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Wisconsin Dept. Of Justice Identifies Police Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Kenosha Police officer Rusten Sheskey, a seven-year veteran of the force, was the only officer to fire his weapon during the incident, according to Wisconsin state investigators.
Body Of Missing Fort Hood Soldier Elder Fernandes Found A Week After Disappearance
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The family's lawyer, Natalie Khawam, said his body was found hanging in a tree in a city about 30 miles away from the base. Police said no foul play is suspected.
Hurricane Laura Comes Ashore Threatening 'Unsurvivable' Storm Surge
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The storm made landfall at 1 a.m. ET with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour, just 7 miles per hour short of Category 5 classification.
More Than 200 Ohio State University Students Suspended For Violating Pandemic Rules
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Many of the students were attending off-campus parties in groups of 10 or more, prompting concern and pleas for cooperation from administrators.
University Of Alabama Reports More Than 560 New COVID-19 Cases In 1st Week
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
More than 530 of those cases are at its flagship campus in Tuscaloosa, prompting Mayor Walt Maddox to order bars to close for two weeks.
Florida Judge Rules State Order Requiring Schools To Reopen 'Unconstitutional'
Monday, August 24, 2020
The judge says the order disregards safety and denies local school boards' decision-making power. The Florida Department of Education has appealed the ruling.
13 Killed In Stampede At Peru Nightclub Operating Against Health Orders
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Officials say 120 people attended a party despite prohibitions on social gatherings, and tried to flee out of a single exit when police arrived to shut it down.
FDA Authorizes Convalescent Plasma As Emergency Treatment For COVID-19
Sunday, August 23, 2020
President Trump announced on Sunday that the FDA granted emergency use authorization to treat COVID-19 patients with plasma from people who have recovered from the virus, based on "promising" results.
Fatal Police Shooting Of Black Man In Louisiana Sparks Outrage And Protest
Sunday, August 23, 2020
An investigation has been opened into the killing of Trayford Pellerin, 31, who was shot as he walked away from police toward a convenience store holding a knife, according to authorities.
Kansas City Chiefs Ban Fans From Wearing Native American Headdresses And Face Paint
Thursday, August 20, 2020
The reigning Super Bowl champions are also reviewing their pre-game drum ceremony and crowd-participation "Arrowhead Chop," which many find offensive.
Airbnb Bans All Parties At Its Listings Worldwide, Citing Public Health Mandates
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Airbnb properties are prohibited from hosting parties or accommodating groups larger than 16 people until further notice. The company said the new policy is "in the best interest of public health."
Los Angeles Mayor Shuts Off Power At Hollywood Hills House That Hosted Large Parties
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Eric Garcetti announces on Wednesday that he authorized the city to disconnect utility service at the property, which he says had become "a nightclub in the hills" despite repeated warnings.
Georgia Teachers' Back-To-School Rap About Virtual Learning Goes Viral
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Callie Evans and Audri Williams rap about online learning and the COVID-19 pandemic from the empty halls of Monroe Comprehensive High School, backed up by mask-wearing, move-busting cheerleaders.
Michigan State And Notre Dame Suspend In-Person Learning Over COVID-19 Concerns
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
The University of Notre Dame is moving all undergraduate instruction online for two weeks after a surge in cases, while Michigan State University is asking students to stay home for the fall semester.
UNC Experience Should Be A Lesson To Other Universities, Says Faculty Chair
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
UNC-Chapel Hill had to cancel in-person classes after a surge in coronavirus cases. Mimi Chapman tells NPR that "should give every other large public university in the country pause."
Investigation Finds 'Abuses' And 'Failures' In Handling Of First Jussie Smollett Case
Monday, August 17, 2020
A special prosecutor's investigation found "abuses of discretion and operational failures" in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office handling of the case, but nothing to support criminal charges.
CDC Study Finds Hispanics Hit Disproportionately Hard By Workplace Outbreaks
Monday, August 17, 2020
A study out Monday found that Hispanic and nonwhite workers made up 73% of cases associated with workplace outbreaks in certain industries, despite representing 24% of the workforce in those sectors.
UNC-Chapel Hill Classes To Move Online After 130 Students Test Positive In First Week
Sunday, August 16, 2020
All undergraduate learning will be remote starting Wednesday. Administrators said the campus positivity rate jumped from 2.8% to 13.6% during the first week of classes.
One Week After Election, Belarus Sees Giant Protests Against 'Europe's Last Dictator'
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Tens of thousands took to the streets to demand change on Sunday, as incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko defended election results that international observers have decried as illegitimate.
CDC Director Warns This Fall Could Be The Worst Ever For Public Health
Thursday, August 13, 2020
In an interview with WebMD, CDC Director Robert Redfield warns of the dual threat of the coronavirus and flu season. He urges Americans to follow COVID-19 health guidance and get the flu vaccine.