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Michigan AG Says White Supremacist Groups Were Behind Plot To Kidnap Whitmer Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, pictured in March 2019, told NPR the threat posed by individuals subscribing to extremist ideology is a nationwide problem. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption toggle caption Paul Sancya/AP Live Updates: Protests For Racial Justice Michigan AG Says White Supremacist Groups Were Behind Plot To Kidnap Whitmer "This effort to have a mass uprising

Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in New York City hot spots Economy Oct 08 Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in New York City hot spots By Jim Mustian, Associated Press

Trump says he’s ready for rallies but details remain slim on health Politics Oct 08 Trump says he’s ready for rallies but details remain slim on health By Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

White House Physician Expects Trump's 'Safe Return To Public Engagements' Saturday Politics White House Physician Expects Trump's 'Safe Return To Public Engagements' Saturday The president's doctor on Thursday said Trump has completed his course of therapy for COVID-19, but he did not update the president's coronavirus test results. Exclusive

WATCH: Biden, Harris aim to tip battleground Arizona for Democrats Politics Oct 08 WATCH: Biden, Harris aim to tip battleground Arizona for Democrats By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Law enforcement preps for potential election-related unrest Nation Oct 08 Law enforcement preps for potential election-related unrest By Michael Balsamo, Michael Kunzelman, Colleen Long, Associated Press

To many supporters, Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis inspires hope, not fear Nation Oct 08 To many supporters, Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis inspires hope, not fear By Daniel Bush

Ex-Officials Sue Trump-Appointed CEO For Breaking Laws At Voice Of America The suit accuses CEO Michael Pack of illegally seeking to influence the Voice of America's news coverage. In one instance, he required a link to administration editorials be placed atop VOA's home page. Court document/NPR hide caption toggle caption Court document/NPR Politics Ex-Officials Sue Trump-Appointed CEO For Breaking Laws At Voice Of America Five executives, now s

COVID-19 relief pushes U.S. budget deficit to a record $3.1 trillion Economy Oct 08 COVID-19 relief pushes U.S. budget deficit to a record $3.1 trillion By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

Discussion questions for ‘Helping Children Succeed’ Arts Oct 08 Discussion questions for ‘Helping Children Succeed’ By Courtney Vinopal

In Rare Step, Esteemed Medical Journal Urges Voters To Oust Trump "Our leaders have largely claimed immunity for their actions. But this election gives us the power to render judgment," reads a New England Journal of Medicine editorial signed by some three dozen editors . Michael Dwyer/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Dwyer/AP Coronavirus Live Updates In Rare Step, Esteemed Medical Journal Urges Voters To Oust Trump "Our current pol

WATCH LIVE: N.J. congressional candidates Van Drew, Kennedy hold debate Politics Oct 08 WATCH LIVE: N.J. congressional candidates Van Drew, Kennedy hold debate By Courtney Vinopal

WATCH: Pelosi ‘at the table’ even after Trump scrapped virus talks Politics Oct 08 WATCH: Pelosi ‘at the table’ even after Trump scrapped virus talks

WATCH LIVE: Pence makes campaign stop in Phoenix Politics Oct 08 WATCH LIVE: Pence makes campaign stop in Phoenix By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Whitmer speaks about investigation into kidnapping plot Politics Oct 08 WATCH LIVE: Gov. Whitmer speaks about investigation into kidnapping plot By Associated Press

Paris hospitals on emergency footing as virus cases rise Health Oct 08 Paris hospitals on emergency footing as virus cases rise By Associated Press

Paris hospitals on emergency footing as virus cases rise Health Oct 08 Paris hospitals on emergency footing as virus cases rise By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Whitmer speaks about investigation into kidnapping plot Politics Oct 08 WATCH LIVE: Gov. Whitmer speaks about investigation into kidnapping plot By Associated Press

Kyrgyzstan leader holds talks to try to end political crisis World Oct 08 Kyrgyzstan leader holds talks to try to end political crisis By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

Kyrgyzstan leader holds talks to try to end political crisis World Oct 08 Kyrgyzstan leader holds talks to try to end political crisis By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall President Trump said he won't participate in a virtual debate moments after the commission that organizes the presidential debate announced a change in format because of the coronavirus. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Elections The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall For health and safety

The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall President Trump said he won't participate in a virtual debate moments after the commission that organizes the presidential debate announced a change in format because of the coronavirus. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Elections The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall For health and safety

The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall President Trump said he won't participate in a virtual debate moments after the commission that organizes the presidential debate announced a change in format because of the coronavirus. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Elections The Debate Over Debates: Trump Says He Won't Participate In A Virtual Town Hall For health and safety

6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer Politics Oct 08 6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer By Associated Press

6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer Politics Oct 08 6 people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer By Associated Press

Armenia says cathedral shelled in clashes with Azerbaijan World Oct 08 Armenia says cathedral shelled in clashes with Azerbaijan By Avet Demourian, Associated Press

Armenia says cathedral shelled in clashes with Azerbaijan World Oct 08 Armenia says cathedral shelled in clashes with Azerbaijan By Avet Demourian, Associated Press

Protests against new labor law turn violent across Indonesia World Oct 08 Protests against new labor law turn violent across Indonesia By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

Protests against new labor law turn violent across Indonesia World Oct 08 Protests against new labor law turn violent across Indonesia By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press

4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Politics 4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate Wednesday

4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Politics 4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate Wednesday

4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Politics 4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate Wednesday

‘Sheer anxiety’: Louisiana braces itself for Hurricane Delta Nation Oct 08 ‘Sheer anxiety’: Louisiana braces itself for Hurricane Delta By Stacey Plaisance, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

‘Sheer anxiety’: Louisiana braces itself for Hurricane Delta Nation Oct 08 ‘Sheer anxiety’: Louisiana braces itself for Hurricane Delta By Stacey Plaisance, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid Economy Oct 08 U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid Economy Oct 08 U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 840,000 seek jobless aid By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden Politics Oct 08 Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden Politics Oct 08 Trump vows not to participate in virtual debate with Biden By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel literature prize Arts Oct 08 American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel literature prize By David Keyton, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel literature prize Arts Oct 08 American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel literature prize By David Keyton, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Second debate with Biden going virtual amid Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis Politics Oct 08 Second debate with Biden going virtual amid Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Second debate with Biden going virtual amid Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis Politics Oct 08 Second debate with Biden going virtual amid Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

WATCH: Pence goes after Obama administration on American hostage rescues Politics Oct 08 WATCH: Pence goes after Obama administration on American hostage rescues By Associated Press

WATCH: Pence goes after Obama administration on American hostage rescues Politics Oct 08 WATCH: Pence goes after Obama administration on American hostage rescues By Associated Press

4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence — Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images Politics 4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence — Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate Wednesda