Little evidence that protests spread coronavirus in US
NEW YORK (AP) — There is little evidence that the protests that erupted after George Floyd’s death caused a significant increase in U.S. coronavirus infections, according to public health experts. If the protests had driven an explosion in cases, experts…
New York Police Department's budget has been slashed by $1 billion
Facing pressure from thousands of constituents calling to defund the police, New York City slashed $1 billion from the police budget. But some city lawmakers -- and the protesters calling for change -- think the cuts weren't sweeping enough.The City…
Trump campaign chief operating officer reassigned following Tulsa rally fallout
Michael Glassner -- the Trump campaign's chief operating officer, who previously handled President Donald Trump's rallies -- has been reassigned to deal with legal affairs during the homestretch of the campaign.Aides began making plans to put Glassner in this new…
Harvey Weinstein victims were awarded $19 million in compensation fund
The New York Attorney General's office announced Tuesday a nearly $19 million settlement for women who experienced sexual abuse and harassment by imprisoned former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. "Harvey Weinstein and The Weinstein Company failed their female employees. After all…
Hillary Clinton hits Trump's claims he didn't receive intel about bounties on US troops: 'I would have read my damn briefs'
Hillary Clinton derided President Donald Trump on Tuesday after he claimed that he had not been informed of key intelligence on the safety of US troops despite it reportedly being in his daily briefing.The White House in recent days has…
Mississippi governor signs bill to retire flag with Confederate emblem
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday signed a bill that takes a historic step to retire the last US state flag to feature the Confederate battle flag."This is not a political moment to me, but a solemn occasion to lead…
Fauci: US could reach 100,000 new cases a day
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could grow to 100,000 a day in the U.S. if Americans don’t start following public health recommendations. The nation’s leading infectious disease expert made the remark at a Senate hearing on reopening…
China researchers discover new swine flu with 'pandemic potential'
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 study released on Monday, though scientists have cautioned that the virus does not pose…
Former Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks is released from jail
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy's parking lot has been released from jail.Garrett Rolfe's bond was set at $500,000 and he left the Gwinnett County jail early Wednesday.Judge Jane C. Barwick reasoned that…
A 72-year-old woman was gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park when she tried to take a picture
A 72-year-old California woman was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park, a news release from the park said.The woman approached the bison to take a picture and got within 10 feet of it multiple times before it gored…
NBA and players union to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando when season resumes, source says
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association plan to paint the words "Black Lives Matter" on all courts when the season restarts in July, a source familiar with the plan told CNN Monday.The news was first reported by ESPN…
Arizona closes bars, gyms and other businesses after 'brutal' increase in Covid-19 cases
In one of the most drastic rollbacks of reopenings yet, Arizona is closing bars, gyms, movie theaters and other businesses for 30 days amid a "brutal" increase in Covid-19 cases, Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday.Water parks and tubing also must…
Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing 'personal health and safety'
Several players have decided to opt out of the rescheduled Major League Baseball season due to health concerns amid coronavirus outbreak.Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross will not be playing the 2020 season, the team confirmed on…
Golden State Killer admits to dozens of rapes, murders
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former police officer who terrorized California as a serial burglar and rapist and went on to kill more than a dozen people while evading capture for decades pleaded guilty Monday to murders attributed to a…
Democrats want John Wayne’s name, statue taken off airport
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — In the latest move to change place names in light of U.S. racial history, leaders of Orange County’s Democratic Party are pushing to drop film legend John Wayne’s name, statue and other likenesses from the…
ACLU of Oregon files class-action lawsuit against Portland police, city
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -- The ACLU of Oregon on Sunday announced it has filed a class-action lawsuit against Portland police and the city of Portland. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of journalists…
