Senate Democrats, lacking votes to stop President Donald Trump’s pick to fill the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat, are weighing an array of tactics to battle back — ranging from bringing the chamber to a screeching halt this year to pushing legislation to expand the court if they win the majority in…… MORE
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has a plan to change 401(k) retirement savings accounts to give low-income earners a bigger tax break up front. The plan, which calls for changing the way 401(k) accounts are treated in the tax code in order to encourage low earners to save more, would likely mean higher earners would…… MORE
Since Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for a then world record fee in 2013, only Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema have scored more goals for Los Blancos. By every tangible metric, the Welshman’s stay in the Spanish capital was a success; four Champions Leagues, two La Liga titles and one Copa del Rey, as well…… MORE
While I was hiking recently with my family, a woman came toward us from the other direction, wearing a standard face mask. As we neared, she jumped to the edge of the trail and then pointed at us. Firmly, but not rudely, she asked us to keep our distance while we passed. We weren’t wearing…… MORE
A preliminary 4.5-magnitude earthquake jolted the Southern California area late Friday night. It hit at 11:39 p.m. local time two miles west of El Monte and 10 miles from Los Angeles, the US Geological Survey reported. The earthquake shook buildings and rattled windows, and was felt in San Diego, Valencia and the San Fernando Valley…… MORE
North Carolina starting safety Myles Wolfolk was declared academically ineligible by the university on Thursday and will miss the rest of the campaign.According to the school, Wolfolk “fell behind in… MORE
Washington defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike opted out of the 2020 season Thursday to prepare for the NFL draft.The 6-foot-3, 288-pound senior is ranked among the top four draft-eligible prospects at… MORE
Transfer Collin Hill was named South Carolina’s starting quarterback on Thursday, outdueling incumbent Ryan Hilinski in a tight competition.Hill, a native of Moore, S.C., previously played for Colora… MORE
Charlotte canceled Sunday’s game at No. 12 North Carolina due to the impact of COVID-19 on its offensive line.The school announced Thursday that three 49ers players have tested positive in the past t… MORE
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf was a no-show Thursday morning at a House hearing on threats to the US homeland after a feud between the department and the committee over scheduling. Instead, Wolf is participating in a meeting with Senate Homeland Security Committee staff regarding his nomination to be secretary of the Department of…… MORE
