He also said at the first presidential debate that he “urged” his supporters to show up at polling locations as he stoked baseless fears about widespread election fraud.President Donald Trump told the , a far-right men’s organization with a history of instigating violence, to “stand back and stand by,” after being asked to condemn white supremacists and self-described militia groups during Tuesday night.Minutes later, he said he was “urging my people” who are “poll watchers” to go to voting locations across the country — to do what, he wouldn’t exactly say — as he baselessly claimed the...…He also said at the first presidential debate that he “urged” his supporters to show up at polling locations as he stoked baseless fears about widespread election fraud.President Donald Trump told the , a far-right men’s organization with a history of instigating violence, to “stand back and stand by,” after being asked to condemn white supremacists and self-described militia groups during Tuesday night.Minutes later, he said he was “urging my people” who are “poll watchers” to go to voting locations across the country — to do what, he wouldn’t exactly say — as he baselessly claimed the...WW…

President Trump called on supporters to "watch" polling places, but in most states people can't just show up at a polling place and say they want to watch what's going on. There's a process — and rules on how to do it.In what election experts and observers described as a disturbing moment during the first presidential debate on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to "watch" polling places as he sowed doubt in the integrity of the election.Speaking about an incident in Philadelphia earlier that day, where people claiming to be poll watchers were , Trump said, "They...…President Trump called on supporters to "watch" polling places, but in most states people can't just show up at a polling place and say they want to watch what's going on. There's a process — and rules on how to do it.In what election experts and observers described as a disturbing moment during the first presidential debate on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to "watch" polling places as he sowed doubt in the integrity of the election.Speaking about an incident in Philadelphia earlier that day, where people claiming to be poll watchers were , Trump said, "They...WW…

"He’s a kid and has never been in any kind of trouble with the law! He was very scared and in so much pain!!!"A California police officer punched a 14-year-old black boy in the chest and pinned his head to the ground while detaining him for possessing a cigar in an incident that was captured on video.The video, which was posted to Twitter by the boy's family and their friends, shows a Rancho Cordova police officer beating the teen as he struggles on the ground. After it was shared tens of thousands of times, authorities said the incident was under review — but also that the boy resisted...…"He’s a kid and has never been in any kind of trouble with the law! He was very scared and in so much pain!!!"A California police officer punched a 14-year-old black boy in the chest and pinned his head to the ground while detaining him for possessing a cigar in an incident that was captured on video.The video, which was posted to Twitter by the boy's family and their friends, shows a Rancho Cordova police officer beating the teen as he struggles on the ground. After it was shared tens of thousands of times, authorities said the incident was under review — but also that the boy resisted...WW…

"The whole concept of the light, the way it kills it in one minute. That's, uh, that's pretty powerful."The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .After learning about the effects of sunlight and household disinfectants on the novel coronavirus, President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that experts should find a way to inject light and disinfectants into human bodies to kill the virus."Supposing you brought the light inside of the body, which you could do...…"The whole concept of the light, the way it kills it in one minute. That's, uh, that's pretty powerful."The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .After learning about the effects of sunlight and household disinfectants on the novel coronavirus, President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that experts should find a way to inject light and disinfectants into human bodies to kill the virus."Supposing you brought the light inside of the body, which you could do...WW…

In the rare rape cases that make it to trial, the odds are still stacked against victims.On Aug. 21, 2016, Samantha lay asleep on her stomach in a hotel room bed in Austin when, she said, she awoke to the pain of being raped.She opened her eyes and saw the man she had hooked up with the night before passed out next to her. When she pushed herself up and turned around, she said, she saw another man standing behind her, completely naked, holding his penis. He allegedly ducked down and ran into the bathroom. Samantha screamed.Minutes later, she did what few victims do immediately after being...…In the rare rape cases that make it to trial, the odds are still stacked against victims.On Aug. 21, 2016, Samantha lay asleep on her stomach in a hotel room bed in Austin when, she said, she awoke to the pain of being raped.She opened her eyes and saw the man she had hooked up with the night before passed out next to her. When she pushed herself up and turned around, she said, she saw another man standing behind her, completely naked, holding his penis. He allegedly ducked down and ran into the bathroom. Samantha screamed.Minutes later, she did what few victims do immediately after being...WW…

The coronavirus vaccination plan, announced as part of a health team rollout, would mean distributing 100 million shots in Joe Biden’s first months as president.President-elect Joe Biden is planning a vaccination program that would inoculate 50 million Americans against in his first 100 days in office."This team will help get at least 100 million COVID-19 vaccine shots into the arms of Americans in 100 days," the president-elect said in a speech on Tuesday. A transition team official clarified afterward that 50 million Americans would be vaccinated — because the two most promising early...…The coronavirus vaccination plan, announced as part of a health team rollout, would mean distributing 100 million shots in Joe Biden’s first months as president.President-elect Joe Biden is planning a vaccination program that would inoculate 50 million Americans against in his first 100 days in office."This team will help get at least 100 million COVID-19 vaccine shots into the arms of Americans in 100 days," the president-elect said in a speech on Tuesday. A transition team official clarified afterward that 50 million Americans would be vaccinated — because the two most promising early...WW…

Trump has continued to push false and unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud after Joe Biden was projected as the winner of the presidential election.As continues spreading lies about , his campaign spokesperson posted a fake front page on Twitter on Sunday suggesting that news outlets incorrectly named former vice president Al Gore the winner of the 2000 presidential election.In the tweet, which has since been deleted, Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh shared photos of a fabricated Washington Times' newspaper front page with the headline "President Gore."In his tweet,...…Trump has continued to push false and unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud after Joe Biden was projected as the winner of the presidential election.As continues spreading lies about , his campaign spokesperson posted a fake front page on Twitter on Sunday suggesting that news outlets incorrectly named former vice president Al Gore the winner of the 2000 presidential election.In the tweet, which has since been deleted, Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh shared photos of a fabricated Washington Times' newspaper front page with the headline "President Gore."In his tweet,...WW…

“Tampering with vote by mail drop boxes and ballots is serious criminal offense and we will vigorously seek the prosecution of individuals who engage in such behavior.”A mail-in ballot drop-off box in California was damaged by fire in an incident that's being investigated as arson, officials said Monday.Firefighters responded to reports of a ballot box fire outside the Baldwin Park Library around 8 p.m. Sunday, according to a representative for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Units on the scene reported that there was "burning inside" the ballot box, officials said.It wasn't...…“Tampering with vote by mail drop boxes and ballots is serious criminal offense and we will vigorously seek the prosecution of individuals who engage in such behavior.”A mail-in ballot drop-off box in California was damaged by fire in an incident that's being investigated as arson, officials said Monday.Firefighters responded to reports of a ballot box fire outside the Baldwin Park Library around 8 p.m. Sunday, according to a representative for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Units on the scene reported that there was "burning inside" the ballot box, officials said.It wasn't...WW…

"We are comfortable that these actions strike the right balance and that they are in the interest of the American people, for whom these debates are held."The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday that it will mute microphones at the start of each segment of Thursday night's debate to ensure both candidates can speak without interruption after President Donald Trump constantly spoke over former vice president Joe Biden the last time."We realize, after discussions with both campaigns, that neither campaign may be totally satisfied with the measures announced today," the...…"We are comfortable that these actions strike the right balance and that they are in the interest of the American people, for whom these debates are held."The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday that it will mute microphones at the start of each segment of Thursday night's debate to ensure both candidates can speak without interruption after President Donald Trump constantly spoke over former vice president Joe Biden the last time."We realize, after discussions with both campaigns, that neither campaign may be totally satisfied with the measures announced today," the...WW…

"This seems to be the latest claim in a series of incidents seeking to baselessly cancel my cast mates and me."Actor Cole Sprouse has denied allegations circulating on Twitter that he sexually assaulted a woman at a party in 2013, after similar accusations were also lodged against three of his Riverdale costars Sunday.In a posted to Twitter, Sprouse, who earlier starred in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody with his twin brother, said all of the allegations were false — and damaging to victims of sexual assault."False accusations do tremendous damage to victims of...…"This seems to be the latest claim in a series of incidents seeking to baselessly cancel my cast mates and me."Actor Cole Sprouse has denied allegations circulating on Twitter that he sexually assaulted a woman at a party in 2013, after similar accusations were also lodged against three of his Riverdale costars Sunday.In a posted to Twitter, Sprouse, who earlier starred in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody with his twin brother, said all of the allegations were false — and damaging to victims of sexual assault."False accusations do tremendous damage to victims of...WW…