DETROIT — Four years after an election that came down to Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, the campaigns of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and President Trump are waging an intense and surprising battle in those states for votes among a crucial
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Did President Trump Keep His First-Term Promises? Let’s Look at 5 of Them
Four years ago, Donald J. Trump won the presidency after making a series of concrete promises to his supporters. “I would repeal and replace the big lie, Obamacare,” he said during his kickoff speech. “I would build a great wall,
It’s Snowing in New England, but Election Day Looks Sunny for Much of U.S.
BOSTON — Fluffy, granular snow blanketed New England on Friday morning, accumulating up to four inches in some places and leaving roads slick and slushy, five days ahead of an election whose outcome is expected to hinge on voter turnout.
Earthquake Rattles Western Turkey and Greece, Leveling Buildings
At least four people were killed when a major earthquake in the Aegean Sea rattled parts of Greece and western Turkey on Friday, leveling structures in the western Turkish city of Izmir and severely damaging several residential buildings, Turkey’s health
NFL: Matt Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers
Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards and ran for a touchdown, Younghoe Koo made four field goals and the Atlanta Falcons held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 25-17 on Thursday night to avoid a series season sweep. The Falcons
Angels have interviewed at least four candidates for general manager
The Angels have interviewed at least four candidates for the general manager opening since recently beginning formal interviews, according to a person with knowledge of the search who was unauthorized to publicly comment. Among them is Logan White, the Dodgers’
Commentary: With the NFC West as the NFL’s best division, showdowns should separate playoff teams
What a weird season for the NFC West. It’s the NFL’s only division with four winning teams, and it’s mathematically possible — though highly unlikely — for all four to make the playoffs, now that the league has added a
China’s Leaders Vow Tech ‘Self-Reliance,’ Military Power and Economic Recovery
China’s Communist Party emerged from four days of meetings behind closed doors in Beijing declaring the country’s leader, Xi Jinping, a “helmsman” who would lead “the ship of socialism sailing into the wind and waves with determination.” At a time
The Trump and Biden ‘60 Minutes’ interviews air tonight. Here’s what to expect.
Every four years, “60 Minutes” interviews the major candidates for president of the United States. This year’s interviews, which air on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on CBS, are already making waves. Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., providing
Trump and Biden ‘60 Minutes’ Interviews Air Tonight. Here’s What to Expect.
Every four years, “60 Minutes” interviews the major candidates for president of the United States. This year’s interviews, which air on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on CBS, are already making waves. Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., providing
Election could stoke US marijuana market, sway Congress
Voters in four states from different regions of the country could embrace broad legal marijuana sales on Election Day, and a sweep would highlight how public acceptance of cannabis is cutting across geography, demographics and the nation’s deep political divide.
Ex-boyfriend accused of killing pregnant Chicago woman, baby
Chicago police say a man charged in the slaying of his pregnant ex-girlfriend and the baby who died four days later allegedly shot her to prevent her from giving birth By DON BABWIN Associated Press October 23, 2020, 8:27 PM
Dropping Leonard Floyd to sign Robert Quinn is swap Bears would make 100 times over
Floyd had 18.5 sacks in four seasons for the Bears. | Getty Quinn has just one sack this season and is a much more specialized player than Floyd, but he provides the scary pass-rush presence that Floyd never could. Cutting
400 years on, Mayflower’s legacy includes pride, prejudice
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Four centuries after white Europeans stepped off the Mayflower and onto America’s shores, some descendants of the colonists are wrestling with the complicated legacy of their ancestors amid a global racial reckoning. There is immense pride among
QB Nick Foles no ‘magic wand’ for Bears offense, but that’s what they need
Foles has an 80.4 passer rating in four games since taking over for Mitch Trubisky, who was at 87.4. | AP Photos Foles hasn’t played any better than Mitch Trubisky so far. Maybe that was to be expected considering he
White teen sentenced; planned to kill black churchgoers
A white 17-year-old girl has been sentenced to four years in juvenile detention for what authorities said was a plot to kill churchgoers because they were Black ByThe Associated Press October 22, 2020, 10:03 PM • 2 min read Share
US officials targeted on American soil, across the world by purported sonic attacks
Four years ago, dozens of American officials stationed in Cuba started to hear odd cracks and humming in their ears – punctured by rushes of nausea, headaches, cloudy vision, memory loss, disequilibrium, and lethargy – all critical indicators of mild
Barack Obama delivers scathing takedown of Donald Trump
Former President Barack Obama delivered a blistering account of his successor’s first four years in office in Philadelphia, arguing that President Donald Trump has proved he is "incapable of taking the job seriously" and has shown no interest in "helping
Four private schools in L.A. County granted waivers to reopen for TK-2 students
Four private schools in Los Angeles County can start welcoming students in transitional kindergarten through the second grade back to campus. The list, made public on Wednesday, Oct. 21, marks the first time area schools have been given the go-ahead
Joe Biden for President
We’ve lived for the past four years under a man categorically unfit to be president. Fortunately for America, Joe Biden is Donald Trump’s opposite in nearly every category: The Democratic presidential nominee evinces competence, compassion, steadiness, integrity, and restraint. Perhaps
Dodgers defeat Braves on Cody Bellinger’s blast, advance to the World Series
The at-bat that propelled the Dodgers to their third National League pennant in four years Sunday night appropriately embodies a club that is four wins away from finally reaching the finish line. It happened in the seventh inning in the
Why These Voters Rejected Hillary Clinton but Are Backing Joe Biden
Samantha Kacmarik, a Latina college student in Las Vegas, said that four years ago, she had viewed Hillary Clinton as part of a corrupt political establishment. Flowers Forever, a Black transgender music producer in Milwaukee, said she had thought Mrs.
1-year-old critically hurt; 6 others shot in Arizona
Police in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa say four children and three adults were shot while eating dinner on Friday night ByThe Associated Press October 18, 2020, 12:17 AM • 1 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article
Fearing a ‘Blood Bath,’ Republican Senators Begin to Edge Away From Trump
WASHINGTON — For nearly four years, congressional Republicans have ducked and dodged an unending cascade of offensive statements and norm-shattering behavior from President Trump, ignoring his caustic and scattershot Twitter feed and penchant for flouting party orthodoxy, and standing quietly
Elections 2020: In South L.A., Maxine Waters faces GOP challenger Joe Collins for 43rd Congressional seat
Four years into the Trump administration, voices of the GOP opposition reflect a revamped party convinced that Trump-era policies, principles and tone can make a dent — and even churn out winners in highly Democratic strongholds. The race for the
Iran sentences 3 more men to amputation for ‘stealing,’ reviving once-rare Islamic law
Just weeks after Iranian judicial authorities upheld the sentences of four young men to have four fingers amputated after being convicted of theft, there are new chilling reports that an additional two men have also been slapped with the same draconian punishment.
Anchorage mayor resigns after acknowledging relationship
The mayor of Alaska’s largest city submitted his resignation, four days after an anchorwoman at a local television station threatened to report he had posted nude photos of himself on a website. Ethan Berkowitz initially denied the allegation, but on
Anchorage mayor resigns after admitting to relationship
The mayor of Alaska’s largest city submitted his resignation Tuesday evening, four days after an anchorwoman at a local television station threatened to report he had posted nude photos of himself on a website. Ethan Berkowitz adamantly denied her allegations,
Packing on the pounds during the pandemic actually was a positive for UCLA linemen
Four extra months of mom’s home cooking can fill an offensive lineman’s soul, not to mention his belly. Maybe that’s the best explanation for the added circumference of so many players who were already the largest on UCLA’s roster. Redshirt
Prosecutors in Floyd case ask for 2-day sealing of documents
Prosecutors in the case against four former Minneapolis officers charged in the death of George Floyd are asking a Minnesota judge to temporarily restrict public access to future court filings By AMY FORLITI Associated Press October 13, 2020, 10:25 PM