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By: mathgrrl
On: December 4, 2019

  • Former FBI Director James Comey defends Russia investigation, concedes on Carter Page
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has described James Comey's voluntary appearance Wednesday as "the day of reckoning."       

  • MLB playoffs live updates: Best postseason day ever? Eight games on tap Wednesday
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    Major League Baseball's playoffs continue with eight games Wednesday. Four AL teams can advance, while the four NL series get underway.       

  • Debate fact check: Where Biden, Trump land on COVID-19, campaigning, law and order, more
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    A contentious first presidential debate was sprinkled with truth amid misleading statements and outright falsehoods.       

  • Coronavirus updates: Study finds hydroxychloroquine won't prevent COVID, Children are 10% of US cases
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    Moderna's vaccine shows promise. Children make up 10% of U.S. cases. Biden, Trump clash over US response to COVID. Latest COVID news.       

  • Republicans in Congress say Trump should have directly condemned white supremacists at presidential debate
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said Trump "should have been very clear" in denouncing white supremacists during Tuesday's debate in Cleveland.       

  • 'He basically looks down on us.' Biden paints Trump as uncaring during post-debate tour of Ohio, Pennsylvania
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    Joe Biden embarked Wednesday on a six-city train tour of Ohio and Pennsylvania to promote his economic recovery plans, after debating President Trump       

  • 10 small businesses to shop now on Amazon for special Prime Day discounts
    by Reviewed.com on September 30, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Looking for another way to save on Amazon Prime Day? Order something from a small business for credit during the massive sale event.       

  • Fact check: No evidence Biden wore wire at Ohio debate
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Claims that Joe Biden wore a wire to the Sept. 29 debate in Cleveland, Ohio, are false.       

  • 'Magical Disney experience' going away? What Disney's layoffs mean for theme park guests
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Disney announced it would be laying off 28,000 staffers from its parks division due to COVID-19. Guests may feel less Disney magic as a result.       

  • NFL postpones Pittsburgh Steelers-Tennessee Titans game after positive COVID-19 tests
    by Nashville Tennessean on September 30, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    The Tennessee Titans' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers will be delayed after four players tested positive for COVID-19.       

  • Upgrading to an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5? What to do with your old video game console
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    As video game players wait for the PS5 and Xbox Series X to arrive, some are wondering what to do with your PS4, Xbox One or other older consoles.       

  • Portland-area sheriff says he 'will never' support Donald Trump after president claims endorsement during debate
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese quickly shut down President Donald Trump's claim that he had endorsed the president Tuesday.       

  • Kentucky AG seeks one week delay in release of Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings
    by Louisville Courier Journal on September 30, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron says a week delay is needed to protect the personal information of witnesses in the grand jury proceeding.       

  • In California wine country, wildfire-fatigued residents weigh the unthinkable: Moving out
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    The thought of leaving the picturesque wine country is not typically tempting. But as wildfires become a repeat occurrence, some say it's time to go.       

  • 'I welled up with tears': Jon Bon Jovi on George Floyd's death, Colin Kaepernick and new album '2020'
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Jon Bon Jovi is more fearless and outspoken than ever on new album "2020" (out Friday), which addresses Trump, gun violence and Black Lives Matter.       

  • 'Ballerina' golden retriever puppies mess around in dance studio
    by Storyful on September 30, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    These golden retriever puppies wore tutus for a photo shoot in Pennsylvania.       

  • Biden campaign raises $3.8 million in an hour amid first debate, claims fundraising record
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Biden spokesperson Kate Bedingfield told reporters after the debate their campaign broke an all-time record for contributions in a one-hour timeframe.       

  • 'We're coming for it all:' Cardinals return to normalcy after daunting season heading into playoffs against Padres
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Normalcy, at last: The Cardinals call it a miracle they even reached the postseason, and as long as they're here, they plan to hang around.       

  • 'Will you shut up, man?' 5 takeaways from the slugfest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Cleveland
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    At Tuesday's debate, Donald Trump repeatedly interrupted Joe Biden. At one point, the Democratic candidate asked Trump, "Will you shut up, man?"       

  • Mac Davis, country music singer, songwriter for Elvis Presley and actor, dies at 78
    by Nashville Tennessean on September 30, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    Mac Davis, a singer, actor and songwriter for "In The Ghetto" and other Elvis Presley classics before becoming a star in his own right, died at 78.      

  • Donald Trump sidesteps call to condemn white supremacists — and the Proud Boys were 'extremely excited' about it
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    Debate moderator Chris Wallace asked if Donald Trump would urge groups to stand down and avoid contributing to the violence. He sidestepped.       

  • Do I need to take PTO to vote? Ask HR
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 11:00 am

    There are no federal laws guaranteeing employees can take time off to vote. Many states have laws allowing employees to take time (unpaid) to vote.       

  • Trump-Biden presidential debate in Cleveland: Once is enough. Please make it stop.
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 10:52 am

    Joe Biden delivered two messages: He's not senile and he will return America to normal. Enuf said.       

  • Presidential debate didn't help Trump catch Biden, but horror show scared America
    by USA TODAY on September 30, 2020 at 10:52 am

    Our View: Donald Trump the bully and Joe Biden the acceptable stressed to Americans that the United States is infected with more than COVID-19.       

  • Donald Trump's tax returns have many wondering what they're doing wrong
    by Detroit Free Press on September 30, 2020 at 12:44 am

    Tax breaks for businesses likely helped cushion the tax bill for President Donald Trump, as the speculation continues about Trump's tax audit and tax returns.       

  • A dismal presidential debate will leave voters unimpressed
    on September 30, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Donald Trump and Joe Biden brawled. Neither landed a knockout punch

  • How to make perfect toast every single time
    by USA TODAY on September 29, 2020 at 11:28 pm

    The toaster may seem like a simple appliance, but here are a few tricks you can use to make the best slice of toast.       

  • Man in hot dog costume is dancing his buns off
    by USA TODAY on September 29, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    EJ Fields wanted to do something to help bring his community some joy. He also wanted it to be very weird. He succeeded.       

  • TikTokers surprise pizza delivery man, 89, with huge gift
    by USA TODAY on September 29, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    Derlin Newey works 30 hours a week for Papa John's.       

  • presidential debate
    by USA TODAY on September 28, 2020 at 11:07 pm

    Live fact-checking      

  • American presidential debates rarely change election outcomes
    on September 28, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Revelations about the president’s tax returns will give ammunition to his challenger. But they are unlikely to change the campaign

  • New York’s schools are reopening (sort of)
    on September 28, 2020 at 12:00 am

    America’s largest school district makes an unsteady return to class

  • Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
    on September 27, 2020 at 12:00 am

    If confirmed by the Senate, the 48-year-old appeals-court judge will cement a 6-3 conservative majority on America’s highest court

  • What does Amy Coney Barrett think?
    on September 26, 2020 at 12:00 am

    A look at the record of the woman who is likely to be on America’s Supreme Court soon

  • China now has the world’s largest fleet, alarming its Pacific rival
    on September 26, 2020 at 12:00 am

    America’s defence secretary announces a high-tech plan to secure parity

  • The knife fight over Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s replacement
    on September 26, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Republicans may come to miss the norms they are breaking in the Senate

  • RGB's impact
    by USA TODAY on September 25, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    8 strides for women      

  • The ten most surprising Senate races since 1972
    on September 25, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Which races would The Economist’s new model have had most trouble predicting?

  • Hope turned out black voters for Barack Obama
    on September 24, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    Will fear bring them out against his successor?

  • Democrats are doing less badly among rural voters
    on September 24, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    Our polling suggests a bigger swing towards Joe Biden in rural America than in the suburbs

  • Did you get our text? Countdown to Election Day
    by USA TODAY on September 23, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    Follow along with USA TODAY (via text!) as we cover the need-to-know moments during the debates, the election and everything in between.       

  • Why the Democrats are our narrow favourites to win the Senate
    on September 23, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The Economist’s new statistical model gives them a 67% chance of flipping the upper house of Congress. That would open up new possibilities

  • 2020 TV premieres
    by USA TODAY on September 22, 2020 at 10:38 pm

    When do shows debut?       

  • Blocking students is not the answer to Chinese spying in America
    on September 22, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Some visas are being revoked for no good reason

  • Donald Trump narrows his Supreme Court search to five women
    on September 22, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The president says he’ll name his choice on Saturday

  • America wants a bigger navy of smaller ships to compete with China’s fleet
    on September 21, 2020 at 12:00 am

    China now has the world’s largest fleet, alarming its Pacific rival

  • America’s farmers face multiplying pressures
    on September 20, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Climate change, financial stress and covid-19 are making a bad situation worse

  • A battle for the Supreme Court looms after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    on September 19, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The passing of the 87-year-old liberal icon gives Donald Trump a chance to entrench a 6-3 conservative majority before the election

  • Reports that the president’s campaign faces a crisis are exaggerated
    on September 19, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The Trump campaign has plenty of cash and may have one fundraising advantage

  • Global warming and the presidential election
    on September 19, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Joe Biden is on course to make fighting global warming his signature issue

  • Assessing Donald Trump’s use of the Homeland Security department
    on September 19, 2020 at 12:00 am

    A shallow institutional culture and lots of troops make DHS an appealing plaything

  • Abortion by pill is becoming more widespread in America
    on September 19, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Changes to medical technology will change the politics of the country’s original culture war

  • Why is interest growing in America’s black colleges and universities?
    on September 19, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The death of George Floyd and the presidency of Donald Trump have both played a part

  • Elections 2020
    by USA TODAY on September 17, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    Register to vote 🗳️      

  • The virus and America’s resort towns
    on September 17, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    Signs of growing inequality as a result of covid-19 can be detected from cities to countryside

  • Political skulduggery in Missouri
    on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    A faction of Republicans, and a band of lobbyists, are campaigning to bring back gerrymandering

  • Younger Americans feel their voting weight
    on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    After years of elder-power, a new generation may well decide the election

  • Sotheby’s hip-hop auction
    on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The venerable auction house aims to push its hip-hop memorabilia real good

  • Donald Trump could still stage a comeback (again)
    on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The newest polls and economic data have shored up the president’s odds, though they remain worse than in 2016

  • How construction workers in Ohio view the election
    on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    A return to Youngstown points to the solidity and limits of Donald Trump’s fan base

  • Can the Trump administration halt evictions on public-health grounds?
    on September 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The CDC’s decree on evictions will be challenged in court

  • An ex-Homeland Security official alleges politics shaped intelligence
    on September 10, 2020 at 12:00 am

    He says he was told to play down threats from Russia and white supremacists

  • How much do polls move after Labor Day?
    on September 5, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Since 1952, every candidate who was ahead at this point went on to win the popular vote

  • It’s the covid-economy, stupid
    on September 5, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Contrary to what some fearful Democrats believe, law-and-order looks unlikely to decide this election

  • The battle over trans athletes in American schools heats up
    on September 5, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Inclusivity bumps up against fairness

  • America’s biggest transit system is in trouble
    on September 3, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    As the MTA flounders, so New York City will struggle to recover

  • Donald Trump tries out law-and-order talk on suburban voters
    on September 2, 2020 at 12:00 am

    A dispatch from the pundits’ favourite county suggests the president has not yet made a breakthrough

  • The Supreme Court may tip the 2020 elections
    on August 31, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Its rulings on a rush of deceptively low-profile cases could prove decisive—and divisive

  • QAnon conspiracy theorists could prove awkward for Republicans
    on August 29, 2020 at 12:00 am

    On and on

  • Wisconsin’s summer of fury
    on August 29, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Another round of shooting and protests

  • The Kennedy name no longer assures victory, even in Massachusetts
    on August 29, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Sparring for the Senate

  • Hail to the king
    on August 29, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Trump at the convention

  • Meet Guo Wengui, Steve Bannon's Chinese-exile friend
    on August 27, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Cognitive dissidents

  • Other countries show that schools need not be pandemic hotspots
    on August 27, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Learning from the world

  • Disrupted schooling will deepen inequality for American students
    on August 27, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Learning and the pandemic

  • Why California is experiencing its worst fires on record
    on August 26, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Plague, fire and water

  • The Republican Party in Congress could become even more male
    on August 24, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Record numbers of women are running for office, but the party has failed to diversify

  • Internship
    on August 22, 2020 at 12:00 am
  • Democrats set factionalism aside for the big push against Donald Trump
    on August 22, 2020 at 12:00 am

    How long will party unity hold?

  • America’s black upper class and Black Lives Matter
    on August 22, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The United States is also home to the biggest group of highly successful black folk in the world

  • More mail-in voting doubles the chances of recounts in close states
    on August 22, 2020 at 12:00 am

    We ran 100,000 simulations to quantify this effect

  • American national-security maximalism can be self-defeating
    on August 20, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    If everything is a security threat, then nothing is

  • Steve Bannon is arrested for fraud
    on August 20, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Yet another of Donald Trump’s former aides is in trouble

  • Drilling in Alaska’s national wildlife refuge makes no sense
    on August 19, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Environmentally or economically

  • War heroes no longer dominate American politics as they once did
    on August 17, 2020 at 12:00 am

    They are now outnumbered by lawyers, bankers and business folk

  • Before the election, Donald Trump squeezes the postal service
    on August 16, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Deprived of funds, it will struggle to handle mail-in voting

  • America’s decennial census and covid-19
    on August 15, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Trouble with counting would disproportionately disenfranchise Hispanics

  • The politics of patriotism
    on August 15, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Americans are becoming less vulnerable to flag-waving opportunists. This is bad for the president

  • Chicago, civil unrest and inequality
    on August 13, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Is it ever legit to loot?

  • America’s au-pair programme is under assault from Donald Trump and the left
    on August 13, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    Changed immigration rules create a bidding war for nannies

  • Why Kamala Harris was a good choice for Joe Biden
    on August 13, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Groundbreaking and predictable, just the ticket

  • Donald Trump’s executive orders do little for hard-hit Americans
    on August 12, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Congressional gridlock prolongs the pain

  • Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running-mate
    on August 11, 2020 at 12:00 am

    His choice is both groundbreaking and conventional

  • Residents of Washington, DC could once vote for Congress
    on August 8, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Might they soon be able to again?

  • The meaning of One America News Network
    on August 8, 2020 at 12:00 am

    The president’s new favourite network reveals more about America than it intends

  • The postal service has become vital to America’s elections
    on August 8, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Unfortunately it is also in a mess

  • Americans should worry less about foreigners and voter fraud
    on August 8, 2020 at 12:00 am

    And worry more about long lines at polling booths and problems with vote counting

  • Universal basic income gains momentum in America
    on August 8, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Paying for it remains another matter

  • Baseball’s faltering restart
    on August 6, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    America’s favourite pastime is struggling with covid-19

  • Could dawdling America lead the world in a new form of transport?
    on August 6, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    Some urban planners in the Midwest think so

2019-12-04

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  • Former FBI Director James Comey defends Russia investigation, concedes on Carter Page September 30, 2020
    Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has described James Comey's voluntary appearance Wednesday as "the day of reckoning."       
  • MLB playoffs live updates: Best postseason day ever? Eight games on tap Wednesday September 30, 2020
    Major League Baseball's playoffs continue with eight games Wednesday. Four AL teams can advance, while the four NL series get underway.       
  • Debate fact check: Where Biden, Trump land on COVID-19, campaigning, law and order, more September 30, 2020
    A contentious first presidential debate was sprinkled with truth amid misleading statements and outright falsehoods.       
  • Coronavirus updates: Study finds hydroxychloroquine won't prevent COVID, Children are 10% of US cases September 30, 2020
    Moderna's vaccine shows promise. Children make up 10% of U.S. cases. Biden, Trump clash over US response to COVID. Latest COVID news.       
  • Republicans in Congress say Trump should have directly condemned white supremacists at presidential debate September 30, 2020
    Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said Trump "should have been very clear" in denouncing white supremacists during Tuesday's debate in Cleveland.       
  • 'He basically looks down on us.' Biden paints Trump as uncaring during post-debate tour of Ohio, Pennsylvania September 30, 2020
    Joe Biden embarked Wednesday on a six-city train tour of Ohio and Pennsylvania to promote his economic recovery plans, after debating President Trump       
  • 10 small businesses to shop now on Amazon for special Prime Day discounts September 30, 2020
    Looking for another way to save on Amazon Prime Day? Order something from a small business for credit during the massive sale event.       
  • Fact check: No evidence Biden wore wire at Ohio debate September 30, 2020
    Claims that Joe Biden wore a wire to the Sept. 29 debate in Cleveland, Ohio, are false.       
  • 'Magical Disney experience' going away? What Disney's layoffs mean for theme park guests September 30, 2020
    Disney announced it would be laying off 28,000 staffers from its parks division due to COVID-19. Guests may feel less Disney magic as a result.       
  • NFL postpones Pittsburgh Steelers-Tennessee Titans game after positive COVID-19 tests September 30, 2020
    The Tennessee Titans' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers will be delayed after four players tested positive for COVID-19.       
  • Upgrading to an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5? What to do with your old video game console September 30, 2020
    As video game players wait for the PS5 and Xbox Series X to arrive, some are wondering what to do with your PS4, Xbox One or other older consoles.       
  • Portland-area sheriff says he 'will never' support Donald Trump after president claims endorsement during debate September 30, 2020
    Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese quickly shut down President Donald Trump's claim that he had endorsed the president Tuesday.       
  • Kentucky AG seeks one week delay in release of Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings September 30, 2020
    Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron says a week delay is needed to protect the personal information of witnesses in the grand jury proceeding.       
  • In California wine country, wildfire-fatigued residents weigh the unthinkable: Moving out September 30, 2020
    The thought of leaving the picturesque wine country is not typically tempting. But as wildfires become a repeat occurrence, some say it's time to go.       
  • 'I welled up with tears': Jon Bon Jovi on George Floyd's death, Colin Kaepernick and new album '2020' September 30, 2020
    Jon Bon Jovi is more fearless and outspoken than ever on new album "2020" (out Friday), which addresses Trump, gun violence and Black Lives Matter.       
  • 'Ballerina' golden retriever puppies mess around in dance studio September 30, 2020
    These golden retriever puppies wore tutus for a photo shoot in Pennsylvania.       
  • Biden campaign raises $3.8 million in an hour amid first debate, claims fundraising record September 30, 2020
    Biden spokesperson Kate Bedingfield told reporters after the debate their campaign broke an all-time record for contributions in a one-hour timeframe.       
  • 'We're coming for it all:' Cardinals return to normalcy after daunting season heading into playoffs against Padres September 30, 2020
    Normalcy, at last: The Cardinals call it a miracle they even reached the postseason, and as long as they're here, they plan to hang around.       
  • 'Will you shut up, man?' 5 takeaways from the slugfest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Cleveland September 30, 2020
    At Tuesday's debate, Donald Trump repeatedly interrupted Joe Biden. At one point, the Democratic candidate asked Trump, "Will you shut up, man?"       
  • Mac Davis, country music singer, songwriter for Elvis Presley and actor, dies at 78 September 30, 2020
    Mac Davis, a singer, actor and songwriter for "In The Ghetto" and other Elvis Presley classics before becoming a star in his own right, died at 78.      

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