News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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JUST IN: The number of coronavirus infections in the United States has passed 9 million, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, with multiple states reporting their highest daily case counts since the pandemic began https://t.co/cSqiiClBoq pic.twitter.com/7jlYdw6HuK
— CNN (@CNN) October 30, 2020
A second study testing an experimental antibody drug for COVID-19 has been paused to investigate a possible safety issue. https://t.co/r60qyNpiyL
— AP Health & Science (@APHealthScience) October 30, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence hasn't led a coronavirus call with governors in over a month, in the latest sign of the White House task force's diminished role amid a pandemic surge. https://t.co/WpqcVIJHrA
— POLITICO (@politico) October 30, 2020
DHS agents, including those from ICE and CBP, have been told to be ready to protect federal property in Washington if there is unrest on or after Election Day, two DHS officials tell @NBCNews. https://t.co/CjiYZqOAdM
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 30, 2020
Eric Trump confirmed today that President Donald Trump was considering relocating his campaign’s election night party to the White House, responding to a new report that the president had canceled a planned appearance at his hotel in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/0kzjMZPROU
— POLITICO (@politico) October 30, 2020
The Louisville police officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor is suing her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, who fired a shot that wounded the officer in the leg. Walker has said he feared an intruder when the police raided Taylor’s apartment in March. https://t.co/HqQok4njsM
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 30, 2020
BREAKING: Actress Lori Loughlin has reported to federal prison for her role in college admissions cheating scandal, officials say. https://t.co/Xa5sKWrIgh
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 30, 2020
At least 14 people have been killed in Turkey and Greece after a powerful earthquake hit the Aegean Sea, sending buildings crashing down and triggering what authorities have called a "mini tsunami" https://t.co/YWx64ahARE
— CNN (@CNN) October 30, 2020
Scientists examined the first Asian giant hornet nest discovered in the U.S. after the tree it was found on was cut down.
— ABC News (@ABC) October 30, 2020
The nest was found in Blaine, Washington, using tracing devices. https://t.co/5gnQxPsckO pic.twitter.com/ZZAncPKkBf
