Tennessee State Sen. Raumesh Akbari tells ‘America’s Newsroom’ that a message of unity will resonate with the American people
Day: August 18, 2020
AN: Trump campaign focuses on battleground states amid DNC ((americasnewsroom__)) ((lubuntu at wor2))
Trump set to visit Yuma, Arizona; Alicia Acuna reports
AN: Postmaster General DeJoy to testify before Senate Homeland Security Committee ((americasnewsroom__)) ((lubuntu at wor2))
DeJoy to testify before Senate ahead of House Oversight Committee hearing; Chad Pergram reports
AN: Michelle Obama calls Trump ‘the wrong president for our country’ ((americasnewsroom__)) ((lubuntu at wor2))
Democrats deliver message of unity at DNC; Griff Jenkins reports
AN: Seattle PD releases video of attack on officers ((americasnewsroom__)) ((lubuntu at wor2))
Protesters launch explosives at police officers; William La Jeunesse reports
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Politics
Aug 18
WATCH: Trump signs proclamation for women’s suffrage anniversary
By Deb Reichmann, Kevin Freking, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
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Economy
Aug 18
U.S. home construction surges after pandemic low to 22.6%
By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
AN: House Democrats ask FBI to investigate Postmaster General, USPS board over mail delays ((americasnewsroom__)) ((lubuntu at wor2))
Postmaster General DeJoy to testify before Senate; American Postal Workers Union president Mark Dimondstein weighs in
AN: UNC switches to remote learning after coronavirus outbreak ((americasnewsroom__)) ((lubuntu at wor2))
Chapel Hill ends on-campus learning after 130 students test positive for COVID-19; Jonathan Serrie reports
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