Nation Aug 19 Work resumes on Notre Dame Cathedral after fears of lead contamination Cleanup teams swept, sprayed and vacuumed neighboring streets Monday to scrub away any lead left over from the April blaze that decimated Notre Dame's roof and toppled its spire.
Politics Aug 01 Democrats’ divisions test Biden’s front-runner strength Some of the Democratic presidential contenders dug in their heels with unsupported rhetoric about immigration, the economy and more Wednesday night as they scrambled to stay in contention for the winnowed-down debates to come. Here's at look at their claims.
Politics Jun 28 WATCH: Biden defends his civil rights record after 2020 Democratic debate criticism The former vice president and Democratic White House hopeful made the remarks a day after his 2020 rival California Sen. Kamala Harris delivered a blistering attack at their first presidential debate in Miami. She blasted him for recently highlighting his…
Politics May 14 Democratic presidential candidates face economic challenge in Wisconsin The economy is at the center of the 2020 fight for president, particularly in Midwestern states that supported Trump in 2016.
Nation May 04 Illinois governor announces plan to legalize marijuana Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday he’s reached an agreement with key lawmakers on a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state starting next year.
Politics May 03 Klobuchar releases $100 billion substance abuse, mental health plan The plan includes funding for early intervention of mental health disorders, a national suicide prevention campaign, and better access to opioid addiction treatment.
Politics Apr 14 WATCH: Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, announces presidential bid Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, is expected to make his candidacy official during a rally Sunday in the city where he launched his political…
Politics Apr 08 LGBTQ donors helping Pete Buttigieg defy 2020 expectations Money has come from grassroots supporters and big-dollar donors who hope Buttigieg will make history — or at least the summer debate stage.
Nation Apr 03 Chicago elects 1st black female and 1st openly gay mayor Lori Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor who'd never been elected to public office, defeated Cook County Board President and longtime City Council member Toni Preckwinkle.
Politics Mar 31 2020’s underdogs battle for donors to get on debate stage The fiercest battle for campaign cash is playing out between the presidential candidates who might not be on your radar.