Biden Wins Michigan, Wisconsin, Now on Brink of White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday, reclaiming a key part of the “blue wall” that slipped away from Democrats four years ago and dramatically narrowing President Donald Trump’s pathway to reelection.
Milk Coffee Alliance? Starbucks to Open in Laos
BANGKOK (AP) — Starbucks said Monday it plans to open an outlet in Laos as it expands its network of more than 10,000 stores in Asian countries.
You’re (About to Be) Fired! Trump Threatens to Remove Fauci After Election
OPA-LOCKA, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election, as his rift with the nation’s top infectious disease expert widens while the nation sees its most alarming outbreak of the coronavirus since the spring.
Japan Gov’t OKs Bill To Offer Free Coronavirus Vaccines
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a bill to pay all the costs of administrating a vaccine against the novel coronavirus to all residents and to compensate suppliers in the event any serious side effects occur.
Coronavirus Deaths Are Rising Again in the US, as Feared
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again, just as health experts had feared, and cases are climbing in practically every state, despite assurances from President Donald Trump over the weekend that “we’re rounding the turn, we’re doing great.”
Barrett Confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, Takes Oath
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.
In Japan, ‘Healing Robots’ Help Ease COVID-19 Isolation
NAGOYA (Kyodo) —While many people have learned to stay in touch with loved ones, friends, and colleagues through videoconferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the reduction of face-to-face interaction has boosted a market for robots providing substitutes for physical human contact.
Pope Names 13 New Cardinals, Including 1st Black US Prelate
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat.
China, Singapore Agree to Further Strengthen Bilateral Ties
SINGAPORE (Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan agreed here on Tuesday night to further strengthen bilateral ties.
Muslim Protesters March Against Indonesia’s New Labor Law
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital on Tuesday demanding that the government revoke a new law they say will cripple labor rights, with some clashing with police.
