Biden expresses optimism as vote count continues
The fate of the presidency hangs in the balance as President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden fight for the last handful of battleground states.
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November 2020
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Elections
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October 2020
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Education Barrett confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath
Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.
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Metro Amy Coney Barrett nomination advances to full Senate
Democratic senators refused to show up in protest of the GOP’s rush to install Trump’s nominee, who has Memphis ties, to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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State Government White House mask mandate doesn’t alter Lee’s mindset
The White House quietly told Tennessee last week that “a statewide mask mandate must be implemented” to curb its growing spread of COVID-19.
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Health Care Trump back at White House after unprecedented level of medical care
Trump’s doctor, Navy Cdr. Sean Conley, was also upbeat at an afternoon briefing but said the President will not be fully out of the woods for another week.
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September 2020
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Health Care CDC drops controversial testing advice that caused backlash
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the guidance change in August.
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Sports College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season
The NCAA is considering a bubble for college basketball, but Penny Hardaway has his doubts. “It’s possible, but it’s not going to be easy.”
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August 2020
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Metro Hurricane Laura unmoors casino, causes flash flood watch closer to home
The City of Memphis said its crews are preparing for the storm by inspecting storm drains and inlets and clearing them of debris to minimize street flooding.
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State Government Tennessee resists White House COVID-19 recommendations
Despite calls from a White House task force leader for Tennessee to take stronger steps to curb the coronavirus spread, Gov. Bill Lee reiterated he doesn't plan to close down the state economy again and resisted the call for a statewide mask mandate.
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July 2020
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Education Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from taking all classes online this fall
Harvard and MIT were the first to contest the policy, but at least seven other federal suits had been filed by universities and states opposing the rule.
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Arts & CultureGrandson of Elvis Presley dead at age 27
Benjamin Keough, grandson of the late Elvis Presley, has died in California, and his mother, Lisa Marie Presley “is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated," family spokesman Roger Widynowski said in a statement.
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Health Care Supreme Court rules employer can deny birth control in health insurance
Ruling seen as a big election-year victory for President Donald Trump, who counts on heavy support from evangelicals and other Christian groups for votes and policy backing.
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June 2020
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Elections Tennessee high court keeps mail voting expansion amid appeal
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that it will not block a judge’s order offering a by-mail voting option to all eligible voters while the state continues to appeal.
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City of Memphis Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants’ protections
Christian Brothers University will have about 150 DACA students on its campus this fall and is looking to recruit more.
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Metro Confederate statue to be moved at Ole Miss
The nickname for athletic teams remains the Rebels, but the university retired its Colonel Reb mascot in 2003 amid criticism that the bearded old man looked like a plantation owner.
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Public Safety Supreme Court rules LGBT people protected from job discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
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Business Senate passes fix for small-business coronavirus relief
The new measure gives business owners 24 weeks to spend the federal aid — instead of eight as originally designed — and extends the program through the end of the year while also lengthening the maturity date and deferral period of the loans.
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May 2020
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Business Major retailers close some stores amid protests, but not in Memphis area
No Memphis stores The Daily Memphian called on have closed due to protest unrest.
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Minneapolis officer who knelt on handcuffed black man arrested
The Minneapolis police officer was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe.
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Metro Mississippi governor condemns church fire amid virus pandemic
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Thursday condemned a church fire in Holly Springs that’s being investigated as an arson.
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March 2020
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Coronavirus Coronavirus daily blog: Avoid crowds of 50, CDC says
Confirmed cases Tennessee39 Shelby County2 - Shelby County Schools closing district office
- Public urged to avoid council meeting
- Some Walmart stores adjust hours
- Libraries, community centers to close
- YMCA branches to remain open
- Germantown Animal Shelter revises policy
- One Kroger store affected
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Coronavirus Coronavirus daily blog, March 27: ‘Social nature’ of parks threatens access to them
The city could close parks if social distancing is not maintained.
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BusinessCoronavirus daily blog, March 16: SCS extends closure to April 6
Confirmed cases Tennessee52 Shelby County2 - Tunica casinos close temporarily
- Catholic Diocese of Memphis decree cancels Eucharist celebration, excuses people from mass
- U of M may postpone spring graduation
- Dow experiences worst day since 1987
- Gov. urges all Tennessee schools to close
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Business State basketball tournaments canceled for coronavirus
State basketball tournaments are latest cancellations with COVID-19.
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Business Trump suspends travel between U.S., Europe for 30 days
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is suspending all travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days beginning Friday as he seeks to combat a viral pandemic.
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