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Supreme Court vacancy looms large in 2nd NC Senate debate

By Gary D. Robertson Sep. 22, 2020 05:05 AM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Questions about the potential successor to Ruth Bader Ginsburg hung heavy over Tuesday night’s second debate in a U.S. Senate race in...

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, before leaving for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then onto Ohio for rallies. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
The Latest: Gardner pledges to consider Trump's court pick

Sep. 21, 2020 11:36 AM EDT

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., departs the chamber after speaking about the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Her death leaves a vacancy that could be filled by a more conservative justice by President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Barrett emerges as court favorite; Trump to pick by weekend

By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller And Jonathan Lemire Sep. 21, 2020 12:06 AM EDT

Dr. Elvis Francois, an orthopedic surgery resident at the Mayo Clinic, records a song at Carpet booth studio in SE Rochester, Minn. Francois has gone viral thanks to his top-notch musical performances at hospitals. On Friday he will independently release "Music Is Medicine," which was recorded alongside pianist and fellow resident Dr. William Robinson. All of the proceeds will be donated to The Center of Disaster Philanthropy COVID-19 Response Fund. (Evan Schlee via AP)
Singing Surgeon: Dr. Elvis cuts EP to aid COVID-19 fund

By Mesfin Fekadu Apr. 16, 2020 12:02 PM EDT