May 05 Federal judge strikes down CDC eviction moratorium, appeal expected By Michael Casey, Associated Press The Justice Department announced it would appeal the ruling Wednesday from the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., so there likely won't be any immediate impact. Continue reading
May 05 Families, advocates mark day of awareness for Indigenous victims of violence By Felicia Fonseca and Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press From Washington to American Southwest Indigenous communities, top government officials, family members and advocates are gathering as part of a call to action to address the ongoing problem of violence against Indigenous women and children. Continue reading
May 05 Firing of Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks reversed By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Based on the city's failure to comply with some provisions of its code and on witness testimony, the Atlanta Civil Service Board says it concluded Rolfe wasn't given due process before he was fired. Continue reading
May 05 States push back against use of facial recognition by police By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press At least seven states already have enacted restrictions limiting government use of the technology and about 20 states are debating additional bills. States want to know how and why the technology is being used. Continue reading
May 05 Small business COVID-19 relief program runs out of money By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press The government's key COVID-19 relief program for small businesses has run out of money. Continue reading
May 05 Peloton announces recall of treadmills after a child dies By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press Peloton is recalling its treadmills after denying that they were to blame for the recent death of a child and the injuries of 29 others. Continue reading
May 05 Flood threats persist as storms continue to drench the South By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Relentless wind and rain have pummeled large swaths of the South, spawning tornadoes, sparking a flash flood emergency in Alabama and damaging homes from Texas to Virginia. Continue reading
May 05 No. 2 House Republican supports Liz Cheney removal over Trump clashes By Lisa Mascaro, Alan Fram, Associated Press Rep. Steve Scalise, the House GOP whip, is publicly calling for the removal of Rep. Liz Cheney as the party's third-ranking leader in the chamber. Continue reading
May 05 Facebook board upholds Trump suspension but says it must review indefinite penalty By Associated Press While uploading the suspension, the board faulted Facebook for the way it made the decision. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 4:11 News Wrap: White House aims to vaccinate 70 percent of American adults by July 4 In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House plans to distribute more COVID-19 shots to states where demand is higher as it aims to vaccinate 70 percent of U.S. adults with at least one dose by July 4. An elevated… Continue watching