Former national security leaders of the Democratic and Republican administrations joined a coalition of left-wing advocacy groups on Monday to urge Congress to provide states with funds to allow elections to advance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and John KerryJohn Forbes KerryHillicon Valley: Democrats Request …
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SAN ANTONIO – A dozen people died from COVID-19 complications in Bexar County, Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced Tuesday, bringing the number of deaths locally to 274. Nirenberg also announced 551 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total case count to 31,867. San Antonio has seen relatively low case counts since it …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Coronavirus infections in the US are likely much higher than initially reported, according to a report recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency report suggests …
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) asked residents of his state to “commit” to wearing a mask for four weeks, despite his ongoing lawsuit against Atlanta officials for demanding that a mask be worn. . “Today, I encourage all Georgians, from all corners of our great state, to do four things …
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On Tuesday, two Georgia superior court judges refused to preside over the lawsuit filed by Gov. Brian Kemp (R) against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) for his city’s mask mandate. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the first judge, Kelly Ellerbe, notified the state attorney general’s office and Bottom’s legal …
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