5 things to know for May 12: Coronavirus, health, economy, SCOTUS, Mexico
Heads up: Tomorrow is the last day to request direct deposit for your stimulus payment. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On…
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Man who took video of Ahmaud Arbery’s death is a ‘pawn in a larger game,’ his attorney says
The Georgia man who took video of the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery is “a pawn in a much larger game,” his attorney said. Controversy…
Continue Reading Man who wore what appeared to be a KKK white hood to the grocery store won’t be charged with a crime
A man who wore what appeared to be a Ku Klux Klan hood to a grocery store earlier this month will not face charges, the San Diego County…
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Detroit Lions’ safety Tracy Walker says his cousin Ahmaud Arbery ‘did not deserve that’
Detroit Lions’ safety Tracy Walker, cousin of Ahmaud Arbery, told ESPN that he has watched the video of his cousin’s death over a hundred…
Continue Reading Detroit Lions’ safety Tracy Walker says his cousin Ahmaud Arbery ‘did not deserve that’
Detroit Lions’ safety Tracy Walker, cousin of Ahmaud Arbery, told ESPN that he has watched the video of his cousin’s death over a hundred…
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Inmates at one California jail tried to infect themselves with coronavirus, Los Angeles Sheriff says
Inmates at a Los Angeles County correctional facility drank from the same cup with the purpose of infecting one another, resulting in 21 cases of…
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Inmates at one California jail tried to infect themselves with coronavirus, Los Angeles Sheriff says
Inmates at a Los Angeles County correctional facility drank from the same cup with the purpose of infecting one another, resulting in 21 cases of…
Continue Reading WWE champion, Becky Lynch, announces pregnancy and relinquishes title
WWE Raw Women’s Champion, Becky Lynch, announced she is pregnant and relinquishing her title on Monday. Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Quin,…
Continue Reading These are the people involved with the Ahmaud Arbery case
It’s been more than two months since Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed in a south Georgia neighborhood, but in recent days the case has taken…
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These are the people involved with the Ahmaud Arbery case
It’s been more than two months since Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed in a south Georgia neighborhood, but in recent days the case has taken…
Continue Reading University of California should suspend SAT and ACT admission requirement, university system president says
The University of California president is recommending the suspension of ACT and SAT tests as an admissions requirement until 2024. Under the…
Continue Reading MLB owners approve plan to start season in July, reports say
Major League Baseball (MLB) owners have finalized a plan that may allow the 2020 season to start on Fourth of July weekend, according to multiple…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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…
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’…
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…
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