The ancient Roman city was destroyed by the volcano eruption in 79 A.D.
November 21, 2020
Criminal justice reformers cheer multiple election victories
But they also saw setbacks, including a blow to the movement to defund local police departments.
G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus
This year’s gathering is transformed from in-person meetings to a virtual gathering of speeches and declarations.
Many GOP lawmakers resist statehouse mask-wearing rules
Nearly 200 legislators nationwide have tested positive for the virus and four have died.
People of color push for diverse Biden Cabinet
Rep. Deb Haaland, a New Mexico Democrat and member of the Pueblo of Laguna, could become the first Native American secretary of the interior.
College football roundup: Ohio State survives Indiana’s comeback bid
The third-ranked Buckeyes nearly let a four-touchdown lead slip away but hold on for a 42-35 win over No. 9 Indiana.
Retailers brace as virus resurges throughout U.S.
Some are considering extraordinary steps to draw customers.
U.K. signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit
Meanwhile, Britain continues to trade under the EU’s umbrella during a transition period set to end Dec. 31.
Week offers snapshot of how Trump, Biden approach presidency
One largely abandons governing, while the other tries to build a government.
What can Thanksgiving 1918 teach us for this year’s holiday?
The Spanish flu and the coronavirus both induced certain degrees of denial.