Dow soars 530 points on big hopes for a vaccine and the economy’s reopening
Floor trading reopened at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo rang the opening bell, and traders exulted in cheers.…
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Last 24 hours brings surge in Juárez virus deaths as cases near 1,000
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — After a surprising Monday that saw no new coronavirus deaths or cases in the city of Juárez, Tuesday’s reporting from…
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FBI investigates death of a black man in Minneapolis after video shows police officer kneeling on his neck
[Breaking news update] Four Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of a black man who was held down as he protested that he couldn’t…
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A space launch ‘saved’ 1968. If only it could do the same for 2020
In 1968, the pioneering Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission lifted America’s morale in a bitter year of political assassinations, race and anti-war…
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Donald Trump’s anti-mask campaign picks up steam
President Donald Trump has never been a big fan of wearing a mask to protect himself — and others — from the spread of the coronavirus.…
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4 police officers fired after death of black man seen pinned down
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after…
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Doña Ana County face mask mandate approved 3-2 by commissioners after long debate
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After more than two hours of heated debate from Doña Ana County Commissioners and the public’s email input, commissioners…
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Astronomers spot blue ‘beast’ of an explosion in the universe
There’s a “new beast” lurking out there in the universe. It first showed itself four years ago, when astronomers observed a bright…
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Latin America is now the ‘epicenter of the outbreak,’ says health official
Latin America has surpassed Europe and the United States in the daily number of reported Covid-19 infections, the director of the Pan American Health…
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Relief fund created for Colorado’s hospitality workers
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KDVR/KWGN) — It’s been a rough couple of months for bars and restaurants…
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A white woman apologized after calling police on a black man and saying ‘there’s an African American man threatening my life’
[Breaking news update] The white woman who called police on a black man in Central Park after a dispute about her unleashed dog has been fired from…
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Trump continues to dismiss masks as his former chief of staff says they’re necessary for reopening
The decision to wear a face mask in public — already at the center of a national cultural battle over individual responsibility in the pandemic…
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‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ gang will be back for record-breaking 15th season
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is the show that keeps on giving. FX has renewed the series for a record 15th season, making…
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Dow soars 700 points on big hopes for a vaccine and the economy’s reopening
Floor trading reopened at the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo rang the opening bell, and traders exulted in cheers.…
Continue Reading A retired US Marine spent Memorial Day weekend saluting for 24 hours on a median to raise awareness about veteran suicide
One retired United States Marine spent Memorial Day weekend honoring fallen veterans by standing on a Washington, DC median for 24 hours and…
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A white woman has apologized after calling police on a black man and saying ‘there’s an African American man threatening my life’
A white woman has apologized for calling police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park on Monday morning after the two argued about her…
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Dow closes up sharply on big hopes for a vaccine and the economy’s reopening
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday on optimism about a potential Covid-19 vaccine and the further reopening of the economy. The…
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Virgin Orbit rocket cuts short crucial test flight
Virgin Orbit experienced a hiccup Monday with the launch demo of its two-stage orbital rocket from a 747 aircraft. The test saw the rocket —…
Continue Reading 100-year-old woman celebrates Memorial Day in the garden
Click here for updates on this story BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WSMV) — A 100-year-old woman celebrates Memorial Day at a senior…
Continue Reading Woman honors fallen heroes in unique way amid pandemic
Click here for updates on this story CASS CITY, Mich. (WNEM) — Americans everywhere are honoring our nation’s fallen…
Continue Reading The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit at ‘deadliest possible’ angle
The city-size asteroid that hit Earth 66 million years ago and doomed the dinosaurs to extinction came from the northeast at a steep angle,…
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White House says Trump ‘wants to see society reopened’ but we must do so safely
WASHINGTON, DC — White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Tuesday afternoon urged Americans to follow social distancing guidelines from the…
Continue Reading Ole Miss musical theatre student inspires women on TikTok to feel confident in their own body
Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Miss. (WAPT) — A University of Mississippi musical theater major is going…
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Treating rebound headaches with early preventative meds best choice, study finds
Your head is pounding yet again. You grab another round of pain meds, only to find they no longer work. You may be suffering from a MOH — a…
Continue Reading Hair salon posts sign outside saying Tyson Foods’ employees not allowed inside because of COVID-19 outbreak at plant
Click here for updates on this story WILKESBORO, N.C. (WXII) — The first thing anyone sees when walking into this…
Continue Reading Protesters aim to discourage tourists
Click here for updates on this story LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WPTZ) — Protesters in the Tri-Lakes area hope to discourage…
Continue Reading Thin Mint Challenge aims to collect cookie donations for those in need
Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBAL) — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, an Anne Arundel County man…
Continue Reading Portland area summer camps adjusting for social distancing, state safety guidance
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) — Organizations in the Portland area are working on plans to…
Continue Reading ‘There’s so much unknown’: Wedding industry hit hard by coronavirus crisis
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Schedules wiped clean over the last three months for wedding…
Continue Reading Denmark allows cross-border ‘sweethearts’ to reunite — if they can prove they’ve been in a relationship for 6 months
Lockdowns and social distancing restrictions have pushed couples apart around the world. But Denmark is now allowing some citizens in cross-border…
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