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Judge Blocks Trump Campaign Attempt To Limit Use Of Drop Boxes In Pennsylvania
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Republicans have challenged state laws that they say will lead to voter fraud. The judge said the Trump campaign's concerns were mere speculation. In reality, voter fraud is extremely rare.
Hundreds Of Thousands Without Power After Hurricane Delta Sweeps Through South
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Delta brought more damage to areas already hit hard by Hurricane Laura in August. By Saturday morning, the storm had weakened to a tropical depression, but more rain was expected in nearby states.
NYC To Close Businesses In Parts Of Brooklyn And Queens As Virus Takes Hold Again
Sunday, October 04, 2020
Nine ZIP codes have seen persistently high rates of coronavirus infections. Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to close nonessential businesses and schools there Wednesday, pending state approval.
Destruction Mounts As Azerbaijan And Armenia Increase Hostilities
Sunday, October 04, 2020
Azerbaijan's second-largest city was targeted by missiles on Sunday, government officials say. Armenia denied the charges. The clash is part of a decades-long dispute over territory.
Hall Of Fame Pitcher Bob Gibson Dies At 84
Saturday, October 03, 2020
Two-time Cy Young winner Bob Gibson pitched with the St. Louis Cardinals for 17 years, leading the team to two World Series wins. He died about a year after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Trump Is Taking Remdesivir. Here's How It Works To Control The Coronavirus
Saturday, October 03, 2020
President Trump is on day two of a planned 5-day course of remdesivir. The medication, approved for treating COVID-19, works by making it harder for the coronavirus to replicate within the body.
Man Charged In Shooting Of 2 L.A. Sheriff's Deputies
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Deonte Lee Murray, 36, was already in custody after a car-jacking earlier in September. Detectives say they tied Murray to the shooting using surveillance footage and forensic evidence.
'Is This American-Style Civilization?': World Reacts To Presidential Debate
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
A "national humiliation," said a U.K. paper. "Cacophonique," according to a French news channel. An Israeli news anchor tweeted "condolences to America," saying, "It is hard to stoop lower than this."
'Kobe Bryant Bill' Makes It A Crime For First Responders To Photograph Dead Bodies
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The bill, signed into law on Monday, came after reports surfaced of gruesome photos being shared of the helicopter crash site that killed Bryant and others.
Grand Jury Declines To Indict Church Security Guard Who Killed Gunman In Texas
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Jack Wilson didn't hesitate when a man with a shotgun fired into a packed church near Fort Worth last winter. Wilson killed the man with one shot. On Monday, a grand jury declined to indict him.
Uber Can Keep Operating In London, Magistrate Rules
Monday, September 28, 2020
Regulators had refused to renew Uber's license, finding its lax security controls had put passengers at risk. But a court found that Uber had fixed the problems and was fit to operate in the city.
Joe And Jennifer Montana Foil Attempted Kidnapping Of Their Grandchild
Monday, September 28, 2020
The Montanas were in their Malibu, Calif., home when a woman walked in and snatched the 9-month-old child from a playpen, officials say. Jennifer Montana had to pry the child from the intruder's arms.
Paradox-Free Time Travel Is Theoretically Possible, Researchers Say
Sunday, September 27, 2020
In a peer-reviewed journal article, University of Queensland physicists say time is essentially self-healing. Changes in the past wouldn't necessarily cause a universe-ending paradox. Phew.
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Driving Into Pro-Trump Protesters
Sunday, September 27, 2020
It's the latest in a string of vehicular violence since nationwide protests over systemic racism began in May.
As Election Nears, Trump Expands Moratorium On Exploratory Drilling In Atlantic
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The move extends a moratorium Trump imposed earlier this month. The oil industry opposes the move. Trump's detractors say Trump is playing politics ahead of a close election battle.
NASA Astronaut Will Vote From Space
Saturday, September 26, 2020
Astronauts have been able to cast ballots from above since the Texas legislature gave its blessing in 1997. "It's critical to participate in our democracy," NASA astronaut Kate Rubins said.
If Republicans Confirm New Justice, Scholars Say Democratic Court Packing Is Possible
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Some Democrats are open to packing the Supreme Court in response to what they perceive as an illegitimate court appointment. But the move could cause a "spiral" of retaliation, experts say.
'It Only Takes 4': Durbin Hopes Some Republicans Break Ranks To Block A Trump Nominee
Saturday, September 19, 2020
The Illinois Democrat, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, told NPR's Weekend Edition he hopes some Republicans decline to fill the Ruth Bader Ginsburg vacancy before the election.
'Use My Words Against Me': Lindsey Graham's Shifting Position On Court Vacancies
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Before he chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee, the South Carolina senator said a Supreme Court vacancy shouldn't be filled during an election year. His position has changed.
KPCC Journalist Tackled, Arrested While Trying To Cover L.A. Protest
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Police say reporter Josie Huang didn't identify herself as a reporter, and was interfering with a lawful arrest. KPCC says Huang was just documenting the arrest on video when police tackled her.