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Texas high court blocks Houston plan to offer mail ballots

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The Texas Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that 2 million Houston voters cannot receive unsolicited mail ballot applications from local elections officials who are dramatically expanding ways to vote in November in the nation's third-largest county, a key battleground in Texas.

Fed Chair Powell says lack of further stimulus ‘would lead to a weak recovery’

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Strong financial support from the government and the Federal Reserve have spurred a solid recovery from the pandemic recession, but the rebound may falter without further aid, Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned Tuesday.

Hurricane Delta now Category 2, roars at Mexico’s Yucatan

By Associated Press

Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a Category 2 hurricane early Tuesday, packing 110 mph (175 kmh) winds on a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then grow to a potentially catastrophic Category 4 as it approaches the U.S. Gulf coast.

FDA discloses vaccine guidelines previously blocked by White House

By Zeke Miller, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

In briefing documents posted on its website, the FDA said vaccine makers should follow trial participants for at least two months to rule out safety issues before seeking emergency approval.

Kyrgyzstan cancels parliament election results after unrest

By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan declared the results of the weekend's parliamentary election invalid on Tuesday after mass protests erupted in the Kyrgyz capital.

Three scientists win Nobel physics prize for black hole research

By David Keyton, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Three scientists won this year's Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for advancing our understanding of black holes, the all-consuming monsters that lurk in the darkest parts of the universe.

Record-breaking California wildfires surpass 4 million acres

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

Deadly wildfires in California have burned more than 4 million acres (6,250 square miles) this year — more than double the previous record for the most land burned in a single year in the state.

Fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19 at age 81

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

Kenzo Takada, the iconic Franco-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died. He was 81.

Pope: Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Pope Francis says the coronavirus pandemic has proven that the “magic theories” of market capitalism have failed and that the world needs a new type of politics that promotes dialogue and solidarity and rejects war at all costs.

Doctors: Trump’s blood oxygen level dropped twice recently

By Jill Colvin, Steve Peoples, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump “has continued to improve” but faced serious symptoms on Friday, the White House physician said Sunday, seeking to clarify contradictory statements and confusion that previously raised questions about the seriousness of the president’s condition.