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No one immune to domestic violence, Clay County sheriff warns
by Lena Pringle, Francine Frazier on October 23, 2020 at 7:21 pm
During the pandemic, domestic violence calls have actually dropped in Clay County, but the Sheriff’s Office said that doesn't mean these incidents aren't happening -- just that they are likely going unreported.
Jacksonville Zoo offering free admission for kids in November
by Carianne Luter on October 23, 2020 at 6:53 pm
It's "Kids Free November" at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens!
Clay County SWAT called to Oakleaf neighborhood finds no one home
by Brittany Muller on October 23, 2020 at 6:48 pm
Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said Friday that SWAT was called to a home in an Orange Park neighborhood because of a report of hostages in the house.

Washington state bug hunters find first ever Asian giant 'murder hornets' nest in US

Washington state bug hunters have located the first-ever Asian giant hornet nest in the U.S., it was reported Friday.
NASA is going to unveil an 'exciting new discovery' about the moon

Ahead of NASA's return to the moon in 2024, the space agency is teasing an "exciting new discovery" about the celestial satellite.
A tectonic plate 'lost' for 60M years is found hiding under the Pacific Ocean

A tectonic plate "lost" for 60 million years hiding under the Pacific Ocean has been reconstructed by scientists.

Biden's early White House transition plans negotiate pressure from both ends of political spectrum

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has not yet been elected to the office, but he's planning his transition as though he has been.
From pandemic to postal problems, overseas voters worry their US presidential ballots won't get counted

Plagued by a global pandemic, postal stoppages, state law changes, and confusion – many of the 9 million U.S. citizens eligible to vote from outside the country worry they won’t get their say in the 2020 Presidential election.
McConnell tees up floor vote on Amy Coney Barrett nomination after Schumer attempts delay tactic

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took the first steps Friday to advance Amy Coney Barrett for a Supreme Court confirmation vote despite delay tactics from Democrats, including forcing a rare closed-door session that's typically […]

US Embassy in Turkey issues alert on potential attacks

The U.S. Mission is acting on 'credible reports' of potential terrorist activity against U.S. citizens
Real James Bond? Declassified files suggest a Cold War spy by that name

News over recently declassified Cold War-era documents about a suspected British agent named James Bond have left some in the intelligence community and the Polish public shaken and stirred.
How President Trump delivered on a number of foreign policy pledges

Less than two weeks before the 2020 presidential election, with foreign policy a focal point of the final Trump/Biden debate Thursday, the commander-in-chief is set to highlight long-held promises and accomplishments during his first term.

Ex-con shot and killed by California officer in incident caught on video

Cellphone video shot by a bystander captured part of a shooting in which a California officer shot and killed an ex-con who police say had pulled a gun from his pocket.
Confederate monument removed from Alabama courthouse

A 115-year-old Confederate monument that was the subject of protests in Alabama this year was removed from outside a county courthouse early Friday.
Tip leads to arrest in Wisconsin cold case hit-and-run that killed 2 men

Wisconsin authorities say a tip has led to an arrest in a six-year-old hit and run case that killed two men.

U.S. Economic Activity Picks Up While Europe's Stalls
on October 23, 2020 at 4:31 pm
Economic activity in the U.S. grew at the fastest pace in more than a year and a half as businesses anticipated greater demand, an easing of coronavirus-related restrictions and less uncertainty following November’s election. The picture in Europe […]
U.S. Bonds Yields Remain Near Highest Level Since June
on October 23, 2020 at 4:16 pm
The climb ends weeks of relative calm for the 10-year U.S. government bond yield, a critical reference point for borrowing costs on everything from mortgages to student loans.
Huawei Shows Signs of Strain From U.S. Pressure on Chips
on October 23, 2020 at 11:50 am
China’s Huawei is facing revenue pressure as the U.S. squeezes its chip supplies and an increasing number of countries shun its 5G gear.