Postal Service suspends changes until after election, what to know about "Iowa's Katrina," and more from Apple News

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It’s August 19, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

Top Stories

THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDED sweeping operational changes until after the November election, in an attempt to reassure Americans it can handle the anticipated surge in mail-in voting. The Wall Street Journal

JOE BIDEN WAS OFFICIALLY NOMINATED as the Democrats’ candidate for president at the virtual DNC. Jill Biden argued that her husband is the right person to lead the country during the coronavirus crisis because of the loss he’s experienced in his own life. Apple News Spotlight

MORE IN THE RUSSIA SAGA: A bipartisan Senate panel investigation detailed the extensive contacts between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign team — but concluded they didn’t collude to influence the election. Vox

THOUSANDS OF IOWANS are still without power and many homes are uninhabitable after last week’s devastating windstorm. “This is Iowa’s Katrina,” said one local official. The Washington Post

Military officers in Mali staged a coup and are now in charge of the country. Soldiers promised a transition that would lead to a general election, while international powers warned the upheaval could destabilize the whole region. The Guardian

Listen Now

More about Iowa’s hurricane-like “derecho,” plus a look at the Democratic Party’s platform, on today’s audio show. Apple News Today

Cover Story

The Most Tremendous Reelection Campaign in U.S. History

A portrait of Trump’s frenzied last-minute reboot: “Everybody’s in chaos.” New York Magazine

The Coronavirus

Can air conditioners spread COVID-19? NPR

Seven months in, here’s what we know about the virus — and which pressing questions remain. Stat

The hand sanitizers on the FDA’s “do not use” list, plus a map of the virus’s spread, in our always-updating hub. Apple News Spotlight

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Fire tornadoes, dry thunderstorms, and record-crushing heat: a look at the wild weather in the West right now. The Washington Post

In his court appearances, the Golden State Killer comes off as a frail old man. But prosecutors say jailhouse videos tell a different story. Los Angeles Times

How QAnon rode the pandemic to new heights — and fueled the anti-mask phenomenon. NBC News

The new taboo: “Flattering” is now fashion’s ultimate F-word. The Guardian

Tiger Woods’s son, Charlie, just dominated a junior golf tournament — with his dad as his caddy. CBS Sports

What’s Cooking

One roasted chicken, four simple, satisfying dinners. Martha Stewart Living

These soft, tender English muffins, with all their glorious nooks and crannies, put store-bought ones to shame. Better Homes & Gardens

Gingery pork meatballs, bacon-roasted potatoes, and more air-fryer recipes — plus everything you need to know about cooking with one. Good Housekeeping

The Last Word

“	This pandemic is not just a childcare crisis … this experience is our children’s actual lives.”

A doctor and mother of four on what the health crisis has taken away from our kids. The Atlantic

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