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Twitter Announces Changes To Image Cropping Amid Bias Concern
Friday, October 02, 2020
In a blog post, the social media giant said it would review how preview images are cropped after some users recently posted examples white faces being selected over Black faces.
President Trump And First Lady Test Positive For The Coronavirus
Friday, October 02, 2020
The president tweeted out the results shortly before 1 a.m. ET on Friday. The White House doctor says Trump would continue "carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering" from the virus.
Court Rules Edward Snowden Must Pay More Than $5 Million From Memoir And Speeches
Thursday, October 01, 2020
A U.S. District Court sided with the Justice Department, arguing that by publishing 2019's Permanent Record, Snowden violated nondisclosure agreements signed while working for the NSA and CIA.
Alexei Navalny Says Russia's Putin Had Him Poisoned With Nerve Agent
Thursday, October 01, 2020
In an interview, the Russian opposition leader accuses President Vladimir Putin of ordering the attack with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok. A Kremlin spokesperson calls the accusation groundless.
In California, Windy, Dry Weather Expected To Bring 'Critical' Fire Conditions
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings throughout parts of the state. Cal Fire says winds and low humidity are expected to exacerbate fire conditions and drive up temperatures.
COVID-19 Daily Cases On The Rise In Nearly Half Of U.S. States
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The U.S. reported more than 55,000 infections Friday, pushing the total number of cases to more than 7 million. Some two dozen states saw new cases continue to rise this past week.
Ricin Discovered In Mail Intended For White House
Saturday, September 19, 2020
The Secret Service intercepted the envelope containing the deadly toxin, law enforcement sources tell NPR. They say the poison did not make it to the White House grounds.
Justices Remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 'A Jurist Of Historic Stature'
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Many of Ginsburg's Supreme Court colleagues, including current and former justices, praised her tenure. Chief Justice John Roberts called Ginsburg "a tireless and resolute champion of justice."
Patrick Leahy Says A Vote Now To Replace Ginsburg Would Be 'Political Hypocrisy'
Saturday, September 19, 2020
The Vermont Democrat said a vote before Election Day would break with the position Republicans embraced in 2016 when they refused to consider the nomination of Obama nominee Merrick Garland.
Wildfires Latest: Helpful Weather; Oregon Official Warns Of 'Mass Fatality Incident'
Saturday, September 12, 2020
A change in weather conditions is being seen as a needed assist for nearly 30,000 fire personnel battling blazes. Authorities are also attempting to debunk online rumors about the cause of the fires.
Adults With COVID-19 Twice As Likely To Have Eaten At Restaurants, CDC Study Finds
Friday, September 11, 2020
The study compared the habits and activities of 314 adults who had been tested for the virus. Those who tested positive more often reported dining at a restaurant within 14 days of showing symptoms.
Google Will Block Its Autocomplete Suggestions For Some Election-Related Searches
Friday, September 11, 2020
The company said its new policy would eliminate search predictions that could be seen as favoring a political candidate or as making claims about "the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes."
Southwestern Japan Braces For Powerful Typhoon Haishen
Saturday, September 05, 2020
The storm expected to bring heavy rainfall and high-speed winds on Sunday. Authorities are urging residents of islands of Kyushu and Okinawa to exercise caution.
After 6 Trials, Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Curtis Flowers
Saturday, September 05, 2020
Flowers spent 23 years behind bars for a 1996 quadruple killing at a Mississippi furniture store. Prosecutors said Friday that there were no credible witnesses available for a seventh trial.
Director Of National Intelligence Cancels Verbal Election Security Briefings
Saturday, August 29, 2020
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will no longer verbally brief Congress on election interference, instead providing written information, Director John Ratcliffe wrote.
On Path To Normalize Relations, UAE Formally Ends Boycott Of Israel
Saturday, August 29, 2020
The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree Saturday ending a 1972 law that established the boycott. The move follows a U.S.-brokered deal to forge diplomatic ties between the two nations.
House Approves Bill That Blocks Changes At Postal Service Until After The Election
Saturday, August 22, 2020
The bill, which provides $25 billion in aid, was passed in a rare Saturday session and requires the Postal Service to prioritize mail-in ballots this November. It's unlikely to advance in the Senate.
Panda Watch: Mei Xiang, National Zoo Panda, Could Soon Give Birth
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Veterinarians have found what appear to be fetal tissue during an ultrasound. The zoo says she could give birth in the next couple of days.
New York City's Museums To Reopen As State's COVID-19 Numbers Continue To Tick Down
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that the city's cultural institutions will be able to reopen later this month. Less than 1% of COVID-19 tests in the state have been coming back positive.
At Virtual Summit, World Leaders Pledge $298 Million In Aid To Lebanon
Sunday, August 09, 2020
World leaders, including President Trump, attended a virtual donor summit Sunday for recovery efforts after last week's blast. The event was co-hosted by the U.N. and French President Emmanuel Macron.