Ronald Washington, 56, entered his plea remotely from Kentucky, while his attorney and the government’s lawyers appeared by teleconference because of coronavirus concerns. Source
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Victims give impact statements at Golden State Killer sentencing
Victims and surviving family members had the chance to confront the man known as the Golden State Killer in a Sacramento courtroom on Tuesday. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Source
America marks 100 years of voting rights for women
It’s hard to believe now but for more than half of America’s history women in this country did not have the right to vote. That changed 1oo years ago when the 19th Amendment was ratified. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Postmaster general suspends USPS changes until after 2020 election
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced that he will suspend his widely criticized cost-cutting measures, including removing mailboxes and hundreds of mail processing machines, until after the November election. Ben Tracy reports. Source
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Democrats kicking off virtual convention as Biden leads Trump in latest polls; Aesha Ash makes history at NYC’s School of American Ballet Source
Car-sized asteroid just made the closest fly-by of Earth on record
Astronomers didn’t even know about the asteroid until after it had already crossed our path. Source
Learning “pods” highlight wealth disparity in education
The pods can give working parents a much-needed break, but not everyone can afford the tutors necessary. Source
Victims face Golden State Killer ahead of sentencing
Survivors of the so-called Golden State Killer had the opportunity to come face-to-face with him in a Sacramento courtroom on Tuesday before he is sentenced for his crime spree. Source
Cindy McCain to appear in video for the Democratic convention
Cindy McCain will be the latest Republican to lend her voice to the Democratic convention in a video which will air Tuesday. Source
2020 Democratic National Convention, Night 2: Live updates
Bill Clinton and Jill BIden are both scheduled to speak on Tuesday. Source