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Republicans are speeding toward confirmation -- even without a nominee
Senate Republicans, in less than 72 hours, have put themselves on the path to confirm a nominee to dramatically shift the balance of power in the US Supreme Court. And they very well may do it before the November 3 election.
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Joe Biden entered fall campaign with $141 million cash advantage over Trump
Democrat Joe Biden's campaign and aligned Democratic Party committees entered September and the fall sprint to Election Day with $466 million in cash reserves -- giving the former vice president a significant financial advantage over President Donald Trump.
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Senate to hold hearing on Chad Wolf's nomination for Homeland Security secretary this week
The Senate is moving ahead with Chad Wolf's nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security amid concerns about the legitimacy of his appointment, with a full committee hearing scheduled for Thursday morning.
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The Senate is moving ahead with Chad Wolf's nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security amid concerns about the legitimacy of his appointment, with a full …
Published on September 21, 2020
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Former Trump national security adviser says withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and Germany is a mistake
President Donald Trump's former national security adviser H.R. McMaster on Sunday said the withdrawal of US troops from places like Afghanistan and Germany are "mistakes" from a long-term national security perspective and called for a sustained commitment to assisting the Afghan government and its security forces.
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Trump says he will announce Supreme Court pick Friday or Saturday
President Donald Trump said on Monday he would unveil his selection to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by the end of the week after spending the weekend fielding advice and floating potential nominees to a wide orbit of advisers.
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President Donald Trump spent the weekend preparing to make one of the biggest decisions of his presidency: naming a successor to Supreme Court Justice Ruth …
Published on September 21, 2020
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Second judge rules against USPS, says election mail must be prioritized
The US Postal Service must prioritize election mail and reverse some key policy changes imposed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, a federal judge ruled on Monday, saying that "managerial failures" at the agency undermined the public's faith in mail-in voting.
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Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper get 'Holy' in a star-studded new video
Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper have released a new track, "Holy," with a five-minute video starring Ryan Destiny from Fox series "Star" and Wilmer Valderrama from "NCIS."
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Hollywood bubbles back to business
Everyone wants life to return to normal -- and Hollywood is no different. As the months of the coronavirus pandemic drag on and uncertainty in our lives abounds, we all need something to look forward to.
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Felicity Jones says Ruth Bader Ginsburg 'taught us all so much'
Felicity Jones, who played late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the film "On the Basis of Sex," is honoring the woman whose story she brought to the big screen.
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Lil Nas X says he's written the 'best kids book of all time'
Lil Nas X is on the road to becoming a published author. The Atlanta-based rapper, whose song "Old Town Road" is the longest-running No. 1 song in history, has written a children's book called "C is for Country." It's due out early next year, he announced on Twitter last week.
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Emmys made history with Black actor wins
Sunday night's Emmy Awards were pretty diverse before they even happened -- and then history was made.
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A record number of Black actors snagged acting trophies for the 72nd Primetime Emmys. The winners included Regina King who won outstanding lead actress in …
Published on September 21, 2020
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Apple Music's Rap Life Presents Exclusive Event Filmed at Howard University in Washington, DC
Join us for music and meaningful cultural conversations with artists and students and featuring special performances by rappers Lil Baby, Nas, Rapsody and Wale
Rap Life, Apple Music's industry leading hip-hop playlist, will feature an important and meaningful live event captured on the campus of Howard University - one of the most historic and prestigious HBCU (historically Black colleges and Universities) in the world. This special live-streamed event aims to further extend the discussion around the many important issues impacting the Black community through open dialogue, important conversations, and the power of music.
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Bowl & Barrel Supports Local Children with Big Hearts, Full Tummies Promotion
For every burger purchased for a child in need, Bowl & Barrel will match it with another from Sept. 17 – Oct. 15
During these trying times, distanced learning has made it increasingly difficult for many children who rely on meals served at public schools to be regularly fed.
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How employers can soften the blow of furloughs and layoffs
Furloughs and layoffs are traumatic — especially during a pandemic —but new research from Rice University offers ways employers can ease the emotional impact when they deliver the bad news to their workers.
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Emmys 2020 winners list: See who took home an award
The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor the best in television, were presented Sunday.
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Emmys 2020: 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Succession,' and 'Watchmen' score sweeping wins
The Emmy Awards went on as scheduled Sunday, with Jimmy Kimmel noting at the outset that while an awards show might "seem frivolous and unnecessary" in the middle of a pandemic, "Right now, we need fun."
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BTS did a Tiny Desk concert that may surprise you
NPR Tiny Desk is where performers go to show they actually can sing, and BTS has done just that.
