A Bible Burning, a Russian News Agency and a Story Too Good to Check Out
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | |
| By Alexander Burns and Katie Glueck A former rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, she will be the first woman of color to be nominated for national office by a major political party. | | | By Matthew Rosenberg and Julian E. Barnes A story about protesters burning Bibles drew condemnation from conservatives. It now appears to have been wildly exaggerated — and the first viral hit in Russia's 2020 disinformation campaign. | | | By Alan Blinder and Billy Witz The conferences plan to not play football or other sports this fall, and might attempt to hold seasons in the spring instead. | | |
| Business | Square Feet By Jane Margolies A building block in most construction projects, concrete is responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon emissions. Several companies are working to create a greener mix. | | | Opinion By Frank Bruni Biden wants a campaign of contrasts — and to recapture that old 2008 magic. | | |
| By The Associated Press President Vladimir V. Putin said the vaccine — which has yet to complete clinical trials — "works effectively enough," but the announcement raised concern that Russia is rushing for political purposes. | | | By Reuters In a video, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya — the main opponent of Aleksandr Lukashenko, the embattled president of Belarus — explains why she left the country early Tuesday amid antigovernment protests. | | | By Reuters Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday confirmed four new cases of the coronavirus in New Zealand. The announcement came shortly after the country's 100-day milestone without any new infections. | | |
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