Aug 14 WATCH: Iowa governor defends storm response as residents struggle By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press Reynolds says that 100 members of the Iowa National Guard arrived in hard-hit Cedar Rapids on Friday to help clear tree debris that's blocking downed power lines. Continue reading
Aug 14 Trump says ‘No one will be safe in Biden’s America’ at NYPD event By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Trump is stepping up his attacks on Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, and his newly minted running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris. The latest salvos come amid a concerted effort by the president to raise doubts about the Biden-Harris ticket's… Continue reading
Aug 14 New border wall near rare wetlands refuge considered an ‘oasis’ endangered water supply By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press The San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1982 to protect the rare wetlands in the middle of the desert that are home to a variety of wildlife, considered an "oasis." The refuge itself is supposed to be protected… Continue reading
Aug 14 Major U.S. postal workers union endorses Biden for president By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press The National Association of Letter Carriers, which represents 300,000 current and retired workers, said Thursday that Trump's longstanding hostility to the mail-delivering agency has heightened during the pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 14 Former FBI lawyer to plead guilty in Trump-Russia probe review By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The case against Kevin Clinesmith is likely to be cheered by President Donald Trump and his supporters who've alleged wrongdoing in the FBI's investigation into whether Trump's campaign coordinated with Russia. A watchdog report accused Clinesmith of altering an email… Continue reading
Aug 14 9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity gun magazines By Don Thompson, Associated Press The panel's majority ruled Friday that the law banning magazines holding more than 10 bullets violates the constitutional right to bear firearms. Gun groups call it a huge victory, while opponents say the ruling is dangerous. Continue reading
Aug 14 R. Kelly’s manager charged with phone threats to theater By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press R. Kelly's manager has been arrested on charges that he threatened a shooting at a Manhattan theater two years ago, forcing an evacuation and the cancellation of the screening of a documentary addressing allegations that the singer had sexually abused… Continue reading
Aug 14 State police exit Portland after two weeks of protest duty By Associated Press Oregon State Police are leaving Portland after a two-week assignment to help protect a federal courthouse that’s been a target of protesters during months of conflict in Oregon’s largest city. Continue reading
Aug 14 Rural families without internet face tough choice on school By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press Roughly 3 million students across the U.S. don't have access to a home internet connection. A third of households with school-age children that do not have home internet cite the expense as the main reason, according to statistics. But in… Continue reading
Aug 14 Trust in Trump sinks over COVID-19 as Biden support grows By Laura Santhanam Days before the Democratic National Convention, this latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll shows former Vice President Joe Biden with his widest lead yet over incumbent President Donald Trump. Continue reading