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Republican senators on Thursday announced an investigation into a onetime illegal immigrant “Dreamer” who police say plowed into a police officer motorcycle club out for a weekend ride, killing four of them. Ivan Robles Navejas was in the country unlawfully and had a lengthy rap sheet, but had been granted special reprieves by the Obama…

New York Gov. Andrew CuomoAndrew CuomoTrump calls for review to cut funding to cities with 'lawless' protests Overnight Health Care: Shifting CDC testing guidance sparks backlash | Democrats offer lower price tag for COVID-19 aid but stalemate persists | Trump administration to purchase 150 million rapid COVID-19 tests Cuomo says NY colleges with 100 coronavirus…

A series of protests outside of the home of St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson has forced her and her husband to temporarily relocate to a nearby apartment, which they are paying for out of their own pockets, a report says.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says Krewson, in a text message Wednesday, wrote “we have not lived at home for 2 months” following demonstrations that took place there in June, July and early…

Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden gained the support Thursday of dozens of current and former Republican and independent politicians opposed to reelecting President Trump. Former governors of New Jersey, Michigan and Massachusetts are among prominent members of the GOP backing the Democrat through a new group, Republicans and Independents for Biden. Launched in May…

Facebook, bracing for a highly contentious election, also said it would strengthen measures against posts that try to dissuade people from voting.Credit...Jim Wilson/The New York TimesFacebook on Thursday moved to clamp down on confusion about the November election on its service, rolling out sweeping changes to limit voter misinformation and prevent interference from President Trump…