Governor: "Texans are in danger" despite minimal storm surge
Abbott cautiously expressed optimism that no deaths had yet been reported from the hurricane in his state.
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U.S. economy plunged an annualized 31.7% in second quarter
The government slightly downgraded its earlier estimate, but the economic damage remains historic.
FDA greenlights $5 rapid coronavirus test by Abbott Laboratories
The new test — which cannot be done at home — uses the same technology used to test for the flu.
Hundreds of ex-McCain, Romney and Bush aides endorse Biden
The Republican aides said that while they disagree with some of Joe Biden's policy positions, they value his bipartisan work and leadership potential.
TikTok CEO resigns amid U.S. pressure to sell popular app
Kevin Mayer, a former Disney executive, leaves the popular social media app 100 days after becoming its CEO.
The biggest threat from Hurricane Laura
Major storms like Laura make up only 25% of landfalling hurricanes but cause 85% of the damage.
Pelosi signals COVID relief deal remains far off after talk with Meadows
Pelosi reiterated that Democrats are "not budging."
Teen accused of fatal shooting during Kenosha protests arrested
A teen accused in a fatal shooting during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin last night is in custody in Illinois.
Naomi Osaka pulls out of match to protest Jacob Blake shooting
"Watching the continued genocide of Black people at the hand of the police is honestly making me sick to my stomach," the tennis star said.
Jeff Bezos now worth an astounding $200-plus billion
Amazon's founder and the world's richest man has crossed another milestone in his escalating net worth.
ICE held 660 migrant kids set for expulsion in hotels, court monitor says
At least 660 migrant children have been detained in border hotels as U.S. officials worked to expel them without an asylum interview.
Protests in Kenosha over Jacob Blake shooting stay peaceful
Fourth straight night of demonstrations contrasted starkly to the violence the nights before.
Unrest hits Minneapolis after mistaken reports of police shooting
Misinformation spread that officers had shot and killed Black homicide suspect but video showed he actually shot himself.
Texas dad arrested for daughters' 2008 "honor killing"
FBI agents arrested Yaser Abdel Said in a small North Texas town 12 years after his daughters were slain.
Virus outbreak tied to bachelorette party in Rhode Island
Gov. Charlie Baker said "unmanaged" social events are the biggest concern for coronavirus spread
Trump's judicial confirmations to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate
House GOP elects Jim Jordan as next leader in major shakeup
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
4 grizzly bears killed mom and daughter in Canada, DNA confirms
Bessent relocates from home to base after Iran threats, reports say
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in U.K.
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
