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Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate

(The Center Square) – Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Kamala Harris will be his vice presidential running mate. A U.S. Senator from California and Biden's formal…

New York’s Attorney General takes aim at the NRA

(The Center Square) – New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit Thursday that seeks to have the National Rifle Association dissolved, saying the gun rights organization has been engaging in “illegal…

John Roberts joins liberal justices in striking down Louisiana abortion law

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(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law that required doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. In the…

Ring Video Doorbell’s ties to police departments under fire

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(STATELINE) -- Amid nationwide protests against police abuses against black people, some civil liberties advocates are calling for Amazon to stop its partnerships with law enforcement agencies through its Ring…

Could Georgia end up hosting the Republican National Convention?

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(The Center Square) – Organizers of the Republican National Convention said Tuesday they will start visiting new locations to possibly host the event, which is scheduled for August in Charlotte.…

Trump wants churches open ‘right now,’ threatens to override governors

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President Donald Trump on Friday said he was calling on the nation's governors to end restrictions that have closed churches, synagogues and other houses of worship, deeming them essential. "Today,…

Antiviral drug Remdesivir found effective at treating coronavirus

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Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said a study of the antiviral drug remdesivir showed promising signs for treatment of coronavirus. Fauci said the mortality rate for COVID-19 patients given remdesivir…

Pandemic fuels fight over gun rights

The COVID-19 outbreak is igniting the debate over gun rights as states grapple with whether to allow gun sales while other retailers are forced to shutter. Stores selling guns and…

Lawmakers agree on $2 trillion coronavirus response bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate leaders announced a compromise with the White House on a massive $2 trillion spending package that would send checks to Americans and provide aid to small businesses…

Georgia weighs in on Supreme Court abortion case

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Wednesday in a high-profile abortion case that’s rooted in Louisiana but could have major implications in Georgia and other states…

First coronavirus death confirmed in the U.S.

Coronavirus has claimed its first victim in the United States. Washington state health officials have confirmed the first death from coronavirus occurred in the Seattle area. More information on the…

The founder of Trader Joe’s, Joe Coulombe, has died

Sad news today for avid Trader Joe's fans. The popular unconventional grocery store chain's founder, Joe Coulombe has died at 89-years-old. Coulombe started the chain in 1967 targeting conscious consumers…

Bernie Sanders is now the clear frontrunner for the democrats in the 2020 election

Bernie Sanders solidified his status Saturday as the front runner in the Democratic primary for U.S. president with a decisive win in Nevada's caucuses. The U.S. Senator from Vermont more…

The coronavirus has spread person-to-person for the first time in the U.S.

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The coronavirus has spread from person-to-person in the United States for the first time since it was reported in Wuhan, China last month. The new case spread between two people…

Donald Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives

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For just the third time in the nation's 243-year history and with no Republican support, the U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday night to impeach the president of the United…