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Biden voters twice as likely than Trump supporters to vote by mail in November, survey finds
USA TODAYWASHINGTON — More than one-third of Americans intend to vote by mail in the November presidential election, but Democratic voters are much more bullish about the option than Republicans, according to a new survey.Thirty-seven percent of registered voters said they are likely to vote by mail in the November election, by receiving a mailed ballot and either mailing it back or returning it in person, according to a new survey released Tuesday by the Democracy Fund + UCLA Nationscape project. Among them, 48% of voters who plan to vote for...…USA TODAYWASHINGTON — More than one-third of Americans intend to vote by mail in the November presidential election, but Democratic voters are much more bullish about the option than Republicans, according to a new survey.Thirty-seven percent of registered voters said they are likely to vote by mail in the November election, by receiving a mailed ballot and either mailing it back or returning it in person, according to a new survey released Tuesday by the Democracy Fund + UCLA Nationscape project. Among them, 48% of voters who plan to vote for...WW…
President Trump’s vote-by-mail ballot received by elections office in Florida
Palm Beach PostWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The vote-by-mail ballots requested by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday.The ballots were dropped off in person, not sent back to Palm Beach County by mail, elections chief Wendy Sartory Link said.The ballots would be counted Tuesday, Link said.The Trumps made their requests for mail ballots on Wednesday and authorized an associate to pick up the ballots the same day. They did the same for the March presidential primary.Vote-by-mail:That means the ballot moved from West Palm Beach to Washington and back again in five days to...…Palm Beach PostWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The vote-by-mail ballots requested by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday.The ballots were dropped off in person, not sent back to Palm Beach County by mail, elections chief Wendy Sartory Link said.The ballots would be counted Tuesday, Link said.The Trumps made their requests for mail ballots on Wednesday and authorized an associate to pick up the ballots the same day. They did the same for the March presidential primary.Vote-by-mail:That means the ballot moved from West Palm Beach to Washington and back again in five days to...WW…
Trump honors 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment by announcing pardon for Susan B. Anthony
USA TODAYWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump paid tribute Tuesday to the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by announcing he would grant a pardon to suffragist Susan B. Anthony.Anthony, one of the leading figures in the movement to secure voting rights for women, was arrested for voting in Rochester, New York, in 1872, violating the laws that said only men could vote. She was convicted the following year."She was never pardoned," Trump said during a ceremony at the White House. "She got a pardon for a lot of other women. And she didn't put her name on...…USA TODAYWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump paid tribute Tuesday to the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by announcing he would grant a pardon to suffragist Susan B. Anthony.Anthony, one of the leading figures in the movement to secure voting rights for women, was arrested for voting in Rochester, New York, in 1872, violating the laws that said only men could vote. She was convicted the following year."She was never pardoned," Trump said during a ceremony at the White House. "She got a pardon for a lot of other women. And she didn't put her name on...WW…
Paul Manafort was 'a grave counterintelligence threat,' Republican-led Senate panel finds
USA TODAYWASHINGTON – Paul Manafort's role as chairman of the Trump campaign, his longstanding ties to people affiliated with Russian intelligence services and his willingness to share information with them "represented a grave counterintelligence threat" during the 2016 presidential race, according to a new report from the Senate Intelligence Committee. "The Committee found that Manafort's presence on the Campaign and proximity to Trump created opportunities for Russian intelligence services to exert influence over, and acquire confidential information on, the Trump campaign,"...…USA TODAYWASHINGTON – Paul Manafort's role as chairman of the Trump campaign, his longstanding ties to people affiliated with Russian intelligence services and his willingness to share information with them "represented a grave counterintelligence threat" during the 2016 presidential race, according to a new report from the Senate Intelligence Committee. "The Committee found that Manafort's presence on the Campaign and proximity to Trump created opportunities for Russian intelligence services to exert influence over, and acquire confidential information on, the Trump campaign,"...WW…
Pinterest names Black executive to its board following discrimination charges, employee walkout
USA TODAYReeling from charges of racism and gender discrimination, Pinterest on Monday named a Black executive to its board of directors.The appointment follows an employee walkout over a lawsuit brought by the former No. 2 executive at the company and allegations of mistreatment made by two former Black employees.Former Harpo Studios executive Andrea Wishom is now the ninth member of the social media company's board and the first Black director. Pinterest's reputation as a haven for women to scrapbook on the internet took a reputational hit in June when two former...…USA TODAYReeling from charges of racism and gender discrimination, Pinterest on Monday named a Black executive to its board of directors.The appointment follows an employee walkout over a lawsuit brought by the former No. 2 executive at the company and allegations of mistreatment made by two former Black employees.Former Harpo Studios executive Andrea Wishom is now the ninth member of the social media company's board and the first Black director. Pinterest's reputation as a haven for women to scrapbook on the internet took a reputational hit in June when two former...WW…
He delivers where Amazon and FedEx won't: USPS worker covers 'the last mile' to rural America
Sheridan HendrixThe Columbus DispatchGALLIPOLIS, Ohio – For 30 years, Michael Miller has delivered mail on the in southern Ohio’s Gallia County.It’s 51 miles of country roads, gravel driveways and one-lane cow paths. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and it’s always loud as he rumbles around in his mail truck, a hand-me-down from a retired city fleet that he got five years ago.And yet, every morning at 7:30 sharp, Miller is at the Gallipolis Post Office sorting parcels for delivery. He sports a navy blue shirt that reads “Postal Workers Deliver For You.”“When I go out and...…Sheridan HendrixThe Columbus DispatchGALLIPOLIS, Ohio – For 30 years, Michael Miller has delivered mail on the in southern Ohio’s Gallia County.It’s 51 miles of country roads, gravel driveways and one-lane cow paths. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and it’s always loud as he rumbles around in his mail truck, a hand-me-down from a retired city fleet that he got five years ago.And yet, every morning at 7:30 sharp, Miller is at the Gallipolis Post Office sorting parcels for delivery. He sports a navy blue shirt that reads “Postal Workers Deliver For You.”“When I go out and...WW…
A flu shot doesn't always protect you, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever
USA TODAYGetting a flu vaccine this year is even more important than usual because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to public health officials."We should push for massive uptake of the vaccine this year," said John Brownstein, who tracks outbreaks around the world as chief innovation officer at Boston Children’s Hospital. "Everyone who is eligible should get it."Producers are boosting supplies of the flu vaccine this year to meet what they expect will be higher demand. CVS stores have the flu vaccine in stock, and vaccines are available as of Vaccine maker Sanofi plans to hold a...…USA TODAYGetting a flu vaccine this year is even more important than usual because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to public health officials."We should push for massive uptake of the vaccine this year," said John Brownstein, who tracks outbreaks around the world as chief innovation officer at Boston Children’s Hospital. "Everyone who is eligible should get it."Producers are boosting supplies of the flu vaccine this year to meet what they expect will be higher demand. CVS stores have the flu vaccine in stock, and vaccines are available as of Vaccine maker Sanofi plans to hold a...WW…
It's a girl! Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger welcome first child together, Lyla Maria
USA TODAYCongratulations are in order for and ! Pratt took to Instagram on Monday to announce the birth of their daughter, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt."We couldn’t be happier," Pratt wrote in an with a photo of himself and Schwarzenegger holding the baby's hand. "Both mom and baby are doing great. We are extremely blessed."USA TODAY has reached out to the couple's reps for further comment.Schwarzenegger's younger brother Patrick, 26, confirmed the couple had welcomed their first baby together in a video obtained by . "They're doing great, just got her a little gift," he...…USA TODAYCongratulations are in order for and ! Pratt took to Instagram on Monday to announce the birth of their daughter, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt."We couldn’t be happier," Pratt wrote in an with a photo of himself and Schwarzenegger holding the baby's hand. "Both mom and baby are doing great. We are extremely blessed."USA TODAY has reached out to the couple's reps for further comment.Schwarzenegger's younger brother Patrick, 26, confirmed the couple had welcomed their first baby together in a video obtained by . "They're doing great, just got her a little gift," he...WW…
Cardi B demands justice for Black Americans in interview with Joe Biden ahead of DNC
USA TODAY has a long list of expectations for our next president, and racial justice is one of her priorities.The sat down with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee in an published Monday to discuss her main interests in the upcoming election.The interview comes ahead of the four-day 2020 Democratic National Convention, which kicks off Monday night and will be addressing the theme of unity. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are slated to deliver Monday's final speeches."I want Black people to stop getting killed and no justice for...…USA TODAY has a long list of expectations for our next president, and racial justice is one of her priorities.The sat down with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee in an published Monday to discuss her main interests in the upcoming election.The interview comes ahead of the four-day 2020 Democratic National Convention, which kicks off Monday night and will be addressing the theme of unity. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama are slated to deliver Monday's final speeches."I want Black people to stop getting killed and no justice for...WW…
Two women say ex-Washington RB Derrius Guice raped them at LSU when he was a freshman
USA TODAYTwo former Louisiana State University students said recently released Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice raped them months apart in 2016, when he was a rising star freshman on the LSU football team.A USA TODAY investigation found that the women’s allegations were shared at the time with multiple people at the school – including at least two coaches, an athletics administrator and a nurse – yet the school does not appear to have investigated.As the holder of LSU’s single-game rushing record and No. 5 on the Tigers’ career rushing list, Guice was expected to be a...…USA TODAYTwo former Louisiana State University students said recently released Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice raped them months apart in 2016, when he was a rising star freshman on the LSU football team.A USA TODAY investigation found that the women’s allegations were shared at the time with multiple people at the school – including at least two coaches, an athletics administrator and a nurse – yet the school does not appear to have investigated.As the holder of LSU’s single-game rushing record and No. 5 on the Tigers’ career rushing list, Guice was expected to be a...WW…