By DAVID EGGERT and ED WHITE Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Agents foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday in announcing charges i…
‘So frustrating’: Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Treating the sick and dying isn’t even the toughest part for nurse Amelia Montgomery as the coronavirus surges in her corner of red…
Stewart leads Seattle to 2nd WNBA title in 3 years
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird helped Seattle finish off a dominant season with another championship. The dynamic duo powered the Storm to their second title in three seasons. The…
Governor warns against large groups, defends more NFL fans
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine pleaded Thursday with Ohioans to avoid crowded gatherings, citing the “absolutely heartbreaking” case of a wedding he sa…
Judge again blocks restrictions on ballot drop boxes in Ohio
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked an order by Ohio’s elections chief that limits the number of ballot drop boxes availabl…
Ethicists say Trump special treatment raises fairness issues
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer The special treatment President Donald Trump received to access an experimental COVID-19 drug raises fairness issues that start with the flawed health car…
Vision 2020: What are the rules around poll watching?
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — What are the rules around poll watching on Election Day in the United States? President Donald Trump has been urging his supporters to go the polls and “watch ve…
What do we know about superspreader events in the pandemic?
By The Associated Press What do we know about superspreader events in the pandemic? We’re still learning, but it seems that much of the spread of the coronavirus has been caused by what disease …
Bleak outlook without stimulus: More layoffs, anemic growth
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s move Tuesday to cut off talks on another government aid package will further weaken an economy straining to …
Pandemic likely to dominate debate between Pence, Harris
By STEVE PEOPLES, KATHLEEN RONAYNE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As the coronavirus sweeps through the upper reaches of government, Republican Vice President Mike Pence and De…