World Aug 31 Brazil Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire tests positive for coronavirus Chief Raoni Metuktire, an Indigenous leader who became a symbol of the fight for the preservation of the Amazon forest in Brazil, has been hospitalized with symptoms of pneumonia and tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: Trump declines to condemn Kenosha shooting suspect Trump also addressed accusations that supporters of his in Portland were themselves being violent. Video widely circulated online shows the caravan of Trump supporters shooting paintballs at protesters.
Nation Aug 31 WATCH: Chicago police give update on weekend shooting of officers Police say two officers were shot during a traffic stop in Chicago early Sunday, prompting a third officer to return fire and injure the suspect.
Nation Aug 31 Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78 John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died.
Nation Aug 31 Appeals court keeps Flynn case alive, won't order dismissal The decision keeps the matter at least temporarily alive and rejects efforts by both Flynn's lawyers and the Justice Department to force the prosecution to be dropped without any further inquiry from the judge.
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: Biden argues another Trump term will mean more violence in the U.S. The speech marks a new phase of the campaign as Biden steps up his travel after largely remaining near his home in Wilmington, Delaware, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: White House press secretary says U.S. stands on side of democracy in Belarus White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany weighed in on the ongoing unrest in Belarus Monday, saying the United States will "always stand on the side of freedom and democracy."…
Nation Aug 31 State police returning to Portland following deadly shooting Oregon State Police will return to Portland to help local authorities after the fatal shooting of a man following clashes between President Donald Trump supporters and counter-protesters.
Politics Aug 31 GOP portrayal of urban mayhem doesn't always match reality The picture of American cities overwhelmed by violence has become a central theme of the 2020 presidential race. The reality on the ground is much more nuanced.
World Aug 31 Strike leader detained in Belarus as crackdown continues Anatoly Bokun, who leads the strike committee at Belaruskali, a huge potash factory in Soligorsk, was detained by police Monday and is facing a 15-day jail sentence on charges of organizing an unsanctioned protest.