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With Debate Canceled, Trump And Biden Appear In Dueling Town Halls President Trump speaks during an NBC News town hall moderated by Savannah Guthrie at the Perez Art Museum in Miami. At the same time Thursday night, Democratic nominee Joe Biden participated in an ABC News town hall in Philadelphia. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Elections With Debate Canceled, Trump And Biden Appear In Dueling Town Halls

U.S. Coronavirus Cases Climb Toward 3rd Peak NPR Shots - Health News U.S. Coronavirus Cases Climb Toward 3rd Peak Nearly 8 million people in the U.S. have been infected with the virus — and more than 216,000 have died. Our charts and maps track the new cases and emerging hotspots. Single-Day COVID-19 Deaths In Illinois At Highest Level In Months Listen: Dr. Fauci Warns Thanksgiving Gatherings May Accelerate Spread Of Virus

U.S. Heads Toward Third Peak In Coronavirus Cases NPR Shots - Health News U.S. Heads Toward Third Peak In Coronavirus Cases Nearly 8 million people in the U.S. have been infected with the virus — and more than 216,000 have died. Our charts and maps are tracking the cases and emerging hotspots. Single-Day COVID-19 Deaths In Illinois At Highest Level In Months Listen: Dr. Fauci Warns Thanksgiving Gatherings May Accelerate Spread Of Virus

Nebraska Sen. Sasse rips Trump over COVID-19, foreign policy Politics Oct 15 Nebraska Sen. Sasse rips Trump over COVID-19, foreign policy By Associated Press

Oakland, Portland sue over use of federal agents at protests Nation Oct 15 Oakland, Portland sue over use of federal agents at protests By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press

Citing Scandal, Senator Proposes Stronger Protections For VOA Newsroom Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., has proposed legislation to outlaw political tampering with the newsroom coverage produced by Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, Radio Free Asia and other U.S. government-funded broadcasters. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Politics Citing Scandal, Senator Proposes Stronger Protections For VOA Newsroom

Power cut to thousands in California to prevent wildfires Nation Oct 15 Power cut to thousands in California to prevent wildfires By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

Trump’s struggles in the suburbs put North Carolina in play for Biden Politics Oct 15 Trump’s struggles in the suburbs put North Carolina in play for Biden By Daniel Bush

‘Jagged Little Pill’ leads Tony Awards nominations with 15 Arts Oct 15 ‘Jagged Little Pill’ leads Tony Awards nominations with 15 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

C-SPAN suspends Steve Scully after he admits to lie about hack Politics Oct 15 C-SPAN suspends Steve Scully after he admits to lie about hack By David Bauder, Associated Press

Drought more likely than blizzards this winter, forecasters say Science Oct 15 Drought more likely than blizzards this winter, forecasters say By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Time’s Up study says many who report harassment face retaliation Nation Oct 15 Time’s Up study says many who report harassment face retaliation By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

Chicago officer sues former chief for sexual harassment Nation Oct 15 Chicago officer sues former chief for sexual harassment By Don Babwin, Associated Press

WATCH: Amy Coney Barrett deflects Sen. Harris's questions on climate change Politics Oct 15 WATCH: Amy Coney Barrett deflects Sen. Harris's questions on climate change By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

YouTube follows Twitter and Facebook with QAnon crackdown Nation Oct 15 YouTube follows Twitter and Facebook with QAnon crackdown By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality Nation Oct 15 On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality By Kat Stafford, Associated Press

Bolivia hopes election can help ease year of pain, turmoil World Oct 15 Bolivia hopes election can help ease year of pain, turmoil By Carlos Valdez, Associated Press

Poll: Biden Takes Double-Digit Lead Over Trump Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, pictured in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, is leading in the latest NPR/ PBS NewsHour /Marist poll against President Trump. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Politics Poll: Biden Takes Double-Digit Lead Over Trum

Israeli parliament formally approves UAE normalization deal Politics Oct 15 Israeli parliament formally approves UAE normalization deal By Associated Press

Most voters expect intimidation at the polls. But they’re voting in record numbers Politics Oct 15 Most voters expect intimidation at the polls. But they’re voting in record numbers By Laura Santhanam

IMF warns global economy could be permanently scarred Economy Oct 15 IMF warns global economy could be permanently scarred By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press

Closing Arguments: Republicans Over The Moon For A Religious Conservative Judge Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks on the fourth day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. (Greg Nash-Pool/Getty Images) Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Live: Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Closing Arguments: Republicans Over The Moon For A Religious Conservative Judge Republicans are enj

WATCH LIVE: Pence holds campaign rally in Miami Politics Oct 15 WATCH LIVE: Pence holds campaign rally in Miami By Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina Politics Oct 15 WATCH LIVE: Trump holds campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina By Joshua Barajas

Dueling town halls for Trump, Biden after debate plan nixed Politics Oct 15 Dueling town halls for Trump, Biden after debate plan nixed By Zeke Miller, Bill Barrow, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Harris suspends travel after 2 staffers tests positive for COVID-19 Politics Oct 15 Harris suspends travel after 2 staffers tests positive for COVID-19 By Associated Press

Dr. Fauci criticizes concept of ‘herd immunity’ Health Oct 15 Dr. Fauci criticizes concept of ‘herd immunity’ By Associated Press

Senate Judiciary sets Oct. 22 vote on Barrett’s nomination Politics Oct 15 Senate Judiciary sets Oct. 22 vote on Barrett’s nomination By Mark Sherman, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

‘A little bit concerned’: Trump looks to boost Iowa support Politics Oct 15 ‘A little bit concerned’: Trump looks to boost Iowa support By Zeke Miller, Bill Barrow, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek jobless aid Economy Oct 15 U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek jobless aid By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Thailand declares emergency after unprecedented protest World Oct 15 Thailand declares emergency after unprecedented protest By Grant Peck, Chris Blake, Associated Press

Kyrgyzstan’s president announces his resignation amid unrest World Oct 15 Kyrgyzstan’s president announces his resignation amid unrest By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press

Takeaways From Amy Coney Barrett's Judiciary Confirmation Hearings Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett fielded questions from 22 Senators over two days before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Politics Takeaways From Amy Coney Barrett's Judiciary Confirmation Hearings President Trump's nominee deflected answering most questions, citing precedent that she can't weigh in on issues