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US Cities Erupt in More Violence Amid Threats From Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — American cities erupted in violence and destruction in a seventh straight night of unrest, with several police officers shot or run over, amid boasts and threats from President Donald Trump to send in troops to “dominate the…
Amid Protests, President Trump Talks of War — and Re-election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Embracing the language of confrontation and war, President Donald Trump on Monday declared himself the “president of law and order” and signaled he would stake his reelection on convincing voters his forceful approach, including deploying U.S. troops…
On The Spot Where George Floyd Died, His Brother Urges Calm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — George Floyd’s brother pleaded for peace in the streets Monday, saying destruction is “not going to bring my brother back at all.” Terrence Floyd’s emotional plea came as the United States braced for another night of violence…
SpaceX’s Astronaut-Riding Dragon Arrives at Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet another first…
US Cuts World Health Organization Ties Over Virus Response
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China…
Twitter Adds ‘Glorifying Violence’ Warning to Trump Tweet
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis. The company says the tweet violated the platform's rules about glorifying violence. Trump has…
CNN Crew Arrested While Reporting Live on Minneapolis Protests
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol on Friday arrested a CNN television crew as they reported on violent protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for…
Boston Marathon Canceled for First Time in 124-Year History
BOSTON (AP) — Organizers canceled the Boston Marathon on Thursday for the first time in its history, bowing to the social distancing requirements of the coronavirus outbreak and ending a 124-year run that had persisted through two World Wars, a…
Trump Escalates War on Twitter, Social Media Protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump escalated his war on social media companies, signing an executive order Thursday challenging the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on…
US Layoffs Climb to 41 Million, Despite Business Reopenings
WASHINGTON (AP) — An estimated 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, bringing the running total since the coronavirus shutdowns took hold in mid-March to about 41 million, the…
SpaceX on Cusp of Launching Astronauts, Back on Home Turf
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — SpaceX is on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, a first for a private company and a giant leap forward for the booming business of space travel. The planned afternoon liftoff to…
Loughlin, Giannulli to Serve Prison Time for College Scam
“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, agreed to serve prison time as part of a plea deal in the college admissions bribery case, according to court papers filed Thursday. Loughlin, 55, has agreed to…
Canada, US Extend Border Closure to Non-Essential Travel
TORONTO (AP) — Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Canadian Prime Minister Justin…
US Retail Sales Plunged a Record 16% in April as Virus Hit
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. retail sales tumbled by a record 16.4% from March to April as business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus kept shoppers away, threatened the viability of stores across the country and further weighed down a sinking economy.…
Whistleblower: US Could Face Virus Rebound ‘Darkest Winter'
WASHINGTON (AP) — America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his…
FOX NEWS HEADLINES
- Belgium launches buy 2, get 1 'Helpy Hour' campaign to help bar owners during coronavirus reopening
- Antarctica research station sees sun set for last time in 5 weeks, enters ‘twilight zone’
- Fears for Brazil's indigenous tribes as coronavirus death toll continues to climb
- German prosecutors believe Madeleine McCann is dead as details emerge about new suspect in case
- Norway, citing coronavirus restrictions, rejects George Floyd rally applications
- China marks Tiananmen anniversary with crackdown, ban on Hong Kong vigil
- China knife attack at a kindergarten injures at least 39
- Possible suspect identified in Madeleine McCann case
- Doctors in Spain provide beach trip for recovering coronavirus patients, report says
- Boris Johnson offers refuge, citizenship to 3 million Hong Kong residents
CNN HEADLINES
- Hong Kong marks Tiananmen massacre for what many fear will be the last time
- Houses swept away in powerful landslide in Norway
- UK police identify new suspect in 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann
- India's cyclone response saves lives
- New Zealand to provide free sanitary products in schools
- European unemployment is half that of America. Here's why
- HSBC and Standard Chartered publicly support China's national security law for Hong Kong
- Grindr pulls feature that lets users sort by race. It says it's supporting Black Lives Matter
- Why Ben & Jerry's statement on white supremacy is so extraordinary
- New York Times staffers revolt over publication of Tom Cotton op-ed
