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Trump Blusters, Xi Seeks Cooperation In Dueling UN Speeches
The speeches were delivered virtually at the 75th U.N. General Assembly meeting.
How The FDA Plans To Guarantee Safety Of A COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA is considering making standards for an emergency use authorization more akin to full approval for a coronavirus vaccine, virtually guaranteeing no vaccine will be available before Election...
President Trump, Democrat Joe Biden In Dead Heat In Iowa, Georgia
A RealClearPolitics average of recent polls gives Trump a 1.4-point edge in the presidential sweepstakes.
Why Sweden Is Doing Better With Coronavirus Pandemic Than Other Countries
Sweden's coronavirus caseload is 26 per 100,000 compared to 2,051 in the U.S.
US Debt Expected Nearly To Double By 2050
U.S. debt is expected to be 98% of GDP this year and 195% of GDP by 2050.
What US Sanctions Mean For Iran
“Our actions today are a warning that should be heard worldwide. No matter who you are, if you violate the U.N. arms embargo on Iran, you risk sanctions” -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Medicare Recipients May Not Get Free Coronavirus Vaccine
People receiving Medicare are among those most vulnerable to death from COVID-19.
What A Third Appointment By President Trump Would Mean To Supreme Court
“We knew basically they were lying in 2016, when they said, ‘Oh, we can't do this because it's an election year'" -- Sen. Tim Kaine
BofA CEO Says More Coronavirus Stimulus Needed
"You need more stimulus for the people” -- BofA CEO Brian Moynihan.
Biden Leads Trump In Arizona, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina
An NYT/Siena College poll indicates Trump has a 17-point lead in Maine, a state Hillary Clinton carried by less than 2 points in 2016.
US Needs At Least $2.2 Trillion In Stimulus, Not Less, Pelosi Says
Republicans say nothing is going to get done besides in the next week besides a continuing resolution, so they may as well leave town.
Moderna Could Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine By End Of Year
“We are actively preparing for a potential commercial launch of mRNA-1273" -- Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel
Huge Increase In Online Shopping Predicted For Holiday Shopping Season
With the coronavirus still shaping American life, consumers say they're opting for their couches rather than shopping malls for the holiday season.
Fewer File Initial Unemployment Claims
Initial unemployment claims fell 33,000 from the previous week but the total still is five times higher than last year at this time.
HHS Spokesman Takes Leave For Inflammatory Remarks
Michael Caputo had accused government scientists of "sedition" and warned of violence from leftist hit squads in a Facebook rant.
Convincing Americans Of Coronavirus Vaccine Safety Key
The Department Of Health and Human Services unveiled its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan amid growing public skepticism about whether the FDA can withstand political pressure for quick approval.
WTO Rules US China Tariffs Illegal
The ruling has no practical effect since the U.S. can appeal it, and the WTO appellate devision is hamstrung since the U.S. has refused to appoint any new members.
House To Be In Session Until Coronavirus Stimulus Approved
Pelosi vowed to keep the House in session as a bipartisan group unveiled a $1.52 trillion compromise to restart talks with the White House.
Trump Supported Plan To Assassinate Syrian President
The plan was rejected by then-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
No Coronavirus Protections At ICE Detention Centers
The whistleblower complaint filed with the Department of Homeland Security alleges prisons operated by Lasalle Corrections put detainees and workers at risk.
