From USA TODAY. The New Yorker suspends writer Jeffrey Toobin after it was reported that he exposed himself on a Zoom call. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/30HuLzS » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more…

From USA TODAY. Mics will be muted at final presidential debate. RELATED: USA TODAY endorses Joe Biden for president https://youtu.be/rd6MaASzxDM President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off during portions of the final presidential debate. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics…

From USA TODAY. USA TODAY Editorial Board on Biden endorsement: Trump violates values. RELATED: Racial inequities are fueling coronavirus spread in Essex County, NJ https://youtu.be/7S41b9Kmie4 For the first time in USA TODAY’s history, the Editorial Board is endorsing a presidential candidate. Several board members explain why. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more…

From USA TODAY. COVID-19 ravages Indigenous N.M. communities. RELATED: Racial inequities are fueling coronavirus spread in Essex County, NJ https://youtu.be/7S41b9Kmie4 COVID ravaged McKinley County, where roughly 74% of the population is non-Hispanic Native American — mostly Navajo and Zuni — and access to resources is scarce. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more…

From USA TODAY. Cameron Peak fire is largest in Colorado Wildfire history. The Cameron Peak fire began in August and has spread across over 270 square miles, passing the Pine Gulch Fire as the state’s largest wildfire ever. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY:…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden face off in 2020’s final presidential debate on Thursday, Oct. 22, in Nashville, Tennessee. The debate marks the second showdown between Trump and Biden after Trump’s decision to back out of the Oct. 15 debate set off a furious back and forth between…

From USA TODAY. COVID-19 hits communities of color harder in NJ. RELATED: ‘Death sentence’: Black Americans living in cancer alley now dying from COVID-19 https://youtu.be/OScCFVblyYg New Jersey leaders try to address the inequities that allowed COVID-19 to hit parts of Essex County harder than communities that have more whites. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh…

From USA TODAY. Former Vice President Joe Biden discussed COVID-19, the Supreme Court and how he planned to sway young Black voters. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vq6Nnq » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more…

From USA TODAY. Questions about denouncing white supremacy came up again for President Trump at an NBC town hall. Trump’s town hall was on an outdoor set at the Perez Art Museum in Miami. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vq6Nnq » USA TODAY…

From USA TODAY. Voter suppression and whether Democrats could turn some key states "blue" if suppression tactics weren’t successful. RELATED: As Arizona, Texas and Georgia become less white, voter suppression could keep these states from turning blue https://bit.ly/3j3xF8y USA TODAY’s Nicquel Terry Ellis discusses voter suppression in Georgia, Texas and Arizona and whether those states…

From USA TODAY. White supremacy and his own debts were questions President Trump had to face at a town hall. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31OfuPjegrk It wasn’t as combative as the first presidential debate, but Thursday’s competing town halls between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden had plenty of tense moments. The candidates were originally scheduled…

From USA TODAY. Former Vice President Joe Biden was questioned by a young Black voter at his ABC town hall about what he can do differently than former presidents. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBL__JLJGeQ Cedric, a Black progressive voter from Harrisburg, Penn., pointedly asked how Biden would turn out young Black voters under 30, other than saying “you…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Make America Great Again rally in Des Moines, IA. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxlgWFMIwVs President Trump makes direct appeal to suburban women in Pennsylvania campaign rally. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vq6Nnq » USA TODAY delivers…

From USA TODAY. The final day of Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination hearings to the Supreme Court won’t feature her. RELATED: https://bit.ly/34Jn25E Instead, the Senate Judiciary Committee — the panel charged with vetting judicial nominees — will hear from a host of experts, character witnesses who are likely to praise Barrett and what is sure to…

From USA TODAY. President Trump makes direct appeal to suburban women in Pennsylvania campaign rally. RELATED: Watch the full 1st presidential debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6sKgs9U8iY&t=3064s&ab_channel=USATODAY President Trump made a direct appeal to suburban women during a campaign rally in the key battleground of Pennsylvania. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and…

From USA TODAY. Americans living in "Cancer Alley" suffer from high rates of cancer. In part 1 of this six-part series, USA TODAY investigates how racism fuels COVID-19 deaths. RELATED: How systemic racism led to COVID-19’s rapid spread among people of color https://youtu.be/CKqeBeQSHp4 Black families purchased homes close to a petrochemical plant in this Louisiana…

From USA TODAY. How racist policies led to COVID-19 inequities. RELATED: Systemic racism: What is it exactly, and how do we fight it? https://youtu.be/GADJjOhJ6GQ Racist policies have led to COVID-19 being more dangerous and deadly for Black, Latino, Asian and Indigenous Americans than for white Americans. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more…

From USA TODAY. Amy Coney Barrett is asked about recusal if election outcome becomes Supreme Court case. RELATED: Watch the full stream of the hearing here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_XuJVqbTak&ab_channel=USATODAY Amy Coney Barrett is asked by Sen. Chris Coons (D- Del.) about recusal if 2020 election outcome is contested and does becomes a Supreme Court case. » Subscribe…

From USA TODAY. Senators on Wednesday will get to grill Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett again on her career and views that could offer insights on how she would rule on the nation’s highest court. RELATED: https://bit.ly/34Jn25E On Wednesday, each senator will be given at least 20 minutes to pepper Barrett with questions. Republicans…

From USA TODAY. Judge Amy Coney Barrett asked about killing of George Floyd, racism in America. RELATED: Watch the full hearing here https://youtu.be/VGuN4qpQ3Io Discussing her reaction to the George Floyd killing, Judge Amy Coney Barrett calls it an "obvious statement… that racism persists in our country." » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more…

From USA TODAY. Hiker in Utah has terrifying encounter with charging mountain lion. RELATED: Inmates rush from cell to save deputy’s life https://youtu.be/WYW1g6u9M5I A hiker in Utah lived to tell his story about an encounter with an aggressive cougar. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA…

From USA TODAY. The confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett resumes Tuesday, led by the Senate Judiciary Committee. RELATED: https://bit.ly/34Jn25E While Monday’s hearing consisted of opening remarks, things are expected to heat up on Tuesday. Senators will question Barrett on her career and her position on issues that could come before the…

From USA TODAY. Hurricane Delta brings intense wind, flooding to Gulf Coast. RELATED: Hurricane Hanna https://youtu.be/-WK-fwM_umg Hundreds of thousands are left without power as storm surge and flash flood warnings continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Delta. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/30HuLzS…

From USA TODAY. Senate confirmation hearings begin Monday as Republicans rush to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court ahead of Election Day. RELATED: https://bit.ly/34Jn25E The hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee marks the first of four days of confirmation hearings as Republicans aim to confirm Barrett to the seat vacated by the late…

From USA TODAY. "Saturday Night Live" also included a special tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen from the show’s musical guest, Jack White. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wT2YSXFXm0 Two flies land on Mike Pence’s head during ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ version of the debate, including Jim Carrey as Joe Biden and a reincarnated Herman Cain. » Subscribe to…

From USA TODAY. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Thursday their decision to move the second Presidential Debate, between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, to a virtual town hall format due to Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis and continuing convalescence. But moments after the press release went out, Donald Trump did an interview on Fox…

From USA TODAY. Democrat Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addresses the media after seven people were charged with plotting to kidnap her at her vacation home. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2tv4-izlLE Rep. Ocasio-Cortez rejects Rep. Ted Yoho’s ‘excuses’ over ‘harassment.’ » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: COPY MOST…

From USA TODAY. Joe Biden heads to Arizona on Thursday for campaign events. RELATED: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/02/trump-covid-19-updates-president-melania-trump-hicks-test-positive/3549616001/ “I don’t know what the president is going to do. He changes his mind every second,” Biden said. “For me to comment on that now would be irresponsible. I think that if I can follow the commission’s recommendations – if…

From USA TODAY. Vice presidential debate moderator and USA TODAY Washington Bureau chief Susan Page explains her "Thank you, Vice President Pence" approach, takeaways. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA TODAY, is the first print journalist to solo-moderate a presidential debate. Here’s how she prepared. »…

From USA TODAY. The Vice Presidential debate had less arguing and a lot more talk about the issues, but there were still a few heated moments. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/30lXjPr » USA TODAY…

From USA TODAY. Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Pence discuss Trump’s comments regarding white supremacist organizations from the previous presidential debate. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/30lXjPr » USA TODAY delivers current local and…

From USA TODAY. Many viewers were quick to send tweets, with some joking that the fly should get time to respond to the questions. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/30lXjPr » USA TODAY delivers current…

From USA TODAY. VP debate: Sen. Harris defends her previous law enforcement record. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Sen. Kamala Harris discusses her law enforcement and criminal justice record to Vice President Pence during the VP debate. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from…

From USA TODAY. Harris and Pence discuss SCOTUS appointee Amy Coney Barrett. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence debate the appointment of Supreme Court justices, and the recent nomination of Amy Coney Barrett. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and…

From USA TODAY. Harris and Pence on Trump’s tax returns. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence discuss Donald Trump’s tax returns and financial disclosures. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/30lXjPr » USA TODAY…

From USA TODAY. Vice presidential debate: Kamala Harris and Mike Pence spar over healthcare. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence take jabs at each others’ stances on healthcare. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY:…

From USA TODAY. Sen. Kamala Harris says she would not receive a COVID vaccine if Trump recommended it. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Kamala Harris says she would absolutely take a vaccine if it was recommended by public health professionals, but not if only President Trump says to. » Subscribe to USA…

From USA TODAY. Kamala Harris and VP Mike Pence debate COVID-19 response. RELATED: Watch the full VP debate here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos&ab_channel=USATODAY Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence offer competing viewpoints on America’s COVID-19 response. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/30lXjPr » USA…

From USA TODAY. To watch our live stream of the Vice Presidential Debate, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsy8LbAgoos USA TODAY’s Vice Presidential Debate preview show provides a sneak peek at the debate with a recap of the White House news leading into the debate; a look at the debate styles of Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President…

From USA TODAY. USA TODAY’s Susan Page to moderate only showdown between vice presidential candidates. RELATED: Check out the 1st full debate here https://youtu.be/l6sKgs9U8iY The only vice presidential debate will be moderated by Susan Page, USA TODAY’s Washington Bureau chief. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from…

From USA TODAY. Here are 4 signs that a democracy could be moving towards an authoritarian regime. RELATED: Judge Amy Coney Barrett talks Roe v. Wade, what a Trump Supreme Court would look like https://youtu.be/F0QqUUDIhRo Dr. Golfo Alexopoulos of the University of South Florida explains the signs that could indicate a democracy is moving towards…

From USA TODAY. Attorney General Barrr and Department of Justice officials hold a press conference on a national security issue. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2OtFWpW » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning…

From USA TODAY. Music legend Eddie Van Halen remembered as one of the greatest ever. He was 65. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3nmmQ4N Eddie was something of a musical contradiction. He was an autodidact who could play almost any instrument, but he couldn’t read music. He was a classically trained pianist who also created some of the most…

From USA TODAY. You can celebrate President Trump surviving COVID-19 by preordering a $100 commemorative coin. RELATED: Here is a list of other officials who have tested positive since President Donald Trump https://youtu.be/20mhMf94hzg You can buy a $100 coin commemorating President Trump surviving COVID-19, available for preorder on the White House Gift Shop website. »…

From USA TODAY. Here is a list of other officials who have tested positive since President Donald Trump. RELATED: Judge Amy Coney Barrett talks Roe v. Wade, what a Trump Supreme Court would look like https://youtu.be/F0QqUUDIhRo President Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Chris Christie are among a running list of people who tested positive for…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump leaves Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after being hospitalized since Friday with COVID-19. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-J-ysIqjrM&t=31s President Donald Trump will return to the White House on Monday, three days after he arrived at Walter Reed hospital with coronavirus symptoms that were alarming enough that doctors administered oxygen and several…

From USA TODAY. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett in her own words. RELATED: How a Supreme Court justice gets nominated, confirmed, opposed and filibustered https://youtu.be/1SJPQ2Uomgs Judge Amy Coney Barrett spoke at Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute in 2016 discussing what a Trump Supreme Court would look like. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh »…

From USA TODAY. If the president dies or is unable to continue their duties, what’s next? The 25th amendment lays out the rules and line of succession. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3nl5eqb WASHINGTON – Since President Donald Trump disclosed early Friday that he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus, White House officials have…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump, hospitalized with COVID-19, continues to improve and his doctors say he could be discharged as early as Monday, according to a White House physician. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3jqUDrf Trump’s doctor, Navy Commander Sean Conley, said if the president continued to look and feel well, "our hope is that we can plan…

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump left hospital to wave to crowd from SUV outside Walter Reed RELATED: President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump test positive for COVID-19 https://youtu.be/RNgOkiFmTRM President Donald Trump left the hospital minutes after tweeting that he was going to surprise supporters outside Walter Reed. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh…