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Disneyland and other California theme parks remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic... even as theme parks in Florida have been open for months.

California's Theme Parks Won't Reopen Anytime Soon

Thousands of workers at California's theme parks won't be able to get back to work anytime soon. New guidelines from the state require coronavirus numbers to be at "minimal risk."

Nick Gradisar is the mayor of Pueblo, Colo., a former steel town with a population of about 100,000. Colorado as a whole is one of more than a dozen states that recently set a seven-day record for positive COVID-19 cases.

Colorado Mayor Dealing With Rise In COVID-19: 'This Is Going To Be A Lost Year'

Nick Gradisar, mayor of Pueblo, Colo., reflects on a spike in coronavirus cases in his town, contact tracing and how he's asking residents to prepare for the upcoming holidays.

U.S. Government Says Iran And Russia Try To Affect Public Opinion On The Election

On Wednesday, the government reported foreign actions, taken to affect public opinion related to U.S. elections. It comes after voters in Alaska and Florida reported receiving threatening emails.

Democrats Have A Shot At Winning A Majority In Texas House Of Representatives

Democrats are nine seats away from winning a majority in the 150-seat chamber in the Texas House of Representatives. A win would mean Democrats could help draw new political maps in 2021.

Quibi, which debuted April 6, "was founded to create the next generation of storytelling," founder and board Chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg said in the announcement.

Quibi, Short-Form Streaming Service, Shutting Down

It was an abrupt ending — just six months after launch — for a company founded by big names in the entertainment and business worlds.

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, seen above during his earlier tenure in the House, delivered a briefing on election threats on Wednesday evening.

U.S. Blames Iran For Threatening Election Emails, Says Russia May Interfere Too

The director of national intelligence and the FBI director said on Wednesday night that U.S. officials believe Iranian influence-mongers are behind an election-intimidation scam.

The Supreme Court blocked a lower court order allowing voters in Alabama to cast their ballots curbside at polling places.

Supreme Court Blocks Curbside Voting In Alabama, An Option During Pandemic

The high court issued its order Wednesday night, over the dissent of the court's three liberal justices. The practice was intended to accommodate people with disabilities and at-risk individuals.

Far-right extremist "Boogaloo boys" stand on the steps of the capitol in Lansing, Mich., during a rally on Oct. 17. Michigan is one of five states with the highest risk of increased militia activity around the elections, according to a new report.

Here's Where The Threat Of Militia Activity Around The Elections Is The Highest

Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Oregon have the highest risk of seeing increased militia activity around the elections, according to a new report obtained exclusively by NPR.

Democrats Aim To Send Election-Year Message By Boycotting Barrett Vote

A Senate panel is to vote Thursday on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination. Democrats plan to boycott the meeting and not participate in the vote to send her nomination to the full Senate.

When Angela Settles' husband, Darius, got sick with COVID-19, he was worried about medical bills. He worked two jobs but had no health insurance.

Hospital Bills For Uninsured COVID-19 Patients Are Covered, But No One Tells Them

The CARES Act provides funds to pay medical bills for uninsured COVID-19 patients. But a young man's death in Nashville, Tenn., shows people often don't know about the program until it's too late.

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