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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 died from the virus, which was ravaging New York City.

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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, an administration official told CNN.

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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 clear that we face a new and changing world.

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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.

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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 recuse herself from a key election-related case.

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

With seven days until Election Day, COVID-19 remains the top issue for Latino voters as 40 percent say they know someone who has died from the virus

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

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Biden for President Debuts Closing Message Ads Nationwide Inbox

Ads Highlight Urgency Around Winning the Battle for the Soul of the Nation and Unifying the Country

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 of the nation and unifying the country. In two separate minute-long spots, Jill and Joe Biden each speak directly to viewers and make a closing argument to voters about the stakes of the election and why Vice President Biden will rise to the moment.

Harris County Animal Shelter Unveils New Shelter Facility

Several years after passing Proposition 3, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is finally opening the new pet saving resource center (formally known as Harris County Animal Shelter) to the public. There will be a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the new facility and expansion of programs offered to Harris County Residents.

HISD Statement On Safety Protocols

Implementation of strong safety protocols for students and staff during face-to-face instruction remains the top priority in the Houston Independent School District. After continued review and guidance from health and education officials, HISD is updating its process for moving between COVID-19 Gauge levels to ensure multiple metrics are considered, including from both the Harris County Public Health Department and the Houston Health Department, as well as an ongoing assessment of reported cases and data trends in our district.

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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, and economic damage has mounted. And the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake have brought the crisis of police violence into stark, horrifying relief for the broad American public.

Women: Transform A Dismal Year Into A Happier Personal Journey

COVID-19 has played havoc with many people’s careers, but it may have been especially detrimental to women.

New App Looks to Help Event Industry Recover From COVID-19

No industry has been unaffected by the economic downturn COVID-19 has caused within the United States. During the last ten months, the event industry has seen an unprecedented decline in business as more people have elected to stay indoors and away from large social gatherings.

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Harris County Department of Education 2020 Awards

"Harris County is fortunate enough to have a Department of Education," says Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Board Chairman Eric Dick. "Though the various businesses HCDE owns, we are able to take a nominal tax rate and turn it into serious money. We turn $1 of tax revenues into $5 of governmental services. We love education and use the profits to support our local school districts."

Tessa Thompson, Yara Shahidi, Debbie Allen, Lil' Yachty & More to Re-Imagine "A Different World" for Series Finale of "Zoom Where It Happens"

Tessa Thompson, Yara Shahidi, Storm Reid, Kelly McCreary, Oswin Benjamin and Lil’ Yachty will appear in the series finale of “Zoom Where It Happens,” directed by multiple Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe winner Debbie Allen.

The Coronavirus is Out of Control in Texas and the United States

US records daily high in new cases, Texas closes in on 18,000 deaths

Republican leadership in this state and in this country has failed. The coronavirus is still out of control, with the United States under Donald Trump setting a new daily high in cases and Texas under Trump and Abbott closing in on 18,000 deaths.

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AboutThatCar.com 2021 GMC Yukon 4WD AT4

Overnight, that was as long as we had the 2021 GMC Yukon. But it was long enough to form an opinion. They put a lot of work into this sport utility and made it better, much better than the model it replaces.