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Refusing to teach in-person, a Falling Creek Middle teacher's job was in limbo for weeks. Now back virtually, she wants to create a safe space for teachers

Falling Creek Middle School teacher Emma Clark refused to teach in person when called back to the classroom. For weeks her job was in limbo and her paycheck withheld. Now she’s back in the virtual classroom, where she wanted to be all along – and hoping to create a safe space for other Chesterfield County Public School teachers to share their stories.

On Biden-Harris

TRUMP, asked about social media claims that Harris is not eligible to run for vice president because her parents were immigrants to the U.S.: “I heard it today that she doesn’t meet the requirements. ... I have no idea if that’s right. I would have assumed that the Democrats would have checked that out.” — news conference Thursday.

Biden's platform

TRUMP: “Biden came out against fracking. Well, that means Texas is going to be one of the most unemployed states in our country. That means Oklahoma, North Dakota, New Mexico are going to be a disaster. Ohio, Pennsylvania — disaster. No fracking.” — news conference Thursday.

Biden on Trump

BIDEN: “President Trump claimed to the American people that he was a wartime leader, but instead of taking responsibility, Trump has waved a white flag, revealing that he ordered the slowing of testing and having his administration tell Americans that they simply need to ‘live with it.’’ – statement Wednesday marking the rise in U.S. coronavirus infections to more than 3 million.

Trump on Biden

TRUMP: “Biden was asked questions at his so-called Press Conference yesterday where he read the answers from a teleprompter. That means he was given the questions.” — tweet Wednesday.

On Biden

TRUMP, claiming Biden called his travel restrictions on China xenophobic: “Biden has written a letter of apology.” ... “He actually apologized (and said) I made the right move.” — Fox News, Sunday night.

Rx for your ailing finances

Carolyn McClanahan, a physician turned financial planner and founder of Life Planning Partners, discusses the financial impact of the coronavirus.

Biden balanced

Former Vice President Joe Biden has called South Carolina his “firewall,” even before his dismal finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire. If he gets the breakthrough he needs, it probably won't be because of a sterling debate performance.

Biden on Irag:

JOE BIDEN, saying President Barack Obama asked him to get 156,000 troops out of Iraq: “I did that.”

After losing 100 pounds on a vegan diet, this dad opened plant-based restaurant

DESOTO, Texas - A vegan diet turned James McGee's life around, and he hopes to pass on the plant-based love to his DeSoto community through Peace Love & Eatz, his smoothie and juice restaurant located inside the Grow DeSoto Market Place on Belt Line Road. McGee, 27, is a married father of three young girls, with a thriving business and a home with a backyard garden. He's more than 100 pounds ...

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Fast Facts

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of the Duchess of Sussex, the former actress Meghan Markle. PersonalBirth date: August 4, 1981Birth place: Los Angeles, CaliforniaBirth name: Rachel Meghan MarkleFather: Thomas Markle, Hollywood lighting directorMother: Doria Ragland, social…

Google Is Betting Big on Blockchain

Over the course of the last year, investors have become increasingly fascinated with the emergence of both cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology that enables the exchange of digital dollars. The ability to securely record transactions has the potential to revolutionize any number of existing industries, and is being explored by a number of big tech companies.

Is Universal Display's Stock Dead?

After a run-up that nearly doubled its value two times over, shares of Universal Display (NASDAQ: OLED) have been headed the wrong direction as of late. The culprit is downbeat expectations for 2018 as display manufacturers retool for another organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology push next year. Though things look ugly right now, the company's shares aren't dead.

Roku Is Taking the Right Steps

Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) says selling media players is not its end game, but rather part of a strategic play to make it a competitive alternative to other streaming media services. The appearance of the Roku Channel on smart TVs made by Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF) is the first manifestation of this grand design for growth.