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U.S. will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

By David Koenig, Associated Press

The Trump administration is backing away from a threat to ban all flights to the U.S. by Chinese airlines. It will allow Chinese carriers to operate a total of two flights a week between the two countries.

Twitter disables Trump campaign’s George Floyd video tribute

By Associated Press

Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim. The move adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, who is one of its most widely followed users.

WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on the U.S. economy

By Associated Press

Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will deliver remarks June 5 on the U.S. economy at Delaware State University in Dover.

WATCH: Trump hails jobs report, but unemployment rate still high

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about the latest U.S. unemployment numbers at the White House June 5 ahead of a trip to Maine.

Unemployment rate falls to 13.3 percent, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added — a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.

American skyscrapers face an uncertain future amid coronavirus

By Paul Solman

Fears of the coronavirus pandemic and the sharp shifts by companies to allow employees to work from home could devastate the nation’s office skyscrapers, some economists say. But real estate moguls say the office as we know it isn't dead…

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1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.

U.S. job losses in May could raise 3-month total to 30 million

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The epic damage to America's job market from the viral outbreak will come into sharper focus Friday when the government releases the May employment report.

WATCH: Restaurants in much of New York get green light for outdoor dining

By Associated Press

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that restaurants must place outdoor tables 6 feet apart, all staff must wear face coverings, and customers must also wear covering when not seated.