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Stimulus measure lingers in talk stage; Trump tells GOP to back higher tab Some House Democrats are keeping pressure on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to present a new coronavirus relief bill for a vote next week. by ERIK WASSON BLOOMBERG NEWS - September 18, 2020

University locales where virus cases surge, data shows Among the 50 U.S. counties with the highest concentrations of college students and overall populations of at least 50,000, 20 have consistently reported higher ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 18, 2020

Eight big cats from Indiana zoo en route to Arkansas refuge Staff from an Arkansas wildlife refuge will be in Indiana today to rescue eight big cats. by Bill Bowden - September 18, 2020

Crews beating back fires but weather poses risk Firefighters were making progress against several significant blazes Thursday, authorities in California and Oregon said, though they warned that conditions cou... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 18, 2020

Underwood, Rhett split top country award In surprise twist that fit an unexpected year of firsts, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett tied for entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awa... by KRISTIN M. HALL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 18, 2020

Biden updates allies on strategy to prevail in White House run Joe Biden joined Senate Democrats for a conference-call lunch Thursday, telling allies that he is taking nothing for granted in the race for the White House. ... by LISA MASCARO AND BILL BARROW THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 18, 2020

Rescuers at work in Sally's floods Rescuers on the Gulf Coast used high-water vehicles Thursday to reach people cut off by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, even as a second round ... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 18, 2020

FBI chief: Russians trying to 'denigrate' Biden in '20 election FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress on Thursday that Russia is still working to influence the U.S. presidential election. by DEVLIN BARRETT THE WASHINGTON POST - September 18, 2020

Georgia college now backs early vote site The University of Georgia has reversed itself and now says it wants to host an early voting precinct on campus after receiving widespread pushback. by The Associated Press - September 18, 2020

Memo tells prosecutors throw book at protesters In a memo to U.S. attorneys Thursday obtained by The Associated Press, the Justice Department emphasized that federal prosecutors should go after demonstrators... by MICHAEL BALSAMO, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER AND COLLEEN LONG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 18, 2020

Coronavirus testing for kids comes with problems As preschools, elementary schools and day care centers welcome returning children across the country this fall, researchers are hoping to learn more about the t... by MERYL KORNFIELD THE WASHINGTON POST - September 18, 2020

U.N. chief urges end to fossil-fuel subsidies U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Thursday on governments not to "throw away" economic stimulus funds by supporting fossil fuel industries that con... by FRANK JORDANS AND PHILIPP JENNE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 18, 2020

The nation in brief Federal judge blocks postal changes by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - September 18, 2020

Names and faces The first volume of former President Barack Obama's memoir is coming out Nov. 17, two weeks after Election Day. It's called "A Promised Land" and will cover his... by The Associated Press - September 18, 2020

In the news Cynthia Elizabeth Tarrago Diaz, 41, a former member of Paraguay's congress, and her husband, Raimunda Va, 45, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money ... September 18, 2020

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