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The Supreme Court has shown a chilly approach toward election-related lawsuits in four cases this year.

As Concerns About Voting Build, The Supreme Court Refuses To Step In

The court expressed a frosty attitude toward election lawsuits in four cases this year — from Wisconsin, Texas, Alabama and Florida.

People in the city of Khabarovsk hold posters with messages demanding freedom for Sergei Furgal, the former governor of Russia's Khabarovsk region, on July 18. Protesters have taken to the streets over Furgal's arrest this month on murder charges, which he denies.

Protesters In Russia's Far East Challenge Putin's Authority, Demand His Resignation

The arrest of a popular regional governor has led to protests demanding his release. Amid the pandemic and an economic downturn, the protests pose an additional challenge for President Vladimir Putin.

People walk the boardwalk on July 3 in Wildwood, New Jersey, after some coronavirus restrictions were lifted. There's concern that case counts could push back up in Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states.

Coronavirus Hot Spots: Could The Mid-Atlantic And Northeast See A COVID-19 Rebound?

As modelers look at national trends, they're concerned about case jumps in areas that had previously managed largely to squelch the virus.

Confederate statues have been removed from the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, shown here in January.

Confederate Figures Removed From Virginia Capitol In The Dead Of Night

Seven busts along with a statue and a plaque — all honoring Confederate leaders — are quietly ousted from Virginia's Old House Chamber on orders from the state's House of Delegates speaker.

People in the city of Khabarovsk hold posters with messages demanding freedom for Sergei Furgal, the former governor of Russia's Far East Khabarovsk region, on July 18. Tens of thousands have protested Furgal's arrest earlier this month on murder charges, which he denies.

Protesters In Russia's Far East Challenge Putin's Authority, Demand His Resignation

The arrest of a popular regional governor has led to protests demanding his release. Amid the pandemic and an economic downturn, the protests pose an additional challenge for President Vladimir Putin.

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is seen in yellow, emerging from cells (in blue and pink) cultured in the lab. This image is from a scanning electron microscope.

UCSD To Have COVID-19 Vaccine Trials As Part Of National Effort

The trial is slated to begin July 27 at UCSD Health, UCSD's Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute and various other locations throughout the country.

U.S. wrestler Frank Molinaro (red) battles Italy's Frank Chamizo Marquez in the 65-kg (143 pound) bronze medal bout at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero. Molinaro, who lost to Marquez, recently retired from the sport when the 2020 Olympics were postponed for a year because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Forces Beyond Their Control Dash Dreams Of U.S. Olympic Athletes — Then And Now

The Tokyo Games was postponed until July, 2021 due to COVID-19, forcing thousands of athletes to re-order their training schedules. Those athletes share a bond with U.S. Olympians 40 years ago.

Claire Roush Bennett's daughters at their homeschool in Ramona in this undated photo.

Virtual Learning Vs. Homeschooling: San Diego Parents Choose Between Models Of Learning

With classrooms closed this fall due to COVID-19, some parents are asking if traditional homeschooling might offer some lessons for the virtual learning environment.

Like Joe Biden, Susan Rice, seen here in April 2019, has deep experience with foreign policy issues.

Susan Rice, Perhaps An Unlikely Contender, Lands On Biden's VP Shortlist

The former U.N. ambassador and national security adviser is said to be getting serious consideration from the Biden campaign, even though she has never run for elective office.

Voters in New York City last month during the state's primary elections. With about 100 days until Nov. 3, election officials face a variety of challenges pulling off this year's election.

With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Questions

With about 100 days left before Election Day, election officials warned this week that they need money from the federal government to deal with the pandemic and long-standing cybersecurity threats.

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