There’s a rebellion brewing and Trump is egging it on
There’s a Covid-19 rebellion brewing in Pennsylvania, where counties led by Republicans and some businesses have said they’ll defy…
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South Korea issues privacy warning after local reports link gay people to coronavirus outbreak
South Korea issued a warning Monday against leaking the personal information of coronavirus patients after local media speculation linked a recent…
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South Dakota’s governor threatened to take two tribes to court over coronavirus checkpoints. Here’s what to know
A group of 17 South Dakota legislators urged the state’s governor to try to reach a compromise with two tribes that have added checkpoints to…
Continue Reading South Dakota’s governor threatened to take two tribes to court over coronavirus checkpoints. Here’s what to know
A group of 17 South Dakota legislators urged the state’s governor to try to reach a compromise with two tribes that have added checkpoints to…
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Oregon man saves his dog from bear attack
A 72-year-old man and his dog are recovering after being attacked by a black bear in Oregon on Sunday, according to wildlife officials. The man and…
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US coronavirus death toll passes 80,000 as states move to phased reopening
The US coronavirus death toll passed 80,000, far and away the most reported deaths of any country in the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins…
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Trump says federal government will spend $11 billion to boost state testing efforts
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump announced Monday that the federal government will begin distributing $11 billion from the latest relief bill to…
Continue Reading What Donald Trump can learn from Boris Johnson as coronavirus cases are found in White House
If President Donald Trump needs reminding of how easily the coronavirus can spread in the workplace, he need only pick up the phone and call his…
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Las Cruces debates whether it’s constitutional to require that voters wear masks
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Is is constitutional for a mayor to require all voters to wear masks while casting their ballots inside city hall? “I ask…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant crash passengers were negligent, court documents allege
The brother of the pilot in the helicopter crash that killed all nine people aboard including NBA legend Kobe Bryant says the passengers had fault…
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The stakes of Trump’s tax return case couldn’t be higher
After years of political wrangling and multi-front litigation, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday on the battle over President Donald…
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Desperate small businesses seek changes to relief program
Even as states begin to navigate reopening, the staggering depth of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is drawing calls from…
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Texas to test everyone in nursing homes as state’s coronavirus deaths rise to 1,100
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered coronavirus testing for all Texas nursing home residents and staff after the White House urged…
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SWAT standoff unfolds in central El Paso neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas — A police standoff that had unfolded in a central El Paso neighborhood came to an end late Monday afternoon. The El Paso Police…
Continue Reading NFL games could be the perfect storm for spreading coronavirus even without fans, Dr. Fauci warns
Don’t get your hopes up, football fans. Even without spectators in the seats, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned in an interview with NBC Sports’…
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Dona Ana County now has 245 virus infections; Otero County ICE facility outbreak hits 30 cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Monday announced another 24 coronavirus cases in Dona Ana County, pushing the county’s…
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Why stimulus checks won’t be taxed, but unemployment benefits will be
Billions of federal coronavirus relief dollars are flowing directly into Americans’ pockets, but will they have to send some of that money back…
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$2,000 reward offered to identify shooter who gunned down Las Cruces businessman along street
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A $2,000 reward was offered Monday as police sought leads in the weekend death of a Las Cruces businessman who was gunned…
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El Paso motorcylist dies after crashing into a car, then being run over by truck on I-10
EL PASO, Texas — A motorcyclist has died from injuries he suffered after he crashed into the rear of a car and then was struck by truck, El Paso…
Continue Reading 5 common arguments for reopening the economy — and why experts say they are flawed
The economy is plummeting, and tens of millions of Americans need to get back to work. But at what cost? We know there are health consequences to…
Continue Reading Some restaurants are using shower curtains, stained glass and lots of plants to keep diners safe
A popular Northeast Ohio breakfast spot will look a little different when its able to welcome back customers after being closed for about two months…
Continue Reading Two people accused of shouting anti-Semitic remarks and attempting to rip off face masks have been charged with hate crime
Two people were arrested and charged with aggravated harassment as a hate crime Sunday after New York officials say they shouted anti-Semitic…
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White House directs everyone to wear face masks in the West Wing
WASHINGTON, DC — A new White House policy was distributed to staff Monday directing them to wear masks at all times while working in the West Wing.…
Continue Reading One of the largest uncontrolled pieces of space debris fell down to Earth today
One of the largest pieces of uncontrolled space debris fell back down and landed on Earth today, passing directly over Los Angeles and Central Park…
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White House wants virus testing of all nursing home residents & staff in next 2 weeks
WASHINGTON, DC — With deaths mounting at the nation’s nursing homes, the White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and…
Continue Reading A man drove over 500 miles to deliver N95 masks to his sister who is a nurse
It was the ultimate display of sibling love. Joshua Yajcaji, 30, drove over 500 miles to bring his older sister protective equipment to the hospital…
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Western States Pact asks federal government for $1 trillion in relief
The members of the Western States Pact — California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada — are asking the federal government for $1…
Continue Reading Floridians stopped traveling well before official shutdowns, data shows
The question has vexed epidemiologists for weeks now: How has Florida kept the coronavirus in check, given that official shutdown orders came so much…
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The coronavirus recession is hitting women the hardest
The coronavirus recession is devastating America’s labor market — and by almost every measure, it’s worse for women than any…
Continue Reading Eight years after Trayvon Martin, another 17-year-old is killed in a Sanford, Florida, stand your ground case
The family of a black 17-year-old fatally shot in the back by a homeowner during an alleged car break-in in Sanford, Florida, has hired Mark…
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