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California Will Release Up To 8,000 Prisoners Due To Coronavirus
Friday, July 10, 2020
Anyone who is eligible for release will be tested for the coronavirus within seven days of their return to society, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says.
More Than 20 U.S. States Now Require Face Masks In Public
Friday, July 10, 2020
An alarming surge in coronavirus cases is forcing more states to require face coverings. Two of the worst-hit states — Florida and Arizona — still don't have statewide mandates.
5 People Arrested In Killing Of Rapper Pop Smoke, LA Police Say
Thursday, July 09, 2020
Three men and two juvenile males have been arrested in connection with the rapper's death in February, the Los Angeles Police Department announced.
Lack Of Unity Is A Bigger Threat Than Coronavirus, WHO Chief Says In Emotional Speech
Thursday, July 09, 2020
"How is it difficult for humans to unite and fight a common enemy that is killing people indiscriminately?" WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asks.
'STOP GETTING TESTED' For Coronavirus, Ohio Politician Tells Constituents
Thursday, July 09, 2020
"This is what happens when people go crazy and get tested," Ohio state Rep. Nino Vitale wrote on social media.
'I Didn't Want To Be A Hashtag,' Says Black Man Who Feared Being Lynched In Indiana
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
"I hear a woman in the crowd yell out, 'Don't kill him.' And in that second, I realize that she's talking about me," Vauhxx Booker tells NPR.
3 Million Cases: Coronavirus Continues To Surge Across U.S.
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
One million of those cases have been confirmed over the past month — part of a wave of infection that began after many states started to reopen their economies in May.
U.S. Killing Of Iran's Gen. Soleimani 'Was Unlawful,' U.N. Expert Says
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
President Trump said the U.S. targeted Iran's Qassem Soleimani because of an imminent threat. A U.N. investigator says the U.S. has produced no evidence to back that up.
Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested, Charged In Connection To Jeffrey Epstein Abuse Case
Thursday, July 02, 2020
"Maxwell was among Epstein's closest associates and helped him exploit girls who were as young as 14 years old," said Audrey Strauss, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
California Halts Many Indoor Businesses In 19 Counties As Coronavirus Cases Spike
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Restaurants, wineries, zoos and museums in the affected counties must shift their operations outdoors, Gov. Gavin Newsom says. Bars will shut down entirely.
Seattle Police Clear Capitol Hill Protest Zone After Mayor Issues Emergency Order
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said she supports the Black Lives Matter movement "but enough is enough."
Columbus, Ohio, Takes Down Statue Of Christopher Columbus
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
For many people, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said, "the statue represents patriarchy, oppression and divisiveness." It stood outside City Hall for some 65 years.
Jacksonville Mandates Face Masks, As It Prepares To Host Trump At GOP Convention
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
The event was recently moved from North Carolina over a dispute about safety precautions such as face coverings and crowd limits.
Colorado Police Officers Under Investigation Over Photos At Elijah McClain Memorial
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
The photos surface after an officer with the Aurora Police Department reported them to the internal affairs unit. Officers in the photos have since been placed on administrative leave with pay.
EU Sets New List Of Approved Travel Partners. The U.S. Isn't On It
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
The European Union won't allow U.S. travelers when it begins opening its external borders this week. It will admit foreigners from only 15 countries — including South Korea and, with a caveat, China.
Planned Parenthood Elevates Interim CEO Alexis McGill Johnson To Permanent Status
Friday, June 26, 2020
McGill Johnson has been the group's interim leader for almost a year, taking up the position after the abrupt removal of its former president, Leana Wen.
Indy 500 Will Run In August With Its Massive Grandstands At 50% Capacity
Friday, June 26, 2020
The track normally accommodates hundreds of thousands of spectators. Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles says the race will be held on Aug. 23 with fans on hand.
Swedish Disease Expert Calls WHO's COVID-19 Warning 'A Total Mistake'
Friday, June 26, 2020
Anders Tegnell says the WHO misinterpreted Swedish data when it included Sweden in a list of nations with a resurgence. Days before the WHO warning, Sweden saw a surge of 1,699 new coronavirus cases.
Saharan Dust Cloud Arrives At The U.S. Gulf Coast, Bringing Haze
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The phenomenon happens every year – but the 2020 version is especially large and imposing, experts say.
Tucson Police Chief Offers To Resign Over Man's Death In Officers' Custody
Thursday, June 25, 2020
In response to Police Chief Chris Magnus' offer to quit, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero issued a statement saying, "I do not believe the Chief should resign."