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Families enjoying the outdoors at Veterans Park in Chula Vista on Aug. 6, 2020.

Newsom: New Data Show California Is 'Turning The Corner'

The governor cited a significantly lower number of confirmed new cases as California begins to clear backlogged cases caused by a technical error. Newsom says he's also encouraged by the downward trend in hospitalizations, which have fallen 21% in the past two weeks.

In 'Rigged,' A Comprehensive Account Of Decades Of Election Interference

Russia's attack on the 2016 election was novel in its scope and its methods, but the underlying principles were old, writes David Shimer in an important new history.

A public safety officer directs drivers where to go last week at a coronavirus testing site at the Lee Davis Community Resource Center in Tampa, Fla.

Another Day, Another Coronavirus Record In Florida

The surge of coronavirus cases in Florida shows no signs of slowing down. The state hits another daily record, with more than 10,000 cases reported on Thursday.

The Military Lending Act caps annual interest on loans to military members at 36% and offers other safeguards. Now, lawmakers are proposing to extend that protection to veterans and others.

A Ban On High-Cost Loans May Be Coming

Some payday loans carry interest rates of 100% or more. The Military Lending Act limits rates on loans to service members. Now, a bipartisan bill aims to extend that protection to all Americans.

In this Thursday, May 13, 2021, file photo, a posted sign thanks visitors for wearing masks in Santa Monica, Calif.

As Reopening Nears Californians Spend Holiday In Upbeat Mood

California residents are celebrating the sunny Memorial Day weekend more upbeat than they have been for any other holiday since the pandemic began, thanks to dramatically lower virus case rates and increasing vaccinations.

A vehicle engulfed in flames in front of La Mesa City Hall on May 30, 2020, as the protest over police brutality escalated to chaos and vandalism.

La Mesa Organizations Hope To Heal On Anniversary Of Destructive Protests

The nonprofit La Mesa Conversations and the community group Envision La Mesa will hold the La Mesa Day of Remembrance Sunday, commemorating the first anniversary of a contentious protest at La Mesa police headquarters.

A man walks out of the Washington County Democratic Party office last week, in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, after taking a Joe Biden yard sign. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Biden's campaign isn't doing any in-person door-knocking.

Republicans Are Knocking On Doors. Democrats Aren't. Biden's Campaign Says That's OK

The big unknown for Democrats is whether organizing from your laptop is just as effective as pounding the pavement.

Transgender activist Aimee Stephens sits in her wheelchair outside the Supreme Court on Oct. 8, 2019, as the court holds oral arguments in cases dealing with workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Supreme Court Delivers Major Victory To LGBTQ Employees

The Supreme Court says the federal ban on discrimination "based on sex" also applies to gay, lesbian and transgender employees.

The Department of Veterans Affairs blocked the University of Phoenix, Perdoceo Education Corporation, Bellevue University and Temple University, from enrolling GI Bill students after the Federal Trade Commission laid enormous penalties on them for deceptive advertising.

Trump Administration Clears For-Profit Colleges To Register Veterans Again

The Department of Veterans Affairs is no longer blocking several for-profit schools the Federal Trade Commission penalized for deceptive advertising from enrolling GI Bill students.

B.J. Thomas, right, seen in 2007 after Gov. Brad Henry, left, presented Thomas with a proclamation at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City.

'Hooked On A Feeling' Singer B.J. Thomas Dies At 78

The versatile, Grammy-winning singer enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with hits like "I Just Can't Help Believing," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" and "Hooked On a Feeling."

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