Financing October 2020

Trump Tweets On Stimulus Keep Market Spinning

The S&P 500 was up after President Donald Trump tweets seemed to indicate that he was backtracking on halting virus stimulus talks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 416 points.

Arts and Media October 2020

'Sesame Street' Tackles Racism In TV Special

Sesame Workshop – the organization behind “Sesame Street” – is airing a half-hour anti-racist special later in October that will feature skits and songs in a Zoom-like format.

Global October 2020

AG On Alleged Plot To Kidnap Governor

Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel disclosed on "CBS This Morning" that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was regularly updated about the alleged kidnapping plot.

Financing October 2020

Scholarships: Advanced Teacher Training

Teachers in New Mexico have a new scholarship option to help cover continuing education costs and possibly significantly increase their salaries.

Legal October 2020

Barrett's Supreme Court Hearing Opens

Will there be a new justice on the Supreme Court before the November 3 election? Republicans are pushing for Amy Coney Barrett to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s spot.

Legal October 2020

Amy Coney Barrett's Notable Opinions, Votes

What are Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s opinions on abortion, sexual assault on campus, guns, immigration and employment discrimination?

Global October 2020

Where Do Trump And Biden Stand On The Issues?

The follow is a breakdown of President Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s positions on issues, including education, the economy, taxes, health care, coronavirus, abortion and trade.

Legal October 2020

Day 3: Barrett Confirmation Hearing

The confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett continued for a third day. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the committee chairman, set an initial committee vote on her for Oct. 15.

Health Care October 2020

World Bank Approves $12B For Virus Vaccines, Care

As part of a wider package to help developing countries fight the pandemic, the World Bank has approved $12 billion to help finance COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments.

Global October 2020

Dr. Fauci Criticizes Idea Of ‘Herd Immunity’

The top U.S. infection disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said backing herd immunity is ‘total nonsense.’ The White House is using the idea of herd immunity to push for reopenings.

Health Care October 2020

Does The Flu Vaccine Help With COVID-19?

While the flu vaccine does not protect against COVID-19, the CDC recommends the flu vaccine for everyone starting at 6 months of age.

Global October 2020

Fact Check: Trump, Biden Townhalls

The Associated Press fact checked President Donald Trump and Joe Biden townhalls, including statements about the economy, election fraud, crime, the troops and the coronavirus.

Administration October 2020

Trump Administration Denies Calif. Relief Funds

The Trump administration has denied disaster relief funds to California. The state’s governor requested a major disaster declaration to help with damage from six recent wildfires.

Technology October 2020

Justice Dept. Vs. Google

Google may soon be facing a lawsuit from the Justice Department that alleges the tech giant is harming consumers. States including Arkansas, Florida and Texas are joining the lawsuit.

Health Care October 2020

More COVID Restrictions For Colleges

Washington state colleges and universities must provide quarantine facilities for students who are exposed to COVID-19. There have been 35 outbreaks at higher ed schools statewide.