Global November 2020

What Are The Rules Around Poll Watching?

While most states allow the monitoring of votes at polling places, the rules for each state differ on particulars like who can be a poll watcher and how they must conduct themselves.

Global November 2020

How AP Counts Votes And Calls Races

While there is no national election commission in the U.S. that says who won on Election Day, The Associated Press counts the nation’s vote in real time on Nov. 3.

Global November 2020

US Formally Exits Paris Agreement

As of Nov. 4, the U.S. is officially no longer part of the Paris Agreement. There are 189 countries that are still part of the global pact, and six more have signed but not ratified the pact.

Health Care November 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine Trials To Be Run At University

UK (The University of Kentucky) is partnering with Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health Lexington to conduct a clinical trial for a possible COVID-19 vaccine.

Global November 2020

Biden Says He Will Immediately Reinstate DACA

President-elect Joe Biden is planning to make changes regarding a number of issues, including DACA, education, environment, abortion, guns, veterans, taxes and the economy.

Health Care November 2020

Who Is On Biden's Coronavirus Task Force?

The members of President-elect Joe Biden’s Coronavirus Task Force include professors from Yale, Harvard, NYU and the University of California, San Francisco.

Global November 2020

Ten Good Job Opportunities In 2020

With the novel coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the economy, what does the future hold for job opportunities in the United States?

Health Care November 2020

Is It Safe To Stay In Hotels During The Pandemic?

With Thanksgiving and winter holidays just around the corner, is it safe to stay in hotel or a rental home? What should you and your family watch out for when making lodging arrangements?

Hispanic Community November 2020

SLCC’s Newest Board Members

Emily Hernandez Alzamora and Silvia Castro have been chosen to be the newest members of Salt Lake Community College’s Board of Trustees. SLCC is Utah’s largest open-access college.

Global November 2020

Big Shifts On Immigration Expected Under Biden

President-elect Joe Biden said he wants to undo some of President Donald Trump's signature immigration initiatives including the policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico.

Global November 2020

Eta Dumps Blustery Rain On Florida West Coast

Eta, which weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm, made landfall in the Tampa Bay area. Eta is the 28th named storm of a busy Atlantic hurricane season.

Global November 2020

Officials: Election Most Secure In US History

Government and industry officials who coordinate election cybersecurity put out a statement that they found no evidence of votes being altered or compromised in the 2020 election.

Health Care November 2020

COVID Vaccine Candidate May Be 94.5% Effective

A second COVID vaccine candidate appears to be 94.5% effective. The candidate’s maker, Moderna, said the protection rate might change as more infections are detected.

Legal November 2020

Was Wolf Suspending DACA Unlawful?

A district judge ruled that Chad Wolf, the Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary, did not have legal authority to suspend DACA, invalidating the suspension.

Technology November 2020

Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy

Amazon.com has opened an online pharmacy where customers can refill prescriptions and order medication for home delivery. Most insurance plans are accepted.