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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
Mayor: NYC takes 'step forward' in restoring order
NEW YORK (AP) — As protests continued in New York City on Wednesday, officials were hopeful that an earlier curfew and refined police tactics were bringing the city closer to restoring order after days of unrest ov…
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Heart patients avoided ERs as coronavirus hit, US study says
NEW YORK (AP) — Emergency room visits in the U.S. for chest pain and heart attacks fell early this spring, according to a study that supports fears that the coronavirus outbreak scared away people from going to the…
Floyd memorial will retrace life, push for justice in death
HOUSTON (AP) — The memorial services to honor George Floyd are extraordinary: three cities over six days, with a chance for mourners to pay their respects in the communities where he was born, grew up, and died.
German governing parties agree $146 billion stimulus package
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s governing parties agreed on a 130 billion euro ($146 billion) stimulus package Wednesday meant to help kick-start Europe’s biggest economy, which has taken a heavy hit from the coronavirus p…
West Point preps for graduation, some in class test positive
More than 15 members of West Point's graduating class tested positive for the coronavirus upon their return to the the U.S. Military Academy, which is preparing to host President Donald Trump for an unusual graduat…
Esper has reversed decision to return active-duty troops deployed near DC to home bases, Army secretary tells AP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Esper has reversed decision to return active-duty troops deployed near DC to home bases, Army secretary tells AP.
Horse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci finishes second in debut
A racehorse named for Dr. Anthony Fauci reached the finish line at a safe enough distance from others that would have made his namesake proud.
First black Ferguson mayor faces old problem: Protest damage
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Ella Jones winced as she gazed at a boarded-up restaurant, one of several businesses in Ferguson damaged in protests over the death of George Floyd. As Jones prepares to take over as the Missou…
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says ‘George Floyd mattered ... his life had value, and we will seek justice’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says ‘George Floyd mattered ... his life had value, and we will seek justice’.
Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors charged three more police officers Wednesday in the death of George Floyd and filed a new, tougher charge against the officer at the center of the case, delivering a victory to protes…
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Ex-Ecuador president detained in COVID-19 corruption raid
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A former Ecuadorian president has been detained after authorities raided his home Wednesday and found a gun and medical supplies including masks as part of a wider investigation into corruptio…
Belarus president dismisses government
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarusia’s authoritarian president has dismissed his Cabinet two months before a scheduled presidential election.
Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says arrest warrants issued for 3 officers newly charged in George Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Ellison says arrest warrants issued for 3 officers newly charged in George Floyd’s death.