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Trump on defence, courting voters in two must-win states

Trump on defence, courting voters in two must-win states

MACON, Ga.
'There's a lemur!' 5-year-old helps crack SF Zoo theft case

'There's a lemur!' 5-year-old helps crack SF Zoo theft case

SAN FRANCISCO — Police said Friday they arrested a man suspected of stealing a ring-tailed lemur from the San Francisco Zoo, where officials rewarded a 5-year-old boy who helped recapture the endangered primate with a lifetime membership.
Trump plays down virus as he steps up pitch for second term

Trump plays down virus as he steps up pitch for second term

WASHINGTON — Gone are the days when President Donald Trump held forth daily at the White House podium flanked by members of his coronavirus task force.
Iran announces its virus death toll passes 30,000

Iran announces its virus death toll passes 30,000

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran announced Saturday that its death toll from the coronavirus has passed the milestone of 30,000, in what has been the Mideast region's worst outbreak.
Michigan court blocks 2-week absentee ballot extension

Michigan court blocks 2-week absentee ballot extension

DETROIT — Absentee ballots must arrive by Election Day to be counted, the Michigan Court of Appeals said Friday, blocking a 14-day extension that had been ordered by a lower court and embraced by key Democratic officials in a battleground state.
Biden outraises Trump $383M to $248M in September

Biden outraises Trump $383M to $248M in September

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was outraised by Democrat Joe Biden in September and is being outgunned financially by his rival with just weeks to go until Election Day.
Trump on defence, courting voters in two must-win states

Trump on defence, courting voters in two must-win states

MACON, Ga.
Statue of former governor removed after policies criticized

Statue of former governor removed after policies criticized

SAN DIEGO — A statue of former California Gov. Pete Wilson was removed from a San Diego park after critics said the governor supported laws and policies that hurt immigrants and LGBTQ community members, a newspaper reported.
Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election

Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election

More than 22 million Americans have already cast ballots in the 2020 election, a record-shattering avalanche of early votes driven both by Democratic enthusiasm and a pandemic that has transformed the way the nation votes. The 22.
Minnesota ruling boosts Enbridge Energy's Line 3 replacement

Minnesota ruling boosts Enbridge Energy's Line 3 replacement

ST. PAUL, Minn.