Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to American poet Louise Glück
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to the US poet Louise Glück "for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal."
Companies are making some changes for employees health insurance amid the pandemic
More coverage for virtual doctors' visits. Expanded mental health benefits. Access to on-site health clinics. As employees sign up for job-based coverage for 2021, they'll find the coronavirus pandemic has changed some of the benefits that their companies are providing, experts said.
Space is becoming too crowded, Rocket Lab CEO warns
In 1978, NASA scientist Donald Kessler warned of a potential catastrophic, cascading chain reaction in outer space. Today known as "Kessler Syndrome," the theory posited that space above Earth could one day become so crowded, so polluted with both active satellites and the detritus of space explorations past, that it could render future space endeavors more difficult, if not impossible.
Analysis: The reality TV President won't miss the next debate, no matter what he says now
If President Trump really does boycott next week's presidential debate, he will be giving up a chance to speak in front of 60 to 70 million people.
Trump's endorsement sends Regeneron and Eli Lilly stocks rising
President Trump said he "felt good immediately" after receiving an experimental antibody treatment for coronavirus from biotech Regeneron. Now, he wants regulators to approve emergency use of Regeneron's drug and a similar one from Eli Lilly -- and both stocks jumped on the news.
Hurricane Delta forecast to hit US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm with storm surge that could kill
Hurricane Delta is expected to strengthen as it churns toward the northern Gulf Coast before hitting Louisiana on Friday at Category 2 strength in almost the exact spot Hurricane Laura hit just six weeks ago.
Quarantine restrictions lifted from UConn dorm
The quarantine has been lifted from Belden Hall at the University of Connecticut, meaning no dorms are currently under quarantine restrictions at this time.
Nearly 200 boats damaged by fire at St. Charles County marina
Nearly 200 boats were damaged after a fire broke out at the Woodland Marina in St. Charles County Wednesday afternoon.
A shocking number of women dropped out of the workforce last month
Hundreds of thousands of women — nearly eight times more than the number of men — dropped out of the US labor force last month, as the pandemic continues to exacerbate inequalities in America's economy.
This company says it can make top-shelf whiskey in just a few days
Bespoken Spirits says it is using science to produce better whiskeys. Now, it has several million dollars to prove it can.
What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, October 8
"They knew what was happening, and they didn't tell you." Joe Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, did not mince words when prosecuting the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic during the vice presidential debate last night.
Trump's refusal to join virtual debate shows his fear of not being able to impose his personality on the showdown
President Donald Trump's refusal to accept a new plan for a virtual second presidential debate reflects how such an event would likely limit his capacity to dominate the stage and trample the rules in a bid to launch a comeback against Democrat Joe Biden.
Trump says he won't participate in next debate after commission announces it will be virtual
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not participate in the second presidential debate with Joe Biden after the Commission on Presidential Debates said the event will be held virtually in the wake of the President's positive coronavirus diagnosis.
5 takeaways from the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence
It was last week's debate, on decaf. In the vice presidential debate Wednesday night in Utah, Vice President Mike Pence blew through the moderator's efforts to enforce time limits -- but was more polite about it than President Donald Trump was last week.
Mr. Vice President, she's speaking: How Kamala Harris beat the stereotypes during her historic VP debate
It became something of a refrain during the 2020 vice presidential debate: "Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking."
Local elementary dedicates butterfly garden to a beloved teacher
An educator who many students referred to as "mom" at White Elementary School is being remembered by the community after her untimely death.
Pence attempts to defend Trump while ignoring his record on lying and fights over separation of powers
Vice President Mike Pence tried to defend President Donald Trump's record against Sen. Kamala Harris during Wednesday's vice presidential debate but at times it seemed as if the vice president did not realize who he had been working with over the last four years.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to take another census case
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene and allow it to wrap up the 2020 census by blocking a lower court opinion requiring the count to continue until the end of October.
Fact check: Kamala Harris and Mike Pence debate
Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris are participating Wednesday in the lone vice presidential debate of the 2020 election.
Kamala Harris rips Trump administration's response to coronavirus pandemic in only debate with Mike Pence
California Sen. Kamala Harris delivered a swift condemnation of the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic during the opening of Wednesday's vice presidential debate, noting that some 210,000 people have died and more than 7.5 million people have contracted the disease.
