What you need to know about coronavirus on Sunday, May 17
With the virus largely contained in China, life is slowly returning to normal there. Lockdowns have eased while some schools and factories have…
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Police officer told homeowner he could contact Ahmaud Arbery shooting suspect for help with potential trespassers, text message shows
A text message obtained by CNN shows a Glynn County police officer told the owner of a home under construction near the Georgia coast that he could…
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The dangerous consequences of Trump’s oversight purge
President Donald Trump survived impeachment, but in the midst of a pandemic, he is still exacting his revenge. Trump’s late Friday night firing…
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Trump’s turn to the economy leaves a vacuum when it comes to controlling the pandemic
Publicly and privately, Sen. Angus King spent weeks seeking a national coronavirus testing plan. Sen. Lamar Alexander held a hearing where President…
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Fuller trash bins, longer days for El Paso garbage collectors, unsung heroes during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As the pandemic ensues, essential service workers continue serving the Borderland. Garbage collection, in particular, is one area…
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A Maryland mom left her two children in the car while she went into a nail salon, police say
A Baltimore mom has been charged after leaving her two children in the car while she was in a nail salon, police say. An officer responded to a call…
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New Mexico hit with infestation of moths after hibernation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An infestation of moths has hit the state of New Mexico amid an ideal climate for the invading bugs. Thousands of moths…
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A Maryland mom left her two children in the car to get her nails done, police say
A Baltimore mom has been charged after leaving her two children in the car while she was in a nail salon, police say. An officer responded to a call…
Continue Reading She was fighting coronavirus and gave birth while in a coma. She met her baby five weeks later
Alicia Kappers doesn’t remember her contractions or her baby’s first cries. Other than her newborn son, her only reminder of that day is…
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Preschoolers and the pandemic: practical ways to keep them learning
Three weeks into our extended coronavirus spring break at home, my husband wanted to discuss what we should be teaching our 4-year-old son.…
Continue Reading NFL player Cody Latimer is arrested after gunfire at a Colorado apartment
Washington Redskins wide receiver Cody Latimer was arrested and faces assault and weapons charges following an incident in Colorado, authorities…
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Weeks into country’s reopening, health officials double down on the dangers of mass gatherings
Most of the country has loosened restrictions meant to curb the spread of coronavirus — but as Americans begin to gather again, health…
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State attorney general sues over NMSU over football probe
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — State Attorney General Hector Balderas has demanded that New Mexico State University turn over documents related to an…
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GOP House hopefuls in southern New Mexico tout Trump love in debates
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Republican candidates in a crucial U.S. House race in southern New Mexico are touting in recent debates their love of…
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Walt Harris loses 1st UFC fight since stepdaughter’s death
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Walt Harris pointed to the sky and proudly showed off a “Fighting for Aniah” T-shirt as he entered the arena. He left a…
Continue Reading Here are the top moments from the class of 2020’s graduation night
Graduating seniors with the class of 2020 may not have had the chance for a physical graduation celebration because of Covid-19, but celebrities and…
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Here are the top moments from the class of 2020’s graduation night
Graduating seniors with the class of 2020 may not have had the chance for a physical graduation celebration because of Covid-19, but celebrities and…
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Here’s the top moments from the class of 2020’s graduation night
Graduating seniors with the class of 2020 may not have had the chance for a physical graduation celebration because of Covid-19, but celebrities and…
Continue Reading A mother and a daughter left Arkansas to work at ‘the epicenter of the epicenter’ of the coronavirus pandemic
Every night at dusk, outside Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens, a mother and a daughter spend a few quick moments in a tight but hasty embrace. The…
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New Mexico churches reopening at 25% for services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As New Mexico begins to reopen, almost all churches can now operate at 25 percent capacity. That means parishes can resume…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Lack of immunity means China is vulnerable to another wave of coronavirus, top adviser warns
China still faces the “big challenge” of a potential second wave of Covid-19 infections, the country’s top respiratory authority…
Continue Reading He said goodbye to his elderly father over FaceTime. Now he’s giving donated iPads to local medical centers so families can stay connected
Last month, John Lynch of New Jersey said a final goodbye to his father over FaceTime. Hugh Lynch, who had dementia, died of natural causes at a…
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New York tourist is arrested in Hawaii after posting beach pictures on Instagram
A tourist from New York was arrested in Hawaii after he posted beach pictures on Instagram when he was supposed to be in quarantine. The 23-year-old…
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NMSU, Las Cruces high grads get drive-thru ‘pomp and circumstance’ performance
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Hundreds of New Mexico State University students crossed the virtual stage during the 2020 spring commencement ceremony on…
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Bob Menendez calls IG firing a ‘Friday night massacre’
Sen. Bob Menendez, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s firing of the State…
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Mitt Romney calls Trump’s IG firings ‘a threat to accountable democracy’
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney on Saturday denounced President Donald Trump’s firings of internal government oversight officials, calling it a…
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Death from virus reported for 5th straight day in El Paso, setting pandemic milestone
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus death on Saturday night, bringing the county’s death toll to…
Continue Reading Nelly and Ludacris overcome severe weather and Wi-Fi issues for Verzuz battle on Instagram Live
Severe weather in St. Louis didn’t stop Nelly and Ludacris from exchanging hits Saturday in the latest edition of Verzuz on Instagram Live. The…
Continue Reading A night for grads! LeBron James, Barack Obama and others celebrate the class of 2020
This was your night, Class of 2020. Graduates from across the country danced, thanked their teachers and told their stories while celebrities,…
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