Category: News


Woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to Trump arrested


A woman suspected of sending a letter containing the poison ricin to President Donald Trump was arrested as she tried to enter the US from Canada at a border crossing in New York state, a US law enforcement official said.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/20/politics/poison-ricin-addressed-trump-arrest/index.html


Why it could be a Biden blowout in November


Poll of the week: A new ABC News/Washington Post poll from Minnesota finds Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with a 57% to 41% lead over President Donald Trump among likely voters.

 


One big reason why Biden is ahead: Seniors


Biden is ahead in the polls, despite losing ground relative to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 showing among traditionally Democratic Black and Hispanic voters.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/19/politics/biden-older-voters/index.html


TikTok and WeChat: US to ban app downloads in 48 hours


TikTok and WeChat will be banned from US app stores from Sunday, unless President Donald Trump agrees to a last-minute deal.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge dies of cancer, aged 87


US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an iconic champion of women’s rights, has died of cancer at the age of 87, the court has said.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54214729

Storm Sally: Floods and destruction as weather system moves north


Storm Sally has brought heavy rain and flooding to the Carolinas and Georgia, as it continues its path of destruction north from the US Gulf Coast.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54196240