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Friday, September 18, 2020

Top News

Deal Reached in N.J. for 'Millionaires Tax' to Address Fiscal Crisis

By Tracey Tully

Gov. Philip Murphy said the tax would help make up shortfalls caused by the pandemic, but Republicans warned it would lead to an exodus of wealthy residents.

Moderna and Pfizer Reveal Secret Blueprints for Coronavirus Vaccine Trials

By Denise Grady and Katie Thomas

The companies hope to earn the trust of the public and of scientists who have clamored for details of the studies.

Wildfires Are Latest Risk in the Rewarding Quiet of Gold Country

By Thomas Fuller

California's numerous fires are challenging the survival of some of the state's oldest and most storied small communities.

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He Invented the Rubik's Cube. He's Still Learning From It.

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Erno Rubik, who devised one of the world's most popular and enduring puzzles, opens up about his creation in his new book, "Cubed."

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What's at Stake in This Election? The American Democratic Experiment

By Dan Coats

Trump's former director of national intelligence on how to firmly and unambiguously reassure all Americans that their votes will be counted.

Today's Videos

Video: Hurricane Sally Floods Southern States

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Residents in parts of Alabama, Florida and Georgia are dealing with major flooding and damage to infrastructure caused by Hurricane Sally.

Video: 'A Comprehensive Plan': Democrats Make New Push for Heroes Act

By Reuters

House and Senate Democrats said they would continue to fight for a stimulus package as the death toll in the United States from coronavirus neared 200,000.

Video: W.H.O. Official Warns of a Surge in Virus Cases Across Europe

By Reuters

Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization's regional director for Europe, warned of a "very serious" resurgence of coronavirus cases across Europe, and emphasized the effectiveness of local lockdowns.