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Fact-checking the vice presidential debate between Pence and Harris
Here's our roundup of 15 suspect claims uttered during the debate between Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala D. Harris

McConnell avoids White House because of its lax response to coronavirus
The Senate leader says he hasn’t been to the White House since Aug. 6, suggesting that those who didn’t take precautions are “paying the price...

Trump campaign promotes false claim that Biden would end fracking
The president still keeps trying to tag the Democratic presidential nominee with Bernie Sanders's policies.

In subtle rejoinder to Trump, science carries the night at the Sammies awards for federal workers
The honoring of Anthony S. Fauci and other government scientists amounted to an understated rebuke to the administration.

Vice-presidential debate live updates: Pence, Harris poised to square off in Salt Lake City
The running mates of President Trump and Democrat Joe Biden are scheduled to appear for 90 minutes at the University of Utah in their first...

Surprise! Kelly Rowland Is Pregnant With Baby No. 2
We can all use some good news in 2020, and today’s joy break is courtesy of singer Kelly Rowland, who just announced she’s pregnant with...

‘I Can See Clearly Now’ Singer Johnny Nash Passes Away At Age 80
The world just lost another Black icon. Just when it seemed like 2020 was letting off the gas, Johnny Nash, known for his hit song...

Kamala Harris Graces ESSENCE Digital Cover
Hours away from the first and only U.S. vice-presidential debate Kamala Harris, the first Black and Asian-American woman to be nominated as vice-presidential candidate of...

Derek Chauvin, Officer Charged With The Murder Of George Floyd, Released On $1M Bond
We’re disappointed, but not surprised. Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was charged with the murder of George Floyd, has been released on...

CDC chief’s letter green-lighting Pence for debate draws criticism
It is highly unusual, and perhaps unprecedented, for the CDC director to release a letter vouching for the health of a top public official.