Today's Headlines: Democrats Begin Virtual Convention, Hailing Biden and Denouncing Trump’s Presidency

Postal Crisis Has States Looking for Alternatives to Mail-In Ballots
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Top News

Democrats Begin Virtual Convention, Hailing Biden and Denouncing Trump's Presidency

By Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns

Driven online because of the coronavirus crisis, Democrats presented a program that spanned the ideological gamut, from socialists to Republicans, while condemning the president. "Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country," Michelle Obama said.

Postal Crisis Has States Looking for Alternatives to Mail-In Ballots

Postal Crisis Has States Looking for Alternatives to Mail-In Ballots

By Nick Corasaniti, Michael D. Shear and Trip Gabriel

A crisis of confidence in the Postal Service is pushing Democratic Party and state officials to look for a Plan B: ballot drop-boxes, curbside voting, and even expanded in-person polling sites.

Trump Administration Finalizes Plan to Open Arctic Refuge to Drilling

Trump Administration Finalizes Plan to Open Arctic Refuge to Drilling

By Brad Plumer and Henry Fountain

The decision sets up a fierce legal battle over the fate of a vast, remote area that is home to polar bears, caribou and the promise of oil wealth.

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Editors' Picks

What if 'Herd Immunity' Is Closer Than Scientists Thought?

Health

What if 'Herd Immunity' Is Closer Than Scientists Thought?

By Apoorva Mandavilli

In what may be the world's most important math puzzle, researchers are trying to figure out how many people in a community must be immune before the coronavirus fades.

I Asked Bernie Sanders if It Was All Over. 'No,' He Groaned.

Opinion

I Asked Bernie Sanders if It Was All Over. 'No,' He Groaned.

By Elizabeth Bruenig

The senator from Vermont explains why the left still has a fighting chance.

Today's Videos

Full Michelle Obama D.N.C. Speech Transcript

By Isabella Grullón Paz

Michelle Obama, the former first lady, was the keynote speaker on the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

A Crackdown in Belarus Backfires. Here's What Videos Show.

VISUAL INVESTIGATIONS

A Crackdown in Belarus Backfires. Here's What Videos Show.

By Christiaan Triebert, Cora Engelbrecht, Oleg Matsnev and A.J. Chavar

Protests took a decisive turn last week after videos of security officers brutally repressing demonstrators were widely shared.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Delays Election as Virus Cases Spread

Video Video: New Zealand's Prime Minister Delays Election as Virus Cases Spread

By The Associated Press

On Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand announced that the September election would be delayed by four weeks as new virus cases spread across Auckland.

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