Marc Short, Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff is the latest high-profile figure in the Trump administration to test positive for COVID-19.
Author: Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
Photos show orange skies, towering smoke over Colorado wildfires as concerns mount over air quality
The pollution may be masking the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Jared Polis warned. Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain National Park has completely closed.
Called out for ‘voter intimidation,’ Florida officer faces discipline for wearing ‘Trump 2020’ mask at polling place
The police officer, who was photographed while in line to vote, violated policies by promoting a political candidate, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said.
Anchorage chooses first woman, openly gay acting mayor, report says
Austin Quinn-Davidson is set to make local history in Anchorage, Alaska as the city’s new acting mayor, starting next week.
In abrupt reversal, Trump will now grant federal wildfire aid to California, governor says
The state had planned to appeal an initial denial from the Trump administration and believed it had a strong case.
Man fatally shot in Denver amid dueling protests, police say
A “private security guard with no affiliation with Antifa,” is a suspect in the shooting, according to a tweet from Denver police.
How to be happier in COVID-19 pandemic: Accept that ‘normal’ life is a far-off fantasy
It’s natural to want things to go back to the way they were before COVID-19. That desire, however, can lead people to make bad decisions, experts say.
White supremacist gang member who waited in ambush for police died in shootout, sheriff says
Christopher Michael Straub fled and then hid in ambush after a deputy approached him, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office says.
‘May her memory be a revolution’: Supporters say Rosh Hashanah brings special meaning to Ginsburg’s death
The world learned of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death as Rosh Hashanah began. Some say that is connected to righteousness in the Jewish faith.
‘Save Halloween 2020’: Deliver candy to trick-or-treaters from 6 feet away with this viral idea
How do you give trick-or-treaters candy while staying socially distanced at 6 feet away? Ohio dad says use a homemade “candy chute” amid COVID-19.