Trump-branded properties charged federal government at least $1.2 million, records show
Businesses owned or branded by President Donald Trump have charged the federal government at least $1.2 million in taxpayer money for various…
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Our connected world made coronavirus spread. It may also be what saves us from it
When the mixed signals and blundering of President Donald Trump’s Wednesday night Oval Office speech die down, it’s possible that the two…
Continue Reading Major League Soccer suspends season for 30 days because of coronavirus
Major League Soccer is suspending its season for 30 days, making it the latest sports league to halt games during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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‘A Quiet Place II’ release delayed by coronavirus
Add the sequel to “A Quiet Place” to the growing list things impacted by the coronavirus. Paramount Pictures has announced that it will…
Continue Reading He founded the web 31 years ago. Now Tim Berners-Lee warns it’s ‘not working for women and girls’
The inventor of the world wide web has warned that it is “not working for women and girls” as he stressed the importance of tackling…
Continue ReadingURGENT – McConnell says Senate will be in session next week to work on coronavirus bill despite preplanned recess
(CNN) — The Senate will be in session next week to work on coronavirus legislation and will not go on a previously scheduled recess, Senate…
Continue Reading Fraudsters get hefty prison terms for impersonating French minister
Criminals who impersonated French government minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to con wealthy individuals out of 80 million euros as part of an elaborate…
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Funcionario de aduanas de EE.UU., acusado de contrabandear cerca de 18 kilos de cocaÃna
(CNN) — Fiscales señalan que un funcionario de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE.UU. (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés), acusado de…
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New Mexico confirms 6 virus infection cases, bans large gatherings of people
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday banned mass gatherings that involve 100 or more people in spaces such as stadiums or…
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Business is booming for local woman making masks
Click here for updates on this story Hawaii (KITV) — Due to coronavirus concerns, demand for masks has skyrocketed. To…
Continue Reading DA: Man arrested for random assault, accused of head-butting deputy while in jailn jail
Click here for updates on this story Multnomah County (KPTV) — A man arrested for an assault in downtown Portland is…
Continue Reading Restricción de entrada a EE.UU. por coronavirus: respondemos tus preguntas
(CNN) — Es probable que la decisión del presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, de restringir la entrada a Estados Unidos desde varios paÃses…
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‘F9’, the next Fast and Furious film, has been delayed until next year due to coronavirus
Fast and Furious, one of the most popular movie franchises in Hollywood, is delaying its next film until 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The…
Continue Reading Bernie Sanders will win California, CNN projects
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will win California’s Democratic primary, CNN projects, after holding a lead in the state since Election Night.…
Continue Reading European Union leaders denounce Trump’s coronavirus travel restrictions
European Union leaders issued a withering denunciation of President Donald Trump’s decision to bar some Europeans from traveling to the US amid…
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Locomotive FC games on hold as USL and MLS shut down for 30 days due to the coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Both the United Soccer League and Major League Soccer announced Thursday they were shutting down for 30 days because of the…
Continue Reading How passengers are reacting to the Europe travel ban
Widespread confusion, extortionate re-booking fees and frantic Googling characterized the first several hours of President Trump’s…
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Esper blames Iranian-backed militias for rocket attack that killed American troops
Iranian-backed militias were responsible for the rocket attack that killed two US troops and a UK service member in Iraq Wednesday and the US is…
Continue Reading Local woman starts COVID-19 Compassion Campaign
Click here for updates on this story Omaha (KPTM) — Jennifer Stauss Story has started what she’s calling a…
Continue Reading A top Department of Homeland Security official says US travel restrictions to Europe are ‘under discussion’
Acting Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said on Wednesday that coronavirus travel restrictions for Europe are under discussion.…
Continue Reading European stocks suffer worst day in history as coronavirus panic grows
European stocks had their worst day in history Thursday as fears mounted over economic fallout from the novel coronavirus and measures taken by the…
Continue Reading Doctor facing 20 felonies for child pornography possession
Click here for updates on this story Flint (WJRT) — A Mid-Michigan doctor is facing up to 20 years in prison for…
Continue Reading Starbucks may limit seating at some stores because of coronavirus
Starbucks may limit seating and keep only its drive thrus open in response to the coronavirus, CEO Kevin Johnson said Thursday. “While we are…
Continue Reading Nathaniel Hendren says Katlyn Alix knew risk in Russian Roulette-style game that killed her; doesn’t owe damages
Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — Nathanial Hendren said Katlyn Alix knew the risk in a Russian…
Continue Reading Joe Biden hires Jen O’Malley Dillon as campaign manager in staff shakeup
Joe Biden has hired Jen O’Malley Dillon as his new campaign manager in a shake-up of top-level staff as the former vice president looks to…
Continue ReadingURGENT – Bernie Sanders will win California, CNN projects
(CNN) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will win California’s Democratic primary, CNN projects, after holding a lead in the state since…
Continue Reading In handshake-happy Washington, old habits die hard amid coronavirus outbreak
Washington is a town devoted to personal interaction: one-on-one meetings, working lunches, and handshakes — lots and lots of handshakes. But…
Continue Reading Democratic debate moved from Arizona to Washington, DC, over coronavirus concerns, DNC announces
The Democratic debate scheduled for Sunday will be moved from Arizona to Washington, DC, the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday.…
Continue Reading Oil prices keep tumbling, with no sign of stopping
An epic battle between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Shrinking demand for jet fuel, gasoline and diesel. And now an unprecedented travel ban between the…
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Leagues postponed, athletes infected — coronavirus plunges sport into the twilight zone
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus dimming the spotlight on the sporting world, LeBron James, as is often the case these days, turns orator.…
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