September 2020 Archives

Biden’s low-key campaign style worries some Democrats

September 28, 2020 The Associated Press

WILMINGTON, Del. — The final stretch of a presidential campaign is typically a nonstop mix of travel, caffeine and adrenaline. But as the worst pandemic in a century bears down on the United States, Joe […]

Armenia, Azerbaijan clash in separatist region for a 2nd day

September 28, 2020 Avet Demourian, Associated Press

YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenian and Azerbaijani forces fought over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh for a second day Monday, with both sides blaming each other for resuming the attacks that reportedly killed and wounded dozens […]

The only debate moderator to return, Fox’s Wallace preps

September 28, 2020 David Bauder, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Four years ago when he first moderated a general election presidential debate, Chris Wallace was firm and funny in trying to get Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to stop talking simultaneously. “I’m […]

Amazon to kick off holiday shopping with October Prime Day

September 28, 2020 Joseph Pisani, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Amazon is aiming to kickstart the holiday shopping season early this year. The company is holding its annual Prime Day over two days in October this year, after the pandemic forced it […]

Huawei CFO case back in Canadian court on Monday

September 28, 2020 Jim Morris, Associated Press

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A senior executive for Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies will be in a Canadian courtroom Monday arguing her extradition to the U.S. should be halted because her rights have been violated. […]

US judge orders stop to Postal Service cuts

September 28, 2020 Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge in Philadelphia joined others Monday in ordering the U.S. Postal Service to halt recent cuts that critics say are causing mail delays and threatening the integrity of the presidential election. […]

FOREST: Putting America and North Carolina first in healthcare

September 28, 2020 Dan Forest

I want to tell you about a young woman I’ve gotten to know named Julia; she’s from Charlotte, a huge Panthers and UNC Tarheels basketball fan, loves trips to Disney World, the beach and Chick-fil-A. […]

Kurt Busch finally wins at home track, advances to Round of 8

September 28, 2020 The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Two decades of heartbreak at his home track finally ended for Kurt Busch when a little bit of luck fell his way at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Busch happened to be the […]

Nearly a year after sudden exit, Shepard Smith returns to TV

September 28, 2020 David Bauder, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Two weeks shy of a year after abruptly quitting Fox News Channel with a declaration that “truth will always matter,” Shepard Smith returns to television this week at his unexpected new home. […]

Florida reopens state’s economy despite ongoing pandemic

September 28, 2020 Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all restrictions on restaurants and other businesses in Florida on Friday, and banned local fines against people who refuse to wear masks as he seeks to reopen the […]

Month: September 2020