Dean Browning, a white politician from Pennsylvania, acknowledges he tweeted about being a “a black gay guy.” His explanation raised more questions.
Author: Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
‘You’re fired’: Thousands taunt Trump with his own catchphrase after election loss
It’s the catchphrase Trump used to kick off contestants when he hosted the reality show “The Apprentice.” Now his critics are using it on him.
What is a provisional ballot? Special ballots will help determine who is the next president
People who vote using a provisional ballot typically have encountered a problem while voting in-person.
Police bust New York City party with nearly 400 people on Halloween
New York’s governor warned against Halloween gatherings that increase the risk of transmitting COVID-19: “Halloween should be spooky, not scary.”
‘Rappers are Republicans?!?!’: Lil Wayne’s meeting with Donald Trump causes confusion on social media
Conservatives cheered Lil Wayne while critics mocked him. Rapper 50 Cent was among the critics, even as he was widely cited as a Trump supporter.
A man fell 10 feet through a New York City sidewalk. Then things got worse: ‘Rats crawling on him, he can’t move.’
Family members told New York media that the victim was scared to speak while stuck in the hole because he was afraid rats would get into his mouth.
Who is Miles Taylor? ‘Anonymous’ author was known for working on Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Miles Taylor, the “Anonymous” author of a newspaper column that attacked President Donald Trump, was previously criticized by Democrats.
Who is Marc Short? Pence’s ‘soft-spoken’ chief of staff has COVID-19
Marc Short, Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff is the latest high-profile figure in the Trump administration to test positive for COVID-19.
‘Abraham Lincoln here’: Joe Biden jabs Donald Trump for comparing himself to 16th president during debate exchange
Trump has a history of comparing himself to Lincoln. But after a jab from Biden, Trump clarified, “I didn’t say ‘I’m Abraham Lincoln.'”
Photos show orange skies, towering smoke over Colorado wildfires as concerns mount over air quality
The pollution may be masking the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Jared Polis warned. Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain National Park has completely closed.