It’s not yet clear whether Alexei Navalny could suffer long-term effects from the Novichok nerve agent, but he’s already back to mocking Putin. Source
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Watch live: Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at Supreme Court
After a private ceremony, the public will be able to pay its respects on the portico at the top of the Supreme Court steps. Source
U.K. leader tightens up COVID restrictions as virus surges back
“This is the moment when we must act,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons as hit pubs and restaurants with new rules. Source
Biden foreign policy adviser Antony Blinken on top global challenges
On “Intelligence Matters,” Mike Morell speaks with Antony Blinken about Biden’s foreign policy priorities and his approach to top global security challenges. Source
Seattle City Council overrides mayor’s veto of police cuts
Move Mayor Jenny Durkan vetoed gives less than $4 million of the department’s $400 million annual budget to community programs. Source
Pence plane hits bird, returns to New Hampshire airport
He was at start of flight home from campaign event. Plane returned to airport and he flew home on cargo aircraft Secret Service uses. Source
Uncle Ben’s rice getting new name — Ben’s Original
Mars Inc becomes the latest company to drop a logo criticized as a racial stereotype. Source
Cindy McCain endorses Joe Biden for president
“Joe and I don’t always agree on the issues, and I know he and John certainly had some passionate arguments, but he is a good and honest man,” McCain tweeted. “He will lead us with dignity.” Source
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U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 200,000; Companies and celebrities help nationwide effort to register Americans to vote Source
House passes continuing resolution to avoid a shutdown
The continuing resolution passed 359-57-1 Tuesday night, with only Republicans and libertarian Representative Justin Amash opposing it. Source