID tests
"How many other people have COVID?" The officer asked. "They all do," the student replied, gesturing toward his housemates.
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
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Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
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Rubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in Iran
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
State seeks to block Pike's lawyers from inspecting execution drug
911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"
