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Trump Scorns His Own Scientists Over Virus Data
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Hurricane Sally Slams the Florida Panhandle With Deluge of Rain

Hurricane Sally Slams the Florida Panhandle With Deluge of Rain

By Richard Fausset, Rick Rojas and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

The sluggish storm veered east and intensified before making landfall near the Alabama and Florida state line. Residents and officials said they were not anticipating a direct hit.

Trump Scorns His Own Scientists Over Virus Data

Trump Scorns His Own Scientists Over Virus Data

By Peter Baker

A public scolding of the C.D.C. chief was only the latest but perhaps the starkest instance when the president has rejected not just the policy advice of his public health officials but the facts and information that they provided.

A Desperate Bid for Survival as Fire Closed In on an Oregon Mountain Town

A Desperate Bid for Survival as Fire Closed In on an Oregon Mountain Town

By Jack Healy and Mike Baker

After wildfires left them trapped on the shores of a reservoir near Detroit, Ore., dozens of people and nine firefighters mounted a last stand, hoping for a miracle.

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A Civil War Political Movement Reawakens — Complete With Capes

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A Civil War Political Movement Reawakens — Complete With Capes

By Matt Dellinger

In 1860, the Wide Awakes mobilized against slavery and for Abraham Lincoln. A new collective is tapping into their spirit today.

The Most Powerful Man in the World Thinks My Family Is 'Less Than'

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The Most Powerful Man in the World Thinks My Family Is 'Less Than'

By Jennifer Finney Boylan

The fight for equality isn't over, and can most definitely still be lost.

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'Scientific Breakthroughs Don't Care About Calendars,' Biden Says

Video Video: 'Scientific Breakthroughs Don't Care About Calendars,' Biden Says

By Reuters

The Democratic presidential nominee, Joseph R. Biden Jr., expressed concern that President Trump was trying to rush coronavirus vaccine approval for political gain.

Coronavirus Is the 'No. 1 Global Security Threat,' Head of U.N. Says

Video Video: Coronavirus Is the 'No. 1 Global Security Threat,' Head of U.N. Says

By Reuters

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres called the coronavirus pandemic the world's top security threat, and called for greater cooperation in controlling outbreaks and developing an affordable vaccine.

China-Backed Hackers Infiltrated Firms Across the Globe, U.S. Says

Video Video: China-Backed Hackers Infiltrated Firms Across the Globe, U.S. Says

By The Associated Press

The Justice Department charged five Chinese nationals with breaking into 100 firms and agencies to steal information, hijack networks and extort victims.

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