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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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…
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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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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…
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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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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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Amid mounting speculation, South Korea says Kim Jong Un is ‘alive and well’
South Korea continued to pour water on mounting speculation about the health of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, telling CNN he is…
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White House may scale back coronavirus task force meetings soon, source says
The White House coronavirus task force may soon begin slowly scaling back its number of meetings, a source familiar with the decision told CNN, as…
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The world’s biggest car factory just reopened. Here’s what Volkswagen had to do
Volkswagen reopened the world’s biggest car factory at Wolfsburg in Germany on Monday after the coronavirus forced it to shut down for the…
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Second round begins for small business loan program after problems hampered first rollout
The race is on for small business owners across the country to access billions in emergency funding Monday through the Small Business Administration.…
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Exclusive: She’s been falsely accused of starting the coronavirus. 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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Coronavirus cases in the United States are nearing 1 million
A new week in the coronavirus pandemic is beginning with a United States case count approaching 1 million and several cities and states preparing to…
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People crowd Southern California beaches despite coronavirus concerns
Seeking relief from a heat wave, thousands of people crowded beaches in Southern California this weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic, despite a…
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Last remaining hospital patient from Aug. 3 Walmart shooting dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The last remaining hospital patient from the Aug. 3 Walmart mass shooting has died, family and doctors said Sunday. “After…
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Americans confront the coronavirus stress test in very different ways
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The coronavirus is a…
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El Paso’s virus cases top 800, recovery numbers also rising
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials on Sunday reported 22 new coronavirus cases bringing the county’s cumulative number…
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Lightning kills at least 10 in India amid heavy rain
PATNA, India (AP) — Lightning killed at least 10 villagers during thunderstorms and heavy rain in eastern India on Sunday, a government official…
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1-eyed squirrel with Instagram account is returned to nature
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana — A one-eyed squirrel that gained a social media following is being returned to nature. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife…
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These workers lost their jobs to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how they are hustling to survive
The smell of red enchiladas and Peruvian lomo saltado filled the kitchen as Maria and Luis Ramirez cooked non-stop. They seasoned pound after pound…
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‘The Office’ is celebrating National Pretzel Day, Stanley style!
Are you celebrating National Pretzel Day? Stanley Hudson sure is. “The Office” grump, played by Leslie David Baker, rarely ever smiles.…
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Appeals court refuses to lift injunction blocking demolition of Duranguito, for now
EL PASO, Texas — The 8th Court of Appeals is refusing to lift an injunction blocking demolition of vacant properties in El Paso’s Duranguito…
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Virus cases grow to 116 in Doña Ana County; New Mexico death toll just shy of 100
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 66 additional coronavirus cases, including a half-dozen new infections…
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Maryland has received ‘hundreds of calls’ about the effectiveness of ingesting disinfectants to treat coronavirus, governor says
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Sunday that his state has received “hundreds of calls” from residents asking about the effectiveness of…
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Start your Monday smart: US states reopen, ‘Parks & Rec,’ Ohio primary, May Day
Mental Health Month begins Friday, and not a moment too soon. Here are some resources and methods to help you face the emotional challenges of this…
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