Mississippi has the country's highest COVID-19 case rate, followed by Florida, Kentucky and Louisiana, according to federal data. With more than 101,000 Americans now hospitalized with COVID-19, the U.S. is steadily approaching its hospitalization peak…
Formerly incarcerated woman runs to be 1st Black…
The former public defender is challenging a 17-year Democratic incumbent. August 1, 2020, 10:05 AM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Keeda Haynes believes she brings a unique perspective to the…
Hong Kong legislative elections postponed, democrats cry foul
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the postponement due to COVID-19 surges. August 1, 2020, 5:14 PM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article In a politically turbulent Hong Kong, the decision to…
7 dead, including Alaska state legislator, after planes…
The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into the cause. August 1, 2020, 3:04 PM 5 min read Seven people, including a member of the Alaska State Legislator, were killed after two planes crashed in…
Gun violence plagues Chicago with up to 40…
"These deaths are not mere statistics," said Mayor Lori Lightfoot. August 1, 2020, 3:40 PM 6 min read A 9-year-old boy, who was believed to be playing in a parking lot on Friday evening, was…
President Trump says he will ban TikTok in…
The video app is used by millions in the country. August 1, 2020, 6:10 AM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article President Donald Trump told reporters that he plans to ban…
Head of NAACP branch under fire over anti-Semitic…
Governor Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro have called for resignation. July 31, 2020, 9:35 PM 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Elected officials and community activists are calling on…
Washington officials rush to capture invasive murder hornets…
Officials said they captured their first Asian giant hornet in Whatcom County. August 1, 2020, 12:51 AM 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Officials in Washington state are rushing to capture…
Supreme Court allows border wall construction to continue…
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 along party lines. August 1, 2020, 1:53 AM 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article The Supreme Court on Friday denied a request from environmentalists to stop…