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Barrasso: Why this Supreme Court battle is different from that of 2016

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death has left an opening on the Supreme Court only weeks before Election Day. President Trump and the Senate GOP say they plan to fill the vacancy before the country votes. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the…

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WATCH: Mexico's president Lopez Obrador says country is 'making progress' against COVID-19

By Associated Press

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador painted an upbeat picture of how Mexico is coping with the coronavirus and the global recession on Tuesday during his address to the United Nations General Assembly.

WATCH: 'We should honor' Ginsburg's 'dying wish' to not fill her seat until after the election, Schumer says

By Associated Press

So far, two Republicans have said they oppose taking up a nomination at this time, but no others are in sight. Under Senate rules, Vice President Mike Pence can break a tie vote.

WATCH: White House press secretary says Trump won't ask nominee to 'prejudge' Roe v. Wade

By Associated Press

McEnany also said Trump will not base his ultimate choice on a Roe vs. Wade litmus test, insisting the president will not ask his nominee "to prejudge a case."…

WATCH: Trump speaks at campaign rally in Pittsburgh

By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Senate Republicans are swiftly falling in line behind President Donald Trump's push to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court.

WATCH: Iran's Rouhani strikes defiant tone under U.S. sanctions

By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani is expected to speak at the 75th session of the U.N. General Assembly as the world continues to fight the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

Black voters in Detroit want change. Can the Biden campaign engage them?

By Kat Stafford, Associated Press

Both President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are battling for support among Black voters across Michigan, and Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, will be in the state on Tuesday.

WATCH: Pence speaks at campaign rally in Gilford, New Hampshire

By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Republican nominee Mike Pence held a rally Tuesday in Gilford, New Hampshire.

China aims to go carbon neutral by 2060

By Associated Press

Xi's announcement during a speech Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly is a significant step for the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and was immediately cheered by climate campaigners.

Turkey, Greece soon to resume talks on maritime boundary disputes

By Associated Press

Turkey and Greece have agreed to resume talks aimed at resolving long-festering disputes, following a weeks-long standoff between the neighbors over maritime boundaries and rights to exploit offshore oil and gas resources.