NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA

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Supreme Court formally rejects Trump election challenge cases

Supreme Court to review Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

9:24 pm October 19, 2020

Washington: The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to review a Trump administration policy that makes asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings. As is typical, the court did not comment in announcing it would hear the case. Because the court’s calendar is already full through the end of the year, the justices will not […]

Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens

Florida begins early voting with no major problems reported

9:20 pm October 19, 2020

Fort Lauderdale: Floridians began early voting in much of the state Monday with no serious problems reported as the Trump campaign tries to cut into an early advantage Democrats have posted in mail-in votes in the key swing state. Many polling sites had long lines before dawn as voters awaited their opening. One county had […]

‘Clouds,’ by teen who died of cancer, hits No. 1 on iTunes

9:18 pm October 19, 2020

Minneapolis: Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, a Minnesota singer-songwriter has returned to the top of the iTunes chart with his inspirational tune “Clouds.” The Star Tribune reports that “Clouds” by Zach Sobiech took over iTunes’ No. 1 slot from Justin Bieber on Sunday, two days after the Hollywood movie of […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

China’s economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength

2:29 pm October 19, 2020

Beijing: China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. The world’s second-largest economy expanded by 4.9% over a year ago in the three months ending in September, official data showed Monday. Retail spending rebounded […]

Biden admin rolls back Trump-era citizenship test, reverts to 2008 version

Trump, Biden go on offense in states they’re trying to flip

11:04 am October 19, 2020

Carson City: President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden went on offense over the weekend, as both campaigned in states they are trying to flip during the Nov. 3 election that is just over two weeks away. Trump began his Sunday in Nevada, making a rare visit to church before a fundraiser and an […]