Nation Jul 17 NYC poised to open zoos, play ball under reopen plan, mayor says Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City is on track to allow zoos to open at limited capacity and professional sports without spectators starting next week under the next phase of its reopening.
Politics Jul 17 Voters to get say in dropping 'plantations' from R.I.'s name Rhode Island voters will get another chance to strip the words “and Providence Plantations” from the state’s formal name. Lawmakers on Thursday approved a joint resolution to put the question on the November ballot.
Nation Jul 16 CDC extends U.S. ban on cruise ships through September The ban was due to expire next week, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the extension on Thursday. The move comes as coronavirus cases are rising in 40 states.
Nation Jul 16 WATCH: Secretary Pompeo attends discussion on human rights Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will speak to the commission on unalienable rights on July 16, 2020.
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Pelosi calls on GOP to pass funding for schools House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling on President Donald Trump and the Republicans on Capitol Hill to provide more funding during the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: 'The science should not stand in the way' of schools reopening, McEnany says White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany will hold a news briefing on Thursday afternoon.
Politics Jul 16 WATCH: Trump gives speech on deregulating programs during his administration President Donald Trump will deliver remarks July 16 on his administration's efforts to roll back various regulations over the past three years.
Arts Jul 16 'Magic School Bus' author Joanna Cole dies at age 75 "Joanna Cole had the perfect touch for blending science and story," Scholastic CEO Dick Robinson said in a statement Wednesday.
Politics Jul 15 Pelosi calls for Trump to invoke Defense Production Act Pelosi has warned that without a comprehensive federal strategy for the country the devastating virus and its economic toll will only persist.
World Jul 15 French prime minister defends police amid brutality concerns In his first major policy speech, Prime Minister Jean Castex vowed to fight racism and anti-Semitism, but didn’t directly address recent protests in France against racial injustice and police violence unleashed by George Floyd’s death in the United States.