Red state votes to expand Medicaid — even as GOP tries to kill Obamacare amid pandemic
adamkaz/iStockBy ALISA WIERSEMA, ABC NEWS (OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok.) — In just under two weeks, the state of Oklahoma took part in two pandemic-related milestones, the first of which was hosting President Donald Trump’s campaign relaunch in the
Early trial results keep Pfizer vaccine development on track for possible 2020 distribution
narvikk/iStockBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S. and abroad, new hope may be emerging in the race to develop a vaccine. Pfizer, one of a handful
Putin granted right to extend rule till 2036 in overwhelming referendum result
MaxOzerov/iStockBy PATRICK REEVELL, ABC NEWS (MOSCOW) — The Kremlin appears to have obtained an overwhelming vote in favor of Russia constitutional changes that will allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to remain in power until 2036, according to
Trump says he's 'all for masks' despite never wearing one in public
Official White House Photo by Shealah CraigheadBy Libby Cathey, ABC News (WASHIGTON) — President Donald Trump’s resistance to wearing a face mask is well-known and he’s never done so in front of news cameras. But as pressure
Heroes Appreciation Wall introduced in downtown PA
Port Angeles – The Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce announced today that the “Heroes Appreciation Wall” has be constructed in front of the Lincoln Theater on 1st Street downtown, and will be set up throughout the 4th
US issues warning for companies importing from Xinjiang, China
Official White House Photo by Andrea HanksBy Victor Ordonez and Conor Finnegan, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Several branches of the U.S. government on Wednesday warned private companies against using supply chains tied to forced labor camps in
Check out the first three minutes of 'The Boys' season 2
Amazon PrimeDuring a chat with the extensive cast of Netflix’s skewed-view superhero show The Boys, host — and apparent season 2 guest player — Patton Oswalt along with showrunner Erik Kripke, showed off the first three minutes of the series’ sophomore season.
Realtor groups drop 'master' bedroom, bathroom terms from listings
Pixsooz / iStockBy Katie Kindelan via GMA (HOUSTON) — At least two realtor groups are now no longer using the word “master” to describe bedrooms and bathrooms in their listings. The Houston Association of Realtors replaced the
Study should proceed on renaming military bases regardless of Trump’s veto threat: Sen. Tim Scott
Chmiel / iStockBy Meg Cunningham, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said that Congress should proceed with legislation that calls for a study into military bases named after figures of the Confederacy, despite the fact
How air purifiers and cleaners may help keep you safer indoors from COVID-19
deyangeorgiev / iStockBy Eden David, ABC News (NEW YORK) — As states begin to adjust to a new normal and people start spending more time indoors, experts and local officials are starting to consider the role air