Biden team hoping for a Trump meltdown in first televised debate
The Biden campaign is hoping for a Donald Trump meltdown in the first televised debate between the two candidates ahead of the November election.
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After Trump Endorses his Rival, a Nevada Senate Candidate Lashes Out
Jeff Gunter, who is competing in Tuesday’s Nevada Republican primary for the Senate and described himself as “110 percent pro-Trump,” saw Donald J. Trump endorse one of his primary opponents, Sam Brown, over the weekend. He did not take it well.
CBSA strike averted as union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa
A looming strike by Canada Border Services Agency workers was averted Tuesday after the union representing over 9,000 employees announced they have reached a tentative contract agreement.
California Socialite Sentenced For Hit-And-Run Deaths Of Young Brothers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California socialite was sentenced Monday to 15 years to life in prison for the hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers in a crosswalk more than three years ago.
Biden and gun control advocates want to flip an issue long dominated by the NRA
ATLANTA (AP) — Groups pushing tighter gun laws have been building political muscle through multiple elections, boosted by the outcry following mass shootings at schools and other public places, in addition to the nation’s daily gun violence.
FDA and DOJ pledge more cooperation on illegal e-cigarettes ahead of congressional hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators and law enforcement officials on Monday vowed to work more closely to stop sales of illegal electronic cigarettes, which have grown into a multibillion-dollar business in the U.S. while skirting government oversight.
Civil Rights Leader Rev. James Lawson Jr. Has Died At 95, Family Says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the civil rights movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95.
CBSA strike to begin Friday if no agreement reached: union
Canada Border Services Agency members will strike starting this Friday if no deal is reached, the union representing workers said on Monday.