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What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, July 1

July 1, 2020 6:24 AM CNN

In the absence of leadership from the top, it’s up to every individual to do the right thing. Going to a bar is definitely not the right thing,…

‘We were in that first wave of creative diarrhea’ — Chris O’Dowd says celebrities’ ‘Imagine’ cover was a mistake

July 1, 2020 6:01 AM CNN

Chris O’Dowd admits that singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” amid the coronavirus pandemic was not the greatest idea. The…

China has passed a controversial national security law in Hong Kong. Here’s what you need to know

July 1, 2020 5:54 AM CNN

On June 30, China passed a controversial national security law for Hong Kong that lends Beijing sweeping new powers over the semi-autonomous city.…

He hasn’t played in MLB in nearly two decades. One team is paying him $1.2 million a year until 2035

July 1, 2020 5:15 AM CNN

He hasn’t picked up a professional baseball glove in 19 years but he’s still picking up a paycheck — and a hefty one at that.…

Lionel Messi scores 700th career goal in style but Barcelona loses more ground in title race

July 1, 2020 4:57 AM CNN

Lionel Messi scored a wonderful panenka penalty to bring up his 700th career goal for club and country on Tuesday. The Argentine reached the landmark…

The FBI has been reviewing Elijah McClain’s death since last year

July 1, 2020 4:31 AM CNN

The FBI and US Justice Department have been reviewing the circumstances around Elijah McClain’s death since 2019, the federal agencies said…

Inspired by the kids he drove every day, a school bus driver got his college degree to become a teacher

July 1, 2020 3:45 AM CNN

Driving school buses runs in Clayton Ward’s family. Both his parents did it, and so did his grandfather. And even though Ward tried to avoid…

‘I was 25 years ahead of my time’: The driver who shattered motorsport’s color barrier

July 1, 2020 3:36 AM CNN

When Willy T. Ribbs speaks his words are packed with punch, power and purpose — verbally mimicking the actions of his sporting hero and former…

Europe, bid au revoir to American tourists

July 1, 2020 3:31 AM CNN

The Canadians will be in Europe this summer, and the Thais and the Moroccans. You might bump into a Rwandan, and no doubt Aussie backpackers will…

What EU’s new border rules mean for travelers

July 1, 2020 3:31 AM CNN

The European Union has formally agreed a set of recommendations that will allow travelers from outside the bloc to visit EU countries, months after…

The best DIY face mask material and fit? Quilting cotton beats bandana, new study suggests

July 1, 2020 2:39 AM CNN

Wearing face masks and coverings is recommended, or in some places mandatory, in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19. But what kind of…

Harvey Weinstein victims were awarded $19 million in compensation fund

July 1, 2020 2:34 AM CNN

The New York Attorney General’s office announced Tuesday a nearly $19 million settlement for women who experienced sexual abuse and harassment…

Man shot dead in central El Paso; police look for several suspects

June 30, 2020 9:13 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Police converged in a central El Paso neighborhood Tuesday night where a 28-year-old man was shot and killed inside an apartment…

Former Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks is released from jail

July 1, 2020 12:55 AM CNN

The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot has been released from jail. Garrett Rolfe’s…

St. Louis homeowner who pointed weapon at protesters says he ‘was a victim of a mob’ and doesn’t oppose Black Lives Matter

July 1, 2020 12:34 AM CNN

A St. Louis homeowner who pulled a gun on protesters walking on his private street said he was “in imminent fear they would run me over, kill…

Families in mourning for 7 killed in downtown El Paso car crash fleeing Border Patrol

June 30, 2020 11:57 PM Michael Gordon

CLICK HERE for UPDATES to this story EL PASO, Texas — Several families that have suffered deeply following the deadly car crash that followed a…

New Mexico governor signs budget bill, but vetoes some cuts

June 30, 2020 10:32 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Tuesday a budget solvency plan seeking to mend a multi-billion-dollar deficit…

Lower Valley assisted living facility accuses city of El Paso of ignoring virus outbreak

June 30, 2020 9:51 PM Saul Saenz

EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso is denying claims made by employees of an assisted living facility in the Lower Valley who said their calls for…

MLB’s Ian Desmond, in a powerful post about racism and social injustice, opts out of the 2020 season

June 30, 2020 9:49 PM CNN

DENVER, Colorado — Major League Baseball player Ian Desmond is opting out of the truncated 2020 season. Coronavirus concerns factored into his…

The fates of two leading newspaper publishers are up in the air

June 30, 2020 9:18 PM CNN

A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Wednesday is the…

Judge temporarily blocks publication of tell-all book by President Trump’s niece

June 30, 2020 8:51 PM CNN

A New York judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the publication of an unflattering tell-all book written by President Trump’s niece that Simon…

China researchers discover new swine flu with ‘pandemic potential’

June 30, 2020 8:23 PM CNN

Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of swine flu that can infect humans and has the potential to cause a future pandemic, according to a…

Human remains found during search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen

June 30, 2020 8:05 PM CNN

Human remains were found Tuesday during the search for a missing soldier stationed at Fort Hood in Texas, Army officials told CNN. Vanessa Guillen,…

Rockies GM supports Desmond’s decision to skip ’20 season

June 30, 2020 7:59 PM Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich says he supports Ian Desmond’s decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his…

California and Florida are charting different coronavirus paths as cases spike

June 30, 2020 7:48 PM CNN

Officials in California and Florida — two states where coronavirus cases are jumping — are taking different approaches toward reopening…

Iconic lion statues outside New York Public Library are wearing face masks to encourage humans to do the same

June 30, 2020 7:43 PM CNN

NEW YORK, NY — Count on the New York Public Library’s iconic lion sculptures to set an example of patience and fortitude. The marble…

Los Angeles City Council moves forward with plan to replace police officers with community-based responders for nonviolent calls

June 30, 2020 7:42 PM CNN

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a measure to develop an unarmed model of crisis response that would replace police…

El Paso manages to avoid worst from massive Saharan dust cloud

June 30, 2020 6:57 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — While a massive Saharan dust storm continues, it seems El Paso has dodged most of the dust. “This year is literally the biggest…

Company testing if its machine will purify air of COVID-19

June 30, 2020 7:33 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story LENEXA, KS (KCTV) — People are socially distancing, wash their hands and wearing…

After 53 years of marriage, a Texas couple died from Covid-19 while holding hands

June 30, 2020 7:25 PM CNN

Betty and Curtis Tarpley were together for most of their lives — they went to the same high school in Illinois, met and fell in love in…