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Trump, Biden go at it - from a distance - in town halls

Trump, Biden go at it - from a distance - in town halls

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, Thursday night in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshape
GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'

GOP pushes Barrett toward court as Democrats decry 'sham'

WASHINGTON — Republicans powered Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett closer to confirmation Thursday, pushing past Democratic objections and other priorities during the COVID-19 crisis in the drive to seat President Donald Trump's pick before the
'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

NEW YORK — The sobering musical “Jagged Little Pill,” which plumbs Canadian singer Alanis Morissette's 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as the
On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

DETROIT — When #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke thinks about the group's future as the world celebrates its anniversary, her vision is clear.
Park Police officers indicted in shooting of unarmed driver

Park Police officers indicted in shooting of unarmed driver

FAIRFAX, Va. — Two U.S.
Biden campaign flips COVID-19 threat into new Trump contrast

Biden campaign flips COVID-19 threat into new Trump contrast

WILMINGTON, Del.
'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

NEW YORK — The sobering musical “Jagged Little Pill,” which plumbs Alanis Morissette’s 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as the Broadway commun
Shares of Chinese retailer Miniso rise in Wall Street debut

Shares of Chinese retailer Miniso rise in Wall Street debut

HONG KONG — Shares of Miniso Group Holding finished higher Thursday in their first day of trading on Wall Street but ended well below their peak.
Europe, US reel as virus infections surge at record pace

Europe, US reel as virus infections surge at record pace

Coronavirus cases around the world have climbed to all-time highs of more than 330,000 per day as the scourge comes storming back across Europe and spreads with renewed speed in the U.S.
C-SPAN suspends Scully after he admits to lie about hack

C-SPAN suspends Scully after he admits to lie about hack

NEW YORK — C-SPAN suspended its political editor Steve Scully indefinitely Thursday after he admitted to lying about his Twitter feed being hacked when he was confronted about a questionable exchange with former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci.
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