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Power lines knocked down due to storm damage in Danvers, Mass.

New England Nor'easter Storm Shuts Power Off For Hundreds Of Thousands

A powerful and intense coastal storm has pummeled several states with heavy rain and strong winds, downing power lines and trees in Maine, Massachusetts and other states.

The winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine are Gregg Semenza of the U.S., Peter Ratcliffe of Britain and William Kaelin of the U.S. They're seen here on a screen during a news conference at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

Trio Wins Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine For Work On Cells And Oxygen

The three physicians "found the molecular switch that regulates how our cells adapt when oxygen levels drop," a member of the Nobel Committee said.

Charles Schwab is slashing its online trading commission from $4.95 to zero starting Monday. The company cited competition from new online rivals.

3 Online Brokers Cut Commissions To Zero As Free Trading Edges Toward The Norm

Charles Schwab, E-Trade and TD Ameritrade are eliminating commissions as they face pressure from newer firms like Robinhood, which are app-based and target younger customers.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is interviewed at Pegg's Diner in South Bend, Indiana.

A 'National Challenge': Pete Buttigieg On Racial Inequity In Policing

If elected president, the South Bend., Ind., mayor says he will prioritize building more trust between law enforcement and marginalized communities across the country.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed is ready to support the economy as a recovery falters.

As Economic Recovery Slows, Fed Sees Many Risks And Pledges Full Support

The Federal Reserve left interest rates near zero Wednesday and pledged it was ready to use all of its available tools to support an economic recovery that appears to be weakening.

Roundup: Knox County Sees Record Spike in COVID Cases; UT to Mandate Flu Vaccine

Thursday marked the highest daily increase with 39 new casesThere was a 28% increase in new COVID cases in Knox County since last Friday. Three days this…

Gale Sayers, who held or shared 12 NFL records when he retired, has died at age 77. He famously dedicated an award to his friend and teammate Brian Piccolo.

Gale Sayers, Who Wowed NFL Fans And Inspired A Beloved TV Movie, Dies At 77

The story of the Black football star's friendship with a white teammate, Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer inspired the 1971 TV movie Brian's Song.

A man stops on his bike Saturday along the Willamette River as smoke from wildfires partially obscures the Tilikum Crossing Bridge in Portland, Ore.

'It's A Bit Surreal': Oregon's Air Quality Suffers As Fires Complicate COVID-19 Fight

The air quality in Portland, Ore., ranks among the world's worst. The Environmental Protection Agency forecasts "very unhealthy" air quality.

A firefighter sprays water on a controlled burn Sunday while fighting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif. Millions of acres have burned in California and neighboring states this year.

At Least 35 Dead As Wildfires Rampage Along The West Coast

In addition to dangerous smoke and fog, there is now concern that two of the biggest fires threatening cities and towns near Portland, Ore., might combine.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is warning Democrats of an exceedingly rare scenario where the House may need to decide the presidential election in January.

Pelosi Prepares Democrats For Rare Possibility The House May Decide The Election

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi outlined the once far-fetched scenario in a letter to Democrats this weekend and is calling for more financial support for battleground candidates.

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