Blog Verité

Alex Padilla, California’s secretary of state, has emerged as the front-runner to succeed Kamala Harris. But Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be in no rush to make his choice.

32 congregations from all faiths in the Bay Area, including 6 synagogues, work to build the nation’s first shelter community for youth

(WILMINGTON, Del.) — President-elect Joe Biden fractured his right foot while playing with one of his dogs, an injury discovered in a scan Sunday and that will likely require him to wear a boot for several weeks, his doctor said.

Residents say scores of agricultural workers were slaughtered in Borno state on Saturday. Boko Haram is active in the area. (Image credit: Jossy Ola/AP)

Residents say scores of agricultural workers were slaughtered in Borno state on Saturday. Boko Haram is active in the area. (Image credit: Jossy Ola/AP)

Even before end of recount, Trump vowed to challenge outcome in court, claiming to have found many illegal votes; Democrats dismiss ‘mishmash of legal distortions’

President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. is expected to nominate Neera Tanden, a divisive figure within the Democratic Party, to lead the budget office. He also named an all-female communications staff.

New York City Schools Will Reopen With New COVID-19 Testing Protocol  NPR De Blasio to reopen NYC schools, says he heard parents ‘loud and clear’  Fox News New York City public schools will begin to reopen with weekly COVID-19 testing  Yahoo News New

New York City Schools Will Reopen With New COVID-19 Testing Protocol  NPR De Blasio to reopen NYC schools, says he heard parents ‘loud and clear’  Fox News New York City public schools will begin to reopen with weekly COVID-19 testing  Yahoo News New

On Sunday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the nation’s largest school district will begin a phased reopening on Dec. 7. (Image credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)