Tracking the Tropics
The tropics are heating up as we enter in peak hurricane season.
Norwegian Lawmaker Nominates Trump For Nobel Peace Prize
An anti-immigrant Norwegian lawmaker said Wednesday that he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.
Jimmie Johnson Teams With Ganassi On 2-year IndyCar Program
Jimmie Johnson will transition from NASCAR to IndyCar with Chip Ganassi Racing in a partnership that could pair two of the most dominant drivers of this generation on one team.
USGA Announces Five U.S. Open Championships Coming To Pinehurst
In an effort to expand its impact in golf and extend its mission to champion and advance the game, the USGA will establish “Golf House Pinehurst” in North Carolina, to include a new equipment-testing facility, innovation hub, museum/visitor center and offices by 2023, and host five U.S. Open Championships in the golf-rich state by 2047.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Applauds President Trump's Decision To Halt Offshore Drilling Exploration
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster releases a statement applauding President Trump's decision to halt the exploration of offshore drilling off South Carolina's coast.
From Heat To Snow: Rocky Mountains See 60-Degree Plunge
Summer came to an abrupt halt in parts of the Rocky Mountains on Tuesday as temperatures reaching into the 90s plunged by around 60 degrees in less than 24 hours, with a powerful surge of cold air from Canada unleashing snow and damaging winds in several states.
Edge On The Clock: Arby's Selling Meat By The Pound
Arby's is selling three of its meats by the pound, or half pound. Arby's says Covid-19 sparked the idea since people can't get items right at the drive through.
Flu Shots Urged More Than Ever This Year
Doctors and nurses across the country are preparing for a fight against flu season and COVID-19 at the same time. Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fear that fall 2020 and winter 2021 will be one of the most difficult yet and urge everyone to get a flu vaccine this year.
Trump, Biden Spar Over Economy, Workers In Labor Day Blitz
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump spent Monday diminishing each other’s credentials on the economy and understanding of the American worker as the presidential campaign entered its final, post-Labor Day stretch.
Trump To Campaign In Florida, N.C. Battlegrounds On Tuesday
President Donald Trump will highlight his environmental agenda as he campaigns in the battleground states of Florida and North Carolina on Tuesday.
In Labor Day Blur, Harris Meets Blake Family; Trump Steps Up
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris met the family of a Wisconsin man shot by police last month to kick off her Labor Day visit to a critical swing state while President Donald Trump assailed the Democratic ticket and put the halting economic recovery under the best light.
Sheriff: Five Boats Sank In Texas Trump Parade, No Injuries
Five boats sank in a Texas lake during a nautical parade in support of President Donald Trump as tightly packed boats created large waves, officials said Sunday.
Veterans Are Divided About Reports Trump Disparaged Military
In this soldier’s city and across the country, veterans and military families are divided about reports that President Donald Trump made disparaging comments toward the military, with some service members bristling at the remarks and others questioning whether they happened.
States Plan For Cuts As Congress Deadlocks On More Virus Aid
Spending cuts to schools, childhood vaccinations and job-training programs. New taxes on millionaires, cigarettes and legalized marijuana. Borrowing, drawing from rainy day funds and reducing government workers’ pay.
Refugee Families Face Unique Struggles With Online School
Samuel Lavi knew he’d have to find unique ways to stay connected to refugee families when the coronavirus pandemic shut down Valencia Newcomer School.
Child Care Crisis Pushes U.S. Mothers Out Of The Labor Force
Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother.
Dueling Versions Of Reality Define The First Week Of The Fall Campaign
On the campaign trail with President Donald Trump, the pandemic is largely over, the economy is roaring back, and murderous mobs are infiltrating America’s suburbs.
Officers Fatally Shoot Suspect In Portland Protest Killing
A team of law enforcement officers fatally shot a man suspected of being the gunman who killed a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown, the U.S. Marshals Service said Friday.
North Carolina Developing A Plan On How To Distribute A Coronavirus Vaccine
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received a letter from the federal government last week saying the state needs to make preparations for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Jobless Claims Fall To 881,000 But Layoffs Remain Elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a still-elevated 881,000 last week, evidence that the viral pandemic keeps forcing many businesses to slash jobs.
WCCB NEWS
𝕏
Formerly Twitter
