His Twitter post and subsequent comments at a news conference could reframe talks that have stalled for more than a month, and put new pressure on leaders in both parties.
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U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, but it would take months
Although President Trump asserted Tuesday that a vaccine could be 3 to 4 weeks away, officials made it clear widespread availability would take months.
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Big Ten changes course, aims for October start to football
Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all.
Posted inNation & World, News
The Latest: Oklahoma’s epidemiologist warned of Trump rally deaths
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s former state epidemiologist warned that President Trump’s rally in Tulsa in June could lead to as many as nine deaths and 228 new cases of COVID-19, according to documents released Wednesday. The documents released by the Oklahoma State […]
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Leonard Pitts: Is it too late for a nation engulfed in fires and COVID deniers?
Now the bill for ignorance and inaction comes due, payable in currency of ashes and fevers, blackened homes, congested lungs and death.
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Letter: Wondering if Balentine has added Trump to his do not trust list
In John Balentine’s most recent column (“Pandemic pet peeves, part III, Sept. 10), his last peeve is with Dr. Anthony Fauci. He’s “peeved that many still trust him after he admitted he deliberately misinformed the public regarding the effectiveness of face masks.” “Early on Fauci told us masks would do little to contain the virus, […]
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Preserve that garden bounty safely
A lot of resources exist to help beginners can fruits and vegetables properly.
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Mainers are canning like crazy – if they can find supplies
In the spring, many quarantined Mainers planted gardens. Now that the harvest is here, they want to preserve the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.
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The Wrap: Bread, cookies and chocolate
Ameera Bread is closed indefinitely, Leigh Kellis turns to cookies, and Black Dinah chooses a new name.
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Top HHS official apologizes for warning of violence if Trump loses
Health and Human Services spokesman Michael Caputo said on his Facebook page that scientists are conspiring against the president and suggested there could be shootings if he isn’t re-elected.