Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus
Grassley says he looks forward to resuming his normal schedule soon. He hasn’t said how he was exposed, but was in the Senate and voting Monday.
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Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry
JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Now at Amazon.com: insulin and inhalers. The online colossus opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door…
Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is expected to cut the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan almost in half by Jan. 15.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective in U.S. tests
By LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the…
TECH BYTE: Make Memories with Frameo Digital Picture Frame, App
Let’s look at an app that can help you make memories with your friends and family.
South Carolina fires football coach Will Muschamp
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina has fired football coach Will Muschamp, the second time he’s been let go from a Southeastern Conference program in midseason. The school said in a release Sunday that Muschamp has been “relieved” of his duties with the football program. Athletic director Ray Tanner said first-year offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, […]
SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin
SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station, kicking off regular crew flights from the U.S.
Unemployment claims last week
Another 709,000 Americans filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week on a seasonally adjusted basis. The labor department reported those official numbers Thursday. There were also nearly 300,000 new pandemic unemployment assistance filings. That program gives…
Tropical Storm Eta dumps blustery rain on Florida west coast
The National Hurricane Center in Miami predicts that after coming ashore Thursday morning, Eta will move northeast across Florida.
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
Klain served as coordinator to the Ebola response during the 2014 outbreak.
Georgia audit to trigger hand tally of presidential vote
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Wednesday announced an audit of presidential election results that he said would be done with a full hand tally of ballots because the margin is so tight. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said at a news conference Wednesday that his office wants the process to begin by […]
Salt Life founder held as flight risk in woman’s death
The founder of the popular beach clothing brand Salt Life is being held as a “flight risk” in the death of an 18-year-old woman who prosecutors said was shot while they were playing with a gun in a hotel room.
Florida cities mop up after deluge from Tropical Storm Eta
Tropical Storm Eta is squatting off western Cuba, and forecasters say it’s unclear where it might strike land again.
Race to 270: Tight presidental race narrowing down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to carry the White House, securing victories in the “blue wall” battlegrounds of Wisconsin and Michigan and narrowing President Donald Trump’s path. With just a handful of states still up for grabs, Trump tried to press his case in court in […]
SEC Fines Florida Coach Dan Mullen $25,000
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Southeastern Conference has fined Florida football coach Dan Mullen $25,000 for his role in a benches-clearing brawl against Missouri. The league also issued half-game suspensions for Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey, offensive lineman Dylan Spencer and defensive lineman Markell Utsey. Each of them will sit out the first half of Missouri’s […]
TECH BYTE: Apps Help You Safely Celebrate Halloween
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Obama Endorses Espy in Mississippi; Trump Backs Hyde-Smith
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democrat trying to unseat a Republican U.S. senator in Mississippi said Wednesday that he has received his “biggest endorsement yet,” from former President Barack Obama. “Mike Espy has a…
Supreme Court puts curbside voting on hold in Alabama
The justices’ vote on Wednesday was 5-3, with the court’s three liberals dissenting.
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
The activities attributed to Iran mark a significant escalation at a time when most public election interference discussion has centered on Russia.
Senate GOP to push Barrett forward over Dem boycott of vote
Democrats are planning to boycott the session, but they don’t have the votes to stop Barrett’s ascent.
Florida agency: Flying squirrels illegally shipped to Asia
A Florida wildlife protection agency says it has broken up a trafficking ring that illegally trapped squirrels and shipped them to Asia.
Melania Trump says Barron no longer has COVID-19
First lady Melania Trump says Barron Trump tested positive at one point for the coronavirus but has subsequently tested negative.
NASA moon-landing tech hitches ride to space on Bezos rocket
Jeff Bezos’ space company has launched a rocket with NASA’s newest moon-landing tech on board.
FBI: Groups also discussed kidnapping Virginia governor
An FBI agent testified during a court hearing in Michigan that members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio.