El Paso police officer, sheriff’s deputy each quarantined after contracting virus
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso law enforcement agencies reported two cases of coronavirus within their ranks on Monday. An El Paso city police officer…
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White House schedules, cancels, then reschedules press briefing
As President Donald Trump languishes in a grievance spiral that began with his offhand suggestion last week about ingesting household disinfectants…
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Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald celebrate Sondheim in their bathrobes
Meryl Streep, Audra McDonald and Christine Baranski, boozing in their bathrobes while singing “The Ladies Who Lunch.” This was the…
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Police: Man ambushed police; stood over body, kept shooting
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – A man accused of murder ambushed two officers sent to interview him about a killing hours earlier, then stood over a dead…
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Texas governor to let restaurants, theaters, malls open with limited capacity on May 1
Here’s a summary is what Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled…. Texas governor says he will allow the state stay-home order to expire on April 30.Governor…
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White House schedules, cancels, then reschedules press briefing as Trump’s grievance spiral continues
As President Donald Trump languishes in a grievance spiral that began with his offhand suggestion last week about ingesting household disinfectants…
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Juárez virus deaths now 52; German visitors suspected of triggering deadly maquiladora outbreak
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — There are now 52 deaths in Juárez stemming from the coronavirus, accounting for the bulk of the 61 deaths statewide in…
Continue Reading Chelsea Peretti released an album in quarantine and she jokes she wants a Grammy for it
This is way better than that celebrity attempt at “Imagine.” During our coronavirus quarantine, Chelsea Peretti has released an EP of…
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The court case that could change the trajectory of the Trump administration
When the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Tuesday rehears the legal dispute over a congressional subpoena to former White House…
Continue Reading Miley Cyrus gave a haunting ‘SNL’ performance
Miley Cyrus, please give us an acoustic album. The singer/actress appeared on the latest at-home “Saturday Night Live” episode this…
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Reopening US states are taking their first steps toward a new normal
Carlos Davis used to have about 200 clients drop by his CUT-ology barbershop in Albany, Georgia, every day. On Friday, the first day he was allowed…
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Newcastle United takeover will ‘greatly stain’ Premier League, says Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée
The fiancée of late journalist Jamal Khashoggi has urged the English Premier League to block Newcastle United’s potential takeover, given the…
Continue Reading Tribeca and YouTube announce ‘We Are One’ online film festival
Some major film festivals are joining together to carry on amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tribeca Enterprises and YouTube have announced the…
Continue Reading The Academy of Country Music Awards show will broadcast from Nashville for first time ever
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced Monday that it plans to make history with its awards show. This year’s show will be broadcast from…
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Great Depression comparisons are depressing but this time is different
Enter the dreaded “D” word. Kevin Hassett, an economic adviser to President Trump, Sunday compared the coronavirus collapse in the US…
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As Trump’s grievance spiral continues, White House may scale back coronavirus task force meetings
As President Donald Trump languishes in a grievance spiral that began with his offhand suggestion last week about ingesting household disinfectants…
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El Paso police issue citations to ‘Open Texas’ protest organizer for violating city orders
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police have now issued citations to the organizer of the “Open Texas” rally that took place in downtown over the…
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Supreme Court sidesteps major ruling on 2nd Amendment after New York changes gun law
The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped issuing a major ruling on a New York handgun law, a blow to 2nd Amendment advocates and the Trump…
Continue Reading ‘Melrose Place’ cast to reunite for a special to support The Actors Fund
“Melrose Place” is coming back for a good cause. Creators and executive producers of “Stars In The House” Seth Rudetsky and…
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North Korean media publishes letter from Kim Jong Un to South Africa’s President dated April 27
North Korean state media on Monday published a letter from the country’s leader Kim Jong Un to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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El Paso City Council approves pay cuts & furloughs as it deals with $86 million budget shortfall
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted Monday to cut the pay of thousands of city employees beginning May 24 and put over 400…
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The coronavirus pandemic could push telemedicine into the mainstream
Telemedicine has been around for more than two decades, but its adoption among Americans has been relatively low. The coronavirus pandemic is quickly…
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Public transit during the reopening: Masked commuters and cordoned off seats
Masked rush-hour commuters. Subway cars and stations that reek of bleach. Legs crossed with empty seats on each side on the express. As US cities…
Continue Reading John Krasinski hosts food edition of ‘Some Good News’ with Guy Fieri and Martha Stewart
John Krasinski hosted a virtual potluck on Sunday’s episode of his YouTube show, “Some Good News.” The actor reminded viewers that…
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Why Trump failed his nation
Watching President Donald Trump wrestle with this epic crisis reminds me of the old fable about the Scorpion and the Frog. You’ll remember that…
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New Zealand claims ‘elimination’ of coronavirus with new cases in single digits
New Zealand claimed Monday it had “eliminated” the coronavirus as the country announced the easing of restrictions from “level…
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GM suspends its dividend and share repurchases
General Motors is suspending its dividend and share repurchases. The automaker is trying to preserve cash while auto sales are plunging.…
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Bill Gates explains how the United States can safely ease coronavirus restrictions
The ability for parts of the United States to safely and effectively begin to lift coronavirus restrictions will depend on the country’s…
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Rumors surrounding Kim Jong Un not ‘based on the facts’ says former North Korean diplomat
A high-level North Korean defector has suggested it’s likely that Kim Jong Un has health issues of some kind, but cautioned against reading too…
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Exclusive: She’s been falsely accused of starting the pandemic. Her life has been turned upside down
Maatje Benassi, a US Army reservist and mother of two, has become the target of conspiracy theorists who falsely place her at the beginning of the…
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