Jun 04 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. Continue reading
Jun 03 West Point preps for graduation despite some testing positive for COVID-19 By Michael Hill 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. The tests were conducted as West Point prepares to host President Donald Trump for a graduation ceremony… Continue reading
Jun 03 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. Continue reading
Jun 03 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. Continue reading
Jun 03 Rubber bullets are supposed to be ‘less than lethal,’ but they can still kill or maim By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News The use by police of rubber bullets has provoked outrage, as graphic images have flashed on social media showing people who have lost an eye or suffered other injuries after being hit. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The White House press secretary Kayliegh McEnany held a news briefing amid nationwide protests on June 3. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus and ongoing protest update By Brian Mahoney, Jennifer Peltz, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a news conference to give an update on the state’s response to the nationwide protests over police brutality and George FLoyd’s death. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Virginia governor holds news briefing amid nationwide protests By Associated Press Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference to give an update on the state's response to the nationwide protests over police brutality and George FLoyd's death. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Texas governor says violence, vandalism ‘never the answer’ By Associated Press Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that more than 3,000 Texas state troopers have been assigned across the state to bolster local law enforcement amid days of protests. Continue reading
Jun 02 SAT drops plans for home exam amid internet access concerns By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Offering the test at home would have required three hours of uninterrupted internet access. Continue reading