One of America’s most popular national parks, Yosemite, was closed Thursday as wildfires continued to scorch the West Coast, filling the air with toxic smoke and prompting evacuations in Southern California, officials said.The federal government-run air quality monitor, Airnow.gov, showed that pollutant levels in the park were so high they exceeded the site’s index.Dangerous air…

The reviews are in for the CNN town hall featuring Joe Biden... and they aren't great.While Biden's performance has received praise for his ability to display empathy towards Pennsylvania voters selected to ask questions, what has been described as the "softball" treatment of the former VP by CNN was widely panned on Thursday night, especially…

BOSTON (AP) — Getting a flu shot this year is one of the best ways to help the state guard against a spike in demand for health care services caused by any potential new surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday.Public health officials have warned that an increase in both diseases could put…

Joseph R. Biden on Thursday said he does not support an immediate ban on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, or fracking, saying it’s an important business in battleground states like Pennsylvania and Ohio. “Fracking has to continue because we need a transition,” Mr. Biden said at a CNN town hall. “There’s no rationale to eliminate,…

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy arrives to testify during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing in August. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images Postmaster General Louis DeJoy arrives to testify during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing in August. Tom Williams/CQ Roll…