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Protesters demand DC police release video in the death of 20-year-old man riding a moped

Protests at a Washington, DC, police station over the death of a 20-year-old man left four officers injured, police tell CNN affiliate WJLA.

Grocery stores want to make it less of a nightmare to order online this winter

In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, finding an open slot for grocery delivery was like winning the lottery. Even when shoppers were lucky enough to lock one in, food and cleaning supplies were often …

White House testing czar disputes Trump on key reasons behind Covid case surge

Admiral Brett Giroir, the White House's coronavirus testing czar, said Wednesday that coronavirus cases are surging because the virus is spreading and that the US can control the pandemic, disputing President Donald Trump that cases are surging because of increased …

Democratic Senate candidate puts brakes on RV tour in Iowa after staffer's possible Covid exposure

As Iowa sees a surge in cases of Covid-19, the pandemic is affecting campaigning in the state's closely-watched US Senate race.

Jared Kushner bragged in April that Trump was taking the country 'back from the doctors'

President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner boasted in mid-April about how the President had cut out the doctors and scientists advising him on the unfolding coronavirus pandemic, comments that came as more than 40,000 Americans already had …

Pence's office says he did not attend swearing-in due to CDC guidelines

Vice President Mike Pence did not attend Monday night's White House swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett because he was adhering to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, …

Obama offers blistering criticism of Trump over coronavirus: 'He's jealous of Covid's media coverage'

Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday offered blistering criticism of President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy.

Voters to decide on free pre-school for county children

On Nov. 3, voters in Multnomah County will decide whether every child in the county should be eligible for free preschool.

'Love Actually' filmmaker and Forest Whitaker: In the midst of Covid-19, the human race has a historic opportunity

The world is still in the grips of a global pandemic that has killed more than 1.1 million people and infected more than 43.1 million worldwide. Lives and livelihoods have been threatened and lost. While the future remains uncertain, it's …

7 days from Election Day, here's what we know about who's voted so far in key states

One week from Election Day, early voters so far are younger, more racially diverse and more likely to be Democrats than they were ahead of the 2016 election in many of the key states that could decide the next president.

Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett sworn in and greeted with a request to recuse herself in an election case

Justice Amy Coney Barrett recited the judicial oath Tuesday morning in a swearing-in ceremony administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, officially beginning her tenure as the 115th justice on the Supreme Court -- and was greeted with a request to …

Texas Opera Alliance launches the Teen Opera Club of Texas

Opera organizations from across the Lone Star State join forces to make opera more accessible and provide teens an exclusive experience with access to artists and creatives

A Third of Latino Voters Have Already Voted

As Judge Amy Coney Barrett is to be seated on the Supreme Court, 65 percent of Latino voters believed the next president should have made the nomination

Biden for President Debuts Closing Message Ads Nationwide Inbox

Biden for President is debuting closing message ads that will air nationwide throughout the final week of the election, underscoring the key themes that have defined Joe Biden’s campaign and showcasing to Americans his unwavering commitment to restoring the soul …

The Power of Protest and the Power of Our Ballots

In a year defined by distress and tragedy, no one has felt that chaos more painfully than the Black community, We’ve seen the coronavirus pandemic tear through our neighborhoods at a devastating rate. Job losses have surged, evictions are looming, …