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Oakland, Portland sue over use of federal agents at protests

By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

The lawsuit cites the deployment of U.S. agents to quell protests and also accuses the U.S. Marshals Service of acting unlawfully by deputizing dozens of local police officers as federal agents despite objections from city officials.

News Wrap: Senate Judiciary Committee schedules Barrett vote

In our news wrap Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote in one week on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. The panel’s Republican majority set the schedule after a discussion that split along party lines. Also, the president of…

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Power cut to thousands in California to prevent wildfires

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

Thousands of people in wine country woke up without power amid a fall heat wave that's bringing another round of extreme wildfire danger to large portions of already battered Northern California.

Time's Up study says many who report harassment face retaliation

By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

Three years into the #MeToo movement, there may be more awareness around workplace sexual harassment. But a new report finds that almost three-quarters of people reporting such harassment suffer from retaliation if they complain.

Chicago officer sues former chief for sexual harassment

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

The lawsuit filed Wednesday by Cynthia Donald alleges that Johnson sexually harassed her during a three-year period, pressured her and forced her to engage in sexual acts and texted nude photographs of himself to her.

YouTube follows Twitter and Facebook with QAnon crackdown

By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

The Google-owned video platform said Thursday it will now prohibit material targeting a person or group with conspiracy theories that have been used to justify violence.

On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

By Kat Stafford, Associated Press

In a year marked by a nationwide reckoning over systemic racism, the #MeToo movement is now jointly led by two Black women keenly aware of the inequality that has long existed in America.

Most voters expect intimidation at the polls. But they're voting in record numbers

By Laura Santhanam

Amid concerns about the pandemic, safely voting and making sure all votes are counted, former Vice President Joe Biden maintains a double-digit lead among likely voters over President Donald Trump, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

Another suspect charged in alleged Michigan kidnap plot

By Associated Press

Seven men purportedly linked to a paramilitary group called the Wolverine Watchmen were charged in state court last week with providing material support for terrorist acts.

Postal Service agrees to reverse service changes

By Iris Samuels, Associated Press

The lawsuit filed against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the U.S. Postal Service on Sept. 9 argued changes implemented in June harmed access to mail services in Montana.