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UK records deepest recession among top economies

UK records deepest recession among top economies

LONDON — Britain has suffered the deepest recession among the world’s top economies this year, shrinking by a fifth in the second quarter alone when much of the economy was mothballed as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The 20.
Picture perfect? Woman receives ID with photo of empty chair

Picture perfect? Woman receives ID with photo of empty chair

CENTERVILLE, Tenn. — Driver’s license photos aren't always the best, but when a Tennessee woman received her new ID the picture was perfect — for a furniture store.
Women say they will fight sexism, 'ugly' attacks on Harris

Women say they will fight sexism, 'ugly' attacks on Harris

CHICAGO — In the weeks before Joe Biden named Sen.
Kanye West qualifies as presidential candidate in Arkansas

Kanye West qualifies as presidential candidate in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Arkansas' ballot this fall as an independent presidential candidate, Secretary of State John Thurston said Tuesday.
Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19

Companies test antibody drugs to treat, prevent COVID-19

With a coronavirus vaccine still months off, companies are rushing to test what may be the next best thing: drugs that deliver antibodies to fight the virus right away, without having to train the immune system to make them.
Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

WILMINGTON, Del. — Joe Biden named California Sen.
How Biden chose Harris: Inside his search for a running mate

How Biden chose Harris: Inside his search for a running mate

WASHINGTON — Gretchen Whitmer wanted out.
Minnesota’s Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger

Minnesota’s Omar holds off well-funded primary challenger

MINNEAPOLIS — Rep.
Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid pandemic

Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid pandemic

A crumbling college football season took a massive hit Tuesday when the Big Ten and Pac-12, two historic and powerful conferences, succumbed to the pandemic and cancelled their fall football seasons.
Police face new lawsuit, probes after Elijah McClain's death

Police face new lawsuit, probes after Elijah McClain's death

DENVER — A police department in suburban Denver faced a new set of investigations and legal problems Tuesday as scrutiny mounts over the death last year of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man put into a chokehold by officers, and other run-ins wi