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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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.