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FBI warns ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system

BOSTON — Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a wave of data-scrambling extortion attempts against the U.S.

Oct 28, 2020 8:47 PM Read more >

Former DHS official says he wrote 'Anonymous' Trump critique

WASHINGTON — A former Trump administration official who penned a scathing anti-Trump op-ed and book under the pen name “Anonymous” revealed himself Wednesday as a former chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security.

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Supreme Court leaves NC absentee ballot deadline at Nov. 12

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will allow absentee ballots in North Carolina to be received and counted up to nine days after Election Day.

Oct 28, 2020 6:52 PM Read more >

ICE settles lawsuit filed by immigrant activists in Vermont

BURLINGTON, Vt.

Oct 28, 2020 6:32 PM Read more >

Barrett confirmation rises as issue in Kentucky Senate race

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell took a victory lap Wednesday for shepherding Amy Coney Barrett onto the U.S. Supreme Court, while his Democratic challenger questioned his priorities.

Oct 28, 2020 6:12 PM Read more >

Florida man charged with changing governor's voting address

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida Gov.

Oct 28, 2020 6:11 PM Read more >

Developer tied to Texas AG accused judge, others of fraud

DALLAS — An Austin real estate developer at the centre of recent allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked for an investigation into his uncorroborated claims that other businessmen have an elaborate conspiracy to steal $200 million

Oct 28, 2020 6:11 PM Read more >

FBI says extremist threatened Trump, Obama in online posts

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.

Oct 28, 2020 6:09 PM Read more >

Judge allows John Hinckley to publicly display his artwork

The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan can now publicly display his writings, artwork and music, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. John Hinckley has long considered himself to be a musician and an artist.

Oct 28, 2020 6:08 PM Read more >

Pandemic politics: Biden shuns 'false promises' of fast fix

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. — Focused firmly on COVID-19, Joe Biden vowed Wednesday not to campaign in the election homestretch “on the false promises of being able to end this pandemic by flipping a switch.

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